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  1. The collector in me balks at the thought, but between the two I believe the Yugo would hurt less to see scoped. There's been more of those imported even recently.
  2. I've been thinking of picking one of these up since they are under $600 and I always thought they looked cool. Anyone own one (or did) and have any advice? Are any of the upgrades out there must-haves? Or is it a platform I just shouldn't bother with?
  3. Very nice groups! I believe the mystery ammo is Romanian from the Sadu plant circa 2007. They still produce ammo that can be found on the market- some new import tins with sealed primers had been selling about $300 not too long ago.
  4. If you are ever in Nashville/Clarksville, let me know. Sadly I can't make it to Memphis anytime soon.
  5. Hmm. I've heard the mags can be loose, and it won't be nearly as nice as a good milsurp Mauser action, but the hard to work, gritty action seems unusual, based on my experience and reviews I've seen of the Ruger American Ranch. At worst it should just take a firm grip and some force to open. My first thought would be to contact Ruger CS and ask. The second would be to try detail stripping the bolt, and make sure there's no grit or something interfering. Maybe a burr on the cam surface? (Also seems a couple of my comments and following this topic got lost in the kerfuffle. Oof.)
  6. You could pick up a 20" threaded heavy barrel Howa mini action in 7.62x39 for about $450 and put it in a Boyds stock. Since you planned on replacing the stock anyway it isn't more than a Ruger and from what I've heard the Howa is a bit nicer. Ruger does have better mag availability and capacity and is a great rifle in its own right though. With the CZ 527 out of production the already expensive mags will likely just get harder to find and more expensive. It's hard to recommend what's almost becoming a modern collector's piece for frequent use and corrosive ammo.
  7. Another +1 for Stones River. I've been going there while MCSC is closed despite it being a drive. I'll be very happy once MCSC is back open...
  8. TSG

    New Tool/Toy

    I reload the TX22 mags by pulling the mag tab down just a bit as I push in the next cartridge. Once I got the hang of it I had no issues with locking or misfeeds, and it's quicker for me than using the tool. Taurus has offered 6 mags in a soft mag case for $99 direct in the past, pretty good deal if you want more mags. Saw the Competition model in store at Outpost not long ago for regular model pricing (I think it was $250 or so). Could be a good place to look if people want it from a local shop.
  9. TSG

    Canik METE MC9

    From what I've heard Caniks are great, lot of gun for the money, reliable, comfy. I almost want one myself. Wait, you wanted to be talked out of it. Oops.
  10. If you are ever making a trip to Nashville or Clarksville area drop me a message.
  11. It's hard to pick favorites, but I have too much fun per dollar with my TX22. Cheap to buy and shoot, surprisingly great trigger, just works. My favorite purchase though is probably my Walther Model 7. Got a good deal on a pristine example, and I happen to be fond of pocket pistols and early 20th century firearms.
  12. In my opinion, the best pocket rocket is the one you will actually carry and practice with on a regular basis. So ammo for practice needs to be affordable, carry ammo for testing and carry should be attainable, the size should be comfortable enough for you both for shooting and for carry, and a good holster for your preferred carry method should exist. Any other concerns come second. There's been a ton of good options over the years in small sizes many of which have been mentioned already. If you can find a place with your top contenders to rent, that'd be ideal.
  13. RTI has had the Carcanos on sale as low as $110. Might work well for your project.
  14. If Scotty doesn't take it I will.
  15. I'll drop a +1 for AEAmmo. I use the "CF/F" filter on Ammoseek since I'm tired of trying to optimize shipping costs, and AE is usually among the cheaper cost per round options. They ship very fast too, I think I had my last order in 3 days. SGAmmo has been good for surplus ammo and some of the less common calibers for me.
  16. If you needed something a bit cheaper, Winchester Wildcat is very similar to the 10/22, a bit lighter and handier, takes 10/22 mags, and has a rail for an optic built in. I've seen them at Academy for $230ish and you wouldn't need to pay shipping/transfer fees. Haven't had the chance to shoot one but seems to be reliable from what reviews I've seen. I don't think it takes all the 10/22 parts though if you/he were looking to upgrade it with all the fancy bits.
  17. I've seen that, in some cases it's half the price of the new S&W. I'd be looking at the M&P version, Dahlonega had em for dirt cheap after rebate I think.
  18. Keltec actually makes an underfolding .223 carbine, the SU16C I think. That's the closest I can think of without forgoing folding entirely and just getting an AR pistol or something. It's not really a replacement for this though, pistol and rifle cartridges each have their pros and cons. That said, I've been thinking of getting a Keltec Sub2k for ages. This S&W really sounds like an improvement, other than the price. Hopefully I have the opportunity to see one in person at some point. I watched a couple reviews, including Honest Outlaw's, and most of the gripes seem revolve around the bolt release and the extra mag holder system. The mag deployment system in the stock seems functional enough but would need practice- I've seen a method by pulling the tab to pull out the mag rather than pushing the opposite side, and it seems much easier than what Honest Outlaw showed. The bolt release being stiff and poorly positioned doesn't matter if your usual manual of arms is to pull the charging handle. I wonder if they would release versions in 10mm or 5.7, and be able to share mags with the pistol versions. That would be pretty tempting.
  19. Yeah, it is. That would be great, I should have my weekends free from mid-March.
  20. I'll argue in defense of the smaller single stack self defense handguns. More rounds is better, but being able to comfortably carry and shoot accurately is more important. I have a soft spot for pretty much any of the Spanish pistols. I'd love an older Star Model S, or a French contract Spanish Ruby.
  21. And somehow it's almost March. How y'all doing? Maybe March will be the time for a meetup?
  22. I acquired a Vetterli not too long ago, and unfortunately I didn't notice a very serious issue with it when I looked at it. The system is cock-on-open, and when driving forward it should catch on the sear. If the bolt is held down a bit on close, this one will. If not, usually it will fire instantly before locking the bolt. Anyone have any ideas how to fix this or who could fix it? Or am I better off just eating the loss and looking for one in better working order?
  23. Ha, my CZ70 arrived in that condition- took a soaking in mineral spirits to even budge the slide!
  24. As someone who checks the regular firearm classified subforum multiple times a day hoping for a deal on milsurps, I'd be all for that. I'm slowly building a collection, but it's taken a lot of fine-tooth-combing at gun shows, pawn shops, this forum, and elsewhere online to get even my small collection together without completely destroying my wallet.

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