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what should I do?

hockey13hockey13 Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
I suppose there is no real answer to this but I'd appreciate opinions.

A few months back I picked up an Argentine 1909. All matching, VG condition, shoots well... only problem is that someone saw fit to cut 5" or so off the barrel. This puts the front sight right above the bayonet lug which means that there isn't sufficient clearence to put on a barrel band on the front which is in fact missing. I detest sporterizing. But the price was too good to pass up. So should I remove the barrel from an all matching gun to replace with a proper military barrel (any leads?) or leave as is? On one hand is an all matching gun, on the other is an all original. Plus the cost of the barrel, rebarreling, etc. would run about what the gun cost me. I paid $100 out the door; still, $200 for an Argie isn't too bad if the new barrel would shoot well.

So what would YOU do?

"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf
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  • hockey13hockey13 Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I came down with ms and lost the use of my right hand (I'm right handed). Would like to hunt with a pistol with my left hand. I've been looking at a used contender or encore. What size cartridge, barrel should I consider? How about a mussel brake? About what price should I be paying? Scope,holoscope or iron sights? I hunt in Western New York and shots would be inside 175 yards. I need help with input. My left hand is strong and I know I have to teach myself to shoot again due to right eye dominance. Any help with this would really be appreciated. Thanks to all for their input!
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You might want to consider a used Savage striker in a caliber you feel comfortable with.I would buy the gun and practice a little before I made my final sight decision.A muzzle break may not be a bad Idea,but not a must.The Encore is a fine weapon and you can buy different barrels for it.As far as price goes do a little checking,Ive seen some great buys here at Gun Broker. Hope this helps.

    Happy Hunting!!

    Rugster
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    One handed, I wouldn't go much over 223 or 22-250. I have shot the Encore in 7mm-08 and it is way too much for a one handed operation. As far as sights, take a look at the leupold red dots or a holo sight,

    A great rifle with a junk scope,....is junk.
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  • HiCapHiCap Member Posts: 77 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don't know much about which weapon to select. But as for sights, try the holosight. They are very good for people with cross dominant eyes (i.e. Shooting left handed with right eye dominance or vice versa).

    I am left eye dominant but right handed. The holosight works great! It is very easy to acquire quickly and all but eliminates parallax.

    By the way....I greatly admire your resolve to take a bad situation and make the best of it. It would be easy to get mad at the world and lose yourself in self doubt and pity, but you show great strength in dedicating yourself to relearning how to do something you really love.

    Best of luck with it!

    HiCap
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