dubbleA
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One of my unfired favorites I took a pic of this week.
Picture Post! Fav. Gun You Own!
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tomh1426
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Favorite gun "right now" is my Ruger Blackhawk convertible, .45Colt/acp.
Ive always liked revolvers and this ones a shooter, it got me fired back up about reloading.
I love shooting everything from light cowboy loads all the way up to H-110 wrist breakers!
After a little work ($ spent) the trigger breaks clean right at 2lbs
BTW thats an amazing pic doubleA!!!
Ive always liked revolvers and this ones a shooter, it got me fired back up about reloading.
I love shooting everything from light cowboy loads all the way up to H-110 wrist breakers!
After a little work ($ spent) the trigger breaks clean right at 2lbs
BTW thats an amazing pic doubleA!!!
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CamoCustom
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My New m&p .45 fullsize is my NEW favorite
Zach S
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Sorry, bad pic...
This was my first pistol. An AMT hardballer, cost me a whole $200. As I purchased higher quality 1911s, it saw less rangetime. Then it became a parts gun. I stole various pins and screws out of it when I had an "oops moment" and ended up losing a lot of the parts the pins held.
A while back, I mentioned the interest in rebuilding it into a dedicated rimfire, someone from here emailed me asking about the .45 parts so he could make his longslide a little more carry-friendly. I found what I could and sent them to him for the cost of shipping. The only parts left of the gun I paid $200 for are the frame and trigger.
The gripsafety is a kimber take-off, a lot of the other parts used during the build were take-offs as well. I bought a new pin set, grip screws and bushings, ambi safety, and Ceiner Conversion kit.
Total Cost: $650
Three of my Kimbers had lower price tags, the fourth cost $650...
I cant say its my favorite, but it is my first gun, and it gets the most rangetime.
This was my first pistol. An AMT hardballer, cost me a whole $200. As I purchased higher quality 1911s, it saw less rangetime. Then it became a parts gun. I stole various pins and screws out of it when I had an "oops moment" and ended up losing a lot of the parts the pins held.
A while back, I mentioned the interest in rebuilding it into a dedicated rimfire, someone from here emailed me asking about the .45 parts so he could make his longslide a little more carry-friendly. I found what I could and sent them to him for the cost of shipping. The only parts left of the gun I paid $200 for are the frame and trigger.
The gripsafety is a kimber take-off, a lot of the other parts used during the build were take-offs as well. I bought a new pin set, grip screws and bushings, ambi safety, and Ceiner Conversion kit.
Total Cost: $650
Three of my Kimbers had lower price tags, the fourth cost $650...I cant say its my favorite, but it is my first gun, and it gets the most rangetime.
BigMustard
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thorn-
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Walther P99 9mm, Gen 1 Frame:
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dubbleA
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My Springfield XDm after a practice session
Erik M
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I traded for a S&W model 64-3 I spotted collecting dust in the back of one of the cases at a local shop. A few trips under the buffer wheel and a new set of grips and this circa '79 .38 special may well become an hierloom, with a total investment under $300.
KarenTOC
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Is there any point in asking you guys to label the guns in the pictures? A lot of us newbies don't yet recognize every gun ever made by sight.
WoofersInc
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I'm a 1911 type of guy so....
Crash_Test_Dhimmi
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5.56 Micro Galil SBR
dubbleA
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Today's favorite is a Kimber 8400
iamkris
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I'll cheat and not limit it to 1. Favorite rifles and then handguns
1. M1 Garand -- because I'm a red-blooded American who grew up in the 60's watching WWII movies. And because it is a lot of fun to shoot as well. Not the ultimate battle rifle, but one that is full of history
2. FN-FAL -- this is the rifle I reach for the most from the safe because it is ergonomic, powerful, reliable and good looking. 90 countries can't be wrong.
3. 1874 Sharps -- drop dead gorgeous, extremely accurate and came at a pivotal time in our nation's development. Plus, Quigley can't be wrong, can he?
