First Firearm Thread.

[dijit]

Bob i would start with the .40 and see if its for you before you jump into 223/556 or both. Pistol is easier to reload. The case brass for pistols won't expand like rifle brass will. As long as your OAL for your .40 is good to go the entire round should be good to go. You can save some money so you don't have to buy a brass trimmer and primer swag for your 556 that way. If you like/enjoy reloading then you can go get the proper equipment to reload for your 223/556. Unless money aint no thang then do both!! :noon

Anything with a straight wall or not bottle neck shape is pretty easy to load. If you start with new brass you should be able to get two or three reloads before the brass becomes measurably longer. Watch for discoloration just above the bottom crimp or primer plate. This could indicate the brass may be weakening. get the manual first determine the loads you want to experiment with. If you really start getting into it you can learn the math for the chamber pressures and how it effect accuracy.

[Chainsaw13]

Bob i would start with the .40 and see if its for you before you jump into 223/556 or both. Pistol is easier to reload. The case brass for pistols won't expand like rifle brass will. As long as your OAL for your .40 is good to go the entire round should be good to go. You can save some money so you don't have to buy a brass trimmer and primer swag for your 556 that way. If you like/enjoy reloading then you can go get the proper equipment to reload for your 223/556. Unless money aint no thang then do both!! :noon

Since I'm near you, any chance of a primer (pun intended) lesson?

[Chainsaw13]

Anything with a straight wall or not bottle neck shape is pretty easy to load. If you start with new brass you should be able to get two or three reloads before the brass becomes measurably longer. Watch for discoloration just above the bottom crimp or primer plate. This could indicate the brass may be weakening. get the manual first determine the loads you want to experiment with. If you really start getting into it you can learn the math for the chamber pressures and how it effect accuracy.

Good info. I have to look do some research first to see if it's another hobby I need and can afford. As I've been told, you don't end up saving money as you tend to shoot more, offsetting the savings.

[cigarmonkel]

Good info. I have to look do some research first to see if it's another hobby I need and can afford. As I've been told, you don't end up saving money as you tend to shoot more, offsetting the savings.

I think you would be lucky to break even. I always find myself saying "meh.. cheaper then buying it at the store.. lets go shoot!" unfortunately I have yet to find a valid reason to tell myself "no.. don't go shoot".

I've heard if your using a different material case they will only last 2-3 rounds before you start to have to size them or toss them but I've heard brass you can shoot A TON before you trim or toss em.

[cigarmonkel]

Since I'm near you, any chance of a primer (pun intended) lesson?

Absolutely! It's super easy. only the 5.56 will have mil spec crimp since obviously .223 is not mil spec. It's easy to spot if they have it or not and your deprimer in your turret press won't like it either and will refuse to take it out. As far as I am aware of no pistol ammo will have that primer crimp so you shouldn't need a primer swag for your .40

[Chainsaw13]

Absolutely! It's super easy. only the 5.56 will have mil spec crimp since obviously .223 is not mil spec. It's easy to spot if they have it or not and your deprimer in your turret press won't like it either and will refuse to take it out. As far as I am aware of no pistol ammo will have that primer crimp so you shouldn't need a primer swag for your .40

Thanks! I got your PM as well. I'll get in touch with ya to set something up soon. Gotta see what my work entails first. Gonna be busy on the new Mustang.

[cigarmonkel]

Thanks! I got your PM as well. I'll get in touch with ya to set something up soon. Gotta see what my work entails first. Gonna be busy on the new Mustang.

Ohh tasty! ! What kinda mustang?

[Chainsaw13]

Ohh tasty! ! What kinda mustang?

The new '15.

[Fordman4ever]

Nice

[GTsetGO]

Thanks! I got your PM as well. I'll get in touch with ya to set something up soon. Gotta see what my work entails first. Gonna be busy on the new Mustang.

nice.

throw some pics up here and on my other site www.moddedmustangs.com

[Lockspur]

I miss my Mustang. :(

[GTsetGO]

got my alien gear holster in.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/guns/20140201_094122_zpsfauzgove.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/guns/20140201_094202_zpszj6qshuc.jpg



and went to my best-friends place and put together my ar.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/guns/image-2014-02-01-13-48-43_zps8qzuw8as.jpg

[8zeros]

I have a 16 in. flat top floating barrel AR with no sights on it yet. I can't see through iron sights so well any more and no sense in putting a scope on this. I already have a scoped 20" HBAR setup.
What ideas y'all have for sighting this? I've already done some research but I'm throwin' it out here.

eotech aimpoint or trijicon!
Yep, quality name brands. I was wondering about things like toughness, reliability, ease of sight acquisition, battery life, size and weight, ease of zeroing and of course price. Just anyone else's experience here.

[Chainsaw13]

Picked this up yesterday. Slightly used, but in excellent shape.

[Bax]

Picked this up yesterday. Slightly used, but in excellent shape.

Love mine!

[Chainsaw13]

Love mine!

Cool! I can't wait to take it to the range.

[Remo]

Good grab Bob, I really liked mine, like my Shield better though.

[Chainsaw13]

Good grab Bob, I really liked mine, like my Shield better though.

It was a toss up between the two. I didn't like the palm feel of the thin grip on the Shield as much. But I bet it's nicer to carry. Hey, ya never know. With the OT I'm going to get this year, I may end up with a Shield too. :D

[Remo]

It was a toss up between the two. I didn't like the palm feel of the thin grip on the Shield as much. But I bet it's nicer to carry. Hey, ya never know. With the OT I'm going to get this year, I may end up with a Shield too. :D

Ya, the thinness finally won me over, I was getting lazy about carrying, the thinner Shield will hopefully help that :tu

Ya, just buy another, can never have too many :r

[Chainsaw13]

Ya, the thinness finally won me over, I was getting lazy about carrying, the thinner Shield will hopefully help that :tu

Ya, just buy another, can never have too many :r

Got that right. I'm probably going to be in the market for a new safe too at this rate.

[Remo]

Got that right. I'm probably going to be in the market for a new safe too at this rate.

:tu go steal Howard's :lr

[GTsetGO]

Picked this up yesterday. Slightly used, but in excellent shape.

nice. my next pistol is going to be the m&p shield 9mm

[cigarmonkel]

Yep, quality name brands. I was wondering about things like toughness, reliability, ease of sight acquisition, battery life, size and weight, ease of zeroing and of course price. Just anyone else's experience here.

They should all be fairlyneasy to zero in. Both trijicon and eotech you can use flat head screw drivers or a coin to adjust the sights. Aimpoint and eotech will be the easiest for getting your eyes on the sight being they are both holographic/red dot styles unless you get an additional magnifier. The trijicon will take more time and will need to be placed further up or down your rails depending on how much eye relief you need.

My buddy who was a marine (best shooting scores in his platoon) swears up and down by the trijicon and does nothing but hate on my eotech. Im the opposite I wont/dont hate on trijicon but ill swear by my eotech.

Really boils down to if you want magnification or not. I have a flip to side 3x sitting behind my eotech so if I want the magnification ive got it. If I dont want it I just pop the magnifier off to the side. Trijicons dont require batteries, eotechs do but you should get a VERY long battery life out of each battery.. to the point where I wouldnt even take battery life into consideration

[8zeros]

They should all be fairlyneasy to zero in. Both trijicon and eotech you can use flat head screw drivers or a coin to adjust the sights. Aimpoint and eotech will be the easiest for getting your eyes on the sight being they are both holographic/red dot styles unless you get an additional magnifier. The trijicon will take more time and will need to be placed further up or down your rails depending on how much eye relief you need.

My buddy who was a marine (best shooting scores in his platoon) swears up and down by the trijicon and does nothing but hate on my eotech. Im the opposite I wont/dont hate on trijicon but ill swear by my eotech.

Really boils down to if you want magnification or not. I have a flip to side 3x sitting behind my eotech so if I want the magnification ive got it. If I dont want it I just pop the magnifier off to the side. Trijicons dont require batteries, eotechs do but you should get a VERY long battery life out of each battery.. to the point where I wouldnt even take battery life into consideration
Thanks. The tritium in the Trijicon decays so it gets dimmer over the years too.
I've read some reviews about how tough these are so I guess I'm a little less worried about that now. I will add flip up iron sight as well.

[Steve]

:fp2

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc7/Pistol%20with%20a%20Blade.jpeg

:tu:tu

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc7/Ultimate%20Coffee%20Table.jpeg

[sikk50]

Picked up a viridian laser for my lc9. Showed up today.....I'd advise against it.

[Steve]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc7/SuperShorty.jpg

[Steve]

Picked up a viridian laser for my lc9. Showed up today.....I'd advise against it.

Why?

[Remo]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc7/SuperShorty.jpg

That's something I could get with!! :banger

[GTsetGO]

this will be here on monday

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/guns/36128_2_zpssggb2qom.jpeg

[DirtRider500R]

Nice :tu

[GTsetGO]

picked this up yesterday. now to save for the upper



http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/guns/20140211_100830_zpsmrlpjakz.jpg

[Cigarcop]

Alright pistol boys!...... What tool are you guys using to remove rear sights from Glocks...MGW?... Is there a good universal one out there that could be used for multiple sights of diff manufactures?

[8zeros]

Brothers in NY, fear not! Your guns are far less evil (http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2014/02/new-ar-15-design-now-legal-in-new-york-state-negates-the-safe-act-videos-2895548.html) now.
I see room for improvement on the design. Hmmm....

