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

ras47 · Jun 16, 2017

It was Christmas 1971 and I was 10. My sister and I had opened out presents but there was one more under the tree. Mom gave Dad a quizzical look and Dad just smiled. "It's a Peace on Earth and Good Will Towards Man present". A Star 9mm pistol, clone of the Browning Hi Power, and had been carried by the East German Border Patrol. Well worn but clean. Shoots like a dream. I was already shooting 45's with my father regularly and putting 8 in the paint from 25 feet. 9mm was a joy to shoot and I spent Christmas Day in the backyard expending the better part of 200 rds.

davidswiss · Jun 16, 2017

Wryfox
Those k31s are outstanding. saw one take a 600yd service rifle match many years ago. Can't remember the score but it blew everyone away. We all wanted one after that. I remember what were coming in to the US at the time were virtually new . Fine rifles.

The standard shooting range for the K31 is 300m and they had to be accurate at that range so were very well built.
Unlike the enfield, for instance, they never had to be rushed out the factory door to go into action so there were no compromises on material or build quality.
If you've ever taken part in a competition against a swiss shooting club you'll see some extreme accuracy using the K31.

ras47 · Jun 16, 2017

alam
one of my fav

😀

Are those Glaser rounds I see? I have Glasers at home for my Glock 23.

any4xx · Jun 16, 2017

Pvt-Public
I have only this S&W .357

Model 19? If so, one of my all-time favorites. If not, still a nice wheelie!

duc · Jun 16, 2017

noelekal
Neato thread!

Never stumbled on it before. I'm enthused about watches, but am even more enthused about firearms.

My primary hobby is shooting sports and collecting with a focus on antique and vintage arms. Very little modern "black plastique fantastique" lives here and what does live here isn't taken seriously.

I admire the Winchesters, Colts, Smith & Wessons, U. S. military, and British military arms of bygone times (love Lee Enfields and Webleys) as well as wherever a gun collecting tangent takes me, particularly the match grade guns once cataloged by firearms manufacturers.

Pre-World War II (some pre-1900) Winchesters, with the odd Savage Model 99 at the bottom. Top to bottom: Model 1873 .38-40, Model 1886 .45-90, Model 1892 .32-20, Model 1894 .32 Winchester Special, Model 1895 .405 WCF. The Savage 99 is from the 1950s and is chambered for the .300 Savage.

I was going to rave about my appreciation for octagonal barrels (Model 1886 .45-90), but I saw the rest of your post. Envy is all I have to offer. Sorry. Nice 10mm.

duc · Jun 16, 2017

alam
yeah, sort of...

I am constantly stunned by your photographic eye. Your pictures look like a computer generation of the perfect image.

Wryfox · Jun 17, 2017

davidswiss
The standard shooting range for the K31 is 300m and they had to be accurate at that range so were very well built.
Unlike the enfield, for instance, they never had to be rushed out the factory door to go into action so there were no compromises on material or build quality.
If you've ever taken part in a competition against a swiss shooting club you'll see some extreme accuracy using the K31.

The Swiss have a certified badass history overall . They don't compromise on much . It's a very interesting society . I did quite a bit of business in Switzerland many years ago. They can close the borders within one hour and lock down the country for one year if necessary. They subsidize certain businesses to ensure self sufficiency , even wine (hey, priorities). One fellow told me they have the second highest number of M1 Abrams tanks in the world. All able bodied men were required to keep an issue rifle and ammo in their home , and qualify with it annually. That makes for some army. Historically , Swiss are neutral because they can...not because they are pacifists, but because they are badass. Makes for some very nice hardware .

Wildebeest67 · Jun 17, 2017

I personally am partial to the US service rifle m1 30 cal me shooting pop up long range at camp Perry Ohio

Wryfox · Jun 19, 2017

Its almost impossible to pick one to show here, but this one is one of my favorites. A Marlin 1881 Indian Trade Rifle, 45-70 Gov't. Big heavy buffalo gun. Man this is fun to shoot.

I've shot just about everything over the years, but I find historic arms to be the most enjoyable now.

Wryfox · Jun 19, 2017

This is my current restoration project, Circa 1760 Swallow Double gun...yep that's inlaid gold there at the chamber. Must have been quite a piece in its day. The wood shows incredible promise. Its very rough and currently nonfunctional, but should clean up nice.

If anyone knows about the name Swallow from that time period, I'd greatly appreciate any info as I'm having trouble researching it.

It was converted to percussion in the early 1800s by Gebhard. Heavily used after that as the locks are virtually worn out.

Wryfox · Jun 21, 2017

MG34 anyone?

ras47 · Jun 22, 2017

Wryfox
MG34 anyone?

Fierce weapon!! I fired one last year courtesy of a licensed class 3 dealer/collector. Allied troops had good reason to fear this beast.

noelekal · Jun 22, 2017

I've been present on a couple of occasions when collectors fired their MG 34's. An impressive rate of fire. The gun really rips!

Wryfox · Jun 22, 2017

What's better than a Desert Eagle 50 cal? Why, one with extended barrel and scope.....

noelekal · Jun 22, 2017

Nice Wryfox.

I fired one of those about ten years ago because its new owner was reluctant to test fire it. It didn't have a scope or the extended barrel though. Recoil was manageable, even when fired one-handed.

I can only muster a .44 Magnum as the most powerful handgun kept on hand. Purchased this Smith & Wesson Model 29 in 1980 to use in hunter pistol silhouette competition and for handgun hunting for deer.

Wryfox · Jun 22, 2017

noelekal
Nice Wryfox.

I fired one of those about ten years ago because its new owner was reluctant to test fire it. It didn't have a scope or the extended barrel though. Recoil was manageable, even when fired one-handed.

I can only muster a .44 Magnum as the most powerful handgun kept on hand. Purchased this Smith & Wesson Model 29 in 1980 to use in hunter pistol silhouette competition and for handgun hunting for deer.

That's a dandy looker. Used to have a 29 silhouette, regret giving it up. Nice heavy barrel controls flip. I think it had a 3pos front site(or was it 4) with a little wheel to adjust each position. Very clever.

noelekal · Jun 22, 2017

More long-snouted Smith & Wesson target models. I was on a long-barreled kick at the time. These have seen bulls-eye competition with good results even though the discipline has long since gone wholly over to automatic pistols.

Model 14 K-38 Masterpiece with 8 3/8-inch barrel.

Model 17 K-22 Masterpiece with 8 3/8-inch barrel.

any4xx · Jun 22, 2017

noelekal
Nice Wryfox.

I fired one of those about ten years ago because its new owner was reluctant to test fire it. It didn't have a scope or the extended barrel though. Recoil was manageable, even when fired one-handed.

I can only muster a .44 Magnum as the most powerful handgun kept on hand. Purchased this Smith & Wesson Model 29 in 1980 to use in hunter pistol silhouette competition and for handgun hunting for deer.

I'll see your .44 and raise you to an even .500. ;-)

noelekal · Jun 22, 2017

It's a big 'un. I'm done.

It would be fun to test-fire the .500 S&W.

any4xx · Jun 22, 2017

noelekal
It's a big 'un. I'm done.

It would be fun to test-fire the .500 S&W.

Actually... not too bad. I also have its sister in .460. THAT is a monster! Somewhere I've got a pic of it doing its thing. Stand by....