Recent Purchases

[Tugela]

When it comes to a tool designed for a specific purpose that you only mean to use when it's absolutely needed, I would argue that you should spend the money and buy something that's not going to make a job that's already a pain in the ass a further pain in the ass.

Cheers,

Kennith

I agree...to a point. When it came to buying a socket for my 52mm hub nut I dropped the coin on a huge impact socket I can plug into a digital torque wrench since getting the preload correct is an important step of the reassembly process. I knew I would be using the tool more than just a handful of times. So it was worth it to me to spend the extra money versus buying that stamped crappy hub nut socket that you can't use with a torque wrench.

Loosening your fan clutch, by contrast, is not a precision task. It's also not a frequent task - at least not for me. Therefore I do not consider paying top dollar for the best available tool to be worth the marginal cost versus a cheaper tool that I will use maybe ten times in ten years.

 

[p m]

2. For this job, other than the 17 sec it takes to get the jaw to the right width, the effort is the same...put it on the nut and hit with hammer.

... until you find it does not budge.
All this talk made me think of welding the "lips" to the fucked up NAPA fan clutch wrench.

 

[kennith]

Picked up two more firearms. Figured I'd just finish what I started while I was at it, and complete the collection of what I really want to have around. I'm selling off a bunch of guns I don't really need, and condensing down to just what I'm interested in.

I only meant to pick up one I'd ordered, but when I got there something else was on the shelf that I couldn't pass up.

1: Sig Sauer P226 Legion:

This is the one I ordered.

Take your few minutes to laugh at the whole "Legion" brand. When you're done, know that these fuckers (out of the box, anyway) are worth every damned penny. This P226 is slick as snot on a doorknob. That's not something you can normally say about them.

I was hesitant, and even after placing the order I felt a bit strange about it, but once I got it in my hands... It's hard to describe just how good the damned thing feels. If you like Sigs, check the Legion line out. They showed restraint, but you can tell they did the best they could on a "production" firearm.

It's a perfect blend of precision and combat. I'm going to let about 3,000 rounds loose and see how it holds up. If everything is wearing appropriately after that... I think I've just found my favorite semi-auto handgun.

She'll be swallowing about 500 of that 3,000 this weekend. atriot:

2: 1909 Mauser "Gewehr 98"

I haven't bothered to identify exactly which model it is, as it's got those damnable odd-ball German proof marks on it that I can never find anywhere. The numbers actually do match, not that that really matters. It was $189 with a free box of ammunition, so I don't really give a shit what it is.

It's not presentation grade or anything, but it works, and seems tight enough to shoot. It's still got a fair amount of rifling left in there. I'm not a Mauser expert, so I don't really know what's what beyond some bits of history here and there, but it seems fine. I'm certainly not going to complain for that price.

I've been wanting an old bolt gun. This is pretty much what I was after, so I'm excited to give it a go.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[kennith]

I must say, that damned Mauser is about the most fun I've ever had with a firearm. It's very pleasant to shoot. Easy recoil, a great trigger, and you just never get tired of that action.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[Rocky]

Much cheaper in the UK. 9 quid or what $12. Wonder if my prime works. I can do uk delivery....

 

[1920SF]

I must say, that damned Mauser is about the most fun I've ever had with a firearm. It's very pleasant to shoot. Easy recoil, a great trigger, and you just never get tired of that action.

Cheers,

Kennith

Wait, you are talking about an 8mm Mauser and calling it an easy recoil, do you normally shoot M82's w/o the muzzle break? Don't get me wrong, I had one for awhile that I really enjoyed tinkering with and didn't feel bad since it was a Yugo with no real history-but pleasant to shoot for long periods of time is not a qualifier I'd give her!

May need to get another one though.
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Ray

 

[chris snell]

I love my SCAR heavy. It's probably my second favorite semi-auto rifle that I own right now. First-favorite being my SAM7R.

Arsenal SAM7R AK-47 with Ironwood Designs furniture by Chris, on Flickr

 

[kennith]

Wait, you are talking about an 8mm Mauser and calling it an easy recoil, do you normally shoot M82's w/o the muzzle break? Don't get me wrong, I had one for awhile that I really enjoyed tinkering with and didn't feel bad since it was a Yugo with no real history-but pleasant to shoot for long periods of time is not a qualifier I'd give her!

May need to get another one though.
r-
Ray

Yeah, it's 8mm. I've used a variety of ammunition now, and it's just incredibly pleasant to me. I put 100 rounds through it a few days ago and really enjoyed myself. To me, the recoil feels like a playful shove wrapped in silk with a touch of lavender oil.

Lots of energy on tap, but with a very smooth delivery.

I've always been good with heavy recoil, but I honestly don't think this would cause anyone problems. Pick up another one to try if you can find the right price. Your memory might be playing a few tricks on you. It certainly happens to me.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[kennith]

I love my SCAR heavy. It's probably my second favorite semi-auto rifle that I own right now. First-favorite being my SAM7R.

I'm more accurate and precise with the SCAR than I have been with any other comparable firearm in my life. That said, the damned muzzle brake has got to go. It's annoying as hell on something that size that's meant to be fired relatively quickly. Damned god of thunder having a hissy fit every time you pull the trigger. Fine on something much bigger; not cool on a carbine.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[AbnMike]

Just my luck, anytime Ive ever made a weapons purchase they've all fallen out of a boat into a lake, lost forever...

 

[mike97d1]

In September I ordered an AR. Not sure when it will come in. They told me 2 - 5 months.
Its a Daniel Defense DDM4 V5s. Already got a Holosun 503gu Red dot, Magpul sling, magpul MBUS, and some p-mags for it.

Next will be a Remington 870 compact 20ga, then hopefully a Remington 700 in .308 (SPS Tac or XCR compact) or 300 win mag (XCR Tac).

 

[mike97d1]

Well after 6 months, the new rifle finally came in.