October 30Oct 30 4 hours ago, Armybrat said: This is more like it….instead of the overdone “tactical” versions. Marlin .45-70 Guide Gun: http://grabagun.com/marlin-1895-guide-gun-wood-45-70-19-1-barrel-6-rounds.html?trk_msg=NF29T2A6BOOKBA520E6DO7L5E4&trk_contact=T9IKMTJU5O1Q81JQ1ICC6TGMA8&trk_sid=MAPIIJ4O6B0QUJ718BO74C2KKC&trk_link=GIQKOP5N5G0KD88K3F30UIV5UO&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Marlin+1895+Guide+Gun+Wood+.45-70+19.1%26quot%3b+Barrel+6-Rounds+(image)&utm_campaign=Blast+-+Behavioral+Banner That's what CHIEF Jr. says is his next purchase. Don't know why he wants one, we don't have any grizzlies, buffalo, or polar bears around. He already has the .450BM. There is a recoil pad included, that should tell a person something. CHIEF
October 30Oct 30 2 hours ago, Bozo_Casanova said: I don’t have that problem, the Diana my grandfather liberated from a house he cleared along the Moselle is a taxi driver and still in good working order. Ever been rebuilt? Probably has a leather washer on the piston, and while those are better than they sound, 75 some odd years has to be a record for longevity. Too bad he didn't luck into one of these. Edited October 30Oct 30 by TwiceHorn
October 30Oct 30 1 hour ago, CHIEF said: That's what CHIEF Jr. says is his next purchase. Don't know why he wants one, we don't have any grizzlies, buffalo, or polar bears around. He already has the .450BM. There is a recoil pad included, that should tell a person something. CHIEF Every firearms aficionado should have a levergun, and the Marlin is one of the top choices, IMO. Bought my .30-30 new in 1968 for about $80. Added a cheap Tasco a few years later. Son#2 owns it now.
October 30Oct 30 2 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said: Ever been rebuilt? Probably has a leather washer on the piston, and while those are better than they sound, 75 some odd years has to be a record for longevity. There’s no telling whether he rebuilt it, but I’m positive he tinkered with it as needed. It was old when he found it, so it’s probably closer to 95 years old than 75. He used it regularly from when he came back from Europe until he passed in 2022. It’s a single shot, so he told me the important thing is not to miss. Here he is at age 98, heading out to bag a squirrel for dinner:
October 30Oct 30 Hell of a case of barrel droop there. Spring pistons are easy to work on with one exception, uncompressing the spring/getting it out of the air cylinder. The source for info and parts. https://www.jgairguns.biz/27-c-78_247_255/
October 30Oct 30 19 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said: Hell of a case of barrel droop there. They got pills for that. but seriously it’s a break barrel
October 31Oct 31 If I really didn’t care about money I would snag one of these beauties… but 5k is a lot to ask for a tactical shotgun… damn John Wick!
October 31Oct 31 29 minutes ago, Party_Taco said: If I really didn’t care about money I would snag one of these beauties… but 5k is a lot to ask for a tactical shotgun… damn John Wick! Take the Taran Tactical sticker off and save yourself $3K
October 31Oct 31 If I really didn’t care about money I would snag one of these beauties… but 5k is a lot to ask for a tactical shotgun… damn John Wick!Give me a Hayes all day every day.
November 1Nov 1 Meh, my old Win. Defender could do basically the same thing for $125 new. Bottom one looks a lot like my New England firearms 20ga.
November 1Nov 1 5 hours ago, Jkwellborn said: Bottom one looks a lot like my New England firearms 20ga. Those NE firearms evolved from the H&R Topper series. Mine is a 12 gauge shortened to 19”. It served as my truck gun in the early 1990s.
November 1Nov 1 5 hours ago, Armybrat said: Those NE firearms evolved from the H&R Topper series. Mine is a 12 gauge shortened to 19”. It served as my truck gun in the early 1990s. Nice!
November 4Nov 4 Gents, I don’t think the squirrels stand a chance… thanks for all the advice!Also ended up with an extra can, cause why not?!
November 4Nov 4 13 minutes ago, Party_Taco said: Also ended up with an extra can, cause why not?! Did they waive the tax stamp fee? I am holding off on can purchases until Jan 1.
November 4Nov 4 Did they waive the tax stamp fee? I am holding off on can purchases until Jan 1. They did not, but I went ahead because (as they confirmed) there’s gonna be one hell of a backlog come Jan 1 and I didn’t want to sit around until lord knows how long to get the cans.
November 4Nov 4 Am tempted to add a can to my 5.56 pistol next year if I’m still around. Just for the heck of it. Guess I’d have to do the trust thing. Would that allow it to be passed down to a family member? Edited November 4Nov 4 by Armybrat
November 4Nov 4 Am tempted to add a can to my 5.56 pistol next year if I’m still around. Just for the heck of it. Guess I’d have to do the trust thing. Would that allow it to be passed down to a family member? I’d guess it depends on the trust. The item is owned by the trust and you make people trustees. The trustees can posses the property. Whoever you make beneficiary on it can be the one that babysits it.
November 4Nov 4 Am tempted to add a can to my 5.56 pistol next year if I’m still around. Just for the heck of it. Guess I’d have to do the trust thing. Would that allow it to be passed down to a family member? You just have you both on the trust. When you eat it, he takes the suppressor as he already owns it. Easy.
November 5Nov 5 Is there really much point in suppreing a 5.56 pistol? Subsonics are basically expensive .22's, and by the time you add the length of a suppressor is it really much quieter than a rifle length gun?
