Anyone into shooting or just collecting?

[burner]

I've been shooting IDPA competition for several years and I'm actually pretty good at it, as it turns out.:banana

Do any of you shoot any competition or just go to the range for fun?

Yep....another form of G.A.S.!!!!!

Here's a few pics of the pistol family:
(some of them)

Glock 17, 19, and 26 (all 9mm)
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/JxMxFxPx/9mmGlocks001.jpg

S&W model 19 2.5" (357mag)
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/JxMxFxPx/pics013.jpg

S&W Model 66 2.5" (357mag)
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/JxMxFxPx/M66002.jpg

SIG P228 (9mm)
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/JxMxFxPx/P228002.jpg
The S&W Model 19 snubby and G17 are pictured in Milt Sparks Versa Max 2s

I carry and compete with Glocks in 9mm and .40S&W, but I also have a soft spot for S&W snubby revolvers...especially K and N frames, although I do not currently own any N frames. Previously I had three of them:
Two M629 3"s, and a M657 3"


The G23 is my daily carry and the Bulldog Pug is my backup:
G23 is carried in a K&D Maverick Defender which is an excellent holster, and the Bulldog is in a cheap-o Galco "Stow-n-go")
Glock 23 = .40S&W
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/JxMxFxPx/ODGlock004.jpg

Bulldog Pug = .44special
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/JxMxFxPx/bulldog008.jpg


Anyone else?

[Zilmo]

I have a passion for six inch stainless Smiths.

[burner]

I have a passion for six inch stainless Smiths.

K-Frames? Or just any?

[90wreck]

Use to shoot in local tourneys' with my sig P226.
Plates were my bag.....Did o.k.
Since moving to town...It's been a while.
BTW......Nice guns!

[bluesjuke]

Haven't done it lately but I spent literally almost every single day off for seven years shooting.
A few friends of mineand I were friends of the range owner used to watch whatever range we were at at the time and shot for free and could go with our own key to the range when they were closed too.

In that time I owned about everything any serious shooter could want.
When I wasn't at the range I was reading and researching about it.

On the pistol side Sigs and H&K's reigned as my favorite with the H&K P7M8 my #1.

Built my own Sniper rifle, .308, for $3350. that was awesome and I'll miss forever.
AR- 15's are the Strats of the gun world.

Funny thing was that we used to help local Law Enforcement out with many a comment, "They never taught us that" in reference to basic shooting techniques.

It was fun having FBI, Air Marshalls, and a local Police Dept. current Chief candidate shooting with us and sharing our love for it.
I made some oif the very best friends I'll ever have.

And oh yeah, you bet we hit the gun shows hard!
Gear. gear. gear......

[Heritage]

I received my CHL last December. I carry a Springfield 1911 GI most of the time. You just can't beat an old 1911! I found an old M1 .30 carbine about a month ago under my dad's bed right before I moved. He hasn't missed it yet. :) I have many more pistols but my main-stay is the 1911. I used to go out to the range every week in TX before I moved to Florida. I haven't shot a gun in about a month. Let me tell you, I'm getting pretty anxious..

Scott

[tonedaddy]

The G23 is my daily carry and the Bulldog Pug is my backup:
G23 is carried in a K&D Maverick Defender which is an excellent holster, and the Bulldog is in a cheap-o Galco "Stow-n-go")
Glock 23 = .40S&W
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/JxMxFxPx/ODGlock004.jpg

The G23 is hands down my favorite carry.
Most comfortable handgun I've ever used,
and it shows in my accuracy with it compared to others.

I'm just shooting, not collecting or competing.
You've got some nice gear there!
:AOK

[jawjatek]

I shoot Highpower Rifle comp, mostly service rifle class with the AR15. I have captained the GA service rifle team here for the last several years. I have earned the Distinguished Rifleman's badge, and 2 years ago I made the President's 100, finishing 63rd in a field of around 1300 of the best Armed Service and civilian service rifle shooters in the country, at the National Rifle matches in Camp Perry, OH. We shoot 200-300-600 yards, with iron sights. Its a lot of fun, but very demanding. My eyes ain't what they used to be, so I have started shooting match rifle class with a T2000 rifle in .243 Win. Here's a pic of me shooting squadded practice at Camp Perry a couple years ago:
http://bellsouthpwp.net/l/o/loftusj/img/perry1.jpg

[frostbitefalls]

I spent the first decade or better of my post-military working life in the firearm business, and 25 years later am still a weak, weak man where a "cunningly whittled from rare and exotic materials" ( a great Jack O'Connor-ism) piece is concerned. I like handguns, but have always been a pretty p*ss-poor shot with one, in spite of being CC licensed. Long guns, especially rifles, are a different story. Representing the company I then worked for, I got a chance to participate in the NBRSA Hunter Nationals in the early 80's, and finished seventh- still plenty proud of that. If I have to use a handgun, it will be a .45 ACP. I like the slim grip profile and pointing characteristics of a 1911-style; carry that (early law-enforcement model Kimber) or a Glock. Competition/defense rifle caliber: .308 Win.; hunting caliber: a variety of 6.5mm wildcats, with 6.5/284 at the top of the list for med game, .338/8Mag for larger stuff, and .416 Rigby above that.

[Zilmo]

K-Frames? Or just any?


All of em!!!

[TooManyHobbies]

I shoot IPSC and USPSA whenever I have the chance to with a Bruce Gray modified .40 P226 Stainless with SRT. What I love to shoot is my Jim Hoag modified Springer stainless 1911. Never got into plastic or six shooters, though not for any good reason.

[devilrob1979]

I shot expert with rifle and pistol in the Marine Corps. Since then I am a member at my local outdoor range but I have had to hoard money all year due to our strike so I haven't had a chance to shoot a whole lot. I really need to get a .22 match pistol so I can go shoot and not spend an arm and a leg. I have a 30-06 I won on my first day at my first unit in a Marine Corps Ball Fund rafle. Alas, I have lost the bolt in a move (I keep it separate from the rifle as I have a 9 yo in the house. I also have a Ruger Super Black Hawk in .44 mag with a 2x Leupold EER scope that I got for $200 total from a friend at work whose wife made him get rid of it. It's really fun to shoot and really expensive to load. It's dead accurate though.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c381/semperrob/0710081317.jpg

[j_m_s]

I dont shoot pistols.. haha for the record I shoot M16 rifles. Was hell' fun.

still remember how i trembled when i first held the rifle. took my first shot, forgot all my basics and the rifle butt slammed into my cheeks.

And how theres always stoppages in the stinkin' gun.

Don't own a rifle though, that'd be illegal from where I come from.

[Boomer]

I used to be a nationally ranked skeet shooter but it's too freakin' hot to stand out in the sun here ... not to mention mosquitos and other biting things.

[2 Loud 4 You]

I'm a shooter. No competition, just go to the range and kill some paper. I have a few guns (10) but wouldn't call myself a collector as I shoot all of them. The 2 most fun and expensive to shoot are the S&W 460 magnum and the Thompson 1927 A1. I definitely want more and with the uncertainty surrounding 11/04 I need to choose wisely.

