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Brian D. 04-11-2018 12:39 PM

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I've been working with a Ruger LCR since finding one in the used section of a local store for a good price. It has a Trijicon tritium front sight. Finding a Galco holster for it in the zipper pouch the gun came in made the sale a no-brainer. (Thanks, mystery former owner!)

Being a semi-auto toter for many years now, it's a bit odd carrying a snob nose, five shot revolver as a primary gun. So...there's also a snub nose S&W model 637 in my weak side front pocket. Belt pouch holds two HKS speed loaders.

I guess 20 rounds of .38 special +P is enough overall capacity.

Steve 04-11-2018 12:50 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian D. (Post 2149498)
I guess 20 rounds of .38 special +P is enough overall capacity.

Or at least enough to get you to a bigger gun! :D

I've actually been looking at a 9mm snubby for ankle duty.

SMOKING CAMPER 04-11-2018 03:59 PM

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Tons of good stuff seen here...

dijit 04-12-2018 09:33 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Trumpet (Post 2147699)
WOOOO!!! Haven't been here in a while. My newest foray into the world of 6.5 Grendel. Still haven't gotten it to the range yet....

https://i.imgur.com/wGAUKgkl.jpg?1

Edited to change "actual size" pic

Let us know what the range thinks of it. I am still up in the air between the Grendel and a .308

Brian D. 04-26-2018 07:20 AM

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Just an fyi: If you want a first generation M&P pistol, now's a good time to look. S&W is cranking out the "improved" version 2.0 of all models, some dealers are doing a clearance of the originals to make room.

SmokeyJoe 06-19-2018 01:25 PM

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Just picked this up... I am a sucker for S&W K frames, especially pinned and recessed.
Smith & Wesson Model 19-4 .357 Magnum - 4in.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...psv446mghf.jpg

James In NC 06-19-2018 05:55 PM

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Finally broke down and bought a Glock. Have shot and carried 1911 and 2011s for years. In 3 Gun competition, you set the safety, drop the pistol in a bucket, and move on to other guns. But if a 1911 safety gets bumped off....DQ. No thumb safety to worry about with the Glock.

Steve 06-19-2018 06:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by James In NC (Post 2154817)
Finally broke down and bought a Glock. Have shot and carried 1911 and 2011s for years. In 3 Gun competition, you set the safety, drop the pistol in a bucket, and move on to other guns. But if a 1911 safety gets bumped off....DQ. No thumb safety to worry about with the Glock.

:tu:tu

Steve 06-19-2018 06:19 PM

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A little fun from the weekend...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictur...2015.27.30.jpg

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictur...2016.11.23.jpg

SmokeyJoe 06-26-2018 02:10 PM

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Smith & Wesson 686-6 Plus - Talo Edition - 3 in. .357 Magnum L-Frame

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...psapkiiqzd.jpg

bonjing 06-27-2018 09:03 AM

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Nice Smith, Joe. There is something sexy about wheel guns.

Ashcan Bill 06-27-2018 09:37 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe (Post 2155277)
Smith & Wesson 686-6 Plus - Talo Edition - 3 in. .357 Magnum L-Frame

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...psapkiiqzd.jpg

Nice piece. I like that three incher. I have one with a slightly longer tube.

https://i.imgur.com/V5jE2Fm.jpg?1

Steve 06-28-2018 02:13 PM

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My new Side Lady getting her shine on with her new outfit and accessories...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictur...2022.15.45.jpg

SmokeyJoe 06-28-2018 08:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill (Post 2155310)
Nice piece. I like that three incher. I have one with a slightly longer tube.

https://i.imgur.com/V5jE2Fm.jpg?1

That is beautiful! :dr

SmokeyJoe 07-13-2018 08:59 PM

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Taurus Model 66 in .357 Magnum 6 in.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...psshlu0j29.jpg

dijit 07-14-2018 04:21 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe (Post 2156501)
Taurus Model 66 in .357 Magnum 6 in.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...psshlu0j29.jpg

Those are fun! I think I need to get another one.

