firearms as a hobby - Page 7

spade2you · #**121** 02-07-2013, 02:10 PM

What kind of .22LR ammo doesn't it like? I think I've only purchased .22LR ammo made by the big companies.

G.Bisson · #**122** 02-07-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ric5

I got one of these ... a Walther p22

Nice little hand gun ... the only flaw is it doen't like cheap ammo.

I have the same piece and have fed plenty of cheap bulk bricks of Federal and Fiocchi ammo through it without problems. It has been functioning very reliable with very few jams. I don't recommend the Fiocchi ammo because it is very dirty, so be prepared to clean your gun, your face and your eyewear off afterward, but it does work fine. Of course, CCI mini-mags are the best but they aren't as cheap or available in bulk.

**Horny Toad** · #**123** 02-07-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by G.Bisson

..... Of course, CCI mini-mags are the best.....

+1

Great ammo.

Puarija · #**124** 02-07-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ric5

Walther p22

I had only ever seen these in web pictures, and it looks like a neat gun (The PPQ is the sexiest handgun I've ever seen, and the P22 looks somewhat similar). I'd never really read the dimensions of it though, and I saw some of these at the gun show and they're, what, 4 inches tall? Aside from my johnson, I don't want anything in my hands that I can only fit 3 fingers on. lol

I wish Walther made a 22 that looked like that but was more the size of the PPQ.

Jacob

CBgaragebassist · #**125** 02-07-2013, 05:01 PM

I've been shooting a Mountain Eagle 22 and an H&R 223 mostly.

Sgt. Rock · #**126** 02-07-2013, 10:22 PM

A few of the posters here are misinformed about some things regarding the use of a defensive pistol.

1. The idea that a .22 is "all you need" for personal defense is just wrong. In the movies, people get shot and they drop dead. In real life, not so much. I know of one instance just last week where an unhappy fellow charged police with a knife and was shot once in the torso, and the shot *barely* stopped him in time. He's still alive. Just today a local street pharmacist was shot in the face with a .45 by one of his competitors. The young entrepreneur then closed up his storefront and proceeded to drive 4 miles through congested city traffic to a hospital for treatment. Ask any cop: bad guys have the uncanny ability to survive things that kill good guys instantly. Simply put, a .22 is better than nothing, but you can do better. You want the most powerful handgun that you shoot well, and are most comfortable with. I prefer calibers that start with a "4".

2. All things equal, the more ammo the better. Period. A big fat stack of lead is preferable to a smaller one, and having more ammo doesn't lead to "spray and pray" unless your training sucks.

3. PacMan didn't post a picture of a Mosin, which leads me to believe that he either doesn't have one or he does and he didn't think to post a picture. Neither is acceptable.

**Pacman** · #**127** 02-08-2013, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sgt. Rock

3. PacMan didn't post a picture of a Mosin, which leads me to believe that he either doesn't have one or he does and he didn't think to post a picture. Neither is acceptable.

I have an AR, no Mosin. Not interested, and that's completely acceptable. Other than the real collector's stuff I've got, I prefer American iron.

spade2you · #**128** 02-08-2013, 07:23 AM

I have seen Mosins. Never shot one. If I had to get an "enemy" rifle, I'd probably want a Mauser.

Sgt. Rock · #**129** 02-08-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Pacman

I have an AR, no Mosin. Not interested, and that's completely acceptable. Other than the real collector's stuff I've got, I prefer American iron.

Ah ha! I knew it!

oniman7 · #**130** 02-10-2013, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Pacman

I have an AR, no Mosin. Not interested, and that's completely acceptable. Other than the real collector's stuff I've got, I prefer American iron.

So do you have anything like a Garand or Springfield?

**Pacman** · #**131** 02-10-2013, 09:01 AM

My Garand and Springfield (and M1 Carbine) are pictured in this thread.

oniman7 · #**132** 02-10-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacman

My Garand and Springfield (and M1 Carbine) are pictured in this thread.

Had to go back a little ways, but I found them. I do hate you a little.

I do suggest that if you have a daughter of or near dating age, you should keep those pictures handy for her suitors

**Pacman** · #**133** 02-10-2013, 03:52 PM

I do have a daughter and have been asked countless times "are you going to show those guns to the boys interested in her?"

I always answer, "No, I'm going to show them my targets and trophies."

**Pacman** · #**134** 02-11-2013, 06:56 AM

Keep it on topic, please.

oniman7 · #**135** 02-11-2013, 08:35 PM

So back on topic, anyone ever gone through Project Appleseed? What are your thoughts?

tplyons · #**136** 02-11-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ric5

I got one of these ... a Walther p22

Nice little hand gun ... the only flaw is it doen't like cheap ammo.

I love these little guys. Shoot true and dirt cheap plinking.

I'm not much of a fan of polymer guns, I very much prefer steel, but these P22's are so light and it doesn't bother me with such a light load.

**Ric5** · #**137** 02-15-2013, 07:31 PM

1SHOT1HIT · #**138** 02-16-2013, 09:01 AM

Caliber size, & stopping power...... the debate that will NEVER see an end.

Personally,
I prefer practice, & placement!
as a much more efficient means of a cure all type approach to the problem.

I have had, & plan to always have, multiple caliber sizes around, and I strongly doubt I'll have the luxury of being picky about which is quickly accessible if the need for self defense should ever arise.
I guess the way I've always looked at it, if I can place enough of any caliber size on target, theoretically I should be okay.
Hopefully I'll never have to find out if I'm correct.

I figure, a very well placed .22 beats any other caliber that can't find it's intended target.
Not that I currently own any .22

Smallest is .380 and I have just as much faith in that caliber as any other.

shoot-r · #**139** 02-16-2013, 11:33 AM

I'm very involved in the shooting sports, (USPSA/IPSC, IDPA, PPC, NRA Action Pistol, 3 Gun.)

It does me good to see so many shooters here at T.B.!!!!!

1SHOT1HIT · #**140** 02-16-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shoot-r

I'm very involved in the shooting sports, (USPSA/IPSC, IDPA, PPC, NRA Action Pistol, 3 Gun.)

It does me good to see so many shooters here at T.B.!!!!!

I started getting into the actual leagues but since I've moved to SE VA it's almost pointless, last I checked (about a year ago) the closest was in Richmond VA. If I remember correctly.
Just don't know how involved I'd be having to drive over an hour and a half each way.

None the less, I envy you right now!
There is nothing (shooting related) that is ANY more fun than competitive shooting.