What is the last gun that you bought?

S&W Model 19-3, 4" barrel. I've been looking for a nice one for some time, finally found one. It has the wide target trigger and wide hammer spur, and the large target grips. I replaced the grips (but keeping them) with something that fits my hand better and dresses up this almost 100% gun. I think it's lived most of its life in a safe; I got the original box with it. Not sure how much it's been fired, but there's not a mark on it and the bluing is perfect. I put 60 rounds of 125 grain magnum JHP's through it the day after I bought it. it's a great shooter. Double action is light and smooth pull, single action is just a breath to break the trigger. Nice deep pin strikes, so the hammer spring is in good shape.
 

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I got lucky and ran into a deal about a month ago on a Remington factory rebuilt genuine Army issue M24 sniper rifle. 1/2 MOA with me shooting. Which means the gun is better than 1/2 MOA- I was the weak link.
 
Savage Axis (with crappy scope) for $199 new after rebates. It was Black Friday, but I'm a little late to the game. I've never owned a .270, can't wait to shoot it. Also picked up an EAA Witness Hunter in 10MM
 
Well, I have yet to learn my lesson .... attended another gunshow....wound up with another gun.
For a LONG time I have possessed a Uberti repro of the Winchester 1873 saddlering carbine in .44-40. Last January I acquired a Uberti repro of the Colt-Burgess 1883 carbine in .44-40. But I have no Colt SAA type gun in .44-40.
I have one in .45 Colt, which is a classic caliber for it, and I recently got a Uberti Peacemaker clone in .32-20 to match a Winchester 1892 I'd bought months ago.
At the gunshow today I found a Beretta "Stampede," a Colt SAA "clone" in .44-40 made by well, Beretta. Actually, I "think" it's made by Uberti (it does say Uberti on the barrel) but I think Uberti is now owned by Beretta. It has a nice color casehardening. While used it appears almost like new in box -- NO wear evident in bolt locks on cylinder, NO draglines in between bolt notches on cylinder.
It does not have the traditional firingpin, it has a transfer bar that when you pull the trigger, is moved up and transferes the hammer's momentum to a little spring-loaded firing pin in the rear of the frame.
The grip is a two-piece black plastic checkored grip with the triple trident Beretta Logo on top and a image of a buffalo on the bottom (both sides).
Also, the trigger is wider than the classic Colt trigger for the SAA, and the internal mechanism is somewhat altered (as one might imagine) for the transfer bar.
I can live with those differences I guess. The .32-20 and .45 also have some minor technical alterations from the Colt specs.
Oh, I could mention there is no "safety" position with this gun. SAA fans will know when you draw the hammer back the first position locks the hammer back maybe 1/8th of and inch and simply keeps the firing pin off the primer of a cartridge, an "iffy" ...."safety" at best. Well, this gun doesn't need it and doesn't have it as it has that transfer bar. However I have always believed the only TRUE "safety" with any gun is the gray matter God stuffed into our craniums.
The casehardening on this gun is colorful .... I note a number of blues and browns in it. Sunlight ought to bring out the true nature of it.
I can't wait to get it to the range! ! ! !
 
Yesterday I bought a Yugo SKS M59/66. The weapon is in great shape. Spent 5 hours today stripping it down and fully cleaning it. Found matching numbers on everything. I am VERY pleased. Cannot wait to take it out and test fire it.
 
An interesting .357 Colt Trooper Mk III (1978) with a 6" Mk V ventilated ribbed barrel. Supposedly has a storied past. Cleaned it up, seems to run ok. Sitting next to my 1973 Colt Trooper Mk III 6" in the safe now.
 
In the process of getting a CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical from Cajun Gun Works, with all their Pro upgrades. I've wanted one of these for ages... Excited... But have to wait 7 weeks.
 
I bought a new Chiappa MC-14 at Rural King. It's from Turkey by Girsan, in .380 ACP double stack magazine. It seems to be a nice shooter.
 
A second "nib" Saiga in 7.62x39, to complement the other in .223. Both will remain Unmodified. The triggers are not bad at all.

The hyped post- (Obama) ban prices on Unmodified Saigas are so over-inflated that the Memphis pawn shop discounted $120 from the list price for each of them.
Both within the last five weeks.
 
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Not really a new gun, but a new Ares Defense belt fed upper for my M16, but it makes it seem like a new gun ... the picture is a link to a video

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Got wild and bought two.

Found a clean little Mark X Mauser in 243. I think that I will get a nice inletted walnut sporter stock and pretty it up. The metal finish is nice.

Then I got a craving for a S2 Vanguard in 6.5 Creedmoor. These rifles are heavy but I have had two and both shot very well.
 
Marlin M60 in stainless and laminate stock. Redfield 2x7x33 scope with Burris rings.
 

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Hey CCmarine, did you pick up one of the ClassicFirearms Yugos? That was my last purchase as well. Feel like I paid $100 too much for it, but the darn prices keep going up and I wanted to get a good one while I could.
 
Sccy cxp-2

SCCY CPX-2 9mm. My busy schedule hasn't allowed me to shoot it yet, but it handles nicely. I expect it to be "The Bees' Knees", so to speak.:)
I shot it this last week, and although it failed to feed a few times, it did well.
It carries well in a slider leather holster.
How long of a break in period (# of rds.) is recommended for the SCCY CXP-2 considered for "broken in"?
Do you think I should do some emery cloth work on the slide / frame contact areas, or should I return it to SCCY under their warranty ?

What next ?:scrutiny:
 
Shotgun and Centerfire Rifle Shooting Areas or Ranges?

A second "nib" Saiga in 7.62x39, to complement the other in .223. Both will remain Unmodified. The triggers are not bad at all.

The hyped post- (Obama) ban prices on Unmodified Saigas are so over-inflated that the Memphis pawn shop discounted $120 from the list price for each of them.
Both within the last five weeks.

Hey, IO ! Where do you shoot your long guns ?

I got a Rem. 780 from an unnamed pawn shop that put out a certain accent.
I still have not shot it, since some of the gun ranges in the area prohibit shooting long guns. Since I live in the mid-south, you might be able to help.

I am accustomed to just going out in the country and shooting safely.
Physical limitations, limited income, and local regulations are problems.

Could you possibly have some suggestions ?:)
 
Brought home the Browning Black Label - 1911 in .380 - love it as my CCW!

Wife bought Taurus PT 786 .380 as her pocket gun - using my Taurus Pt 111 millennium as a trade in.

Could have sworn that gun was mine LOL
 
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