First Firearm Thread.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by cigarmonkel

How do you like your shield? I've heard mixed things about them

Surprised as all reviews I have read, including gun mags rave about it.
I have th 9mm and absolutely love it as my favorite gun, specially for concealed carry.
Highly recommend it.

Originally Posted by Steelerfanatic

Never had an issue yet.

Same here.

[cigarmonkel]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Surprised as all reviews I have read, including gun mags rave about it.
I have th 9mm and absolutely love it as my favorite gun, specially for concealed carry.
Highly recommend it.



Same here.

I could be thinking of the m&p c but I thought I saw something on the m&p forums about a compact that hassome issues I can't remember the specifics though. Either way I love my m&p and would not hesitate to pick up more s&w products

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by cigarmonkel

I could be thinking of the m&p c but I thought I saw something on the m&p forums about a compact that hassome issues I can't remember the specifics though. Either way I love my m&p and would not hesitate to pick up more s&w products

Ahhh......I think you are referring to the mag issues on the .40 when they first came out.
The mag would accidentally drop on a specific production series identified.
That has since been resolved.
S&W fixed the problematic ones.
The 9 mm has been flawless since introduction.

[0002S]

TOO BAD I CAN'T EMBED VIDEOS......? but enjoy them if you want to follow the Youtube links


I finally received powder (I've had on order forever...THANKS Obama) slow enough to load up some 220 gr SMK subsonic loads in the 300 Blackout.

I build (assembled, pieced together, hobbled...what ever) a new SBR specifically to be used with a AAC Cyclone 7.62 suppressor. (if interested details on rifle below)

The issue is the 300 Blackout brass. I have some actual 300 Blackout brass, but I don't want to waste/damage it on load development. The only solution (cause there isn't any to be found....THANKS again Obama) is to convert .223/5.56 brass to 300 Blackout brass.

I put together a short video showing the steps to make the 300 Blackout brass and the simple reloading steps for making 220 gr SMK 300 Blackout rounds. I know there are MANY other steps, tricks, blah blah blah....but this was meant to be an under 2 minute simple video.

I will tell you that the tricky part it to get the CL and OAL to meet the specification of the rifle chamber so the bolt will close. Since ever chamber is slightly different I had to destroy 1/2 dozen cases and bullets to get it perfect for my rifle. 220 gr bullets take up a lot of case capacity.

Basic conversion to 300 Blackout video and simple reloading steps for the 300 Blackout.


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


The shakedown run had no issues and ALL subsonic loads cycled the bolt, with suppressor. No FTF or FTE and they held the bolt open on last round. The subsonic load DID NOT cycle the bolt without the suppressor (expected this). The best part is that there was no POI shift with/without suppressor and removing/reinstalling suppressor.


300 Blackout test video. Straight video with no alterations shot with iPhone 5. (sorry not the best but will give you an idea of sound at muzzle)

Load used: (specific to my rifle use at your own risk)
10.7 gr 5744
220 gr SMK
1.3520 CL
2.1165 OAL
CCI #41

*load is remarkable quiet (no hearing protection needed) and extremely accurate. First shot is slightly louder that 2nd..3rd...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZsV2RxLbuA



Rifle used: (this was build from the ground up, by me to spec)



Federal Requirements: (2 NFA tax stamps)
GTO Billet lower (registered)
Spike's upper
DD Omega 7" lite rail
8.2" Noveske barrel 300 BLK
Timney 3.5 lb trigger
YM M-16 BCG
Bravo CH
Bravo buffer/tube/spring
Assorted Magpul
Troy BUIS
Bobro QD mount
Trijicon AccuPoint 1-4 30mm
AAC Cyclone 7.62 suppressor (registered)


Next up I tested 62 gr SS109 5.56 and 60 gr Aguila SSS subsonic 22lr through another AR-15 SBR with a AAC Ranger 2 5.56 suppressor. (rifle specs listed below if your're interested. Again, I am looking to see if there is any POI shift and what the accuracy is w/without the suppressor. No issues with the rifle's functioning with either load.