[MurphysLaw]

Gun show this weekend down here, hoping I can make it out and shop for a new CCW pistol. Have a mental list of a few guns to check out, still not sure what I'm going to end up with. So far I'm thinking a micro 1911, HK P2000, compact M&P or XD, Glock 36 or 30S, or another Kahr subcompact. My wife has taken my Kahr PM9 so I need a replacement, my Kimber pro is a lot of gun to carry in the summers when I'm wearing a Tshirt and shorts, and my Makarov is heavy and fast mag changes are a PITA.

If anyone has other suggestions for a small carry piece in 9mm, .40, or .45 I'd appreciate it!

[Remo]

Gun show this weekend down here, hoping I can make it out and shop for a new CCW pistol. Have a mental list of a few guns to check out, still not sure what I'm going to end up with. So far I'm thinking a micro 1911, HK P2000, compact M&P or XD, Glock 36 or 30S, or another Kahr subcompact. My wife has taken my Kahr PM9 so I need a replacement, my Kimber pro is a lot of gun to carry in the summers when I'm wearing a Tshirt and shorts, and my Makarov is heavy and fast mag changes are a PITA.

Nice, my wife wants to check out that new Glock .380 hard to find though :sh

[Blueface]

Brian,
While I love my Shield in 9mm, I am dreaming of of an XDs in my future to replace my LCP when I want to carry something more compact.

[Blueface]

Nice, my wife wants to check out that new Glock .380 hard to find though :sh

Mike,
While Glock makes me drool, that .380 was a bad fart on their part if you ask me.
They should have made that a 9mm. It is way too big for a .380.

[MurphysLaw]

Nice, my wife wants to check out that new Glock .380 hard to find though :sh

I thought about it, but I really want to buy something chambered in a caliber I already own, so .380 is out.

Brian,
While I love my Shield in 9mm, I am dreaming of of an XDs in my future to replace my LCP when I want to carry something more compact.

I've heard great things about the XDS too, just need to see how it feels in hand.

[Remo]

Mike,
While Glock makes me drool, that .380 was a bad fart on their part if you ask me.
They should have made that a 9mm. It is way too big for a .380.

Gotcha, thanks. I keep telling her if she wants a .380 the Sig is way cool :tu

[Remo]

I thought about it, but I really want to buy something chambered in a caliber I already own, so .380 is out.



I've heard great things about the XDS too, just need to see how it feels in hand.

On a side note Murph, that timeshare at Ocean Pointe is open again, I wouldn't mind heading back down to WPB :tu

[MurphysLaw]

Gotcha, thanks. I keep telling her if she wants a .380 the Sig is way cool :tu

Agreed, always liked the P232 I think it is.

On a side note Murph, that timeshare at Ocean Pointe is open again, I wouldn't mind heading back down to WPB :tu

:tu Let me know if you decide to make the trip.

[Blueface]

Gotcha, thanks. I keep telling her if she wants a .380 the Sig is way cool :tu

Yeah, absolutely the best .380.
If you go that route, seek out the HD model.
That is the one I got for my wife.
It is a heavier gun with less recoil than the standard model.
My wife has great control with it.

[Blueface]

Agreed, always liked the P232 I think it is.



Close.
p238

[MurphysLaw]

Close.
p238

Has that completely replaced the p232? I had a line on a used P232 a while back when my wife was starting to look at getting her CCW.

[cigarmonkel]

went to cabelas yesterday to get some ammo to shoot my 9mm at the range yesterday. they only had one type in stock, didn't think too much of it saw it was 115g 9mm luger so i snagged a few boxes... oops. Opened them up and they are the nylon jacketed ones. FML these things shoot dirtier then ANYTHING i've ever shot including my hand loads and are inaccurate as all hell. At first I thought it was me since I haven't shot in awhile. I took out a box of my normal rounds i shoot and nope, definitely the nylon jacketed rounds just being junk. Not to mention the kick on them was SIGNIFICANTLY more then normal 115g 9mms. lesson learned.. never buying those again even if they are the only thing on the shelf.

[Blueface]

Has that completely replaced the p232? I had a line on a used P232 a while back when my wife was starting to look at getting her CCW.

Nope.
That is a nice one too, close to the PPK in appearance,
I was just correcting on the one I felt was the best little .380 out there, like a mini 1911.

[Sweet_Leaf_PDX]

went to cabelas yesterday to get some ammo to shoot my 9mm at the range yesterday. they only had one type in stock, didn't think too much of it saw it was 115g 9mm luger so i snagged a few boxes... oops. Opened them up and they are the nylon jacketed ones. FML these things shoot dirtier then ANYTHING i've ever shot including my hand loads and are inaccurate as all hell. At first I thought it was me since I haven't shot in awhile. I took out a box of my normal rounds i shoot and nope, definitely the nylon jacketed rounds just being junk. Not to mention the kick on them was SIGNIFICANTLY more then normal 115g 9mms. lesson learned.. never buying those again even if they are the only thing on the shelf.

That's too bad. I bet that's why they were the only ones left on the shelf. I am still finding it very difficult to get 9mm ammo. I've been reloading mine for a while now, but I miss the good old days when 9mm ammo was cheap and plentiful.

[Lockspur]

That's too bad. I bet that's why they were the only ones left on the shelf. I am still finding it very difficult to get 9mm ammo. I've been reloading mine for a while now, but I miss the good old days when 9mm ammo was cheap and plentiful.

Freedom-munitions.com

Ammo-labs.com

[Bax]

I was just at Sportsman Warehouse and they had pallets of 9mm in 250 round bricks. I picked up a couple hundred rounds just for the heck of it :)

[MurphysLaw]

Spent a few hours at the gun show this morning, got to check out lots of new possible CCW weapons. Both the XDS and M&P subcompact offerings felt odd in my hand. I played with a Colt new agent 1911, wasn't too crazy about the sighting system, and there wasn't much in the 3" 1911s that I couldn't live without. The two guns that really fit my hand and felt natural were the HKs. The USP compact felt great in the hand, as did the P2Ksk. The P2Ksk felt easier to conceal and I was able to talk the guy down to below any NIB price I saw online so I walked out of the gun show with this (and a box of hornady critical defense ammo).

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/E91F7EAE-DDFC-4F08-983A-E0562E2738FB_zpsvwzsppsb.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/Brian32FSU/media/E91F7EAE-DDFC-4F08-983A-E0562E2738FB_zpsvwzsppsb.jpg.html)

[Remo]

Cool Brian!

[Blueface]

Awesome.
The Bentley of guns.
Color me jealous!!!

[Steve]

Looks nice Brian!

[Steve]

Anyone have any first hand knowledge on the Gunsite Scout Rifle?

[s0leful0ne]

haha Brian I think i commented on your post in HKpro! you have good taste! (i just got one in .40)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/801/f2jw.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/m9f2jwj)

[MurphysLaw]

haha Brian I think i commented on your post in HKpro! you have good taste! (i just got one in .40)



Very nice! I figured I'd sign up there, I can already tell this won't be my only HK, I really liked the USPc and 45c as well. Do you carry your SK at all? If so what rig are you using? I ordered a full kydex IWB from zero concealment, they're lead time is about 30 days but they have so many options in colors and patterns that it's worth the wait to have something unique.

How's it shoot in .40? I'm hoping to get to the range today.

[s0leful0ne]

I plan on carrying it, I'm still working on get my CCW, i've heard crossbreed is the one to get, i'm still exploring my options.

The .40 isn't as bad as I thought it would be, its going to take some getting used to before I get as accurate as I want to be.

I'm also heading to the range as we speak haha

[MurphysLaw]

Not a bad day at the range, fed 150 rounds through the HK. No malfunctions even running double tap drills. Here's my last 2 groups of the day, 10 rounds at 10 yards DA/SA. I'm really impressed with this little gun, think I made the right choice for sure.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/45DD0929-4524-432C-9B5A-42A2EB146CDB_zpsc4mte5qx.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/Brian32FSU/media/45DD0929-4524-432C-9B5A-42A2EB146CDB_zpsc4mte5qx.jpg.html)
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/2C6958B5-5A31-4767-AFF1-AF47B07FD4C4_zpsfs04rlrv.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/Brian32FSU/media/2C6958B5-5A31-4767-AFF1-AF47B07FD4C4_zpsfs04rlrv.jpg.html)

[Bruzee]

Hey all you 1911 dudes... Looking to pickup a 1911 soon and to be honest, I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the choices out there? Kimber? Springfield? Para Ordinance? My head is spinning..... What do y'all carry?

[MurphysLaw]

Hey all you 1911 dudes... Looking to pickup a 1911 soon and to be honest, I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the choices out there? Kimber? Springfield? Para Ordinance? My head is spinning..... What do y'all carry?

I have a Kimber Eclipse Pro II (and a WWII Remington Rand, but that's a different animal). The Kimber is a great gun, ultra reliable and not picky with ammo, mine is barely broken in and is a great shooter. Are you looking for a CCW weapon, target, or home defense weapon?

[Lockspur]

Hey all you 1911 dudes... Looking to pickup a 1911 soon and to be honest, I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the choices out there? Kimber? Springfield? Para Ordinance? My head is spinning..... What do y'all carry?

