Baikal IZH 46M
Took delivery of a nice example of the above last week and I know it's not that old but I think it's already a classic due to the so-called "agricultural" nature of its build.
I had one of these a couple of years ago but due to the yearning for something else that caught my eye it had to go.
These really are an underated pistol, a heavy beast but very accurate in the right hands (not mine I might add). The grips need a little bit of sanding here and there to get comfortable but that's what they're designed for.
Shot it over the chrony with a variety of wadcutters and it's not fussy but if I remember correctly it quite liked the R10s at about 480 fps.
After I'd finished playing with it I picked up the Morini Short for the first time in months and realised why I love this pistol...so light compared to the Baikal and a dream to shoot.
Still love the basicness of the Izzy and the only pistol I might replace it with is that rare beast, the FWB 103.
Eric.
I had one of these a couple of years ago but due to the yearning for something else that caught my eye it had to go.
These really are an underated pistol, a heavy beast but very accurate in the right hands (not mine I might add). The grips need a little bit of sanding here and there to get comfortable but that's what they're designed for.
Shot it over the chrony with a variety of wadcutters and it's not fussy but if I remember correctly it quite liked the R10s at about 480 fps.
After I'd finished playing with it I picked up the Morini Short for the first time in months and realised why I love this pistol...so light compared to the Baikal and a dream to shoot.
Still love the basicness of the Izzy and the only pistol I might replace it with is that rare beast, the FWB 103.
Eric.
Browning B425 12G O/U Trap ~ Morini 162EI Short ~ Baikal MP-53M
Only shot one on a couple of occasions.
A joy to shoot, but tiring after a while, easy to get fingers trapped if loading technique slips.
I'd have one at the right price, but it would be a collection addition rather than a shooter.
I needed to try a few shorts and compacts to see how they differ from the full size variants.
Kind regards,
Phil
A joy to shoot, but tiring after a while, easy to get fingers trapped if loading technique slips.
I'd have one at the right price, but it would be a collection addition rather than a shooter.
I needed to try a few shorts and compacts to see how they differ from the full size variants.
Kind regards,
Phil
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Much appreciated.
I think it would be very worthwhile to experience the differences.
Kind regards,
Phil
I think it would be very worthwhile to experience the differences.
Kind regards,
Phil
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>>North Manchester Target Club<<
Re: Baikal IZH 46M
This one is definitely on my wish list.
I'd see it as a shooter rather than a collectable but I agree it has something 'special' about it.
The only RFD I'm aware of who stocks this model is York Guns.
Does anyone know of any others?
I'd see it as a shooter rather than a collectable but I agree it has something 'special' about it.
The only RFD I'm aware of who stocks this model is York Guns.
Does anyone know of any others?
Re: Baikal IZH 46M
I think Solware also lists them, but I haven't checked for a while.
Quite often a good 2nd hand bargain crops up.
Kind regards,
Phil
Quite often a good 2nd hand bargain crops up.
Kind regards,
Phil
M0KPH
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>>North Manchester Target Club<<
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Re: Baikal IZH 46M
I am also looking for a good industrial stapler - let me know who "Spare " is as I will contact them as well.pmh wrote:I think Spare also lists them, but I haven't checked for a while.
Quite often a good 2nd hand bargain crops up.
Kind regards,
Phil
Thanks - Bob.
Feinwerkbau P40 Tricolour wanted.........still !
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Re: Baikal IZH 46M
I know that Solware http://www.solware.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; stock them and they are really nice people to deal with too, in my personal experience.
graham.
I’m going off to go find myself. If I’m not back by the time I return, keep me here.
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I’m going off to go find myself. If I’m not back by the time I return, keep me here.
https://tamesidepistol.club/
Re: Baikal IZH 46M
Not that often Phil....pmh wrote:I think Spare also lists them, but I haven't checked for a while.
Quite often a good 2nd hand bargain crops up.
Kind regards,
Phil
Eric.
Browning B425 12G O/U Trap ~ Morini 162EI Short ~ Baikal MP-53M
Re: Baikal IZH 46M
Thanks GT - I may well be tempted to give them a call - but I have to make the effort to sell one of my LP53 pistols first! The almost mint example that I have in mind in its rare Walther fitted presentation case should go some way to softening the blow to my wallet!Tank wrote:I know that Solware http://www.solware.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; stock them and they are really nice people to deal with too, in my personal experience.
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Re: Baikal IZH 46M
My spill chucker striks agrin.
It was indeed meant to say Solware.
Kind regards,
Phil
It was indeed meant to say Solware.
Kind regards,
Phil
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Re: Baikal IZH 46M
Ah - so it was just a spellin mistook
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Re: Baikal IZH 46M
A bad day for me, I meant to type "occasionally". Can't blame the spill chucker for that one!eredel wrote:Not that often Phil....pmh wrote:I think Spare also lists them, but I haven't checked for a while.
Quite often a good 2nd hand bargain crops up.
Kind regards,
Phil
Eric.
Kind regards,
Phil
M0KPH
I now have so many airguns I've had to make a list, which is >>HERE<<
>>North Manchester Target Club<<
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