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I've always wanted a 1911 in 38Super

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38 super auto is a nice round. Kimber makes one.

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That Kimber Gold Match is even prettier in person. I have a feeling I'll be buying a 3" 1911 once my wife gets her CCW and takes my Kahr PM9.

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Do any of y'all own a .17 HMR? I may be in the market for one and was just trying to get some insight

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What type of firearm, rifle or handgun? Reason I ask is that so far there has been more negative than positive with semiauto handguns chambered for either .17 variant. Not sure any of the name makers are producing them now. From what I've been told it's somewhat the same with semiauto rifles, lots of functioning issues.

Couple of friends have bolt action rifles chambered for the .17 HMR and have had good luck with short range jackrabbit/prairie dog hunting, the small critters drop dead right on the spot most of the time.

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Have you ever shot a bear with either of the 20's? Curions as to how the 10mm performed. I'm looking at getting one to carry while guiding bear hunts in SE Alaska. Everyone else carries 44 mags but that's just because they are more comfortable with revolvers. I carry a Glock 22 every day so I'd feel just fine with the 20.

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Not sure what i have missed while working 12-14 hours days....

But my PJ holster has shipped!! Will post pics when it gets here.

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Thanks to this thread I ordered a PJ IWB holster for my Shield, a mag clip for my Shield and a PJ Pocket carry holster for my P238. Can't wait to get them.

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No. My trips to such spots aren't with hunting bears and boars in mind. Just want the big critters to return the favor by not hunting me

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:wo I'm going to pick up my new Remington 700 300 ultramag (with muzzle brake installed).I am building a long range hunting rifle.

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Nice pickup! Have the same in the LSS version. Tack driver and fun at the range when people back off the line:banger With the muzzle break it kicks less than a 7 mag even when loaded hot. Look in to reloading for it with the way ammo is for it, even with reloads it's pretty pricey. Gets that way when you use 85-95 grains of powder per round.

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Mine was right around 5 weeks before it shipped. I like it though.

Still waiting on my LTCH before I actually use it though.

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I've had powder on order for almost 10 weeks now. Still nothing.

Finally saw a local shop was getting a shipment in today and got 8# worth. Can't wait for my brother to reload like crazy for me.

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As did I, after using it just a couple hours I feel it was well worth the wait.

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NOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooo!

Had 6 mags on order for $20/ea....

Looks like I'll be stuck with just one factory mag and 2 plinker tactical 35 rounders for a while.

FYI, can't get the plinker mag to work in slide fire. Not sure why. It FEEDS them fine, and they go bang... I just can't find the "slidefire sweet spot" with it. Otherwise no complaints, it fed fine for the two mags I ran through it. All CCI tactical ammo, which is supposed to work good in 15-22s, but NOT good in the plinkers. still worked fine for me....

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:r

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I bought a PJ pocket holster for my CM9 and absolutely love it. Stays in the pocket nice when the firearm is drawn and does what it's supposed to do.

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Trying to resist the urge to buy a Henry Survival rifle...saw one online and I really want one

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They are fun!

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You aren't helping, I'm trying to resist! Plus it'll make a good first gun for my son to shoot. He's only 2 weeks old, but one day he's going to learn.

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Think of it as an investment...:D

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Here is my new baby:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ps141c92f0.jpg

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I do, haven't made a dime off either :lr

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Got one of those for my wife last year, she loves it.

Watch that trigger though if you bring any new shooters to the range with you. I let an inexperienced friend shoot it a few months ago and she managed to accidentally bump fire it. Sounded like it went full-auto for 3 rounds. Did some reading and found out that's not uncommon since it has such a short reset and light pull.

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Are you torn over how to outfit your AR15?


Freakin.Hilarious. "Because everyone know that a well ventilated bad guy assumes room temperature faster".

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Just bought a CZ SP-01 :banger

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Nice pick up Pete, I love the way cz's shoot. I think that was the first gun I shot a one hole group with.


I picked up a M&P 9 this week. I'm loving the way this hing shoots and feels. I just wish the thumb safety model was available to Cali.

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How's the ar market look like? I've stopped looking since December and I'm feeling like a light weight pencil barrel build in the immediate future.

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Prices are dropping fast. I think I'm going to pick up my gun today since a lot of shops are getting regular stock in. I'll keep the AR until the next panic and sell it then.

Anyone looking for a XD9?

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This thread is slowing down a little bit without spectrrr's participation.

Found myself some .40 S&W ammo over the weekend, at basically pre-hysteria prices. Hopefully not a one-time-only deal.

