First Firearm Thread.

[Blueface]

How much larger is the XDs vs. the LCP/Bodyguard?

Considering the Bodyguard and LCP almost pass as suppositories, it is bigger.
However, a perfect size for a concealed in a .45 caliber.
Nice weight to help on recoil.
I heavily considered it but went with the Shield in 9mm as XDs was too new at time and they were getting over $700 then.

[emopunker2004]

Just got this in today from Beez Combat Systems

4 slot multicam AK chest rig


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7382/9738438754_db66d7e70b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/9738438754/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/9738438754/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[cjhalbrooks]

Hmmmm and why multi-cam?? But I like it I had same set up this last deployment.

[emopunker2004]

I love multicam. :D

BCS makes good stuff. It's all made to order. You pick the general rig and then select the number of slots for mags and the material.

[emopunker2004]

More goodies for my AK!

The new Magpul MOE AK Grip. Love it. Much better than the stock grip.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2806/9826326424_fb77a0e58a_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/9826326424/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/9826326424/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[colinb913]

FWIW, I saw on the top of this page someone talking about the XD-S. I absolutely LOVE mine, not a single problem (300 rounds), before the recall, so I don't have to send mine in. Super small, light, compact, and plenty of boom power in that .45. Love it!!!

[Steve]

"Like"

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc6/Spikes-Tactical-Compressor-SBR.jpg

[Lockspur]

"Like"

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc6/Spikes-Tactical-Compressor-SBR.jpg

Pretty much anything Spike's does is über sexy.

[big pete]

I wish I could put a stock on my AR pistol to make it a SBR :(. Damn you CA!

[emopunker2004]

Finally canned up my 7.62 :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/9961831124_866a3b3056_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/9961831124/)
cans (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/9961831124/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[Remo]

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New Eotech came!!!

[Remo]

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[emopunker2004]

Sweet mike!

I got my 3 milsurp AK mags in. Had to soak all the grease off em

[bonjing]

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You've got the third hole :dr :dr :dr

[emopunker2004]

You've got the third hole :dr :dr :dr

With no pin, must be a department lower me thinks.

[Remo]

With no pin, must be a department lower me thinks.

Yup, whole thing is issued, minus the furniture, only personal gun I have at work is my M&P.

[bonjing]

I figured LE + Utah (?) = some fun stuff in the armory.

[Remo]

I figured LE + Utah (?) = some fun stuff in the armory.

:r yeah, we have some good stuff :tu

[emopunker2004]

:r yeah, we have some good stuff :tu

But why is the hole empty!

[Remo]

But why is the hole empty!

Not that good of stuff :r

[Bageland2000]

BLUF: Why are ARs not selling super cheap?

Wondering if someone could shed some light on a question I have: It seems to me that over the last couple years (especially in the last year) there have been tons of people "fear buying" ARs because they were worried about an assault weapons ban (or they thought they could sell them for a hefty profit after the ban). Since it's now apparent there won't be one, my assumption was that there'd be a ton of people with too many ARs that now need to part with them. I also thought that people like me who hedged their bets on a ban not going into place would come out on top. With high supply and low demand, I would think there'd be a ton of ARs on say, gunbroker for cheap. I've looked, and it seems like there are just a bunch of listings for pre owned ARs at retail pricing with no bids. Are we just at the point were people haven't given in to reality yet and listed them low? Am I not looking in the right place? Any insight would be great!

[Blueface]

They are cheaper than pre scare prices at this time.
Go to slickguns.com and watch daily deals posted.

[emopunker2004]

Andrew, they can be had for $700 online.

[Bageland2000]

Andrew, they can be had for $700 online.

Cool, any other sights I can browse?

[357]

Model1sales will ship beverything but the stripped lower to your door. Build it online and direct shipping. Some assembly required but very inexpensive.

[emopunker2004]

Palmetto state armory. Build it or buy a built one.
Aimsurplus
Dsg arms
Grabagun

I prefer to buy the upper and lpk from PSA and pick up a stripped lower locally and put the lower together and pop the upper on.

[Brian D.]

No picture, but last week I picked up a Beretta Model 92G. On a 'G' model the decocker is still in the same place, but does not also function as a manual safety. It is spring loaded, so when you push down to decock the hammer, the lever flips back up again.

They were never sold new to the non-LEO market, and up til now every trade in I ever saw looked like it had been tied behind an ATV and dragged down a gravel road.

Finally found one in pretty good shape inside and out. had pretty much given up on owning one. The 1999-dated tritium sights even have some glow left, that surprised me.

Normally I'm a 1911 or Browning Hi Power toter, but have some fondness for the 92/96 design as well. First handgun I packed after receiving my Ohio carry license in 2004 was a Model 92FS.

[emopunker2004]

2 of the 3 Mags I ordered for my AK were ****ed. Returned them and got the replacements today. Work great. Much better. Puts me up to 19 AR mags and 8 AK mags

[bonjing]

Here are my M&P's. I know one doesn't have the light all the way attached :fp.

The bottom is my M&P45 with Apex Tactical trigger put in. The other is stock M&P 9mm. I'm waiting to put another Apex kit on the 9mm but I'm waiting to find a thumb safety that I can also install.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj40/bonjing_album/th_IMG_04971_zps7e498255.jpg (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/bonjing_album/media/IMG_04971_zps7e498255.jpg.html)

[Remo]

Looks good Greg! Love my M&P's!

[bonjing]

They're currently two of my favorite shooters.

[Blinky]

Howdy guys,
New to the board and actually found this from someone on northeastshooters.com

I'm in mass so I don't know freedom like the rest of you.

