Modern Guns Stink! - Page 2

minigun · 01-07-2007, 08:34 PM

The Heckler & Koch P7 series is pretty desireable and collectable. H&K has pretty much stopped making them and now they are going skyward in price. They were already pretty high, but these are really shooting through the roof now.

Also, the SIG P210's are pretty collectable too.

davidkachel · 01-07-2007, 08:51 PM

With rare exception what I am carrying is always a .380 (if I'm breathing, I'm armed):

PPK, 1934 Beretta, 1910 Browning, Star SS, or Colt 1908 Hammerless.
If I think I might be going somewhere risky I'll demote the .380 to backup and substitute a 1911 or older model (pre-plastic safety) Hi Power as the primary.
If I knew I were headed for a fight, I'd take a pair of 1911's and a pocket full of mags (along with a '97 Winchester or an AR 15).
If offered a plastic wonder to take along, I wouldn't be foolish enough to turn it down, but I wouldn't use it first either.

Hugh · 01-07-2007, 10:26 PM

David,
One of my favorites is the Remington 380.
Hugh

davidkachel · 01-07-2007, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hugh
David,
One of my favorites is the Remington 380.
Hugh

That one's on my "very short list", along with the Savage. I'd also like to have one of the .45's Savage made for the military trials, but those are just a wee bit expensive and hard to find.

Steinar · 01-08-2007, 03:14 AM

I have Glock P19 as my military service pistol. It works and can go bang many times on one clip, but there is no 'charm' in this pistol. (sorry to all who disagree) There is no Tupperware with fancy laser's and cup holders in my safe.
Probably because I'm more of a collector than target shooter.. I see and use enough modern firearm on work.

I'm into Lugers because of their history, appearance, and my grandmother who found (hid away and lost) one after ww2

Besides vintage pistols, my interest is quality hunting rifles and the historic great rifles such as the Garand.

davidkachel · 01-08-2007, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Morgan Kane
...Tupperware with fancy laser's and cup holders...

Ooh, I like that one! Even better than "plastic wonders".

Steinar · 01-08-2007, 02:12 PM

ops.. did I say that out loud? Hope there is no offence taken.. We all have our interest and skelets in the closet/safe

Hugh · 01-09-2007, 01:17 AM

Steinar,

I collect and hunt with Mannlicher Schoenauer's, in my opinion the Rolls Royce of Rifles!

Steinar · 01-09-2007, 05:02 AM

ahh.. it's a thing of beauty Hugh! Good quality rifle, just the way I like them.
I recently purchased a new Mauser M 03 Classic, if it wasn't for our gun laws (and my foundings) the next on my list would be a Mannlicher.
I think it looks better without the scope, also.. the way I hunt, often when it's quite dark and close to the animal, I don't realy need one.

Ron Smith · 01-09-2007, 09:44 AM

Hugh,

Ya know, there are forum rules against pornographic photos.

FYI..I have a birthday coming up......

pipeman45 · 01-09-2007, 06:09 PM

If he post a picture of that Mannlicher one more time, I'm going to cry.

Because I don't have one!

davidkachel · 01-09-2007, 06:30 PM

Still no digital camera, so no pics, but...

1903 Colt Pocket Hammer, 95% original finish with hand-made elephant ivory grips that just arrived today.

Need a hankie?

Hugh · 01-09-2007, 10:35 PM

Ron,

I will be more than happy to send you a Mannlicher PICTURE for your birthday.

c3006 · 01-09-2007, 10:52 PM

Nice to find another of your weaknesses Hugh I may have a couple of those fine rifles,one in 7.5x55 in fact

Ron Smith · 01-10-2007, 09:07 AM

Hugh,

That would be great. Just roll it up and tuck it through the trigger guard.

waltherguy · 01-15-2007, 03:06 PM

Great THREAD! Funny thing is I totally agree with most that the plastic gun has totally taken the art out of gun manufacturing, and you can make it through a gunshow real quick when you have 10,000 glocks and a couple $3000 re-blued lugers ;-) That being said.. I own a Glock 20 10mm.. and 2 Walther P99's. I do like shooting the P99 over the Glock. But, to compare the P99 to the previous P5 or P88.. just no comparison.

Hugh · 01-15-2007, 06:54 PM

For Ron & Pipeman;
6.5x68 MS

257 Roberts

SteveM · 01-15-2007, 08:02 PM

I can't believe you guys haven't even mentioned CZ's. The CZ 75,83,85,97 are all excellent quality pistols for the money and NO plastic. I just picked up another one(CZ85 mfg 1991) practically NIB for $325. Before CZ-USA opened their doors here in the U.S., these pistols were practically not even known in this Country. They could usually be found around military bases in pawn and gun shops where returning service personnel sold or traded them. If you ever run across one, be sure and give it a second look.

waltherguy · 01-15-2007, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SteveM
I can't believe you guys haven't even mentioned CZ's. The CZ 75,83,85,97 are all excellent quality pistols for the money and NO plastic. I just picked up another one(CZ85 mfg 1991) practically NIB for $325. Before CZ-USA opened their doors here in the U.S., these pistols were practically not even known in this Country. They could usually be found around military bases in pawn and gun shops where returning service personnel sold or traded them. If you ever run across one, be sure and give it a second look.

