| Author | Message | ||
     Rotzaruck |
I really just wanted to share my almost good picture. I finally got the shot, but of course it was fuzzy. We were verifying my sons new (Christmas) shotgun on one side of my brother's place. It worked.  I saw my nephew driving across the pasture and suspected he was headed over to the shootin' area so she could try out HER new Christmas present from him, FN Five seven. We heard it clearly from fa fa away, and when we topped the rise, still a long way off, could see that muzzle flash. I fired it a few times, nice! Light weight, slight recoil, lots of bang and flash. It's on my "wants" list until I can figure out how to shift it to my "needs" list.     | ||
| Nukeblue |
very nice! i got my boy one of those boy scout ruger 10/22's, the daughter a pink daisy and the wife a .22 pink sig mosquito. i dont have any pics though... | ||
| Gunut75 |
I have heard great things about the FN. Read a few good reviews too. It's been on the wants list for years. I have yet to try one. Nice to have an unbiased opinion. I'm a big fan of the 10/22 also. I have a nice one myself that can get nickel size at 100 yards with 5 shots. A dime with 3 shots. Both with velocitor 22lr ammo. Testing how each mod changed the accuracy gave me a 2 year reason to go out and burn up a few hundred at a sitting. Scheez I need to start another just to get to shooting regularly. Next time I'll bring pics. Good on ya!  | ||
| Whisperstealth |
Big fan of the ruger 10/22. Great little rife. | ||
| Sifo |
Christmas and guns! Awesome! Great pictures! We spent our Christmas day with guns too. We all tried our hand at skeet with a 12 gauge. My nephew who was back from his base in AK showed his Army training worked well with a long gun hitting about 80% right off the bat. I also shot a 1911 .45 for my first time. Very surprised how manageable the recoil was on that gun. My wife really wanted to shoot our sister-in-law's S&W .357. She has been talking about a wheel gun of her own. We went shopping this weekend and found this one lightly used...  She gets to pick it up this afternoon. Can't wait to get some rounds through it. She came home yesterday from shooting with her girls club with a target with a 10 shot grouping under 4 inches from 50 feet. She's getting good! | ||
| Cityxslicker |
ok, so this is a gun thread ! weee ! been buying alot of them lately, I am sure I am on somebody's watchlist..... even more so when I have them shipped to my old units armory  ok so what is the deal with a 45/.410 Revolver Carbine? It has got to be the goofiest conglomeration of things in one package. Somebody explain this gun to me. I just dont get it...... and yes, if the arguemnt is convincing enough I will add it, I just dont see what it gets over say a high point 45 carbine with more rounds | ||
| Nukeblue |
its the judge! it super popular! we need more judge!! thats about all i can figure... i'm sure i'm on that list too  i love my 9mm hipoint carbine in the ati stock | ||
| Nukeblue |
sifo, i shoot a 1911 kimber in action pistol matches. i cream puffed some loads to get the recoil down even more. its amazing how a good heavy gun helps with that too. every one shoots plastic pistols so much these days. i just picked up a 6" ruger gp-100 .357 mag. i can't believe how mild the recoil is | ||
| Thumper74 |
The Circuit Judge sucks! I shot one with bad timing that shaved bullets... Onto my left arm. | ||
| Reepicheep |
I got to spend some time with a modern .45 (Sig P220) after being used to a 1911. On on hand, the P220 was very nice.... single or double action, night sights, reliable as an anvil, 8 round magazine with beveled well, slick safety system, highly accurate right out of the box, decocker, etc... etc... On the other hand, the 1911 was designed 100 years earlier, and while it had fewer features, I was struggling to decide how it was actually a worse gun as a result. The solution, clearly, is to get both. | ||
| Sifo |
sifo, i shoot a 1911 kimber in action pistol matches. i cream puffed some loads to get the recoil down even more. its amazing how a good heavy gun helps with that too. every one shoots plastic pistols so much these days. While I think the 1911 is a fantastic gun, it really doesn't fit what I like in a semi-auto. I won't get into it unless someone asks, it's simply personal preference. I happen to love my XD(m) 9mm plastic gun for the purpose it serves to me. Now that they have the XD(m) in .45 ACP I wonder how the recoil would be on that. If anyone has shot the XD(m) .45 and compare it to either a 1911 or the XD(m) 9mm I would love to hear what you think. The one nice thing I can see with a gun like the Judge is that you load a mixed load for self defense. A few shots with some spread to knock down the BG and then a few shots to finish the job if need be. I'm not saying I really agree with the idea, but I've had it explained that way. The wife hasn't come home from the gun shop with the new piece yet, she should be home any time though. It's an 8 shooter that comes out of the S&W Precision Center. The trigger felt fantastic in the shop. I can't wait to get to the range with it. We are hoping it will be a good target gun while also being a good home defense piece for the wife. I really don't think we will be disappointed in the performance. It also has a top rail that bolts on if you want to add a scope. Real nice piece. | ||
