Keep it simple... We all love pics
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Old Gaffer
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Sine you asked...
Ruger P89
for $150
and from my first outing
10 shots at 7 yards, as close to a Weaver stance as my aged body will allow
All the best,
Rob
Ruger P89
for $150
and from my first outing
10 shots at 7 yards, as close to a Weaver stance as my aged body will allow
All the best,
Rob
btolliverjr
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Old Gaffer,
Invest in a set of Hogue grips for your P89. They make a world of difference
Invest in a set of Hogue grips for your P89. They make a world of difference
There is not nearly enough voting going on over at the Photo of the Year contest. Anyone who likes pictures of guns should be checking it out and voting. 
(This is not intended in any way to be a plead for your vote — I just think more awareness leads to greater participation in future contests.)
(This is not intended in any way to be a plead for your vote — I just think more awareness leads to greater participation in future contests.)
Norinco Type 56 Makarov
Hirlau, This Nork Mak is one of my favorite pistols in my collection, and this one has one of the best finishes I have ever owned on a pistol. I bought it NIB for $230 from a guy in Worcester MA that had a few new old stock last year. It was imported by BETA arms in Los Angeles in 1992 (B prefix). The photo does not do justice as blue is almost on par with my S&W 27-2, and fitting of parts is as good as most East Germans I've handled. It came with ugly reddish-brown thumb-rest plastic grips that were very cheap looking, along with the cheapest, non-functioning adjustable rear sight.
I ordered up a set of red lacquered wattle wood grips from Dennis Marschal Grips in Hungary, ( http://www.marschalgrips.com/ ) a solid fixed sight, and 19lb Wolff spring from Makarov.com when they were still in business. I am happy with the results, and I actually think that the Maks in general are good looking guns. I also notice that I rarely see these Norinco Makarovs used in gun stores any more so I think that they are getting rare.
Comparing this to a Bulgie or IJ-70 Russian, there are very few sharp edges, and I would say that the Norinco almost feels like it was given a bit of a melt job at the factory before finishing. Like all Makarovs, it feeds every type of ammo without a hitch, but when the gun was new, Hornady XTP's would catch on the first found of a full magazine, requiring a brisk tap to the bottom of the magazine. This doesn't happen anymore, and I've switched to using my old stock of Barnauls anyway which hasn't had a single FTF or FTE in over 1000 rounds.
Hirlau, This Nork Mak is one of my favorite pistols in my collection, and this one has one of the best finishes I have ever owned on a pistol. I bought it NIB for $230 from a guy in Worcester MA that had a few new old stock last year. It was imported by BETA arms in Los Angeles in 1992 (B prefix). The photo does not do justice as blue is almost on par with my S&W 27-2, and fitting of parts is as good as most East Germans I've handled. It came with ugly reddish-brown thumb-rest plastic grips that were very cheap looking, along with the cheapest, non-functioning adjustable rear sight.
I ordered up a set of red lacquered wattle wood grips from Dennis Marschal Grips in Hungary, ( http://www.marschalgrips.com/ ) a solid fixed sight, and 19lb Wolff spring from Makarov.com when they were still in business. I am happy with the results, and I actually think that the Maks in general are good looking guns. I also notice that I rarely see these Norinco Makarovs used in gun stores any more so I think that they are getting rare.
Comparing this to a Bulgie or IJ-70 Russian, there are very few sharp edges, and I would say that the Norinco almost feels like it was given a bit of a melt job at the factory before finishing. Like all Makarovs, it feeds every type of ammo without a hitch, but when the gun was new, Hornady XTP's would catch on the first found of a full magazine, requiring a brisk tap to the bottom of the magazine. This doesn't happen anymore, and I've switched to using my old stock of Barnauls anyway which hasn't had a single FTF or FTE in over 1000 rounds.
Christian James
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My 1911s -
btolliverjr
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As stated above, "I bought it NIB for $230 from a guy in Worcester MA"
Brian Pfleuger
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Yeah! I can finally participate! I'll bet none of you have ever seen a Glock 33!
KnightZero
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Recently updated family picture - Just bought the XD40 to compliment my PT140 Pro and my just-for-fun P22. The PT140 still pulls carry duty - I'm still seeking a reasonable holster for the new XD.
TacticalDefense1911
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Springfield Loaded w/black stainless finish. Tripp Research Cobra mags, 230gr. Speer Gold Dots, Cold Steel SafeKeeper III T-handle knife, Remington Silver Bullet first generation reproduction knife.
Kimber Custom II.
Kimber Custom II.
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