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Post by Callahan on Nov 11, 2009 14:37:49 GMT -5
This is my one and only .22 pistol. I love it. Booger to get used to field-stripping, though.  |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 11, 2009 16:45:09 GMT -5
My Buckmarks My S&W 17 My Ruger |
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Post by MLB on Nov 12, 2009 9:53:21 GMT -5
I've been thinking about going back to open sights.  |
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Post by Callahan on Nov 12, 2009 10:01:32 GMT -5
That is a great-looking Ruger, MLB. Are those grips in the catalog? I don't recall seeing them. I regret not going for the heavy barrel model, but I was too cheap, as usual.
I may buy an after-market barrel from Tactical Solutions.
(DA: I like them Brownings, too!)
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Post by MLB on Nov 13, 2009 8:45:09 GMT -5
Thanks Callahan. Those are the grips that came with that model (Competition Target). They have a thumbrest on the opposite side. I think this weekend I may take some better pics. Sun is out and beautiful today. Hopefully, it will last into the weekend.
The show "Extreme Home Makeover" is in Buffalo this week. I'm sure they expected to show a snowstorm here in the middle of November, but the weather has been (relatively) beautiful this week. 60's and sunny. Good press for the much maligned "Snow City"
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Post by Callahan on Nov 13, 2009 10:21:53 GMT -5
Sounds like the weather in Texas!
Not sure our overnight temps have dipped into the 40s yet. Opening Morning in the stand, I just put my coat on the chair back. I think it was about 60. Hope you don't have the skeeter problem we sometimes do if the weather is warm when hunting season opens.
I've been looking at the two styles of cocobolo grips Ruger has. Having trouble deciding between the thumbrest version and the nonthumbrest version. Any advice?
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Post by 5ontarget on Nov 13, 2009 16:55:10 GMT -5
only two .22 pistols I have are the P22 and the Ruger MKII that MLB has, sans the holo/red dot. And my mainspring housing seems to be stuck in the gun. It still functions fine, but I can not field strip it for more detailed cleaning.
If you shoot exclusivley right handed, the thumbrest is really nice, but not so nice for obvious reasons if you shoot w your left hand. Not that it can't be done, but it doesn't holster as well w thumbrest. Not really an issue for me, except when dispatching some critters that have found their way into the barn. nearly all of the shooting is done at the range, and I really like the thumbrest for that.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 13, 2009 18:04:35 GMT -5
I had a difficult decision when chose the Buckmarks; My first thoughts was going with the Rugers but I was surrounded by Buckmark fans everywhere I turned. Their influence greatly persuaded my choice at the time.
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Post by MLB on Nov 14, 2009 21:39:12 GMT -5
I don't think you can really go wrong with either the Buckmark or the Ruger. I was choosing between the two as well.
As far as the thumbrest goes, I like it for the range, but that's all I use the gun for too. It's never seen a holster. I've always wondered if I'd like those real competition stocks that you find on Olympic guns. Never had the opportunity to try one out.
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Post by Callahan on Nov 15, 2009 12:32:25 GMT -5
I could not find any new Buckmarks when I was looking for a .22 pistol -- they were all sold out because ammo prices had gone so high and .22s were a hot item. I do like my Ruger, though.
I wonder if my pistol would still fit it the case it came in if I bought the thumbrest grips? I'll have to check and see if it's a universal case. I can see it was formed to accommodate a pistol with a 6" barrel.
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Post by Callahan on Nov 15, 2009 12:47:22 GMT -5
only two .22 pistols I have are the P22 and the Ruger MKII that MLB has, sans the holo/red dot. And my mainspring housing seems to be stuck in the gun. It still functions fine, but I can not field strip it for more detailed cleaning. If you shoot exclusivley right handed, the thumbrest is really nice, but not so nice for obvious reasons if you shoot w your left hand. Not that it can't be done, but it doesn't holster as well w thumbrest. Not really an issue for me, except when dispatching some critters that have found their way into the barn. nearly all of the shooting is done at the range, and I really like the thumbrest for that. Interesting observation about the left-handed shooting. I occasionally like to practice left-handed. In fact, I has firing left-handed at the range one day, unsupported by the other hand, with my Walther PPS and someone remarked I ought to shoot that way all the time. My accuracy was better than with my right hand, for some reason. As far as the mainspring housing goes, I would suggest some penetrating oil in there, plus where the bolt stop pin protrudes just behind the rear sight. Let it sit for a bit and then undo the mainspring housing latch all the way. Then, with a wooden mallet, tap sharply on the bold top stop pin behind the rear sight. That should let the assembly come loose. If that doesn't do it, it may require a gunsmith. Also check the manual. It's also finiky about doing things with the magazine either inserted or removed. |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 15, 2009 16:38:42 GMT -5
I don't know if The Ruger will, but I once carried my standard Buckmark in my open top 1911 holsters.Just another reason to buy a 1911. ;D The Buckmark has a 7 1/2" barrel., which is long for the holster.
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Post by Callahan on Nov 18, 2009 13:58:07 GMT -5
Looks like a pretty good solution. I would rather have that than one of those military holsters with the top flap.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 19, 2009 1:52:30 GMT -5
Looks like a pretty good solution. I would rather have that than one of those military holsters with the top flap. You might try find one at your local Army-Navy Surplus Store, but make sure you take the Ruger along. |
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Post by Callahan on Nov 19, 2009 8:58:58 GMT -5
Looks like a pretty good solution. I would rather have that than one of those military holsters with the top flap. You might try find one at your local Army-Navy Surplus Store, but make sure you take the Ruger along. I was trying to say that I preferred your holster. |
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Post by MLB on Nov 19, 2009 11:02:43 GMT -5
I thought that one of those simple loop-type holsters (the name won't come to me) might come in handy at the range, but never acted on it.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 19, 2009 20:16:54 GMT -5
You might try find one at your local Army-Navy Surplus Store, but make sure you take the Ruger along. I was trying to say that I preferred your holster. |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 19, 2009 20:36:18 GMT -5
I thought that one of those simple loop-type holsters (the name won't come to me) might come in handy at the range, but never acted on it. San Pedro Saddlery "Pike" This Rig is an exact copy of a Western Holster Design for the 1911 Colt that first appeared in 1915. Made from Vegetable tanned Leathers and hand crafted and hand blocked for the perfect fit. The holster is Pigskin Lined to Protect the Finish of your Pistol. This Rig was named after the character William Holden played in the movie "The Wild Bunch". This holster is manufactured by San Pedro Saddlery of Arizona. The strap can go between the firing pin ( Cocked & Locked ) or it can be worn around the backstrap of the grip safety with the hammer lowered on an empty chamber.
The Belt is an original "Mill's" military issue, dated 1918, from the July 16, 1907 patent. I thought the belt and holster would match up. This is the Pike, using a reproduction Civil War Era belt from El Paso Saddlery. The leather is a perfect match but the photo does not capture much. I replaced the brass buckle with one which rattles less and provides a positive lock. |
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Post by Callahan on Nov 19, 2009 21:57:06 GMT -5
Man, what an offer. You have me thinking about what caliber I can dump! Let's see, .22, .380 ACP, 9 mm Luger, .40 S&W, 357 SIG. . . . Tough one.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 19, 2009 22:52:39 GMT -5
Man, what an offer. You have me thinking about what caliber I can dump! Let's see, .22, .380 ACP, 9 mm Luger, .40 S&W, 357 SIG. . . . Tough one. |
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