Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum - First Firearm Thread.

I've got a few spam cans of 7.62x39mm, love it, never have to worry about the ammo ever. LOL, don't think it would last long in the toilet tank though :r

Normally I just pack it into 50 cal cans w/ a few silica packets. If the seal looks good, I'll rub a little white lithium grease on it and close her up. If the seal looks like it's getting on in a years, I'll scrap off the top layer of rubber and crud with a butter knife, then spread some black silicone rubber gasket maker in a line around the edge. Give it an hour or two to mostly dry, and then close her on up. Worked great so far to preserve any ammo I've got laying around.

spectrrr

01-30-2013 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jluck (Post 1789138)

Do any of you guys run a non mil spec trigger in your AR(s)? I am looking at drop In's and wanted your input.

I don't, not yet... been looking at a drop in as well.

I think you'll find this very helpful:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_12/36...or_you___.html

emopunker2004

01-30-2013 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jluck (Post 1789138)

Do any of you guys run a non mil spec trigger in your AR(s)? I am looking at drop In's and wanted your input.

Not I. I run a mil-spec, and always will.

jluck

01-30-2013 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by spectrrr (Post 1789143)

I don't, not yet... been looking at a drop in as well.

I think you'll find this very helpful:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_12/36...or_you___.html

Wow! lots of info there, Thanks.

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 1789146)

Not I. I run a mil-spec, and always will.

Why?

emopunker2004

01-30-2013 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jluck (Post 1789150)

Why?

Cuz mil-spec works. It's going to be a defense/offense weapon, not a paper puncher or precision rifle. Mil-spec is all I need, I'd rather spend the money elsewhere on my rifle or use it to buy ammo. :2

Robulous78

01-30-2013 10:36 PM

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So... anyone know of a cheaper .357 stub? I have been wanting one for a while now and seems 375 - 400 is the best I have seen... thoughts?

spectrrr

01-30-2013 10:37 PM

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Triggers depend a lot on use. For a defensive or offensive gun, yeah, mil spec all the way. I want a little bit of two stage creep in my pull.

if I was shooting high power matches, then I'd use something appropriate for that (just a lightened/refined mil spec I think).

I'm thinking of shooting 3gun - when I start that, then I'll likely put in a single stage drop in. Why? because it fits the 3gun need.
I wouldn't prefer that gun for use as a home defense gun however. I might just stick the 3gun upper onto a spare mil-spec lower at home in between matches. A light single stage hair trigger is the last thing you want on a home gun.

emopunker2004

01-30-2013 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Robulous78 (Post 1789154)

So... anyone know of a cheaper .357 stub? I have been wanting one for a while now and seems 375 - 400 is the best I have seen... thoughts?

OOS but
http://www.impactguns.com/charter-ar...958735208.aspx

Robulous78

01-30-2013 10:52 PM

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VERY interesting.... know anything about the company? Impact-Guns?

emopunker2004

01-30-2013 10:55 PM

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impact guns is legit. I used to own that model of CA revolver and it worked just fine.

Robulous78

01-30-2013 11:01 PM

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CA? whats that mean?

emopunker2004

01-30-2013 11:07 PM

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Charter Arms

TNT009

01-30-2013 11:27 PM

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Saw a few sites with Mapuls magazines in stock for $40, no thanks!

bonjing

01-30-2013 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jluck (Post 1789138)

Do any of you guys run a non mil spec trigger in your AR(s)? I am looking at drop In's and wanted your input.

I run Giessele in almost all my ar's. I use the SSA on anything that I consider a fighting gun and SSA-E on the play stuff. The others are stock two stage triggers from LMT and Armalite. All are non adjustable triggers. I chose non adjustable triggers for less parts to go wrong. I like the feel and control of two stage triggers. It all comes down to personal preference though.

emopunker2004

01-31-2013 12:25 AM

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Just estimated my income tax, looks like we'll get back about $2200 this year. :D
We always split that 50/50 so I'll have about $1100 of fun/gun money whenever my FIL gets around to doing his and our taxes

Remo	01-31-2013 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Robulous78 (Post 1789159)

VERY interesting.... know anything about the company? Impact-Guns?

Impact is legit, local company here in Utah. Bought my Sgt. A 357 from them when he retired.

emopunker2004

01-31-2013 12:43 AM

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Hey Mikey! Hmm what to spend $1100 on...lol

Aimpoint PRO $380
Troy Forend for AR $190ish
Magpul Front BUS $40
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$610

So $500 for a shotgun and ammo...lol
Or $730 if I just get the Aimpoint.

Remo	01-31-2013 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 1789179)

Hey Mikey! Hmm what to spend $1100 on...lol

Coke and whores :sh. I kid, I kid :r

Robulous78

01-31-2013 12:46 AM

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Word... Thanks Mike... I like the look of their stub .357 ...

The .357 has always been a favorite of mine... a lot of punch and the gun doesn't have to be massive like the .44 mag... you throw in you can also shoot or alternate rounds between .357 and .38 and it has my favor...

Any other rounds you guys love or suggest I look into? I have shot most of the standard sizes... .380 /9mm /9mm kurd / .40 / .45 / .38/ .357 mag/ .44 mag...

Im interested in the 10mm.... anyone have anything to say about it?