daemonknight

For info guys - there are practical shooting matches scheduled during the election period and the COMELEC is issuing gun ban exemptions to all participants. Got mine already.

how much would you guys recommend for an ideal budget for a 2 days 3 nights stay in boracay? planning on goin this coming april 1.

Budget ka Php 6,000.00 for basics - airfare, accomodations, food. Add another php 4,000.00 for partying.

The Comelec is now processing applications for exemptions from the firearms ban for the 2010 national elections. Kaya lang, YMMV! Ha, ha, ha!

He, he, he. If you guys really know how hotdogs are made, you wouldn't touch the stuff with a ten foot pole!

My vintage of choice!

NONE - it really nothing more than over-priced, burnt coffee!

Just like my women: hot, sweet and the color of mocha!

Havent been diving for quitte some time - what's the going rate for an overnight stay with 4 dives now in Anilao?

sir daemonknight's correct, Glocks are still available but harder to get. it's not a safety issue, its a legal issue. and its not that we are a high risk country, Glock still does business in Mexico and Colombia, and their crime rate is much higher than here. it was because an importer had sold the serial numbers of his stock to several people in the states, allowing them to tamper with their guns.

with that said, i still prefer a manual safety. why? simply because i have treated too many people who have shot themselves in AD when they thought their gun was safe.

Ah then the problem was with the gun handler, not with the gun.

Ang alam ko seize na ang selling ng Glocks to civilians due to "safety" precautions... dahil nga sa safety features nila ..

 

That's why i chose Para

 

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There is no prohibition on the selling of Glock pistols to civilians - the problem is that imports of glocks to the country are being severely restricted because of our classification as a high risk country (blame the abu sayaff). The safety features of the glock was never in question. Yes, the glock does not have a manual safety - but as any old timer would tell you, you should not rely on any mechanical devices for safety - they will ultimately fail. The ultimate safety precaution is the shooter's very own trigger finger

Thanks sirs for the generous info. Still would need to do a great deal of research before buying.

Revolvers are not my list.

 

Be going back to the range this month to try out some other pistols that my friends have.

 

Thanks again and god bless.

That's the way to do it. Check out the winners of any IPSC or PPSA PRODUCTION DIVISION competitions or any IDPA competitions and find out what they are using. These divisions use production pistols, i.e., pistols as issued by the manufacturere that are normally used as carry firearms or side arms with little or no modification.

newbie here.

a friend invited me one time to test fire his new AR-15. also got a hold of a beretta Px4 storm and a Sig mosquito.

I was hooked. Sarap mag firing especially pag tinatamaan yung target. hehe.

Now i want my own gun, im intending it for home defense and fun shooting.

im more inclined to get a Sig of my own pero sabi niya its too small. (mura lang kasi bala)

d ko gusto yung beretta niya, masyado malakas recoil. d ako makatama.

im thinking of getting probably a 9mm beretta na full size or a glock17.

any comments? TIA

If you want a gun for purely for home defense purposes, get a shotgun. It's cheap, reliable and needs only modicum of training to master. If you want a gun that you can have fun with, get a .22lr rifle with a scope - I can guarantee you that you'll have hours and hours of fun shooting it. If you want a defensive gun that you can also compete in, get a production division pistol - either a 9mm, .40 cal or .45 cal. Any lower caliber will negate the defensive purpose of the pistol.

The recoil is a matter of gun handling and not an issue of the handgun caliber. If you are gripping your handgun properly, then the recoil will not really matter at all. You will have to get proper training to master the grip, the stance, the sight picture and the trigger squeeze which all determines how you accurately shoot your handgun. PROPER TRAINING IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE WHENEVER YOU DECIDE TO BUY A FIREARM. Don't even think you can learn how to shoot firearms properly - specially if you are a beginner - from books or videos or heaven forbid - the movies.

