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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Kaine » 27 Nov 2013, 1:48 pm

Norton wrote:Revolvers with the under slung barrel definitely have that little 'something' to them.


That and I love the auto-revolving mechanism.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Blackened » 27 Nov 2013, 2:56 pm

Kaine wrote:That and I love the auto-revolving mechanism.


Looks particularly bad-ass sitting on top of a box of .357 mags ;)
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Bugman » 27 Nov 2013, 4:47 pm

For general plinking and a bit of target work...the S&W Model 41
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Norton » 27 Nov 2013, 5:15 pm

Mmmm, nice.

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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Kaine » 27 Nov 2013, 5:33 pm

Blackened wrote:Looks particularly bad-ass sitting on top of a box of .357 mags ;)


There are not that many things that wouldn't look bad ass, whilst perched atop a box full of magnum rounds. :P
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Monty » 27 Nov 2013, 7:16 pm

Kaine wrote:There are not that many things that wouldn't look bad ass, whilst perched atop a box full of magnum rounds. :P


Sadly we Aussies have to make do with pictures only in most cases :(
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Kaine » 27 Nov 2013, 8:14 pm

Monty wrote:Sadly we Aussies have to make do with pictures only in most cases :(


Out of curiosity, we are allowed .357 magnum right? I'm never entirely sure what they count as high/large calibre or indeed what the cut-off is.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Eduardo » 28 Nov 2013, 12:38 am

My Dad has the Model 41. He also has a Hi Standard Victor and Colt Woodsman Match Target. They are also in my name because the way it works in New York is that if my Dad were to pass away (God forbid) the state would take his guns. So we have dual ownership legally but they are his.
That being said, I tend to get the tightest groups with the Colt. But that might be because my Dad has the grips custom fitted for his hands on the Victor and 41. They are awkward in my larger hands.
One cool thing with the Model 41 is that it comes with two barrels that you can swap out in seconds. The long one comes with a compensator. I’ll get pics sometime.


Bugman wrote:For general plinking and a bit of target work...the S&W Model 41
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Monty » 28 Nov 2013, 8:08 am

Kaine wrote:Out of curiosity, we are allowed .357 magnum right? I'm never entirely sure what they count as high/large calibre or indeed what the cut-off is.


Yes, sorry.

I was referring more to pistols in general and the hoops/restrictions that go with them.

Not the .357 cartridge specifically.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Eduardo » 30 Nov 2013, 1:44 pm

I'm going to answer this question more seriously than my last post with the AK, which was more tongue in cheek.

The following pistols will be mine. It's just a matter of time and money, both of which are forth coming. There are others that I like of course, and may own someday. But the three below are all but locked in. The others are subject to my ever changing whim.

Ruger Single Six Convertible, Stainless.

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CZ 75B Tactical Sport, 9mm

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Walther PPK\S Stainless 380

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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Deco » 30 Nov 2013, 7:56 pm

Eduardo wrote:Ruger Single Six Convertible, Stainless.

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That's a smart looking revolver.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Prettybird » 16 Dec 2013, 9:25 am

Eduardo wrote:The following pistols will be mine. It's just a matter of time and money, both of which are forth coming. There are others that I like of course, and may own someday.


Don't tease us you bastard :P
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by the collector » 16 Jan 2014, 9:45 pm

sig or desert eagle
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Keith » 18 Dec 2018, 9:42 am

I have shot & carried a variety of handguns over the years, but my favourites are muzzle-loading flintlock pistols. Partly I prefer them because of my interest in 18th century Living History, but also because they are harder to shoot; they take more skill to use & therefore are more of a challenge.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by bladeracer » 18 Dec 2018, 12:47 pm

Keith wrote:I have shot & carried a variety of handguns over the years, but my favourites are muzzle-loading flintlock pistols. Partly I prefer them because of my interest in 18th century Living History, but also because they are harder to shoot; they take more skill to use & therefore are more of a challenge.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Urastus » 18 Dec 2018, 1:54 pm

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I also usually want what I can't have. In this instance it is because the ammo isn't available, but the firearms are (doh!). Ruger GP100 in .327 federal magnum (6" barrel, 7 rounds). I'll probably end up with GP100 in .22 (5.5" barrel, 10 rounds) and .357 (6" barrel, 6 rounds). Or something with a true 5.5 or 6" barrel (not including the chamber) auto in .57 x 28mm. Neither the ammo or the pistol exists for that one. FN has 5.5", but minus the chamber there isn't much barrel at all. I like the idea of flat shooting to 100m :)
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by bladeracer » 18 Dec 2018, 2:53 pm

