View Full Version : Sunday Gun Action
David
03-05-2006, 06:45 PM
Brian and I went to my leased land and popped off a few rounds in various weapons.
Starting from the left:
1. David's JC Higgins .22 Revolver from his grandfather
2. David's Glock 23....40 Caliber
3. David's AK-47...7.62 x 39
4. Brian's Remington 870 Express...12 Guage
5. Brian's AK-47...7.62 x 39
6. Brian's Glock 19...9 mm
David
03-05-2006, 06:48 PM
David shooting his AK-47.
David
03-05-2006, 06:51 PM
David's AK target. The hostage bit the dust since I was making some sight adjustments and needed another "face" to shoot at.
Brian did tell me to mention that I was stationed against a tree. I think he is just pissed that his target isn't as good. :grin:
David
03-05-2006, 06:53 PM
Brian shooting his AK-47.
David
03-05-2006, 06:55 PM
Brian sitting shooting his AK-47.
David
03-05-2006, 06:57 PM
Brian's AK target.
David
03-05-2006, 07:02 PM
David shooting his Glock 23.
David
03-05-2006, 07:04 PM
Brian shooting his Glock 19.
David
03-05-2006, 07:06 PM
David shooting his .22 revolver.
David
03-05-2006, 07:08 PM
Brian shooting his Remington 12 Guage Express...with slugs in it.
David
03-05-2006, 07:10 PM
Damn those slugs make a big hole!!
David
03-05-2006, 07:10 PM
The end! :grin:
derek
03-05-2006, 07:12 PM
Nice! I'm jealous, I haven't been shooting in two months now. I really need to get to the indoor range this week.
caudio51
03-05-2006, 07:19 PM
Sweet! Those slugs take a chunk out of the target!
tripp
03-05-2006, 07:36 PM
Neat pictures there Dave. Looks like the weather was fantastic.
Black Dog
03-05-2006, 07:47 PM
It was a great day for shooting. Yep, the slugs make nice holes but damn they kick like a mule. Actually, the 3" Magnum 0000 Buck kicked worse. That's what made all the other holes in the slug target.
David forgot to tell you about Bump firing the AK's. Freakin' awesome!
David
03-05-2006, 07:48 PM
Close to 60 degrees and sunny. Couldn't have asked for a nicer day!
caudio51
03-05-2006, 07:48 PM
Close to 60 degrees and sunny. Couldn't have asked for a nicer day!
Looks like some of the trees are starting to bud???
kirscovitch
03-05-2006, 07:49 PM
you should see what a slug does to a deer! :angel:
David
03-05-2006, 07:51 PM
It was a great day for shooting. Yep, the slugs make nice holes but damn they kick like a mule. Actually, the 3" Magnum 0000 Buck kicked worse. That's what made all the other holes in the slug target.
David forgot to tell you about Bump firing the AK's. Freakin' awesome!
Ah, bump firing!
You hold the AK at your hip, stick your finger through the trigger guard and plant the tip of your finger against your hip, and pull the gun forward by the forearm. The gun fires from the forward pressure, then recoils back, and if you keep the forward pressure on, it will fire again...and again...and again.
When mastered, a bystander would swear you were firing a full auto. Brian and I successfully pulled off 8-10 round bursts in about 2 seconds.
caudio51
03-05-2006, 07:53 PM
That's awesome! I need to get out shooting.
texas_stang
03-05-2006, 08:25 PM
damn i need to get one of those AK's
Wasch_24
03-05-2006, 09:04 PM
Cool!
Looks like fun guys.
Where the hell are the cigars though? :dunno:
:hysterica
David
03-05-2006, 09:09 PM
Cool!
Looks like fun guys.
Where the hell are the cigars though? :dunno:
:hysterica
We each had a Party Short...one of your favorites. :laugh:
Wasch_24
03-05-2006, 09:21 PM
Yeah, one of my favorites...that should have lasted a better part of the afternoon, eh?
David
03-05-2006, 09:23 PM
Yeah, one of my favorites...that should have lasted a better part of the afternoon, eh?
I have em down to about 2 hours now.
