What is the last gun that you bought? - Page 222

Smithsnubs · January 11, 2012, 07:56 PM

Most recently I picked up a smith model 36(no dash) blued in 3inch with a square butt, which are not easy to come by, a great find for under $400

bigfatdave · January 11, 2012, 11:21 PM

turns out the KelTec pf9 is pocket-sized, at least in my favorite pants' pockets.

so one followed me home today ... cleaning, magazine acquisition, and much firing to follow!

towboat_er · January 12, 2012, 12:19 AM

Walther P1 via C&R license. Put 50 thru her today. No malfunctions. It shot about 4 inches to the left at 15 feet, so I bumped the front sight over pretty far.

shep854 · January 12, 2012, 07:33 AM

Dave, get ready; the PF9 is a true "pocket rocket". Being the smallest possible envelope for the 9x19, "snappy" is a good word. If you have large hands, it may be a bit of a challenge--just focus on an extra-tight grip to keep it from twisting around in recoil.

The Capt · January 12, 2012, 08:38 AM

A Kimber Stainless Pro Raptor II .45

bigfatdave · January 12, 2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Dave, get ready; the PF9 is a true "pocket rocket". Being the smallest possible envelope for the 9x19, "snappy" is a good word. If you have large hands, it may be a bit of a challenge--just focus on an extra-tight grip to keep it from twisting around in recoil.

I'm familliar with small-for-chambering pistols, in fact I sort of have a thing for them.
I learned long ago to shoot with a two-finger grip, and it is just my default setting now, I expect the pf9 will be a snappy little bastard, but not to the point of being difficult to handle.

Range time today if I can squeeze in a quick cleanup of the gun and get moving towards the range!

shep854 · January 12, 2012, 12:43 PM

Dave, that's good. You will be able to appreciate and enjoy your new blaster. I think of mine as a "rat gun", because of its small size and big bite!

Miracle · January 12, 2012, 09:48 PM

My newest piece I traded an AR15 for... I think I came out well. It'll be my new daily carry... MUCH better than that 5 inch gun I always lugged around. LOL

browneu · January 12, 2012, 10:16 PM

CZ 75 SA Target from the CZ custom shop. Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to go shoot it yet.

shep854 · January 12, 2012, 10:19 PM

Hey Dave, one more thing: a slip-on grip adapter such as the Hogue Hand-All Jr can make a very positive difference in how the PF9 handles.
Some people have also used sections of bicycle inner tube to good effect.

PT92 · January 12, 2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnuumpwr

Purchased this today for my wife. $639 NIB OTD S&W Governor 45LC, 45ACP, and 410.

The fact that the Smith offers this in .45acp makes it a bit more enticing to me than the Judge. Congrats on a nice piece indeed!

-Cheers

bigfatdave · January 13, 2012, 10:18 AM

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slip-on grip adapter

don't want or need, the gun was bought to be as small as possible, I won't be adding anything to it, although I will probably use a fingerless motorcycle glove for extended range sessions.

As predicted, it is a snappy little bastard, but nothing that I can't handle with the factory grip. Amusingly, I couldn't get a reliable trigger reset with a gloved hand, my mongo fingers plus the fabric/leather of the glove were just too big ... not an issue, really, I planned it as a once-in-a-while summer pocket gun or ultra-lightweight vacation gun ... not a winter carry gun at all. Truth be told, I rarely find a situation or outfit I can't just carry a reasonably sized gun IWB, the pf9 is down in the BUG category.
Next up, more magazines, a nicer pocket holster, and a T.I. .22lr conversion kit!

shep854 · January 13, 2012, 11:46 AM

Dave, you found what works for you, and that's all that counts!

For me, the most I could handle was 50 rounds at a time. Much more, welts were raised on my hand. After hundreds of rounds through my P11, it was a shock. For the PF9's purpose, though, that was acceptable.
Here's hoping you never NEED it!

bigfatdave · January 13, 2012, 02:30 PM

Oh, I put on a glove after 3-4 magazines, I just wouldn't add to the gun for carry.

And I dearly hope I never NEED that particular pistol, but it is more than sufficient as a "get off me" gun or a "surprise" for someone with poor victim selection skills. Much like the KT p32**, SIG p238**, NAA mini**, NAA .32acp guardian**, or other little bitty guns ... not something you'd ever WANT in a gunfight, but it beats unarmed by a unmeasurable amount and beats a mugger's contact weapon if you can get it into action ... purely defensive usefulness.

**(bought at various times to remove any excuse to NOT carry a gun when not in a prohibited area, the pf9 just makes a larger one handy, bridging the gap between the true mouseguns and the PPS or larger sidearms ... these days I carry the PPS or a 3.5" officer's size 1911 the most, occasionally strapping on the XD45c heavy! or something more exotic.)