4. Finnish M39 -- I've been enjoying reading and thinking about the Winter War and the Continuation War recently. The M39 represents what a small, determined populace can do against impossible odds based on the independence of it's people...and marksmanship. Everything the Mosin-Nagant wanted to be...but wasn't sophisticated enough to think of.
5. AR15 -- I used to "hate" AR15s until I actually owned one. Now I have 7. They are infinitely customizable, sufficiently powerful, handy, ergonomic and a lot of fun. This one is set up just like I want it.
1. Les Baer 1911 -- I like most handguns but the 1911 is by far my favorite. Maybe I'm in the minority, but I haven't found them to be finicky or anachronisms, and I've been shooting them for 25+ years. The current crop are reliable, handsome, accurate and affordable. This Les Baer is by far the most accurate, tight and nicely made one I own. It is a pleasure to hold and shoot. Beautifully made, its action and trigger are like they were made by Swiss clockmakers. JMB really was a genius.
2. Browning HiPower/P35 -- The first centerfire handgun I owned was a Belgian-made HiPower. I learned to shoot automatics with that gun. After 1000's of rounds, I could shoot it pretty well. In a fit of idiocy, I sold it to a airline pilot I knew and regretted it ever since. This is one of the FN HiPowers that were out a few years back and I bought it as a replacement. It is nice and shiny but not quite the quality of my first...you never forget your first.
3. Ruger Mk II -- This is the first handgun I bought. I've had it for over 25 years. I shot NRA Bullseye with it, have run 10,000's of rounds through it plinking and it is still accurate and reliable. Now my 12 year old son has adopted it. When we go shooting, this is the one he wants. I suppose I'll have to go buy one of the new Mk III Hunters as a replacement for me.
4. Ruger Blackhawk, .45 Colt -- I had a great friend that I grew up with...from Cub Scouts and on. John and I took different paths in life...me corporate and he went the "good ol' boy" route. We never let a week go by though, that we didn't talk. When we were in high school and college, John and I would spend all day Saturday at my family's farm shooting. More often than not, I was shooting this Blackhawk and John was shooting his .41 Mag Blackhawk. We'd spend the week working up handloads and take them out on Saturday to shoot. We'd spend a lot of the time just talking and spending time together. We both shot our first wild boars these pistols. John fought in Gulf War I and never was quite right after that. He died of a brain anuerism in August 2006. I miss him.
5. S&W 1917, .45 ACP -- This one was made in 1918. I love the story of these pistols...speaks to American innocence as well as its ingenuity of getting materiel in the hands of its troops. The single action pull is crisp and light and the double action is like butter. This is a beautifully made pistol with commercial style finish. Its finish and lockwork are 98% It is a joy to hold and shoot.
1. M1 Garand -- because I'm a red-blooded American who grew up in the 60's watching WWII movies. And because it is a lot of fun to shoot as well. Not the ultimate battle rifle, but one that is full of history
2. FN-FAL -- this is the rifle I reach for the most from the safe because it is ergonomic, powerful, reliable and good looking. 90 countries can't be wrong.
3. 1874 Sharps -- drop dead gorgeous, extremely accurate and came at a pivotal time in our nation's development. Plus, Quigley can't be wrong, can he?
4. Finnish M39 -- I've been enjoying reading and thinking about the Winter War and the Continuation War recently. The M39 represents what a small, determined populace can do against impossible odds based on the independence of it's people...and marksmanship. Everything the Mosin-Nagant wanted to be...but wasn't sophisticated enough to think of.
5. AR15 -- I used to "hate" AR15s until I actually owned one. Now I have 7. They are infinitely customizable, sufficiently powerful, handy, ergonomic and a lot of fun. This one is set up just like I want it.
1. Les Baer 1911 -- I like most handguns but the 1911 is by far my favorite. Maybe I'm in the minority, but I haven't found them to be finicky or anachronisms, and I've been shooting them for 25+ years. The current crop are reliable, handsome, accurate and affordable. This Les Baer is by far the most accurate, tight and nicely made one I own. It is a pleasure to hold and shoot. Beautifully made, its action and trigger are like they were made by Swiss clockmakers. JMB really was a genius.