| Reepicheep |
A buddy got a revolver from the S&W custom shop as well. Nice gun with a great trigger, but he had to send it back for light primer strikes. No charge, but I expected better from the custom shop... Hopefully it was a fluke. | ||
| 12x9sl |
I love these threads-great to draw on others experiences and preferences. I've been wanting a XD(m) for quite some time now. Hopefully our end of the year profit-sharing will be kind. I took my wife into Gander Mountain and had her pull back the slide on the .40 and the 9mm. I wanted to make sure she could use it if she needs it. I really would prefer the .40. If I had lots of disposable income, I'd get both...but don't. Never owned a pistol of my own before and really want to get one and take a course with it. | ||
| Nukeblue |
don't get me wrong, i like plastic pistols too. they just bite a little more. i went shopping for an XDm when they first came out ( i had an XD-40 with about 8,000 rounds through it that i loved) i left with the smith & wesson m&p-40. something with the XDm grip didn't fit me well. and that m&p grip is the best of them all in my opinion. (i have a glock gen III too) that pro series m&p-9 has my eye... | ||
| Just_ziptab |
Dude! | ||
| Xl1200r |
Nice thread! I'll be in the market for a pistol soon. Not really sure what I want, though - don't know if I want a range gun or a carry gun. I have very limited experience with pistols, but every time I'm in the store, all those little .380s look mighty tempting. In the meantime, I just play with my shotgun - Browning Cynergy Euro Sporting. 12ga, 32" ported barrels, hi-viz sight, vented rib, yadda yadda. Me and my neighbor at the range yesterday (I'm in the red jacket): | ||
| Cityxslicker |
just confirmed order of Ar-15 chambered in 308 with underslung 12 gauge led chucker box of 30 round mags..... And a trip to wally world i am eying a 7 inch m-4 kitty kat in 22Lr... so tempting for CQB. (cant get the 9 or 40 without the FFL ... grrrs) | ||
| Sifo |
Here's some pics of the new wheel gun with the top rail on it. We are planning to go shooting on Sunday. You can bet this will be with us.    I love these threads-great to draw on others experiences and preferences. I've been wanting a XD(m) for quite some time now. Hopefully our end of the year profit-sharing will be kind. I took my wife into Gander Mountain and had her pull back the slide on the .40 and the 9mm. I wanted to make sure she could use it if she needs it. I really would prefer the .40. If I had lots of disposable income, I'd get both...but don't. Never owned a pistol of my own before and really want to get one and take a course with it. Jon, it you become serious about an XD(m) give me a PM. I might get serious about getting a .45 if I can make a good deal on the 9mm. If you (or you wife) can handle the recoil of the 9mm the .40 is only slightly more recoil. One of the girls my wife shoots with bought a .40 after shooting my 9mm. I've shot her .40 and you really need to shoot them back to back to tell the difference. The 9mm is cheaper to shoot if that makes a difference. It is worth having an idea of the cost and local availability of the ammo being considered. I've probably put about 1500 rounds through the 9mm with only one malfunction. One round failed to clear the ejection port. That was probably about round 75 through the gun. It's run flawlessly since being broken in. Whatever you decide to get make sure you are comfortable with how the controls operate on the gun. That includes trigger, safeties, slide lock, mag ejector, etc. Sights are another issue. My eyes are bad enough that plain iron sights are difficult. If the sights aren't up to your expectations, find out the options for the gun being considered before you purchase. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
so the rail is for a laser pointer and a plasma phased skatter blaster in 40 watt range ? just kidding, the 38 I pac is just for close range support and concealed carry. for side arm strap its the springfield 9 life isnt like a box of chocolates life should be like a full armory of weapons; you never know what I am gonna get to grab. | ||
| Reepicheep |
