Anyone here into firearms?

vash_241987 · 06-04-2010, 11:51 AM

Well yesterday I signed up for a CHL class on the 26th, $125 for one day, 10.5 hrs from 8am-8:30pm

bullitt5897 · 06-04-2010, 02:13 PM

Congrats Tin!!! DD is a great company! I have added a bunch of parts on my 6.8 since I last posted pics. I am going to the range this weekend to shoot the 6.8spc, .338 lapua magnum, and .300 winmag I will try to get some pics for you guys

vash_241987 · 06-07-2010, 02:00 PM

Well just put on layaway a walther PPS in 9mm today

. Its going to be another CCW, as I plan on also carrying my xdm9 just to see if i like to carry a full size pistol.

Pushing_Tin · 06-07-2010, 06:02 PM

^^Nice guns Vash! Here are a few shots of my new AR15.

tvfreakazoid · 06-18-2010, 07:49 AM

So, i'm looking to get an ar style .22lr. So far i'm leaning toward the S&W. I've heard that it's better than the colt and a good price. It has a match grade barrel and what not. Plus it's a good deal compared to other AR style .22lr.
From what i read that the S&W has good quality for the price. Plus i don't need to spend a whole lot of money for a plinker. I've already spent a whole crap load on my regular AR.
Also what are you thoughts on the ruger?
Just wondering if any of you guys have or had any experiences with some AR style .22lr. What are you thoughts and suggestions.

22lr plinkers

bullitt5897 · 06-18-2010, 10:21 AM

I am curious... whats the point of getting a .22lr besides the "its fun factor" and "i want a cheap gun to go plinking with" in all honesty I find it harder to shoot small arms and then upgrade to larger calibers. for instance I shot my 6.8spc and then shot Ben's 5.56 AR and I felt like I was shooting a .22lr. The other weekend I shot the 300 Win Mag and then Jumped on my 6.8spc with an acog and was able to watch the bullet flight all the way to 600yd targets. I never lost sight of the target when going from a higher caliber to a lower caliber. but when I go from a lower caliber like 5.56 to 6.8 or 6.8 to 300WM I have a hard time keeping scope on target throughmy entire follow through....

any thoughts? My thought is if you practice with higher calibers then what you normally use then when you go back to your daily use weapon you are much more effective of a shooter. Ben has shot my 6.8 and it Kicks for an AR!!! to say that I can keep sight picture at 600yd on that gun is retardedly awesome!

SmoothZ · 06-19-2010, 09:11 PM

I'm still trying to grasp the concept of why anyone would spend the money to make a .22LR look like an AR. lol

I have a .22LR that I bought from a coworker. I wanted to use it for plinking and maybe someday teach one of my sons some shooting skills. I figure when the zombies take over, we'll need the .22 for small game hunting.

Cjanik · 06-20-2010, 01:54 AM

what do you guys think of the Berett compact PX4 storm? im thinking the 40 cal because it will be a self defense gun, it will also be a first gun for me.

I have inherited two other guns but have never seen them as my dads (died) sister wont ship them out of fear of prosecution (argh! dont go there ). with that said, its cheaper for me to buy a new gun than fly to NC to pick them up and either ship them to my house or fly them back with me.

i dont think a 9mm will do me much good in a self defense scenario but who am i to say? as i stated ive never handled a gun before.

whats your input?

forgot to mention this will be the gun used for CCW, so do you think i should go with sub compact or just compact? how are you handling/concealing either? one easier than the other to conceal? ive been told (i work for LVMPD), that in a self defense scenario, you'd better be awfully close to the person so a long distance shot doesnt matter (hense the subcompact possibility).

Pushing_Tin · 06-20-2010, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Cjanik

what do you guys think of the Berett compact PX4 storm? im thinking the 40 cal because it will be a self defense gun, it will also be a first gun for me.

I have inherited two other guns but have never seen them as my dads (died) sister wont ship them out of fear of prosecution (argh! dont go there ). with that said, its cheaper for me to buy a new gun than fly to NC to pick them up and either ship them to my house or fly them back with me.

i dont think a 9mm will do me much good in a self defense scenario but who am i to say? as i stated ive never handled a gun before.

whats your input?

forgot to mention this will be the gun used for CCW, so do you think i should go with sub compact or just compact? how are you handling/concealing either? one easier than the other to conceal? ive been told (i work for LVMPD), that in a self defense scenario, you'd better be awfully close to the person so a long distance shot doesnt matter (hense the subcompact possibility).

I'm a big fan of the Smith and Wesson M&P series. It comes in 9mm, 40 and 357. I have two in 9mm and personally I think 9mm is more than adequate for a self defense firearm. I also carry a Ruger LCP in 380.

dad · 06-20-2010, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cjanik

what do you guys think of the Berett compact PX4 storm? im thinking the 40 cal because it will be a self defense gun, it will also be a first gun for me.

I have inherited two other guns but have never seen them as my dads (died) sister wont ship them out of fear of prosecution (argh! dont go there ). with that said, its cheaper for me to buy a new gun than fly to NC to pick them up and either ship them to my house or fly them back with me.

i dont think a 9mm will do me much good in a self defense scenario but who am i to say? as i stated ive never handled a gun before.

whats your input?

forgot to mention this will be the gun used for CCW, so do you think i should go with sub compact or just compact? how are you handling/concealing either? one easier than the other to conceal? ive been told (i work for LVMPD), that in a self defense scenario, you'd better be awfully close to the person so a long distance shot doesnt matter (hense the subcompact possibility).

