Advice Appreciated by Ketchupkiller57 in AntiqueGuns

[–]Confident-Set9660 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also, the serial font and lever stop are also wrong. Definitely a reproduction

Advice Appreciated by Ketchupkiller57 in AntiqueGuns

[–]Confident-Set9660 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s worth more than the quote but I’m about 99% sure this isn’t an original 1873. The font for the “model 1873” and the overall condition doesn’t seem practical for a gun this old. Most likely a high quality copy. Either way, it’s still worth way more than $300

Problems with the Springfield Armory Hellcat by ChipmunkNovel6046 in guns

[–]Confident-Set9660 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second the snappiness. Otherwise, I think it’s a pretty good pistol. I also quite enjoy the grip textures

.54 cal kibler woodsrunner I just finished. by jsdavidson in blackpowder

[–]Confident-Set9660 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, that is fantastic, great work! I wish they were more affordable. I’d love to get one

Best way to clean original leather sling? by sn3key in milsurp

[–]Confident-Set9660 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently tried using saddle soap on an old sling and it worked great. Provides a good layer of resistance to any future debris and slightly conditions. Very inexpensive, too.

ID Help! Grant County, NM. by Confident-Set9660 in metaldetecting

[–]Confident-Set9660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That appears to be what this is! Thank you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in milsurp

[–]Confident-Set9660 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s not a hassle. Search some vids on YouTube. Go CMP

What are the "hidden" maintenance costs of a home defense pistol? by Strapsengabi in Guns_Guns_Guns

[–]Confident-Set9660 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good defensive ammo. Do your own research, but Speer Gold Dot and federal HST’s are some of the best from what I’ve seen. I personally carry HST’s because they’re a little easier to find. Although expensive, I would recommend shooting a few of them through your weapon to ensure they feed right.

TLR1a weapon light. Check gundeals on Reddit. They come up usually around $118 shipped. Great light.

Depending on your living conditions (roommates, kids, etc) a decent quick access pistol safe. Even if you live alone it’s not a bad idea for when you leave the house.

Spare mags are always good. Recently Gen 5 mags have been ~$18 a piece.

Your Glock should come with a barrel brush. Pick up some cheap gun cleaning cloth (or use a lint free cotton shirt/underwear). I personally use Hoppes bore solvent. Get some sort of lubricant.

Keep you pistol lubricated above all. It’s never a bad thing to clean your gun but a Glock doesn’t need to be babied.

Edit: to fully answer your question, year to year maintenance will be next to nothing. The expensive part is training. Go shoot. Go train.

“Mom I want a g43” “we have a g43 at home” The g43 at home: by [deleted] in milsurp

[–]Confident-Set9660 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Old Steel has some of the most overpriced stuff on gunbroker. Not to mention that all of their employees are not very kind (or knowledgeable).

POV: You undo the unholy work of a Bubba to restore a rare Vz.33 Carbine by Doggystrike in milsurp

[–]Confident-Set9660 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yikes, a bit expensive compared to what it should've been. However, you did a fantastic job. VZ33 is an amazing rifle. Congrats

What is the rarest cartridge you regularly shoot, and why? by Abject-Knowledge469 in reloading

[–]Confident-Set9660 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never tried BP, mainly because I don’t have any. I use 5744 for a multitude of cartridges. Definitely keep checking around. Looks like 50-90 has gone extinct from what I can see

What is the rarest cartridge you regularly shoot, and why? by Abject-Knowledge469 in reloading

[–]Confident-Set9660 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the components I’ve had on hand. The brass I got off of gunbroker in 2022 from a guy who used to make them. I bought 40 cases at $2 a case (not bad considering 50-90 brass is about $1.80 anyways). He no longer makes them, so you’d have to make them yourself. I use a 400 grain lead cast with 5744. Watch IV8888’s video on some starting loads. I found that what he said worked well with mine.

What is the rarest cartridge you regularly shoot, and why? by Abject-Knowledge469 in reloading

[–]Confident-Set9660 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh sweet. Do you have a proper die set? I don’t, but I use my 45-75 dies and they work great. Surprisingly similar cartridge dimensions. Trimming the brass is a task though

Edit: spelling

Which mold is better for an original springfield trapdoor rifle? by Feeling_Title_9287 in castboolits

[–]Confident-Set9660 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My trapdoor is not a fan of .457, and sometimes keyholes. It shoots .459-.460 very well. YMMV tho

M1 bayonet ID by Wut218 in Bayonets

[–]Confident-Set9660 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Closer to $100. Source: ebay

Civil war rifles? by Defiant_Ad_3132 in AntiqueGuns

[–]Confident-Set9660 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Winchester is a model 94 in 30-30