First Firearm Thread. - Page 300

bonjing · 07-31-2013, 10:01 AM

If you want the option of 357Sig just get a 226/9 in 40 and just pick up a spare barrel in 357. That's what I have for my 229, kind of best of both worlds. Just remember to feed the correct ammo! ! !

dijit · 07-31-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bonjing

If you want the option of 357Sig just get a 226/9 in 40 and just pick up a spare barrel in 357. That's what I have for my 229, kind of best of both worlds. Just remember to feed the correct ammo! ! !

That is a decent option the extra barrel should run about $140 and great weapons.

08-02-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bonjing

If you want the option of 357Sig just get a 226/9 in 40 and just pick up a spare barrel in 357. That's what I have for my 229, kind of best of both worlds. Just remember to feed the correct ammo! ! !

That does sound like a winner... I am going to look into it further... I have a guest that is actually a huge H&K guy that is trying to talk me into one of them... IDK if I wanna afford that when there are other options on the market, however.

I am really giving a lot of thought to the AR-build as well... can anyone tell me some good uppers? what makes one upper/barrel combo worth 500 and the next worth 2000?

Blueface · 08-02-2013, 07:35 AM

FYI for anyone wanting an Umbrella lower.
They just opened the lines for pre-orders.
Won't ship until October some time but if you get tired of wait, they will cancel your order and reimburse the payment.
While the billet looks nice, no way for $350.
Went with a forged. I also want to eventually get the upper receiver and grip.
Will then get all the umbrellas on the parts painted red and white.
Now if only they also opened the lines for orders of Alice, life would really be good.

Blueface · 08-02-2013, 12:06 PM

Here is what she looks like. Isn't she a beauty?

The lower is a looker also.

emopunker2004 · 08-02-2013, 02:53 PM

Picked up some clay pigeons and tanerite to go shoot tomorrow

bonjing · 08-02-2013, 06:10 PM

Sig is not the only one that is capable of the conversion other makes do it too.

Firearms are like anything else, it's all in the users perspective. I've always used the line of, "I can recommend you that $3000 Wilson Combat on the shelf that's guaranteed to shoot 2" at 25 yards, but if it doesn't shoot well for you I just sold you a $3000 paper weight." I know you're in a tight situation of not being able to try before you buy, but I hope that you can.

On the flip side you learn to adapt to the firearm. My coworkers always challenged me to pick up any firearm on our shelf and shoot it well before they even considered showing me how to or even working on the triggers of my own pistols. I'll say it took me a long time before I had my first pistol worked on.

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Originally Posted by Robulous78

That does sound like a winner... I am going to look into it further... I have a guest that is actually a huge H&K guy that is trying to talk me into one of them... IDK if I wanna afford that when there are other options on the market, however.

I am really giving a lot of thought to the AR-build as well... can anyone tell me some good uppers? what makes one upper/barrel combo worth 500 and the next worth 2000?

emopunker2004 · 08-04-2013, 05:17 PM

Had a blast shooting yesterday. FYI, tanerite is awesome!

emopunker2004 · 08-05-2013, 09:14 AM

Didn't get many pix Saturday. Here's what I got. My buddy Arthur and some tannerite going boom.

ART by emopunker2004, on Flickr

ART2 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

Boom! by emopunker2004, on Flickr

big pete · 08-05-2013, 08:47 PM

Promised Bax that I would get a picture of my AR pistol with the new lower. Think it's done for now...

SvilleKid · 08-16-2013, 08:11 PM

Latest purchase. Haven't shot it yet. Taurus Judge, Public Defender. Aftermarket add-on poly grips greatly increased the hand area, and much more stable.

Bax · 08-16-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by big pete

Promised Bax that I would get a picture of my AR pistol with the new lower. Think it's done for now...

WOOT! Looks friggin awesome!!!!

I just talked to Jimmy and he's about ready to start the .308's

newcigarz · 08-24-2013, 08:46 AM

Info for those carrying M&P shield.

www.MPShieldSafetyAlert.com

Bax · 08-24-2013, 03:57 PM

Just gave my cheap little Hipoint 9mm carbine a facelift for under 100 bucks.

newcigarz · 08-29-2013, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

Info for those carrying M&P shield.

www.MPShieldSafetyAlert.com

Now it's XDS

http://www.springfieldrecall.com/

Blueface · 08-29-2013, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

Now it's XDS

http://www.springfieldrecall.com/

Wow,
At least the Shield involved a quick check, of which outs were OK.
It involved a possible discharge if dropped.

This XDs recall is much more serious,

mjdx88 · 09-04-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

Info for those carrying M&P shield.

www.MPShieldSafetyAlert.com

Thanks for the heads up! IDK why I didn't get an email about this? I signed up for all info when I registered my firearm a few weeks ago.

