So... any of our members here have an interest in firearms?

noelekal · Apr 29, 2023

Loving the two Pythons Waltesefalcon and especially the International pickups!

Oh yes Aarox. A 1911 is always correct.

64Wing · Apr 29, 2023

Aroxx
You guys are killing me with the M1s (not literally thankfully). I was very interested in WWII history when I was younger and developed an interest in firearms of that era. Particularly American firearms. I always wanted an M1. Although, maybe I'm just a baby, but once I actually fired a .30-06 it wasn't as fun as I expected. Not sure I'll ever get one as I'm not a collector and my interest is a bit more practical. I did fulfill my dream of getting what I personally consider the most American firearm ever however. Even though it's modern it feels like holding a piece of history in your hand. And like a watch it's a fine piece of engineering and craftsmanship that can be handed down to the next generation. I want to try taking some good photos with my DSLR one day but right now I can only find a couple random old pictures on my phone.

The beauty of the M1 is that it's heavy and had a gas system so it won't kick like a bolt .30-06. Remarkably smooth and, of course, you get to hear that PING after the 8th round heads down range. Supah keww

Omegafanman · Apr 30, 2023

My last pistol... air cartridge that ended up needing a full ticket and over time it was too much hastle for a low powered airgun.
Still getting back into the sport and enjoying rifle shooting (.22 and .38).... Slowly getting the aim back and beating my old pistol days :0)
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Aroxx · Apr 30, 2023

64Wing
The beauty of the M1 is that it's heavy and had a gas system so it won't kick like a bolt .30-06. Remarkably smooth and, of course, you get to hear that PING after the 8th round heads down range. Supah keww

That makes sense. I was shooting an old bolt rifle. Ok, now I need to shoot an M1 one day.

noelekal · Apr 30, 2023

Agreed that the M1 is an old softie.

On the other hand, I recall running across an old gun club bud once while on the club range. He wanted to show me his new Winchester Featherweight reissue. This would have been sometime in the late 1980s if I remember correctly.

It was chambered for .30-06. He asked me if I wanted to shoot it. Well of course I did. It was the latest and greatest thing on the market. So, I picked up the lightweight, short wispy-barreled thing and simply essayed a shot, standing off hand, down range in the general direction of a target already put up, not thinking much about potential recoil. As the trigger broke the rifle belted me good and proper. I was surprised as I also had several bolt-action .30-06s and they held no fears for me.

Standing off hand is the easiest way to absorb recoil of heavy recoiling rifles and much better than shooting the same rifle off of a bench rest. Still, I yet have a strong recollection of his new rifle rattling the fillings in my teeth!

Waltesefalcon · Apr 30, 2023

Even though they are not the focus of my collection, I like showing off my 1911s as well. From the bottom left I have a 1915 commercial that was one of 1000 sold to Argentina and adopted there as the Modelo 1916. The nickeled one is an M1911 built in 1915 as well. The one wearing the stag is my 1969 GCNM built by Karl Beining, and is an absolute tack driver. On the bottom right, is my Delta Elite, Colt's 10mm 1911, and it was made in 1989. Wearing the giraffe bone stocks is my little New Agent in 9mm, and made in 2010. And lastly, there is my Hunstman made in 1959. While it's not a 1911 is my last Colt auto loader.

Waltesefalcon · Apr 30, 2023

I had two Model 70s, but last hunting season I gave my 1965 in .300 win mag to my middle son. So, now I just have my 1950 in .30-06.

alane24 · May 6, 2023

Wryfox
Another recent find from an old timer(have to be careful with that expression, as I am quickly becoming one myself).

Second to old west sixguns, I LOVE lever actions. Grew up watching Chuck Connors unload his lever gun rapid fire at the start of every Rifleman episode. Cool!

Here is a very nice, and apparently never fired, Winchester 1894 in 32 Win Special(30-30 necked up to 32). 32 Win Special was the second most popular lever gun caliber next to the venerable 30-30. It was considered an elk cartridge where the 30-30 was considered a deer cartridge. Both are based on the 38-55 cartridge, which was a moose and buffalo cartridge.

This example was made in 1955, right at the peak of the Old West resurgence after WWII.

I think you've already noticed the finest aspect of this rifle. The gorgeous feathered burl walnut stockset.🥰🥰🥰🥰

I'm in love!

Nothing better than natural sunlight to capture the depth of it all. Yummy. Winchester can not confirm if the rifle came with it or not but given the overall condition I would have to say yes. No way to verify unfortunately. Even the Cody Museum cannot. Sure is a dandy though....

VERY cool. Here’s my ‘53 serial Model 94 30-30. Inherited from my dad when he passed who inherited it from his dad. My grandfather was a big outdoorsman and I have no doubts he bagged many white tail with this.

This one has developed a bit of surface rust and unfortunately some pitting. A well loved rifle.

alane24 · May 6, 2023

Here’s a mid-80’s Citori 12 ga. This was my dad’s and will be with me forever. It has bagged many a grouse over the years. Excuse my midwestern lawn. If I could call it that.

noelekal · May 6, 2023

Anthony Lane, that is still a very nice honest example of an iconic rifle.

