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Title: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: THE CORONER on April 02, 2009, 06:38:08 PM: What's your favorite firearm? You don't have to own it. Just tell us what it is, and why it's your favorite.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: m25operator on April 02, 2009, 07:07:11 PM: This is way too hard a question. It seems to me a firearm I would not sell, even if it's not worth as much as other things I could sell. It needs some history to go with it to make it favorite. I have favorites in different categories, but not just 1 overall.

Here it is, My Remington model 788, in caliber 7mm08, carbine 18", bought new in 1978 for $158.00 at Gibsons discount store. I learned to reload because of it, I learned how to free float a barrel and glass bed it, I learned how to develop accurate reloads because of it, learned how to install and adjust a Canjar trigger because of it. It showed me the joys of taking something inexpensive, and making it perform like something that is expensive, it helped teach my wife how to hunt. It won every hunting rifle match it ever shot. It harvested game with complete humaneness, it just doesn't miss. I actually feel bad when I take my Model 7 hunting in the same caliber, because it's so much lighter, and will take the 788, just because of Karma sometimes, so it doesn't get jealous, the model 7 will never win a hunting rifle match, unless there is a category for rifles weighing 6.5lbs or less with scope.

I still have the group that it shot and I carried in my wallet next to pictures of family, .469" 5 shots @ 100 with a 6 power scope. ;D

Lets hear yours.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: ericire12 on April 02, 2009, 07:15:33 PM: A: The one I am holding at the time.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: CurrieS103 on April 02, 2009, 07:16:33 PM: The 1911 I'm building
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Hazcat on April 02, 2009, 07:17:59 PM: Right now it is my .357 3 screw. I feel like I can't miss with it, feels good in the hand, has a SERIUOS 'cool' factor.

What's not to like? ;D
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Steyr M40A1 on April 02, 2009, 07:54:46 PM: http://steyrarms.com/ (http://steyrarms.com/)
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Hazcat on April 02, 2009, 07:58:55 PM: Quote from: Steyr M40A1 on April 02, 2009, 07:54:46 PM
http://steyrarms.com/ (http://steyrarms.com/)

OK, COOL looking gun that has good lineage BUT (call me an idiot) what caliber is it?
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: garand4life on April 02, 2009, 08:01:57 PM: My M1 Garand made in 1944.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Hazcat on April 02, 2009, 08:03:13 PM: Quote from: garand4life on April 02, 2009, 08:01:57 PM
My M1 Garand made in 1944.

OH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: alfsauve on April 02, 2009, 08:12:58 PM: Last Friday everybody was drooling over my S&W 686 w/ 8-3/8" barrel. (circa ~1980) Everybody had to dry fire it and comment on the smooth action, the crisp trigger and the long site radius. Of course shooting tight groups helped the aurora of the occasion.

Then, I put it away the Smith and started blasting with my Walther P99. 6 shots 3 seconds all inside D-2 at 7 yds.

But then just 2 weeks ago I was caressing my Savage Model 25 thumbhole stock. Punching near 1" groups at 100yds.

So many guns, so little time
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: DonWorsham on April 02, 2009, 08:18:59 PM: Llama model III-A .380. My first handgun bought by my wife for my birthday in 1972.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: garand4life on April 02, 2009, 08:20:35 PM: We had a trainer at work come in from Texas for 6 weeks to due a new hire course at our center. One weekend she was here a few of us took her shooting. She had never done much shooting so we introduced her first to my S&W M&P15. Needless to say love at first trigger squeeze. Then an hour later she couldn't stop commenting about how cute my LCP was. Women...
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Big Frank on April 02, 2009, 08:31:12 PM: I can't pick a favorite. I like all the guns I still have and the ones I used to have. I even miss my Jennings .22.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: 2HOW on April 02, 2009, 08:38:09 PM: without a doubt my RIA .45
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Ping on April 02, 2009, 08:50:55 PM: Anything Glock!!! ;) But I really love my DPMS AR 15
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Hazcat on April 02, 2009, 08:53:21 PM: Quote from: Ping on April 02, 2009, 08:50:55 PM
Anything Glock!!! ;) But I really love my DPMS AR 15

Yes, well ::) ..........................

