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Thanks for the info guys. I might save up and just buy the Arsenal already converted because, being in college, I don't have much access to tools or a shop, even for a pretty simple project. Plus I've heard nothing but good things about the Arsenal guns.

Cool thanks for the great info bkelm, I knew that was way too easy to save $200 bucks. That's why I was considering the original saiga for $379

So, I saw on Arsenal's website today that for the time being they are selling unconverted factory fresh "sporter" saigas. Being somewhat of an AK newb by question is this: If I buy this: Rifles & Shotguns from... and this K-Var Corp. â„¢ will it come out the same as this: K-Var Corp. â„¢ By my math that's 379 + 154 = $533 for the sport and conversion versus $765 for the already-converted. What am I missing? (besides muzzle brake) I tried to call K-var this afternoon but no one answered. Thanks

Just as update for anyone who is interested. Because I was in school, my credit card address is still my parents address. However, on my order I clearly indicated the shipping address was here in Chattanooga. (not a special note either they have a place for "Shipping Address" but I guess they don't look at it.). They have now shipped my order to the wrong place. Thoroughly unimpressed by this company all around and will definitely not be ordering from them again. I'll quit b****ing now.

Garufa, Thanks for clearing that up. That's why I am not buying the whole "he runs it out of his/was busy" reason. From everything I can tell TGI is a fairly large seller (just look at the page of their distributors. Definitely not somebody's garage operation. Glad I could help by asking. I won't be doing any business with them in the future. Unfortunately they are the only place online that sells that barrel so I won't cancel that order.

I suppose that is a possibility. I just don't see how he/they are willing to take the trouble to post something on gunbroker, pay those fees, and box and ship the thing to an FFL, but wouldn't be happy to just let me walk in and hand them money for it.

*I didn't really know what thread to put this is so I brought it here - mods please move if need be. So I am doing a Mosin Nagant sporterized build and I found out that TGI carries a cool heavy barrel for the Mosin so I thought I would order one. After doing a bunch of reading on how incredibly difficult it is to get the regular mosin barrel's off the action I saw that they also had a stripped Mosin receiver on GunBroker for $39. I figured it's worth my time effort, and ensuring I don't screw up the action, to just buy that one. So I sent TGI this email: Hello, > > You have a Mosin Nagant 91/30 hex receiver and heavy barrel on GunBroker > for > $99 that I would like to buy. > > I am writing because I live in Chattanooga and I will be happy to come > pick these up from your store if that is possible to save us both shipping and > FFL. > > You can call me at ***-***-**** > > Thank you, > This is what I got back: We don't have a storefront TGI Now I'm not looking for the royal treatment, but that's not exactly what I call customer service. Am I doing something wrong here or are they just really lazy/rude?

If you are wanting a Bull Barrel it seems to me you could kill several birds with one stone here buy an aftermarket bull barrel that is already threaded. Save money on smithing and get a more accurate target barrel. Tactical Solutions makes some very nice threaded 10/22 barrels, or if you want to go a little cheaper Green Mountain makes extremely good ones as well, for around $100. I'm not sure if they offer a threaded version though.

Ah ok, yea that makes sense. Assuming it is a clean job on all, does one type of cut or angle offer big differences in accuracy compared to the others? 11 or 45 or the stepped cut?

Hey pie thanks a lot I may take you up on that offer. I never considered doing the 45-90 just because it involved even more tools that I don't have. Part of this if I want to learn how to do some of this stuff. This is my first real gunsmithing project, I've always just bought off the shelf. I'm guessing it would come out something like this: (top picture) 11 Degree Target Crown Thanks again

Yea I would like to. I'm trying to build a somewhat budget sniper. mostly for the fun of building it and seeing how accurate I can make the thing.

Hey everyone, So I am starting a mosin nagant sporterized build as my first project for 2011. (sorry purists - you won't enjoy this) I am looking for someone in or around Chattanooga who has an 11 degree recrowning tool and guide for the 7.62x54r bore (I believe a .308 guide will work) I want to shorten the barrel and install the Rock Solid Scope mount Mosin Nagant I am willing to pay anyone who can help me with this (gunsmith or otherwise) it just seems silly to pay 65 bucks for a recrowning tool I am going to use once on a $79 rifle. Any help is greatly appreciated Thanks, Lucas

Thanks for the info Greg. You are right, this is a family treasure, I have absolutely no plans of selling it. I was just trying to find out about this very cool family heirloom. I was hoping to figure out what year it was made it, but from what I'm figuring out the closest I can get is the decade (1931-1940). It's in good (not great) condition, just needs a good cleaning. I'm trying to decide if I should shoot it or not. Any thoughts?

