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General Discussion => WHATEVER => Topic started by: yourbreakfsat on March 12, 2023, 12:02:46 PM
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Reviving this thread because it got locked for petty arguing and I don't feel like making an account on some obscure gun forum.
Keep politics to a minimum and don't do personal attacks against other users. I'm just here to discuss the actual side of this hobby/lifestyle/whatever since I don't know many other people IRL that are into firearms.
Previous thread: https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=112513.0
Currently own a Glock 17 Gen 3. Have been able to take it to the range a few times, but been mostly dry firing at home because of time and ammo is expensive.
For anyone using pelican cases, what non-TSA locks do you use? I have a 1400 case
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I have a Ruger 10/22 and a cheap AR-15 that works fine. Don't get to the range much unfortunately because the closest outdoor range is an hour and a half away and the national forest nearby has banned all target shooting.
When I do shoot I pretty much just plink with the 22 because it's fun and cheap. The AR-15 will get shot a few times but mostly just to check it's all working correctly.
Really want to get a Ruger single 6. I want to be a gun guy so bad and have a big collection but it's so cost prohibitive haha. Also I'm split between wanting to get guns that are fun and cheap to shoot like various 22s and guns that would actually be functional like a .308 for hunting or something that could be used as a CC or just home defence
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Wife and I both carry Sig Sauer P365XL 9mm. I still haven't put a round through mine yet. . .
Have a Bergara B-14 in 6.5 creedmore (talk about expensive ammo) that is dialed in from 500 yards, capable of more just haven't had the range time.
Browning 20 gauge pump and Franchi 12 gauge affinity 3, both for bird hunting and trap shooting
Finally, the Savage .17HMR varmant rifle. Also dialed in from 100+ yards but the wind can catch those rounds
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Wife and I both carry Sig Sauer P365XL 9mm. I still haven't put a round through mine yet. . .
Have a Bergara B-14 in 6.5 creedmore (talk about expensive ammo) that is dialed in from 500 yards, capable of more just haven't had the range time.
Browning 20 gauge pump and Franchi 12 gauge affinity 3, both for bird hunting and trap shooting
Finally, the Savage .17HMR varmant rifle. Also dialed in from 100+ yards but the wind can catch those rounds
Golly, I sure do love shooting my .17HMR (mine’s a New England Firearms break-open single) but yeah, a light breeze’ll get one of those things drifting. Short of the Marlin 1894C Dark 38/357 lever gun though, that tiny, little varmint/plinker is the most fun I’ve had with any noisy stick.
Shame ammo is so expensive anymore these days.
But also… kinda not.
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I've never shot a real gun in my entire life. A BB gun and an air powered pellet gun are the most powerful artillery that have every graced my clumsy mitts.
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I've never shot a real gun in my entire life. A BB gun and an air powered pellet gun are the most powerful artillery that have every graced my clumsy mitts.
Shooting .22 rifles and pistols is REALLY fun and very accessible
edit: sorry i forgot you live in Canada (right?)... might not be that accessible there
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Shot an M1 Garand over the summer, that was a good time
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I have a Ruger 10/22 and a cheap AR-15 that works fine. Don't get to the range much unfortunately because the closest outdoor range is an hour and a half away and the national forest nearby has banned all target shooting.
When I do shoot I pretty much just plink with the 22 because it's fun and cheap. The AR-15 will get shot a few times but mostly just to check it's all working correctly.
Really want to get a Ruger single 6. I want to be a gun guy so bad and have a big collection but it's so cost prohibitive haha. Also I'm split between wanting to get guns that are fun and cheap to shoot like various 22s and guns that would actually be functional like a .308 for hunting or something that could be used as a CC or just home defence
My cousin, who's in the National Guard, broke it down like this:
Get a .22 to shoot for cheap and to learn and practice all the basics like trigger control, grip, sight alignment, etc.
Next, get something of the same platform (IE If you got a .22 semi auto, get a 9mm semi auto) that's reliable and has a lot of aftermarket support and you would trust your life with. Train with that one too and get real good at using it. Get accessories for it like magazines, holsters, and weapon lights.
After those two, get all the other fun stuff. If I could, I'd be getting all the weird wacky stuff or 20th century military surplus so I totally get you.
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I've never shot a real gun in my entire life. A BB gun and an air powered pellet gun are the most powerful artillery that have every graced my clumsy mitts.