;D
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: CJS3 on April 02, 2009, 08:54:23 PM: I love single action revolvers in general, but they're neck in neck with 1911's.

Quote from: garand4life on April 02, 2009, 08:01:57 PM
My M1 Garand made in 1944.

Oh yeah, Them too.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: MikeBjerum on April 02, 2009, 08:55:34 PM: Quote from: Ping on April 02, 2009, 08:50:55 PM
Anything Glock!!! ;) But I really love my DPMS AR 15

I can't decide what would be a favorite without a long hard think. I believe my opinion will change as soon as I put something down. However, I do need to agree with Ping on the DPMS! The two 5.56 are a blast and a joy to shoot. Now I'm just waiting for both the spare time and the nice weather to come on the same day so the 308 can go [size=0pt]BANG!!![/size][/b]
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Ping on April 02, 2009, 09:02:03 PM: M58, I would love to own a DPMS in .308. Or .338 Lapua.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Steyr M40A1 on April 02, 2009, 10:35:16 PM: Quote from: Hazcat on April 02, 2009, 07:58:55 PM
OK, COOL looking gun that has good lineage BUT (call me an idiot) what caliber is it?

308 is nice, 50 is cool, but Steyr 460 beats them all.

And the AUG is superb.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: tombogan03884 on April 02, 2009, 10:44:43 PM: All of them, (except Beretta's)
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: PegLeg45 on April 02, 2009, 11:14:56 PM: This one.
I affectionately refer to it as 'Door-stop'...because that's what it looks like to most folks. It's as ugly as a train wreck, but it shoots. I 'rescued' it from a butcher and gave it a good home.
It's a Colt Ser. 70 Gov't Model in .45ACP.
It was my first 1911 (had it for 20 years) and I'd sell every gun I own before it went. I just can't bring myself to re-finish it, even though the nickel is scratched and worn. The guy I got it from botched a beaver-tail job, and it was missing parts, but I was able to work with it. I taught myself about 1911's with it. I figured it was already ruined, so what the heck.
It's is accurate enough that I used it in Bullseye matches (even won a couple!).
She's ugly, but I love her. ;)

(http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd352/pegleg45/Coltser701.jpg)
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: THE CORONER on April 03, 2009, 12:06:37 AM: I don't own one, but I'd love to.
BAR
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/ELECTRAGLIDE42/bar1918a2.jpg)
Browning BAR M1918A2, the final and most popular version. Often was used with bipod removed

I love the old west guns like the 1851 Colt Navy/1860 Colt Army Revolver Conversions. The 1873 patent dated Smith and Wesson Model No. 3 Schofield Single Action Revolver, Early Second Model. And the 1892 Winchester Lever Action Rifle designed by John Browning.

I also want the Taurus Judge "Ultra-light". I think it's the ultimate home defense firearm to date. It's just plain knarly!

The favorite gun that I own is my Ruger P97DC in .45 acp. I love this gun!
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/ELECTRAGLIDE42/ruger_p97dc.jpg)
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: m25operator on April 03, 2009, 12:46:31 AM: BAR cool, but have you held one or shot it, at 21 lbs as I remember, it is really cool off the bipod, or cup, try shooting it off hand in single action. You need to be a big strong boy and have some resolution to try it.... Not trying to badger your choice, but it is a heavy piece. Definitely not trying to diminish the value it gave to our armed forces, or the soldiers who carried and implemented it.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: MAUSERMAN on April 03, 2009, 12:55:30 AM: I dont really have a favoite gun but I do enjoy combat tupperware. These here are my babies the G20-10mm,G22-40S&W,G19-9mm,
and G26-9mm.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Stephen A. Camp on April 03, 2009, 01:00:05 AM: Hello. Well, there are all sorts of favorites. I don't have just one...

