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Firearm Collection Pictures!
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Got rid of the 22 for something more compact.
Cool pic of a sexy Glock thanks for sharing.
Cheers.
-J.-
THanks, NRose - I thinkI get the basic idea.
My long term goal in the firearms department is to join a club and take a course that includes safety, maintenance and whatever that can throw in there.
From what little research I have done, there are a few gun clubs in Berks that offer free memberships for beginners; or people who aren't enthusiasts but want a handgun for protection.
For now finances are a bit tight since the layoff, and my schedule is even tighter thanks to graduate courses. I'm taking Financial Reporting II and the professor is tough. I got a 45% on the last quiz and a 6/15 on my homework.
My long term goal in the firearms department is to join a club and take a course that includes safety, maintenance and whatever that can throw in there.
From what little research I have done, there are a few gun clubs in Berks that offer free memberships for beginners; or people who aren't enthusiasts but want a handgun for protection.
For now finances are a bit tight since the layoff, and my schedule is even tighter thanks to graduate courses. I'm taking Financial Reporting II and the professor is tough. I got a 45% on the last quiz and a 6/15 on my homework.
THanks, NRose - I thinkI get the basic idea.
My long term goal in the firearms department is to join a club and take a course that includes safety, maintenance and whatever that can throw in there.
From what little research I have done, there are a few gun clubs in Berks that offer free memberships for beginners; or people who aren't enthusiasts but want a handgun for protection.
For now finances are a bit tight since the layoff, and my schedule is even tighter thanks to graduate courses. I'm taking Financial Reporting II and the professor is tough. I got a 45% on the last quiz and a 6/15 on my homework.
That's the best thing you can do!!
Actually going to a range and shooting a bunch of different guns is the only way you will find out what works best for you. If you go to a range and shoot a bunch of different guns, and you still like the 1911 the best, then get it because it's what your going to be most effective with.
I little secret though....... I HATED Glocks at first
. That't why I bought a 1911, because it just fit me the best.Only after shooting a lot, and really learning the mechanics of how Glocks work, did I realize that it's the best weapon system for me.
I'm curious. I have a Colt, I assume .45. It was carried by my grandfathers Uncle, who was actually not an uncle, but very close friend of my great grandfather. He carried it in WWI. (yes, first WW, not the second). I think it is a 1911, but I am not sure. It has a very interesting story to go along with it. This "great uncle" got a wee bit too close to either a mine or some sort of artillery and took shrapnel (sp?) in his leg. This shrapnel also put a decent gash in the barrel of the gun. Although the shrapnel did not kill him, an infection set in and did end up taking his life.
My grandfather left this for me when he passed. My brother has my grandfather's WWI service sidearm, which looks the same as what I have but obviously newer. (There's a story behind that one as well).
Anyway, I have always been leery of taking it somewhere to get some sort of appraisal. I just don't think I am going to get a good sense of what it is really worth. Not that I would sell it. Just curious.
If pictures would help, I can see if I can dig some up.
My grandfather left this for me when he passed. My brother has my grandfather's WWI service sidearm, which looks the same as what I have but obviously newer. (There's a story behind that one as well).
Anyway, I have always been leery of taking it somewhere to get some sort of appraisal. I just don't think I am going to get a good sense of what it is really worth. Not that I would sell it. Just curious.
If pictures would help, I can see if I can dig some up.
That's the best thing you can do!!
Actually going to a range and shooting a bunch of different guns is the only way you will find out what works best for you. If you go to a range and shoot a bunch of different guns, and you still like the 1911 the best, then get it because it's what your going to be most effective with.
I little secret though....... I HATED Glocks at first
Only after shooting a lot, and really learning the mechanics of how Glocks work, did I realize that it's the best weapon system for me.
I hated Macs at first... I used one in 1997 under OS8.
I don't know much about the value of historic guns, but I do know that a all original M1 garand go for big big bucks.
mojohanna, if you have a picture post it up. It will most likely be worth more to you than anyone else. I'd keep it and maybe get it back into shooting condition.
