MisterNoisy
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Just ordered a 6.5" SS Taurus 990 (.22 LR DA revolver) to help with my plinking needs from the LGS. There was a gun show in town but unsurprisingly, everything but remanufactured ammo was stupidly priced.
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ChiTownBuffalo
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DoomGyver
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I'm having one hell of a time locating a Ruger mark ii in good condition locally. I just can't bring myself to purchase a mark iii with chamber indicator. I don't like the fact that they cut a slot down the receiver. Besides being butt ugly, it's more prone to FTE or stove pipes. I guess nobody wants to sell, and if they do it's gone within a few days.
MisterNoisy
Member
Not a fan of the Buckmark?
DoomGyver
Member
My father has a Ruger mark I that he bought in the 70s and that was the first pistol I learned on, so I'm used to the grip angle and workings of the mark series. That's the main reason I'm sticking with it, along with the fact that there is a lot of aftermarket parts for the ruger mark ii and iii.
MisterNoisy
Member
Fair enough. Just curious. I do hope that you get what you're looking for, as shooting remains my favorite hobby and something I think more people should do regularly.
desertdroog
Member
I Just bought a Windham Weaponry Model # R16M4A4T "MPC" . $874 on sale at Cabela's. If you know the name Bushmaster, then you know Windham Weaponry. Bushmaster was bought out by Cerebrus (aka "The Freedom Group"), as well as a few others like Marlin and Smith & Wesson, if I remember correctly. Well, John Dyke and crew at BFI were not satisfied with the way Cerebrus was running the QA of Bushmaster's rifles so they left under a 5 year no compete clause.
Enter 2011, John Dyke retained as many of his original workers as he could and they started up Windham Weaponry. The rifle is essentially the original Bushmaster 2.0. True M4 feed, aluminum trigger guard and tighter tolerances. It is a 1:9 right hand twist, set up for both .223 and 5.56 NATO ammunition, and came with one 30 round magazine (Steel stamped GI style), and a Diamond rear flip up aperture.
I compared an older Bushmaster with this new one and the updates are evident. I don't think I have seen such a tight fit on the upper and lower assembly...there is no wobble when these two assemblies are mated. I cannot wait to put some range time on this, however due to the summer pre-monsoon dryness in the Az desert, quite a bit of the public land is closed for shooting due to fire hazards. Which in turn means looong waits at the rifle ranges.
When I get my optics delivered on Tuesday, I will post a picture. I splurged and got an early birthday present for myself in the LaRue Aimpoint combo using the T1 front red dot with the 3X Magnafier rear with the LaRue side flip mount.
Full specifications on the stock rifle:
Model: R16M4A4T
Type: Semi-Auto M-4 / AR clone
Caliber: .223 Rem. / 5.56mm NATO
Capacity: 30+1 Standard AR type magazine
Action: Gas Impingement Semi-Automatic
Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 Aircraft Aluminum
Receiver Finish: Hardcoat Black Anodize Finish
Barrel: 16" M4 Profile, Chrome Lined
Barrel Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel
Rifling: 1 Turn in 9" - Right Hand Twist
Stock: 6-Position Telescoping Buttstock
Rear Sight: A4 Dual Aperture Adjustable
Front Sight: Elevation Adjustable A2 type
Weight: 6.9 lbs.
MSRP: $1,086.00
Enter 2011, John Dyke retained as many of his original workers as he could and they started up Windham Weaponry. The rifle is essentially the original Bushmaster 2.0. True M4 feed, aluminum trigger guard and tighter tolerances. It is a 1:9 right hand twist, set up for both .223 and 5.56 NATO ammunition, and came with one 30 round magazine (Steel stamped GI style), and a Diamond rear flip up aperture.
I compared an older Bushmaster with this new one and the updates are evident. I don't think I have seen such a tight fit on the upper and lower assembly...there is no wobble when these two assemblies are mated. I cannot wait to put some range time on this, however due to the summer pre-monsoon dryness in the Az desert, quite a bit of the public land is closed for shooting due to fire hazards. Which in turn means looong waits at the rifle ranges.
When I get my optics delivered on Tuesday, I will post a picture. I splurged and got an early birthday present for myself in the LaRue Aimpoint combo using the T1 front red dot with the 3X Magnafier rear with the LaRue side flip mount.
Full specifications on the stock rifle:
Model: R16M4A4T
Type: Semi-Auto M-4 / AR clone
Caliber: .223 Rem. / 5.56mm NATO
Capacity: 30+1 Standard AR type magazine
Action: Gas Impingement Semi-Automatic
Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 Aircraft Aluminum
Receiver Finish: Hardcoat Black Anodize Finish
Barrel: 16" M4 Profile, Chrome Lined
Barrel Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel
Rifling: 1 Turn in 9" - Right Hand Twist
Stock: 6-Position Telescoping Buttstock
Rear Sight: A4 Dual Aperture Adjustable
Front Sight: Elevation Adjustable A2 type
Weight: 6.9 lbs.
