I've been taking the time lately to check out the best prices and parts available for a good AR build. So far I've settled on a DPMS lower that I am planning on ordering in the coming weeks...and there is a list of other parts I'm wanting/needing for the build.
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Magpul Pmags
In all tests they are superior to standard USGI mags and they are only about 15 bucks a piece.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFXcOOb4jc
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Magpul backup (in my case the only) sights (for a full rail/no sight upper)
They are called mbus, they are also poly, and they are spring loaded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHFEIg7w9a4&NR=1
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Magpul MOE foregrip and rail installation kit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCLvirSprEs&feature=related
Well, this is a standard mapul moe (magpul original equip) rifle, basically has all the shit on it i want.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR1uAIQY85E
and epic beard guy is one of the main magpul dudes, he also happens to be hilarious
They also instruct people how to use ar15s and etc. military shit for military people and swat...here is a outtake vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX59_9npUrc&feature=related
more to come
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
AR15 Uppers/Conversions
So, after thinking about my whole AR15 project I started thinking about just how many conversion kits there were on the market. Well, there are a lot, and lots of them are batshit crazy.
Of course, the P90/5.78mm conversion kit...
The .22LR target shooting kits (there are like 100 of these) notice the barrel of the .223 is indeed more or less the same size as a .22lr barrel, and the follower on that mag is tiny.
Here is the 9mm conversion, which you can also purchase a dedicated lower for that accepts Glock magazines (such as the 30rd g18magazines) I've heard a .45acp model can be had as well.
This one was featured on futureweapons, the .50beowulf conversion
.223 and .50Beo comparison
There is also an insane .50BMG conversion kit that turns it into a bolt action sniper rifle, also has videos on youtube
A dif model (looks old), rear pin removed
There are also 7.62x39 conversions to shoot AK ammo and leagues of others to choose from, if you get the .308 style lower end you can shoot all kinds of magnum hunting rounds too.
Of course, the P90/5.78mm conversion kit...
The .22LR target shooting kits (there are like 100 of these) notice the barrel of the .223 is indeed more or less the same size as a .22lr barrel, and the follower on that mag is tiny.
Here is the 9mm conversion, which you can also purchase a dedicated lower for that accepts Glock magazines (such as the 30rd g18magazines) I've heard a .45acp model can be had as well.
This one was featured on futureweapons, the .50beowulf conversion
.223 and .50Beo comparisonThere is also an insane .50BMG conversion kit that turns it into a bolt action sniper rifle, also has videos on youtube
A dif model (looks old), rear pin removed
There are also 7.62x39 conversions to shoot AK ammo and leagues of others to choose from, if you get the .308 style lower end you can shoot all kinds of magnum hunting rounds too.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Possibly New Project Idea
After buying and installing my future new hammer for the Jericho, I'll pretty much be done with it. Therefore I decided I should probably build a rifle, and what better rifle than an AR15 could I build?
Well...howbout an AR57?
An AR57 commonly refers to a kit gun or a factory installed conversion to the AR15 style rifle that converts it to shoot the FN 5.7x28 ammo used in the FN P90 submachinegun and the Five-Seven handgun. The gun transforms into a top-loading style weapon that takes factory P90 magazines (10,20, 50 rounds). The ballistics are actually pretty similar to the .223 but the recoil is quite a bit lessened due to the shorter shell. The original ss190 5.7 rounds are armor piercing, but I don't think you can purchase those. I'll stick to the ss195 which shoot about 2,500fps.
The AR57 upper can be configured with 6, 11, or 16 inch barrels and are threaded at the tips for silencers and flash hiders all. They only come with quad railing, which is cool, and all other AR15 parts work fine since the lower is just a normal AR15 lower.
Some people have been converting M4s into these things to make basically a P90 with AR ergonomics.
Anyway, I plan to buy a stripped or complete lower end by DPMS or Bushmaster (forged) and assemble the thing myself and probably selling the old parts away. I'm basically looking at a lot of Magpul parts (the people that brought you 90% of the new AR stocks/forarms/magazines you see now, also the Bushmaster ACR was actually developed by Magpul).
