Configurations You Won’t Ever Change (Probably)

[9x56MS]

Mannlicher Schoenauer model 1905 in 9x56 with a Shallow V express rear sight and silver bead front sight. Thin 1inch sling. I had to adapt my hunts and terrain to what this gun does best. There is no finer configuration for still hunting white tails in thick cover. It still amazes me that this rifle comes up fast and on target every time I kick up a deer. It makes me a better hunter. No changes needed or wanted. I know there are more hunters who have a gun that does this. Lets hear it

 

[sparkyv]

My stock early version SIG P365, no safety. Perfect configuration. It's my 4th CCW, and my last.

 

[Skylerbone]

I am unashamed when it comes to reconfiguring anything I feel will benefit from change. I’m rarely an early adopter but being introduced to new, innovative products that purposely “do it better” is always inspirational fuel.

Not much the stuff for drillings or classic safari rifles, of which I have none, so I can safely say few if any of my firearms are safe from future tampering. Perhaps my Ruger revolvers will be the exception.

 

[Thomas Mayberry]

I bought my 10/22 in about 1987. I immediately installed a 1907 sling, Volquartsen hammer and Burris 3-9X compact scope. I haven't changed a thing on it since then.

 

[GNP]

6920 with Aimpoint PRO, it fills its role very well.

 

[Good Ol' Boy]

These.

 

[DMW1116]

I tried a pistol with a red dot sight and didn’t really like it. I have a S&W Victory I was thinking of putting a RDS on. Now I think it’s just going to stay stock at least until I can’t see the sights.

 

[Ranger99]

The shake-shake painted Handi rifles I've
posted on here before.
They've accounted for their animals
without failure and I won't diddle with
something that reliable.
I have other things that I won't change
that I don't have any photos of.

There's hunting and defense tools I've
let go down the road, mainly because of
different supply problems.
One example would be my 243 rifles
I spent lots of time and money working
an optimum load with Winchester 785
powder, then it was discontinued and
the supply eventually dried up.
Lately the roadblock is the discontinued
bullets

 

[Armored farmer]

Never say never.
Eyesight changes,
Physiological changes,
Psychological changes
Financial changes......
I usually resist change in a big way, buti have changed my trapguns over the years. If they don't fit, they won't hit.

 

[GNP]

One thing I did have to change was when Hornady stopped making the Light Magnum 7mm-08 Interlock round, my gun loved it and that bullet with that speed and accuracy was extremely effective. 139 grain PSP at 3000fps, from a short action.

 

[Riomouse911]

Never say never.
Eyesight changes,
Physiological changes,
Psychological changes
Financial changes......
I usually resist change in a big way, buti have changed my trapguns over the years. If they don't fit, they won't hit.

Oh, how true those lines are AF! I’ve been a victim of numbers 1 and 4, I’ve dodged 2 and 3 so far.

For us living in Ca you can even add “The law changes”, making some things we’ve enjoyed for years become no longer kosher .

Stay safe.

 

[Riomouse911]

As for avoiding any changes; I think my 1911’s won’t change a bit. I like them all exactly as they are.



Stay safe.

 

[JCooperfan1911]

Never change...that would be my Ruger 10/22. Got the sight mounted right the first time and it has needed no other adjustments.
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Good n’ low, as God intended.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

There's hunting and defense tools I've
let go down the road, mainly because of
different supply problems.
One example would be my 243 rifles
I spent lots of time and money working
an optimum load with Winchester 785
powder, then it was discontinued and
the supply eventually dried up.
Lately the roadblock is the discontinued
bullets

Hodgdon Superperformance powder under Barnes TSX projectiles.

 

[HPJeep]

Added Spegel grips to my bone stock Hi Power. Done!

 

[1911JAS]

I have a MEC press that has not changed in 25 years. Same bushings. I could not count how many trap loads have been loaded on it.

 

[kje54]

I may have over done my configuration......... Maybe just a little.

 

[DMW1116]

You have so many flash lights you need a bipod?

 

[kje54]

You have so many flash lights you need a bipod?

 

[GAF]

At this moment in time I have to say that I don`t change very much on any of my guns.
As other have said If in aint broke don`t fix it. Once I get a rifle set up and it fits me I do not
tinker with perfection. I do have a scope waiting for a rifle though.

 

[CryptKeeper5]

My Ruger M77 in .280 rem. I have a fixed 6x scope on it which I mounted in 1988. Worked up a load in 1989 and have hunted with it ever since. Has taken everything from Antelope to Elk using 54gr IMR 4350/160gr Nosler Partition. If it ain't broke...don't fix it!

 

[marksman13]

I’ve got a Falkor Defense Omega in 6.5 CM. It’s wearing a Vortex Razor Gen II 4.5-27 and I doubt I’ll ever change anything else on it. This Ruger No. 1 International in 30-06 is sporting a Leupold 2.5-8 and I’ll likely never change anything on it. It handles extremely well and it just flat out works.

 

[jmorris]

Heirloom guns, the value of them, to me, is keeping them as it was when your loved one used it.

Anything else is fair game, I suppose, but I am also an “if it ain’t broke…” kind of guy.

It’s a lot easier if you buy, assemble or have custom made the particular firearm, not as likely needing changes if it was made with everything you want from the start.

 

[LoonWulf]

Nope, I enjoy tinkering more than any other aspect of firearms ownership....my .375 A-bolt is about as close as I get.....and I know I want a nicer scope for it and a new paint job eventually, just not much impetus yet.

 

[Archie]

Probably not much. I've changed things but once I'm happy - satisfied with handling and performance - I tend not to alter things.
Obviously if something breaks (grips on a revolver for instance) I will likely replace them, but most likely with something of the same grade, physical configuration and function. I have changed grips to include nicer carving or fit or something of that nature, but not a sweeping change of form.
For a rifle, I might get a 'better', aftermarket trigger to make trigger pull more enjoyable or more accurate in firing. If it works like expected, I'll keep it (unless it breaks, of course).

Like many firearms owners, I don't buy anything "off the rack". But I don't change things just from boredom, either.