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Post by don on Sept 1, 2024 19:08:34 GMT -5
Additional magazines for the M88 are impossible to find. I have spent hours searching on the internet. However, other owners told me that a Model 70 magazine will fit. So i ordered one from Zastava USA. They have the 70s in stock but no 88s. Go figure. It is longer, 9 rounds versus 8. I will loose the pinkie rest on the magazine base. I modified a magazine for a PPKs to include a finger rest. I used epoxy putty with wire reinforcement inside. Held up very well. I still have that magazine just no PPK for it. I could make a rest with that or other material. Home crafts, eh? Someone with a 3D printer could do it. |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 1, 2024 19:32:32 GMT -5
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Post by toshtego on Sept 1, 2024 19:55:37 GMT -5
Thanks for the link. These guys are highly suspicious in the way they handle payment. Have you dealt with them before? Rather than just ordering and paying via a secure system, they require a transfer via PayPal which is not protected in the event they do not ship the magazine. Not an etailer payment but an account transfer. This smells like fraud to me. I would like to be wrong. I have been cheated by fraudulent sellers in the past and I am now cautious. |
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Post by don on Sept 1, 2024 20:46:05 GMT -5
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Post by trailboss on Sept 1, 2024 20:58:44 GMT -5
I dunno, I do know that with AMEX they will send them packing if they are scumbags.
All my online purchases are with AMEX, they do not forget who their customer is.
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Post by toshtego on Sept 1, 2024 21:13:25 GMT -5
I dunno, I do know that with AMEX they will send them packing if they are scumbags. All my online purchases are with AMEX, they do not forget who their customer is. That is not possible with either of these sellers. They require a paypal money transfer not connected with a merchant account or retail sale. This smells really bad. How come these guys have the much sought after magazine no one else has? Why do they have this payment system. I am sorry if I seem like a paranoid but this is unlike any ecommerce I have seen. |
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Post by urbino on Sept 1, 2024 21:15:31 GMT -5
I dunno, I do know that with AMEX they will send them packing if they are scumbags. All my online purchases are with AMEX, they do not forget who their customer is. That is not possible with either of these sellers. They require a paypal money transfer not connected with a merchant account or retail sale. This smells really bad. How come these guys have the much sought after magazine no one else has? Why do they have this payment system. I am sorry if I seem like a paranoid but this is unlike any ecommerce I have seen. Always wise to be cautious about these things. |
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Post by don on Sept 1, 2024 23:12:43 GMT -5
I dunno, I do know that with AMEX they will send them packing if they are scumbags. All my online purchases are with AMEX, they do not forget who their customer is. That is not possible with either of these sellers. They require a paypal money transfer not connected with a merchant account or retail sale. This smells really bad. How come these guys have the much sought after magazine no one else has? Why do they have this payment system. I am sorry if I seem like a paranoid but this is unlike any ecommerce I have seen. Does seem strange and suspicious. |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 1, 2024 23:32:55 GMT -5
I dunno, but I-think that if they have any affiliation with Paypal they have a responsibility to deliver merchandise that is paid for.
Again, if Paypal treated me like a chump, AMEX would tell Paypal to pound sand.
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Post by Plainsman on Sept 2, 2024 7:58:01 GMT -5
Try Sarco?
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Post by toshtego on Sept 2, 2024 10:23:00 GMT -5
I dunno, but I-think that if they have any affiliation with Paypal they have a responsibility to deliver merchandise that is paid for. Again, if Paypal treated me like a chump, AMEX would tell Paypal to pound sand. That is the question. This Seller is not using a retailer PayPal method. He wants payment like I was sending money to a friend or family. Not refundable under any circumstances. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 2, 2024 11:03:24 GMT -5
No joy found there. Thanks for the suggestion. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 2, 2024 11:24:38 GMT -5
ArmoryAmmo.com contacted me via text. They do not yet have a Merchant account with PayPal. All seems shady, but I will take the risk of $29.99 and order their way.
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Post by toshtego on Sept 2, 2024 11:57:31 GMT -5
I was not able to register on their website. They have no contact information of any kind posted. I could not find comments on Google for this exact name. Similar names came up with fraud complaints. This smells bad. So, I am passing on them. Thanks for the link but I do not trust them.
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Post by trailboss on Sept 2, 2024 14:00:50 GMT -5
I dunno, but I-think that if they have any affiliation with Paypal they have a responsibility to deliver merchandise that is paid for. Again, if Paypal treated me like a chump, AMEX would tell Paypal to pound sand. That is the question. This Seller is not using a retailer PayPal method. He wants payment like I was sending money to a friend or family. Not refundable under any circumstances. That definitely will be a deal killer for me |
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Post by urbino on Sept 2, 2024 14:23:17 GMT -5
I was not able to register on their website. They have no contact information of any kind posted. I could not find comments on Google for this exact name. Similar names came up with fraud complaints. This smells bad. So, I am passing on them. Thanks for the link but I do not trust them. Yup, that's a no go. |
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Post by don on Sept 2, 2024 18:13:39 GMT -5
This is the fun of buying less than mainstream firearms. I guess I am used to it. It is similar to trying to find 15 round magazines for a Beretta or Stoeger 8000 9mm. They are beyond unobtanium. Ten rounders are there but the 15s are impossible to find. I do love the pistol though, and enjoy shooting it immensely. Don’t get too discouraged, John. You will find a solution.
