Anyone here into firearms?

bdub561 · 09-18-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubetit

Something wrong with it? I have many HKs and none of them have a "nasty" trigger

I have a H&K USP .40 Compact and the trigger is fine on it. Shoots perfectly straight right out of the box too

diddy535 · 09-18-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bdub561

I have a H&K USP .40 Compact and the trigger is fine on it. Shoots perfectly straight right out of the box too

Have an HK USP 9 Compact.

Never did anything to the trigger, works perfectly fine.

OMGiGOTaZ · 09-18-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

Wouldn't the ultimate range gun be a .22 LR revolver? The reasons I would come up with would be ammo cost, accuracy, (lack of) recoil...

I agree, Ruger MKIII 22/45 Target Model is what I use for that purpose

BlackZeda · 09-19-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

easy. i was referring to a 1911 lol.

I guess it is all relative; compared to a .357 Mag or .40 S/W my 1911 feels like a gentle beast. I still want a paper target to "go ahead, make my day"

BlackZeda · 09-19-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by OMGiGOTaZ

I agree, Ruger MKIII 22/45 Target Model is what I use for that purpose

I have always liked those and see one in my future...I love Ruger!

Ever since I saw Top Shot the Volquartsen custom Rugers have intrigued me, but a stock one would be more than sufficient for some target shooting fun. I am sure you would agree

MacCool · 09-19-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

I have always liked those and see one in my future...I love Ruger!

Ever since I saw Top Shot the Volquartsen custom Rugers have intrigued me, but a stock one would be more than sufficient for some target shooting fun. I am sure you would agree

I have a 27 year old Ruger Mark II target that I recently upgraded with a Volquartsen trigger group. It is a superbly accurate target/plinking gun. The VQ trigger as an upgrade is amazing.

BlackZeda · 09-20-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

I have a 27 year old Ruger Mark II target that I recently upgraded with a Volquartsen trigger group. It is a superbly accurate target/plinking gun. The VQ trigger as an upgrade is amazing.

That's a cool gun...there is something about Rugers that make them seem indestructable. I like the Volquartsen rifles but the pistols are a little too fancy for my tastes so putting one of their triggers (by your recommendation) on a shiny new Mark III might be the way to go.

Ackrite · 09-22-2012, 09:56 PM

Does anybody else use the iSnipe app on their iPhone? I would highly recommend it, especially if you a noob to distance shooting like me. I just got back from a day of shooting in the high-desert in CA to finally get to use and zero my REPR. I've never really used a .308 passed 100m before, but after I zeroed it I took a silhouette out to 500 yards and with the app I was pinging it from the very first shot. It felt good to not waste almost $1.75 each on any missed shots. Next time I'll try add a couple hundred more yards.

Also finally got to use my new Kimber 1911 for the first time. With all the hate I see on that brand I expected to be disappointed, but I experienced nothing negative with the ~70 rounds I put through it so far. Definitely easier to manage the recoil and follow-up shots compared to my Glock 30.

BlackZeda · 09-26-2012, 01:02 PM

So I am in the market for a cheap, reliable and compact rifle...which means I am looking for an AK. I have read a lot about 7.62 vs 5.45 and have decided that I am going for the latter.

Is this a dumb idea considering the lesser availability of the ammo? Can anyone recommend a good manufacturer for a civilian version AK-74?

semtex · 09-27-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

So I am in the market for a cheap, reliable and compact rifle...which means I am looking for an AK. I have read a lot about 7.62 vs 5.45 and have decided that I am going for the latter.

Is this a dumb idea considering the lesser availability of the ammo? Can anyone recommend a good manufacturer for a civilian version AK-74?

AK-47 (not AK-74) is 7.62mm. AR-15/M4 is 5.56mm (not 5.45). You said you've read a lot about 7.62 vs. 5.56* and that you're going for the latter (which would mean you're going for an AR), but then you ask for a recommendation for an AK rather than an AR. Can you please clarify? lol

m4a1mustang · 09-27-2012, 09:43 AM

No I think he's talking AK47 vs AK74. One is 7.62x39 and the other is 5.45x39

BlackZeda · 09-27-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

No I think he's talking AK47 vs AK74. One is 7.62x39 and the other is 5.45x39

That is correct...I am looking to buy an AK with a folding stock, but now I am trying to decide between a AK-47 (7.62mm) or AK-74 (5.45mm) clone. I have read that the 5.45 round has better ballistics and is much more accurate but is less available. I wanted to go to the gun show this weekend to see if there was any bulk 5.45 ammo around but didn't make it, so I wanted to see from the rest of you if you have found it hard to get your hands on such ammo.

m4a1mustang · 09-27-2012, 10:24 AM

Selection does seem very limited on the ammo sites I use.

semtex · 09-27-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

No I think he's talking AK47 vs AK74. One is 7.62x39 and the other is 5.45x39

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

That is correct...I am looking to buy an AK with a folding stock, but now I am trying to decide between a AK-47 (7.62mm) or AK-74 (5.45mm) clone. I have read that the 5.45 round has better ballistics and is much more accurate but is less available. I wanted to go to the gun show this weekend to see if there was any bulk 5.45 ammo around but didn't make it, so I wanted to see from the rest of you if you have found it hard to get your hands on such ammo.

Sorry, my bad.

m4a1mustang · 09-27-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Sorry, my bad.

I would rather buy/build an AR than get an AK, though.

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Ackrite Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: fontana, ca Posts: 190 Drives: '12 White Nismo Z Rep Power: 13	Does anybody else use the iSnipe app on their iPhone? I would highly recommend it, especially if you a noob to distance shooting like me. I just got back from a day of shooting in the high-desert in CA to finally get to use and zero my REPR. I've never really used a .308 passed 100m before, but after I zeroed it I took a silhouette out to 500 yards and with the app I was pinging it from the very first shot. It felt good to not waste almost $1.75 each on any missed shots. Next time I'll try add a couple hundred more yards. Also finally got to use my new Kimber 1911 for the first time. With all the hate I see on that brand I expected to be disappointed, but I experienced nothing negative with the ~70 rounds I put through it so far. Definitely easier to manage the recoil and follow-up shots compared to my Glock 30.

09-26-2012, 01:02 PM	#2469 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	So I am in the market for a cheap, reliable and compact rifle...which means I am looking for an AK. I have read a lot about 7.62 vs 5.45 and have decided that I am going for the latter. Is this a dumb idea considering the lesser availability of the ammo? Can anyone recommend a good manufacturer for a civilian version AK-74?