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MisterNoisy
Member
Not gonna lie. That cheap AR pistol is maybe my favorite thing to shoot now. Lots of sturm und drang, and cheap to feed.
I have two Beretta 92's (a 92D Centurion and 92S), and it's probably my favorite handgun. I just love the chunkiness of it and the way it handles. Modern striker-fired plastic guns just don't compare.
Not really a great option for concealed carry, though.
Like I said on the last page, I don't know much about ARs, but I had kind of settled on getting the Ruger AR 556 later this fall. Looks like the MPR version has the Magpul grip and stock, the free floating handguard, and the elite trigger, with an 18" barrel instead of a 16".
So now I'm a little conflicted because I'd planned on getting Hogue grip, stock, and free floating handguard because I really like the texture and ergonomics of Hogue's products. So the Magpul grip and stock doesn't do much for me. And I could probably get the standard AR 556 for about $100 less, but it looks like Ruger's elite trigger is $150 on their website. I suppose I should go ahead and go with the MPR, consider the extra money a pre-installed trigger upgrade and toss the pieces I don't use in the parts bin.
Nice, waiting on my Walther $100, will probably be a few weeks.
V
Vilix
Unconfirmed Member
Took my PPSh-41 out for the first time in almost a year. Took it to the range and ran through almost 1,000 rounds in 30 minutes. It's over 70 years old and still fires as if it was brand new. I tell ya, the Soviets knew how to make weapons that can take a beating and last.
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
Thinking about picking up a mosin nagant. Anyone can offer up their experience with the rifle? The part I like the most about the rifle so far is the ammo. 7.62x54r is beast of a round.
Agent_ShortBus
Member
I need some advice guys. So I'm almost done building my first AR-15 and I ran into a bit of an issue.... I bought a Hera CQR stock and cross armory's rear quick pin release system and fixed mag release system. The quick rear release pins and the end plate make It now too thick to align perfectly and now the grip dosen't align with the safety spring and detent hole or grip screw hole. It fits perfectly if i remove the end plate though.
So what's the best way to go about it? can I just not use the end plate or would it cause problems? Are there thinner end plates I could try using? I'd like to keep the cross armory parts as they were really expensive. Sorry if some of this makes no sense lol. Living in CA sometimes sucks... Also I don't need the spring and detent for the rear pins with the quick release pins.
Here are some pics
With the end plate on there's a gap
Without end plate and no gap.
So what's the best way to go about it? can I just not use the end plate or would it cause problems? Are there thinner end plates I could try using? I'd like to keep the cross armory parts as they were really expensive. Sorry if some of this makes no sense lol. Living in CA sometimes sucks... Also I don't need the spring and detent for the rear pins with the quick release pins.
Here are some pics
With the end plate on there's a gap
Without end plate and no gap.
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
^ got a lot of nothing. Sorry 😐
Well my first gun purchase was an AR15 kit, I got it from palmettostatearmory.com for $299 and then I got the lower from a friend of mine who knows a dealer. So $350 for it isnt bad at all!
I have been looking at handguns and I am leaning towards the S&W Shield 9mm
I do need to order some rear sights, any recommendations that are on amazon?
I have been looking at handguns and I am leaning towards the S&W Shield 9mm
I do need to order some rear sights, any recommendations that are on amazon?
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
Well my first gun purchase was an AR15 kit, I got it from palmettostatearmory.com for $299 and then I got the lower from a friend of mine who knows a dealer. So $350 for it isnt bad at all!
I have been looking at handguns and I am leaning towards the S&W Shield 9mm
I do need to order some rear sights, any recommendations that are on amazon?
What are you willing to pay?
Cheap and efficient. Maybe magpul has something. But you got the front sight post on there so that might get in the way of most sights. Hmmmmmmm Ill look into and get back to you.
Edit : yeah. Without the carry handle. Most sights are not going to work. If you got rid of it, maybe a holographic sight?
Agent_ShortBus
Member
Ok guys I got a hold of cross armory and they're gonna send me an extra quick rear pin release system on the cheap since I can use the one I have as a substitute end plate and because I decided that I'm just going to pin the current one I have to the castle nut. I also don't think I'm switching out the stock ever so it's cool👍 I bought most of the last couple of things I need to finish. I bought an aero complete upper I should get on Friday because they had a 15% off sale. I'm just waiting on a sale on those mbus pro iron sights, also picked up a cheap VG6 Gamma and cage for $80. I'm currently looking for a decent price on 10/30 magazines but they're all expensive compared to the non pinned ones 😑. I'll post pics when I get the upper in. This is the most I've spent on a riffle, the upper I bought cost almost as much as my AK 😥.
