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New "toy", anyone else into guns?
Got a new toy in the mail today. I am highly pumped, just spent 4-5 hours field stripping it and cleaning it. I've wanted one of these since I started learning about WWII. One of my favorite guns ever. Finally a dream come true...and I have another one on the way!
A BEAUTIFUL piece of American History is now mine.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...att/rifle1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...att/rifle2.jpg
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This Cartouche means its original USGI wood! :D Stamped by the government many years ago.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...mmatt/usgi.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...matt/usgi2.jpg
Anyone else into guns? I'm just getting into it, just starting my collection. I'm in the process of obtaining a Federal Firearms License so I can purchase more older weapons. Feel free to post your collection/favorite.
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:DMatt the sling looks good.I am still looking for a garand locally around here in Pa.Just need some cash lol!
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personally not much of a gun buff. butt my buddy( who's been tattooing the sleeve on my keft arm) certainly is he's got some crazy s@!$, if the link works right this is his wife she works at http://www.advanced-armament.com/default.aspx?pageId=10 this place its in atlanta . seen footage of her shooting some crazy gigantic 50cal riffles with silencers lol
she really looks innocent:D
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Nice Grand bought mine fron the DCM about 18 years ago for $375.00. Shortly after I started shooting the M14. Will spot you 10 points at 1000 yards. Would like to by MoRe but my gun safe is like my fish tank over crowded;)
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Is that what I think it is in the first picture?? :shocked: Looks like a sporterized stock on a 1903? Doesn't have a straight stock like the regular 1903s had. Kind of resembles a Mauser too. Sweet none the less and thats a gun on my list of must haves, hard to find good ones for the right price though.
Yeah I hear ya, collections get big. I'll post up some new pictures tomorrow of my new additions. Well old additions but new to me, recently acquired from my grandparents.
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Matt you are right it is not a pure breed. The rifle is a stock military 1903A1 action manufactured in 1928. The barrel band sights have been removed a carefully stored and a Lyman 48C receiver sight added the front sight is a Lyman 17C. The 1903A1 was issued with a scant or straight stock. The stock on the rifle is a later C stock which was issued on the later 1903A3 which is the receiver sight version. http://world.guns.ru/rifle/rfl07-e.htm
I purchased the rifle for $400.00 about four years ago form a fellow shooters estate. I believe that he purchased it from the DCM I the early 50’s. He used as a silhouette rifle, it is extremely accurate capable of groups of 1 inch at 100 yards and about 36 inches at 1000 yards.
I have spent the last 25 year competing in DCM/CMP high-power matches. I am almost 60 and my eyes are not as good as they once were scopes and receiver sights have become necessary.
Be Safe and Keep Shooting :)
Les
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Nice. I wish CMP still had a stock of the 1903s. I still hold hope. Here are some more of my budding collection. My safe is to small...
One of my favorites, the Colt "Peacemaker". Probably the most recognized pistol of all time. This is a .38 special first generation model of the Colt Single Action Army (Peacemaker). This gun is all original parts, a little wear to it but in great condition and I love looking at it.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...t/coltsaa2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...t/coltsaa1.jpg
Next up is my Savage 720 12 gague shotgun and Mossberg M51(a) .22
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...matt/both1.jpg
And here is an interesting one. Passed down from my grandparents, an old musket. No idea anything about it. Stories in the family say it was fired in the Civil War and after was modified a bit to fit a smaller person, possibly a woman.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...tt/musket2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...tt/musket1.jpg
Something a little cool. South Carolina tax stamps on a box of old ammo. I'm a young guy so its interesting to see this kind of stuff.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1.../taxstamp2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1.../taxstamp1.jpg
I really would like to get an M1 Carbine. They are going super fast and becoming increasingly scarace. Want one before they are gone forever.
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How 'bout a bumpdate?? Two of my favorites :)
Savage 116 in .30-06 w/ Nikon Monarch 3-12x42sf, DIY camo job
AR15: Spikes Tactical lower, CMMG upper, Vltor Clubfoot stock, CAA grip, YHM hand guard, Surefire light, YHM flip up sight, ARMS rear sight, Bushnell Trophy red dot
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/...0488fff2_b.jpg
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Oooohhh.... Whoa.....
Ha, does that mean you like them???
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Hey guys, some pretty pieces. I only have my shotgun my dad bought for me when I was 12. It's a 20 gauge semi-automatic beretta with a modified choke. Great little quail gun.