First gun was a s&w m and p 9mm 3 years ago, now I'm in the teens and am an NRA instructor. So howdy from bean town

[emopunker2004]

Went by Academy the other day. Picked up a few boxes of .223
Monarch Red Box. Apparently made by PPU/Prvi Partisan

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/10332174176_98626c4c67_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10332174176/)
image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10332174176/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/10332178765_e335e31661_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10332178765/)
image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10332178765/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[dijit]

Indy 1500 gun show this weekend I think its time to start building my AR

[Blueface]

Can't wait for Thursday.
My Umbrella Corporation upper is delivered.
Waiting on Umbrella lower that is supposed to be shipping in the next few weeks.
I already have their grip.

I recently saw photos of their BCG with umbrella logo. Supposedly barrels also soon.

All I'll need after that is explain to my wife why I also need Mila.

[Bill86]

Went by Academy the other day. Picked up a few boxes of .223
Monarch Red Box. Apparently made by PPU/Prvi Partisan


How much that run you?

Might have to make a trip to academy.

[Boz]

How much that run you?

Might have to make a trip to academy.

He speaks!

[emopunker2004]

How much that run you?

Might have to make a trip to academy.

Who the hell are you? JK lol
I think they were $8.99/box of 20. Not GREAT but its not horrible for brass.

[Bill86]

He speaks!

Occasionally, I still lurk every day. :)

Who the hell are you? JK lol
I think they were $8.99/box of 20. Not GREAT but its not horrible for brass.

A far cry off what I remember paying before all this sh!t. But I agree, take what you can get.

My damn S&W M&P will only shoot brass, so I've always paid more :bh

[Blueface]

My Umbrella upper arrived.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/null_zps26cc664b.jpg

[Remo]

Upper looks good bro!

[Blueface]

Upper looks good bro!

Thanks.
Can't wait for lower due sometime in the next few weeks, already paid for.
I have their grip also and a Giselle trigger for it.
They are now coming out with an engraved BCG also and a barrel.
Definitely planning on getting them.

[bonjing]

That sounds like it's going to be one bad@@@ build, Carlos!

[Blueface]

Grip

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/null_zps502646e0.jpg

[Veatorious]

Here is my XD9

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb338/Envyme2403/2a648dd68eae22957b262ae4d40c2a3b_zps779612ac.jpg

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb338/Envyme2403/ec935f051533959dc6bc349e5a88045c_zps70d53543.jpg

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb338/Envyme2403/2db45985bb91fea160711ab1a1e02732_zpsb2a42499.jpg

[emopunker2004]

Ordered a bonesteel folding stock for my AK, a Beretta Nano, and a Glock 23. Busy week

[cricky101]

All of the ones you mention were on my list. Also looked at Glock 26/27, Baretta PX4 and quite a few others.
When I held that Shield in my hand, it was a love made in heaven. When I fired it, we consummated the relationship. (Still on honeymoon):r
The Shield is reliable, thin (unlike the others listed here), reasonably priced but just hard as heck to find. They seem to be popping up more often now.

I just ordered one tonight in 9mm. I hadn't been able to find one to shoot, but rented a S&W 9 compact and liked it enough to buy the Shield as my new carry gun after reading a lot about it. I also tried the glock 26 and the Beretta.

I couldn't catch them in stock anywhere for quite a while but came across them for $380 from Lanbo's Armory today. Hopefully I'll have it at the range next week! :noon

[emopunker2004]

Went and picked up my new Nano today! :noon

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5475/10585216925_0f91d1d414_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10585216925/)
nano (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10585216925/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[Veatorious]

Went and picked up my new Nano today! :noon

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5475/10585216925_0f91d1d414_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10585216925/)
nano (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10585216925/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Good stuff man.

[Blueface]

Nice gun.
Enjoy!

[Remo]

Had a cleaning day today, 2 handguns and my AR are all clean (been awhile).

[Remo]

Anyone have a Sig P380? Really wanting a pocket gun!

[Blueface]

Anyone have a Sig P380? Really wanting a pocket gun!

You mean the P238?

My wife has the HD model that has more weight to it.
Very 1911 like.
Incredibly accurate with minimal recoil compared to my Ruger LCP.
Great night sights standard.

[Blueface]

This is hers.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/B064736A-0188-4CF5-975F-6876712A6931-7200-00000306C9B878C7.jpg

[Remo]

You mean the P238?

My wife has the HD model that has more weight to it.
Very 1911 like.
Incredibly accurate with minimal recoil compared to my Ruger LCP.
Great night sights standard.

Ya, 238, a buddy brought one into work the other day...slick!!

[Remo]

Yup, thanks Carlos...his was a dark earth color :tu

[Blueface]

While it costs about twice as much as an LCP, it's 10 times better.
My wife who is still skidish handles it like a pro.
The non HD does have a slight more recoil, but minimal.
Only issue with it, a non issue if you are use to 1911's, is that you need to carry it with the hammer cocked, and as result, I think the safety on is a must

[Blueface]

Like this.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/59F3058C-F040-4A70-94EB-776C3846F252-7200-00000306CCFE0DF6.jpg

[Remo]

Ya, cocked and locked :tu

[SvilleKid]

A semi-tale of autos

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/svillekid/8581FF3C-D35E-43F6-9EED-480BD36F686B-9025-000005F89A71BABA_zps4cebb0e1.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/svillekid/media/8581FF3C-D35E-43F6-9EED-480BD36F686B-9025-000005F89A71BABA_zps4cebb0e1.jpg.html)

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/svillekid/B05E6AC2-BEF5-4627-93CE-DB9C47368577-9025-000005F877921155_zpsfcb9106b.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/svillekid/media/B05E6AC2-BEF5-4627-93CE-DB9C47368577-9025-000005F877921155_zpsfcb9106b.jpg.html)

Added the third from top today. S&W Bodyguard 380. Top of frame is my oldest, my Baby Browning .25. Retiring it today to the gun safe, just too hard to find parts if it should break. Next down is the Bodyguard .380, which will replace the Baby Browning as a daily carry. Really nice action on the S&W, much easier for my wife to rack than the Ruger LCP we also looked at.