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Post by urbino on Sept 2, 2024 19:06:34 GMT -5
This is the fun of buying less than mainstream firearms. I guess I am used to it. It is similar to trying to find 15 round magazines for a Beretta or Stoeger 8000 9mm. They are beyond unobtanium. Ten rounders are there but the 15s are impossible to find. I do love the pistol though, and enjoy shooting it immensely. Don’t get too discouraged, John. You will find a solution. Or trying to find a larger magazine for my Browning BLR. They're made in Australia and not exported to the US. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 2, 2024 20:13:54 GMT -5
This is the fun of buying less than mainstream firearms. I guess I am used to it. It is similar to trying to find 15 round magazines for a Beretta or Stoeger 8000 9mm. They are beyond unobtanium. Ten rounders are there but the 15s are impossible to find. I do love the pistol though, and enjoy shooting it immensely. Don’t get too discouraged, John. You will find a solution. I can mags for the Model 70 which should work. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 2, 2024 22:01:02 GMT -5
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Post by toshtego on Sept 2, 2024 22:12:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip, Ron. BTW, now watching an auction for a Zastava Model 57 Tokarev in 7.62 X 25mm. I am impressed with the ballistics of this cartridge especially with JHP ammo. 1700 fps MV. 545 ft lbs ME.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 2, 2024 23:25:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip, Ron. BTW, now watching an auction for a Zastava Model 57 Tokarev in 7.62 X 25mm. I am impressed with the ballistics of this cartridge especially with JHP ammo. 1700 fps MV. 545 ft lbs ME. The TT-33 is a lot of fun for the price. Primitive but it works well. |
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Post by Plainsman on Sept 3, 2024 6:31:07 GMT -5
Still looking for 10-round magazines for the Ishapore Enfield 7.62 Nato.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 3, 2024 17:18:01 GMT -5
Still looking for 10-round magazines for the Ishapore Enfield 7.62 Nato. What did it come with? My Savage 223 came with a 4 round mag and I found an 8 round for it, but I decided to wait until I shoot it before I do anymore upgrades. |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 3, 2024 18:27:56 GMT -5
This is the fun of buying less than mainstream firearms. I guess I am used to it. It is similar to trying to find 15 round magazines for a Beretta or Stoeger 8000 9mm. They are beyond unobtanium. Ten rounders are there but the 15s are impossible to find. I do love the pistol though, and enjoy shooting it immensely. Don’t get too discouraged, John. You will find a solution. Or trying to find a larger magazine for my Browning BLR. They're made in Australia and not exported to the US. I’m surprised that Australia allows any commerce related to firearms. A pretty despicable country when it comes to firearms. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 3, 2024 19:23:15 GMT -5
Still looking for 10-round magazines for the Ishapore Enfield 7.62 Nato. It does not load with stripper clips like the other Enfields? |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 3, 2024 19:24:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip, Ron. BTW, now watching an auction for a Zastava Model 57 Tokarev in 7.62 X 25mm. I am impressed with the ballistics of this cartridge especially with JHP ammo. 1700 fps MV. 545 ft lbs ME. The TT-33 is a lot of fun for the price. Primitive but it works well. What you call "primitive" to me is the genius of simplicity. |
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Post by Plainsman on Sept 3, 2024 22:28:00 GMT -5
Still looking for 10-round magazines for the Ishapore Enfield 7.62 Nato. It does not load with stripper clips like the other Enfields? Yes, and that is the preferred method. I just wanted a couple more mags. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 6, 2024 20:39:15 GMT -5
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Post by toshtego on Sept 9, 2024 19:18:07 GMT -5
My eight round magazine arrived today. Fits and functions fine. My bug fingers easily fit into the space between the grip but and the magazine bottom plate. I thinking of adding something for that gap. I tried a leather cord but too funky looking for me!
Shot a few magazines at a paper target. These Sovietski military sights are not good. I can barely find the front blade sight. I have to shoot with one eye closed as I have close range double vision which does not help. From a traumatic brain injury as a young child. I doubt there are replacement sights ready made. So, I am thinking of sight paint. Now, I tend to like yellow over white in gernal. Does anyone have an opinion? Bob, please give me your expert opinion. Any others are welcome, too.
A common theme of owners of these guns is that the front sight is too tall. Accurate shooting means the front sight about half way above the rear sight. That was so when I tried it. Even sights means low on the target. I am not ready to file the front sight down yet but that may be helpful. I think these are Tokarev battle sights. The Ivans shoot the original 7.25 X 25 guns at long battlefield ranges. At least if one believes what they see in the Russian war movies. I am interested in about twelve feet. I did not try fifty or 80 feet. Maybe painting the rear sight half way up in yellow with white on the upper part? Yes, I can make this really complicated....
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