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**9V42h1eT** · 02-11-2009, 09:53 AM

Went shooting again today, this time took my mom. We put 150 rounds of .38 special into it, and I have her fired up to get her old .222 rifle.

The rifle was built by my great grandfather, who was a gunsmith, and given to my mom for her birthday when she was 10 years old back in the 60's. We found an ammo box in her garage with the bolt from the gun and a note from my great grandfather wishing her a happy birthday. We believe that the rest of the gun is at my grandmothers house. We are going to get it and take it to a gunsmith to look over and do maintenance on it, as it has been sitting around for over 20 years. Too bad the .222 remington rounds seem to be hard to come by these days.

**#[SoftAzerZx]** · 02-11-2009, 10:08 AM

Went shooting again today, this time took my mom. We put 150 rounds of .38 special into it, and I have her fired up to get her old .222 rifle.

The rifle was built by my great grandfather, who was a gunsmith, and given to my mom for her birthday when she was 10 years old back in the 60's. We found an ammo box in her garage with the bolt from the gun and a note from my great grandfather wishing her a happy birthday. We believe that the rest of the gun is at my grandmothers house. We are going to get it and take it to a gunsmith to look over and do maintenance on it, as it has been sitting around for over 20 years. Too bad the .222 remington rounds seem to be hard to come by these days.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemL...aspx?catid=512

**9V42h1eT** · 02-11-2009, 11:08 AM

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemL...aspx?catid=512

Yeah, I was worried about a legislation that banned ammunition online in california, looking into it more, it's only handgun ammo. Eventually I hope to start reloading; it looks like it's going to be a major PITA to buy handgun ammo in the future in california.

**#[SoftAzerZx]** · 02-11-2009, 12:37 PM

Yeah, I was worried about a legislation that banned ammunition online in california, looking into it more, it's only handgun ammo. Eventually I hope to start reloading; it looks like it's going to be a major PITA to buy handgun ammo in the future in california.

Ah, sorry. Didn't think about you being in California. [thumbdown]

**9V42h1eT** · 10-20-2009, 03:16 AM

I've been kind of eyeballing this one here:

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...=1702&return=Y

Also, thinking about getting a .22 pistol. Any suggestions on that one?

**ingeneensueva** · 10-20-2009, 03:27 AM

Have a look here click me

If you really want to get a weapon, then atleast get a German one, remember we´re masters at killing.

Our references:
Large German Farmer War (1525)
Schmalkaldischer War (1545/1546)
30 year war (1618–1648)
1. Turkwar (1663/1664)
2. Turkwar (1683–1699)
Northern War (1700–1721)
Spanish War (1701–1714)
Schlesische War (1740–42, 1744/45, 1756–1763)
East Austrian War (1740–1748)
7 year War (1756–1763)
Bavarian war (1778/1779)
Coalition war (1792–1797, 1799–1802, 1805, 1806/1807, 1809)
War against Napoleon (1813–1815)
Schleswig-Holsteinischer War (1848-1851)
German-Denmark War (1864)
German-Austria War (1866)
German-French War (1870/1871)
Boxeraufstand (1900/1901)
World War 1 (1914-1918)
World War 2 (1939-1945)
Kosovo-War (1999)
Afghanistan-War (2002)

Nothing says, don´t f*** with me more than pointing a German weapon at another.
/sarkasm

**9V42h1eT** · 10-20-2009, 03:33 AM

Have a look here click me

If you really want to get a weapon, then atleast get a German one, remember we´re masters at killing.

Our references:
Large German Farmer War (1525)
Schmalkaldischer War (1545/1546)
30 year war (1618–1648)
1. Turkwar (1663/1664)
2. Turkwar (1683–1699)
Northern War (1700–1721)
Spanish War (1701–1714)
Schlesische War (1740–42, 1744/45, 1756–1763)
East Austrian War (1740–1748)
7 year War (1756–1763)
Bavarian war (1778/1779)
Coalition war (1792–1797, 1799–1802, 1805, 1806/1807, 1809)
War against Napoleon (1813–1815)
Schleswig-Holsteinischer War (1848-1851)
German-Denmark War (1864)
German-Austria War (1866)
German-French War (1870/1871)
Boxeraufstand (1900/1901)
World War 1 (1914-1918)
World War 2 (1939-1945)
Kosovo-War (1999)
Afghanistan-War (2002)

Nothing says, don´t f*** with me more than pointing a German weapon at another.
/sarkasm

I do like HK, will probably get one in the future, but for now I'm going to stick with a revolver. They are a little pricey. That said, come on, the only country with any sort of modern weapons that you won against, without the US doing most of the work, was france.

