CW's favorite handgun

TXTad

TXTad

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CWLONGSHOT said:
I sold off my last 38 a short time back. I broke my own rule about not selling things I would not be able to replace. My '50's S&W 14.
Before that a few others was sold too. I was not shooting a revolver in competition.
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At 56 I am starting to think about the day when I should start selling some of my collection. I recently started selling the things I in which am no longer interested to get fewer of the things in which I am interested. If my grandparents are any gauge, I can expect to see my 80s and have a good chance at my 90s. I'm hoping to be able to shoot for most of that, but I know that somewhere in there I simply will want less stuff to be hassling with. My son is not interested in shooting, though I haven't completely given up hope just yet. I have promised him that I will try to have less stuff for him to deal with when I make my final departure.

For now, though, I am very, very thoughtful about what I do sell. So far I've avoided any regrets.
 
Winelover

Winelover

North Central Arkansas
Like the 45 ACP, as well as, the .223, the 30-06 is absent from my toy chest. I went with a .270 Winchester in the long action, 308 in short. The .243 W will handle bullets from 55 - 100 grains, unlike the ,223, with no need to stock SRP's in my supply cabinet.
 
CWLONGSHOT

CWLONGSHOT

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TXTad said:
At 56 I am starting to think about the day when I should start selling some of my collection. I recently started selling the things I in which am no longer interested to get fewer of the things in which I am interested. If my grandparents are any gauge, I can expect to see my 80s and have a good chance at my 90s. I'm hoping to be able to shoot for most of that, but I know that somewhere in there I simply will want less stuff to be hassling with. My son is not interested in shooting, though I haven't completely given up hope just yet. I have promised him that I will try to have less stuff for him to deal with when I make my final departure.

For now, though, I am very, very thoughtful about what I do sell. So far I've avoided any regrets.
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Knocking @ 60 that very thought played a role. That as well as the $$ need for my wife played the biggest part in my last gun sales. I sold some I swore Id bever sell. But had not used or enjoyed beyond looking for twenty years. Put a good chunk in bank for upcoming bills that now wont come. But Its OK and I wouldn't do anything. (Much) differently. Accept hug her alot more!

CW
 
CZ93X62

CZ93X62

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Winelover said:
The 308 will do everything the 30-06 will do up to 165 grains of bullet weight and do it more cost effectively.
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I couldn't resist......sometimes I just can't help myself.

38 Specials......only two on staff these days--a S&W M-642 and a Colt OMT about 75 years old. From the sublime to the ridiculous, but I like them both.

357s......the four sideirons run 4" to 7.5" barrels. I would love having a Model 13/65 x 3" with round butt. There is a Henry Big Boy in the safe as well that needs more field time. Maybe that will happen when the healing/doctoring gets over with. That finish line is in view now.
 
TXTad

TXTad

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oscarflytyer said:
I'll contribute to the thread drift... ^^^^ the 220 grn lead load, but in a 30-40 Krag chamber - Krag or 1895!
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This thread is all over the place, isn't it? That's the mark of a great campfire conversation, I think.

I've wanted something chambered in .30-40 for a while, but I also wanted a Uberti Stalking Rifle in .303, which I found earlier this year. That's going to have to do for now.
 
Bret4207

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TXTad said:
At 56 I am starting to think about the day when I should start selling some of my collection. I recently started selling the things I in which am no longer interested to get fewer of the things in which I am interested. If my grandparents are any gauge, I can expect to see my 80s and have a good chance at my 90s. I'm hoping to be able to shoot for most of that, but I know that somewhere in there I simply will want less stuff to be hassling with. My son is not interested in shooting, though I haven't completely given up hope just yet. I have promised him that I will try to have less stuff for him to deal with when I make my final departure.

For now, though, I am very, very thoughtful about what I do sell. So far I've avoided any regrets.
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I don't even know if I'm going to make it spring, but I'm not getting rid of what it took a lifetime to accumulate. Just can't warp my mind around that idea. To each their own!
 
462

462

California's Central Coast Amid The Insanity
Sold the very early '98 Krag rifle, that Benicia Arsenal carbineized, many years before I bought a 311284, but it did okay with the RCBS 30-180-SP.

The 03A3 prefers the NOE 311-188 FN Hunter over the 311284.
 
Winelover

Winelover

North Central Arkansas
Never sold a firearm, I purchased. Have no plans to. Don't have any heirs that would be interested in using my toys. When I'm gone, what do I care? Cindy don't need the funds.
 
358156 hp

358156 hp

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I'm in the first stage of sell down. The moulds I've listed here are to reacquaint me with selling online again. I plan to get a couple of tables at the next gunshow for face to face type items.
 
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Petrol & Powder

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Rick said:
To me the only advantage to the 06 is long range shots beyond around 400-500 yards. Closer than that and it would be tough to tell any difference between them.
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I would say that it is impossible to spot the difference under 500 yards.

The greater case capacity of the .30-06 allows it to take advantage of heavier bullets for extreme long range shots but with 165-168ish grain bullets and shots under 500 yards - the 308 and 30-06 are equals. Some would even point out a small advantage to the 308 in some situations.
 
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popper

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Given a bunch to SIL that he & kids might use. Into the 80s so time to give some reloading stuff away. Yup, what was CW's favorite anyway? Guess I missed it.
 
RBHarter

RBHarter

West Central AR
From 22-50 cal I'm missing 6mm , 338 , .375 , 41, 475 . 375 and 44 are kind of a cheat as the 36 cal 1858 takes a .375 to fill the chamber and the 44 1858 is .426×.440 with .448 chambers .

I guess maybe 410 might cheat in 41 .....no 43s ?
 
CWLONGSHOT

CWLONGSHOT

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popper said:
Given a bunch to SIL that he & kids might use. Into the 80s so time to give some reloading stuff away. Yup, what was CW's favorite anyway? Guess I missed it.
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Its a tongue in cheek title. Tomme is poking a lil fun at my voiced disapproval at 9mm Chambered "1911's" He is thinking of or did purchase one.

I just do not feel "everything" need be chambered for 9x19. There are Plenty of guns designed for this Cartritage. "They" don't need to pollute my favorites.

CW
 
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Rushcreek

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I’ve never been able to tell the difference between the .308, the 30-06, or the 8x57 loaded to their limits.
I’ll say the same between the 9 mm and the .38 Special. I have two of each.
 
oscarflytyer

oscarflytyer

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CZ93X62 said:
38 Specials....
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Have to laugh - AND kick myself in the a$$ on this one. For YEARS swore off the 38 SPC. Had to be min 44 SPC and up. HaHa! Move fwd (OLDER/mellowee/more laid back/more into just plain fun shooting) - I FINALLY found in my latter and more experienced years HOW MUCH DAMNED FUN a VINTAGE 38 revolver can be and is! I now have a few and always looking for more! I love them - especially anything 50+ (to 125) yr old! And then migrated even 'smaller' to the 32's. LOVE my 44s/45s - BUT, IF I had to drop everything greater than 38 SPC - eh, these days, ok!
 
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