Post by: Maverick on May 23, 2011, 11:56:44 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on May 24, 2011, 12:19:02 AM
S&W Large Frame .500 S&W 10 inch barrel
Conceal: light-1911 .45 ACP any mfg
heavy-HK MP5
Plinking: FN Five-Seven
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 24, 2011, 12:29:43 AM
Concealed carry: xdm 40 or s&w performance model 327 in 357mag
plinking: mk II
Post by: 7mag. on May 24, 2011, 01:12:23 AM
Post by: rasbo on May 24, 2011, 04:35:46 AM
Post by: C-Money on May 24, 2011, 06:15:14 AM
Post by: 44 Flattop on May 24, 2011, 06:34:17 AM
Ruger Redhawks are fantastic though a bit heavy for an all around belt gun. For a double action I tend to like the Colt Anaconda though they are tough to find for a reasonable price. They are very very tough and will handle any reasonable load you wish to run though it.
Post by: jackelope on May 24, 2011, 07:16:57 AM
I'd like to get a 44 magnum revolver. Probly with a barrel around 10 inches. No idea what brand or any other specs. Not sure how much I'm willing to spend on one either.
What are your plans for a .44 mag with a 10" barrel?
My favorite pistol is my Ruger nm Blackhawk 4 5/8" .357 mag.
My most practical pistol is my Glock 22.
Post by: Armadillo on May 24, 2011, 07:20:15 AM
Post by: AWS on May 24, 2011, 07:34:02 AM
A S&W Model 13 4" HB with custom adjustable sights in 357 it shot well with everything from 125gr HP to 200gr LRNs.
A Star PD in 45 acp that was so accurate that someone offerred me twice what it was worth becaue they thought it was a custom gun, I was using it in Bowling Pin Matches in the early 80's.
A S&W Model 34 4" Round Butt 22 LR, it has killed more game than any rifle or shotgun I've owned. When I was running back country traplines it kept the pot full of grouse and snowshoe rabbits plus dispatched a semi load of coon, beaver and coyotes.
A Taurus Tracker 4" SS 41 Mag, I was carrying a Taurus 44 Spl at work and got invited to a deer hunt in WI with handguns so traded the 44spl for the 41 Mag, it's light accurate enough and with the ports quite controllable.
I'm not big on large heavy handguns, they are more of a tool to me and I like them to be handy to use. If I need more power I take a rifle.
AWS
Post by: dad98684 on May 24, 2011, 07:56:57 AM
my ccw is a kahr cw 45 with crimson trace is my favorite for day to day.
taurus 1911 works well in the pickup, too big to canseal.
Post by: h20hunter on May 24, 2011, 08:04:36 AM
Post by: mebco09 on May 24, 2011, 08:08:04 AM
For field carry: Ruger SP101 .357 mag
For hunting: Ruger Blackhawk .44 mag. (never used it for hunting, but would be cool to do so)
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 24, 2011, 08:18:21 AM
1911
Jarheads and their 1911s. If you guys weren't so damn good at shooting them, I'd make a snide remark. Nice pistol you have there.
My friend Rocky, 75 years old and also a misguided child of our uncle, shoots a 1911 with custom coco bolo grips. It's a thing of beauty. He sets up a sand-filled milk jug at 100 yards and hits it consistently. On the 25 yard range here, he literally shot out the 10 spot. It's some of the best handgun shooting I've ever seen. And, that's not even his weapon of choice. He's quite adept shooting the Winchester model 70. Dangerous people, jarheads.
Post by: brokenvet on May 24, 2011, 08:32:25 AM
Built these two guys myself
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/goosehunter1911/1911s/45acp2.jpg (http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/goosehunter1911/1911s/45acp2.jpg)
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/goosehunter1911/1911s/P1010209-1.jpg (http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/goosehunter1911/1911s/P1010209-1.jpg)
Since you stated that you wanted a 10" 44 mag revolver, I assume that you want to use it for hunting. 44mags are ok, but really, for hunting go larger: Ruger redhawk in 454 Casul, 480 Ruger or something like that.
Post by: Bofire on May 24, 2011, 08:39:45 AM
:IBCOOL:
Carl
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 24, 2011, 09:04:06 AM
Although there are other choices out there; I will stick to the 1911's
Built these two guys myself
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/goosehunter1911/1911s/45acp2.jpg (http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/goosehunter1911/1911s/45acp2.jpg)
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/goosehunter1911/1911s/P1010209-1.jpg (http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/goosehunter1911/1911s/P1010209-1.jpg)
Since you stated that you wanted a 10" 44 mag revolver, I assume that you want to use it for hunting. 44mags are ok, but really, for hunting go larger: Ruger redhawk in 454 Casul, 480 Ruger or something like that.
