First Firearm Thread. - Page 227

Blueface · 01-21-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by spectrrr

No pics, I don't remember all the details, happened about 15 years ago. Coincidentally, my friend lived 200tds from the local station too!

I think he had some minor problems with heat, but most of his problem was the water that got in from the firemen and then the 48ish hours afterwards before the locksmith was able to get it open, as far as I can remember...

Francis,
I am fortunate to have an awesome safe supplier near me who did a great job of educating me on the differences in safes. He has a collection of brands, mostly higher end and also the lower end ones.
In the back of the store, he has a collection of them for display of what can happen to them.
Once you see those compromised/damaged safes, it makes the selection process so much simpler.

Here is his website as I think there is a decent video on there for education.
http://cesafes.com/

spectrrr · 01-21-2013, 11:48 AM

If you want to build it from the ground up, Midway has a stripped flat top upper for $109, be about $126 after you add in the forward assist and ejection port cover (all in stock)

If you want to go the SBR route, I have a Daniel Defense 12.5" barrel which they mistakenly sent me, I'm sending it back tomorrow, but you're welcome to it for whatever I paid (I think $279) -- you'll still need a barrel nut, gas block/tube, and hand guard.

Charging handles are still readily available, $20-$45

The bolt carrier group is a B!TCH to find right now. Single hardest part to locate, more so than lowers.

Otherwise, I've seen Palmetto sporadically getting in a few 16" uppers for sale in the last few days. But over course, You're looking it probably a 4-5 weeks shipping delay from them. I ordered a 16" upper minus BCG from them on 12/31 and am still waiting for shipment. (they're good people, they'll ship, just taking a while)

spectrrr · 01-21-2013, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

Francis,
I am fortunate to have an awesome safe supplier near me who did a great job of educating me on the differences in safes. He has a collection of brands, mostly higher end and also the lower end ones.
In the back of the store, he has a collection of them for display of what can happen to them.
Once you see those compromised/damaged safes, it makes the selection process so much simpler.

Here is his website as I think there is a decent video on there for education.
http://cesafes.com/

good video there

spectrrr · 01-21-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jluck

I'm looking for a AR stripped flat top upper or possibly a complete upper with a 16" or shorter barrel if any of Y'all end up with extras to sell.

LOL.... Aim Surplus had a 16" spikes midlength COMLETE upper, BCG and all, upper for $500, theoretically.

It got posted on slick guns. Site went down 2 minutes later and hasn't come back up

spectrrr · 01-21-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by spectrrr

LOL.... Aim Surplus had a 16" spikes midlength COMLETE upper, BCG and all, upper for $500, theoretically.

It got posted on slick guns. Site went down 2 minutes later and hasn't come back up

It took an HOUR of trying, but I got one!!!!!

Special Ops Tactical 16" Midlength .223/5.56 Upper Receiver Group, INCLUDES BCG, no handguard
$543 after shipping and tax! (just my luck on the tax, but still, not complaining).

EXACTLY what I was looking for, a 16" midlength. I'd never heard of special ops tactical, but apparently it's run by a former Spike's guy, and its GTG gear. So I can officially stop collecting parts now! well, almost.. Just gotta get 13-15" FF handguard for it....

jluck · 01-21-2013, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spectrrr

It took an HOUR of trying, but I got one!!!!!

Special Ops Tactical 16" Midlength .223/5.56 Upper Receiver Group, INCLUDES BCG, no handguard
$543 after shipping and tax! (just my luck on the tax, but still, not complaining).

EXACTLY what I was looking for, a 16" midlength. I'd never heard of special ops tactical, but apparently it's run by a former Spike's guy, and its GTG gear. So I can officially stop collecting parts now! well, almost.. Just gotta get 13-15" FF handguard for it....

Nice! I don't really have the extra coin to toss around Right now or I'd be there!

spectrrr · 01-22-2013, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jluck

Nice! I don't really have the extra coin to toss around Right now or I'd be there!

I'll have to sell some other AR stuff I was messing with, including a 16" carbine I had settled for, but this will be nicer, simpler, and cheaper in the end.

bonjing · 01-22-2013, 08:53 PM

Woohoo, nice little surprise today, my Dec madness upper came from PSA!

emopunker2004 · 01-22-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bonjing

Woohoo, nice little surprise today, my Dec madness upper came from PSA!

Good deal! I love my PSA midlength upper I have on my AR

spectrrr · 01-22-2013, 10:42 PM

New lower for my 3gun AR is in

bonjing · 01-22-2013, 10:48 PM

Nice, engraving looks cool! But what is it?

emopunker2004 · 01-22-2013, 10:52 PM

Nice. Billet? Is that a flying penis on it?

spectrrr · 01-22-2013, 10:56 PM

two down, no takers yet. I was curious how many folks here would get it

spectrrr · 01-22-2013, 10:57 PM

flip it around and I could see it would make a very good uhh, nevermind....

ambientboy · 01-23-2013, 03:18 AM

Captain Tight Pants!! Did you name her Vera?