Next is the Ruger LC9 9mm she carries in the car. The biggest is the S&W 9mm I picked up several months ago, to rotate with my Browning BDA .380 as a daily carry. Browning is the gun safe, or it would be in photo too.

[Devanmc]

Not sure how small some of these pocket/nano guns are with you guys. I've met some of you before and some of you are really big dudes!

On a topic worthy note, Ill be picking up my first shotgun later this week. getting a Mossberg 590 Tactical w/light forend. Will post pics when I get it.

[mjdx88]

Not sure how small some of these pocket/nano guns are with you guys. I've met some of you before and some of you are really big dudes!



I love my S&W Shield (9mm)! I have fairly large hands, I always shoot using the extended mag and I picked up a pachmayr grip glove which helped a lot.

[Devanmc]

Just picked up my new shotgun, Mossberg 590 tactical

http://i.imgur.com/9l8NIRq.jpg?2

[Veatorious]

^^ Enjoy^^

[Remo]

Nice Devan, just home defense?

[Devanmc]

Nice Devan, just home defense?

Yup, for now. More in the future though, for other purposes.

[Blueface]

Nice.
Enjoy!
Looking forward to my first next year sometime after AR build.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Going to sign up for my ccw class today. Met a retired ISP trooper who's hosting a class with another trooper for a decent price. Hopefully I can get my permit by Feb or March 2014. ISP apparently hired 80 guys to implement this whole thing so hopefully it's fairly streamlined.

[Remo]

Going to sign up for my ccw class today. Met a retired ISP trooper who's hosting a class with another trooper for a decent price. Hopefully I can get my permit by Feb or March 2014. ISP apparently hired 80 guys to implement this whole thing so hopefully it's fairly streamlined.

:tu at least it won't just be gangsta's with guns anymore!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

:tu at least it won't just be gangsta's with guns anymore!!

got that right Mike:tu

[Remo]

Nice that they are finally letting you defend yourself bro!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

It's long overdue. Not sure what I want to carry though.

[Veatorious]

It's long overdue. Not sure what I want to carry though.

Are you required to test, then assign only one handgun to your CCW, or does your CCW allow you to carry any handgun under the permit? If you don't already have a favorite handgun in your collection. I suggest you find a store that will allow you to handle and shoot as many makes and models as possible to find the right fit. I personally enjoy the XD9, Glock 17 or 19, and the 1911 is awesome for home defense (just a fun model IMO). But each gun feels different to each person. However, I am interested to hear Remo's response has this is in his wheelhouse... Regardless, good luck bud and let us know your selection.

[Remo]

Off to the range, need to qualify with my new optic!!

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[Veatorious]

You are a bad MoFo' Mike. Awesome gun, thanks for sharing.

[Remo]

You are a bad MoFo' Mike. Awesome gun, thanks for sharing.

Thanks bud!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Are you required to test, then assign only one handgun to your CCW, or does your CCW allow you to carry any handgun under the permit? If you don't already have a favorite handgun in your collection. I suggest you find a store that will allow you to handle and shoot as many makes and models as possible to find the right fit. I personally enjoy the XD9, Glock 17 or 19, and the 1911 is awesome for home defense (just a fun model IMO). But each gun feels different to each person. However, I am interested to hear Remo's response has this is in his wheelhouse... Regardless, good luck bud and let us know your selection.

per the trooper I talked with at the gun shop, I can test with whatever pistol I want and carry whatever pistol I want. I don't have to test with the gun I will be carrying. I haven't read the entire law yet so it's possible he's wrong about that.

[Remo]

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Went out here.

[Remo]

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And did this 94/100....I'll take it, was super windy!

[Steve]

Off to the range, need to qualify with my new optic!!

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Stevie likey!

[Steve]

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And did this 94/100....I'll take it, was super windy!

Nice shooting Mike!

[Remo]

Nice shooting Mike!

Thanks, I am sure I could zero my optic a hair better, next time.

[emopunker2004]

Can't wait til my days off so I can run some rounds through the Nano so I can start carrying it.

[Steve]

Yea, I need to get to a range one of these days and blow off a couple of rounds...

[Veatorious]

per the trooper I talked with at the gun shop, I can test with whatever pistol I want and carry whatever pistol I want. I don't have to test with the gun I will be carrying. I haven't read the entire law yet so it's possible he's wrong about that.

That's good. Some states (even) Nevada before 2013 only allowed one handgun to a permit. Now we can carry what ever we want.

[Veatorious]

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And did this 94/100....I'll take it, was super windy!

Show off.

[emopunker2004]

What is this handgun permit you speak of? :fu

[Veatorious]

What is this handgun permit you speak of? :fu

:tu

[Remo]

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My wife's SBR, loud little bastage!!

[emopunker2004]

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My wife's SBR, loud little bastage!!

7.5"? EFF that noise.

[Steve]

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My wife's SBR, loud little bastage!!

Purty!

[bonjing]

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My wife's SBR, loud little bastage!!

Nice! Lefty?

7.5"? EFF that noise.

Do suppressors work on pistol length barrels?

[Remo]

Yup, lefty

[emopunker2004]

Nice! Lefty?



