First Firearm Thread.

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by dijit

Looks like a fun day! Love the lower on the AR and is that a Mosin Nagant?

Thnks. It's my wife's AR. I colored the skull pink myself. And yes its a mosin

[lilcgrsmkr]

Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Here's what we did today. Redneck gun club.


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kool

[emopunker2004]

Just picked up a pair of black mechanix covert gloves to shoot with. That ak can get a lil hot at the front of the handguards

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Well look what I picked up today plus 400rds of 7.62x39.....




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Putting a stain and oil coat on the shitty wood that comes with the WASR.


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[Blueface]

Looks good.

I am so itching to buy something but can't.
Promised wife we would focus on house payments left.
Goo thing is come January, lots of extra cash to buy guns will be freed up instead of going to mortgage.
I see purchasing lunacy in my future.
Thinking of investing in old Colts revolvers.

[emopunker2004]

Carlos, word is that the ATF is considering going to over the counter NFA tax stamps. That would be awesome. It makes since. They can pull in more money faster and the gun shops are already set up to do NICS checks

[dijit]

Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Carlos, word is that the ATF is considering going to over the counter NFA tax stamps. That would be awesome. It makes since. They can pull in more money faster and the gun shops are already set up to do NICS checks

on site NFA checks? That would kick ass!

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by dijit

on site NFA checks? That would kick ass!

Indeed it would. It would make the ATF more money too. And let's face it, that's all the NFA is about.

[emopunker2004]

Dremeled the weld holding the muzzle nut on. My tapco slot brake will arrive monday to replace it. Hoping to have the rifle back together by Tuesday.

Zastava make good ak's?

So I need some advice...

It wouldn't be my first firearm but My Pop's has said to pick out an "affordable" gun I like and he'd see about getting it for me for x-mas...

What handguns would you suggest? If I do get something Semi-auto I would like it to have a rail as none of my others do...

What lower is "affordable" yet well constructed, in case I decide to have him get me a lower and do my own build?

How much would a decent AR-15 build run after the lower?

Thanks for your answers fellas...

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Zastava make good ak's?

They are pretty good. They're a step above the WASR's. Waffen Works also makes a good product. Arsenal is top of the line for AKs

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by Robulous78

So I need some advice...

It wouldn't be my first firearm but My Pop's has said to pick out an "affordable" gun I like and he'd see about getting it for me for x-mas...

What handguns would you suggest? If I do get something Semi-auto I would like it to have a rail as none of my others do...

What lower is "affordable" yet well constructed, in case I decide to have him get me a lower and do my own build?

How much would a decent AR-15 build run after the lower?

Thanks for your answers fellas...

Define afforable? For a good affordable gun I'd look into Glock and S&W M&P line and Springfield XD line.

Lower, if you want a stripped lower then Palmetto State Armory makes a good one for about $100 as well as Spikes Tactical. If you want to build a bare bones m4 style AR15 you can expect to pay roughly 400-500 for the complete upper and bolt carrier group. Plus the lower parts kit at stock, roughly another $140. So Expect to pay between $640-$740 or so. That doesn't include mags or ammo.

affordable I would say is 600 or less out the door...

He actually suggested I look into the Springfield XD line... So I would guess since he suggested it that is "affordable"

What if I bought an already built AR-15? better or worse than DIY?

[emopunker2004]

Grabagun has a PSA rifle for 700.

I prefer Glock personally

[Blueface]

In that price range, Glock for sure.
Question is do you want it for carrying or just to have for shooting at range/home defense?
If latter, go big with a 21.
If looking to shoot cheaper than .45 caliber, go 17 or 19, the latter being a mid size one.

[emopunker2004]

If you're only going to own ONE handgun, make it something in 9mm. Just sayin, if SHTF then 9mm is the most common handgun caliber worldwide and will in theory be the easiest to find

[bonjing]

I think the recent ammo shortage just kind of disproved that theory. The common caliber's were not easy to find for all people.

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by bonjing

I think the recent ammo shortage just kind of disproved that theory. The common caliber's were not easy to find for all people.

I didnt say anything about buying them. I said FIND

[dijit]

Originally Posted by Robulous78

affordable I would say is 600 or less out the door...

He actually suggested I look into the Springfield XD line... So I would guess since he suggested it that is "affordable"

What if I bought an already built AR-15? better or worse than DIY?

Rob, I would say go test drive several handguns. Glocks are hard to beat for reliability but for me point of aim is off due to grip angle. The XD from Springfield is arguable nearly as reliable as Glock. If used is an option try the Sig Sauer line (one of the best I have tried).

For the AR if you really want to know and appreciate your weapon build one. Depending on tastes it can be expensive but you will have a better understanding of the weapon and how make it perform better.