If you ever get the chance to do it (safely), hop in it! It's a real fun experience.
https://youtu.be/HuJfeLT_9wk
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I've never shot a real gun in my entire life. A BB gun and an air powered pellet gun are the most powerful artillery that have every graced my clumsy mitts.
Shooting .22 rifles and pistols is REALLY fun and very accessible
edit: sorry i forgot you live in Canada (right?)... might not be that accessible there
Yeah I'd be into target shooting with .22s or skeet shooting with shotguns seems interesting too. I don't know that it's that difficult to get access to firearms like that here but it's sure not as easy as in the US. I think you just need to get certified if it's some unrestricted average type of rifle or shotgun.
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Wife and I both carry Sig Sauer P365XL 9mm. I still haven't put a round through mine yet. . .
Have a Bergara B-14 in 6.5 creedmore (talk about expensive ammo) that is dialed in from 500 yards, capable of more just haven't had the range time.
Browning 20 gauge pump and Franchi 12 gauge affinity 3, both for bird hunting and trap shooting
Finally, the Savage .17HMR varmant rifle. Also dialed in from 100+ yards but the wind can catch those rounds
Shame ammo is so expensive anymore these days.
But also… kinda not.
93R17 is what I've got with an Arken optics scope, bipod and bigger clip. They are fun and easy to maintain!
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I've never shot a real gun in my entire life. A BB gun and an air powered pellet gun are the most powerful artillery that have every graced my clumsy mitts.
Shooting .22 rifles and pistols is REALLY fun and very accessible
edit: sorry i forgot you live in Canada (right?)... might not be that accessible there
Yeah I'd be into target shooting with .22s or skeet shooting with shotguns seems interesting too. I don't know that it's that difficult to get access to firearms like that here but it's sure not as easy as in the US. I think you just need to get certified if it's some unrestricted average type of rifle or shotgun.
Steely. Fellow Canuck. It's not as easy as the States but getting your unrestricted licence here isn't that onerous - under it you can buy shotguns, rimfire and centerline rifles but not handguns. In Ontario you have to take a course and then purchases (at least last time I bought) run through an RCMP check (done while you're in store).
I own 2 shotguns (Browning BPS and a Remington) that these days I say I have for grouse but mostly for clay pigeons as I rarely hunt, and a .22 semi (old skool Nylon 66) that gets used for plinking with buddies infrequently.
This past fall got to put a number of rounds through a ww2 era .303 British with iron sights & a brass buttplate and my gawd that thing did a number on my shoulder.
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I've never shot a real gun in my entire life. A BB gun and an air powered pellet gun are the most powerful artillery that have every graced my clumsy mitts.
Shooting .22 rifles and pistols is REALLY fun and very accessible
edit: sorry i forgot you live in Canada (right?)... might not be that accessible there
Yeah I'd be into target shooting with .22s or skeet shooting with shotguns seems interesting too. I don't know that it's that difficult to get access to firearms like that here but it's sure not as easy as in the US. I think you just need to get certified if it's some unrestricted average type of rifle or shotgun.
Steely. Fellow Canuck. It's not as easy as the States but getting your unrestricted licence here isn't that onerous - under it you can buy shotguns, rimfire and centerline rifles but not handguns. In Ontario you have to take a course and then purchases (at least last time I bought) run through an RCMP check (done while you're in store).
I own 2 shotguns (Browning BPS and a Remington) that these days I say I have for grouse but mostly for clay pigeons as I rarely hunt, and a .22 semi (old skool Nylon 66) that gets used for plinking with buddies infrequently.
This past fall got to put a number of rounds through a ww2 era .303 British with iron sights & a brass buttplate and my gawd that thing did a number on my shoulder.
SMLE? One of my dream rifles right next to the M1 Garand.
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I have a Ruger 10/22 and a cheap AR-15 that works fine. Don't get to the range much unfortunately because the closest outdoor range is an hour and a half away and the national forest nearby has banned all target shooting.
When I do shoot I pretty much just plink with the 22 because it's fun and cheap. The AR-15 will get shot a few times but mostly just to check it's all working correctly.
Really want to get a Ruger single 6. I want to be a gun guy so bad and have a big collection but it's so cost prohibitive haha. Also I'm split between wanting to get guns that are fun and cheap to shoot like various 22s and guns that would actually be functional like a .308 for hunting or something that could be used as a CC or just home defence
My cousin, who's in the National Guard, broke it down like this:
Get a .22 to shoot for cheap and to learn and practice all the basics like trigger control, grip, sight alignment, etc.
