Papa's B-Day Gift--Nagant

chewie146 · December 13, 2012, 09:34 AM

Papa (my father in law) has a birthday on Friday, and we got his present in last night. The new revolver is actually rather impressive for a Russian piece. I may have to pick one up for myself. The ammo isn't dirt cheap, but it's cheaper than a lot of ammo out there. I think it would actually be a good little trail gun where predators aren't a concern. I haven't shot it yet, though. I'm sure he'll let me put a few rounds through it.

The finish was good, double action trigger is awful, and the sights are tiny. Honestly, though, I'd buy 4 of these before I bought a Phoenix, Jimenez, or other zinc-alloy gun. I figure, worst case scenario, I can use the front sight for some damage!

sgms · December 13, 2012, 01:33 PM

I am assuming that you mean the M-1895 Nagant revolver. Have one for a couple of years now and they are a fun gun to shoot despite the crappy trigger. They have a long history as well. Besides being a military service revolver from 1895 through the second world war they were used by Cheka, OGPU , NKVD, and regular police often with snubbed barrels for the undercover types. They even showed up in Vietnam as suppressed assassination weapons use by the VC.

Cheapshooter · December 13, 2012, 01:38 PM

Very unique design, lots of history, and just plain fun! Papa should be very happy. Now it's time for Santa to set you up with one.

Sport45 · December 14, 2012, 09:52 PM

Are you buying non-corrosive ammo for it? If not, remind him to flush it with hot water after cleaning and then to clean and oil again.

chewie146 · January 10, 2013, 10:30 AM

One of the reasons I got it for him is because he likes that Russian and other Eurasian militaria. He loved it. I didn't think he'd like it that much, but apparently we did very well. Once the craziness blows over, I'll probably get one for me.

lowercase · January 10, 2013, 02:31 PM

Those old Nagants are a ton of fun.

chewie146 · January 10, 2013, 03:02 PM

I wish they made trainers in .22...more than the few I've seen. That'd be a neat trail gun.

December 13, 2012, 09:34 AM	#1
chewie146 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 853	Papa's B-Day Gift--Nagant Papa (my father in law) has a birthday on Friday, and we got his present in last night. The new revolver is actually rather impressive for a Russian piece. I may have to pick one up for myself. The ammo isn't dirt cheap, but it's cheaper than a lot of ammo out there. I think it would actually be a good little trail gun where predators aren't a concern. I haven't shot it yet, though. I'm sure he'll let me put a few rounds through it. The finish was good, double action trigger is awful, and the sights are tiny. Honestly, though, I'd buy 4 of these before I bought a Phoenix, Jimenez, or other zinc-alloy gun. I figure, worst case scenario, I can use the front sight for some damage!

December 13, 2012, 01:38 PM	#3
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Very unique design, lots of history, and just plain fun! Papa should be very happy. Now it's time for Santa to set you up with one. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

December 14, 2012, 09:52 PM	#4
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	Are you buying non-corrosive ammo for it? If not, remind him to flush it with hot water after cleaning and then to clean and oil again. __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.

December 13, 2012, 01:33 PM	#2
sgms Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2010 Location: Arizona or Ohio depending Posts: 1,021	I am assuming that you mean the M-1895 Nagant revolver. Have one for a couple of years now and they are a fun gun to shoot despite the crappy trigger. They have a long history as well. Besides being a military service revolver from 1895 through the second world war they were used by Cheka, OGPU , NKVD, and regular police often with snubbed barrels for the undercover types. They even showed up in Vietnam as suppressed assassination weapons use by the VC.

January 10, 2013, 10:30 AM	#5
chewie146 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 853	One of the reasons I got it for him is because he likes that Russian and other Eurasian militaria. He loved it. I didn't think he'd like it that much, but apparently we did very well. Once the craziness blows over, I'll probably get one for me.

January 10, 2013, 02:31 PM	#6
lowercase Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2012 Posts: 287	Those old Nagants are a ton of fun.

January 10, 2013, 03:02 PM	#7
chewie146 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 853	I wish they made trainers in .22...more than the few I've seen. That'd be a neat trail gun.