Do suppressors work on pistol length barrels?

I'm sure they CAN. Might have to fiddle with the over gassing caused by the back pressure from the can though for reliable operation

[Veatorious]

This build is almost finished, some minor adjustments ahead, heat stippling, and the optic selection is still TBD.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb338/Envyme2403/35fc447ae9d475f052f5b2b124c452c0_zpsaeb67f41.jpg

Good stuff Mike on the wifes SBR boom-boom canon.

[emopunker2004]

This build is almost finished, some minor adjustments ahead, heat stippling, and the optic selection is still TBD.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb338/Envyme2403/35fc447ae9d475f052f5b2b124c452c0_zpsaeb67f41.jpg

Good stuff Mike on the wifes SBR boom-boom canon.

Word of advice, it those are MBUS sights, they're not heat resistant enough to be on the gas block from what Magpul says. Just an FYI.

[emopunker2004]

Picked up and put on some Talon Gun Grips on the Nano. Love em.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5529/10682726635_b6eac37449_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10682726635/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10682726635/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr


Also got my bonesteel side folder for the AK and love it as well.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7393/10678101026_a75069c757_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10678101026/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10678101026/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/10678354903_862d7835ae_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10678354903/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/10678354903/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[Veatorious]

Word of advice, it those are MBUS sights, they're not heat resistant enough to be on the gas block from what Magpul says. Just an FYI.

Appreciate the advice. My local shop suggested them, as he runs them on one of his peices. (Temps until we can narrow down the optics of choice). Anyway, several 100 rounds down under some intense heat and all is well so far. But will closely watch/monitor.

[Devanmc]

I guess this is on the edge of the fine political line, but I think its a pretty good opinion article on all the Starbucks drama.

http://pistol-training.com/archives/8604

[Steve]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc6/Revolver.jpg

[Remo]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc6/Revolver.jpg

You'll shoot your eye out! :r

[Steve]

You'll shoot your eye out! :r

:banger

[Devanmc]

Got a sidesaddle for the 590 and just finished installing it.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3740/10716738333_2fdbea2840_b.jpg

[Remo]

You're all ready now Devan :tu

[Remo]

Grabbed some new swag today, got a new weapon light for my rifle (180 lumen vs the 120 Lumen it has now) while I was at the store I could not pass up a little EDC 180 Lumen pocket light :banger

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[bonjing]

Flashlights are just as addicting as firearms :D

[emopunker2004]

Got a sidesaddle for the 590 and just finished installing it.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3740/10716738333_2fdbea2840_b.jpg


Now you just need some LE132 00 buck to go in it

[mjdx88]

Does any one own a Mossberg 715T? Is it any good? I might be able to swing a deal of $200 or a little less for one this weekend. Looks like a it would be fun to shoot.

[Devanmc]

You're all ready now Devan :tu

Still waiting on a new grip/stock that should arrive today!

Now you just need some LE132 00 buck to go in it

I have 12LE00BK right now, but Ill be burning through that soon at the range.

[emopunker2004]

Nah u need the federal le13200 it the flight control round and it patterns TIGHT

[Blueface]

One step closer on build as received lower yesterday.

[Devanmc]

Ill have to try some out.

[bonjing]

Any of you inmates planning on heading out to SHOT in January?

[Devanmc]

Anyone else ever have issues with an aftermarket stock mount not fitting properly?

http://i.imgur.com/cxn11e5.jpg?1

[emopunker2004]

Any of you inmates planning on heading out to SHOT in January?

Pretty sure it's an industry only show. So not me.

[bonjing]

LE are allowed, just need to get department approval :tu

[emopunker2004]

LE are allowed, just need to get department approval :tu

"Law enforcement and military personnel registering as “Buyers” must furnish a written statement from their
commanding officer or other superior in their chain of command verifying purchasing authority."

:r like i said... lol

[CigarSquid]

Ordered yesterday. Now to hunt for a lower locally.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/ARKit_zpsa4c28975.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/niSssEanR/media/ARKit_zpsa4c28975.jpg.html)

[bonjing]

Two of my favorite pistols, HK45 and my P30LS


http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj40/bonjing_album/th_IMG_05201_zps3d07b9b0.jpg (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/bonjing_album/media/IMG_05201_zps3d07b9b0.jpg.html)

[Blueface]

Two of my favorite pistols, HK45 and my P30LS


http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj40/bonjing_album/th_IMG_05201_zps3d07b9b0.jpg (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/bonjing_album/media/IMG_05201_zps3d07b9b0.jpg.html)

HK, enough said. The Rolls Royce. :tu

[emopunker2004]

Ordered yesterday. Now to hunt for a lower locally.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/ARKit_zpsa4c28975.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/niSssEanR/media/ARKit_zpsa4c28975.jpg.html)


:tu

[Ratters]

Ordered yesterday. Now to hunt for a lower locally.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/ARKit_zpsa4c28975.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/niSssEanR/media/ARKit_zpsa4c28975.jpg.html)

Where from?

[DirtRider500R]

First shotgun was an 870 Wingmaster; first rifle was a 44' M44 Nagant, first pistol was a 1945 Remington Rand 1911A1 (got it for free :tu )

[CigarSquid]

Where from?

http://palmettostatearmory.com

[issues]

One of the craziest gifts I have ever received!

Springfield Fully Loaded 1911 chambered in 9mm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/DSCN2718-1_zps644db216.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/DSCN2718-1_zps644db216.jpg.html)

My boss decided he didn't want to have any firearms in his house with so many grand kids coming over all of the time (pressure from his wife) so he just gave me the Springfield along with his carry piece (Kahr P9) and all of his gear as well as cleaning supplies! I was absolutely shocked and still am! Bought new 6 months ago, this thing has had 7500 rounds through it and has had no failures! Recoil spring was changed @5000 and he included 2 new springs for future changes.

