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Offline 1911crazy

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« on: August 20, 2003, 09:04:38 AM »
I just picked up my first norinco tokarev in 9mm and was wondering what else is there??  I have a Springfield Armory 1911 45ACP like NIB I shot it a few times and a WW2  ASTRA 600/9mm.  So what else should I look for??                                                                 BigBill

I'm kind of getting burned out with rifles so I figured I would switch to handguns.
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« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2003, 01:48:31 AM »
You can't go wrong with a Browning Hi Power and a Walther P 38.  Both are classics.
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« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2003, 05:06:48 AM »
BigBill:  How are you - Sorry that it has been so long.  OK, you've got the Tok (now get yourself a 7.62x25mm bbl and really have fun), the 45, Castaway mentioned the Wlather P-38 and the Browing Hi-Power, let's not forget the Luger, the Broomhandle Mauser, or a host of smaller 32 caliber autos that many military forces used (walther PP, Beretta,etc.), the Lahti, you've got the Astra 600 but I like the 400 in 9mm Largo better (just me), and on and on, and on.  Just thought I would throw all that in to make you smile.  Mikey.
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« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2003, 05:26:41 AM »
Tokarev in 7.62x25
CZ-52
CZ-50
Luger P.08
Makarov
FEG PA-63 (don't know that it's really military, but it looks and feels cool)
Walther P-38
Browning P-35 (Hi-Power)
Nambu (Japanese pistol)
Broomhandle Mauser
Ruger Security/Service-Six 9mm and .38 Spl.
S&W 1917
Colt 1917

I'm sure I'm missing several here, but it should get you started.
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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2003, 05:32:30 AM »
Please don't forget the CZ52!  It's a fascinating mechanism, a good shooter, and both gun and ammo are surprisingly affordable!
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« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2003, 04:59:33 AM »
Thats some list thanks I'll see if i come across a few I passed a lot of handguns at shows I regret not looking just to see if something catches my eye.   You guys mentioned the russian tokarev and the CZ52 which I may look at next.                                       BigBill
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