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danmdevries Offline
#251 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 5:45 PM EST
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Theres a local dude with a post war Walther P38/P1 for sale in reasonable condition for a reasonable price. I'm really tempted to pick it up. I had a 1940 P38 but it was one of many in my collection I sold off to buy our house. Sold off my NFA items including a machine gun, and all my WWI and WWII collectible pieces.

This gun isn't as valuable as a prewar sample, but that's what keeps making me think twice about it. I could have that gun back in my collection, same as the one I sold except it's worth a lot less simply because of its serial number. Guy's selling about $100 under market value for a postwar in similar condition. I could shoot it, I could work it and reblue and have a nice old gun back in my safe.

I've slept on it for two days and still want it. I think I'll give it two more and then make a decision if he's still got it listed.
USNGunner Offline
#252 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 5:48 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Theres a local dude with a post war Walther P38/P1 for sale in reasonable condition for a reasonable price. I'm really tempted to pick it up. I had a 1940 P38 but it was one of many in my collection I sold off to buy our house. Sold off my NFA items including a machine gun, and all my WWI and WWII collectible pieces.

This gun isn't as valuable as a prewar sample, but that's what keeps making me think twice about it. I could have that gun back in my collection, same as the one I sold except it's worth a lot less simply because of its serial number. Guy's selling about $100 under market value for a postwar in similar condition. I could shoot it, I could work it and reblue and have a nice old gun back in my safe.

I've slept on it for two days and still want it. I think I'll give it two more and then make a decision if he's still got it listed.


Those are nice pieces and not too many deals on them anymore. If it's in good shape, I'd get it. If you change your mind you can always sell it, but if you miss it and want it...............................................

I've done that too many damned times. d'oh!
Ram27 Online
#253 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 6:10 PM EST
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tonygraz wrote:
Were the stores out of pink White Owls ?





Unfortunately they were.........d'oh!
danmdevries Offline
#254 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 6:11 PM EST
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Exactly where I'm at. It's not something that comes across my lap that often. He's asking $400 but will do $360 if I drive an hour out to him. That's about $30 in fuel so doesn't help me much, but still $400 is well below closed auction prices on a postwar on gunbroker. Low to mid $500 range seems average for a shooter. This one's a little rough, no visible rust, but the blueing is gone. I'd definitely look into rebluing it. I asked for bore, chamber, and breech face pictures.

If I could get it met halfway at $350 30 minute drive for both of us, I'll do it. Just sent him a PM with that offer. At $350 it's a no brainer. I'd love to have one back in my collection but I'm not really in a position to be rebuilding my collection...
MACS Offline
#255 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 6:20 PM EST
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I keep wanting to get a Beretta M9. I know a lot of people dislike that particular gun, but by virtue of me shooting thousands of rounds through it... it just makes sense. It fits my hand perfectly, and I can hit a flea's ass inside 25 yds with it.

I can disassemble and reassemble it with my eyes closed, I know the functions, and having a gun with which you are very familiar and proficient is just smart.
USNGunner Offline
#256 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 6:31 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
I keep wanting to get a Beretta M9. I know a lot of people dislike that particular gun, but by virtue of me shooting thousands of rounds through it... it just makes sense. It fits my hand perfectly, and I can hit a flea's ass inside 25 yds with it.

I can disassemble and reassemble it with my eyes closed, I know the functions, and having a gun with which you are very familiar and proficient is just smart.


While I grew up with 1911's I liked the Beretta. Always have. I have several of the 92's in different models. I picked a G up a little while back. What I really want is the Brigadier version.

This one, but I just can't drop the coin.

https://shopwilsoncombat.com/Beretta-_-Wilson-Combat-92G-Brigadier-Tactical-9mm/productinfo/BER%2D92BRIG%2D9/
frankj1 Offline
#257 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 6:33 PM EST
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it's really a shame several of you guys have been taught that no living lib understands this.
DrafterX Offline
#258 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 6:39 PM EST
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Politics again..?? Huh
frankj1 Offline
#259 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 6:42 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Politics again..?? Huh

someone gotta come up here and smack me in da mouf!
DrafterX Offline
#260 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 6:42 PM EST
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Laugh
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#261 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 6:44 PM EST
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HA!
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#262 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 7:22 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
it's really a shame several of you guys have been taught that no living lib understands this.

LMAO!
danmdevries Offline
#263 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 8:09 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
I keep wanting to get a Beretta M9. I know a lot of people dislike that particular gun, but by virtue of me shooting thousands of rounds through it... it just makes sense. It fits my hand perfectly, and I can hit a flea's ass inside 25 yds with it.

