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

If you can mod your issue weapon, let me know, I have a few tricks for the M4.

 

Forgot the camera but I'm going next Sat. I'll bring it along then.

 

Well, I wasn't going to post anything about my collection but when I saw this, I have to add to it. My father-in-law is a big gun guy. I'm not huge gun collector, but I love history. He got me the 2 rifles. I've found a new interest in life.. shooting history. I used to bird hunt in highschool, hence the shotgun.

1968 Yugo SKS M59/66a1
Eddystone US Model 1917 (manufacture date of 1918 according to the serial number look-up)
Remington 20 ga 870 express (I think everyone has own/shot one of these at some point in time)



Right now i'm in the process of cleaning the 1917. Yugo took me about a month (not solid, but off and on) to clean up all the cosmoline in it. What a sticky nasty mess.

Next on my list: M1 Grand. I wouldn't mind getting a hand gun, I had my eyes on a czech made "CZ-52" (it's what the czech army was suppied with, it was made by 2 brothers who had my same last name, that's the interest)

 

^nice guns. The collectable ones are really cool. there is a lot of history in arms manufacturing.

just out of curiosity where are there 3 sling mounts on the 1917?

 

there's only two. The sling just makes it look that way.

 

Correct, 2. That's the original leather sling. It was in the same position for so many years that it's bent that way. I changed the lenth of the sling to fit for me and to try to get the sling to look a little more natural.

Thanks on the collection comments. I want to get out and shoot the sks here soon. I'm going to have the 1917 fully checked out after I get done cleaning to make sure it's ok to shoot. I have no clue the last time that thing was fired. The sks has never been fired.

Edit: if anyone knows anyone selling an original bayonette (spelling?) for the 1917, let me know. I know they are spendy but i'd like to try to figure out a price range.

 

I stand corrected.... I didn't see the one near the bayonet lug

 

bump, since the new thread seems to have tanked...
My first CC gun- Springfield XD .40s&w Sub-compact, loaded w/ Federal Hydra-Shock 180gr

Just sold it

Now XD .45ACP Compact 4in barrel, 11+1 w/ 230gr Hydra-Shock

Both XDs being carried in one of these (HIGHLY recommended)
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com


Back-up gun: North American Arms .22 magnum, 5 round, use either CCW Hollow Points OR CCW ShotShells


the wifes x-mas present, now she can stop whining she misses her old .357
Ruger SP101 SS 2.25" barrel 5 rounds, loaded w/ (you guessed it) Hydra-Shocks

Her old CC thats being retired to the nightstand:
Taurus.38 SS Ultra-Lite


so yeah, thats some of them.

 

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jessica biel in blade trinity...absolutely gorgeous! :eek4:

 

Jason, you made it here, haha, in good form none the less. Never realized you were an arms guy.





My collection is limited to hunting stuff for now.

Remmington 700 BDL
Ruger 10/22
Mossberg 500 20ga

 

Bumping this thread as there is a similar gun a few posts up.

Disclaimer* I am no gun expert.

Well my wife got a gun before me and thats got me thinkin its about time for me to purchase my first gun. I have shot a number of handguns .40s-.45s but have not shot the XDm that has caught my eye(yet) I've read online/mag reviews of the Springfield XDm .40 and have handled it in the store and liked what I felt(med backstap,2 others included). Does anyone have any experience with this gun? Or have you heard any good/bad things that I may not have heard. Just wondering. any thoughts would be greatly appreciated including other similar guns you may recommend I take a look at.

 

Some pics of my old M14 and a 8 pointer I shot with it. The other gun is a SAIGA .308, and is my current rifle. I sold the M14, that was a big mistake.

 

I really loved that M14, great rifle but it was very heavy. Not a good brush gun, but accurate!

 

I bought an XDm in .40 just a few months ago. It was my first handgun purchase, but not the first one I have fired. as of now I have put maybe ~300 rounds down the tube. I love it. Granted I have only been to the range with it twice, but both times I wish I could shoot it more. The recoil is fairly sharp compared to a .45ACP but not outlandishly so. I dont find it uncomfortable to shoot.