I'm a Springfield fanboy. Love them. For the money, the Range Officer is a great buy. If you want to spend less than $750, Rock Island Armory makes pretty decent stuff.

[Boz]

I plan on carrying it, I'm still working on get my CCW, i've heard crossbreed is the one to get, i'm still exploring my options.

The .40 isn't as bad as I thought it would be, its going to take some getting used to before I get as accurate as I want to be.

I'm also heading to the range as we speak haha


I love my crossbreeds :tu Carry one every day.

[Bruzee]

I have a Kimber Eclipse Pro II (and a WWII Remington Rand, but that's a different animal). The Kimber is a great gun, ultra reliable and not picky with ammo, mine is barely broken in and is a great shooter. Are you looking for a CCW weapon, target, or home defense weapon?

I want a "beautiful" looking 1911. I have several others that I carry concealed, but I want this one to be a thing of beauty. I will probably carry it occasionally. I'd really like to get a stainless finish and wood grips. It will definitely be my first grab in a home defense situation. I've heard good things about both Kimber and Springfield. I also know they both make a great looking firearm.

[jsnake]

Not sure if I shared before but this is my first build. I do have the front site. This was as I was finishing it.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91/jaamkrell/2013-02-19201356_zps5159c819.png

This is my second build in progress
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91/jaamkrell/ef6da328-0d83-4020-ba16-e84638ab836a_zps434a4c6c.jpg

[MurphysLaw]

I want a "beautiful" looking 1911. I have several others that I carry concealed, but I want this one to be a thing of beauty. I will probably carry it occasionally. I'd really like to get a stainless finish and wood grips. It will definitely be my first grab in a home defense situation. I've heard good things about both Kimber and Springfield. I also know they both make a great looking firearm.

You can't go wrong with either, Kimbers seem to be a little easier to find in stores around here, but if you're willing to wait your local shop can order anything for you. Take a look at Colt as well, can't go wrong with a Colt, I have one on my want to buy list.

[s0leful0ne]

Any thoughts on sig 1911s? Bought two of em yesterday. Haha BOGO :)

[357]

Hey all you 1911 dudes... Looking to pickup a 1911 soon and to be honest, I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the choices out there? Kimber? Springfield? Para Ordinance? My head is spinning..... What do y'all carry?

I want a "beautiful" looking 1911. I have several others that I carry concealed, but I want this one to be a thing of beauty. I will probably carry it occasionally. I'd really like to get a stainless finish and wood grips. It will definitely be my first grab in a home defense situation. I've heard good things about both Kimber and Springfield. I also know they both make a great looking firearm.

I have and carry a Kimber Custom II in stainless. I love it. I've had it since 2002. I've always wanted a Kimber CDP for carry though. Like all Kimbers, it comes with upgrades, as standard, not included on all other manufacturers like: beavertail grip safety, Schwartz firing-pin block (not operated by the trigger as on newer Colts), skeletonized trigger, dovetail front & rear sights, lowered & flared ejection port, and more. It comes with an aluminum alloy frame, in black, with a satin finish stainless steel slide, ambi-thumb safety, low-profile tritium night sights, and best of all, the melted treatment. What they did was round every edge on the entire weapon. It's subtle, but beautiful and most of all functional; reducing snags when drawing from concealed carry. It's about 13 ounces lighter than my full size model in full SS (25 oz vs 38 oz) but still has a metal frame rather than polymer. The pro-carry has the full length grip for larger hands but has 3/4" shorter barrel than the full size. It also has nice rosewood grips.

Here's a pic:
http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2013/09/26/2156540_01_kimber_1911_45_caliber_cdp_pro_640.jpg

Just my :2

[Lockspur]

I want a "beautiful" looking 1911. I have several others that I carry concealed, but I want this one to be a thing of beauty. I will probably carry it occasionally. I'd really like to get a stainless finish and wood grips. It will definitely be my first grab in a home defense situation. I've heard good things about both Kimber and Springfield. I also know they both make a great looking firearm.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7306/12626578175_a1a2d202a7_z.jpg (http://flic.kr/p/keLvMH)

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/12626717573_2b0b46c1db_z.jpg (http://flic.kr/p/keMee8)

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3804/12626726083_e9d419fcda.jpg (http://flic.kr/p/keMgKR)

Springfield Stainless Mil-Spec with a few tweaks. My jewel of the collection.

[Fordman4ever]

That's a beautiful piece. I'm super jealous. My next handgun will be a 1911.

[Blueface]

Tharpt is one purty gun.

[MurphysLaw]

Any thoughts on sig 1911s? Bought two of em yesterday. Haha BOGO :)

I've heard great things about them, haven't had the chance to shoot one yet. Congrats on the BOGO, saw a few of those deals at the gun show this weekend, a .22 would be a fun plinker.

[357]

Both Springfield and Kimber are well made 1911s, better than most. What I would suggest is make sure that you pick one with the hard to change features included. For example grip safeties and mag releases, are for the most part, drop in replacement parts. Ejection ports being lowered and flared, as seen on both of the above 1911s, is something that requires skilled machining. Likewise with dovetailed front/rear sights. If you have dovetailed sights you can easily swap out sights later on. Without dovertailed sights you have to have the old ones machined off and so on. That is something the Springfield above has only on the rear, not the front sight. I'm not nit-picking the Sprinfield, just using that as an example.

I'd love to see pictures of whatever you choose.

[cigarmonkel]

I don't know much about 1911's other then the fact that I want one.. no check that.. I NEED one. But i've heard that the new springfield and kimber 1911's aren't nearly as good as they used to be and that S&W and Sig make the better 1911's now unless you go custom built or very high end 1911. Just what I've heard from forum talk at least.

[kickerb]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7306/12626578175_a1a2d202a7_z.jpg (http://flic.kr/p/keLvMH)

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/12626717573_2b0b46c1db_z.jpg (http://flic.kr/p/keMee8)

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3804/12626726083_e9d419fcda.jpg (http://flic.kr/p/keMgKR)

Springfield Stainless Mil-Spec with a few tweaks. My jewel of the collection.
Where did you get those stunning grips?

[357]

Not sure about Springfield but the knock on Kimber is the MIM (metal injection molded) parts and the plastic main spring housing. All drop in replaceable parts if you should ever have issue with them. I haven't had any issues that weren't self imposed. I rounded out the mag release catch pin, which is a small allen wrench head. I'm replacing it with a Wilson Combat one, that uses a flat head screw rather than an allen, and it costs $3. The mainspring housing takes almost no wear and Kimber went that route to decrease weight.

That said my Kimber is 12 years old so I can't say much about the newest ones other than the two my BILs own. Both have had good luck as well.

[Lockspur]

I don't know much about 1911's other then the fact that I want one.. no check that.. I NEED one. But i've heard that the new springfield and kimber 1911's aren't nearly as good as they used to be and that S&W and Sig make the better 1911's now unless you go custom built or very high end 1911. Just what I've heard from forum talk at least.

Springfields have never been better. They ceased production at the Imbel plant, and now final assembly is done in Illinois. My Mil-Spec has the same fit and finish as my full-rail TRP. A good friend of mine has a S&W 1911 and it's nowhere near as nice. And he paid more for it than mine. Don't know which forums you've obtained the info from...but I would suggest http://forums.1911forum.com/ and http://www.1911addicts.com. :)

Most production guns have MIM parts. Nothing wrong with them. My oldest Springer has over 10,000 rounds through it and no problems. As long as it's put together well, it will last a long time. Poorly fitted parts...no matter HOW they are made...are on borrowed time.

The grips are from http://www.thefinergrain.com

[Bruzee]

All kinds of good advice boys, thanks! I am almost certain I will buy a series 80 (internal firing pin safety) due to a ridiculous policy at work. So that does limit my list of options quite a bit. I will let you guys know what I end up getting. Thanks again. :tu

[Bruzee]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7306/12626578175_a1a2d202a7_z.jpg (http://flic.kr/p/keLvMH)

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/12626717573_2b0b46c1db_z.jpg (http://flic.kr/p/keMee8)

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3804/12626726083_e9d419fcda.jpg (http://flic.kr/p/keMgKR)

Springfield Stainless Mil-Spec with a few tweaks. My jewel of the collection.

Absolutely gorgeous! This is exactly what I was thinking I'd like mine to look like. Beautiful.

[AUguy]

Not sure if I shared before but this is my first build. I do have the front site. This was as I was finishing it.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91/jaamkrell/2013-02-19201356_zps5159c819.png

This is my second build in progress
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91/jaamkrell/ef6da328-0d83-4020-ba16-e84638ab836a_zps434a4c6c.jpg



That's a good looking rifle. Where did you get the custom rail covers?

[MurphysLaw]

I don't know much about 1911's other then the fact that I want one.. no check that.. I NEED one. But i've heard that the new springfield and kimber 1911's aren't nearly as good as they used to be and that S&W and Sig make the better 1911's now unless you go custom built or very high end 1911. Just what I've heard from forum talk at least.

Not sure about Springfield but the knock on Kimber is the MIM (metal injection molded) parts and the plastic main spring housing. All drop in replaceable parts if you should ever have issue with them. I haven't had any issues that weren't self imposed. I rounded out the mag release catch pin, which is a small allen wrench head. I'm replacing it with a Wilson Combat one, that uses a flat head screw rather than an allen, and it costs $3. The mainspring housing takes almost no wear and Kimber went that route to decrease weight.