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/hipowersandhandguns/SWSnub642bg3.jpg)
My favorite "always gun" is certainly not my favorite to shoot, but I do practice regularly with this little thing. Looking at the frame edges and the mottled appearance of the cylinder, it is pretty obvious that this one is toted as close to 24/7 as possible.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/hipowersandhandguns/005-1.jpg)
My favorite .38 snub for shooting is this slicked up S&W Model 64 w/2" bbl.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/hipowersandhandguns/SWModel2425ydtargs1.jpg)
The revolver I enjoy shooting more than any other I own would be this S&W Model 24 .44 Special.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/hipowersandhandguns/BestCaspianLSblkcase1.jpg)
The 1911-type pistol I am most proud of is this "home-built" Caspian .45 ACP. I have about 90 hours work in this one. I'd starve to death as a gunsmith, but it works reliably and groups better than I ever expected. Nothing but files, stones and varying degrees of sandpaper were used on this one. I did have it blued by a professional 'smith.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/hipowersandhandguns/SAMilSpecmagrock1.jpg)
The 1911 I actually most favor for carry is this SA Mil-Spec that has been relatively lightly modified.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/hipowersandhandguns/NewHP1rock3.jpg)
My favorite all-around 9mm has been the Browning Hi Power for decades now. It all started with this first one bought new in 1971. It was customized by gunsmith, Lou Williamson, around 1972 or '73. It still serves well today, though I usually shoot or tote it only to and from the range.

Best.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Badgersmilk on April 03, 2009, 01:20:08 AM: If its gotta be a handgun... The "Great Humungus" here on the bottom.;D Deer hate that gun! Hopefully a black bear will soon too! ;D
Ruger Super Redhawk, 300 Grain hollow points at 1,300 FPS... BOOMBASTIC!
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww40/BigCheeseStick/P1000865.jpg?t=1238742648)

Squirrel season you say? Ruger Mark III Hunter
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww40/BigCheeseStick/P1000874.jpg?t=1238745205)

Bad guys stopping you from getting to a long gun to defend yourself properly? Glock 30
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww40/BigCheeseStick/P1000867.jpg?t=1238745397)
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: THE CORONER on April 03, 2009, 06:59:35 AM: Quote from: m25operator on April 03, 2009, 12:46:31 AM
BAR cool, but have you held one or shot it, at 21 lbs as I remember, it is really cool off the bipod, or cup, try shooting it off hand in single action. You need to be a big strong boy and have some resolution to try it.... Not trying to badger your choice, but it is a heavy piece. Definitely not trying to diminish the value it gave to our armed forces, or the soldiers who carried and implemented it.

If Bonnie and Clyde could do it, I would hope that I could. No badgering at all. I didn't post the script with the picture. The script came with the picture from google images. I just wanted to post the pic to show the model with the carrying handle, as being the preferred model. I seen that model last weekend at a show priced at $5 grand. Hell, my wife b*!ches when I buy batteries for my green dot scope. She doesn't appreciate my passion for firearms :-\
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: philw on April 03, 2009, 07:07:10 AM: why did I open this thread

it is as bad as the gun porn one

all of you with S/A Rifles SUCK I HATE YOU ALL

as they are all on my I would love to have however my gubbermint thing they are Too Dangerous for me to be allowed to legally own one

so I guess my Lee Enfield is my favorite rifle
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: ericire12 on April 03, 2009, 07:19:59 AM: Quote from: Badgersmilk on April 03, 2009, 01:20:08 AM
If its gotta be a handgun... The "Great Humungus" here on the bottom.;D Deer hate that gun! Hopefully a black bear will soon too! ;D
Ruger Super Redhawk, 300 Grain hollow points at 1,300 FPS... BOOMBASTIC!
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww40/BigCheeseStick/P1000865.jpg?t=1238742648)

Squirrel season you say? Ruger Mark III Hunter
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww40/BigCheeseStick/P1000874.jpg?t=1238745205)

Bad guys stopping you from getting to a long gun to defend yourself properly? Glock 30
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww40/BigCheeseStick/P1000867.jpg?t=1238745397)

But....................Where's the Beretta? I guess it just isnt as "BOOMBASTIC" as you say it is. ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

*Is this guy still lurking? Really? Will someone please inform that kid that this forum is for adults only. 18 years and older please!
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Badgersmilk on April 03, 2009, 10:55:43 AM: Coroner,

The trick is this. As soon as you start thinking about picking up that next shooter you buy the wife some flowers or something as an unexpected "gesture of your love and appreciation". A week or so later when your ready to buy that nice new gun you take her with you just to "look". Drool over the gun for a few minutes and she'll say. "Why dont you go ahead and get it?" :)