Steve 07-21-2018 02:38 PM

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Puff Puff Bang Bang

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictur...2015.25.59.jpg

HK3- 07-27-2018 03:50 AM

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Lots of nice wheel guns up there! :tu

Ashcan Bill 07-27-2018 10:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HK3- (Post 2157132)
Lots of nice wheel guns up there! :tu

You really shouldn't enable me. :r

This is my 1952 S&W Baby Chief. We share a birth year.

https://i.imgur.com/00Rb0f5.jpg

SurfnSafari 07-27-2018 11:11 AM

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If your into firearms, and want to spend the weekend in the Disneyland of Gun Shows, may I suggest The Cross Roads of the West - Small Arms Review Show.

This years dates are November 30th. - December 2, 2018. It will be at the Arizona State Fair Grounds - Phoenix AZ.

Honeslty if you come you can not see everything in a day, but you get a wrist band for all three days, the only negative is parking at about $10.00/day.

The display are awesome, machine guns historic military stuff, and about anything you could wish for.

FYI

Yes Crossroads of the West Gun Shows has a web-site, Google will find it for you.

Gabe215 07-27-2018 08:19 PM

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Thinking about buying a Springfield 1911 Stainless Mil Spec next week, sold my 1911 years ago and it’s about time to add one and the price is right

SmokeyJoe 08-03-2018 03:50 PM

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Recently located a great BOTL who hasn't been seen in these parts for awhile - @Stitch. Back in the day, he made me a beautiful custom three-finger leather cigar case. As I have expanded my gun collection, I wanted to get one of his quality holsters. What you are seeing is my M&P 9c mated with its absolutely perfect fitting Basic Carry 1 Holster in Mahogany. Thanks, Stitch. Here's hoping we see you around some more. If you want to see other examples of Jeff's outstanding work, I recommend you take a gander at http://mountainhomeleather.com/contact.htm. :ss

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...psia4xarik.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...psd4pozee8.jpg

HK3- 08-08-2018 02:16 AM

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[quote=Ashcan Bill;2157154]You really shouldn't enable me. :r

This is my 1952 S&W Baby Chief. We share a birth year.

Thats a nice one Bill!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SurfnSafari (Post 2157157)
If your into firearms, and want to spend the weekend in the Disneyland of Gun Shows, may I suggest The Cross Roads of the West - Small Arms Review Show.

This years dates are November 30th. - December 2, 2018. It will be at the Arizona State Fair Grounds - Phoenix AZ.

Honeslty if you come you can not see everything in a day, but you get a wrist band for all three days, the only negative is parking at about $10.00/day.

The display are awesome, machine guns historic military stuff, and about anything you could wish for.

FYI

Yes Crossroads of the West Gun Shows has a web-site, Google will find it for you.

Thanks for the info.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabe215 (Post 2157177)
Thinking about buying a Springfield 1911 Stainless Mil Spec next week, sold my 1911 years ago and it’s about time to add one and the price is right

I dig 1911's. Sometimes talking about 1911's with the polymer guys is like bringing up politics. :)
Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe (Post 2157573)
Recently located a great BOTL who hasn't been seen in these parts for awhile - @Stitch. Back in the day, he made me a beautiful custom three-finger leather cigar case. As I have expanded my gun collection, I wanted to get one of his quality holsters. What you are seeing is my M&P 9c mated with its absolutely perfect fitting Basic Carry 1 Holster in Mahogany. Thanks, Stitch. Here's hoping we see you around some more. If you want to see other examples of Jeff's outstanding work, I recommend you take a gander at http://mountainhomeleather.com/contact.htm. :ss

:tu

DPD6030 08-18-2018 05:21 AM

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Just built this 300 blackout. Spikes calico jack lower and a ghost firearms upper. Just waiting on my supressor. :D