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Very nice Jose! Sorry about the wait, I was in North Africa playing with these for a few weeks. ;) (Picture is from google)
http://media.defenseindustrydaily.co...th_Iraq_lg.jpg
I'm looking to buy another personal gun, toss up between a pistol, 1911 variety or more rifles. I think the rifles are winning atm, a Mosin Nagant is in my immediate future.
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I was bored with the current setup on my AR15, so I decided to do a little remodeling. Iron sights and red dot scopes are nice, but it's no fun to shoot a 12" target at 100yds w/o magnification, it's almost impossible to see where you're shooting. The build was inspired by the US Navy Mk 12 Mod 0/1 SPR (special purpose rifle). I couldn't afford all the real parts that are used for the Navy's version, so I had to improvise. Here's more info on the Mk 12 SPR: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mk_12_S..._Purpose_Rifle
- CMMG 18" MedCon upper w/ mid-length gas system & micro gas block
- Spikes Tactical lower receiver & custom-engraved ejection port cover
- RRA lower parts kit w/ two-stage trigger
- Ergo Tactical Deluxe pistol grip
- Ace Skeleton stock, rifle length
- JP Enterprises 15" hand guard
- DPMS Miculek muzzle brake / compensator
- Harris 6-9" lightweight bipod
- Nikon M-223 3-12x42SF scope, calibrated for .223/55gr/3240fps round
- Nikon M-223 742 scope mount, 20 MOA incline
- Nikon RSH-13 sunshade
- Raddlock Bullet Button for Commiefornia
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Dam! I know where to go if the world ever gets overun by zombies!
@ Matt, I see you like Brazilian guns as much as fish!
Here in NJ it's .22's, brass knuckles, and baseball bats :-)
Rodrigo
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Very nice Jose!
Anyone here carry concealed? Might I ask what you carry? I'll be getting my license here soon so I'm in the market for a pistol. I'm really looking hard at the 1911 models. A bit long (unless you get a 3-4" barrel version) but pretty thin and the mag is single stack. Just looking for options at this point. Not really a fan of Glocks, to over hyped.
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Real men carry .50 Desert Eagles!:D
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That would be big to conceal lol... My everyday gun is a 9mm Stoeger Cougar and I just love it! I use to rotate out in the summer with a Colt Gov. Model .380 But with the long winters here in MN I just got used to carrying my stoeger!
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That would be big to conceal lol... My everyday gun is a 9mm Stoeger Cougar and I just love it! I use to rotate out in the summer with a Colt Gov. Model .380 But with the long winters here in MN I just got used to carrying my stoeger!
True. I was just kidding around, but they do pack a helluva punch. Really no need to carry around here. We mostly just shoot long guns. I'm liking that "Judge". Should do some damage with buckshot, or a slug.
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Very nice Jose!
Anyone here carry concealed? Might I ask what you carry? I'll be getting my license here soon so I'm in the market for a pistol. I'm really looking hard at the 1911 models. A bit long (unless you get a 3-4" barrel version) but pretty thin and the mag is single stack. Just looking for options at this point. Not really a fan of Glocks, to over hyped.
I am a concealed carry person....I only have two safes full of weapons, but my current favorite cc is a ruger LCP in .380....dang thing fits anywhere, and with newer ammo, the .380 isn't what it used to be....Gary
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True. I was just kidding around, but they do pack a helluva punch. Really no need to carry around here. We mostly just shoot long guns. I'm liking that "Judge". Should do some damage with buckshot, or a slug.
I know you were lol... The "Judge" is a pretty sick piece :)
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The LCP is cheap and very concealable!
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Yep, so far I really like it. Last winter while prospecting in Prescott, I stopped by the factory. I've owned a lot of Ruger rifles, but this is my first Ruger pistol..I have an older Browning .380, and it's as large as my Sig 226-9!....The LCP is really great for the price....(I got one of my daughter's one in Raspberry [pink])
My current project that won't get finished until fall is building a PTR-91 into a SAW....
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My Concealed Weapon is a Glock 26. It a nice little gun I take to the range every few months for target practice.
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I've got an older .380 from my Dad that is a replica of the Colt Commander.Looks sweet but the only way you could hit the side of a barn with it is if you were inside.My brother shoots semi-pro,and he had to switch from his .45 to a nine mil because in his 60's,couldn't shoot it all day with the kick.I shot it a few times and fell in love with it.Para Ordnance .45 Hi-Cap 18+1.All tweaked out and balanced from his smith.
