Anyone here into firearms?

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-26-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I love my Noveske M4's, but I have shot enough stuff to know that 7.62x39 tears "stuff" up, does way better on automobiles, and is much better at punching cover---at least when using cheap FMJ.

Anyway, I feel that while my Noveske rifles are VERY reliable (because I run them hard and they work just fine, clean, dirty, whatever), I think that while the envelope I run them in, they are okay with, the AK-47 would allow me to expand that envelope further. Not that I would, but then, using a firearm in self-defense is not about clear-cut, neat and tidy envelopes of performance. I might very well trip and fall into a puddle of muck and then need my firearm to drop a vicious dog or something on my property. Who knows? AK covers more of that.

I am expecting 1-3MOA out of these rifles. They are Bulgarian milled receiver guns, made in Bulgaria, except for a few trigger-group components, and the furniture, at Arsenal of Bulgaria, and they make good AK's. These are not the US finished receivers, they were made and milled in Bulgaria. If I get better than 3 MOA, I will be happy.

I also bought 2 US PALM Battlegrips for them, and Jim Fuller sights. I am waiting for the AK Battlecomp to be in stock, or for more reviews on the Manticore Nightbrake.

Yeah, you need to own both... AK and AR, both do the job well. I would really like an AK-74M. 5.45 is just a ridiculous good and accurate round.

Side Note. I just paid $35 for (2) 6.8 mags brand new. It feels good paying normal prices in this market.

Red__Zed · 02-26-2013, 02:49 PM

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Nice AR... Is that a DD?

yep, V7.

Goodies were supposed to show up today, but delayed by the weather

ImportConvert · 02-26-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Yeah, you need to own both... AK and AR, both do the job well. I would really like an AK-74M. 5.45 is just a ridiculous good and accurate round.

Side Note. I just paid $35 for (2) 6.8 mags brand new. It feels good paying normal prices in this market.

I feel like a 5.45 AK would be too much overlap with my M4 platforms. Worse round, imo.

ImportConvert · 02-26-2013, 05:15 PM

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where do you order them?

k-var

Red__Zed · 02-26-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I feel like a 5.45 AK would be too much overlap with my M4 platforms. Worse round, imo.

but so cheap to shoot

ImportConvert · 02-26-2013, 05:18 PM

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but so cheap to shoot

If you're into corrosive, sure. I don't mind the cost so much when it's $1-200 per thousand. Especially when it means non-corrosive ammunition to boot.

Red__Zed · 02-26-2013, 07:00 PM

From Magpul:

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We are proud to announce that within a matter of days we will be going live with a new program. Due to a bill currently moving through the Colorado legislature, there is the possibility that Colorado residents' ability to purchase standard capacity magazines will soon be infringed. Before that happens, and Magpul is forced to leave the state in order to keep to our principles, we will be doing our best to get standard capacity PMAGs into the hands of any Colorado resident that wants them.

Verified Colorado residents will be able to purchase up to ten (10) standard capacity AR/M4 magazines directly from Magpul, and will be given immediate flat-rate $5 shipping, bypassing our current order queue.

Our customers outside of Colorado, please know that our PMAG production will continue at an ever-increasing rate until we do relocate, shipments to our distributors in other states will continue, and that we do not expect relocation to significantly impact PMAG production. We are also aware that Colorado is not the only state with existing or pending magazine capacity restrictions; we are working on programs for other affected states as well.

Full details and instructions will be announced when we are able to go live; please watch here for the coming announcement.

Ackrite · 02-26-2013, 09:22 PM

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From Magpul:

Nice!!! Good for them.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-27-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I feel like a 5.45 AK would be too much overlap with my M4 platforms. Worse round, imo.

Ballistic tests show a slightly different story, but not by a huge margin. Both are equally respected. The modularity of the M4 though will suffice the mild deficit. I wouldn't own one to replace an M4. Just for historical value and cheap ammo fun .

Red__Zed · 02-27-2013, 05:36 PM

finally got in on some 5.56. 1050 rounds inbound, mix of 855 surplus and black hills match ammo.

TLR-1 ordered, still waffling on optic. Probably going to wind up with an Aimpoint but can't help but wonder if I should go Eo or get a 1-4X...

Jumping on the Magpul fast track to snag qty 20 20 round mags and get my lightweight KISS build done...then I'll need to build a gun for myself....

Red__Zed · 02-27-2013, 06:05 PM

OK, the aimpoint pro came in stock at $380 so I jumped on it.

Somebody please take my credit card away. Between furniture and guns I'm about to go broke.

ImportConvert · 02-27-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Ballistic tests show a slightly different story, but not by a huge margin. Both are equally respected. The modularity of the M4 though will suffice the mild deficit. I wouldn't own one to replace an M4. Just for historical value and cheap ammo fun .

I have yet to see an equivalent to the 5.56 Brown Tip SOCOM round in 5.45 caliber.

ImportConvert · 02-27-2013, 08:51 PM

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OK, the aimpoint pro came in stock at $380 so I jumped on it.

Somebody please take my credit card away. Between furniture and guns I'm about to go broke.

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	finally got in on some 5.56. 1050 rounds inbound, mix of 855 surplus and black hills match ammo. TLR-1 ordered, still waffling on optic. Probably going to wind up with an Aimpoint but can't help but wonder if I should go Eo or get a 1-4X... Jumping on the Magpul fast track to snag qty 20 20 round mags and get my lightweight KISS build done...then I'll need to build a gun for myself....