Awfully quiet....Anybody know anything about this gun? I'm just looking for any good information, just for curiosity

So I was at my parents house for the holiday weekend and was happy to find a long forgotten .410 SxS in the closet. My mom says it belonged to my grandfather, and I am trying to figure out what year it was made, and just other interesting info about this very cool old gun. I have read that the Springfield 5100 was a precursor to the Stevens 311 and was produced between 1931-1940. Shotgunworld.com • View topic - Age/Value of Stevens 311A SxS 410 Shotgun You can just barely make out the 5100. I have no idea what the other markings mean

Just got back from Montlake. They are open and the place is really nice. The people that run it, (I believe it is husband, wife, and husbands brother but not sure I got that exactly right) are very nice people. It is $6.50 for a round of skeet or trap. If you are by yourself one of them will come out and pull for you anytime. They are more than happy to help new people and even have guns to rent if you don't have one. I could tell they knew everyone that came out to shoot on a first name basis. Definitely a great family target shooting range and I will be going back often.

Sgt. Joe, thanks for the great field report! I am very much looking forward to shooting this gun. I really hope that pin issue is just for yours, because pending a sale of one of my pistols this week I am going to buy one as soon as I find it.

haha yes, thats what I thought. I went in there last week and asked them. 3 guys behind the counter heard me and they all started laughing at the same time. "That gun just came out 5 days ago, come see us in about 8 months, we might have one" They were laughing but being completely serious. Sportsmans has good prices but they are horrible about getting stuff in. I've talked to them about it quite a bit. They get a truck in once a week on sundays, and literally have no idea what they are getting until they unpack it. and what they get is a crap shoot every time.

I just called Montlake, and they are open. Saturdays 10 to dusk Sundays 12 to dusk They said the sporting class course is only open in the summer but they have skeet and trap right now. $6.50 for 25 clays. That sounds reasonable to me, but I have nothing to compare it to. I am going to ask about a membership.

Sgt. Joe, Thanks a ton for the pics and review! Jackson is about 6-7 hours from Chat so I probably won't be making that drive but thanks anyway. I'm sure I will find one eventually. They really aren't that much different in size. That really surprises me. But it might be just enough to make the compact perfect for carry. Looking forward to your range report!

Thanks for the responses guys. Yes, Clarksville would be quite a drive for me. Where is Benton's? and I am actually glad to hear about the size you all were talking about. I actually don't want it to be a ton smaller than the original. Just enough. I say this because I read somewhere else say the grip was "only a little bigger than a G26" I didn't like the sound of that because I find G26 to be entirely too small. I want to be able to get my hand around the thing and get a good grip on it. But a half inch shorter barrel and somewhat smaller grip sounds perfect.

Yea I like the way the full size feels tool. From closely inspecting the pictures of compact I noticed changed the mag release somewhat. - Different shape/type of button and its location slightly so I definitely want to see if it feels the same. Also want to see how short the thing actually is. I can visualize the grip being shorter but I can't feel it. I don't know how short is too short for MY comfort. I am really hoping to use this as an EDC

I am really interested in buying a Ruger Sr-9c but I can't find anybody around here that has one. Yes I know, they are only a few weeks old. I have fondled the full size sr-9 several times and I really like the feel of it. Plus the ambidextrous safety and mag release is a HUGE plus for a left handed shooter. Buds has the the sr9c for 398! but I just can't bring myself to buy a gun that I have never handled. Anybody know anywhere around the Chattanooga area I might be able to hold one of these guys? I am willing to drive a ways. Thanks, Rebtl *Have already checked -Sportsman's Warehouse -Sportsman's Guns -Carters -Ammo Dump (lol)

Cool thanks for the good info! I am gonna go out there this weekend. I will let you know how it goes

Do you know when they closed? Because on that claytargetsonline site there are several reviews of the place presumably by people who were there recently. 2 are dated 1/31/10 Montlake Classic Clays - Soddy Daisy, Tennessee - Skeet Trap 5 Stand haha, thats what I hear. Im gonna find out as soon as I can find a range.