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dijit 01-24-2015 09:39 AM

First Firearms II
 
Is anyone on here interested in 3 magpul 30 rd ar magazines?

JoeCool87TC 01-24-2015 10:06 AM

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Always. Please PM me.

hammondc 01-25-2015 07:49 AM

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RE: M&P Shield.....

I am thinking of selling my LCP to fund the purchase of a Shield. Still on the fence about it.

Flynnster 01-25-2015 07:54 AM

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Have you shot the shield? I would certainly do that before making the switch.

Remo 01-25-2015 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc (Post 2014215)
RE: M&P Shield.....

I am thinking of selling my LCP to fund the purchase of a Shield. Still on the fence about it.

Attachment 15448

Nudge...nudge

afranco 01-25-2015 08:37 AM

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A small gift to my wife from me ! The Left is hers (AR) and right is mine (22) A little appreciation for what she does for me, after all she encourages my hobby !! Cigars!!!!!:banger

hammondc 01-25-2015 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Remo (Post 2014223)
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Nudge...nudge

lol....

Remo 01-25-2015 08:40 AM

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Nothing says love like a gun :tu because if it turns bad, well...she has a gun!

Michael 01-25-2015 08:40 AM

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I am a M&P crazy and I would recommend taking a look at the M&P9c or M&P40c which is the compact version of the M&P full size. I had a 9 shield and love it but I wanted a little more gun. And it is simple a little more. Either way a move to the M&P series I think is a big move up. The feel, performance and ease of use, disassemble etc is outstanding

Remo 01-25-2015 08:44 AM

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I went the opposite, went from the compact to the shield, easier to carry thanks to the single stack, loved the compact was just to bulky for me to carry, like a Glock 26

hammondc 01-25-2015 08:59 AM

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I have an SW99 for full size, Glock 26 for compact. Looking to replace the LCP with a subcompact 9mm.

emopunker2004 01-25-2015 12:36 PM

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shield has a much better trigger than the lcp.

jsnake 01-25-2015 05:03 PM

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When I was a cop I always carried Glock. Decided on a S&W M&P .45 Subcompact for the wife and she loves it. I was also impressed with it after shooting it. Definitely a fan of S&W now. We ended up also getting a Springfield Arms XDS 9mm for something even smaller. It is ok but I think we may look at a Shield. May just keep this 9mm and get the .40 Shield.

HK3- 01-26-2015 05:28 AM

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Ordered some new glass last week and if Im lucky it will arrive wednesday before we have a day at the range.

Anyone who reloads ever try drilling out the primer pocket flash hole on the military brass that has the two offset flash holes? I'm burning through a bunch of 7.62 from south Africa to break in an AR10 and they have the berdan primers. Maybe it only has a single?

shilala 01-26-2015 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 2014266)
shield has a much better trigger than the lcp.

The shield is twice as heavy, too. You're probably talking about the LC9, though.
I only mention it because I have the LCP for my ankle.

Not even what I was gonna say...
My buddy had a laser/light combo he wanted rid of, and it looked like it'd fit on Weeze's Walther P22.
I brought it home, and sure enough. Works great.
I only paid 40 bucks for it, so nothing lost. I'll get a few more bucks for the gun when I trade it for her.
That Walther had paperwork that said it originally had the stock Walther laser on it, and the tools are in the box, but the laser wasn't on the gun when I bought it. Go figure.

The rail on that gun isn't very sturdy, but I figure that's better. It might take up some of the shock and I won't have to readjust that laser every time she shoots.

I showed it to her when I came home and she was nonplussed. She doesn't really have the gun gene.
I told her "BUT IT'S TACTICAL!!!" and hit the dirt and did a couple rolls.
Then she liked it better. :lr

8zeros 01-26-2015 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3- (Post 2014380)
Ordered some new glass last week and if Im lucky it will arrive wednesday before we have a day at the range.

Anyone who reloads ever try drilling out the primer pocket flash hole on the military brass that has the two offset flash holes? I'm burning through a bunch of 7.62 from south Africa to break in an AR10 and they have the berdan primers. Maybe it only has a single?

Berdan vs Boxer
I looked this up once and remember reading it is possible.

emopunker2004 01-26-2015 08:47 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hammondc (Post 2014215)
RE: M&P Shield.....

I am thinking of selling my LCP to fund the purchase of a Shield. Still on the fence about it.

If you are going to pocket carry keep the pip.
If you are going to holster carry get the shield.
Bigger round, better trigger, REAL sights.

hammondc 01-26-2015 01:03 PM

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I'm keeping it. The price on these has really tanked around here. Palmetto State Armory has them for $240. I'll just keep it for that. Maybe find a holster to put it on the bike for long rides to shoot at loose dogs.

hammondc 01-26-2015 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo (Post 2014223)
Attachment 15448

Nudge...nudge



Is that one of those Veil holsters?

emopunker2004 01-26-2015 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc (Post 2014523)
Is that one of those Veil holsters?

prob rdr

HK3- 01-29-2015 12:48 PM

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Spent a few hours at the range yesterday punching holes in paper and ringing the gong.

[IMG]http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...ds/image-5.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...ds/image-6.jpg[/IMG]

Remo 01-29-2015 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc (Post 2014523)
Is that one of those Veil holsters?

RDR Holster

Rounds Down Range, my buddies company.

Ashcan Bill 01-29-2015 02:12 PM

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Just thought I'd brighten up everyone's day and show you my Little Green B*****d. :D

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/...ps909f152f.jpg

HK3- 01-31-2015 06:05 AM

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Cute little green Keltec. ;)

Remo 01-31-2015 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3- (Post 2015033)
Spent a few hours at the range yesterday punching holes in paper and ringing the gong.