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I was hoping to finally meet you all some day...but I've since changed my mind reading through these posts. Just in case I piss someone off I'm far enough here at home safe and sound.
My Mom passed on her weapon of choice which was a (model size 6 slipper) high impack sole and seemed to do the trick growing up.
As Rodrigo mentioned...I 've since added (Louisville SluggerBat C555): An alloy that includes scandium, C555 is stated to be up to 10% stronger than C405.
...Ralph
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What I think I really want, and what I'm eying right now is a Dan Wesson (CZ USA) "Guardian" or CCO. Very similar weapons. Hard to decide! I think it will come down to the bobtail grip. I'm pretty set on .45 ACP though with a 1911 base. Oh and no straight triggers, I hate straight triggers.
Not my pictures, but this is what I want. First is the Guardian.
http://photosbydon.smugmug.com/photo..._vcNh2-L-2.jpg
Here is the CCO
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/x...4/IMG_0705.jpg
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when I was a LOT younger,our gun club had some m1's set up as match guns..they were the most accurate guns that I ever fired ..a lot of fun to shoot.
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They are great. Both of mine worked like a charm the first time I shot them. Just cleaned the cosmoline off and greased them up, nothing else. Out of storage and shooting for the first time since basically the Korean War and they shoot perfectly. No feed or ejection problems, accurate, cycling very well....more then pleased. Best part is they are SO easy to clean and service compared to the new black rifles. And very durable.
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very nice...I'm not allowed to have guns anymore so I do mma instead!
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I have a .22 malin rifle mr grandfather taught me how to shoot on... Its more valuable to me then anyother gun in the world could.. Not how it would do against zombies except maybe piss them off!
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Dan wesson 1911s are great. I'm really fond of the guardian. They are backed by a great company too. CZ has outstanding cs (not that you will need it) and they make a quality firearm. The cz 75 is my favorite pistol design. Their ergonomics are sweet and the gun fits my hand like a glove. This is my edc... Cz pcr
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I'll probably have to order it straight from CZ, doesn't look like any dealers down my way regularly carry their firearms. Which really isn't a problem, Could possibly get their military discount this way. Only downside is I've heard they are backed up, especially for 1911s like most companies are atm. Maybe I'll get lucky and see a used one sitting in a display case somewhere for sale.
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Keep your eye on gunbroker and gunsamerica, you can catch a good deal every once in a while.
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I've sold most of mine for paintball markers. all the fun of shooting someone without the jailtime. except for the 22 22mag rugar revolver I got for high school grad.
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Discus-n00b
Very nice Jose!
Anyone here carry concealed? Might I ask what you carry? I'll be getting my license here soon so I'm in the market for a pistol. I'm really looking hard at the 1911 models. A bit long (unless you get a 3-4" barrel version) but pretty thin and the mag is single stack. Just looking for options at this point. Not really a fan of Glocks, to over hyped.
I should have my license in a few days, now that some California counties are slowly becoming shall-issue. I'm going to start off carrying my Springfield XD in .45 Auto. In a few months I plan on picking up a sub compact Glock .40
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Good news for me, just talked to CZ (Makers of the Dan Wessons) and they do offer a military discount. Just gotta send in my credentials to get the price list. This Dan Wesson is becoming more a reality haha! If Springfield would bring back the 40% off of a pistol for military/LEO I'd hop on that fast, but right now they are running another deal.
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Sounds good Matt! Make sure and update us with some pics when you get it. :)
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I haven't "pulled the trigger" so to speak on a pistol yet.
However the CMP just got in a load of bolt action rifles (m1917, m1903, m1903a3), sent in my order for 2 1903a3 rifles. The CMP received 2500 orders just on Monday (first day of sale) for appox 2012 pieces available. Thats full rifles and stuff like just receivers or receivers + barrels. So you do the math, its going to a lotto system. I hope I get lucky for at least 1!! Its a rifle on my bucket list. I always go for 2 because I like to get different manufactures and someday I might have kids, and I'd love to pass something like this down. I should know if I'm getting anything within the next few days. Its almost like waiting for discus to come via fedex!
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I carry a Colt Defender loaded with Xtreme Shock ammo.
Been looking into the Kimber Solo, but that Ruger price is hard to pass on.