Firearms Section

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by PT145SS

The draw back to carrying a 1911 is the additional muscle memory needed (e.g. training) to sweep the safety in less than ideal conditions.

My personal opinion... if it's not 2nd nature to thumb the safety they're not training enough

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

Springfield (SIG also)still makes a fine 1911... let loose of a couple hundred extra and get a keeper, over a lesser pistol, that will be hit/miss on QC.

.45 is a sweet round, not a lot of muzzle jump even from a short barrel. I've shot 4"bbl composite guns in 9mm and .40 that jumped more. Steel frame adds weight but makes for a well behaved short barrel pistol.

Have you been shooting that .338? I was expecting pics..... a year ago

I need to find someone I know with a commander sized .45 and try it out.
Negative on a .338 haha, I almost built one, went with a .308 due to lack of distance and cheaper to shoot. I have a friend with a 6.5x47 Lapua....

I will say, I do like the price point and look of some of the Springfields. I also am admiring some Kimber's and STI's...

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by blake-b

A 338 is my next purchase but is quite a ways off. I have a 308 and 6.5CM I bought myself for my birthday. Haven't shot either on yet...

What did you buy? I've two 700's, one in .308, one in 7mm SAUM. It's a costly hobby.

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by blake-b

The 338 I want is an AA Ulfbehrt.

I bought (2) LMT MWS. The 308 is currently plain but the factory trigger on it is really nice! 5.5# and smooth.

The pictured gun is the 6.5CM. It is also an MWS but was worked on by GAP. It has a Geissele SSA-E. Surefire brake, UBR stock, Bushnell DMR 3.5-21, Atlas bipod. The former owner also has a LaRue OBR (behind it) and he said the MWS will outshoot it noticably. He also said the farthest he shot it was 1100 yds. I can't wait to shoot either of them.

Why do I need a 1000yd gun? Why do I need a 1000whp Camaro? Because I want them. Don't ask my wife why I need them. She'll give a much smaller answer...

Thoroughly impressive combination. I've always wanted a semi auto long range gun but never got around to it. Awesome setup! Really jealous! I've a 8 oz. trigger on my one 700... That's interesting to say the least.

Let us know how they shoot (amazing i'd assume).

[xrivera91]

Originally Posted by blake-b

The 338 I want is an AA Ulfbehrt.

I bought (2) LMT MWS. The 308 is currently plain but the factory trigger on it is really nice! 5.5# and smooth.

The pictured gun is the 6.5CM. It is also an MWS but was worked on by GAP. It has a Geissele SSA-E. Surefire brake, UBR stock, Bushnell DMR 3.5-21, Atlas bipod. The former owner also has a LaRue OBR (behind it) and he said the MWS will outshoot it noticably. He also said the farthest he shot it was 1100 yds. I can't wait to shoot either of them.

Why do I need a 1000yd gun? Why do I need a 1000whp Camaro? Because I want them. Don't ask my wife why I need them. She'll give a much smaller answer...

Wow what does something like this cost. It looks awesome.

[Tenring]

Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

My personal opinion... if it's not 2nd nature to thumb the safety they're not training enough

Agreed.....further, what ever firearm is carried one should be able to manulipate and shoot it like 2nd nature. Your and/or others lives might depend on it.

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by xrivera91

Wow what does something like this cost. It looks awesome.

I can safely assume that it would take far less than multiples of double digits to purchase your Camaro.

[Tenring]

Originally Posted by blake-b

The 338 I want is an AA Ulfbehrt.

I bought (2) LMT MWS. The 308 is currently plain but the factory trigger on it is really nice! 5.5# and smooth.

The pictured gun is the 6.5CM. It is also an MWS but was worked on by GAP. It has a Geissele SSA-E. Surefire brake, UBR stock, Bushnell DMR 3.5-21, Atlas bipod. The former owner also has a LaRue OBR (behind it) and he said the MWS will outshoot it noticably. He also said the farthest he shot it was 1100 yds. I can't wait to shoot either of them.

Why do I need a 1000yd gun? Why do I need a 1000whp Camaro? Because I want them. Don't ask my wife why I need them. She'll give a much smaller answer...

Consider the mag is inserted, bolt is closed and the safety is in the fire position.

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by blake-b

Those two guns cost between 1/5 and 1/6 what my Camaro cost new.



I'm not following you... I am really tired though.

Saying it's potentially unsafe if it were in fact loaded (I'd guess it's not.)

[Tenring]

Originally Posted by blake-b

I'm not following you... I am really tired though.

Then I suggest you take some firearm safety classes immediately.

[PHXLT1]

Originally Posted by Tenring

Consider the mag is inserted, bolt is closed and the safety is in the fire position.

Impressive! Too much for my needs, but impressive none the less.

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by Tenring

Agreed.....further, what ever firearm is carried one should be able to manulipate and shoot it like 2nd nature. Your and/or others lives might depend on it.

Evryone should own one pistol that jams/fte/ftf a lot...

Originally Posted by shank0668

Saying it's potentially unsafe if it were in fact loaded (I'd guess it's not.)

It's loaded.

Even if it isn't...

It is.

Bolt closed? Treat it like it's loaded.

Even if you yourself closed it on an empty chamber.

I wonder how many loved ones heard these last words as they lay dying..... "I thought it was unloaded!"

[xc_SS/RS]

9mm conversion barrel has arrived! Just need the magazines now...



Does anyone have a slip on grip for their pistol? If so who makes it and do you like it?

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

Evryone should own one pistol that jams/fte/ftf a lot...



It's loaded.

Even if it isn't...

It is.

Bolt closed? Treat it like it's loaded.

Even if you yourself closed it on an empty chamber.

I wonder how many loved ones heard these last words as they lay dying..... "I thought it was unloaded!"

Well aware- you'll never see me consider a trigger pull in a non range setting unless i physically check the chamber.