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I am enjoying it quite a bit. I haven't run into issues with bump fire but I will definitely keep it in mind! The 40 is snappier than I expected but by no means do I find it bad.

That's impressive! Other than purchasing ammo at the range (their reloads) I have yet to find non-SD rounds anywhere.

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:r sorry, I'm in the middle of moving... no time! :)

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We been missing you already.

Only reason I've been okay with the current fiasco is because between reloads and the factory stuff I've salted away over several years, I'm not too low on much anything important....yet. Meanwhile I can be picky about what I pay for things.

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Lowers (stripped or complete) still seem to be quite high, but are available. Upper parts seem readily available and not overly inflated if you do a little shopping. BCGs are still the long-lead item, but not as bad. Complete uppers/rifles from major manufacturers still appear hopelessly backordered and/or overpriced. Smaller shops are better, a buddy of mine is having an upper built at Ironworks Tactical with better components, shorter lead time (4-6 weeks), and cheaper than the majors. That shop's prices seem good even by pre-hysteria standards.

Watch http://www.slickguns.com/today regularly, even daily if you're looking for something in particular. Chances are if there's affordable ammo, it'll get posted there, but it'll sell out quick. I've helped two of my buddies find 9mm at $15/50 from that site in the past month.

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Dammit! I get an email that Rainers had the Seekins P223 lower in stock. Click the link in the email and its showing out of stock. That was quick.

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Well there goes all my free time. Thanks for the link! :D

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These are the idiots that cause concern for most of us gun owners.
to summarize:

1) follow car loaded with teens as result of road rage from being cut off.
2) leave wife and child in car and go punch teen in the face
3) get your ass handed to you to include a broken nose
4) have your equally idiotic wife load the chamber and hand you a gun
5) go after teens pointing gun to shoot at them, with finger on the trigger, even if the threat has retreated.
6) get back in your car and follow them for over 40 minutes to their home.
7) shoot out the back window of their vehicle, as they are on the phone with the 911 operator.

Amazing. They are lucky the charges don't include attempted murder, with each teen being a count.

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2013...e-fight-video/

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Looking for thoughts on a quality AK47 manufacturer?

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Saiga makes a good rifle, I wouldnt hesitate to buy one of their guns. I have a WASR-10 that runs like a champ. Ive heard good things about the Bulgarian Arsenal guns too. The only thing I'd avoid with an AK are the home built receiver kits, unless you're 100% certain it was built by someone who knows exactly what they're doing.

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Anyone here have any experience with some of the entry level O/U target shotguns from manufacturers like CV, Stoeger, etc? Was at the range Friday with a couple friends and shot the sporting clays course. Have done it a couple other times and forgot how much fun it is.

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Polytec is a highly regarded AK, I personally don't think any of them are "Quality". great for which they are designed, Loose,loud, floppy but run like a banshee.:tu

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Use caution, that shooting sport can be extremely addicting--and very expensive, if ya really get hooked. Only thing that's kept me out of it is the lack of courses within a short drive.

As to "how much" gun to buy for yourself right off the bat, get something that fits you well and operates reliably. Like any other type of firearm there's such a thing as going too cheap and winding up with something that breaks down with any serious amount of use. Takes the fun out of the whole day.

Sorry my advice is generic but the couple times I tried sporting clays it was with a decent O/U borrowed from a friend. Even with that limited experience I could tell the stock's dimensions weren't quite right for me, would have had to shop for something a little different than the one I used.

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Thanks for the info Brian. From all the research I've done the last few days, people say to bypass the low end o/u and spend the little extra on a Browning Citori. Right now I don't have the minimum $1500+ to spend on one of those. And because I'd like to use it for more than just a target gun, I'm leaning towards a Weatherby or Mossberg semiauto.

And yes, it looks like it can get expensive. Like I don't have too many hobbies already draining my pocket book. :D

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3D printed guns? Interesting video

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

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Note to self:
Next craze, when you backorder stuff with no financial worries as not charged until they ship, remember that eventually, they WILL ship.
Getting slammed with crap I ordered months ago and forgot about it.

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Mike, I'll sell you my AR for $1400 ;)

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I shot one Saturday at the range. My brothers friends gun actually. Don't remember the model, but it was fun as heck to shoot. Dead accurate at 100 yards with just iron sights. It made me think hard about getting an AK instead of an AR15.

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Don't rule out AK74's either (5.45x39). Thats the way I'd go personally.

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Yea, I'm waiting for those same crows to come home and roost here too.