Again, this is a gradual project and it will most likely take me all summer to save up and buy the pieces and assemble them, AR15s are notoriously easy to assemble, but I may buy a manual/book on the subject just in case.
Magpul stock and other parts
Magpul MIAD grip system, totally customizable, includes an insert to hold 3 emergency rounds/a spare bolt and firing pin/or spare batteries for your tactical flashlights
An aftermarket part for the aftermaket magpul grip is the Samson Survivor kit, which is actually a full cleanup/tuning kit for an AR15 that clips into the grip just like a pistol magazine.
Well...howbout an AR57?
An AR57 commonly refers to a kit gun or a factory installed conversion to the AR15 style rifle that converts it to shoot the FN 5.7x28 ammo used in the FN P90 submachinegun and the Five-Seven handgun. The gun transforms into a top-loading style weapon that takes factory P90 magazines (10,20, 50 rounds). The ballistics are actually pretty similar to the .223 but the recoil is quite a bit lessened due to the shorter shell. The original ss190 5.7 rounds are armor piercing, but I don't think you can purchase those. I'll stick to the ss195 which shoot about 2,500fps.
The AR57 upper can be configured with 6, 11, or 16 inch barrels and are threaded at the tips for silencers and flash hiders all. They only come with quad railing, which is cool, and all other AR15 parts work fine since the lower is just a normal AR15 lower.
Some people have been converting M4s into these things to make basically a P90 with AR ergonomics.
Anyway, I plan to buy a stripped or complete lower end by DPMS or Bushmaster (forged) and assemble the thing myself and probably selling the old parts away. I'm basically looking at a lot of Magpul parts (the people that brought you 90% of the new AR stocks/forarms/magazines you see now, also the Bushmaster ACR was actually developed by Magpul).
Again, this is a gradual project and it will most likely take me all summer to save up and buy the pieces and assemble them, AR15s are notoriously easy to assemble, but I may buy a manual/book on the subject just in case.
Magpul stock and other parts
Magpul MIAD grip system, totally customizable, includes an insert to hold 3 emergency rounds/a spare bolt and firing pin/or spare batteries for your tactical flashlights
An aftermarket part for the aftermaket magpul grip is the Samson Survivor kit, which is actually a full cleanup/tuning kit for an AR15 that clips into the grip just like a pistol magazine.
Monday, March 22, 2010
New parts happiness/breaking new parts depression
Another update on the Jericho FB...
I recieved a package from Henning's Shop located in Colorado, they specialize in Tanfoglio Witness parts which is kind of like the brother to the Jericho 941. Many parts are the same.
-Extractor unit, OEM Witness
-Extractor pin, OEM Witness
-Extractor spring, extra power by Wolff Springs
-Torx grip screws, silver
I also received a package from cheaperthandirt.com...
-Stock Jericho 941 FB replacement magazines (T-mags), .40 S&W, 10 round- X2
And finally a package from zahal.org
-DPM recoil reduction unit (spring/rod assy.)
And I also got some bad news...I cracked the shit out of my brand new wood grips when the grip screws came loose while shooting...I was sad. (left side)
As a final point, I also bought a new Vanguard gun case with a partition for ammo and etc. stuff...
One final shot of note:
I recieved a package from Henning's Shop located in Colorado, they specialize in Tanfoglio Witness parts which is kind of like the brother to the Jericho 941. Many parts are the same.
-Extractor unit, OEM Witness
-Extractor pin, OEM Witness
-Extractor spring, extra power by Wolff Springs
-Torx grip screws, silver
I also received a package from cheaperthandirt.com...
-Stock Jericho 941 FB replacement magazines (T-mags), .40 S&W, 10 round- X2
And finally a package from zahal.org
-DPM recoil reduction unit (spring/rod assy.)
And I also got some bad news...I cracked the shit out of my brand new wood grips when the grip screws came loose while shooting...I was sad. (left side)
As a final point, I also bought a new Vanguard gun case with a partition for ammo and etc. stuff...
