This is a terrific category...given the times we're living.
Could I make a request that you include the average prices of the featured guns? And cost of ammunition?
Or even a link where we could go to get the information?
the Super-Shot 12 GaugeWhere might one purchase such a magnificent creature?
Gun of the day. Today, my personal concealed carry choice for every-day carry. The Walther PPK/s.
(and not just because I am a big Bond fan and collector)
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w22/MickeyD1/WaltherPPKs.jpg)
When I moved from Northern California to NYC I had to sell mine. Needless to say, NYC is not a place where a new comer can obtain CCW--unless you are politically connected; even then good luck. It was the silver model. 8888crybaby Sigh, I sure miss it--though I never missed with it.
By the way, my kids gave me the complete boxed set of 007 CD's for Christmas. They know their daddy.
I hear you. I also had to sell my vintage 1958 Baretta .22 short tip out. Mine had white pearl grips:
(http://gastatic.com/UserImages/87270/910237028/pop_wm_964774.jpg)
My newest addition... The Ruger 10/22 RBD-FS. Bought it through my FFL dealer friend who picked it up used - at 3 weeks old. The original buyer lost his job. Came with an AR style case and a TruGlo tactical scope.
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My newest addition... The Ruger 10/22 RBD-FS. Bought it through my FFL dealer friend who picked it up used - at 3 weeks old. The original buyer lost his job. Came with an AR style case and a TruGlo tactical scope.
(http://www.lipseys.com/eImages/RU1022RBD-FS.JPG)
Today I wanted to share another one of my personal guns and a great alternate home-defense weapon. The MasterPiece Arms Mini 9mm which is basically a civilian version of a MAC11.
This little gun is a power-house. Made from stamped steel, you could drive over it and not hurt it (never tested that theory). Its construction is very simple and it uses few, heavy parts. I have run thousands of rounds through this and the only time I've had a jam was when it was my own fault and didn't seat the magazine correctly.
For home defense, it has the advantage of both a small size and the 30 round magazine. It is also simple to operate in the dark. (and this really turns heads at the gun range)
(https://www.masterpiecearms.com/prodimages/MPA930T%20with%20Std.%20Acces..jpg)
MPA930T
Top Cocker
one (1) 30 Round Polymer Magazine
one (1) Standard Extension
one (1) Mag Loader
Thread Size: 1/2 x 28
American Made
Ships in Gun Case
Lifetime Guarantee
Price $488
Note, MasterPiece Arms will be coming out with a suppressor for this gun later this year and I'll be first in line.
one more concealed option--my kid has one..he is a detective here in eastern NC wears it on his ankle
THE PISTOL OF THE DAY: The Bodyguard chambered in .380 ACP from Smith &Wesson is the latest in the ever popular class of semi-auto “pocket pistols” in this caliber. The Bodyguard 380 comes with an integrated laser from Insight Technology making it a relatively complete and affordable personal defense handgun.
Model:BODYGUARD® 380
Caliber:.380 Auto
Capacity:6+1 Rounds
Barrel Length:2.75″/ 7.0 cm
Frame Size:Compact
Action:Double Action Only (Hammer Fired)
Front Sight:Stainless Steel
Rear Sight:Drift Adjustable
Grip:Polymer
Overall Length:5.25″/ 13.3 cm
Weight:11.85 oz / 335.9 g
Frame Material:Polymer
Material:Stainless Steel w/Melonite® Finish
Finish:Matte Black
Purpose:Personal Protection
Law Enforcement
MSRP:$399.00
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For something a little different today, the Beretta CX4 Storm.
(http://www.slickguns.com/sites/default/files/80547_0.jpg)
Berettas Cx4 Storm redefines the pistol-caliber carbine, with racy and radical lines from the masters of industrial design at Giugiaro. Form follows function in a symphony of smooth, sweeping curves made possible by the use of modern high strength techno polymers. Berettas use of cutting edge materials also keeps weight down to just 53/4 lbs., making the Cx4 a pleasure to carry, whether in the field or on duty.
Specifications
Action Semi-Automatic
Caliber 40 S&W
Bbl Length 16.6"
Capacity 14+1
Trigger Single Stage
Safety Cross Bolt
OAL 29.7 "
Weight 7.75 lbs
Price ~$700
My son just bought one of these and put ghost-ring (peep) sights on it for in the north woods. I love it!
