What Gun Is On Your Radar? - Page 7

tangolima · September 1, 2024, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricklin

I load a bunch of calibers shotgun too, I really like the idea of pushing projectiles with high pressure air. Esp. with powder at 30 bucks a Lb. and a dime a primer. I've done a ton of pneumatic circuit design, did some high pressure burst testing too, nothing approaching 30 bar. I'm lazy and will use electricity to squish my air. I already have ultra dry, ultra clean compressed air setup, I'm looking to feed the China HPA air squisher with the big dental compressor I already have set up. Since retiring I use it to pump up tires and run air tools. I Figure to start with the end in mind, clean dry air. Seems to me humping on an air pump is not conducive to marksmanship. I have seen figures as high as 185 lbs. of force for that last stroke. I don't weigh 185 lbs.

It is 4-stage foot pump. You don't need to directly overcome the force. The pump is still heavy, something like 30lbf ish, I think. I think it is a good emulator to situation in the field, hiking and stalking a game.

I have considered getting a tank and have it charged at a shop for a fee. The tank is not cheap, neither is the fee. I will stick to the foot pump till I can't work that anymore.

For ammunition, good pellets are not much cheaper than .22LR. I tried slugs. They are no good. I was told I would need to replace the barrel (called liner) to shoot slugs well.

-TL

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Ricklin · September 1, 2024, 05:34 PM

I will not fool around with cheap and used tanks, I will try to find a good bargain on a tank to make my power source portable. I'm mostly thinking PCP for a backyard range, but I will find a good carbon fiber tank for out and about.
The SCBA bottles firefighters use can be good. Scuba tanks can be used as long as they are in hydro. There is a lot to the PCP hobby, hopefully that keeps the regulators and nervous nellies (often one in the same) at bay. So far the hobby continues to fly under the radar but it is getting far more popular. Heck youtube has a guy taking out a Cape Buffalo with a PCP airgun, every bit as lethal as firearms and deserving of equal respect. High pressure air has it's own respectful energy to mind as well. Explosions are only fun when they are VERY well managed and/or contained with the energy appropriately directed.

mrray13 · September 21, 2024, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mrray13

Boberg or Bond Arms Bullpup 9.
3” (or 2.5) 686, or any K/L frame. Wouldn’t kick out another 27 in that length either.
Nighthawk 1911, possibly in 9mm. A bobtail commander would be excellent.

There are other wants, like I will always add another snake. But those top 3 are what I’m looking for.

Grabbed that first one yesterday! The Bullpup9 is in the safe!

Now, to get that Nighthawk T2 or similar in 9mm (won’t turn down the .45 though)
The 2.5 or 3 RB Smith
Maybe a custom 3.5-4” 2011 in .22TCM (wishful thinking)

Targa · September 24, 2024, 07:10 AM

A 4.25” Anaconda is next on my radar but a 3” Viper is sneaking up on that spot to try and dethrone the Anaconda..

Hoss632 · October 8, 2024, 05:26 AM

Shadow Systems MR920 is up on the radar atm. MAYBE if I'm good with my money one of the custom G19's from Glock store.

Steve in PA · October 8, 2024, 02:58 PM

Ruger Blackhawk Convertible 357/9mm.

Rockhanger · October 10, 2024, 08:51 PM

A King Cobra in .22 is on top of my list

TheFlash · October 10, 2024, 10:43 PM

WAS going to be a Springfield XDM Elite OSP 3.8 - either with the full sized frame or compact.
I live in CA and those recently made the 'roster' (approved for us to buy).
So...Springfield discontinues (???) and even though there are some still available, extra magazines are rare as hens teeth!
No thank you...

chaim · November 1, 2024, 10:29 AM

Despite having quite a few guns, and having bought and traded quite a few others, I still have a pretty substantial list of wants.

Currently, highest on my list, and most likely to be picked up soon: finally getting a .44mag (Colt Anaconda or S&W 29 are most likely, but a Smith 629, Ruger Redhawk or Taurus 44 are possibilities), a S&W 57 (I should never have sold the one I used to have), a .40S&W Beretta PX4 Compact (I love my .45 PX4), a 3" 686+, a S&W 432UC, a Kahr PM9 or CM9, and a Charter Arms Professional.

September 1, 2024, 05:34 PM	#152
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,371	Good tanks are pricey I will not fool around with cheap and used tanks, I will try to find a good bargain on a tank to make my power source portable. I'm mostly thinking PCP for a backyard range, but I will find a good carbon fiber tank for out and about. The SCBA bottles firefighters use can be good. Scuba tanks can be used as long as they are in hydro. There is a lot to the PCP hobby, hopefully that keeps the regulators and nervous nellies (often one in the same) at bay. So far the hobby continues to fly under the radar but it is getting far more popular. Heck youtube has a guy taking out a Cape Buffalo with a PCP airgun, every bit as lethal as firearms and deserving of equal respect. High pressure air has it's own respectful energy to mind as well. Explosions are only fun when they are VERY well managed and/or contained with the energy appropriately directed. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

October 8, 2024, 02:58 PM	#156
Steve in PA Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1999 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 760	Ruger Blackhawk Convertible 357/9mm. __________________ Steve

September 24, 2024, 07:10 AM	#154
Targa Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Posts: 2,085	A 4.25” Anaconda is next on my radar but a 3” Viper is sneaking up on that spot to try and dethrone the Anaconda..

October 8, 2024, 05:26 AM	#155
Hoss632 member Join Date: May 19, 2024 Posts: 52	Shadow Systems MR920 is up on the radar atm. MAYBE if I'm good with my money one of the custom G19's from Glock store.

October 10, 2024, 08:51 PM	#157
Rockhanger Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2010 Posts: 115	A King Cobra in .22 is on top of my list

October 10, 2024, 10:43 PM	#158
TheFlash Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 105	WAS going to be a Springfield XDM Elite OSP 3.8 - either with the full sized frame or compact. I live in CA and those recently made the 'roster' (approved for us to buy). So...Springfield discontinues (???) and even though there are some still available, extra magazines are rare as hens teeth! No thank you...

November 1, 2024, 10:29 AM	#159
chaim Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,100	Despite having quite a few guns, and having bought and traded quite a few others, I still have a pretty substantial list of wants. Currently, highest on my list, and most likely to be picked up soon: finally getting a .44mag (Colt Anaconda or S&W 29 are most likely, but a Smith 629, Ruger Redhawk or Taurus 44 are possibilities), a S&W 57 (I should never have sold the one I used to have), a .40S&W Beretta PX4 Compact (I love my .45 PX4), a 3" 686+, a S&W 432UC, a Kahr PM9 or CM9, and a Charter Arms Professional.