The Gun Owner’s thread

[noharleyyet 2,837]

2 hours ago, Lazarus Bocanegra said:

Holosun 507c needs to be incoming 

HE407C-GR X2 inbound

[texas08 1,599]

Say I wanted to impulse buy an ar-15 pistol for the truck for around $400-500. Just because.

Anyone have a place in DFW I can pull up in person and make it happen for around that price range. 

Something like this:

 

 

[texas08 1,599]

On the other hand, if someone has experience with the above and vouches for the “why not just buy one of those”, anyone have a good no non sense FFL in DFW? 

[Handcruser 2,805]

At that price point palmetto state is great.

I would not get the bottom one.

[texas08 1,599]

A few options available. What do the surly masses say. 

[Macanudo 12,945]

You're going to be hard pressed to roll up to any store and find a short barrel AR pistol or rifle in stock especially at that price point.  

[Armybrat 40,759]

https://grabagun.com/firearms/handguns/semi-automatic-handguns/radical-firearms-pistol-5-56-10-5-barrel-30-rounds.html

$462.99 at GaG in Coppell 

Radical Firearms are made (assembled) in Houston. 
On the low end, but seems to have improved in recent years. 
The PSA is a step up.

Edited November 3 by Armybrat

[texas08 1,599]

Phosphate vs Nitride hmm.

[texas08 1,599]

I like the iron sights being included on that $519…but phosphate is more durable. 
 

that $569 gets me closer/over $600 as soon as I throw sights

[texas08 1,599]

Pistol wouldn’t see a ton of use…

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4,968]

 

Done. For the most part.

[texas08 1,599]

Anyone know anything about Diamondback? 
 

 

Probably between these two. 

That diamondback appears to be available at local grabagun. Assuming I wouldn’t have to play FFL there. 

If I went PSA, I gotta factor in the FFL fee $50-80?
 

 

 

Edited November 3 by texas08

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4,968]

I've got an ffl who does transfers for $15 if you have an ltc. You need to find a good ffl. 

[texas08 1,599]

I'll PM you if I go the FFL route. Thanks!

[Bozo_Casanova 26,364]

2 hours ago, NotActuallyALonghorn said:

I've got an ffl who does transfers for $15 if you have an ltc. You need to find a good ffl. 

In Austin? I've got an LTC. Do tell. 

[Bozo_Casanova 26,364]

3 hours ago, texas08 said:

If I went PSA, I gotta factor in the FFL fee $50-80?

that's really high. Off the top of my head I don't think I've paid more than $40.  Centex is $30  and Zero Whiskey is like 20-25

[texas08 1,599]

never done the ffl route so had no idea on $$$...$15 sounds nice

 

[Lat22 4,001]

23 hours ago, Armybrat said:

Radical Firearms are made (assembled) in Houston.

*Stafford (I don’t like giving Houston credit for Jack shit).

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4,968]

3 hours ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

In Austin? I've got an LTC. Do tell. 

It's a quick 4 hour drive from Austin. 

[Handcruser 2,805]

Most places are increasing their FFL fees. Academy is $100 I think.

I dont know how many times at guns warehouse someone transferred in a gun that we had in stock that they paid $25 less for then paid me $40 for the transfer. It was many.

[sith_horn 2,370]

I used to have a dealer who charged $10 for transfers / $5 with a CHL. That was sweet while it lasted. Most everyone else at the time was charging a minimum of $25 and up. Great to deal with too, but he decided to get out of it.

[Handcruser 2,805]

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Yeah, those guys realized they were losing money.

I’m glad to be out of that game. I plan on opening my own gun shop one day but there won’t be a single sig/glock/s+w/beretta/fn/ruger/shadow/etc in the shop.

[SurlyGator 862]

Get help, @Handcruser.  They have treatments for teh aidz these days.

[Speedtrucker 2,068]

PSA is a good mid tier.
I have a few and a CMMG and a Galil, they function and no real issues.

Also you should be able to find a FFL in the $20s.

My guy in McKinney here charges me $15 for Law enforcement and my FiL and friends get his $10 vet discount. Otherwise he is $25

[Speedtrucker 2,068]

Anyone know anything about Diamondback? 
 

 
Probably between these two. 
That diamondback appears to be available at local grabagun. Assuming I wouldn’t have to play FFL there. 
If I went PSA, I gotta factor in the FFL fee $50-80?
 

 
 

Grabagun is a little wonky…

You have to order online and then can pickup at their “store front”. Just make sure you buy it before going there.

I’ve purchased a few handguns there, found out when picking up one that I couldn’t buy another snap purchase there at that exact moment despite being in-stock

[ChickenSandwich 9,805]

With UPS no longer shipping Firearms from individuals, are gun stores/FFL holders offering shipping services?