22 hornet · January 13, 2012, 03:04 PM

rock island armory 1911 45acp

shep854 · January 13, 2012, 06:34 PM

So many options...It's obvious that you have given it all a lot of thought and experimentation.
When I shoot, especially my CC guns, I shoot them first, so they are fired "cold", so to speak, as it would be if I had to defend myself. That's also why I fire bare-handed; if I have time to put on a shooting glove, I have time to beat feet!

As a matter of fact, about 50 rounds is my max per gun; it seems that the quality of shooting with that gun goes downhill after that, and I'm just burning powder.

Hunter2678 · January 13, 2012, 06:48 PM

after searching for the perfect deal on a 22 pistol...my Ruger MkII competition slabside.

USAF_Vet · January 13, 2012, 08:15 PM

Picked up my Norinco SKS from layaway today.

PT92 · January 13, 2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by USAF_Vet

Picked up my Norinco SKS from layaway today.

Sweet--Just in time for a three-day-weekend (hopefully your schedule is such).

-Cheers

GarySTL · January 14, 2012, 11:06 PM

Just bought a Sig P238 Copperhead edition Saw it in the shop and fell in love with it. My second .380. I consider these my "wedding" guns, for when I'm well dressed.
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kalashnikovluv · January 14, 2012, 11:31 PM

cheap, reliable, and dont have to depend on a .22 caliber when the <removed> when the end of the dollar comes

PT92 · January 15, 2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kalashnikovluv

cheap, reliable, and dont have to depend on a .22 caliber when the **** hits the fan when the end of the dollar comes

Quite the 'prophetic' post for a new member. However, I can't say I differ with you on either the fragility of the dollar/system or, conversely, the utter reliability of the AK (even in the Saiga 12 as well).

-Cheers

Adam the Gnome · January 15, 2012, 03:59 PM

Added a Remington 870 Police mag. Not dissapointed.

gloucestergarand · January 15, 2012, 04:10 PM

After looking for years, finally found a good condition '41 byf Luger. Poor thing just had to follow me home. Sure hope it finds comfortable surroundings with the 1911's and Garand sisters!

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forgottenson · January 15, 2012, 05:06 PM

Just added a Ruger Single Six with 22LR/22WMR 9 1/2" into my collection.

January 11, 2012, 07:56 PM	#5526
Smithsnubs Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 7	Most recently I picked up a smith model 36(no dash) blued in 3inch with a square butt, which are not easy to come by, a great find for under $400 __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."

January 11, 2012, 11:21 PM	#5527
bigfatdave Member Join Date: July 13, 2008 Location: Near Camp Perry Posts: 5,399	turns out the KelTec pf9 is pocket-sized, at least in my favorite pants' pockets. so one followed me home today ... cleaning, magazine acquisition, and much firing to follow! __________________ Write your legislators Really, stop reading this and write your legislators, at all levels

January 12, 2012, 07:33 AM	#5529
shep854 Member Join Date: April 29, 2004 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 895	Dave, get ready; the PF9 is a true "pocket rocket". Being the smallest possible envelope for the 9x19, "snappy" is a good word. If you have large hands, it may be a bit of a challenge--just focus on an extra-tight grip to keep it from twisting around in recoil. __________________ Powder smoke- The smell of FREEDOM! Registration? NEVER!

January 12, 2012, 08:38 AM	#5530
The Capt Member Join Date: December 26, 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28	A Kimber Stainless Pro Raptor II .45 __________________ Bill Vietnam Era Vet

January 12, 2012, 12:43 PM	#5532
shep854 Member Join Date: April 29, 2004 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 895	Dave, that's good. You will be able to appreciate and enjoy your new blaster. I think of mine as a "rat gun", because of its small size and big bite! __________________ Powder smoke- The smell of FREEDOM! Registration? NEVER!

January 12, 2012, 12:19 AM	#5528
towboat_er Member Join Date: January 5, 2011 Posts: 871	Walther P1 via C&R license. Put 50 thru her today. No malfunctions. It shot about 4 inches to the left at 15 feet, so I bumped the front sight over pretty far.

January 12, 2012, 09:48 PM	#5533
Miracle Member Join Date: October 9, 2011 Location: Savannah (SHTF), TN Posts: 44	My newest piece I traded an AR15 for... I think I came out well. It'll be my new daily carry... MUCH better than that 5 inch gun I always lugged around. LOL __________________ --Carry: Sig Sauer C3 1911 --Safe: Ithaca WWII 1911, Mosin Nagant 91/30, Japanese Arisaka Type 99. Credentials: NRA RSO, OIF 08-09 Vet

January 12, 2012, 10:16 PM	#5534
browneu Member Join Date: March 26, 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 734	CZ 75 SA Target from the CZ custom shop. Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to go shoot it yet.

