Recent content by Moose23

Wow, no Winchester fans out there. How bout a Model 1200 (or 120 Ranger that I've had for 26 years)? Slick, points well, interchangeable chokes, and goes bang EVERY SINGLE TIME.

Got sidetracked for awhile when I picked up a Para GI Expert 1911 and a Mosin on the same day with LOTS of ammo for both :evil: But I'm back to something I was trying to decide before they came along. I'd like a .308, primarily for hunting whitetails and occasionally punching holes in paper...

Can't go wrong with the Rugers for accuracy, and willingness to eat ANYTHING. My brother has a 22/45 I bought him for his birthday about 15 years ago, he occasionally has a problems with the mags not latching securely if he doesn't seat them well on insertion, but that's it. Around home...

Just picked up a very nice 38 with 1000 rds of ammo for under $200. Have put about 50 rounds thru it and its just plain fun to shoot! Buy one, you'll love it.

Yes. For the same reason we like '56 T-Birds, '63 Corvettes, 1911's, Garands, Model 12 Winchesters, good cigars and fine whiskey. Because it's cool, somewhat nostalgic, and you just plain like it.

Agree with throdgrain about the moral victory :D Shoot skeet informally with my friends, they hate to see the old Wincheter 1200 come out. It helps a bit that I've been shooting it for 25 years, though.

I decided to treat myself to a new gun. Originally was going to get a Tikka T3 in .308, but have decided to buy my first 1911 instead. Price range is $500-$700. I've heard a lot of good things about Springfield Armory, and the new Remington model got good reviews in this month's American...

You said an apartment, right? At the DEFENSE ranges you're talking about (less than 20 feet), birdshot will work just fine. If you don't believe me, dump a round of #8's into a 1 inch pine board at that range & see what happens. Military and police use buckshot because of potentially longer...

From what I've been able to review online, I think I like the Burris. Don't know what it is, but I just don't get warm fuzzies from the Nikon. Will make final decision when I can look through a couple, though. Thanks for all the help!

Don't NEED anything more than a 3x9. Can't hit anything beyond 250 yards anyway:D

Seems to be a recurring model on this thread, so.... H & R Topper 12 gauge with No. 1 buck. No recoil pad, 11 years old, first shot EVER at a deer. Too excited to feel pain when I pulled the trigger, but, boy did it hurt the next day! And missed the deer, to add insult to injury.

I am looking at purchasing a new Tikka T3 in .308. It will be used to punch holes in paper and whitetails (at least, hopefully). Maximum range will be 300-350 yards, with the vast majority of shots being 100-200 yards. I will have $200-$250 left in budget for glass to go on top. Any...

One of the earliest posts said it best. Something about the rhythm with a good pump. Maybe it's from 25+ years of shooting my Winchester 1200 (ya think?), but a semi just doesn't feel natural when it cycles. Got rid of an 1100 and an Auto 5 because of that. It's all in what you like and are...

I've tried to reason with her that there's certain parameters we have to know...like what type of backup he's allowed to carry, if it's allowed at all in his agency. No clue on restrictions of action, caliber, etc. Recommended a gift card. No dice. She's deadset that she's going to buy him a...

My partner at work (EMS) has asked me to help her find/purchase a backup gun for her husband who is in law enforcement. I know he likes Glocks and prefers .40 cal over 9mm. It will be carried in an ankle holster. I know, I know, he should pick out his own weapon after trying various...