The video is not altered and was shot with iPhone5 (again, sorry not the best platform for shooting this type of video....but you get the idea)



5.56 test (quiet enough to shoot without hearing protection)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPRaXoWDad8



22lr test (you could shoot this indoors with no hearing protection)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jORxOkjCM4s



Rifle used: (this was build from the ground up, by me to spec)



Federal Requirements: (2 NFA tax stamps)
GTO Billet lower (registered)
Vltor VLS upper
10.5" Noveske barrel 5.56
Timney 3.5 lb trigger
Bravo BCG
Bravo CH
Bravo buffer/tube/spring
Assorted Magpul
Troy BUIS
LaRue QD mount
Trijicon ACOG 1.6
AAC Ranger 2 5.56 suppressor (registered)

[Remo]

Sweet guns and vidoes Shawn

[cigarmonkel]

Got my eotech in today!! Ill post some pics once my phone has enough charge to use the camera.

[cigarmonkel]

[big pete]

Finally done with the pistol build!

[0002S]

Nice Pete

[bonjing]

Originally Posted by big pete

Finally done with the pistol build!

Nice set up Pete! If you ever get a chance to shoot that thing at night do it! The pig is freakin cool at night!

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by big pete

Finally done with the pistol build!

Nice.
Me want one.
Maybe since doo doo has slowed down and lowers are back to normal range, may order one for this.

[Remo]

all these are looking awesome!!!!

[big pete]

Thanks guys

Originally Posted by bonjing

Nice set up Pete! If you ever get a chance to shoot that thing at night do it! The pig is freakin cool at night!

That's one thing I want to do with this thing. Seen pics and videos and it looks cool. You can shoot it at the herf this weekend

[mjdx88]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Surprised as all reviews I have read, including gun mags rave about it.
I have the 9mm and absolutely love it as my favorite gun, specially for concealed carry.
Highly recommend it.



Same here.

Do you guys have any other pics the of the 9mm shield? I just came across it in my search for the compact. Im having a hard time finding places that have these in stock let alone getting the chance to see one. I finally got my two permits and I would like to use them before they expire..

I have been looking at the Ruger LCR .38 which I had the opportunity to shoot this past weekend and I loved it, but I'm not a 100% sold on having it as a back up. I was also looking at the SA xdm 9 or xds 9 compact. Still kinda new to firearms but I am looking for personal defense and something I can grow into. Since NJ is a huge PITA to purchase handguns, I would like to do it right.

Already planning on buying an SA 1911 .45 Loaded or might jump up to the Operator.

[Blueface]

Here you go.

[Blueface]

[Blueface]

I am so itching to buy something, anything!

[Blueface]

Favorite gun in favorite holster.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by mjdx88

Do you guys have any other pics the of the 9mm shield? I just came across it in my search for the compact. Im having a hard time finding places that have these in stock let alone getting the chance to see one. I finally got my two permits and I would like to use them before they expire..

I have been looking at the Ruger LCR .38 which I had the opportunity to shoot this past weekend and I loved it, but I'm not a 100% sold on having it as a back up. I was also looking at the SA xdm 9 or xds 9 compact. Still kinda new to firearms but I am looking for personal defense and something I can grow into.

All of the ones you mention were on my list. Also looked at Glock 26/27, Baretta PX4 and quite a few others.
When I held that Shield in my hand, it was a love made in heaven. When I fired it, we consummated the relationship. (Still on honeymoon)
The Shield is reliable, thin (unlike the others listed here), reasonably priced but just hard as heck to find. They seem to be popping up more often now.

[0002S]

My penultimate AR build



5.56 18" 1-7 twist DD barrel, GTO billet lower, AR15.com billet upper, SLR adjustable gas block, Noveske NSR 16.7" rail, AAC Ranger II can, Timney 3.5 trigger, Young NM BCG, BMC charging handle & mil spec car tube, assorted Magpul, Leupold 4.5x15 TT scope on Bobro mount.


*one more to go and it's going to be 6.5 Grendal