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Hello folks!
After all the searching and asking for advice. I stopped by shooting supply again and the kind folks down there did me right yet again. One of the friendliest, knowlegeable and fairly priced gun shops in the east coast. I can never reccommend them enough.
My last 2 posts stated I wanted a big 9mm, or maybe a Bolt Action WW2 rifle. And somehow, I managed to get both.
98 Mauser 8mm bolt action WW2 rifle. Dated 1940. Serial 7855
I asked the fella behind the counter if they had any WW1 or WW2 era bolt action rifles. And at first he said no but it turns out they just got this beauty in. A wonderful 98 Mauser. Upon further inspection, I realized that it had all matching serial numbers. It basically sold itself at that point. And for 300 bucks? Insane. Every part on this gun reads 7855. Including the stock, the bolt, the barrel and the trigger housing. And the stock looks beautiful. Barrel has most of it's original bluing. I see little to no rust. Only piece it's missing is it's butt plate. Might put a rubber one like a nancy boy for comfort .
It is very comfortable gun to hold. And to have a iconic piece of history in your hands is always magical. I love WW2. Typically Allied forces guns because I realize the sacrafices the brave heroes of the greatest generation to ever walk earth made. The memories. The horrors. The perseverance and the bravery that not many can even fathom. It defines the concrete resourcefulness of a man. And the unwavering strength of brotherhood. And Although it's a Kraut gun. It was a finely crafted Rifle. And is beautiful to behold. It is a piece of WW2 history and it's amazing to own one.
I bought a box of the 8mm it shoots. Odd round. But they had some. Which was great. I assume it's a little weaker than 30/06. Looks to be smaller. It's a fairly small rifle in comparison to say a 1903 or a Garand especially. It's a great addition to my M1 Garand which is also matching numbers. Good to keep them numbers matching. It's crazy anything can survive about 80 years without being rebuilt or scrapped. Very neat.
Excited to shoot it. Love bolt actions. Adore them. Not much like the old tactical feel. I think it's similar to a manual car. Sure automatics are easier. But is their anything quite like pulling that bolt? You feel involved.
Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 9mm
I have posted twice in the past few days and many of you might remember the Glock Fiasco. So I went into shooting supply looking to buy my next large frame full size pistol. I wanted 9mm. I wanted it to be single action. And I wanted it to be comfortable and accurate.
I seen the mauser, knew I had to have it. So now I wanted to go for 2 peat.
Held a pre ban glock 17 in my hand. Didn't like it. Was clunky. Had this cheap feeling polymer. It felt like a toy. And that's no disrespect to glock because i love the Gen 5. But it just wasn't for me.
Held a 700+ dollar Springfield Armory 1911 with alluminum trigger and wood grips. Sexy as can be. Felt like holding a fine lady in your arms. The curves. Was a wonderful pistol. But a bit rich for my blood.
Held the M&P 9mm in my hand. It fit like a glove. So comfortable. Love the grip. It just feels perfect. 10+1. Striker fired like the glock. The trigger is much heavier. Don't get me wrong. It's not quite the glock in terms of performance. I know that. But for 300 less. I can easily put that 300 dollars into it, lighten the trigger, put night sights make this gun a great substitute for way less money.
The first thing I noticed is that the polymer and metal quality on the Smith were better. It just feels heavier, harder, and more anchored in the hand.
I love it. And for 399. It's pretty much the universal budget 9mm.
Does anyone have good memories or thoughts to share with the M&P 9?
Now we have the Smith Family growing more than ever .
I know it looks like i'm a brand fanboy. And I might actually be. But it doesn't happen by design. It happens by chance. Like Dr Grant says. The gun picks itself. The smiths are cheap enough to not make you second guess and are comfortable and durable enough to know you can trust your life with one. They are reliable as hell in my experience.
I love Smiths I guess. As evident by my spending habits. I will venture out and buy a 1911 or a glock soon. Maybe next year. But today was the day of the Shield.
I think for 793 in change. I couldn't do much better in getting 2 guns and ammo for both. I am very excited with this haul.
I plan on putting the Galloway trigger on the 380 and a lightened trigger on the 9 along with night sights.
Hope everyone here has a blessed night!
Range report coming soon.
