After shooting 1911's all my life, I decided to get a Glock 36 45 acp for it's size and weight. After hearing all the stores on how the grip angle was all wrong on the Glocks I was very surprised at how well I shot it right out of the box. Now it's one of my favorite shooters.
Which Firearm Has Been a Pleasant Surprise?
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Palehorseman
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They are the largest manufacture of 1911 pistols in the world.
I saw a program about them some time back. Nothing high tech in the huge factory, just what looked like acres of machinist operated old lathes and milling machines. The CEO said they train their machinists in house.
They also make many parts and completed 1911 pistols for other firearm companies.
S&W and Colt Model 1917 in 45ACP/AR.
I've been a magnum man for 50 years, but I picked up a pair of old war hosses recently and I am truly impressed with the 45's and half and moon clips.
Now I see why these old devils are still around and in demand.
I've been a magnum man for 50 years, but I picked up a pair of old war hosses recently and I am truly impressed with the 45's and half and moon clips.
Now I see why these old devils are still around and in demand.
yzguy87
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My rock river 308. First time I took it out I took cheap 147gr. ammo and my first 5 shot group at 100 yards was able to be covered by a quarter! I expected it to shoot good with good ammo but not my cheap stuff. Their accuracy guarantee is no joke!
carbine85
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I bought a Norinco SKS Model M. It's one of the handiest rifle I have. It's short, pretty accurate and uses AK47 mags It's hard to beat.
exdetsgt
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Last week I bought a new all-steel Cimarron 1911. Not an A1. I bought it because it the finest bluing I've ever seen on any gun. My friend, a gun historian and collector, commented that it's a 1918 clone, even has the lanyard ring. I was just going to show it to friends. Then I decided to just go ahead and shoot it. Almost 300 rounds later it has yet to malfunction and is now my EDC. Accurate, dependable, and less than $500.
Then there was the CZ 452 trainer. Most accurate rifle I've ever owned.
Most fun rifle is my M92 Rossi lever-action .38/.357.
Biggest surprise, 8-9 years ago was a Taurus PT1911A1. All my fellow Rangers said, "Oh my God, you bought a TAURUS!" I endured the comments. Then we went to the range for quarterly quals. When they saw the targets and scores, they would sidle up to me and say, "Uh, would you mind letting me try it?"
Then we went all Glock and I sold it.
Then there was the CZ 452 trainer. Most accurate rifle I've ever owned.
Most fun rifle is my M92 Rossi lever-action .38/.357.
Biggest surprise, 8-9 years ago was a Taurus PT1911A1. All my fellow Rangers said, "Oh my God, you bought a TAURUS!" I endured the comments. Then we went to the range for quarterly quals. When they saw the targets and scores, they would sidle up to me and say, "Uh, would you mind letting me try it?"
Then we went all Glock and I sold it.
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I have Lots Of Guns but none better than the Ruger 10/22 Hands down
Phoenix Arms HP-22A. Guy added it to a Sweeten a trade.
Took a while to figure out all the ludicrous safeties but it sure is accurate.
Hit a man-sized steel plate at 100 yards 4 out of 5 times first time I shot it.
I'd carry it if it wasn't for all the stupid safeties.
Took a while to figure out all the ludicrous safeties but it sure is accurate.
Hit a man-sized steel plate at 100 yards 4 out of 5 times first time I shot it.
I'd carry it if it wasn't for all the stupid safeties.
Had a Beretta Nano and it was a great little gun, but for me just too heavy for pocket carry. I decided to look around at some of the pocket 380s. I shot the KelTec and Taurus 380s as well as a friend's LCP and they were not much fun to shoot. I know some folks love them, but for me - just too snappy and difficult to shoot.
I shot the Kahr P380 and knew that was the one for me. To the spirit of the thread, I was pleasantly surprised with the P380 because I really felt it would be more of the same from my prior 380 pocket gun experiences. It just shoots better, softer, great smooth trigger and very accurate. In all honesty, I did have feeding and ejecting problems for the first 150 or so rounds. I now have 450 rounds through the P380 and the last 300 have been flawless. Just needed break-in and using good quality ammo.
