Wat's Guns-N-Stuff Thread

[Wat_Tyler]

I have revolvers that are more than 100 years old. My oldest pistol was .25 Caliber Colt pocket from the 1940's (I think). I sold it because it was such a piece of crap.

My oldest rifle currently is a WWII battlefield pickup Italian Carcano. No import marks anywhere. It's been bubba'd by yours truly when I was just a yonker and "knew better."

I wouldn't shoot it today, the barrel bore is so corroded it's unsafe. Basically it takes up space in my gun safe that could be used for better purposes but I don't have the heart to get rid of it.

I'd like to get an original 1892 Henry some day. It could join the Carcano in the safe and just hang out together.

I've got a Swede dating to nineteen and two, and it shoots quite nicely. Issue is, it has 300m sights on it. It'd be nice to be adjusted to 100m, but likely as not, it'll never get shot again. It would make a great deer gun.


I also have a couple of Great War Mosins which hang out on a gun rack together with a shot-out trapdoor. I've never run a round through any of them.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

The Kimber tends to be temperamental? I don’t know about them. I never owned a 1911, but have wanted one for years. I had heard Kimber made the really cool ones. Frankly, I would prefer Ruger version because I am a big Ruger fan. Thanks for sharing!

Edit: OMG… I probably don’t belong here… sorry. I’ll take my guns and go.

Nah, you're fine. Post where you like and what you like, and leave the judgmental to sit and spin.


A buddy of mine had a Kimber for a few years, He said that he "never bonded with it," so he sold it. When he wanted another 1911, he dropped some change and bought a Wilson Combat, and he flat-out loved that firearm. Oddly, I never shot it, but then again, we only went shooting together a couple of times. He died last year. Pity - he was a genuinely decent person.


I have owned a couple of Rugers and own a couple more. 10/22 - okay - it works. EC9 - more accurate than I would have thought. LCP - sold it. LCP II - stolen, along with a Security Six. I kinda like the look of the sniper looking platform (the American? - I don't remember the model name), but I doubt I ever look at one very hard.


I think I'd get another SA if I got another 1911.

 

[Chobham]

So… y’all are saying just buy a Ruger instead and life will be good, right?

Depends on what you're looking for. Revolver or auto loader?

I love the K frame Smiths, they just won't stand up to a constant pounding of .357. They'll shoot 'loose' eventually.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

I like my 19. It spends its time resting. It's also full of 38s ATM.


I'd like the N-frame. Maybe one day, like the E2 stock.


I'd like a GP100. Maybe one day sooner.

 

[Chobham]

Nah, you're fine. Post where you like and what you like, and leave the judgmental to sit and spin.


A buddy of mine had a Kimber for a few years, He said that he "never bonded with it," so he sold it. When he wanted another 1911, he dropped some change and bought a Wilson Combat, and he flat-out loved that firearm. Oddly, I never shot it, but then again, we only went shooting together a couple of times. He died last year. Pity - he was a genuinely decent person.


I have owned a couple of Rugers and own a couple more. 10/22 - okay - it works. EC9 - more accurate than I would have thought. LCP - sold it. LCP II - stolen, along with a Security Six. I kinda like the look of the sniper looking platform (the American? - I don't remember the model name), but I doubt I ever look at one very hard.


I think I'd get another SA if I got another 1911.

If I were tempted to drop serious $$$$$ on a 1911 type it'd damn well be a 38 Super.

 

[Chobham]

I like my 19. It spends its time resting. It's also full of 38s ATM.


I'd like the N-frame. Maybe one day, like the E2 stock.


I'd like a GP100. Maybe one day sooner.

The only beef I have with the N frame is I never found a set of stocks that felt comfortable in my hand.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

If I were tempted to drop serious $$$$$ on a 1911 type it'd damn well be a 38 Super.

If a .38 Super is the answer, then I didn't understand the question.

The only beef I have with the N frame is I never found a set of stocks that felt comfortable in my hand.

Maybe I haven't spent enough time with the big frame. The one I have fired didn't annoy me. My G20 annoys me, but it's a trade-off I'm willing to make.

 

[Chobham]

If a .38 Super is the answer, then I didn't understand the question.





