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My first pistol is the Sig 229 (.40S&W) in the center. Purchased in 1995. I guess I got a little carried away after that... :rolleyes:

http://mysite.verizon.net/BRN169/PICT0102-800x600.jpg

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Carried away? Looks more like a nice start to me! :tu

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In NJ they consider your collection an "Arsenal" if you have more than two guns and 50 rounds of ammunition... BB guns included... ;)

NJ has a ridiculous pistol permit system that is just not worth dealing with, my long gun collection is where I kinda got carried away...

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Need it, need it, got it, need it, got it, got it, need it.....LOL

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Don't do that to me while I'm drinking... Now I need a new keyboard, again... ;)

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Just got the Draco. Time to get to work on a folder!

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Ok, now your talking

I'll work up a load for you off some I have for that same rifle. We'll toy with the loads and then I'll make 20 or so.

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Smith MP 40. All texturing done by me.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...s/S1050946.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...s/S1050948.jpg

Savage 10FCP .308. McMillan A5 stock. Detached 10rnd box mag.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...s/S1050766.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...s/S1050769.jpg

Mag of course is painted now. Pics were taken the day I received it. I have stretched her legs out to 1000yrds and she pretty accurate.

I will post up pics of my M4gery later, got some running to do then i will snap some pics.

Shawn

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Is anyone else very tempted to jump on one of these?
http://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911/images/6700.jpg
I was looking for a CCO style, but.... Damn.
100% American made, stainless, many parts you would usually replace on a GI or standard on a higher priced unit (skelly trigger, Novak style sights, BTGS, commander hammer, titanium firing pin, ext mag release, flared & ext ejection port). It has a lot going on. Ruger may have finally jumped in the 1911 x-ring with a mid-level winner. While the MSRP is only 799.... yeah, that's right, 799! I imagine they will get more than that for a while, but when the dust settles, the street on these should be a little over 6.... and that is a LOT of pistol for 6+.

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Seems like a good price, havn't read about any reviews. Reminds me of a Springfield.

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Sounds like a good deal. I would love to shoot one and try it out.

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RUGER: Rotten, Ugly, Godaweful. Egad, Replicantargent!!

(I don't really have anything bad to say about Ruger I just wanted to make fun of Pete.) ;s

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HAHHAHAHAHAA :sl

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Well, according to some :rolleyes: it probably wouldn't work
and Rugers quality control sucks...
(I would bet he would say that about an unreleased pistol, even ;) )


:r

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Anyone have any experience with the Sig C3? The more I look at it, the more I want one!

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I like Ruger's wheel guns, Blackhawks etc. My buddy had a SP101, very nice pistol. You are right about quality, they look better then they fire!

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That is the other 1911 I am looking at. I asked the same question. I like you.
And Cake....



Well, and ribeye, beer, cigars, my wife.. and a few other things, not necessarily in that order.

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:tpd:
IMHO besides their over/under shotguns, Ruger has only made 4 useful weapons, the Mini-14/Mini-30, 10-22, MK-II and the PC-9/PC-40. Their guns (engineered by Ruger) tend to be easy to disassemble yet require an engineering doctorate to reassemble...

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Ha, spoken like a true MK-II owner. I have a couple Ruger revolvers. They are very stoutly built but triggers aren't as good as S&W. Don't care for ruger pistols though I have one. The Ruger M77s are nice pieces, especially with the new triggers. I sold my Mini-30, I already have two AKs and they are bout the same in the accuracy department, and I'll take an AR over a Mini 14 any day of the week. I think everyone has and should have a 10/22 though. My problem with Ruger is they used to be a fine gun for the money, then over the last few years they've raised their prices 2-300 a gun. I don't ever see buying another.

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Nice start. :tu Needs more 1911. :noon

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and revolvers!

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Pete, your pistol is ready to pick up...

http://i317.photobucket.com/albums/m...ligan/6700.jpg

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Finally got around to some pics. These are the new toys. SAR-1 and Draco pistol. Both Romanian variants of the AKM.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...E/fa9444e5.jpg

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did anyone ever post any ak kits?

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Where is it, and have they cashed my check yet?

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Kits as in parts kits? I have a couple in the shed. I buy them whenever I find them cheap. Theres always someone who can build them for you if you cant at the moment. Also buy them and store them, you never know when these kits will dry up. :tu

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yes sir, parts kits

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Went to the gun show today and came home with this:

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 38spl +p. I have a S&W 442, but I wanted a J-frame with a laser on it. I will be selling the 442 soon once I make sure there are no hiccups with the BG38, and once the pocket holster gets broken in.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...8/IMG_0921.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...8/IMG_0922.jpg

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That's a nice wheel gun! :tu

thanks you

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Nice looking Smith and with the laser, very cool. Is it very noticeable in your pocket? We aren't suppose to carry at work but that may just do the trick.

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I haven't carried this gun yet, but I had the 442 which is the same size. It isn't noticeable at all. Get a Desantis Nemesis pocket holster and it looks like a wallet or cell phone in your pocket :tu

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Yup. What he said

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Nice, that looks sweet, just what I need. Now you just have to lose that DANGER sticker, lol.. :banger

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Come on, without the sticker he wouldn't know guns were dangerous.

Nice piece Dan :tu

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Oh...duh, the lazzzzer is the dangerous part, see I just didn't think.

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Dan when I need to carry a smaller pistol that is my carry. I have had my BG38 for about a year now. My first wheel gun and I love it. Took a while to get used to turning on the laser on my draw stroke. It points well though naturally.

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Awesome. That is good to know. Thanks! :tu

I need to buy some snap caps and practice drawing while turning the laser on. I don't like practicing with the cylinder empty because you just don't get the same weight feel.

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As far as lasers on J frames go, I really prefer the crimson trace grips. Your finger naturally falls on the pressure pad for the lazer.

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Added a quad rail to the SAR and had a Romy G kit put together...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...E/c4b0be4f.jpg

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Just ordered a Springfield Range Officer, my first 1911! Should be here by the end of next week, i'll be sure to post some pics once I have it in hand.

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I'm sure you'll love it. I have a stainless loaded and it is fantastic (although after I had to send it back for a trigger job and other stuff done for free - great customer service). Please make sure you give a good report once its in and you have a few rounds down range.

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I love my GP100 357. It's my bedroom closet gun. Doesn't have the trigger of a S&W, but its acceptable for me and its built like a tank.

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She finally followed me home after sitting in the backroom of the shop for almost 2 years :sh

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...s/IMG_0850.jpg

Yes the streamlight says demo on it, i got for a supedooper deal.

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Good looking 17 you got there! ^^^

Decision, decisions..... Need some opinions.... Picking up a Colt Python .357 Mag for an incredible price. Why are these so expensive????? Do I keep it or trade it in on a rifle? I have a nice assortment of wheel guns so adding another is a toss up. Looking at getting a Weatherby 22-250 or .300 Mag, either one in a non-synthetic stock. Really would like a .338 Lapua but I'm not trying to drop that kinda coin right now.

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I've always wanted a .22-250. Something about lead moving at 4600 fps is SOOOO cool. :D

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NO doubt! Still have fond memories of shooting dead catfish that were nailed to a tree with a .375 H&H. Talk about a fuggin mess that was. :D

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:pu

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Picked up my Range Officer during my lunch break, I'll get some pictures up when I get home. This thing is sweet though, can't wait to go shoot it!

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Here are some pics. A little before and after with some new grips.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/mike2212/RO.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/mike2212/RO1.jpg