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/pictur...pictureid=9247

HK3- 08-20-2018 03:08 AM

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Nice Andrew! :tu

Trumpet 08-20-2018 06:40 AM

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Haven't posted here in a while....
My two most recent builds. First is "SPR-ish" with 18" WOA barrel, SLR rail and gas block, VLTOR MUR upper, RRA two stage trigger tuned by Hollilger, MSTN brake, Vortex PST 2.5-10x32.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97...psd2fqbcqs.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97...ps843drw6h.jpg

6.5 Grendel....
VLTOR MUR, Odin Works 18" barrel/adj.gas/BCG, Geissele Mk8, Geissele SD-3G, Bushnell Tactical (now discontinued) 3.5-13, Gamma brake.

https://i.imgur.com/wGAUKgkl.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/p2snVWEl.jpg?2

DPD6030 08-27-2018 08:01 AM

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Nice rifles Rich.

Firearm related...I applied part time at a gun shop. Fingers crossed I get the job. I'm sure most if not all of my pay will be purchasing guns :D

Edeustace 08-27-2018 06:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Trumpet (Post 2158537)
Haven't posted here in a while....
My two most recent builds. First is "SPR-ish" with 18" WOA barrel, SLR rail and gas block, VLTOR MUR upper, RRA two stage trigger tuned by Hollilger, MSTN brake, Vortex PST 2.5-10x32.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97...psd2fqbcqs.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97...ps843drw6h.jpg

6.5 Grendel....
VLTOR MUR, Odin Works 18" barrel/adj.gas/BCG, Geissele Mk8, Geissele SD-3G, Bushnell Tactical (now discontinued) 3.5-13, Gamma brake.

https://i.imgur.com/wGAUKgkl.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/p2snVWEl.jpg?2

Beautiful rifles, I miss my 308 POF and Adams Arms Grendel! Life is a b*tch and lawyers are expensive!

SmokeyJoe 08-31-2018 11:01 PM

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Just picked up this little cutie! May not be the hottest girl at the dance, but I think she cleans up pretty nice.
Taurus 605 .357 magnum 2 in. snubnose
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...pssw7uozms.jpg

Brian D. 09-01-2018 05:19 AM

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Just picked up a Walther PPQ (M1) 9mm yesterday. Low miles used, previous owner had put Trijicon HD sights on it, and there were 4 magazines in the box. It pays to at least consider buying pre-owned, if you know how to look over a gun before plunking down the money.

Probably have to wait until tomorrow to give it a spin. Really a sweet trigger on this thing!

HK3- 09-03-2018 03:34 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DPD6030 (Post 2158998)
Nice rifles Rich.

Firearm related...I applied part time at a gun shop. Fingers crossed I get the job. I'm sure most if not all of my pay will be purchasing guns :D


Oh man thats sweet! Good Luck!

YankeeMan 09-03-2018 05:56 AM

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Just got my HR218 permit. I picked up a Ruger LSC9. I am really happy with it so far.

Brian D. 09-03-2018 12:24 PM

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The Walther PPQ works fine, and is pretty accurate thanks to the very good trigger. If I do my part, that is.

Steve 09-17-2018 12:34 PM

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California Compliant?

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictur...mpliant%3f.png

:D

HK3- 09-24-2018 04:44 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve (Post 2160110)

:r:r

bonjing 09-24-2018 03:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve (Post 2160110)

No :bh:r

SmokeyJoe 01-15-2019 08:07 PM

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RUGER SP101 .357 mag 2.25 in.

https://i211.photobucket.com/albums/...pst4dymljf.jpg

HK3- 01-16-2019 06:30 AM

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[quote=SmokeyJoe;2167655]RUGER SP101 .357 mag 2.25 in.

Thats a beauty!

