firearms

[HarleyXJGuy]

Once again, we had to shoot single handed weak and strong. I really need to practice this. I had no issues with my off hand. However, with my strong hand, I kept twisting my wrists, thus I shot a civilian twice (white target). 

Jealous in a big way. Way to busy right now to get any shooting games in.

Off or one hand shooting takes practice like you said but are you using the correct technique?

You have to go gangsta! Well not any where near full sideways but lean you hand and wrist in the direction of the center of your body by about 25 degrees. That help greatly with recoil control.

[Pacu]

Hmmm what's in the box?



Generation 4 Glock 19



Man, I love living in Texas. Thinking of a Marlin Model 60 SS next.
Remember, always stock up on beans and bullets!

[Chako]

Thanks Harley for the advice. I am going to try that next time I am at the range.

I also keep getting a blood blister on my trigger finger at the top of the crease. I thought it was how I was holding the 586, but the last time I paid very special attention on where my trigger finger was in relation to the trigger. I still got one however. Thinking of wearing a patch at the location where the blister occurs. Any suggestions?

Nice Glock Pacu. 

[jerseydevil]

One of my FB friends pointed out to me a company that makes replica Whitworths, and now I want one.  Civil War sniper rifle..... They also make a Model 1803 Harper's Ferry rifle replica. The first US issue rifle. Carried by Lewis and Clark, and used to good advantage in the War of 1812..... 

[Pacu]

I was looking hard at a Ruger SP101 .357.  Some review said you could beat Wolverine to death with one and the pistol would be fine. Made me chuckle a bit. They make the SP101 in .22lr @ 8 shots. Looks like a winner.

[Gareth]

Thanks Harley for the advice. I am going to try that next time I am at the range.

I also keep getting a blood blister on my trigger finger at the top of the crease. I thought it was how I was holding the 586, but the last time I paid very special attention on where my trigger finger was in relation to the trigger. I still got one however. Thinking of wearing a patch at the location where the blister occurs. Any suggestions?

Nice Glock Pacu. 

That's not good.   To me a blood blister suggests something is pinching pretty hard.  I know Hickok45 wears a plaster (band-aid)  on his trigger finger sometimes.  Which part of your finger are you addressing the trigger with?

[Chako]

The middle of the pad, which is proper. However, I think something is rubbing me at the spot once the trigger is fully depressed and the full recoil is absorbed.

[Pacu]

How about some Rugerness?

My dad bought this in Hawaii back when he was stationed over there. I got it for Christmas when i was about 16 with a Ruger P85 9mm. Ruger Single Six .22lr with the exchangeable magnum cylinder.

[David]

Great Ruger Pacu!

[jerseydevil]

I want a Ruger No. 1 in 7x57mm Mauser with a full length Mannlicher stock.   Also a left-handed Ruger M77 in .375 H&H. You know, just in case a Cape Buffalo comes storming down Broad St in Elizabeth NJ.....

[ironraven]

Come on Ironraven, you know you need to supply some pics mate.

After I get the rear sight installed and the whole thing test fired. It's pretty basic, just my take on a non-NFA MK18. EVERYONE is super excited to see it- it's just an 11.5" AR pistol. I'm building mine rather than buying becuase I can save a hundred buck and still get the 11.5" rather than the 10.5" barrel which will work better for the forearm I'm looking at down the road.

If you want the sexy stuff, look over on Weapon Evolution. They have pretty ladies there.

[David]

I want a Ruger No. 1 in 7x57mm Mauser with a full length Mannlicher stock.   Also a left-handed Ruger M77 in .375 H&H. You know, just in case a Cape Buffalo comes storming down Broad St in Elizabeth NJ.....

Those would be a couple good rifles Tom. I always thought having a 375 H&H was a needed part of any serious rifle collection. Having read many, many books on hunting in Africa and big game in general may have influenced that thinking.   


Speaking of cape buffalo wasnt it Robert Ruark who said cape buffalo look at you like you owe them money.   

[jerseydevil]

I want a Ruger No. 1 in 7x57mm Mauser with a full length Mannlicher stock.   Also a left-handed Ruger M77 in .375 H&H. You know, just in case a Cape Buffalo comes storming down Broad St in Elizabeth NJ.....

Those would be a couple good rifles Tom. I always thought having a 375 H&H was a needed part of any serious rifle collection. Having read many, many books on hunting in Africa and big game in general may have influenced that thinking.   


Speaking of cape buffalo wasnt it Robert Ruark who said cape buffalo look at you like you owe them money.   

I love reading stories of safaris. Actually that combo would be almost perfect for Africa. The 7x57 is one of the best all-around small-bore cartridges ever devised. How good? US manufacturers still chamber it 123 years after it was designed. It would be perfect for Plains game.   The .375 is a great cartridge for anything on this planet looking to eat or trample you.

[Outback in Idaho]

  Saw this in a Facebook feed: Chiappa Rhino 40DS .357 Magnum Revolver First Look (HD) - Wonder how much this thing is, or do I want to know? 
 

[HarleyXJGuy]

Thanks Harley for the advice. I am going to try that next time I am at the range.

