{"id":19897,"date":"2018-07-02T16:52:51","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T16:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=19897"},"modified":"2018-07-02T19:32:01","modified_gmt":"2018-07-02T19:32:01","slug":"armory-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=19897","title":{"rendered":"Armory Update….."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Well it’s summer and that means I’m home with my family until the end of September!!! \u00a0It also means I’m deep into working on my other love, shooting. \u00a0I’m a serious target shooter and I really enjoy guns, even cleaning them. \u00a0Since we are only a couple of days away from our Independance Day Celebration! \u00a0Since our forefathers were able to gain our freedom because they could defend themselves from the Red Coats, it’s even more prescient that we keep our Second Amendment rights! \u00a0O.K so these are my present 9mm handguns and why I own them.<\/p>\n

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TOP – The CZ P-07<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 This mid-size CZ semi-automatic pistol is my bedside gun, \u00a0Equipped with a Olight Valkerie light with a whopping 120o Lumens would both light up and blind any intruder. \u00a0A scenario I pray I never have to face, but one I’m ready for, if it ever happened! The CZ P-07 can hold 15 cartridges. \u00a0It’s a seriously good gun!<\/p>\n

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ABOVE – Baretta M9A3<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0I’m a sucker for Baretta’s and their precise smooth action! \u00a0The M9A3 is Barettas’ latest offering. \u00a0It was entered in the military trials for the U.S. Army’s new battle handgun. \u00a0The panel not only did not choose it, but they didn’t even consider it! \u00a0Knowing what I know about our government, it’s probably a badge of courage! \u00a0The Sig Sauer P320 is fine gun, but in my opinion it can’t hold a candle to the M9A3, and that’s why I traded it for the M9A3!<\/p>\n

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ABOVE – Sig Sauer P-226 Tac Ops\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Speaking of Sigs, this is the one the Navy Seals, Coast Guard, NCIS, and many top Operators choose and still choose, even when they have to buy their own! \u00a0This Tac Ops model has the Short Reset Trigger and comes with 4 – 20 round magazines. \u00a0Its a real “go to war” gun, proven for many years of field use. \u00a0Extremely reliable and as accurate as you’re capable of shooting it!<\/p>\n

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ABOVE – Citadel 1911 – 9mm<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Not so expensive guns turn a lot of people off, not me. \u00a0I own two that have turned out to be exceptional inspite of not being highly regarded brands or costing a fortune. The Citadel is a classic 1911 made of real steel, heavy and it really absorbs the 9mm recoil. \u00a0Outfitted with after-market Hogue grips, which I love and have them on a number of my pistols. \u00a0This gun is accurate and has a sweet three pound trigger.<\/p>\n

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BELOW – \u00a0the Canik TPSA<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0Another bargain priced gun that is worth far more than you pay is the Canik. \u00a0Made in Turkey by a major arms manufacturer. \u00a0It is one of best made of all my handguns, It is my only Striker Fired pistol and has a great trigger, and is very accurate. This is a real fine gun!<\/p>\n

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BELOW – Baretta M9A1 Compact (INOX)<\/strong> <\/span>\u00a0 I wanted a slightly smaller Baretta and the INOX (Stainless) was just the gun. \u00a0The same great atributes of all 92F versions, it is smooth as silk and very acurate aand more concealable.<\/p>\n

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BELOW – CZ – SP-01 \u00a0Shadow 2<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 I love CZ pistols, I have three and gave my teasuerd CZ-75 B to my son Wes, because I treasue him more and wanted him to have a real quality 9mm! \u00a0This Shadow 2 is a real competition pistol with a 4.89 barrel and 17+1 mags. \u00a0This gun has a 3 pound ultra smooth single action trigger. It i gthe best handgun I’ve ever fired.<\/p>\n

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BELOW – CZ 75B \u00a0SP-01<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 My latest addition is the CZ 75 B SP-01. \u00a0I just sent to to Cajun GunWorks for a complete Pro Package trigger and internal tuning job. \u00a0I’m really looking forward \u00a0to wringing it out, after all, it’s a CZ!<\/p>\n

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BELOW – S&W Shield<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0This fairly small 9mm is my car gun and concealed carry in cooler weather when it can be hidden. It is well made and serves it’s purpose. \u00a0I replaced the factory sights with Tru-Glo for work in low light.<\/p>\n

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BELOW – Kimber Micro .380<\/strong> <\/span>\u00a0This is a beautifuly made and smooth operating very small concealed gun. \u00a0When Sherelene is not carrying it I use if for deep concealment.<\/p>\n

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Well, for you guys and gals that are enjoying the shooting sport, hope this was enjoyable for you, now I’ve got to get to the range and punch some targets!<\/p>\n

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Oh, in case you were wondering, why no Glocks? \u00a0I think Glocks are good guns, I even had a Glock 23 early on, but it just was not my thing, so, no Glocks!<\/p>\n

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Blessings,<\/p>\n

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the “armed” pilgrim<\/p>\n

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7 yards – 9 shots in 4 seconds, combat style shooting. \u00a0Some day I would like ot be considered a good “shooter” in two ways!<\/strong><\/p>\n

CZ-75 B Shaldow 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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All images: \u00a0 FUJIFILM X-T2 – XF 50mm f 2 @ f 8<\/p>\n

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IMPORTANT VIEWPOINT: \u00a0I’m one of millions of Americans that enjoy owning and practicing shooting guns. \u00a0I have no desire to ever shoot another human being or any animals for that matter. \u00a0 I want to always be prepared to protect my family, but would be thrilled<\/strong> if the only thing I ever shot was targets and steel!<\/p>\n

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