First Firearms II

[dijit]

Is anyone on here interested in 3 magpul 30 rd ar magazines?

[JoeCool87TC]

Always. Please PM me.

[hammondc]

RE: M&P Shield.....

I am thinking of selling my LCP to fund the purchase of a Shield. Still on the fence about it.

[Flynnster]

Have you shot the shield? I would certainly do that before making the switch.

[Remo]

RE: M&P Shield.....

I am thinking of selling my LCP to fund the purchase of a Shield. Still on the fence about it.

15448

Nudge...nudge

[afranco]

A small gift to my wife from me ! The Left is hers (AR) and right is mine (22) A little appreciation for what she does for me, after all she encourages my hobby !! Cigars!!!!!:banger

[hammondc]

15448

Nudge...nudge

lol....

[Remo]

Nothing says love like a gun :tu because if it turns bad, well...she has a gun!

[Michael]

I am a M&P crazy and I would recommend taking a look at the M&P9c or M&P40c which is the compact version of the M&P full size. I had a 9 shield and love it but I wanted a little more gun. And it is simple a little more. Either way a move to the M&P series I think is a big move up. The feel, performance and ease of use, disassemble etc is outstanding

[Remo]

I went the opposite, went from the compact to the shield, easier to carry thanks to the single stack, loved the compact was just to bulky for me to carry, like a Glock 26

[hammondc]

I have an SW99 for full size, Glock 26 for compact. Looking to replace the LCP with a subcompact 9mm.

[emopunker2004]

shield has a much better trigger than the lcp.

[jsnake]

When I was a cop I always carried Glock. Decided on a S&W M&P .45 Subcompact for the wife and she loves it. I was also impressed with it after shooting it. Definitely a fan of S&W now. We ended up also getting a Springfield Arms XDS 9mm for something even smaller. It is ok but I think we may look at a Shield. May just keep this 9mm and get the .40 Shield.

[HK3-]

Ordered some new glass last week and if Im lucky it will arrive wednesday before we have a day at the range.

Anyone who reloads ever try drilling out the primer pocket flash hole on the military brass that has the two offset flash holes? I'm burning through a bunch of 7.62 from south Africa to break in an AR10 and they have the berdan primers. Maybe it only has a single?

[shilala]

shield has a much better trigger than the lcp.
The shield is twice as heavy, too. You're probably talking about the LC9, though.
I only mention it because I have the LCP for my ankle.

Not even what I was gonna say...
My buddy had a laser/light combo he wanted rid of, and it looked like it'd fit on Weeze's Walther P22.
I brought it home, and sure enough. Works great.
I only paid 40 bucks for it, so nothing lost. I'll get a few more bucks for the gun when I trade it for her.
That Walther had paperwork that said it originally had the stock Walther laser on it, and the tools are in the box, but the laser wasn't on the gun when I bought it. Go figure.

The rail on that gun isn't very sturdy, but I figure that's better. It might take up some of the shock and I won't have to readjust that laser every time she shoots.

I showed it to her when I came home and she was nonplussed. She doesn't really have the gun gene.
I told her "BUT IT'S TACTICAL!!!" and hit the dirt and did a couple rolls.
Then she liked it better. :lr

[8zeros]

Ordered some new glass last week and if Im lucky it will arrive wednesday before we have a day at the range.

Anyone who reloads ever try drilling out the primer pocket flash hole on the military brass that has the two offset flash holes? I'm burning through a bunch of 7.62 from south Africa to break in an AR10 and they have the berdan primers. Maybe it only has a single?
Berdan vs Boxer
I looked this up once and remember reading it is possible.

[emopunker2004]

RE: M&P Shield.....

I am thinking of selling my LCP to fund the purchase of a Shield. Still on the fence about it.

If you are going to pocket carry keep the pip.
If you are going to holster carry get the shield.
Bigger round, better trigger, REAL sights.

[hammondc]

I'm keeping it. The price on these has really tanked around here. Palmetto State Armory has them for $240. I'll just keep it for that. Maybe find a holster to put it on the bike for long rides to shoot at loose dogs.

[hammondc]

15448

Nudge...nudge



Is that one of those Veil holsters?

[emopunker2004]

Is that one of those Veil holsters?

prob rdr

[HK3-]

Spent a few hours at the range yesterday punching holes in paper and ringing the gong.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Mobile%20Uploads/image-5.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/Lvmesum3zs/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-5.jpg.html)

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Mobile%20Uploads/image-6.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/Lvmesum3zs/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-6.jpg.html)

[Remo]

Is that one of those Veil holsters?

RDR Holster

Rounds Down Range, my buddies company.

[Ashcan Bill]

Just thought I'd brighten up everyone's day and show you my Little Green B*****d. :D

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a514/wak52/Autos/DSC00273_zps909f152f.jpg

[HK3-]

Cute little green Keltec. ;)

[Remo]

Spent a few hours at the range yesterday punching holes in paper and ringing the gong.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Mobile%20Uploads/image-5.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/Lvmesum3zs/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-5.jpg.html)

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Mobile%20Uploads/image-6.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/Lvmesum3zs/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-6.jpg.html)

Looks like fun! And nice weather :tu

[joshnauburn]

Spent a few hours at the range yesterday punching holes in paper and ringing the gong.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Mobile%20Uploads/image-5.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/Lvmesum3zs/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-5.jpg.html)

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Mobile%20Uploads/image-6.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/Lvmesum3zs/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-6.jpg.html)

Is that thermal?

[CigarSquid]

What is the deal going on for .223 right now? I found it for .36 or so a shot. Anyone got some places to buy ammo from other than Midway or Cheaperthandirt?

[dijit]

What is the deal going on for .223 right now? I found it for .36 or so a shot. Anyone got some places to buy ammo from other than Midway or Cheaperthandirt?

Try surplus ammo arms. Get on their mailing list and about once a month they have a 24 hour sale on .223 that is close to or maybe better than .36 a shot

[Flynnster]

Freedom Munitions It's where I get all my ammo from. Both their Reman and New is good stuff. http://www.freedommunitions.com/category-s/1916.htm

[HK3-]

Is that thermal?

You are correct.

[joshnauburn]

What is the deal going on for .223 right now? I found it for .36 or so a shot. Anyone got some places to buy ammo from other than Midway or Cheaperthandirt?