That said my Kimber is 12 years old so I can't say much about the newest ones other than the two my BILs own. Both have had good luck as well.

My Kimber is just over a year old, no issues or malfunctions. Great shooter and not too bad to carry depending on what I'm wearing. Plus I think the Eclipse is a great looking weapon.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/F4CE97A4-73D5-4B39-838C-E1D7D29C0625-17180-000008E1544C1FED.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/Brian32FSU/media/F4CE97A4-73D5-4B39-838C-E1D7D29C0625-17180-000008E1544C1FED.jpg.html)

[Pilon]

Very nice Brian. I love my Kimber!

[jsnake]

That's a good looking rifle. Where did you get the custom rail covers?

I bought them off Ebay. You can find all sorts of custom laser engraved items like that on there. Several good companies as well. My extended take down pins, extended magazine release, and Magpul grips were all done like that as well.

[AUguy]

I bought them off Ebay. You can find all sorts of custom laser engraved items like that on there. Several good companies as well. My extended take down pins, extended magazine release, and Magpul grips were all done like that as well.

So it is magpul stuff engraved by someone else? I will look into that on my next build. Be careful with magpul stuff off of eBay and amazon though. Not saying your stuff is but there is a ton of Chinese counterfeit magpul stuff out there.

[jsnake]

So it is magpul stuff engraved by someone else? I will look into that on my next build. Be careful with magpul stuff off of eBay and amazon though. Not saying your stuff is but there is a ton of Chinese counterfeit magpul stuff out there.I hear ya there. Tons of cheap garbage out there. All of mine came in original packaging and the sellers all have to be close to 100% rating. I carefully read through a bunch of transactions as well and try to avoid those with stock or blurry pics. I have about 3 or 4 go to people I look at.

Basically they take the new item and laser engrave it themselves. At least the ones I buy from. You can pretty much get anything you want to customize your build. A couple have retail websites as well.

Hope this doesn't break any rules.
Some buyers I have had great experience with:
ndzperformance ndzperformance.com/
eforcity
ecop!
donaldpk (glockplates.com)
rays_surplus
taniadeick

[AUguy]

Awesome. Thanks for the sources. I will write those down. Got some bills to pay before the next build starts.

[Steve]

My Kimber is just over a year old, no issues or malfunctions. Great shooter and not too bad to carry depending on what I'm wearing. Plus I think the Eclipse is a great looking weapon.


Sweet looking Kimber Brian!

[8zeros]

Awesome. Thanks for the sources. I will write those down. Got some bills to pay before the next build starts.
This!
It's no fun when you find out the sight you want costs as much as the rest of the build did.:(

[Lockspur]

got my alien gear holster in.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/guns/20140201_094122_zpsfauzgove.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/guns/20140201_094202_zpszj6qshuc.jpg



I just got mine in for my 4.25" railed 1911. Wearing it now. Most comfortable IWB holster I've owned. I'm normally a Comp-Tac freak, but the Alien is half the price, uses better clips, and holds the weapon tighter against my love handles than any of my others.

HIGHLY recommended.

Also…lifetime warranty, swappable kydex shells, and a free shell exchange if you start carrying a different gun! Not only that, but they've courteously and quickly answered all of my emails.

I'm sold. Ordering one for my XD9sc now.

[Steve]

Nice looking holster, but what are the benefits of this style IWB

got my alien gear holster in.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/guns/20140201_094122_zpsfauzgove.jpg

over something like this?

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2013-12-14_IWB/IWB_Outside.gif

The first one looks like a lot more material to fit inside the wasteband (I've already got enough in mine without adding more) and I would think the single clip would be a little easier to get on/off quicker as well. I am not trying to knock the Alien Gear style, just curious and looking for an education.

[MurphysLaw]

Nice looking holster, but what are the benefits of this style IWB
over something like this?
The first one looks like a lot more material to fit inside the wasteband (I've already got enough in mine without adding more) and I would think the single clip would be a little easier to get on/off quicker as well. I am not trying to knock the Alien Gear style, just curious and looking for an education.

I have a similar holster for my Kimber, it disperses the weight a little more than a single point attachment and the sweat shield keeps the gun from rubbing against your skin. My Kimber is a heavy gun so the two clips really do make a difference compared to other holsters.

[Lockspur]

Steve, since the clips aren't on the body of the holster (Alien), it will be thinner and more comfortable. I've used a holster like the one you pictured, a Blade-Tech…very uncomfortable, and not nearly as stable. YMMV.

[Steve]

I have a similar holster for my Kimber, it disperses the weight a little more than a single point attachment and the sweat shield keeps the gun from rubbing against your skin. My Kimber is a heavy gun so the two clips really do make a difference compared to other holsters.

Steve, since the clips aren't on the body of the holster (Alien), it will be thinner and more comfortable. I've used a holster like the one you pictured, a Blade-Tech…very uncomfortable, and not nearly as stable. YMMV.

Interesting point about spreading the weight. I carry a lighter weapon than the Kimber, so that makes sense. Mine is also fairly slim already. I may try that style one day. Also, I agree completely about the sweat shield; I wouldn't' carry without one again!

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2013-12-14_IWB/IWB%20Inside.gif

Thanks!

[Lockspur]

Interesting point about spreading the weight. I carry a lighter weapon than the Kimber, so that makes sense. Mine is also fairly slim already. I may try that style one day. Also, I agree completely about the sweat shield; I wouldn't' carry without one again!

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2013-12-14_IWB/IWB%20Inside.gif

Thanks!

Even when I carry my Kel-Tec PF9, it's with the Alien style holster. That gun weighs nothing, and flat disappears when I carry it.

[357]

All kinds of good advice boys, thanks! I am almost certain I will buy a series 80 (internal firing pin safety) due to a ridiculous policy at work. So that does limit my list of options quite a bit. I will let you guys know what I end up getting. Thanks again. :tu

All new Kimbers (identified by a II on the slide after the name) have a firing pin safety (FPS) as well. The way it's disengaged is how they differ. Colt's Series 80 disengages the FPS via the trigger. Many 1911 enthusiasts felt this ruined the perfect SAO 1911 trigger. The 1911's light, crisp, and smooth trigger is one if the best aspects about a 1911 and many felt Colt disregarded that by adopting the Series 80 FPS . Anyway, Kimber uses a Swartz FPS which is disengaged via the grip safety. This preserves the original 1911 trigger pull while still incorporating a FPS for the rare occurance you should drop your pistol on the muzzle. This is a rare case that supposedly happend when a 1911 was dropped from a long distance above the ground, potentially givng the firing pin enough inertia to strike the primer with enough force to cause the round the fire. Many custom 1911 manufacturers do not incorporate FPS and instead use lightweight firing pins and stronger firing pin springs to prevent this type of rare discharge.

Here's a pic showing both systems. The plunger stopping the firing pin is identical if I remember correctly, just what activates the plunger (deactivating the FPS) is where things are different.

http://oi49.tinypic.com/21lojv7.jpg

S&W also uses the Swartz FPS, as do others.

[357]

BTW Brian, love the look of the Eclipse. Gorgeous 1911.

[Fordman4ever]

I just picked up this locking gun cabinet for $100.
https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1977267_10153873369145581_540949058_n.jpg

The 3 guns on the right are mine and the other ones belong to a friend of mine.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1517452_10153873786410581_1366089521_n.jpg

[Chainsaw13]

Very nice Earl.

A friend and I went to cabelas this morning for the spring sale. The pallet of .223 they had put out went like hot cakes. Wasn't that a good price either. I did find Ultramax .40 for $.27/rnd though so picked up 600rnds. The real deal was a Carhartt jacket out of the bargain cave for $34.

[theonlybear4CORT]

I just fell in love with my ssa-e trigger.

[s0leful0ne]

BOGO!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/208/6vtx.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/5s6vtxj)

Unfortunately, the scorpion is plagued with FTFs :( even after cleanings it gets to about 50 rounds then starts failing. But when it fires, it is an awe inspiring firearm I must say.

[Lockspur]

BOGO!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/208/6vtx.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/5s6vtxj)

Unfortunately, the scorpion is plagued with FTFs :( even after cleanings it gets to about 50 rounds then starts failing. But when it fires, it is an awe inspiring firearm I must say.

Have you tried any other mags?

[Remo]

BOGO!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/208/6vtx.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/5s6vtxj)

But when it fires,.

Does not inspire confidence, would never carry a 1911 to defend my life...just my .02

[s0leful0ne]

Have you tried any other mags?

Yup picked up some chip mccormicks and still having the issue. :(

[Lockspur]

Does not inspire confidence, would never carry a 1911 to defend my life...just my .02

I have. And do. :)

I would contact Sig and see what they say. Just make sure you've done at least 500 rounds for the break-in period.

[Remo]

I have. And do. :)

I would contact Sig and see what they say. Just make sure you've done at least 500 rounds for the break-in period.

I would own one for fun, range and what not but that's all for me.

[TJarv]

I've got the same Sig and have never had an issue. Ive sent a couple guns back to them with no questions asked, so a call to them might be worth it

[s0leful0ne]

Thanks everyone. Called them this morning will pack and ship tonight

[357]

Thanks everyone. Called them this morning will pack and ship tonight

Glad they're going to take care of it for you. I hope they at least polish the feed ramp and check your mag(s) in other guns to rule them out. Bad mags or mag springs are the most common cause of FTF. Were you using ball ammo (FMJ) or something else?