2. Browning HiPower/P35 -- The first centerfire handgun I owned was a Belgian-made HiPower. I learned to shoot automatics with that gun. After 1000's of rounds, I could shoot it pretty well. In a fit of idiocy, I sold it to a airline pilot I knew and regretted it ever since. This is one of the FN HiPowers that were out a few years back and I bought it as a replacement. It is nice and shiny but not quite the quality of my first...you never forget your first.
3. Ruger Mk II -- This is the first handgun I bought. I've had it for over 25 years. I shot NRA Bullseye with it, have run 10,000's of rounds through it plinking and it is still accurate and reliable. Now my 12 year old son has adopted it. When we go shooting, this is the one he wants. I suppose I'll have to go buy one of the new Mk III Hunters as a replacement for me.
4. Ruger Blackhawk, .45 Colt -- I had a great friend that I grew up with...from Cub Scouts and on. John and I took different paths in life...me corporate and he went the "good ol' boy" route. We never let a week go by though, that we didn't talk. When we were in high school and college, John and I would spend all day Saturday at my family's farm shooting. More often than not, I was shooting this Blackhawk and John was shooting his .41 Mag Blackhawk. We'd spend the week working up handloads and take them out on Saturday to shoot. We'd spend a lot of the time just talking and spending time together. We both shot our first wild boars these pistols. John fought in Gulf War I and never was quite right after that. He died of a brain anuerism in August 2006. I miss him.
5. S&W 1917, .45 ACP -- This one was made in 1918. I love the story of these pistols...speaks to American innocence as well as its ingenuity of getting materiel in the hands of its troops. The single action pull is crisp and light and the double action is like butter. This is a beautifully made pistol with commercial style finish. Its finish and lockwork are 98% It is a joy to hold and shoot.
iamkris
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Here's my runner-ups
Honorable mention (because I was too chicken$#!% to choose just 5)
1. M1A/M14 -- for the same reasons I like the Garand...with 20 rounds instead of 8. This one is extremely accurate.
2. Tikka T3 -- not the prettiest or most refined but I call this one my "hammer of Thor". Has never failed to anchor an animal on the spot. I would be lying if I said I didn't like it.
3. Winchester 1892 -- super handy, fast firing, powerful enough, accurate enough. The "assault rifle" of it's day...and still pretty formidable in the right hands. This one is a Rossi in .45 Colt. Wouldn't feel undergunned with one.
4. Swedish M96 -- elegant, from another time of craftsmanship. Crazy accurate with an wonderful old cartridge...I love the 6.5x55mm.
5. Steyr AUG -- surprised myself including this...especially over the M1903. But I really appreciate the forward thinking of the design and the incredible compactness of the machine. Bullpups have lots of flaws, but also some advantages that are unavoidable.
1. CZ-52 -- big, ugly, overly complex but I like that it represents Czechs thumbing their nose at Mother Russia and keeping their arms industry alive. What can I say? I grew up during the cold War.
2. SA XD45 -- again, big and ugly, I appreciate it because it always goes bang, feeds anything, is very comfortable and...it isn't a Glock.
3. HK P7 -- mechanically interesting...I appreciate the low bore axis and lack of recoil as well as the accuracy. The retarded gas blowback and squeeze cocker shows the Germans sure can do some complex mechanical things
4. Finnish M28 Luger -- surprising ergonomic and very accurate, this DWM is the pistol I bought with the small bit of money my Mom left me when she died. Better to put it into a pistol that I will have forever then see the money disappear.
5. Ruger Vaquero, .45 Colt -- these are my Cowboy Action match guns. The SAA is incredibly ergonomic and a mechanical wonder. I really enjoy handling and shooting these guns. They just feel right and anytime I missed in CAS, I knew it was me and not the pistols.