**Misespimb** · 10-20-2009, 03:39 AM

. That said, come on, the only country with any sort of modern weapons that you won against, without the US doing most of the work, was france.

If your implying you 'won' the war then i guess the 3 years that you abstained from fighting and lending money, selling materials and technologies that were used in concentration camps to the nazis didnt count?[rolleyes]

But then again how many wars has the US won on its own?...

**9V42h1eT** · 10-20-2009, 03:41 AM

If your implying you 'won' the war then i guess the 3 years that you abstained from fighting and lending money, selling materials and technologies that were used in concentration camps to the nazis didnt count?[rolleyes]

But then again how many wars has the US won on its own?...

Please don't take the country bashing so seriously.

**streMunford** · 10-20-2009, 03:43 AM

If your implying you 'won' the war then i guess the 3 years that you abstained from fighting and lending money, selling materials and technologies that were used in concentration camps to the nazis didnt count?[rolleyes]

But then again how many wars has the US won on its own?...

/shuush don't awaken the Kraken

**Misespimb** · 10-20-2009, 03:49 AM

Please don't take the country bashing so seriously.

I take any substantial loss of life with cause seriously, sorry but i live in an area that was bombed on a daily basis through WW2, to see and speak to people who lived through that in uncertainty not knowing if they will get help will change your view.

**ingeneensueva** · 10-20-2009, 04:02 AM

I apologize for the thread derailing

**Elisabetxxx** · 10-20-2009, 05:19 AM

For a .22 lr, go with Ruger still.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...2+LR&x=15&y=12

**Nutpoode** · 10-20-2009, 06:21 AM

For a .22 lr, go with Ruger still.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...2+LR&x=15&y=12

The .22 is a long way from the .357. Actually, I have the Taurus CIA model 651 .357, and though it is awesome, I can't afford to keep shooting it. Ammo is just too expensive. I've shot about 500 rounds through it, leaned how to use it well, so it's time to save some money. I'm searching for a semi-auto .22 now.

The Ruger MIII (and MII) are supposed to be good as well as the Browning Buckmarks, but the truth is, I'm leaning towards the Beretta U22 Neos. Some people don't like the Buck Rogers look, but I kinda dig it. I also like the rail and the fact it's the cheapest, if by only $10 (with the 6" barrel). It's even cheaper with the shorter 4.5" barrel.

I mean, it's a Beretta, so that's got to be good. The only bad reviews I've read is about appearance and some don't like the grip, but that depends on the person. It also appears to have a design similar to the Brownings.

I tried the Smith and Wesson .22 that looks similar to the Browning too, but I did not like the way it felt at all, so I've ruled that one out.

As for Ruger revolvers, I have heard nothing but good things about them. I was cheap and got the Taurus, which is working very nicely so far.

Berretta U22 Neos in 6" barrel

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**itsmycock** · 10-20-2009, 06:31 AM

Hello

Are you looking for a conceal/carry weapon?

If so, I have to recommend the Beretta Tomcat .32 caliber pistol. It is small, lightweight, and has a decent caliber. I own one and used it to qualify for a carry permit, had nice tight groups at 25 ft. This hides pretty much anywhere, unnoticed.

Heres a pic of mine, I suppose I have normal sized hands for a 6' 2" mid-thirties male.

good luck in your search!

**Elisabetxxx** · 10-20-2009, 06:55 AM

Tough to be the Kel Tec P3AT(.380) for a small pocket gun.

**b7RKli4l** · 10-20-2009, 09:08 AM

gp100 is an awesome gun, dont look elsewhere.

**9V42h1eT** · 10-20-2009, 09:47 AM

Hello

Are you looking for a conceal/carry weapon?

Location: California, USA I doubt this gun will spend any time loaded outside of the range.

I filled out the registration for it today. It's the same one as in the original post, just stainless steel.

I was going to spend a week looking around at other things, but I am sick of doing that. Usually when I decide on something, I don't change my mind until after the money has been put down.

The .22 I'll get sometime down the road, probably next month.

**b7RKli4l** · 10-20-2009, 10:54 AM

dont forget, you can use .38 sp loads as well

**9V42h1eT** · 10-20-2009, 11:37 AM

dont forget, you can use .38 sp loads as well

Yup, that was part of my decision to get a .357 magnum, large choice of ammo.