You'll be lucky to find green tip right now, the panic is back...:td

https://www.nraila.org/articles/20150213/batfe-to-ban-common-ar-15-ammo

[CigarSquid]

I know... I was reading the article yesterday thinking great....

[Remo]

So, they are labeling ball ammo as "armor piercing"? GTFOH! asshats

[dijit]

So, they are labeling ball ammo as "armor piercing"? GTFOH! asshats

Dont you know by now they will label it whatever they can in an effort to create a false shortage for us the sport/recreational consumer.

[Remo]

Dont you know by now they will label it whatever they can in an effort to create a false shortage for us the sport/recreational consumer.

Ha, sad but true :sl "we the people" my arse.

[dijit]

Ha, sad but true :sl "we the people" my arse.

Makes me glad I load my own. Which reminds me I need to send a package to Scott.

[CigarSquid]

I wish I was into reloading my own...

[emopunker2004]

Well, my tax stamp was approved today for my SBR. :wo

[Remo]

Well, my tax stamp was approved today for my SBR. :wo

What is there to approve, your check cleared? :lr

[emopunker2004]

Just waiting on my stock to ship. I put a pair of magpul mbus pros on it (not shown)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7485/16295613556_bf524459d4_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/16295613556/)
20150119_184425~2 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/16295613556/) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[CigarSquid]

Lookin' good.

I just got a red dot and magnifier on my AR15. Nothing wild. I went somewhat cheap with the set up since I do not use it.... maybe 5 times a year. I need to get out there more but I can't find anyone to split some ammo with to make it cheaper to buy.

[emopunker2004]

Done, stock will change when my order from PSA arrives.
Shot it yesterday afrernoon too.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8656/16642278751_27a38b67cd_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/16642278751/)
2015-02-24_18.44.06-1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/16642278751/) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[MurphysLaw]

Looks good Justin, one day I might have to get around to building one.

[emopunker2004]

Gonna bring it to the guy who built the upper. Needs the gas port opened up some. She short strokes. Fires, rejects, but fails to strip a round most of the time and fails to lock open on empty mag

[dijit]

Gonna bring it to the guy who built the upper. Needs the gas port opened up some. She short strokes. Fires, rejects, but fails to strip a round most of the time and fails to lock open on empty mag

Sounds like the gas line has a crimp on the bend. If it isnt dirt at the frond end of the port.

[shilala]

I think I'm gonna buy an M9. Everybody line up and laugh at me. :D

[emopunker2004]

Sounds like the gas line has a crimp on the bend. If it isnt dirt at the frond end of the port.

nah its a 11.5 barrel. im better smaller than needed gas port. gonna have him measure it first

[dijit]

Why laugh? Its reliable, big, accurate, big, can hold a boat almost as well as an old computer monitor, and its big. :r

[dijit]

nah its a 11.5 barrel. im better smaller than needed gas port. gonna have him measure it first

I did forget its a short barrel. Probably true the smaller port wont vent enough pressure.

[shilala]

Why laugh? Its reliable, big, accurate, big, can hold a boat almost as well as an old computer monitor, and its big. :r
I know, right?
I figured it'd be good for pounding nails. Plus it'd be a great gun for my wife and daughter to learn on. Move up from those .22's up to 9mm and not have to worry about the jump. It'd give them some confidence before going to a little .380 or a little 9.

At $600 new, I think they're a bit high. I'd think I could get a second-hand hardly used for 400 bucks.
Or 10 bucks for one that's been in action and racks itself. :lr

[emopunker2004]

I did forget its a short barrel. Probably true the smaller port wont vent enough pressure.

its all good. guy who put it together is gonna open the hole up a lil

[dijit]

I know, right?
I figured it'd be good for pounding nails. Plus it'd be a great gun for my wife and daughter to learn on. Move up from those .22's up to 9mm and not have to worry about the jump. It'd give them some confidence before going to a little .380 or a little 9.

At $600 new, I think they're a bit high. I'd think I could get a second-hand hardly used for 400 bucks.
Or 10 bucks for one that's been in action and racks itself. :lr

Or get the Taurus counter part PT 99 or PT 92 just as reliable only difference is where the safety is and about 2/3 the cost of the Baretta.

[shilala]

Or get the Taurus counter part PT 99 or PT 92 just as reliable only difference is where the safety is and about 2/3 the cost of the Baretta.
Bah. No likey.
I looked at prices, and for all the more I'd save, I'd much rather get what I know I'd like. Actually it's the M9A1 I want.
Mainly because it'll go on my leg and I can triple wield.
Then I'll just need to get a couple of those James Bond guns you flick out of your sleeves and I'll be set. :tu

[Stevez]

I think I'm gonna buy an M9. Everybody line up and laugh at me. :D

A couple of years ago that's what my son wanted and I tried to convince him to get a 1911 in 45 caliber. He got the M9 and loves it and I gotta say it is the sweetest shooting gun we have. Sweet.

[emopunker2004]

i want the m9a3 when they release it

[shilala]

i want the m9a3 when they release it
I understand that the contract for the m9a3 got shot down.
Will they still build the gun for regular folk?

[emopunker2004]

from what i understand yes

ETA: http://info.beretta.com/m9a3

[shilala]

Thanks, Justin.
I signed up. I sure hope she comes in black. :tu

[Col. Kurtz]

Got a chance for a 1911 at what seems like a decent price. It's a build based on an Essex frame. Anyone here have personal experience with an Essex build?

[emopunker2004]

Thanks, Justin.
I signed up. I sure hope she comes in black. :tu

If not, there is always cerakote. I like the color though.

[Fordman4ever]

Is everyone in your area freaking out about the M855 ban too? People around here(Omaha) are buying up all the AR15 ammo they can get their hands on. I was at Cabelas today and people were clearing the shelves of anything that could be put into an AR. 223, 556, steel case, tracer rounds, anything they could get their hands on. The gun guy I spoke to said that they had 223 in 300 round packs go on sale yesterday and that every Cabelas in the country sold out in less than 8 hours.

[theonlybear4CORT]

not to worried my self. I have a 420 round ammo can of lake city M855 I might let go when the time is rite. I'm just happy I have a sks to play with and 7.62 ammo is cheap. Now Barns 300wm tsx and GP 7.5 Swiss are what I'm trying to find for a decent price...

