Splurged

gelandangan · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 4:42 pm Post subject: Splurged

I have just put in a few applications for permits to acquire (in Oz, we have to wait for 30 days to get permits even though we already have similar guns) so even thought I paid for them, I wont get them for another month Rolling Eyes

I am getting a second hand Glock 34 (9mm) for IPSC with 13 magazines Very Happy

and a couple of new Ruger Wranglers (22lr single-action revolvers) for western action comps Very Happy

With the Glock, I also get another Dillon Square Deal for 9mm, I already have a 38/357 setup but I guess it is good to have another set while I am splurging.
I might even get or make a pair of quickdraw holsters for the rugers Very Happy

First time to buy handguns again after about 5 years.

Elvis · Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:16 pm Post subject: Re: Splurged

there will be the smell of gunsmoke in the morning coming to you soon.
good on you mate,enjoy them.

Vince · Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Splurged

Sounds like you scored a deal mate. The 9mm is only minor calibre in IPSC…I can sense a heap of practice in you near future to make up for that mate…all A Zone hits coming up.

Why a .22 for Western Action mate? I would have thought a larger calibre like a .45 LC or a 44.40 would be the way to go in order to replicate historic real time scenarios.

gelandangan · Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: Splurged

Vince wrote:

Why a .22 for Western Action mate? I would have thought a larger calibre like a .45 LC or a 44.40 would be the way to go in order to replicate historic real time scenarios.

LOL, first of all, they are (and I am) "cheap", scored a deal for two brand new guns for $700 all up including GST. Cannot refuse the deal Very Happy

Besides, they do not care what caliber I would be using, and 22LR are cheap to shoot.

tikkat3 · Super Member Joined: Jul 30, 2006 Posts: 800

Good buying now tell me where are you getting your powder from?

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:39 am Post subject: Re: Splurged

Nice! I'm looking forward to a report on the Wranglers.

gelandangan · Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 11:38 pm Post subject: Re: Splurged

tikkat3 wrote:

Good buying now tell me where are you getting your powder from?

I got some left over from my stash Very Happy

@Pumpkin
I cant wait to get my hands on them, it would be another month tho Mad

inthedark · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:15 am Post subject: Re: Splurged

Try to load the 124 grain bullet instead of the 147s. You will find that there isn't as much muzzle climb and they are easier on the hand. I have several hundreds of 147 duty ammo and I buy the 124s for reloading. I have to aim a consistent 18-19 inch below the intended spot with the 147s because of climb. It was either that or get a new front sight that was higher.

Vince · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: Splurged

inthedark wrote:

Try to load the 124 grain bullet instead of the 147s. You will find that there isn't as much muzzle climb and they are easier on the hand. I have several hundreds of 147 duty ammo and I buy the 124s for reloading. I have to aim a consistent 18-19 inch below the intended spot with the 147s because of climb. It was either that or get a new front sight that was higher.

Back in the day when I was pistol shooting, I used to cast a 9mm 124gr Conical that I used in my S&W Model 586 for Service Pistol. Those bullets shot some of the best scores and groups I ever shot.