Anyone here into firearms?

semtex · 02-09-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

hmmm im trying to think back to see if i can remember shooting one with the checkering these past 2 weeks...cant remember though

Okay, I think I need to do a bit of full disclosure here. I'm a 1911 snob. I buy 1911s like Nighthawks and Wilson Combat and Ed Brown. That Kimber pictured a few posts back? That was my 'cheap gun'. Point being, take my comments with a grain of salt. On the high end, front strap checkering is standard, so it's only because I'm a high-end 1911 snob that I have this 'it's a deal killer if there's no front strap checkering' attitude. Don't take my comments to imply that a 1911 without such checkering is somehow fatally flawed in its design or anything like that.

Having said that, are there any gun ranges in your area where you can rent different guns to try out on the range? If so, maybe rent one with the checkering and one without and compare to see if it makes a difference for you.

xdeslitx · 02-09-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Okay, I think I need to do a bit of full disclosure here. I'm a 1911 snob. I buy 1911s like Nighthawks and Wilson Combat and Ed Brown. That Kimber pictured a few posts back? That was my 'cheap gun'. Point being, take my comments with a grain of salt. On the high end, front strap checkering is standard, so it's only because I'm a high-end 1911 snob that I have this 'it's a deal killer if there's no front strap checkering' attitude. Don't take my comments to imply that a 1911 without such checkering is somehow fatally flawed in its design or anything like that.

Having said that, are there any gun ranges in your area where you can rent different guns to try out on the range? If so, maybe rent one with the checkering and one without and compare to see if it makes a difference for you.

yes but they dont have many 1911s...i think the springer might be the only one if i remember correctly.
thats what i meant when i said shooting these past 2 weeks, i was at a range renting guns.

xdeslitx · 02-09-2012, 02:11 PM

would you happen to know off the top of your head if the kimber target ii has the front checkering? i know someone who has one but he doesnt live close by

semtex · 02-09-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

would you happen to know off the top of your head if the kimber target ii has the front checkering? i know someone who has one but he doesnt live close by

You mean the Custom Target II? No, it does not appear to have front strap checkering (hint: go to Kimber's website).

Of course, you could always throw a Hogue grip on any 1911:

Roadster4Us · 02-09-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

would you happen to know off the top of your head if the kimber target ii has the front checkering? i know someone who has one but he doesnt live close by

You can always send it in to Springfield's Custom shop. They will checker the front, back or both with a variety of options. Font is around $140 - $200 depending on what you want done.

Springfield Armory

xdeslitx · 02-09-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

You can always send it in to Springfield's Custom shop. They will checker the front, back or both with a variety of options. Font is around $140 - $200 depending on what you want done.

Springfield Armory

thanks...i was actually checking out the order sheet a couple days ago to see what kind of "mods" they offered...lol its like having a new car

id probably be looking into having them add the white dots on the sights sometime in the future

Roadster4Us · 02-09-2012, 03:38 PM

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thanks...i was actually checking out the order sheet a couple days ago to see what kind of "mods" they offered...lol its like having a new car

id probably be looking into having them add the white dots on the sights sometime in the future

They do some very high quality work and yeah, too much to chose from on that sheet.

xdeslitx · 02-09-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

They do some very high quality work and yeah, too much to chose from on that sheet.

ya and i keep hearing about their great customer service.
since its my first gun i decided to go with them for the customer service and the lifetime warranty...and of course i do like the gun as well

xdeslitx · 02-09-2012, 05:42 PM

Where do you guys buy your ammo?

Iwas looking at cheaperthandirt and luckygunner

Roadster4Us · 02-09-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

Where do you guys buy your ammo?

Iwas looking at cheaperthandirt and luckygunner

Midwayusa gandermountain etc... I usually check around for sales. Midwayusa is very fast with their shipping but you do have to do price comparisons.

xdeslitx · 02-09-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

Midwayusa gandermountain etc... I usually check around for sales. Midwayusa is very fast with their shipping but you do have to do price comparisons.

cool thanks i didnt even see midway when i was on google...cheaperthandirt came up a lot though

RedlineAZ · 02-12-2012, 03:06 AM

Here is my collection!

M4 carbine

Taurus PT709 Slim

MPA .45mm Mac-10

Romanian WASR-10 AK 47

Hatsan 12 gauge shotgun

S&W 357 magnum

Glock 10mm

Lancaster Arms AK47

Ruger 10/22 and a group pic of my other guns

and I have a Remington 30.06 and a Winchester 12 gauge which isn't pictured

The Lancaster Arms AK is by far my favorite out of the bunch. I had a Romanian WASR (its funny because I'm actually full blooded Romanian) and I was so disappointed with the quality! The Lancaster AK was made to order in Goodyear Arizona, and came with a lifetime warranty. The fitments and clearances of the gun are top notch, it comes with Gun Kote already baked onto the metal parts instead of the bluing. Even the furniture has a super deep cherry color that is baked into the wood. It has never had a single jam or issue ever. If all goes accordingly, I am going to pick up a AK pistol with the same finish from them within the next week or two!

m4a1mustang · 02-12-2012, 08:50 AM

That's a nice collection!

RedlineAZ · 02-12-2012, 10:03 AM

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That's a nice collection!

Thank you sir

Imperial · 02-12-2012, 02:56 PM

My Kimber Stainless Target II.

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xdeslitx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tu-jungle, CA Posts: 13,045 Drives: Yaris Rep Power: 63	would you happen to know off the top of your head if the kimber target ii has the front checkering? i know someone who has one but he doesnt live close by

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xdeslitx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tu-jungle, CA Posts: 13,045 Drives: Yaris Rep Power: 63	Where do you guys buy your ammo? Iwas looking at cheaperthandirt and luckygunner

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RedlineAZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 158 Drives: Boosted C6 Vette Rep Power: 14	Here is my collection! M4 carbine Taurus PT709 Slim MPA .45mm Mac-10 Romanian WASR-10 AK 47 Hatsan 12 gauge shotgun S&W 357 magnum Glock 10mm Lancaster Arms AK47 Ruger 10/22 and a group pic of my other guns and I have a Remington 30.06 and a Winchester 12 gauge which isn't pictured The Lancaster Arms AK is by far my favorite out of the bunch. I had a Romanian WASR (its funny because I'm actually full blooded Romanian) and I was so disappointed with the quality! The Lancaster AK was made to order in Goodyear Arizona, and came with a lifetime warranty. The fitments and clearances of the gun are top notch, it comes with Gun Kote already baked onto the metal parts instead of the bluing. Even the furniture has a super deep cherry color that is baked into the wood. It has never had a single jam or issue ever. If all goes accordingly, I am going to pick up a AK pistol with the same finish from them within the next week or two!