First Firearm Thread. - Page 76

looking for know · 05-09-2010, 10:49 AM

For my daughters...or at least the one who actually enjoys shooting with her dad.

Eleven · 05-09-2010, 02:12 PM

Don't think I have posted this pic, and after seeing some of the firearms here, I feel a little more than inadequate!

Got this last summer, and would love to get a Springfield Armory XD 9mm next.

This is a Smith and Wesson Sigma 9mm:

loki · 05-09-2010, 02:22 PM

here's hopin the state lotto numbers on monday match my gun ticket numbers...delton ar15 .223 flat top shal be mine! actually i probably just gave the gun club more money...either way

Mark C · 05-29-2010, 10:06 AM

Time to bump this thread with some new pics

Stag 6H upper, Spike's Lower, DPMS LPK w/ tuned 3lb trigger, Burris PEPR and Bushnell 4-12x40 sitting on top. My first AR, went together pretty easy, can't wait to load 'er up and hit the range.

Turkish M38 Mauser. I was told it 'shot well', but the darn thing was so loaded up with cosmoline I'm surprised/skeptical it shot at all. There was so much gunk in the bolt I doubt the firing pin would have moved. Cleaned up real nice though.

Anybody ever used a detachable mag on a Mauser? The follower spring and floorplate were rusted pretty bad and probably need to be replaced. If I've got to buy new parts, I'm leaning in that direction just for something different.

dunng · 05-29-2010, 10:19 AM

I got rid of my SW9VE and picked up a Glock 23... here in MA you can only get a pre 98 Glock that was in the state.

http://twitpic.com/1nvy2d/full

06-06-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dunng

I got rid of my SW9VE and picked up a Glock 23... here in MA you can only get a pre 98 Glock that was in the state.

http://twitpic.com/1nvy2d/full

Too bad about your state's poor laws, but nice upgrade bud! It's my understanding from various forums that the Sigma series are the weak point of S&W's lineup, kept around for price point. The "VE" or value-enhanced designation only came around after they were sued by Glock for design ripoff... anyway their M&P series gets great reviews but your Glock is a major step up IMHO. Love my G36...

Looks like a second-gen? Very nice.

gettysburgfreak · 06-14-2010, 05:27 PM

Finally got myself an AR! So freakin excited right now. I really wanted a DPMS or Rock River but when I went into a sporting goods store today I saw this Armalite Arms and really liked the camo look so I decided to finally buy one.

0002S · 06-16-2010, 06:04 AM

New AR build started....finishing it up soon.

gettysburgfreak · 06-18-2010, 12:24 AM

does anyone have any good sources for cheap .223 ammo?

awsmith4 · 06-18-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

does anyone have any good sources for cheap .223 ammo?

This place is a favorite for some of my buddies, not sure if they have what your looking for but worth a try

http://www.armthepopulace.com/catalog/

elderboy02 · 06-18-2010, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

does anyone have any good sources for cheap .223 ammo?

Congrats on the new purchase.

Here is where I buy my ammo: http://www.aimsurplus.com

gettysburgfreak · 06-19-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Congrats on the new purchase.

Here is where I buy my ammo: http://www.aimsurplus.com

Thanks for the tip. Have you had good luck with the Wolf or PMC? I don't want to put low quality through my gun, but would love to be able to get 500 rounds for 100 bucks.

elderboy02 · 06-19-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

Thanks for the tip. Have you had good luck with the Wolf or PMC? I don't want to put low quality through my gun, but would love to be able to get 500 rounds for 100 bucks.

I haven't had problems with either brand.

HK3- · 06-20-2010, 05:01 PM

Fun day at the range.

Ratters · 06-20-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

Thanks for the tip. Have you had good luck with the Wolf or PMC? I don't want to put low quality through my gun, but would love to be able to get 500 rounds for 100 bucks.

ARs can be real finicky, some jam on the stuff other's handle it just fine. Buy a brick and try it out. You can always sell the rest if it doesn't work for you. Mine doesn't like the stuff but my buddy will bumpfire it all day long through his.

I'm thinking we are coming near the end of the ammo bubble, I'm thinking cases won't drop down to pre-rise prices but should settle in the $250 a case neighborhood. Sure, I'm talking out my ass but I'm still pretty sure I'm right.

BTW, GBF, that is a sweet looking Armalite you got yourself.

gettysburgfreak · 06-20-2010, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratters

ARs can be real finicky, some jam on the stuff other's handle it just fine. Buy a brick and try it out. You can always sell the rest if it doesn't work for you. Mine doesn't like the stuff but my buddy will bumpfire it all day long through his.

I'm thinking we are coming near the end of the ammo bubble, I'm thinking cases won't drop down to pre-rise prices but should settle in the $250 a case neighborhood. Sure, I'm talking out my ass but I'm still pretty sure I'm right.

BTW, GBF, that is a sweet looking Armalite you got yourself.

Thanks Ratters. What attracted me to the gun was the camo, never really saw a stock one like it. When I bought it I bought 200 rounds of American Eagle ammo and put 60 rounds through it with no problem when I went to the range. today I picked up 100 rounds of Federal at Wal Mart and will be heading back out to the range tomorrow to put some more rounds through it. I am thinking I will order some PMC online once I run down my small supply and see how that goes.

pearson · 06-26-2010, 01:45 AM

I need to get some pics of my new Pink sig mosquito up here

Ender · 07-04-2010, 11:46 AM

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Totally meant to add this photo a while ago of Christos and I with our new DW Valor's.

loki · 07-04-2010, 12:07 PM

recently i had matt build me a iwb/owb convertible holster for my 4" xd. Today i thought it would be a good day to try out the iwb part of it...that was until my wife reminded me that we had stuff to do which of course was just after i took the first mounting screw out of the owb attachments. I tried to put it back in with no luck but I didn't have time to really mess with it as my wife was walking out the door with my car keys. I sent matt a quick and confusing email with my problem and walked out the door. I get an email back from matt on my blackberry and we exchange 4 or so emails and then he asks me to call him.

