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[Rossum]

Hey guys, here are my black powder firearms.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the BATF doesn't consider them "firearms" does it?

I bought a modern muzzle-loader a few years ago. It shipped direct to my door, no FFL required. I jokingly refer to it as my "Assault Musket":

Its real purpose is to take deer a few weeks earlier (during warmer weather!) than would be allowable with "real" firearms. We've taken two with it so far. A 295 grain, 50-cal bullet moving along at a bit over 2000 fps is very effective on deer.

 

[PoppaVic]

@li_vaper21 Must have been a thrill for you - move along.

 

[PoppaVic]

Always wanted a dragoon; had a Spiller&Burr replica (.36) I built that drove tacks, but the cyl liked to jam; Had a .54 Renegade I finally sold that was wunnerful.

I'd rather get something like a breechloading sharps, next time - or, (yeah, magnums), a Dragoon.

 

[chopdoc]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the BATF doesn't consider them "firearms" does it?

I bought a modern muzzle-loader a few years ago. It shipped direct to my door, no FFL required. I jokingly refer to it as my "Assault Musket":

Its real purpose is to take deer a few weeks earlier (during warmer weather!) than would be allowable with "real" firearms. We've taken two with it so far. A 295 grain, 50-cal bullet moving along at a bit over 2000 fps is very effective on deer.

They are classified as antique firearms and no FFL is needed to order one in many states.

Never researched the Hawkins or Crockett rifle I have but the Sharps can reach out 1200 yards and ruin someones day.

 

[chopdoc]

Always wanted a dragoon; had a Spiller&Burr replica (.36) I built that drove tacks, but the cyl liked to jam; Had a .54 Renegade I finally sold that was wunnerful.

I'd rather get something like a breechloading sharps, next time - or, (yeah, magnums), a Dragoon.

Shoot a Dragoon or a Walker just once and you will be going out to buy one. Its not a gun, its a frickin hand cannon!

 

[raymo2u]

Shoot a Dragoon or a Walker just once and you will be going out to buy one. Its not a gun, its a frickin hand cannon!

They are incredibly fun and most of the fun is the tinkering and reloading, it gives you more appreciation for each shot. Ive had alot of fun with black power (and mini cannons) than I have with most modern firearms (aside from auto's). Very nice collection you have their!!

 

[chopdoc]

They are incredibly fun and most of the fun is the tinkering and reloading, it gives you more appreciation for each shot. Ive had alot of fun with black power (and mini cannons) than I have with most modern firearms (aside from auto's). Very nice collection you have their!!

One of the great things about black powder is I can go out and shoot 100 rounds and it might cost me $15.

 

[raymo2u]

One of the great things about black powder is I can go out and shoot 100 rounds and it might cost me $15.

One of the biggest reasons I've purchased 9mm conversion barrels for a few of my pistols and I'm about to grab some parts to build a AR9. 9mm is around $32 for 200rnds right now, I may pick up a cmmg 22lr bolt/mag also

 

[akpostal]

Main reason I picked up the Ruger PRR is to shoot quiets off the porch and my neighbors won't hear it and 22lr is cheap for now.

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[516_vaper_li]

@li_vaper21 Must have been a thrill for you - move along.

Don't be upset because you shoot blanks

 

[Rossum]

 

[Rossum]

 

[IcepickMaker84]

Feels like I need a wood stocked 10/22 to match.


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[Pockets]

Looks like bull barrel? One of the most accurate 22 rifles I have used.

 

[IcepickMaker84]

Looks like bull barrel? One of the most accurate 22 rifles I have used.

It’s a heavy barrel, I can shoulder fire a few magazines and then the bipod gets used ha ha.

 

[raymo2u]

Some new upgrades to the M&P, I think I will get the slide milled later on and a magwell and make it my first "racegun".

"Improvements":
Undercut Trigger Area/Finger Rest
Polished Sear/Trigger Bar/Rails/ (Barrel finished last night, no pics yet)
ADE Bertrillium Red Dot
Storm Lake 9mm Conversion Ported Barrel
Apex Tactical Competition Springs
Apex Tactical Polymer Shoe
Apex Tactical Striker Block
Added Adjustable Set screws for trigger Pull/Over Travel
+5 Magazine Extensions
Bent trigger Bar Trigger Reset Mod*

Alright Next is the Winchester 1300 Ive had forever and I wanted to change that up some.