Honorable mention (because I was too chicken$#!% to choose just 5)
1. M1A/M14 -- for the same reasons I like the Garand...with 20 rounds instead of 8. This one is extremely accurate.
2. Tikka T3 -- not the prettiest or most refined but I call this one my "hammer of Thor". Has never failed to anchor an animal on the spot. I would be lying if I said I didn't like it.
3. Winchester 1892 -- super handy, fast firing, powerful enough, accurate enough. The "assault rifle" of it's day...and still pretty formidable in the right hands. This one is a Rossi in .45 Colt. Wouldn't feel undergunned with one.
4. Swedish M96 -- elegant, from another time of craftsmanship. Crazy accurate with an wonderful old cartridge...I love the 6.5x55mm.
5. Steyr AUG -- surprised myself including this...especially over the M1903. But I really appreciate the forward thinking of the design and the incredible compactness of the machine. Bullpups have lots of flaws, but also some advantages that are unavoidable.
1. CZ-52 -- big, ugly, overly complex but I like that it represents Czechs thumbing their nose at Mother Russia and keeping their arms industry alive. What can I say? I grew up during the cold War.
2. SA XD45 -- again, big and ugly, I appreciate it because it always goes bang, feeds anything, is very comfortable and...it isn't a Glock.
3. HK P7 -- mechanically interesting...I appreciate the low bore axis and lack of recoil as well as the accuracy. The retarded gas blowback and squeeze cocker shows the Germans sure can do some complex mechanical things
4. Finnish M28 Luger -- surprising ergonomic and very accurate, this DWM is the pistol I bought with the small bit of money my Mom left me when she died. Better to put it into a pistol that I will have forever then see the money disappear.
5. Ruger Vaquero, .45 Colt -- these are my Cowboy Action match guns. The SAA is incredibly ergonomic and a mechanical wonder. I really enjoy handling and shooting these guns. They just feel right and anytime I missed in CAS, I knew it was me and not the pistols.
Cosmoline
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The Winchester Big Bore 94 with a heavy Ackley custom barrel currently in .450 Marlin. It doubles as a shotgun with its own choke. I really want to get hunting with it, if I can find the time this spring.
For handguns, I'm still in love with my Speed Six in .357 (the shoe is just for range shooting)
And my CZ 452 ZKM .22 LR, bringer of death:
For handguns, I'm still in love with my Speed Six in .357 (the shoe is just for range shooting)
And my CZ 452 ZKM .22 LR, bringer of death:
content
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1983 S&W Model 586 Distingushed Combat Magnum 6" .357
Hello friends and neighbors // My 1983 S&W 586 6" .357 does it for me.
The only handgun I've had longer and shot more is a Stoger Luger .22lr, a close second.
S&W 586, original wood grips, with my .357 rifle
586 with Hogue grips and Bucklite model 185, also my Boy Scout "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty" kerchief slide.
And lets not forget the 586 with my 442
Might as well include a pic of the runner up:
Stoger Luger .22lr 11+1, home made custom grips.
Hello friends and neighbors // My 1983 S&W 586 6" .357 does it for me.
The only handgun I've had longer and shot more is a Stoger Luger .22lr, a close second.
S&W 586, original wood grips, with my .357 rifle
586 with Hogue grips and Bucklite model 185, also my Boy Scout "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty" kerchief slide.
And lets not forget the 586 with my 442
Might as well include a pic of the runner up:
Stoger Luger .22lr 11+1, home made custom grips.
content
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Hello friends and neighbors// some great pics of serious tools.
Armoredman// I should get you to take photos of my firearms.
Skydiver// Interesting rifles, I like.
Beezly/// I don't know if I could afford the appetite of Lucille, but she would be one of my favs for sure.
Armoredman// I should get you to take photos of my firearms.
Skydiver// Interesting rifles, I like.
Beezly/// I don't know if I could afford the appetite of Lucille, but she would be one of my favs for sure.
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