02-11-2009, 09:53 AM	#1
9V42h1eT Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	Went shooting again today, this time took my mom. We put 150 rounds of .38 special into it, and I have her fired up to get her old .222 rifle. The rifle was built by my great grandfather, who was a gunsmith, and given to my mom for her birthday when she was 10 years old back in the 60's. We found an ammo box in her garage with the bolt from the gun and a note from my great grandfather wishing her a happy birthday. We believe that the rest of the gun is at my grandmothers house. We are going to get it and take it to a gunsmith to look over and do maintenance on it, as it has been sitting around for over 20 years. Too bad the .222 remington rounds seem to be hard to come by these days. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-11-2009, 10:08 AM	#2
#[SoftAzerZx] Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 586 Senior Member	Went shooting again today, this time took my mom. We put 150 rounds of .38 special into it, and I have her fired up to get her old .222 rifle. The rifle was built by my great grandfather, who was a gunsmith, and given to my mom for her birthday when she was 10 years old back in the 60's. We found an ammo box in her garage with the bolt from the gun and a note from my great grandfather wishing her a happy birthday. We believe that the rest of the gun is at my grandmothers house. We are going to get it and take it to a gunsmith to look over and do maintenance on it, as it has been sitting around for over 20 years. Too bad the .222 remington rounds seem to be hard to come by these days. http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemL...aspx?catid=512 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-11-2009, 11:08 AM	#3
9V42h1eT Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemL...aspx?catid=512 Yeah, I was worried about a legislation that banned ammunition online in california, looking into it more, it's only handgun ammo. Eventually I hope to start reloading; it looks like it's going to be a major PITA to buy handgun ammo in the future in california. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-11-2009, 12:37 PM	#4
#[SoftAzerZx] Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 586 Senior Member	Yeah, I was worried about a legislation that banned ammunition online in california, looking into it more, it's only handgun ammo. Eventually I hope to start reloading; it looks like it's going to be a major PITA to buy handgun ammo in the future in california. Ah, sorry. Didn't think about you being in California. [thumbdown] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 03:16 AM	#5
9V42h1eT Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	Thinking about getting a gun I've been kind of eyeballing this one here: http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...=1702&return=Y Also, thinking about getting a .22 pistol. Any suggestions on that one? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 03:27 AM	#6
ingeneensueva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 399 Senior Member	Have a look here click me If you really want to get a weapon, then atleast get a German one, remember we´re masters at killing. Our references: Large German Farmer War (1525) Schmalkaldischer War (1545/1546) 30 year war (1618–1648) 1. Turkwar (1663/1664) 2. Turkwar (1683–1699) Northern War (1700–1721) Spanish War (1701–1714) Schlesische War (1740–42, 1744/45, 1756–1763) East Austrian War (1740–1748) 7 year War (1756–1763) Bavarian war (1778/1779) Coalition war (1792–1797, 1799–1802, 1805, 1806/1807, 1809) War against Napoleon (1813–1815) Schleswig-Holsteinischer War (1848-1851) German-Denmark War (1864) German-Austria War (1866) German-French War (1870/1871) Boxeraufstand (1900/1901) World War 1 (1914-1918) World War 2 (1939-1945) Kosovo-War (1999) Afghanistan-War (2002) Nothing says, don´t f*** with me more than pointing a German weapon at another. /sarkasm Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 03:33 AM	#7
9V42h1eT Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	Have a look here click me If you really want to get a weapon, then atleast get a German one, remember we´re masters at killing. Our references: Large German Farmer War (1525) Schmalkaldischer War (1545/1546) 30 year war (1618–1648) 1. Turkwar (1663/1664) 2. Turkwar (1683–1699) Northern War (1700–1721) Spanish War (1701–1714) Schlesische War (1740–42, 1744/45, 1756–1763) East Austrian War (1740–1748) 7 year War (1756–1763) Bavarian war (1778/1779) Coalition war (1792–1797, 1799–1802, 1805, 1806/1807, 1809) War against Napoleon (1813–1815) Schleswig-Holsteinischer War (1848-1851) German-Denmark War (1864) German-Austria War (1866) German-French War (1870/1871) Boxeraufstand (1900/1901) World War 1 (1914-1918) World War 2 (1939-1945) Kosovo-War (1999) Afghanistan-War (2002) Nothing says, don´t f*** with me more than pointing a German weapon at another. /sarkasm I do like HK, will probably get one in the future, but for now I'm going to stick with a revolver. They are a little pricey. That said, come on, the only country with any sort of modern weapons that you won against, without the US doing most of the work, was france. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 03:39 AM	#8
Misespimb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 376 Senior Member	. That said, come on, the only country with any sort of modern weapons that you won against, without the US doing most of the work, was france. If your implying you 'won' the war then i guess the 3 years that you abstained from fighting and lending money, selling materials and technologies that were used in concentration camps to the nazis didnt count?[rolleyes] But then again how many wars has the US won on its own?... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 03:41 AM	#9
