Hey, gun nuts!

[sufisaint]

That dirty Russian stuff feeds okay?

No feeding problems but a few duds (which with old powder is dangerous because they could be slow burning) and makes unacceptable for carry purposes. I have noticed splits in the casing after firing but has no effect on these Russian made bruisers,

 

[Peregrinator]

So I sold the XDS to my local gun shop and bought an LC9CT. I love this gun. It's nice sized, feels right in my hand, comfortable to carry, light, and packs enough punch to be real if I need it to. I'm still working on sighting in the laser, but whatever, I don't really need it anyway. I think I found the right pistol, finally.

 

[SBroadB9]

So I sold the XDS to my local gun shop and bought an LC9CT. I love this gun. It's nice sized, feels right in my hand, comfortable to carry, light, and packs enough punch to be real if I need it to. I'm still working on sighting in the laser, but whatever, I don't really need it anyway. I think I found the right pistol, finally.

Great, you got an LC9.
Let me know how you like the laser. I sorta wish I had that. Never really shot a gun with laser sights, but it looks like a good idea. In the old days, when I shot a lot, I was pretty much able to hit something from the hip. Don't think I could these days, but the laser should make it easier.

 

[richard_daily]

I just started carrying my tokarev, its good throw down piece and that 7.62 x 25 goes threw windshields nicely.

I love the tokarev. The first time I shot one, I thought it was going to be super unwieldy, based on it's shape, but those things are surprisingly accurate, and have low recoil.

And Perg, Ammo is cheap as shit for them, you just buy by the case.

 

[richard_daily]

So I sold the XDS to my local gun shop and bought an LC9CT. I love this gun. It's nice sized, feels right in my hand, comfortable to carry, light, and packs enough punch to be real if I need it to. I'm still working on sighting in the laser, but whatever, I don't really need it anyway. I think I found the right pistol, finally.

Are you shooting with one eye, or two? If the latter, you'll definitely warm up to the laser on a skinny frame like that.

 

[Peregrinator]

Are you shooting with one eye, or two? If the latter, you'll definitely warm up to the laser on a skinny frame like that.

Mostly I ignore the laser and shoot normally. The laser is set so it's just below the site picture at normal ranges. I figured it would be handy for snap shots or whatever, low light conditions. And the cats really like it, too.

 

[richard_daily]

Mostly I ignore the laser and shoot normally. The laser is set so it's just below the site picture at normal ranges. I figured it would be handy for snap shots or whatever, low light conditions. And the cats really like it, too.

So by "normal" I assume you mean that you're closing your non-dominant eye, correct?

In that case, the laser isn't going to be of much use to you. If you start shooting with both eyes open, that's where it will really shine (no pun intended).

And cats do love those things.

 

[Peregrinator]

So by "normal" I assume you mean that you're closing your non-dominant eye, correct?

In that case, the laser isn't going to be of much use to you. If you start shooting with both eyes open, that's where it will really shine (no pun intended).

And cats do love those things.

Right, using my dominant eye and a standard sight pic. I'll have to try shooting with both eyes open. Seems like it would have an obvious tactical advantage.

 

[Peregrinator]

Okay, nuts. I checked my sight pic repeatedly today and shot from a rest as well, and I'm still shooting a little low and left with good groups (>2" at twenty yards).

Should I adjust the sights on the pistol, or am I committing a classic error?

 

[Ishmael]

Okay, nuts. I checked my sight pic repeatedly today and shot from a rest as well, and I'm still shooting a little low and left with good groups (>2" at twenty yards).

Should I adjust the sights on the pistol, or am I committing a classic error?

If you're grouping, adjust the sights.

Ishmael

 

[Peregrinator]

If you're grouping, adjust the sights.

Ishmael

10Q. That was my thought as well. I don't think I'm doing anything wrong, just wanted to check.

 

[Ishmael]

10Q. That was my thought as well. I don't think I'm doing anything wrong, just wanted to check.

Remember what I told you re. pistol vs shotgun or rifle. If you can group, you can adjust. Hmmm, we'll talk about shotgun later.

Ishmael

 

[Peregrinator]

Remember what I told you re. pistol vs shotgun or rifle. If you can group, you can adjust. Hmmm, we'll talk about shotgun later.

Ishmael

Yupyup, I remember. I've actually done pretty well with the shotty lately...

 

[Ishmael]

Yupyup, I remember. I've actually done pretty well with the shotty lately...

Kinda like catchin' a baseball, in reverse.

But the sight focus is just as I laid it out.