After all the searching and asking for advice. I stopped by shooting supply again and the kind folks down there did me right yet again. One of the friendliest, knowlegeable and fairly priced gun shops in the east coast. I can never reccommend them enough.
My last 2 posts stated I wanted a big 9mm, or maybe a Bolt Action WW2 rifle. And somehow, I managed to get both.
98 Mauser 8mm bolt action WW2 rifle. Dated 1940. Serial 7855
I asked the fella behind the counter if they had any WW1 or WW2 era bolt action rifles. And at first he said no but it turns out they just got this beauty in. A wonderful 98 Mauser. Upon further inspection, I realized that it had all matching serial numbers. It basically sold itself at that point. And for 300 bucks? Insane. Every part on this gun reads 7855. Including the stock, the bolt, the barrel and the trigger housing. And the stock looks beautiful. Barrel has most of it's original bluing. I see little to no rust. Only piece it's missing is it's butt plate. Might put a rubber one like a nancy boy for comfort .
It is very comfortable gun to hold. And to have a iconic piece of history in your hands is always magical. I love WW2. Typically Allied forces guns because I realize the sacrafices the brave heroes of the greatest generation to ever walk earth made. The memories. The horrors. The perseverance and the bravery that not many can even fathom. It defines the concrete resourcefulness of a man. And the unwavering strength of brotherhood. And Although it's a Kraut gun. It was a finely crafted Rifle. And is beautiful to behold. It is a piece of WW2 history and it's amazing to own one.
I bought a box of the 8mm it shoots. Odd round. But they had some. Which was great. I assume it's a little weaker than 30/06. Looks to be smaller. It's a fairly small rifle in comparison to say a 1903 or a Garand especially. It's a great addition to my M1 Garand which is also matching numbers. Good to keep them numbers matching. It's crazy anything can survive about 80 years without being rebuilt or scrapped. Very neat.
Excited to shoot it. Love bolt actions. Adore them. Not much like the old tactical feel. I think it's similar to a manual car. Sure automatics are easier. But is their anything quite like pulling that bolt? You feel involved.
Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 9mm
I have posted twice in the past few days and many of you might remember the Glock Fiasco. So I went into shooting supply looking to buy my next large frame full size pistol. I wanted 9mm. I wanted it to be single action. And I wanted it to be comfortable and accurate.
I seen the mauser, knew I had to have it. So now I wanted to go for 2 peat.
Held a pre ban glock 17 in my hand. Didn't like it. Was clunky. Had this cheap feeling polymer. It felt like a toy. And that's no disrespect to glock because i love the Gen 5. But it just wasn't for me.
Held a 700+ dollar Springfield Armory 1911 with alluminum trigger and wood grips. Sexy as can be. Felt like holding a fine lady in your arms. The curves. Was a wonderful pistol. But a bit rich for my blood.
Held the M&P 9mm in my hand. It fit like a glove. So comfortable. Love the grip. It just feels perfect. 10+1. Striker fired like the glock. The trigger is much heavier. Don't get me wrong. It's not quite the glock in terms of performance. I know that. But for 300 less. I can easily put that 300 dollars into it, lighten the trigger, put night sights make this gun a great substitute for way less money.
The first thing I noticed is that the polymer and metal quality on the Smith were better. It just feels heavier, harder, and more anchored in the hand.
I love it. And for 399. It's pretty much the universal budget 9mm.
Does anyone have good memories or thoughts to share with the M&P 9?
Now we have the Smith Family growing more than ever .
I know it looks like i'm a brand fanboy. And I might actually be. But it doesn't happen by design. It happens by chance. Like Dr Grant says. The gun picks itself. The smiths are cheap enough to not make you second guess and are comfortable and durable enough to know you can trust your life with one. They are reliable as hell in my experience.
I love Smiths I guess. As evident by my spending habits. I will venture out and buy a 1911 or a glock soon. Maybe next year. But today was the day of the Shield.
I think for 793 in change. I couldn't do much better in getting 2 guns and ammo for both. I am very excited with this haul.
I plan on putting the Galloway trigger on the 380 and a lightened trigger on the 9 along with night sights.
Hope everyone here has a blessed night!
Range report coming soon.
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