Next, get something of the same platform (IE If you got a .22 semi auto, get a 9mm semi auto) that's reliable and has a lot of aftermarket support and you would trust your life with. Train with that one too and get real good at using it. Get accessories for it like magazines, holsters, and weapon lights.
After those two, get all the other fun stuff. If I could, I'd be getting all the weird wacky stuff or 20th century military surplus so I totally get you.
Well I guess I already have that progression going with the 10/22 and then the AR15. It'd be cool to get the .22 kit for my AR15 too.
And yeah, i have definitely been eyeing off some military surplus stuff, i'd like to get a nice SKS soon
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I've never shot a real gun in my entire life. A BB gun and an air powered pellet gun are the most powerful artillery that have every graced my clumsy mitts.
Shooting .22 rifles and pistols is REALLY fun and very accessible
edit: sorry i forgot you live in Canada (right?)... might not be that accessible there
Yeah I'd be into target shooting with .22s or skeet shooting with shotguns seems interesting too. I don't know that it's that difficult to get access to firearms like that here but it's sure not as easy as in the US. I think you just need to get certified if it's some unrestricted average type of rifle or shotgun.
Steely. Fellow Canuck. It's not as easy as the States but getting your unrestricted licence here isn't that onerous - under it you can buy shotguns, rimfire and centerline rifles but not handguns. In Ontario you have to take a course and then purchases (at least last time I bought) run through an RCMP check (done while you're in store).
I own 2 shotguns (Browning BPS and a Remington) that these days I say I have for grouse but mostly for clay pigeons as I rarely hunt, and a .22 semi (old skool Nylon 66) that gets used for plinking with buddies infrequently.
This past fall got to put a number of rounds through a ww2 era .303 British with iron sights & a brass buttplate and my gawd that thing did a number on my shoulder.
SMLE? One of my dream rifles right next to the M1 Garand.
Yep. Original with the wood stock, brass buttplate and pop up peep hole "sniper" sites/ regular iron sights. First round I'm not afraid to say I flinched like a mofo and didn't even hit the sheet at about 60yrds. After that I got it semi dialed in but how guys could fire off accurate rounds at speed with it - under duress - is beyond me. The other problem is finding .303 ammo. Its hard to come by and super expensive here. I went into a bigger store here afterwards to ask for ammo to replace for my friend what I had shot and they basically laughed at me and said "we'll take your info...and get back to you in 2024". >:(
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I started off getting into guns by listening to forgotten weapons videos on youtube for hours at end at work
I got a beretta, a 1911, a .22 bolt gun, and just last week I've gotten a ridiculous urge to build an m16a2 replica. Realistically, I should probably get a .22 revolver because it would be a cheap way to practice handguns and also easy way to check the 'owning a revolver' box.
This hobby is so expensive though. Compared to skating where once you get your board you're ready to go and basically just swapping a deck every couple months u can get so many hours of fun out of it. Shooting pretty much boils down to dryfire practice and then literally burning money at the range
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This hobby is so expensive though. Compared to skating where once you get your board you're ready to go and basically just swapping a deck every couple months u can get so many hours of fun out of it. Shooting pretty much boils down to dryfire practice and then literally burning money at the range
I ended up getting into recurve archery because my gun range had an archery range and shooting was stupid expensive. As long as you aren’t losing arrows it’s like a one time sunk cost and I find it challenging and more rewarding than firearms.
I’m sure I could improve my shooting but generally speaking, I was good with very little effort. It got kind of boring and if you wanted to work on those skills, a quality airgun will get you 95% there for a lot less cash.
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I could really get into archery right around this point in my life
Sold a bunch of my guns to my dad cause I needed some cash to get through school (stribog, 9mm AK, Ak shotgun, AR). Hope to get back into it when I working full time again.
Not sure what’s going on with the brace ban. Might need to get tax stamps for the stribog and Ak pistol once I get them back
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Heads up to 7.62 users: ZSR 7.62x51 Lot 15 has been shown to make guns explode.
https://youtu.be/Q2kjpIwcYFk
https://youtu.be/l6ab-Obnq5E
https://youtu.be/8uHUdtaht9A
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Considering the Ruger Wrangler as my next purchase, anyone have experience with it? Obviously just for target shooting and not for self defense or anything like that (and to satisfy the revolver itch :v)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFesCAWiE6Q
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I have an 870 w/ a 20" barrel that came on it (used) and a 28" for duck hunting. Good shotgun, does what it's supposed to.