[bvilchez]

Ordered yesterday. Now to hunt for a lower locally.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/ARKit_zpsa4c28975.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/niSssEanR/media/ARKit_zpsa4c28975.jpg.html)

Is this the chrome lined? I've been debating on doing another build.

[emopunker2004]

Is this the chrome lined? I've been debating on doing another build.

Yes it's chrome lined, 1/7" twist barrel. Chrome lined chamber and bolt carrier with milspec carpenter 158 bolt.

[Blueface]

One of the craziest gifts I have ever received!

Springfield Fully Loaded 1911 chambered in 9mm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/DSCN2718-1_zps644db216.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/DSCN2718-1_zps644db216.jpg.html)

My boss decided he didn't want to have any firearms in his house with so many grand kids coming over all of the time (pressure from his wife) so he just gave me the Springfield along with his carry piece (Kahr P9) and all of his gear as well as cleaning supplies! I was absolutely shocked and still am! Bought new 6 months ago, this thing has had 7500 rounds through it and has had no failures! Recoil spring was changed @5000 and he included 2 new springs for future changes.

:tu
Best way to describe this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKfxMuNdqsU

[Devanmc]

I think I am done, unless someone wants to donate a red dot sight ;)

http://i.imgur.com/NT0rCpf.jpg?1

[Ratters]

http://palmettostatearmory.com

Nice, they make good stuff. :tu

[Remo]

I think I am done, unless someone wants to donate a red dot sight ;)

http://i.imgur.com/NT0rCpf.jpg?1

Dang, just sold one or it was yours!!

[emopunker2004]

I think I am done, unless someone wants to donate a red dot sight ;)

http://i.imgur.com/NT0rCpf.jpg?1

Devan. Check out Primary Arms.
They have $100 Red Dots that are shotgun rated. It's their house brand. 1 yr no questions warranty.

[Devanmc]

Devan. Check out Primary Arms.
They have $100 Red Dots that are shotgun rated. It's their house brand. 1 yr no questions warranty.


Need to save money for a pistol or w.e. the next toy is I need. :noon Cant sink too much into a 600 dollar shotgun.

[emopunker2004]

Need to save money for a pistol or w.e. the next toy is I need. :noon Cant sink too much into a 600 dollar shotgun.

$80 Just saying... lol

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary-Arms-Micro-Dot-With-Fixed-Base-p/md-07.htm

[Devanmc]

$80 Just saying... lol

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary-Arms-Micro-Dot-With-Fixed-Base-p/md-07.htm

but then i need to get a rail, and figure out how to mount it all and sight it in. ugh so much work. Do you know how lazy I am?

[emopunker2004]

lol. no pretapped holes on top?

My $200 870 Clone came with an optics rail :r

[Steve]

:ss


http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc6/Naked%20Chicks%20with%20Guns.jpg

[Remo]

Thinking of selling my M&P Compact and buying a M&P Shield, thoughts?

[Remo]

One of the craziest gifts I have ever received!

Springfield Fully Loaded 1911 chambered in 9mm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/DSCN2718-1_zps644db216.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/DSCN2718-1_zps644db216.jpg.html)

My boss decided he didn't want to have any firearms in his house with so many grand kids coming over all of the time (pressure from his wife) so he just gave me the Springfield along with his carry piece (Kahr P9) and all of his gear as well as cleaning supplies! I was absolutely shocked and still am! Bought new 6 months ago, this thing has had 7500 rounds through it and has had no failures! Recoil spring was changed @5000 and he included 2 new springs for future changes.


How did I miss this? Awesome!!!!!

[mahtofire14]

That is freaking sweet!

[emopunker2004]

Thinking of selling my M&P Compact and buying a M&P Shield, thoughts?

XD-S

[Robulous78]

XD-S

Hola Justin,

And 3x ditto, my pops fell in love with the XD line.

[emopunker2004]

I do LOVE my nano though

[mjdx88]

I was looking at the XDs and Shield 9mm, I ended up with the Shield

The shield is nice if you have small to normal sized hands. If you have large hands you might find the grip to be a little small the the gun will be loose in your hand. A Hogue grip will fix this. I felt the XDs had a better grip. The XDs also felt like it heavier. My impression was that the materials and build quality was about the same. The real determining factor at that point was the price. the Shield was less than $385, and the XDs was I think $600-550.

My shield is a pleasure to shoot, its very comfortable with the grips on it and the extended mag.

[Remo]

I was looking at the XDs and Shield 9mm, I ended up with the Shield

The shield is nice if you have small to normal sized hands. If you have large hands you might find the grip to be a little small the the gun will be loose in your hand. A Hogue grip will fix this. I felt the XDs had a better grip. The XDs also felt like it heavier. My impression was that the materials and build quality was about the same. The real determining factor at that point was the price. the Shield was less than $385, and the XDs was I think $600-550.

My shield is a pleasure to shoot, its very comfortable with the grips on it and the extended mag.

Cool, I love my compact M&P but thinking something with less bulk :tu

[bonjing]

Just a heads up Palmetto State has started their black friday prices.

[Remo]

Greg, you have a shield, correct?

[bonjing]

No, hands are kind of too chubby for such pistols Smallest I go is Glock 19 or Sig 225. Just the full size for me. But I was looking at one a while back. The California versions are kind of hard to get for us right now.

[CigarSquid]

I just got into the 'game' on the .223 ammo. What are good prices I should be looking for for the ammo? Cents per bullet? I found a 1000 round for 430.00, making it .43 per shot.