That Beretta has a inch and a half barrel, it will kick. I wouldn't recommend that as a first gun. To be honest I wouldn't recommend it at all.

semtex · 06-20-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dad

That Beretta has a inch and a half barrel, it will kick. I wouldn't recommend that as a first gun. To be honest I wouldn't recommend it at all.

I agree. Plus, .40 cal is a 'snappy' caliber. There's something about the .40 that just kicks. Now compound that with a short barrel and you'll have a handful. Nothing wrong with 9mm, btw, as long as you select your ammunition carefully. Go with Corbon DPX, or Speer Gold Dots, and you won't have any problems for self-defense. I'm a .45 fan myself, but to each his own.

510z · 06-20-2010, 04:13 PM

.45 or don't show up to the gun fight.

bullitt5897 · 06-20-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 510z

.45 or don't show up to the gun fight.

Haha I agree .45 will put anyone on their @ss. I have two the h&k 45 and dan wesson valor 1911. The dan wesson will put a 1" grouping at 25 yds!!!

One_Quick_Z · 06-20-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

^^Nice guns Vash! Here are a few shots of my new AR15.

You will love It, I just picked one up about a month or so ago off of Gunbroker from a dealer and it shoots like a dream.

Congrats on the purchase

DAN

Cjanik · 06-21-2010, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dad

That Beretta has a inch and a half barrel, it will kick. I wouldn't recommend that as a first gun. To be honest I wouldn't recommend it at all.

did you take into consideration that the px4 storm has a rotating barrel for recoil, and that a large majority of the PX4 storm owners say their 40 feels like a 9mm kick?

I too was afraid of too strong of a kick but felt better after reading users reviews on that.

I'll have to see if my local gun shops have one to test out.

im going to look into that Smith and Wesson M&P series

06-04-2010, 02:13 PM	#587 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Congrats Tin!!! DD is a great company! I have added a bunch of parts on my 6.8 since I last posted pics. I am going to the range this weekend to shoot the 6.8spc, .338 lapua magnum, and .300 winmag I will try to get some pics for you guys __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-18-2010, 07:49 AM	#590 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	So, i'm looking to get an ar style .22lr. So far i'm leaning toward the S&W. I've heard that it's better than the colt and a good price. It has a match grade barrel and what not. Plus it's a good deal compared to other AR style .22lr. From what i read that the S&W has good quality for the price. Plus i don't need to spend a whole lot of money for a plinker. I've already spent a whole crap load on my regular AR. Also what are you thoughts on the ruger? Just wondering if any of you guys have or had any experiences with some AR style .22lr. What are you thoughts and suggestions. 22lr plinkers __________________ Mudders milk Last edited by tvfreakazoid; 06-18-2010 at 07:53 AM.

06-18-2010, 10:21 AM	#591 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	I am curious... whats the point of getting a .22lr besides the "its fun factor" and "i want a cheap gun to go plinking with" in all honesty I find it harder to shoot small arms and then upgrade to larger calibers. for instance I shot my 6.8spc and then shot Ben's 5.56 AR and I felt like I was shooting a .22lr. The other weekend I shot the 300 Win Mag and then Jumped on my 6.8spc with an acog and was able to watch the bullet flight all the way to 600yd targets. I never lost sight of the target when going from a higher caliber to a lower caliber. but when I go from a lower caliber like 5.56 to 6.8 or 6.8 to 300WM I have a hard time keeping scope on target throughmy entire follow through.... any thoughts? My thought is if you practice with higher calibers then what you normally use then when you go back to your daily use weapon you are much more effective of a shooter. Ben has shot my 6.8 and it Kicks for an AR!!! to say that I can keep sight picture at 600yd on that gun is retardedly awesome! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-19-2010, 09:11 PM	#592 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	I'm still trying to grasp the concept of why anyone would spend the money to make a .22LR look like an AR. lol I have a .22LR that I bought from a coworker. I wanted to use it for plinking and maybe someday teach one of my sons some shooting skills. I figure when the zombies take over, we'll need the .22 for small game hunting. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

06-20-2010, 01:54 AM	#593 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	what do you guys think of the Berett compact PX4 storm? im thinking the 40 cal because it will be a self defense gun, it will also be a first gun for me. I have inherited two other guns but have never seen them as my dads (died) sister wont ship them out of fear of prosecution (argh! dont go there ). with that said, its cheaper for me to buy a new gun than fly to NC to pick them up and either ship them to my house or fly them back with me. i dont think a 9mm will do me much good in a self defense scenario but who am i to say? as i stated ive never handled a gun before. whats your input? forgot to mention this will be the gun used for CCW, so do you think i should go with sub compact or just compact? how are you handling/concealing either? one easier than the other to conceal? ive been told (i work for LVMPD), that in a self defense scenario, you'd better be awfully close to the person so a long distance shot doesnt matter (hense the subcompact possibility). Last edited by Cjanik; 06-20-2010 at 01:57 AM.

06-04-2010, 11:51 AM	#586 (permalink)
vash_241987 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 443 Drives: '99 corolla Rep Power: 16	Well yesterday I signed up for a CHL class on the 26th, $125 for one day, 10.5 hrs from 8am-8:30pm

06-07-2010, 02:00 PM	#588 (permalink)
vash_241987 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 443 Drives: '99 corolla Rep Power: 16	Well just put on layaway a walther PPS in 9mm today . Its going to be another CCW, as I plan on also carrying my xdm9 just to see if i like to carry a full size pistol.

06-07-2010, 06:02 PM	#589 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	^^Nice guns Vash! Here are a few shots of my new AR15.

06-20-2010, 04:13 PM	#597 (permalink)
510z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 328 Drives: 09 370z Blue M6 Rep Power: 16	.45 or don't show up to the gun fight.