(http://www.marlinfirearms.com/images/bigbore/photo_1895.jpg)
Marlin 1895
Caliber 45/70 Gov't.
Capacity 4-shot tubular magazine
Action Lever action; side ejection; solid top receiver; deeply blued metal surfaces; hammer block safety.
Stock American black walnut pistol grip stock with fluted comb; cut checkering; rubber rifle butt pad; tough Mar-Shield® finish; swivel studs.
Barrel 22" with deep-cut Ballard-type rifling (6 grooves).
Twist Rate 1:20" r.h.
Sights Adjustable semi-buckhorn folding rear, ramp front sight with brass bead and Wide-Scan™ hood. Solid top receiver tapped for scope mount; offset hammer spur (right or left hand) for scope use.
Overall Length 40.5"
Weight 7.5 lbs.
That is nice and hopefully something he can pass down for generations.
My son just bought one of these and put ghost-ring (peep) sights on it for in the north woods. I love it!
(http://www.marlinfirearms.com/images/bigbore/photo_1895.jpg)
Marlin 1895
Caliber 45/70 Gov't.
Capacity 4-shot tubular magazine
Action Lever action; side ejection; solid top receiver; deeply blued metal surfaces; hammer block safety.
Stock American black walnut pistol grip stock with fluted comb; cut checkering; rubber rifle butt pad; tough Mar-Shield® finish; swivel studs.
Barrel 22" with deep-cut Ballard-type rifling (6 grooves).
Twist Rate 1:20" r.h.
Sights Adjustable semi-buckhorn folding rear, ramp front sight with brass bead and Wide-Scan™ hood. Solid top receiver tapped for scope mount; offset hammer spur (right or left hand) for scope use.
Overall Length 40.5"
Weight 7.5 lbs.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Taurus_Public_Defender.jpg/300px-Taurus_Public_Defender.jpg)
What kind of 'kick' does that gun produce? Are we talking, spread stance, two hands together? Or, whipping it out of the nightstand and firing away?
This rifle is the newest incarnation of the wildly popular AR-50 chambered for the powerful 50 BMG cartridge. A single shot bolt action rifle featuring a unique octagonal receiver bedded down into a V-shaped stock. Designed to be an economical answer for the challenges of long range shooting, the AR-50A1 is amazingly accurate and with its massive fluted muzzle brake, it has a very gentle recoil. The AR-50A1 is a highly refined rifle which is a stark and refreshing difference that maintains its superiority over its competition.http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=50A1B&ReturnUrl=Categories.aspx?Category=0406c9ff-539d-4b4c-ae1f-d045b91324c3
ArmaLite's great .50 has been refined, with smoother action, attractive new bolt stop, and even greater strength than the original AR-50. The same great accuracy, but now even more Beautiful.
*The holder of an active FFL must contact ArmaLite to order this product.
*Shown with optional Scope, Scope Mount, Mono-pod and Bi-pod
Model: AR-50A1
Caliber: .50 BMG
Barrel: 30" Chrome moly, 8 Groove
Rifling Twist: RH 1:15"
Muzzle Device: Highly Efficient Multi-Flute Recoil Check, Very Moderate Felt Recoil. Threading: 1"-14
Upper Receiver: Modified Octagonal Form, Grilled & Slotted for Mil STD Scope Rail with Boss to Engage Cross-Slot on Receiver
Bolt: Triple Front Locking Lug
Ejector: Spring Loaded Plunger, Automatic Ejection
Extractor: Sako Type
Trigger: Schilen Standard Single Stage, Approximate 5 lbs Pull
Stock: 3 Section Stock: Extruded Forend, Machined Grip with Vertical Grip, Forged and Machined Removable Buttstock
Buttplate: Vertically Adjustable, Specially Built for Heavy Calibers
Overall Length: 58.5" Without Buttstock: 49 3/4 inches
Weight: 34.8 lbs
Finish: Hard Anodized Aluminum, Manganese Phosphated Steel
Accuracy: 7" - 8" @ 1000 yds
Included with Rifle: 15 Minute Sight Base, Owners Manual, Ear Plugs, Limited Lifetime Warranty
Your Price: $3,359.00 EA
Nice. Can I come shoot yours when you get it?
I doubt I actually would with no place I could regularly shoot it. Temping though.
