Thoughts on the .50GI ? - Page 2

sui-juris · August 6th, 2008, 07:55 PM

If money was no issue I'd have one just for the novelty of it. Guncrafter Industries seems pretty high speed.

Janq · August 6th, 2008, 08:22 PM

Run a search in 'Guncrafters Industries'.
There was a thread on this exact subject in the spring toward the round, the GI 1911, and the new Glock specific top end conversion that was introduced as well which are not a lot of coin like their full build 1911.
Within that thread I'd provided links toward the chamberings specific including power factors.

- Janq

titleist · August 7th, 2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Janq

Run a search in 'Guncrafters Industries'.
There was a thread on this exact subject in the spring toward the round, the GI 1911, and the new Glock specific top end conversion that was introduced as well which are not a lot of coin like their full build 1911.
Within that thread I'd provided links toward the chamberings specific including power factors.

- Janq

I'll check it out. Do you think this round will make people fly across the room like the body guard in "Smokin' Aces"?

Thanis · August 7th, 2008, 03:22 AM

Already a .357 Sig fan, so as far as I want to go with unique rounds. At least Bass Pro & Wal-Mart carries the .357 Sig at a reasonable, make that less than crazy, price.

Maybe I'm wrong, but the .50 GI vs .50 AE is like the .45 GAP vs .45 ACP.

The .45 GAP argument has a defined (at least LE) role (and backer in Glock).

.50 GI does not really have a good role or more than a novelty backer. For the "good vs. bears" mania I would still choose the .44 Mag revolver. Perhaps the .50 GI for boss level zombie?

The .50 GI does have a fan base, so I think it will be around. Then again, so many people and options, some pointless options out there just never die (no matter how big or small the round). But until you shoot a .50 GI (and I have not) you can't say those important words, "I shot the .50 GI and you know what I think..." I was told that the .50 GI is a more reliable feed than the .50 AE. Perked my interest but not my wallet.

One other thought, I understand that 12.7mm .50 GI is bigger than the 10mm. With that said, the 10mm crowd might have a few more real world application to discuss than the .50 GI.

Forget everything I said if you like the .50 GI. If you have the money, go blow away some stumps and stuff.

August 6th, 2008, 07:55 PM	#11
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August 6th, 2008, 08:22 PM	#12
Janq VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,932	Run a search in 'Guncrafters Industries'. There was a thread on this exact subject in the spring toward the round, the GI 1911, and the new Glock specific top end conversion that was introduced as well which are not a lot of coin like their full build 1911. Within that thread I'd provided links toward the chamberings specific including power factors. - Janq __________________ "Killers who are not deterred by laws against murder are not going to be deterred by laws against guns. " - Robert A. Levy Monday, March 12, 2007 -- Op Ed -- The Washington Post

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August 7th, 2008, 03:22 AM	#14
Thanis Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MI Posts: 534	Already a .357 Sig fan, so as far as I want to go with unique rounds. At least Bass Pro & Wal-Mart carries the .357 Sig at a reasonable, make that less than crazy, price. Maybe I'm wrong, but the .50 GI vs .50 AE is like the .45 GAP vs .45 ACP. The .45 GAP argument has a defined (at least LE) role (and backer in Glock). .50 GI does not really have a good role or more than a novelty backer. For the "good vs. bears" mania I would still choose the .44 Mag revolver. Perhaps the .50 GI for boss level zombie? The .50 GI does have a fan base, so I think it will be around. Then again, so many people and options, some pointless options out there just never die (no matter how big or small the round). But until you shoot a .50 GI (and I have not) you can't say those important words, "I shot the .50 GI and you know what I think..." I was told that the .50 GI is a more reliable feed than the .50 AE. Perked my interest but not my wallet. One other thought, I understand that 12.7mm .50 GI is bigger than the 10mm. With that said, the 10mm crowd might have a few more real world application to discuss than the .50 GI. Forget everything I said if you like the .50 GI. If you have the money, go blow away some stumps and stuff.