Nice looking guns.
Post by: Maverick on May 24, 2011, 11:05:48 AM
Post by: longknife on May 24, 2011, 11:12:57 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on May 24, 2011, 11:33:03 AM
Target is 50 yards. One hand shooting. Kimber 1911 45acp. (OK, yeah, I dropped one.) :o
-Steve
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 24, 2011, 11:43:45 AM
Post by: MP123 on May 24, 2011, 11:50:22 AM
Jack of all Trades, darn nice shooting for 150 ft., darn nice.
No kidding! That 50 yard group looks about like my 10 yard groups with a .45 :(
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on May 24, 2011, 12:09:56 PM
I practice, 50rnds, 50yds, 50 minutes. One hand, for my Slow Fire practice for Bullseye shooting. I'll admit that is one of my better targets. The objective of the practice is get 50rnds in the black. 10's and X's are nice, but just get them all in the black is still a challenge. (I shoot twice a week much of the year. Often three times a week, throwing in Timed and Rapid sessions.) That adds up to thousands of rounds fired every year just from that one gun. -And get this, I don't win matches! I'm usually middle of the road to maybe 70 percentile in scores. I won many Sharpshooter classes, then a few at the Expert ranks for outdoor matches. I just earned Master last year for indoor. That particular target would score 96%. Master score is 95%. (There are High Masters here in the Puget Sound area) If they don't shoot 9's or better at 50yds, they're having a bad day. These are also refined target loads. Not white box Winchester defensive or ball ammo. My 1911 also has a Matchdot on it. When I shoot with irons, I have less in the X/10 rings but proud to put plenty in the black.
So what's my favorite pistol? The one I shoot the best! So, I guess it is quite the toss-up, because I shoot my customized Ruger MKII for Master scores most times. Love that gun.
-Steve
Post by: JKEEN33 on May 24, 2011, 12:35:48 PM
Post by: Jamieb on May 24, 2011, 04:43:14 PM
For plinking a ruger single six in 22lr
For ccw I just bought a S&W airweight with crimson trace grips in 38s+P
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv376%2Felkhunter%2F101_2666.jpg&hash=0148a249fa344965675b8090d382cb8a07835909)
Post by: Maverick on May 24, 2011, 04:47:24 PM
Post by: runamuk on May 24, 2011, 04:51:58 PM
what's the differance between the red hawk and a black hawk?redhawk is double action blackhawk is single action.
my fav is my ruger 22
Post by: MuleySniper on May 24, 2011, 04:57:16 PM
Post by: bosshogg112 on May 24, 2011, 04:59:48 PM
Post by: ecnclan on May 24, 2011, 05:52:19 PM
:yeah:
If your looking at a 44 mag or more, I would recommend you spend some time shooting one first. Plenty of big bore pistols are bought and just sit because they're not for everyone. My SW 44 mag has plenty of stomp to it, I can only imagine what a 454 or larger would do.
Post by: Huntbear on May 24, 2011, 06:14:56 PM
I also love the 1911's.
For pure fun, the Ruger .22 pistols are a blast.
Post by: Harold on May 24, 2011, 06:31:52 PM
very well rounded gun wish i never traded it.
Post by: GoldTip on May 24, 2011, 07:19:25 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on May 24, 2011, 07:46:49 PM
Post by: timberghost72 on May 24, 2011, 08:14:25 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 24, 2011, 08:19:20 PM
Post by: skier2480 on May 24, 2011, 10:39:32 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on May 24, 2011, 11:00:32 PM
Dan Wesson 15-2 in 357. if you are lucky you can find the pistol pack that comes with the 2, 4 ,6, and 8 inch barrels. and you can order new barrels up to 15 inches i belive.
Like this one? :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
This one is pretty accurate too!
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 25, 2011, 07:18:06 AM
Post by: predator guy on May 25, 2011, 07:24:18 AM
Post by: h2ofowlr on May 25, 2011, 07:35:46 AM
Post by: boots on May 25, 2011, 12:38:16 PM
Post by: MADMAX on May 25, 2011, 01:30:51 PM
Ruger Blackhawk in .41 mag for woods on my hip gun.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 25, 2011, 02:34:36 PM
Nuff' said. :)
I had one years ago, paid $425 for it....... :'( :'( I want it back.
Post by: Maverick on May 25, 2011, 02:43:07 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 25, 2011, 06:21:29 PM
how much do those red hawks run for these days?
$800 ish.
Post by: longknife on May 25, 2011, 06:46:32 PM
what's the differance between the red hawk and a black hawk?redhawk is double action blackhawk is single action.
my fav is my ruger 22
Super blackhawks are single action, the original Blackhawks are double action as well as Redhawks.