Maybe I haven't spent enough time with the big frame. The one I have fired didn't annoy me. My G20 annoys me, but it's a trade-off I'm willing to make.

Wasn't a question, just a response to your comment about your buddy that got a Wilson Combat 1911. They ain't cheap.

Doesn't annoy me, just never got really comfortable with it.

 

[Fuzzy1975]

Broke out a bunch of old rifles today and a few old handguns too.

Shot my dads old Mossberg model 25 .22 rifle. Hit the gong at 100 yds w irons just about every time. It is an accurate rifle.

Also sighted in my Ruger American ranch.

Had my 1953 Polish made mosin Nagant m44 carbine out. Like a fucking canon! Shorter barrel means huge flames shooting out. Lots of fun. Recoil like a mule. I believe this rifle was never fired before I bought it. There was no wear and tear on it.

Had my 1913 Lee Enfield Mk 3 out. Smooth action - maybe the smoothest I’ve ever witnessed. Accurate. Pretty good shape. Most certainly saw action in WW1 and/or ww2. Has volley sights for indirect fire over trenches.

Also had the M1903 Springfield out. Also smooth action. Can’t shoot standard 30-06 out of it… need m2 ball ammo for it. (Same w my Garand). Also a super accurate rifle.

We shot up a bunch of gongs and targets and an old 1/4” steel boiler I found in the woods.

Great day!!

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Nice Enfield!. Are the serial numbers matching, and Ican't tell but it looks to have the full stock, and I assume front sight guard and bayonet mount?

Similar to my 1918, but no volley sights on mine, they dropped those in 1915.

 

[Wonderer67]

Nice Enfield!. Are the serial numbers matching, and Ican't tell but it looks to have the full stock, and I assume front sight guard and bayonet mount?

Similar to my 1918, but no volley sights on mine, they dropped those in 1915.

yes, all original, matching number.

I bought it from a neighbor years ago (all legal and thru an FFL!) and he had all of the original paperwork that came with it.

It was bought by the Irish government in 1961. Then sold to my neighbor in 1963. For SEVENTEEN DOLLARS and 95 cents.

It’s a beaut and I am lucky to own it.

It likely went thru one world war and possibly another. Maybe even the war for Irish independence.

I often wonder about where these things were, who used them etc, if that have bad vibes etc.

I could probably run the serial numbers and see if it was made in Ireland or at the Enfield plant in England.

I am pretty sure it was made in England.

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[HisArpy]

So… y’all are saying just buy a Ruger instead and life will be good, right?

Well, if you put it that way...

Yes.


On the other hand, you could buy a 1911 and enjoy some champagne in your life.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Wasn't a question, just a response to your comment about your buddy that got a Wilson Combat 1911. They ain't cheap.

Doesn't annoy me, just never got really comfortable with it.

I may have failed to communicate effectively with my quip about questions. The point is, I have never seen the point with the 38 Super past target shooting. More simply, I just don't want to add any more calibers with the possible exception of .357 SIG.


And that's a good sized if.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Was thinking for a glove box gun. Also was looking at tarus for around $230

Yep, get the Taurus.

 

[HisArpy]

I may have failed to communicate effectively with my quip about questions. The point is, I have never seen the point with the 38 Super past target shooting. More simply, I just don't want to add any more calibers with the possible exception of .357 SIG.


And that's a good sized if.

.38 super, like .44 mag, is for BBQ guns. Those are 2 calibers most people who actually shoot, don't shoot.

Even in Alaska .44 mag isn't carried universally. Most just use a 12 ga because it's more effective and versatile. Plus it's easier to get at when you're wearing a snow machine suit.

 

[Fuzzy1975]

yes, all original, matching number.

I bought it from a neighbor years ago (all legal and thru an FFL!) and he had all of the original paperwork that came with it.

It was bought by the Irish government in 1961. Then sold to my neighbor in 1963. For SEVENTEEN DOLLARS and 95 cents.

It’s a beaut and I am lucky to own it.

It likely went thru one world war and possibly another. Maybe even the war for Irish independence.

I often wonder about where these things were, who used them etc, if that have bad vibes etc.

I could probably run the serial numbers and see if it was made in Ireland or at the Enfield plant in England.

I am pretty sure it was made in England.