Does not inspire confidence, would never carry a 1911 to defend my life...just my .02

I have to disagree Mike. I carry one. The 1911 was the standard US issue sidearm for all branches of the military for over 70 years. The testing done on it before it was adopted was substantial. I love the narrow frame due to the single-stack design. It makes carry a lot more comfy than many modern double-stack mag designs IMO. Plus modern reworking of the original 7 round mag gets you an 8 round mag, +1 in the chamber nets 9 rounds of .45 ACP. Plus, they feel so natural in my hand. I'm a huge 1911 fan.

[Lockspur]

I have to disagree Mike. I carry one. The 1911 was the standard US issue sidearm for all branches of the military for over 70 years. The testing done on it before it was adopted was substantial. I love the narrow frame due to the single-stack design. It makes carry a lot more comfy than many modern double-stack mag designs IMO. Plus modern reworking of the original 7 round mag gets you an 8 round mag, +1 in the chamber nets 9 rounds of .45 ACP. Plus, they feel so natural in my hand. I'm a huge 1911 fan.

:tpd:

:D

[s0leful0ne]

Glad they're going to take care of it for you. I hope they at least polish the feed ramp and check your mag(s) in other guns to rule them out. Bad mags or mag springs are the most common cause of FTF. Were you using ball ammo (FMJ) or something else?



I have to disagree Mike. I carry one. The 1911 was the standard US issue sidearm for all branches of the military for over 70 years. The testing done on it before it was adopted was substantial. I love the narrow frame due to the single-stack design. It makes carry a lot more comfy than many modern double-stack mag designs IMO. Plus modern reworking of the original 7 round mag gets you an 8 round mag, +1 in the chamber nets 9 rounds of .45 ACP. Plus, they feel so natural in my hand. I'm a huge 1911 fan.

I've used 5 different types of FMJ ammo, today got a jam after 30 rounds on a freshly cleaned pistol. :( My mags work fine on other 1911s (tested on a Sig Spartan 1911)

I do love the way the 1911 shoots, too big for me to conceal (chubby kid + slim jeans) but i have the HK for that anyway :D

[cigarmonkel]

Just a heads up if anyone needs reloading equipment, Natchez is having a pretty good sale.http://www.natchezss.com/

looks like the big savings are in the tools/presses ect so if anyone needs a new set up I would check it out

[Remo]

I have to disagree Mike. I carry one. The 1911 was the standard US issue sidearm for all branches of the military for over 70 years. The testing done on it before it was adopted was substantial. I love the narrow frame due to the single-stack design. It makes carry a lot more comfy than many modern double-stack mag designs IMO. Plus modern reworking of the original 7 round mag gets you an 8 round mag, +1 in the chamber nets 9 rounds of .45 ACP. Plus, they feel so natural in my hand. I'm a huge 1911 fan.

I do like them and think they are very sexy, I have just seen way to many not go BANG when they should! And these are from very expensive guns that guys carry on duty…makes me not want to go on calls with them in case of a shootout and they are trying to get their gun in the game….again, my observations and .02 is all.

[MurphysLaw]

Finally got all the gear I ordered for my HK in today :noon I now have 3 options for magazines, the standard 10 round with finger extension, a 10 round with a flat baseplate, and a 13 round USP-C mag with the Xgrip adapter. The light is a TLR-3, and the custom Kydex rig is from Zero Concealment. They advertise a 30 day wait, mine was about half that. Not too many holster places with decent wait times have the mold for the P2000SK, especially ones with the option of a bunch of prints and colors. I wanted something a little different since this will be my main CCW weapon.


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/9AE3ABE7-AF6E-4C20-917C-1D870363C30E_zpsnvuspqfd.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/Brian32FSU/media/9AE3ABE7-AF6E-4C20-917C-1D870363C30E_zpsnvuspqfd.jpg.html)

[Remo]

Looks good Murph :tu

[s0leful0ne]

oh man...now i want to do some shopping...

[357]

I do like them and think they are very sexy, I have just seen way to many not go BANG when they should! And these are from very expensive guns that guys carry on duty…makes me not want to go on calls with them in case of a shootout and they are trying to get their gun in the game….again, my observations and .02 is all.

I gotcha. I don't dislike other guns I just have a love for 1911s. Unfortunately a lot of people customize 1911s thinking they can do adequate gunsmithing at themselves. "Trigger jobs" are one of the biggest offenders, even when done by professional gunsmiths.

Anywho, what matters is that you're comfortable with what you carry and proficient with it. Wish we could do more shoot-n-herfs. I try to get one together every year since there's a free range on state land near me. However, it's tough to get people to make the drive as I'm somewhat out in the sticks.

Here's a shot of a couple inmates at said range
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/ronman_2007/Metamora%202011/P1020685.jpg

[MurphysLaw]

oh man...now i want to do some shopping...

Top Gun Supply has the mags and accessories in stock and prices are a little better than hkparts...just sayin'

[Brian D.]

Wish we could do more shoot-n-herfs. I try to get one together every year since there's a free range on state land near me. However, it's tough to get people to make the drive as I'm somewhat out in the sticks.

Here's a shot of a couple inmates at said range
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/ronman_2007/Metamora%202011/P1020685.jpg

Our pal elderboy02 did such an event last year, and is planning another in the summer. He sent me a Facebook invite thingy on it, guess he won't mind me mentioning it here.

[markem]

This may have already been posted here, but I'm an irregular in this thread, so there it is, possibly again:

http://sploid.gizmodo.com/these-weapons-cutaways-are-so-damn-cool-1538693310

Weapons with cutaways as art. Seriously cool.

[Remo]

Pretty cool Mark :tu

And Metamucil should help with the irregularity issue :r

[theonlybear4CORT]

Took the ar with the geissele ssa-e trigger and a sks out to the 440yd range today. Also after lots of lead down range I walked my 1911 to hit the gong at 200 yards.

[s0leful0ne]

Top Gun Supply has the mags and accessories in stock and prices are a little better than hkparts...just sayin'

my paycheck hates you. thanks!

[MurphysLaw]

my paycheck hates you. thanks!

Always glad to give a brother a gentle push off a cliff :lr

[GTsetGO]

ordered another upper from PSA last night.

this will get my second ar to a point where i can shoot it. then it is on to modifying it to accept rails and such.

[Steve]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc7/Prepared.jpg

[Blueface]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc7/Prepared.jpg

My goal.:r

[357]

My goal.:r

Everyone has to have a dream. :D

[cigarmonkel]

has anyone shot or used or own any of these shotguns? A5, versa max or the super vinci? Thinking about upgrading from a pump to a semi for duck/goose season this year. I've held the super vinci and it feels amazing but have yet to shoot any of them.

[GTsetGO]

bought a carry handle for ar#1 yesterday at a gun show to complete the look i was going for.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/guns/inventory/20140322_185734_zps6yzj7yre.jpg

also got a carbine length quad rail and rail guards for ar#2

[dijit]

cant wait I just got the go ahead to start my AR build.

[GTsetGO]

cant wait I just got the go ahead to start my AR build.

nice. what are you looking at doing with it?

[Fordman4ever]

Just picked up my new carry weapon today.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/1521676_10153955177145581_1366268776_n.jpg

[Chainsaw13]

Very nice Earl. Birthday gift?

[Fordman4ever]

Tax return season, and I just got hired onto a security team for our church(sad day and age when your church needs a security team)

[GTsetGO]

i love my XD sc for my CC weapon. great gun. been looking at the S&W M&P Shield 9mm for my next one.

[Lockspur]

Very nice, Earl. It's my next XD...already have 4. :D

[Remo]

Nice Earl :tu

[Remo]

i love my XD sc for my CC weapon. great gun. been looking at the S&W M&P Shield 9mm for my next one.

14509

Speaking of Shield's, I have an off duty qual today :tu

[Steve]

14509

Speaking of Shield's, I have an off duty qual today :tu

:banger:banger

[Lockspur]

14509

Speaking of Shield's, I have an off duty qual today :tu

Don't fugg it up! :D

[Steve]

14509

Speaking of Shield's, I have an off duty qual today :tu

Don't fugg it up! :D

http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/quickfix/0/8/4/156084_v1.jpg

Care to explain yourself Junior...

[theonlybear4CORT]

How important is it to stake the castle nut?

[jsnake]

How important is it to stake the castle nut?
I just staked both of mine tonight. I would say the majority of research I have done says to stake them. You have two types of metal coming together that just won't hold even with lock tight. I used lock tight on mine originally and so far it is fine but with very few rounds. I guess over time it will come loose. Here is a video which is how I did mine. Super easy. Get an auto punch and it takes like 2 minutes tops. If you don't like the mark it leaves you can touch it up with gun blue no problem. Why risk it when it is this easy? I always thought it would be hard until I saw videos like this and the auto punch tool. Got mine at Menards for $6. Lowe's and Home Depot didn't have them near me.

http://youtu.be/xIGi8JTvJxY

[theonlybear4CORT]

Thanks for the video jsnake. I actually did it while I was smoking in he garage in both lowers, I couldn't find my auto punch like the one you had so I went the manual labor route.

[Fordman4ever]

I'll be building an AR when I get back from my deployment. I can't wait.