January 12, 2012, 10:19 PM	#5535
shep854 Member Join Date: April 29, 2004 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 895	Hey Dave, one more thing: a slip-on grip adapter such as the Hogue Hand-All Jr can make a very positive difference in how the PF9 handles. Some people have also used sections of bicycle inner tube to good effect. __________________ Powder smoke- The smell of FREEDOM! Registration? NEVER!

January 13, 2012, 11:46 AM	#5538
shep854 Member Join Date: April 29, 2004 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 895	Dave, you found what works for you, and that's all that counts! For me, the most I could handle was 50 rounds at a time. Much more, welts were raised on my hand. After hundreds of rounds through my P11, it was a shock. For the PF9's purpose, though, that was acceptable. Here's hoping you never NEED it! __________________ Powder smoke- The smell of FREEDOM! Registration? NEVER!

January 13, 2012, 02:30 PM	#5539
bigfatdave Member Join Date: July 13, 2008 Location: Near Camp Perry Posts: 5,399	Oh, I put on a glove after 3-4 magazines, I just wouldn't add to the gun for carry. And I dearly hope I never NEED that particular pistol, but it is more than sufficient as a "get off me" gun or a "surprise" for someone with poor victim selection skills. Much like the KT p32, SIG p238, NAA mini, NAA .32acp guardian, or other little bitty guns ... not something you'd ever WANT in a gunfight, but it beats unarmed by a unmeasurable amount and beats a mugger's contact weapon if you can get it into action ... purely defensive usefulness. **(bought at various times to remove any excuse to NOT carry a gun when not in a prohibited area, the pf9 just makes a larger one handy, bridging the gap between the true mouseguns and the PPS or larger sidearms ... these days I carry the PPS or a 3.5" officer's size 1911 the most, occasionally strapping on the XD45c heavy! or something more exotic.) __________________ Write your legislators Really, stop reading this and write your legislators, at all levels

January 13, 2012, 03:04 PM	#5540
22 hornet Member Join Date: January 13, 2012 Posts: 2	rock island armory 1911 45acp __________________ guns are like parachutes, if you need one and don,t have it,you may never need one again

January 13, 2012, 06:34 PM	#5541
shep854 Member Join Date: April 29, 2004 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 895	So many options...It's obvious that you have given it all a lot of thought and experimentation. When I shoot, especially my CC guns, I shoot them first, so they are fired "cold", so to speak, as it would be if I had to defend myself. That's also why I fire bare-handed; if I have time to put on a shooting glove, I have time to beat feet! As a matter of fact, about 50 rounds is my max per gun; it seems that the quality of shooting with that gun goes downhill after that, and I'm just burning powder. __________________ Powder smoke- The smell of FREEDOM! Registration? NEVER!

January 13, 2012, 06:48 PM	#5542
Hunter2678 Member Join Date: March 10, 2011 Location: 43235-2153 Posts: 53	after searching for the perfect deal on a 22 pistol...my Ruger MkII competition slabside.

January 13, 2012, 08:15 PM	#5543
USAF_Vet Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 3,142	Picked up my Norinco SKS from layaway today. __________________ This... is my boomstick! The twelve-gauge double-barreled Remington. S-Mart's top of the line. You can find this in the sporting goods department. That's right, this sweet baby was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Retails for about a hundred and nine, ninety five. It's got a walnut stock, cobalt blue steel, and a hair trigger. Shop smart. Shop S-Mart.

January 14, 2012, 11:06 PM	#5545
GarySTL Member Join Date: July 1, 2005 Location: Warrenton, MO Posts: 244	Just bought a Sig P238 Copperhead edition Saw it in the shop and fell in love with it. My second .380. I consider these my "wedding" guns, for when I'm well dressed. [IMG][/IMG]

January 14, 2012, 11:31 PM	#5546
kalashnikovluv Member Join Date: January 14, 2012 Posts: 2	ak 47 cheap, reliable, and dont have to depend on a .22 caliber when the <removed> when the end of the dollar comes Last edited by Larry Ashcraft; January 15, 2012 at 11:30 AM. Reason: Language

January 15, 2012, 03:59 PM	#5548
Adam the Gnome Member Join Date: October 10, 2011 Location: KY Posts: 63	Added a Remington 870 Police mag. Not dissapointed.

January 15, 2012, 04:10 PM	#5549
gloucestergarand Member Join Date: November 8, 2005 Location: America's First District Posts: 135	After looking for years, finally found a good condition '41 byf Luger. Poor thing just had to follow me home. Sure hope it finds comfortable surroundings with the 1911's and Garand sisters! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ I'm the NRA and I vote I'm VCDL and I vote

January 15, 2012, 05:06 PM	#5550
forgottenson Member Join Date: January 28, 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 43	Just added a Ruger Single Six with 22LR/22WMR 9 1/2" into my collection.