First Firearm Thread. - Page 115

DrDubzz · 06-28-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WyGuy

Hurry up and get to the range! I thought about painting my front sight on my RO as well, however when I took it to the range I didn't have any problems seeing it. Though I'm sure that all depends on what color your targets are.

I'm going friday with some friends, I'd like to put 150 or so rounds through it, as well as shoot my XD one more time and decide if it's a keeper or I need to sell it.

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Originally Posted by WyGuy

My G23 is my normal carry gun and it's not very hard to conceal with a t-shirt, darker colors will also help break it up. You could go the next size down and get something like a G27.

I may just go for something like a smaller kel-tec to carry, like the PF9

I can get one for about $240 out the door

Tikihut27 · 06-28-2011, 10:03 PM

My newest. Lots of folks seem to hate the Browning BDM, I love it.

Mikepd · 06-28-2011, 11:41 PM

Tim I may suggest if the XD feels weird to you sell it off. I know a number of people who have picked up XD's, put a couple hundred down range with it, then it becomes a safe queen because of the feel.

If you want something nice and trustworthy to carry I would suggest a S&W-M&P9 compact, or the 40 if you like 40 cal. Hell you can even go .357 compact in the M&P line.

Brian D. · 06-29-2011, 02:40 PM

Friend of mine had to be first kid on the block to get a Kimber Solo 9mm. So far it's been a real disappointment. Will not work with 115 grain ammo at all, you must go to 124 or 147 gr. for functioning. My buddy's Solo has additional feeding issues, it's been back to Kimber TWICE already and still, no joy.

Hopefully this particular handgun is an anomoly but somehow it doesn't seem like it. Kinda reminds me of the old Seecamp .32 acp semiauto--they only worked right with Winchester Silvertips, everything else was a gamble.

While I can appreciate the idea of a gun being sorta "specialized"--in the case of the Solo, for self defense--if it's finicky or requires expensive ammo, who's going to fire one of them enough to be competent with the thing?

Volusianator · 06-29-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mfarre03

Need it, need it, got it, need it, got it, got it, need it.....LOL

Want it...got it, want it...got it, want it...got it...10x over!

WyGuy · 06-29-2011, 08:07 PM

Anyone know of any dealers with a Glock 24 in stock? I had one located a couple weeks ago but bought a Range Officer instead. Now I forget which dealer it was and haven't had any luck with google searches. Any help would be appreciated!

awsmith4 · 06-29-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WyGuy

Anyone know of any dealers with a Glock 24 in stock? I had one located a couple weeks ago but bought a Range Officer instead. Now I forget which dealer it was and haven't had any luck with google searches. Any help would be appreciated!

Try Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna, GA. They have been good for tracking down specific guns for a friend of mine...though I have no first hand experience other than buying shells there.

http://www.adventureoutdoors.us/

0002S · 06-30-2011, 05:11 AM

HK3- · 06-30-2011, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 0002S

Very nice! Similar to what I'm in the process of puting together. What scope are you using?

SNKBYT · 06-30-2011, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 0002S

damn Shawn, nice pea shooter.....whats the scope power?

06-30-2011, 07:34 PM

My Kimber Solo went back to the shop twice for multiple problems. It's been replaced but I've yet to fire it. My view is Kimber pushed the design to the limit. Any limp wrist, weak ammo, etc. and you have problems. Mine had FTE issues even with ammo that's on the Kimber bullet list.

theonlybear4CORT · 07-01-2011, 07:52 PM

heads up 5.56 xm855 420 rounds 159.95 + free shipping
http://slickguns.com/product/federal...-free-shipping

0002S · 07-03-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Very nice! Similar to what I'm in the process of puting together. What scope are you using?

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Originally Posted by snkbyt

damn Shawn, nice pea shooter.....whats the scope power?

.308 700 BDL
4.5-14 Lepould VAR-XIII (nothing special, just a sub shade)
+20 MOA rail

It's set up for 1000 yds

SNKBYT · 07-03-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 0002S

.308 700 BDL
4.5-14 Lepould VAR-XIII (nothing special, just a sub shade)
+20 MOA rail

It's set up for 1000 yds

might be going to the 100 yd range near Orlando on the 9th.....Jon got a R700 left bolt

0002S · 07-03-2011, 09:46 PM

I'll be heading to Manatee on the 9th for a little distance shooting.

