YAGT: OMG I love guns

[ManBearPig]

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[velillen]

Great minds must think alike. My next firearm purchase is gonna be a .22LR pistol and it's gonna be the Ruger 22/45 Lite. Seems to be a great gun (dis/assembly is kinda weird it seems though) and the threaded barrel is just icing on the cake.

Its a good shooter thats for sure! Had a couple failure to feeds but not sure if it was the ammo or just breaking in the gun. (100 rounds of federal bulk and had 3 or 4 issues) Taking it down can be a PITA the first time. The mainspring is in tight and i had to use a rubber mallet to help get it out. But a bit of lube and now it goes in and out smoothly. WIll say make sure you read the instructions. I didnt and the hammer wasnt all the way down which causes a stuck mainspring and the gun wont work right. Easy fix but better to do it right the first time. It is a bit of an odd take down and reassembly (pulling trigger, inserting mag, ect) but its not to bad at all

Love my M1 Garand as well. I actually am not far from Ohio so I ended up going to the CMP North Store while looking for cars earlier this spring. It's a field grade but was the best one there, 2+/3+ for muzzle/throat erosion. Probably the best $525 I've ever spent; I had wanted one for years cause of the cool factor and the history behind it. :thumbsup:

I wish i could have gone to the CMP store. Ive heard its truly the best way to get a good rifle. The one i shot was a 2/3+ and the other is a 2/2+ so i was happy with that! And i do agree there is a lot of history and cool factor to it.

I guess just a fun, reliable plinker. I've always liked building stuff so I think it'd be fun. I looked into it a while ago and people were pricing it at like several hundreds of dollars.

A stock 10/22 is plenty accurate and fun. Once sighted in itll do a ~5" grouping at 100 yards with bulk ammo and being stock. For just plinking it is perfect right out of the box. Of course you can do simple upgrades like extended mag release, new hammer, different charging handles for sub 100 bucks and you can do them whenever. Cn also get a new barrel which will improve accuracy a bit. Course you could play with match grade ammo but thats expensive (for 22lr) and for plinking isnt needed

 

[Tiamat]

Do you guys think its better to build a decent 10/22 or just buy a 10/22 and upgrade it? How much would it cost to build a decent one?

A stock 10/22 goes for about $250-$300 depending on the version you get. Building a volquartsen or Kidd 10/22 will be $1000-$1200. If you aren't really sure if you need fancy upgrades, definitely go for a stock 10/22. I started with a stock carbine 10/22 and then bought a Boyd evolution as stock as a first upgrade. I like the ergos better. I just put in an order for Kidd trigger, bolt, etc.. Total so far into my 10/22 is $900 not including extra magazines.

Stock, my 10/22 shot quite well with CCI minimag and federal autotarget. Approx. 2" off hand at 20 yards with a scope at 10x zoom. With the Boyd stock, that group shrank to 1.25". Supported but not bench rested, it shot too well at 20 yards to bother measuring.

 

[Gunslinger08]

Received my upper today and I've got everything installed. I accidentally snapped one of the plastic rail sections that came with the MI SS12G2 rail system, so I guess I'm going to order 3 aluminum pieces to replace the plastic ones.

 

[marvdmartian]

Question for you guys. Your opinion.

Comparisons of the 10/22 takedown, versus the Henry survival AR-7, usually end up with the reviewer extolling the virtues of the 10/22, and bemoaning the shortcomings of the AR-7.

In a real world survival situation, where your life might depend on your eating what you shoot with your survival 22LR, would it really make a difference which one you had?? Is the Henry really THAT bad??

Also, if anyone has shot both, I'd enjoy hearing a real person comparison. Thanks!

 

[irishScott]

Question for you guys. Your opinion.

Comparisons of the 10/22 takedown, versus the Henry survival AR-7, usually end up with the reviewer extolling the virtues of the 10/22, and bemoaning the shortcomings of the AR-7.

In a real world survival situation, where your life might depend on your eating what you shoot with your survival 22LR, would it really make a difference which one you had?? Is the Henry really THAT bad??

Also, if anyone has shot both, I'd enjoy hearing a real person comparison. Thanks!

Very much so. The Henry is notorious for being picky with ammunition, so followup shots (which would likely be needed for larger game) would be much more certain on the Ruger, especially if we're talking long-term with minimal maintenance. Reliability and the availability of extended mags would also make the Ruger better for self defense. The 10/22 has a longer sight radius, enabling more precision.

The Henry was designed first and foremost to be shoved in a cramped-ass fighter cockpit. Despite it's marketing it's not really a dedicated "survival" rifle due to that priority. Granted it's worlds better than no rifle in such a situation, but between the two the Ruger wins hands down IMO.

 

[schneiderguy]

Picked up some older S&W revolvers in the last couple of months, since it's looking like PPTs of off-roster guns are going away at the start of the near year.

Top: Model 629, .44 Magnum, 6", c. 1981
Bottom: Model 28-3, .357 Magnum, 4", c. 1983

Top: Pre-Model 18, .22lr, 4", c. 1952
Bottom: Model 64-3, .38spl, 4", c. 1987

Model 640, .38spl, 1 7/8", c. 1992

 

[Zargon]

nice!!

 

[Tiamat]

Question for you guys. Your opinion.

Comparisons of the 10/22 takedown, versus the Henry survival AR-7, usually end up with the reviewer extolling the virtues of the 10/22, and bemoaning the shortcomings of the AR-7.

In a real world survival situation, where your life might depend on your eating what you shoot with your survival 22LR, would it really make a difference which one you had?? Is the Henry really THAT bad??

Also, if anyone has shot both, I'd enjoy hearing a real person comparison. Thanks!

