My new addition from Streichers...(Firearm owners, post up your pics inside)

Got another call. Going to check in the store to make sure this one is good. This one is in an unopened box.

 

my new carry gun...sig P238. I sold my Ruger LCP and switched over to this.

 

Well I picked something up today. Apparently QC at alot of manufacturers is going downhill. This one also has not been cleaned since it was test fired at the factory. Also there is the same wear on the inside of the muzzle ( I assume from test firing this is standard wear). I was talking to the guys behind the counter and they were telling me that most of the new S&W revolvers they get in are just filthy dirty. So far the cleanest guns I have gotten were both of my Springfields. Gues they are doing something right.

anyway onto the obligatory picture.
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You preparing for the zombie invasion too?

 

Let me answer the first part with a picture:

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The only PMs available new, currently, which have the parkerized finish and the Knoxx stock comes w/ rifle sights and no mag extension. I would have preferred a bead sight (the rifle sights are good but I do like the bead). I will be adding a Mag extension at some point but it is a low priority. I have started doing some research on the different ones. The scattergun technologies extension is the one used by US border patrol and coast guard IIRC and is a very good piece for a very competitive price. However I believe the only 3 shot extension that will fit flush with the 18.5" barrel is the Max100 extension from the gun connection. lots of things to look into.

IMHO everyone should be prepared for the inevitable zombie invasion ;-) But also I am going to try and pick up a 24"+ barrel for this and use it to prepare for the much more probable invasion of small orange flying discs.

 

AW skeet skeet skeet skeet skeet skeet! AW skeet skeet gawd damn!

(GAWD DAMN!)

 

Re-read my post...it is a P238... .38 caliber, I will most likely keep it filled with the new Hornady Critical Defense .38 JHP. I am not preparing for the zombie invation more like the Liberal Invasion if we go the route of England as far as gun rights are concerned.

 

^^^What did ya think of your LCP, I'd like to try one of those real small style "pocket" guns.

Once again here is another reminder for people wanting to try something out this weekend.
http://billsgs.com/?page_id=5217

 

new mossberg 590 and my xd40 sc hangin out on my tailgate.

 

^Nice looking combo!

 

Thanks man,hoping to add a ar build once I sell my s10.

 

I was like hey..wait... that looks familiar. Can't wait to shoot the 590!

 

i want that poster

 

rock river arms upper or bravo company usa upper,still planning it out,magpul goodies also obviously.

 

Just put a Remington 700 BDL .270 on hold today. woot woot.

If anyone here thay may be interested in some tactical body armor, PM.

 

^^^Schweet. I have nothing new to add but is it almost time to put together a little gathering? I've been itching to get out for a little while now.

 

I was just eyeballing the S&W MP15 - 22 pistol. It is a mean looking little gun. Thought have started running through my head about converting it to a different caliber or something (.17HMR or .223).

 

I know Shorten has been busy w/wedding stuff but I'm guessing that went smooth and he has been enjoying married life for a few weeks now so I think it may be time few another range outing. I saw Bill's in robbinsdale just opened a restaurant http://www.thelodgerb.com/ I'm guessing it's in the place nextdoor to the store. Maybe it could be a shoot in the morning lunch after kinda thing? Anybody have any interest in another get together(even if it's your first time)?

 

Smith and Wesson 9mm

 

Yay new life in this thread! Looks like sigma I think.(?) Have you played with it yet?

 

yep its a sigma. and yes i have played with it. its awesome, i love it, its my first handgun. i also have a Remington 870 12 gage swat edition

 

Over the last 4 months, picked up a glock 22 chambered in .40SW, a safariland vest, and a 2nd chance vest. Both vests are paneled and plated for 7.62 coverage.

 

The 22-.40 is great. I haven't spent a lot of time behind it, but I put somewhere a little short of 200 rounds through it. Definitely not enough to have built the muscle memory close to what I have with the Beretta, but its fast, accurate, and reliable. Shot it last time I was home, and picked it up after I was already back overseas. The caliber is well matched to its ability to recoil manage, and while you may get tighter hammer pairs out of it in 9mm, it wont be by much. The sights are okay, its a glock. The accessory rails are nice I guess. It would be a great secondary for an operators rig, and is well suited as a duty carry for an officer. I'd recommend giving one some thought if you're in the market for a slightly thinner duty carry.

Currently I'm looking at the Sig 226 and the Beretta PX4 Storm.

