Phoenix Arms HP22A

First, we have my only handgun, the Phoenix Arms HP22. It's a semi-auto plinker in the .22 Long Rifle caliber. What can I say? It's fun to shoot, inexpensive, and isn't too ugly. I paid $135 brand new including tax and BGC. It carries a lifetime warranty, which is a good thing when buying a "Saturday Night Special." If you're unfamiliar with that term, it means a cheap gun that won't turn any heads at the range. It might turn up some noses though... I don't care, this gun is a blast.

I wouldn't carry it as a primary means of self defense, but as a last resort or just for fun, I think it's great. I give it 3/10 for self defense, 8/10 for fun.

Abouth the safety, er, safeties; It has 3. The first is a firing pin block switch, the second a "SAFE/FIRE" switch on the left side of the grip, and last is the fact that it won't fire without the magazine in. For more on this gun, read this thorough review; http://themartialist.com/0306/phoenixhp22review.pdf

Price:$135
Caliber:22LR
Capacity:10+1
Pros: Lifetime warranty, cheap to buy and shoot, somewhat cool looking, 3 different safeties
Cons: Cheaply made, not very powerful, 3 different safeties

Hello!

Welcome to my humble blog. While I expect nobody to ever follow it, should you stumble upon it, welcome! I just wanted a place to share my passion for firearms. I'm not a gun nut. I'm not even a Republican, (although I'd probably admit to being a gun nut before being a Republican!) I just happen to enjoy target shooting and building my own little arsenal. I hope to never have to use it on people, but there's no harm in being prepared. Moreso, though, I enjoy the mechanical beauty and history associated with firearms. I enjoy making my guns more beautiful, and this is where I'll share those processes with the world.

I'll begin with an overview of my current, meager gun collection, and then I'll go over each one individually later on.
So here it is, mostly;


All that's missing from this photo is my Phoenix Arms HP22, which is a .22LR pistol. At the top, we have a Marlin Model 55 Goose Gun, a 12 gauge shotgun. Under it is a Mosin/Nagant M91/30, a WWII era Soviet rifle. Then, a Marlin Model 80 bolt-action .22LR repeater. Up next, a real treat; a Baikal IZH 94 over & under break-action 20 gauge/22 WMR (22 Mag.) Last but not least, a Hi-Point 995TS 9mm Carbine. Not a bad little collection. Later we'll go over each one, including price, features, and any modifications.