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
I picked this up yesterday, I cant wait to go shoot it! I recently found out in my city the Game and Fish and my town are partnering up to build a 200 acre range that will have all kinds of stuff!
Nice!
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
Where do you live? And for what caliber? 15 does sounds like a standard for pmags though.
Rest
All these years later I still chuckle at what a fucking moron that guy is.
Utah, 5.56. 10 round mags are the same price as 15s most places. I want the 10s because I don't need a bunch of extra shit hanging out of the gun while I'm hunting.
Agent_ShortBus
Member
Been busy but finally installed the upper and threw on the extra Bushnell red dot I had laying around. I haven't had the time to Install the Gamma 556 comp. I'm looking around for a deal on the mbus pro sights still but if I might just have this coming paycheck and pay keep. Here's a quick pic I took today. Almost done 😁
CampbellzSoup
Member
How often do you guys practice I really need to practice more
MultiCore
Member
Depends on how accurate you want/need to be, and for what purpose.
I've been skeet shooting once every 5 years, and I can still hit 17/20 or better on the first shot. (I just don't have the time I used to when I was younger.)
With a handgun, if you want tight groupings, you need to practice much more frequently. If you just want to put a round in a body sized target at self-defense ranges, once you're moderately proficient, and familiar with your gun of choice, that doesn't really degrade much.
Tired-Of-Winning
Neo Member
Nice thread, cant believe i never saw it. I have 5 guns, 2 9mm handguns (Glock 17 and Taurus), an AR-15 (S&W M&P15), a 22 (Colt M4) and a 12 Gauge (Mossberg 500).
Looking to buy a revolver soon.
Looking to buy a revolver soon.
Unfortunately not enough, I need to do that more. I live in the city so i cant just go to my yard to practice.
Forsete
Member
Any of youse guys do any precision shooting?
I just ordered a Tikka T3X Varmint in 6.5x55 and will get it in two months or so.
Mainly we shoot competition at 300 meters, but next year I am thinking of joining "fältskytte" (field shooting) which is much more interesting and you get to shoot at longer ranges, up to 650 meters I think.
Looking forward to it.
I took my CZ in .223 to the range today, cold and windy but very fun. Didn't get very good groupings though (0.41 mil at best @ 100 meters, which is bad), with three different ammo (PPU, Fiocchi and Black Hill. I haven't picked up my Norma ammo yet.). I am thinking my Leupold sight might have a problem since I experienced the same groupings with my old Tikka. The Tikka improved a whole lot once I put my Nightforce on it.
I just ordered a Tikka T3X Varmint in 6.5x55 and will get it in two months or so.
Mainly we shoot competition at 300 meters, but next year I am thinking of joining "fältskytte" (field shooting) which is much more interesting and you get to shoot at longer ranges, up to 650 meters I think.
Looking forward to it.
I took my CZ in .223 to the range today, cold and windy but very fun. Didn't get very good groupings though (0.41 mil at best @ 100 meters, which is bad), with three different ammo (PPU, Fiocchi and Black Hill. I haven't picked up my Norma ammo yet.). I am thinking my Leupold sight might have a problem since I experienced the same groupings with my old Tikka. The Tikka improved a whole lot once I put my Nightforce on it.
Poindexter
Member
I do F Class shooting. 600-1000 yards. I shoot 6.5x284 Norma in a Savage 12F. It’s a hell of a lot of fun. It’s as much a reloading competition as it is a shooting competition. Expensive sport though!
Forsete
Member
Very nice.
I'd love to be able to shoot at those ranges. I only have access to a 300 meter range though, and the field shooting events.
I haven't started my own reloading though, I have accumulated about 500-600 Norma brass casings so I really need to get on top of that and start reloading. Should save some $$$.
Battlechili
Banned
I have a BB gun and a slingshot. That counts, right?
ThisGuy
Member
What are some good websites to pick up a Mossberg 500? Had an event happen that kind of kicks me into high gear to get one. Gun show coming up that I'll be at, but don't want to rule out any options.
