The Gun Thread

[Tomaz]

Hey there shooters,

What are you guys running for hearing protection?

I am currently using some browning muffs with disposable plugs.

I am trying to cut down my weight and still wanting to have conversations with others/use radio equipment.

Any suggestions of gear I can try out?

Thanks!

[Modelexis]

Anyone going to the gun show this weekend?

[KRyn]

Originally posted by Modelexis
Anyone going to the gun show this weekend?

Yah buddy! Hopefully I don't spend to much cash...

[Tomaz]

Between the Gun Show and the Glock event at CSC, I think this weekend is going to be quite gun filled. lol

[D'z Nutz]

Don't forget the sale at TSE.

Hoping to find some good prices on ammo this weekend.

[TurboMedic]

what are the hours of the gun show??

[Modelexis]

Originally posted by TurboMedic
what are the hours of the gun show??

Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission: $10.00 each day
Ladies are free
Children 12 years & under are also free if accommpanied with an adult.

This annual Easter Weekend Show is Canada's largest & finest Antique Arms
& Military Collectors Show. See over 800 tables featuring firearms, antique & modern; military & related collectibles, western art; custom knife makers, gun smiths & gun makers, hunting wear & supplies, archery; swords & bayonets; collectors cartridges; Dealers of related products from across Canada, Auction Houses from Canada, USA & UK, award winning educational displays, associations and clubs (The National Firearms Assoc. (NFA), Canadian Shooting Sports Assoc., Responsible Firearms Owners of Alberta (R.F.O.OF Ab.), Sarcee Fish & Game & Calgary Fish & Game, Gun Clubs as well as Canada wide Military Collectors Clubs), & much much more. The Alberta Hunter Education Assoc. (A.H.E.I.) will again offer the thrill of field hunting in their indoor laser range. Mr. Rick Stanick from Manitoba with his fantastic display. A re-enactment group (the Queen's Cowboys) including a full size 9 pounder Artillery piece, Gatling gun & more.
Over the many past years A.A.C.C.A.has donated thousands of dollars in support of other firearms related clubs as well as the Calgary Food Bank, the Sunshine & the Sick Children's Hospital Christmas Funds.

[Go4Long]

I went to the CSC glock days yesterday, almost walked out with a Sig 1911, going back again today to tempt myself some more.

[TurboMedic]

Originally posted by Tomaz
Hey there shooters,

What are you guys running for hearing protection?

I am currently using some browning muffs with disposable plugs.

I am trying to cut down my weight and still wanting to have conversations with others/use radio equipment.

Any suggestions of gear I can try out?

Thanks!

I use Howard leight impact sport electronics. Indoors with foamies and it's real good. The ear cups won't fit everyone ( they're pretty far off the fit of my $800 airplane intercom muffs), but they work well for $60

[Go4Long]

Ordered a Sig 1911 Extreme while I was at CSC today for Glock days...

[D'z Nutz]

Nice, those grips look badass. I got a Kimber Stainless II and a Ruger GP-100 this weekend.

[statick]

Very nice, gentlemen. In which calibers? My guesses are...

Originally posted by Go4Long
Ordered a Sig 1911 Extreme while I was at CSC today for Glock days...

9mm Parabellum

Originally posted by D'z Nutz
Nice, those grips look badass. I got a Kimber Stainless II and a Ruger GP-100 this weekend.

.40 S&W and .38 Special

Either way, these are some nice sidearms. If I were to ever make use of my RPAL, I'd have a Smith & Wesson or Ruger revolver in .357 Magnum (most take .38 Special as well) and a Sig Sauer P226 or Walther P99 in 9mm Parabellum. Sigs and Walthers are almost certainly brands where a premium is paid for, but for me, an restricted firearm is a frivolous purchase anyhow. Anyhow, my point being that it's nice to have both a revolver frame-sliding handgun in one's collection

[TurboMedic]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz
Nice, those grips look badass. I got a Kimber Stainless II and a Ruger GP-100 this weekend.

4.2" GP100?? Thats about the only revolver I like.....Next to a raging judge I guess, but thats just to have one in .454 (or .45LC would be good too....wish they made on in .45-70, thats a fun round)

[Modelexis]

Originally posted by statick
Very nice, gentlemen. In which calibers? My guesses are...

Both 1911 pistols are .45 ACP

Almost all 1911 pistols are the same caliber, unless you get one that has been modified to shoot another caliber.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by Modelexis


Both 1911 pistols are .45 ACP

Almost all 1911 pistols are the same caliber, unless you get one that has been modified to shoot another caliber.

STI makes a whole bunch of 9mm 1911 models. The Spartan and Trojan are especially good value, and are also available in .45 and I think also .40.

[Modelexis]

Any true 1911 is 45ACP as the original was I guess that's a more objective statement about the caliber.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by Modelexis
Any true 1911 is 45ACP as the original was I guess that's a more objective statement about the caliber.

You're right the .45 is the classic caliber for sure. The 9mm's are nice for those with thinner wallets though .

[statick]

No doubt the .45 ACP is a great caliber that is exceptionally suited for its purpose, but unfortunately not my cup of tea. Even if I wanted a heavier caliber, I'd probably go with .40 S&W. Though I have yet to try .44 Remington Magnum, it really seems like overkill, though

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by statick
Very nice, gentlemen. In which calibers? My guesses are...

I got mine in 9mm cause I have a Ruger SR1911 coming that's in .45. The GP-100 is .38 spl/.357 magnum

Originally posted by TurboMedic


4.2" GP100??

I opted to the 6" model.

[statick]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz


I got mine in 9mm cause I have a Ruger SR1911 coming that's in .45. The GP-100 is .38 spl/.357 magnum



I opted to the 6" model.

Absolutely no need to justify why you opted for a 9mm over .45 ACP, as I mentioned before, I'd do the same Either of those two revolver rounds coming out of a 6" barrel is absolutely solid!