-I've spent a lot of time with the Sig and think its phenomenal. There are guys who swear by them, and guys who swear they will never shoot one again. I was at a range with a department of state guy who blamed his weapon for his inability to shoot. I asked to shoot it, and instantly fell in love. I think a lot of it rests on my frame, my shooting experience, and my grip/hands. It was just a perfect match. The DOS guy would have traded me right then and there if they weren't both issued weapons. Maybe its a bad fit for him, or maybe he just is a terrible marksman. Either way, I want one badly.

The storm is a GREAT new Beretta, and I'm not even a Beretta fan so keep that in mind. I like that the ergonomics are nearly identical to the M9. Familiarity is everything. The polymer lower cuts tons of weight, and mag capacity is with the glocks. It has a rotating bolt assembly like the Cougar which reduces recoil up to 35% depending on the load. I've fired them in all available calibers. They are literally a point and shoot. Probably the first weapon I would recommend to anyone, even over the XD's. I don't mean to offend any of you XD guys - I love them too, but try a storm before you jump on me, really.

 

Subaru, whats your take on that S&W? My experience with that model left a bad taste in my mouth. The one I fired was so picky on what loads and brands it would shoot we were clearing a stoppage every 3-5 rounds. When we finally got the feeding issues resolved, we were introduced to terrible recoil management and the worst accuracy of any auto I've fired.

PLEASE say that was a bad apple, because I would like to be a fan of Smith and Wesson again.

 

I picked up a Mossberg 500 about a month or so ago.

Shot it for the first time two weeks ago. It's a ton of fun :biggrin:

 

View attachment 23176 View attachment 23175 I recently picked up a few new toys. The one is a SIAGA 12g that I put a tapco t6 stock on, and I picked up the ak this weekend. Its a romainian wasr 10, its not a high end ak but seems real solid and preaty nice. I need to get to the range this week and see how it shoots.

 

Ive only had it for like 3 weeks and shot maybe 150 rounds though it. in my experience its been great, has not jammed once and the accuracy to me seems good i can hit what i aim at and get a fairly good spread. ill be sure to post anything else i find out as i shoot it more.

 

sweet man, thats good news. That gives me a bit of faith in S&W.

 

LIke after i get done shooting how close the 16 shots are to the thing i was aiming at.

 

Brian - I've been looking at getting a new rifle. Thinking sticking to the basics with a Rem700 or getting a little out of the box with a Tikka T3. Both would be chambered in either .270 or .308. I have heard rumors the Tikka's can shoot sub 1 MOA's at 100 yds. You have any other brands/models/input you can throw at me on this one?

I'm looking at something for 500+ meter shots, that will be consistently sub 7 MOA. The closer to butter I can get on the bolt the better, (the tikka is really smooth). It will obviously need rails for a scope or dot, synthetic stock, and I am absolutely cool with target barrels and set ups. I'd like to have something high enough caliber to take a deer with (minimum in MN is what, a 30 30?), but also can shoot "light" loads on varmints. I'm thinking .270 is probably the best blend. Depending on barrel length, it would be great if I can get something with a 9-11 turn ratio.

Recommendations on scopes? I'd love to drop a pile on a Leupold but I'm not planning on smacking it around. Any good words on any other brands?

 

Thanks for the info Brian! I'm definitely glad I'm getting a long head start on this, I've got a lot of looking to do.

You're right about the .308 being a great distance caliber. 300WSM is a hard stopper, but in terms of availability, I'd think the .308 has it hands down. Have you heard if the Tikka or the REM700 has difficulties accepting 7.62 NATO due to shell casing thickness? I know that 1-2mm from 5.56 to .223 wreaks havoc on some AR's, but I'm wondering if the bolt action chambers might have loose tolerances to begin with?

In terms of brand loyalty, I have none with rifles. I bring up the Tikka's and Remingtons because its what I've looked at while I was home, but I simply want something accurate that can hit hard. Anything past 300m is going to be solely for target shooting as the idea of finding a blood trail that far out is bad enough.

Modification wise, I dont really care. If I can get a rifle out of the box that I can dial in and dont have to screw with, that would be the best. I dont see myself dumping another grand into a rifle to improve my MOA when I should have started with spending the money on one with a good barrel.

 

Finally had a chance to buy myself a little birthday present. S&W 629 5" .44 Mag. I haven't shot it yet but looking forward to it. It Make my wifes j-frame .357 feel tiny.

 

Maybe I'm ready to go whenever you decide to rent the big boy.