GRM fire arms now?

In reply to fast_eddie_72:

Redneck Clap

Finally made it to the range with the borrowed weapons:

• Sig Sauer 1911 Compact .45 ACP - Loved it, too big to carry though.
• Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm - Not bad, but didn't love it. Long heavy trigger pull
• Kahr PM9 - eh. It was better than the Kahr P380, long trigger pull.
• Sig Sauer P238 - Loved it, great single action trigger, very low recoil
• Kahr P380 - most felt recoil of everything I shot tonight, didn't like to feed, didn't care for the trigger.

I'm really interested in the Sig Sauer P938 (slighter bigger, 9mm version of the P238) and the Beretta PX4 Storm Subcompact.

In reply to m4ff3w:

the ultra small .380's have feed issues due to their steep feed ramps. I ran into this problem with my string of walther's I had in the past. I polished all three walther's feed ramps that came through my hands, and they all fed better after that. One still was picky about certain hollowpoints though.

I can run insane amounts of .380 through my 1903/08 or my Sig P230 without issues. The sig has also seen the feed ramp polished on it, the colts isn't that steep

Put 50 rounds through the SIG P6 this weekend, and 4 through my wife's on-duty sidearm, Glock something-or-other in 40. Glock's got a hell of a kick by comparison. I put all 50 9mm rounds into a 5" target at 10 yards.

In other news, I got the wife a Remington 870 Police Magnum for Christmas. $430, and came with a 20" barrel with removable choke tube and tritium sight, and a 30"-ish ribbed barrel with a removable choke tube for birds. Also got my old man a full trap (he's always used those cheesy plastic hand-throwers), and bought a couple of boxes of cheapo shells. Think we're gonna break some clays on Christmas morning.

The outdoor rack at my cabin

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In reply to JohnInKansas:

Sounds like my thanksgiving. I just ordered a kit to modify my Saiga and make it 922r compliant. Should be one sweet AK by the end. Gong for a tactical rather than classic look unless i decide to make my own wood pieces.

Those Glock .40s have a heavier kick than your average .45. I didn't know your wife was a LEO.

pilotbraden wrote: The outdoor rack at my cabin <img src="" />

I'd post a picture of my boner, unfortunately that voids the terms for posting pictures.

In reply to pilotbraden:

I'm intrigued, what is the 4th one down on that rack?

Since this seems to be THE THREAD for guns, I am looking at a CWP and handgun very soon to avoid legislation. Don't plan on carrying often, but I want something that can be carried or easily stowed in a car for trips. Want quality, but also have no cash. A buddy recommended a Ruger P345. Too big? Any good? What say you?

In reply to tuna55:

I conceal a P345 every day. The are more accurate .45s out there, but the P345 is one sturdy weapon. Off course you're not looking to shoot competition.

N Sperlo wrote: In reply to tuna55: I conceal a P345 every day.

I thought I had remembered hearing that. Is a .45 too big for typical use? I am on the "double the size of the hole by shooting two rounds" side of the 'stopping power' debate, but honestly, as long as my 130 lb wife can fire it usefully, and the ammo is cheap and plentiful, I don't really care.

Any competitors that are in the same league and price which I should compare against?

yamaha wrote: In reply to pilotbraden: I'm intrigued, what is the 4th one down on that rack?

It is an Enfield Jungle carbine chambered in 7.62X51 Nato. It was manufactured at the Ishapore arsenal in 1960. It was bought in new condition about 12 or 13years ago for about $180. It is the hardest kicking rifle that I have shot. The stock is too small for me. It fits the owner well, he is about 5'8" and 140#. He can shoot dozens of rounds through it with no ill effect. I stand 6'0" and 185# and 5 shots are all I want to shoot it.

tuna55 wrote:

N Sperlo wrote: In reply to tuna55: I conceal a P345 every day.

I thought I had remembered hearing that. Is a .45 too big for typical use? I am on the "double the size of the hole by shooting two rounds" side of the 'stopping power' debate, but honestly, as long as my 130 lb wife can fire it usefully, and the ammo is cheap and plentiful, I don't really care. Any competitors that are in the same league and price which I should compare against?

