First Firearm Thread. - Page 308

emopunker2004 · 11-25-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo

Thinking of selling my M&P Compact and buying a M&P Shield, thoughts?

XD-S

11-25-2013, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

XD-S

Hola Justin,

And 3x ditto, my pops fell in love with the XD line.

emopunker2004 · 11-26-2013, 12:25 AM

I do LOVE my nano though

mjdx88 · 11-26-2013, 07:09 AM

I was looking at the XDs and Shield 9mm, I ended up with the Shield

The shield is nice if you have small to normal sized hands. If you have large hands you might find the grip to be a little small the the gun will be loose in your hand. A Hogue grip will fix this. I felt the XDs had a better grip. The XDs also felt like it heavier. My impression was that the materials and build quality was about the same. The real determining factor at that point was the price. the Shield was less than $385, and the XDs was I think $600-550.

My shield is a pleasure to shoot, its very comfortable with the grips on it and the extended mag.

Remo · 11-26-2013, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mjdx88

I was looking at the XDs and Shield 9mm, I ended up with the Shield

The shield is nice if you have small to normal sized hands. If you have large hands you might find the grip to be a little small the the gun will be loose in your hand. A Hogue grip will fix this. I felt the XDs had a better grip. The XDs also felt like it heavier. My impression was that the materials and build quality was about the same. The real determining factor at that point was the price. the Shield was less than $385, and the XDs was I think $600-550.

My shield is a pleasure to shoot, its very comfortable with the grips on it and the extended mag.

Cool, I love my compact M&P but thinking something with less bulk

bonjing · 11-26-2013, 10:37 AM

Just a heads up Palmetto State has started their black friday prices.

Remo · 11-26-2013, 11:04 AM

Greg, you have a shield, correct?

bonjing · 11-26-2013, 11:20 AM

No, hands are kind of too chubby for such pistols Smallest I go is Glock 19 or Sig 225. Just the full size for me. But I was looking at one a while back. The California versions are kind of hard to get for us right now.

CigarSquid · 11-27-2013, 07:29 PM

I just got into the 'game' on the .223 ammo. What are good prices I should be looking for for the ammo? Cents per bullet? I found a 1000 round for 430.00, making it .43 per shot.

Pilon · 11-27-2013, 07:47 PM

That sounds like a good deal. Best i could find is $0.45 per shot for 1000 box

CigarSquid · 11-27-2013, 09:41 PM

Again, I am newb to the rifle world. Someone explain why this is so cheap.
http://www.xtremebullets.com/category-s/48076.htm

Compared to these ones..
http://www.freedommunitions.com/223-...f55n-b0500.htm

bonjing · 11-27-2013, 11:21 PM

The xtreme are just bullets not loaded rounds. The freedom munitions are loaded rounds.

CigarSquid · 11-27-2013, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bonjing

The xtreme are just bullets not loaded rounds. The freedom munitions are loaded rounds.

Thanks. I knew I was missing something.

emopunker2004 · 11-28-2013, 01:46 AM

Garry. Check out PSA they are running BF deals right not.

emopunker2004 · 11-29-2013, 09:22 PM

FYI people! DSGarms has D&H aluminum mags with magpul followers for $8 and PMAGS in FDE and OD with windows for $10. You may have to creat an account and login to see the PMAG prices.

emopunker2004 · 11-29-2013, 09:27 PM

Small Black Friday Walmart ammo haul.

ammo by emopunker2004, on Flickr

Chainsaw13 · 11-29-2013, 10:07 PM

Interesting. Didn't know Tula made brass .223. How much a box Justin?

emopunker2004 · 11-29-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Interesting. Didn't know Tula made brass .223. How much a box Justin?

From what I can gather it's made by Fiocchi for Tula.

It was $16.97 per box of 50. Pretty good deal.

Looks just like M193 5.56. Annealed case, cannelure on the bullet. Crimped in primers. Looks very HQ.

Chainsaw13 · 11-29-2013, 10:27 PM

Nice pickup. I haven't been by the local Wally World in a while. They haven't had anything in stock for a long time. What they do get in is gone pretty quick.

emopunker2004 · 11-29-2013, 10:30 PM

That's usually the case around here too. Got lucky.

11-26-2013, 12:25 AM	#6143
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I do LOVE my nano though __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

11-26-2013, 07:09 AM	#6144
mjdx88 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 133 Trading: (1)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I was looking at the XDs and Shield 9mm, I ended up with the Shield The shield is nice if you have small to normal sized hands. If you have large hands you might find the grip to be a little small the the gun will be loose in your hand. A Hogue grip will fix this. I felt the XDs had a better grip. The XDs also felt like it heavier. My impression was that the materials and build quality was about the same. The real determining factor at that point was the price. the Shield was less than $385, and the XDs was I think $600-550. My shield is a pleasure to shoot, its very comfortable with the grips on it and the extended mag.

11-26-2013, 10:37 AM	#6146
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,012 Trading: (39)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Just a heads up Palmetto State has started their black friday prices. __________________ Be Excellent to Each Other - Bill & Ted

11-26-2013, 11:04 AM	#6147
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Greg, you have a shield, correct? __________________

11-26-2013, 11:20 AM	#6148
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,012 Trading: (39)	Re: First Firearm Thread. No, hands are kind of too chubby for such pistols Smallest I go is Glock 19 or Sig 225. Just the full size for me. But I was looking at one a while back. The California versions are kind of hard to get for us right now. __________________ Be Excellent to Each Other - Bill & Ted

11-27-2013, 07:29 PM	#6149
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I just got into the 'game' on the .223 ammo. What are good prices I should be looking for for the ammo? Cents per bullet? I found a 1000 round for 430.00, making it .43 per shot. __________________ gaRRy

11-27-2013, 07:47 PM	#6150
Pilon Feelin' the Love Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Tiverton, RI Posts: 888 Trading: (49)	Re: First Firearm Thread. That sounds like a good deal. Best i could find is $0.45 per shot for 1000 box __________________

11-27-2013, 09:41 PM	#6151
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Again, I am newb to the rifle world. Someone explain why this is so cheap. http://www.xtremebullets.com/category-s/48076.htm Compared to these ones.. http://www.freedommunitions.com/223-...f55n-b0500.htm __________________ gaRRy

11-27-2013, 11:21 PM	#6152
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,012 Trading: (39)	Re: First Firearm Thread. The xtreme are just bullets not loaded rounds. The freedom munitions are loaded rounds. __________________ Be Excellent to Each Other - Bill & Ted

11-28-2013, 01:46 AM	#6154
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Garry. Check out PSA they are running BF deals right not. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

11-29-2013, 09:22 PM	#6155
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: First Firearm Thread. FYI people! DSGarms has D&H aluminum mags with magpul followers for $8 and PMAGS in FDE and OD with windows for $10. You may have to creat an account and login to see the PMAG prices. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal. Last edited by emopunker2004; 11-29-2013 at 09:27 PM.

11-29-2013, 09:27 PM	#6156
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Small Black Friday Walmart ammo haul. ammo by emopunker2004, on Flickr __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

11-29-2013, 10:07 PM	#6157
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,176 Trading: (96)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Interesting. Didn't know Tula made brass .223. How much a box Justin? __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-29-2013, 10:27 PM	#6159
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,176 Trading: (96)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Nice pickup. I haven't been by the local Wally World in a while. They haven't had anything in stock for a long time. What they do get in is gone pretty quick. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-29-2013, 10:30 PM	#6160
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: First Firearm Thread. That's usually the case around here too. Got lucky. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.