Forget revolvers - they may be easier to shoot, but you are only limited to six rounds and reloading a revolver under stress can be infuriating. Get a pistol - they are more reliable now than they were in the 1960s and 1970s when they were notorious for jamming. Yes, you can do fatal damage to a person with a .22 caliber, absolutely no recoil pistol with five rounds in the torso, but how long do you think your opponent can aim back at you and shoot after you have fired the first round? And can you fire your second and third round of .22s while staring down the barrel of a large bore pistol? How many rounds do you think you can absorb of the 9mm, .40 cal or .45 cal before you get incapacitated enough not be able to accurately return fire? It is always a balance of speed, power and accuracy.

Yes, the MOSSAD used to issue .22s to their agents - but it is used mostly because of its concealability and ease to silence. To be effective, you have to use the .22 up close and personal - practically at face-slapping distance and when your target is completely unaware.

If you want a defensive AND a competition pistol, get a full-sized model. Don't f#&k around with compacts and sub-compact models. As to the brand or model - how much can you afford. If money is no problem, get the STI GP6 or the CZ SPO1 pistols - they're the latest and the best that money can buy. If it's too pricey, get the Glocks, the CZs, the Berrettas or the Tangfolios. Still too expensive? Buy a basic model Armscor pistol and build it up as often as you save money. I've handled a well-tuned 9mm armscor that out-performed my trusty old Glock 17.

Looking for brand new or slightly used NIKON or BUSHNELL riflescopes, variable power up to at least 9x maginification. Please post pictures, prices.

Thanks

Mga Gentle Guniacs,

Gandang Bagong Taon Po sa inyong lahat, Ask ko lang po kung familiar kyo sa nabili kong baril i got this gun from TRUE WEIGHT i got a great access to one of them,,, nagkaroon ako ng chance to have or purchase this gun from them.. its a .22 short ammo STI enforce Rifle semi automatic with 10 rd mag... according to my brother who is the Chief range officer from PPSC, ang ganda daw ng rifle he can shoot it in a great distance with accuracy, ask ko lang bakit wala manlang review to sa internet, according to TW its a limited rifle mean iilan lang ginawa nito... ill post the pic po.... wala na kong ginalaw d2 except additional Harris bipods, and a Nikon Monarch Scope....

 

Here the complete specs...

Caliber .22 Long Rifle

Barrel 21” progressive twist, threaded, crowned, bull

Receiver Patented Aluminum w/ clean out hole to accept threaded barrel

Trigger Assembly Patented Adjustable SuperMatch w/ "Quick” Mag release

Overall Length approx. 40” w/ stock

Weight approx. 7 pounds w/ stock

Finish Natural Stainless and Aluminum

Competition Approvals Team Challenge, Etc.

CURIOUS LANG AKO SIR - WHAT MODEL OF NIKON RIFLESCOPE DO YOU HAVE?

Mga Gentle Guniacs,

Gandang Bagong Taon Po sa inyong lahat, Ask ko lang po kung familiar kyo sa nabili kong baril i got this gun from TRUE WEIGHT i got a great access to one of them,,, nagkaroon ako ng chance to have or purchase this gun from them.. its a .22 short ammo STI enforce Rifle semi automatic with 10 rd mag... according to my brother who is the Chief range officer from PPSC, ang ganda daw ng rifle he can shoot it in a great distance with accuracy, ask ko lang bakit wala manlang review to sa internet, according to TW its a limited rifle mean iilan lang ginawa nito... ill post the pic po.... wala na kong ginalaw d2 except additional Harris bipods, and a Nikon Monarch Scope....

 

Here the complete specs...

Caliber .22 Long Rifle

Barrel 21” progressive twist, threaded, crowned, bull

Receiver Patented Aluminum w/ clean out hole to accept threaded barrel

Trigger Assembly Patented Adjustable SuperMatch w/ "Quick” Mag release

Overall Length approx. 40” w/ stock

Weight approx. 7 pounds w/ stock

Finish Natural Stainless and Aluminum

Competition Approvals Team Challenge, Etc.

