Oh man that looks sweet. What caliber is it? I've been drooling over a replica 1872 Open Top for some time and that's on the short list for gun buys.

Picked up a set of XS Big Dot sights for the Remington 870 HD setup this morning. These should go nicely on the factory smooth bore slug barrel on the gun:
https://www.xssights.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=993532&CAT=8270

XS sent me a shipping notice within an hour or two of my order, super fast shipping.

Debated between these and a nice ghost ring aperture sight. Went with the big dots because these sights are a drop-in replacement of the Remington factory sights and doesn't require gun smithing to remove the current rifle sight setup from the slug barrel. That plus the big dots should be plenty fast on target acquisition, especially since this build is intended more for HD distances than 100 yard slug shots.

Next week taking the gun to a local gunsmith for cerakote treatment. Then putting on a velcro side saddle arrangement to finish out the build.

After that lots of 00 buckshot patterning on the range and some more defensive shotgun training classes in my future. It's been far too long since attending the defensive shotgun training series at FAS awhile back.

45 LC, naturally! :) And it's shipping from your neck of the woods, Texas. ;)

It will be a nice addition to my Trapdoor on Black Powder Therapy Day. I will be reloading it with BP.

"George Armstrong Custer’s 7th Cavalry Model. The Custer 7th Cavalry Model is a very accurate copy of the first U.S. Gov’t models of 1873. These early firearms are inspected for ordinance by civilian inspector Orville W. Ainsworth, shipped to Ft. Lincoln and used by troops of the 7th Cavalry under the command of Gen. George Armstrong Custer. Each authentic firearm is properly marked with “Ainsworth” inspection markings, OWA Cartouche, 2 line patent dates and U.S. on the frame. Stamped into the butt of the backstrap is the company and 7th Cavalry markings. Production of this model is limited to 2000 units each of the 5 companies (C,E,F,I,L) that will perish under Custer’s command at Little Big Horn."

Well it was yesterday, but...

Bought a nearly perfect S&W K38 6", five screw. If you're not a S&W revolver nut that won't mean much to you, and if you are you'll know how hard these are to find in almost unfired shape.

Also picked up my Adams Arms piston AR10 from Brad's and immediately swapped in a POF 4lb trigger and Silencerco brake, then slapped a Hi-Lux CMR 1-4x on top with an Aero mount. I can't believe this is a $1000 gun...the smoothness and craftsmanship just oozes out of every part. No machining marks anywhere...it easily stacks up with the POFs, KACs, LMTs, etc that I've fondled. Only drawback is finding a free float that's compatible with its railed gas block.

Loaded 20 more 300 BO test rounds.

Bought 500 of these: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/468914 ... k-packaged

Took a new shooter up to the pit in Woolley. He's just recently purchased his first pistol and hadn't shot rifles before. I graduated him in caliber from a 10/22, to a built AR, to an AK, then on to my mosin scout rifle. Pretty sure I got to see his O face after he shot the AR. "Duuuuuuuuude....I'm getting on of these" was his first sentence after shooting it.

Oooooh. Nice price!



Nicely done, sir.

For those who haven't seen the 165-grain 9mm bullets, here's a pic. Left to right: Montana Gold 115-grain, Xtreme 165-grain, and a sized 9mm case. Yes, they make for a very full case once loaded!

:rubchin: All other things being equal (or as much as possible) are they quieter? Same muzzle velocity or same powder charge, or same chamber pressure?



Moar info please.

Well, my intuition tells me that there are a couple of disadvantages to the 165-grain bullets:

1) They fly slower (700+ fps is what I've read though I haven't measured them myself, versus 900 fps for my 147-grain), so they'll drop faster. That means more holdover and guessing when I'm shooting at that 200-yard gong.

2) I suspect that there's less "headroom" above the chamber pressure and below the kaboom pressure, kind of like loading 180-grain versus 165-grain in .40 S&W. While my powder measure is pretty consistent, especially with Titegroup, I'm wary of other factors like those shitty AMMOLOAD and similar cases, which could increase pressure. I sort my 9mm brass and toss all of those . . . but do I really get them "all"? Probably not.

Plus, the 165-grain bullets are more expensive.

So given that I can barely tell the difference in sound, I'll shoot these up and just buy 147-grain in the future.

Dyslexic? :D

Not usually . . . but whoa, that's disturbing.

Thanks. Fixed.

Interesting, I had no idea there were 165gr 9mm bullets. Interesting niche weight. At the end of the day can you see any advantages?

Loading mags, and getting guns/equipment/ammo ready for Sunday.
Anybody know where I can get a Tommy Gun stick mag loader? Auto Ordnance has one for $12, but shipping is also $12.
My girly fingers hurt after 30 rounds.