Bug Out Gear is getting there,swapping out the AR15 5.56 Pistol for a AR9 8" Pistol instead and I may make the AR Rifle more for long distance shooting (PRS Stock, Custom Grip, ect). Sorry for the quality, will have better shots soon....

 

[Pockets]

Some new upgrades to the M&P, I think I will get the slide milled later on and a magwell and make it my first "racegun".

"Improvements":
Undercut Trigger Area/Finger Rest
Polished Sear/Trigger Bar/Rails/ (Barrel finished last night, no pics yet)
ADE Bertrillium Red Dot
Storm Lake 9mm Conversion Ported Barrel
Apex Tactical Competition Springs
Apex Tactical Polymer Shoe
Apex Tactical Striker Block
Added Adjustable Set screws for trigger Pull/Over Travel
+5 Magazine Extensions
Bent trigger Bar Trigger Reset Mod*

Alright Next is the Winchester 1300 Ive had forever and I wanted to change that up some.

Bug Out Gear is getting there,swapping out the AR15 5.56 Pistol for a AR9 8" Pistol instead and I may make the AR Rifle more for long distance shooting (PRS Stock, Custom Grip, ect). Sorry for the quality, will have better shots soon....

Looking good, have you given any thought of threading the Smiths Barrel.
Glad I don't owe you any money ..

 

[raymo2u]

Looking good, have you given any thought of threading the Smiths Barrel.
Glad I don't owe you any money ..

Its ported and the stock barrel is too short but I do want to get a threaded barrel for the G43, they are getting cheaper so maybe someday soon

 

[Gavlan]

Sorry for butting in folks but has anyone have any hands on experience with the venerable Magnum Research Desert Eagle monstrosity?.
My latest windfall was a gift from my favorite SIL he gave me 11 guns to “ hold for safe keeping “ ( he was left them in his uncles will) and my daughter won’t let him keep them in their house cos she “ hates “ guns ,HA !!!.
This model is in 44 Mag .
So anyone got anything to tell me about them before I start to reload for it ?.
I reload for all my calibers so I have the gear.
BTW this windfall puts me in the 45 - 50 gun collection,,,,,,,,,
Love it.



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[Pockets]

I do not, might try this forum>
Better results if your a member........https://www.northeastshooters.com/xen/

 

[Rossum]

Sorry for butting in folks but has anyone have any hands on experience with the venerable Magnum Research Desert Eagle monstrosity?.
My latest windfall was a gift from my favorite SIL he gave me 11 guns to “ hold for safe keeping “ ( he was left them in his uncles will) and my daughter won’t let him keep them in their house cos she “ hates “ guns ,HA !!!.
This model is in 44 Mag .
So anyone got anything to tell me about them before I start to reload for it ?.
I reload for all my calibers so I have the gear.
BTW this windfall puts me in the 45 - 50 gun collection,,,,,,,,,
Love it.

I've not had one myself, but several decades ago, a friend of mine did, also .44 Mag. He said the gun preferred "lively" loads and wouldn't cycle reliably on some of the weaker factory ammo he tried.

 

[ghost62]

I'm not a shill for their site but i've shopped there a lot and thought you guys might appreciate this link.
Classic Firearms is giving away a Barrett M82 A1 worth $11,000.
https://wn.nr/G5SJQt
Besides, if you use my link, I get extra entries!

Stay safe and vape on!

 

[Gavlan]

I've not had one myself, but several decades ago, a friend of mine did, also .44 Mag. He said the gun preferred "lively" loads and wouldn't cycle reliably on some of the weaker factory ammo he tried.

Yeah that’s what I heard also, I field stripped it and it has two springs parallel ( where most auto’s have only one ) and it’s gas operated/ assisted so high performance ammo is recommended to have it cycle reliably,
Cor-Bon ( ? ) might be the way to go,
Thx


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[kevin littell]

Sorry for butting in folks but has anyone have any hands on experience with the venerable Magnum Research Desert Eagle monstrosity?.
My latest windfall was a gift from my favorite SIL he gave me 11 guns to “ hold for safe keeping “ ( he was left them in his uncles will) and my daughter won’t let him keep them in their house cos she “ hates “ guns ,HA !!!.
This model is in 44 Mag .
So anyone got anything to tell me about them before I start to reload for it ?.
I reload for all my calibers so I have the gear.
BTW this windfall puts me in the 45 - 50 gun collection,,,,,,,,,
Love it.



