Do they make them in semi-auto with 30 rd mags? That would kick a lot of ass . . . particularly, the ass of the guy shooting it. I love how the adjustable rear sight only has 25 yds and 50 yds.
Finally I have a fully functioning Savage Model 112 J series 243 single shot heavy barrel varmint rifle. 16 years ago thanks to some meth ,I took it apart to see ,how it worked and refinish the stock. I attempted to put it back together a month later and could not figure it out so in bags went the parts. I took it out last week and had some problems re assembling, I was missing a 3 dollar part that I found onlline and after studying the schematic for a while and a few hours a trial and error I got it working. The barrel looks nasty, does anyone have any experience in blueing, I may just paint it camo but blueing seems like a better look for it.
If interested in this, remember to look under the name "Jericho 941". Baby Eagle's the rebranding after the Desert Eagle starred in a shit-ton of action movies, so maybe there'll be a price difference in your neck of the woods. I hear they're somewhat comparable to CZ-75s, and I've not heard bad things about those, if that search bears no fruit.
Just how nasty is the barrel? Scratches or rust? If there are small, slight scratches or rub marks you may be able to get by with cold bluing. I've cold-blued a bunch of small parts, but you wouldn't want to do an entire barrel. Lots of rust or bad scratches means you may have to send it out to be sanded and hot blued (or paint it).
Just some very minor surface rust, I had stripped the old blueing off and tried to blue it with some kit but it looked like shit. What does hot blueing cost?
Just the barrel only, maybe $50-100+ depending on where you go. If you want the entire barreled action done it will be more.
You guys in the states have probably had these for a very long time, but in Canada they have only been imported for about 4 years. AR pistols, that take the same mag as an AR rifle. This is how we got around the 5 shot limit for "scary rifles", we can have 10 shots for pistols. Got talking with a friend today. Just encase they somehow do take the round limit down to 7 in New York.
Im not sure but I think the receiver has to be registered as one for a pistol in the states at least if you don't want to run afoul of short barreled rifle laws which is a federal crime....
It has to be registered from the start as a pistol receiver by the manufacturer. Same goes for bolt actions meant to be handguns.
(Disclaimer: Some state laws may differ) To build an AR-15 pistol, it does not have to be registered as a pistol by the manufacturer, it just cannot have ever been assembled as a rifle. It can be sold as a stripped receiver, or receiver with lower parts kit as long as there is no rifle stock. The FFL that sells/transfers it to you marks "other" on the ATF form, and lists "receiver" as type of firearm. Some manufacturers will mark the receiver "Pistol" but it does not have to be marked to be legal. If, at any time, the receiver has been assembled into a rifle, it cannot be converted back into a pistol. As far as the new NY ban goes, they did include a provision banning any pistols that weigh over 50 oz. unloaded. This effectively bans all AR pistols. I think one model of the Carbon-15 which uses a carbon fiber lower and rails might barely make the 50 oz. limit, but mounting just about anything to it will put you over.
Got a chance to go to a local store (twice) on Friday. The first time, I went in, just to get some input from the guys at the shop about their recommendations. Now, I understand that I'm an admitted novice at shooting and handguns, but the customer service was pretty damn bad. Maybe it's just because I'm in retail, and I basically walked in with the intent of putting a gun on layaway, but I didn't get much help. The man told me that I shouldn't rush, and should wait until I get an idea for what feels right, maybe after trying guns from a friend. -and I totally agreed. But other than that, he made me feel like an idiot, when he could've really educated me on at least the basic things a first-time owner needs. But I did get the chance to feel/hold the PPQ, and I loved it. The grip was extremely comfortable, the ambidextrous controls make a lot of sense to me, I like the looks, and all the reviews I see are very positive. So later on, my friend/co-worker came back with me, and we went into the range. Two target sheets, two guns (S&W .40 and Glock 9mm, to see what I preferred with the caliber and since the Walther is from S&W). My first target was extremely erratic, but I was getting a good idea. I like the .40 better than 9mm, it felt a lot better to shoot. Target #2 was a lot more impressive - I was yanking the trigger, and when I slowed down, breathed a little steadier, I zeroed in. So anyway, I talked it over with my friend and put the Walther PPQ .40 on layaway. I love the feel, I prefer the caliber, I have the money to do it - and it turned out that it was from the inventory of their store across town that was damaged in a fire - so I got a good discount, even though the gun itself had no damage and all the included gear with it. I'm pretty excited about getting it paid off. My dad's advice via email: "Be sure you take the courses and fill out all the paperwork and permits etc. Have documentation on everything. These days, when the government does not trust its own citizenry, the paper trail is most important. The first thing they do is run the computer check, and if you have run the bureaucratic maze correctly, you are not viewed as much of a threat as if you just go out and buy a gun and hide it in the sock drawer. Having training and certification is the best thing you can do because they know that with certified training comes not just proficiency with the mechanics of putting the bullet where you aim, but also all of the periferal courses on safety and respect for the law and proper conduct, etc., etc. This makes you the concerned citizen that you are. Then pray you never have to use it."