[Fordman4ever]

Just picked up some M856 tracer rounds, anybody got anything fun to do with them?

[Fordman4ever]

Does anyone watch youtube gun channels? Who is your favorite? I really like watching hickok45 for gun reviews. I also like DemolitionRanch because he usually blows stuff up.

[emopunker2004]

taufledermaus is cool

[theonlybear4CORT]

Carnik con is always good for a laugh or two.

https://m.youtube.com/user/CarnikConShow

[Col. Kurtz]

If I had another section of rail I could mount my anodized billet tactical back scratcher. Perhaps I should just start an A2 build for more real estate..

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc267/jdubx2/1BadAR15_zps8nznucrw.jpg

[shilala]

That is one badass gun. Needs a satellite dish, wifi, and an lcd screen.
And blue lights. Blue lights make ANYTHING more badass.

[Ashcan Bill]

That is one badass gun. Needs a satellite dish, wifi, and an lcd screen.
And blue lights. Blue lights make ANYTHING more badass.

You mean there's a gun in there somewhere????

:lr

[Fordman4ever]

I just got an email from midwayUSA about some SS109 ammo. Just in case you're looking.

HERE (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1079530362621/general-dynamics-ammunition-556x45mm-nato-62-grain-ss109-penetrator-full-metal-jacket?cm_vc=rotator)

[HK3-]

Picked up a rail extension for my FN. Need to order some 1.5 high rings so I can get the optics mounted. Fun little rifle to shoot.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/Lvmesum3zs/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpg.html)

[Fordman4ever]

Nice, wish I could afford an FN.

[emopunker2004]

SBR seems to be functioning fine
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/16123164294_a834eb6c3f_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/16123164294/)
20150307_141348 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/16123164294/) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[Remo]

:tu Justin

[Fordman4ever]

Nice

[emopunker2004]

100rds was put on that target. Most must be in that big chest hole

[HK3-]

100rds was put on that target. Most must be in that big chest hole

You definitely cleaned him out. ;)

[Remo]

100rds was put on that target. Most must be in that big chest hole

You do realize that you have to shoot Zombies in the head, right? Justin is not on my team :r

[emopunker2004]

You do realize that you have to shoot Zombies in the head, right? Justin is not on my team :r

i know bro. the other targets were gay so i chose this one and shot like it was a person. fyi i shot his jaw off so he isnt biting.

[Fordman4ever]

AR15 Zombie ammo test (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCPjJTtDS6g)

[joshnauburn]

Ammo is gonna calm back down after a while, but you might as well stock up anyways. 'They' are going to try the ban again...As for me I have at least 1000 rds. for every AR I own, now it's time to go 308..:)

[CigarSquid]

I seem to always wait to buy ammo at the wrong times. I am in need of .223

[Fordman4ever]

The cabellas here had .223 on sale last week.

[HK3-]

My Wally World has a can of ZQI 556 720rds thats been sitting in the bottom of the cabinet for over a year now. I don't own a 223/556 but I'm amazed that can has survived through the recent stir..

[hammondc]

Glock Single Stack 9mm is rumored to be introduced Friday. Any takers? I know I am in for one.

[emopunker2004]

Picked this up today so I can introduce my niece to firearms and shooting.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8719/16842532856_2ed405d43a_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rEjoew)20150319_204243-1 (https://flic.kr/p/rEjoew) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/52968548@N05/), on Flickr

[dijit]

Picked this up today so I can introduce my niece to firearms and shooting.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8719/16842532856_2ed405d43a_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rEjoew)20150319_204243-1 (https://flic.kr/p/rEjoew) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/52968548@N05/), on Flickr

Very nice! Lots of fun times ahead there. I make my kids use the full wooden stock so they will appreciate it a little more when they get a nice kevlar or modular stock.

Wife just gave me permission to start my build on a blackout 300. Lots of interesting options for me to explore now!:noon

[emopunker2004]

Eh i was looking for cheap and this one is the one that i found for cheap haha. $90

[shilala]

Very nice! Lots of fun times ahead there. I make my kids use the full wooden stock...
That made me smile, Michael.
I can remember my first turkey shoot, I was 7 or 8.
They gave me a .410. Not a problem. Then they gave me the 20 gauge. Not a problem.
I was listening careful to all the numbers and paying attention to the ammo, thought it was odd the .410 felt like the 20 gauge and was getting pretty cocky.
And sloppy.
So the old man handed me the 12 gauge which promptly jacked me in the shoulder, rattled my teeth and sat me on my ass.
Fixed the cocky and sloppy IMMEDIATELY. :lr :lr

[Fordman4ever]

Happy Birthday to me. Picked up a new SKB 12 guage today.

https://scontent-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11067490_10155334844280581_1881108062527218031_n.j pg?oh=0636c05aaf09844726cbd9f61715a3f1&oe=557AB3DF

[dijit]

Sweet!

Scott I was that same cocky kid at that age Weighed a whole 130 lbs and the 12 ga almost knocked me on my but too. Gave me a whole new respect for firearms.

[emopunker2004]

So my car drove me to the LGS and when I left, I had this

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7639/16256867333_2558af690c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qLyGh6)20150320_183353 (https://flic.kr/p/qLyGh6) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/52968548@N05/), on Flickr

[dijit]

So my car drove me to the LGS and when I left, I had this

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7639/16256867333_2558af690c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qLyGh6)20150320_183353 (https://flic.kr/p/qLyGh6) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/52968548@N05/), on Flickr

I wish my car would do that!

[8zeros]

So my car drove me to the LGS and when I left, I had this

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7639/16256867333_2558af690c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qLyGh6)20150320_183353 (https://flic.kr/p/qLyGh6) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/52968548@N05/), on Flickr
Oooooooo..."Tactical"
3.5 lb. single stage seems more of a target trigger than a tactical assault trigger to me. Maybe sharpshooting is the tactic.
I'd like to get something like that for my Colt 20" HBAR. I think it has large pins. I know the receiver pins are different.

[emopunker2004]

typically target guns use a 2 stage trigger. they make them for large pins too

[8zeros]

Not so much the single stage but the 3.5 lbs seems a little light to me. A little easy to set off. I have a Rem 700 7mm with a trigger like that and you just take up a little slack then think about the next bit a little too much and it shoots. It's easy too get used to and I like it much better than the squishy triggers on my ARs. I've never used it for hunting, I like my old 30-06 better for that. The 7mm is great for shooting stuff at the quarry at around 300 yds.