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First of all, its a wonderful shooter, excellent hunting gun (get a across the chest holster for it ) and you will fall in love with it.

Mine didnt like the Unique Power loads my Blackhawks and N frames eat all day, 2400 or H-110 powder and round nosed or Truncated cone projectiles. I had to polish the ramp to get area to get XTP's to feed reliably...A task anyone with a Dremel tool and a polishing set can perform.


Factory ammo?? When I first bought it Green Yellow box Remington's fed reliably....Anything labeled "Cowboy action " was not hot enough to cycle the action reliably, most range ammo would not either. I added https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...sert-eagle-mark-i-vii-xix-44-remington-magnum and all was well with the world except the Cowboy action....Just not enough UMMPH to run the slide.


Ive hunted it with a chest carry harness, Killed deer and Coyotes with mine. Ended up putting 3 dot night sites on it before getting a M629 SW 6 inch Classic and going back to my roots. They seem to hold their value well, are good OUTDOOR RANGE guns but dont try shooting it indoors alot because the noise and blast will distract the whole firing line.

The gun was capable of handling any Max load PLUS...(work your loads up carefully and at your own risk) My range load was a 240gr TCFN cast with published max load on of h110 or W231... At one time I had a W231 load that would drop the brass right at my right foot. It took some time to get it right. MAGNUM PRIMERS!!!


Shoot it often and much. I would have kept mine but was offered a sweet trade deal. It was an offer I couldnt refuse.

PS: This gun is capable of 1.5 inch groups at 50 yards with the right load and shooter. I always joked that ONCE AGAIN the gun is better then I am.

 

[raymo2u]

Thought I'd do some gun pictures the way I do coil shots.

 

[IcepickMaker84]

Concealed carry question. When I carry iwb (anywhere from the 2-5 position depending on the pistol) it feels like I’m all twisted up. I’ve tried different belts, different pant sizes (basic relaxed fit Levi’s), even how I get dressed and I still feel all twisted up. I don’t mind owb carry but sometimes iwb is just more convenient. Anyone have any tips?


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[Rossum]

Concealed carry question. When I carry iwb (anywhere from the 2-5 position depending on the pistol) it feels like I’m all twisted up. I’ve tried different belts, different pant sizes (basic relaxed fit Levi’s), even how I get dressed and I still feel all twisted up. I don’t mind owb carry but sometimes iwb is just more convenient. Anyone have any tips?

I'm not sure what you mean by "twisted up".

My personal tip: Carry OWB. Ya need a cover garment either way, and it doesn't need to be much longer or looser to cover and OWB rig that an IWB rig.

 

[CaFF]

Perhaps useful: https://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2014/10/10-pros-cons-daily-iwb-owb-concealed-carry-designs/

My buddy who always carries, he's all about the shoulder holster though. He's a general contracter and already has enough shit on his belt.

So, YMMV.

(We're also an open-carry state here, cops dislike concealed even if legal.)

 

[raymo2u]

Concealed carry question. When I carry iwb (anywhere from the 2-5 position depending on the pistol) it feels like I’m all twisted up. I’ve tried different belts, different pant sizes (basic relaxed fit Levi’s), even how I get dressed and I still feel all twisted up. I don’t mind owb carry but sometimes iwb is just more convenient. Anyone have any tips?


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I use a Condor LGS Belt with a Orpazdefense Holster with the Molle Adapter.....its one of the best "carry belt" Ive used as it goes over your pants/normal belt and just clips together. It has a grippy rubber interior so it stays strapped against your pants and doesnt move, too stiff to bend/twist, and you can carry a full metal frame large pistol with extra mags on one side and it doesnt sag at all. The best part is you dont have to fool around with anything to get it on or off, just wrap it around you and click the buckle together to put it on and unclip the buckle to release the belt.You dont need to overload it with crap like these guys in the videos but you can when you need to, I just like the fact its rigid and quick and no one is the wiser.

Its very similar to this but without the extra velcro and belt and molle, but you get the idea of ease of use.

 

[jwill]

I use a Condor LGS Belt with a Orpazdefense Holster with the Molle Adapter.....its one of the best "carry belt" Ive used as it goes over your pants/normal belt and just clips together. It has a grippy rubber interior so it stays strapped against your pants and doesnt move, too stiff to bend/twist, and you can carry a full metal frame large pistol with extra mags on one side and it doesnt sag at all. The best part is you dont have to fool around with anything to get it on or off, just wrap it around you and click the buckle together to put it on and unclip the buckle to release the belt.You dont need to overload it with crap like these guys in the videos but you can when you need to, I just like the fact its rigid and quick and no one is the wiser.

