The Gun Thread - Page 18

M1L3S · 07-29-2012

Holly shit. You guys have some serious firepower! I didn't know you could legally own weapons like that!
The old school AK47's I thought were defiantly illegal....

My bestfreinds uncle is a huge gun nut. His basement is converted into a huge safe like fortress lol. He's a trader collector and enthusiast. He would always tell us stories of him shooting at prairie dogs in the dakota's with his .50 cal. But I personally never seen it. I did see his literal oddles of othier guns though. His basement looks like the scene from the matrix where they pick there weapons lol.

I just never understood the need for more then 2 guns when you only have two hands and load is expensive. But don't flame I'm still a noob to firearms. I do have a .22 though. Yeah buuuudy.. fill pop cans with water and shooting them is fun no matter how old you are ........

Constant_Project21 · 07-29-2012

Finally getting excited about guns again. Gonna shoot a couple pistols, an xdm, and a few glocks. Gonna get my conceal and carry, and eventually buy myself a pistol and an AR. I have spent a bunch of time picking and choosing what I want and will be able to afford, I'm pretty excited to get my first couple weapons of my own.

Right now I'm planning on picking up a glock 23, which is one of the guns ill be testing out. I have an idea of what I want in my AR, we will see what I can get together.

And since I have nothing of my own, here is a picture of sweet .50 beowulf

**asshanson** · 07-30-2012

Just curious why you chose the Glock 23 before shooting any of them? Or is it still kind of up in the air until after you've shot them all?

I got my SA before shooting anything else and kind of wish I had tried out a few more ahead of time.

Constant_Project21 · 07-31-2012

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Originally Posted by asshanson

Just curious why you chose the Glock 23 before shooting any of them? Or is it still kind of up in the air until after you've shot them all?

I got my SA before shooting anything else and kind of wish I had tried out a few more ahead of time.

It isn't decided by any means. The 23 was highly recommended by a few people, for what I was looking out of a pistol. I have held the xdm and the 23 and just from hand feel, I already like the 23 more. My friend also has a 19, so ill give that a go as well.

1999Gst · 09-12-2012

Just got my first Kahr and i love it. Went with the K9 full stainless little heavyer than the poly frame Kahrs. Main reason was for the crimson trace laser grip i can add on. Gun will be for CC license and got to shoot it today, not to much buck for the small frame. i like it and got a good deal on it.

Constant_Project21 · 09-12-2012

Those have always intrigued me, def good on price from what I have heard. I haven't seen many bad things about them either. We should have a mitsustyle range trip! I'm going to get an AR first, as I want something a little more fun to shoot, since I won't be doing it often.

EclipseGST · 09-12-2012

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Originally Posted by Constant_Project21

It isn't decided by any means. The 23 was highly recommended by a few people, for what I was looking out of a pistol. I have held the xdm and the 23 and just from hand feel, I already like the 23 more. My friend also has a 19, so ill give that a go as well.

I have a glock 27 gen 4 that I CC and I couldnt be happier... My brother is a local officer and carries the Glock 23 and seems to be happy with it. I've shot it a few times and like it but its a little big to conceal in my eyes.

Here is mine... MD cans to rep size.

1999Gst · 09-12-2012

I like the 27, I my self was looking at the 26 (samething just a 9mm instead of 40) and shot one and really liked it. i just like the kahr a little better because of the single stack clip. makes the whole gun feel so skinny compared to the fat glock.

MustGoFaster · 09-12-2012

Well, no new guns for me since the Swiss, but I did go get my carry permit. It was odd timing for me, I had paid for and was waiting for my class and then the whole Batman/Colorado thing went down about a week before. Been carrying my Sig P225 whenever possible since. I am thinking I might look into a M&P Shield for something just a tad lighter. I've gotten used to concealing the full size pistol, but a compact just seems to interest me.

Fejery4491 · 09-12-2012

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Originally Posted by MustGoFaster

Well, no new guns for me since the Swiss, but I did go get my carry permit. It was odd timing for me, I had paid for and was waiting for my class and then the whole Batman/Colorado thing went down about a week before. Been carrying my Sig P225 whenever possible since. I am thinking I might look into a M&P Shield for something just a tad lighter. I've gotten used to concealing the full size pistol, but a compact just seems to interest me.

I would urge you to make sure you shoot both the shield and m&p9c before you go and buy the shield. I went to buy my carry piece I thought the shield was gonna be it. My buddy (works at the gun shop I go to) encouraged me to think about the m&p9c.

With the shield you:
-You lose the option of a safety lever or not.
-Lose grip inserts.
-You lose ambidextrous controls.
-You lose 5 rounds

Dimensions are pretty damn identical, though the shield is a fair bit slimmer since its a single stack. But neither are intended to be pocket guns. I've been carrying the m&p9c daily for the past year or so now, its really been a great little gun. And compared to a P225 it'll seem plenty small. Just something to think about.

1999Gst · 09-13-2012

i also looked at the m&p9c. not a bad piece at all. anyone like the kimber solo? or sig 938?

**Trogdor** · 10-19-2012

My new carry weapon. Springfield XDs .45 ACP.

A//// Guy · 11-08-2012

Buy your guns and ammo quick! http://www.opednews.com/populum/link...?linkid=158418

93gtpeater · 11-08-2012

After reading that iam going to make it a goal to buy a firearm before 2013.

turbotalon1g · 11-08-2012

**Kracka** · 11-08-2012

Glad I have one in my nightstand...

1999Gst · 11-08-2012

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Originally Posted by Trogdor

My new carry weapon. Springfield XDs .45 ACP.

i was just reading on this, how do you like it? have you shot it yet?

**JET** · 11-08-2012

Looks like I better get my pistol soon, just picked up a Savage .270 so I should be good with everything else. Ammo becomes the next question mark.

**Trogdor** · 11-08-2012

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Originally Posted by 1999Gst

i was just reading on this, how do you like it? have you shot it yet?

The Good: It's a great size for carry, it's very simple to take down and clear, its accurate, it has a nice fiber optic front sight that comes with extra red or green in the case, also comes with 2 mags, a holster, a mag holster, a lock, and brush.

The Bad: The parts are a tight fit. This is both good and bad. People have reported problems with light strikes and misfeeds. Springfield has stated that they did send them from the factory a little dry. They recommend lube and a break in period of about 200 rounds. Both 1G_DSM and I have experienced this.

However, both of us also have resolved the issue with a little lube and proper grip. On that note, it is a small gun. If you have a large hand, you may find it difficult to grip because your pinky hangs off the end. This is why I have the 7 round mag, it allows me to get my full hand on it. After lubing it properly I've put another 250 rounds through it, and didn't have any issues with it. I would have like it to have worked properly from the factory, but given it was a simple fix, I'm very satisfied with it.

**Trogdor** · 11-08-2012

You can take your tin-foil hats off. That article is crap.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4nhS5ZXhEc