Anyone here into firearms?

BlackZeda · 01-05-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I agree, especially about that last part.

There are some really weird corners of the gun show here. Probably not safe for an Asian like me.

Really, in Virginia...That's suprising! [/SARCASM]

semtex · 01-05-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

It is good to have knowledge before going into one of these goofy gun shows. Otherwise you will be stuck there for hours with all the smelly gun-nerds that don't take showers...You guys know the type

Like this guy?

BlackZeda · 01-05-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Like this guy?

I think it is the perfect opportunity for me to use this smilie for the first time:

m4a1mustang · 01-04-2012, 09:56 PM

I'm a big fan of the Comp-Tac stuff. I carry my G26 in an MTAC holster that I absolutely love.

wstar · 01-05-2012, 01:44 PM

^ awesome

I like Comp-Tac myself, I've used several of their IWB holsters over the years for Glocks.

MacCool · 01-07-2012, 09:11 AM

This video was too cool. It prompted me to order up some Piney Mountain tracer ammo.

BlackZeda · 01-07-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

This video was too cool. It prompted me to order up some Piney Mountain tracer ammo.

That is a really cool video. You can't beat a Ruger 10/22 for inexpensive plinking fun...the tracers are just the icing on the cake! For one case of .223 ammo you could buy a 10/22 and a whole bunch of .22LR ammo.

MacCool · 01-07-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

That is a really cool video. You can't beat a Ruger 10/22 for inexpensive plinking fun...the tracers are just the icing on the cake! For one case of .223 ammo you could buy a 10/22 and a whole bunch of .22LR ammo.

Or for a huge range of mods. It can be more addictive than building/modifying AR15's.

m4a1mustang · 01-07-2012, 12:13 PM

Ugh I wish I had land like that to shoot on.

ImportConvert · 01-09-2012, 02:20 AM

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Ugh I wish I had land like that to shoot on.

That's why I'm moving this year. Looking for 25-40 acres near fayetteville,ar.

m4a1mustang · 01-07-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

Or for a huge range of mods. It can be more addictive than building/modifying AR15's.

And a lot cheaper!

travisjb · 01-08-2012, 04:00 PM

Question for you guys... I own zero guns today but have thought about getting into it... if/when I buy, thinking about getting an auto-load rifle and semi-auto pistol that use the same ammo. Wondering what you guys think about this...

perhaps either .22 LR or 9mm... if I go with .22 LR, was thinking about these two: Ruger SR-22 Autoloading Rifle, Ruger Mark III Hunter Rimfire Pistol Models

for 9mm, haven't really done enough research to have an opinion... maybe 9mm glock or sig p226 paired with 9mm CX4 Storm or Kel Tec Sub 2000 as discussed here: Kel Tec Sub 2000 9MM-Anyone have experience with these? - THR

Thoughts? What am I missing? Any recommendations? Thanks!!

m4a1mustang · 01-08-2012, 04:56 PM

What would your primary uses be? Plinking? Defense? Both?

.22LR would be a good plinker but fairly useless in a defensive situation.

travisjb · 01-08-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

What would your primary uses be? Plinking? Defense? Both?

.22LR would be a good plinker but fairly useless in a defensive situation.

Given I have very little experience with firearms, yeah, would probably being mostly for plinking and target practice... I'm not at all into SHTF scenarios, but the idea of being at least a little bit prepared doesn't hurt

I'd start with just the pistol

m4a1mustang · 01-08-2012, 05:54 PM

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Given I have very little experience with firearms, yeah, would probably being mostly for plinking and target practice... I'm not at all into SHTF scenarios, but the idea of being at least a little bit prepared doesn't hurt

I'd start with just the pistol

Go ahead and look for a 9mm that you like. 9mm is cheap to shoot (about $10-11 per 50 rounds of practice ammo) and is an adequate defensive caliber with quality defensive ammo.

Unfortunately there are gobs of options out there, so you'll have to look around and see what you like the best. It's possible you might be able to sign up for some introductory pistol classes at your local range that will allow you to shoot their stuff. Most ranges will rent pistols too, so you can test some different models before you commit to buy.

Some common models (that I can remember) that I would put on your list to check out include:

Glock 17 (full size frame)
Glock 19 (compact frame -- still allows for a full grip)
Springfield XD (compact and full-size frames)
Walther P99C and P99
HK P2000
HK USP 9mm and USP 9mm Compact

I'm sure others will chime in with some recommendations, but that's where I'd start.

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travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Question for you guys... I own zero guns today but have thought about getting into it... if/when I buy, thinking about getting an auto-load rifle and semi-auto pistol that use the same ammo. Wondering what you guys think about this... perhaps either .22 LR or 9mm... if I go with .22 LR, was thinking about these two: Ruger SR-22 Autoloading Rifle, Ruger Mark III Hunter Rimfire Pistol Models for 9mm, haven't really done enough research to have an opinion... maybe 9mm glock or sig p226 paired with 9mm CX4 Storm or Kel Tec Sub 2000 as discussed here: Kel Tec Sub 2000 9MM-Anyone have experience with these? - THR Thoughts? What am I missing? Any recommendations? Thanks!! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	What would your primary uses be? Plinking? Defense? Both? .22LR would be a good plinker but fairly useless in a defensive situation. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!