[dijit]

Its been my experience once you are used to that lighter pull it really does become more of a thought process to shoot and is easier to be more accurate.

[emopunker2004]

its not excessively light. its just right to me.

[joshnauburn]

As you can see by my post count I'm more of a reader , but I'd figured I'd contribute..Reorganizing the safe so I set aside the .223/5.56's to show you guys. From Left to Right:

DDMK18
IWI Tavor w/aimpoint PRO and vortex magnifier
SWMP15 Magpul Edition with 4X32 Acog, and Leupold Deltapoint on the offset, can is a M42000

Up top is a colt lower with a 10.3" LH upper, and a DD RIS II rail (yes I know I'm retarded, but shooting a RH rifle suppressed sucks as a LH'er )

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/Kalel44_2006/ars.jpeg (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/Kalel44_2006/media/ars.jpeg.html)

[Remo]

Looks good josh :tu

[emopunker2004]

Nice JOSH! I just cant get over the look of DDs new stock. It's :pu

[azar]

As you can see by my post count I'm more of a reader , but I'd figured I'd contribute..Reorganizing the safe so I set aside the .223/5.56's to show you guys. From Left to Right:

DDMK18
IWI Tavor w/aimpoint PRO and vortex magnifier
SWMP15 Magpul Edition with 4X32 Acog, and Leupold Deltapoint on the offset, can is a M42000

Up top is a colt lower with a 10.3" LH upper, and a DD RIS II rail (yes I know I'm retarded, but shooting a RH rifle suppressed sucks as a LH'er )

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/Kalel44_2006/ars.jpeg (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/Kalel44_2006/media/ars.jpeg.html)

Josh that's a pile of toys there nice
Mack

[Brian D.]

I made the "mistake" of looking closely at a Ruger SR 1911 lightweight Commander yesterday. Nicely put together, with some features I'd often end up paying extra to install on my own. After doing some internet homework later regarding price, it turns out I shouldn't have left the gun show without it. Non-buyer's remorse is the correct term I believe.

[Remo]

I made the "mistake" of looking closely at a Ruger SR 1911 lightweight Commander yesterday. Nicely put together, with some features I'd often end up paying extra to install on my own. After doing some internet homework later regarding price, it turns out I shouldn't have left the gun show without it. Non-buyer's remorse is the correct term I believe.

Sucks!

[Brian D.]

That's alright Remo it's not like Ruger made only five of the darn things, another one will come along. Meantime I have a "few" other 1911's to fiddle with.

[CigarGuy88]

Finally picked up my first pistol, an M&P Shield 9mm. Thanks to Massholeachusetts and their ridiculous laws the 10lb trigger on it is HORRIBLE. Needless to say that's changing to a ~5lb trigger ASAP

[Remo]

Finally picked up my first pistol, an M&P Shield 9mm. Thanks to Massholeachusetts and their ridiculous laws the 10lb trigger on it is HORRIBLE. Needless to say that's changing to a ~5lb trigger ASAP

Congrats, love my Shield, easy to carry :tu

[HK3-]

Made it out to the range last week with a buddy to sight in a new rifle and a new scope on another setup. Picked up this IBA Rem 700 300wm about a month ago and finally got to shoot it. This is my second 300wm and Im starting to think I don't care for this caliber. Maybe i just need a brake on it? Recoil is definitely an issue. Anyone have any suggestions?
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Mobile%20Uploads/7deed595-c371-49b2-83ed-59277dcce88e.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/Lvmesum3zs/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7deed595-c371-49b2-83ed-59277dcce88e.jpg.html)

I finally bought my first Nightforce. Pretty nice piece of glass. Time to stretch her out a little.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Mobile%20Uploads/765dc087-5368-40de-942d-39bb91ebb9a4.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/Lvmesum3zs/media/Mobile%20Uploads/765dc087-5368-40de-942d-39bb91ebb9a4.jpg.html)

[dijit]

Made it out to the range last week with a buddy to sight in a new rifle and a new scope on another setup. Picked up this IBA Rem 700 300wm about a month ago and finally got to shoot it. This is my second 300wm and Im starting to think I don't care for this caliber. Maybe i just need a brake on it? Recoil is definitely an issue. Anyone have any suggestions?
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I finally bought my first Nightforce. Pretty nice piece of glass. Time to stretch her out a little.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Mobile%20Uploads/765dc087-5368-40de-942d-39bb91ebb9a4.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/Lvmesum3zs/media/Mobile%20Uploads/765dc087-5368-40de-942d-39bb91ebb9a4.jpg.html)
Even with a muzzle brake the 300WM is pretty brutal. I know a couple people that have suffered retina separation from the recoil. I would say trade it in on a 308. Slightly less recoil similar balistics.

[HK3-]

Even with a muzzle brake the 300WM is pretty brutal. I know a couple people that have suffered retina separation from the recoil. I would say trade it in on a 308. Slightly less recoil similar balistics.

Thanks. I have a 308 and agree the recoil is significantly less. Do you think if it was suppressed it would make that much of a difference?

[dijit]

Thanks. I have a 308 and agree the recoil is significantly less. Do you think if it was suppressed it would make that much of a difference?

My experience with suppressors has been limited to smaller and subsonic calibers. That being said the recoil on those is reduced by about 30%. This is mostly due to the added weight of the barrel. I imagine it would be roughly the same in larger bore rifles. Your muzzle lift I think will be reduced significantly but your recoil or backwards push will likely be very similar. I think you would be much better served in that resolve with a compensator or muzzle brake.

[shilala]

Bush out a catalytic converter, slide it on, and weld it to that barrel, Halitosis.
That'll give you a little weight out front to hold that thing down and slow up the jack.

[HK3-]

My experience with suppressors has been limited to smaller and subsonic calibers. That being said the recoil on those is reduced by about 30%. This is mostly due to the added weight of the barrel. I imagine it would be roughly the same in larger bore rifles. Your muzzle lift I think will be reduced significantly but your recoil or backwards push will likely be very similar. I think you would be much better served in that resolve with a compensator or muzzle brake.

I stopped at the shop this morning and got a price on having it threaded and for a brake. The gunsmith said the brake would help a lot. I will drop it off next week with a turn around time of three weeks.

