Picked up a 1911 [Archive]

MRSOUND

12-19-2015, 12:37 AM

My best friend won a Remington 1911 at a NRA banquet a few years back. It was one of the most comfortable pistols I've shot to date. I'll have me one sometime in the future. For now my latest firearm purchase is the wife's concealed carry for Christmas. Ruger LCP 380 with Crimson Trace.http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/18/776d9cffe0f0c47fc0e2d194acab9d47.jpg

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ironchop

12-19-2015, 01:12 AM

Mr Sound, those are popular around here. Everyone I know carries an LCP now it seems because it will fit in your front pocket of our work pants.

My employer allows CC and open carry in the building. Half the employees have permits anyway. Did I mention I love my job? There will NEVER be a successful workplace shooting at our shop, that's for certain!

Brian, thats a fine weapon right there. 1911 is my favorite pistol. Very well designed. I've got a Para P14 double stack frame in my toolbox at work I got a few years ago that I'm going to build someday. I have very large hands so it fits perfect with a Hogue grip and I like the extra capacity. My daily is a Rock Island action I modified that was built from parts on an aluminum frame. I set it up with a high beaver tail grip safety from STI to get in as low in my fist as possible. Changed the trigger to an adjustable over travel Wilson. I kept the RI factory slide stop and safety. My experience with extended safeties and slide stop has been one of snags on clothing, breakage, and accidental disengage. My slide was unmarked so I had some fun at work with the CNC mill. Shot it with desert tan Cerakote on the frame and the slide was machined on black ox and I liked the raw steel look so much, I shot clear Cerakote over it and called it done. Hogue grips in olive drab. I use kimber mags.
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bkm

12-23-2015, 10:02 AM

I was finally able to put some lead down range and man I'm in love. It's a tack driver at 25 yards and I was hitting a 4" wide x 7" tall steel popper at 40 yards no problem. Winchester White Box ammo.

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ironchop

12-23-2015, 11:20 AM

bkm

12-23-2015, 12:42 PM

Hahaha, same here. My mother in law god bless her, is a Comifornia transplant and is terrified of guns. When she asked me what I wanted I said "ammo, and lots of it". She just shook her head.lol

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bkm

12-23-2015, 12:47 PM

When repeatedly asked what I wanted for Xmas, I told my wife and kids I wanted ammo. They looked at me like I'm nuts (which is true) but I would be seriously stoked if I got some .308 match in my stocking

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I'm torn between a 223 wylde or a .308 as my next build? I've been thinking of buying PSA's cheapest complete upper and swapping out the barrel for a match grade wylde barrel. Doing a stripped lower with aftermarket trigger group and really nice optic.

RIDE-RED 250r

12-23-2015, 05:46 PM

When repeatedly asked what I wanted for Xmas, I told my wife and kids I wanted ammo. They looked at me like I'm nuts (which is true) but I would be seriously stoked if I got some .308 match in my stocking

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Or better yet, ask for a reloading starter kit!! Roll yer own! Once you get into reloading and employ all of the tricks to custom tune your ammo to your specific rifle, no factory ammo, not even match grade will perform better.

Nice looking weapons here fellas.

I had a nice 1911 and a Walther PPK/S 380 and they were the only 2 autos I have owned up to this point. I let both go to get a new Winchester 70 Super Grade in 338WM. I do miss having both of those pistols, but overall I have not regretted using them to acquire the Super Grade.

The 1911 was a S&W E-Series Stainless with night sights and rail. The Walther was just a nice little pistol for a small carry weapon. One of the few if not the ONLY pistol in that size range that is all steel except for the grip panels, which I addressed with a set of Altamont rosewood panels.

My remaining 8 handguns are all wheelguns...All the centerfires are S&W ranging from a little J-frame 38spl snub to an X-frame in 460 S&W Mag, and I have a couple of cheap SA 22LR's for plinking at cans with.

El Camexican

12-23-2015, 07:18 PM

You Gringos have the coolest toys!

Dirtweed

12-23-2015, 11:27 PM

ironchop

12-24-2015, 01:01 AM

Dan Coonan is a master

I'm doing my part to change Liberals into gun lovers.

