Gun Appreciation Thread

A Harris · Mar 29, 2010

Originally Posted by Huntsman

I forget, living far from CA, can you get vintage (but, I certainly do not mean 'antique') handguns from out-of-state? I was once responsible for a 8-3/8" Model 53 Smith leaving CA, and I wondered if I'd pulled one out of an ever-shrinking pool...

~ H

If it is classified as a Curio & Relic, maybe. I am currently trying to get a definitive answer on that - one local FFL says yes, and another no. If it is not C&R, then you can only buy them locally via private party transfer, FFL's can't even sell them.

cahlersmeyer · Mar 29, 2010

Originally Posted by Kengs

maybe i'm late jumping on this wagon, but the five-seven with the vertical grip would be considered an AOW (any other weapon) according to the ATF. hope you have the proper paperwork/credentials! and illegal AOW is a felony. meaning no guns, voting and mandatory jail time.

onion · Mar 30, 2010

i10casual · Mar 30, 2010

ahaha where are they Brazil?

Rosenberg · Mar 31, 2010

That **** is truly awesome

j · Apr 1, 2010

Surplus M1 Garands $429 "mechanically fine": http://www.southernohiogun.com/new-a...1-garands.html Wish I could justify one, but no.

JustinW · Apr 2, 2010

Originally Posted by j

Surplus M1 Garands $429 "mechanically fine": http://www.southernohiogun.com/new-a...1-garands.html Wish I could justify one, but no.
I guess that big shipment of Korean re-import Carbines and Garands is about to hit the market! The price should bottom in 6 months. I haven't dealt with SOG, but their reputation is not great. EDIT: Cheapest price on .380 I have seen for a few years: http://sgcusa.com/p4023/PMC-380-Auto...duct_info.html

JustinW · Apr 2, 2010

Originally Posted by JustinW

EDIT: Cheapest price on .380 I have seen for a few years: http://sgcusa.com/p4023/PMC-380-Auto...duct_info.html

Sold-out already!

JustinW · Apr 3, 2010

Looks like CMP won't be getting those Korean M1s - straight to retailers like SOG.

From the CMP Forum:
CMP Chief Operating Officer Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Anniston, AL
Posts: 888

Garands and Carbines from Korea

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The emals and calls keep pouring in to CMP asking about the Korean rifles and carbines. The following is our reply:

The rumors, reports, articles about Korea have been circulating for at least five years. A few months ago a Korean newspaper once again reported that they would selling Garands and carbines to a US importer. The CMP is not a firearms importer and we do not have any involvement of any kind in anything that may happen with these Korean rifles and carbines.

The only way any rifle or carbine from any country can find its way to the CMP is if the country returns loaned rifles back to the US Army. When that happens, the CMP "may" possibly receive some of those rifles. According to the recent articles, Korea will not be returning anything to the US Army, but will be "selling" these rifles to an importer. If, in fact, these rifles are sold to an importer, the CMP will not see even one of them. We do not have any additional information on this subject. Thanks for understanding.

Orest Michaels
Chief Operating Officer

Huntsman · Apr 4, 2010

Originally Posted by j

Surplus M1 Garands $429 "mechanically fine": http://www.southernohiogun.com/new-a...1-garands.html Wish I could justify one, but no.
Whoa. Even cheaper than the CMP (though they likely have import marks). I'm not much of a military arms guy, but let me just add that Garands are pretty awesome. Big bang.

JustinW · Apr 10, 2010

I traded a Spanish Civil War 7mm M1916 Mauser, a Century Arms CETME B and my CZ82 this week. In return I got a .22 K98 trainer (made in the USSR, I think):

And a new .380 Browning BDA (made by Beretta and basically a Beretta 84 with slide-mounted safety/decocker and a full length slide) for daily concealed carry as an alternative to the little .357magnum snubby:

Southern-Nupe · Apr 10, 2010

Originally Posted by JustinW

I traded a Spanish Civil War 7mm M1916 Mauser, a Century Arms CETME B and my CZ82 this week. In return I got a .22 K98 trainer (made in the USSR, I think):

And a new .380 Browning BDA (made by Beretta and basically a Beretta 84 with slide-mounted safety/decocker and a full length slide) for daily concealed carry as an alternative to the little .357magnum snubby:

Congrats on your new purchases...enjoy.

Where did you buy from?

JustinW · Apr 10, 2010

Originally Posted by Southern-Nupe

Congrats on your new purchases...enjoy.

Where did you buy from?

Cheers. I'm loving to quality of the Beretta/Browning.

I did the swap at Fountain Firearms in Sugarland. They have a good range of stuff but with high sticker prices. I did find that they are fairly negotiable on those advertised prices and do a reasonable trade-in deal. Not my favourite shop in town, but ok if they have what you're looking for, I guess.

Southern-Nupe · Apr 11, 2010

Originally Posted by JustinW

Cheers. I'm loving to quality of the Beretta/Browning.

I did the swap at Fountain Firearms in Sugarland. They have a good range of stuff but with high sticker prices. I did find that they are fairly negotiable on those advertised prices and do a reasonable trade-in deal. Not my favourite shop in town, but ok if they have what you're looking for, I guess.

I've never been to Fountain, I've checked their site several times in the past. I was always planning on heading out that way, but never found the time to make that drive.

I'm glad to see you finally found you a new toy...I know you've been eyeing a .380 for a while.

JustinW · Apr 11, 2010

Originally Posted by Southern-Nupe

I've never been to Fountain, I've checked their site several times in the past. I was always planning on heading out that way, but never found the time to make that drive.

I'm glad to see you finally found you a new toy...I know you've been eyeing a .380 for a while.

We'll have to go to that Tomball pawnshop one weekend. Maybe Knob Creek someday, too - THAT would be a fun one!

Anyone here ever been ... or there this weekend?

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