Off Season Lets Talk Guns

[HonestChieffan]

Been a while since we had a guns n' ammo discussion.


Some of you are AR shooters Im sure. Im looking at a Colt 6920. Will be my first AR. Picked up a Glock this fall and really enjoy shooting it. Any feedback on that weapon?



Anyone else been in a buy/sell/trade mood with hardware?

Part 2: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=293623

[Bob Dole]

Originally Posted by Trivers

A 1956 Mannlicher-Schönauer Carbine 30-06 has been offered to me by a neighbor who is getting rid of her deceased husband weapons. No scope.

$900.

What is your opinion of 30-06?

I do not deer hunt.

Worth getting?

Thanks

That is Bob Dole's preferred calibre if hunting in wooded or brushy areas. The .243 is too subject to deflection.

[Bob Dole]

Anyone seen the press on the new Taurus Curve? Looks interesting if they ever come out with it in something other than .380.

[dmahurin]

My work put me through the NRA's firearms instructor training school a few weeks back. So I put together a package for CCW instructor and submitted today. Assuming everything goes well I'll be able to start teaching CCW classes in Missouri fairly soon. Not trying!advertise but if anyone would appreciate that it would be the fellow gun guys here. Im going to have a few other classes as well and have decided to start a small business based around firearms and personal defense. Im pretty excited about it.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by dmahurin

My work put me through the NRA's firearms instructor training school a few weeks back. So I put together a package for CCW instructor and submitted today. Assuming everything goes well I'll be able to start teaching CCW classes in Missouri fairly soon. Not trying!advertise but if anyone would appreciate that it would be the fellow gun guys here. Im going to have a few other classes as well and have decided to start a small business based around firearms and personal defense. Im pretty excited about it.

Awesome!

[kepp]

Originally Posted by Munson

We need pics!

Just had time for a few for now. I tried to take close ups of the bore/barrel/rifling, but they didn't turn out.

[Munson]

Originally Posted by kepp

Just had time for a few for now. I tried to take close ups of the bore/barrel/rifling, but they didn't turn out.

It appears that AIM Surplus treated you right.

That's a good looking M44.

[kepp]

M&P 9mm issues - http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...tgunning-ammo/

Has anyone experienced this with their M&P 9?

[Radar Chief]

What is the going price on a Mosin Nagant?
I've got a nephew that keeps wanting to borrow one of my rifles to take care of a few of the deer on his land but I prefer my guns right where they belong, in my gun safe. So I'm thinking of getting him a cheap but safe and reliable high powered rifle.
Alternative ideas welcome.

[banyon]

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

What is the going price on a Mosin Nagant?
I've got a nephew that keeps wanting to borrow one of my rifles to take care of a few of the deer on his land but I prefer my guns right where they belong, in my gun safe. So I'm thinking of getting him a cheap but safe and reliable high powered rifle.
Alternative ideas welcome.

I bought one a couple of years ago for @ 60$, but I think they are closer to $120 now, demand has really gone up.

That rifle kicks like a mule though. Might want a soft stock guard or some type of shoulder padding. Those Russkies in WWII were apparently made of some stern stuff.

[kepp]

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

What is the going price on a Mosin Nagant?
I've got a nephew that keeps wanting to borrow one of my rifles to take care of a few of the deer on his land but I prefer my guns right where they belong, in my gun safe. So I'm thinking of getting him a cheap but safe and reliable high powered rifle.
Alternative ideas welcome.

Speaking as a recent buyer, prices have gone up. But they're still probably the cheapest option out there. The cheapest I found a 91/30 for was $149 I think. If you go to different models (I got the M44), the price goes up. I paid $219 for my M44 + shipping + FFL xfr. Its still well below $300.

[BigOlChiefsfan]

For your nephew, think about a worn-but-working lever action 30-30 from a pawn shop - they'll sometimes be in the same price range and they're a lot easier on a newbie's shoulder. Ammo is not AS cheap, but it's cheap for a centerfire - and available at every filling station/gun store in America in boxes of 20 instead of having to buy 500 rounds online or wait for a gunshow. I have 4 or 5 Mosins and like 'em well enough but there's a reason there are so many old 'thuty thuty' rifles out there.

[Fish]

I tried finding a used lever 30-30 for my mother earlier this year, and had a helluva time finding one for cheap.

[BigOlChiefsfan]

Probably true. When Dear Leader finally goes out to pasture it may be easier to find old rifles for a reasonable price. Let's hope so.

[Munson]

Finally got a chance to pick up a few firearms from my local FFL:

- Colt AR15 -
5.56 NATO
1/7" twist
removable carry handle
LE/gov't marked receiver

- Armalite DEF10 -
.308/7.62 NATO
16" barrel
adjustable M4-style stock
flat top upper and railed gas block
AR-10A marked receiver

- Colt Detective Special revolver -
.38 Special
2" barrel
Nickel finish

The Armalite is brand new, and both Colts are used. Can't wait to test them out. Pics to follow next week.

[kepp]

Originally Posted by BigOlChiefsfan

For your nephew, think about a worn-but-working lever action 30-30 from a pawn shop - they'll sometimes be in the same price range and they're a lot easier on a newbie's shoulder. Ammo is not AS cheap, but it's cheap for a centerfire - and available at every filling station/gun store in America in boxes of 20 instead of having to buy 500 rounds online or wait for a gunshow. I have 4 or 5 Mosins and like 'em well enough but there's a reason there are so many old 'thuty thuty' rifles out there.

Yeah, the only really cheap 7.62x54R ammo is the surplus stuff. If you buy better quality boxes of 20, the prices go up much closer to other centerfire ammo.