Bush out a catalytic converter, slide it on, and weld it to that barrel, Halitosis.
That'll give you a little weight out front to hold that thing down and slow up the jack.

Ha! Maybe for a BMG Scott! ;)

[emopunker2004]

Dropped my upper off to a local shop to have the handguard rail changed and the flashhider switched for a brake

[Remo]

Ergo 1911 grips, any good?

[emopunker2004]

Done, stock will change when my order from PSA arrives.
Shot it yesterday afrernoon too.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8656/16642278751_27a38b67cd_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/16642278751/)
2015-02-24_18.44.06-1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/16642278751/) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

BEFORE^



AFTER

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[Remo]

Looks way nice!

[emopunker2004]

Thanks mike. The rail is an mlok rail, magpuls response to keymod

[shilala]

I stopped at the shop this morning and got a price on having it threaded and for a brake. The gunsmith said the brake would help a lot. I will drop it off next week with a turn around time of three weeks.



Ha! Maybe for a BMG Scott! ;)
Get some great big hose clamps and screw her down to a tree?
You could also bolt her down to the roof of one of those old cars in your back yard. The shocks and springs will take up some whammy, you don't even need air in the tires.
I'd take her off the blocks, though. Then she'll skid if she needs to. :tu
You gotta think outside the box, my brother!!!

[Fordman4ever]

Anybody have a Remington model 783? I'm thinking about picking up the 7mm rem mag version.

[HK3-]

Get some great big hose clamps and screw her down to a tree?
You could also bolt her down to the roof of one of those old cars in your back yard. The shocks and springs will take up some whammy, you don't even need air in the tires.
I'd take her off the blocks, though. Then she'll skid if she needs to. :tu
You gotta think outside the box, my brother!!!

Neighbors called the law and the county made me haul off the cars Scott. All the shootin got the dogs raisin hell…… ;)

[joshnauburn]

Have you guys seen to CZ Scorpion Evo? That is my next adventure, now as a pistol eh it's ok, but I'm gonna either Form 1 or a sig brace would look saweet!

[emopunker2004]

Took the niece shooting for the first time on Sunday

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7591/16371197223_d715ff9ecd_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qWEEz6)20150329_140928 (https://flic.kr/p/qWEEz6) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/52968548@N05/), on Flickr

[Brian D.]

I made the "mistake" of looking closely at a Ruger SR 1911 lightweight Commander yesterday. Nicely put together, with some features I'd often end up paying extra to install on my own. After doing some internet homework later regarding price, it turns out I shouldn't have left the gun show without it. Non-buyer's remorse is the correct term I believe.

So...I resisted said purchase for almost a whole week! Or maybe that should be spelled "weak" in my case. :D

This thing seems very well thought out and put together. Shoots dead on with 230 grain ball ammo. Functions with that and jacketed hollow point, although I didn't fire off too many of those in it yet.

What I do to test reliability with defensive ammo without draining my wallet so bad is as follows: I load magazines alternating ball and JHP rounds. I fire the ball ammo and then make sure the next-up HP round has fed okay. Then I eject that and fire the next ball round.

But before trusting the gun for self protection I will fire off a few magazines full of the JHP's, even if it does cause an imaginary cash register sound effect in my head. ;)

Somewhere about the 100 mark of JHP's downrange (and at least a couple hundred round nosers), without problems encountered, followed by proper cleaning and oil application I then deem the gun good to go.

Your mileage may vary but to date that system has worked pretty well. Of course if I do any parts upgrades that could affect function, more testing takes place.

[theonlybear4CORT]

http://youtu.be/w6PAmKLUcbc

What I do to test reliability with defensive ammo without draining my wallet so bad is as follows: I load magazines alternating ball and JHP rounds. I fire the ball ammo and then make sure the next-up HP round has fed okay. Then I eject that and fire the next ball round..

[Chainsaw13]

Gotta give a shout out to Kentucky Gun Co. Got the email yesterday they had CCI mini mag 22LR in stock. Bought the box limit. Got the email conf it gets delivered Friday.

[Fordman4ever]

Nice

[Brian D.]

http://youtu.be/w6PAmKLUcbc

Bullet setback is something to watch for but I don't run the same rounds through a gun multiple times even with reliability testing.

[theonlybear4CORT]

Cool^




Going to the range to zero my scope. It's a Nikon Monarc3 on a savage 300wm. It's my first scope,do any of you guys have any tips?

[emopunker2004]

use a boresighter to help get u in the general ball park

[dijit]

use a boresighter to help get u in the general ball park

Yeah what he said. Start with a close target, not more than 50 yards then move it out as you get close to center mass on the target.

[theonlybear4CORT]

Thanks guys.

[CigarSquid]

Got this beauty in yesterday.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/IMG_20150402_135555240_HDR_zpsnznk6nvv.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/niSssEanR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/IMG_20150402_135555240_HDR_zpsnznk6nvv.jpg.html)
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[dijit]

Nice!

[Cigarcop]

One I just finished for a customer..... More of a plain one than what I usually build! .223 w/ Trued up Remington Action, oversized bolt, Bartlien Barrel, McMillan Stock, threaded for Suppresor, Pillar Bedded, & Cerakoted in Black.

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/C94C0645-BD68-4F63-BB89-4C481C7F61F1_zpsu7mouaab.jpg

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[Steve]

One I just finished for a customer..... More of a plain one than what I usually build! .223 w/ Trued up Remington Action, oversized bolt, Bartlien Barrel, McMillan Stock, threaded for Suppresor, Pillar Bedded, & Cerakoted in Black.

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/C94C0645-BD68-4F63-BB89-4C481C7F61F1_zpsu7mouaab.jpg

:dr:dr:dr

[Remo]

Looks like a fun shooter!!

[HK3-]

Cool^




Going to the range to zero my scope. It's a Nikon Monarc3 on a savage 300wm. It's my first scope,do any of you guys have any tips?

I typically start at 50 yards....

If it's a bolt gun... take bolt out, look through back down through bore and put bore hole on bullseye, move crosshairs to bullseye. That should get you pretty good as a starting point. (obviously not moving the rifle by using a vise, or bipod and bags)

Use a rest or bipod.... Shoot and adjust until you can get it on paper. Once on paper, put crosshairs on bullseye and then adjust crosshairs to bullet hole. That will get you pretty close.

