Welp... haven't posted in awhile, figured it was about time for an update. Cleaned up my workshop a bit today, put some new grips on my Beretta, figured it was time to get some updated pics up.
M91/30 Mosin Nagant, in 7,62x54r. This beast is an absolute cannon, and the Boyd stock makes it a very comfortable shot.
The Finnish version, M39. Better length of pull than the default 91/30 stock, and fantastic condition. From the irons, I average 2,5" groups at 300y after shaving the front sight from a block to a finer point.
Last of my 54r rifles, a Molot Vepr. Puts crappy PSLs to shame - this is probably the closest you can get to an actual Dragunov without shelling out 10k+.
The Vepr54's little brother - chambered in 7,62x39, Molot makes the finest quality AK platform you can find. I'll be replacing that synthetic handguard with a proper wooden grip pretty soon, and staining to match the 54.
Yugoslav SKS, 7,62x39. Fantastic condition - that's the original stock, not a replacement. One of my favourites - you can shut off the gas system and effectively turn it into a bolt-action rifle, which will blow the minds of anyone claiming that the x39 is an inherently inaccurate round. 200y, I average 2" groups with the irons.
Was looking around for a 45ACP, ended up picking this bad boy up at a recent gunshow. Was a toss-up between this or Ruger's 1911, but I *really* do not like the backstrap safety so prevalent on most 1911s, so the SR45 was the winner. Also my first polymer frame pistol, which I'm a bit iffy on (I do *not* like Glocks and Glock clones), but it's winning me over. The only real gripe I have is the weird rear sight - it looks a bit like a rounded hill, which makes proper sight pictures awkward.
Work in progress. I really wanted the original TT-33, but thanks to their scarcity at decent prices I went with the Romanian TTC instead. Have some rather nice wooden Marschal Grips coming in, and I'll be plugging the hole in the frame left behind from the removed safety. The 7,62x25 Tok rounds don't have significant recoil, but I ended up leaving the compensator bushing since the boom puts most 357s to shame >_>
Another recent acquisition, and in need of proper panels. Star's Super B was mass-produced for the Germans during WWII when Walther couldn't keep up with Luger production. This pistol is chambered in 9mm, and is *ridiculously* accurate - with a little concentration I have no problem keeping a 3" group at 50y. Easily the most accurate handgun I own.
Keeping with 9mm - Ruger's P89 was my first handgun. An absolute dream to shoot, the only modification I've made was the addition of the CrimsonTrace laser grip. I don't believe in lasers for target shooting, but this was my open-carry pistol for a very long time, and in an "oh shit" situation you don't always have time for a proper sight picture, and every second counts. Ridiculously rugged - I've fired at least 25,000 rounds through this pistol, and all of the factory parts are still intact and in great shape.
Was pretty torn between the M9 and the 92FS (yes, I know the differences are negligible). Ended up with the 92FS, and after swapping the polymer guide rod for steel and replacing the original grips with these beauties, this is my current open carry piece and probably my favourite of the bunch.
P-64 Makarov. My current concealed/backup carry, and despite it's small size a very comfortable handgun to shoot. Some folks insist on 45ACP for personal carry - I've seen firsthand what these hot-loaded 9x18 HP rounds can do, and am more than comfortable with it's capability. The only downside to this piece is the slide won't lock to the rear without a mag in place, and it utilizes that funky release at the bottom of the magwell. Not ideal for fast reloading, but if I managed to miss 8 rounds in close quarters then I didn't stand a chance to begin with.
(Yes, I'm a Ruger fanboy. Blow me.) Picked this piece up when 9mm (my usual go-to for target and practice shooting) spiked awhile back to take advantage of the low cost of 22LR. Currently my daughter's favourite, since it fits her hands comfortably and doesn't have near the kick of the Makarov.
Was going to snap a few picks of the ammo cabinet and gun safe as well, but was a bit too dark. Perhaps another day.