I also have an m&p 9mm for home defense that mostly sits in the safe upstairs, though I do shoot it every once in a while to stay proficient. Not really interested in handguns and don't find shooting them particularly fun.
A handmedown mini14 also sits in the safe mostly although it is a very fun and reliable shooter--and a lot more accurate than it gets credit for.
My favorite gun is my henry 22lr lever action. plinking with some quiet ammo is so fun.
The only other gun I would consider buying at this point is a .22 revolver like the ruger wrangler just cus it would be more fun plinking, but I'm all gunned up for my needs and I have better places to spend $200 for now ha.
TBH the tactical culture/prepper mindset and consumerism that has come to dominate gun culture kinda gives me the heebie jeebies. I see friends get into buying the video game gun of their dreams and morph their politics/identity a bit to justify that and it's just weird. Guns are fun though, it's true.
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I'm sure this is just a fluke, but it's still disappointing to see bad reliability from something I was kinda hyped on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLomawOk22g
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Very interesting to see this concept being a reality
https://youtu.be/2cRm9BMxl90
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Honestly don't need more guns but local store has a cz75bd for sale for $500 and I really want to pick it up and sell my beretta 92fs. If you've never held a cz before, they feel so good in the hand.
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Honestly don't need more guns but local store has a cz75bd for sale for $500 and I really want to pick it up and sell my beretta 92fs. If you've never held a cz before, they feel so good in the hand.
I feel you, in the future I want to sell my Glock 17 to buy something that feels a little more comfortable to hold and much easier to use the controls without shifting my grip (small hand problems).
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Honestly don't need more guns but local store has a cz75bd for sale for $500 and I really want to pick it up and sell my beretta 92fs. If you've never held a cz before, they feel so good in the hand.
I feel you, in the future I want to sell my Glock 17 to buy something that feels a little more comfortable to hold and much easier to use the controls without shifting my grip (small hand problems).
I’ve got a 75b. They really do have great ergonomics although they’re also stupid heavy. If I did it again I’d go for the slightly smaller alloy frame PCR.
I also have a CZ 452 Trainer (.22) which is my favorite, period. Just solid and accurate. It really made me disinterested in anything that couldn’t shoot really tight groups.
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I ended up going and since the used one I was looking at got sold already, so rationally I impulse bought a new one for $750. Definitely overpayed but they're rare here, and fuck it right. At the range I was consistently putting probably 9/10 on my 12"x12" paper, and I'm a terrible handgun shot so all in all worth it i guess lol
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Honestly don't need more guns but local store has a cz75bd for sale for $500 and I really want to pick it up and sell my beretta 92fs. If you've never held a cz before, they feel so good in the hand.
What did you not like about your 92fs? I've never had one, but would like one down the road, pretty much because Leon had one in Resident Evil 2.
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is ammo still exceptionally expensive?
i wish i had an FFL and could get rid of some early pandemic purchased brass
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is ammo still exceptionally expensive?
i wish i had an FFL and could get rid of some early pandemic purchased brass
It's come down in price significantly and is actually stocked on shelves again (Upper midwest), but more expensive than it "used" to be, but what isn't. . .
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is ammo still exceptionally expensive?
i wish i had an FFL and could get rid of some early pandemic purchased brass
It's come down in price significantly and is actually stocked on shelves again (Upper midwest), but more expensive than it "used" to be, but what isn't. . .
Looking online 9mm brass seems to range from 40-50CPR. Crazy
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It's .28-.30 a round if you buy bulk. Peak mania it was closer to .60 and higher
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Honestly don't need more guns but local store has a cz75bd for sale for $500 and I really want to pick it up and sell my beretta 92fs. If you've never held a cz before, they feel so good in the hand.
What did you not like about your 92fs? I've never had one, but would like one down the road, pretty much because Leon had one in Resident Evil 2.
I always wanted one because of Die Hard and because they are objectively good looking but when I rented one I hated it. The ergonomics are terrible - the grip angle and width of grip are very uncomfortable.
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I know it's not a gun gun, but I've been wanting a decent BB gun for plinking cans and targets in my back yard.
Anyone know a good brand or place to pick one up? Preferably steel BB, not airsoft. Don't want neon yellow balls all over my yard.
