Epinions Recent Reviews for otdr/Other

otdr/Other: Sig Sauer Model P228/P229 handgun(s)

Sat, 5 Jul 2008 23:44:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author h7833 - Back in 1999 (about ten years after the rest of the world) I started to toy around with the idea of switching from a .357 magnum revolver to a semi-auto for concealed (and not-so-concealed) carry. At that point I had near total disdain for...

otdr/Other: Sig Sauer P-229 .40 Caliber Handgun

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 04:31:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carnut2k4 - Choosing the right hand gun can be a daunting task. In today’s marketplace, so many options are available that it almost seems impossible to know what’s best suited for you. Before I purchased my Sig Sauer P-229 pistol I started...

otdr/Other: Classic Quality - Ultralight Package

Thu, 4 Jan 2001 20:53:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author George_Chabot - Smith & Wesson Model 342

While perusing epinions, I noticed a dearth of gun reviews. Except for a few posted by Mattjoe, EvilJeff, and few others, there are just too few of those for a true aficionado like yours truly. In fact, there is not...

otdr/Other: The First MAGNUM

Tue, 2 Jan 2001 13:21:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author George_Chabot - To kick off the new millenium I thought I would write about one of my favorite "fun guns" – the Colt Government Model Super 38 Automatic Pistol. First, a little background might be in order...

While not technically a...

otdr/Other: Why go to the store? Make Your Own Ammunition

Sun, 27 Aug 2000 01:42:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mattjoe - Once again, it's time to visit Outdoor/Other and help to fill it up with outdoor sporting goods and accessories. Give us our own section already will ya?

Today's topic, Why Would You Want To Reload?

So let's say you started shooting. You...

otdr/Other: In Some Things, Brand Name is Important

Tue, 1 Aug 2000 16:22:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author George_Chabot - Colt Concealed Carry Model

Recently, I bought a COLT Concealed Carry Model 45 Automatic Pistol. This model has an alloy Officer-sized frame, Commander-sized stainless slide, fully dehorned, Novak sights, rosewood double diamond stocks, etc.,...

otdr/Other: SVD Dragunov

Tue, 1 Aug 2000 12:56:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author George_Chabot - SVD Dragunov

The SVD (Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova)is the Soviet Sniper Rifle, adopted in 1963. The common name of this rifle is Dragunov, after the designer Evgenie Fedorovich Dragunov.

While outwardly resembling the familiar...

otdr/Other: An Old Warhorse: The Colt M1911A1

Sat, 29 Jul 2000 15:35:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Wolfhound - This is a review of a type of pistol, and not one made by any specific manufacturer.

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The M 1911A1 Colt Pistol is one of the oldest, most reliable and most copied automatic handguns ever...

otdr/Other: MY POKEMON KEL-TEC P-40

Sun, 2 Jul 2000 17:05:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kalujack - Kel-Tec makers of the lightest, flattest, self-loading pistols ever produced. I am not going to write about their .32 ACP, because I do not have one. And I would probably never buy one. I belong to the bigger cartridge bigger hole club. This is why I am...

otdr/Other: Lawn Darts, Lethal Weapons or Good old fashioned fun?

Fri, 23 Jun 2000 21:26:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mattjoe - At last, One of the moments I have been waiting for arrived.

REGENT "Slider" JARTS arrived at my doorstep.

To those of you with awesome memories, the Lawn Darts were featured as one of the Five Gifts I'd Like...

otdr/Other: WHEN YOU HAVE TO SEND THE BEST SEND REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS

Fri, 12 May 2000 15:43:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kalujack - I bought the Remington 870 Express 28” barrel 12 gage modified choke with a break down carrying case for $219.00 about 5 years ago. It was a deal of a lifetime. Big 5 sporting goods has some good deals every now and then.

This is a nice...

otdr/Other: Heritage Rough Rider

Thu, 11 May 2000 17:07:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kalujack - I bought the inexpensive Rough Rider about 3 months ago. It is a single action 22lr/22wrm(mag) combo. It has a 6.5 inch barrel, but you can get it in 4 inch or 71/2 inch model.