On a side note I strayed away from the G19 and went with a G17 RTF because I wanted a longer sight radius for competitions. I will post up pictures once it gets released from California gun jail.
On a side note I strayed away from the G19 and went with a G17 RTF because I wanted a longer sight radius for competitions. I will post up pictures once it gets released from California gun jail.
the Israeli Desert Eagle is my favorite
does anyone here own one of these?? (the one on the left)
Someone asked about a D E (Desert Eagle) I couldn't see the pic but here is a pic of mine. It's the only gun I own, but it's a bad@$$.
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You wish buddy. Nice try but that's a clearly a photoshop painting of one. Real Desert Eagles say "Magnum Research International" and say "Made is Israel".
The big thing that gave it away though was the fact that Desert Eagles have a ambidextrous safety and have weaver scope mounts on top of the barrel..... which yours is lacking.
I'll give you credit for your photoshop skills though...... unless you it wasn't your work, then you get nothing.
I am not the brightest apple on the tree, but every Desert Eagle I have ever seen, says Magnum Research INC, Minneapolis, MN. And... It says it on the left facing side of the weapon. Now you are completely right about the safety. It is ambidextrous, and every weapon made by Magnum Research since 1989 have the safety that way, yes that part was a bit of photoshop. I think the pic looks so much better without the safety. But later this evening I will add a pic of both sides, with the ambidextrous safety for you.
In the mean time check out this and this before you jump all over someone.
BTW mine does not say Made in Israel, because it was Made in the good ol' USA. Some companies do still make things here you know. Also I apologize for not adding the comments earlier that there were some parts of the photo, that had been enhanced.
Here are some pics. Includes the damage to the barrel due to the shrapnel. It seems to be in pretty decent shape, but I would have no idea if it is in "shooting" condition.
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I'm no Desert Eagle expert but I have gone google image crazy and I've yet to find a Desert Eagle with the same right side markings as the pic. Also your missing the lollipop shaped hole where the mag release extends from the frame..... as well as the take down level to disassemble the gun.
Thank you for sharing those pics mojohanna...beautiful piece of history right there...
-J.-
thanks, they're great together, just need to get a couple new holsters. want a good IWB for the 27 and need a better duty holster for the 22
i really like the G20 SF, department requires 40S&W, so i hava a smaller sandbox to play in.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Southern Ohio Gun has some "WWI era" 1911's and the cheapest one they're selling is nearly 1700. I'm no expert, but I can't imagine yours being worth any less. More than likely somewhat more.
Unless I just had money that I couldn't get rid of I could never see spending so much on these collectors pieces. Yours means something to you because you know it's story and it was passed along to you.
My Latest build:
- Noveske N4 Recce w/ 12" Vltor VIS
- Noveske lower
- Magpul ACS stock
- Magpul AFG foregrip
- Magpul XTMs grip panels
- Magpul ASAP sling plate
- Surefire 6P light
- and a metric a$$ ton of PMAGS
My big tan buddy just a little green friend
The perfect match:
The man match.... Sheer .308 & .45ACP power:
The green bunch:
- Noveske N4 Recce w/ 12" Vltor VIS
- Noveske lower
- Magpul ACS stock
- Magpul AFG foregrip
- Magpul XTMs grip panels
- Magpul ASAP sling plate
- Surefire 6P light
- and a metric a$$ ton of PMAGS
My big tan buddy just a little green friend
The perfect match:
The man match.... Sheer .308 & .45ACP power:
The green bunch:
Yeah but you know the Desert Eagle was invented and designed in Israel, so basically it's still Israeli no matter what.
Newest acquisition! A Loewe manufactured 1895 Chilean. I've always wanted to add a 7mm South American Mauser to the collection. I chose this one because it has a lot of intact blueing on it, but it also has some rust issues. I currently have the rifle totally stripped and have spent the last several weeks scrubbing rust with oiled 0000 steel wool.
The stock is beautiful, with intact cartouche and some tiger-striping. The bore is also sharp, it should make a great shooter.
The stock is beautiful, with intact cartouche and some tiger-striping. The bore is also sharp, it should make a great shooter.