First Firearm Thread. - Page 100

MurphysLaw · 03-04-2011, 08:04 AM

And a little show and tell from me...

1943 Remington Rand M1911A1, holster is dated 1943 as well

A pair of Makarov's, an Imez and Baikal

Rock River AR-15 with lots of goodies

Have a few others stowed away as well...

HK3- · 03-04-2011, 08:28 AM

Nice Brian!

03-04-2011, 09:00 AM

Thats a nice 1911 Brian, cool to see a matching holster with it too!

safariguy · 03-04-2011, 10:12 AM

Taking the wife to the gun store today to buy her M&P 9mm for her trip to Gunsite in May. Pics tomorrow, I hope.

357 · 03-04-2011, 10:48 AM

Good stuff guys, keep it coming.

JaKaacH · 03-05-2011, 04:58 PM

OK I've posted a few comments in this thread. Time to share a picture.
My Para-Ordnance P-14.
The slide on the gun in the picture is a Les Baer, with Bo-Mar adj. sight, full length guide rod, NM bushing, Para stock barrel. The grip safety, main spring housing, safety are Ed Brown products. Can't remember what brand the hammer or Carbon Fiber trigger I used in this build.

The slide not on the gun is the original, but with a few mods too. I also installed a full length guide rod, buffer and removed the series 80 parts. The slide was also machined for the install of the Novak rear sight and dovetail front sight.

Remo · 03-05-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by safariguy

Taking the wife to the gun store today to buy her M&P 9mm for her trip to Gunsite in May. Pics tomorrow, I hope.

Great choice on the M&P Ryan. I love mine. I have shot/used a Glock on duty for 10 years now and it has never failed me, I switched to the M&P with a little trepidation as I know my Glock, but after putting a few thousand rounds through it I have had no problems and it goes bang every time just like my Glock.

The M&P is much nicer to shoot as the angle of the grip is much better than the Glock (no trouble finding my front sight) it's a great choice for your wife.

The 1911 is sweet and I love the way they feel and shoot, I would never carry one if my life depended on it though as I have seen way to many of my co-workers 1911's go to **** at the range, I could only imagine if they did that during a gun battle, but it is a sweet gun.

gettysburgfreak · 03-05-2011, 08:20 PM

ordered an EOTECH 552 today. My gun should arrive Tuesday, sight on Friday. Cant wait for this week

safariguy · 03-06-2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Great choice on the M&P Ryan. I love mine. I have shot/used a Glock on duty for 10 years now and it has never failed me, I switched to the M&P with a little trepidation as I know my Glock, but after putting a few thousand rounds through it I have had no problems and it goes bang every time just like my Glock.

The M&P is much nicer to shoot as the angle of the grip is much better than the Glock (no trouble finding my front sight) it's a great choice for your wife.

Glad to hear it. Unfortunately they were sold out at the store the other night, so we had to order one. But they said it will only be a few weeks.

MurphysLaw · 03-06-2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by gravelman

Thats a nice 1911 Brian, cool to see a matching holster with it too!

Thanks Sean, for a 68 year old gun that saw action in WWII, it still shoots accurately and handles current ammo without a problem. Not bad for a gun built by a typewriter company!

03-06-2011, 09:33 AM

Well here's my contribution to the thread...All Smiths, all .38 special except for the .357 mag on the right.

357 · 03-07-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JaKaacH

OK I've posted a few comments in this thread. Time to share a picture.
My Para-Ordnance P-14.
The slide on the gun in the picture is a Les Baer, with Bo-Mar adj. sight, full length guide rod, NM bushing, Para stock barrel. The grip safety, main spring housing, safety are Ed Brown products. Can't remember what brand the hammer or Carbon Fiber trigger I used in this build.

The slide not on the gun is the original, but with a few mods too. I also installed a full length guide rod, buffer and removed the series 80 parts. The slide was also machined for the install of the Novak rear sight and dovetail front sight.

I never liked the series 80 trigger. Colt ruined a beautiful thing. I love the Swartz Safety now used in Kimbers and many others where the firing-pin block is deactivated by the grip safety. Much better alternative that doesn't ruin the crisp clean SAO 1911 trigger.

357 · 03-07-2011, 12:06 PM

My BIL Micah is looking to sell some 223/556 ammo. Some 2000 rounds of it. He recently sold his LMT AR-15 and he's looking to dump all or most of the ammo. PM me for prices if you're interested. We are looking for a local buyer, shipping prices tend to kill ammo transactions.

JaKaacH · 03-08-2011, 08:14 AM

84 year old WWII sniper still has the skills.

357 · 03-08-2011, 08:45 AM

Great video, thanks Jeff.

HK3- · 03-08-2011, 09:24 AM

Very cool video. Thanks for posting.

gettysburgfreak · 03-08-2011, 12:24 PM

Just picked up my Spikes Tactical M4 and I must say its exactly as advertised. They included a hard case and black Magpul magazine which is pretty badass. My only gripe is the selector switch feels a little loose, it doesn't crisply snap into position. Other than that it looks great and everything fits well together. Will post pics tomorrow as I am on my way to work.

MurphysLaw · 03-08-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

Just picked up my Spikes Tactical M4 and I must say its exactly as advertised. They included a hard case and black Magpul magazine which is pretty badass. My only gripe is the selector switch feels a little loose, it doesn't crisply snap into position. Other than that it looks great and everything fits well together. Will post pics tomorrow as I am on my way to work.

Congrats! Magpul mags are awesome and ultra-reliable, I've put a few thousand rounds through mine with no issues at all. If you keep your eyes out they can be had for a good price too. I bought 5 at one time for $100 total at a gun show

gettysburgfreak · 03-11-2011, 11:49 AM

Here are the pics of my Spikes Tactical LE M4. I'm really happy with it minus the fact they forgot to put on the upgraded trigger system that I ordered and instead put on the standard trigger. They are sending it to me and now I have to pay a gunsmith to put it on. Hopefully going to shoot it tomorrow.

JaKaacH · 03-11-2011, 12:06 PM

I posted this picture earlier, but I wanted to ask about finishes. I've always wanted to have the frame hard chromed, but don't want to spend the $220.00 to get it done.
There are a lot of good things said about Cerakote.clicky
Just wondering if anyone has used it, or had a firearm finished with this product? Its going to to be a DIY project..How hard can it be..? (Famous last words.)

03-04-2011, 08:04 AM	#1981
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: First Firearm Thread. And a little show and tell from me... 1943 Remington Rand M1911A1, holster is dated 1943 as well A pair of Makarov's, an Imez and Baikal Rock River AR-15 with lots of goodies Have a few others stowed away as well...

03-04-2011, 08:28 AM	#1982
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Nice Brian!

03-04-2011, 09:00 AM	#1983
gravelman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First Firearm Thread. Thats a nice 1911 Brian, cool to see a matching holster with it too!

03-04-2011, 10:12 AM	#1984
safariguy There's one. Set for stun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Michigan Posts: 336 Trading: (7)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Taking the wife to the gun store today to buy her M&P 9mm for her trip to Gunsite in May. Pics tomorrow, I hope.

03-04-2011, 10:48 AM	#1985
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Good stuff guys, keep it coming. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

03-05-2011, 04:58 PM	#1986
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: First Firearm Thread. OK I've posted a few comments in this thread. Time to share a picture. My Para-Ordnance P-14. The slide on the gun in the picture is a Les Baer, with Bo-Mar adj. sight, full length guide rod, NM bushing, Para stock barrel. The grip safety, main spring housing, safety are Ed Brown products. Can't remember what brand the hammer or Carbon Fiber trigger I used in this build. The slide not on the gun is the original, but with a few mods too. I also installed a full length guide rod, buffer and removed the series 80 parts. The slide was also machined for the install of the Novak rear sight and dovetail front sight. __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

03-05-2011, 08:20 PM	#1988
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: First Firearm Thread. ordered an EOTECH 552 today. My gun should arrive Tuesday, sight on Friday. Cant wait for this week __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

03-07-2011, 12:06 PM	#1993
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: First Firearm Thread. My BIL Micah is looking to sell some 223/556 ammo. Some 2000 rounds of it. He recently sold his LMT AR-15 and he's looking to dump all or most of the ammo. PM me for prices if you're interested. We are looking for a local buyer, shipping prices tend to kill ammo transactions. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

03-08-2011, 08:14 AM	#1994
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: First Firearm Thread. 84 year old WWII sniper still has the skills. __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

03-08-2011, 08:45 AM	#1995
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Great video, thanks Jeff. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

03-08-2011, 09:24 AM	#1996
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Very cool video. Thanks for posting.

03-08-2011, 12:24 PM	#1997
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Just picked up my Spikes Tactical M4 and I must say its exactly as advertised. They included a hard case and black Magpul magazine which is pretty badass. My only gripe is the selector switch feels a little loose, it doesn't crisply snap into position. Other than that it looks great and everything fits well together. Will post pics tomorrow as I am on my way to work. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

03-11-2011, 11:49 AM	#1999
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Here are the pics of my Spikes Tactical LE M4. I'm really happy with it minus the fact they forgot to put on the upgraded trigger system that I ordered and instead put on the standard trigger. They are sending it to me and now I have to pay a gunsmith to put it on. Hopefully going to shoot it tomorrow. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

03-11-2011, 12:06 PM	#2000
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I posted this picture earlier, but I wanted to ask about finishes. I've always wanted to have the frame hard chromed, but don't want to spend the $220.00 to get it done. There are a lot of good things said about Cerakote.clicky Just wondering if anyone has used it, or had a firearm finished with this product? Its going to to be a DIY project..How hard can it be..? (Famous last words.) __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???