One final shot of note:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
New Grips
Ordered from gunbroker.com
Rosewood/smooth grips, custom fitted baby-cakes.
Upcoming upgrades include a new hammer and DPM recoil reducer.
Rosewood/smooth grips, custom fitted baby-cakes.
Upcoming upgrades include a new hammer and DPM recoil reducer.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Winner= Jericho 941 Compact
So I was telling myself I would not be lulled into buying a gun that was double action only, didn't have a firm safety, and I refused to buy a compact.
So, I bought a Uzi Eagle Compact (Jericho 941 B) that is double action only and has no safety at all.
Now, this is really weird as I've never seen any gun, especially an auto, with no safety.
Anyway, the gun is pretty worn out; the grips are worn, the mag has seen better days, and the printed trademarks on the slide are coming off. Normally all of these things would turn someone away from a purchase but I thought, 'if I can find the parts I need, I can make a Jericho by my own specs'. So, this is my plan.
The actual internals work just fine, and the gun may look fairly worn out but there's nothing really wrong with it other than it was made with no safety. We fired 20 rounds out of her and I can't tell the dif in recoil to a .45acp. We had the 20th round jam, but upon inspection, the inside of the gun was covered in sludge and I'm surprised it worked at all in that condition. Trigger pull had to be under 4lbs which feels like a semi-auto, this is the finest example of an automatic handgun I've shot thus far and you wouldn't know it from looking at it.
Specs:
IMI/IWI Uzi Eagle/Jericho 941
Steel frame, full dust cover (all Jericho)
Plastic grips
Caliber: .40SW
Size: Compact (3 inch barrel)
Capacity: 10+1 (12+1 w/extended mag)
Finish: Matte black/dk gray
Action: Double Action Only, Automatic, CZ-75 derived design
Barrel: 3" stainless steel, polygonal rifling
Price I paid = $398 with a holster and a pack of 50 165gr Winchester .40SW cal
I have pics and a video of me explaining the gun on photobucket HERE.
I complain about the huge UZI logo on the side (I also mention its a 12 shot mag when it's clearly a 10 shot mag), I may or may not have taken nail polish remover to that and rubbed it the rest of the logos off. I also may or may not have repolished the feed ramp and reblued some seams in the finish. I'll probably update this page when I start doing some custom work to it, and when I get higher quality photos.
Who wants to burn through a couple of rounds? I do.
-KSL
So, I bought a Uzi Eagle Compact (Jericho 941 B) that is double action only and has no safety at all.
Now, this is really weird as I've never seen any gun, especially an auto, with no safety.
Anyway, the gun is pretty worn out; the grips are worn, the mag has seen better days, and the printed trademarks on the slide are coming off. Normally all of these things would turn someone away from a purchase but I thought, 'if I can find the parts I need, I can make a Jericho by my own specs'. So, this is my plan.
The actual internals work just fine, and the gun may look fairly worn out but there's nothing really wrong with it other than it was made with no safety. We fired 20 rounds out of her and I can't tell the dif in recoil to a .45acp. We had the 20th round jam, but upon inspection, the inside of the gun was covered in sludge and I'm surprised it worked at all in that condition. Trigger pull had to be under 4lbs which feels like a semi-auto, this is the finest example of an automatic handgun I've shot thus far and you wouldn't know it from looking at it.
Specs:
IMI/IWI Uzi Eagle/Jericho 941
Steel frame, full dust cover (all Jericho)
Plastic grips
Caliber: .40SW
Size: Compact (3 inch barrel)
Capacity: 10+1 (12+1 w/extended mag)
Finish: Matte black/dk gray
Action: Double Action Only, Automatic, CZ-75 derived design
Barrel: 3" stainless steel, polygonal rifling
Price I paid = $398 with a holster and a pack of 50 165gr Winchester .40SW cal
I have pics and a video of me explaining the gun on photobucket HERE.
I complain about the huge UZI logo on the side (I also mention its a 12 shot mag when it's clearly a 10 shot mag), I may or may not have taken nail polish remover to that and rubbed it the rest of the logos off. I also may or may not have repolished the feed ramp and reblued some seams in the finish. I'll probably update this page when I start doing some custom work to it, and when I get higher quality photos.
