Well that was unexpected. I thought I asked an innocent question. Actually I didn't think. Just read a post about some one buying and wondered why. It's all Matt's fault.

 

It's a shame some were offended.

 

I definitely wasn't intentionally trolling.

 

I am torn. There are some weak/wrong arguments out there that should be addressed but I'm going to let it go because I know it will be like banging my head against the wall. A painful waste of time.

 

My statement about going to shoot my new gun was just that. I was going to shoot a new rifle. Never compared it to anything. I guess I'm not down on European firearms as I just bought one. I also shoot a lot of European Lapua and RWS ammo.

 

Maks thank you for pointing out that not all Mosins are $99.00 bang sticks. I got the idea some folks were buying them because they were $99.00. That's mostly what was talked about.

 

For you folks that pointed out all the shortcomings of AR rifles, you didn't need to tell me I know. What I don't know is what an AR is doing in a discussion about Mosin Nagants.

 

As for the reference to 1911 pistols, they still make them and they are built to shoot extremely well. I own an older 1911A1 but it isn't mil surp junk. It's worth as much as a new Wilson or Les Baer and looks and shoots as well or better. There are junk 1911s and "fine firearms" 1911s. I know a Colt collector that has 3 or 4 dozen 1911 pistols. All pristine and worth many thousands of dollars. He has an original Walker Colt that is worth over $100,000.00. I wouldn't want it except if I could buy it right and sell it for a profit.

 

'03s and Garands. I wouldn't want these either.

 

As far as AKs go, it is a different animal compare AKs to ARs if you must but not to long barreled bolt action rifles.

 

I think Ak 47s are great for what they were designed for. Sort of like old government model 1911 A1s, not very accurate but very reliable. They will both go bang every time.

 

No. I don't need to shoot one. I have shot large caliber, high powered rifles and know what it feels like. I don't need the feeling of power or the sore shoulder.

 

Thank you and good night.

 

P.S. The CZ is a keeper so far. Need to find the best ammo yet but the initial outing turned out good. Love the single set trigger. If my TC had a trigger like the CZ it would shoot zero groups. As it is it is consistently .3 to .5 with the occasional .15" at 50 yards.

Why it be my fault

Why it be my fault

 

Your recent posts about "thinning the fleet" and "new toys" brought my attention to the subject.