9V42h1eT Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	If your implying you 'won' the war then i guess the 3 years that you abstained from fighting and lending money, selling materials and technologies that were used in concentration camps to the nazis didnt count?[rolleyes] But then again how many wars has the US won on its own?... Please don't take the country bashing so seriously. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 03:43 AM	#10
streMunford Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 479 Senior Member	If your implying you 'won' the war then i guess the 3 years that you abstained from fighting and lending money, selling materials and technologies that were used in concentration camps to the nazis didnt count?[rolleyes] But then again how many wars has the US won on its own?... /shuush don't awaken the Kraken Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 03:49 AM	#11
Misespimb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 376 Senior Member	Please don't take the country bashing so seriously. I take any substantial loss of life with cause seriously, sorry but i live in an area that was bombed on a daily basis through WW2, to see and speak to people who lived through that in uncertainty not knowing if they will get help will change your view. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 04:02 AM	#12
ingeneensueva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 399 Senior Member	I apologize for the thread derailing Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 05:19 AM	#13
Elisabetxxx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 541 Senior Member	For a .22 lr, go with Ruger still. http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...2+LR&x=15&y=12 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 06:21 AM	#14
Nutpoode Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	For a .22 lr, go with Ruger still. http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...2+LR&x=15&y=12 The .22 is a long way from the .357. Actually, I have the Taurus CIA model 651 .357, and though it is awesome, I can't afford to keep shooting it. Ammo is just too expensive. I've shot about 500 rounds through it, leaned how to use it well, so it's time to save some money. I'm searching for a semi-auto .22 now. The Ruger MIII (and MII) are supposed to be good as well as the Browning Buckmarks, but the truth is, I'm leaning towards the Beretta U22 Neos. Some people don't like the Buck Rogers look, but I kinda dig it. I also like the rail and the fact it's the cheapest, if by only $10 (with the 6" barrel). It's even cheaper with the shorter 4.5" barrel. I mean, it's a Beretta, so that's got to be good. The only bad reviews I've read is about appearance and some don't like the grip, but that depends on the person. It also appears to have a design similar to the Brownings. I tried the Smith and Wesson .22 that looks similar to the Browning too, but I did not like the way it felt at all, so I've ruled that one out. As for Ruger revolvers, I have heard nothing but good things about them. I was cheap and got the Taurus, which is working very nicely so far. Berretta U22 Neos in 6" barrel ________ vapir oxygen vaporizer Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 06:31 AM	#15
itsmycock Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 375 Senior Member	Hello Are you looking for a conceal/carry weapon? If so, I have to recommend the Beretta Tomcat .32 caliber pistol. It is small, lightweight, and has a decent caliber. I own one and used it to qualify for a carry permit, had nice tight groups at 25 ft. This hides pretty much anywhere, unnoticed. Heres a pic of mine, I suppose I have normal sized hands for a 6' 2" mid-thirties male. good luck in your search! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 06:55 AM	#16
Elisabetxxx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 541 Senior Member	Tough to be the Kel Tec P3AT(.380) for a small pocket gun. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 09:08 AM	#17
b7RKli4l Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 487 Senior Member	gp100 is an awesome gun, dont look elsewhere. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 09:47 AM	#18
9V42h1eT Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	Hello Are you looking for a conceal/carry weapon? Location: California, USA I doubt this gun will spend any time loaded outside of the range. I filled out the registration for it today. It's the same one as in the original post, just stainless steel. I was going to spend a week looking around at other things, but I am sick of doing that. Usually when I decide on something, I don't change my mind until after the money has been put down. The .22 I'll get sometime down the road, probably next month. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 10:54 AM	#19
b7RKli4l Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 487 Senior Member	dont forget, you can use .38 sp loads as well Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 11:37 AM	#20
9V42h1eT Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	dont forget, you can use .38 sp loads as well Yup, that was part of my decision to get a .357 magnum, large choice of ammo. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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