Anyone here into firearms?

tvfreakazoid · 09-08-2011, 04:44 AM

Couldn't get a gen 4 glock if i wanted to cause. Thanks kali

m4a1mustang · 09-09-2011, 12:21 PM

Not sure how Kel-Tecs are viewed here, but I've got an itch to go get a PF9 to play around with. I held one at the gun shop last week and kind of liked it. Since I already have a reliable carry piece I wouldn't mind dropping $250 on the Kel-Tec, peform the "fluff & buff" and see how well the gun works out.

tvfreakazoid · 09-13-2011, 04:10 AM

What do you guys think about the kel tec shotty? I like it. it's a cool bullpup style and what not. Hopefully it will be available in kali. Although it would of been nice if they made is semi auto.

m4a1mustang · 09-13-2011, 07:16 AM

Mac, what do you think about BCM uppers? They appear to be fairly priced and I have read good things, just wondering what your thoughts are on them.

MacCool · 09-13-2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Mac, what do you think about BCM uppers? They appear to be fairly priced and I have read good things, just wondering what your thoughts are on them.

Top-notch. BCM is a quality company with exceptional customer service. I don't have any of their complete uppers, but I've used their barrels in almost every rifle I've ever built.

m4a1mustang · 09-13-2011, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

Top-notch. BCM is a quality company with exceptional customer service. I don't have any of their complete uppers, but I've used their barrels in almost every rifle I've ever built.

Good to know. That's what I've read.

I think I might put together my own lower and use a BCM (mostly) completed upper. I'd just need to add a BCG and charge handle. I've read good things about the BCM BCGs as well.

Spike's Tactical looks very good as well, and a little cheaper than the BCM. But from what I can tell from the chart that brian0128 linked to me they are built and tested to the same specs.

(If you can't tell, I really want to put one together

)

MacCool · 09-13-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Good to know. That's what I've read.

I think I might put together my own lower and use a BCM (mostly) completed upper. I'd just need to add a BCG and charge handle. I've read good things about the BCM BCGs as well.

Spike's Tactical looks very good as well, and a little cheaper than the BCM. But from what I can tell from the chart that brian0128 linked to me they are built and tested to the same specs.

(If you can't tell, I really want to put one together

)

The BCM BCG's are excellent. They're all I use. Daniel Defense is also good.

When it comes time to build your lower, consider checking out G&R Tactical. Grant puts together a really excellent lower parts kit, and you can mix and match. For example, if you'd rather use a MOE grip instead of a standard USGI. I've seen a number of LPKs where one or more items were out of spec. Safety selector tends to be the prime offender. I have gone to using the Battle Arms Development Ambidextrous Safety Selector (B.A.D.A.S.S.) and they are a vast improvement over the standard selector included in a standard LPK. I prefer to use thumb to switch safe->fire and index finger to switch fire->safe, so the ambidextrous feature is useful to me as well.

Spike's -- I don't know. They look good on paper, customer service is reputed to be good...I'd be inclined to say they are probably good to go.

Charging handle -- BCM Gunfighter is the only way to go. Look carefully at the size. My preference is the Mod 3. The Mod 4 sticks out too far for me and wears a hole in my chest rig.

Isamu · 09-13-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

The BCM BCG's are excellent. They're all I use. Daniel Defense is also good.

When it comes time to build your lower, consider checking out G&R Tactical. Grant puts together a really excellent lower parts kit, and you can mix and match. For example, if you'd rather use a MOE grip instead of a standard USGI. I've seen a number of LPKs where one or more items were out of spec. Safety selector tends to be the prime offender. I have gone to using the Battle Arms Development Ambidextrous Safety Selector (B.A.D.A.S.S.) and they are a vast improvement over the standard selector included in a standard LPK. I prefer to use thumb to switch safe->fire and index finger to switch fire->safe, so the ambidextrous feature is useful to me as well.

Spike's -- I don't know. They look good on paper, customer service is reputed to be good...I'd be inclined to say they are probably good to go.

Charging handle -- BCM Gunfighter is the only way to go. Look carefully at the size. My preference is the Mod 3. The Mod 4 sticks out too far for me and wears a hole in my chest rig.

I didn't even know they made ambi safes for AR's.. that's awesome...