[Handcruser 2,805]

Use usps

[Hamttx 419]

Just for fun I thought I should try and build the absolute cheapest AR possible. The criteria was simple….it just had to shoot safely. 
The best I could do was around $400. 
Anyone else try this? 

[Handcruser 2,805]

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Just for fun I thought I should try and build the absolute cheapest AR possible. The criteria was simple….it just had to shoot safely. 
The best I could do was around $[emoji[emoji[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]]]][emoji[emoji[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]]]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]]]]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]]]. 
Anyone else try this? 

That’s about as cheap as you can get.

[Hamttx 419]

It was a fun experience. The biggest thing I got out of it was I could have bought a ready to go rifle from a place like Bud’s for around the same price. So there really isn’t a cost savings. I guess it comes down to the satisfaction of assembling one vs buying one. 
How good are they? Well, unless you’re firing thousands of rounds, or looking for excellent accuracy I think they’re good enough to enjoy plinking on the farm. 

[Lat22 4,001]

Bought an M18 today. First step towards my Flux Raider. Didn’t want the turnkey Flux Legion because I want to suppress it. 

[texas08 1,599]

10 hours ago, Hamttx said:

Just for fun I thought I should try and build the absolute cheapest AR possible. The criteria was simple….it just had to shoot safely. 
The best I could do was around $400. 
Anyone else try this? 

I sort of want to try this. But have never built anything (I wouldn’t exactly know what brands are reliable, other than big name brands).

would you mind posting the items you used for said build? 

[cabowabo 4,475]

Can anyone provide me a good reason not to buy the gun below?

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-sabre-10a1-forged-12-5-308-pistol-w-rifle-speed-gas-block-and-sba-4-brace-moss-green.html

I'm itching for a new Hog hunting weapon.  I currently primarily use a Tavor 7 (16 inch barrel).  I also have a Diamondback DB10 (16 inch barrel) that I can also use to launch 308 pills at the bastards.  I have found that with the 16 inch barrel and a suppressor, I can shoot a few rounds without ear pro without my ears being destroyed.  I'll bet a 12.5 with suppressor would be significantly louder.  The smart play would probably be to get the 16 inch Sabre, but I like the compactness of the 12.5.  Plus, it looks fucking cool. 

[Handcruser 2,805]

What range?

Just get a inch grendel.

Trust me.

[RPM 26,267]

 

[Herbie Hancock 7,315]

4 day turnaround. Is that good?

[Hamttx 419]

4 hours ago, texas08 said:

I sort of want to try this. But have never built anything (I wouldn’t exactly know what brands are reliable, other than big name brands).

would you mind posting the items you used for said build? 

It’s actually rather simple, or at least the way I went about it. First thing is buy a kit. This will include everything you need but the lower. I got one from PSA for a little over $320. If you are patient you will find they run sales and you can save another $20. Surprisingly it came with a 4150 chrome moly barrel and a forged 7075 T6 receiver. It was sort of a M4 knock off, 16” barrel with 1-7 twist, M4 adjustable stock, pretty much everything you will need. Trigger, buffer tube, pins, everything. Mine even came with Magpul  sites. 

For the lower I just bought an Anderson at a local pawn shop. They made all of Colt’s LE branded rifles at one point. I’m not sure if they still do. But, it’s a mil-spec part. It set me back $70. 
 

Once you have those items it’s just a matter of sitting down and assembling it. Take your time, no special tools are really needed, but some special tools would speed up the process. Though I have the tools I purposely only used a small punch, a hemostat forcep clamp (for the front detent pin) and of course the buffer wrench. 
 

There are a vast number of YouTube videos that will walk you through the process if you’re a little uncomfortable on your first go. I would say the trigger will freak you out the most. Though once you install it you will laugh at yourself when you realize just how easy the process actually is. Give it a go, it is a fun way to spend an afternoon without breaking the bank. And there is a strange satisfaction firing it for the first time knowing you had a hand in it. 

[texas08 1,599]

Thanks man, definitely considering it! Exactly for the reasons you are highlighting (having a hand in it, and just knowing the ins and outs of it).

I “had other tools” that are now floating in the bottom of a lake after my boating accident…but have never dabbled into AR style tools, lol. I think this is the reason I haven’t pulled the trigger on an AR platform, I always go in circles and stay undecided…that changes soon damn it!

Edited November 5 by texas08

[Crapinon 2,250]

4 hours ago, texas08 said:

Thanks man, definitely considering it! Exactly for the reasons you are highlighting (having a hand in it, and just knowing the ins and outs of it).

I “had other tools” that are now floating in the bottom of a lake after my boating accident…but have never dabbled into AR style tools, lol. I think this is the reason I haven’t pulled the trigger on an AR platform, I always go in circles and stay undecided…that changes soon damn it!

Tools she easyto find and you can buy complete kits for assembling the lowers. I bought the upper complete.