As for what happened. I live in an area getting steadily worse. Two people gunned down, murdered, down the street of my apartment in 2017. (I've always lived in a rough area up until when I moved here, not as bad as my previous place at least). But recently we've had break ins around the way. Now we had four or five people try breaking into multiple apartments. I've been around long enough to know that hopefully I'm not home if they do kick in the door. But if I am I need a gun. I ain't getting killed over a TV or pocket change. And my rifle wouldn't be as good as a shotgun obviously.
As a bonus, I can drop some ducks with it. Lol.
Nvm, picked one up today.
As for what happened. I live in an area getting steadily worse. Two people gunned down, murdered, down the street of my apartment in 2017. (I've always lived in a rough area up until when I moved here, not as bad as my previous place at least). But recently we've had break ins around the way. Now we had four or five people try breaking into multiple apartments. I've been around long enough to know that hopefully I'm not home if they do kick in the door. But if I am I need a gun. I ain't getting killed over a TV or pocket change. And my rifle wouldn't be as good as a shotgun obviously.
As a bonus, I can drop some ducks with it. Lol.
Nvm, picked one up today.
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Droxcy
Member
Got a TA33 ACOG in for my .300 blackout shorty. The reticle has holdovers for super and subsonic loads. It's pretty sweet.
As far as how often I practice, I try to go at least once a month.
I like it!
Get an air rifle. Today's air rifles are incredible if you are willing to spend some cash.
I love Air Force rifles.
dropkick!
Member
Based on what I saw on off topic, I do want to create a 2nd Amendment thread similar to Art self study thread, covering from basic firearm knowledge to basic civic lessons and existing gun laws.
Will there anyone collect some FAQs about this issue? I do want it to be as comprehensive as I humanly could.
Will there anyone collect some FAQs about this issue? I do want it to be as comprehensive as I humanly could.
dropkick!
Member
Got my lower in finally!
Is the second AR a AR pistol or a SBR?
TrainedRage
Banned
What do you guys think about the Springfield Xdm?
Spheyr
Banned
Pistol, for now.
TrainedRage
Banned
What is the stock on it? For weight distribution? Is it telescopic? I like!
Spheyr
Banned
It's just a buffer tube, 'cause, you know... that's how AR15s work and all.
TrainedRage
Banned
I'm a bit ignorant about it. Is it just a legal thing? Or how they are manufactured? Could you take it off or saw it off?
Spheyr
Banned
I'm not directing you to this just to brush off your question, this is a really good video that shows how an AR15 works. You might want to turn sound down, the music is kind of meh.
In short, no, it's a necessary component to a standard AR15
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TrainedRage
Banned
That's so cool, guns are art.
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
Picked up 900 rounds of 7.62x51 for 328! Fucking excited to go blasting this weekend.
Forsete
Member
Finally some sunshine + weekend.. Which means, time to shoot some paper.
Ah, why does burned gunpower smell so good?
Anyway, today I got to zero my new scope for the Tikka. Kahles K624i. Damn what a nice scope it is.
Starting to get used to the Tikka. This was only the 2nd time I had it out shooting with it. My best grouping @ 100 meter with a bipod was 15.6 mm (3 shots), I think I should be able to improve it once I get more used to the rifle.
Finally I am at peace with what I have, the new Tikka with a scope I have always wanted and the CZ which is so much fun in 223.
Excuse the hipster photos, mobile phone photos look so boring without editing, and I felt inspired.
Ah, why does burned gunpower smell so good?
Anyway, today I got to zero my new scope for the Tikka. Kahles K624i. Damn what a nice scope it is.
Starting to get used to the Tikka. This was only the 2nd time I had it out shooting with it. My best grouping @ 100 meter with a bipod was 15.6 mm (3 shots), I think I should be able to improve it once I get more used to the rifle.
Finally I am at peace with what I have, the new Tikka with a scope I have always wanted and the CZ which is so much fun in 223.
Excuse the hipster photos, mobile phone photos look so boring without editing, and I felt inspired.
Agent_ShortBus
Member
So I finally finished the build I started back in Nov. It's been done for a while but I haven't had time to go to the range.
I wanted to buy a x3 magnifier for the red dot. Anyone have any recommendations on a decent one that won't break the bank? I'd spend a lot but I honestly go to the range about twice a year. Thanks.
I wanted to buy a x3 magnifier for the red dot. Anyone have any recommendations on a decent one that won't break the bank? I'd spend a lot but I honestly go to the range about twice a year. Thanks.
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