EVERYONE'S COMES AWAY HAPPY!!! ;D
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: saltydogbk on April 03, 2009, 11:02:19 AM: Just buy it, stick it in the safe, and when the wife sees it you say "That old thing? I've had that for a long time...."
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: weatherbyman on April 03, 2009, 11:04:23 AM: it would have to be my .257 weatherby ultalight-shot my first buck with it.my fav hand gun is my glock 23
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Galeth005 on April 03, 2009, 01:02:36 PM: man i wish i had a picture of it.. but my glock 26 with crimson trace grips... 9mm remington sabers in it 147 grain.. muahahaha hits and stops, getting night sights put in this weekend.. i know a little redundant night sights and laser.. but i HATE guns that dont have night sights... man wish i had a picture of it..
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: shooter32 on April 03, 2009, 01:15:37 PM: Love them all.. But, my avatar would have to be my fav's..

Ruger .22 single six. given to me by my dad when I was 10.

Ruger .357mag. security six. The first gun I bought. 1982

My Parker - Hale 30.06 comes in a close second..
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: fullautovalmet76 on April 03, 2009, 01:29:40 PM: For me, it's the 1921/28 Thompson SMG. Why? I like the finish on the gun. I like the round it shoots. I like the history behind it. And I love the sound of it when it's rocking in full auto! That gun just says, to paraphrase ZZ Top, "I'm bad. I'm nationwide!"

Other than that, my favorite is my Glock 30. Why? It saved my life.....

And then after all of that it's between a Para Ordnance 18*9 and a S&W 649.......
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: shooter32 on April 03, 2009, 01:31:51 PM: Quote from: FullAuto on April 03, 2009, 01:29:40 PM
For me, it's the 1921/28 Thompson SMG. Why? I like the finish on the gun. I like the round it shoots. I like the history behind it. And I love the sound of it when it's rocking in full auto! That gun just says, to paraphrase ZZ Top, "I'm bad. I'm nationwide!"

Other than that, my favorite is my Glock 30. Why? It saved my life.....

And then after all of that it's between a Para Ordnance 18*9 and a S&W 649.......

Full auto Tommy's RULE!!!! ;D
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: THE CORONER on April 03, 2009, 01:40:03 PM: Quote from: Galeth005 on April 03, 2009, 01:02:36 PM
man i wish i had a picture of it.. but my glock 26 with crimson trace grips... 9mm remington sabers in it 147 grain.. muahahaha hits and stops, getting night sights put in this weekend.. i know a little redundant night sights and laser.. but i HATE guns that dont have night sights... man wish i had a picture of it..

SHAZAAM!! YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND!
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Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: ericire12 on April 03, 2009, 01:42:17 PM: Quote from: THE CORONER on April 03, 2009, 01:40:03 PM
SHAZAAM!! YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND!
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/ELECTRAGLIDE42/crim_LG617.jpg)

That would be a G17

Here is the 26

(http://cdn.mqstatic.com/files/gunslot/imagecache/full/images/39100.jpg)
(http://www.crimsontrace.com/images/products/lg436.jpg)

;)
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Galeth005 on April 03, 2009, 01:45:57 PM: Quote from: ericire12 on April 03, 2009, 01:42:17 PM
That would be a G17

Here is the 26

(http://cdn.mqstatic.com/files/gunslot/imagecache/full/images/39100.jpg)
(http://www.crimsontrace.com/images/products/lg436.jpg)

;)

wow wow wow wow.. when did they get that last laser sight??? the trigger guard one??? i think i found a use for my extra cash!!!! and i'm gona need a new holster too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ive been waiting for that forever!!!!
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: THE CORONER on April 03, 2009, 01:52:15 PM: Quote from: Galeth005 on April 03, 2009, 01:45:57 PM
wow wow wow wow.. when did they get that last laser sight??? the trigger guard one??? i think i found a use for my extra cash!!!! and i'm gona need a new holster too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ive been waiting for that forever!!!!

Your as bad as me! You get so exited, you'd think your panties would stick to your *ss! :D
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: THE CORONER on April 03, 2009, 01:58:57 PM: Quote from: FullAuto on April 03, 2009, 01:29:40 PM
For me, it's the 1921/28 Thompson SMG. Why? I like the finish on the gun. I like the round it shoots. I like the history behind it. And I love the sound of it when it's rocking in full auto! That gun just says, to paraphrase ZZ Top, "I'm bad. I'm nationwide!"

