show me your uncommon carry guns

skfullgun · Jan 10, 2018

Commentators comment. Shooters shoot. I've shot the Walther PP, and PPK a lot. They shoot to point of aim, I like the safety and DA/SA setup, and find the recoil minimal. I do not care for the PPKS.

Kar98 · Jan 10, 2018

But but... The PPK/S is just a PP with a PPK slide and barrel. How can you like the two but not that one? Unless for "purist" reasons?

TheCompanyGoat · Jan 10, 2018

Kar98 said:
But but... The PPK/S is just a PP with a PPK slide and barrel. How can you like the two but not that one? Unless for "purist" reasons?

I think that because his username STARTS with an S he doesn't like his guns to END with an S. At least that's my theory

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ervdrvr1 · Jan 15, 2018

Carry my DS most every day. Most folks wonder why. "It's a Colt...they don't make 'em anymore"....Meh...it'll out-last me...

Reinz · Jan 15, 2018

ervdrvr1 said:
Carry my DS most every day. Most folks wonder why. "It's a Colt...they don't make 'em anymore"....Meh...it'll out-last me...
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That’s, a good looking Defective Special, I love mine.

Hoji · Jan 15, 2018

Seecamp .380

Reinz · Jan 19, 2018

Hoji said:
View attachment 128926 Seecamp .380

Hoji, how is it shooting that 380? I would like to hear a first hand account.

I have a 25 and 32 Seacamp and was going to get the 380, then I heard that they were very hard on the knuckles.

What has been your experience?

Bozz10mm · Jan 19, 2018

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I had one of these many years ago. I think I bought it at McBrides in Austin in 1980 for $25. Turned out to be fairly worthless. It was chambered in .22 short and had a smooth bore barrel. Problem was, it would only fire the round after 3 hammer strikes. But it sure did look good.

skfullgun · Jan 19, 2018

The PPK fits my rather large hand with the pinky UNDER the grip. It kind of anchors my hold on it. The PPK/S, holding one more round, leaves room for exactly HALF of my little finger. I never know what to do with my little finger when I'm shooting the PPK/S. Also, it seems that extra length required for the extra round is just enough to make the grip dig into the fat hanging over my belt.

And now you know the rest of the story. Gooood day!

TheDan · Jan 19, 2018

SQLGeek said:
Are PPKs really as hellish to shoot as I've read some commentators claim?

Direct blowback pistols in general are a little more snappy than other mechanisms, but it's only a .380

skfullgun · Jan 19, 2018

True. To illustrate the point, both the PPK and the SIG 238 fire the same cartridge, .380. There is a big difference in felt recoil between the two weapons. The SIG 238 is soft and sweet. The PPK, like all other fixed/pinned barrel .380's, has more felt recoil.

Hoji · Jan 19, 2018

Reinz said:
Hoji, how is it shooting that 380? I would like to hear a first hand account.

I have a 25 and 32 Seacamp and was going to get the 380, then I heard that they were very hard on the knuckles.

What has been your experience?

It sucks as a range toy. As a carry gun it is awesome.

I shoot the magazines I have loaded every six months at 2-3 yards( the range I would most likely have to use it) to refresh my muscle memory and that is all I shoot it.

Armybrat · Jan 19, 2018

Bozz10mm said:
I had one of these many years ago. I think I bought it at McBrides in Austin in 1980 for $25. Turned out to be fairly worthless. It was chambered in .22 short and had a smooth bore barrel. Problem was, it would only fire the round after 3 hammer strikes. But it sure did look good.

I believe they were made by Butler, who was bought out by Colt. As you say, they are good looking, but I've never shot it.

My Dad bought it at an Austin gun show for $20 maybe 35-40 years ago. When he walked into the house my Mom (who didn't care much for guns) said "That's mine!".

Bought a box of shorts recently, so I just might take it out one of these days to see if it actually works.

Reinz · Jan 19, 2018

Hoji said:
It sucks as a range toy. As a carry gun it is awesome.

I shoot the magazines I have loaded every six months at 2-3 yards( the range I would most likely have to use it) to refresh my muscle memory and that is all I shoot it.

Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like you have a solid strategy there.

p99guy · Feb 1, 2018

The Currently made Colt M1903 with Novak
Adjustable night sights

p99guy · Feb 1, 2018

p99guy said:
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The Currently made Colt M1903 with Novak
Adjustable night sights

And with my classic 1912 vintage M1903

SQLGeek · Feb 1, 2018

Is that one of the reproductions that Colt licensed US Armament to make a few years ago?

Neat pair!

Moonpie · Feb 1, 2018

p99guy said:
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And with my classic 1912 vintage M1903

Oooooo!!!! Do want!
My shooter original 1903 died.
I'd love to have one of the new made ones.

Budintx · Feb 2, 2018

Nothing unusual, but I trust my Barrera Px4 Sub-compact, .40 S&W, DA/SA

p99guy · Feb 3, 2018

SQLGeek said:
Is that one of the reproductions that Colt licensed US Armament to make a few years ago?

Neat pair!

Yes, US Armament is still making them

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