Official HandGun Thread

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by justinnum1

that thing sticking out the side(on an angle) that looks like it can be pulled back

You don't pull that, you push it forward. It's called the forward assist. Helps you ensure the bolt is all the way forward.

If your rifle functions properly, you'll never need to use it. Nowadays it's almost like the appendix of the AR-15. Some manufacturers don't even include them on their rifles now.

[monkey_wrench]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

You don't pull that, you push it forward. It's called the forward assist. Helps you ensure the bolt is all the way forward.

If your rifle functions properly, you'll never need to use it. Nowadays it's almost like the appendix of the AR-15. Some manufacturers don't even include them on their rifles now.

Here's one of mine from the time before the started adding them...

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by monkey_wrench

Here's one of mine from the time before the started adding them...

Damn! Now that's something I do not have the pleasure of seeing everyday.

What's the story on that one?

[monkey_wrench]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Damn! Now that's something I do not have the pleasure of seeing everyday.

What's the story on that one?

Bought it from a guy who bought it from an auction of the SingSing prison in NY state, many moons ago.

Colt SP1 "slickside" or. (Note the lack of fences on the lower. Also no forward assist)

Out of all my AR15s, by far the nicest shooting one. There's just something to be said for the way Stoner designed it.

The thing really has that "been there - done that" look on it.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by monkey_wrench

Bought it from a guy who bought it from an auction of the SingSing prison in NY state, many moons ago.

Colt SP1 "slickside" or. (Note the lack of fences on the lower. Also no forward assist)

Out of all my AR15s, by far the nicest shooting one. There's just something to be said for the way Stoner designed it.

The thing really has that "been there - done that" look on it.

Very cool. She's a beauty and a keeper, for sure.

[Oregon]

M1 Garand...

Earlier last week this guy walked back into the collection completely unexpected, out-of-the-blue, never thought I'd see him again. This damn gun was one of the few items for which I had still harbored a bit of seller's remorse.

About 5 years ago, I sold the gun to a co-worker, another machinist, I'll call him "Dave". Been offering to buy the thing back for almost as long. Since I'm also a machining inspector at my job, other machinists seek me to inspect/document their work. So, a couple weeks ago, Dave saunters over to my shop for what I assumed was just another inspection, to say I was surprised and rather pleased when he offered to sell this Garand back to me would be textbook understatement.

Thanks for looking,
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[justinnum1]

cool, i use that gun in call of duty

[spanner1751]

Sweet rifle!!! I've got a thing for Garands too. Here is an International Harvester for your viewing pleasure.

[monkey_wrench]

Originally Posted by justinnum1

cool, i use that gun in call of duty

Can you get a garand-thumb in call of duty?

[Bakeme521]

Just picked this up yesterday and I love it, its no Garand, but damn it is fun to shoot.

[carve]

Here's my first handgun




Also, I made this just for this thread

[MisterSkiMask]

nice, we non-LEOs can't get Gen4 Glocks in CA

[carve]

Seriously? Why not?

[MisterSkiMask]

Originally Posted by carve

Seriously? Why not?

Not on the 'Approved' list, CA requires additional testing and (surprise!) a fee to be paid. It seems like it takes at least a year from when something hits the market for it to be released in CA, if it meets certain criteria.

ps- I know there are ways and loop holes, but they are an expensive (relatively) PITA

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Bakeme521

Just picked this up yesterday and I love it, its no Garand, but damn it is fun to shoot.

I'd say that's effective.

Originally Posted by carve

Here's my first handgun

Also, I made this just for this thread

G19 as your first handgun purchase?

I'd say you made the perfect selection. Gold standard in 9mm polymer, striker-fired pistols.

P.S. Good trigger finger discipline in the picture.

[ybbiz34]

Just installed this LMT SOPMOD on my Colt LE6920. Locks up real tight. Liking the cheek weld too.

[spanner1751]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

I'd say you made the perfect selection. Gold standard in 9mm polymer, striker-fired pistols.

I agree - good choice. Now you need to get some decent night sights. I put Meprolight Tru-Dot sights on my G34 and I really like them.

[Romo]

Would like to have these;






But no guns allowed in my country.........

[monkey_wrench]

Originally Posted by Romo

Would like to have these;






But no guns allowed in my country.........

Of course you can.
Join a schietvereniging, be a member for a year or so, and get your permit.

Check out www.vuwa.net if you want to know more about gun ownership in the "low lands"

[Djskrilla89]

Moved from Cali to Virginia a few months ago...guns guns guns GUNS1!! ..my wallet is on fire.

Some of my favorites.

and

[justinnum1]

^what are those?

[Djskrilla89]

Originally Posted by justinnum1

^what are those?

Top one is the Saiga 12. Comes from Russia...basically an AK47 shotgun. It doesn't come like the one in the picture though...gotta convert it for the trigger, pistol grip, and stock.

Bottom is the MSAR STG-556, basically US made Steyr Aug H Bar. Bullpup rifle for 5.56 or .223 caliber.