The gun itself seems very well put together. I have no doubt that it will hold up to anything it sees for a long time. I have heard over on xdtalk.com some issues about the little piece that holds the back strap in can crack but I have not seen one cracked in person. perhaps just something to look out for. There is also talk over there about getting drop in .357Sig barrels for a multi caliber platform. The only thing that I dont really care for are the sights. I would like to put on some tritium sights just for visibility sake. If you have any questions drop me a PM, I would be glad to try and answer them.

That indeed is a big mistake. I love shooting mine. I cant wait to get to a bigger range to see how well the groups hold up at around 600yrds or so.

 

Nice thread. I just filed the paperwork to purchase. I need to get to the range to shoot a couple first but I'm most likely going to pick up the xd-9.


Brian - Please post up if you see another similar deal on the 870. I want one.

 

here are some pictures from my bachelor party a couple of years ago. We shot 3 cases of clays and got to shoot and play with my buddy's two tech 9's. Fun.

 

If you are looking at a full size I recommend checking out the XDm-9. Its ~$100 more but you get alot more nice features. Also 19+1 of 9mm.

Also Brian I too want to know if there is another deal on the Tactical 870s. I like yours and now want one of my own ;-)

 

This warrants new pictures!!!! I am also impressed that you can load up the .450 rounds with standard .45ACP bullets. That is really cool, it cuts down on the variety of components you need to buy. I already have to buy 2 different kinds of primers, as well as 2 different kinds of bullets. I havent looked into powder but I will most likely need different kinds of that too. Then I am thinking about adding .223 to the mix, arg...

 

anyone can go into Streicher's, right? do they have many guns (used) for sale there?

Also does anyone know a place locally that sells 1917 slings?

 

^cool. For some reason I thought it was kind of a police only type shop. I will have to stop in there sometime.

 

Thanks for the input Martin & Brian. I'll be sure to share whatever it is I end up with. For the time being here is my wifes new toy. S&W Model 60 "Lady Smith" .357 mag

 

For those interested, I may be picking up a new Beretta M9 sometime soon. Finally got my new P2P from Wright County...so now I can legally buy.

Have to do a little shopping yet, but I have a feeling I will have it soon.

 

Very nice. I have just started looking for something similar although in a more common caliber.

 

I'll take two in size three-

 

I was looking at the Stag .223 upper: http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=696

Otherwise I saw an ad for Bravo Company in which they advertised a LMT complete upper in .223 for ~$490.

I am just in a debate if I want to go .308 or .223 for a AR. I could use the same ammo/reloading stuff for .308 but .223 is cheaper to shoot and also to get parts for. Its rough finding .308 parts especially in the setup I want to go, which is flat top upper with FA, dust cover, M4 feed ramps and a barrel with no front sight but a picanty gas block. arg... the search continues.

 

.204 Ruger - @ >4k fps it just saws things in half and cauterizes them!

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I have a:

Ruger 10/22
Mossberg 12 gauge with rifled barrel

I am buying a GSG-5


As $$$ alows, I plan on adding a bunch of stuff. I have a optic setup I want to add right away.

 

My father had a springfield. The gun was terrible. It had to be serviced mutliple times. It always jammed as well. He had one about 3 years ago.

 

I have not been able to find somewhere with one in stock lately. I have found one website that has some left. Just trying to get the whole "legal" **** figured out to order them from another state.

 

Gun show Today in Mpls! I'll post my findings!

 

right now I have a Ruger LCP .380 for my primary CC gun and a Springfield XD 9mm subcompact for range/carry


future additions will be a Mossberg 12g for home protection, a Walther P22 for the girlfriend to learn on, and a .22 rifle for fun outside. Probably either a .357 or a .38sp wheel gun too because wheel guns are effing awesome

 

I like that XD, how much do they cost? My next job may require a CC permit, so time to start looking.