MSRP: $1,086.00
DoomGyver
Member
Fair enough. Just curious. I do hope that you get what you're looking for, as shooting remains my favorite hobby and something I think more people should do regularly.
I did find an old beat up colt woodsman target model at the LGS. The bluing is almost completely gone and there is a small flat spot on the barrel where someone sanded out some pitting. They're incredibly accurate, and has a similar grip angle along the lines of a Luger. I was going to make an offer on it because I think I can get it incredibly cheap, but then I read that original mags can cost between $50-100 a piece. Also, a woodsman target model can bring over $1000 if it's in great condition. $2000 unfired.
Its done. Now I hope it shoots. lol.
I like!
desertdroog
Member
Here is my Windham Weaponry with LaRue mounts and Aimpoint T1 front with the 3X mag on the rear. The Front LaRue mount is an absolute coexist with the T1 and the rear is a flip out mount for the 3X Mag and is their short mount for that optic.
I plan on replacing the grip, as this style is really small in my hands. I have no intention to replace the front stock with any rails, I like to keep it simple.
Taking this rifle shooting on Sunday, so I am pretty excited to get the optics zeroed in and see what it can do.
I plan on replacing the grip, as this style is really small in my hands. I have no intention to replace the front stock with any rails, I like to keep it simple.
Taking this rifle shooting on Sunday, so I am pretty excited to get the optics zeroed in and see what it can do.
MisterNoisy
Member
My new revolver finally showed up:
Should be good times.
Should be good times.
ChiTownBuffalo
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That is a very large weapon.
.44 or .357?
.22 duh.
I can't read.
.44 or .357?
.22 duh.
I can't read.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
Holy fuck, that barrel alone must negate any form of recoil :lol
MisterNoisy
Member
Yea - it's a .22LR, so the recoil wasn't going to be significant anyway. I picked it up for cheap plinking and there aren't a whole lot of long-barreled choices in a DA .22 revolver, and I like Taurus guns anyway. It weighs just shy of 3 pounds, which is hilarious for such a small caliber - I think it might be deadlier as a club than a firearm.
DoomGyver
Member
Finally found a nice Ruger mark ii, I had to drive 75 miles to pick it up but it was worth it. He bought it over ten years ago, shot one box of 50 rounds through it, cleaned it, and put it in the safe. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that it's a Government Target model with a 6 7/8" bull barrel. I broke it down when I got home and it still had the cosmoline on 90% of it. Basically, brand new. The Government models had to meet military spec of 1 1/4" 10 shot group at 25 yards or better. The group on the target included with the gun can be covered by a dime.
Shooting beer cans off of a fence post 100 yards out with iron sights, priceless. Pics may come later, she's beautiful.
Shooting beer cans off of a fence post 100 yards out with iron sights, priceless. Pics may come later, she's beautiful.
MisterNoisy
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Poindexter
Member
I'm getting a Smth and Wesson 686p tomorrow. Can't wait!
I'm already thinking about my next purchase, a Colt Python.
I'm already thinking about my next purchase, a Colt Python.
Poindexter
Member
I actually got a 6 inch barrel. I liked the recoil and balance better
MisterNoisy
Member
Hear, hear! Big honking revolvers are awesome.
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Vilix
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Here's the PPSH-41 I bought 6 months ago. I finally had the opportunity fire it at a friend's ranch yesterday. It was fantastic. The cyclical rate was at least 900rpm. We burned through all 1,000 rounds in a matter of minutes. Very simple to strip and clean.
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
Here's the PPSH-41 I bought 6 months ago. I finally had the opportunity fire it at a friend's ranch yesterday. It was fantastic. The cyclical rate was at least 900rpm. We burned through all 1,000 rounds in a matter of minutes. Very simple to strip and clean.
How much do the drum mags cost for those? Capacity?
MisterNoisy
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Vilix
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Gunbrokers website usually have them for $30+. They hold 71 rounds, but tend malfunction when filled to capacity. I just filled them up to 68. The box mag, shown with the pic, holds 35 and is much easier to load. However, I prefer the drum mags. The Papasha just looks so much cooler with them on.
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Vilix
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Oh wow - that's way cool, and I find myself super jealous.
Thanks. I've wanted one since I was 16. Best SMG of WWII IMO.
DoomGyver
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Agent Ironside
Member
So, im excited. Just got in a genuine 1986 Russian Krinkov parts kit for my next SBR project. Even has the Soviet star engraved in the front block. Let the class III paperwork wait, begin. This one's gonna be a tough wait : /
MisterNoisy
Member
Update
Nice Ruger.
Can't beat an accurate little .22 for bang for the buck. Are you just running cheap .22 ammo or fancy match stuff for your 100 yard plinking?So, im excited. Just got in a genuine 1986 Russian Krinkov parts kit for my next SBR project. Even has the Soviet star engraved in the front block. Let the class III paperwork wait, begin. This one's gonna be a tough wait : /
You guys and your Class III stuff make me a sad panda. Very cool, tho.
DoomGyver
Member
Nice Ruger.