My oldest daughter is gay. Her gf Sara and her are card-carrying Liberals.....up until recently. I convinced them that self-defense is your only defense. They asked me for a house gun so I got them a Mossy Maverick 12ga pump and tossed an 18" barrel off a Mossy 500 on it and gave it to them last Xmas.

This Xmas, they asked me to pay for both of them to get their concealed carry license and class so I'm doing just that.

Lesbians make fine kids, good gun owners, and an EXAMPLE to other Liberals ;)

Don't hate 'em. Change their minds.

Chopsaw

12-24-2015, 10:53 AM

I traded a XD45 5 inch in on this Citadel 1911 . I love it . Fits my hand perfect . Polished the feed ramp and use Wilson Combat mags with Hornady +P hollow points . 225376

Dirtcrasher

12-24-2015, 04:32 PM

I am so pro gun now it's not even funny......

Crazy ass people shootin people up everywhere and just 1 good shot from a trained CC would help ALLOT!!

Billy Golightly

12-24-2015, 05:00 PM

I bought a 1911 at a pawn shop about 5 years ago and spent about another year tweaking on it to make it cycle right. Its smooth as can be now, took more time than parts or money to get it working right. Great, great gun though. A lot of fun to shoot. Wish I had the frame build to a carry it as a CW all the time...

DohcBikes

12-24-2015, 05:21 PM

Carry your guns wherever you choose. The 2nd amendment guarantees that right, as long as you excersize it responsibly.

In other words, don't walk down the highway carrying an AR-15. It doesn't help anything. It makes you look militant and ignorant.

Much worse outcomes are had from brandishing weapons than from concealing them.

12,000 gun deaths in america every year. Not enough?

Lots of makers for the 1911. To judge by one purchase is not reccommended.

Personally, don't like em. But glad if my fellow trikers have one. Or two.

oile

12-24-2015, 06:05 PM

225400 Here's my 1911 version with laser sights.

ironchop

12-24-2015, 06:28 PM

I agree they perform much better with some feedramp polishing. Out of the box, my Springfield's didn't like to eat anything but ball ammo. After some polishing the ramp and lapping the slide, they would run like a top but only my Para which has the built-in feed ramp on the barrel rather than on the inside of the grip frame, would routinely eat Cor-bon +Ps. The jacketed bullet has almost as little taper as a wadcutter slug and the edges are sharp and easily dig into the ramp and stick as they exit the mag on their way into the chamber.

I usually drop the hammer spring down to one with a few lbs less pressure too. Stock pull is high till the break. IIRC stock pull is twelve or thirteen lbs.

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Billy Golightly

12-24-2015, 08:06 PM

What I had to spend the most time on mine was the extractor. A lot of little needle filing and tension adjustments to get it where it would pull stuff out right. I suspect it was rather abused by the previous owner.

RIDE-RED 250r

12-25-2015, 05:16 PM

I'm going to the County Clerk to get my pistol permit application next week. I too would like one for hunting, but I don't think I want
a concealed carry permit. My friend just got a Concealed carry permit and it wasn't all that bad for him to get one here in NY which was surprising.

I always wanted a 357Mag to go with my lever gun to share the ammo. I also found that Coonan makes a 1911 in 357Mag....that I am interested in.

A pistol license in NYS is a concealed carry permit.. Each county, specifically the county judge is the issuer. Many county judges choose to put "administrative restrictions" on pistol licenses when granted (including my own). These restrictions are usually "hunting, hiking, camping, target" and the license carb itself usually lists these items.

I can't stand this idea, but before I go on too much of a rant and jacking this thread I'll stop there.

The only other type of pistol license I know of in NYS is an "on premises only" license..which means you are only legal to use it on your own property...I'm not even sure if you would be legal carrying a handgun for hunting with such a license unless on your own property... I'm not sure if this type of permit is ever issued any more, might not even be in the system at this point.

Just apply for your normal CC pistol license. With any luck, you have a good judge that will not place the arbitrary and unconstitutional restrictions on you. If you prefer not to carry, don't. At least you can if you wish at some point down the line.

A 1911 made to chamber 357 mag????? I have not heard of this critter.... Seems like alot of HP for a 1911 to handle... How do they address the longer 357 mag cartridges??? Is it possible that it is chambered in 357 Sig??? That seems more feasible to me as I am not sure a 1911 action can be made to cycle the significantly longer 357 mag cartridges.. Of course, I could be wrong..which is likely the case...