Who wants to burn through a couple of rounds? I do.
-KSL
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
New Gun..?
I had been saving up for a while to get either a new gun or airsoft gun. I tried to generate more interest in Airsoft but nobody really bit, so I suppose I can use the money to finally get a decent handgun to shoot out in the field/range.
I don't care if I get one for range or sport or combat or whatever, all guns should be able to put up with shooting paper targets or cans or anything non-alive I feel like blowing holes in. So, therefore, IE, comments regarding certain guns as a bad idea for the range will be treated with hostile comments about copulation with your mother.
Anyway, I was raised on two handgun calibers; the .45 auto and the .44 magnum. I like .22s but they largely bore me. I want to eventually get a nice target/range special match edition gold blah blah pistol, but for now I more want something I can plug old Macintosh computers with.
My contenders are absolutely totally different kinds of guns, and I like them for all sorts of reasons... (in no particular order)
1. Bond Arms Derringers
This is the Snake Slayer IV, it is a .45 colt revolver round and also shoots .410 shotgun shells. Its basically time for another good idea/bad idea.
PROS
-ammo isn't too expensive/there's a huge variety of kinds of the same calibers
-break action is (fucking) awesome
-10ish grip choices from factory
-over 10 factory holsters
-15 interchangeable barrels, from .22 to .357 magnum to 10mm auto, damn near everything
-tried and tested one of the most durable and reliable things ever made
CONS
-it's fucking tiny (horrible for recoil/range use if you like to hit targets further than 25 feet away)
-decent sized grips cost more, and the larger you get, the fewer colors/materials/options
-price is almost the same as a good used revolver or auto
-different barrel choices require different sized holsters for the most part
-no actual sights, refer to photo
-more made for quickly shooting a bitch, something I don't plan on doing
Price: $350-550 New/depends on model
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2. Dan Wesson Revolvers
This is a Dan Wesson. They'd been making revolvers with interchangeable barrels and grips since the early '70s. They use a patented design that screws the barrel in, then a separate shroud goes around the barrel, then these are locked with a nut. This stabilizes the barrel at both ends causing better accuracy. The grips are one large piece of wood or plastic that fit over the butt of the revolver all the way around, so you can have small carry grips, target trips, combat grips, magic grips, whatever you want.
PROS
-proven accuracy
-infinite customization, no gunsmith required
-custom barrels are easy to make by gunsmiths if you like
-there are literally hundreds of grip types available
-barrels can be 2 inches to 15 inches long, and change in less than a minute
-sights are easy to swap, something that's horrible on most guns
CONS
-rare availability and price is psychotically different depending on model, year, finish, and caliber
-calibers are literally offered in .22, .357/.38, and .44mag/.44 special, pretty much it, there are weird calibers like 357 maximum and 445 supermag but they all shoot the smaller bullets and can cost over ten bucks cheaper per box
-revolvers officially went defunct a few years ago, there are NO NEW ones
-.357/.22 calibers went defunct in the early '90s, only old used ones exist
-silver guns are rare in anything but .44
-no one makes holsters for them, only colt python/anaconda holsters fit well, but they are still different
Price: m15/715 (.357)-$250-700, m44/744 (.44 mag) $600-900, m22/722 (.22 cal) $450-?, 744 or 745 (dont remember) (.445 supermagnum) also designated "Alaskan Guide Special" $800-1200
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3. Thompson-Center Contender/Encore
Created to be a bridge between rifle and pisol, the Thompson/Center series of pistol/rifles is impressive in accuracy and versatility. Basically, these motherfuckers are pistols chambered in virtually any caliber that can be converted into rifles, if you wish. Single shot break action pistols are known for durability, and these have the break latch as the trigger guard, which is just a cool idea.
