|
|
Not to debate legality of guns etc, but as I enjoy looking at guns and talking about guns and literally everything about guns actually, I decided to make this!
Just to ya know, post pictures of weapons drool over ones other people have(which im sure is a lot) and share your own here!
I'll even start, picked this up from a guy I used to work with, an all matching 28/30 model Mosin-Nagant! By Sako corp based in Finland produced 1938!
Please pardon messy table in first picture haha.
|
I've been thinking of picking up a handgun myself. Not sure on the make or model just yet, but I think a Beretta or Sig Sauer would be a start for research. Anyone have any history with these?
|
|
United States40698 Posts
Looks that way. I'll allow it.
|
Northern Ireland22201 Posts
here's my cz 75 sp-01 shadow. i've since changed the grips to thicker gold aluminium ones cuz i find these ones too thin. as for my next purchase, im not sure whether to go for a shotgun, or .22 ar-15 (centerfire rifles are banned here).
|
On June 22 2017 13:37 ZerOCoolSC2 wrote: I've been thinking of picking up a handgun myself. Not sure on the make or model just yet, but I think a Beretta or Sig Sauer would be a start for research. Anyone have any history with these? What caliber are you looking for?
Honestly only handgun i've ever owned was a 45' Nagant Revolver which was exceptionally hard to find ammo for
On June 23 2017 00:44 ahswtini wrote:here's my cz 75 sp-01 shadow. i've since changed the grips to thicker gold aluminium ones cuz i find these ones too thin. as for my next purchase, im not sure whether to go for a shotgun, or .22 ar-15 (centerfire rifles are banned here). I'm not sure what the definition of a pistol is there, but here atleast they have i guess you'd say sawed off? Ak47s/Ar15's that are legally considered pistols if you wanted one of those as an option. you can bay stock extensions that you can take off/put on but here atleast even with them added its still a pistol. barrel length i think or something is how they define them over here
|
On June 22 2017 13:37 ZerOCoolSC2 wrote: I've been thinking of picking up a handgun myself. Not sure on the make or model just yet, but I think a Beretta or Sig Sauer would be a start for research. Anyone have any history with these? What are you using it for? If you're looking for more of an enthusiast type of weapon, you can go with something like a Sig. If you want something that's more functional and butt simple to work with (ie easy to break down, clean, and maintain), I'd always go with a Glock.
Next, you need to pick your preferred size. There's nothing wrong with keeping a full size handgun around. However, full size handguns have limitations when it comes to carrying them -- particularly if you want them in a pants/waist holster. I have a full size Glock 22 (.40 caliber S&W), and carrying it is like carrying a brick. If you want to carry a lot, you're probably going to want a compact or even sub-compact handgun.
Lastly, you need to pick your ammunition. For all practical purposes, there's really two choices here: 9 mm or .40 caliber S&W. I prefer .40 caliber S&W because it has the stopping power of a .45. If I have to shoot someone, I want that person to go down when I hit them. The drawback is that the .40 caliber S&W is a bit harder to manage and control than the 9 mm. This isn't an issue with the full size handguns, but it is more noticeable when you move down to a subcompact model. The other thing is that 9 mm ammo is a bit cheaper.
|
On June 23 2017 02:51 xDaunt wrote:Show nested quote +On June 22 2017 13:37 ZerOCoolSC2 wrote: I've been thinking of picking up a handgun myself. Not sure on the make or model just yet, but I think a Beretta or Sig Sauer would be a start for research. Anyone have any history with these? What are you using it for? If you're looking for more of an enthusiast type of weapon, you can go with something like a Sig. If you want something that's more functional and butt simple to work with (ie easy to break down, clean, and maintain), I'd always go with a Glock. Next, you need to pick your preferred size. There's nothing wrong with keeping a full size handgun around. However, full size handguns have limitations when it comes to carrying them -- particularly if you want them in a pants/waist holster. I have a full size Glock 22 (.40 caliber S&W), and carrying it is like carrying a brick. If you want to carry a lot, you're probably going to want a compact or even sub-compact handgun. Lastly, you need to pick your ammunition. For all practical purposes, there's really two choices here: 9 mm or .40 caliber S&W. I prefer .40 caliber S&W because it has the stopping power of a .45. If I have to shoot someone, I want that person to go down when I hit them. The drawback is that the .40 caliber S&W is a bit harder to manage and control than the 9 mm. This isn't an issue with the full size handguns, but it is more noticeable when you move down to a subcompact model. The other thing is that 9 mm ammo is a bit cheaper. Ive seen some very small walthers .380? i think, p38s maybe they're called? they have some very dumb coloring(usually baby blue etc around here) but are small, and walther pistols are high quality afterall.