Urastus wrote:
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I also usually want what I can't have. In this instance it is because the ammo isn't available, but the firearms are (doh!). Ruger GP100 in .327 federal magnum (6" barrel, 7 rounds). I'll probably end up with GP100 in .22 (5.5" barrel, 10 rounds) and .357 (6" barrel, 6 rounds). Or something with a true 5.5 or 6" barrel (not including the chamber) auto in .57 x 28mm. Neither the ammo or the pistol exists for that one. FN has 5.5", but minus the chamber there isn't much barrel at all. I like the idea of flat shooting to 100m :)


Ammo availability is never an excuse!
Buy what you want and make the ammo yourself.

Why do you want a specific barrel length?

Are you aware that pistol shooters regularly shoot metallic silhouettes at well over 100m, with cartridges that aren't known for flat shooting?
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Urastus » 18 Dec 2018, 4:50 pm

bladeracer wrote:
Ammo availability is never an excuse!
Buy what you want and make the ammo yourself.

Why do you want a specific barrel length?

Are you aware that pistol shooters regularly shoot metallic silhouettes at well over 100m, with cartridges that aren't known for flat shooting?


I wasn't aware of that for the .327; there really is nothing around though, so I'd have to reload straight away. Re other calibers and 100m - for sure there are lots of calibers that shoot that distance. For range shooting though I think there are better calibers. I believe the US drives the pistol / hand gun market; Australia wouldn't be 1% of their market. The US market is predominantly driven by self defense. Re barrel length: a compromise between wasted energy, sight radius, club legal, weight, accuracy.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by bladeracer » 18 Dec 2018, 5:18 pm

Urastus wrote:I wasn't aware of that for the .327; there really is nothing around though, so I'd have to reload straight away. Re other calibers and 100m - for sure there are lots of calibers that shoot that distance. For range shooting though I think there are better calibers. I believe the US drives the pistol / hand gun market; Australia wouldn't be 1% of their market. The US market is predominantly driven by self defense. Re barrel length: a compromise between wasted energy, sight radius, club legal, weight, accuracy.


One of the members here has a lever rifle in .327 for Metallic Silhouette I think.

.327 Federal Mag is a .312" bullet, so anything designed for 7.62x39mm, 7.62x54R or .303 would fit it, but you'd likely have to use the lighter bullets to fit the cylinder length. Hornady do the .312" XTP in 60gn, 85gn and 100gn - I use the 100gn XTP in 7.62x54R and .303. Of course, you could also cast your own bullets to suit.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Urastus » 18 Dec 2018, 8:42 pm

bladeracer wrote:
One of the members here has a lever rifle in .327 for Metallic Silhouette I think.

.327 Federal Mag is a .312" bullet, so anything designed for 7.62x39mm, 7.62x54R or .303 would fit it, but you'd likely have to use the lighter bullets to fit the cylinder length. Hornady do the .312" XTP in 60gn, 85gn and 100gn - I use the 100gn XTP in 7.62x54R and .303. Of course, you could also cast your own bullets to suit.


Just had a quick look at what ammo there is in the states. They seem to mostly make from 85 up, but 85 and 100 seems most common. That is good to know Blade - thanks for that. It does look like a good caliber.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by bladeracer » 18 Dec 2018, 8:55 pm

Urastus wrote:Just had a quick look at what ammo there is in the states. They seem to mostly make from 85 up, but 85 and 100 seems most common. That is good to know Blade - thanks for that. It does look like a good caliber.


I've never even seen the cartridge but I think it has good potential.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by duncan61 » 18 Dec 2018, 9:12 pm

Ruger single 6 in .22LR/.22 MAG.The safari guide had one and we had a ball plinking at cans.I am considering getting into pistol shooting there are plenty of ranges local
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Bremen » 18 Dec 2018, 10:04 pm

I like unusual firearms or interesting designs. I have a Grand Power K100, am currently looking for a used Desert Eagle. I'd probably get a Chiappa Rhino, FN57, a bunch of historical mil-sups(Tokarev etc).
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by SillyWetTas » 19 Dec 2018, 7:54 am

Urastus wrote:
bladeracer wrote:
One of the members here has a lever rifle in .327 for Metallic Silhouette I think.

.327 Federal Mag is a .312" bullet, so anything designed for 7.62x39mm, 7.62x54R or .303 would fit it, but you'd likely have to use the lighter bullets to fit the cylinder length. Hornady do the .312" XTP in 60gn, 85gn and 100gn - I use the 100gn XTP in 7.62x54R and .303. Of course, you could also cast your own bullets to suit.