I will be checking this tonight...I cant carry here but no reason to let this be ignored.

I will then proceed to upload pics of my new 1911 =)

Dukeuni · 09-06-2013, 09:56 AM

I am considering purchasing a XDs .45. I know they just had the recall come out, but that part does not bother me too much right now.

For those who own this gun, or have shot this gun- what are your thoughts? I would primarily use this gun for when I travel and some concealed carry (when I am called out for work, or if I think there might be issues at work). Prior to the XDs, I was considering a S&W Bodyguard .380, or a Ruger LCP .380. The reason I have considered the XDs is the safety features, and the .45.

Thoughts?

Blueface · 09-06-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dukeuni

I am considering purchasing a XDs .45. I know they just had the recall come out, but that part does not bother me too much right now.

For those who own this gun, or have shot this gun- what are your thoughts? I would primarily use this gun for when I travel and some concealed carry (when I am called out for work, or if I think there might be issues at work). Prior to the XDs, I was considering a S&W Bodyguard .380, or a Ruger LCP .380. The reason I have considered the XDs is the safety features, and the .45.

Thoughts?

I have fired all three and own the LCP.
I don't like the Bodyguard at all.
The LCP is a shoot and hope you will hit something gun.
The XDs is in a league of its own compared to these other two. Quality, feel, safety, sights, and knockdown power all give it a significant edge in my opinion.

Consider also that they now make it in a 9mm. While the .45 is manageable, I imagine the 9 is more. I mention this since the other two you are considering are .380.

Dukeuni · 09-06-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

I have fired all three and own the LCP.
I don't like the Bodyguard at all.
The LCP is a shoot and hope you will hit something gun.
The XDs is in a league of its own compared to these other two. Quality, feel, safety, sights, and knockdown power all give it a significant edge in my opinion.

Consider also that they now make it in a 9mm. While the .45 is manageable, I imagine the 9 is more. I mention this since the other two you are considering are .380.

How much larger is the XDs vs. the LCP/Bodyguard?

07-31-2013, 10:01 AM	#5981
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,012 Trading: (39)	Re: First Firearm Thread. If you want the option of 357Sig just get a 226/9 in 40 and just pick up a spare barrel in 357. That's what I have for my 229, kind of best of both worlds. Just remember to feed the correct ammo! ! !

08-02-2013, 07:35 AM	#5984
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: First Firearm Thread. FYI for anyone wanting an Umbrella lower. They just opened the lines for pre-orders. Won't ship until October some time but if you get tired of wait, they will cancel your order and reimburse the payment. While the billet looks nice, no way for $350. Went with a forged. I also want to eventually get the upper receiver and grip. Will then get all the umbrellas on the parts painted red and white. Now if only they also opened the lines for orders of Alice, life would really be good. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

08-02-2013, 12:06 PM	#5985
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Here is what she looks like. Isn't she a beauty? The lower is a looker also. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

08-02-2013, 02:53 PM	#5986
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Picked up some clay pigeons and tanerite to go shoot tomorrow __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

08-04-2013, 05:17 PM	#5988
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Had a blast shooting yesterday. FYI, tanerite is awesome! __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

08-05-2013, 09:14 AM	#5989
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Didn't get many pix Saturday. Here's what I got. My buddy Arthur and some tannerite going boom. ART by emopunker2004, on Flickr ART2 by emopunker2004, on Flickr Boom! by emopunker2004, on Flickr __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

08-05-2013, 08:47 PM	#5990
big pete Going to the darkside.... Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,277 Trading: (20)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Promised Bax that I would get a picture of my AR pistol with the new lower. Think it's done for now...

08-16-2013, 08:11 PM	#5991
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Latest purchase. Haven't shot it yet. Taurus Judge, Public Defender. Aftermarket add-on poly grips greatly increased the hand area, and much more stable. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

08-24-2013, 08:46 AM	#5993
newcigarz Smoke and Mirrors Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the bottom shelf Posts: 3,139 Trading: (15)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Info for those carrying M&P shield. www.MPShieldSafetyAlert.com

08-24-2013, 03:57 PM	#5994
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Just gave my cheap little Hipoint 9mm carbine a facelift for under 100 bucks. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

09-06-2013, 09:56 AM	#5998
Dukeuni RIP CS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fields of rolling wheat Posts: 509 Trading: (32)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I am considering purchasing a XDs .45. I know they just had the recall come out, but that part does not bother me too much right now. For those who own this gun, or have shot this gun- what are your thoughts? I would primarily use this gun for when I travel and some concealed carry (when I am called out for work, or if I think there might be issues at work). Prior to the XDs, I was considering a S&W Bodyguard .380, or a Ruger LCP .380. The reason I have considered the XDs is the safety features, and the .45. Thoughts?