[IMG]http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...ds/image-5.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...ds/image-6.jpg[/IMG]

Looks like fun! And nice weather :tu

joshnauburn 02-13-2015 09:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HK3- (Post 2015033)
Spent a few hours at the range yesterday punching holes in paper and ringing the gong.

[IMG]http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...ds/image-5.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...ds/image-6.jpg[/IMG]

Is that thermal?

CigarSquid 02-15-2015 08:39 AM

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What is the deal going on for .223 right now? I found it for .36 or so a shot. Anyone got some places to buy ammo from other than Midway or Cheaperthandirt?

dijit 02-15-2015 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr (Post 2018156)
What is the deal going on for .223 right now? I found it for .36 or so a shot. Anyone got some places to buy ammo from other than Midway or Cheaperthandirt?

Try surplus ammo arms. Get on their mailing list and about once a month they have a 24 hour sale on .223 that is close to or maybe better than .36 a shot

Flynnster 02-15-2015 07:07 PM

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Freedom Munitions It's where I get all my ammo from. Both their Reman and New is good stuff. http://www.freedommunitions.com/category-s/1916.htm

HK3- 02-16-2015 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by joshnauburn (Post 2017982)
Is that thermal?

You are correct.

joshnauburn 02-16-2015 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr (Post 2018156)
What is the deal going on for .223 right now? I found it for .36 or so a shot. Anyone got some places to buy ammo from other than Midway or Cheaperthandirt?

You'll be lucky to find green tip right now, the panic is back...:td

https://www.nraila.org/articles/2015...mon-ar-15-ammo

CigarSquid 02-17-2015 06:13 AM

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I know... I was reading the article yesterday thinking great....

Remo 02-17-2015 11:50 AM

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So, they are labeling ball ammo as "armor piercing"? GTFOH! asshats

dijit 02-17-2015 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo (Post 2018604)
So, they are labeling ball ammo as "armor piercing"? GTFOH! asshats

Dont you know by now they will label it whatever they can in an effort to create a false shortage for us the sport/recreational consumer.

Remo 02-17-2015 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dijit (Post 2018625)
Dont you know by now they will label it whatever they can in an effort to create a false shortage for us the sport/recreational consumer.

Ha, sad but true :sl "we the people" my arse.

dijit 02-17-2015 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo (Post 2018626)
Ha, sad but true :sl "we the people" my arse.

Makes me glad I load my own. Which reminds me I need to send a package to Scott.

CigarSquid 02-17-2015 02:44 PM

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I wish I was into reloading my own...

emopunker2004 02-23-2015 12:12 PM

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Well, my tax stamp was approved today for my SBR. :wo

Remo 02-23-2015 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 2019783)
Well, my tax stamp was approved today for my SBR. :wo

What is there to approve, your check cleared? :lr

emopunker2004 02-23-2015 03:13 PM

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Just waiting on my stock to ship. I put a pair of magpul mbus pros on it (not shown)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7485/...524459d4_c.jpg
20150119_184425~2 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

CigarSquid 02-24-2015 07:35 AM

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Lookin' good.

I just got a red dot and magnifier on my AR15. Nothing wild. I went somewhat cheap with the set up since I do not use it.... maybe 5 times a year. I need to get out there more but I can't find anyone to split some ammo with to make it cheaper to buy.

emopunker2004 02-25-2015 06:10 AM

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Done, stock will change when my order from PSA arrives.
Shot it yesterday afrernoon too.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8656/...a38b67cd_c.jpg
2015-02-24_18.44.06-1 by emopunker2004, on Flickr

MurphysLaw 02-25-2015 07:01 AM

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Looks good Justin, one day I might have to get around to building one.

emopunker2004 02-25-2015 07:52 AM

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Gonna bring it to the guy who built the upper. Needs the gas port opened up some. She short strokes. Fires, rejects, but fails to strip a round most of the time and fails to lock open on empty mag

dijit 02-25-2015 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 2020187)
Gonna bring it to the guy who built the upper. Needs the gas port opened up some. She short strokes. Fires, rejects, but fails to strip a round most of the time and fails to lock open on empty mag

Sounds like the gas line has a crimp on the bend. If it isnt dirt at the frond end of the port.

shilala 02-25-2015 08:47 AM

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I think I'm gonna buy an M9. Everybody line up and laugh at me. :D

emopunker2004 02-25-2015 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dijit (Post 2020190)
Sounds like the gas line has a crimp on the bend. If it isnt dirt at the frond end of the port.

nah its a 11.5 barrel. im better smaller than needed gas port. gonna have him measure it first

dijit 02-25-2015 09:17 AM

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Why laugh? Its reliable, big, accurate, big, can hold a boat almost as well as an old computer monitor, and its big. :r

dijit 02-25-2015 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 2020204)
nah its a 11.5 barrel. im better smaller than needed gas port. gonna have him measure it first

I did forget its a short barrel. Probably true the smaller port wont vent enough pressure.

shilala 02-25-2015 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dijit (Post 2020205)
Why laugh? Its reliable, big, accurate, big, can hold a boat almost as well as an old computer monitor, and its big. :r

I know, right?
I figured it'd be good for pounding nails. Plus it'd be a great gun for my wife and daughter to learn on. Move up from those .22's up to 9mm and not have to worry about the jump. It'd give them some confidence before going to a little .380 or a little 9.

At $600 new, I think they're a bit high. I'd think I could get a second-hand hardly used for 400 bucks.
Or 10 bucks for one that's been in action and racks itself. :lr


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