Anyone here into firearms?

faya · 05-19-2013, 01:53 PM

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If we're talking about a new-in-box gun, probably. If we're talking a used gun, that's true of the frame only, with its rollmark and serial number. More importantly, you have to beware of accessories or added parts. It's not impossible to get some really crappy aftermarket parts as add-ons or as "enhancememts", and this could be especially problematic on 1911's, probably the most "customized" firearm on the market. And it's not just parts quality you have to worry about, but also the possibility that it's been "worked on" by someone with less-than-stellar gunsmithing skills. I'm certainly not a 1911 fan, but if I were to buy one, I would be very leery of buying it from someone I didn't know to be honest and reliable.

Thanks Sir! Anyone here who is into competitive shooting?

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Chuck33079 · 05-19-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by faya

Thanks Sir! Anyone here who is into competitive shooting?

Some bullseye shooting here.

faya · 05-19-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Some bullseye shooting here.

You are using Les Baer? Have you modified it?

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Chuck33079 · 05-19-2013, 06:09 PM

I use the Les Baer for the .45 portion of the competition. He guaranteed a 1" group at 50 yds out of the box, and it fed wad cutters no problem. Haven't modified it at all except for a custom set of Randall Fung grips. You don't need to modify with a lot of the top shelf manufacturers. For the center fire portion I've got a 9mm Sig P226 X-five. Bone stock and absolutely perfect. My .22lr is a 7" barrel S&W 41 with Fung grips. Ultra dots for optics on the 22 and 45, a trijicon reflex sight on the Sig.

faya · 05-19-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I use the Les Baer for the .45 portion of the competition. He guaranteed a 1" group at 50 yds out of the box, and it fed wad cutters no problem. Haven't modified it at all except for a custom set of Randall Fung grips. You don't need to modify with a lot of the top shelf manufacturers. For the center fire portion I've got a 9mm Sig P226 X-five. Bone stock and absolutely perfect. My .22lr is a 7" barrel S&W 41 with Fung grips. Ultra dots for optics on the 22 and 45, a trijicon reflex sight on the Sig.

Wow!! Sounds like you've been doing it for a long time now.. Cool!

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Chuck33079 · 05-19-2013, 11:02 PM

About five years, but don't confuse being well equipped with being any good. Bullseye is really hard.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-29-2013, 11:36 AM

Anyone know of a smith that can change my shytty 92 front sights without external degradation of the front fixed sight? I would really like tritium in the front. The front sight is Beretta's main flaw.

Chuck33079 · 05-29-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Anyone know of a smith that can change my shytty 92 front sights without external degradation of the front fixed sight? I would really like tritium in the front. The front sight is Beretta's main flaw.

Is it pinned in, or is it in a dovetail?

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-30-2013, 08:47 AM

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Is it pinned in, or is it in a dovetail?

Its dovetail, built into the frame

Chuck33079 · 05-30-2013, 08:53 AM

It's easier to get it out undamaged in a dovetail than if it's pinned in. There's usually a decent enough smith at your local range that has a sight pusher. The issue becomes the angle of the dovetail. Make sure whatever sights you buy have the same angle or you'll have to recut the dovetail. I've seen a few night sights that actually come with the pusher. Can't remember the brand- maybe AmeriGlo?

tvfreakazoid · 05-30-2013, 11:27 PM

Any recommendations for a nice double action revolver? I'm looking into a 357 mag. I like the fact that i can shoot 357mag and 38spec.
I will mainly use it for a range toy and hd as well.
On another forum people were recommending me the ruger gp100 or the s&w686.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-03-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Any recommendations for a nice double action revolver? I'm looking into a 357 mag. I like the fact that i can shoot 357mag and 38spec.
I will mainly use it for a range toy and hd as well.
On another forum people were recommending me the ruger gp100 or the s&w686.

The 686 would get my vote, but both are awesome revolvers. You cant go wrong either way.

BlackZeda · 06-07-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

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On another forum people were recommending me the ruger gp100 or the s&w686.

Both are excellent, but I would go for the S&W. I own a Ruger GP100 and have been very happy with it but the S&W has a trigger pull that is a smidge smoother. The Ruger is a great looking pistol though.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-17-2013, 07:16 AM

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Both are excellent, but I would go for the S&W. I own a Ruger GP100 and have been very happy with it but the S&W has a trigger pull that is a smidge smoother. The Ruger is a great looking pistol though.

Chuck33079 · 05-30-2013, 11:31 PM

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On another forum people were recommending me the ruger gp100 or the s&w686.

Can't go wrong either way. If you've got the coin, Dan Wesson makes some awesome wheel guns. If money's tight, Taurus revolvers are actually pretty good, unlike their autos.

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I use the Les Baer for the .45 portion of the competition. He guaranteed a 1" group at 50 yds out of the box, and it fed wad cutters no problem. Haven't modified it at all except for a custom set of Randall Fung grips. You don't need to modify with a lot of the top shelf manufacturers. For the center fire portion I've got a 9mm Sig P226 X-five. Bone stock and absolutely perfect. My .22lr is a 7" barrel S&W 41 with Fung grips. Ultra dots for optics on the 22 and 45, a trijicon reflex sight on the Sig. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	About five years, but don't confuse being well equipped with being any good. Bullseye is really hard. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Anyone know of a smith that can change my shytty 92 front sights without external degradation of the front fixed sight? I would really like tritium in the front. The front sight is Beretta's main flaw. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

05-30-2013, 08:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	It's easier to get it out undamaged in a dovetail than if it's pinned in. There's usually a decent enough smith at your local range that has a sight pusher. The issue becomes the angle of the dovetail. Make sure whatever sights you buy have the same angle or you'll have to recut the dovetail. I've seen a few night sights that actually come with the pusher. Can't remember the brand- maybe AmeriGlo? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-30-2013, 11:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	Any recommendations for a nice double action revolver? I'm looking into a 357 mag. I like the fact that i can shoot 357mag and 38spec. I will mainly use it for a range toy and hd as well. On another forum people were recommending me the ruger gp100 or the s&w686. __________________ Mudders milk