[Pilon]

That sounds like a good deal. Best i could find is $0.45 per shot for 1000 box

[CigarSquid]

Again, I am newb to the rifle world. Someone explain why this is so cheap.
http://www.xtremebullets.com/category-s/48076.htm

Compared to these ones..
http://www.freedommunitions.com/223-Rem-55-gr-FMJ-New-p/fm223f55n-b0500.htm

[bonjing]

The xtreme are just bullets not loaded rounds. The freedom munitions are loaded rounds.

[CigarSquid]

The xtreme are just bullets not loaded rounds. The freedom munitions are loaded rounds.

Thanks. I knew I was missing something.

[emopunker2004]

Garry. Check out PSA they are running BF deals right not.

[emopunker2004]

FYI people! DSGarms has D&H aluminum mags with magpul followers for $8 and PMAGS in FDE and OD with windows for $10. You may have to creat an account and login to see the PMAG prices.

[emopunker2004]

Small Black Friday Walmart ammo haul.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5520/11127323463_03997e0d45_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/11127323463/)
ammo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/11127323463/) by emopunker2004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[Chainsaw13]

Interesting. Didn't know Tula made brass .223. How much a box Justin?

[emopunker2004]

Interesting. Didn't know Tula made brass .223. How much a box Justin?

From what I can gather it's made by Fiocchi for Tula.

It was $16.97 per box of 50. Pretty good deal.

Looks just like M193 5.56. Annealed case, cannelure on the bullet. Crimped in primers. Looks very HQ.

[Chainsaw13]

Nice pickup. I haven't been by the local Wally World in a while. They haven't had anything in stock for a long time. What they do get in is gone pretty quick.

[emopunker2004]

That's usually the case around here too. Got lucky.

[CigarSquid]

There it is. Finally got it all. Going to test it out today!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/IMG_20131130_180931275_zpsoxx4qakk.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/niSssEanR/media/IMG_20131130_180931275_zpsoxx4qakk.jpg.html)

[Remo]

There it is. Finally got it all. Going to test it out today!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/IMG_20131130_180931275_zpsoxx4qakk.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/niSssEanR/media/IMG_20131130_180931275_zpsoxx4qakk.jpg.html)

Cool, looks good Gery, what lower ya go with?

[Chainsaw13]

Very nice Garry

[CigarSquid]

DPMS lower. I scared myself into thinking it was hard to put together. The shop I bought the lower from helped me. Man, it was way more simple than I made it out to be.

Sorry for the sideways picture, I rotated it in photobucket, no clue why it is long ways.

[Remo]

DPMS lower. I scared myself into thinking it was hard to put together. The shop I bought the lower from helped me. Man, it was way more simple than I made it out to be.

Sorry for the sideways picture, I rotated it in photobucket, no clue why it is long ways.

Cool, don't shoot ur eye out!! :r

[CigarSquid]

That's part of the plan. I hope I have enough ammo for today for it. I think I have 200 or so rounds.. Oh well, once that is up, we can switch to the 9mm

[CigarSquid]

Any respectable companies online to buy ammo from? I have bought 9mm from freedom munitions. Good ammo. I found the best deal so far on .223 there.

Just checking to see what deals are out there.

[Remo]

Any respectable companies online to buy ammo from? I have bought 9mm from freedom munitions. Good ammo. I found the best deal so far on .223 there.

Just checking to see what deals are out there.

Try Bear on a Rock.

[CigarSquid]

Don't see ammo on the site.

[Remo]

Don't see ammo on the site.

Ya, for some reason I thought they had ammo. Guess not :sh

[Remo]

The Sportsmans Guide has a lot of .223

[CigarSquid]

I was looking at that. the online deal makes it .37 a shoot. Have to wait for it to get here. Go down to the store locally and buy the 1000 rounds for 399.99 makes it .40 a shoot. Trying to go in with my buddy who just bought an AR as well.

[Remo]

I was looking at that. the online deal makes it .37 a shoot. Have to wait for it to get here. Go down to the store locally and buy the 1000 rounds for 399.99 makes it .40 a shoot. Trying to go in with my buddy who just bought an AR as well.

Buy a .22 cal. Conversion kit and shoot all day long for pennies :tu

[CigarSquid]

Buy a .22 cal. Conversion kit and shoot all day long for pennies :tu

Yea Yea, that is what my dad said too.

[Remo]

Yea Yea, that is what my dad said too.

Could be a cop, I get lots of .223 for free :)

[Remo]

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My last haul of ball ammo. I have quite a bit of duty ammo also :tu

[Remo]

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[CigarSquid]

Sweet!

[emopunker2004]

Garry. For ammo online I use:

Palmetto state armory
Aim surplus
Wideners reloading
Sgammo
Ammotogo

Sgammo, PSA, and aim are usually the better priced sites.

[CigarSquid]

Do I have to clean and add more oil to a brand new AR?

[Remo]

Do I have to clean and add more oil to a brand new AR?

Clean and get the excess oil off, only thing that needs a bit of oil after cleaning is the bolt carrier and a bit down the barrel, I keep my AR fairly dry, especially when shooting practice ammo. real dirty and will foul the bolt, with a lot of oil makes it that much stickier for the burnt carbon and what not.

[Steve]

Does Santa deliver these?

There it is. Finally got it all. Going to test it out today!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/IMG_20131130_180931275_zpsoxx4qakk.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/niSssEanR/media/IMG_20131130_180931275_zpsoxx4qakk.jpg.html)

Looks good!

[CigarSquid]

He does to my neck of the woods. It's my Christmas and birthday gift.

