Weapons - What you have (NOT a political discussion)
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There used to be a squirrel problem in my neighborhood. Some neighbors had them in their attic. Somehow they got into one of my garages and made a nest in my golf bag. When they ate the lining out of a motorcycle helmet, I declared war. Same deal, something was cleaning them up. I put out a trail camera and saw cats, dogs, foxes and opossum carrying them off. RWS/Diana pellet rifles took care of the problem. I keep another one in my garage for squirrel duty.
And I that's what I was expecting. But I've had all of those, plus armadillos and racoons on film . . . . and nothing goes near the squirrels. The other day I went out to grab the latest squirrel carcass. And found just the scalp, the back skin, and tail. Everything else was gone. The day after that the skin was gone too. Whatever is taking them has a cloaking device. I'm thinking Predator that eats like a Cajun.
When they're up in a tree, I use 12ga and bird shot. When I can get a downward angle in a tree, I use my old Marlin .22 rifle with open sites.
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Coyotes are a problem around here. They cause many problems for the livestock farmers.
We used to have a lot of sharp tailed grouse, sage grouse, Hungarian partridge, pheasants, and ruffled grouse. Not so much anymore. The Coyotes are really hard on them, especially in the snow. We also have raccoons now.
Utah also has a $50 bounty on every Coyote killed in Utah. Paid by deer tags sold.
We used to have a lot of sharp tailed grouse, sage grouse, Hungarian partridge, pheasants, and ruffled grouse. Not so much anymore. The Coyotes are really hard on them, especially in the snow. We also have raccoons now.
Utah also has a $50 bounty on every Coyote killed in Utah. Paid by deer tags sold.
Our winters are milder now than they were. So, the entire food chain has grown in number. Squirrels and Red Tail Hawks seem to have increased in number the most. Kinda goes hand in hand. Our "neighborhood" didn't even used to have squirrels. No nut trees. 2 miles up the road, there is enough elevation change, nothing but oaks. We have Hackberrys. But apparently there's so many now, we have squirrels. Our growing threat is feral pigs. They're spreading and tearing everything thing up. My youngest went pig eradicating a couple of weeks ago. He started with the M-4, and then switched to the M1a. 5.56 wasn't working too well.
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I've watched some 'pro' pig killers doing their thing, some scary chit, you're right, big bore is the only way to get them down reliably.
I'm pretty sure that .300 Blackout was designed specifically for feral hogs. Never really understood the why. No need to reinvent the wheel. .308 will do just about anything you need it to at a much greater range. And depending on where you get your ammo .300 and .308 are similar in cost per.
OPINION: Inside 300yds, 5.56 is my go-to. (at 400yds, it's starting to drop like a rock) Past 300yds, or larger/heavier targets I reach for the .308. They both have variable power scopes with BDCs.
I have the M1 Garand, but it's more of an heirloom or "fun gun" than first choice gun. It has the period correct fixed 10x scope.
OPINION: Inside 300yds, 5.56 is my go-to. (at 400yds, it's starting to drop like a rock) Past 300yds, or larger/heavier targets I reach for the .308. They both have variable power scopes with BDCs.
I have the M1 Garand, but it's more of an heirloom or "fun gun" than first choice gun. It has the period correct fixed 10x scope.
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not long ago I decided to sell some firearms I have not used in a long time , about 10 in all. as I get older and have only daughters who are not interested in having them in the future , I decided it was time . now for me I will not sell to an individual outside a family member . don't no who "you are " and can't do a back ground check , so get bids from dealers and have peace of mind that when they are purchased , at least some checks are in play . now the firearms I have left are those I use on a regular basis . at some point in time I will probably just end up with one . enough for home defense as an old man .
my favorite pistol is my smith and Wesson 1911 in shiny stainless steel . my favorite long gun is a 1941 moisin Nagant that I paid 99.00 for 10 years ago . I wish it could tell me its history ... a challenge to shoot accurately , cant hurt it if you dropped it (probably had many deceased users in the war who took out a few bad guys as they went ) , in away by enjoying the rifle and considering the sacrifice some soviet soldiers made its my way of thanking them for their service . at least in my head .
I can hit a paper plate at a 100 yards shot after shot and that is a kill shot. it is an interesting weapon.
my favorite pistol is my smith and Wesson 1911 in shiny stainless steel . my favorite long gun is a 1941 moisin Nagant that I paid 99.00 for 10 years ago . I wish it could tell me its history ... a challenge to shoot accurately , cant hurt it if you dropped it (probably had many deceased users in the war who took out a few bad guys as they went ) , in away by enjoying the rifle and considering the sacrifice some soviet soldiers made its my way of thanking them for their service . at least in my head .