Edit: Just checked out Coonan and I stand corrected! That IS cool! Up till now I thought you could only get magnum HP in an auto with the Deagles! :D

Dirtweed

12-27-2015, 09:32 PM

Red that is new info to me didn't realize that was the case in NY, thanks!

Yeah that Coonan is a neat gun.

RIDE-RED 250r

12-28-2015, 05:42 PM

barnett468

12-28-2015, 07:07 PM

I've been in the gun buying mood lately and picked up this Para Ordnance LTC Limited Edition in Coyote Brown. I can't wait to shoot it. I'm going muzzleloader hunting next weekend

Nice looking gun, and I imagine the muzzle loader should be a blast.

Some of the most fun guns I ever shot was a vintage Colt 45 that one of my friends owned and another friends Nickel plated snub nose 38 Smith and Wesson because it was nearly impossible to hit an orange from only 10 feet away with that one, and the other was a real Thompson Sub Machine gun set up as a semi that I and a few of my other friends bought out of a catalog when we were kids . . We also had fun making mini contact explosive crystals and a few other entertaining things.

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If I remember correctly, it was illegal to have the hand grip and round clip shown in the last photo so the legal version looked like this.

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The fun version looked like this.

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Mosh

12-29-2015, 07:25 AM

No problem brother...

Now I know some folks call an unrestricted permit a Concealed Carry, and call the permit with restrictions as I have a "sporting license". This isn't the correct nomenclature technically speaking when taking what I stated above into account. What many refer to as a "sporting license" is really a concealed carry permit with the restrictions... It's all really a bunch of administrative hogwash. And being as there is no open carry allowed in NYS except for uniformed Law Officers, you really never have to worry about having your permit questioned so long as you keep it properly concealed when you are carrying.What a bunch of nonsense. It almost sounds as if the powers that be insert these little footnotes, too hard to keep track of in order to get people to break the rules in order that the permit be revoked. I know its is unrealistic to expect lifelong residents to uproot and move, but honestly I cant fathom how some conservatives, for lack of better terms, tolerate living in some of these ultra progressive liberal states like NY, CA and so on.
There is enough legalities involved in holding a CCW in even the most relaxed policy states, to make it over complicated with sub genres and rules based on wording. You either have a CCW or you dont, and clearly know where All CCW holders are forbidden to carry...That is the way it should be.

shovelryder

12-29-2015, 07:37 AM

Dirtweed

12-29-2015, 10:43 AM

I know its is unrealistic to expect lifelong residents to uproot and move, but honestly I cant fathom how some conservatives, for lack of better terms, tolerate living in some of these ultra progressive liberal states like NY, CA and so on.

We did try moving to NC for 4 years....couldn't stand the heat and Hurricanes (Floyd sucked). The part of NY (Western) that I am in is beautiful and has the hunting, fishing and everything I grew up liking.
Just hoping someday they separate the good part of NY that I am in from the Albany south to the Armpit of the state (NYC) from the rest of us normal people.

Plus in NC the locals didn't take kindly that I was married to an Asian woman in a lot of areas that really surprised me.

bkm

12-29-2015, 01:04 PM

Lol!......I carry this Ruger SP101 in 357..........I dont like picking up after myself. Its not super tiny, its not super light, but its so damned fun!

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My carry gun is a Ruger LCR .38+P. It's light and fits in my pants pocket without any problems. I contemplated the LCR in .357, but don't like shooting them in the light weight frames.

I have to qualify 3 times a year with my .38 and it kinda stings at the end of the day. I could only imagine what my hand would feel like after 150 rounds of .357.

shovelryder

12-29-2015, 01:07 PM

My next buy will likely be a Taurus Poly Protector in 38......Just love revolvers. Ive put 100 through in 357 in a day without issue......Huge difference when ya do that and then throw some 38sp in! Feels like a 22 after the 357!

RIDE-RED 250r

12-29-2015, 06:04 PM

Mosh you are absolutely right. I don't want to distract this thread too much, but I'm sure it goes without saying that us "country folk" here in NY are saddled with alot of garbage that originates downstate. It really does suck to live in NYS because the the politics.. If I didn't have so much family here I would be a Texan by now. All we can do is vote and call (pester) our state representatives... I have good state reps, but many times they are just plain outnumbered by the tyrants who have no issue shredding the constitution..

