The Gun Owner’s thread

[BabaYaga 15625]

The good news is, if you ever want to get rid of it - hold it out with one hand, with your back to a large body of water, and pull the trigger, ducking as it whistles over your head....

[fattyflattie 4640]

Yeah I’m thinking the only thing that sucks worse than getting eating by that grizzly is getting eaten whilst having broken, floppy wrists. 

[Pato del Muerto 53517]

[RPM 26635]

5 hours ago, Pato del Muerto said:

My Dad had one of those. He originally bought it for my Mom. I forget the story but it was his conceal carry for a number of years. He switched to a snub nose Ruger 38 Special in the mid 70's. When he died, my stepmother kept all his guns. The ones she didn't sell, she gave to her kin. One of them got this pistol, the Ruger 38 Special and a Marlin .30-30 saddle gun. He was going to clean them up and give them to me, but his wife decided to leave him that week and took the guns. Lord knows who has them now. That was a sweet firing little .32

Edited February 8, 2020 by RPM

[williemackgarza 1827]

Picked up this 686 today.
Sweet rig

[NotActuallyALonghorn 5004]

Picked up a Mil Spec Magpul CTR stock in grey at Academy on clearance for $20 today. I dont even think I have any buffer tubes that are mil spec, but I guess it will go in the parts bin.

[Armybrat 41414]

9 hours ago, williemackgarza said:

Picked up this 686 today.
Sweet rig

No Hillary hole.... nice find. /cr

[Parliament 14598]

My Dad had one of those. He originally bought it for my Mom. I forget the story but it was his conceal carry for a number of years. He switched to a snub nose Ruger 38 Special in the mid 70's. When he died, my stepmother kept all his guns. The ones she didn't sell, she gave to her kin. One of them got this pistol, the Ruger 38 Special and a Marlin .30-30 saddle gun. He was going to clean them up and give them to me, but his wife decided to leave him that week and took the guns. Lord knows who has them now. That was a sweet firing little .32

She took his guns? Wow that's savage. And save some "F you" for the kids who actually accepted that gift. Shitty people, them.

[fattyflattie 4640]

2 hours ago, Parliament said:

Shitty people, them.

Yeah that's a fucked up story, @RPM

I don't sell guns, I just don't.   Someone down the line is going to get some cool shit.

[PilotsError 2337]

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[NotActuallyALonghorn 5004]

Pretty sure I won't be getting anything so thoughtful from the wife. 

[Party_Taco 3890]

Had a LOT of fun in Vegas last weekend...

The MG-42 is not to be missed.

[BabaYaga 15625]

12 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

Had a LOT of fun in Vegas last weekend...

The MG-42 is not to be missed.

Let's see how good I am sans the help of Google:  left to right

• 20mm anti-tank on skis
• 81 & 60mm mortars
• MG34
• Ma Deuece (M2)
• Browning
• Bren
• Vickers
• Maxim
• RPG-7

 

[Parliament 14598]

A perusal of my parts bin says I can build a beater AR15 with everything but an upper, BCG and barrel. Budget uppers and BCG's I know, but not barrels.

 

What are my good (enough) barrel options?

 

 

[Speedtrucker 2097]

Get yourself a ballistic advantage barrel.

[Gil Bang 26244]

So, way upthread I asked for recommendations for a 9mm based on features I wanted. They are:

1) metal, not plastic

2) hammer not striker

3) "real" safety

4) American made

The choice seemed to be Sig, but those fuckers are expensive.  I've discovered that the Beretta M9 meets all of my criteria.  So, gun guys, is there any reason that I shouldn't buy that gun?

[Gil Bang 26244]

Just now, BurntEyes said:

I have to tell you, your post seems super trolly.

It is not.  I'm 100% serious. 

[Lat22 4086]

Buy once, cry once.  Get a Sig P226.

[Gil Bang 26244]

fucking $400 higher than the M9.  
I'm a complete jerkoff, and I doubt I'll shoot 500 rounds in a year, and 400 of those will be aimed at bud light cans. Does it even matter to me?

[Parliament 14598]

Buy once, cry once.  Get a Sig P226 Legion.

1234

[Armybrat 41414]

36 minutes ago, Gil Bang said:

fucking $400 higher than the M9.  
I'm a complete jerkoff, and I doubt I'll shoot 500 rounds in a year, and 400 of those will be aimed at bud light cans. Does it even matter to me?

Aren’t you limited in magazine capacity out there?

But the M9 is a fine gun. Grabagun has the M9 California approved 10 rounder for as low as $553.48 plus $7.99 shipping.