I can hit a paper plate at a 100 yards shot after shot and that is a kill shot. it is an interesting weapon.
I tore up my right shoulder 11 years ago and gave my rifles and shotguns to my son because shooting anything heavier than 5.56/.223 hurts. That said, I still like the old 30-06 since you can still get ammo appropriate to just about anything you want to shoot and out to reasonable distances.
Anybody here have personal experience with both a Kahr CW9 and Sig P365? Have the Kahr and never been really happy with the trigger so am interested in the Sig.
Anybody here have personal experience with both a Kahr CW9 and Sig P365? Have the Kahr and never been really happy with the trigger so am interested in the Sig.
It works fine and I can get OK groups but the trigger is SO dead and long to pull until it releases on the first shot that it's always sort of a surprise when it is nearly fully pulled and the gun finally fires. The Smith M&P trigger action spoiled me, but then mine's a competition model and lighter than generic ones. The release for the following shots of the Kahr are much more predictable. The other thing is that the single stack grip is so flat and small that my hand is crunched up holding it and the knuckle of my middle finger chafes on the guard.
First world problems.
Sounds like the Kahr is a double/single action trigger. First pull is a long/normal pull. Following shots are single action like a 1911. The compact Kel-Tec we had was so long that I thought it was broken. Then one day it actually did break. They repaired it, and we sold it. Horrible little gun. S&W has several trigger pulls: M&P 1.0, 2.0, and their Performance Center (PC). The 1.0 is ok, and the 2.0 is good, and the PC is excellent. Probably what was in your comp gun. My M&P Shield PC is my EDC, and it shoots very well. Sig's 320 pistol has a good pull, still not my favorite. Sig's "old" style pistols had a fairly long pull; not a fan. I have a 229 chambered in .357, and I complain about the trigger pull, but . . . . I am very accurate with it. (more first world problems)
My Ruger 57 has an actual trigger/hammer. The hammer is concealed in the slide though; not sure the why. But it is a good feeling trigger.
But the only way you're gonna know if you like the trigger is to actually pull it. Go to a place that carries a bunch of different brands/models and do some dry firing. No, you won't damage it.
My Ruger 57 has an actual trigger/hammer. The hammer is concealed in the slide though; not sure the why. But it is a good feeling trigger.
But the only way you're gonna know if you like the trigger is to actually pull it. Go to a place that carries a bunch of different brands/models and do some dry firing. No, you won't damage it.
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Actually, the Kahr is pretty much a straight "double action". While most other striker-fired guns pre-cock the striker when the action cycles, the Kahrs do not. The feel is similar to a very smooth double action revolver: long, relatively heavy pull with no discernible break and the reset is all the way out at the beginning of the travel again......you either love it or you hate it. (I love my CM-9 but it's definitly a different trigger to learn as compared to every other striker-fired pistol.)
From Kahr's website: "The incomparable Kahr’s cocking cam trigger system employs a cam to unlock the passive safety, finish cocking, and then release the firing pin. The system provides a safe and unbelievably smooth double action only trigger stroke that remains fast to fire in critical defensive situations."
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It's an EDC, needs a cleaning from the looks of it.
My take down lever keeps rusting. I sweat a lot.
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The CW9 is my carry gun. I find it reliable, fairly accurate, and uninspiring. Nothing wrong with it. Nothing to get excited about. Don't have anything negative to say about the trigger.
DM has the Sig P232. It's only a 380, but it's a VERY nice gun. If that's an example of Sig quality, then I expect good things.
thughes317
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I have a P365 too. Nice gun, a bit heavier and bulkier than the single stack Kahr so I don't carry it as much. Accurate and a good trigger. My thumb tends to ride the slide lock on the Sig causing it to not lock back on an empty chamber....annoys the crap out of me. Mine's an early model but never experienced any of the initial firing pin breakage issues.
Sounds like you're describing the Tenere again.
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Thanks for the personal experience.
I remember us talking about our CW9s and generally agree with the the " reliable, fairly accurate, and uninspiring" bit. It's just one of those guns that's never been quite right to me but not enough to move on from and after shooting it recently I'm back to thinking.
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No, the Tenere was ground breaking when it came out, I still like it, and it's still a great design. Despite being stuck in 2010.
The 300 Blackout was actually developed for the military. It was made to work on the M4 platform with only having to change the barrel. Everything else remains the same. It was made to work with sub sonic rounds and a suppressor. I'm guessing it's much quieter than a suppressed 5.56. I will have to look at some ballistic charts, but I can't imagine a 220 grain bullet at less than 1100 feet per second having much range. Of course it can use ammo that is not sub sonic and the sub sonic ammo that I have seen is 220 grain. Probably work on hogs at close range, but I agree, I'll take a .308 every time.