Hey Barnett! That looks like a Smith model 36 with a square grip frame. I have the blued version with the round grip frame. They aren't meant for much accuracy very far downrange, but they carry nice and easy and pack enough punch to get the job done in a defense situation... I leave the longer range tasks to my longer barreled 44 mags and my 460 mag. ;)

DohcBikes

12-29-2015, 06:13 PM

RIDE-RED 250r

12-30-2015, 05:05 PM

For that type of pistol, I kind of like the S&W M&P line...

Of the two, I like the looks of the Taurus better. Looks pretty similar to an M&P

Mosh

12-30-2015, 09:21 PM

I had a taurus millennium pro. It was a pos...hard to take down, occasional ftf and after a small handful of ftfs and a stovepipe or 2, we dumped it. It was the Mrs. primary carry until it decided to suffer from reliability issues.
I wont tolerate a primary carry weapon having any malfunctions especially for her, and when my life or her life is on the line, anything sub 500$ range IMO is not up to the task unless it is a DA revolver.FTF...pull the trigger again.....Even the BG 380 makes me a little nervous, but I am confident enough with it so far that I trust it and our abilities as shooters to use it if needed. Although the likelihood is slim that 98% of any of us will ever have to draw, I still want reliability and being frugal in defense is one place I feel better spending the extra coin.
I have had a few M&P 9s and 40s in the compact frames, and they work flawless. I sold the 40 a few weeks back and my primary carry consists of the M&P 9c and the bodyguard 380. The mrs will also carry one of those.
I prefer the MP9 for carry although, it is a little bulky but it is dead nutz accurate and reliable as hell. I will probably move to a LC9s or sig P938 in the future for ultra compact carrying in 9mm...Along with a good piece, a moderate self defense and tactical course is worth it's weight in gold. Kinda like trikes..You can have all the hi dollar goods, but if you don't use the stuff right, or have the knowledge, none of it will do you any good.

454 casull and SW 460s have been giving me wet dreams lately, and I feel I must satisfy the urge for the sake of the sheets.

bkm

12-31-2015, 05:43 PM

Mosh, have you looked into the Glock G43 in 9mm? It's a slim single stack that does compromise capacity a little, but it's rock solid reliable. I personally like wheel guns for my carry weapons, I carried my Glock 27 for years, but wanted something a little smaller and the G43 wasn't available at the time so I went with the LCR. If I was to go back to an auto carrier gun, it will be a Glock.

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DohcBikes

12-31-2015, 06:58 PM

I had a taurus millennium pro. It was a pos...hard to take down, occasional ftf and after a small handful of ftfs and a stovepipe or 2, we dumped it. It was the Mrs. primary carry until it decided to suffer from reliability issues.

I am a big fan of Ruger but 7+1 doesn't appeal to me, which is one of the reasons I was looking at the G2 and the SCCY which are 10+1 capacity. Obviously the price of each is attractive and that is why I wanted opinions. Isn't the G2 a new design? Regardless, that review will stick in my head and likely rule it out.

I have primary carry covered and just want something that fits in my pocket. Chances are if it takes 500+ to get something to fit that bill then it just isn't going to happen. The SCCY is attractive for the price, the capacity and also the size which is a bit larger at 3.1 inches barrel length. I have also held this already and I must say it fit and felt good in my hand. I have access to quality gunsmithing as well if there are any issues that can be addressed in that manner so maybe I should just go with that one and see how I like it.

RIDE-RED 250r

01-01-2016, 09:42 AM

Get the 460 Mosh! You won't regret it.. You can fire 454 Casull from a 460, but not the other way around.

Double hearing protection is highly recommended. Single is acceptable on occasion.. NEVER fire one with no hearing protection for any reason.

MRSOUND

01-01-2016, 11:28 AM

NEVER fire one with no hearing protection for any reason.

100% agree! I don't own one but I have fired one. So excited to shoot it I pulled my fingers out of my ears walked up and fired. No hearing protection!Stupidity in its finest moment on my part. Literally an hour before could hear normal without any ringing. After that another guy burnt his finger because he had it too close to the chamber. Awesome firearms but deserve an extra level of respect when using.