November 5Nov 5 14 minutes ago, NotActuallyALonghorn said: Is there really much point in suppreing a 5.56 pistol? I am just gonna go with "yes" without thinking about this much. SUPPRESS EVERYTHING.
November 5Nov 5 Is there really much point in suppreing a 5.56 pistol? Subsonics are basically expensive .22's, and by the time you add the length of a suppressor is it really much quieter than a rifle length gun?Yes
November 6Nov 6 Colt python $899 after rebate. https://palmettostatearmory.com/colt-python-6-6rd-357-magnum-revolver-stainless-w-hogue-grip-python-sm6rts.html
November 6Nov 6 3 hours ago, Anastasis said: Colt python $899 after rebate. https://palmettostatearmory.com/colt-python-6-6rd-357-magnum-revolver-stainless-w-hogue-grip-python-sm6rts.html Don't need. But want.....
November 6Nov 6 2 minutes ago, BabaYaga said: Don't need. But want..... I bought one a few months back and paid far more than that price. I do like to acquire guns in pairs though.
November 8Nov 8 Does anyone have experience/advice on a modular gun safe such as Zanotti, Steelhead or Snap Safe? I want one I can assemble to make it easy to place but something that offers real security. I really don't have anything that valuable but sentimental stuff from my dad and mom (she loved to bird hunt). Years ago we had a break in and someone stole all my dads old firearms and I don't want to go through that again.
November 8Nov 8 Huh. I just had a cheap cabinet gun safe from academy when we suffered a break in like 20 years ago. Dude spent some real time trying to pry it open, but it held. I later upgraded slightly, but it’s still nothing fancy. It’s big enough, very heavy, and the lock is solid. Also from Academy.
November 8Nov 8 20 minutes ago, Brisketexan said: Huh. I just had a cheap cabinet gun safe from academy when we suffered a break in like 20 years ago. Dude spent some real time trying to pry it open, but it held. I later upgraded slightly, but it’s still nothing fancy. It’s big enough, very heavy, and the lock is solid. Also from Academy. How’s that SA 1911 shootin’?
November 8Nov 8 Haven’t been to the range or the family land to shoot mine yet. A grandson has his eyes on it though.
November 8Nov 8 Early Christmas present to myself for this season, sig cross in 6.5 creedmoor. Shout out to the guys at Guns Warehouse up in Cedar Park; good guys to deal with.
November 8Nov 8 10 hours ago, Crapinon said: Does anyone have experience/advice on a modular gun safe such as Zanotti, Steelhead or Snap Safe? I want one I can assemble to make it easy to place but something that offers real security. I really don't have anything that valuable but sentimental stuff from my dad and mom (she loved to bird hunt). Years ago we had a break in and someone stole all my dads old firearms and I don't want to go through that again. Take a look at secureit. https://www.secureitgunstorage.com
November 9Nov 9 Early Christmas present to myself for this season, sig cross in 6.5 creedmoor. Shout out to the guys at Guns Warehouse up in Cedar Park; good guys to deal with. … a very merry Christmas indeed!
November 9Nov 9 I have a very specific reason for needing to carry occasionally and I would rather do it with a revolver but my Governor is too big and showy. @Armybrat what’s your favorite snubnose these days? I’m trying to make up my mind between a Ruger LCR in 327 Magnum, a 357 King Cobra 3” (not exactly snub), and a Taurus 605. Don’t limit yourself to the above. I’m only gonna get one snubnose, what would you pick and why?
November 9Nov 9 46 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said: I have a very specific reason for needing to carry occasionally and I would rather do it with a revolver but my Governor is too big and showy. @Armybrat what’s your favorite snubnose these days? I’m trying to make up my mind between a Ruger LCR in 327 Magnum, a 357 King Cobra 3” (not exactly snub), and a Taurus 605. Don’t limit yourself to the above. I’m only gonna get one snubnose, what would you pick and why? I got one of these along with the .357 above. (Not my pic.) S&W .38 638 Airweight. 5 shot.
November 9Nov 9 1 hour ago, Aqua Buddha said: I got one of these along with the .357 above. (Not my pic.) S&W .38 638 Airweight. 5 shot. Concur - a very good choice, although the Ruger would be too. I’m partial to lightweight for conceal carry. Mine is a Model 38 Airweight - bought it from a LEO 25 years ago who used it as a backup for his Kimber .45. Edited November 9Nov 9 by Armybrat
November 9Nov 9 13 hours ago, Mighty fine said: Early Christmas present to myself for this season, sig cross in 6.5 creedmoor. Shout out to the guys at Guns Warehouse up in Cedar Park; good guys to deal with. Tell us about the scope.
November 9Nov 9 Early Christmas present to myself for this season, sig cross in 6.5 creedmoor. Shout out to the guys at Guns Warehouse up in Cedar Park; good guys to deal with. Who helped you?
November 9Nov 9 Just built this custom rig for my girlfriends son. Manners LRH-NVKelbly custom receiverHelix 6 CF barrel cut to 22”Nightforce 2.5-20xRed Wolf Gun Works in burnet did the build. He was the gunsmith at Guns Warehouse for years - now just does custom builds and a little repair work when time permits. Got it Friday. Dead deer this morning. 25 Creedmoor.
November 9Nov 9 Tell us about the scope.It's a leupold vx-3hd that I had set up on my model 70. Swapped it over on this one temporarily for hunting season. Still studying around for what to ultimately mount on it.
November 9Nov 9 It's a leupold vx-3hd that I had set up on my model 70. Swapped it over on this one temporarily for hunting season. Still studying around for what to ultimately mount on it. Look at an Apex. Www.apex optics.co Keith and Mike Keith is good people
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