Other than that, my favorite is my Glock 30. Why? It saved my life.....

And then after all of that it's between a Para Ordnance 18*9 and a S&W 649.......

I dig that Tommy Gun too man! Saw it on the Military Channel. Cool as hell. Makes me wanna get my zoot suit out and play cops and robbers with the neighborhood. Not really, they're not all that fun anyways!
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/ELECTRAGLIDE42/ilmgodfatherxbox008.jpg)
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Galeth005 on April 03, 2009, 02:01:17 PM: hey new toy to put on my glock???? i DO get excited!!!!! specialy my fav handgun.. its like unwrapping a present and finding the keys to a brand new porsche!!!!!!! only better!!!!
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: THE CORONER on April 03, 2009, 02:03:21 PM: Quote from: Galeth005 on April 03, 2009, 02:01:17 PM
hey new toy to put on my glock???? i DO get excited!!!!! specialy my fav handgun.. its like unwrapping a present and finding the keys to a brand new porsche!!!!!!! only better!!!!
I hear ya...
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Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Steyr M40A1 on April 03, 2009, 11:09:31 PM: I love my Steyrs, every one of them.
(http://207.36.183.1/pub/steyr%20pistols%203.jpg)
It what a glock could have, should have been.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Galeth005 on April 03, 2009, 11:14:57 PM: hmmm not a fan of how they look.. never fired em so idk... maybe some day i'll borrow one from someone and test it at the range (steyr that is)
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Steyr M40A1 on April 03, 2009, 11:26:20 PM: Quote from: Galeth005 on April 03, 2009, 11:14:57 PM
hmmm not a fan of how they look.. never fired em so idk... maybe some day i'll borrow one from someone and test it at the range (steyr that is)

Like me you will fall in love with them.
If you are ever in Daytona Beach, email me, I know of a few places to squeeze a few rounds off.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Big Frank on April 03, 2009, 11:28:58 PM: I wouldn't mind shooting the GB.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: WaffenAlaskan on April 04, 2009, 01:55:52 AM: P-O8 Luger.

WaffenAlaskan
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Pathfinder on April 04, 2009, 06:59:55 AM: Quote from: saltydogbk on April 03, 2009, 11:02:19 AM
Just buy it, stick it in the safe, and when the wife sees it you say "That old thing? I've had that for a long time...."

Yup, that's what I usually say. And will say - look to the end of my list.

Favorites - like others, I have what I like. In no particular order . . .

CZ40P - my favorite little mutant gun
Sig P220 - what Glocks and Steyrs should be, comfortable, good looking and accurate
Sig 556 - big, heavy, brutal looking
AR 6.8 - under construction
Navy Arms 45 Colt Schofield - sold it but fun gun esp. once I had the barrel mouth chamfered and it stopped spraying hot lead back on my hand - Schofields get high marks on the cool-o-meter, though
Ruger 10/22 - classic, accurate, fun, saved me at my first Appleseed
Elsie Pea - goes everywhere with me
Marlin 336 RC - I must really like these as I sold one, had seller's remorse, immediately went on a scavenger hunt, found and bought a pawn shop special made in 1948 - first year for that model
Para TAC-S - not mine yet, but before the end of this month it will be, my first 1911 (Commander size)

PS: Philw, it ain't us that sucks. Look to your gummint for the huge suck factor.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: JSC3ATLCSO on April 04, 2009, 09:21:30 AM: If I won the lottery I'd go broke on Firearms....

Currently every gun I own is a favorite as I am a "young kid" and cannot afford to go and buy guns like some of my older friends. I also started another very expensive hobby of flying remote controlled helicopters. (Gotta have something to do at work. hehe)

Favorite over all gun. Walther P99 AS .40 S&W

Favorite CCW - Any time Beretta 3032 Tomcat .32 ACP - Winter time Walther above

Favorite Squirrel gun - Remington Fieldmaster "Pump" .22 or Walther P22

Favorite Reach out and Touch Something - Weatherby Vangaurd .30-06 - (Got a good deal on this gun and even though it isn't one of the more expensive bigger brothers and sisters I Love this gun!!)