Ishmael

 

[Peregrinator]

Kinda like catchin' a baseball, in reverse.

But the sight focus is just as I laid it out.

Ishmael

Never thought of it that way, but it really is. The tracking is the same.

 

[Ishmael]

Never thought of it that way, but it really is. The tracking is the same.

Few ever do.

Ishmael

 

[Peregrinator]

Managed to find a buttload of 9mm ammo of various stripes in stock for sale online, in case anyone is looking. LuckyGunner.com has it, shipped the same day I ordered it. I got some range time coming up.

 

[Peregrinator]

FIL bought himself a S&W 351C Airlite in .22 mag. Haven't shot it yet, but it's a sweet, light little revolver. Not exactly a plinking gun, but that's what he wanted. Range time will tell. I'll inherit the gun one day, so I hope it's fun to shoot.

 

[Peregrinator]

Anyone know what the hell this is? It's for sale at our local antiques mall for $350. I'm sorely tempted to buy it and refurb it. It's beautiful, nicely balanced, and I just...kinda like it. There are no makers' marks or brands on it of any kind other than a number.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Peregrinator/IMAG0821_zps4037c145.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Peregrinator/IMAG0817_zps54fecfe4.jpg

 

[Noor]

Anyone know what the hell this is? It's for sale at our local antiques mall for $350. I'm sorely tempted to buy it and refurb it. It's beautiful, nicely balanced, and I just...kinda like it. There are no makers' marks or brands on it of any kind other than a number.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Peregrinator/IMAG0821_zps4037c145.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Peregrinator/IMAG0817_zps54fecfe4.jpg

what is the number?

 

[Ishmael]

Anyone know what the hell this is? It's for sale at our local antiques mall for $350. I'm sorely tempted to buy it and refurb it. It's beautiful, nicely balanced, and I just...kinda like it. There are no makers' marks or brands on it of any kind other than a number.

Research, research, research. From the pictures it's a percussion cap shotgun and appears to be a muzzle loader. There will be some marks on it somewhere, possibly under the fore stock and/or under the lock plates.

Further, if you do buy it, or any other similar weapon, DON'T TOUCH IT! Leave it be until you can get it in front of a qualified appraiser. Removing the patina from the metal work and/or stock will very likely destroy any collectors value it may have.

Ishmael

 

[Peregrinator]

what is the number?

I dunno. 3 something.

Research, research, research. From the pictures it's a percussion cap shotgun and appears to be a muzzle loader. There will be some marks on it somewhere, possibly under the fore stock and/or under the lock plates.

Further, if you do buy it, or any other similar weapon, DON'T TOUCH IT! Leave it be until you can get it in front of a qualified appraiser. Removing the patina from the metal work and/or stock will very likely destroy any collectors value it may have.

Ishmael

Ish, I owe you an apology for the deceptive pics. It's a break-action breechloader and those fancy looking hammers just whack a plain old firing pin. I'm sure it's fairly recent, maybe early 1900's at the earliest, just dolled up to look fancy and old-fashioned.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Peregrinator/IMAG0822_zps61689e01.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Peregrinator/IMAG0820_zpsb23daae8.jpg

 

[Ishmael]

Ish, I owe you an apology for the deceptive pics. It's a break-action breechloader and those fancy looking hammers just whack a plain old firing pin. I'm sure it's fairly recent, maybe early 1900's at the earliest, just dolled up to look fancy and old-fashioned.

That IS an odd duck. It appears to be a German made and probably dates from the 1870's to the 1890's. Prices on these guns are all over the place from as low as $95 to up into the thousands.

It is very unusual for these type guns to not have a 'proofing' mark, at the least, somewhere on the barrels.

Ishmael

 

[Peregrinator]

That IS an odd duck. It appears to be a German made and probably dates from the 1870's to the 1890's. Prices on these guns are all over the place from as low as $95 to up into the thousands.

It is very unusual for these type guns to not have a 'proofing' mark, at the least, somewhere on the barrels.

Ishmael

I wasn't willing to take it apart right there in the store, but I think I'm going to buy it, just for fun, and clean it up. If nothing else, it will look pretty on the wall.

 

[richard_daily]

I wasn't willing to take it apart right there in the store, but I think I'm going to buy it, just for fun, and clean it up. If nothing else, it will look pretty on the wall.

The checkering looks like it's something done much more recently. As a fun project, it's worth it just for the experience, but unless you have a solid idea that it's some sort of "collector's piece", I'd say offer $100 tops.