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I know it's not a gun gun, but I've been wanting a decent BB gun for plinking cans and targets in my back yard.
Anyone know a good brand or place to pick one up? Preferably steel BB, not airsoft. Don't want neon yellow balls all over my yard.
Any of the Daisy or Crosman variable pump BB/.177 rifles should be fun. My kid has the Daisy 880 Powerline and it’s decent. We got it a Walmart for less than it’s advertised on the Daisy site.
I have an older Crosman 66 Powermaster that’s great but I’ve heard people complain about the more recent budget models being chintzy. Might be worth springing for the 1000 or 2100 models.
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I know it's not a gun gun, but I've been wanting a decent BB gun for plinking cans and targets in my back yard.
Anyone know a good brand or place to pick one up? Preferably steel BB, not airsoft. Don't want neon yellow balls all over my yard.
Any of the Daisy or Crosman variable pump BB/.177 rifles should be fun. My kid has the Daisy 880 Powerline and it’s decent. We got it a Walmart for less than it’s advertised on the Daisy site.
I have an older Crosman 66 Powermaster that’s great but I’ve heard people complain about the more recent budget models being chintzy. Might be worth springing for the 1000 or 2100 models.
Hey thanks, man!
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I know it's not a gun gun, but I've been wanting a decent BB gun for plinking cans and targets in my back yard.
Anyone know a good brand or place to pick one up? Preferably steel BB, not airsoft. Don't want neon yellow balls all over my yard.
Any of the Daisy or Crosman variable pump BB/.177 rifles should be fun. My kid has the Daisy 880 Powerline and it’s decent. We got it a Walmart for less than it’s advertised on the Daisy site.
I have an older Crosman 66 Powermaster that’s great but I’ve heard people complain about the more recent budget models being chintzy. Might be worth springing for the 1000 or 2100 models.
Hey thanks, man!
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I know it's not a gun gun, but I've been wanting a decent BB gun for plinking cans and targets in my back yard.
Anyone know a good brand or place to pick one up? Preferably steel BB, not airsoft. Don't want neon yellow balls all over my yard.
Any of the Daisy or Crosman variable pump BB/.177 rifles should be fun. My kid has the Daisy 880 Powerline and it’s decent. We got it a Walmart for less than it’s advertised on the Daisy site.
I have an older Crosman 66 Powermaster that’s great but I’ve heard people complain about the more recent budget models being chintzy. Might be worth springing for the 1000 or 2100 models.
Hey thanks, man!
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Finally, a legit excuse to wear an eyepatch.
Now I just need that badass scar that starts on the forehead and goes down over the eye and onto the cheek.
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Honestly don't need more guns but local store has a cz75bd for sale for $500 and I really want to pick it up and sell my beretta 92fs. If you've never held a cz before, they feel so good in the hand.
What did you not like about your 92fs? I've never had one, but would like one down the road, pretty much because Leon had one in Resident Evil 2.
cz's grip just fit my hand better. And also this one picture on reddit of a cz75 with wood grips had me sold lol https://i.redd.it/sao6pdi1yrq31.jpg
The trigger on the beretta is really far back to actuate, which is safer when you carry hammer down with a round in the chamber, but I don't really plan to carry it and it just makes it hard to actuate the trigger.
Nothing wrong with the gun itself though, very reliable and more accurate than I am.
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I also have a CZ 452 Trainer (.22) which is my favorite, period. Just solid and accurate. It really made me disinterested in anything that couldn’t shoot really tight groups.
I got a savage mkii and unfortunately the groups I get with it are pretty awful. I suspect the chamber is oversized bc all my shell casings are bulged in the middle. I contacted savage and they said they'll fix it... if i send it to them on my dime and even then I don't even really know how the warranty works.
I got it super cheap though, so it might not even be worth it. I'm thinking of getting a .22 conversion for my ar15 instead
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I also have a CZ 452 Trainer (.22) which is my favorite, period. Just solid and accurate. It really made me disinterested in anything that couldn’t shoot really tight groups.
I got a savage mkii and unfortunately the groups I get with it are pretty awful. I suspect the chamber is oversized bc all my shell casings are bulged in the middle. I contacted savage and they said they'll fix it... if i send it to them on my dime and even then I don't even really know how the warranty works.