ImportConvert · 09-15-2011, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacCool

The BCM BCG's are excellent. They're all I use. Daniel Defense is also good.

When it comes time to build your lower, consider checking out G&R Tactical. Grant puts together a really excellent lower parts kit, and you can mix and match. For example, if you'd rather use a MOE grip instead of a standard USGI. I've seen a number of LPKs where one or more items were out of spec. Safety selector tends to be the prime offender. I have gone to using the Battle Arms Development Ambidextrous Safety Selector (B.A.D.A.S.S.) and they are a vast improvement over the standard selector included in a standard LPK. I prefer to use thumb to switch safe->fire and index finger to switch fire->safe, so the ambidextrous feature is useful to me as well.

Spike's -- I don't know. They look good on paper, customer service is reputed to be good...I'd be inclined to say they are probably good to go.

Charging handle -- BCM Gunfighter is the only way to go. Look carefully at the size. My preference is the Mod 3. The Mod 4 sticks out too far for me and wears a hole in my chest rig.

I'm a fan of Daniel Defense LPK's and a Geissele SSA trigger. Check out Noveske's new forged lower. Very tits.

BCM has awesome barrels. Hammer-forged is a decent and cheap upgrade. I'd pick that over the regular ones they offer, although those are awesome, too.

m4a1mustang · 09-13-2011, 02:22 PM

Thanks, Mac. This is going to be fun.

m4a1mustang · 09-16-2011, 10:11 PM

Things are going fairly well.

You said you were planning on recreational use only, so I wouldn't be too terribly concerned with reliability. That said, it seems like the XD series is on par with Glock in terms of reliability and durability, so I wouldn't worry about an XD.

tvfreakazoid · 09-17-2011, 03:50 AM

Oh I so wish i could get an XD"M" version here in cali.

Skeeterbop · 10-28-2011, 01:08 AM

Well, I have just added a Savage mk2 f to my collection and it is a blast to shoot. Very accurate at any reasonable range and the accutrigger is amazing. Now to go find a rabbit or two. Anyone got a suggestion on good hunting ammo? I currently have some winchester hollow points i plan on using.

tvfreakazoid · 11-01-2011, 02:31 AM

I have a glock gen4 g19 and i had several FTE's using remington ammo. I had some double feed and 3 or 4 FTE's using federal ammo. I may have to call glock and get a new spring.

semtex · 11-01-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

I have a glock gen4 g19 and i had several FTE's using remington ammo. I had some double feed and 3 or 4 FTE's using federal ammo. I may have to call glock and get a new spring.

Well there's a recall on them.

09-08-2011, 04:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
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09-09-2011, 12:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Not sure how Kel-Tecs are viewed here, but I've got an itch to go get a PF9 to play around with. I held one at the gun shop last week and kind of liked it. Since I already have a reliable carry piece I wouldn't mind dropping $250 on the Kel-Tec, peform the "fluff & buff" and see how well the gun works out. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-13-2011, 04:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	What do you guys think about the kel tec shotty? I like it. it's a cool bullpup style and what not. Hopefully it will be available in kali. Although it would of been nice if they made is semi auto. __________________ Mudders milk

09-13-2011, 07:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Mac, what do you think about BCM uppers? They appear to be fairly priced and I have read good things, just wondering what your thoughts are on them. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-13-2011, 02:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Thanks, Mac. This is going to be fun. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-16-2011, 10:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Things are going fairly well. You said you were planning on recreational use only, so I wouldn't be too terribly concerned with reliability. That said, it seems like the XD series is on par with Glock in terms of reliability and durability, so I wouldn't worry about an XD. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-17-2011, 03:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	Oh I so wish i could get an XD"M" version here in cali. __________________ Mudders milk

10-28-2011, 01:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 41 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 17	Well, I have just added a Savage mk2 f to my collection and it is a blast to shoot. Very accurate at any reasonable range and the accutrigger is amazing. Now to go find a rabbit or two. Anyone got a suggestion on good hunting ammo? I currently have some winchester hollow points i plan on using. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-01-2011, 02:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	I have a glock gen4 g19 and i had several FTE's using remington ammo. I had some double feed and 3 or 4 FTE's using federal ammo. I may have to call glock and get a new spring. __________________ Mudders milk