[mark norwine]

Long ago I shot IPSC with a 1911 (45ACP) and got really quite good at it.....

But like all things in life, things changed & I got into other stuff. I went 10+ years without firing anything and finally sold all my hardware.

Some days I miss it, though. Like when I see all of yoru pictures!!

[fish78]

I shoot, but rarely on a square range...practice movement from every distance...best drills are done force on force using airsoft...it is all integrated...H2H, knife, pistol, and long gun...Get off the X....

[frank62]

Before I got sick and lost most of my eyesight I was good. Built many hot rod 45s. rolled my own ammo. etc. 38 super was my thing. Those days are gone. My son has them all now.

[Redhouse-Blues]

I love everything firearms! I shoot small bore and high power Silhouette matches all year. I do IDPA and I hunt. I'm also a reloader. Me and a couple of guy's from my Rod and Gun club have been looking at Camp Perry and thinking about checking it out this coming year. It's only a few hours away.

[majorledhead]

I got to the range when I can ( about once a week ) I'm a Springfield Armory guy. I have a Loaded 1911a1 target in black stainless, a compact XD ACP and a MA1 scout/squad. High quality and fun factor with them all. 45ACP and 308WIN are great rounds and I was able to score some high quality Mil-Surplus that has the 45's for $.25 a round and the 7.62x51mm at $.53 a round. Both make big holes.

[Kingbeegtrs]

I used to do a lot of shooting/hunting...until I married a vegetarian animal rights fanatic. Now they just seem to set in the case....:jo

[echale3]

I used to shoot smallbore NRA stuff as a teenager, made it to Distinguished Marksman.

I also shot IHMSA for many a year, always made state champ in at least one division, and usually more than one.... I shot some odd handguns in that sport--a customized Remington XP100 in 7mm BR, a BF in 7mm IntR, a MOA Max in .22 LR, plus some more recognizable ones--a Dan Wesson in 357 SuperMag, S&W 617 in .22LR (which was insanely accurate for a revolver), Browning Buckmark in .22LR, and a TC Contender in both 35 Rem and .22LR.

[nsureit]

Enjoy IDPA...here's some of my pistolas...I've acquired a SIG X-Five 9mm which is my principal match pistol, plus a SIG Equinox .40/.357. BTW, the Colt 1911/A1 at the bottom right was my dad's sidearm when he was a squadron CO in the Navy. It was manufactured in 1924, and still shoots great!

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r305/nsureit/_MG_2153.jpg

[RichieRich]

I used to do a lot of shooting/hunting...until I married a vegetarian animal rights fanatic. Now they just seem to set in the case....:jo

enjoy your tofu burger. :AOK

[Yuengling]

Collector, shooter, reloader, hunter. Used to shoot a lot of trap, skeet and sporting clays. Not so much anymore with the price of shot, powder and gas to get to the shoots. Also shot competitive black powder rifle for awhile as a youngster. I have shot IDPA a bit. Past couple of years really enjoyed Cowboy Action Shooting - six guns, lever rifles, shotgun and a ton of fun!

[Kingbeegtrs]

Enjoy IDPA...here's some of my pitolas...I've acquired a SIG X-Five 9mm which is my principal match pistol, plus a SIG Equinox .40/.357. BTW, the Colt 1911/A1 at the bottom right was my dad's sidearm when he was a squadron CO in the Navy. It was manufactured in 1924, and still shoots great!

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r305/nsureit/_MG_2153.jpg

holy crap! you're gonna have the ATF over for dinner tonight.

[MBreinin]

I was way into shotguns, hunting and shooting sports. It is an even worse addiction than guitars. I can only afford one at a time, so I stick to the one I can do every day...playing guitar. I had a sick shotgun collection....most of it vintage, of course!

Mike

[big mike]

Always wanted to try some sort of competition. haven't decided what. IDPA seems fun.

i have a few things, 1911's, S&W 6" (blued) but mostly I'm a big fan of beretta.
I have a 92FS and a 96FS, and I just purchased a PX4 Storm in 9mm.

I may convert the 96 to 9mm as well, as i shoot it better, and I'm not a big fan of the .40 round.

My favorite range gun:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m141/Mykkus/92fs.jpg

[Zhurh]

Good seeing all the gun people; guns & geetars perfect match. I have a 100 yard range in my yard, bench on my porch. The local Indians built a 500 yard range down the road, but I prefer shooting at home whenever I feel like it; let the gun cool down and all. I have one neighbor (Viet Vet) who gets buggy when I shoot the S&W 460 too much, the noise; but I let him know I never complained to him about his 22's whizzin over my head when he missed his squirrels so that shut him up.

Guns are about fresh meat & bear protection here in Alaska and that's about it. From Spring thru fall, everybody, even the women have pistols on their belts. Everybody walks into the local school with pistols, nobody minds; hasn't been a murder here in almost 30 years, and that guy was drownded.

Everybody has old military guns, Indians have 30-30's & 06's, 45-70's, 7 mm's ect. We use AR-15's & mini-14's off snowmachines alot for hunting too. We have have a half dozen pistols, 22's, 3-44's, a 480, and a 460. My 460 is a 10 inch and nice but just for hunting. I want to buy another 6 inch 460 mag & another AR-15 before laws start changing.

Notice the quarter size holes 200 grain 460 hornady puts in this 1/4 pipe.The 44 just scratched the same pipe.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i78/Eska_2006/MVC-748F.jpg

We have a 4th July shoot every summer, 12 inch target on island in middle of river, 400 yards. Actually, alot of fun.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i78/Eska_2006/MVC-193F.jpg

[Cowboy]

You talkin' to ME, pilgrim?

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/cowboyfjt/AmCowboy-1.jpg

Cheers,
Cowboy

[big mike]

My newest while waiting for my PX4 to clear DROS.

Got this used a month ago. Kimber Stainless Target II in 9mm

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m141/Mykkus/Kimber9mm.jpg

[-Analog-]

I collect WW2 and prior rifles- Picked up a 1905 Mosin Nagant Dragoon , long barrel, tiger stripe furniture, sniper bolt, all original, great shooter, have a few others as well nothing really special, 8mm mauser k98 variant *turkish?*, 1865 civil war musket, about to pickup a 1903 springfield and a 30/40 krag from my neighbor.

No handguns yet - still debating on getting envolved with them.

[shadco]

Only have 2 handguns

This STI 1911 style in 9mm and a Les Baer P2 in 45, plus a Browning 1957 A5 12 gauge.

http://www.pbase.com/shadco/image/65231628.jpg

http://www.lesbaer.com/images/prem5t.jpg

[Glenn D.]

Just COD4. And too much of that. It's part of my job, though.

Glenn D.

[big mike]

Please don't turn this into a carry vs. not carry discussion. Keep to topic of thread, and report those that try to 'thread crap'.

[nsureit]

only have 2 handguns

this sti 1911 style in 9mm and a les baer p2 in 45, plus a browning 1957 a5 12 gauge.

http://www.pbase.com/shadco/image/65231628.jpg



sweet!!!!!!!!!!:AOK

[nsureit]

My newest while waiting for my PX4 to clear DROS.

Got this used a month ago. Kimber Stainless Target II in 9mm

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m141/Mykkus/Kimber9mm.jpg

Very nice! I love my PX-4 9mm.

[big mike]

Guys. Stick to topic, last warning. i won't shut the thread, I'll issue infractions and delete the offending posts.

[big mike]

Very nice! I love my PX-4 9mm.

Thanks. I really like it, it's my first Kimber. I do have a springfield V12 in .45 that I enjoy a ton. i was looking for a 9mm springer, but it's hard to find any 9mm 45's in california. Only the Kimber and Springfield (1 model each) are availible on the Cafornia approved list, and springfields a year or so back ordered.

I'll wait that for a guitar, but not a recreational shooter.

[nsureit]

That's why the Repulic of Texas is great. I can buy as many pistols or rifles that I want at a retail store, just fill out the paperwork and wait 5 minutes for a background check. With a concealed carry permit, I don't even have to wait for a background check...it's cash & carry!:AOK In some states, like CA, I know you have quite an administrative burden to buy a gun. Come on down to Texas...we'll double tap some targets, tap-a-keg, and play some guitars---yee haw!!!!

[2 Loud 4 You]

Hey Zhurh, I don't think S&W makes a 6" 460 mag unless it's a Performance Center pistol. My 460V has a 5" barrel. and then of course there's the Survival kits with the 500 and 460 with 2" barrels.

[big mike]

I don't mind. Waiting period is good IMO.

[nsureit]

The good thing about a carry permit in Texas is that you must pass a Texas Dept. of Public Safety AND FBI background check to get the permit. Therefore, the more permits granted, the greater population of safe and responsible handgun owners.

My wife prefers the more petite Kimber 1911 frame in 9mm, or the SIG P239 in 9mm. My daughters, oddly, prefer .45 ACP! Aren't they just darlin?

BTW, I have a nice Streamlight Combo Flashlight/Laser mounted on my PX4 - keep it in the nightstand (no kids at home these days).

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

I like trying different guns. I like S&W revolvers and Kimber .45 1911s the best. I have a Ruger .22 that is fun for plinking.


http://i34.tinypic.com/2625nk8.jpg


:knitting

[Kingbeegtrs]

Big fan of the Colt 1911. My father's got a Colt Gold Cup 1911 that is probably the best shooter I've had the luxury of shooting...of course I had a Sig .45 that was a real dandy too.

Anyone ever had a Smith and Wesson .41? SOme of those revolvers with the long 9.5" barrels below look kind of like one I use do have...I could light matches with that thing.

[shadco]

Here's some better shots of my 1911's

The STI 9mm

This thing is a stone cold blast to shoot.

http://www.pbase.com/shadco/image/105196843.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/shadco/image/105196842.jpg


The Les Baer Premier 2 45 cal.

This one is very accurate and well made. It took about 2500 rounds to loosen it up.


http://www.pbase.com/shadco/image/105196841.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/shadco/image/105196840.jpg

[tildeslash]

Ok I am from NJ. So the one thing I got from this post is that there are parts of this country where you can carry a gun with you all the time. You're all shitting me right?

[AnthonyL]

Ok I am from NJ. So the one thing I got from this post is that there are parts of this country where you can carry a gun with you all the time. You're all shitting me right?

Absolutely! ... and those areas often have the lowest crime rates. Go figure...


Sig man myself, but have been really thinking about a Kimber in .45ACP.

Also, into Shotguns as well. I just need to take some pics.

Will be out this weekend in a duck blind!

[Tommy C]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLnmvseCseI

you aint fast enuf :dude

[nsureit]

Ok I am from NJ. So the one thing I got from this post is that there are parts of this country where you can carry a gun with you all the time. You're all shitting me right?

Yes, Mr. Tilde. 40+ states have some type of concealed carry permit system. Most require multiple background checks, no criminal convictions, must attend state approved training course and pass written and shooting range exams. Then, you may legally carry a concealed handgun except where prohibited - churches, schools, stadiums, bars, liquor stores, hospitals, or any place where the owner posts a sign designating that premises as a "no gun zone". I carry a Beretta .380, and sometimes a Kimber .45. I'm not a redneck, just an insurance guy. Plus, handgun shooting is a fun hobby. My wife and daughters love it. I've even learned to reload ammunition. At IDPA shooting matches, I compete with lawyers, accountants, ranchers, mechanics, housewives (some good lookers!), students, bus drivers, policemen, soldiers and Walmart greeters. It is a great social experience - real slice of life thing.

[m1911]

I'd like to shoot IDPA....but then again...I'd like to do a lot of things....
I'm lucky if I can go out Sunday Morning for 4 rounds of Trap.

Anyway, I used to buy a lot of guns....many of those shown here....went thru dozens.
Then, in about 1995 I bought my first Wilson (1911) and several since.
Love them...they are all I shoot...and carry.
http://www.wilsoncombat.com/handguns/cqb_full/large/08.jpg

[big mike]

You old school 1911 guys will dig this.
1917 colt commercial.


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m141/Mykkus/1911.jpg

[mojojasons]

Great post!! I recently bought a Springfield Arms 357Sig.
I love going out to the range almost as much as I like playing gigs(almost).
It's an expensive hobby though. $30 for 50 rounds that I pop off in about 15 minuets!!!

[Zhurh]

Ok I am from NJ. So the one thing I got from this post is that there are parts of this country where you can carry a gun with you all the time. You're all shitting me right?

They did away with conceal/carry permits in Alaska years ago; here everybody has guns on their person, in their trucks, ect. If you had 40-50 people mauled by bears every summer, you'd have a pistol on your belt too, no matter what the law said. Thats what occurred. State realized how ridiculous it was becomming that people were beginning to ignore the law completely anyway. This is not good, so they did away with the unenforceable CCW permits.

Maybe it's different where you live in N.J. but we haven't had a murder in our community in over 25-30 years. We don't ever take keys outta ignitions, lock doors, ect, no crime really. My 460 pistol lays in holster on the dash of my truck. Then if I see something to shoot at riding down the road, down goes the window. I've even stopped on the road and talked to state police concerning road conditions (with gun in plain sight on dash) and they didn't even blink an eye. Probably cause we ain't like the murder capital I figure. Maybe we just have more freedom here?

But ya know, I live right on the border with Canada. All my Canadian friends buy their pistols here and take them back into Canada; and they all got lots of guns over there too.

[jtm622]

I used to shoot in "bench rest" tournaments quite often (.222 and .308), and learned a hell of a lot about accurate shoting from the folks there. These days I'm kind of partial to "factory" high-muzzle-velocity cartridges like the .264 Winchester Magnum and the .220 Swift - as I don't have the time to experiment much with handloads anymore. (My .264 with factory loads will knock down just about anything in North America at 500 yards - a factory load 140 grain bullet comes out "humming hard"!!!)

[nsureit]

Here's some better shots of my 1911's



The Les Baer Premier 2 45 cal.

This one is very accurate and well made. It took about 2500 rounds to loosen it up.


http://www.pbase.com/shadco/image/105196841.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/shadco/image/105196840.jpg

That Les Baer is a keeper!:AOK

[nsureit]

I'd like to shoot IDPA....but then again...I'd like to do a lot of things....
I'm lucky if I can go out Sunday Morning for 4 rounds of Trap.

Anyway, I used to buy a lot of guns....many of those shown here....went thru dozens.
Then, in about 1995 I bought my first Wilson (1911) and several since.
Love them...they are all I shoot...and carry.
http://www.wilsoncombat.com/handguns/cqb_full/large/08.jpg

Wilson's are ACE! I use Wilson mags.

[nsureit]

You old school 1911 guys will dig this.
1917 colt commercial.


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m141/Mykkus/1911.jpg

WOW, pre-A1...way cool, Mike!:AOK My Colt Government Model 1911-A1 was manufactured in 1924, the first year of commercial release of the A1 modifications. My dad was given this Colt as a sidearm by his fellow aviators when he became their squadron CO back in the cold war days (anti-submarine air patrol). Note the grip safety, spring housing and the finger cut-out.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r305/nsureit/_MG_2137.jpg

[shuie]

I've never been good at collecting anything.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/delta_right.jpg
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http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/1.jpg

[jmbstudios]

Carry an H&K P2000.
Many shotguns hunting rifles. And I build my own AR15s.
One is a work in progress, one a Colt M4 and this one....

This one is all Bushmaster.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f110/jmbstudios/AR15001.jpg

[burner]

Thanks for all the responses!

I only have one 1911 (but I don't have a pic handy right now), it is a 1921 commecrial COLT Government model .45acp. My grand dad won it in a poker game in WWII in Belgium and brought it home after carring it for the remainder of his service in the war....needless to say it's a special piece to me and it's also in really good shape.
I used to carry 1911s, but after gravitating to the "uber-pistols" like SIGs and Glocks, it's hard to go back. I carry the .40 (G23) because I believe it's the best overall package of size/weight to capacity/power ratio you can get in a carry gun today.
If I thought there were a better package, I'd carry something else. ;)
As I mentioned earlier,I do like S&W snubby revolvers very much though, and that'd be my go-to choice if given only one.
Lots of great pics, keep 'em coming!

[Zhurh]

Carry an H&K P2000.
Many shotguns hunting rifles. And I build my own AR15s.
One is a work in progress, one a Colt M4 and this one....

This one is all Bushmaster.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f110/jmbstudios/AR15001.jpg

jmb, I bought a couple Colt A2 prebans back in the 80's when they were like 400 bucks. We use them for hunting off snowmachines. Bottomline, never regretted the purchase. They are kinda real pricey nowadays, considering a couple Bushmasters which are available around a gran. Have you had any probs with the Bushmasters? I had always heard about H-bar assys failing on all the after bans.

[big mike]

I never got the attraction of the assault style weapons. Not my bag i guess.
I'm from the 1 or 2 well placed shot school of thought.

And if I need anythnig Tactical, it'll be a 12guage.

[Zilmo]

And if I need anythnig Tactical, it'll be a 12guage.

I have a pair of Winchester Stainless Marine's.

[big mike]

I have a pair of Winchester Stainless Marine's.

Nice! I always wanted one of the Remington Marine Magnums. I have an 870 Wingmaster though that was Dad's. Beautiful blued one with wood stocks. Tossing an 18" barrell on it shortly. I don't hunt ducks or clay shoot, but I'll have the 28" in case I decide to attempt it.

[big mike]

Here's my 6" smith Z. Model 586. .357 L frame.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m141/Mykkus/sw586.jpg

[-Analog-]

What do you guys think of Sig Sauer? decent? I've been looking at a P226 9mm at my local shop, $360.. Its been a toss up between that an a S&W .40..

[Zilmo]

Here's my 6" smith Z. Model 586. .357 L frame.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m141/Mykkus/sw586.jpg


Love it Mikey. I have the 686, but have had a couple of those.

[big mike]

What do you guys think of Sig Sauer? decent? I've been looking at a P226 9mm at my local shop, $360.. Its been a toss up between that an a S&W .40..

Sig's a good gun. The Sig Forums seem to have been reporting that the brand new ones seem to have some issues as of the last few months, but that's just what I've scanned over there. Every Sig i've tried has been great.

Which S&W are you looking at? I'd skip the Sigmas. THe M&P have a pretty decent following.

Personally, being a beretta slut, I'd suggest their new PX4. I don't care for the .40 in my 96, (I may convert it to another 92FS) but the PX4 .40 was pleasant to shoot.

[big mike]

Love it Mikey. I have the 686, but have had a couple of those.


Got it about 6 years ago for 200 bucks at a local shop. Really an accurate and fun range gun.

one day I'll find a 4" Nickel model 19 like Dad carried on duty for Alameda County Sherriff's dept.

[Kingbeegtrs]

WOW, pre-A1...way cool, Mike!:AOK My Colt Government Model 1911-A1 was manufactured in 1924, the first year of commercial release of the A1 modifications. My dad was given this Colt as a sidearm by his fellow aviators when he became their squadron CO back in the cold war days (anti-submarine air patrol). Note the grip safety, spring housing and the finger cut-out.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r305/nsureit/_MG_2137.jpg

way too cool!

[90wreck]

What do you guys think of Sig Sauer? decent? I've been looking at a P226 9mm at my local shop, $360.. Its been a toss up between that an a S&W .40..
That seems like a decent price.
I have that gun.....9mm is always easy to get.
Something you might take into consideration.

[Turbozag]

What do you guys think of Sig Sauer? decent? I've been looking at a P226 9mm at my local shop, $360.. Its been a toss up between that an a S&W .40..

THE best combat pistol ever made.

You should have grabbed it at that price!

I bet it's GONE now!

[Tripower455]

http://tripower455.freeservers.com/fals1.jpg

2 hombuilt FALs, both on Imbel receivers........ All work done by me....

http://tripower455.freeservers.com/images/guns/l1a1.jpg

Homebuilt and refinished Aussie L1A1 on Entreprise rec.

http://tripower455.freeservers.com/images/guns/sw1076.jpg

S&W 1076

http://tripower455.freeservers.com/images/guns/fnhipower.jpg

FN Hi-Power

http://tripower455.freeservers.com/images/guns/sa45acp.jpg

SA "MilSpec" .45

http://tripower455.freeservers.com/images/guns/oacp.jpg

Colt OACP .45

http://tripower455.freeservers.com/images/guns/m2carbine.jpg

M2 Carbine..... Title 2...

http://tripower455.freeservers.com/images/guns/22conversionDE.jpg

Delta Elite, 10mm with Colt .22 conversion on it.....

http://tripower455.freeservers.com/images/TX200hc1.jpg

Air Arms TX-200 air rifle.....

Not shown:

Glock 27, 30
Colt Combat Commander SS .38 Super
S&W 686 4"
H&K USP 40 LEM
Ruger .22/45
SA M1A
Ruger 10/22 modded
Savage 10FP .308
Remington 700 .308
Colt AR-15 HBAR (way preban)
Other assorted .22s.....

[ReflectionsBurn]

Ok I am from NJ. So the one thing I got from this post is that there are parts of this country where you can carry a gun with you all the time. You're all shitting me right?


i'm from louisiana...we have the shoot the burglar law (if someone is breaking in...) as well as the shoot the car jacker...i carry a springfield xd45 in my truck

[2 Loud 4 You]

My 460 pistol lays in holster on the dash of my truck. Then if I see something to shoot at riding down the road, down goes the window.

PLEASE tell me you have hearing protection in that truck!!!! I pulled the trigger on my .460 without hearing protection ONCE! I went "deaf" in my left ear immediately and a loud ringing in the right. Took hours for my hearing to straighten out again.

[ReflectionsBurn]

here is my baretta cx4 storm...in .40cal...yes that is a silencer, and it isnt a fake one...below that is my H&k .40 cal with silencer...same silencer...i originally had it fit for the h&k then got the cx4 and sent it off to the silencer maker and had the barrel threaded so it is interchangeable

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e75/reflectionsburn/BerettaCX4Storm1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e75/reflectionsburn/silencer.jpg

[jmbstudios]

jmb, I bought a couple Colt A2 prebans back in the 80's when they were like 400 bucks. We use them for hunting off snowmachines. Bottomline, never regretted the purchase. They are kinda real pricey nowadays, considering a couple Bushmasters which are available around a gran. Have you had any probs with the Bushmasters? I had always heard about H-bar assys failing on all the after bans.



Ive never had a problem.. Must have been a bad batch, but they seem pretty solid to me.

[shuie]

Master engraved Commercial Colt goodness.....

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/DSCN5163.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/aai.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/aad.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/aac.jpg

[90wreck]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Beautiful.

[big mike]

Wow. Just Wow.

[ReflectionsBurn]

woo doggy those are nice engravings!!

[-Analog-]

Sig's a good gun. The Sig Forums seem to have been reporting that the brand new ones seem to have some issues as of the last few months, but that's just what I've scanned over there. Every Sig i've tried has been great.

Which S&W are you looking at? I'd skip the Sigmas. THe M&P have a pretty decent following.

Personally, being a beretta slut, I'd suggest their new PX4. I don't care for the .40 in my 96, (I may convert it to another 92FS) but the PX4 .40 was pleasant to shoot.


http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=114219469
was looking at one of those

last year I had the pleasure of shooting a new 92F - was very decent, but most of the shops around here don't have much M9 or 92 selection that aren't suffering from holster rash, barrel blisters or just flat out abuse + never cleaned.

[sal27941]

Some beautiful firearms on this thread and all I can do is dream due to living in the republic of Mass.
Was wondering if anyone has used a Dan Wesson 45. I had the pistol pck in 357 and still regret letting it go.

[fetishfrog]

Some beautiful firearms on this thread and all I can do is dream due to living in the republic of Mass.
Was wondering if anyone has used a Dan Wesson 45. I had the pistol pck in 357 and still regret letting it go.

Can you not buy guns in Mass?

[fetishfrog]

Quoted so I can have another look. :) Nice!

Master engraved Commercial Colt goodness.....

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/DSCN5163.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/aai.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/aad.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/shermanp/aac.jpg

[big mike]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=114219469
was looking at one of those

last year I had the pleasure of shooting a new 92F - was very decent, but most of the shops around here don't have much M9 or 92 selection that aren't suffering from holster rash, barrel blisters or just flat out abuse + never cleaned.


That's why there's gun broker! LOL

I'd take a Sig over a S&W...but both are fine.

[TooManyHobbies]

Ok I am from NJ. So the one thing I got from this post is that there are parts of this country where you can carry a gun with you all the time. You're all shitting me right?

You can in NJ with permits also.

[TooManyHobbies]

THE best combat pistol ever made.

You should have grabbed it at that price!

I bet it's GONE now!

2nd.. that's really cheap.

[TooManyHobbies]

Can you not buy guns in Mass?

You absolutely can. You just need to find one that fits the restrictions of a loaded chamber indicator, etc.

[fetishfrog]

loaded chamber indicator, etc.

Never heard of that. I'm guessing it lets you know a round is chambered. :)

I'm sure CA will be getting them soon.

[bluesjuke]

here is my baretta cx4 storm...in .40cal...yes that is a silencer, and it isnt a fake one...below that is my H&k .40 cal with silencer...same silencer...i originally had it fit for the h&k then got the cx4 and sent it off to the silencer maker and had the barrel threaded so it is interchangeable


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e75/reflectionsburn/silencer.jpg



That's reminds me of when my bud finally got the silencer for his Accuracy International .308.

I put my headset on, chambered a round, then realized that I put on hearing protection oout of habit and was ruining all of the fun.

It was sweet& about as loud as a .22 Magnum rifle.
It was also funny that his rifle was already a tack driver and the silencer people guaranteed improved accuracy.
I laughed and asked him, "How would you ever know?".

[jmbstudios]

That's why there's gun broker! LOL

I'd take a Sig over a S&W...but both are fine.


I really don't like GunBroker.com

The prices are a little high.. Thats why if I do any trading/selling/buying I check out the equipment exchange at www.ar15.com (http://www.ar15.com)

Haven't had a bad deal yet, but I am pretty good about getting all the info I need to make a good transaction...

PLUS---they have a great feedback system where the admins update a thread with usernames and a + or - next to the name with number of transactions. Its up to the buyer and seller to email a good deal or not.

That would be a terrific idea for this forum. There is no bashing. Just a username with a number and + or - next to it.
Now, if someone gets ripped off, then everyone helps out in helping the victim locate the thief. No they dont do anything, just a location for authorities to take action!!

I vote for that here!!

Admins----check out the feedback system on www.ar15.com (http://www.ar15.com) it works great!

[-Analog-]

That's why there's gun broker! LOL

I'd take a Sig over a S&W...but both are fine.

I like the quality of S&W, BUT at the moment I think its a bit rich for my blood- I had just spent $290 to get a barrel repaired for my 1905 nagant so, "mafunsalow".

Goin tomorrow to look at a sig with my neighborhood armory neighbor.

[2 Loud 4 You]

Never heard of that. I'm guessing it lets you know a round is chambered. :)

I'm sure CA will be getting them soon.

You've already got them, go check out some new semi autos. Some manufacturers are no longer making guns to CA specs due to their restrictions.

[ReflectionsBurn]

That's reminds me of when my bud finally got the silencer for his Accuracy International .308.

I put my headset on, chambered a round, then realized that I put on hearing protection oout of habit and was ruining all of the fun.

It was sweet& about as loud as a .22 Magnum rifle.
It was also funny that his rifle was already a tack driver and the silencer people guaranteed improved accuracy.
I laughed and asked him, "How would you ever know?".


Yea with the silencer its just a tad taller than the sights...but you can sure get pretty dern close to where you want to hit...its about as loud as .22...on the beretta its a tad louder

[TooManyHobbies]

Never heard of that. I'm guessing it lets you know a round is chambered. :)

I'm sure CA will be getting them soon.

Oh yeah we are. The ridiculous drop test is the best. And the mag disconnect, one of the stupidest ideas ever, so if you are in a struggle and your mag is released, you can't fire.

[TooManyHobbies]

You've already got them, go check out some new semi autos. Some manufacturers are no longer making guns to CA specs due to their restrictions.

2nd.. beat me to it. Wait until microstamping.

[sal27941]

Can you not buy guns in Mass?

You can buy guns in Mass but they have requirements such as loaded chamber indicator and such. I believe Ca. has the same regulations. A lot of companys just feel that it is not worth being certified to sell in Mass.

Here is a link to a local shop that has a list of non-compliant handguns.
http://www.fsguns.com/fsg_information.html

[fetishfrog]

You've already got them, go check out some new semi autos. Some manufacturers are no longer making guns to CA specs due to their restrictions.

Great!!!

[nsureit]

What do you guys think of Sig Sauer? decent? I've been looking at a P226 9mm at my local shop, $360.. Its been a toss up between that an a S&W .40..

SIGS are awesome Swiss/German engineering...can't go wrong with that!

[bluesjuke]

Originally Posted by -Analog- http://img.thegearpage.net/board/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?p=4941782#post4941782)
What do you guys think of Sig Sauer? decent? I've been looking at a P226 9mm at my local shop, $360.. Its been a toss up between that an a S&W .40..




Hands down the Sig.
I've been through the P225, 226,228,229, and the 220.
Most of these I've had 3- 5 of each and they are so consistantly good.

I've had and seen many with 100,000 rounds through them without appreciable wear and maintaining thei accuracy.
Easy to take down and maintain and good resale.

What kind of shape is it in?
$360. is very cheap for a 226.

[TooManyHobbies]

SIGS are awesome Swiss/German engineering...can't go wrong with that!

Um, no. Well sorta. Euro was Swiss, then now German. US has been independent for years.

[big mike]

2nd.. beat me to it. Wait until microstamping.

That will be for any additions to the accepted list post Jan 2010 IF they can prove it's feesable.

[fetishfrog]

2nd.. beat me to it. Wait until microstamping.

What is microstamping?

[big mike]

What is microstamping?

Theorteically, the firing pin would stamp make, model, and serial # on the casing before it's ejected from a semi auto pistol.

Problem so far, it wears out very fast.

Not sure they'll be able to do it.

[fetishfrog]

Theorteically, the firing pin would stamp make, model, and serial # on the casing before it's ejected from a semi auto pistol.

Problem so far, it wears out very fast.

Not sure they'll be able to do it.

So basically the firing pin has the info engraved on it and it stamps the primer? Yikes.

So basically criminals will now have to pick up their brass before leaving hte scene.

[Knuckles]

Gonna tell a little story:

I've never been into guns. Almost shot myself in the foot while target shooting with my Dad as a kid. Avoided them for the most part, except a couple times at summer camp. Never had an issue with them or gun owners though.
My band played in Las Vegas a couple weeks ago, and as out bass player is an avid hunter and comes from a family of gun collectors, we made a point to visit The Gun Store, where you can buy ammo and fire all sorts of weapons from WWII classics to modern guns. I got talked into trying a Sig-Sauer of some kind (fired a .22-size shell, forgive my ignorance) while our bassist and drummer tried an AR-15. I was absolutely intimidated.

$120.00 in ammunition later, I ended up having a blast (no pun intended). Our guide was great - giving us construction points about the weapons, tips for shooting stance, what to expect in terms of kick, etc. The kicker was I had a bout of absolute beginners luck and out-shot my bandmates. The targets now grace the walls of our rehearsal shed.

So there you go.

[big mike]

So basically the firing pin has the info engraved on it and it stamps the primer? Yikes.

So basically criminals will now have to pick up their brass before leaving hte scene.

Yup. Or at least file down the head of the firing pin,

Won't matter. It's not like any criminals use firearms registered to themselves in most cases.

[nsureit]

Gonna tell a little story:$120.00 in ammunition later, I ended up having a blast (no pun intended). Our guide was great - giving us construction points about the weapons, tips for shooting stance, what to expect in terms of kick, etc. The kicker was I had a bout of absolute beginners luck and out-shot my bandmates. The targets now grace the walls of our rehearsal shed. So there you go.

Yep, that's how addictions get started!

[jcoloccia]

re: mag safety's and sear releases.

Did you know that law enforcement has the highest rate of accidental discharges than any other group? Also, did you know that many accidents happen when cleaning the gun? I suspect that the mag safety's and seer releases (a'la S&W M&P) are mostly there to please law enforcement and cut down on the number of accidental discharges. Such features tend to appear on service weapons. At least they have in the past.

I don't care one way or the other about stuff like this, although I think it's silly to mandate it. It shouldn't matter one bit in a real situation as you should NEVER be struggling over your gun. That said, if you're stuck fighting over your gun, that mag release is just as likely to save YOUR life as it is to put you in harms way. Isn't it good to know that all you have to do to disable your gun in a struggle is hit the mag release? That gives you an advantage because now you know something the criminal doesn't. That should buy you the extra few seconds it takes to draw your backup :D

Anyhow, it's all good. Safety first, and all that. Honestly, though, anyone who needs any of this stuff to handle a gun safely just shouldn't be handling a gun at all, IMHO. What's worse, it's another crutch that people will learn to depend on. Like ANY mechanical device, safety's fail. Ever see a gun FIRE when enabling the safety? I've seen a 1911 that did this due to worn parts. :::sigh:::

[big mike]

Yeah I don't have an issue with the mag safety myself. I see it as a no big deal.

It's the duty of the person handling the weapon to do so safely.

[jmbstudios]

Yeah I don't have an issue with the mag safety myself. I see it as a no big deal.

It's the duty of the person handling the weapon to do so safely.

+1 :agree


Did you also know that 75% of people wearing a Raiders jersey have committed a felony in the last hour! :stir

[big mike]

+1 :agree


Did you also know that 75% of people wearing a Raiders jersey have committed a felony in the last hour! :stir


Good thing mine are hanging in the closet at the moment.

Seriously...we had a member at one time that would report every one of my posts, because as a raider fan, i was advocating violence, prostitution, and all sorts of felonious mischief by being a fan of the raiders.

[jmbstudios]

Just bustin yer jewels........ Go Chargers!

[Mike Duncan]

I have a Colt 1991, a Glock 30, and a Glock 22.

Not a huge shooter or collector...but since it's part of my office attire....

[Thomas27]

re: mag safety's and sear releases.

Did you know that law enforcement has the highest rate of accidental discharges than any other group? Also, did you know that many accidents happen when cleaning the gun? I suspect that the mag safety's and seer releases (a'la S&W M&P) are mostly there to please law enforcement and cut down on the number of accidental discharges. Such features tend to appear on service weapons. At least they have in the past.

I don't care one way or the other about stuff like this, although I think it's silly to mandate it. It shouldn't matter one bit in a real situation as you should NEVER be struggling over your gun. That said, if you're stuck fighting over your gun, that mag release is just as likely to save YOUR life as it is to put you in harms way. Isn't it good to know that all you have to do to disable your gun in a struggle is hit the mag release? That gives you an advantage because now you know something the criminal doesn't. That should buy you the extra few seconds it takes to draw your backup :D

Anyhow, it's all good. Safety first, and all that. Honestly, though, anyone who needs any of this stuff to handle a gun safely just shouldn't be handling a gun at all, IMHO. What's worse, it's another crutch that people will learn to depend on. Like ANY mechanical device, safety's fail. Ever see a gun FIRE when enabling the safety? I've seen a 1911 that did this due to worn parts. :::sigh:::


Does anyone else clean their gun unloaded or is that just me?
Had a mate in Vic Police have his Model 10 go off because of enabling the safety, put a nice .38 hole in his holster and pants, didn't seem very happy about it. Don't think the gun made it through service checks that year.:roll

[shuie]

There is no manual safety on a Model 10. The safety is between your ears.

Magazine safeties are as dumb of an idea for a weapon as chamber loaded indicators are. Don't remember if you chambered a round in your weapon? Well, look down the barrel and get back with me.

[The Last Rebel]

Even though it's been a few months, I love going to the range and blowing off a few hundred rounds. My usual range gun is a .22 Browning, it's a nice gun for what it is. I've also got a .357 S&W, but I rarely use that. It's one of those "aim for the chest hit the legs" type of guns, not a ton of fun to shoot. I'm looking at buying a 1911-style gun, mainly a Kimber Custom II. I personally love threads like this. It's cool getting to talk to other gun nuts.

[shuie]

So basically criminals will now have to pick up their brass before leaving hte scene.

Or change the firing pin. :jo

[Thomas27]

There is no manual safety on a Model 10. The safety is between your ears.

Magazine safeties are as dumb of an idea for a weapon as chamber loaded indicators are. Don't remember if you chambered a round in your weapon? Well, look down the barrel and get back with me.

Our Aus manufactured Model 10's retain the WWII era spring-loaded hammer block safety for some reason. Might be a requirement of the police, anyway they'll probably just replace them with glock 23's soon enough like the rest of the country.

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

Last Saturday I picked up a Kimber Custom shop CDP .45 and a beautiful S&W 686 4" .357 mag revolver with original 80s wooden grips...... both are like brand spankin new.

My buddy found an awesome Browning .22 pistol with wooden grips..... .22s are a blast to target shoot with. :) .... I would have snagged that one if he didn't.... it was a good deal!

I think out of all the guns out there, the S&W stainless revolvers are one of my favs.

[Thomas27]

My uncle used to have an old browning like that, very accurate for such a little pistol. Ideal plinkers pistol.

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

Carry an H&K P2000.
Many shotguns hunting rifles. And I build my own AR15s.
One is a work in progress, one a Colt M4 and this one....

This one is all Bushmaster.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f110/jmbstudios/AR15001.jpg


That's my next gun.:) ..... I'll nab me a couple ground hogs with that!

[ReflectionsBurn]

That's my next gun.:) ..... I'll nab me a couple ground hogs with that!

i just got my bushmaster in last week...parts are slowly coming in for it to trick it out...eotech site, quad rail handguard to mount, light, laser, and folding grip...will be a pretty cool toy when im done with it

[TooManyHobbies]

So basically the firing pin has the info engraved on it and it stamps the primer? Yikes.

So basically criminals will now have to pick up their brass before leaving hte scene.

Or use a revolver, or sand off the stamp, or buy a new pin, or best yet.... Pick up lots of brass at ranges with other stamps and confuse the sh*t out of the police.

Considering that most of these guns are illegal or stolen, it won't matter anyway.

[TooManyHobbies]

re: mag safety's and sear releases.

Did you know that law enforcement has the highest rate of accidental discharges than any other group? Also, did you know that many accidents happen when cleaning the gun? I suspect that the mag safety's and seer releases (a'la S&W M&P) are mostly there to please law enforcement and cut down on the number of accidental discharges. Such features tend to appear on service weapons. At least they have in the past.

I don't care one way or the other about stuff like this, although I think it's silly to mandate it. It shouldn't matter one bit in a real situation as you should NEVER be struggling over your gun. That said, if you're stuck fighting over your gun, that mag release is just as likely to save YOUR life as it is to put you in harms way. Isn't it good to know that all you have to do to disable your gun in a struggle is hit the mag release? That gives you an advantage because now you know something the criminal doesn't. That should buy you the extra few seconds it takes to draw your backup :D

Anyhow, it's all good. Safety first, and all that. Honestly, though, anyone who needs any of this stuff to handle a gun safely just shouldn't be handling a gun at all, IMHO. What's worse, it's another crutch that people will learn to depend on. Like ANY mechanical device, safety's fail. Ever see a gun FIRE when enabling the safety? I've seen a 1911 that did this due to worn parts. :::sigh:::

Can't happen. Safeties (especially on 1911's) cannot trip the sear to discharge the weapon. Sounds like someone didn't take their finger off the trigger.

And magazine safeties are just dumb. They complicate the mechanism unnecessairly and detract from trigger feel. ADs and NDs are from poor training and bad protocols.

[bluesjuke]

i just got my bushmaster in last week...parts are slowly coming in for it to trick it out...eotech site, quad rail handguard to mount, light, laser, and folding grip...will be a pretty cool toy when im done with it



Bushmaster has always been my favorite in the AR department.

[dimperdoo]

I'm an avid shooter since my teens. I've been encouraged to compete - but, I guess I'm just not a very competitive person.

My interests run the gamut.

I like to tinker with my guns so, I have a winchester mod 70 in .300 mag which I fitted the Major Plaster ultimate sniper stock to, A Springfield 1911 which I've been picking up stainless parts to customize. I changed out the trigger and have the beaver tail grip safety - but need to get a hammer (can't decide?) My AR clone is a DPMS lo pro classic to which I fitted a VLTOR collapsible stock, a rock river fore arm and hogue grip all in green.

I've been wanting to accurize my Glock 19 as well + I don't like being limited to jacketed ammo. I like the light rail and have the glock light fitted there - kinda involved in my 1911 project stagnating - I'd love to get a frame with a rail for it. But, then I'd have an extra frame and I'd have to build another gun...

[HeeHaw]

I used to have a collection of Kimber 1911's. I sold most of them as I never shot them anymore. I have a s&w airlight that I keep handy nowadays and that's about it.

[jcoloccia]

Can't happen. Safeties (especially on 1911's) cannot trip the sear to discharge the weapon. Sounds like someone didn't take their finger off the trigger.

