Firearms

[Grumpy Old Man]

I ordered my wife a Ruger 22LR target pistol for her to learn the basics, should be here for valentines day, I ordered a Glock 22 for myself. I have tons of .40 in the basement but when the glock gets here I'm going to get a conversion barrel for 9mm and maybe .357sig.

My wife wants a .357 revolver, my gun guy has a lightly used Smith 626 .357 in stainless, with factory rubber grips for $699 ($532 US), I'm thinking of grabbing it too, seems like a good deal. Am I wrong...maybe give it to her for her birthday.

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Old Man

My wife is just getting into shooting pistols so I've ordered her a Ruger Target pistol 22LR for her to learn the basics on. It should be here in the next few days. I'm giving it to her for Valentines Day. Once she gets the basics down she can move up to some centre fire stuff. I miss my duty pistol so I think I"m going to get myself a Glock 22, I've still got ton's of .40cal ammunition from when I was on the job.

Just curious, did you get a 22/45 or a Mk IV?

[Grumpy Old Man]

Originally Posted by zentanker

Just curious, did you get a 22/45 or a Mk IV?

It's a MKIII, so smaller grip than the 22/45. My wife was using a 22/45 at the range, borrowed and wanted something with a bit smaller grip.

[N54Yankee]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Old Man

I ordered my wife a Ruger 22LR target pistol for her to learn the basics, should be here for valentines day, I ordered a Glock 22 for myself. I have tons of .40 in the basement but when the glock gets here I'm going to get a conversion barrel for 9mm and maybe .357sig.

My wife wants a .357 revolver, my gun guy has a lightly used Smith 626 .357 in stainless, with factory rubber grips for $699 ($532 US), I'm thinking of grabbing it too, seems like a good deal. Am I wrong...maybe give it to her for her birthday.

She's just now getting a .22 pistol to learn the basics yet she wants a .357? Has she touched off a high test .357 round yet? She'll be changing her mind right quick I would think. could start her on specials and work up to the mags but most women I know give up pretty quick with hot ones.

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Old Man

It's a MKIII, so smaller grip than the 22/45. My wife was using a 22/45 at the range, borrowed and wanted something with a bit smaller grip.

She's a petite lady? The stock 22/45 isn't very big.

[Grumpy Old Man]

Originally Posted by zentanker

She's a petite lady? The stock 22/45 isn't very big.

5'4" 120LBs of fury . She does have small hands, and is challenged with something with a stacked mag. I bought her a Henry Golden Boy (youth) last year Valentines Day.

[Grumpy Old Man]

Originally Posted by N54Yankee

She's just now getting a .22 pistol to learn the basics yet she wants a .357? Has she touched off a high test .357 round yet? She'll be changing her mind right quick I would think. could start her on specials and work up to the mags but most women I know give up pretty quick with hot ones.

She has fired a .40 Sig 226, she's fired .38 and a .45 black powder revolver, she's also shot 870 Remington, MP5 and C8 (AR-15) She's not bothered by the centre fire stuff. I'm of the view that while she get's technique down she can build confidence with cheaper smaller calibre. I have tons of .38 at home so that's what will most likely be going through the .357 most of the time.

[blau iii]

Just did some work on my Ruger Mark II, VQ Accurizing kit, VQ grips and added a Vortex Venom. I love this gun, my dad bought it for me when I turned 18.

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by blau iii

Just did some work on my Ruger Mark II, VQ Accurizing kit, VQ grips and added a Vortex Venom. I love this gun, my dad bought it for me when I turned 18.

Nice.


You obviously aren't afraid to spend a few bucks on the gun, have you considered replacing or threading the barrel? And... maybe you know where I'm going with this- getting a silencer?

That really cranks up the fun factor of shooting a .22

[Grumpy Old Man]

Originally Posted by zentanker

Nice.


You obviously aren't afraid to spend a few bucks on the gun, have you considered replacing or threading the barrel? And... maybe you know where I'm going with this- getting a silencer?