I can disassemble and reassemble it with my eyes closed, I know the functions, and having a gun with which you are very familiar and proficient is just smart.


I have two. One SS one blue

Too big for my mitts. Big dude, tiny hands. But they shoot very well and operate smoothly. I like em.

I'm a fan of Beretta overall, which is how they ended up with me. More for brand snobbery than individual merits of the pistol. I've got a lot of Beretta firearms.
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#264 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 8:28 PM EST
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Waiting for a good price on the Ruger 9mm Carbine... not too hard to find really.. just need to pull the trigger... Mellow
Sunoverbeach Offline
#265 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 8:37 PM EST
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Trying several to see which one I want. Favorite was an STI Staccato they had at the range, until I looked up the cost. Leaning towards a CZ SP01 at the moment
Cheno Offline
#266 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 8:51 PM EST
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If you are looking for a 45. RugerSR1911 is awesome. I love it
USNGunner Offline
#267 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 8:51 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Waiting for a good price on the Ruger 9mm Carbine... not too hard to find really.. just need to pull the trigger... Mellow


I was looking at those but ended up with an AR pistol(s) in 9mm. I found a case of UZI mags for less than a C-note. So I ran them through my mill, cut a new slots for the mag latch and opened them up for bolt clearance and now they work great in the AR platform. Good to go for a long time. BigGrin
USNGunner Offline
#268 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 8:54 PM EST
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Cheno wrote:
If you are looking for a 45. RugerSR1911 is awesome. I love it


Gotta interject. A good friend owns and operates SDS Import. The 1911's they are bringing in are world class. For what he's asking I've got a couple coming. They run great. And David's a stand up guy that doesn't cut corners.

Full hearted recommendation with no reservations. Beer

(The website isn't up to date on all the current models. They are active on Facebook though.)
Sunoverbeach Offline
#269 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 8:57 PM EST
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Cheno wrote:
If you are looking for a 45. RugerSR1911 is awesome. I love it

Exploring 9mm currently. But given my level of self control and iron will, who knows what kind of arsenal I'll end up with
danmdevries Offline
#270 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 8:58 PM EST
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Got an email, dragged my feet too long on the postwar p38.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#271 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 8:59 PM EST
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Bummer. Sorry, danm
Ram27 Online
#272 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 9:03 PM EST
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Don't give up...
...continue the quest. danm d'oh!
DrafterX Offline
#273 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 9:06 PM EST
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Prepped stuffed mushrooms yesterday but didn't cook until a little while ago.. used spicy sausage and jalapeno cream cheese.. along with about 5 other cheeses... damn good.. . Not sure i can duplicate it but I'll try again and maybe write it down... letting them sit overnight might be the trick... Mellow
Cheno Offline
#274 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 9:09 PM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
Exploring 9mm currently. But given my level of self control and iron will, who knows what kind of arsenal I'll end up with


9mm I have a Glock (go ahead and give me crap) my wife is wanting a Kimber special edition 9mm, she wants to sell her 38 special stub nose. The only 1911's I have shot are 45. And for sds imports, I have never shot them. But now you have me mad at you as now I have to go get one and that takes away money from cigars.... HahaFrying pan Frying pan Brick wall Brick wall
USNGunner Offline
#275 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 9:18 PM EST
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Cheno wrote:
9mm I have a Glock (go ahead and give me crap) my wife is wanting a Kimber special edition 9mm, she wants to sell her 38 special stub nose. The only 1911's I have shot are 45. And for sds imports, I have never shot them. But now you have me mad at you as now I have to go get one and that takes away money from cigars.... HahaFrying pan Frying pan Brick wall Brick wall



They're under 4 bills. I couldn't believe when I was told what they would sell for. When I asked him why, he said we'll sell a bazillion at that price point. I think he's right.

They have a 9mm as well. BigGrin
Sunoverbeach Offline
#276 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 9:19 PM EST
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I tried a few of the Glocks. Decent, but I really prefer a metal frame. The polys just don't feel right for me.
USNGunner Offline
#277 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 9:21 PM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
I tried a few of the Glocks. Decent, but I really prefer a metal frame. The polys just don't feel right for me.


Grip angle is wrong, too many rounds through 1911's to change now.
DrafterX Offline
#278 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 9:28 PM EST
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Glocks are damn accurate tho... i prefer steel also... Mellow
danmdevries Offline
#279 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 9:33 PM EST
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USNGunner wrote:
Grip angle is wrong, too many rounds through 1911's to change now.


Same here.

I appreciate the Glock for what it is. It's really an incredible piece of machinery and the manufacturing behind it to keep the cost incredibly low for the quality, the whole endeavor is mind boggling.