[Cigarcop]

F Class Rifle finished for a customer in 25x47L

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[Remo]

Very cool stock!

[emopunker2004]

On Friday i was shooting my sbr at the department's gun range. An instructor told me i had to stop because the guys on the other side of the concrete wall couldn't hear instructions for requals :r

[Remo]

On Friday i was shooting my sbr at the department's gun range. An instructor told me i had to stop because the guys on the other side of the concrete wall couldn't hear instructions for requals :r

Ya, they are loud, I know mine is!

[joshnauburn]

..'Sounds' like its time for a suppressor (Pun intended)

[emopunker2004]

lol yeh. One day. Just not anytime soon.

[Fordman4ever]

Anybody here make their own shotgun butt stock before? I'm thinking about making a multi-wood species laminate butt stock.

[8zeros]

Anybody here make their own shotgun butt stock before? I'm thinking about making a multi-wood species laminate butt stock.
I dabble in wood but haven't done anything like that.
Just sayin' if you do this project then start a thread. I'd like to follow along.

[Fordman4ever]

Will do.

[357]

bishes

[Fordman4ever]

Just picked up a new Black Hawk IWB leather holster today for my Glock 23.
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[DPD6030]

Got this beauty in yesterday.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/IMG_20150402_135555240_HDR_zpsnznk6nvv.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/niSssEanR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/IMG_20150402_135555240_HDR_zpsnznk6nvv.jpg.html)
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Just got one of these to test and eval for our dept. The one they sent would not hold zero. Piece of garbage, at least the one they sent. I've read reviews and it seems like these are hit or miss on holding zero. Some guys get a new one and it's fine. I hope yours works out.

[DPD6030]

My dept. just got 3 Wyndham Weaponry .223s for the patrol cars. I've tested two optics so far that are "cheap" and I can't recommend them to the boss man. Anyone have other red dot type optic suggestions? Boss was on a entry team and he wanted Colt Commandos with full auto but this little dept. doesn't have the funds for those or the Trijicon sight he had either! If money were no object we'd be ok. We might and I say that with a big gulp, might be able to float $600-1,000 total for 3 optics.

[Remo]

I run an Eotech and it is perfect, I have the short bodied XPS that takes the standard 123 battery, love it! Other guys like the small Aimpoint, personal preference I suppose.

[issues]

My dept. just got 3 Wyndham Weaponry .223s for the patrol cars. I've tested two optics so far that are "cheap" and I can't recommend them to the boss man. Anyone have other red dot type optic suggestions? Boss was on a entry team and he wanted Colt Commandos with full auto but this little dept. doesn't have the funds for those or the Trijicon sight he had either! If money were no object we'd be ok. We might and I say that with a big gulp, might be able to float $600-1,000 total for 3 optics.

Take a look at the Vortex line of optics. The SPARC II is only around 200 each and is a great micro red dot and it carries a lifetime, no questions asked guarantee. ;) I have one on one of my rifles and love it!

You can also look at Primary Arms. I have no experience with them but they get great reviews as one of the best budget options available.

[bonjing]

My dept. just got 3 Wyndham Weaponry .223s for the patrol cars. I've tested two optics so far that are "cheap" and I can't recommend them to the boss man. Anyone have other red dot type optic suggestions? Boss was on a entry team and he wanted Colt Commandos with full auto but this little dept. doesn't have the funds for those or the Trijicon sight he had either! If money were no object we'd be ok. We might and I say that with a big gulp, might be able to float $600-1,000 total for 3 optics.

Aimpoint PRO possibly.

[Brian D.]

Anybody here like Browning High Powers? Lately some Mark III models have been imported from Israel. They were police/military issue for many years. I would guess there can't be that many left in the supply pipeline. Conditions vary but I just got a pretty nice one for about $500 plus tax.

New production BHP's run about twice that. And since FN/Browning has gone full tilt into making polymer handguns now, I believe the day of the High Power is coming to an end soon.

[emopunker2004]

eotech, aimpoint pro, or vortex sparc ii

[issues]

I think his department would be hard pressed to buy 3 eotechs or aimpoints for 1k.

[emopunker2004]

OOS but 360 EACH with LEO discounthttps://dsgarms.com/eot512a65

[emopunker2004]

353.70 eac LEO price
https://dsgarms.com/aim200174

[issues]

353.70 eac LEO price
https://dsgarms.com/aim200174

Nice!!!

[emopunker2004]

so comes out to be like 1060 something

[emopunker2004]

Andrew and anyone else..
Eotech xps3 for less than 250 shipped.
Use coupon code 48take25
http://www.uscav.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=18059&tabid=548

[emopunker2004]

Andrew and anyone else..
Eotech xps3 for less than 250 shipped.
Use coupon code 48take25
http://www.uscav.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=18059&tabid=548

annnnnd GONE

[Fordman4ever]

The code only takes off $147 for a total of $442. Wish I could have gotten one at the $250 price. That would have been awesome.

[emopunker2004]

they posted on fb that the site got hit so fast that inventory froze. lets see if i actually get one.

[emopunker2004]

"New" used carry gun. Kahr P40 Covert

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7664/17166760170_2d0573c052_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/s9Y8HC)P40 Covert (https://flic.kr/p/s9Y8HC) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/52968548@N05/), on Flickr

[Blueface]

Anyone considering new Glock 43?
I think I am sold, just going to wait for hype to die down and price to normalize.

[HK3-]

"New" used carry gun. Kahr P40 Covert

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7664/17166760170_2d0573c052_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/s9Y8HC)P40 Covert (https://flic.kr/p/s9Y8HC) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people/52968548@N05/), on Flickr

That's a great little carry piece right there.

Anyone considering new Glock 43?
I think I am sold, just going to wait for hype to die down and price to normalize.

Haven't heard much about them. What's supposed to be different with the 43 vs their others on the market currently?

[emopunker2004]

cuz its a glock. ;)

[Remo]

cuz its a glock. ;)

I'll stick with my Shield :tu

[Brian D.]

Glock model 43 is a single column 9mm. A bit bigger than the G42 in .380, but closer to it in size than any of their other (double stack) offerings.

Guy at the range let me try out his model 43 last week. Very comparable to the 9mm S&W Shield in handling, recoil, etc. as you might expect.

