First Firearm Thread. - Page 313

big pete · 12-07-2013, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Veatorious

Brandon, did you do the stippling yourself? I have been considering doing my XD9.

Have you given the Talon Grips a try? Cheap, reversible, and thin. I really like the rubber version when I had my XD

CigarSquid · 12-07-2013, 08:49 AM

Is there any manual that I can get.. Showing just the basic of an AR? Or a PSA one?

Remo · 12-07-2013, 08:51 AM

Shot my Shield the other day, I really like it

here it is with my full size.

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Single stack thinness is awesome!!

emopunker2004 · 12-07-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

Is there any manual that I can get.. Showing just the basic of an AR? Or a PSA one?

Go join ar15.com

There is a wealth of info.

Or maybe http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR...f/fm3_22x9.pdf

Brian D. · 12-07-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dijit

My experience has been that promag fit and function is fine but they use a weaker material for the spring and so they need to be stretched out every now and again, especially when you keep them loaded all the time. You can also rotate them from full leaving one mt at all times and the springs will last longer.

Good stuff to know, thanks!

theonlybear4CORT · 12-07-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Mike, why not try 300blk? All you need is a different barrel. Everything else is the same between 5.56 and 300blk

Hmmmmm that round has never really crossed my mind.

bonjing · 12-07-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

Is there any manual that I can get.. Showing just the basic of an AR? Or a PSA one?

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_7/456..._THE_AR15.html

bonjing · 12-07-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by theonlybear4CORT

Hmmmmm that round has never really crossed my mind.

The 300blk was designed around shorter barrels and suppressor use, from what I understand. Not much use/fun for us in Cali. That is why I sold mine I couldn't take full advantage of the round, just my opinion. The only reason I bought one was that the rounds at the time were fairly inexpensive, I think I found them at Midway for under $10 a box. Also I didn't have to buy more magazines just to hold a different round.

Don't get me wrong from what I have seen the round is a good all purpose round for not a lot of money ( I haven't checked prices for 300blk in a while). It just wasn't for me.

emopunker2004 · 12-07-2013, 12:04 PM

It's a great hunting round as well, for places that won't allow .223 to hunt

CigarSquid · 12-07-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Go join ar15.com

There is a wealth of info.

Or maybe http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR...f/fm3_22x9.pdf

I just joined the other week. Still haven't had time to browse it all the way yet.

CigarSquid · 12-08-2013, 09:05 AM

Since I am new to the rifle secen still, I was looking up some good tips to clean the AR. I came across this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKTut...has_verified=1

I don't think I learned anything other than pink is a nice color.

DPD6030 · 12-08-2013, 02:00 PM

I picked up a Traditions Pursuit UL .50 cal muzzleloader and this week I also got a S&W Bodyguard .380 with the built in laser. Pre-Christmas gifts to myself

Remo · 12-08-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DPD6030

I picked up a Traditions Pursuit UL .50 cal muzzleloader and this week I also got a S&W Bodyguard .380 with the built in laser. Pre-Christmas gifts to myself

Cool, let me know how you like that .380.

DPD6030 · 12-08-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo

Cool, let me know how you like that .380.

Will do Mike. I haven't even shot it yet but plan to use it as a backup/off duty while I'm at work. With my small frame it's hard to conceal a G23.

Remo · 12-08-2013, 02:26 PM

I am loving my Shield!!

Steve · 12-08-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo

Shot my Shield the other day, I really like it

here it is with my full size.

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Single stack thinness is awesome!!

Remo · 12-09-2013, 04:11 PM

Who here shoots the two dot night sights? or the Straight 8? I have always been a 3 dot guy but I went with the two dot Ameriglo night sights for my shield, I will get them intalled in short order, my question for anyone is if they think target aquisition is any faster with two as opposed to 3 dots?

CigarSquid · 12-09-2013, 07:05 PM

I have some 9mm ammo that I just recently shot. I have had it for a few months now before I shot it. It looks dirty and it is reman. I have had a few bullets that where in the mag and did not fire. Happened prolly about 10 times.

Should I sell this ammo cheap or is there anything I should be concerned about if I keep it and waste it?

I also don't want to sell it if that is bad.

Ideas?

68TriShield · 12-09-2013, 07:23 PM

I wouldn't sell. Shoot through them and be very careful about misfires and clean your 9 well.

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CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Is there any manual that I can get.. Showing just the basic of an AR? Or a PSA one? __________________ gaRRy

12-07-2013, 08:51 AM	#6243
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Shot my Shield the other day, I really like it here it is with my full size. __________________

12-07-2013, 08:52 AM	#6244
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Single stack thinness is awesome!! __________________

12-07-2013, 12:04 PM	#6250
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: First Firearm Thread. It's a great hunting round as well, for places that won't allow .223 to hunt __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

12-08-2013, 09:05 AM	#6252
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Since I am new to the rifle secen still, I was looking up some good tips to clean the AR. I came across this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKTut...has_verified=1 I don't think I learned anything other than pink is a nice color. __________________ gaRRy

12-08-2013, 02:00 PM	#6253
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I picked up a Traditions Pursuit UL .50 cal muzzleloader and this week I also got a S&W Bodyguard .380 with the built in laser. Pre-Christmas gifts to myself

12-08-2013, 02:26 PM	#6256
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I am loving my Shield!! __________________

12-09-2013, 04:11 PM	#6258
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Who here shoots the two dot night sights? or the Straight 8? I have always been a 3 dot guy but I went with the two dot Ameriglo night sights for my shield, I will get them intalled in short order, my question for anyone is if they think target aquisition is any faster with two as opposed to 3 dots? __________________

12-09-2013, 07:05 PM	#6259
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 have some 9mm ammo that I just recently shot. I have had it for a few months now before I shot it. It looks dirty and it is reman. I have had a few bullets that where in the mag and did not fire. Happened prolly about 10 times. Should I sell this ammo cheap or is there anything I should be concerned about if I keep it and waste it? I also don't want to sell it if that is bad. Ideas? __________________ gaRRy

12-09-2013, 07:23 PM	#6260
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I wouldn't sell. Shoot through them and be very careful about misfires and clean your 9 well.