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500 S&W and. 44 mag
50 cal. Is the largest cal. Rifle the U S government will allow a citizen to own without a special license
There is a special exception for the .950 JDJ. It has a special use sporting exception.
There are also a few C&R gun calibers available that can be purchased with that license, which is the easiest to get. These are usually like the .577 Henry
What sport involves shooting an almost one-inch diameter round? And can I join?
You actually hunt the suckers willing to shoulder that gun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rKHXTsDcco
Something fun for today. Have you dreamed of having a .50 but didn't want to fork out $12K for it? ArmaLite has a single shot option for under $4,000. If my local ranges would allow shooting a .50, I would even be tempted to snatch one of these up.
Check this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ABGIJwiGBc
Savage Arms has a history of producing good-shooting, affordable combination guns. Unlike many of the European combo guns that cost more than a new pickup truck, the Savage Model 24 that was built in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s provided shooters, campers, hunters, and survivalists with handy firearms that would fire both rifle and shotgun ammunition, at prices that most folks could afford. However, several variations of these discontinued Model 24 combination guns are now fetching princely sums of money, as most folks who have these guns are not willing to part with them. If you do find one for sale, they are sometimes in pretty rough condition, as these were working guns; riding in pickup trucks and living in the woods much of the time.
Savage has now introduced a thoroughly modernized version of the Model 24, called the Model 42. Instead of blued steel and walnut, the Model 42 wears a matte black finish on the receiver and a satin black finish on the barrels, all fitted into a lightweight black polymer stock. The forend is slim and easy to grasp, with long finger-grooves on each side, and texturing along the bottom. It is very comfortable to hold. The buttstock has a generous pistol grip, also textured for a secure hold. The polymer is impervious to harsh weather and rough handling. The recoil pad is soft and effective, and the black stock is accented with red butt pad, pistol grip cap, and forend cap spacers. “Savage Arms” is proudly shown in red letters along each side of the forend. The action is a non-ferrous casting, with the barrels, mono-block, trigger, hammer, and other small parts made of steel. Thankfully, the Model 42 has sling studs, as should any such firearm that is meant to live in the great outdoors. The barrels measure twenty inches in length. Each barrel measures .555 inch diameter. As far as I can tell, the 410 barrel has no choke constriction, and it is not threaded to accept choke tubes.
I hear you. I also had to sell my vintage 1958 Baretta .22 short tip out. Mine had white pearl grips:
(http://gastatic.com/UserImages/87270/910237028/pop_wm_964774.jpg)
Why did y'all have to get rid of your guns? They check you at the state line?
Nope, but if you get caught afterwards, it's not fun - fines, penalties, and jail time.
That's not America, IMO. No way in Hades would I give up my personal protection.
Gun of the day. Today, my personal concealed carry choice for every-day carry. The Walther PPK/s.
(and not just because I am a big Bond fan and collector)
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It's a 1903 Springfield 30-06 that I mount a cheap scope to. A six shot 200 yard target that I shot with it is pictured below. A couple of years after my dad died, I visited the local gun shop in a town near where he lived. The owner who I knew told me my dad had left something that I might want. He went out back and got this sporterized 03 Springfield. He said my dad had the rifle with a broken stock and had asked him to put a modern one on it and accurize it as much as possible. He sure did. My dad had that old beat-up rifle on the wall for 50 years. It has new life. (1958 surplus military ammo if you were wondering)
(http://48pan.com/images/images/target.jpg)
I guess he did a pretty good job.
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Ruger LCP .380 in wallet holster. Small and completely invisible when carried like a wallet. I've been carrying it on hot days for about a year. I prefer the 9mm when I have a jacket with a bigger pocket.
You're right, it's not America, it's New York, in particular, New York City (apparently, in the upstate counties many of the sheriffs are a little more "relaxed" about citizens having firearms). The ironic thing is, the firearm laws, which essentially give government officials complete discretion to deny, or limit, a person's right to own a firearm, were originally enacted by the Anglo-Saxon elite in order to keep down the teeming immigrants, like the Irish and the Italians. Now those laws are applied to all, including those who were responsible for them. They have also proven that the effect - keeping people down - is real and that banning firearm ownership is a significant means of keeping a population cowed and under control.
