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Post by Taran on Jun 9, 2011 23:04:13 GMT
I could have sworn we had one of these, but since I can't find it, here goes: My 1911: My wife's wheel-gun: Low-recoil Hydroshocks sure make a .38 special easier to handle.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Jun 9, 2011 23:24:14 GMT
Easy to conceal that little .38... but how accurate is it? Something in me just prefers a revolver... and I've considered one for a daily carry concealed weapon... but I don't want to lose too much accuracy with a super-short barrel.
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Post by Major, Cory J on Jun 10, 2011 4:05:45 GMT
My new toy. Also my first "official" purchase of a firearm in my name!!! Ruger SR-22 Using it the first time (also before some minor upgrades, Magpul grip, and single point sling ring on the gun)
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Post by Brett Whinnen on Jun 10, 2011 9:39:40 GMT
The only firearm I still own Made by a gunsmith in Darwin, 9x23 calibre on a Caspian frame and slide. Edit - damn spell checker!
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Post by Taran on Jun 10, 2011 13:51:50 GMT
We're not getting any consistency at even 7 yards yet, but my thoughts on that are that it's mostly us. With no rear sights, we're not sure how to aim it and not certain we're getting a consistent sight picture. Need more range time.
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Post by Larry Jordan on Jun 10, 2011 14:38:09 GMT
Three Smiths In Profile (K-frame) S&W Model 66 357Mag 4", round butt (top) (L-frame) S&W Model 586 357Mag 6" (middle) (N-frame) S&W Model 29 44Mag 6.5" (bottom) Stocks/Butts Barrels/Bores The 44Mag is a handfull Massive N-frame Of these three the model 66 is my favorite. In an advanced HG course one the more proficient shooters had one and had little trouble keeping up with the Glocks, Sigs and 1911s. Although the student who took top honors used an L-frame 686 (the other wheel gun amongst us SA'ers), I prefer K-frame since it is so much easier to carry due to its lighter weight and reduced girth.
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Post by ShooterMike on Jun 10, 2011 23:04:52 GMT
Here's a picture of the party attendees for my 45th birthday. All .45 ACP caliber to denote my turning 45 yoa. We had a big bag of leftover party balloons that were shot and burst as they drifted across the range in the breeze. That was good fun. Image expired on my imageshack account, sorry.Left to right: S&W Model 22, a pair of Argentine Model 1927s, S&W and Colt M1917s, custom stainless Colt Gov't Model, custom stainless Springfield Armory 1911-A1, and my lovely M1A1 Thompson SMG (before I blew up the barrel).
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Post by Larry Jordan on Jun 11, 2011 13:11:00 GMT
Mike, I can't wait to see what you do for your 50th! I guess there are a few things to look forward to before the big 50:
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Post by ShooterMike on Jun 13, 2011 14:32:19 GMT
DAMN. If I'd only thought of that. I turn 49 in september. Any suggestions?
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Post by Larry Jordan on Jun 15, 2011 5:49:56 GMT
I see nothing wrong with a little "catching up"
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Post by ShooterMike on Jun 16, 2011 12:27:46 GMT
Here's a current darling of my wheel guns. Started life as a Smith&Wesson Model 58 in .41 Magnum. Cylinder was rebored to .44 Magnum and was fitted with a "skinny barrel" from a .44 Special Target Model. Barrel has been cut down to 4.5" and fitted with a Novak dovetailed front sight. Action very slicked up and timed. Simple set of Pachmayr grips. Shown here with holster and speedloader pouches from DelFatti Leather, Safariland and HKS speedloaders.
Image expired on my imageshack account, sorry.
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Post by Aaron on Jun 16, 2011 13:18:02 GMT
Dunno if muzzleloaders are your thing, but you could shoot off a few .490 round ball.
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Post by Earncynn on Jun 16, 2011 17:37:28 GMT
I am ALWAYS happy to have an opportunity to show-off my sweetheart !! S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman .... I carried M28`s as a Trooper with the Arkansas State Police and as a Highway Patrolman with the Arkansas Highway Police. I carried this one plainclothes for several years as a Criminal Investigator with the old INS. I continued to carry it after we were issued government semi-autos. Qualified with it quarterly on the Service semi-auto course of fire .... sometimes with a better score than with my semi-auto. Some of the other SA´s thought it old fashioned (i.e. un-cool), too large, too heavy, and mostly, it didn´t pack a bunch ´o bullets. But I knew I was prepared for anything that I might reasonably come up against. Standard 4 inch barrel, ¨rounded¨ grip frame, modified S&W grips, a ¨reasonable¨ (not over done) action job, smooth trigger face, aftermarket cylinder latch, counter-bored cylinder, and atomic sights. With two Safariland speed loaders, charged with 125 grn JHP´s, in carriers on my belt .... I was good to go.
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Post by ShooterMike on Jun 20, 2011 21:08:39 GMT
I always love seeing that ole Model 28, Jim. I finally got me one and I'm working it over to be similar to yours.
Here are three old .45s. Top is a pre-WWI Colt New Service in .45 Colt. Middle is a Colt M1917. And bottom is a Smith&Wesson M1917 with much later period grips.
Images expired on my imageshack account, sorry.
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Post by Larry Jordan on Jun 21, 2011 13:58:25 GMT
What is the stamping on the barrel of the gun in the middle picture (Colt M1917)?
Do these typically use a rimmed 45 cartridge? 45Colt or something else?
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Post by ShooterMike on Jun 22, 2011 16:24:12 GMT
The standard Smith&Wesson and Colt 1917s are just marked on one side with ".45 DA" as a caliber designation. They are made to use .45 ACP with half-moon clips to allow for extraction. They can also use .45 Auto Rim. This particular Colt 1917 is very tight with moon clips. The relief cut for the moon clips was not quite deep enough to allow the cylinder to spin freely when using some thicker modern full-moon clips. As a result it would work with .45 Colt and .45 Schofield if the chambers were cut deeply enough. So....I cut them deeply enough. Now it will work fine, and shoots accurately, with all four cartridges. It's just very tight with modern full-moon clips.
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Post by Larry Jordan on Jun 23, 2011 0:06:16 GMT
Is 45 Auto Rim rare (and expensive)?
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Post by ShooterMike on Jun 23, 2011 14:08:19 GMT
The brass is still made. But you have to order it from some place like Midway etc. It costs about the same as new .45 Colt brass.
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Post by Silvermoon on Sept 6, 2011 5:36:05 GMT
My most recent acquisition, a custom Hawken style muzzleloader. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but if it shoots as good as it looks there'll be no problems. It has a 34" .50 caliber douglas barrel, L&R Lock and Triggers, the triggers being double set single phase.
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Post by ChrisRiley93 on Sept 6, 2011 5:58:28 GMT
Hey Mike, did you ever get a replacement barrel (an anything else that was ruined) for your Thompson? I remember you were pretty sad about that. I remember because I was sad, too. :cry:
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