Favorite sentimental - Grandpa's .22 or my 18 Birthday Remington 12g 11-87 Premire Ed.

Favorites not owned :(

Springfield M1A

Any M1 Garand

Walther P99 c AS

Finally a Barrett - someday I will own one of these (hopefully)
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: PegLeg45 on April 04, 2009, 01:05:35 PM: Quote from: Pathfinder on April 04, 2009, 06:59:55 AM
Yup, that's what I usually say. And will say - look to the end of my list.

Favorites - like others, I have what I like. In no particular order . . .

CZ40P - my favorite little mutant gun
Sig P220 - what Glocks and Steyrs should be, comfortable, good looking and accurate
Sig 556 - big, heavy, brutal looking
AR 6.8 - under construction
Navy Arms 45 Colt Schofield - sold it but fun gun esp. once I had the barrel mouth chamfered and it stopped spraying hot lead back on my hand - Schofields get high marks on the cool-o-meter, though
Ruger 10/22 - classic, accurate, fun, saved me at my first Appleseed
Elsie Pea - goes everywhere with me
Marlin 336 RC - I must really like these as I sold one, had seller's remorse, immediately went on a scavenger hunt, found and bought a pawn shop special made in 1948 - first year for that model
Para TAC-S - not mine yet, but before the end of this month it will be, my first 1911 (Commander size)

PS: Philw, it ain't us that sucks. Look to your gummint for the huge suck factor.

Now I think that's a very good thing (as ol' Martha would say)..... :D
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: philw on April 04, 2009, 05:41:34 PM: Quote from: Pathfinder on April 04, 2009, 06:59:55 AM

PS: Philw, it ain't us that sucks. Look to your gummint for the huge suck factor.

don't worry mate I know that,
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: tommy tornado on April 04, 2009, 07:35:51 PM: Colt SAA
Mine was made in 1884
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Big Frank on April 04, 2009, 07:51:15 PM: Wow. Nice Colt.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: twyacht on April 04, 2009, 08:22:23 PM: They are all my favorites!

From my grandfathers rifles, to my slow but growing collection, I buy what I enjoy and what I can hand down to my son.

Although, on a side note, my Walther PPK/S (S&W version) has to go back to the mothership, even though I had no issues.

My Wards Western Field bolt action .410 (from my grandfather,) with threaded barrel for different chokes is in a corny way one of my favorites. It's longer than most deer rifles, is and never was expensive, but is a real treat to shoot, rabbits, squirrels, blackbirds, etc,..

Quote from: tommy tornado on April 04, 2009, 07:35:51 PM
Colt SAA
Mine was made in 1884

Love those SAA's in a fine leather holster, another favorite.
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Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: 1911 Junkie on April 04, 2009, 08:27:57 PM: How many FPS from the popcorn?
At least it's not a toe. :)
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: twyacht on April 04, 2009, 08:35:12 PM: Quote from: 1911 Junkie on April 04, 2009, 08:27:57 PM
How many FPS from the popcorn?
At least it's not a toe. :)

OOOPPS! ::)

Watched 3:10 to Yuma, with a couple friends, and a question came up about single action, vs. double action, the SA "won the debate"

I can make a head shot at 15fps with Orville Reddenbocker......at roughly 5 yds. or less....

"Someone" who shall remain anon. has better toes than I do anyway....
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Post by: Majer on April 04, 2009, 08:42:59 PM: Favorite Handgun would be the Ruger Old Model (3 screw) Blackhawk in .357, I have 5 and counting, 2nd favorite would be the Single Six .22 3 screw. After those it would be any of the older S&W wheel guns from the K-22 to the Model 29(prelock) .
Rifles would be a toss up between my Ruger 10/22 and my Anschutz .22 bolt,with my Marlin 45-70 for the big stuff.
Shotguns Mossberg Pumps. There are others,(1911, Browning HiPower) but those are the firearms I can survive with and protect my family.
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Post by: PegLeg45 on April 04, 2009, 09:02:00 PM: Quote from: tommy tornado on April 04, 2009, 07:35:51 PM
Colt SAA
Mine was made in 1884

WOW...very nice....Man, I really want an old Colt SAA.

