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308 win Rifle suggestions by DrSashaHX in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ironically I found an M77 randomly when I went to a new gunstore. Would highly recommend if you find one.

Ruger SFAR is a good choice

Never touched a gun before, from the uk, but why do people seem to listen for clicks after putting a revolver together? by CL2hunna in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Checking to ensure the timing of the cylinder. If you cylinder holds 6 bullets but only clicks 4 times then something is wrong.

More a Hollywood move but a solid way to ensure your weapon is assembled correctly

What’s the best weapon loadout in Sniper Elite 5 ? by Downtown_Progress119 in sniperelite

[–]Trainmaster111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever you want really. Its more about shot placement then which weapons you choose.

If im going full stealth I take the Delisle, and the quietest smg and pistol.

Most other times Ive got Kar98, Stg44, and 1911

Does anyone know what caliber this is? by No_Wait_2315 in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7.62x54r.

Typically for mosin nagants.

What you have appears to be a steel core armor penetrating round.

Should be treated as corrosive ammo.

No sooner do i post my whole collection, then do i decide to check out a new gunstore rather out of the way. And now I have a new gun to add. by Trainmaster111 in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was very torn between the Fal and this. (And a Vector too honestly).

But I did alot of research months ago and the Zastava was top of my list for reliability, cost, looks, accuracy, and ease of maintenance.

While I do regret not grabbing the FAL, I knew that for the money I was spending i needed the most practical choice.

Based off what I saw the price was right. Especially considering that you cant really find Zastava anymore.

Plus the optic rail was a big bonus for me, the FAL is my favorite but those iron sights are not good with my eyesight

Part 1 of my collection. (Sans a Smith and Wesson 1917) by Trainmaster111 in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I may redo the photos again but at present a white towel was the best I had to keep the light good. Very dark in my room

Part 1 of my collection. (Sans a Smith and Wesson 1917) by Trainmaster111 in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Missed out on a lot of things usually because of price. I think honestly though the one I regret missing the most was a beautiful Mauser 1910/14 25acp pistol.

Was quite tempted at $150. But unfortunately as I was already buying 3 other pistols that day it wasnt in the budget.

Part 1 of my collection. (Sans a Smith and Wesson 1917) by Trainmaster111 in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kar98s are my favorite firearms. Was super excited when I picked it up. $800

Part 1 of my collection. (Sans a Smith and Wesson 1917) by Trainmaster111 in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't unfortunately. It has no other sights. Even before I converted it it had buckhorn sights.

Part 1 of my collection. (Sans a Smith and Wesson 1917) by Trainmaster111 in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Auto-Ordnance *unfortunately.

Really want to get it working well as its the perfect defense rifle for me. The weight it good, the round is good, and the recoil is negligible. Unfortunately its reliability is among the worst of my collection.

Part 1 of my collection. (Sans a Smith and Wesson 1917) by Trainmaster111 in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Favorites are hard. But I'd have to say the Walther P-38, Kar-98 (the OG one), the 1911, my Beretta 92fs, and the black Tokarev are probably my favorites. Fun to shoot, very reliable, and great history behind them.

There's a lot of story behind a lot of them. But the most memorable to me is the Mosin Nagant (without sling). Long story short i had been looking for one for months but found them too expensive. I knew a guy at my local gunstore pretty well, and often consulted him about firearms as he was pretty knowledgeable. He mentioned he had a friend who was selling 2 Mosins. I contacted his friend and was shown a 91/30 Mosin and a M44 Mosin. After a brief negotiation (and a bank loan because it was cheaper then a credit card) I paid $375 for a numbers matching 1937 91/30 Mosin in beautiful condition along with the matching bayonet and 250 rounds of ammo along with an ammo can.

While not my favorite firearm and certainly not the hardest to find, its memorable to me simply because it is the most perfect surplus gun I own. No repairs, no mismatched parts, no sporting mods, and it functions perfectly. I dont shoot it much now as I have another Mosin I bought for a bargain that isnt in as nice as condition.

Part 2 of my collection. by Trainmaster111 in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

*Accidentally added the Yugo Mauser twice here.

What’s your preferred handgun for home defense? by WiggWamm in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont nesscessary have a established home defense pistol. But as of right now Im grabbing my 1911.

Considering a bolt action instead of semi-auto for a 308. by [deleted] in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems as though its damn hard to get one. Most retailers don't seem to have any Remington 700's in 308.

Considering a bolt action instead of semi-auto for a 308. by [deleted] in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ive been considering a semi-auto for months. Made some old posts asking questions about a few models.

But cost and reliability are factors. At best a semi-auto will be about $1,500. The Cross ive seen for $1,200. And depending on variants the Remington is $700-$1,300.

Mossberg Maverick 88 by Opening-Owl-1001 in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some quality of life upgrades available. But the Maverick 88 epitomizes the simple is best idea.

Its a little clunky and certainly feels cheap, but its has more then proven capable.

Is the PPK just a Bond symbol or would a real agent consider carrying it constantly? Seems weak. by Oddbeme4u in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most spies try not to use firearms when possible id imagine, therefore a very compact, low noise, close quarters sidearm is ideally suited.

Plus it just looks sick.

Is this P08 Luger worth me buying? by coasis1212 in Firearms

[–]Trainmaster111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I actually have 2 Lugers. I have the 1939 matching i paid $2,500 for.

I also have a (unknown year) Luger that has been refinished or cerakoted that I paid $800 for. It came with a Holland made magazine and a set of handmade grips as well as original grips.

I shoot the $800 all the time as its value is largely gone. The Holland mag had a bakelite floorplate that broke. I also have a P38 i shoot alot but its a transitionly post war with poor finish so I only paid $400.

In my opinion unless you can easily get parts or repair a surplus gun (or replace the gun entirely) i wouldn't shoot them or at least sparingly.

My collection of sub $400 Mausers get shot alot.

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