Wasch_24
03-05-2006, 09:23 PM
:rofl:
David
03-05-2006, 09:25 PM
:grin:
Wasch_24
03-05-2006, 09:32 PM
Hell, as long as you are enjoying the cigar who gives a shit...right?
Jwrussell
03-05-2006, 10:09 PM
Damn David. I'm incredibly jealous. Looks like a nice piece of land. Haven't been shooting for ever. Really need to change that.
Nice stuff David :thumbsup: I used to go to my ex-g/f's place and shoot guns. I tore up this rotten tree with the shotgun. Fun times...
David
03-05-2006, 10:33 PM
Damn David. I'm incredibly jealous. Looks like a nice piece of land. Haven't been shooting for ever. Really need to change that.
Yea, I've had the lease for 3 years. Just me, my father-in-law, and my buddy Greg lease it. 3 miles from my house.
100 acres...40 acres is field, 30 acres is cedars, and 30 acres is wooded.
Their share is higher priced cuz they have some cattle on it. I pay $150 a year for hunting rights. Not to shabby.
caudio51
03-05-2006, 10:34 PM
Wow, that seems very cheap to have access to land like that. Then again I don't know anything about leasing land...
Damn that's a VERY good deal David :thumbsup:
David
03-05-2006, 10:38 PM
The total is $900 (which is still cheap) but they pay more since both of them have a total of about 15 head of cattle on it.
caudio51
03-05-2006, 10:38 PM
mmmmmmmm beef
Wow, that seems very cheap to have access to land like that. Then again I don't know anything about leasing land...
Is there still 100 acres that isn't developed in Jersey? :rofl:
caudio51
03-05-2006, 10:40 PM
Is there still 100 acres that isn't developed in Jersey? :rofl:
Prob just the parks. Everywhere you look, oh new houses. :bickering:crying::hammersma
Wasch_24
03-05-2006, 10:56 PM
Actually Cliff, you would be surprised at how much "country" there is in Jersey...I know I was.
caudio51
03-05-2006, 10:58 PM
Todd's right, as much as the Turnpike looks like a industrial park there are some very gorgeous parts of NJ. Mostly Northwest NJ and the sourthern portion.
Actually Cliff, you would be surprised at how much "country" there is in Jersey...I know I was.
Yea this southern guy just pictures massive buildings with miles of concrete
Wasch_24
03-05-2006, 11:02 PM
That is exactly what I was expecting when I visited western Jersey in 2000.
But then again, that's how it is portrayed.
Jwrussell
03-06-2006, 10:23 AM
LOL, it's not that bad. But Tom's right, ever where you look new houses. I hardly recognise my old home town now a days.
Headbanger
03-06-2006, 10:30 AM
No target practice on the cows ??? Nice pics and guns fellas.
Mississippi Rifleman
03-06-2006, 11:07 AM
Thats awesome guys. A new AK is on my short list.
caudio51
03-06-2006, 07:02 PM
LOL, it's not that bad. But Tom's right, ever where you look new houses. I hardly recognise my old home town now a days.
That's right, you lived in NJ right?
Jwrussell
03-07-2006, 08:21 AM
Grew up right across the river from Philly near Cherry Hill. Parts of Jersey are beautiful. Not that I'd ever move back. :)
pharmgator
03-07-2006, 11:52 AM
That first target looks like Sean Penn. LOL!!!
Texas Cop
03-07-2006, 04:33 PM
My dumbass looked at the thread title, even though I've opened this thread several times now, and thought, gun auction, sweet, I'll see what he's selling..
drew
My dumbass looked at the thread title, even though I've opened this thread several times now, and thought, gun auction, sweet, I'll see what he's selling..
drew
Same here Drew :rofl:
turtle
03-07-2006, 05:05 PM
not to be jerk but where is the eye protection?
The reason I ask is because I saw the action cover on an ak come off and smack my buddy in the forehead. Which I think is why most terrorists wear a towell on their head.:riflefire
David
03-07-2006, 05:23 PM
not to be jerk but where is the eye protection?
The reason I ask is because I saw the action cover on an ak come off and smack my buddy in the forehead. Which I think is why most terrorists where a towell on their head.:riflefire
I have 2 glass eyes.
turtle
03-07-2006, 05:30 PM
I have 2 glass eyes.