[HK3-]

Glock model 43 is a single column 9mm. A bit bigger than the G42 in .380, but closer to it in size than any of their other (double stack) offerings.

Guy at the range let me try out his model 43 last week. Very comparable to the 9mm S&W Shield in handling, recoil, etc. as you might expect.

I just pulled it up online. Smart idea to do the single stack. Is that Glocks first attempt at doing a single stack design?

[emopunker2004]

g42 was a single stack 380

[357]

I just pulled it up online. Smart idea to do the single stack. Is that Glocks first attempt at doing a single stack design?

Nah. The 36 I believe is a single stack .45 ACP. I think that was their first.

[Brian D.]

Yeah but the G36 is almost as chunky as the double column G30. Both are in .45acp by the way.

And yes emo the G42 is a single stack .380. I have one and rather like it. However it cried out for "pinky" extension floor plates on the magazines. For me it made the gun a ton more shootable but still fits in a front pocket.

I've only once laid eyes on and handled the legally-very-hard-to-import Model 28, a double column .380. It is the same size as the models 26 and 27, as best I remember.

[Blueface]

I love my Shield which is what I think this Glock will be like in size but do love the way Glocks perform also and what the heck, who can ever have too many guns?:D

[Remo]

Just got off the range, to took some hot .223 brass right down the back of my shirt, gotta love that....ouch!

[Flynnster]

That'll make you move quick Remo!

[Remo]

That'll make you move quick Remo!

Ya, sucks. Just gotta take it, guys shooting next to you, gotta keep your barrel down range .

[HK3-]

I've been out of the loop with glocks. Last one I owed was ten plus years ago and I sold it within a year of having it. They shoot well and function well but I keep going back to nineteen elevens.

Gotta love doing the hot brass dance. ;)

[Blueface]

Love the challenge of the range with flip flops for that special hot brass between toes effect. :r

[Flynnster]

Luckily the range I go to most often has some nice screen barriers that you can roll down to keep that from happening!

One of my buddies has a shotgun that I swear ejects shells about 15 feet. We always make sure we are on the proper side of him when shooting clay or else a shell will smack you right in the face!

[Steve]

I love the smell of Hops in the morning...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2015-05-09_Hops%20in%20the%20Morning/2015-05-09_Hops%20in%20the%20Morning.jpg

[joshnauburn]

I've been out of the loop with glocks. Last one I owed was ten plus years ago and I sold it within a year of having it. They shoot well and function well but I keep going back to nineteen elevens.

Gotta love doing the hot brass dance. ;)

I got on Glock's bc its our dept. issue, I carry the G22 duty carry and G42 BUG. 1911's look cool, and have alot of history but I couldn't imagine carrying it on my hip all day, even CCWing I'd be scared my pants would fall off:D

[Fordman4ever]

I carry the Glock 23 on my hip and CCW. Great size gun.

[Blueface]

My 21 is my favorite handgun to shoot. Power and accuracy.

[emopunker2004]

My 21 is my favorite handgun to shoot. Power and accuracy.

Thats what i shall be getting issued soon :)

[Blueface]

Thats what i shall be getting issued soon :)

It could be me or just the weight of fun but I find the recoil to push gun at you rather than flipping tip of barrel up. Makes it super easy for a tight grouping.
The sound of a 45 going off is priceless.
Only negative is weight but I always say if it jams, I'll throw it at their head.
It's my bedroom defense weapon with a Crimson Trace just in case.

[emopunker2004]

To me the 45ACP round pushes more than 40S&W. To me the recoil impulse of the 40 is more snappy than 45.

[HK3-]

Picked this M1A up for my dad who has a birthday coming up next month. I really want to shoot it. ;)

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Mobile%20Uploads/image_18.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/Lvmesum3zs/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_18.jpg.html)

[Cigarcop]

.257WB Mag all finished up for a customer.


http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/96F1CE62-9150-46D1-A495-AD6D879A3E97_zpsmkdgbnvh.jpg

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[Blueface]

Sweet!

[Angry_Pirate]

I've been wanting a HK pistol for awhile I was considering a P30 until I heard about the VP40 decided to go that route instead.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=799&pictureid=8885

[HK3-]

Looking at buying a barrett mrad in .338 lapua. Anybody own one and have any yeahs or nays? What about barrel lengths? Any input is appreciated…

[SmokeyJoe]

Purchased my first pistol...

Smith and Wesson M&P Series 9mm 17+1

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/Firearms/20150730_174149_zps9fwu5c40.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/Revtiger/media/Firearms/20150730_174149_zps9fwu5c40.jpg.html)

One sweet piece of machinery. :dr

[RJrocker]

Purchased my first pistol...

Smith and Wesson M&P Series 9mm 17+1

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/Firearms/20150730_174149_zps9fwu5c40.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/Revtiger/media/Firearms/20150730_174149_zps9fwu5c40.jpg.html)

One sweet piece of machinery. :dr

Nice choice!

[Remo]

Purchased my first pistol...

Smith and Wesson M&P Series 9mm 17+1

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/Firearms/20150730_174149_zps9fwu5c40.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/Revtiger/media/Firearms/20150730_174149_zps9fwu5c40.jpg.html)

One sweet piece of machinery. :dr

Nice choice Joe, I have the 9 full size and the Shield for my EDC, great guns :tu

[dijit]

Nice choice Joe, that line will most likely be my next purchase.

[Remo]

Nice choice Joe, that line will most likely be my next purchase.

No thumb safety though.

[dijit]

No thumb safety though.

Havent had one of those in 20 years. Best safety ever made the is the brain anyway

[Remo]

Havent had one of those in 20 years. Best safety ever made the is the brain anyway

:tu

[nutcracker]

Quick question: sporting clays o/u 12ga - in the $2000 range - Beretta or Browning?

[dijit]

Quick question: sporting clays o/u 12ga - in the $2000 range - Beretta or Browning?

Beretta

[nutcracker]

Shot some 5 stand with a Marochi O/U today. Price tag a bit much, but soooooo sweet to shoot.

[nutcracker]

So my buddy Tim (Havanna Controls) and I went for a pre-seaon tune up. Some trap, some five stand....

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag202/neil_berrington/fabarm%20trap%20NB_zpsplfejq1w.jpg (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/neil_berrington/media/fabarm%20trap%20NB_zpsplfejq1w.jpg.html)

I liked the Fabarm Axis Elite I am hankering to buy. Did well on the trap, until I got cocky and missed three straight...

