First Firearm Thread. - Page 18

GhostRyder · 02-20-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Absolutely.

My personal preference is Speer Gold Dots. For the longest time Federal Hydra-Shocks were "it" to carry. What a lot of people didn't know was the FH-S had a very small velocity range envelope in which the round performed as designed. The Gold Dot's performance envelope is much greater.

I just ordered some new rounds to try. Going to give the Hydra-Shok 124 gr +P+ loads a shot in the G19. Also, Hornady TAP 147 gr.

My go to right now is the Winchester Ranger (RA9T), although I'm all out at the moment. They are harder to find.

This is all hypothetical obviously, since I tragically lost all my firearms... obviously.

smokeyandthebandit05 · 02-20-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I don't have a lot of recommendations on bandoliers. I bought a cheap one from some gun show vendor. I don't think the quality is that great b/c some of the loops are starting to fray.

Do you know of any other means of carrying plentiful ammo?

elderboy02 · 02-20-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

Do you know of any other means of carrying plentiful ammo?

I can't think of any. Maybe a tactical vest with lots of pockets. Of course, you can carry ammo cans. Hopefully, someone else on here has some ideas.

smokeyandthebandit05 · 02-20-2009, 11:29 AM

I guess I'll have to go with the ammo cans

and here is my latest haul

1000 rounds Fiocchi .223 and Wild Bills beef jerky complete with mason jar, 60oz or jerky, and a stack of 12 tins of jerky chew!

floydpink · 02-20-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I can't think of any. Maybe a tactical vest with lots of pockets. Of course, you can carry ammo cans. Hopefully, someone else on here has some ideas.

check out www.cheaperthandirt.com they have all kinds of cool stuff and survival gear.

most I ever carry is an extra speedloader for my 38 sp, which is rare.

I figure if I need more than 5 shots, I am in a gunfight that I should have run from and will likely die from anyway.

Speaking of ammo, has anyone else noticed a big shortage?
I've been trying to find the Speer Gold Dot short barrels for a month with no luck.

Elderboy recommened them and research and talking has proven they are indeed best, although I wasn't really doubting him.

I guess Federal and Speer are the same company, so Federal Hydra Shocks it is until I can find Speers....

02-20-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

check out www.cheaperthandirt.com they have all kinds of cool stuff and survival gear.

most I ever carry is an extra speedloader for my 38 sp, which is rare.

I figure if I need more than 5 shots, I am in a gunfight that I should have run from and will likely die from anyway.

Speaking of ammo, has anyone else noticed a big shortage?
I've been trying to find the Speer Gold Dot short barrels for a month with no luck.

Elderboy recommened them and research and talking has proven they are indeed best, although I wasn't really doubting him.

I guess Federal and Speer are the same company, so Federal Hydra Shocks it is until I can find Speers....

Cheaperthandirt does have a lot of stuff, but I will not buy from them because of what they did after the election.

Have you checked midwayusa.com for the speers. Thats where I get mine.

floydpink · 02-20-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Junior

Cheaperthandirt does have a lot of stuff, but I will not buy from them because of what they did after the election.

Have you checked midwayusa.com for the speers. Thats where I get mine.

what did they do after the election?

checked Midway, backordered on the 38 sp short barrels, but thanks!

02-20-2009, 04:50 PM

Guns are bad. I don't own any. They scare me.

I sure don't own any guns like these...

And I don't take pics of people shooting guns either...

and so on.

That's all I can take...

I'm just so on edge now...

-Roland.

floydpink · 02-20-2009, 05:00 PM

Is that muzzle flash on the 3rd pic?

02-20-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Is that muzzle flash on the 3rd pic?

Muzzle flash? I don't know what that is.

Guns like these are bad and they scare me.

-Roland.

Catfish · 02-20-2009, 05:47 PM

Obviously a rank amateur that hasn't taken that many shots of guns in action. Definitely luck to get such awesome pics of a Thompson's brass in almost perfect synch in mid air.

Roland, go get some more practice taking pics of other people's guns.

floydpink · 02-20-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Obviously a rank amateur that hasn't taken that many shots of guns in action. Definitely luck to get such awesome pics of a Thompson's brass in almost perfect synch in mid air.

Roland, go get some more practice taking pics of other people's guns.

Ironic how I was thinking the exact same thing. Never met a gun enthusiast who isn't glad to talk about his guns as well as his right to bear arms.

Full of sarcasm and attitude for such a newbie as well.

I've vowed to limit the amount of times I call BS, but since you did...... Bravo!

02-20-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Ironic how I was thinking the exact same thing. Never met a gun enthusiast who isn't glad to talk about his guns as well as his right to bear arms.