And magazine safeties are just dumb. They complicate the mechanism unnecessairly and detract from trigger feel. ADs and NDs are from poor training and bad protocols.


I don't want to argue, but if there's no firing pin block (which many 1911s don't have), and the thumb safety is wobbly, and the sear is worn at the hammer and cracked/worn at the pivot, the safety can hit the sear, pushing it forward slightly...allowing the hammer to drop. I've only seen this once, and it's the only example I know of so it's rare. Lots of things have to go wrong, but sometimes lots of things go wrong.

The point is that sometimes these mechnisms, either through poor manufacturing/metalurgy or abuse/neglect can function incorrectly. The mechanisms don't make the gun safe. The handler makes the gun safe through safe handling practices. I always worry that the more safeties you put on a gun, the more sloppy the gun handling becomes. I see this attitude at the range all the time. I see folks laying the gun down with a bullet in the chamber but the magazine out....mag safety's engaged, right? That doesn't make me feel better when the muzzle's not pointed downrange! :messedup

Anyhow, I agree with you. Mag safeties just screw things up, and given the option I choose without.

[dougk]

I go through phases with it. Love to shoot but its been to expensive for me to go lately and Im just to lazy to go spend some time in front of the press and load what I do have on hand.

The 500SW 3" is sure fun for clearing the range. Its honestly worse being next to it than behind it.

http://www.pbase.com/dkauer744/image/38378799.jpg

[-Analog-]

Originally Posted by -Analog- http://img.thegearpage.net/board/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?p=4941782#post4941782)
What do you guys think of Sig Sauer? decent? I've been looking at a P226 9mm at my local shop, $360.. Its been a toss up between that an a S&W .40..




Hands down the Sig.
I've been through the P225, 226,228,229, and the 220.
Most of these I've had 3- 5 of each and they are so consistantly good.

I've had and seen many with 100,000 rounds through them without appreciable wear and maintaining thei accuracy.
Easy to take down and maintain and good resale.

What kind of shape is it in?
$360. is very cheap for a 226.


Its in decent shape, I'm going there friday so I'll snap a pic of it. My neighbor just picked up a 226 for $400 from the same shop a bit modded but its nice, polished and they put customized grips on it, pretty spiffy, the slide is butter smooth, same for the spent eject as well.

[shuie]

There are a lot of police trade in Sigs that can be had at great prices. The good news about those is that most of them are the actual 'W.German' marked weapons. There is nothing wrong with the 'Exeter, NH' marked guns, but I've always preferred the older 'Made in W.Germany' or 'Made in Germany' Sigs.

[ReflectionsBurn]

just finished tricking out my bushmaster well almost done...eotech sights, yankee hill forearm 4 rail handguard, caa laser and mount, and folding pistol style grip where laser pressure sensor mounts...now just time to go give her a whirl this weekend

[Zhurh]

You all got some nice guns; bet your geetars are even sweeter. I don't much collect, just hunt with our 223's. I'll keep a mini-14 ranch in boat on river for blk bear & wolves we catch on the bank in the summer, but often target is too far off for 223; kinda a fun gun anyways.

I keep the one ruger folding stock under the skandic seat or in summer under the raingear, nice and short. I use my preban colt 15 for on snowmachine. With team sling, it's real nice for chasin wolves if the conditions are right; quick to shoot on the fly. Have shot a few caribou head shots over the years with 223 too; out here it's shoot them when they are around, what we eat. Wolves hear ya way off and get scarce at the sound of snowmachines but if they are around say during caribou migration and you set up; you'll see them cross. Actually, if you catch wolves with fresh deep snow on the river or lakes, you can run them down easier than with gun.

I suppose you all hunt with your 223's also, much more fun than 22-250 for me. I got so much jacketed ammo, I'll never run out, probably why they are my varmit & plinker gun of choice.

Only thing you gotta watch with that team sling is to adjust it just right. My boy knocked a front tooth out chasin wolves in open country, AR got to bouncin around and hit him in the mouth; going too fast, too excited; guns & horsepower, good combination you know.
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[bluesjuke]

Its in decent shape, I'm going there friday so I'll snap a pic of it. My neighbor just picked up a 226 for $400 from the same shop a bit modded but its nice, polished and they put customized grips on it, pretty spiffy, the slide is butter smooth, same for the spent eject as well.


In case you didn't know the 226 and the Beretta 92F were the finalist in a selection for the last change in Military sidearms.

The Beretta won but many felt there was a deal and concessions made by Baretta that caused the 226 to be edged out.
MAny shooters I know and myself feel the Sig was the better choice.
Beretta did beef up the slide to handle the higher load of the Armed Forces ammo as a requirement over the standard civilian model.

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

I've never had a 223 anything ..... but considering that a lot of weapons plow through that ammo like there is no tomorrow, how expensive is it to shoot ? :confused:

[bluesjuke]

Unless you have a full auto firearm the .223 is very reasonable.

I go to the local gun shows and pick up high quality reloads with once fired brass for around $20 per hundred.
Never had a problem with many thousands of rounds and find them very accurate.

[burner]

anyway they'll probably just replace them with glock 23's soon enough like the rest of the country.
Well they will be well armed...the G23 is a fine weapon and as I mentioned earlier,my personal choice for daily carry.
Another great thing about the G23 (or G32,22,31,33,27) is that you can swap out the barrels and essentialy have a 3-caliber gun:
.40S&W & 357sig with factory barrels, and 9mm with aftermarket 9mm conversion barrel.
:love:

That's my next gun.:) ..... I'll nab me a couple ground hogs with that!
The prices on them are already climbing!
I think just like around '94 that as soon as the first wave of hysteria calms down, the prices should level out a bit.....they should.

(That's all I'm going to say about that because I don't want to flirt with politics here)

Bushmaster has always been my favorite in the AR department.
They are probably not the most true "mil-spec" AR you will find and they have been known to suffer from some problems particularly with long-term use.
However, I've not had any problems with the two I owned.
For the average shooter I imaginge they would be just fine.

Bushmaster has taken over production of Magpul's Masada, calling it the ACR.....and if it ever makes it to the street, it's going to be the best combat rifle EVAR!
However, if they keep pushing the release date up we may never see it.


I've never had a 223 anything ..... but considering that a lot of weapons plow through that ammo like there is no tomorrow, how expensive is it to shoot ? :confused:
.223 prices have gone nuts along with all other ammo prices,of course.

The best way to keep one of these rifles from plowing through a bunch of ammo is to properly adjust the nut behind the trigger. ;)

[bluesjuke]

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Bushmaster has always been my favorite in the AR department.

They are probably not the most true "mil-spec" AR you will find and they have been known to suffer from some problems particularly with long-term use.
However, I've not had any problems with the two I owned.
For the average shooter I imaginge they would be just fine."



I never heard of any Bushmaster problems with the many friends and aquaintences I have met over the years shooting and supervising the Range nor with any of the several I have had.

What difficulties have you head of?