Georgia Arms 38 Spec 158-gr. LSWCHP +P: Informal Test - Page 2

Doc Holliday · August 11th, 2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ExSoldier

That statement is just sooooooo true! I have owned two M1A's now and I'm saving up for the SOCOM 16. That original M1A was a base level model with a painted camo stock. Good shooter, but I was a newlywed and we had to pay a huge AMEX bill, so I sold it off. Then later I got a small windfall of cash and picked up an M1A SUPERMATCH and sent it off to ROBAR for some tuning and the application of their NP3 finish inside and ROGARD exterior finish. I topped the piece with the range finding Sheppherd scope. The scope folks needed a specific brand and weight of ammo. After the Georgia Arms debacle, I went the other direction and mandated FEDERAL GOLD MATCH 168gr BTHP. Then I bought 3,000 rds of THAT stuff. This is now my ultra long range SHTF gun. For that rainy day I hope never arrives when I might have to reach out and touch somebody....and given the events of today in the UK that's suddenly a potential reality!

Sounds like a sweet set up. I have always coveted the M1A but I just can't afford one yet. I am a public educator (Social Studies, High School) like you but I support my wife and two year old son on my salary. Someday I will have a M1A when my ship comes in....perhaps when the wife graduates with her education degree and gets a job. But until then all I can do is drool.........

My SHTF rifle is a used but not abused Norinco MAK-90. She may be FUGLY but she's got it where it counts! I had a Colt AR but financial difficulties as a newly wed dictated that I sell it off. That was five years ago.

dr_cmg · August 12th, 2006, 01:18 AM

Stephen, as always an excellent review. I would like to see a review of some of Georgia Arms new ammunition. I fired a good number of their 180 gr. FMJ in my S&W 1066 this week and found it every bit as good as Winchester or Remington practice ammo for a very good price. I have also fired some of their JHP ammo and have had no problems with it. I am not as close to them as Doc, but was relatively close this week when Artz and I got together to shoot. If their ammo other performs handgun ammo performs as well as this you reviewed did it might be worth a trip to pick up a good supply. They usually have a table set up at some gun shows here in Alabama as well.

Thanks again for you input.

valian · August 16th, 2006, 01:50 PM

"I think that the bullet's used are from Hornady, but am not sure."

FYI, I was told by the owner of GA at a gun show that the bullet is made 'in house' by GA.

valian

August 12th, 2006, 01:18 AM	#12
dr_cmg Lead Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,611	Stephen, as always an excellent review. I would like to see a review of some of Georgia Arms new ammunition. I fired a good number of their 180 gr. FMJ in my S&W 1066 this week and found it every bit as good as Winchester or Remington practice ammo for a very good price. I have also fired some of their JHP ammo and have had no problems with it. I am not as close to them as Doc, but was relatively close this week when Artz and I got together to shoot. If their ammo other performs handgun ammo performs as well as this you reviewed did it might be worth a trip to pick up a good supply. They usually have a table set up at some gun shows here in Alabama as well. Thanks again for you input. __________________ George Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein

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August 16th, 2006, 01:50 PM	#13
valian New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2	"I think that the bullet's used are from Hornady, but am not sure." FYI, I was told by the owner of GA at a gun show that the bullet is made 'in house' by GA. valian