It really likes CCI green tag, but that stuff is $15 for 100 rounds. I ordered some CCI subsonic LHP which has the same weight/velocity of the green tag and it's ~$7 for 100 rounds. I've read that they may like the cheap blazer ammo, that stuff is about $4 for 100. I might go to the store this weekend and buy several different brands and see what it likes.
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
Update
Nice.
I was at a range once in Colorado and they had a dude there with a Ruger which had a integrally suppressed barrel.
Canis lupus
Member
I'm so jealous. There is no possible way for me to own a gun in the country where I live in. 1 shoot out and they pass such extreme laws.
I hear you. I was born in the US, but live in Australia now, so hard to own a gun it's not worth it at the moment. If (when) I move back to the US, I have a list and a 5 grand budget to go get some nice guns and learn to shoot all over again after 10 years with no shooting.
bodyboarder
Member
Its good and bad.
I know I looked at getting a hand gun a while back, the paperwork was enough to put me off.
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
That's alot of guns.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
Aren't you Turkish? The rate of private gun ownership in Turkey is not exactly low. There's also a large number of local manufacturers.
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
Turkey's laws don't appear to be anymore restrictive than the US's.
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Vilix
Unconfirmed Member
You guys and your Class III stuff make me a sad panda. Very cool, tho.
You know you could obtain a Class 3 by setting up a trust instead of individual NFA ownership, right? As the trust or corp. you still go through all the background checks. But, you don't needto submit photos, finger prints, or have a CLEO sign off.
It will be
I figure I need to start right with a .22 pistol and rifle and work back up from there, so the list is long. I haven't fired a weapon since I was in the army in 2000 or so.Canis lupus
Member
I currently live in Belgium, the only thing we can get here are small firearms and it takes years to get license for it. You need a good reason to posses one, one such reason is being a hunter. It all changed after a mad men killed innocent people years ago.
EYEL1NER
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I'm not big on guns at all but I will be touring the FN plant in Columbia soon and am kinda psyched about it.
My buddy is gathering people for a tour because some 1st Lt knows a guy that works there. Apparently they sell knicked or cosmetically damaged models for super-cheap.
The same buddy has been looking at buying a SCAR from the BX here. I hope he does so I can fire it. But he also wants to hold off since he would rather have a full-auto Heavy, which I guess is military-spec? I guess since he can't get a hold of one of those, it makes him not want to buy an other version.
My buddy is gathering people for a tour because some 1st Lt knows a guy that works there. Apparently they sell knicked or cosmetically damaged models for super-cheap.
The same buddy has been looking at buying a SCAR from the BX here. I hope he does so I can fire it. But he also wants to hold off since he would rather have a full-auto Heavy, which I guess is military-spec? I guess since he can't get a hold of one of those, it makes him not want to buy an other version.
God I'd love to tour this plant. I'd be in gun heaven.
Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
Let's see what do I have currently
A Tikka T3 30-06 with Stainless Steel Barrel and Laiminated Stock WITH Leuopold rings and scope (worth 300 alone), bought used for $525! The action on the gun is amazing.
Savage 93 17hmr that came with scope and bipod and the accutrigger.
A Turkish Mauser in 8MM
A French MAS 49/56 in French 7.5...I'm trying to sell it to finance a Flintlock rifle. It's a pain to get reloading components for.
Did recently have a CZ-82, some shotguns and marlin 336 I got in trades and sold, a Sig P226, that I did the same.
Pretty much, along with another poster.
A Tikka T3 30-06 with Stainless Steel Barrel and Laiminated Stock WITH Leuopold rings and scope (worth 300 alone), bought used for $525! The action on the gun is amazing.
Savage 93 17hmr that came with scope and bipod and the accutrigger.
A Turkish Mauser in 8MM
A French MAS 49/56 in French 7.5...I'm trying to sell it to finance a Flintlock rifle. It's a pain to get reloading components for.
Did recently have a CZ-82, some shotguns and marlin 336 I got in trades and sold, a Sig P226, that I did the same.
Pretty much, along with another poster.
Old Gimlet Eyes
Member
Good to see ya back Manos. Sounds like you have been having fun swapping and trying some new things. I have been slacking lately on my own collection. Haven't added anything new at all this year and have barely taken what I do have out to the range. Need to fix that....
Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
Thanks! Yep, swapping things out seems to be a trait of me. If I had the funds I would just buy and keep, but family is overriding and I just love sampling new things. I swear Gun trading/selling and Video Game trading/selling is no different except you'll never see a Glock for SteamSale or BOMBA prices...maybe a Hi-Point though. lol
If I ever somehow get enough money to buy goofy amounts of stuff, I want to build a walk in vault that plays the Commando music when you enter the code and the door opens. lol
fastford58
Member
Welcome back.
Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
Thanks! It's good to be back.
MisterNoisy
Member
Awesome rifle! I've got a 93 .(17HMR/SS bull barrel/thumbhole) as well and love it to death - shooting it is what I'd imagine shooting a laser gun would be like, with the crazy fast/flat bullet and complete lack of recoil.