Mine came with a Radio-shack style clamp plug for the receptacle end. Even if yours didn't, Soldering and heat-shrink insulation would probably be fine, but there are aftermarket solutions that don't require it.
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Mine came with a Radio-shack style clamp plug for the receptacle end. Even if yours didn't, Soldering and heat-shrink insulation would probably be fine, but there are aftermarket solutions that don't require it.
You were right - it had a clamp plug on the end. The plug on the back of the safe revealed a hole in the steel of the body but not the sheetrock, so I just drilled through that. Unfortunately I was a bit aggressive and some of the carpet (on the inside of the safe) grabbed the drill bit and kind of spun itself up into a big knot.. so it doesn't look great. But it does work!
I mounted the Golden Rod on the "long gun" side of the safe, oriented vertically. Plugged it in and it was warm after a couple of minutes.
Whats the consensus on a bolt action 50 BMG rifle in the people's republic of Washington? Seeing some conflicting info. Seems as if semi Barretts for example are off limits, but this specifically may not violate the recent ban, just curious if the caliber itself (or having a magazine) is restricting. Kinda kicking myself for not buying that HK-93 in college (in 2001-2002 prices), on a different note
So Gator, you are clearly not a fan of the more vertical pistol grips that are so in vogue now !
I'd give one a try if they made them in a MIAD Large backstrap size.
By the way, the iPhone image processor really is amazing. This was a handheld picture and the only ambient light in that photo is the glow stick and a half-moon nearly directly overhead.
By the way, the iPhone image processor really is amazing. This was a handheld picture and the only ambient light in that photo is the glow stick and a half-moon nearly directly overhead.
Recently went quail hunting with my cousins. As 12 gauges were not allowed, had to leave behind my old school Remington 1100 and borrow a Beretta AL 391. Handled well. Only problems were not always ejecting low brass shells (not uncommon) and the safety being at the front of the trigger guard unlike my 1100 where the safety is at the rear.
On a separate note, really did some catching up on family history and photos. To the younger ones here, start now on the family history while your parents, aunts and uncles are still alive.
On a separate note, really did some catching up on family history and photos. To the younger ones here, start now on the family history while your parents, aunts and uncles are still alive.
I don’t see as many of those as I did, even a couple of years ago, Chuck. Simple hand stops, angled front grips, or even bare hand guards seem to be more in vogue these days. They place the support hand higher than VFGs for better recoil management, and allows access to lights or other accessory devices. Most good shooters I know with VFGs just use them as a hand stop, and grip the hand guard anyway.
Just my $0.02, not ragging on anyone’s setup.
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Any lever gat gang in here? I’ve been window shopping the Henry Carbine in .357 lately.
Personal experiences and comparable lever rifles out there are much appreciated.
Personal experiences and comparable lever rifles out there are much appreciated.
I absolutely love my Marlin 336 in .30.30. I considered getting it in .357 or .44mag for cost of shooting and lesser recoil for the pleasure of some of the family. Went with the classic .30 .30. Where I live it will work on most anything. If you anticipate optics avoid the top ejectors. Also consider your comfort and accuracy with straight stock vs pistol grip.
Carbine lever guns are fun and handy. American classics.
I enjoy the heck out of my Marlin .30/30. It has had a couple of scopes, but I prefer open sights on that particular rifle.
I initially read it the same way you did, but then realized that (I think) Chuck was talking about the trigger-hand pistol grips. Specifically the BCM or Magpul K2 type grips that put your strong-hand wrist in a more neutral position in line with your hand.
I'm still not really sure why Magpul hasn't made a MIAD version of these grips, or at least I haven't ever seen one.
Gotcha- that makes sense.
They do. No idea how good they are, but my other Magpul stuff has at least been acceptable, if not preferred.
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A couple of years ago I bought a used 1980's Marlin .357. They're a neat gun, but I found like most old guns with drift style front sights, they're really annoying to zero, and even worse if you swap between .38 Special and .357 because of the POI shift. I decided I was going to modify it and put a rail and ghost sights on it. The kit I bought was missing a part, I ran short on time and....it still needs some attention.
Marlin apparently lost its way for a while (hence why I bought an old one), but they were reborn a couple of years ago when the lever craze hit the industry. I'm not sure what the results were, but people had high hopes. The fact they added the ability to add modern components (scout scope/red dot and a suppressor) was a plus.
If I was looking to buy new now, I'd research Marlin and seriously look at the Henry's that have side-gate loading. The tube loading is...not my cup of tea.
Those aren't the more vertical grip angle type. Those are just the same MIAD that you see on my rifles in the previous night picture. The 1.1 is nicer because of the back strap lock-up (and improved fit on a SR-25), but at the end of the day, they have the same basic function as the 1.0s and have the same legacy grip angle.