I shot the Kahr P380 and knew that was the one for me. To the spirit of the thread, I was pleasantly surprised with the P380 because I really felt it would be more of the same from my prior 380 pocket gun experiences. It just shoots better, softer, great smooth trigger and very accurate. In all honesty, I did have feeding and ejecting problems for the first 150 or so rounds. I now have 450 rounds through the P380 and the last 300 have been flawless. Just needed break-in and using good quality ammo.
larryh1108
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The dumbest safety, the mag safety, can be removed in less than 5 minutes. The slide safety can be left in the fire position like any slide mounted safety. To remove the mag safety you can google it for a you tube description.
Thompson Center Contender carbine in .22 lr. TC Recoil Proof 4X scope, bought from a customer who needed money. Paid a fair (Blue Book 95%) price.
First group, CCI Minimags, at 50 yards from bench...5 in 3/8". Followed up with three more groups under 5/8" each. My CZ 455, Anschutz 141 and my 10-22 T don't do much better. Not labeled "match" either.
Second: Taurus Tracker .17hmr, 6 1/2", 2-7X Bushnell. Vertical stringing is under 1" at 100 yards, horizontal varies from 1" to 2" depending on wind.
First group, CCI Minimags, at 50 yards from bench...5 in 3/8". Followed up with three more groups under 5/8" each. My CZ 455, Anschutz 141 and my 10-22 T don't do much better. Not labeled "match" either.
Second: Taurus Tracker .17hmr, 6 1/2", 2-7X Bushnell. Vertical stringing is under 1" at 100 yards, horizontal varies from 1" to 2" depending on wind.
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I was surprised by my little KelTec .380 P3AT pistol. I figured I could carry it a lot since it is so light but was surprised I could actually hit things with it once I figured out how to hang onto the little thing. The first couple of shots I missed a big feed trough I needed to drain water out of because of the way I was holding it I shot over it. A little while later I knocked the head off a copperhead snake with it. I carry it more than anything else because it is so light and compact.
Vodoun da Vinci
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My Glock 26. Until last Summer I had no interest in "plastic pistols" and had all kinds of prejudices and preconceived notions about what to expect.
Now I'm very close to being a Glock Fan Boy except that a realize they are not for everyone and definitely not "perfect". But they suit me and shoot for me in a way that pleasantly surprises me.
VooDoo
Now I'm very close to being a Glock Fan Boy except that a realize they are not for everyone and definitely not "perfect". But they suit me and shoot for me in a way that pleasantly surprises me.
VooDoo
OrangePwrx9
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Pietta 1858 Remington New Army from Cabelas. Very well made, very accurate, and well under $200 on sale. Bought 2 more.
Not a firearm, but the Crosman 397 pump air pistol. Shooting that thing is like eating peanut M&M's. Always, "Just one more"...and you can do it in your backyard.
Not a firearm, but the Crosman 397 pump air pistol. Shooting that thing is like eating peanut M&M's. Always, "Just one more"...and you can do it in your backyard.
deeptekkie
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A High Point C9 was the biggest, (and best), surprise of my shooting years.
Like a few others mentioned, I like it when a bargain proves to have a lot more value and/ or performance than expected. My two:
Makarov I bought way back when. Think I paid around $80 for it NIB and remember the FFL dealer I got it through asked what I wanted with "that cheap junk." LOL! It's a Russian model with adjustable sights. Rough trigger. Accurate way beyond expectation and just plain fun to shoot. Of course I sold it :banghead:!
Also hit pay dirt with a Charles Daly Superior Grade II , .22 - a Zastava .22 that Remington also sold for a time. Bought from CDNN when they were blowing out the last of the CD branded guns and paid $150 for it. Well built, nicely finished and extremely accurate with ammo it likes.
Makarov I bought way back when. Think I paid around $80 for it NIB and remember the FFL dealer I got it through asked what I wanted with "that cheap junk." LOL! It's a Russian model with adjustable sights. Rough trigger. Accurate way beyond expectation and just plain fun to shoot. Of course I sold it :banghead:!
Also hit pay dirt with a Charles Daly Superior Grade II , .22 - a Zastava .22 that Remington also sold for a time. Bought from CDNN when they were blowing out the last of the CD branded guns and paid $150 for it. Well built, nicely finished and extremely accurate with ammo it likes.
Erik M
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I had good luck/accuracy out of a Taurus 82 with a 4" barrel in .38 special. I traded it some time ago but hope to run across another one. For people to complain so much about the Taurus brand I found it to have an exceptional blued finish and was mechanically sound.
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