Picked up two more firearms. Figured I'd just finish what I started while I was at it, and complete the collection of what I really want to have around. I'm selling off a bunch of guns I don't really need, and condensing down to just what I'm interested in.
I only meant to pick up one I'd ordered, but when I got there something else was on the shelf that I couldn't pass up.
1: Sig Sauer P226 Legion:
This is the one I ordered.
Take your few minutes to laugh at the whole "Legion" brand. When you're done, know that these fuckers (out of the box, anyway) are worth every damned penny. This P226 is slick as snot on a doorknob. That's not something you can normally say about them.
I was hesitant, and even after placing the order I felt a bit strange about it, but once I got it in my hands... It's hard to describe just how good the damned thing feels. If you like Sigs, check the Legion line out. They showed restraint, but you can tell they did the best they could on a "production" firearm.
It's a perfect blend of precision and combat. I'm going to let about 3,000 rounds loose and see how it holds up. If everything is wearing appropriately after that... I think I've just found my favorite semi-auto handgun.
She'll be swallowing about 500 of that 3,000 this weekend.
atriot:
2: 1909 Mauser "Gewehr 98"
I haven't bothered to identify exactly which model it is, as it's got those damnable odd-ball German proof marks on it that I can never find anywhere. The numbers actually do match, not that that really matters. It was $189 with a free box of ammunition, so I don't really give a shit what it is.
It's not presentation grade or anything, but it works, and seems tight enough to shoot. It's still got a fair amount of rifling left in there. I'm not a Mauser expert, so I don't really know what's what beyond some bits of history here and there, but it seems fine. I'm certainly not going to complain for that price.
I've been wanting an old bolt gun. This is pretty much what I was after, so I'm excited to give it a go.
Cheers,
Kennith