Full of sarcasm and attitude for such a newbie as well.

I've vowed to limit the amount of times I call BS, but since you did...... Bravo!

Okay, okay... I like guns a little, and sometimes I take some pics of people shooting guns...

You guys saw through my charade! Bravo! Well played!

-Roland.

floydpink · 02-20-2009, 06:54 PM

Well played>?? I doubt you even took the pics. I'll even guess you googled them and went through a lot of work organizing them and posting them hoping someone would be impressed.
Quite possibly copyrighted material as well.

Poorly played, and might I suggest introducing yourself in the new inmate section??

You wasted your first 4 posts making a jackass of yourself, but fortunately did it in the firearms thread, not a trade or pif thread.

Thrak · 02-20-2009, 07:12 PM

*shrug* all those pics are absolutely from the same location, probably even the same day...

also his screen name lends itself to him being a gunslinger.

GhostRyder · 02-20-2009, 08:43 PM

Sweet pics. As far as ammo goes.. ammunitiontogo.com is where it is at. Pretty solid prices and one of the best ammo selections I have ever seen.

02-20-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

what did they do after the election?

checked Midway, backordered on the 38 sp short barrels, but thanks!

They jacked the price way up on ammo, and mags. Basically anthing that could be construed as an assault weapon.

example our low price $7.00
List Price $3.50
Your Savings -3.50 -100%

floydpink · 02-21-2009, 10:01 AM

The store and range I use is huge and they have a lot of buying power and great prices. Lately, though, certain brands and ammo are in short supply.

Smaller Glocks, for example, are on backorder.

I'd imagine I'll find the Gold Dots soon enough.

02-22-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Well played>?? I doubt you even took the pics. I'll even guess you googled them and went through a lot of work organizing them and posting them hoping someone would be impressed.
Quite possibly copyrighted material as well.

Poorly played, and might I suggest introducing yourself in the new inmate section??

You wasted your first 4 posts making a jackass of yourself, but fortunately did it in the firearms thread, not a trade or pif thread.

Wow. ooookay.

Just for the record, I love to shoot guns, and have been since I could hold one. I also find shooting a camera fun too. Trust me when I say, I own all the copyrights to the images I posted.

Sorry if I ruffled anyones feathers.

Some more just for fun...

Someone always calles "photoshop" on this one...

-Roland.

elderboy02 · 02-22-2009, 06:42 PM

I love those photos Roland! Welcome!

02-20-2009, 11:29 AM	#344
smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I guess I'll have to go with the ammo cans and here is my latest haul 1000 rounds Fiocchi .223 and Wild Bills beef jerky complete with mason jar, 60oz or jerky, and a stack of 12 tins of jerky chew! __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

02-20-2009, 04:50 PM	#348
Roland of Gilead Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First Firearm Thread. Guns are bad. I don't own any. They scare me. I sure don't own any guns like these... And I don't take pics of people shooting guns either... and so on. That's all I can take... I'm just so on edge now... -Roland.

02-20-2009, 05:00 PM	#349
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Is that muzzle flash on the 3rd pic? __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

02-20-2009, 05:47 PM	#351
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Obviously a rank amateur that hasn't taken that many shots of guns in action. Definitely luck to get such awesome pics of a Thompson's brass in almost perfect synch in mid air. Roland, go get some more practice taking pics of other people's guns. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

02-20-2009, 06:54 PM	#354
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Well played>?? I doubt you even took the pics. I'll even guess you googled them and went through a lot of work organizing them and posting them hoping someone would be impressed. Quite possibly copyrighted material as well. Poorly played, and might I suggest introducing yourself in the new inmate section?? You wasted your first 4 posts making a jackass of yourself, but fortunately did it in the firearms thread, not a trade or pif thread. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

02-20-2009, 07:12 PM	#355
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: First Firearm Thread. shrug all those pics are absolutely from the same location, probably even the same day... also his screen name lends itself to him being a gunslinger.

02-20-2009, 08:43 PM	#356
GhostRyder Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SW Virginia Posts: 185 Trading: (2)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Sweet pics. As far as ammo goes.. ammunitiontogo.com is where it is at. Pretty solid prices and one of the best ammo selections I have ever seen.

02-21-2009, 10:01 AM	#358
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: First Firearm Thread. The store and range I use is huge and they have a lot of buying power and great prices. Lately, though, certain brands and ammo are in short supply. Smaller Glocks, for example, are on backorder. I'd imagine I'll find the Gold Dots soon enough. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

02-22-2009, 06:42 PM	#360
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I love those photos Roland! Welcome!