I got it super cheap though, so it might not even be worth it. I'm thinking of getting a .22 conversion for my ar15 instead
Did you buy it new? I don’t know if the warranty is transferable but if Savage is offering to fix it then it would probably be worth it. It ought to be giving you decent groups at 50 yards.
I know a lot of people who like those AR conversion kits. I put them more in the “fun” category. It’s fun to rapidly waste ammo once in a while but I really do find it more satisfying to have a rifle where every miss is your fault.
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Did you buy it new? I don’t know if the warranty is transferable but if Savage is offering to fix it then it would probably be worth it. It ought to be giving you decent groups at 50 yards.
I know a lot of people who like those AR conversion kits. I put them more in the “fun” category. It’s fun to rapidly waste ammo once in a while but I really do find it more satisfying to have a rifle where every miss is your fault.
Yeah I got it new. Shipping an entire firearm seems like such a hassle. I bought a barrel on ebay and hopefully i can just punch out 2 pins and swap that out.
super bummed I got the one rifle that slipped thru QC...
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https://youtu.be/MNRXwW1dgqE
https://youtu.be/O8WRlSSgdTg
I wish I had a rifle/optics just so I can use these
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kind of want to pick up a carry gun, but seems most everything is like glock-style now where they're single action striker fired and no manual safety. Most of my other handguns are da/sa and I would feel a lot better about carrying with a DA trigger if it's going to be pointed at my nuts all day.
Was thinking about a p2000sk, but really what i want is a shield or a p365 with a DA/SA trigger.
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Might get kooked to oblivion, but as a euro this thread and enthusiasm towards guns is wild.
Carry on.
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Might get kooked to oblivion, but as a euro this thread and enthusiasm towards guns is wild.
Carry on.
my man if u ever come to the states ill take u shooting sometime. It's pretty fun, and if you're just target shooting its not like an inherently violent thing or anything. I've taken quite a few of my 'non-gun' friends shooting and most of them come out of it having enjoyed it.
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Might get kooked to oblivion, but as a euro this thread and enthusiasm towards guns is wild.
Carry on.
my man if u ever come to the states ill take u shooting sometime. It's pretty fun, and if you're just target shooting its not like an inherently violent thing or anything. I've taken quite a few of my 'non-gun' friends shooting and most of them come out of it having enjoyed it.
Oh, I have shot many a weapon in my day.
Hunting rifles with dad and grandpa as teen, handguns and assault rifles in the mandatory(ish) military service, the occasional shotgun, so I do get fun part.
Guess what I don’t get is the idea of owning guns for personal protection, let alone the fact that it’s legal for anyone to buy a semi-automatic rifle while gun violence is the leading cause of death for US children and teens.
In my humble opinion, people should be realizing that they are not doing a very good job at protecting themselves with their guns, and it’s way too easy for a mentally ill person to acquire a deadly weapon to use on others.
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kind of want to pick up a carry gun, but seems most everything is like glock-style now where they're single action striker fired and no manual safety. Most of my other handguns are da/sa and I would feel a lot better about carrying with a DA trigger if it's going to be pointed at my nuts all day.
Was thinking about a p2000sk, but really what i want is a shield or a p365 with a DA/SA trigger.
There isn’t much available I can think of. Maybe the recently discontinued Springfield XD-E?
There are a few beefier ones similar to the p2000sk, like a CZ PCR, Beretta PX4, Walther P99c that are all nice. There are also some older, all steel models like a PPK, Mak, CZ 83, Beretta 80 series, but they’re all rather hefty.
I was thinking similarly a few years ago and thought I’d really like one of the 3rd Gen S&W autos. I can’t remember the model number but there was one aluminum framed single stack (also called the Lady Smith) that looked perfect. Never did find one though and I kind of ditched the shooting hobby soon after.
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I just got a crossbow and shoot it in my backyard
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Picked up a Ruger Wrangler and broke it in yesterday. This thing rocks.
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Got some improvement. Wrangler helps with getting basic stuff down better and it transfers over to the Glock. 15 yard groups now look similar to my 7 yard groups which is great for me; I haven't shot since January.
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yeah I think getting a 22 rifle and pistol is the best move for learning to shoot better. I got a ruger mkiii target and made me a much better pistol shot.
also its fun to be able to mag dump something without having to pay out the ass lol.