Post by: 6x6in6 on May 25, 2011, 07:26:16 PM
I shoot that a lot more than my 629 44.
It's just a whole lot more comfortable shoot.
Post by: runamuk on May 25, 2011, 07:40:48 PM
well I did not know that and in my research that was the main difference I found.... just glad my blackhawk is now loved so much by its owner .....I liked it but need a different front sight style the ramp and my eyes were not compatible...I will own another 357 some daywhat's the differance between the red hawk and a black hawk?redhawk is double action blackhawk is single action.
my fav is my ruger 22
Super blackhawks are single action, the original Blackhawks are double action as well as Redhawks.
Post by: Ridgeratt on May 25, 2011, 07:49:42 PM
what's the difference between the red hawk and a black hawk?redhawk is double action blackhawk is single action.
my fav is my ruger 22
Super blackhawks are single action, the original Blackhawks are double action as well as Redhawks.
Dang I feel cheated! Just check some of the 3 and 4 digit one's I have and they are all single action!
Even the early bearcats are single action as well.
Post by: timberghost72 on May 25, 2011, 07:51:26 PM
what's the differance between the red hawk and a black hawk?redhawk is double action blackhawk is single action.
my fav is my ruger 22
Super blackhawks are single action, the original Blackhawks are double action as well as Redhawks.
I've never heard of a double action Blackhawk :dunno: I'd like to see one.
Post by: Bofire on May 25, 2011, 08:02:37 PM
Carl
Post by: longknife on May 25, 2011, 08:34:33 PM
If you find one, dont get rid of it! Father had one,(44mag) i almost shot him as a kid, because of the double acion. He left guns loaded in the house all the time. Dumb, but the life of a vietnam vet...
Post by: Ridgeratt on May 25, 2011, 08:38:50 PM
Blackhawks had the conversion kits for them to become a single action.
If you find one, don't get rid of it! Father had one,(44mag) i almost shot him as a kid, because of the double action. He left guns loaded in the house all the time. Dumb, but the life of a Vietnam vet...
I do believe that the conversion kit was to just release Ruger from Liability. The fact the hammer did not rest on the firing pin and therefore caused premature discharge when dropped.
Starting in the mid 1970's or early 1980's Ruger ran ads in major consumer firearms publications offering subject transfer bar conversions for free, for all models except the little Bearcat. {They claimed that its size made it impractical to convert, but later changed their position, and convert them, today.}
To the best of my knowledge, Ruger has never publicly or widely stated the actual reason for this free conversion offer; {I have tried to get an answer from them more than once, to be met with silence or claims of ignorance} but it is likely a safe bet that it has do do with product liability, and possibly a 30+ year old settlement of litigation.
Ruger's original ads pointed out that for many years it been well known folk wisdom to carry a Colt Single Action Army type revolver (of which "three frame screw" Rugers are a close copies) with the hammer all the way down on an empty chamber. These ads went on to say that this wisdom was being forgotten, and that Ruger wanted to convert their "three screw" revolvers to the new transfer bar system for public safety reasons.
I see no reason to do this conversion on a knowledgeable, careful person's personal firearm. It is not likely that most persons are going to get into a situation where a sixth shot is going to make a life or death difference while carrying one of these revolvers!
However, I would not (and will not) sell or otherwise transfer possession or ownership of an unmodified "three screw Ruger" for potential liability reasons!!!! {I understand that the gun shop that sold the .380 Bryco pistol that the CA jury (in the Jennings- Bryco- babysitter lawsuit) determined was of a less than safe design (by then current standards) was hit with a $5,000,000.00 judgment in addition to the $24,000,000 against the pistol maker and designer. {I opine that this lawsuit caused Ruger to redesign the Mark II into the Mark III .22 auto-loading pistol!}
As to your question about your nice crisp, custom, 2.5 pound trigger pull; I have never had a Ruger "three screw" converted; but (based on their advertised statements about returning removed original parts) believe that you will get at least new trigger (sear) and hammer to work with the transfer bar system. You will likely get the type of 4 pound (or more) not very crisp trigger pull for which stock single action Rugers are well known, for product liability reasons.
Hope this is informative.
Post by: timberghost72 on May 25, 2011, 08:46:53 PM
Blackhawks had the conversion kits for them to become a single action.
If you find one, don't get rid of it! Father had one,(44mag) i almost shot him as a kid, because of the double action. He left guns loaded in the house all the time. Dumb, but the life of a Vietnam vet...
I do believe that the conversion kit was to just release Ruger from Liability of the fact the hammer did not rest on the firing pin and therefore caused premature discharge when dropped.
:yeah: The transfer bar system. These kits are for the old 3 screw SA Ruger revolvers.
Post by: bosshogg112 on May 25, 2011, 10:06:55 PM
Dan Wesson 15-2 in 357. if you are lucky you can find the pistol pack that comes with the 2, 4 ,6, and 8 inch barrels. and you can order new barrels up to 15 inches i belive.
Like this one? :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
This one is pretty accurate too!
:drool: :drool: :drool:
exactally like that. man i am jealous of that pretty pistol pack!!!! i found mine at a pawn shop with only the 4 and 6 inch barrel but stole it for $200 just dont think that guy knew what he had. but they are real strait shooters. are those hk speed loaders in the pic???
Post by: Phantom Gobbler on May 25, 2011, 10:18:13 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on May 25, 2011, 11:32:17 PM
Oh.. Uh, Yeah, I'd like to see a Double Action Blackhawk. :chuckle:
-Steve
Post by: coyotewallace on May 26, 2011, 02:12:18 AM
Post by: Huntnphish on May 26, 2011, 02:22:09 AM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on May 26, 2011, 05:53:04 AM
For a big bore I like the Ruger Super Blackhawk hunter,
I carry a SP101 and a HK USP 40 Compact.
Post by: bronczilla on May 27, 2011, 07:27:58 AM
Post by: ghosthunter on May 27, 2011, 07:41:27 AM
Post by: goosegetter79 on May 27, 2011, 10:48:32 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 27, 2011, 10:52:26 AM
Question: Can you change the elevation on the sights? Mine shoots 6" low at 25 yards when the dots are lined up.
Post by: 724wd on May 27, 2011, 12:46:32 PM
Conceal: light-1911 .45 ACP any mfg
heavy-HK MP5
you conceal an MP5?!!!! how big of a coat do you wear?! is a 3 -round burst model? :chuckle:
i've carried a couple of different pistols. first i bought was a Rossi 4" .357. I like it and still have it. puts a nice big hole in bears! i've also carried a Kahr CW40. i love the pistol, but couldn't hit a thing with it. shipped her on down the road at a gun show. carried a P64 in 9x18 mak. i was accurate with it and i liked it, but as an all steel gun, it was a bit heavy for working in the office (not a gun friendly office, so deep concealment was paramount). then i had a diamondback .380, which i liked, but .380 was, well, .380. now i'm carrying a S&W 637-2 airweight in .38+P. i've always wanted one, shoot them pretty well and now i have one!
if i was looking for a .44, i'd probably head to the safe and grab either the nickle or blue S&W Mdl 29 my dad has. both 6.5" barrels. hard to go wrong with S&W.
Rugers are good guns, just don't do a whole lot for me looks wise. a friend has a .41. nice pistol. shoots very well, but single action. for me, well, colt and S&W would be where'd i'd look.
Post by: ecnclan on May 27, 2011, 08:15:38 PM
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Wow, that 5 7 is awesome!
:yeah:
I feel I must have one of those!
Post by: Kent Hunter on May 27, 2011, 08:27:31 PM
Post by: yorketransport on May 27, 2011, 10:52:45 PM
For field guns or side arms while hunting I like the 4" Redhawk in 45 Colt, or a 6.5" S&W 610 (10mm)
For serious handgun hunting with a revolver I loved the 10" 45-70 BFR until I hurt my wrists and had to sell it. Now I've moved on to the bolt action pistols. You get all the power you could want in a gun with very little recoil.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi162.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft260%2Fcollegekidandy%2Fcellphonepics129.jpg&hash=b73c60608897789e0f16d428283968c821127321)
It's hard not to like a gun that gives you 338 Win Mag ballistics from an 18" barrel. :chuckle:
Andrew
Post by: JimmyHoffa on May 28, 2011, 02:16:54 AM
you conceal an MP5?!!!! how big of a coat do you wear?! is a 3 -round burst model? :chuckle:The MP5K (and even PDW) aren't that difficult to conceal. Especially with a short mag. Any large rain coat works....it can hang on a tac-sling and doesn't distort the jacket while walking.
3 rd burst.....yeah right. Not in this state. S or F.
It would be nice to find something like this to fit it....especially with a vert grip.
" :drool: Come on Santa Claus!!! Been arguably good this year. :chuckle:
Post by: duckman nale on May 28, 2011, 09:20:37 PM
concealed: kimber eclipse 2 1911 45 acp
plinking: browning buckmark camper .22lr
Post by: 12 gauge watergun on June 03, 2011, 04:07:46 AM
The SP-101 snubby with Crimson Trace grips for everything else.