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Serial numbers mean nothing with Enfields. Especially after the war started.... What matters is the stamping.If you could post the crown picture where the date is. That is the most important one. After that it's the left side markings, and there maybe be some as well under the read upper barrel stock piece behind the rear site. But I'd advise against removing that, the wood breaks very easily.

I bought mine for $10.00 bucks back in 1967

 

[Wat_Tyler]

.38 super, like .44 mag, is for BBQ guns. Those are 2 calibers most people who actually shoot, don't shoot.

Even in Alaska .44 mag isn't carried universally. Most just use a 12 ga because it's more effective and versatile. Plus it's easier to get at when you're wearing a snow machine suit.

I think that, if I wanted a Big Banger handgun, I'd get a .454 Casull. I had opportunity to fire a few through a Super Redhawk and didn't find it all that unpalatable.

 

[Chobham]

The 38 Super still has a sizable following, especially among competitive shooters. It approaches 357 ballistics without the recoil or muzzle flash. As a service gun it never became popular due to the various agencies preference for revolvers up until the late 70's, early 89's and then couldn't compete price wise with the Glocks, etc. (neither could the 27's or Pythons). They are still manufactured and that just wouldn't be the case if there wasn't a market.

If I can afford a well made 38 Super I damn sure would be able to afford to shoot it.............and I would. And quite frankly having shot both I'd take the Super over the .357 Sig. any day of the week.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

The 38 Super still has a sizable following, especially among competitive shooters. It approaches 357 ballistics without the recoil or muzzle flash. As a service gun it never became popular due to the various agencies preference for revolvers up until the late 70's, early 89's and then couldn't compete price wise with the Glocks, etc. (neither could the 27's or Pythons). They are still manufactured and that just wouldn't be the case if there wasn't a market.

If I can afford a well made 38 Super I damn sure would be able to afford to shoot it.............and I would. And quite frankly having shot both I'd take the Super over the .357 Sig. any day of the week.

Now, is that a platform based opinion or just about the cartridges in general?? I've never seen a 1911 in .357SIG and I've never seen a SIG or Glock in .38 Super. Not to say there isn't one out there, of course.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

 

[Chobham]

Now, is that a platform based opinion or just about the cartridges in general?? I've never seen a 1911 in .357SIG and I've never seen a SIG or Glock in .38 Super. Not to say there isn't one out there, of course.

The Supers I fired were both Colts. A late '30's model that was the service gun for a former sheriff of La Plata county CO. The other was a Gold Cup owned by another friend. Both shot well but obviously the Gold Cup was a little tighter with better sights.

I've shot 2 Sig. 357's. One was a Glock 31 and the other was a Sig. The recoil of both was harsh making a follow up shot more difficult and then there was the muzzle flash.

It's not the cartridge per se', it's the pistols themselves. Perhaps a 357 Sig on a 1911 frame would be a completely different beast. <shrug>

 

[Wat_Tyler]

The Supers I fired were both Colts. A late '30's model that was the service gun for a former sheriff of La Plata county CO. The other was a Gold Cup owned by another friend. Both shot well but obviously the Gold Cup was a little tighter with better sights.

I've shot 2 Sig. 357's. One was a Glock 31 and the other was a Sig. The recoil of both was harsh making a follow up shot more difficult and then there was the muzzle flash.

It's not the cartridge per se', it's the pistols themselves. Perhaps a 357 Sig on a 1911 frame would be a completely different beast. <shrug>

Which is (kind of) my thought.


It was funny reading the post above about the man out shooting one of those after-the-war whose-idea-was-this? Mosin Nagant carbines. I swapped a few hours work for one and a spam can of ammo for it a couple of decades ago. The flash and recoil were atrocious. But it was fun to shoot in a way, nasty little bastard that it was. Is.

 

[Mature4P]

American boy's and their big guns.... compensates for their pea brains

 

[Wat_Tyler]

American boy's and their big guns.... compensates for their pea brains

Boys is plural. Boy's is possessive.


Some of us have an entire can of peas . . . .

 

[Chobham]

You should have allowed him to wallow in his fantasies.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

You should have allowed him to wallow in his fantasies.

Are you trying to be a meaner bastard than I am???