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Scootertrash

01-01-2016, 02:12 PM

I can't decide between this

http://www.cabelas.com/product/shooting/firearms/handguns/semiautomatic-pistols%7C/pc/104792580/c/553829580/sc/105526980/i/105529680/taurus-pt111-millennium-pro-g2-handgun/1954878.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fsemi automatic-pistols%2F_%2FN-1114851%2FNo-48%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105529680%3FWTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_ stype%3DGNP%26recordsPerPage%3D48

Or this

http://www.cabelas.com/product/shooting/firearms/handguns/semiautomatic-pistols%7C/pc/104792580/c/553829580/sc/105526980/i/105529680/sccy-cpx-2-pistol/2191577.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fsemi automatic-pistols%2F_%2FN-1114851%2FNo-48%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105529680%3FWTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_ stype%3DGNP%26recordsPerPage%3D48

Not sure where you live or what you pay for sales tax, but Classic Arms has this version (all black is out of stock) for 229.00, shipping to MN was 16.00 and I would have to pay my FFL 20.00, so 265.00 compared to Cabela's 299.00 + tax.

https://www.classicfirearms.com/sccy-cpx-2tt-9mm-stainless-black-without-safety

ETA: Cabela's website is down for maintenance so I can't see exactly what model you had linked, can't remember either, looked at it a few days ago.

DohcBikes

01-01-2016, 02:20 PM

Not sure where you live or what you pay for sales tax, but Classic Arms has this version (all black is out of stock) for 229.00, shipping to MN was 16.00 and I would have to pay my FFL 20.00, so 265.00 compared to Cabela's 299.00 + tax.

https://www.classicfirearms.com/sccy-cpx-2tt-9mm-stainless-black-without-safety

ETA: Cabela's website is down for maintenance so I can't see exactly what model you had linked, can't remember either, looked at it a few days ago.

That is the correct one thanks for the link! I also just noticed they come with a lifetime warranty.

RIDE-RED 250r

01-01-2016, 06:40 PM

100% agree! I don't own one but I have fired one. So excited to shoot it I pulled my fingers out of my ears walked up and fired. No hearing protection!Stupidity in its finest moment on my part. Literally an hour before could hear normal without any ringing. After that another guy burnt his finger because he had it too close to the chamber. Awesome firearms but deserve an extra level of respect when using.

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Oh man that must have been brutal!!

When I was about 18 years old I made the same excitement induced mistake with a Grizzly 50BMG... I swore I had blood running out of my ears. The ringing didn't stop in my right ear for about 3 weeks, the left didn't subside for almost 3 months. I have lost some hearing, particularly in my left ear and I'm pretty sure that 50 played a significant role in that.

FTR: I never fire any handgun (including 22s) without hearing protection with the exception of at game in the field and in that case nothing higher powered than my 44mags. Even then it sucks.

Same with rifles, only exception being in the field firing at game.

Mosh

01-23-2016, 09:10 PM

Fortunately, I was a reciepient of some gift cards at the local sporting goods store. So basically I went in when they had the Ruger LC9S on sale, got them to price match a bargain gunshop and walked out with it for virtuall free. And I gotta say with a 3.5 pound smooth as glass trigger pull, it shoots lights out at 35 yards with anythin I throw in it, including my own loads. You really can't beat it at 339$.

It is 7+1, only comes with one mag, and does have a mag disconnect safety that does not allow firing without a mag, but for a carry unit, it is balls a accurate. The mag safety feature can be bypassed, but I don't see the need to do so. But don't sell yourself short of checking one out. Imo, it is nicer than the M&P shields with a hell of a price difference.

RIDE-RED 250r

01-24-2016, 10:05 AM

Speaking of handloads... Sounds like you are off to the races Mosh! :)

I have been stepping up my game with my rifle rounds, mainly the 338 Win Mag.. I have been experimenting with neck sizing and custom COL to improve accuracy. Unfortunately while doing all of this I had a bad scope on that rifle. I just got a new Leupold VX1 a couple of weeks ago and look forward to more range time with it and my ammo custom tuned to that rifle. :)

I determined my scope was the problem by borrowing a known good scope from my brother. Laying prone on the ground in the woods with a very basic rest the rifle and my ammo produced 3 round groups with holes touching at 50yds. Things opened up a bit at 100yds, but that was to be expected with the less-then-benchrest shooting position.