That might work. But what happens if you get hit by something and the glass eyes shatter and really causes problems.
:widemouth
turtle
03-07-2006, 05:32 PM
Hey DWavs I really am not trying to be a jerk.
Black Dog
03-07-2006, 06:57 PM
You bring up a good point turtle. I usually do wear eye protection but for some reason the last two times David and I have shot I haven't.
You may notice an apparent lack of hearing protection in a couple of the photo's as well. Instead of my muffs I was trying out some plugs with an impact valve. They worked well. You can hear normal conversation when there's no shooting going on but as soon as a shot is fired the valve senses it and closes. Pretty cool.
turtle
03-07-2006, 08:00 PM
Yes I did see muffs on one fella but not on the others. I figured the rest of you were wearing plugs. Shooting an ak with no ear protection would pretty much make you deaf pretty quickly. Especially bump firing. I have a pair of Leightning 31 muffs that I like really well. I think that ear plugs are generally uncomfortable.
David
03-08-2006, 07:59 PM
Hey DWavs I really am not trying to be a jerk.
[-]Dear jerk[/-]
Dear turtle,
You are correct that eye protection should be worn at all times. They were in my range bag but I neglected to pull the glasses out. Excellent reminder that safety comes first! :thumbsup:
David
caudio51
03-08-2006, 08:10 PM
not to be jerk but where is the eye protection?
The reason I ask is because I saw the action cover on an ak come off and smack my buddy in the forehead. Which I think is why most terrorists wear a towell on their head.:riflefire
:rofl:
Very good point about eye protection. Seeing is very important in my book.
tobby4
03-08-2006, 09:36 PM
Awesome... I will be learning to shoot SOON.....
caudio51
03-08-2006, 09:37 PM
Awesome... I will be learning to shoot SOON.....
I'd like to learn more as well...
turtle
03-08-2006, 11:12 PM
I'd like to learn more as well...
That is good. My advice is to seek out quality instruction to start with. Find a qualified instructor near you, and learn the correct way to start. You will be better and safer.:thumbsup:
tobby4
03-08-2006, 11:16 PM
Yea... i feel I kinda need to learn after my week.... But i will be going to class, actually through the same training as the cops I believe....
Black Dog
03-08-2006, 11:18 PM
Awesome... I will be learning to shoot SOON.....
You live in a "shall issue" state. I'd be taking advantage of that if I were you. Glad you're OK!
tobby4
03-08-2006, 11:20 PM
Yea I will be taking advantage of that... I have been meaning to anyway and now it is for sure......
Wasch_24
03-09-2006, 09:34 AM
Yea... i feel I kinda need to learn after my week.... But i will be going to class, actually through the same training as the cops I believe....Not to ignite a firey debate but I think you would be dead or seriously injured right now if you had been carrying and tried to pull your gun out...and if you would have opened fire when they ran off you would be in trouble with the law. Just my $.02
Jwrussell
03-09-2006, 10:25 AM
For once Todd and I agree on a gun issue! LMAO.
Clay, I'm all for CCW. Definately go get one and get trained, as much as you can handle. But Todd's right, carrying would not have helped you in the situation you described as you described it. Better situational awareness might have helped to make a concealed weapon useful in that situation, but the way it happened, you would have done yourself more harm than good going for a gun. Anyone training you will tell you the same thing. If you find yourself in the situation you were in, give them everything they ask for. If at some point it looks like they are going to shoot anyway, then go for it, you have nothing to lose, but it's a huge last resort (in that situation). And like Todd said, shooting at someone running away is a HUGE no-no.
Again, I am definately a proponent of CCW. It's just one of those things. A concealed wepaon doesn't always change what can happen in a situation. Also, as far as training goes, see if you can find a local IDP (International Defensive Pistol) group. It's fun and it can be excellent practice in drawing and firing from concealment and such. :thumbsup:
Black Dog
03-09-2006, 05:09 PM
I agree that there are situations where having a concealed weapon may not be of help but I will say that carrying has greatly improved my situational awareness.
Money or a car aren't worth risking your life or taking someone elses.
Jwrussell
03-09-2006, 05:31 PM
Agreed Brian.
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