So what’s you next purchase?

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I will start I am picking up my s/w model 29/3 10 3/8 barrel it’s a monster next week and maybe doing a deal I want a ppk 380 ffl has one I need to look at it again . So what’s y’all next purchase or wants
 
Marrk said:
A Model 29 with a 10 and 3/8 barrel is a lot of gun. You need a sherpa and a trailer hitch just to haul it around. Just curious: What will you use it for?
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I don't know shoot it I putting the wood target grips on when I get it's just cool looking maybe I have a thing about long smiths here’s my other one
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I have found with my 2 wheel gun purchases, I can’t hit the broadside of the barn. My semis are another story.
I may keep my #1 forever, but #2 was quickly gone. Both the semis, I have had over 20 years and feel comfortable with.
Just my preference

I have been checking out Semi’s with a smaller frame.
 
Eastenerwesterner said:
I have found with my 2 wheel gun purchases, I can't hit the broadside of the barn. My semis are another story.
I may keep my #1 forever, but #2 was quickly gone. Both the semis, I have had over 20 years and feel comfortable with.
Just my preference

I have been checking out Semi's with a smaller frame.
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Hmmmm......
what kind of wheel guns? I have 3 S&W 357's. my 4" 686 can hit 12" plate easy @ 50yrds, the 686 6" is good @ 100yds with 12" plate. the other is a Model 19 6"... just as accurate

My next want is
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10.5" AR 300BLK...Just can't get em' in Kommiefornia without some shenanigans.
 
xchecker said:
Hmmmm......
what kind of wheel guns? I have 3 S&W 357's. my 4" 686 can hit 12" plate easy @ 50yrds, the 686 6" is good @ 100yds with 12" plate. the other is a Model 19 6"... just as accurate

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10.5" AR 300BLK...Just can't get em' in Kommiefornia without some shenanigans.
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Both of mine were Colt. The one I kept was a popular LEO model and caliber in the 50’s. Wife can shoot it just fine, so it’s not the gun.
I have tried friends wheel guns with similar results.
I guess I just naturally prefer semis. I think the first pistol I ever shot was my grandfathers German Luger
 
Havasu said:
Those are good little shooters!
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Thanks as you know can’t buy it in Calif got luck on a trade with my ffl it’s 1979 made in west Germany with all correct markings down to the left hand grip with the made in Germany on the bottom this guy was not shot much at all it’s super clean looks brand new
 
I had the Walther PPKS that I wore on my left ankle for 15 years while on duty. I would try to cover it with lint and dirt, just to see if it would ever get too gummed up to shoot, but never had a malfunction with it.
 
Having a 25/280AI being built, and WSM in a bolt action being build that the barrel will be threaded in, not compressed fit. The last rifle I got was a compress fit. That makes the 2nd one. 1 being a 22WM, and a 17SWM rifles. 22WM is a model ruger 77. I had to take out about 1/8"+ out of the forearm to get it to group at about 1" at 100yds. The 17 SWM it group about 1" @ 100yds, not happy with that either. I was looking for something that would get me out to about 200yds but in the 1/2" group.
Presently my biggest problem is finishing up my reloading shack in Montana. It's just about there. I have 7 rifles that I need to create loads for. I generally reload and not purchase tailor made ammo. I work on cold bore shots that hit their mark, and remain accuratic with additional shots being fired.
 
Javbike said:
Thanks as you know can’t buy it in Calif got luck on a trade with my ffl it’s 1979 made in west Germany with all correct markings down to the left hand grip with the made in Germany on the bottom this guy was not shot much at all it’s super clean looks brand new
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Wow, very nice. My step-dad had one that I wanted. The Sheriff actually confiscated it, as he had shot himself on stage 4 cancer with a 38 special. After about a month, the Sheriff called my mom, who had bad dementia at the time and got her to tell him to destroy it. He was a German made one from the 70s also. I wanted the 38 special to go to his blood son, who hated it worse than me, but I wanted the PPK. I know the Sheriff didn't destroy it, because he knew very well it was before handguns were registered in California. And therein lies the kicker...the state really has no idea how many unregistered firearms there are, so it's a poor excuse at best to make anyone register. Unfortunately, I can't change it...maybe Trump can leverage something...??? 🤷‍♂️

I really wasn't thinking about buying anything, but am seriously pondering a Glock 29 before Jan 1st, to have for bear protection, when I go hunting. I use an AR pistol for home defense.
 
I have a bug to get an A grade High Standard Trophy or Olympic 22 LR handgun. How can if tell/find out if CA law will allow it?
I've been on the CA law site to search, but I have no idea how to search.
People who make these laws should not be allowed to smoke cheap crack.
 
Steve Hendry said:
I have a bug to get an A grade High Standard Trophy or Olympic 22 LR handgun. How can if tell/find out if CA law will allow it?
I've been on the CA law site to search, but I have no idea how to search.
People who make these laws should not be allowed to
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Enter California complaints guns and go on the guns.com site look up the gun from their list
 
If your talking about a 1950's - 60's model, they are exempt from the roster as they are C&R. Curio and Relics. Otherwise, almost any firearm already owned in California can be sold/purchased PPT. Private Party Transfer.
 
If its not on the roster then pretty much the only way to obtain one is via Private Party Transfer (CA resident to CA resident, only) or if its a Curio & Relic. There may be other work arounds but these are most legit ways that would keep you out of CA's crosshairs.
 
Steve Hendry said:
What about 1975?
Curio and Relics. So, they are not a threat or dangerous? So much stuff, I just don't understand.

Went to the California roster of Handguns Certified for Sale.
They don't list High Standard?
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Last year I was looking for a MK II to have as a plinker and starter pistol for new shooters. Found one at an LGS on consignment, so a PPT, as I explained earlier.
 
I don't know of any wheel guns prohibited from owning in this Gawd awful state. (Sorry, passing that liberal Prop. 50 just frosted my arse.
 
Havasu said:
I don't know of any wheel guns prohibited from owning in this Gawd awful state. (Sorry, passing that liberal Prop. 50 just frosted my arse.
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Me too...I always see thing as half full, rather than half empty, but so often end up disappointed in the outcome...I still have high hopes for what may happen with the current admin, and California is now dependent on Trump starving the powers to be. Honestly, I don't know how that sets, if they cheated. OTOH, there are a lot of people convinced that Trump is a dictator, and that can only be blamed on the left/media. 🤷‍♂️

I didn't realize we have to wait another year to vote for the Governor. It's gonna be a long, long year...me thinks I decided to resort to bolt actions at the right time. It may take a while for the dust to settle.

Also, I think Bianco ensures our 2A in CA better...let's see how much backing either Bianco or Hilton can get...but my guess is Hilton has deeper pockets.
 

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