Check mo na lang sir yung STI website and find out if they are still producing the rifle - baka discontinued na kasi kaya walang reviews.

guys san pwede magpalinis ng taurus pt 24/7? nagaalangan kase ako na linisin gaya ng paglinis ko sa armscor 1911. taguig-makati area lang ako.

Check out the manual that goes with the gun for the field-stripping instructions or download a manual from the internet. Other than that, the same cleaning procedure applies to all other hand guns.

For detailed take-down and cleaning, try the gunsmiths in any of the two firing ranges in Makati Cinema Square after the gun ban.

No problem sir.

Thanks for the lead regarding Aguila, Ray004.

My scope is also a Bushnell - the Banner model with a variable 4-power scope and a multi-x reticle. It is good enough for hunting/plinking purposes up to 100 meters. One thing I like about the Bushnell is the fact that it's light transmission capability is very good and the target as seen from the scope is quite bright and crisp. However, I believe that our Marlins can shoot with practical precision up to 200 meters - even with the light, tapered barrel. The only thing that is needed is a more powerful scope - say with a magnification of at least 10x. If your friend hasn't bought your riflescope yet, I would like to suggest that you consider getting a Bushnell scope with a mil-dot reticle rather than the multi-x.

I do believe you when you said you ended up shooting your .22 rather than your .45 in the range until you ran out of ammo. Same thing happened to me lthe week after Christmas. I intended to shoot my G17 for practice and brought along my .22 for some fun. I also ended up shooting my .22 the entire day and was only forced to stop when I ran out of daylight!

Are you familiar with this link sir? www.6mmbr.com/rimfiretactical.html

i'm not really sure about the distance but probably about 50 yards max...i got the Marlin from Aquila during the 1st gunshow '09 for only P10K+ (excluding license).

Sorry - not familiar with Aquila, but a friend of mine is looking to buy a Marlin right after the gun ban. Is Aquila a gun store? Can you give me the contact details please? Their prices seem to be reasonable.

I have a tube-fed, bolt-action Marlin and I've enjoyed that .22 rifle more than the other firearms that I own. They're reasonably priced and the ammo is dirt cheap. If I may suggest - try putting a scope on that piece and I guarantee you that you'll have more fun with it. Your rifle is capable of hitting bottle caps at 50 meters. I have a 4x-40mm scope on mine and I have been hitting 8-inch targets as far as 150 meters.

a slice of bone-in ham left-over from the holidays, with a small fringe of fat on the edges, lightly fried in butter and placed on oven-toasted pan de sal. hayop sa sarap!

Try the "handlebar" it is a bikers' bar in Makati on the road parallel to P. Burgos. Forgot the name of the street - sorry. Same street as Alba's though.

One Shot , One Piso

Matagal na ko dinadare ng Range Officer ko sa Piso-Piso..

Nagulat na lang sya nang patulan ko sya....

Well timpla lang naman ng kape ang pusta.. hehehe

One Shot !

One Piso!

See the Exif ... hehehe

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One Shot One Piso

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Nice shot - what's the distance?

 

 

Used my Para-Ordnance SX1640S

 

 

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^ yup! i shot my Marlin yesterday at Bureau of Corrections Firing Range. such a sweet shooter! no recoil and very accurate. i'm glad i bought this gun!

 

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How long is the firing range at Bucor? How much did you buy your Marlin for and where? Muchas gracias, amigo!

Hey guys, where is a good place to hang out for some drinks and music of this kind? There used to be a place called Vintage Bar in Pasay Road that I frequent so many years ago, but it is now closed. Any recommendations?

Good old fashioned corned beef - not those unidentifiable mash of questionable meat that masquerades for corned beef nowadays, hiding behind all the salt and chilies. Try Delimondo's - I get it at the weekend market in Salcedo Village.