Newest gun or latest upgrade

[ratf51]

(My apologies-- I screwed up the quote function on this one!)

Took care of it for ya

A lot has changed in the 9mm landscape over the last several decades. I think you'll be well pleased. I still load mine with 124+P GD as I have a supply of them on hand from when it was issued. There are a lot of good 9mm rounds these days.

I appreciate that!

My research has led me to order 150 rounds of Federal 124gr HST (standard pressure, not +P). The 124gr HST had impressive stats from the Lucky Gunner tests and it is available in 50 round boxes which make for a lower price per round. There does seem to be a plethora of good/very good/excellent choices in self defense loadings. I have also ordered some of the Federal synthetic coated rounds for range/practice.

[Bob]

For those who didn't read the Cowboy thread...

[David]

(My apologies-- I screwed up the quote function on this one!)

Took care of it for ya

A lot has changed in the 9mm landscape over the last several decades. I think you'll be well pleased. I still load mine with 124+P GD as I have a supply of them on hand from when it was issued. There are a lot of good 9mm rounds these days.

I appreciate that!

My research has led me to order 150 rounds of Federal 124gr HST (standard pressure, not +P). The 124gr HST had impressive stats from the Lucky Gunner tests and it is available in 50 round boxes which make for a lower price per round. There does seem to be a plethora of good/very good/excellent choices in self defense loadings. I have also ordered some of the Federal synthetic coated rounds for range/practice.

Looks like an excellent choice. Particular from a shorter barreled pistol.

[Bob]

Been using it forever in my 9mm's

[ratf51]

Yes, that video was one of the review sources. There is the part of me that echos Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor and growls "more power!" It was a struggle at first to overcome the urge to get the +P loading but the standard load was far more consistent and the +P only had a marginal increase in "oomph." I have a soft spot for Gold Dots (my preferred load in my .40S&Ws) so, again, I am broadening my horizons. I am seriously looking forward to getting this pistol.

[Horskinator]

[Bob]

What is the diff between the M17 and M18 - barrel length?

[Horskinator]

What is the diff between the M17 and M18 - barrel length?

Barrel and slide length.

[Mac66]

Besides picking up my new/old Timberwolf 357 slide action rifle from a buddy, I also got a 44 mag barrel for my H&R single shot. I already have two 44 mag rifles, one Marlin lever action and a Ruger semi but I couldn't pass up adding to the collection of barrels I have for my H&R particularly since he practically gave it away at a dirt cheep price. I now have a 12ga, 20 ga, 357 mag barrel all cut down to the legal limit (18" for shotguns, 16" for rifle). The 44 mag barrel is, I think 22" so I may have my buddy cut it down to 16" to make it more handy.

The frame and both rifle barrels (and probably the shotgun barrels as well, I haven't tried yet) fit into a padded case he gave me.



You may have noticed that I made a leather sling and stock cuff/ammo holder. I may alter the cuff to take half 357s (which it now holds 10 of) and half 44 mags.



I did take it up to my cabin to shoot it but got occupied shooting the Timberwolf (it was fun to shoot) so I didn't take it out. Going back to the cabin tomorrow so I'll try and shoot it.

Update...

I dug out the shotgun barrels and added them to the case.



As shown the case weighs 20.7 lbs without ammo.

[David]

You've always got some of the sweetest setups I've seen Mac. This one is dandy and way versatile. How many barrels are available for that model? I would imagine a .22lr barrel is made for it?