Edited February 21, 2020 by Armybrat

[Gil Bang 26244]

Thanks Brat.  Your opinion means a lot to me. 

[Jkwellborn 7041]

Get your son to “borrow” one from his .mil unit.

[crimsonlonghorn 2313]

2 hours ago, Lat22 said:

Buy once, cry once.  Get a Sig P226.

This. 

Or a P320 if you don't want a hammer. 

[Gil Bang 26244]

32 minutes ago, Jkwellborn said:

Get your son to “borrow” one from his .mil unit.

He's a Drill Sgt. these days. 

And, thanks for the opportunity to fucking BRAG.

He's applied for, and been accepted to Aviation.  He heads to Warrant Officer school in October, and once that is done, he's off to Ft. Rucker for 2 years of flight training.  He wants to fly Apaches.  We'll see what happens. 

[Armybrat 41414]

1 hour ago, Gil Bang said:

Thanks Brat.  Your opinion means a lot to me. 

But personally I’d prefer the CZ 75 - either compact or full size (both 10 rounds) $549 or $562 at Grabagun. Alloy or steel frames.

[Gil Bang 26244]

Yeah, I looked at those at Turners.  The salesman said that they're terrific guns.  I'd just prefer to buy something manufactured domestically. 

And FWIW, I didn't consider any compacts, because I have no desire to carry, and for fucks sake, getting a CCW out here isn't easy.  Contrary to popular belief, it does happen, but it's a PITA and it's not my bag anyway.

Is there another reason that I'm missing that I should consider a compact? 

[NotActuallyALonghorn 5004]

The first generation Ruger LC9 meets all except it has a polymer frame. I don't think they make them new anymore, but you could probably find a used one without spending too much. It's a compact pistol, but with magazine restrictions there really isn't a need to go full size unless you just like the way it feels in your hands.

[Gil Bang 26244]

thanks, but I'm not interested in polymer.  That's the number 1 no-go for me. 

And I have large hands.  I wear a size 14 shoe.  My cock...well, let's not talk about that, but I do have large hands and feet. 

[NotActuallyALonghorn 5004]

Why no polymer? They've been around almost 40 years. It won't be long before they get C&R status. It's a proven technology that has survived and been adopted by every major pistol manifacturer.

[NotActuallyALonghorn 5004]

Not wanting a polymer framed pistol is kinda like Wild Bill Hickok carrying his 1851 cap and ball revolvers well into the cartridge era, except if he lived an extra 15 years and was still carrying them. Obviously they worked for him and weren't a problem, but there was better technology available that had been proven. I like old school guns, too, so I get it in a way. But if you could care less about history or old schoolness and just distrust polymer frames, well I guess there are plenty of clouds getting uppity.

[BabaYaga 15625]

15 hours ago, Gil Bang said:

So, way upthread I asked for recommendations for a 9mm based on features I wanted. They are:

1) metal, not plastic

2) hammer not striker

3) "real" safety

4) American made

The choice seemed to be Sig, but those fuckers are expensive.  I've discovered that the Beretta M9 meets all of my criteria.  So, gun guys, is there any reason that I shouldn't buy that gun?

9mm, 1911?  I promise you will shoot a 1911 better than any other platform.  Even a crappy 1911 trigger is miles ahead of the DA/SA triggers on most production models.  Between the Beretta and the CZ, I'd go CZ as Brat stated.  They really are fantastic.  And whatever model you get, put night sights on it.  Just in case.....

[BabaYaga 15625]

8 hours ago, NotActuallyALonghorn said:

Not wanting a polymer framed pistol is kinda like Wild Bill Hickok carrying his 1851 cap and ball revolvers well into the cartridge era, except if he lived an extra 15 years and was still carrying them. Obviously they worked for him and weren't a problem, but there was better technology available that had been proven. I like old school guns, too, so I get it in a way. But if you could care less about history or old schoolness and just distrust polymer frames, well I guess there are plenty of clouds getting uppity.

Agreed.  The only concession I'd give to metal frames are the weight.  They are easier to manage recoil with.  They "feel" solid in your hands.  Same principal of getting a young shooter a rifle with a wood stock vs. synthetic.  Just a preference thing.  

[Handcruser 2815]

I’d go CZ. Fantastic guns.




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[Gladeite 376]

You are describing your needs as a 1911.  In 9mm with large hands, the Commander size should be about perfect.  Enough weight that recoil will be negligible and large enough frame to be comfortable.  You can get a used Colt for around $700.  For around $1000, Dan Wesson can be had in the used market.  There are some great semi-custom 1911s on the market for $1500-2500 used.  They are $3-4000 guns new.  