There is just something fun about touching off 72gr of IMR4350 pushing a 225gr SST to just under 3000fps! :D

Mosh

01-24-2016, 03:11 PM

Yeah I want to get a bolt action long range rifle at some point, but this state has no hi power big game hunting so I have not made it a priority.

Funny you mention loading as well. I also recently started loading rifle rounds for the AR. I am getting 3200 fps out of 55 gr hornadys. Its a little hard to tell but here is a 8x15 inch steel plate at 48 yards with my loads, box 223, and box m193 rounds off hand with iron sights. Pretty pleased so far with my first reloads in this cartridge. I know I can clean that group up, but they all are off hand in some pretty gusty winds and sub freezing temps for now.
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RIDE-RED 250r

01-24-2016, 06:19 PM

Very nice!

I can certainly understand the bolt action longer range rifle being on the back burner if you cannot use it to hunt with. You really have to like and spend alot of time at the shooting bench to justify the investment when that's all it can be used for... I have heard of some of the regulations in some states as far as what can and cannot be used in terms of rifles... Seems kind of crazy for someone like me to read about being that I can use any centerfire cartridge, even up to a 50 BMG...not that I would. ;)

bkm

01-24-2016, 06:46 PM

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I picked this up for a song the other day. M1917 Eddystone 30-06 Sporterized probably 60 years ago. It has a 50's-60's era Weaver scope and custom stock. I haven't shot it yet, but it needs new optics before I do that. 60 year old scopes leave a lot to be desired.

Chopsaw

01-24-2016, 10:35 PM

Like to have a stock Eddystone to put with the rest of my military rifles . Passed one up last year , now I'm sorry I did . I would like to hear how it shoots . My US rifles like the 154 gr m2 surplus ammo .

RIDE-RED 250r

01-25-2016, 04:31 PM

RUNMEDOWN

01-25-2016, 08:06 PM

Mosh, have you looked into the Glock G43 in 9mm?
I just picked one up for the wife, she is taking a CCP class in a few weeks. I want her to have something reliable

bkm

01-25-2016, 08:31 PM

I just picked one up for the wife, she is taking a CCP class in a few weeks. I want her to have something reliable
I haven't had a chance to shoot one yet, but will next time I go to the range. I want either a 43 or a full size 17 in 9mm. I have a 1000 rounds of 9mm and don't even own one.

Mosh

01-26-2016, 07:44 AM

I thought I made a reply addressing the glock question BKM but apparently I di not. I was not ignoring you, sorry.

But yea I have looked at them and I know they have a rep for reliability and what not, but they are not for me..I am not a fan of the sights, and I do not care for the safety designs. In my line of work, I need the extra positive safety since my piece gets bumped around a lot. Additionally, Of all things left to keep my money in this country on, a firearm is at the top of my list is another reason.

That is not a bash on them, they are obviously a good firearm.

bkm

01-26-2016, 08:15 AM

Although I have not yet bought an old rifle with a vintage scope, I would love to. If the scope is still working, that's icing on the cake to me. Lots of guy still like and use vintage scopes.

Nice old rifle Bryan. :beer

Here are pics of my Winchester 70 from the dealer when I bought it. It now has a new Leupold VX1 and a leather sling. :)
That is a beauty. I've always had a soft spot for any Winchester firearm. I have a couple Winchester pumps and a model 94 30-30 that I love.

Mosh,
I totally understand, Glocks seem to be love/hate, with almost no in between. I've owned my G27 for 12 years and have not had one ftf or malfunction, not one. I carry it every work shift on my ankle. I carried a G22 on my hip for 7 years and never had a single malfunction or FTF, except for the time an incompetent department armor reassembled it incorrectly.

That being said, a choice in firearms comes down to personal preference and what the buyer ultimately feels comfortable with. I think you made a good decision.

RIDE-RED 250r

01-26-2016, 04:49 PM

That is a beauty. I've always had a soft spot for any Winchester firearm. I have a couple Winchester pumps and a model 94 30-30 that I love.

