The firearm thread

[scumdog]

I'm worried, so many Kiwi KBers know/have experienced such a variety of firearms, shee-it, are we turning into America??

Nah, just have the same interests I guess.

[Swoop]

Hey - I was cold - you looked warm... sounds reasonable to me...

Any port in a storm, right...?

After the first burst on a L1A2, You dont hear anything, anyway - even with ear protectors....

L2A1?

[Mr Merde]

Any port in a storm, right...?

L2A1?

L2A1 is the select fire version of the L1A1. Had a heavy barrel and could if desired fire on full auto.

[scumdog]

L2A1 is the select fire version of the L1A1. Had a heavy barrel and could if desired fire on full auto.

VERY hard to keep under control if you fired more than 2 or 3 shots at a time.

[Wolf]

I'm worried, so many Kiwi KBers know/have experienced such a variety of firearms, shee-it, are we turning into America??

Nah, just have the same interests I guess.

Well, I fit the profile of a coder geek - into camping, motorbikes, guns and memorising obscure demographic profiles....

[jrandom]

Here's a question for yez all wot know.

I had a play today with a second-hand S&W model 66. K-frame .357 DA revolver with a 6" barrel, blued with chequered wood grips and, most importantly, going in mint condition for $450.



I'm considering buying it for my club armourer to hang onto and bring to shoots while I wait for my 'B'.

Anyone out there who's shot S&Ws and would care to comment on their merits versus other makers, and also on any observable differences between the model 66 and its replacement, the 620, and the heavier and more popular model 686?

[SPman]

VERY hard to keep under control if you fired more than 2 or 3 shots at a time.

Not mounted on a bracket on a Patrol craft
....L2A1 - 'swot I meant

[Wolf]

Hey guys

Anyone here collect SMLEs?

I have a Savage Arms No 4 Mk 1* "SMLE" in extremely good condition, fully wooded, date stamped 1945, with US PROPERTY stamped on the receiver ("S" stamps denote Savage Arms as the manufacturer).

I'm wanting to sell it and thought I'd put it out to the Kiwi Bikers before putting it up on Tard-Me.

Anyone interested?

[Mr Merde]

Here's a question for yez all wot know.

I had a play today with a second-hand S&W model 66. K-frame .357 DA revolver with a 6" barrel, blued with chequered wood grips and, most importantly, going in mint condition for $450.



I'm considering buying it for my club armourer to hang onto and bring to shoots while I wait for my 'B'.

Anyone out there who's shot S&Ws and would care to comment on their merits versus other makers, and also on any observable differences between the model 66 and its replacement, the 620, and the heavier and more popular model 686?

I had a model 13, a 686 and a 586 in the UK. All very good revolvers.

I havent handled a 66 ut from the looks of it I would say it is a sweet revolver. I dont think I would like to fire one with overly heavy loads, my 686 was loaded with 180gn heads over 15 gns of Vhitavouri N110 powder. Velocity was somewhere in the range of 1800fps. Right at the top of the loading charts.

S & W pistols handle very well. The cylinder lockup is exceptionally tight. The sight are well made and easy to adjust. There are a lot of grip manufacturers out there for aftermarkets. Never heard of one, used corectly, breaking. They are accurate with a natural pointing to them.

I havent used many other makes. Fired a lot but settled on the Smith because I liked the way it felt.

That is a good price for one so go for it. Check the cylinder yoke for play. They get loose if they have been shot with overloads.

Mr Merde

[jrandom]

Anyone here collect SMLEs?

I have a Savage Arms No 4 Mk 1* "SMLE" in extremely good condition, fully wooded, date stamped 1945, with US PROPERTY stamped on the receiver ("S" stamps denote Savage Arms as the manufacturer).

I'm wanting to sell it and thought I'd put it out to the Kiwi Bikers before putting it up on Tard-Me.

ME ME ME!

How much do you want for it?

I really shouldn't, but... I want it.

[Edit: I'm going to get in trouble for this.]

[jrandom]

I dont think I would like to fire one with overly heavy loads...

Not my concern. I'll be loading as light as possible to scrape past the necessary power factor for Service Pistol and IPSC Revolver.

Check the cylinder yoke for play...

I gave it a good wiggle. It's tight as a gnat's arse. Very reassuring.

[Wolf]

ME ME ME!

How much do you want for it?

I really shouldn't, but... I want it.

[Edit: I'm going to get in trouble for this.]

SD said his son may be interested, so I'm waiting to hear back on that. If he's not interested you're next in line for the throne.

I'm sure I have a "pig-sticker" bayonet that fits it (with sheath and frog) somewhere - trying to remember what box it's in. Sadly it does not have the cleaning kit in the stock, though.

I was thinking around $450 or nearest reasonable offer for the rifle with bayonet.

Freight extra - 2 separate packages, obviously.

[scumdog]

SD said his son may be interested, so I'm waiting to hear back on that. If he's not interested you're next in line for the throne.

I'm sure I have a "pig-sticker" bayonet that fits it (with sheath and frog) somewhere - trying to remember what box it's in. Sadly it does not have the cleaning kit in the stock, though.

I was thinking around $450 or nearest reasonable offer for the rifle with bayonet.

Freight extra - 2 separate packages, obviously.

Yeah Wolf, he's keen, he had been looking on Tardme etc, he asked me to keep an eye out for exactly the type of rifle you're selling, I've txt him but being a student in Dunners he's a tad slack at answering dad at times., will chase him up.

[Wolf]

Cheers, SD

Considering where y'all are, could you recommend a courier that's OK with transporting firearms?

I've remembered what box the bayonet should be in and I even know where the box is (if you knew me, you'd be truly amazed at that and be yelling "IT'S A MERKLE!").

Will confirm tonight.

[jrandom]

could you recommend a courier that's OK with transporting firearms?

I'd say so long as you pack it carefully and well, any courier company should be fine. Last gun I bought on TardMe was sent via NZ Couriers with no issues.