Guns!
10-05-2008, 03:47 PM
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Guns!
Other than a little offshoot in the "what's your vice thread," I haven't seen much from the gun crowd. There has to be some shooters on this forum. So lets here what everyone has or is thinking about getting. Pictures are welcome. 
Looking at getting an XD, just can't decide on the caliber. The price of ammo is getting out of hand so the 9mm seems like a better option but the 45 is just calling my name.
Also looking at the Walthers P22, .22 caliber hangun to offset my shooting costs. Anyone have any good/bad stories about this gun.
Also picked up a Stag M4A3 a few months ago. So far it's been pretty good shooter. Three sight adjustment and it was right on at 25 meters, out of the box.
Looking at getting an XD, just can't decide on the caliber. The price of ammo is getting out of hand so the 9mm seems like a better option but the 45 is just calling my name.
Also looking at the Walthers P22, .22 caliber hangun to offset my shooting costs. Anyone have any good/bad stories about this gun.
Also picked up a Stag M4A3 a few months ago. So far it's been pretty good shooter. Three sight adjustment and it was right on at 25 meters, out of the box.
10-05-2008, 05:43 PM
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I hunt quite a bit. My favorite is upland (quail, grouse, etc). Also have a really cool trap/skeet and sporting clays course right by my home.
My favorite shotgun is a remington 870 wingmaster 16ga that my grandfather bought about 30 years ago. Great shooting gun.
My favorite shotgun is a remington 870 wingmaster 16ga that my grandfather bought about 30 years ago. Great shooting gun.
10-05-2008, 07:06 PM
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My old roommate bought the springfield XD .45 and I was able to shoot it a few times, its a very nice gun, I would go for the 9mm or even the .40. Because in the end I'd rather have accuracy rather than bullets off target.
The Walther p22 is a pretty nice gun too. Its more for plinking and target practice, although the ammo is cheaper. I heard they jam fairly easy, but thats just something I've heard I don't know if its true. I personally like to shoot something that has some mustard on it.
I own a Weatherby Vanguard .300 Win Mag. Its pretty cool.
The Walther p22 is a pretty nice gun too. Its more for plinking and target practice, although the ammo is cheaper. I heard they jam fairly easy, but thats just something I've heard I don't know if its true. I personally like to shoot something that has some mustard on it.
I own a Weatherby Vanguard .300 Win Mag. Its pretty cool.
10-06-2008, 02:49 AM
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Don't own anything at the moment, but I go down to the range and run through a few boxes using rentals every now and then. They have a Kimber .45, a CZ 9mm and an S&W revolver I like. I was thinking about getting an HK .40 S&W for home defense but haven't got around to it. I might go for a Hi-Power instead when I get the $ and if I can find the right one. .45 ammo is a bit pricey so .40 and 9mm is the way to go for budget purposes.
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10-06-2008, 03:52 AM
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Glock 34 race gun..because EVERYONE uses the 1911 frame
My Rock river arms AR
My first handgun purchase Beretta billenium
and......
Glock 35 for limited category ipsc
Beretta M9 (not 92fs)
Beretta U22 neos
Remington 870 express
My Rock river arms AR
My first handgun purchase Beretta billenium
and......
Glock 35 for limited category ipsc
Beretta M9 (not 92fs)
Beretta U22 neos
Remington 870 express
10-07-2008, 02:48 AM
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Gorgeous Beretta. Custom semi's are outrageously expensive- I lusted after a Custom Ed Brown for a while but went for some nice speakers instead. Custom 1911's are functional art at its best. Still not sure if I made the right decision!
10-07-2008, 03:38 AM
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It actually wasnt all THAT bad. I think it was supposed to list for around 1500 or so but when I went to the gun store the gentleman had never heard of it. He called a guy to see if he could get one which he could (which was pretty good luck since they only made 2000) and it was on its way to the store. Since I paid in full before it got there he just thought it was a beretta with a fancy name and marked it up as he would any normal 92fs beretta so I got it for 1100. Still a ton of money but I havent shot it yet and being a limited edition it may be something worthwhile to pass on to my kid someday.
My father in law calls it a "barbecue gun"
He said that every old westerner owned their sidearms but brought out the polished stainless guns for the fancy outings.
My father in law calls it a "barbecue gun"
He said that every old westerner owned their sidearms but brought out the polished stainless guns for the fancy outings.
10-07-2008, 07:04 PM
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I need go go shoot again. I havn't been hunting in a few years.
Glock 19 with a few mods.
30.06 nothin special
700Mag Flutted Bull Barrel
and of course a 12 guage for quail and dove hunting...pump action.
Glock 19 with a few mods.
30.06 nothin special
700Mag Flutted Bull Barrel
and of course a 12 guage for quail and dove hunting...pump action.
10-08-2008, 11:28 AM
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P22
I have a walther P22. It is a nice little gun shoots well, I use Federal ammo, and they say that the gun fires best with high compression rounds so thats what I use and i never had a problem. I am looking for a gun to carry and was seriously thinking about the XD, I'v put a lot of rounds through many different ones and Like the 9mm or the 45cal the best. I think the 9mm compact version is the one Im going to go with, mainly because I already have a Tarus .45 so I don't really need another right now. But I still dont think you can go wrong with the P22, the only thing is taking it apart, not very user friendly there, but all in all a very fun little gun to shoot. let us know what you decide to get.
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