[theonlybear4CORT]

Fordman what are your thoughts on the matech rear sight?
http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mEH9tnphaNbZm16BqueLCnA.jpg

[0002S]

How important is it to stake the castle nut?

Very, they will come loose during use without staking.

[0002S]

Fordman what are your thoughts on the matech rear sight?
http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mEH9tnphaNbZm16BqueLCnA.jpg

Not a fan.

This:

https://4b1e874935ea5d25a97e-f099844d0e354c7ab50c55a966be6870.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.c om/product/XKA25650.jpg

Or

http://cdn3.volusion.com/j4enh.r2en5/v/vspfiles/photos/LMT%20Rear%20Sight%20L8A-3.jpg?1334734642

[0002S]

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff339/000002s/Poor%20Picture%20Quality%20Repository/c7d8d31099a63a3b6d081d3a037deb7f_zpsf8c63089.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff339/000002s/Poor%20Picture%20Quality%20Repository/c29dda8d017af60ed65b50bff6a94065_zps7655cf6f.jpg

[theonlybear4CORT]

Ok got ya 0002s.

Finished my current build,just debating on what rear sight to go with.
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa450/Dickhurts707/image-7.jpg

[Remo]

Those are looking good Mike :tu!!

[Remo]

Don't fugg it up! :D

96/100 just barely out on two rounds :sh

[Lockspur]

96/100 just barely out on two rounds :sh

Never put down a perfect score. Advice I was given by a former HPD officer.

[theonlybear4CORT]

Thanks Mike.

[Remo]

Thanks Mike.

By the way, I have YHM rear and front sights and I like them (when I use them)

[Remo]

Never put down a perfect score. Advice I was given by a former HPD officer.

:r then they will expect that every time :lr

[bonjing]

Looks good Mike! I say since you have Troys on the left one go with Troy on the other.

[0002S]

Ok got ya 0002s.

Finished my current build,just debating on what rear sight to go with.


Are you looking for something with elevation adjustments (RIBZ) or fixed flip?

Do you plan on running optics?

[dijit]

nice. what are you looking at doing with it?

Just fun and games. Will most likely put an adjustable trigger set in it so I can fool around with different pulls. Probably a heavy barrel too. Not sure about the rest yet. I will be doing my own reloads so I think a Dillon 105 will soon be mine as well.

[GTsetGO]

both ar's are in shooting order now.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/guns/20140327_181133_zpssjgt8y1r.jpg

[theonlybear4CORT]

Are you looking for something with elevation adjustments (RIBZ) or fixed flip?

Do you plan on running optics?

Elevation preferred with fold capabilities, I plan on running a aim point pro in the carbine in the near future.

[0002S]

Elevation preferred with fold capabilities, I plan on running a aim point pro in the carbine in the near future.

The Knight Armament is your best choice then.

[Blueface]

The Knight Armament is your best choice then.

Shawn,
Just learned barrels coming soon from Umbrella.
One step closer.

[theonlybear4CORT]

The Knight Armament is your best choice then.

Cool I'll be looking online. Thanks for the help 0002s

[0002S]

Shawn,
Just learned barrels coming soon from Umbrella.
One step closer.

PEW PEW PEW very soon

[theonlybear4CORT]

0002s what optics do you run/recommend?

[bonjing]

The Glock family: DDLES small frame Glock lower in 9mm finished in tungsten.
Glock 19, 17RTF, 22

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj40/bonjing_album/th_IMG_0257_zpscd0c6fcf.jpg (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/bonjing_album/media/IMG_0257_zpscd0c6fcf.jpg.html)

[theonlybear4CORT]

Looking good Greg.

[0002S]

0002s what optics do you run/recommend?

I avoid the following. BSA, NSTAR, new TASCO, anything airsoft, anything that looks likes is a re-badged version of those 3. I also try to avoid MASSIVE variable power scopes the have HUGE bell diameters.

Reflex (red dot)
I use Trijicon, Aimpoint and Primary Arms
EOTECH is fine, I just personally don't like to use them.

I have a astigmatism so red dots have a halo effect and I prefer the softer 'point' of a Trijicon.

Primary Arms is a great for the money and is fine for most people who aren't going to war. They are great to keep around to use until you decide on a final optic.

Rifle Scopes
I mostly use 1-4x tactical unless shooting at 600-1000 yards and then they vary depending on rifle. Hunting rifles are mostly 1-4x or 3x9x

I use Trijicon, Leupold, Bushnell(Bausch & Lomb), Nikon, Redfield (very old and new), Old Weaver, 'other'

BUIS
Troy, Knight Armament, LMT, Magpul (usually I put Magpul on a new build until I settle on one of the other 3)

The vast majority of my shootings is 75 yards and under or 600-1000 yards. I shoot a variety of calibers but mostly stay in the .308/5.56 unless it very old military rifles and then its a mixed bag. I do shoot iron sights a lot at 600-1000 yards and it's probably my favorite thing to play around with using old military rifles from WWI and WWII.

My hunting varies and I choose the rifle based on what ever I haven't used in a while. The majority of my shots are under 200 yards. I have been using a 8.2" suppressed 300 BLK w/ 1-4x Trijicon scope lately and have been having great success with it.

Yesterday I took my Krinkov in 5.56x45 and set it up to run with the .30 cal AAC suppressor. Here is a quick video showing the difference is sound suppression and muzzle blast/flash.

Here is a gratuitous video....LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDPzaTnCq6Y&list=UUgqvI0lprLo_nwCGT3I0zTw

[theonlybear4CORT]

I do plan on getting a aim point h1 later down the road.



$189 ptac mid length uppers 1/9 twist here (http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ptac-16-mid-length-5-56mm-1-9-upper-without-bcg-or-charging-handle.html)

[cigarmonkel]

Ok im at a crossroads. Ive narrowed my next gun down to two options. Although I would LOVE a sig p226 or a new duck gun I dont have anythingnfor big game. I have my ar but its 5.56 I could take a deer as long as it wasnt a monster and I know friends that hunt doesnwith their ar's and have no problem. However i would prefer a larger caliber which brings me to my crossroad. Do I go remington 700 chambered in .300win mag (I figure this way I can hunt anything in north america) or do I do another ar build but an AR10!? I absolutely lobved building my current ar so it would kill two birds with one stone. I figure by the time both rifles are done they will be roughly the same amount of money. I would wanna do some work to the 700. So I guess the real question is.. do I want .308 or .300 win mag? A horse kick to the shoulder that will take down a bear or a lesser pony nudge that will be limited on the size.of the game? And dont give me the ol "any caliber gun can kill anything" my shot and luck is not good enough to hit a bear in the eye socket with a .22 and have it travel to the brain or spine.

[bonjing]

You could just get a different upper for your ar15, such as 300blk or some other caliber.

[0002S]

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff339/000002s/Poor%20Picture%20Quality%20Repository/d3e6d108065fe643101a8a0ba75da7f7_zps2388f9fe.jpg

[bonjing]

That is super sweet Shawn! :dr

[0002S]

That is super sweet Shawn! :dr

Thanks

pew pew in the house.

[theonlybear4CORT]

47D mags for $26.36 click me (http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Wilson-Combat-47D-1911-Magazine-45-ACP-Full-Size-8-Round-Standard-Base-Pad/productinfo/47D/)

[Lockspur]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7075/13614577665_eac5a76abd_z.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36299659@N07/13614577665/)
Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36299659@N07/13614577665/) by lockspur74 (https://www.flickr.com/people/36299659@N07/), on Flickr
Picture of the Alien Gear holster I've been raving about.

[Steve]

This could be the solution to my rats around the garage issue...

http://www.crosman.com/img/products/full/BTN292CX.jpg

.22 caliber, nitrogen piston, 900-1200 fps velocity depending on pellet, with integral suppressor!

At the very least, it could be a lot of fun. I could sit out on the deck, smoke a cigar and a rat at the same time!

[GTsetGO]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7075/13614577665_eac5a76abd_z.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36299659@N07/13614577665/)
Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36299659@N07/13614577665/) by lockspur74 (https://www.flickr.com/people/36299659@N07/), on Flickr
Picture of the Alien Gear holster I've been raving about.

nice. i have one for my XDsc. love it.

[Lockspur]

nice. i have one for my XDsc. love it.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7092/13751579684_90eb4403ae_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mXbrxs)

Me too! :D Ordering another one in a few minutes.

[GTsetGO]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7092/13751579684_90eb4403ae_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mXbrxs)

Me too! :D Ordering another one in a few minutes.

very nice. I might get one for my p99.

[bonjing]

Psa has .45 230gr blazer brass or fiocchi for $20 a box.

[GTsetGO]

did some painting


http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/guns/20140412_163045_zpszsc8tkeg.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/guns/20140412_163028_zpsxpvacogc.jpg

[Blueface]

Nice!

[Remo]

14585

Not as good as this guys paint job Rob, but a close second :tu

[Lockspur]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/13917890674_3556857739_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ncSQ1j)
Model 15-3 (https://flic.kr/p/ncSQ1j) by lockspur74 (https://www.flickr.com/people/36299659@N07/), on Flickr
Picked up a very clean 1978 S&W Combat Masterpiece. Always wanted a revolver, but couldn't justify buying a new one. My Dad told me about the model he was issued while in Strategic Air Command...and even made Marksman first time out. This one is a little newer, but same configuration.