My Great Grandmother was 4 years old when yours was made. She was a grand old woman. Taught me the game of checkers when I was a wee child back in the early 70's using coke bottle caps for checkers. She lived to be 97 and still wore the dresses that she made herself (like those on Little House on the Prairie).
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Post by: CDR on April 04, 2009, 09:05:17 PM: My favorite firearm that I own is a toss up between my blued 4" 1969 Colt Python, in pristine all original condition and a safe queen, or my 5" Nighthawk Custom 1911, 100% Heine specked with Diamond Black finish. My Colt M4 is right there as well.

I'd love to own a Barrett 98 Bravo .338 Lapua one day as well as a WWII Luger...... :)
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Post by: Badgersmilk on April 05, 2009, 09:27:48 AM: "blued 4" 1969 Colt Python"... Cooool gun! Lucky you!
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Post by: THE CORONER on April 06, 2009, 12:41:14 AM: Quote from: CDR on April 04, 2009, 09:05:17 PM
My favorite firearm that I own is a toss up between my blued 4" 1969 Colt Python, in pristine all original condition and a safe queen, or my 5" Nighthawk Custom 1911, 100% Heine specked with Diamond Black finish. My Colt M4 is right there as well.

I'd love to own a Barrett 98 Bravo .338 Lapua one day as well as a WWII Luger...... :)
Yeah! I like to see a pic of your custom 1911 w/ the black diamond finish?
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Post by: PegLeg45 on April 06, 2009, 12:55:41 AM: Quote from: THE CORONER on April 06, 2009, 12:41:14 AM
Yeah! I like to see a pic of your custom 1911 w/ the black diamond finish?

Yeah....me too, me too.......... I love 1911 porn....... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: CDR on April 06, 2009, 07:37:48 PM: Quote from: PegLeg45 on April 06, 2009, 12:55:41 AM
Yeah....me too, me too.......... I love 1911 porn....... ;D ;D ;D

Here are a few of my Nighthawk Custom Talon specked out 100% as per Richard Heine's Nighthawk series. The test target provided by Nighthawk is 3 rounds at 15 yards. I only have photos from when I first purchased the gun a year and a half ago, but it is in exactly the same condition now despite carrying it constantly. If there is a better finish than Diamond Black I would love to see it as not a single mark or holster wear is evident.

Also, the Heine Slant Pro Straight Eight Night Sights are tremendous and by far the best sights I have ever used. The eye naturally picks up 2 vertical dots over three horizontal dots much quicker...simply build a snowman with the head of the snowman being your target point. Extremely accurate and the added feature of having the front night sight glow brighter than the rear night site is very helpful in acquiring and focusing on the front sight in low light conditions. I would highly recommend Heine's sights without reservation.
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Post by: Ksail101 on April 06, 2009, 07:42:14 PM: A Colt Commander .45 ACP

What is so terrible is I dont even own one yet.
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Post by: PegLeg45 on April 06, 2009, 08:04:34 PM: Very nice, CDR. I particularly like the way the muzzle is crowned.

I've already posted my #1.....but here is my very close choice for second.....I've bonded with it almost as much as the Series 70...

Almost...... ;)

1991A1 Colt Commander....

(http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd352/pegleg45/DSCF3406.jpg)
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Post by: Ping on April 06, 2009, 08:06:02 PM: Ok. Drool.....
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Post by: CDR on April 06, 2009, 08:13:20 PM: Quote from: PegLeg45 on April 06, 2009, 08:04:34 PM
Very nice, CDR. I particularly like the way the muzzle is crowned.

I've already posted my #1.....but here is my very close choice for second.....I've bonded with it almost as much as the Series 70...

Almost...... ;)
1991A1 Colt Commander....

(http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd352/pegleg45/DSCF3406.jpg)

Thanks Peg.....the Nighthawk shoots even better than it looks.

I like your Colt......did the gun come with stippling or did you have it done later on? Nice!!
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Post by: PegLeg45 on April 06, 2009, 08:24:24 PM: Quote from: CDR on April 06, 2009, 08:13:20 PM

Thanks Peg.....the Nighthawk shoots even better than it looks.

I like your Colt......did the gun come with stippling or did you have it done later on?