Just had a quick look at what ammo there is in the states. They seem to mostly make from 85 up, but 85 and 100 seems most common. That is good to know Blade - thanks for that. It does look like a good caliber.




I have a 327 in a TC contender with a 10 inch barrel i use for Silhouette.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by brett1868 » 19 Dec 2018, 11:08 am

Bremen wrote:I like unusual firearms or interesting designs. I have a Grand Power K100, am currently looking for a used Desert Eagle. I'd probably get a Chiappa Rhino, FN57, a bunch of historical mil-sups(Tokarev etc).


Don't waste your time or money on a FN57, little or no choice of factory ammo and the one I've got patterns like a 12ga.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by No1Mk3 » 19 Dec 2018, 11:43 am

Dream pistol I can't find, and would probably be skint the day one turned up, a GIGN issued MR73 in 4"
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by No1Mk3 » 19 Dec 2018, 12:10 pm

brett1868 wrote:
Bremen wrote:I like unusual firearms or interesting designs. I have a Grand Power K100, am currently looking for a used Desert Eagle. I'd probably get a Chiappa Rhino, FN57, a bunch of historical mil-sups(Tokarev etc).


Don't waste your time or money on a FN57, little or no choice of factory ammo and the one I've got patterns like a 12ga.


Can't possibly agree with this having fired a fellow club members 5-7 this month. It is an amazingly accurate pistol, our club champion was putting 9/10 into a 20cent sized hole at 25m offhand. Even I got 8/10 into the 10 ring at 50m. Perhaps brett needs to have his looked at. hits the "fun factor" as well. Am also considering an APX, I seem to be able to shoot it better than the 92FS, Cheers.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by Urastus » 19 Dec 2018, 5:24 pm

No1Mk3 wrote:
brett1868 wrote:
Bremen wrote:I like unusual firearms or interesting designs. I have a Grand Power K100, am currently looking for a used Desert Eagle. I'd probably get a Chiappa Rhino, FN57, a bunch of historical mil-sups(Tokarev etc).


Don't waste your time or money on a FN57, little or no choice of factory ammo and the one I've got patterns like a 12ga.


Can't possibly agree with this having fired a fellow club members 5-7 this month. It is an amazingly accurate pistol, our club champion was putting 9/10 into a 20cent sized hole at 25m offhand. Even I got 8/10 into the 10 ring at 50m. Perhaps brett needs to have his looked at. hits the "fun factor" as well. Am also considering an APX, I seem to be able to shoot it better than the 92FS, Cheers.



It's a pity that there aren't other manufacturers for this caliber. It should be a great range hand gun.
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by brett1868 » 19 Dec 2018, 9:11 pm

No1Mk3 wrote:
brett1868 wrote:
Bremen wrote:I like unusual firearms or interesting designs. I have a Grand Power K100, am currently looking for a used Desert Eagle. I'd probably get a Chiappa Rhino, FN57, a bunch of historical mil-sups(Tokarev etc).


Don't waste your time or money on a FN57, little or no choice of factory ammo and the one I've got patterns like a 12ga.


Can't possibly agree with this having fired a fellow club members 5-7 this month. It is an amazingly accurate pistol, our club champion was putting 9/10 into a 20cent sized hole at 25m offhand. Even I got 8/10 into the 10 ring at 50m. Perhaps brett needs to have his looked at. hits the "fun factor" as well. Am also considering an APX, I seem to be able to shoot it better than the 92FS, Cheers.



By every report I read prior to purchasing the FN should be an absolute tack driver but mine sux ass and balls. The only choice available by way of factory ammo is the American Eagle 40gr FMJ which grouped 6" at 10m, even a mild reload using Hornady 40gr VMAX wasn't much better. I've had others try the pistol and they get the same result so that's me eliminated from the equation. I've given up on it for now as I've got other pistols to use but I'll come back to the FN in due course as it's got to be the gun. Warranty will be an interesting exercise as its now 18 months since purchase and I suspect it was a grey import from the A-Hole of the north so I'm pretty much screwed I think.
On a positive note I've got a 8 3/8" 500 S&W Magnum along with a 50AE due late January or early February :)
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Re: Your choice of pistol

Post by bigpete » 20 Dec 2018, 11:46 am

I'd have a 20g howdah pistol,or some form of 50 cal caplock single barrel pistol
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