Gun UPGRADES!

Duxman · August 4, 2005, 03:41 PM

Recently I have gotten to the stage that I have enough Quantity of firearms - it was time to get some QUALITY pieces. Here is my upgrade story and I hope you guys and gals will share yours as well:

Moved from a Remington Nylon 66 to the Walther G22. I gave my Nylon 66 to my brother in law (its his first gun and he loves it.), but deep down inside I miss that old rifle. It fed any type of 22 ammo and was superbly accurate. Took a beating and keeps on ticking. Easy to clean. The Walter looks superior, fires just as accurately and is a bullpup to boot, but I am guess I am still getting used to it. So we shall see: Jury still out.

Last upgrade: CZ100 9mm to Walther P99 Titanium slide in 9mm. This is an easy transition. The CZ had a rough trigger, and not quite as nice as the Walther. Its bonus: Extremely reliable. Jury still out on the Walther as I have not yet fired it.

Your stories?

foghornl · August 5, 2005, 07:02 AM

OK, I'll play. . .

"Snubby .38Spl" is an RG/Rohm model RG-38. Still shoots OK, but my 'go-to snubby' now is a "Sheriff's Model" [3-1/2" barrel] Vaquero.

I know, went to a single action revolver, but the RG had such a rotten DA pull I shot it single-action anyway.

Upgraded shotgun from "Pops" Savage/Stevens 94B 16-ga single-shot to a Maverick 88 12-ga pump. Oldest brother now has "Pops" shotty.

Upgraded .22LR/.22Mag SA revolver from a foriegn knockoff of a Colt SAA to a Ruger Single-Six. Ex took the knockoff with her.

Upgraded US made rifle from Marlin .30-30 to US Rifle Cal .30 M1. Supplemented that with a Mossberg ATR-100 in .30-06. Still have the Marlin.

Soviet Bloc weapons...Started with Mosin-Nagant M-44 ('54 Vintage Romanian), supplemented with Yugo 59/66 SKS, 1979 vintage.

Still have OLD Marlin 99 (.22LR), supplemented with Ruger 10/22 and several Butler Creek 'Hot Lips' 25-round banana magazines.

No longer have one of the famous Sattidy Nite Speshul cheapy .22's, upgraded to Ruger MK. II

HighValleyRanch · August 6, 2005, 06:59 PM

I want one of those Ruger sheriff Vaqueros in SS with a birds head grip.
Stainless with ivory micarta grips. Can't get more gussied out than that!

What caliber is yours?

joab · August 6, 2005, 07:53 PM

I did the ultimate upgrade 3 black powder revolvers for a 870

SGHOTH · August 6, 2005, 08:01 PM

I only ever sold one gun. It was an ok piece but nothing special, and I had plenty of other guns in the same caliber.

Problem is I still miss it. I just can't seem to get comfortable getting rid of any. I still buy upgrades so I guess I am still stuck in the quantity rut. Can't have to many!

sm · August 6, 2005, 08:04 PM

I cannot believe you got rid of a Nylon 66. I had six of the butt feed models burn up in a fire not long ago ( all the stuff at that off-site is lost) ...and having a helluva time finding replacements...

Upgrade:
Model 10 to more Model 10s
Model 64 3" RB HB to add another Mod 64 3" RB HB
Model 94 in 30-30 t0 adding another Model 94 in 30-30
err...umm...err I seem to repeat this with Marlin 60s, Gumbint 1911s , Shotguns...

eww , eww, I know I still gots the Keltec P-11 I T&E'ed back when- it is poly and black - that is really something for a fuddy duddy like me - that count?

Nope, that won't do either, now when I get a replacement for the BHP in 9mm - that'll be an UPGRADE.

grimjaw · August 6, 2005, 08:19 PM

From a Taurus PT22 to a Beretta Bobcat M21A.
Still working on the rest.

jmm

Night Watch · August 6, 2005, 09:01 PM

If you shoot it well and it's reliable, too, then no upgrade is necessary! Besides it's never a good idea to sell any gun to someone you know well or see often. If he likes it, you'll never stop hearing about it! In the alternative, if he screws it up, you're going to have to stand behind the sale - Either way you're bound to lose something!

Duxman · August 6, 2005, 09:11 PM

The nylon 66 went to my brother in law - its his first gun. No regrets - he is a good man and is enjoying it very much. I miss that old gun though.

The Walther now has a laser and its front grip is interchangable with my Beretta Storm.

Testing ammo soon: Will let you know results.

Eventually one will have to replace outdated equipment. Streamline supplies especially with ammo interchagability.

foghornl · August 8, 2005, 11:38 AM

High Valley Ranch:

Forgot to mention, the Sheriff's Model Vaquero is a .357Mag. I recently saw that Gander Mountain had the bird's head Sheriff Model...IIRC, it was in .45 Colt. That would make a pretty good "Sheriff's Model", particularly loaded up with some of those 250/255-Gr flat-nose 'Cowboy Action' rounds.

