The I LOVE THIS GUN Thread - Page 1609

NDEBT · 02-25-2012, 02:28 PM

It was a gift kind of. He did give me some modern shells that I guess he has shot through it. Should I not try to shoot it?

ttpete · 02-25-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NDEBT

It was a gift kind of. He did give me some modern shells that I guess he has shot through it. Should I not try to shoot it?

I wouldn't. The barrels are made of twisted strips of steel hammer welded together around a mandrel. There's always a chance that there can be voids that weaken it. Black powder residue can sit in the void spaces and corrode the metal. That gun's over 100 years old and designed for black powder only. If a barrel let go at the point your fingers are wrapped around it, your new nickname would probably be "stumpy".

ZzyzyxRd · 02-25-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ttpete

I wouldn't. The barrels are made of twisted strips of steel hammer welded together around a mandrel. There's always a chance that there can be voids that weaken it. Black powder residue can sit in the void spaces and corrode the metal. That gun's over 100 years old and designed for black powder only. If a barrel let go at the point your fingers are wrapped around it, your new nickname would probably be "stumpy".

Perfect answer.
That there is what you call a mantle gun.
Don't even think about firing it without getting a professional examination, preferably with an ultra sound.

FatChance · 02-25-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NDEBT

I did some trappng for an old friend of my Grandpas and cleared out a beaver dam on his creek. I was not expecting any payment other than a cup of coffee really. He insisted and when I would not take money he gave me this. I'm still not sure what it is. It is 16ga damascus barrel no name shotgun. It looks nice really I suspect early 1900's or late 1800's. Anyone know?

I used to have a 1920's (?) vintage Husqvarna lever shotgun that looks similar though it had modern barrels. You might try researching down that road?

Rusty Rocket · 02-26-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NDEBT

I did some trappng for an old friend of my Grandpas and cleared out a beaver dam on his creek. I was not expecting any payment other than a cup of coffee really. He insisted and when I would not take money he gave me this. I'm still not sure what it is. It is 16ga damascus barrel no name shotgun. It looks nice really I suspect early 1900's or late 1800's. Anyone know?

That is so cool. I never saw a "twice barrel" break from the bottom like that. Nice. I love the 4 sided nut also.

doc_ricketts · 02-26-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Minimike

Been carrying a P7 PSP for a couple years. Started carrying after dead animals started showing up on the door step of the shop. Then I got a visit from the Chief of Police telling me to watch my back. A few of the locals didn't like the fact that I was getting customers of color at the shop.

They wanted to run me off. So now I'm the crazy guy that open carries in town.

Coulda just been the local Hardley riders harassing the foreign bike supplier guy.

Love your web site.

Rider_WV · 02-27-2012, 08:52 AM

I have been 9mm shopping for a while. I had it narrowed down to a 9mm 1911 or a M&P pro series. Well the M&P is on back order so I went to the gun show Saturday in search of a 1911 or maybe a G17. Gun show was a no go, I found a decent priced G17 but I just cant get used to the feel of a glock.

I still want a full size 1911 in 9mm but evidentially thats impossible to find locally. I will probably just have my FFL order a STI for me.

Well I stopped in a local shop after the gun show and he had a CZ in the case. I ended up taking it home. Its a good shooter. Really thin grip for a 16rd double stack. You can swap in a safety or Decocker. I have the decocker installed, its a little thick so I may swap in the safety since the lever is smaller. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the trigger, silky smooth and crisp in SA. It came with three mags and cleaning tools as well. The little integrated beaver tail feels similar to my 1911 and its very comfortable.

I ran about a 100rds of random FMJ through it and it ate everything. I am loving it so far. I do want to swap in some night sites but thats about it
Any ideas on where i can get sites for a CZ?

JW2011 by Rider_wv, on Flickr

Toadady · 02-27-2012, 10:13 AM

just got a MEC 600jr in 20ga like NEW owner said he's only loaded 200 shells in it, A MEC Grabber in 12ga, like new, has about 1000 rounds ran through it, 6ish pounds of 700x, 4ish pounds of blue dot, and a couple boxes of extra bars and bushings , and a misc. box of 1pounders of powder, for a whopping $250.00

plus i purchased 7 bags of shot for $25.00 ea, and several bags of wads for $5 ea, and he gave me a back seat full of hulls

Sniper X · 02-27-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Minimike

Been carrying a P7 PSP for a couple years. Started carrying after dead animals started showing up on the door step of the shop. Then I got a visit from the Chief of Police telling me to watch my back. A few of the locals didn't like the fact that I was getting customers of color at the shop.

They wanted to run me off. So now I'm the crazy guy that open carries in town.

Nice the P7. Love them but still don't have one! How did the Sheriff know for you to watch your back? You would think he would arrest someone saying you should? And is it that prejudice there>? Seems old world, I think the prejudice must be a bad excuse for someone in a competing business?

EvilGenius · 02-27-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider_WV

I have been 9mm shopping for a while. I had it narrowed down to a 9mm 1911 or a M&P pro series. Well the M&P is on back order so I went to the gun show Saturday in search of a 1911 or maybe a G17. Gun show was a no go, I found a decent priced G17 but I just cant get used to the feel of a glock.

I still want a full size 1911 in 9mm but evidentially thats impossible to find locally. I will probably just have my FFL order a STI for me.

