Anyone here into firearms?

m4a1mustang · 07-06-2011, 01:27 PM

Thank you very much, Mac! That's some great info.

essixx · 07-06-2011, 05:05 PM

MacCool gives good advice. I wasn't really thinking about a new shooter of AR's when I said that about building one.
And I would also agree there are better made rifles than DPMS and Bushmaster. But essentially that was my point, unless you need one for competition, combat or a rifle that can meet the demands of dispatching killer hoards of zombies, you will be OK with one of the less expensive rifles. I would stay away from the Olympic rifles. I have seen a few and the fit, finish and reliability just are not there. For a little extra money you can do much better.
There is such a wealth of information on the net, to be able to make an informed decision on what you need for your particular situation. I find sifting through all the information is half the fun of the purchase.

m4a1mustang · 07-06-2011, 05:24 PM

The purpose of any AR I buy/build would be to shoot at the range for fun. But it also has to be able to fend off waves of hostile zombies if necessary!

MacCool · 07-06-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The purpose of any AR I buy/build would be to shoot at the range for fun. But it also has to be able to fend off waves of hostile zombies if necessary!

dad · 07-07-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

"Zombie Killer"! Shoot some one with that, and a prosecuting attorney will wave that in the jury's faces!

MacCool · 07-07-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

"Zombie Killer"! Shoot some one with that, and a prosecuting attorney will wave that in the jury's faces!

I appreciate your concern.

m4a1mustang · 07-07-2011, 07:07 PM

Many thanks to Goldy for the red dot recommendation... it's very nice!

I should be able to get out to the range this Sunday with it to have some fun.

essixx · 07-07-2011, 02:19 AM

Awesome!!!

tvfreakazoid · 07-07-2011, 06:19 AM

Here's my AR. Not sure how anyone feels about POF brand but i like em

ImportConvert · 07-07-2011, 07:58 PM

Mmmmm! Shotguns!

Just bought me an M4S90 and have $1200 worth of goodies to bolt onto it when it hits the door! Pix when it's done.

SgtGoldy · 07-09-2011, 10:45 AM

I've always been a Glock & Colt fan... Also I've been eye balling the Kimber SIS

I've heard bad, and good. Wouldn't be a carry gun, just my fun gun.

dad · 07-11-2011, 06:57 PM

US requires gun shops in 4 Southwest border states to report on buyers of high-powered rifles - The Washington Post

m4a1mustang · 07-12-2011, 07:22 AM

I feel like the "ugly" look of the Glock is one of it's best features. It's not designed to be a pretty gun though I think the Compacts and Subcompacts look good in their own special way... the full-size G17 reminds me of a duck for some reason. It's just designed to go bang ever time and never make a fuss about it. It's a tool, not a work of art.

ImportConvert · 07-15-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I feel like the "ugly" look of the Glock is one of it's best features. It's not designed to be a pretty gun though I think the Compacts and Subcompacts look good in their own special way... the full-size G17 reminds me of a duck for some reason. It's just designed to go bang ever time and never make a fuss about it. It's a tool, not a work of art.

Love my Glocks. I have had custom 1911's, HK's, SIGs, and all sorts of stuff fail to go bang. Never a Glock.

m4a1mustang · 07-15-2011, 08:11 AM

I had one FTF in my G26 at the range last weekend but it was a defective shell on the Remington UMC ammo I was using. Reminded me I always need to inspect each bullet closely when I load up with my carry ammo.

07-06-2011, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
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07-06-2011, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	The purpose of any AR I buy/build would be to shoot at the range for fun. But it also has to be able to fend off waves of hostile zombies if necessary! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-07-2011, 07:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Many thanks to Goldy for the red dot recommendation... it's very nice! I should be able to get out to the range this Sunday with it to have some fun. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	Here's my AR. Not sure how anyone feels about POF brand but i like em __________________ Mudders milk

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SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 651	I've always been a Glock & Colt fan... Also I've been eye balling the Kimber SIS I've heard bad, and good. Wouldn't be a carry gun, just my fun gun. __________________ C63 AMG LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo

07-06-2011, 05:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
essixx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 21 Drives: 2009 Silver auto Rep Power: 15	MacCool gives good advice. I wasn't really thinking about a new shooter of AR's when I said that about building one. And I would also agree there are better made rifles than DPMS and Bushmaster. But essentially that was my point, unless you need one for competition, combat or a rifle that can meet the demands of dispatching killer hoards of zombies, you will be OK with one of the less expensive rifles. I would stay away from the Olympic rifles. I have seen a few and the fit, finish and reliability just are not there. For a little extra money you can do much better. There is such a wealth of information on the net, to be able to make an informed decision on what you need for your particular situation. I find sifting through all the information is half the fun of the purchase.

07-07-2011, 02:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
essixx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 21 Drives: 2009 Silver auto Rep Power: 15	Awesome!!!

07-07-2011, 07:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	Mmmmm! Shotguns! Just bought me an M4S90 and have $1200 worth of goodies to bolt onto it when it hits the door! Pix when it's done.

07-11-2011, 06:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	US requires gun shops in 4 Southwest border states to report on buyers of high-powered rifles - The Washington Post __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

07-12-2011, 07:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I feel like the "ugly" look of the Glock is one of it's best features. It's not designed to be a pretty gun though I think the Compacts and Subcompacts look good in their own special way... the full-size G17 reminds me of a duck for some reason. It's just designed to go bang ever time and never make a fuss about it. It's a tool, not a work of art. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-15-2011, 08:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I had one FTF in my G26 at the range last weekend but it was a defective shell on the Remington UMC ammo I was using. Reminded me I always need to inspect each bullet closely when I load up with my carry ammo. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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