Thanks. It cost a bundle to do. ;)

It's non-skid tread tape for stairs and doorsteps (basically skateboard tape). Got it at Lowe's for like $5.00 for a 8" x 24" sheet. Very sticky. Just cut it to fit, cleaned the front strap with denatured alcohol and stuck it on. It's held up for over 5 years, and I still have plenty for when it needs replacing. Also cut out a set of side panels for a friends Glock 22.
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Post by: CDR on April 06, 2009, 08:29:59 PM: Quote from: PegLeg45 on April 06, 2009, 08:24:24 PM
Thanks. It cost a bundle to do. ;)

It's non-skid tread tape for stairs and doorsteps (basically skateboard tape). Got it at Lowe's for like $5.00 for a 8" x 24" sheet. Very sticky. Just cut it to fit, cleaned the front strap with denatured alcohol and stuck it on. It's held up for over 5 years, and I still have plenty for when it needs replacing. Also cut out a set of side panels for a friends Glock 22.

;D ;D ;D I hear Bill Laughridge of Cylinder and Slide has adopted your technique......I love it!!
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: 1911 Junkie on April 06, 2009, 08:32:47 PM: Quote from: PegLeg45 on April 06, 2009, 08:24:24 PM
It's non-skid tread tape for stairs and doorsteps (basically skateboard tape). Got it at Lowe's for like $5.00 for a 8" x 24" sheet. Very sticky. Just cut it to fit, cleaned the front strap with denatured alcohol and stuck it on. It's held up for over 5 years, and I still have plenty for when it needs replacing. Also cut out a set of side panels for a friends Glock 22.

I do that to all my 1911's. I take the grip panels off and leave the deck tread long so it's covered by the grips when put back on, just to help keep it more secure. Not that it's going anywhere.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: PegLeg45 on April 06, 2009, 08:36:29 PM: Maybe we need to start a "Helpful Tips & Tricks" thread............. ;D
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Big Frank on April 06, 2009, 09:57:12 PM: Quote from: 1911 Junkie on April 06, 2009, 08:32:47 PM
I do that to all my 1911's. I take the grip panels off and leave the deck tread long so it's covered by the grips when put back on, just to help keep it more secure. Not that it's going anywhere.

That's the way I do it too. I bought a whole roll of it that's 2" wide.
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Post by: leatherman92 on April 08, 2009, 05:33:56 PM: Cheytac m200 .408!www.cheytac.com (http://www.cheytac.com)
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: beagleman on April 14, 2009, 09:12:52 PM: The 10/.22 easy to shoot, cheap to shoot and its just so much fun because you can do all day and not feel it the next.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: Hazcat on April 14, 2009, 09:16:40 PM: Quote from: beagleman on April 14, 2009, 09:12:52 PM
The 10/.22 easy to shoot, cheap to shoot and its just so much fun because you can do all day and not feel it the next.

OOOOHHH, someone with a reasonable answer. (watch yer self, kid!) ;D
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Post by: 1911 Junkie on April 14, 2009, 10:25:18 PM: Someone needs to get the kid out of here before he becomes "tainted". ;D
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Post by: saltydogbk on April 15, 2009, 05:57:20 AM: Too late, that's my boy
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Post by: Conagher 45 on April 15, 2009, 08:49:32 PM: Maybe this dosen't exzactly fit here, but my dream carry / woods gun would be a Smith & Wesson 586 converted to .41 special. 8)
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: tommy tornado on April 15, 2009, 09:42:52 PM: Quote from: jumbofrank on April 04, 2009, 07:51:15 PM
Wow. Nice Colt.
Thanks my Uncle bought it back in the late 50's. He was a Gary Cooper fan, thus the Coop, he carved in the real elephant ivory grips! Of course he did that as a teenager, and he has long since past on.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: jaybet on April 30, 2009, 03:28:23 PM: Changes all the time. My favorite is basically any of my handguns that I'm firing or cleaning.
Title: Re: What's your favorite firearm?
Post by: WyoJoe on May 01, 2009, 01:36:18 PM: Depends.

Bolt action .375 for big game hunting here in the US.

Sig 228 & Ruger P-94 for defense & carry.

Winchester Model 94 for flat our fun hunting.

Bolt action .17 HMR or .243 for annihilating prairie dogs.

Have these either in my safe or bureau drawer.