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This would be a blast at the range. A one shot pocket pistol in .223! I want one! Is it goin to beat up my hand?
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NIGHTLORD40K
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Ive seen reviews indicating its extremely loud and blasty, but recoil isn't too bad. Muzzle energy is only in the 120 lb/ft range, though.
They make a 7.63x39 version as well. Its reported to be incredibly painful to shoot.
Their double-barrelled 9mm looks interesting, but its way too expensive for what is essentially a DA derringer.
They make a 7.63x39 version as well. Its reported to be incredibly painful to shoot.
Their double-barrelled 9mm looks interesting, but its way too expensive for what is essentially a DA derringer.
NIGHTLORD40K
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I really, really want Mossberg to bring back the Brownie-
Chambered in .22 Magnum, it might be a legit SD gun in some applications, and a fun plinker in .22lr.
Chambered in .22 Magnum, it might be a legit SD gun in some applications, and a fun plinker in .22lr.
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Riomouse911
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My .30 Blackhawk was a fun range toy, and could be useful in limited hunting applications, but a handheld M1 Carbine it was not.
Except for a few .22s, all of my remaining range toys are dual fun/SD.
Except for a few .22s, all of my remaining range toys are dual fun/SD.
Targa
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My Bond Arms is a lot of fun at the range.
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I wonder if Bond has a .223 barrel.
NIGHTLORD40K
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Well, they DO have a .45-70......
Lol.
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I’ll bet shooting one of those is like sticking your hand out to catch a hundred mile an hour fast ball.
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@aaaaa guns like that are entertaining but a wrong wrong move or many punishing firings can damage your wrist for life. Please be careful when firing this if you do buy it.
I am now 62. I can still shoot my handguns, but some guns cause me pain that lasts for days and pain also means damage. My days of shooting big magnum revolvers and snappy short gripped little .380’s and 9mm’s are over. I can still shoot my 9mm’s, 357’s and .45 Colts, but in full sized guns.
Just be careful if you do buy one of those mini boomers. Keep your wrist in line with your forearm bones when firing. I still think the start of my demise was firing a Mossberg 500 12ga with a pistol grip one-handed and not having my hand in line with my forearm. The thumb joint at my wrist took all the recoil. That was a “hold my beer and watch this” moment, but no beer was involved.
I am now 62. I can still shoot my handguns, but some guns cause me pain that lasts for days and pain also means damage. My days of shooting big magnum revolvers and snappy short gripped little .380’s and 9mm’s are over. I can still shoot my 9mm’s, 357’s and .45 Colts, but in full sized guns.
Just be careful if you do buy one of those mini boomers. Keep your wrist in line with your forearm bones when firing. I still think the start of my demise was firing a Mossberg 500 12ga with a pistol grip one-handed and not having my hand in line with my forearm. The thumb joint at my wrist took all the recoil. That was a “hold my beer and watch this” moment, but no beer was involved.
bangswitch
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Maybe at the rifle range. Our club doesn't allow handguns chambered in rifle cartridges at the pistol range. That looks like a one-trick pony to me, it might be fun a few times, but has little practical purpose.
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That looks like one of the least fun range guns on the planet. I don’t see the fun in that, or the utility.
I have to agree. I think I would rather shoot a S&W 500 before that thing. And I don't want to shoot the S&W 500 ever again.
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I suppose you are right. The gun is only going to be fun for a couple of shots, then it will be a pain. I'll stick with my Bond Arms which has enough potential to damage my wrist with .357 Magnums.
toivo
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I'm with you. [BANG! OUCH! Reload. Repeat.] Doesn't sound like fun at all.Man that sounds like ZERO fun.Different strokes I guess…
Short barrel and minimal sights, so you're shooting a centerfire rifle cartridge at ... seven yards? Ten? Fifteen if you're really good? What's the point?
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Iver Johnson Firearms in Florida has a four barrel pepper box in testing.
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^^^....I hafta agree. "Fun" guns for me at the range are the ones that are pleasant to shoot and are pleasantly accurate. I doubt if that pistol is either.
The most fun guns are the most accurate. That means it's either my 22 Victory or my air pistol. I might try shooting a hole with a HBWC with my Blackhawk, then moving the target closer, and shooting the other two through the hole. The guns are capable, even if I'm not.
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Oh that gun is not made for 5.56, so not a true AR pistol. Could go boom the wrong direction.
epags
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My fun gun is the Stoeger 22LR Luger. Shoots quite accurately and people ask if it is from WWII and I have to explain it is a 22LR that was made in America. Full disclosure: This is a stock photo...not mine.
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Some of my "fun guns" that regularly make trips to the range with me:
1) Beretta Model 70S-.22LR
2) S&W Model 34-.22LR
3) Ruger Mk.II-.22LR
4) Colt Mustang-.380 ACP
5) Browning Hi-Power-9mm.
6) Colt Combat Commander-.45 ACP
7) Ruger Vaquero-.45 Colt
All are reliable, accurate and just plain old fun to shoot!
1) Beretta Model 70S-.22LR
2) S&W Model 34-.22LR
3) Ruger Mk.II-.22LR
4) Colt Mustang-.380 ACP
5) Browning Hi-Power-9mm.
6) Colt Combat Commander-.45 ACP
7) Ruger Vaquero-.45 Colt
All are reliable, accurate and just plain old fun to shoot!