But i think using it for is another big thing, if you're like me and a collector there are several older relatively cheap pistols one can buy(makarovs,tt33s etc) can also get .22 caliber ppk's which i dont know why anyone would want but it is an option.
|
My cousins have a half dozen moisin nagants from poland made in the 1930's or so that look just like that but without any fancy markings on it. They're fantastic guns for hunting and shooting the ammo is really cheap and they're very accurate at range for deer hunting. The bolt actions on them are very satisfying too with a little bit of oil in them. They have a pretty cool story about the three million or so of them that were made in america for the imperial Russians and what the US government did with them after the revolution.
here is my sig sauer compact gun that I won at a charity event. + Show Spoiler +
Its not a gun I'll probably carry or shoot but it looks really good with the green color and the image on the top. For hunting I use a winchester 30/30 level action. Its pretty good as a brush gun for where I hunt. My favorite gun is my model 8 rifle in .32 winchester. I had to have the stock and semi automatic action redone completely but I got it done in nice ceder. I've inherited it from my uncle and I have the saddle holder for it. When I get my own place I want to take the guts out of it and hang it on the wall.
|
On June 23 2017 05:18 Sermokala wrote:My cousins have a half dozen moisin nagants from poland made in the 1930's or so that look just like that but without any fancy markings on it. They're fantastic guns for hunting and shooting the ammo is really cheap and they're very accurate at range for deer hunting. The bolt actions on them are very satisfying too with a little bit of oil in them. They have a pretty cool story about the three million or so of them that were made in america for the imperial Russians and what the US government did with them after the revolution. here is my sig sauer compact gun that I won at a charity event. + Show Spoiler +Its not a gun I'll probably carry or shoot but it looks really good with the green color and the image on the top. For hunting I use a winchester 30/30 level action. Its pretty good as a brush gun for where I hunt. My favorite gun is my model 8 rifle in .32 winchester. I had to have the stock and semi automatic action redone completely but I got it done in nice ceder. I've inherited it from my uncle and I have the saddle holder for it. When I get my own place I want to take the guts out of it and hang it on the wall. While most mosins look just like this m28/30's are quite rare more so than the common 91/30s also worth around double the price last time i looked. same as m44's are more expensive as well(which i have another one Izshvesk made) beside my current one haha
|
Northern Ireland22201 Posts
On June 23 2017 02:16 arb wrote: I'm not sure what the definition of a pistol is there, but here atleast they have i guess you'd say sawed off? Ak47s/Ar15's that are legally considered pistols if you wanted one of those as an option. you can bay stock extensions that you can take off/put on but here atleast even with them added its still a pistol. barrel length i think or something is how they define them over here the relevant section under the UK Firearms Act is
any firearm which either has a barrel less than 30 centimetres in length or is less than 60 centimetres in length overall, other than an air weapon
|
On June 23 2017 06:43 ahswtini wrote:Show nested quote +On June 23 2017 02:16 arb wrote: I'm not sure what the definition of a pistol is there, but here atleast they have i guess you'd say sawed off? Ak47s/Ar15's that are legally considered pistols if you wanted one of those as an option. you can bay stock extensions that you can take off/put on but here atleast even with them added its still a pistol. barrel length i think or something is how they define them over here the relevant section under the UK Firearms Act is Show nested quote +any firearm which either has a barrel less than 30 centimetres in length or is less than 60 centimetres in length overall, other than an air weapon https://www.tombstonetactical.com/catalog/century-arms/hg3089cn-zastava-pap-m92-7-62x39-10in30rd-black/
im not sure if that meets your quota, but 10 centimeter barrel length while still firing 7.62x39 can also get AR-15's in the same style of course
|
2774 Posts
That's a pretty interesting and quite rare Mosin you have there! Quite high demand as well.