For people considering getting into the sport, don't succumb to the pressure of getting a shiny trendy thing right off the bat. It costs a fortune and you might not like it. Some favorite guns to shoot: 1) A 10 round .22 rimfire revolver that was bought from an auto parts store in the 50's. I think it was valued at $100 or less. Kind of like this one: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Ite m=209850619 2) CZ arms CZ82. Chambered in 9mm makrov (less common than 9mm luger, but not that hard to find and not expensive). The gun is ugly (enamel finish or something that chips) but works beautifully and has all sorts of great features (single action, double action, decocker, high capacity magazine). It is SUPER accurate right out of the box, they built on the walther PPK design and the barrell is fixed to the frame. Makes it really accurate. They are selling for $200 or so, and I would put it up against just about any other stock gun I can think of in any contest except beauty. http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?groupid=104 &name=Czech+CZ-82+9x18+Pistol  3) CZ arms CZ-52. A little fussier... single action only and you shouldn't trust the decocker and if you dry fire it you can break the firing pin ($30 to upgrade). And the bakelite grips aren't the most beautiful thing ever built. But the round (7.62x25) is a SMOKING hot setup... tremendous velocity and penetration. It's a bottle neck pistol cartridge... like .357 sig, but maybe even hotter. The cool part is that the guns were selling used on the surplus market for $129. Amazing deal for a well made semi auto. Ammo takes a little digging to find, but it's available, and there is lots on the surplus market (it was also used in a polish machine gun). I'd start with a medium to large .22 revolver. Buy it for under $200, shoot about 5000 rounds through it (which will cost you as much as 500 rounds would in a major caliber) and then decide what you want. You will keep the .22 anyway and you and friends and family will reach for it every time you go out shooting. | ||
| Johnnymceldoo |
Aim has pretty good prices on the gsg-5 too when they're in stock. I bought one for my son when he is old enough. A 22 is nice to have when ammo is still so high. Iam hoping they make a kit for the scar soon. That will have to wait though till I get my hands on keltecs new bullpup shotgun thats due out sometime this year. So little money! | ||
| Spatten1 |
I hope this does not cross the line for any vegans, or people more "civilized" than me out there. This is my boy this year on his first hunt. I shot,he helped skin it.  | ||
| Mnrider |
Just got this S/W 15-22. Fun!  I've only shot about 350 rounds but it's been flawless so far. Shot up some pumpkins and buckets and stuff. | ||
| Bikertrash05 |
Guns, my hobby when the bikes are snowed in.  Here is a selection of my favorites. Still waiting on rings and scope for the 700 (my Christmas present to myself), and a 18" barrel for the 870.  | ||
| Spatten1 |
Bikertrash, I have the same 700, and used it on the antelope above. It was the bottom of the line 700 in the early nineties when I got it, but I liked the idea that it is all parkerized and has the plastic stock, so I can use it without feeling bad about banging it up a bit. Shoots straight, but the trigger is terrible. How is your trigger? Have you had it worked on? Also, I'll get a rust haze throught the parkerized finish if I don't oil it down well. Have you had that problem? (Message edited by spatten1 on January 05, 2011) | ||
| Blake |
Interesting article on twelve conceal-carry guns... 12 Concealed Carry Guns 12 Ounces or Less by Bruce N. Eimer, Ph.D | ||
| Xl1200r |
so speaking of concealed carry... can anyone suggest a nice, small 9mm, preferably single stack magazine? | ||
| Blasterd |
Almost purchased a Keltec Pf9 a while back but went with a Bersa 380CC, love it so far with 300 rds through it. Great conceal carry weapon. | ||
| Bikertrash05 |
My 700 is a SPS Tactical with a Hogue stock and Remington's X-Mark Pro trigger. Even though there are a lot of people who don't like the new trigger, I find nothing wrong with it, and it has a very crisp break. So far, the finish looks fine, no signs of rust, but thanks for the heads up. | ||
| Spatten1 |
My 700 is the base model 30-06 with a hollow plastic stock that looks like the one in your pic, but probably much lower quality. Mine is also the model without the bottom plate. Your barrel looks thicker than mine too. It was probably made in 1994, and the trigger has such a hard pull that it's hard to not move the whole gun. It probably just needs to be adjusted by a gunsmith, but it's horrible now and definitily affects accuracy. All that said, it's taken a bunch of deer and antelope and is my go-to long range hunting rifle. I'll probably have it until I die. (Message edited by spatten1 on January 05, 2011) |
