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Mossy's ok...

I've broken a couple Mossy 500 shotguns - 2 busted firing pins, and one that 'bound up' / failed to eject... YMMV. I think my next ones will be either Benelli, Saiga or Rem. FWIW, the Beretta 1201 - aka "Precious" has worked out really well.

My election musings on the bighammer message board
www.bighammer.net, bottom of the page, click on the message board link. Have at it, unless you're a moderator here, I won't censor any posts! :neener:
 
ICORE vids uploading now.

New November ICORE videos coming soon!

I put the PX4 through it's first 100 rounds tonight... WHAT?! you guys didn't think I was going to let you have first crack at a sleek Italian virgin, did you :neener: Pretty boring actually, it's accurate. No drama.

My initial impressions are that you do notice the "missing" weight from an all metal design. Ergos are very good, except for that decocker/safety lever. Which will probably soon find itself a decocker only...

I confirmed the trigger pull is good, a little creep in s/a, and the reset is longer than the "industry leaders", but certainly manageable. I think the gun is very easy to like... Let's see if I still feel that way after Friday's hopefully hellish testing by the enthusiastic hands of the FNG...

2040 EST, Videos still uploading, but keep an eye out:
http://www.bighammer.net/pages/10/index.htm
 
Hello, I'm going to be up in the DC area this weekend sightseeing. I was wondering what gun stores would be good to visit on the way back. I'll be heading down to Hampton Roads on I-95 on the way back. I'm defenitely stopping by Quantico Arms, probably the one by Potomac mills. I was looking for stores that were close to I-95. Thanks
 
I think that's about it. Everything else will be a large detour. Greentop is close to Richmond and only a very small detour from I95. That's a good place to stop (I'll be stopping by there on Friday when I drive to Victoria).

Here's their website: http://www.greentophuntfish.com/

Chris
 
scattergun update

While at Shooters last night for the match, I fondled a few shotguns, caressing their slide actions, stroking their... uhh... :uhoh: stocks.:neener:

They had the mossberg 590 & 870 express + extension side by side. The 590 was more pricey, and you could not "pre load" the action by pulling back. On the 870, you can "pre load" the action - pull back on it, and it will release as the trigger is pulled. With the 2 side by side, I liked the 870 a bit better, but the controls on the mossberg - to cycle without shooting, safety, etc. were a little better on the mossberg. I've seen the 870's at Dale City for $290, S/P had them for 300...
 
Smurfslayer said:
While at Shooters last night for the match, I fondled a few shotguns, caressing their slide actions, stroking their... uhh... :uhoh: stocks.:neener:
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USMC in 1775

The USMC did not exist in 1775, nor did any United States Military force. Reconciliation and not independence was still on the table at this time. On January 1, 1776 George Washington raises the Grand Union Flag, but this is a grand union of the colonies, not the states.
 
Then the currently celebrated Independence Day, should actually be renamed to "conception day", since the nation's birthday wouldn't really be viable until the ratification of the Constitution.

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We can discuss this novel theory over a patriotic dinner tonight. After shooting. We haven't done good Italian lately - How about an old standby -Bueno Apetito? (behind Otani, on Metrotech Drive).
 
Hi folks! Is the shoot tonight? I probably can make it if it is, if y'all can spare room for another shooter.

As far as scatterguns: I have a farily new 870, with the new Knoxx Spec Ops stock that I was finally able to get to the range last week to try: what a blast! Recoil shooting 2.75 slugs is on par with a .223 out of an M16-no kidding. A few things I don't like about it, but no doubt, it works doggone well. (That, and the combo of an extended mag makes it well....not exactly Bull Run friendly :))

I also am shooting in what seems to be a very reliable new Dan Wesson 1911 that I've had for a few weeks now (already 400 rounds through her!). It got XS Big Dot sights on it (very quick to aquire at teh expense of slow fire precision), but it's shooting a bit left...I've got to find an appropriately sized hex wrench for it though as the holes are smaller than any I've got now.