Just be careful with all the little springs. They'll fly into the next county. Luckily they also make an "oops" kits if they do.

[Hamttx 419]

7 hours ago, Crapinon said:

Tools she easyto find and you can buy complete kits for assembling the lowers. I bought the upper complete.

Just be careful with all the little springs. They'll fly into the next county. Luckily they also make an "oops" kits if they do.

That is where I needed the hemostat. Those springs can really fly!

[General Specific 3,242]

That is where I needed the hemostat. Those springs can really fly!

First one I attempted, let’s just say that anything that flies that far, should have a flight attendant on board!

[Hamttx 419]

7 hours ago, General Specific said:

First one I attempted, let’s just say that anything that flies that far, should have a flight attendant on board!

It damn sure can try one’s patience. 

[Parliament 14,153]

On 11/5/2024 at 12:43 PM, Hamttx said:

It’s actually rather simple, or at least the way I went about it. First thing is buy a kit. This will include everything you need but the lower. I got one from PSA for a little over $320. If you are patient you will find they run sales and you can save another $20. Surprisingly it came with a 4150 chrome moly barrel and a forged 7075 T6 receiver. It was sort of a M4 knock off, 16” barrel with 1-7 twist, M4 adjustable stock, pretty much everything you will need. Trigger, buffer tube, pins, everything. Mine even came with Magpul  sites. 

For the lower I just bought an Anderson at a local pawn shop. They made all of Colt’s LE branded rifles at one point. I’m not sure if they still do. But, it’s a mil-spec part. It set me back $70. 
 

Once you have those items it’s just a matter of sitting down and assembling it. Take your time, no special tools are really needed, but some special tools would speed up the process. Though I have the tools I purposely only used a small punch, a hemostat forcep clamp (for the front detent pin) and of course the buffer wrench. 
 

There are a vast number of YouTube videos that will walk you through the process if you’re a little uncomfortable on your first go. I would say the trigger will freak you out the most. Though once you install it you will laugh at yourself when you realize just how easy the process actually is. Give it a go, it is a fun way to spend an afternoon without breaking the bank. And there is a strange satisfaction firing it for the first time knowing you had a hand in it. 

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Building an AR is easy, fun and addictive.  I have literally taken them apart and put them back together.  Just for fun.

[deft 6,805]

If it’s your first time, don’t be afraid to put some tape on your lower near the dust cover when putting in said spring and pin and what not. Easy to mar the surface there.

I know, it’s a tool so who cares.

[Doc Holliday 199]

I'm about to be living in a travel trailer for the next year while I go on a bunch of adventures.  I have a few guns for my backpacking adventures and solo travels.  

If I am traveling through all 50 states in the next year, what should I know about gun laws to protect and prevent any unnecessary transgressions?  

[bernorange 8,351]

https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/

Click a state to drill down to pertinent info

[Parliament 14,153]

2 hours ago, bernorange said:

 

I'm about to be living in a travel trailer for the next year while I go on a bunch of adventures.  I have a few guns for my backpacking adventures and solo travels.  

If I am traveling through all 50 states in the next year, what should I know about gun laws to protect and prevent any unnecessary transgressions?  

For all-around I'd go 30-30 with a low power scope, but there are plenty of good options.  .44 Mag would be my second choice.

ETA

I presume lever guns are legal everywhere.  You'll wanna confirm.

Edited November 8 by Parliament

[BHMCruiser 1,813]

12 hours ago, Doc Holliday said:

I'm about to be living in a travel trailer for the next year while I go on a bunch of adventures.  I have a few guns for my backpacking adventures and solo travels.  

If I am traveling through all 50 states in the next year, what should I know about gun laws to protect and prevent any unnecessary transgressions?  

You should know you cannot do that. 

For one, gun laws change all the time. There are many states where you cannot have a handgun at all, since you are not a resident and do not possess a license. There are many states where you cannot possess a so-called "assault weapon." There are many states where you cannot possess a "large capacity magazine," usually set at anything more than ten. There is a least one state where you cannot have a semiautomatic firearm AT ALL (including shotgun). There are many states where you have to have a license to possess a firearm of any kind and you will not be eligible as a non-resident of that state. 

There are restrictions on pepper spray, stun guns, or certain sticks in some locations.

NRA-ILA's map is helpful, but I would be very careful in relying on it and would check it frequently for updates. 

[Bozo_Casanova 26,364]

I’m not in a position to give advice,  but It’s hard to imagine a realistic scenario in any state in the continental US where passing though with a properly secured 6+1 lever action rifle causes a legal problem. 

[Reagan1k 3,017]

Just roll in with a fully automatic SBR mounted with a can and a drum mag - That state's laws will be explained fully for you in no time - perfect clarity.

Edited November 8 by Reagan1k