Cigarcop · 07-04-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 0002S

I'll be heading to Manatee on the 9th for a little distance shooting.

I'll be doing the same next weekend Shawn...1000yrd Regional out in Pa...8,9,10th

HK3- · 07-05-2011, 08:27 AM

Just got a call from the gun shop saying my rifle was in.

hscmit · 07-05-2011, 09:18 AM

cool

lets see some pics when you get the new rifle home

0002S · 07-05-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigarcop

I'll be doing the same next weekend Shawn...1000yrd Regional out in Pa...8,9,10th

You're competing for real @ 1000 yds. I'm playing with 8" plates @ 1000 yds....LOL. GOOD LUCK with the competition.

What are you shooting? I'm still toying with 175 gr .308 loads and am pretty consistent with 10" steel. 8" is 'hit or miss'. I can't keep the .308 supersonic and it's always moving a bit. Even more so when it gets Florida hot.

I'm interested in building a .338 'something'

When are you heading back this way again?

My range is only about 2.5 hrs south of Brent's place.

HK3- · 07-05-2011, 06:14 PM

Picked up my rifle at lunch today and put what I had on it after work today. Still waiting on the titanium can to be made and I have to drop the rifle off to be threaded next week. Last thing I want to order is a good cheek rest. Here's what it looks like right now. Factory test firing produced a .24 group with 3 shots.

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06-28-2011, 11:41 PM	#2283
Mikepd I Miss Pnoon Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 579 Trading: (10)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Tim I may suggest if the XD feels weird to you sell it off. I know a number of people who have picked up XD's, put a couple hundred down range with it, then it becomes a safe queen because of the feel. If you want something nice and trustworthy to carry I would suggest a S&W-M&P9 compact, or the 40 if you like 40 cal. Hell you can even go .357 compact in the M&P line.

06-29-2011, 02:40 PM	#2284
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,616 Trading: (1)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Friend of mine had to be first kid on the block to get a Kimber Solo 9mm. So far it's been a real disappointment. Will not work with 115 grain ammo at all, you must go to 124 or 147 gr. for functioning. My buddy's Solo has additional feeding issues, it's been back to Kimber TWICE already and still, no joy. Hopefully this particular handgun is an anomoly but somehow it doesn't seem like it. Kinda reminds me of the old Seecamp .32 acp semiauto--they only worked right with Winchester Silvertips, everything else was a gamble. While I can appreciate the idea of a gun being sorta "specialized"--in the case of the Solo, for self defense--if it's finicky or requires expensive ammo, who's going to fire one of them enough to be competent with the thing? __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed. Last edited by Brian D.; 06-29-2011 at 02:46 PM.

06-29-2011, 08:07 PM	#2286
WyGuy Boiler Up! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: MN Posts: 1,359 Trading: (16)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Anyone know of any dealers with a Glock 24 in stock? I had one located a couple weeks ago but bought a Range Officer instead. Now I forget which dealer it was and haven't had any luck with google searches. Any help would be appreciated!

06-30-2011, 05:11 AM	#2288
0002S Alla En El Rancho Grande Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 517 Trading: (3)	Re: First Firearm Thread.

06-30-2011, 07:34 PM	#2291
Icabod Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First Firearm Thread. My Kimber Solo went back to the shop twice for multiple problems. It's been replaced but I've yet to fire it. My view is Kimber pushed the design to the limit. Any limp wrist, weak ammo, etc. and you have problems. Mine had FTE issues even with ammo that's on the Kimber bullet list.

07-01-2011, 07:52 PM	#2292
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: First Firearm Thread. heads up 5.56 xm855 420 rounds 159.95 + free shipping http://slickguns.com/product/federal...-free-shipping

07-03-2011, 09:46 PM	#2295
0002S Alla En El Rancho Grande Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 517 Trading: (3)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I'll be heading to Manatee on the 9th for a little distance shooting.

07-05-2011, 08:27 AM	#2297
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Just got a call from the gun shop saying my rifle was in.

07-05-2011, 09:18 AM	#2298
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: First Firearm Thread. cool lets see some pics when you get the new rifle home

07-05-2011, 06:14 PM	#2300
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Picked up my rifle at lunch today and put what I had on it after work today. Still waiting on the titanium can to be made and I have to drop the rifle off to be threaded next week. Last thing I want to order is a good cheek rest. Here's what it looks like right now. Factory test firing produced a .24 group with 3 shots.