And, its a pre-64 too!

Thanks for posting it.

lindo · May 15, 2023

My sister sent me this today....

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Waltesefalcon · Jun 3, 2023

Awhile back I tried out the stocks from my Colt 3rd Issue Officer's Model Target on my 3-5-7. I liked how they looked, felt, and functioned (The original target stocks make using a speed loader a little bit difficult).

After swapping the stocks back to what they belonged on I decided to find a set of 3-5-7 service stocks, and picked up this set. Here are some photos of it in both its original target stocks and the new service stocks.

noelekal · Jun 3, 2023

I approve of either of those stocks styles for your Colt revolver!

The abundance of checkering coverage give a dramatic apearance

ras47 · Jun 3, 2023

If you think watch collecting is an expensive rabbit hole, try firearms! Yikes!! I'm buying ammunition by the 1,000 round pack these days.

I've been a Glock pistol user for decades now. Simplicity, reliability, and accuracy. Looks? Not so much. But the beauty is in the simplicity. Recently I dipped my toe into the SIG Sauer pool with a P938. Small, hammer-fired, almost a mini 1911 clone. I qualified for CCW with this pistol and continue to shoot it at the range. I obtained a .22 LR conversion kit for the P938, turning it into 2 guns in 1. Love it so much I went out and bought the full-frame SIG P226 in .40 S&W. And down the rabbit hole I went once again. Found a gently used and very clean P229 Legion to add to my little arsenal. While I standardized on the .40 S&W, I found I was longing for the familiar and trusty .45 ACP. That's the caliber on which I learned to shoot those many decades ago. Found something that covers my love of the .45 and potential CCW use. The SIG Sauer 1911 Ultra Compact.

Waltesefalcon · Jun 3, 2023

Sig makes a pretty darned good handgun. That ultra compact 1911 is a nice looking one.

I grew up shooting Colts, both revolvers and 1911s, as well as an old Ruger standard, and a variety of black powder pistols and revolvers. By the time I shot my first Glock I had a pretty good idea of how a trigger should feel; after shooting a few Glocks I'm not sure any of the engineers or gunsmiths at Glock do.

warrydog · Jun 3, 2023

Waltesefalcon
Awhile back I tried out the stocks from my Colt 3rd Issue Officer's Model Target on my 3-5-7. I liked how they looked, felt, and functioned (The original target stocks make using a speed loader a little bit difficult).

After swapping the stocks back to what they belonged on I decided to find a set of 3-5-7 service stocks, and picked up this set. Here are some photos of it in both its original target stocks and the new service stocks.

The fully checkered Colt target stocks have always been my favorite. I found a company which makes reproductions of these grips https://www.deerhollowonline.com/reproductions-grips/
I wish somone would make target stocks for K-frame S&W in this same full checker fashion.

noelekal · Jun 3, 2023

Great links warrydog!

ras47 · Jun 3, 2023

Waltesefalcon
Sig makes a pretty darned good handgun. That ultra compact 1911 is a nice looking one.

I grew up shooting Colts, both revolvers and 1911s, as well as an old Ruger standard, and a variety of black powder pistols and revolvers. By the time I shot my first Glock I had a pretty good idea of how a trigger should feel; after shooting a few Glocks I'm not sure any of the engineers or gunsmiths at Glock do.

I learned to shoot with my father in our back yard, back when my hometown was more rural. Basics on a .22 Ruger, then right to the Colt 1911 in good old .45 ACP. By age 14 I was putting all 7 in the black at 20 feet. Loved the turn-and-fire drills we ran too. Firearms safety and proper handling was part of every lesson, something I dwell on when I'm teaching.

One Christmas there was an extra present for me under the tree. Dad said it was a "Peace on Earth" gift from Santa. My own .45 Colt Combat Commander, secured in a safe at my parents' house. Just got my own gun safe so I will re-patriate it to my own house.

Waltesefalcon · Jun 4, 2023

warrydog
The fully checkered Colt target stocks have always been my favorite. I found a company which makes reproductions of these grips https://www.deerhollowonline.com/reproductions-grips/
I wish somone would make target stocks for K-frame S&W in this same full checker fashion.

I've heard really good things about Deer Hollow.

Is that a Wright Cyclone in your avatar?

Wryfox · Jun 5, 2023

This is an old railroad shotgun I got about 20yrs ago. It's another of the "been hanging on the wall so long I don't notice it anymore" guns. Not a lot of value I think (and certainly well used) but cool history as my best friend is a Railroad nut and loves the history. Of course there is a certain romantic quality to the old railroads and the "westward ho!" frontier expansion. Interesting to note that it is specified with 3" chambers. Those railroad guards weren't foolin around.....😲

The mug I got at a railroad museum in San Antonio, Texas. My friend says its the right emblem for the 1920ish timeframe. Lucky find.