I also keep getting a blood blister on my trigger finger at the top of the crease. I thought it was how I was holding the 586, but the last time I paid very special attention on where my trigger finger was in relation to the trigger. I still got one however. Thinking of wearing a patch at the location where the blister occurs. Any suggestions?

Nice Glock Pacu. 

Is it pinching you or just a irritation from repeated trigger pulls?

Pinching will have to be sorted with a different grip and/or trigger finger placement.

A callus will eventually form and sort it self out if it is just irritation. Assuming you are willing to wait.

The double action triggers on Smith revolvers can be pretty heavy. Have you thought about a trigger job or at least a spring kit? Might help your blister issue and will improve your accuracy and translation times for sure.

[HarleyXJGuy]

Come on Ironraven, you know you need to supply some pics mate.

After I get the rear sight installed and the whole thing test fired. It's pretty basic, just my take on a non-NFA MK18. EVERYONE is super excited to see it- it's just an 11.5" AR pistol. I'm building mine rather than buying becuase I can save a hundred buck and still get the 11.5" rather than the 10.5" barrel which will work better for the forearm I'm looking at down the road.

If you want the sexy stuff, look over on Weapon Evolution. They have pretty ladies there.

Did some one say SBR?

Here is my SEAL loaner that I carried my last Afghanistan deployment.

[HarleyXJGuy]

What do we have here?

[Gareth]

What do we have here?

A new flashlight?


 

[Chako]

It is not pinching...more of a rubbing.

The trigger is sweet as the previous owner did a really nice trigger job on it.

I have tried different finger placements to no avail. I think when I pull the trigger, my finger is rubbing somewhere. I will have to figure this out, or wear a band aid at the spot.

Gee Harley, looks like the military gets to play with all the fun toys. 

[David]

Dan is your trigger smooth or grooved. I use to have my S&W triggers smoothed and contoured that were used in a lot of DA work. As Harley said keep shooting and a callus will develope in time.

[Pacu]

Remember the good ole days when :

AK47s were 200 bucks
SKS were 80 bucks
Norinco 1911s were 200 bucks
FN/FALs were plenty
Galils were cheapish

 

[David]

Remember the good ole days when :

AK47s were 200 bucks
SKS were 80 bucks
Norinco 1911s were 200 bucks
FN/FALs were plenty
Galils were cheapish

 

Yes, I remember the good ole days!     

[Chako]

I am thinking that my finger is rubbing on the underside of the gun when the trigger is fully pressed. I guess I will just have to take my time and see exactly what the issue is. Of course, the worse time to do that is during an exciting IPSC competition. 

I get a flyer from a hardware shop across the river on the Michigan side. If I had those kinds of prices on this side, I would have a whole lot more ammo and things that go bang. 

[jerseydevil]

Remember the good ole days when :

AK47s were 200 bucks
SKS were 80 bucks
Norinco 1911s were 200 bucks
FN/FALs were plenty
Galils were cheapish

 

My father's first rifle he purchased, a Spanish Mauser (now mine) cost him $15. ........

[Pacu]

 Mosin–Nagant were 50 dollar bill. 

[strmliner]

How about some Rugerness?

My dad bought this in Hawaii back when he was stationed over there. I got it for Christmas when i was about 16 with a Ruger P85 9mm. Ruger Single Six .22lr with the exchangeable magnum cylinder.

We had one of those when I was a teenager...I always liked that gun!   

[SAK Guy]

Remember the good ole days when :

AK47s were 200 bucks
SKS were 80 bucks
Norinco 1911s were 200 bucks
FN/FALs were plenty
Galils were cheapish

 

I remember those days, my gunshop was offered a deal from a big wholesaler on a crate (4 rifles) of Maadi  AKMs for 550.00. Why didn't I buy a couple of crates for an investment!!!!!   

[SAK Guy]

How about some Rugerness?

My dad bought this in Hawaii back when he was stationed over there. I got it for Christmas when i was about 16 with a Ruger P85 9mm. Ruger Single Six .22lr with the exchangeable magnum cylinder.

We had one of those when I was a teenager...I always liked that gun!   

+1!!!!  We still have ours but they have longer barrels!  I want a 45LC/ACP convertible in stainless.

[HarleyXJGuy]

Remember the good ole days when :

AK47s were 200 bucks
SKS were 80 bucks
Norinco 1911s were 200 bucks
FN/FALs were plenty
Galils were cheapish

 

I remember those days, my gunshop was offered a deal from a big wholesaler on a crate (4 rifles) of Maadi  AKMs for 550.00. Why didn't I buy a couple of crates for an investment!!!!!   

If I only knew then what I do now.

[SAK Guy]

I am thinking that my finger is rubbing on the underside of the gun when the trigger is fully pressed. I guess I will just have to take my time and see exactly what the issue is. Of course, the worse time to do that is during an exciting IPSC competition. 

I get a flyer from a hardware shop across the river on the Michigan side. If I had those kinds of prices on this side, I would have a whole lot more ammo and things that go bang. 

Chako, are you sure your trigger finger isn't slipping up during recoil and getting pinched in the trigger recess area shown? I have had several revolvers in the past where I had to stone those edges because they were very sharp. My last Single Six was like a cheese grater it was so sharp. I'm obsessive about sharp edges on firearms.