First Firearm Thread. - Page 128

02-01-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RX2010

we have one about an hour up the road, I'll be stopping there on friday, but I guess my main issue is, what makes a scope good? What features, at a minimum, do I need for 100-200 yard target shooting and up to maybe 300 yard hunting medium game?

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Originally Posted by Digs

The power (3x9) / size of the objective / type of reticle / construction/ brand. (would prolly stay with a 3x9)

Redfields are american made, I have taken apart some pretty looking chinese knock-offs but there internal construction was poor, wouldnt have installed them on a BB gun!

Also, resolution is very important at distance. Think of it as how sharp it can focus. The more precise the lens is ground and the better the coating is, the sharper the image will be. How well it is put together too. This costs more money to make.

300 yards may not be that far to worry about resolution much.

Bill86 · 02-01-2012, 11:58 AM

I held the FN 5.7 and I did not like the size of the gun, just ridiculously huge.

The USP Compact Tactical was much more to my liking. Someday I'll have to get one and toss a can on it.

I too really like the .45 round.

That said If you are considering both I would see if you can't find a gun shop with a range so you can shoot both of them and let that decide.

MurphysLaw · 02-01-2012, 12:21 PM

The 5.7 is a great shooting gun, very low recoil and easy to shoot very small groups.

Poronico · 02-01-2012, 02:57 PM

I have shot both and hold under a 3inch pattern at 35 feet. The FN funs are just large in general, the FN-P is not a concealed carry weapon by any means but it will certainly put the glocks to the test as far as durability and dependability.

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Originally Posted by Bill86

I held the FN 5.7 and I did not like the size of the gun, just ridiculously huge.

The USP Compact Tactical was much more to my liking. Someday I'll have to get one and toss a can on it.

I too really like the .45 round.

That said If you are considering both I would see if you can't find a gun shop with a range so you can shoot both of them and let that decide.

Poronico · 02-01-2012, 02:59 PM

If zombies come I am covered lol. I have the Sig Tac Ops P226 in 9mm 20+1 stack, two different .40, and two .45 already. Along with my 12ga and 5.56. I am thinking of a 308 AR-10 in the near future but that will have to wait till I get my settlement from being creamed by the Xerox box truck.

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

You could say go with .45acp because it is generally easier to find nationwide incase the zombies come...

Cigarcop · 02-02-2012, 07:45 PM

New .284 throated for the 180VLD's, .313 Neck, Bat Action, Brux Barrel

Steve · 02-02-2012, 08:04 PM

Beautiful Kieth!

longknocker · 02-02-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by steve

Beautiful Kieth!

Yes, Sir!

Stevez · 02-02-2012, 08:28 PM

That is gorgeous! I've never heard of that caliber, but I'd love that rifle. Thanks for sharing. Steve

WyGuy · 02-02-2012, 09:13 PM

Picked up my lower today and assembled it and put everything together, nothing fancy but here it is.

smitty81 · 02-03-2012, 03:22 PM

Sweet, I firearm thread!

I'm an avid hunter shooter.

I have a "small collection"

Volusianator · 02-04-2012, 12:00 PM

I've been looking at conceal carry weapons lately seeing as WI recently passed the law. I kinda fell in love with the Ruger LC9 Lasermax, does anybody have any first hand experience with this weapon?

Volusianator · 02-04-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigarcop

New .284 throated for the 180VLD's, .313 Neck, Bat Action, Brux Barrel

Does that thing load and fire itself too?! Looks like the barrel stand will scratch the table.

02-04-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

I've been looking at conceal carry weapons lately seeing as WI recently passed the law. I kinda fell in love with the Ruger LC9 Lasermax, does anybody have any first hand experience with this weapon?

I have an LC9, that I acquired recently. Make sure you clean it when you first get it, it has a ton of grease inside and wont fire if properly if you don't. It's accurate, but has a super long triggerpull, I'm looking into replacing the trigger. In my opinion the lasermax is a waste, get the regular model and buy a sweet carry rig. I had a bodyguard which has a built in laser and just didn't think I would use it in a defensive situation. Just one extra step when its not really needed. YMMV

hammondc · 02-04-2012, 06:27 PM

Jeez keith.....that is one sexy gun.

hammondc · 02-04-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

I've been looking at conceal carry weapons lately seeing as WI recently passed the law. \\

Good for you, bud. Arm up. I carry daily here in the great republic of Texas.

Volusianator · 02-05-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TRicker

I have an LC9, that I acquired recently. Make sure you clean it when you first get it, it has a ton of grease inside and wont fire if properly if you don't. It's accurate, but has a super long triggerpull, I'm looking into replacing the trigger. In my opinion the lasermax is a waste, get the regular model and buy a sweet carry rig. I had a bodyguard which has a built in laser and just didn't think I would use it in a defensive situation. Just one extra step when its not really needed. YMMV

The length of trigger pull is the only thing I didn't like about the gun, it seemed very excessive to the point where it was almost uncomfortable. I'll keep looking, I'm gonna look at a couple Kahrs next.

MurphysLaw · 02-05-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

The length of trigger pull is the only thing I didn't like about the gun, it seemed very excessive to the point where it was almost uncomfortable. I'll keep looking, I'm gonna look at a couple Kahrs next.

I have the Kahr PM9 as my CCW gun, have a couple thousand rounds through it, and it has never given me a problem.

Volusianator · 02-05-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

I have the Kahr PM9 as my CCW gun, have a couple thousand rounds through it, and it has never given me a problem.

I'll look at at, a buddy of mine who's very into guns recommended the CW9, but I'll look at the PM9 as well, thanks.

Volusianator · 02-05-2012, 05:26 PM

Hmmm, both the CW9 and PM9 look like something I may be interested in just by specs alone, now I just gotta go to Gander and take a look.

02-01-2012, 11:58 AM	#2542
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I held the FN 5.7 and I did not like the size of the gun, just ridiculously huge. The USP Compact Tactical was much more to my liking. Someday I'll have to get one and toss a can on it. I too really like the .45 round. That said If you are considering both I would see if you can't find a gun shop with a range so you can shoot both of them and let that decide. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

02-01-2012, 12:21 PM	#2543
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: First Firearm Thread. The 5.7 is a great shooting gun, very low recoil and easy to shoot very small groups. __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

02-02-2012, 07:45 PM	#2546
Cigarcop Wishin I Was Fishin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pa, In a treestand Posts: 1,434 Trading: (40)	Re: First Firearm Thread. New .284 throated for the 180VLD's, .313 Neck, Bat Action, Brux Barrel

02-02-2012, 08:04 PM	#2547
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Beautiful Kieth! __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

02-02-2012, 08:28 PM	#2549
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: First Firearm Thread. That is gorgeous! I've never heard of that caliber, but I'd love that rifle. Thanks for sharing. Steve

02-02-2012, 09:13 PM	#2550
WyGuy Boiler Up! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: MN Posts: 1,359 Trading: (16)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Picked up my lower today and assembled it and put everything together, nothing fancy but here it is.

02-03-2012, 03:22 PM	#2551
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Sweet, I firearm thread! I'm an avid hunter shooter. I have a "small collection"

02-04-2012, 12:00 PM	#2552
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I've been looking at conceal carry weapons lately seeing as WI recently passed the law. I kinda fell in love with the Ruger LC9 Lasermax, does anybody have any first hand experience with this weapon? __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

02-04-2012, 06:27 PM	#2555
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Jeez keith.....that is one sexy gun.

02-05-2012, 05:26 PM	#2560
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Hmmm, both the CW9 and PM9 look like something I may be interested in just by specs alone, now I just gotta go to Gander and take a look. __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.