I call matt and we discuss the problems i'm having and after a short conversation we figure out it's a problem with the mounting screw and that the IWB screws will fix the problem. I try that while on the phone with him and we got the holster fixed and i'm CCing and happy again. The problem ended up being a screw that wouldn't catch properly and while I insisted that it is not necessary for matt to do so, he insisted even more that he send me a replacement.

Matt and I have been emailing each other back and for a while now and I've always found matt to be knowledgeable and helpful as well as quick to respond to questions or concerns. I have absolutely no reservations about recommending http://www.invictuskydex.com/ to anyone who is looking for a holster

gettysburgfreak · 07-05-2010, 05:38 PM

bought myself a sig sauer red dot sight for my AR-15 this weekend. When I installed in on the rail to my gun it seems like its a little low for my eye, it doesnt feel comfortable looking through it. Does anyone know how I might be able to make it sit higher up on the rail? Do they make something to heighten sights? Any help would be appreciated.

05-09-2010, 10:49 AM	#1501
looking for know Dr. Mike Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Camas, Wa Posts: 177 Trading: (10)	Re: First Firearm Thread. For my daughters...or at least the one who actually enjoys shooting with her dad. __________________ I'm adding cigars to a long list of addictions that will end with me in the poor house.

05-09-2010, 02:12 PM	#1502
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Don't think I have posted this pic, and after seeing some of the firearms here, I feel a little more than inadequate! Got this last summer, and would love to get a Springfield Armory XD 9mm next. This is a Smith and Wesson Sigma 9mm: __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

05-09-2010, 02:22 PM	#1503
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: First Firearm Thread. here's hopin the state lotto numbers on monday match my gun ticket numbers...delton ar15 .223 flat top shal be mine! actually i probably just gave the gun club more money...either way

05-29-2010, 10:06 AM	#1504
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Time to bump this thread with some new pics Stag 6H upper, Spike's Lower, DPMS LPK w/ tuned 3lb trigger, Burris PEPR and Bushnell 4-12x40 sitting on top. My first AR, went together pretty easy, can't wait to load 'er up and hit the range. Turkish M38 Mauser. I was told it 'shot well', but the darn thing was so loaded up with cosmoline I'm surprised/skeptical it shot at all. There was so much gunk in the bolt I doubt the firing pin would have moved. Cleaned up real nice though. Anybody ever used a detachable mag on a Mauser? The follower spring and floorplate were rusted pretty bad and probably need to be replaced. If I've got to buy new parts, I'm leaning in that direction just for something different.

05-29-2010, 10:19 AM	#1505
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I got rid of my SW9VE and picked up a Glock 23... here in MA you can only get a pre 98 Glock that was in the state. http://twitpic.com/1nvy2d/full __________________ MassHole Banter

06-14-2010, 05:27 PM	#1507
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Finally got myself an AR! So freakin excited right now. I really wanted a DPMS or Rock River but when I went into a sporting goods store today I saw this Armalite Arms and really liked the camo look so I decided to finally buy one. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

06-16-2010, 06:04 AM	#1508
0002S Alla En El Rancho Grande Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 517 Trading: (3)	Re: First Firearm Thread. New AR build started....finishing it up soon.

06-18-2010, 12:24 AM	#1509
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: First Firearm Thread. does anyone have any good sources for cheap .223 ammo? __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

06-20-2010, 05:01 PM	#1514
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Fun day at the range.

06-26-2010, 01:45 AM	#1517
pearson Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: North Pole AK Posts: 116 Trading: (5)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I need to get some pics of my new Pink sig mosquito up here

07-04-2010, 11:46 AM	#1518
Ender Ok, maybe just one. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Michigan Posts: 771 Trading: (1)	Re: First Firearm Thread. [IMG][/IMG] Totally meant to add this photo a while ago of Christos and I with our new DW Valor's. __________________ You can't talk your way out of problems you behave yourself into.

07-04-2010, 12:07 PM	#1519
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: First Firearm Thread. recently i had matt build me a iwb/owb convertible holster for my 4" xd. Today i thought it would be a good day to try out the iwb part of it...that was until my wife reminded me that we had stuff to do which of course was just after i took the first mounting screw out of the owb attachments. I tried to put it back in with no luck but I didn't have time to really mess with it as my wife was walking out the door with my car keys. I sent matt a quick and confusing email with my problem and walked out the door. I get an email back from matt on my blackberry and we exchange 4 or so emails and then he asks me to call him. I call matt and we discuss the problems i'm having and after a short conversation we figure out it's a problem with the mounting screw and that the IWB screws will fix the problem. I try that while on the phone with him and we got the holster fixed and i'm CCing and happy again. The problem ended up being a screw that wouldn't catch properly and while I insisted that it is not necessary for matt to do so, he insisted even more that he send me a replacement. Matt and I have been emailing each other back and for a while now and I've always found matt to be knowledgeable and helpful as well as quick to respond to questions or concerns. I have absolutely no reservations about recommending http://www.invictuskydex.com/ to anyone who is looking for a holster

07-05-2010, 05:38 PM	#1520
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: First Firearm Thread. bought myself a sig sauer red dot sight for my AR-15 this weekend. When I installed in on the rail to my gun it seems like its a little low for my eye, it doesnt feel comfortable looking through it. Does anyone know how I might be able to make it sit higher up on the rail? Do they make something to heighten sights? Any help would be appreciated. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.