PROS
-any caliber
-huge amounts of stocks/grips/foregrips/barrels/scope mounts/sights for sale
-accurate for target shooting long range
-break action is (fucking) cool
-triggers can be adjustable depending on the one you get
-fewer parts = fewer shit that can break
-heavy, but this lessens recoil like nuuuts
-price is amazing for what you get, but they expect you to get multiple barrels and configurations
CONS
-they are the size of the Cloverfield monster, due to this, holsters are difficult to find/are uncomfortable as shit/Cloverfield monster in a holster is a funny image to me
-accessories can be expensive, can be
-only one shot, reloading can be fast or slow depending, but this may not matter
-never could you ever carry this in your car or in a holster for personal protection, unless you can prove a bear tried to steal your wallet
Price: $200-550 depending on model/amount of barrels/if it was a custom shop special
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4. Jericho (Baby Eagle/Uzi Eagle/Desert Eagle small frame)
Those two guns above are indeed the same guns, the Jericho is a sad story of an amazing design that was never marketed for any reason. Israeli design, like the Desert Eagle (did you know that?) and the Uzi (which i hate). It uses the same type of new age rifling in the barrel as the USP and DEagle, hexagonal rifing, which allows for many tiny twists instead of 6 or 8 main threads in the barrel, this pushes the bullet to spin faster, which causes longer range. The pistol is based on the Tangfolio Witness of middle east design, which is based on the CZ-75 of Czech design, which is based on the 1911, of American Design. That was long winded. Anyway, they've been imported on several names and have been produced all over the world, also named the Baby Eagle when marketed in the late 1990's to capitalize on the fame of the Desert Eagle.
PROS
-design is badass looking
-holds huge magazines of ammo
-severely reduced recoil, fires like a .22
-grip frame design looks weird but somehow fits the hand amazingly
-internals are hard as shit, these are meant for intense, sandy environments with Israeli Special Forces teams (still standard issue for them)
-comes in all steel black or silver, compact, semi compact, full size, and the first two come with optional polymer frame (first pic)
-price is insanely cheap for the quality (they dont manufacture the frames themselves so that save them manufacturing cash
CONS
-9mm, .40 cal, or .45 auto, that is all you can get
-45 cal versions have no holster or grips easily available in Americas
-tough to figure out which branded model is the best/tracking down variations is annoying
--rails, sights, and safeties changed several times over the years (previous point)
-heavy size is great for recoil, but carrying one around is a pain in the ass, especially when you can't find a holster
-stock grips are a fucking joke
-originals shipped with a .41AE conversion kit, which is nice, but they no longer make that ammo...anywhere
Price: 9mm/.40/.45 $300-600, .41AE $500-? (.41AE kits are collectible models, only made 2 years in limited production)
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5. Uberti/Navy Arms 1875 Schofield
1875 Schofield revolvers were developed as a top break New Model 3 by Smith and Wesson in the late 1800s and was revamped by a certain General Schofield to quicker one-hand reloading while riding a horse, he accidentally designed the forefront all all modern revolvers. All modern double action revolvers are based on the idea of the cylinder folding out and all six shots can be expended and reloaded instead of the older style of the cylinder staying in place and each shell ejected and reloaded one by one. The ejector actually does shoot the empties out, and if you aren't careful they can hit you in the eye. That to me is fucking awesome.
PROS
-1875 design has not been changed in modern top break revolvers largely
-tough design
-low recoil
-accurate barrels in varied lengths
-quick, showy reloading will make you feel like a cool motherfucker
CONS
-1875 design does not have any goddamn safety features found on every other modern revolver
-the grips are comfy-ish, but I can imagine they would quickly get annoying, and you cant change them to a modern style target grip unless you have them custom made
-the sights are fixed, and since the rear sight functions as the barrel latch, its unadjustable and mostly for show
-only available as blued/case hardened by Uberti, they had silver editions for a while but those are so uncommon I've only seen photos
-comes in .44 russian, .44-40, which are awful, rare, useless calibers (but it also comes in .45 colt which is neither of those)
-can be expensive depending on where you get them
-'hot' ammo, that is +P high pressure high velocity ammo, can totally destroy the gun's hinged body to a point where it would explode and fly into your face
Price: $450-700 used/new, Smith and Wesson model 3's (not exactly the same as the Schofield because the latch requires two hands) are usually around $1,000 USD, and they never explain why (BECAUSE IT CAN BE).
