All But the Ruger 10/22 (photos)

As you may or may not know, I have been agressively searching for replacements for my 7 stolen firearms and I've been extremely successful doing so. I placed a bid last night on a Czech VZ24, and if I win the auction, replacing the Ruger 10/22 will be all that remains to complete my task. In fact, I was able to ugrade slightly (although it cost me in dollars) in a number of cases including jumping from a standard DPMS Panther Arms AR15 light to a Sig Sauer M400 which I plan to deck out with a Eotech 512 and Magpul flip-up front and rear sights, I also upgraded slightly on my Mosin Nagant M44. The one I just purchased (1946 Izzy)  is a rare DDR (Russian made - East German Issued) the one I had before was just a regular 1946 Izzy.

I am still waiting for the insurance check, so I had to dip into an old credit card that I had saved for emergencies, as collecting and shooting firearms is pretty much my only hobby, I considered this an emergency.

So far I've purchased:

WASR10 Romanian AK47
AKMS Polish Underfold
Russian SKS 1953
Mosin Nagant M44
Sig Sauer M400 AR15

Currently bidding on Czech Mauser VZ24.

Mosin Nagant M44

Russian Izhevsk M44

Czech Mauser VZ24

Stolen AR15 Replaced!

I have been a busy bidder on Gun Broker this week. I wasted no time getting to work trying to replace my stolen firearms. So far I've managed to acquire, at significant expense, an AKMS Polish underfold AK47, a WASR10 and just today I purchased a Mosin Nagant M44, a 1953 Russian SKS (only difference between the one that was stolen and this one is that mine was a Tula and this one is an Izzy) and just a few minutes ago I purchased a new AR15. A Sig Sauer M400 SRP.

I plan to set I up just like the one pictured, with flip-up sights and an Eotech 512.

Things are getting back to normal, except that I'm sleeping on a friends sofa and I'll probably only get to shoot these once or twice before I deploy to Korea.

Next item of business, a new lap top so I can get back to posting new videos!

Replaced the Two AKs

Picked up a WASR10 at a local pawn shop last week. Just purchased a Polish AKMS underfold on Gun Broker. Sure, I paid almost double what I originally paid for them, but I wasn't NOT going to replace them! THEY CAN'T STEAL MY FUN!

Next up, replace the SKS and the AR15. Got my eye on a couple.

The Ruger 10/22, the Mosin M44 and the Czech VZ24 will be easy to replace, no hurry there.

Tough to replace

Here's a photo of my AKMS that was stolen. Paid 529.00 for it earlier this year. Going to cost at least 900.00 to replace it in todays market. Ugh.

I will replace it!

What Do I Carry Now?

Having moved out of my apartment, with my entire (remaining) collection now in secured storage, sleeping on a friends sofa until I deploy to Korea, the question is; I can only realistically carry and keep one hand gun on me, which is it?

I recently purchased my first revolver, a Ruger SP101, a fantastic concealed carry revolver. With 5 rounds of .357 Hornady Critical defense ammunition, it's got heavy stopping power. Fits nicely into my IWB nylon holster in the small of my back.

I don't feel like I need 16 rounds of .40 like I did when I was sleeping, restlessly and rather in fear those last few nights in my apartment, so the Ruger is the perfect fit for my daily personal protection needs now.

I've already begun replacing the stolen rifles. Picked up a WASR10 at a pawn shop the other day. I paid 999.00 a tough pill to swallow given that I only paid 599 for the one that was stolen. It'll be the same story for my AR15 and AKMS Polish Underfold. I'll probably end up paying 1300 for an AR (paid 710 for my DPMS) and I'll probably pay around 1000 for an AKMS. Ouch. Well, the price is secondary, their value to me and how much I enjoy shooting them trumps the price.

It should be easy to find a SKS, M44 Mosin Nagant, VZ24 Mauser and a Ruger 10/22.

Next I have to get a new lap top so I can start producing new videos.

Stay tuned. I'll be coming back strong.

They stole my guns, but not my spirit, positive attitude, nor my enjoyment of shooting sports! Oh yeah, and Girls with Guns will go on strong as well!

My New Gun Safe

This is where I keep my guns NW. The thieves will never think to look there!

Today was moving day. I'm out of the apartment. I'll go back tomorrow to clean.
Insurance paper work is in order, I'll mail that out tomorrow and wait anxiously for the check. The minute it arrives, I'll begin replacing the stolen rifles.

My First K98 - They Can't Steal My Fun

Just took ownership of my first K98! It really lifted my spirits after the break-in earlier this week.

It's a Yugo rework of a BNZ 43. There is a single Waffenampt eagle left on the front barrel band and the "43" is still visible on the receiver.

Hopefully I'll get to shoot it before I depart for Korea.

Thanks for your support and kind words. I can only hope that the thrives will one day be brought to justice and my firearms returned.