Cygnus Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Well, I finally decided on my 1911... Stopped by Gander on my way back from Gainesville, and for once the gun section was empty of customers. Had a great sales rep...Looked at new rifles and AR's... Looked at the handguns, Colts, Sigs, Springfields but keep coming back to this one...Just felt good in my Hand. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/RushForum/081201_143400.jpg A Kimber Tactical Pro II http://www.kimberamerica.com/uploads/produ...cticalproii.pdf Going shooting later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarKid 1880 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 QUOTE (Cygnus @ Aug 12 2011, 02:01 PM) Well, I finally decided on my 1911... Stopped by Gander on my way back from Gainesville, and for once the gun section was empty of customers. Had a great sales rep...Looked at new rifles and AR's... Looked at the handguns, Colts, Sigs, Springfields but keep coming back to this one...Just felt good in my Hand. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/RushForum/081201_143400.jpg A Kimber Tactical Pro II http://www.kimberamerica.com/uploads/produ...cticalproii.pdf Going shooting later That is a nice handgun you got there, my acquaintance! Read some of the specs, looks like a fine M1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveryNerveAware Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 QUOTE (Cygnus @ Aug 12 2011, 02:51 PM)QUOTE (EveryNerveAware @ Aug 10 2011, 03:39 PM) Ok, I had that wrong... it was a Colt .38 Here are some pics. Something very interesting about this gun is apparently the barrel was removed, shortened and reinserted. You can tell if you look at the barrel stamping in the closeup photo where the lettering goes into the housing. Guess that barrel was too long for their quick-draw?!? LOL The patent is 1884 but I don't know if that is gun mfg. year as well? http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb305/EveryNerveAware/RUSH/IMAG0103.jpg http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb305/EveryNerveAware/RUSH/IMAG0105.jpg http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb305/EveryNerveAware/RUSH/IMAG0104.jpg You need to fix that up...nice collectors piece Not sure how collectible this gun is with the chopped barrel. I've also heard that most of the time it is better to not try to restore old guns, decreases their value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) Edited August 14, 2011 by Jack Aubrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 QUOTE (Cygnus @ Aug 12 2011, 03:01 PM) Well, I finally decided on my 1911... Stopped by Gander on my way back from Gainesville, and for once the gun section was empty of customers. Had a great sales rep...Looked at new rifles and AR's... Looked at the handguns, Colts, Sigs, Springfields but keep coming back to this one...Just felt good in my Hand. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/RushForum/081201_143400.jpg A Kimber Tactical Pro II http://www.kimberamerica.com/uploads/produ...cticalproii.pdf Going shooting later Great shooting...200 rounds of 45acp so far, not a single jam or any problem...will continue to break it in. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/RushForum/081201_140900.jpg 5 at 5 yards http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/RushForum/081201_141600.jpg 5 at 25 yards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveryNerveAware Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Aug 14 2011, 03:33 PM)You heard right! The only thing you should do is clean it normally and keep it oiled. I'll let you know your revolver's approximate value tomorrow, I left my price guide at work. Thanks Jack. Did you ever get a chance to look up the value? I'm kinda interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 QUOTE (EveryNerveAware @ Aug 20 2011, 08:30 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Aug 14 2011, 03:33 PM)You heard right! The only thing you should do is clean it normally and keep it oiled. I'll let you know your revolver's approximate value tomorrow, I left my price guide at work. Thanks Jack. Did you ever get a chance to look up the value? I'm kinda interested. Oh crap! Sorry, man, I forgot. I'll write myself a note to check on it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveryNerveAware Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Aug 26 2011, 06:04 PM)I know you'd thought I'd forgotten about you, right? Sorry, man. But hopefully this news will make you feel better. You are the proud owner of a Colt New Army revolver that appears (underline and emphasize "appears") to have been a part of a special order due to the cropped barrel. In really good condition it would be worth around $2K. Based on the pics, I'd rate yours as being in fair condition so it's probably worth around $500 to $800. Nice piece of history you've got there, sir! No problem man, I'm in no hurry and thanks for going to the trouble to look this info up for me. Wow, I had no idea this gun was worth anything. I thought the purchaser cropped the barrel so that's great to find out that possibly it was made that way. Not that I'd sell it but nice to think it might be collectible. Appreciate it... great to know the history on something that was handed down in my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ForceTen Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Agreed. The only exception would be the bottom of the grip. Sometimes military firearms will have many different serial numbers fir barrels, frames, cylinders, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Farewell to Things Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Ordered an airsoft Heckler & Koch USP Match online. Arriving around 9/14. I'm only 18 and don't have a license to own or carry, so none of the good stuff. Example of USP Match: http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4392/img0351jn6.jpg The black component attached to the end of the slide may look like a compensator, but it is simply a weight to reduce recoil. Matches were discontinued in 1999. They were primarily popular for competition shooting. Chambered in 9mm, .40S&W, and .45ACP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Since it's the 100th anniversary of John Moses Brownings' masterpiece, I put a Rock Island Armory 1911 on layaway yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Gander Mtn has 2 handguns on sale this week for ~ $350... S&W Sigma Series 9mm SigSauer P250 Looking for a target shooting gun primarily. Any preference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Sep 29 2011, 12:54 PM) Gander Mtn has 2 handguns on sale this week for ~ $350... S&W Sigma Series 9mm SigSauer P250 Looking for a target shooting gun primarily. Any preference? The