[Chainsaw13]

Stopped by Gander Mt this evening. Loads of .223 in stock. Sky high prices. Best was $.55/rnd.

[Remo]

Stopped by Gander Mt this evening. Loads of .223 in stock. Sky high prices. Best was $.55/rnd.

Lame, prices need to start coming down!!

[Chainsaw13]

I hear ya Mike. Granted this was all Federal stuff. But the 420rnd can for $250? Or the 312rnd green tip can for $170 (on sale no less). Ok, you get a can for storage, but those are cheap.

Wally World had 20 rnd boxes in stock, but $13/ea. Hopefully places will start having a glut of stuff and having decent sales.

[theonlybear4CORT]

Talk to me about the 6.8spc, I have 3 stripped lowers coming and want to build a 6.6,a 24" rifle and the third maybe save it for when I'm bored.

[emopunker2004]

Mike, why not try 300blk? All you need is a different barrel. Everything else is the same between 5.56 and 300blk

[Remo]

Garryy, look at Cheaper Than Dirt

[emopunker2004]

Psa
Aimsurplus
Sgammo
Wideners reloading

[CigarSquid]

Thanks for all the ammo sites. Ended up ordering the 500 rds x2 and splitting it with a buddy. Still the cheapest right now, with their 5% off for Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal.

[emopunker2004]

Only downside to .22lr conversion is right now 22 ammo is damn hard to find.

Gary you could always buy some Tula/wolf/brown bear ammo. Steel cased and dirty. But cheap.

[Brian D.]

Okay here's the deal with that title above. Recently acquired a low mles used Smith and Wesson M&P full size pistol in .40 caliber. Didn't realize til afterwards that magazines for those and the full size 9mm version are hard as heck to find.

So yesterday I made my first visit to a Rural King store. Knew they carried ammo and sometimes guns, just thought it would be worth a look see. Darned if they didn't have a good supply of Pro Mag brand magazines for the M&P full sized guns. Knowing Pro mag's lousy rep I was hesitant to buy any but rolled the dice on one. Turned out the price was less than what the shelving tag said, so that was a plus. $16 and tax.

Anyhow my next stop after the store was the range. Darned if that Pro Mag doesn't work exactly as it's supposed to. It fit perfect yet dropped free when the release is pressed. It held the right number of rounds, fed them properly, etc. etc.

Given Pro Mag's track record I am very pleasantly surprised.

[Remo]

Okay here's the deal with that title above. Recently acquired a low mles used Smith and Wesson M&P full size pistol in .40 caliber. Didn't realize til afterwards that magazines for those and the full size 9mm version are hard as heck to find.

So yesterday I made my first visit to a Rural King store. Knew they carried ammo and sometimes guns, just thought it would be worth a look see. Darned if they didn't have a good supply of Pro Mag brand magazines for the M&P full sized guns. Knowing Pro mag's lousy rep I was hesitant to buy any but rolled the dice on one. Turned out the price was less than what the shelving tag said, so that was a plus. $16 and tax.

Anyhow my next stop after the store was the range. Darned if that Pro Mag doesn't work exactly as it's supposed to. It fit perfect yet dropped free when the release is pressed. It held the right number of rounds, fed them properly, etc. etc.

Given Pro Mag's track record I am very pleasantly surprised.


Good to know :tu

[Remo]

Impact Guns has Troy AR mags for $10. Not sure how good Troy mags are tho :sh

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[emopunker2004]

The Troy mags aren't too bad. Not as good as Pmags. Dsg might still have their window Pmags for $10 though, and their metal mags for $7.

[emopunker2004]

Quantico Tactical has non windowed Pmags for $9

[Remo]

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Should get my Shield this week so I had my buddy whip me up a new IWB holster :banger

[Remo]

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[CigarSquid]

Looking good Remo. I think I may want a smaller one like that. Mine is a two clip to belt. Not sure how the single clip would hold.

[Remo]

Perfect size, right in the pants, nice and light.

[emopunker2004]

I love the holsters by PJ holster. He has a few month wait though. All kydex one clip. Super light

[Steve]

Perfect size, right in the pants, nice and light.

Only in this thread can this be said between one guy and another with a straight face...:D

[Ogre]

Only in this thread can this be said between one guy and another with a straight face...:D

But between Justin and Mike, that could mean anything.

[Steve]

But between Justin and Mike, that could mean anything.

:r:r

[Chainsaw13]

Only in this thread can this be said between one guy and another with a straight face...:D

I was thinking the same thing. :D

[CigarSquid]

I seen it coming. Didn't take long for it to be pointed out.

[emopunker2004]

What a bunch of fruitcakes

[CigarSquid]

Right. Way to turn the manly firearm thread down a notch.

[Remo]

Too funny, didn't even realize what I wrote :r

[Steve]

Too funny, didn't even realize what I wrote :r

:banger:banger

[Blueface]

Impact Guns has Troy AR mags for $10. Not sure how good Troy mags are tho :sh

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Look around.
Recently saw an ad for 10 Pmags for $90 something dollars.

[Newbie_nick]

Mike, why not try 300blk? All you need is a different barrel. Everything else is the same between 5.56 and 300blk

Except ammo prices and availability! That's the only reason that I've stayed with 5.56 in my AR.

[DirtRider500R]

Forgot to throw this up with my last post. Here's a picture of my A1

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx260/silentdeath01/0726131221_zpsa7a95f6c.jpg

I can put up more if asked.

[Remo]

Sweet 1911!!

[emopunker2004]

Except ammo prices and availability! That's the only reason that I've stayed with 5.56 in my AR.