But like you said, the shooting angle doesn't work for me. I have a few, and I'm sure I'll get a few more. But I don't carry them. Blind point drills leave them pointing way high.
teedubbya Offline
#280 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 11:56 PM EST
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Still love my stainless cz75. Fits like a glove. Pick it up, aims itself.
danmdevries Offline
#281 Posted: Sat, Dec 7 2019, 11:59 PM EST
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I want to catch the czickness. It's just never been in my lap.

I do have a couple old makarov chambered czs.
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#282 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 12:06 AM EST
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I’ve caught it. On the boat that Zrx crashed and sunk I had my stainless 75b, a pre b, a scorpion, a 473 .22 with trigger work etc. I sure wish Zrx hadn’t lost them in the ocean.
teedubbya Offline
#283 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 12:07 AM EST
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The stainless 75 is my favorite though.... no recoil and drives nails. Take down is simple and cleaning is no issue. Love love love it,..... I mean until Zrx lost it.
teedubbya Offline
#284 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 12:08 AM EST
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I need a CZ shotgun to round things out but I’m sort of partial to Ithaca 37s
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#285 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 12:50 AM EST
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teedubbya wrote:
The stainless 75 is my favorite though.... no recoil and drives nails. Take down is simple and cleaning is no issue. Love love love it,..... I mean until Zrx lost it.

Maybe it's not really lost...
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#286 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 1:19 AM EST
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Guns get up on their own and shoot. Terrible!

Nightly night 500 followers.
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#287 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 1:21 AM EST
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teedubbya wrote:
Still love my stainless cz75. Fits like a glove. Pick it up, aims itself.


That's a nice piece too. I used to run some CZ's when I was shooting a lot of IPSC. Loved them.
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#288 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 1:27 AM EST
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teedubbya wrote:
I’ve caught it. On the boat that Zrx crashed and sunk I had my stainless 75b, a pre b, a scorpion, a 473 .22 with trigger work etc. I sure wish Zrx hadn’t lost them in the ocean.


I had a VZ.61 at one time. It went down on a ship as well. Somebody needs to do something about safety for Mariners. There as been an awful lot of fine vessels and goods lost at sea lately. Woot
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#289 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 3:01 AM EST
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Ya know what's good... Queen Anne dark chocolate cordial cherries... This virus has slowed my intake a bit but I'm confident I'll be North of 100 of these little guys by years end...
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#290 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 4:44 AM EST
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I'm currently on a thin mint kick, but I wouldn't mind some Queenies if I see them on sale. And for the rest of you guys - YOU"LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT !
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#291 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 9:29 AM EST
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Pondering breakfast.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#292 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 9:42 AM EST
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Go for it. I heartily endorse breakfast as a worthwhile meal
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#293 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 10:01 AM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Pondering breakfast.

Huckleberry pancakes and pepper bacon. Only thing missing is Rocky's maple syrup
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#294 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 10:04 AM EST
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Morning gents hows is hanging this morning
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#295 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 10:28 AM EST
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Headed out to meet the oldest grandson for breakfast. He is in town from Seattle (Everett) area to do some home shopping. Looks like he may be moving back to Az on an assignment for Boeing.Angel
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#296 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 10:30 AM EST
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tonygraz wrote:
I'm currently on a thin mint kick, but I wouldn't mind some Queenies if I see them on sale. And for the rest of you guys - YOU"LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT !


My grand-daughter just had a fund raiser with Fannie May Mint Meltaways. I forgot how good, and addictive those damned things are. Anxious
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#297 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 10:32 AM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Headed out to meet the oldest grandson for breakfast. He is in town from Seattle (Everett) area to do some home shopping. Looks like he may be moving back to Az on an assignment for Boeing.Angel


Way cool. Enjoy Rick!
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#298 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 10:33 AM EST
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dkeage wrote:
Huckleberry pancakes and pepper bacon. Only thing missing is Rocky's maple syrup


3 eggs (overcooked the over-medium target), hash browns, cheddar & herb bagel, adult coffee.
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#299 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 10:33 AM EST
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dkeage wrote:
Huckleberry pancakes and pepper bacon. Only thing missing is Rocky's maple syrup


What is a Huckleberry pancake?
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#300 Posted: Sun, Dec 8 2019, 10:46 AM EST
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Lightning strike during the Villa-Leicester game. The commentators made a comment about it and the accompanying downpour and everybody went on with their day. Gotta love the Brits and their stiff upper lip attitude. If it was a pussified NFL game, the stadium would be cleared, breathless annoucnements about nothing is more important than fans being safe would be the result.

Get off of my lawn!
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