A more fair comparison would be between the ruger takedown and the marlin papoose. Henry makes sweet lever guns, their survival one just isn't up to the level set by their lever guns IMO. For survival 22, compactness, lightweight, nonpickiness of ammo, robustness of takedown mechanisn are the most important attributes. I'd pick the ruger because the papoose is very scarce and I already have a ton of ruger accessories, particularly Kidd drop in parts which, if installed, make the comparison ridiculously unfair favoring the ruger.

 

[Tiamat]

Picked up some older S&W revolvers in the last couple of months, since it's looking like PPTs of off-roster guns are going away at the start of the near year

These prelock models are getting more and more scarce and desired. Just less mechanics to go wrong. Very nice picking!

 

[clamum]

schneiderguy you're pretty fuckin manly.

 

[Svnla]

So I did stop by Bass Pro in North Louisiana and this is what I saw (prices were OTD because no sale tax on guns/ammo this weekend):

Glock G26 = $600

Beretta Nano = $430

I did like both of them but the G26 was a bit "fatter" than the Nano to me.

Is Glock worth $170 premium?

 

[Tiamat]

So I did stop by Bass Pro in North Louisiana and this is what I saw (prices were OTD because no sale tax on guns/ammo this weekend):

Glock G26 = $600

Beretta Nano = $430

I did like both of them but the G26 was a bit "fatter" than the Nano to me.

Is Glock worth $170 premium?

The glock has much more firepower at 10 RDS minimum and can accept the other glock magazines in 9mm.

If you have other glocks, I could see you justifying the cost. Honestly, it seems like you might be buying for concealed carry? If so, buy whatever is easier for you to carry. Doesn't matter the price if you end up just leaving it home and not on your person. I have never shot the nano. The glock is too thick for me to conceal carry due to my slender structure.

 

[BladeVenom]

Is Glock worth $170 premium?

Probably not. I don't have a Nano, so I don't know how reliable they are. If you like the Nano better, get the Nano.

 

[exdeath]

Picked up some older S&W revolvers in the last couple of months, since it's looking like PPTs of off-roster guns are going away at the start of the near year.

Top: Model 629, .44 Magnum, 6", c. 1981
Bottom: Model 28-3, .357 Magnum, 4", c. 1983

Top: Pre-Model 18, .22lr, 4", c. 1952
Bottom: Model 64-3, .38spl, 4", c. 1987

Model 640, .38spl, 1 7/8", c. 1992

Will you take the MAGNUM? No / Yes

 

[dud]

I've been looking for a .22 bolt action for teaching marksmanship and plinking and decided to go with the Savage Mark II G model. Went to a local Gander Mtn today and was treated very well. I ended up buying the G model with a bolt action with iron sights and wood stock for $229. The kicker was that Gander actually had some .22 ammo IN STOCK! Was able to pick up 400 rounds of CCI at retail.

Very pleased. Now want to start looking for a .22 target pistol. My first choice is the Ruger Mark III ... but their prices are a tad high for a .22 (IMHO). Any advice on other manufacturers/models to consider for teaching pistol marksmanship?

Thanks ...

 

[Pocatello]

".22 ammo in stock", you don't see that everyday. It used to be the most widely available ammo too. Even last year I was able to buy a brick of Federal Champion for $20, which I thought was an outrage, which was around $15-$17 the year before.

 

[x-alki]

Added a set of Trijicon NS on the PPQ. Even in the daylight I like the new sights better than the stock sights.

 

[exdeath]

".22 ammo in stock", you don't see that everyday. It used to be the most widely available ammo too. Even last year I was able to buy a brick of Federal Champion for $20, which I thought was an outrage, which was around $15-$17 the year before.

I've seen it in stock quite often. Its mostly LRN though, Ill only shoot plated in rifles

 

[midwestfisherman]

A 1911 wouldn't be my choice for a first gun. They take a bit more attention to keep running optimally but with good magazines you should be fine. Enjoy, it looks good.

What? 1911's are great guns and run just fine. Keep it clean and use good ammo and you're good to go!

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

What? 1911's are great guns and run just fine. Keep it clean and use good ammo and you're good to go!

I like 1911s but would neither recommend a .45 generally, nor a 1911 specifically, as a first gun. Too expensive to shoot, and reliability is too dependent on maintenance.

 

[shortylickens]

What? 1911's are great guns and run just fine. Keep it clean and use good ammo and you're good to go!

you would only know that if you had tons of experience, which means its not a good choice for first weapon.

 

[RampantAndroid]

you would only know that if you had tons of experience, which means its not a good choice for first weapon.

So your solution is to suggest a gun that someone can neglect? Uhh...

 

[velillen]

Very pleased. Now want to start looking for a .22 target pistol. My first choice is the Ruger Mark III ... but their prices are a tad high for a .22 (IMHO). Any advice on other manufacturers/models to consider for teaching pistol marksmanship?

Thanks ...

The Mark III or 22/45 would be my choice at the moment. But the SR22 gets good reviews. As does the M&P22. The buckmarks should also be considered. The 1911 22lrs (like the sig and gsg) also have gotten pretty good reviews.

Price wise it seems like the all range from 350-400 for most models. Some can be more expensive of course. But seems like 350-400 is a pretty common price point. I picked up my 22/45 for 389 (plus tax). The SR22 they had was like 360, the M&P22 was around the same price.

 

[Tiamat]

Added a set of Trijicon NS on the PPQ. Even in the daylight I like the new sights better than the stock sights.

Very nice. My wife really wants a ppq and the only con is the lack of night sites. Did you install yourself using a punch and hammer, or did you have it done by a 'smith?