Yes but he was talking about doing a 6.8spc build. 6.8 ammo is more expensive than 300blk

[Newbie_nick]

Yes but he was talking about doing a 6.8spc build. 6.8 ammo is more expensive than 300blk

Sorry about that... My comment was out of context.

Honestly, I would love to try out a 300blk upper, but money always stands in the way. With heavy bullets, it can be run suppressed, or with lighter bullets, it has a longer and more effective range than the 5.56.

[Brian D.]

Okay here's the deal with that title above. Recently acquired a low mles used Smith and Wesson M&P full size pistol in .40 caliber. Didn't realize til afterwards that magazines for those and the full size 9mm version are hard as heck to find.

So yesterday I made my first visit to a Rural King store. Knew they carried ammo and sometimes guns, just thought it would be worth a look see. Darned if they didn't have a good supply of Pro Mag brand magazines for the M&P full sized guns. Knowing Pro mag's lousy rep I was hesitant to buy any but rolled the dice on one. Turned out the price was less than what the shelving tag said, so that was a plus. $16 and tax.

Anyhow my next stop after the store was the range. Darned if that Pro Mag doesn't work exactly as it's supposed to. It fit perfect yet dropped free when the release is pressed. It held the right number of rounds, fed them properly, etc. etc.

Given Pro Mag's track record I am very pleasantly surprised.


UPDATE: I scored a second Pro Mag for my M&P--once again perfect fit and function at the range. Coincidence, or am I onto something good here?

[Remo]

Sold my M&P compact today, waiting for my Shield to come in, just ordered my night sights and had my holster made the other day :banger

[Remo]

My Shield is at the store :wo

[Newbie_nick]

My Shield is at the store :wo

New toys! :banger

[Remo]

New toys! :banger

Gotta love em!!

[Steve]

My Shield is at the store :wo

Do you have a waiting period over there?

[Remo]

Do you have a waiting period over there?

No, they were just out of stock.

[Steve]

Gotcha. I though Utah was a gun friendly state.

[Secret Santa]

Gotcha. I though Utah was a gun friendly state.

And here I only thought the good thing about Utah was the Flying Elvis'.

[Remo]

And here I only thought the good thing about Utah was the Flying Elvis'.

Ni, that's about it :r

[DirtRider500R]

Sweet 1911!!

Thanks! It needs some work though. The bore is garbage and the safety is seized. Those are easy fixes though.

[Remo]

Thanks! It needs some work though. The bore is garbage and the safety is seized. Those are easy fixes though.

A safety is a little important on a 1911 :)

[Steve]

A safety is a little important on a 1911 :)

:tpd:

[dijit]

UPDATE: I scored a second Pro Mag for my M&P--once again perfect fit and function at the range. Coincidence, or am I onto something good here?

My experience has been that promag fit and function is fine but they use a weaker material for the spring and so they need to be stretched out every now and again, especially when you keep them loaded all the time. You can also rotate them from full leaving one mt at all times and the springs will last longer.

[emopunker2004]

Hey Mike. My dad picked up a Shield today at the LGS

[Remo]

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:wo :wo

[Chainsaw13]

That's a beaut Mike.

[Remo]

Thanks Bob :tu

[Steve]

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:wo :wo

Looks sweet Mike!

[Smoqman]

Sweet Jesus, this is a beautiful thread!

[MUNKY]

Never leave home without em
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/brandonmeyer/15ca179a-c1b9-4bad-836b-9bc03031b837_zps32604305.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/brandonmeyer/media/15ca179a-c1b9-4bad-836b-9bc03031b837_zps32604305.jpg.html)

[Veatorious]

Brandon, did you do the stippling yourself? I have been considering doing my XD9.

[DirtRider500R]

Are any of you guys H&K USP fans?

[big pete]

Brandon, did you do the stippling yourself? I have been considering doing my XD9.

Have you given the Talon Grips a try? Cheap, reversible, and thin. I really like the rubber version when I had my XD

[CigarSquid]

Is there any manual that I can get.. Showing just the basic of an AR? Or a PSA one?

[Remo]

Shot my Shield the other day, I really like it :tu here it is with my full size.

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[Remo]

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Single stack thinness is awesome!!

[emopunker2004]

Is there any manual that I can get.. Showing just the basic of an AR? Or a PSA one?

Go join ar15.com

There is a wealth of info.

Or maybe http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/fm3_22x9.pdf

[Brian D.]

My experience has been that promag fit and function is fine but they use a weaker material for the spring and so they need to be stretched out every now and again, especially when you keep them loaded all the time. You can also rotate them from full leaving one mt at all times and the springs will last longer.

Good stuff to know, thanks!

[theonlybear4CORT]

Mike, why not try 300blk? All you need is a different barrel. Everything else is the same between 5.56 and 300blk

Hmmmmm that round has never really crossed my mind.

[bonjing]

Is there any manual that I can get.. Showing just the basic of an AR? Or a PSA one?

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_7/456002_FIELD_STRIPPING_THE_AR15.html

[bonjing]

Hmmmmm that round has never really crossed my mind.

The 300blk was designed around shorter barrels and suppressor use, from what I understand. Not much use/fun for us in Cali. That is why I sold mine I couldn't take full advantage of the round, just my opinion. The only reason I bought one was that the rounds at the time were fairly inexpensive, I think I found them at Midway for under $10 a box. Also I didn't have to buy more magazines just to hold a different round.

Don't get me wrong from what I have seen the round is a good all purpose round for not a lot of money ( I haven't checked prices for 300blk in a while). It just wasn't for me.

[emopunker2004]

It's a great hunting round as well, for places that won't allow .223 to hunt