|
On June 23 2017 07:23 Nixer wrote: That's a pretty interesting and quite rare Mosin you have there! Quite high demand as well. All matching numbers too except the trigger guard i think has odd Russia looking numbers but it has no wear so it may be original too. but bolt stock barrel and everything else are all the same! Considering i got it for 200$ i think i did quite well on it.
|
2774 Posts
That's quite the steal considering the condition of the gun, or at least from what I can tell from the pictures. The thing about these Mosin's is that every single one is quite unique. They just were made to be a certain (high) standard.
|
On June 23 2017 08:37 Nixer wrote: That's quite the steal considering the condition of the gun, or at least from what I can tell from the pictures. The thing about these Mosin's is that every single one is quite unique. They just were made to be a certain (high) standard. Only has 1 ding near the end of the barrel, but everything else is pristine, no dents/scratches in the wood. Even has the Sako symbol branded into the wood, the picture shows the stock number which matches with the bolt etc.
Like the guy who sold it to me said it probably sat in someones shop since it has the SA stamp meaning a civil guard or whatever rifle it was probably never used in combat. It was a steal considering i caught him at a time he was tired and he priced it, next day he says he priced it way cheaper than he should have but wasnt gonna reup the price cause he made a mistake. Hell of a guy imo.
|
Northern Ireland22201 Posts
i find it difficult to like old-style guns, like old rifles, revolvers etc..not sure why
|
2774 Posts
On June 23 2017 12:22 arb wrote:Show nested quote +On June 23 2017 08:37 Nixer wrote: That's quite the steal considering the condition of the gun, or at least from what I can tell from the pictures. The thing about these Mosin's is that every single one is quite unique. They just were made to be a certain (high) standard. Only has 1 ding near the end of the barrel, but everything else is pristine, no dents/scratches in the wood. Even has the Sako symbol branded into the wood, the picture shows the stock number which matches with the bolt etc. Like the guy who sold it to me said it probably sat in someones shop since it has the SA stamp meaning a civil guard or whatever rifle it was probably never used in combat. It was a steal considering i caught him at a time he was tired and he priced it, next day he says he priced it way cheaper than he should have but wasnt gonna reup the price cause he made a mistake. Hell of a guy imo. SA = Suomen Armeija, Finnish Army stamp. Meanwhile the SK.Y stamp stands for Suojeluskuntain yliesikunta which would roughly be translated as Civil Guard Headquarters. Most of these Civil Guard M/28-30 rifles were used in the Winter War and in fact if I remember correctly all of the rifles were transferred at the start of the war.
|
On June 24 2017 01:42 Nixer wrote:Show nested quote +On June 23 2017 12:22 arb wrote:On June 23 2017 08:37 Nixer wrote: That's quite the steal considering the condition of the gun, or at least from what I can tell from the pictures. The thing about these Mosin's is that every single one is quite unique. They just were made to be a certain (high) standard. Only has 1 ding near the end of the barrel, but everything else is pristine, no dents/scratches in the wood. Even has the Sako symbol branded into the wood, the picture shows the stock number which matches with the bolt etc. Like the guy who sold it to me said it probably sat in someones shop since it has the SA stamp meaning a civil guard or whatever rifle it was probably never used in combat. It was a steal considering i caught him at a time he was tired and he priced it, next day he says he priced it way cheaper than he should have but wasnt gonna reup the price cause he made a mistake. Hell of a guy imo. SA = Suomen Armeija, Finnish Army stamp. Meanwhile the SK.Y stamp stands for Suojelus kuntain yliesikunta which would roughly be translated as Civil Guard Headquarters. Most of these Civil Guard M/28-30 rifles were used in the Winter War and in fact if I remember correctly all of the rifles were transferred at the start of the war. Oooh, the more I learn the better! I figured unused since it is in really excellent shape. Most Russian rifles i have for example have dings and scratches etc etc but this one literally still looks factory new.
|
I'm not a "gun person", so I have a question about AR-15s, M-16s, and AK-47s. What are the differences between these different rifles?
I can't even tell the difference between an AR-15 and M-16 by looking at them. I know what an AK-47 looks like because it has a curved clip and usually some kind of wooden casing on certain areas.
|
|
|
|