And thanks for Happy Bday wishes. While there wasn't say, companies of Marines in formation in ranks in 1775, November 10th, 1775 *is* the day that the US Marine Corps was born in Tun Tavern, Philly, PA (Beer has always lured Marines :))

In the year 1685, Samuel Carpenter built a huge "brew house" in Philadelphia. He located this tavern on the waterfront at the corner of Water Street and Tun Alley. The old English word tun means a cask, barrel, or keg of beer. So, with his new beer tavern on Tun Alley, Carpenter elected to christen the new waterfront brewery with a logical name, Tun Tavern.

Tun Tavern quickly gained a reputation for serving fine beer. Beginning 47 years later in 1732, the first meetings of the St. John's No. 1 Lodge of the Grand Lodge of the Masonic Temple were held in the tavern. An American of note, Benjamin Franklin, was its third Grand Master. Even today the Masonic Temple of Philadelphia recognizes Tun Tavern as the birthplace of Masonic teachings in America.

Roughly ten years later in the early 1740s, the new proprietor expanded Tun Tavern and gave the addition a new name, "Peggy Mullan's Red Hot Beef Steak Club at Tun Tavern." The new restaurant became a smashing commercial success and was patronized by notable Americans. In 1747 the St. Andrews Society, a charitable group dedicated to assisting poor immigrants from Scotland, was founded in the tavern.

Nine years later, then Col. Benjamin Franklin organized the Pennsylvania Militia. He used Tun Tavern as a gathering place to recruit a regiment of soldiers to go into battle against the Indian uprisings that were plaguing the American colonies. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the Continental Congress later met in Tun Tavern as the American colonies prepared for independence from the English Crown.

On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress commissioned Samuel Nicholas to raise two Battalions of Marines. That very day, Nicholas set up shop in Tun Tavern. He appointed Robert Mullan, then the proprietor of the tavern, to the job of chief Marine Recruiter -- serving, of course, from his place of business at Tun Tavern. Prospective recruits flocked to the tavern, lured by (1) cold beer and (2) the opportunity to serve in the new Corps of Marines. So, yes, the U.S. Marine Corps was indeed born in Tun Tavern. Needless to say, both the Marine Corps and the tavern thrived during this new relationship.

Tun Tavern still lives today. And, Tun Tavern beer is still readily available throughout the Philadelphia area. Further, through magazines it is advertised to Marines throughout the world.
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Chris, former USMC, Chris
 
I'll be heading over to the NRA with my brother and father (and maybe mom) who are driving down from Jersey tonight. I've got to site in my rifle for next week. My dad's got a Glock (large frame .40 cal - not sure what model number) that he never gets to shoot and he's gonna be bringing that. Brother is going to have his Henry Golden Boy in .22 mag with him.

We won't be getting there till 8 or so though, so I might miss you (or simply catch the back end of you)


While at Shooters last night for the match, I fondled a few shotguns, caressing their slide actions, stroking their... uhh... stocks.
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On second though, maybe I won't be catching your back end :neener:

but you get the point.
 
I'll be heading over to the NRA with my brother and father (and maybe mom) who are driving down from Jersey tonight. I've got to site in my rifle for next week. My dad's got a Glock 22 that he never gets to shoot and he's gonna be bringing that. Brother is going to have his Henry Golden Boy in .22 mag with him.

We won't be getting there till 8 or so though, so I might miss you (or simply catch the back end of you)


While at Shooters last night for the match, I fondled a few shotguns, caressing their slide actions, stroking their... uhh... stocks.
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On second though, maybe I won't be catching your back end :neener:

but you get the point.
 
Well, as you all know, I had some problem with my new ammunition I bought. I just sent them off an e-mail about it and we shall see what they have to say. I took a photo to show them but couldn't include it. In case anybody is interested, the photo is HERE. Maybe dave would care to offer comments (as he did to me on the range).
 
Sinsaba said:
Well, as you all know, I had some problem with my new ammunition I bought. I just sent them off an e-mail about it and we shall see what they have to say. I took a photo to show them but couldn't include it. In case anybody is interested, the photo is HERE. Maybe dave would care to offer comments (as he did to me on the range).
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Thanks for the pics. That definitely looks worse than I could see for myself at the range. Thanks for sending the note to CCI. I wonder what they'll say. Did you start a thread on the revolver forum? Maybe others have had an issue.
 
What happened? My parent's didn't get in till late so we couldn't get over there.