Its very similar to this but without the extra velcro and belt and molle, but you get the idea of ease of use.

These belts are great. You can also use them to support a hip attachment for your plate carrier and really load it up as well. I have used it to hang sub guns and high mag counts for run and guns like that and they do not move at all. You can sometimes find these for really cheap on dvor

 

[IcepickMaker84]

Thanks everyone! I carried owb for the longest time but after losing a lot of weight it was difficult to conceal without wearing a hoodie or coat. Now that I have a couple smaller pistols I guess it’s time to re explore owb carry.


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[raymo2u]

These belts are great. You can also use them to support a hip attachment for your plate carrier and really load it up as well. I have used it to hang sub guns and high mag counts for run and guns like that and they do not move at all. You can sometimes find these for really cheap on dvor

The Condor LGS is on Ebay for around $30, I picked up the wider version also that has the support clips for chest rigs. Has any of you tried out a decent Thigh Rig/Holster setup?

 

[jwill]

The Condor LGS is on Ebay for around $30, I picked up the wider version also that has the support clips for chest rigs. Has any of you tried out a decent Thigh Rig/Holster setup?

Ive tried a few but none I would ever want to have to use in a fight for life situation. That condor belt is super heavy. That thing by itself could be used as a weapon.

 

[ghost62]

I posted a contest a few weeks ago--well, they're having another. Sweet setup. Not spamming (at least I hope not ) just passing along an opportunity.
CZ Micro Scorpion EVO 3 9mm with brace.
https://wn.nr/RNTpLc
And as always, I believe in full disclosure so I get extra entries if you use the link above.
Stay safe and vape on!

 

[raymo2u]

I posted a contest a few weeks ago--well, they're having another. Sweet setup. Not spamming (at least I hope not ) just passing along an opportunity.
CZ Micro Scorpion EVO 3 9mm with brace.
https://wn.nr/RNTpLc
And as always, I believe in full disclosure so I get extra entries if you use the link above.
Stay safe and vape on!

Hope you enjoy the extra entries...

 

[CactusFanaticus]

If you’ve seen my mods would you expect anything but?

 

[IcepickMaker84]

My father in-law just informed me he’s giving my son his Sig collection and he’s turning them over to me next week ha ha ha!


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[raymo2u]

New PSA GX-9 build:

I didn't have any cash left over afterwards but wanted a B.A.D. Lever...soo I made one, it's easier than you think. All I used was an Allen Key and some JB Weld.

More Gun Pics:

 

[susieqz]

for people that hit what they aim at...

 

[raymo2u]

Some Muzzles:

 

[jwill]

Some Muzzles:

These are really nice images brother. Very well composed and executed.

 

[raymo2u]

These are really nice images brother. Very well composed and executed.

I posted a few on instagram...I think I may create a gun page and see where that goes. I appreciate the support

 

[jwill]

I posted a few on instagram...I think I may create a gun page and see where that goes. I appreciate the support

I would follow that. Anything 2A positive gets my attention.

 

[raymo2u]

I would follow that. Anything 2A positive gets my attention.

Just started it, will be uploading more shots as time goes on:
https://www.instagram.com/raymo_battalion/

 

[IcepickMaker84]

Sometimes I like to carry one of these in addition to my firearm...not that’d I’d actually need it but still neat pieces of work.





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[raymo2u]

Sometimes I like to carry one of these in addition to my firearm...not that’d I’d actually need it but still neat pieces of work.

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If your married, your a lucky man

 

[IcepickMaker84]

If your married, your a lucky man

Lol she’s pretty accepting of my hobbies.


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[IcepickMaker84]

If your married, your a lucky man

I forgot I had these made for when Jenn and I got married, I wouldn’t use them but they look neat lol




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[raymo2u]

I forgot I had these made for when Jenn and I got married, I wouldn’t use them but they look neat lol

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IT was more or less a crack, whips and paddles hanging from the wall

The acceptance of your hobbies is a plus though, mine can't stand my hobbies....

 

[IcepickMaker84]

IT was more or less a crack, whips and paddles hanging from the wall

The acceptance of your hobbies is a plus though, mine can't stand my hobbies....

Shoot I wouldn’t want to use those for foreplay lol


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