I bought this gun for $120.00, it was on sale. It came with a...

otdr/Other: Guns of THE MATRIX The SPAS 12

Thu, 11 May 2000 02:14:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mattjoe - 1999's Hit Movie, The Matrix Featured many exotic Firearms. Tonight, We review one of them, The S.P.A.S. 12, which was used by the Police Agents in the "Lobby Shooting Spree" Scene. Two weapons were used by the Police agents, Rifles were...

otdr/Other: SO You Wanna be a Cowboy?, The Ruger Vaquero

Sat, 6 May 2000 13:43:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mattjoe - I'm posting these articles into Outdoor/Other because there is currently no place for them. Epinions has told me to keep putting them here and eventually they will create a category for them. Feel free to also put your gun reviews here in...

otdr/Other: Best little .22 rifle

Tue, 7 Mar 2000 23:33:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mattjoe - When I last visited this section a comment was mentioned by Mark about the Ruger 10-22 rifle. I promised a review of this in the response to his comment, and so here it is:

The Ruger 10-22 is the greatest competition semi auto 22caliber rifle...

otdr/Other: So You want to learn how to shoot?

Tue, 29 Feb 2000 02:50:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mattjoe - Since there is not yet a category for shooting, and I have been asked by a few friends, what type of gun should I buy? and; How do I go about learning how to shoot?

If you are up here I'd say come on over and I'll work with you, but since you...

otdr/Other: BSA scopes RULE!!

Thu, 17 Feb 2000 19:35:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mattjoe - BSA must stand for Best Scope Available.

(Yes, this is another gun accessories review, I need to be an expert, remember?)

BSA scopes are very inexpensive, I will not even use the word cheap because that would disgrace such fine...

otdr/Other: Quick easy cleaning tips

Mon, 14 Feb 2000 17:49:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mattjoe - For all shooters out there who mess with lead bullets and notice a buildup of lead and powder residue on their firearms I offer mattjoe's simple quick cleaning tips, which will make your life substantially easier.

This is targeted mostly to...

otdr/Other: Glock Firearms (Still, Nowhere to put my Reviews.)

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 01:15:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mattjoe - The Glock Family.

(This review is divided into two parts, the first being geared on information on the type of pistol, options and available styles, the second half on my review of them, this is geared towards both gun owners and non gun owners...

otdr/Other: The Holo Sight

Tue, 8 Feb 2000 13:50:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mattjoe - This is another brand of scope used by a few people in shooting sports. It is a competitor to the C-More (see previous review).

The Holo Sight is almost the same idea as the C-More, yet uses different technology. The Holo Sight Projects a Hologram...

otdr/Other: see more with your C-MORE

Tue, 8 Feb 2000 02:58:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mattjoe - This is a review of a shooting accessory. (I think we need a category in either outdoors or sports for these items, they are very expensive and many people buy these. These are major purchases which members need advice on before purchasing. If you agree...

otdr/Other: Stop anything dead in it's tracks.

Wed, 19 Jan 2000 05:05:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author anthonyk - MattJoe has got it right all the way when he says this is the best high power hand gun ever made. The best stopping power available in a handgun with good accuracy, this gun combines the best of both worlds. When capping off some rounds at the pistol...

otdr/Other: Nothing means Business like the Desert Eagle

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 04:01:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mattjoe - I have to whole heartedly agree with almost everything written by DEMON on this one. Having bought the Desert Eagle 44mag as my very first handgun when I hit 21, I can attest to there being no finer large caliber firearm. I don't really consider it a...

otdr/Other: Daewoo DR-200 Picks Up The Slack

Sun, 16 Jan 2000 03:49:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author demon - The Daewoo DR-200 is the best of all worlds. This version of the Korean military's K-2 was imported by Kimber of America during the early to late 90's and fills the void in the Daewoo K-2 world created by the Clinton Assault Weapon Ban of 1993...

otdr/Other: Benelli does it all

Sat, 27 Nov 1999 10:55:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author glennschmitz - After 30 years of hunting, I had built a pretty fair collection of shotguns. Everything from Sears (my first), Remington and Winchester to Browning. Generally each gun had its own specific use: the Remington 1100 was for rabbit and clay birds, the...