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag202/neil_berrington/tim%205%20stand_zpsp41v4nuj.jpg (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/neil_berrington/media/tim%205%20stand_zpsp41v4nuj.jpg.html)

We smoked some cigars, we smoked some clays. Did I tell you Tim is a sucker for Drew Estate?

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag202/neil_berrington/shotshell_zpsij1rkftk.jpg (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/neil_berrington/media/shotshell_zpsij1rkftk.jpg.html)

Warzone in front of trap house no 1...

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag202/neil_berrington/broken%20clays_zpsozfyyemv.jpg (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/neil_berrington/media/broken%20clays_zpsozfyyemv.jpg.html)

(Photos courtesy of my wife and her Nikon...

[Blueface]

I've been wanting a HK pistol for awhile I was considering a P30 until I heard about the VP40 decided to go that route instead.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=799&pictureid=8885

The Rolls Royce, HK. Nice!

Purchased my first pistol...

Smith and Wesson M&P Series 9mm 17+1

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/Firearms/20150730_174149_zps9fwu5c40.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/Revtiger/media/Firearms/20150730_174149_zps9fwu5c40.jpg.html)

One sweet piece of machinery. :dr

Awesome weapon for the money.
Love my more compact version Shield.

[Remo]

16091

Next AR I build is getting one of these lowers! Magwell is a skull!

[Steve]

16091

Next AR I build is getting one of these lowers! Magwell is a skull!

Awewsome!

[Mikepd]

So I'm finally getting around to purchasing a new handgun and I've narrowed it down to four I believe which all fit me well. All of the firearms would be new from the factory and I'm in NY.
In no specific order I've narrowed it to:
Walther P22Q
Ruger LC9
S&W Sheild 9
Glock 43

What are your thoughts and experiences with these firearms and if you had to pick one to buy to carry, what would it be and why?

[Brian D.]

For me that list would be narrowed down to the Shield or G43. Better triggers and to date both have good track records. The Walther is also out due to caliber, .22 long rifle is fine for plinking/practice etc but not much for self defense.

[joatmon]

So I'm finally getting around to purchasing a new handgun and I've narrowed it down to four I believe which all fit me well. All of the firearms would be new from the factory and I'm in NY.
In no specific order I've narrowed it to:
Walther P22Q
Ruger LC9
S&W Sheild 9
Glock 43

What are your thoughts and experiences with these firearms and if you had to pick one to buy to carry, what would it be and why?

I'd rule out the Walther due to small caliber. If you are set on a compact single stack 9mm, I'd recommend the Kel-Tec PF9 over the others. It's been around longer, has a proven track record, and is less expensive than all of the models you are looking at.

[Rmufb71]

I think it depends on the purpose, if your carrying, Walther is out for me, and probably the Glock, I am a big guy but they are a bit thick, I like my Khar9, i was between it and the S&W and the Ruger. I went with the Kahr because i have had good history with them, had a buddy who let me shoot his and i rented the other 2, that and the Price point for a gun thats going to possibly get nicked up was hard to beat. Just my :2

Ultimately see if you can find a place that rents them and shoot them, see what you like and go from there.

Good Luck, and remember to wait till you see the whites of there Eyes

[SmokeyJoe]

My latest purchase... I am a huge fan of S&W, and of the M&P line in particular. Haven't fired this yet, but I intend to on Wednesday. Ladies and gentlemen - the Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 45:
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/shield%2045_zpsq1k2pnfk.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/Revtiger/media/shield%2045_zpsq1k2pnfk.jpg.html)

[bonjing]

Nice looking piece Joe.

Why does the mag have a +1 instead of 7?

[Brian D.]

Nice looking piece Joe.

Why does the mag have a +1 instead of 7?

I wondered about that too.

[Brian D.]

I recently picked up a Glock model 43, the single stack 9mm. Great front pocket back up gun. It spurred me to sell off my G-42, the forerunner chambered in .380

[sikk50]

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/sikk50/669A664F-100B-452D-A9DA-B4ED8CAC0BD0_zpslu6b33gk.jpg (http://s281.photobucket.com/user/sikk50/media/669A664F-100B-452D-A9DA-B4ED8CAC0BD0_zpslu6b33gk.jpg.html)

Finally picked this lil guy up after sitting in gun jail for a month

[Remo]

Nice Andrew, love that little Sig

[Skywalker]

Cute gun, Andrew;)

[CigarSquid]

Anyone have a 22lr conversation kit for the AR-15?

I am looking to get one in the next couple months.

Looking for your thoughts and what to look for.. things you would do differently.

[bonjing]

Haven't brought it out in a while, but I'm running a dedicated cmmg upper and redi-mag S&W magazine adapter. I don't recall having any complaints about it.

I did have the cmmg adapter and mags. It had problems with bolt hold open and mags were a pain to load.

S&W mags are so much easier to load, best switch I made. Sometimes the last round bolt hold open wouldn't work but the ease of loading the magazines more than makes up for it.

[Hippi3Slay3r]

Found a deal I couldn't pass up and came home with an H&K Shield 40 and a RIA 1911 combo in .22 tcm/9mm

[Remo]

Found a deal I couldn't pass up and came home with an H&K Shield 40 and a RIA 1911 combo in .22 tcm/9mm

H&K Shield? Nice grabs :tu

[Hippi3Slay3r]

M&P lul

[Hippi3Slay3r]

Still thinking about the H&K that got away, so close just not a fan of fde

[Remo]

How is the 1911 set up? Does it come with a couple of barrels to swap out?

[Hippi3Slay3r]

How is the 1911 set up? Does it come with a couple of barrels to swap out?

Yup came set up with the 22 and second for the 9mm I'm very interested in the 22 tcm but will probably swap to the 9mm I'll post some reactions after I hit the range the weekend.

[Brian D.]

It has certainly become a buyer's market for boomsticks these last few months, I am enjoying the heck out of seeing some of the sale prices across the board.

[SmokeyJoe]

Nice looking piece Joe.

Why does the mag have a +1 instead of 7?

I really need to visit more... :sl

Plus one just means the magazine will seat with one in the chamber. You can rack one in, eject the magazine, and load it back to full capacity. It can then be reinserted into the mag well so that you have a full magazine, plus one in the chamber.