That really cranks up the fun factor of shooting a .22

No doubt, but very illegal in Canada.

[blau iii]

Originally Posted by zentanker

Nice.


You obviously aren't afraid to spend a few bucks on the gun, have you considered replacing or threading the barrel? And... maybe you know where I'm going with this- getting a silencer?

That really cranks up the fun factor of shooting a .22

That's what this one is for! I use the ruger for competitions. The Walther is for pinging plates at the range.

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by blau iii

That's what this one is for! I use the ruger for competitions. The Walther is for pinging plates at the range.

That looks like a fun little gun. I dig it!

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Old Man

No doubt, but very illegal in Canada.

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by blau iii

That's what this one is for! I use the ruger for competitions. The Walther is for pinging plates at the range.

Well done, Sir!

What can is that? I don't recall seeing it before, most of the suppressors on the market are long and skinny.

This is my plinker and/or rodent control device:

[Dang3r]

Originally Posted by blau iii

That's what this one is for! I use the ruger for competitions. The Walther is for pinging plates at the range.

007 would be disappointed about the chromed version

[blau iii]

Originally Posted by zentanker

Well done, Sir!

What can is that? I don't recall seeing it before, most of the suppressors on the market are long and skinny.

This is my plinker and/or rodent control device:

It's the rebel silencer "micro". Does a surprisngly good job. Not as good as a full size can but they sent it free since I got my kitchen FFL guy to sign up as a vendor with them. Still cost me the $200 infringement..

Originally Posted by Dang3r

007 would be disappointed about the chromed version

007 wouldn't last 10 mins in 'Murica.. He's soft.

[Grip Addict]

What brand do you guys use for defense or range?

For me:
- Defense: SigSauer or Hornady Crit Def
- Range: Fuccini or Federal Walmart Special

[Fritzer]

Anyone interested in a custom G19 Gen. 3 slide? No markings, bought at gun show a couple years back. Only put about 300 rounds through it. Full upper parts kit installed, just sitting around so I kind of want to get rid of it.

[N54Yankee]

I bought a new Colt Govt Series 70 01970A1CS some months back, I'm a southpaw and want to install ambi safety. Does anyone have Wilsons ambi bulletproof tactical safety on their 1911? I looking for the thumb paddles to be very close the smaller GI type already on the pistol. They look about the right size from the pics online but just want to hear from someone who has them before ordering. Thanks

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

What brand do you guys use for defense or range?

For me:
- Defense: SigSauer or Hornady Crit Def
- Range: Fuccini or Federal Walmart Special

Defense: Black Talons in my bedside and carry Glocks... oh wait, they're called Ranger T's now, sorry

Range: Haven't been on a range since I retired from the military 4 years ago... I bought property. That being said, I mostly shoot winchester 147g hp white box ammo to stay sharp with my pistol. Most of the time, I use CCI SV to plink out to around 100yds with my Rugers.

Backup: perpetually pissed off 90lb dog that hates everyone but me and my wife

[Grumpy Old Man]

Originally Posted by zentanker

Defense: Black Talons in my bedside and carry Glocks... oh wait, they're called Ranger T's now, sorry

Range: Haven't been on a range since I retired from the military 4 years ago... I bought property. That being said, I mostly shoot winchester 147g hp white box ammo to stay sharp with my pistol. Most of the time, I use CCI SV to plink out to around 100yds with my Rugers.

Backup: perpetually pissed off 90lb dog that hates everyone but me and my wife

I remember when we transitioned to Glock .40, they issue Black Talon for our duty ammo but it's referred to as "controlled expansion" ammunition. Sounds very PC.

[zentanker]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Old Man

I remember when we transitioned to Glock .40, they issue Black Talon for our duty ammo but it's referred to as "controlled expansion" ammunition. Sounds very PC.

It's all about the optics. ;p It's about demonizing objects to avoid placing blame on the actual source of crimes... people.