I have a question for you all: does it make sense to buy a variety of guns when you'll have to buy so many types of ammunition, or just stick to a few within the same "family" of ammo? We own three weapons currently - two handguns and a rifle - each requiring its own type of ammunition. Much as I'd like to have additional guns, I don't like the thought of having to purchase all the different calibers of ammo. What do you think?
That's a well-used S&WThe petina is accentuated by the lighting but the blue looks great too.
The petina is accentuated by the lighting but the blue looks great too.
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Todays Guns (the thread IS called Gun of the Day) clockwise from the upper left:
Ruger MKII Government Model .22
Star Firestar 9mm
Makarov 9x18mm (Russian)
Taurus PT945 .45ACP
S&W Model 41 .22
The Model 41 is way more expensive than the Ruger MKII, but for some reason, I'm more accurate with the Ruger.
This article is intended to help the first time AK buyer get the necessary information to make an informed purchase of an AK-47 or AK-74 rifle.
This is not for the current AK owner and collector, and as such, you may feel unchallenged by this information. That’s OK. We still love to have you here. Feel free to read along with us anyway.
Century International Arms M70AB Underfolder Rifle
Century International Arms M70AB Underfolder Rifle
Here, we are only talking about purchasing the civilian legal semi-automatic version of the “Automatic Kalashnikov Model 47″ or AK-47, which can go by many trade names and designations, but is still a rose by any other name.
Today’s semi-automatic AK market is flooded with Kalashnikovs ranging from marginal to excellent quality. You may find that the deciding factor is your “hip-pocket national bank” (your wallet). We can work with you as well as the guy with deep pockets who is ready to buy but just needs a push in the right direction. Let’s begin.
Some Basics
The AK-47 and AK-74 rifles are by far the most produced modern small arms in the world. Some estimates are as high as 100 million copies. That means the AK accounts for one out of every five firearms in the world. In addition, they are quite the “bad-boy” of the firearms world. There is good reason for this. The AK has earned a reputation for being an extremely reliable weapon under all possible conditions. This is a good thing. Since it is such a good weapon, and the full auto version is relatively cheap on the international black market, many find it to be their weapon of choice, especially gangs and drug traffickers, not to mention terrorists in all parts of the world. Also, the US military has faced the AK-47 in just about every conflict from Vietnam to the present day–thus, the “bad-boy” reputation. You should have already gotten over the “not invented here” syndrome or you would not be thinking about buying one to start with. Believe it or not, and much to their loss, many folks suffer from this malady.
To keep a mental tab on how long the AK has been in service, the AK-47 was introduced in 1947 and the AK-74 in 1974. Pretty easy to remember, huh? Actually, this method of model numbering is common to the European world where the rifle is simply named after the year it was designed or introduced.
The 7.62x39mm round has good stopping power and can be favorably compared to the .30-30 cartridge. 7.62x39mm is plentiful in that countless ship loads of ammo have been brought into the US over the last 20 years, to the extent it is virtually a universal cartridge. The AK-74 5.45x39mm round is a bit less well known. It is essentially the Soviet answer to the 5.56 NATO round. For the past few years, inexpensive (and corrosive) surplus 5.45 ammo has been available, but it seems to be drying up. New production ammunition is still available in great numbers, so ammo availability isn’t a factor. The AK is also available in 5.56 NATO for those who would find that convenient. Most folks looking to buy their first AK will stick with the original 7.62×39 caliber.
75 Round Magazine
75 Round Magazine
A LOT more here: http://cdn2.cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=465
Gun of the day. Today, my personal concealed carry choice for every-day carry. The Walther PPK/s.
(and not just because I am a big Bond fan and collector)
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w22/MickeyD1/WaltherPPKs.jpg)
Walther® PPK/S Pistol
Manufacturer Number: VAH38001
Action: Single/Double
Caliber; .380 ACP
Capacity: 7 Round
Features:
Firing Pin Safety
Manual Safety with Decocking Function
Double Action and Single Action Trigger
Extended Beaver Tail
Barrel Length: 3.35 Inch
Overall Length: 6.1 Inch
Sights: Fixed
Weight (Empty): 22.4 Ounces
Before someone talks about the stopping power of the .380, consider this.
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It doesn't have the energy of the .45 but the lack of energy will cause the bullet to stay in the target longer versus going right through. Maybe not the best against a large bear, but for the average tweaked out crack-head mugger, it will work quite well.
