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bonjing 07-31-2013 09:01 AM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
If you want the option of 357Sig just get a 226/9 in 40 and just pick up a spare barrel in 357. That's what I have for my 229, kind of best of both worlds. Just remember to feed the correct ammo! ! !

dijit 07-31-2013 09:10 AM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bonjing (Post 1867846)
If you want the option of 357Sig just get a 226/9 in 40 and just pick up a spare barrel in 357. That's what I have for my 229, kind of best of both worlds. Just remember to feed the correct ammo! ! !

That is a decent option the extra barrel should run about $140 and great weapons.

Robulous78 08-01-2013 11:19 PM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bonjing (Post 1867846)
If you want the option of 357Sig just get a 226/9 in 40 and just pick up a spare barrel in 357. That's what I have for my 229, kind of best of both worlds. Just remember to feed the correct ammo! ! !

That does sound like a winner... I am going to look into it further... I have a guest that is actually a huge H&K guy that is trying to talk me into one of them... IDK if I wanna afford that when there are other options on the market, however.

I am really giving a lot of thought to the AR-build as well... can anyone tell me some good uppers? what makes one upper/barrel combo worth 500 and the next worth 2000?

Blueface 08-02-2013 06:35 AM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
FYI for anyone wanting an Umbrella lower.
They just opened the lines for pre-orders.
Won't ship until October some time but if you get tired of wait, they will cancel your order and reimburse the payment.
While the billet looks nice, no way for $350.
Went with a forged. I also want to eventually get the upper receiver and grip.
Will then get all the umbrellas on the parts painted red and white.
Now if only they also opened the lines for orders of Alice, life would really be good.

Blueface 08-02-2013 11:06 AM

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Here is what she looks like. Isn't she a beauty?

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...to/null-24.jpg

The lower is a looker also.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...to/null-23.jpg

emopunker2004 08-02-2013 01:53 PM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
Picked up some clay pigeons and tanerite to go shoot tomorrow :wo

bonjing 08-02-2013 05:10 PM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
Sig is not the only one that is capable of the conversion other makes do it too.

Firearms are like anything else, it's all in the users perspective. I've always used the line of, "I can recommend you that $3000 Wilson Combat on the shelf that's guaranteed to shoot 2" at 25 yards, but if it doesn't shoot well for you I just sold you a $3000 paper weight." I know you're in a tight situation of not being able to try before you buy, but I hope that you can.

On the flip side you learn to adapt to the firearm. My coworkers always challenged me to pick up any firearm on our shelf and shoot it well before they even considered showing me how to or even working on the triggers of my own pistols. I'll say it took me a long time before I had my first pistol worked on.


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Originally Posted by Robulous78 (Post 1868669)
That does sound like a winner... I am going to look into it further... I have a guest that is actually a huge H&K guy that is trying to talk me into one of them... IDK if I wanna afford that when there are other options on the market, however.

I am really giving a lot of thought to the AR-build as well... can anyone tell me some good uppers? what makes one upper/barrel combo worth 500 and the next worth 2000?


emopunker2004 08-04-2013 04:17 PM

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Had a blast shooting yesterday. FYI, tanerite is awesome!

emopunker2004 08-05-2013 08:14 AM

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Didn't get many pix Saturday. Here's what I got. My buddy Arthur and some tannerite going boom.


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7338/9...43399b63_b.jpg
ART by emopunker2004, on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3725/9...4c338a8e_b.jpg
ART2 by emopunker2004, on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5452/9...ffccb6f7_b.jpg
Boom! by emopunker2004, on Flickr

big pete 08-05-2013 07:47 PM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
Promised Bax that I would get a picture of my AR pistol with the new lower. Think it's done for now...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...F32C6D8477.jpg

SvilleKid 08-16-2013 07:11 PM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
Latest purchase. Haven't shot it yet. Taurus Judge, Public Defender. Aftermarket add-on poly grips greatly increased the hand area, and much more stable.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...ps11556214.jpg

Bax 08-16-2013 07:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by big pete (Post 1870064)
Promised Bax that I would get a picture of my AR pistol with the new lower. Think it's done for now...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...F32C6D8477.jpg

WOOT! Looks friggin awesome!!!!

I just talked to Jimmy and he's about ready to start the .308's :banger

newcigarz 08-24-2013 07:46 AM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
Info for those carrying M&P shield.

www.MPShieldSafetyAlert.com

Bax 08-24-2013 02:57 PM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
Just gave my cheap little Hipoint 9mm carbine a facelift for under 100 bucks.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps0e84d0af.jpg

newcigarz 08-29-2013 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz (Post 1876705)
Info for those carrying M&P shield.

www.MPShieldSafetyAlert.com


Now it's XDS :confused:

http://www.springfieldrecall.com/

Blueface 08-29-2013 05:09 AM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
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Originally Posted by newcigarz (Post 1878317)
Now it's XDS :confused:

http://www.springfieldrecall.com/

Wow,
At least the Shield involved a quick check, of which outs were OK.
It involved a possible discharge if dropped.

This XDs recall is much more serious,

mjdx88 09-04-2013 10:57 AM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by newcigarz (Post 1876705)
Info for those carrying M&P shield.

www.MPShieldSafetyAlert.com


Thanks for the heads up! IDK why I didn't get an email about this? I signed up for all info when I registered my firearm a few weeks ago.

I will be checking this tonight...I cant carry here but no reason to let this be ignored.

I will then proceed to upload pics of my new 1911 =)

Dukeuni 09-06-2013 08:56 AM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
I am considering purchasing a XDs .45. I know they just had the recall come out, but that part does not bother me too much right now.

For those who own this gun, or have shot this gun- what are your thoughts? I would primarily use this gun for when I travel and some concealed carry (when I am called out for work, or if I think there might be issues at work). Prior to the XDs, I was considering a S&W Bodyguard .380, or a Ruger LCP .380. The reason I have considered the XDs is the safety features, and the .45.

Thoughts?

Blueface 09-06-2013 09:22 AM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dukeuni (Post 1880716)
I am considering purchasing a XDs .45. I know they just had the recall come out, but that part does not bother me too much right now.

For those who own this gun, or have shot this gun- what are your thoughts? I would primarily use this gun for when I travel and some concealed carry (when I am called out for work, or if I think there might be issues at work). Prior to the XDs, I was considering a S&W Bodyguard .380, or a Ruger LCP .380. The reason I have considered the XDs is the safety features, and the .45.

Thoughts?

I have fired all three and own the LCP.
I don't like the Bodyguard at all.
The LCP is a shoot and hope you will hit something gun.
The XDs is in a league of its own compared to these other two. Quality, feel, safety, sights, and knockdown power all give it a significant edge in my opinion.

Consider also that they now make it in a 9mm. While the .45 is manageable, I imagine the 9 is more. I mention this since the other two you are considering are .380.

Dukeuni 09-06-2013 10:20 AM

Re: First Firearm Thread.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface (Post 1880725)
I have fired all three and own the LCP.
I don't like the Bodyguard at all.
The LCP is a shoot and hope you will hit something gun.
The XDs is in a league of its own compared to these other two. Quality, feel, safety, sights, and knockdown power all give it a significant edge in my opinion.

Consider also that they now make it in a 9mm. While the .45 is manageable, I imagine the 9 is more. I mention this since the other two you are considering are .380.


How much larger is the XDs vs. the LCP/Bodyguard?


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