Ashcan Bill 01-16-2019 08:37 AM

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Nice Ruger! I had a GP100 that was a great shooter. Can't beat them. :tu

SmokeyJoe 01-17-2019 07:16 PM

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I'm a sucker for good old S&W steel. Just picked up a
Smith & Wesson 629-6 .44 mag (4 in.) from 2012
Only fired at the factory.

https://i211.photobucket.com/albums/...psnv1tldoc.jpg

HK3- 02-01-2019 03:52 PM

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Sent my old barrel and action off a few months ago to have the old carbon fiber barrel removed and a new stainless fluted barrel made. Also ordered a break that was compatible with my QDL suppressor so I could use it on two rifles. As soon as the temps rise to a decent range I will be out testing this mother.
Top is new and lower is old
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/6msJqSo.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/MMHcTjw.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/0hNwSbT.jpg[/IMG]

Brian D. 02-01-2019 04:56 PM

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Picked up a lightly used Walther PPQ this week. The store let me do a five round test fire with their range ammo before purchase. Shot a 3/4" group at 25 feet with the dang thing. I am incapable of doing better than that with ANY handgun. SOLD!

HK3- 04-05-2019 05:06 AM

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Had a warmer day this past Wednesday so I made it out to the range. Our range looks pretty rough after a long winter of nobody repairing things around there. Looking forward to some good time on the bench.

Anybody got anything new?

bonjing 04-05-2019 07:47 PM

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California gun owners were allowed to purchase standard/high capacity mags for 1 week :al:al:al

Brian D. 04-08-2019 06:57 PM

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Glock just announced their new spokesperson: Chuck Norris! A fitting successor to the late R. Lee Ermey.

Can't wait for the next batch of commercials.

Brian D. 04-18-2019 08:07 PM

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I like shopping in the used gun market. For the last couple years or so, pre-owned .40S&W caliber handguns have dropped to bargain barn prices. Last Saturday in a private sale, picked up a Glock model 22 in really nice shape for $300. Late Gen3 with RTF-2 exterior. A grip frame plug and extended slide release had already been installed.

Couple shops around here have all but stopped stocking new handguns in .40. Hardly anyone wants 'em.

HK3- 04-21-2019 05:11 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian D. (Post 2173659)
I like shopping in the used gun market. For the last couple years or so, pre-owned .40S&W caliber handguns have dropped to bargain barn prices. Last Saturday in a private sale, picked up a Glock model 22 in really nice shape for $300. Late Gen3 with RTF-2 exterior. A grip frame plug and extended slide release had already been installed.

Couple shops around here have all but stopped stocking new handguns in .40. Hardly anyone wants 'em.

Thats a smoking deal on the model 22.

dijit 04-21-2019 05:28 AM

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Good deal on the model 22 and I find it funny how the prices have changed on .40 cals in the last 2 years. Seems the lip service shooters all wanted them and then found out the extra stopping power comes with a little more recoil. I personally like a metal frame .40 better than polymer, but both are fun for the true hobbyist/shootist.

Brian D. 04-21-2019 08:55 AM

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I reload, so "tailoring" my practice ammo to recoil a little less isn't a problem. I had divested myself of .40 caliber handguns (except for the Browning Hi Power, all steel) a few years back. Passed up several good deals on used Glocks, S&Ws, etc. in .40 since then. This model 22 was just a "can't get hurt financially" thing. So far it shoots fine, just a little jumpier than its 9mm counterpart. Nature of the beast.

Brian D. 05-29-2019 06:12 AM

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Well dang did I kill this long running thread, or am I the one keeping it alive? Oh well here's another snort of narcan to keep it going..

Any of you have any of the Canik 9mm handguns? I've waded into the brand in the last few months. Most everything about them seems fine, especially the price point. Only one complaint about them from me: They are set up with very stiff recoil springs. Apparently they are designed to be fed 124 grain "Nato" ammo, which is +P. Or any other +P stuff. The spring will soften up after a few hundred rounds of shooting. But if you use standard pressure ammunition for break in, you'll have some malfunctions (stovepipes) to contend with.


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