August 4, 2005, 03:41 PM	#1
Duxman Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2005 Location: VA Posts: 1,294	Gun UPGRADES! Recently I have gotten to the stage that I have enough Quantity of firearms - it was time to get some QUALITY pieces. Here is my upgrade story and I hope you guys and gals will share yours as well: Moved from a Remington Nylon 66 to the Walther G22. I gave my Nylon 66 to my brother in law (its his first gun and he loves it.), but deep down inside I miss that old rifle. It fed any type of 22 ammo and was superbly accurate. Took a beating and keeps on ticking. Easy to clean. The Walter looks superior, fires just as accurately and is a bullpup to boot, but I am guess I am still getting used to it. So we shall see: Jury still out. Last upgrade: CZ100 9mm to Walther P99 Titanium slide in 9mm. This is an easy transition. The CZ had a rough trigger, and not quite as nice as the Walther. Its bonus: Extremely reliable. Jury still out on the Walther as I have not yet fired it. Your stories?

August 5, 2005, 07:02 AM	#2
foghornl Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,354	OK, I'll play. . . "Snubby .38Spl" is an RG/Rohm model RG-38. Still shoots OK, but my 'go-to snubby' now is a "Sheriff's Model" [3-1/2" barrel] Vaquero. I know, went to a single action revolver, but the RG had such a rotten DA pull I shot it single-action anyway. Upgraded shotgun from "Pops" Savage/Stevens 94B 16-ga single-shot to a Maverick 88 12-ga pump. Oldest brother now has "Pops" shotty. Upgraded .22LR/.22Mag SA revolver from a foriegn knockoff of a Colt SAA to a Ruger Single-Six. Ex took the knockoff with her. Upgraded US made rifle from Marlin .30-30 to US Rifle Cal .30 M1. Supplemented that with a Mossberg ATR-100 in .30-06. Still have the Marlin. Soviet Bloc weapons...Started with Mosin-Nagant M-44 ('54 Vintage Romanian), supplemented with Yugo 59/66 SKS, 1979 vintage. Still have OLD Marlin 99 (.22LR), supplemented with Ruger 10/22 and several Butler Creek 'Hot Lips' 25-round banana magazines. No longer have one of the famous Sattidy Nite Speshul cheapy .22's, upgraded to Ruger MK. II __________________ Load your weapons and 'Stand Ready'. It will be a bumpy ride.

August 6, 2005, 06:59 PM	#3
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	I want one of those Ruger sheriff Vaqueros in SS with a birds head grip. Stainless with ivory micarta grips. Can't get more gussied out than that! What caliber is yours? __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

August 6, 2005, 07:53 PM	#4
joab Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2002 Location: Orl Fla Posts: 3,254	I did the ultimate upgrade 3 black powder revolvers for a 870 __________________ Joab the Bugman Founding member- Lords of Pomposity It's a Yankee Doodle thing

August 6, 2005, 08:04 PM	#6
sm Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2002 Posts: 1,819	I cannot believe you got rid of a Nylon 66. I had six of the butt feed models burn up in a fire not long ago ( all the stuff at that off-site is lost) ...and having a helluva time finding replacements... Upgrade: Model 10 to more Model 10s Model 64 3" RB HB to add another Mod 64 3" RB HB Model 94 in 30-30 t0 adding another Model 94 in 30-30 err...umm...err I seem to repeat this with Marlin 60s, Gumbint 1911s , Shotguns... eww , eww, I know I still gots the Keltec P-11 I T&E'ed back when- it is poly and black - that is really something for a fuddy duddy like me - that count? Nope, that won't do either, now when I get a replacement for the BHP in 9mm - that'll be an UPGRADE. __________________ Use Enough Gun TFL Alumni

August 6, 2005, 08:01 PM	#5
SGHOTH Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2004 Posts: 452	I only ever sold one gun. It was an ok piece but nothing special, and I had plenty of other guns in the same caliber. Problem is I still miss it. I just can't seem to get comfortable getting rid of any. I still buy upgrades so I guess I am still stuck in the quantity rut. Can't have to many!

August 6, 2005, 08:19 PM	#7
grimjaw Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 359	From a Taurus PT22 to a Beretta Bobcat M21A. Still working on the rest. jmm

August 6, 2005, 09:01 PM	#8
Night Watch Registration in progress Join Date: June 30, 2005 Posts: 369	If you shoot it well and it's reliable, too, then no upgrade is necessary! Besides it's never a good idea to sell any gun to someone you know well or see often. If he likes it, you'll never stop hearing about it! In the alternative, if he screws it up, you're going to have to stand behind the sale - Either way you're bound to lose something! __________________ 'Things go wrong. The odds catch up. Probability is like gravity; and, you cannot negotiate with gravity. One other thing: God always has the last laugh. You need to remember that!'

August 6, 2005, 09:11 PM	#9
Duxman Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2005 Location: VA Posts: 1,294	The nylon 66 went to my brother in law - its his first gun. No regrets - he is a good man and is enjoying it very much. I miss that old gun though. The Walther now has a laser and its front grip is interchangable with my Beretta Storm. Testing ammo soon: Will let you know results. Eventually one will have to replace outdated equipment. Streamline supplies especially with ammo interchagability.

August 8, 2005, 11:38 AM	#10
foghornl Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,354	High Valley Ranch: Forgot to mention, the Sheriff's Model Vaquero is a .357Mag. I recently saw that Gander Mountain had the bird's head Sheriff Model...IIRC, it was in .45 Colt. That would make a pretty good "Sheriff's Model", particularly loaded up with some of those 250/255-Gr flat-nose 'Cowboy Action' rounds. __________________ Load your weapons and 'Stand Ready'. It will be a bumpy ride.