Thanks for the clarification slippingaway. Yesterday I dusted off the custom stock I started for my CZ 452 last fall but had to put on hold. I got the inletting down to 99% done, cut in the notch for the bolt handle (which is a surprisingly shitty task), and removed a ton of excess material from tip to butt. Because the inletting is set I can now start to do things like install the grip cap and buttplate, and shape the grip and comb area so it looks like a stock instead of a fancy club. This wood is highly figured California claro walnut, which is a pain to carve compared to standard grade walnut but will finish up looking damn fine.
I am finally getting around to shaping the cheekpiece side of this CZ stock. It will end up looking more like my Winchester 70 than I expected... Spoiler
I am looking for recommendations for a lever action rifle, in rifle caliber. I'm not looking for anything fancy, just a simple gun. I grew up hunting (mostly birds, small game, varmints, and went big game hunting a couple of times), and am not a novice when it comes to firearms. That being said, I am not an expert either, and am a virtual retard when it comes to lever guns. Looking for pro's, con's, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Re: Re: Guns and Ammo Thread I own both Winchester and Henry lever action rifles, Henry has only a few rifle caliber options as I recall, Winchester should have more of a selection. Both are fine rifles, my Winchester belonged to my grandfather and is at least 25 years old, still functions flawlessly and is in the best deer hunting caliber, the 30-30.
The Marlin 336/1895 has a flat-top receiver that make it very easy to mount optics. Since the early '70s they have come factory drilled-and-tapped, so all you need to do is screw on the mounts, drop the scope in the rings and sight it in (I have done this for a .30-30WCF and a .35REM). It's heavier than the Winchester 94, but not by much. They're also pretty cheap; $200-300 for a used one. Now would probably be a good time to pick one up, as people unload anything not black and scary in order to fund more black and scary. Get one with the "JM" initials stamped on the left side of the barrel just forward of the receiver; this stands for "John Marlin" and means that it was made before Remington bought Marlin in 2007. Quality under Remington's management declined.
I have an old marlin 336 and I love the damn thing. It shoots 30-30 which is still a reasonably priced round. If you do get one, try and find one made before they sold to Remington. The fit and finish will be much nicer. I also agree with the Henry's. The fit and finish of all of their rifles is top quality and the furniture is pretty nice too. They come in 22lr, 22 mag, 17 hmr, 30-30, and 45-70. I think I covered them all. They also make them in revolver calibers too if that interests you at all.
Doug Turnbull is now producing slicked up AR-10s... featuring color-case hardened carbon steel receivers with high grade walnut stocks and extensive engraving. Love it? Hate it? Side note- the particular rifle in the photos set a SHOT Show auction record for selling at over $136,000... they are $4,995 from Turnbull.
The craftsmanship is top-notch, for sure. But it's gawdy as hell and even if I did like it enough to buy it (and had the money), I'd probably never shoot it for fear that I'd fuck up the finish. It's one of those things that you own to say you own it. There's a whole lot I could do with $5,000 in a gun shop. Buying a huge, intricate paperweight is not on the list.