Anyone here into firearms?

Rooster89 · 08-17-2012, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by OMGiGOTaZ

So... what's everyone's "range" gun? I mostly shoot pistol for work so mine is the Glock 34

1911 and Marlin 99c

OMGiGOTaZ · 08-17-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

IPSC
G34 for Production
Springfield 1911 9mm for Single Stack

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

I picked up a H&K P30L 9mm for the range. Every once in ahile I will take my Ruger GP100 and use .38 Special. Since I have been shooting more recently .40SW and .45ACP adds up quickly.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

My Glock 17 and my Springfield Range Officer.

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

1911 and Marlin 99c

We should have a Range meet

MacCool · 08-18-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by OMGiGOTaZ

So... what's everyone's "range" gun? I mostly shoot pistol for work so mine is the Glock 34

Glock 19, Walther PPS, S&W M&P 9L in about that order (based on proficiency needs). I also routinely shoot my AR15 SBR and 16-inch mid-length. Among other reasons, the pistols won't detonate Tannerite.

m4a1mustang · 08-18-2012, 12:31 PM

I debate whether or not I want an SBR. More realistically I would get a suppressor. That would be fun.

MacCool · 08-18-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I debate whether or not I want an SBR. More realistically I would get a suppressor. That would be fun.

I gotta say, the ease of carrying, ease of manipulation, ease of aiming makes either of my 11.5 inch SBRs a real joy to use. The shorter barrel has caused me to give up nothing and gain a tremendous amount. I find I rarely pack up my Light Recce anymore, and in training I usually only bring it along as a backup. As to a suppressor, that would be cool and I'd put one on one of the SBRs in a heartbeat if they were legal in this state.

ImportConvert · 08-21-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I debate whether or not I want an SBR. More realistically I would get a suppressor. That would be fun.

If you get a suppressor, you will get an SBR. All it will take is wielding a 21" carbine (length to 16.1" with suppressor added) to make you buy a 10.5-11.5" SBR.

mdxj · 08-20-2012, 01:00 PM

Any one here have an HK45? I am looking at getting one for my backpack gun. My G19 is my current go to right now but I would rather have a 45 for the woods. Its hit or miss of my local shop has one and I have yet to see the LEM model to try out.

BlackZeda · 08-21-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mdxj

Any one here have an HK45? I am looking at getting one for my backpack gun. My G19 is my current go to right now but I would rather have a 45 for the woods. Its hit or miss of my local shop has one and I have yet to see the LEM model to try out.

I don't have a HK45, but I do have a H&K USP .45 (and .40) and P30L (which is very similiar to the HK45 but in 9mm). I am in the market for a HK45C because even though the "spiderman" adjustable grips are comfortable I find that I am better at shooting the USP and my H&K P2000SK which are flatter and more square.

For hiking I bring my Ruger GP100 .357...for some reason it just feels like the right gun. If all else fails you can use it as a cudgel or a hammer

semtex · 08-21-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mdxj

Any one here have an HK45? I am looking at getting one for my backpack gun. My G19 is my current go to right now but I would rather have a 45 for the woods. Its hit or miss of my local shop has one and I have yet to see the LEM model to try out.

I used to have a 45C. Sad to say I don't recommend them. Real nice ergonomics, and real smooth to shoot. But for some reason, about 1 out of every 10 shots or so, the hammer would fail to c0ck. Like I'd fire off a round, the slide would eject the shell and put another one into the chamber, but when the slide returned to battery, the hammer followed along rather than staying cocked back! Thinking it might just be my pistol, and went and tried another one. Same thing! Not sure what the deal is. That never happens on any of my other pistols. I've also had USPs, USP Compacts, and various other HK pistols like the P2000SK, and none of them did this.

BlackZeda · 08-21-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I used to have a 45C. Sad to say I don't recommend them. Real nice ergonomics, and real smooth to shoot. But for some reason, about 1 out of every 10 shots or so, the hammer would fail to c0ck. Like I'd fire off a round, the slide would eject the shell and put another one into the chamber, but when the slide returned to battery, the hammer followed along rather than staying cocked back! Thinking it might just be my pistol, and went and tried another one. Same thing! Not sure what the deal is. That never happens on any of my other pistols. I've also had USPs, USP Compacts, and various other HK pistols like the P2000SK, and none of them did this.

Do you per chance shoot 1911s a lot? If so do you let your right thumb ride/rest on the safety?

m4a1mustang · 08-21-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

Do you per chance shoot 1911s a lot? If so do you let your right thumb ride/rest on the safety?

I have done this a lot.

semtex · 08-21-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

Do you per chance shoot 1911s a lot? If so do you let your right thumb ride/rest on the safety?

Yes to the first question, no to the second.

BlackZeda · 08-21-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Yes to the first question, no to the second.

I believe you described this issue with the HK45C earlier in the thread, so I scoured the interwebs for other reports of it, which I came up with nothing. So when you described it again I came up with the theory that it could be a faulty dec0cker or something in the safety assembly. After looking into it the HK45C has the same dec0cker as the USP so I searched again and indeed a 1911 shooter described the same problem as you experienced. But if you don't ride the safety lever then it isn't the cause. Maybe H&K had some faulty dec0ckers or had improperly assembled them...

Anyhow I can't imagine the SEALs would adopt the pistol if that were a common problem, so I still will go ahead and purchase it here soon and let you all know if I run into any issues. Thanks for the information Semtex!

m4a1mustang · 08-20-2012, 01:24 PM

Why would you want a .45 for the woods? Won't do you any good against any large animals. I'd look at a .357 Magnum revolver at minimum. Not sure what you have to contend with out there.

mdxj · 08-20-2012, 01:39 PM

The biggest that I have to deal with would be black bear, but those are very rare. Its mostly for the 2 legged creatures running around, I always carry when I go hiking and camping. I am looking into a SW 357 right now but want other options.

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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	Why would you want a .45 for the woods? Won't do you any good against any large animals. I'd look at a .357 Magnum revolver at minimum. Not sure what you have to contend with out there. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 14	The biggest that I have to deal with would be black bear, but those are very rare. Its mostly for the 2 legged creatures running around, I always carry when I go hiking and camping. I am looking into a SW 357 right now but want other options. __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car