Factory grips are on order. :)

[MrClean]

I've hunted for many years, rifles and shotguns but haven't had many chances to fire pistols. When I went to sign up for my CCW class I noticed they offered a 'Basic Pistol Safety & Shooting' class. I almost didn't sign up for it but I'm really glad I did. In my life I'd estimate the percentage of rounds I've fired from pistols is about 2%. I had no idea how completely wrong I was aiming when using one. So the course turned out to be really helpful from that aspect.

We started with the upper left and went clockwise around, finishing with 2 shots at the center. Each round was 12 shots at 25ft. It was pretty cool to see how everyone improved with each round.

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b533/Mr_Clean69/20140419_152002_zpsmrivoztt.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Clean69/media/20140419_152002_zpsmrivoztt.jpg.html)

[cigarmonkel]

holy hell that is some fast learning! Pistol shooting is no joke. I believe the rule of thumb is something about giving a pistol shooter a rifle and he'll do fine. give a rifle shooter a pistol and he'll have a hard time.

ended up getting a remington 700 ADL 30-06 for my rifle. Threw on a HS Precision stock and a Wyatt DBM so really its a BDL now. Put a Leupold 4-12x40 scope on it and l love it. Shot 15 rounds and had a visible bruise on my shoulder for almost a week. Just ordered a limbsaver slip on recoil bad and a cheek riser as well.

Now I'm debating between the AR10 custom build (probably something along the lines of a 1/10" 20" barrel) vs a M14 or a Sig p226 MK25. I'll probably end up with the AR10 or the Sig. Don't need any of those as I already have the M&P 9mm the AR15 5.56 I built and the 30-06 bolt but I feel like a true battle rifle would be a great addition to have for range days.

[MrClean]

Went to a local gun shop that was recommended by more than a few people I know. Husband and wife run the place, not a huge markup and really helpful people all around. Left with this

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b533/Mr_Clean69/20140421_195405_zpselhq8iiw.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Clean69/media/20140421_195405_zpselhq8iiw.jpg.html)

XDs 9mm. I guess I need to wipe it down, looks like crap in that pic...:lr

[Remo]

Nice grab Jeff!! Keep the Zombies at bay :tu

[MrClean]

Nice grab Jeff!! Keep the Zombies at bay :tu

There's a couple tolerable zombies, but the rest get the "pew pew pew" :lr :lr

[Lockspur]

Went to a local gun shop that was recommended by more than a few people I know. Husband and wife run the place, not a huge markup and really helpful people all around. Left with this

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b533/Mr_Clean69/20140421_195405_zpselhq8iiw.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Clean69/media/20140421_195405_zpselhq8iiw.jpg.html)

XDs 9mm. I guess I need to wipe it down, looks like crap in that pic...:lr

Don't bother wiping it. Just check for clear chamber and dry fire that bizzo until it's time for bed. :D

[Remo]

Did some force on force training today with simunitions, always fun and a painful reminder not to do stupid sh!t :r

[jsnake]

Went to a local gun shop that was recommended by more than a few people I know. Husband and wife run the place, not a huge markup and really helpful people all around. Left with this

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b533/Mr_Clean69/20140421_195405_zpselhq8iiw.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Clean69/media/20140421_195405_zpselhq8iiw.jpg.html)

XDs 9mm. I guess I need to wipe it down, looks like crap in that pic...:lr
My wife and I just bought the same one. Love the look and feel. Haven't had a chance to take it to the range yet. We went the other day but they weren't open and we had too many other things to do.

[emopunker2004]

Went to a local gun shop that was recommended by more than a few people I know. Husband and wife run the place, not a huge markup and really helpful people all around. Left with this

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b533/Mr_Clean69/20140421_195405_zpselhq8iiw.jpg (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Clean69/media/20140421_195405_zpselhq8iiw.jpg.html)

XDs 9mm. I guess I need to wipe it down, looks like crap in that pic...:lr

Needs more power residue all over the front from firing it.

[Steve]

Did some force on force training today with simunitions, always fun and a painful reminder not to do stupid sh!t :r

:banger:banger

[Lockspur]

Did some force on force training today with simunitions, always fun and a painful reminder not to do stupid sh!t :r

Nothing like a shoot-house. Had so much fun the last time I did it. And you are absolutely right. Pain is the best way to learn. And I learned a lot. :D

[Remo]

Nothing like a shoot-house. Had so much fun the last time I did it. And you are absolutely right. Pain is the best way to learn. And I learned a lot. :D

We can convert our rifles to Sims…Uber fun!!

[Lockspur]

We can convert our rifles to Sims…Uber fun!!

Dawwww! That's awesome. We were using pistols.

[issues]

Here's my newest baby. Going to take her to the range for the first time this evening.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn3397-1_zps7791b49a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn3397-1_zps7791b49a.jpg.html)

Still need to pick up an RDS and magnifier. :tu

[Gabe215]

Wow!!! I got a chubby from that pic Tony!! Thing is sick!!! What is it? I saw 223 cal and can't make anything else on it!

[issues]

Wow!!! I got a chubby from that pic Tony!! Thing is sick!!! What is it? I saw 223 cal and can't make anything else on it!

IWI Tavor or SAR-21 bullpup.

Just finished putting 100 rounds through it and she performed perfectly!!!

[s0leful0ne]

I put 10 through it and I agree!

[theonlybear4CORT]

299.99 psa upper with bcg
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ptac-16-m4-1-7-upper-with-bolt-carrier-group-and-charging-handle.html

[Lockspur]

Finally picked up a CZ. Always been wanting one after shooting a buddy's Tangfoglio a while back. That, and I don't have any DA/SA pistols.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2934/14037152100_2bd288b0f3_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/noq5gN)
CZ P-09 Duty (https://flic.kr/p/noq5gN) by lockspur74 (https://www.flickr.com/people/36299659@N07/), on Flickr

Went to the range and put about 300 rounds through it. Flawless function. Sights are meh, but I'm going to put more rounds through it before making up my mind on what to do.

[8zeros]

Does anyone else have a problem with pistols that if you're shooting one you haven't practiced with you can't hit anything with it?
I have to practice a heck of a lot to get on target. Then I loose it quickly if I don't practice. I can only hit with a gun I practice with.
I can pick up any rifle and within a couple of shots I can produce tight groups every time.

[Lockspur]

Does anyone else have a problem with pistols that if you're shooting one you haven't practiced with you can't hit anything with it?
I have to practice a heck of a lot to get on target. Then I loose it quickly if I don't practice. I can only hit with a gun I practice with.
I can pick up any rifle and within a couple of shots I can produce tight groups every time.

Generally it takes me a couple of magazines on a new gun to get a feel for it. However, I dry-fire the tar out of it before I go to the range so I can get familiar with the ergos and controls. I also dry-fire if I'm at the range and someone offers me trigger time with their piece. This way if it has a 3# trigger with minimal reset, I don't pop a "controlled pair" on accident.

[Brian D.]

Does anyone else have a problem with pistols that if you're shooting one you haven't practiced with you can't hit anything with it?
I have to practice a heck of a lot to get on target. Then I loose it quickly if I don't practice. I can only hit with a gun I practice with.
I can pick up any rifle and within a couple of shots I can produce tight groups every time.

For me it's noticeable if I switch from say a 1911 or Browning Hi Power to a Glock. Not so much because of trigger management, but becasue the grip angles are very different. So the Glock will piont high for me until some trigger time is had.

By contrast I sense almost no shooting difference between the 1911 and Hi Power. Although the "crispier" trigger of a 1911 allows me to do better at longer range slow fire.

[8zeros]

It's any handgun for me. 1911, T-C, Glock, revolvers, pocket pistols...
If I practice a lot I get pretty good, on that one gun. Stop practicing and I loose it quick. When ammo was cheaper it was not much of a problem for me with my own collection.
Some revolvers in single action are so accurate and easy to shoot that it's hard to miss with them. I shot a 9" Dan Wesson .454 that was like that. Helluva kick but shot right where you thought it would.

[MurphysLaw]

Does anyone here pocket carry a J frame with a two inch barrel? Looking for suggestions for a pocket holster. My grandad decided he didn't want a gun around the house and gave me a never fired Taurus 85 ultralight. Thinking it might be a decent summertime carry weapon when I just want to toss something in the front pocket of a pair of shorts and go.

[TXSmokey]

Here's my newest baby. Going to take her to the range for the first time this evening.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Dscn3397-1_zps7791b49a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/Dscn3397-1_zps7791b49a.jpg.html)

Still need to pick up an RDS and magnifier.

:dr

[issues]

:dr

Glad you like her! I picked up a sight for her and a new port cover so she is getting there. Still need a sling, perhaps a flip to side magnifier and maybe a little paint. :tu

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/IMG_20140519_145919_zps37bbfdcf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/IMG_20140519_145919_zps37bbfdcf.jpg.html)

I also have to pick up her sister on Friday. Something very new, different and of course, very lefty friendly! ;)

[issues]

Just picked up a sister for the Tavor.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/20140530_153926_zpsecdb7950.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/issues1975/media/20140530_153926_zpsecdb7950.jpg.html)

This is the ARX100. Beretta's third generation battle rifle. Light, multicaliber, adjustable and folding stock, tool less construction, truly ambidextrous right out of the box, quick change ejection and charging handle, barrel comes out in seconds without tools and IMO, kind of sexy! I will be changing her out to a 300 AAC Blackout barrel as soon as possible.