Well I stopped in a local shop after the gun show and he had a CZ in the case. I ended up taking it home. Its a good shooter. Really thin grip for a 16rd double stack. You can swap in a safety or Decocker. I have the decocker installed, its a little thick so I may swap in the safety since the lever is smaller. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the trigger, silky smooth and crisp in SA. It came with three mags and cleaning tools as well. The little integrated beaver tail feels similar to my 1911 and its very comfortable.

I ran about a 100rds of random FMJ through it and it ate everything. I am loving it so far. I do want to swap in some night sites but thats about it
Any ideas on where i can get sites for a CZ?

JW2011 by Rider_wv, on Flickr

I'd really like to have a 1911 in 9mm. I don't like the snappiness of 9mm, but I think a full size steel 1911 frame would make it real manageable.

I wouldn't think twice about taking a cz in te place though.

If you still in the market RIA makes a 1911 9mm.

GoGo Gadget · 02-27-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by EvilGenius

I'd really like to have a 1911 in 9mm. I don't like the snappiness of 9mm, but I think a full size steel 1911 frame would make it real manageable.

I wouldn't think twice about taking a cz in te place though.

If you still in the market RIA makes a 1911 9mm.

I have an STI Edge in 40S&W which is snappier than a 9mm. The full size 1911 frame works very well with it. I shoot it better than I do 45ACP. With a 45, it is a slower push and takes longer to come back down on target.

sadexcuse4s10 · 02-27-2012, 11:10 AM

I have the Glock 19, and wish I would have gotten a 1911 frame Para or something similar.

I can't stand the plastic toy feel of the Glock. it is a good gun, well put together and tight, but I am defenitely not a fan of the polymer chassis anymore even though I liked it at first.

Rider_WV · 02-27-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by EvilGenius

I'd really like to have a 1911 in 9mm. I don't like the snappiness of 9mm, but I think a full size steel 1911 frame would make it real manageable.

I wouldn't think twice about taking a cz in te place though.

If you still in the market RIA makes a 1911 9mm.

I am trying to minimize calibers and I already have a few 9mm pistols so I really want a 9mm 1911. 1911 is my favorite platform and I think a 9mm version will suit me very well.

Yeah I have been eyeballing the RIA 9mm tactical but I cant find one to look at. The STI spartan uses an armscor frame with STI slide so it is budget friendly. Dawson Precision lists several 9mm STI with a CRP package that is very tempting.

I am leaning towards this one STI Trojan 9mm With CRP package:
http://www.dawsonprecision.com/Produ...32B-1326311105

I am frugal so I will probably go with the STI Spartan CRP for $370 less. $370 buys a lot of ammo

http://www.dawsonprecision.com/Produ...331-1326311647

I would love a 1911 in 45 but I am too tight to shoot 45.

Rider_WV · 02-27-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by GoGo Gadget

I have an STI Edge in 40S&W which is snappier than a 9mm. The full size 1911 frame works very well with it. I shoot it better than I do 45ACP. With a 45, it is a slower push and takes longer to come back down on target.

That sucker is sexy!!

GoGo Gadget · 02-27-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider_WV

That sucker is sexy!!

Yeah, I hand it over to friends to shoot and and say, "You gotta try this. It is PURE sex!"

02-25-2012, 02:28 PM	#24121
NDEBT Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Poteau Oklahoma Oddometer: 4,524	It was a gift kind of. He did give me some modern shells that I guess he has shot through it. Should I not try to shoot it? __________________ Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. -Mark Twain

02-27-2012, 10:13 AM	#24128
Toadady Push'n parts Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Southern Missouri Oddometer: 3,175	just got a MEC 600jr in 20ga like NEW owner said he's only loaded 200 shells in it, A MEC Grabber in 12ga, like new, has about 1000 rounds ran through it, 6ish pounds of 700x, 4ish pounds of blue dot, and a couple boxes of extra bars and bushings , and a misc. box of 1pounders of powder, for a whopping $250.00 plus i purchased 7 bags of shot for $25.00 ea, and several bags of wads for $5 ea, and he gave me a back seat full of hulls __________________ Get to work, millions on welfare are depending on you

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02-27-2012, 08:52 AM	#24127
Rider_WV Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Leon, WV Oddometer: 1,776	I have been 9mm shopping for a while. I had it narrowed down to a 9mm 1911 or a M&P pro series. Well the M&P is on back order so I went to the gun show Saturday in search of a 1911 or maybe a G17. Gun show was a no go, I found a decent priced G17 but I just cant get used to the feel of a glock. I still want a full size 1911 in 9mm but evidentially thats impossible to find locally. I will probably just have my FFL order a STI for me. Well I stopped in a local shop after the gun show and he had a CZ in the case. I ended up taking it home. Its a good shooter. Really thin grip for a 16rd double stack. You can swap in a safety or Decocker. I have the decocker installed, its a little thick so I may swap in the safety since the lever is smaller. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the trigger, silky smooth and crisp in SA. It came with three mags and cleaning tools as well. The little integrated beaver tail feels similar to my 1911 and its very comfortable. I ran about a 100rds of random FMJ through it and it ate everything. I am loving it so far. I do want to swap in some night sites but thats about it Any ideas on where i can get sites for a CZ? JW2011 by Rider_wv, on Flickr

02-27-2012, 11:10 AM	#24132
sadexcuse4s10 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Oddometer: 944	I have the Glock 19, and wish I would have gotten a 1911 frame Para or something similar. I can't stand the plastic toy feel of the Glock. it is a good gun, well put together and tight, but I am defenitely not a fan of the polymer chassis anymore even though I liked it at first.