Those are my choices! Vote in the comments section!
Thanks.
-KSL
I don't care if I get one for range or sport or combat or whatever, all guns should be able to put up with shooting paper targets or cans or anything non-alive I feel like blowing holes in. So, therefore, IE, comments regarding certain guns as a bad idea for the range will be treated with hostile comments about copulation with your mother.
Anyway, I was raised on two handgun calibers; the .45 auto and the .44 magnum. I like .22s but they largely bore me. I want to eventually get a nice target/range special match edition gold blah blah pistol, but for now I more want something I can plug old Macintosh computers with.
My contenders are absolutely totally different kinds of guns, and I like them for all sorts of reasons... (in no particular order)
1. Bond Arms Derringers
This is the Snake Slayer IV, it is a .45 colt revolver round and also shoots .410 shotgun shells. Its basically time for another good idea/bad idea.
PROS
-ammo isn't too expensive/there's a huge variety of kinds of the same calibers
-break action is (fucking) awesome
-10ish grip choices from factory
-over 10 factory holsters
-15 interchangeable barrels, from .22 to .357 magnum to 10mm auto, damn near everything
-tried and tested one of the most durable and reliable things ever made
CONS
-it's fucking tiny (horrible for recoil/range use if you like to hit targets further than 25 feet away)
-decent sized grips cost more, and the larger you get, the fewer colors/materials/options
-price is almost the same as a good used revolver or auto
-different barrel choices require different sized holsters for the most part
-no actual sights, refer to photo
-more made for quickly shooting a bitch, something I don't plan on doing
Price: $350-550 New/depends on model
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2. Dan Wesson Revolvers
This is a Dan Wesson. They'd been making revolvers with interchangeable barrels and grips since the early '70s. They use a patented design that screws the barrel in, then a separate shroud goes around the barrel, then these are locked with a nut. This stabilizes the barrel at both ends causing better accuracy. The grips are one large piece of wood or plastic that fit over the butt of the revolver all the way around, so you can have small carry grips, target trips, combat grips, magic grips, whatever you want.
PROS
-proven accuracy
-infinite customization, no gunsmith required
-custom barrels are easy to make by gunsmiths if you like
-there are literally hundreds of grip types available
-barrels can be 2 inches to 15 inches long, and change in less than a minute
-sights are easy to swap, something that's horrible on most guns
CONS
-rare availability and price is psychotically different depending on model, year, finish, and caliber
-calibers are literally offered in .22, .357/.38, and .44mag/.44 special, pretty much it, there are weird calibers like 357 maximum and 445 supermag but they all shoot the smaller bullets and can cost over ten bucks cheaper per box
-revolvers officially went defunct a few years ago, there are NO NEW ones
-.357/.22 calibers went defunct in the early '90s, only old used ones exist
-silver guns are rare in anything but .44
-no one makes holsters for them, only colt python/anaconda holsters fit well, but they are still different
Price: m15/715 (.357)-$250-700, m44/744 (.44 mag) $600-900, m22/722 (.22 cal) $450-?, 744 or 745 (dont remember) (.445 supermagnum) also designated "Alaskan Guide Special" $800-1200
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3. Thompson-Center Contender/Encore
Created to be a bridge between rifle and pisol, the Thompson/Center series of pistol/rifles is impressive in accuracy and versatility. Basically, these motherfuckers are pistols chambered in virtually any caliber that can be converted into rifles, if you wish. Single shot break action pistols are known for durability, and these have the break latch as the trigger guard, which is just a cool idea.