[Remo]

Does anyone here pocket carry a J frame with a two inch barrel? Looking for suggestions for a pocket holster. My grandad decided he didn't want a gun around the house and gave me a never fired Taurus 85 ultralight. Thinking it might be a decent summertime carry weapon when I just want to toss something in the front pocket of a pair of shorts and go.

I used to carry my S&W .38 Airweight in my pocket, grab a small neoprene holster to hide the imprint :tu

[MurphysLaw]

I used to carry my S&W .38 Airweight in my pocket, grab a small neoprene holster to hide the imprint :tu

I snagged a desantis superfly pocket holster for pretty cheap. Gonna give that a try. I think I tossed a fobus paddle holster when I moved that I had for my old Taurus .357 snubbie, wish I had kept it, would've made a nice vehicle holster.

[Ashcan Bill]

Does anyone here pocket carry a J frame with a two inch barrel? Looking for suggestions for a pocket holster. My grandad decided he didn't want a gun around the house and gave me a never fired Taurus 85 ultralight. Thinking it might be a decent summertime carry weapon when I just want to toss something in the front pocket of a pair of shorts and go.

I often pocket carry a 2" J frame. I prefer a Mika pocket holster. Robert Mika custom makes each one, and generally calls you if you place an order just to double check what you want.

mika holster (http://www.frontiernet.net/~akim/)s

[MurphysLaw]

I often pocket carry a 2" J frame. I prefer a Mika pocket holster. Robert Mika custom makes each one, and generally calls you if you place an order just to double check what you want.

mika holster (http://www.frontiernet.net/~akim/)s

Looks pretty nice, I'll drop him a line :tu

[Steve]

Boom...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Animated%20Gifs/Gunshot.gif

[Remo]

That's cool!

[dijit]

Finally after months of delays on my part due to health reasons my AR or most of it is on the way! all I need to do is get the lower and assemble it. :D

[Steve]

Boom...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Animated%20Gifs/Gunshot.gif

That's cool!

For some reason this took me back to the time I was shooting at the range next to a young "preppy" couple with their .380; I had my 4" 44mag with hot loads. They were also between me and the target shed...oops

bing...bing...bing..BOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!

I have never seen tandom deck diving before that :r

[357]

Gotta love a hand-cannon!!!

[Blak Smyth]

I needed to get a pocket carry, went with the .380 body guard.

[MurphysLaw]

I needed to get a pocket carry, went with the .380 body guard.

Nice choice, you should show off the pocket holster you made too :tu

[Brian D.]

Bought a Smith and Wesson M&P (AR) 15-22 rifle yesterday. Noticed before purchase that the "collapsible" stock is fixed, a small roll pin driven in from one side. No doubt something th factory does to make the gun compliant for sale in certain states.

My question is, can I just yank out that pin and the stock then expands/retracts as normal, or not? Actually I'm not certain about doing that: As "fixed" stock the gun will be a bit stiffer front to back and may shoot better groups.

What do you folks think?

[emopunker2004]

Picked up a Glock 22 and put my TLR-1S on it. Went out to the range yesterday and qualed with it and had work sign off on the light. Glad I got to replace my thumb snap holster with the Safariland ALS/SLS holster finally. I installed the glock 8lb (+) connector, extended slide stop, and extended mag release as well.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5551/14267288130_b18f0deb7f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nJKzGo)20140618_162431 (https://flic.kr/p/nJKzGo) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

Here she is without the light in a kydex OWB holster I had made by a maker on arfcom. I can conceal it reasonably well like this with a dark tshirt and the gun positioned at about 230

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/14285770417_54e596e060_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nLoiQv)20140621_081446 (https://flic.kr/p/nLoiQv) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

And here she is now. I added Ameriglo Idot Pro night sights and a Grip Force adapter.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3909/14486195976_7e2b8c17b1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o56xnA)2014-06-25_09-44-46 (https://flic.kr/p/o56xnA) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[Brian D.]

Just lately the Rural King stores here in SW Ohio started selling firearms in addition to ammo and such. Can't believe how decent some of the deals can be.

Yesterday I couldn't pass up one of those 5" barrel Citadel/Armscor 1911s in 9mm for about $360 out the door. Had a Colt 1991 5 incher years ago and only gave it up because I'd stopped shooting speed steel matches.

Was quickly reminded how enjoyable a good single action trigger is when coupled with a gun that has much less recoil than the same model in .45 acp. Some of my splits (time between shots) were downright speedy!

[Steve]

Opinions?

http://www.americansurvivorgear.com/images/cvapicpr3116ssc.jpg

[emopunker2004]

Opinions?

http://www.americansurvivorgear.com/images/cvapicpr3116ssc.jpg

Why a muzzle loader? :sh

[Steve]

Hummmm...why not?

:)

[dijit]

Muzzle loaders can be a lot of fun and if you hunt with them you tend to focus a little more knowing a second shot is 60 seconds away if your quick.

On a different note my AR upper is almost complete. My lower will be here on Tues. Cant wait to complete the build.

[Steve]

Exactly, and congrats on the lower!

[emopunker2004]

Well guys, I shot my first IDPA match today. Shot it using my duty belt and gear. Only had the time to shoot 3 out of the 6 stages due to having to sleep before I headed to work. I'm addicted. Couple quick Snapshots from today that I took, the guy in the dark green shirt in the 1st pic is Massad Ayoob for those who may know of him.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/14580165931_42d7ac1b08_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/odpane)20140705_093931 (https://flic.kr/p/odpane) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5544/14396876058_40a6f1a482_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nWcKF1)20140705_101313 (https://flic.kr/p/nWcKF1) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/14560437736_75c9d247f9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/obE3RW)20140705_104725 (https://flic.kr/p/obE3RW) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/14396873128_c021522620_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nWcJNu)20140705_104728 (https://flic.kr/p/nWcJNu) by emopunker2004 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[Steve]

Nice Justin!

[dijit]

I have been to two training events featuring Masaad Ayoob and he is a great wealth of practical knowledge on tactical shooting. I learn something new every time I meet him.

[emopunker2004]

I have been to two training events featuring Masaad Ayoob and he is a great wealth of practical knowledge on tactical shooting. I learn something new every time I meet him.

:Tu

He lives not too far from here in live oak. As i understand it, he frequently comes out to shoot idpa here.

[357]

Thanks for the pics Justin. I'm a big fan of Massad Ayoob. Never been to one of his training classes but I've read many of his articles. I've always wanted to shoot IDPA but never got around to it. I need to bump that up my priority list.

[theonlybear4CORT]

Looking for sten mk3 trigger group.

[Flynnster]

Picked up a G17 a few months back. Put 500 rounds through it on a vacation and I'm loving it so far.

[Scoo52]

Someone had to actually post a pic.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n150/cbnat/IMG_1787.jpg

Dude, that Kimber 1911 is beautiful. Have you put rounds through it yet?

[mjdx88]

Scoo

I hope that sweet 1911 hasn't been sitting idle for six years... Lol

Welcome to the forum

[Cigarcop]

One I just finished for a customer... .308 built off a Rem 700, completely trued up the action, installed custom Bolt Knob, Bartlien Barrel, bedded in a Manners Stock with Jewell Trigger and threaded for a Supressor with cap, then I finished in a Coyote Tan Cerakote.

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/E4073C52-A60E-41A8-A80E-609C1D5BE1CC_zpsglvfjxot.jpg

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/78FC7F68-1F6C-4137-AE23-5A78C1DC4838_zpsre42jpjb.jpg

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/73C65EE0-CB59-40AA-BB0D-CB272CA6A944_zpsk1zgjmst.jpg

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/23660609-C1EE-4520-9F19-F68EBAEE26DB_zpsckcy9ihx.jpg

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/2675051B-9D45-4E21-BC7B-4E2D9C6C8249_zpsed8lkgbs.jpg

[Cigarcop]

Bedding with Pillars Installed

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/6C615993-00FB-44CA-BD68-BE3005657AB2_zpsbccy4ea8.jpg

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/16897E52-40E7-4C7D-9016-F2B1BC58ACFE_zpsohnicork.jpg

Action before

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/B6F33F57-5A5A-4370-8C8C-725604E7753C_zpsw5hiqug2.jpg

And after

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/4B32DF00-1A58-4463-B8DA-9D7A2D067D0F_zpsargvtrg3.jpg

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/F185CC5F-AD9E-4642-9E95-6E8F11922619_zpsbxnhjhqf.jpg

[Steve]

Now that's just plain sexy Keith!

[Cigarcop]

Thanks Steve.... Heres one with the supressor on

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/cigarcop/4D7BAAF2-954F-4559-8B59-35AC7CA7D539_zpsrybcxey2.jpg

[emopunker2004]

Well I had planned on going to Gainesville this Sunday for an IDPA match but it was cancelled. Looks like I might be shooting at one in Titusville instead if everything works out.

[big pete]

Wasn't planning on buying anything new for a while but I found a CZ SP-01 Phantom for sale and couldn't say no. Now I just have to wait until it arrives at the LGS

[emopunker2004]

Well I had planned on going to Gainesville this Sunday for an IDPA match but it was cancelled. Looks like I might be shooting at one in Titusville instead if everything works out.

Well **** me. Titusville is cancelled due to too much water on the range :sl