The gun you bought because of a movie/show

[Alan]

I wanted a 1911 after watching too many John Wayne movies. I got one, loved it, still shoot it regularly. Sometimes pop culture influences are valid, that gun actually fits my needs and preferences beyond just looking cool. Not every purchase based on entertainment is a mistake, but know why you're buying it....

 

[BKLooney]

I've never bought a weapon based off of its use in a movie, I do however own quite a number of them that were used/seen in movies...maybe they're making weapons based off of what I purchase??

 

[NukeRef]

I just ordered a Winchester ‘73.

 

[MC2]

7.5" Ruger vaquero in 45LC with cowboy holster...US Marshal Matt Dillion, who never stayed at Kitty's place...

 

[Lt Choate]

I just ordered a Winchester ‘73.

Same with me although it was over 30 years ago.... I bought it largely because of the Jimmy Stewart movie.

 

[Wadlow Palerider]

S&W model 629 Deluxe - Partially b/c Clint Eastwood made Dirty Harry look. so darn cool ! Actually he used a blued model 29, I just prefer the stainless model over the blued.

 

[Lt Choate]

S&W model 629 Deluxe - Partially b/c Clint Eastwood made Dirty Harry look. so darn cool ! Actually he used a blued model 29, I just prefer the stainless model over the blued.

Man, I can't believe how coincidental this is...... Two posts in a row and I am in same boat as both of you. I also bought a 629 a long time ago and gotta be honest..... Old Harry had a lot to do with it.

 

[Mark37082]

I never gave it much thought with regard to being influenced by a movie or TV show when purchasing a firearm. I will say that I wish I could shoot as well as some of the characters portrayed I some of the movies.

 

[TripleR Ranch]

No doubt about it; M1 GARAND. Begged my Dad into it for my 14th BD and got it for Christmas. The stock had some kind of pleasant oil treatment and I could smell it through the packaging...Still have it but the receiver has a hairline crack in the very rear heel from shooting commercial ammo. Didn't know it wouldn't take that abuse 60 yrs ago. Plus I presume the recoil spring was pretty weak too by the time I got it....Anybody know a place that would take on such a repair?

 

[jdlii]

No doubt about it; M1 GARAND. Begged my Dad into it for my 14th BD and got it for Christmas. The stock had some kind of pleasant oil treatment and I could smell it through the packaging...Still have it but the receiver has a hairline crack in the very rear heel from shooting commercial ammo. Didn't know it wouldn't take that abuse 60 yrs ago. Plus I presume the recoil spring was pretty weak too by the time I got it....Anybody know a place that would take on such a repair?

Regarding the repair of your receiver, I would recommend that you contact Howard Pitts of Pitts Precision Rifles, LLC. His email address is [email protected].

 

[TripleR Ranch]

Regarding the repair of your receiver, I would recommend that you contact Howard Pitts of Pitts Precision Rifles, LLC. His email address is [email protected].

Thank you very much. I will contact them.

 

[BKLooney]

No doubt about it; M1 GARAND. Begged my Dad into it for my 14th BD and got it for Christmas. The stock had some kind of pleasant oil treatment and I could smell it through the packaging...Still have it but the receiver has a hairline crack in the very rear heel from shooting commercial ammo. Didn't know it wouldn't take that abuse 60 yrs ago. Plus I presume the recoil spring was pretty weak too by the time I got it....Anybody know a place that would take on such a repair?

I've repaired a couple of broken stocks and they're still in service after a lot of years. I drilled through the splits in the wood with a bit that was slightly smaller than the hardwood dowels I had, filled the dowel holes & splits with Titebond and clamped it all very well. After a few days I shaved the dowels to where they were just below surface level and filled that with Titebond mixed with wood dust that was similar in color to the stock. The ones I did were very strong repairs and only visible under very close scrutiny.

Depending on what someone may charge to repair the old stock you may be better off replacing it and retaining the old one, there are some good deals on replacements out there.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1162161681

Another option can be someone that knows how to repair broken guitar necks, very much the same repairs.