I prefer to carry a .45. It's what I know. I know the Taurus PT 24/7 PRO compact I have has minimal kick for being as light and compact as it is.

pilotbraden wrote:

yamaha wrote: In reply to pilotbraden: I'm intrigued, what is the 4th one down on that rack?

It is an Enfield Jungle carbine chambered in 7.62X51 Nato. It was manufactured at the Ishapore arsenal in 1960. It was bought in new condition about 12 or 13years ago for about $180. It is the hardest kicking rifle that I have shot. The stock is too small for me. It fits the owner well, he is about 5'8" and 140#. He can shoot dozens of rounds through it with no ill effect. I stand 6'0" and 185# and 5 shots are all I want to shoot it.

I was wondering if that was an enfield......nice rifles.

In reply to yamaha:

Thank you. The top 2 are Swedish Mausers, M96, manufactured by Carl Gustafs stads. The one with the scope was made in 1908. I bought it at a gun show for $110 about 15 years ago. I sold it to a friend that had the scope installed about 8 years ago. The 3rd from the top is a Russian made SKS. The bottom 2 are Romanian AK-47s.

This Mauser is an Argetinean model of 1909. It was sporterized about 20 years ago and rechambered in .30-06. It is a nice shooting rifle. I am cosidering putting a long eye relief scope on it. Do any of you have an opinion, that you care to share, on that plan?

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Testing the 1909 Mauser on the bluffs of Lake Michigan. The range to the rock is about 110 yards with about a 160' drop. The snow had just melted and the beach was deserted. We also shot skeet off the bluff. That was a fine day.

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tuna55 wrote:

N Sperlo wrote: In reply to tuna55: I conceal a P345 every day.

I thought I had remembered hearing that. Is a .45 too big for typical use? I am on the "double the size of the hole by shooting two rounds" side of the 'stopping power' debate, but honestly, as long as my 130 lb wife can fire it usefully, and the ammo is cheap and plentiful, I don't really care. Any competitors that are in the same league and price which I should compare against?

I weigh 125. Really kick isn't going to be a problem. Just like with any other weapon, practice is necessary.

9mm is not my bag.
40 cal will knock someone down.
45 will knock them down and take some off them with it.

It's all preference really.

N Sperlo wrote:

tuna55 wrote:

N Sperlo wrote: In reply to tuna55: I conceal a P345 every day.

I thought I had remembered hearing that. Is a .45 too big for typical use? I am on the "double the size of the hole by shooting two rounds" side of the 'stopping power' debate, but honestly, as long as my 130 lb wife can fire it usefully, and the ammo is cheap and plentiful, I don't really care. Any competitors that are in the same league and price which I should compare against?

I weigh 125. Really kick isn't going to be a problem. Just like with any other weapon, practice is necessary. 9mm is not my bag. 40 cal will knock someone down. 45 will knock them down and take some off them with it. It's all preference really.

OK, I have to ask, what's wrong with a 9mm?

I like 9mm. With modern loads and bullets, it has stopping power similar to classic .357 magnum. Plus - it is cheap to practice with.

In reply to tuna55:

Personal preference. I'd rather carry a larger (or smaller) caliber.

My small cal pick would be an LCP. It's about the size off my palm.

m4ff3w wrote: I like 9mm. With modern loads and bullets, it has stopping power similar to classic .357 magnum. Plus - it is cheap to practice with.

N Sperlo wrote: In reply to tuna55: Personal preference. I'd rather carry a larger (or smaller) caliber. My small cal pick would be an LCP. It's about the size off my palm.

OK, so we have a Taunus PRO .45 or a Ruger P345 .45, and for 9mm a Ruger LCP. I'll have to go somewhere and try them all to see what's what I guess. I've only ever fired rifles and shotguns before, so pistols are a whole new bag for me.

In reply to pilotbraden:

It all depends what you're after, personally, I can't bring myself to put one on my 1942 k98......

If you're after accurate, and money isn't an issue, I'd get the leupold meant for short height rings. The closer to the barrel, the less room for error.

tuna55 wrote: OK, I have to ask, what's wrong with a 9mm?

Nothing......its all preference. The caliber debate is more prolonged and opinionated as our political and religious beliefs.

I've been looking at a mount that replaces the rear sight. The rear sight can be reinstalled. http://dutchman.rebooty.com/ler.html This is what I am considering.