Mosh,
I totally understand, Glocks seem to be love/hate, with almost no in between. I've owned my G27 for 12 years and have not had one ftf or malfunction, not one. I carry it every work shift on my ankle. I carried a G22 on my hip for 7 years and never had a single malfunction or FTF, except for the time an incompetent department armor reassembled it incorrectly.

That being said, a choice in firearms comes down to personal preference and what the buyer ultimately feels comfortable with. I think you made a good decision.

If only some of the people on the firearms forums I frequent carried this same view! LOL!

bkm

01-26-2016, 08:56 PM

This is the same reason I can't frequent gun forums and for the most part cannot stand to be around a lot of douchey gun guys.

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Chopsaw

01-26-2016, 09:51 PM

This is the same reason I can't frequent gun forums and for the most part cannot stand to be around a lot of douchey gun guys.

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Go to the gun shop on Saturday . You get to hear all kinds of stuff you don't care to hear .

bkm

01-26-2016, 09:52 PM

I work around a lot of those guys unfortunately.

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Chopsaw

01-26-2016, 10:16 PM

Lots of AR's and Glocks , here's two that I enjoy shooting . Mini 14 and XDM 9 . 226963226963

Thorpe

02-11-2016, 11:45 PM

I absolutely hated my lc9... But it's gone now... My daily carry piece is a Sig Sauer Nightmare 1911, and a galco fletch holster... Makes that big pig ride tight to my back. Love the Nightmare!

shovelryder

02-12-2016, 07:33 AM

Just got a Ruger P85MKII and a Remington 700 in 30-06 from 1969 with the original scope yet...Got them in a trade deal....Man do I love that P85!

mendoAu

02-12-2016, 05:32 PM

Does my Colt officers 1911 make my ass look big????

Chopsaw

02-12-2016, 10:45 PM

Does my Colt officers 1911 make my ass look big????

Yes ,, but it's not the weapon .

DohcBikes

05-07-2016, 08:29 PM

I am a big fan of Ruger but 7+1 doesn't appeal to me, which is one of the reasons I was looking at the G2 and the SCCY which are 10+1 capacity. Obviously the price of each is attractive and that is why I wanted opinions. Isn't the G2 a new design? Regardless, that review will stick in my head and likely rule it out.To the contrary, based on several reviews of the redesigned PT111 G2 , I'll be picking mine up next weekend. (Refer to the 'trade' in my tri moto thread. This was bought by my brother but never fired.) It actually is a 12+1, which you guys that know more about gun specs than I do probably already knew. Another of my brothers has had one for a while,
(Read: dont mess with my brothers :lol:) and he has reported no issues whatsoever. Pretty excited to add to the cache, so figured I'd share.

threewheelin-feelin

05-08-2016, 09:12 PM

1911 is my favorite gun...they are a dream to shoot...this is my rock island in the middle and my s&w sd40 on the right...my buddies xd45 to the left

bkm

05-10-2016, 05:53 PM

I just picked up this little beauty from an estate. It's a 1939 or 1940 Walther PPK 7.65 (.32ACP ) with matching holster and magazine.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160510/0d880dff9cbbc361fafe4d4f95f9593f.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160510/8a62744dce2075ec90315ee695a18d0d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160510/23425cf91bcd77c7a2e9489a31c35bf5.jpg

Caminofeld

05-10-2016, 09:39 PM

Last weekend was a friend's bachelor party at The Cove Campground. It was the first hard riding I've done since my accident…and also the first time I got to do some serious training with my newly acquired Para P-12 (3.5" 1911). It's one of the old models that's all steel and the previous owner had some work done to it. Accurate as hell for a compact (plinking torso sized steel @ 150 yds), comfortable, and great for reflexive CQC shooting. I went through 200 rds and my only complaint is that without round nose bullets the slide would occasionally catch and require a light bump to close (I carry unchambered and usually belt-rack unless I'm drawing my Glock 19 from the chest serpa on my plate-carrier). Riding was epic too. It was the Big Dogs Offroad Ice Breaker and was crazy muddy…so we got to watch some amazing crawling and mudding…plus got hella filthy in the name of fun! The BDOR guys were great too…never had so many compliments and thumbs-ups on the trails…and I think they were thoroughly impressed that we were blowing through the soupy mud that some Jeeps were getting stuck in.