I carried a Commander for many years.  I have since gone Glock w/RMR because it is an evolution in defensive pistols.  Can't beat a 1911 trigger but weight, accuracy, capacity, ease of use are also factors that come into play.  

 

[TexasEd 8266]

On 2/20/2020 at 4:32 PM, Gil Bang said:

So, way upthread I asked for recommendations for a 9mm based on features I wanted. They are:

1) metal, not plastic

2) hammer not striker

3) "real" safety

4) American made

The choice seemed to be Sig, but those fuckers are expensive.  I've discovered that the Beretta M9 meets all of my criteria.  So, gun guys, is there any reason that I shouldn't buy that gun?

I just read the 1-4 and was going to post M9 and then I saw you were already there so now posting to confirm your choice.  I have two Beretta PX4 9mm Full and Sub-compact and they meet all but are polymer frame.

I've shot several 96-FS which is the civilian equivalent of the M9 and found them very easy to shoot.

[GottaB 605]

Ive shot a beretta m9. It’s good. I own a 226 and CZ75. Really like both but enjoyable range time I lean to the CZ75.

It fills the hand well and the trigger is great.

[4th and 5 5006]

Sig>CZ*>beretta, I have or have had the 226, 75 and M9A1

*except Dan Wesson

[williemackgarza 1827]

Swapped out to a VZ Grip square butt grip.

[cabowabo 4691]

Finally ditched my Shockwave Blade with pistol grip adapter and installed a proper "brace” made by CNC Warrior on my M92. Also ditched my Manticore Arms handguard with optic and went back to old school wood. This thing is so got damn sexy now that I caught myself lubing up my butthole and I ain't even gay.

Edited February 22, 2020 by cabowabo

[williemackgarza 1827]

Finally ditched my Shockwave Blade with pistol grip adapter and installed a proper "brace” made by CNC Warrior on my M92. Also ditched my Manticore Arms handguard with optic and went back to old school wood. This thing is so got damn sexy now that I caught myself lubing up my butthole and I ain't even gay.

Rules! Pics?
Wait, wtf

[Armybrat 41414]

The wait was worth it! 😀

[BabaYaga 15625]

On 2/22/2020 at 12:28 PM, cabowabo said:

Finally ditched my Shockwave Blade with pistol grip adapter and installed a proper "brace” made by CNC Warrior on my M92. Also ditched my Manticore Arms handguard with optic and went back to old school wood. This thing is so got damn sexy now that I caught myself lubing up my butthole and I ain't even gay.

Bet that is a loud little SOB...sexy as hell!

[BabaYaga 15625]

2 minutes ago, BurntEyes said:

Hah, yeah. It's a cool little fucker, but yeah, not exactly a 300 BLK with subsonic. 

It would be fun to run my 300 above and switch to that thing.

At night....with no ear or eye protection....;)

[Parliament 14598]

At night....with no ear or eye protection....

My new laptop wallpaper.

[Jkwellborn 7041]

At night....with no ear or eye protection....

Get a short nagant and do the same.

[BabaYaga 15625]

12 hours ago, Jkwellborn said:

Get a short nagant and do the same.

Had one.  Nasty little carbine with a metal butt-plate.  7.62x54 is a hot round.  Out of that carbine, it was a PITA to shoot.  Thought about adding a new stock and/or decelerator pad.  Finally just sold it.  

[cabowabo 4691]

Bet that is a loud little SOB...sexy as hell!

It's not so much the noise (and it's loud a fuck) but the concussion from the blast. Feels like someone is slapping you upside the head everytime the trigger is pulled. Hurts so good.

[BabaYaga 15625]

1 hour ago, cabowabo said:

22 hours ago, BabaYaga said:

Bet that is a loud little SOB...sexy as hell!

It's not so much the noise (and it's loud a fuck) but the concussion from the blast. Feels like someone is slapping you upside the head everytime the trigger is pulled. Hurts so good.

Like being at a busy range, next to a guy with a muzzle break shooting a heavy caliber.  WHOMP.  Boxes your ears.  

[Jkwellborn 7041]

Had one.  Nasty little carbine with a metal butt-plate.  7.62x54 is a hot round.  Out of that carbine, it was a PITA to shoot.  Thought about adding a new stock and/or decelerator pad.  Finally just sold it.  

I hear ya. I meant get a nighttime pic.