(http://www.handgunsmag.com/files/2010/09/hg_criticaldef_200903-a.jpg)
I have a question for you all: does it make sense to buy a variety of guns when you'll have to buy so many types of ammunition, or just stick to a few within the same "family" of ammo? We own three weapons currently - two handguns and a rifle - each requiring its own type of ammunition. Much as I'd like to have additional guns, I don't like the thought of having to purchase all the different calibers of ammo. What do you think?Your choice. I have 6 weapons in my house, all of different calibres, but only two hands. I'd also like to get something in 5.7mm, .22cal, .40cal, and .17HMR
I have a question for you all: does it make sense to buy a variety of guns when you'll have to buy so many types of ammunition, or just stick to a few within the same "family" of ammo? We own three weapons currently - two handguns and a rifle - each requiring its own type of ammunition. Much as I'd like to have additional guns, I don't like the thought of having to purchase all the different calibers of ammo. What do you think?
I like my Mossburg 500 shotgun, but with three barrels, I have to buy three types of ammo for one weapon: slugs, buckshot and bird shot. One the other hand, it's the only rifle I own or really need to own. It's weak as a long-range deer rifle, but it'll do the job. Can't be beat for short and intermediate range.
My hand gun is Ruger 9MM. I think if I got another one, I'd go bigger, maybe 357 or 45. But then that would be five varieties of ammo for just three guns. And ammo ain't cheap these days. My Sportmens Club says range use is way down this year because the cost of ammo is so high.
Oooh! I love the Ruger 9mm! I used to have one when I lived in VA. Had a little Browning .22 auto pistol too; that had a tendency to jam, however, when ejecting spent casings.
My Ruger used to jam once in a while, but now that it is broken in, it never does.
, and my Walther PP is a .32cal.
I suck at linking pictures, but here is the link to what Santa is getting me for Christmas this year ~ http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/bigbore/1895SBL.asp.
Do I need that powerful of a gun when I don't hunt ~ no.
Does Santa need to spend that much money on a gun that will only be shot four or six times a year ~ no.
Is it beautiful ~ yes!
Will it kill zombies ~ yes!
Also, you never know when a herd of elephants might swarm the neighborhood!
I have a pre-WWII Walther PP in .32ACP. It's a nicely made gun but you can get a 9mm now that is as small and light.
On the other end of the scale, my in-laws are in town this weekend and tomorrow we are taking out a Marlin 817 that shoots a .17HMR. This uses a .22 magnum scaled down to .17. A real test of skill. It uses almost a rifled type bullet versus the normal .22.I like the .17HMR because it's a darn good varmint round. I wish the rifles would come in a semi-auto though. I've only seen bolt action .17HMR's
Here is a .22 Long Rifle versus a .17 HMR.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5f/17HMR_and_22LR_B.jpg/220px-17HMR_and_22LR_B.jpg)
I'll give a report tomorrow night.
In other news, picked up a gem at a gun show today. A British Enfield 303. Needs some work but a nice classic to add to the collection.
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I like the .17HMR because it's a darn good varmint round. I wish the rifles would come in a semi-auto though. I've only seen bolt action .17HMR's
The .22 will always be a contender just because of the low price for a brick of ammo.
Sweet looking Enfield you have there ^-^
In other news, picked up a gem at a gun show today. A British Enfield 303. Needs some work but a nice classic to add to the collection.Nice!
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For those who wish to buy American and have a rifle that shoots common handgun rounds:
http://henryrepeating.com/rifle-big-boy.cfm
Just like in the ol' West.
Have a friend who shoots deer with the .17 (head shots only) for maximum meat. Just can't do that with the .22 rim fire. [legally]
An AR type rifle that shoots .17 would be cool.....wait a minute..
http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index.php/17272/alexander-arms-17-hmr/
Range report on the .17 HMR. We used the Marlin 917 (made a mistake earlier up-thread identifying it as the 817). Very similar to this gun.
(http://johno.myiglou.com/images/marlin917v.JPG)
You can find them on Gun Broker for under $200. The bullets are only slightly more expensive than .22, running around $12/50 rounds.
I love, love, love this gun. You have to try to miss with this. We got to the .17 after shooting about 50 rounds though my Mosin and my FIL's Springfield so we were already having that subconscious reaction to the big kick of those. Even with this, the shooting results from the .17 was great. This was 100 yards with a 7 power scope.
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