Weapons - What you have (NOT a political discussion)

Checkswrecks

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Did you do it for fun, or was it some kind of work requirement?
That was for fun and I had a M&P 9mm pro set up for competition that my son now shoots, similar to this:

Work-wise, there were very few times we'd carry anything for work and it was mostly pump action shotguns for bears, seen below on our packs. This was the Senator Stevens accident on an Alaska mountain. There's nothing like working with fresh gore in an area covered with grizzly poo and berry bushes.

Our traveling group who went overseas would occasionally go to hostile zones. I was not part of the armed group at the 737 that ended up on top of a mountain near Kabul but I was in contested and land mined areas in South America and Africa. For that travel we went thru diplomatic "shoot & scoot" courses with everything from an old M79 to the usual AKs, ARs, and a variety of whatever else we might come across. There's nothing to make you giggle like shooting up junk cars with a M79 grenade launcher. ;)
 
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That was for fun and I had a M&P 9mm pro set up for competition that my son now shoots, similar to this:
In my opinion, currently, S & W is providing the most bang for the buck. (no pun intended) My Shield is striker fired, but it feels like a hammer. The Springfield Xd line started out that way, but their price(s) have gone nuts.

Both of my kids have had the Xd. One switched over to S & W, the other one has become a Glock fan. (no accounting for taste)
 

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Damn.. I and jealous of you’re toys! You guys are showing nice stuff. Too bad our governement won’t let us have those goodies. A concealed pocketknife is about it.. i would love to shoot them once . Enjoy that sport!!

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The competition setup, short AR, and an M9A3, although I am transitioning to a Sig 226 with a redot.

Carry gun is a para ordnance PDA and hunting rifle is a Ruger Gunsight scout in 308.


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.... and my favorites are the cheap guns ....
My Kimber was presented to me by my buddies. My M & P was a retirement gift purchased by the city, for me. I have had a very dear friend, that liked me, and adored my youngest. He sold us three Browning Hi Powers, ammo, and an 800lb FN safe (from before it was FNH) for $200. He also sold us two M1a rifles, and one M1 Garand, for $10ea. Lastly, he gave his entire knife/sword collection to my son.

My last picture for the thread is another former service weapon, maybe my favorite. It's an '03 Colt AR-15, HBAR with a Chip McCormick trigger. It's a 1/9 twist. It's not a fan of 55gr, but loves the 75gr ammo. I was allowed to purchase it from the city. With depreciation, it only cost me $393. I put another Vortex 1-6 variable on it.ar.JPG
 
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I like wheel guns, this is my favorite. 8 rounds!

Taurus Model 608 .357 Magnum long barrel.


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My little brother has the Taurus 357. That is a fantastic firearm. Super reliable and accurate
 

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Just a couple of my Handguns.......

Beretta 90-Two in .40 S&W, that I had the Frame and Barrel "Cerakoted" by MAD Custom Coating.

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This one is a bit of an obscure "Baby Eagle" lookalike. It's based on a CZ-75 (it actually has a rubber grip for a CZ on it)

Canik55 Shark-C in 9mm

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Back in the 70’s I bought a 22 pistol because my boss recommended carrying a gun, so I carried it for a couple months but was worried about getting caught carrying it in New York City, sold it to a friend and haven’t owned or needed a gun since.
 

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Remington Police .308 and my Glock .40 with laser pointer and shoulder support. . . .
My first precision rifle was the Remington. The second one was quite the step up. It was an FN .308 SPR with a NIGHTFORCE 5-22 variable scope. Probably the best trigger that I have ever felt. I could hit about 85% @ 1k yards.

My oldest just got one of these rigs for his Glock. Can't decide if I like it or not. The pistol just slides into stock. . . . and allows slide manipulation.

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