Is that an ammo issue? Or is something wrong with the gun? Looks like the ammo was probably a little hot - but still, it should have held. What kind of gun was that? Is it the 500 S&W? If so, maybe contact S&W too as it seems more indicative of a steel failure than anything.
 
countertop said:
Is that an ammo issue? Or is something wrong with the gun? Looks like the ammo was probably a little hot - but still, it should have held. What kind of gun was that? Is it the 500 S&W? If so, maybe contact S&W too as it seems more indicative of a steel failure than anything.
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Its a Taurus snubbie. Well, I agree that it would be a good time to test Taurus' customer service. I bet the first thing they'll ask is ... "Did you use reloads?" Since this was with factory ammo, who knows what they'll say but there warranty dictates that they'll fix it. However, is its bad ammo then you still have to deal with CCI. They should arrange for an exchange. Also, should Natchez be notified. Afterall, they are CCI's largest distributor AFAIK.
 
To answer questions and make images easier to see ...

A Less dramatic view ...

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In that image it looks more like a smudge than anything else. In the real close up shot that I made a) because of perspective it looks like there is damage to the chamber. I havent cleaned it so I don't know, but I don't think it is. b) Shows "rings" on the back of the cylinder. That is an optical illusion of the camera

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In answer to your question KONY, I haven't posted in the revolver forum, I completely forgot about it. :eek: I'm still getting used to haveing one.

As far as testing out Taurus' warranty, I'm going to wait to see what CCI has to say. Who knows they might say it is a known issue and send them the gun and they'll get the cylinder replaced (right!!)
 
Sinsaba said:
In answer to your question KONY, I haven't posted in the revolver forum, I completely forgot about it. :eek: I'm still getting used to haveing one.

As far as testing out Taurus' warranty, I'm going to wait to see what CCI has to say. Who knows they might say it is a known issue and send them the gun and they'll get the cylinder replaced (right!!)
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Well, I doubt CCI would come clean about any issues. My prediction is that both parties will blame the other and possibly YOU (yup, hard to believe ain't it?). Just be prepared so you don't just yell some expletives and hang-up. :p Anyhow, I believe I have seen a similar issue described on this or another forum so a post and/or search for "case support" or "split case" might turn up some good info. Here's a couple actually ...

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=161661&highlight=split+case

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=142220&highlight=case+support
 
KONY said:
... My prediction is that both parties will blame the other and possibly YOU ...
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It might be amusing if they do try to blame me. My response will be something along the lines of "please educate me on how to keep this from happening again". Of course I didn't post my e-mail to them

e-mail to CCI said:
Last night I was shooting some CCI Blazer .357 Magnum 158gr ammunition in my Taurus Model 65 revolver. A friend of mine suggested that any time I try a new to me ammunition that I take it slowly. I load the cylinder with 6 rounds. Then I fire 2 rounds. I check the spent casings for anything unusual. I check the remaining rounds to ensure that the bullets remain seated correctly. I check the gun for anything ususual. Then I replace the 2 spent cartridges and fire all 6 rounds. Again I check the casings and the revolver for any unusual signs. I followed these steps with nothing unusual.

I fired 12 more rounds. When I went to reload I noticed a light colored marking around one of the chambers. While I didn't think it was actually part of the casing it was of a similar color. Being somewhat new to handguns and very new to revolvers I figured it better to be safe than to be sorry so I put the gun away to await the arrival of a more knowledgable friend of mine.

Some time later (when it was too late to get the spent casings back) he arrived and examined the strange marks. He noticed that in one place on the chamber the mark extended in a line the length of the chamber. He concluded that the shell casing failed.

If it is of intrest to you I have taken some photos of the gun to show what I'm talking about but there doesn't seem to be any way I can attach them electronicaly to this.

He said that after I clean the gun if it looks all right that it should be fine (no apparant damage to the outside of the cylinder etc.). I am writing this to find out if you have had any problems with this batch of ammunition or anything. Or if you can suggest a cause.

On the box it says:

357 MAGNUM 158 GR. JHP
3542 j06L1

(The 3 above could be a J)

I'm not sure if the above is the information you need so here is the number under the barcode printed on the box

076683 03542 4

Any information you could provide me would be greatly appreciated.
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Their reply will be interesting as will any attempt to attach any blame to me.
 
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