I agree Steve.. CZ makes some great guns!

davidkachel · 01-15-2007, 11:45 PM

Heard this variation the other day:

Combat Tupperware

01-07-2007, 08:51 PM	#22
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	With rare exception what I am carrying is always a .380 (if I'm breathing, I'm armed): PPK, 1934 Beretta, 1910 Browning, Star SS, or Colt 1908 Hammerless. If I think I might be going somewhere risky I'll demote the .380 to backup and substitute a 1911 or older model (pre-plastic safety) Hi Power as the primary. If I knew I were headed for a fight, I'd take a pair of 1911's and a pocket full of mags (along with a '97 Winchester or an AR 15). If offered a plastic wonder to take along, I wouldn't be foolish enough to turn it down, but I wouldn't use it first either. __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

01-07-2007, 10:26 PM	#23
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	David, One of my favorites is the Remington 380. Hugh __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

01-08-2007, 03:14 AM	#25
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	I have Glock P19 as my military service pistol. It works and can go bang many times on one clip, but there is no 'charm' in this pistol. (sorry to all who disagree) There is no Tupperware with fancy laser's and cup holders in my safe. Probably because I'm more of a collector than target shooter.. I see and use enough modern firearm on work. I'm into Lugers because of their history, appearance, and my grandmother who found (hid away and lost) one after ww2 Besides vintage pistols, my interest is quality hunting rifles and the historic great rifles such as the Garand. __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

01-08-2007, 02:12 PM	#27
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	ops.. did I say that out loud? Hope there is no offence taken.. We all have our interest and skelets in the closet/safe __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

01-09-2007, 01:17 AM	#28
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Steinar, I collect and hunt with Mannlicher Schoenauer's, in my opinion the Rolls Royce of Rifles! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

01-07-2007, 08:34 PM	#21
minigun User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 424 Thanks: 15 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	The Heckler & Koch P7 series is pretty desireable and collectable. H&K has pretty much stopped making them and now they are going skyward in price. They were already pretty high, but these are really shooting through the roof now. Also, the SIG P210's are pretty collectable too.

01-09-2007, 05:02 AM	#29
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	ahh.. it's a thing of beauty Hugh! Good quality rifle, just the way I like them. I recently purchased a new Mauser M 03 Classic, if it wasn't for our gun laws (and my foundings) the next on my list would be a Mannlicher. I think it looks better without the scope, also.. the way I hunt, often when it's quite dark and close to the animal, I don't realy need one. __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

01-09-2007, 09:44 AM	#30
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hugh, Ya know, there are forum rules against pornographic photos. FYI..I have a birthday coming up...... __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

01-09-2007, 06:09 PM	#31
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If he post a picture of that Mannlicher one more time, I'm going to cry. Because I don't have one! __________________ Dave

01-09-2007, 06:30 PM	#32
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Still no digital camera, so no pics, but... 1903 Colt Pocket Hammer, 95% original finish with hand-made elephant ivory grips that just arrived today. Need a hankie? __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

01-09-2007, 10:35 PM	#33
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Ron, I will be more than happy to send you a Mannlicher PICTURE for your birthday. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

01-09-2007, 10:52 PM	#34
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Nice to find another of your weaknesses Hugh I may have a couple of those fine rifles,one in 7.5x55 in fact __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

01-10-2007, 09:07 AM	#35
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hugh, That would be great. Just roll it up and tuck it through the trigger guard. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

01-15-2007, 03:06 PM	#36
waltherguy User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FL Posts: 201 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great THREAD! Funny thing is I totally agree with most that the plastic gun has totally taken the art out of gun manufacturing, and you can make it through a gunshow real quick when you have 10,000 glocks and a couple $3000 re-blued lugers ;-) That being said.. I own a Glock 20 10mm.. and 2 Walther P99's. I do like shooting the P99 over the Glock. But, to compare the P99 to the previous P5 or P88.. just no comparison. __________________ "In a man to man fight the winner is the one who puts an extra round in his magazine" -Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

01-15-2007, 06:54 PM	#37
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	For Ron & Pipeman; 6.5x68 MS 257 Roberts __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

01-15-2007, 08:02 PM	#38
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	I can't believe you guys haven't even mentioned CZ's. The CZ 75,83,85,97 are all excellent quality pistols for the money and NO plastic. I just picked up another one(CZ85 mfg 1991) practically NIB for $325. Before CZ-USA opened their doors here in the U.S., these pistols were practically not even known in this Country. They could usually be found around military bases in pawn and gun shops where returning service personnel sold or traded them. If you ever run across one, be sure and give it a second look.

01-15-2007, 11:45 PM	#40
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Heard this variation the other day: Combat Tupperware __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.