Sig. Definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Oct 4 2011, 01:19 PM) QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Sep 29 2011, 12:54 PM) Gander Mtn has 2 handguns on sale this week for ~ $350... S&W Sigma Series 9mm SigSauer P250 Looking for a target shooting gun primarily. Any preference? The Sig. Definitely. The Beretta PX4 Storm Compact is on sale right now at Gander Mountain and I liked the feel of that one alot. It's also single/double action which would make target shooting much easier. Thinking about going with that one. JA - what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Oct 4 2011, 01:40 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Oct 4 2011, 01:19 PM) QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Sep 29 2011, 12:54 PM) Gander Mtn has 2 handguns on sale this week for ~ $350... S&W Sigma Series 9mm SigSauer P250 Looking for a target shooting gun primarily. Any preference? The Sig. Definitely. The Beretta PX4 Storm Compact is on sale right now at Gander Mountain and I liked the feel of that one alot. It's also single/double action which would make target shooting much easier. Thinking about going with that one. JA - what do you think? If the Beretta feels best to you then that's the one to go with. I tell everybody that I can recommend x or y the livelong day but ultimately you should shoot what you like best. If it feels good then that's going to help your shooting a lot! Beretta is also well known for quality. I've got a grudge against them because I hate the M4, but that's my prejudiced and biased opinion! I also don't like Glock because I think they're ugly, but I can't argue with their reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 "...a weapon of some sort?" "...crude noisemaker..." - Zod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney_rebel Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 anyone tried this app? good or rice? http://www.appbrain.com/app/gun-club-2/com...reality.gunclub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingcinderellaman Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Oct 4 2011, 02:31 PM) QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Oct 4 2011, 01:40 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Oct 4 2011, 01:19 PM) QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Sep 29 2011, 12:54 PM) Gander Mtn has 2 handguns on sale this week for ~ $350... S&W Sigma Series 9mm SigSauer P250 Looking for a target shooting gun primarily. Any preference? The Sig. Definitely. The Beretta PX4 Storm Compact is on sale right now at Gander Mountain and I liked the feel of that one alot. It's also single/double action which would make target shooting much easier. Thinking about going with that one. JA - what do you think? If the Beretta feels best to you then that's the one to go with. I tell everybody that I can recommend x or y the livelong day but ultimately you should shoot what you like best. If it feels good then that's going to help your shooting a lot! Beretta is also well known for quality. I've got a grudge against them because I hate the M4, but that's my prejudiced and biased opinion! I also don't like Glock because I think they're ugly, but I can't argue with their reliability. Good advice. I have a Beretta 92FS 9mm that I love for target shooting. It has a silky smooth action and it looks and feels good. I think you really need to shoot a box of ammo through a gun before you buy it. Like JA said, if it feels good then that's the gun for you. Others may not like it as much. But I can vouch for the quality of the Beretta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Oct 10 2011, 11:26 AM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Oct 4 2011, 02:31 PM) QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Oct 4 2011, 01:40 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Oct 4 2011, 01:19 PM) QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Sep 29 2011, 12:54 PM) Gander Mtn has 2 handguns on sale this week for ~ $350... S&W Sigma Series 9mm SigSauer P250 Looking for a target shooting gun primarily. Any preference? The Sig. Definitely. The Beretta PX4 Storm Compact is on sale right now at Gander Mountain and I liked the feel of that one alot. It's also single/double action which would make target shooting much easier. Thinking about going with that one. JA - what do you think? If the Beretta feels best to you then that's the one to go with. I tell everybody that I can recommend x or y the livelong day but ultimately you should shoot what you like best. If it feels good then that's going to help your shooting a lot! Beretta is also well known for quality. I've got a grudge against them because I hate the M4, but that's my prejudiced and biased opinion! I also don't like Glock because I think they're ugly, but I can't argue with their reliability. Good advice. I have a Beretta 92FS 9mm that I love for target shooting. It has a silky smooth action and it looks and feels good. I think you really need to shoot a box of ammo through a gun before you buy it. Like JA said, if it feels good then that's the gun for you. Others may not like it as much. But I can vouch for the quality of the Beretta. How do you go about shooting a box of ammo thru a gun before you buy it? We bought it on Sat, so can pick it up today. Already have my safe and a trigger lock. My almost 18 yr old son is responsible, and my daughter hates guns so the extra security might not be needed, but I take no chances. *EDIT* Forgot to mention that the sale they had on the Beretta was so popular that the only one 3 left at Gander Mountain in the state were display models. We ended up taking the one by us. It was in perfect condition and no live rounds ever went thru it. Edited October 10, 2011 by Lost In Xanadu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I WILL BE ATTENDING SHOT SHOW 2012! I've got a friend who owns a gun store and is going and he's listed me as one of his employees and gotten me a pass! It's also in Vegas and I've never been there so that's cool as well and as an extra added bonus my brother is also attending! Here's what I'll be seeing/doing: Shot Show 2012. Les Stroud, Bear Grylls, and Larry the Cable Guy will all be there and I like those guys so that'll be cool. Les and Bear will be signing so I'm bringing their survival manuals to be autographed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForceTen Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Congrats, Jack. I would love to attend one of these years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridertoo98 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Jack, show report please, for those of us whom missed it. Bet it was gooood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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