PROS
-any caliber
-huge amounts of stocks/grips/foregrips/barrels/scope mounts/sights for sale
-accurate for target shooting long range
-break action is (fucking) cool
-triggers can be adjustable depending on the one you get
-fewer parts = fewer shit that can break
-heavy, but this lessens recoil like nuuuts
-price is amazing for what you get, but they expect you to get multiple barrels and configurations
CONS
-they are the size of the Cloverfield monster, due to this, holsters are difficult to find/are uncomfortable as shit/Cloverfield monster in a holster is a funny image to me
-accessories can be expensive, can be
-only one shot, reloading can be fast or slow depending, but this may not matter
-never could you ever carry this in your car or in a holster for personal protection, unless you can prove a bear tried to steal your wallet
Price: $200-550 depending on model/amount of barrels/if it was a custom shop special
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4. Jericho (Baby Eagle/Uzi Eagle/Desert Eagle small frame)
Those two guns above are indeed the same guns, the Jericho is a sad story of an amazing design that was never marketed for any reason. Israeli design, like the Desert Eagle (did you know that?) and the Uzi (which i hate). It uses the same type of new age rifling in the barrel as the USP and DEagle, hexagonal rifing, which allows for many tiny twists instead of 6 or 8 main threads in the barrel, this pushes the bullet to spin faster, which causes longer range. The pistol is based on the Tangfolio Witness of middle east design, which is based on the CZ-75 of Czech design, which is based on the 1911, of American Design. That was long winded. Anyway, they've been imported on several names and have been produced all over the world, also named the Baby Eagle when marketed in the late 1990's to capitalize on the fame of the Desert Eagle.
PROS
-design is badass looking
-holds huge magazines of ammo
-severely reduced recoil, fires like a .22
-grip frame design looks weird but somehow fits the hand amazingly
-internals are hard as shit, these are meant for intense, sandy environments with Israeli Special Forces teams (still standard issue for them)
-comes in all steel black or silver, compact, semi compact, full size, and the first two come with optional polymer frame (first pic)
-price is insanely cheap for the quality (they dont manufacture the frames themselves so that save them manufacturing cash
CONS
-9mm, .40 cal, or .45 auto, that is all you can get
-45 cal versions have no holster or grips easily available in Americas
-tough to figure out which branded model is the best/tracking down variations is annoying
--rails, sights, and safeties changed several times over the years (previous point)
-heavy size is great for recoil, but carrying one around is a pain in the ass, especially when you can't find a holster
-stock grips are a fucking joke
-originals shipped with a .41AE conversion kit, which is nice, but they no longer make that ammo...anywhere
Price: 9mm/.40/.45 $300-600, .41AE $500-? (.41AE kits are collectible models, only made 2 years in limited production)
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5. Uberti/Navy Arms 1875 Schofield
1875 Schofield revolvers were developed as a top break New Model 3 by Smith and Wesson in the late 1800s and was revamped by a certain General Schofield to quicker one-hand reloading while riding a horse, he accidentally designed the forefront all all modern revolvers. All modern double action revolvers are based on the idea of the cylinder folding out and all six shots can be expended and reloaded instead of the older style of the cylinder staying in place and each shell ejected and reloaded one by one. The ejector actually does shoot the empties out, and if you aren't careful they can hit you in the eye. That to me is fucking awesome.
PROS
-1875 design has not been changed in modern top break revolvers largely
-tough design
-low recoil
-accurate barrels in varied lengths
-quick, showy reloading will make you feel like a cool motherfucker
CONS
-1875 design does not have any goddamn safety features found on every other modern revolver
-the grips are comfy-ish, but I can imagine they would quickly get annoying, and you cant change them to a modern style target grip unless you have them custom made
-the sights are fixed, and since the rear sight functions as the barrel latch, its unadjustable and mostly for show
-only available as blued/case hardened by Uberti, they had silver editions for a while but those are so uncommon I've only seen photos
-comes in .44 russian, .44-40, which are awful, rare, useless calibers (but it also comes in .45 colt which is neither of those)
-can be expensive depending on where you get them
-'hot' ammo, that is +P high pressure high velocity ammo, can totally destroy the gun's hinged body to a point where it would explode and fly into your face
Price: $450-700 used/new, Smith and Wesson model 3's (not exactly the same as the Schofield because the latch requires two hands) are usually around $1,000 USD, and they never explain why (BECAUSE IT CAN BE).
Those are my choices! Vote in the comments section!
Thanks.
-KSL
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