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Originally Posted by spectrrr

New lower for my 3gun AR is in

ambientboy · 01-23-2013, 03:33 AM

Here's my Glock 30SF (NSFW!!! ...no seriously): http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/...oir/CZ103w.jpg

Here's my Sig SP2022 9mm (NSFW!!!):
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/...oir/CZ104w.jpg

Oh, that's my friend Callie, btw. She's awesome.

So I did a shoot with a model:

She asked if I had any other weapons to shoot with, so I couldn't resist:

And here SAFE FOR WORK, is my newest baby. I call her Cyhyraeth. She is a Kimber Pro Carry II and she will have bloodwood grips and engraving within the next month. Break-in period just ended, and I'm getting a custom shoulder rig made by these guys: www.liiondefense.com

MurphysLaw · 01-23-2013, 04:11 AM

Great looking Kimber, I looked at the Pro Carry hard before I bought my Eclipse Pro

spectrrr · 01-23-2013, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ambientboy

Captain Tight Pants!! Did you name her Vera?

I haven't settled on a name yet. Vera was definitely an option

I wasn't sure how the engraving would turn out, it was a pretty intricate image, and I didn't want anything "too" obvious, more like a subtle inside joke. But I think it went well, can't wait to for the upper and grips to arrive next week.

Nice Pro Carry there

My Ultra Carry II has a bit of wear, but still shoots great.

01-23-2013, 02:37 PM

I was all about too be like, WE WANT PICTURES, WE WANT PICTURES till I saw Francis's new Lower and Dan's new Kimber...

Nice pick ups guys...

I wish I had model friends...

Steve · 01-23-2013, 03:21 PM

01-21-2013, 11:48 AM	#4522
spectrrr Back in the midwest! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Ohio Posts: 5,596 Trading: (20)	Re: First Firearm Thread. If you want to build it from the ground up, Midway has a stripped flat top upper for $109, be about $126 after you add in the forward assist and ejection port cover (all in stock) If you want to go the SBR route, I have a Daniel Defense 12.5" barrel which they mistakenly sent me, I'm sending it back tomorrow, but you're welcome to it for whatever I paid (I think $279) -- you'll still need a barrel nut, gas block/tube, and hand guard. Charging handles are still readily available, $20-$45 The bolt carrier group is a B!TCH to find right now. Single hardest part to locate, more so than lowers. Otherwise, I've seen Palmetto sporadically getting in a few 16" uppers for sale in the last few days. But over course, You're looking it probably a 4-5 weeks shipping delay from them. I ordered a 16" upper minus BCG from them on 12/31 and am still waiting for shipment. (they're good people, they'll ship, just taking a while) __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

01-22-2013, 08:53 PM	#4528
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,012 Trading: (39)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Woohoo, nice little surprise today, my Dec madness upper came from PSA!

01-22-2013, 10:42 PM	#4530
spectrrr Back in the midwest! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Ohio Posts: 5,596 Trading: (20)	Re: First Firearm Thread. New lower for my 3gun AR is in __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

01-22-2013, 10:48 PM	#4531
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,012 Trading: (39)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Nice, engraving looks cool! But what is it?

01-22-2013, 10:52 PM	#4532
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Nice. Billet? Is that a flying penis on it? __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

01-22-2013, 10:56 PM	#4533
spectrrr Back in the midwest! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Ohio Posts: 5,596 Trading: (20)	Re: First Firearm Thread. two down, no takers yet. I was curious how many folks here would get it __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

01-22-2013, 10:57 PM	#4534
spectrrr Back in the midwest! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Ohio Posts: 5,596 Trading: (20)	Re: First Firearm Thread. flip it around and I could see it would make a very good uhh, nevermind.... __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

01-23-2013, 03:33 AM	#4536
ambientboy ...from the internet Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: New York NY Posts: 294 Trading: (0)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Here's my Glock 30SF (NSFW!!! ...no seriously): http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/...oir/CZ103w.jpg Here's my Sig SP2022 9mm (NSFW!!!): http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/...oir/CZ104w.jpg Oh, that's my friend Callie, btw. She's awesome. So I did a shoot with a model: She asked if I had any other weapons to shoot with, so I couldn't resist: And here SAFE FOR WORK, is my newest baby. I call her Cyhyraeth. She is a Kimber Pro Carry II and she will have bloodwood grips and engraving within the next month. Break-in period just ended, and I'm getting a custom shoulder rig made by these guys: www.liiondefense.com

01-23-2013, 04:11 AM	#4537
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Great looking Kimber, I looked at the Pro Carry hard before I bought my Eclipse Pro __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

01-23-2013, 02:37 PM	#4539
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First Firearm Thread. I was all about too be like, WE WANT PICTURES, WE WANT PICTURES till I saw Francis's new Lower and Dan's new Kimber... Nice pick ups guys... I wish I had model friends...

01-23-2013, 03:21 PM	#4540
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. __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide