Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
[Re: Zee]
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10/23/2017 7:19 PM
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I want a .50cal handgun. So.............
-I have .500 S&W dies that would work for either of my two choices. -I have .500 S&W brass. Do I want to trim it or use it as is. -Either cartridge will kill anything I am likely to EVER hunt. That, is not the question. -Building a .500 S&W barrel is half the cost of buying a .500 JRH Revolver. How much I?m willing to spend must be decided by me.
I am not in a rush to make these decisions. It kind of boils down to, when I have the money and that project is at bat..........availability will likely win.
I could build the Smith barrel right now. But, I?m working on another project. When I?m done, if I have enough for a BFR, I?ll probably do the JRH. If I don?t, I?ll probably do the Smith. I understand your dilemma. Whatever you decide I am interested in hearing your reports.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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10/23/2017 7:31 PM
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Just saw the pic. Thats a nice setup imho
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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10/24/2017 12:38 AM
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I?ve see all of those. Contemplated building one like the first two videos. But, I can get a 4 Port Baffle Brake from Harrel for half the price of the JP and it should be just as effective while being more streamlined. The last video are a bunch of ass clowns.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
[Re: Zee]
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10/24/2017 12:43 PM
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The last video are a bunch of ass clowns.
Totally. I made it up to the point where the guy loaded his .44 Mag with 180 Hornady loads for recoil comparison.....and then just walked away. It pains me.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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10/24/2017 5:43 PM
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The ass clown video would've been more entertaining had it not been so sad.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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10/24/2017 7:12 PM
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Definately shows the "how not to" in firearms handling. The muzzle brake didn't seem to be to efficient either.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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10/25/2017 2:33 AM
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I feel so much comfort knowing "Combat Wombat" gave us a "recoil baseline".
Lordy!
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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10/25/2017 2:59 AM
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That was painful to watch.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
[Re: Zee]
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11/02/2017 1:21 AM
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The barrel has been ordered.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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11/02/2017 2:37 AM
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Excellent! What are the specs? Or do you want to save that information for the grand unveiling once you get it?
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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11/02/2017 2:52 AM
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.500 S&W Stainless Steel Full Bull (1 inch) 8 inches Threaded 3/4-24 inch Harrel 4-Port Tactical or Side Port Brake Shipped to them for installation & timing. DT for 6-Hole, 5 inch Pic Base DT for Pistol Forend
Gonna be short and stout.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
[Re: Zee]
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11/02/2017 4:12 AM
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Sounds awesome! Look forward to seeing it.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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11/02/2017 2:06 PM
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Looking forward to your testing!
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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11/02/2017 2:38 PM
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I don't know that Thunder Stick would do it justice. Might have to go with Thunder Log for a name
Sounds like a lot of fun!
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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11/02/2017 2:51 PM
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.500 S&W Stainless Steel Full Bull (1 inch) 8 inches Threaded 3/4-24 inch Harrel 4-Port Tactical or Side Port Brake Shipped to them for installation & timing. DT for 6-Hole, 5 inch Pic Base DT for Pistol Forend
Gonna be short and stout. Who is DT?
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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11/02/2017 3:21 PM
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.500 S&W Stainless Steel Full Bull (1 inch) 8 inches Threaded 3/4-24 inch Harrel 4-Port Tactical or Side Port Brake Shipped to them for installation & timing. DT for 6-Hole, 5 inch Pic Base DT for Pistol Forend
Gonna be short and stout. Who is DT? Ern, I think that's "Drill and Tap".
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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11/02/2017 3:25 PM
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.500 S&W Stainless Steel Full Bull (1 inch) 8 inches Threaded 3/4-24 inch Harrel 4-Port Tactical or Side Port Brake Shipped to them for installation & timing. DT for 6-Hole, 5 inch Pic Base DT for Pistol Forend
Gonna be short and stout. Who is DT? Ern, I think that's "Drill and Tap". Roger that. Thanks!
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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11/02/2017 5:48 PM
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You will definitely have a stick of dynamite by the handle. Sounds really cool...the brake will honestly make the recoil of even max loads a non issue.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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11/02/2017 8:04 PM
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I?m hoping it won?t be too unpleasant.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
[Re: Zee]
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11/02/2017 8:57 PM
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The blast is worse than the recoil...she will throw one hell of a fireball
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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11/02/2017 9:24 PM
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I have never fired a .500 S&W.