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For the gamers on this forum:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OYAqku7aoE
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Pretty proud of making the Wikipedia page for the Ruger Wrangler (guess my favorite gun at the moment) more complete. Previously it only had one paragraph. I also included the reason why it's banned from sale in Minnesota (tldr it's due to the materials used in the frame and grip).
https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruger_Wrangler
The mods haven't nuked the page (yet) which should mean all the edits I made are correct and backed up with proper sources. I'm thinking of adding a table that properly lists all the variants (different barrel lengths, color, etc).
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I have two WWII German K98 bolt-action rifles, and an M1 Garand. Don’t shoot any of them as much as I would like to.
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Shooting guns can be fun. I’ve done it and had some fun blasting targets at close range, but that’s where it ends for me. I own a two handguns that were gifted to me after my grandfather passed. They’re just .22s and they stay locked in a box in my closet
People who open or conceal carry for “protection” are just incredibly afraid individuals. You have to have a lot of fear in your mind if you feel the need to carry a gun on your person. Like what are you so afraid of? Or are you just hoping you get the chance to shoot someone one day? The gun obsession in the US is insane IMO
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…Like what are you so afraid of? Or are you just hoping you get the chance to shoot someone one day? The gun obsession in the US is insane IMO
As a gun owner, 1000% agree with this.
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People who open or conceal carry for “protection” are just incredibly afraid individuals. You have to have a lot of fear in your mind if you feel the need to carry a gun on your person. Like what are you so afraid of?
Excluding "because they want to and it's legal to do so," there's a variety of reasons why someone would want to carry:
1. They live or work in a high crime area.
2. They live or work in an area where emergency services don't have a quick response time or is unavailable.
3. Fear of being robbed, kidnapped, raped, hurt, murdered, etc.
- This is especially true for women who are typically smaller and weaker than men.
- https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/courts-law/2023-04-15/women-concealed-weapons-license-on-the-rise
- https://www.wtae.com/article/firearms-purchases-increase-women/43920964
- Female Youtuber's perspective (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb59mjXrmDo)
4. Fear of being victims of hate crimes.
- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-people-are-looking-safety-gun-ownership-rcna32150
- https://abcnews.go.com/US/rise-gun-ownership-people-color/story?id=80008877
- https://www.vnews.com/-You-have-to-be-dangerous-back---Why-some-LGBTQ-people-in-New-Hampshire-are-taking-up-arms-50053240
- https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/queer-gun-owners-are-american-as-fuck/
5. Fear of stalkers, who tend to be armed.
- https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/taylor-woolrich-stalking-victim-concealed-weapon-dartmouth-university/65322/
- https://www.wavy.com/news/investigative/court-docs-two-jccpd-officers-fought-over-location-tracking-software-before-shooting/ (Ongoing court case, so everything is alleged)
- https://katu.com/news/local/stalking-suspect-shot-by-ex-girlfriends-family-member-outside-her-sherwood-home-oregon-washington-county-sheriffs-office-shooting-deadly-gun-sw-207th-pacific-highway
- https://nypost.com/2022/02/17/tiktok-star-ava-majury-reveals-how-father-fatally-shot-armed-stalker-at-florida-home/
6. Defense against mass shooters.
- Two examples of mass shooters being stopped by CCW holders:
- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61615236
- https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/19/us/eli-dicken-indiana-mall-shooting-bystander/index.html
Or are you just hoping you get the chance to shoot someone one day?
I'd say the average responsible gun owner hopes they never have to shoot someone in their lifetime, like me. I personally want a CCW permit (my state requires one) but moreso for camping or when I'm in an isolated area in the woods or something. I don't have a personal need to carry one in daily life, but others may have their own reasons (ie the ones I listed above). People who CCW always stress the importance of taking CCW classes, and from what I understand a CCW class will teach to deescalate the situation, prevent ego and emotions from escalating the situation, avoid/escape dangerous situations, and to only use the gun when it's absolutely necessary to save their or others' lives. "I really want to shoot someone" is NOT a valid reason to carry, and saying that in a gun shop/range/etc is a very easy way to get kicked out.
In a second hand anecdotal experience, one of my friends lived on the road for a few months as a change in lifestyle and traveled through a number of states. As a solo female traveler, she bought a compact pistol for the third reason I listed and concealed carried it with her at all times.
As for open carry, in an urban setting I think it's dumb since it paints a target on the person doing it. It can also freak people out who may not know it's legal in their state but this can vary depending on the state and culture.
Not looking to argue or derail the thread, but all of this is basically why I support the choice to carry for responsible gun owners.