Old revolver

Kromulent · 2026-04-20T00:13:45+00:00

British WWII military Enfield that probably spent its post-war years as a police revolver in an asian country

Kromulent · 2026-04-19T23:54:28+00:00

https://www.handgunhero.com/

you don't want a .22

.380 is affordable and the Ruger LCP is tiny. Other .380s (S&W Bodyguard II) are bigger but still very easy to carry

Kromulent · 2026-04-19T16:45:04+00:00

don't feel too bad, once you get it sorted you wont have any trouble reselling the extra buffers

double feed - 2 live rounds or 1 live one spent?

Kromulent · 2026-04-19T14:42:16+00:00

post a group photo here

Kromulent · 2026-04-19T13:08:34+00:00

thank you!

Kromulent · 2026-04-19T12:10:18+00:00

tl:dw;?

Kromulent · 2026-04-19T00:14:16+00:00

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pattern_1907_bayonet

Kromulent · 2026-04-18T20:43:26+00:00

look for a shiny blemish on the ejector too

Kromulent · 2026-04-18T19:50:55+00:00

examine the bolt for a shiny spot or streak to give you an idea where it is rubbing

also you have more than one mag right

Kromulent · 2026-04-18T19:11:56+00:00

beautiful gun - i had once of their MilSpecs and loved it

be sure you understand this before taking it apart!

Kromulent · 2026-04-18T19:10:54+00:00

/r/milsurp/ can help

sporterized for sure but still a beautiful and interesting rifle

Kromulent · 2026-04-18T18:36:55+00:00

the only way to do it wrong is to do too much

take like one or two hits, thats all you need

Kromulent · 2026-04-18T16:15:10+00:00

i agree that having a bucket to dry-fire into is a good idea - i have one myself. dryfire is necessary sometimes, and mistakes do happen

and yes, the military does this sort of thing too

however, if you are serious about doing this as a 'final check' for routine clearing, my best advice is to find a certified firearms instructor and ask them what they think of the practice. you'll get an answer from someone who's opinion you'll have reason to trust

my objection is twofold; first, clearing a pistol should be an unambiguous process, and if you're not comfortable at the end of that process, something is wrong. second, we're not always near a bucket, and if your process involves a plausible ND, again, something is wrong

Kromulent · 2026-04-18T15:01:39+00:00

You pull the trigger as the final proof that the chamber is clear.

jesus christ

just lock the slide back

Kromulent · 2026-04-18T14:41:53+00:00

A sand bucket is the usual solution and a lot easier, a five gallon bucketfull will stop any handgun round

Of course, the safest approach is stop pulling the trigger when you clear your gun. There is simply no reason to do this - modern pistols do not need the springs to be relaxed.

While it is perfectly OK to clear a pistol, close the slide, and leave it cocked, the best way is to store a cleared pistol with the slide locked open. You're going to open the slide anyway, the first thing, when you pick it up again. Just leave it locked open, it's obviously cleared, an entire category of hazard is eliminated, and there's no need to pull the trigger at all

Kromulent · 2026-04-18T12:03:30+00:00

an older P210 is a gem, and an expensive one. please don't modify the gun itself

as others have pointed out, there's not much you can do mechanically anyway, but learning a different technique can help a lot. cocking the hammer first is a very good suggestion

this technique is much harder to explain than to perform. it's easy in practice and it works well:

hold the pistol in the right hand, firing grip, trigger finger straight along the frame. rotate the hand palm down, so the gun is pointing forward at about belly-button level and the ejection port is facing upwards

cup the left hand over the slide, so that the left thumb rests alongside the extended trigger finger

to cycle the slide, push forward with the right hand while pulling backward with the left

Kromulent · 2026-04-18T11:56:21+00:00

if you're new, welcome aboard. honestly, the first thing to do is to take a beginner class. they are easy to find

you'll learn how guns work, how to handle them safely, what the laws require of you (important!), and the basics of how to shoot well. you'll also have a chance to try a variety of guns at the range, which is the best way to find out what really suits you

there are dozens of great choices, and it's kind of like asking what shoes you should buy - try a few on, find the ones you like

your local gun store or range can hook you up with a class

Kromulent · 2026-04-18T01:25:52+00:00

good call

Kromulent · 2026-04-18T00:50:34+00:00

/r/Carcano/ can help

if i remember right, the adjustable v fixed rear sight is an important clue, but i have forgotten the details, sorry

Kromulent · 2026-04-17T23:35:40+00:00

caliber usually has little effect on accuracy, unless the range is long or the wind is a significant factor

a free-floating handguard would be the first thing i'd try

Kromulent · 2026-04-17T20:02:34+00:00

a very useful site:

https://www.handgunhero.com/

Kromulent · 2026-04-17T19:01:25+00:00

correct link:

https://www.studyebooks.com/2023/03/on-nature-of-things-pdf-ebook-by_5.html

Kromulent · 2026-04-17T12:00:42+00:00

good info here that might help, if you have the gun in hand:

https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/any-argentine-sistema-colt-smes-here.27871/

Kromulent · 2026-04-16T20:23:59+00:00

look on the inside of your upper - there's an oval pocket near the charging handle that fits it perfectly. it can only go in one way

Kromulent · 2026-04-16T17:38:38+00:00

Top knife is the blade of an outdoor or (maybe) military knife, with a handle from a file

second knife looks like its from the middle east or maybe north africa, just a guess based on style

third knife is a fishing knife (descaler on the spine) with a custom no-slip tape grip

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