Will be an experience.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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11/03/2017 12:46 AM
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I wouldn't mind a small 50 cal... Something to buck a great big bullet around a 1000 fps..... Should kill anything im likely to kill. Sounds like a fun gun now if only I can afford one lol I don't want one of the huge x-frames though. Something average size 5 shots punch a half inch hole through 3 deer end to end.... You know something little lmao
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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11/03/2017 2:03 PM
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Sounds awesome Zee, looking forward to the pics and report. Maybe you could put up a video of the recoil for us too. Don't forget to use a recoil baseline! Ha!
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/17/2017 7:48 PM
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.500 S&W Stainless Steel Full Bull (1 inch) 8 inches Threaded 3/4-24 inch Harrel 4-Port Tactical or Side Port Brake Shipped to them for installation & timing. DT for 6-Hole, 5 inch Pic Base DT for Pistol Forend
Gonna be short and stout. Any updates Zee? Are you still waiting for the barrel?
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/18/2017 3:02 AM
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It arrived a week and a half ago, or so. Just been busy. Turned out beautifully! Except......for one minor flaw. I ordered the 4 port baffle brake from Harrel Precision and had them ship it straight to MGM for instalation. Called MGM and they confirmed it's arrival. Guess I should have asked what it looked like. Because Harrel shipped them the wrong brake. They sent a radial brake. MGM not knowing any better because it wasn't their fault.........beautifully mounted the wrong brake and sent it to me. I didn't realize the error until I opened the package. Called Harrel Precision and they were apologetic. Sent me the correct one free of charge. Just have to get it finished and installed. At least I will get to compare the two brakes as to effectiveness. SCIENCE!!! Took it to the range and played with some reduced Trail Boss loads. Gonna wait until I get the other brake finished before I go full bore on the ammo. It's a right handy firearm.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/18/2017 3:33 AM
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Cool Beans. Looks great!!! Looking forward to shooting it.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/18/2017 2:34 PM
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.500 GNR 380 gr LWN 16 gr of HS6 1160 fps
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/19/2017 2:25 AM
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That's a fine looking handgun.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/19/2017 2:01 PM
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ZEE that is a really nice looking TC The mz brake looks wicked
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/21/2017 6:02 AM
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Wow. Nice piece u have there. Looks great. Appears to shoot even better!
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/21/2017 2:13 PM
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/21/2017 2:21 PM
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/22/2017 1:04 AM
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Very nice Zee. Looking forward to seeing what it will do with stouter loads, though the load you tested would take any critter I hunt for.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/22/2017 1:18 AM
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I?m kind of excited. My buddy has already timed and installed the baffle brake. I told him not to worry about turning the brake down to the diameter of the barrel. Just index and spin a finish on the brake.
He doesn?t have a bead blast machine. So, it won?t look like the MGM installed brake, but should be functional. That?s all I really need it to be.
I?ll pick it up from him after Christmas.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/22/2017 1:22 AM
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Very nice Zee. Looking forward to seeing what it will do with stouter loads, though the load you tested would take any critter I hunt for. I actually laughed when I fired the first test load with TB. It was such a mouse fart that I couldn?t believe how enjoyable it was to shoot. Honestly, I think I can get this to be my boy?s first hunting handgun. The round will kill any deer we shoot and the recoil is so minimal, I think he could pull it off at 11 years old. Only problem is reaching the trigger.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/22/2017 3:54 AM
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Yup. Hand size is my sons limiting factor right now.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/22/2017 4:25 AM
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I?m a Carney. And my boy, at his age, is even more challenged in the mandible aspect. So, finding a handgun that fits his hand is damn near impossible.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/22/2017 2:53 PM
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I actually laughed when I fired the first test load with TB. It was such a mouse fart that I couldn?t believe how enjoyable it was to shoot.
Honestly, I think I can get this to be my boy?s first hunting handgun. The round will kill any deer we shoot and the recoil is so minimal, I think he could pull it off at 11 years old.
Anxiously awaiting your thorough autopsy results...a 440 even at that speed is gonna keep on trucking through anything it encounters.
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Re: Learn me on .50cal handguns.
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12/24/2017 3:42 PM
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My friend has the baffle brake mounted already. Just gotta pick it up and work up a full bore load with the 440s now.
Should be quite a different experience from the mouse fart loads.
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