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11/23/2012 1:30:22 AM

CZ
Glock
M&P
XDM

11/23/2012 8:32:57 AM

Quote :

"M&P XDM CZ Phantom (decocker) All 9mm...which one?"

I'd pick the phantom except I'd go with the regular safety. I have an SP-01 Tactical and it makes me look like a better shooter than I really am. I like the decocker and my other pistols are Sigs which are also decockers. However, if I could do it over again I'd get the regular safety. The decocker only CZ 75s have only one hammer hook due to having to accommodate the deco king parts. This limits the amount of trigger work you can do and you can't get aftermarket hammers to improve the triggers. The decocker trigger isn't bad (it sure as hell is better than a striker fired gun), I just want it to be better.

11/24/2012 1:35:19 AM

Finally splurged on an eotech on dvor.com. Review to follow in five to seven days.

11/24/2012 2:15:16 AM

Was it a decent price? I find that DVOR's prices suck.

11/24/2012 3:59:57 PM

^^ Which one? I really like EOTechs, the only thing that made me choose an Aimpoint over one was the battery life. I think I might switch back at some point though, the EOTech I had was back when they used N batteries which were expensive and died way too fast.

11/24/2012 5:58:03 PM

Opmod EXPS2-0. It was about $70 less than any I could find on Amazon. I just needed to go ahead and bite the bullet on a good one.

I also ordered a bunch of Magpul accessories. Pictures to follow once its all in and equipped.

11/24/2012 7:03:51 PM

The new Gander Mountain store in Cary is worth checking out. Probably the best selection of guns that I've ever seen in the area. It's not at all limited to hunting.

11/25/2012 7:10:33 PM

Agreed. The prices are at best, a bit steep.

11/25/2012 7:24:43 PM

Looking for a good gun shop in either Cary or Apex area with a good selection of guns/rifles. I'm pretty new to this so need a place with patience to teach me some stuff and not take advantage of a noob. Any suggestions?

11/25/2012 9:53:37 PM

never ever ever take advice on a product from someone who wants to sell you that product

especially guns

[Edited on November 25, 2012 at 10:22 PM. Reason : and gander mountain is way overpriced on everything they sell]

11/25/2012 10:21:23 PM

Man, I've bought a bunch of stuff from Fuquay Gun. They have OK selection, nothing to write home about, but Clay has cut me some seriously good deals.

11/25/2012 11:23:45 PM

And you aren't even going to share the details?

Shame on you Duke.

Shame. On. You.



[Edited on November 26, 2012 at 2:24 AM. Reason : .]

11/26/2012 2:24:11 AM

I wonder if there are any good deals on ammo today.

My friend found an old box of .223 from Georgia Arms in the closet at his parents'. $80 for 500 rounds.

Maybe I need to switch to steel case.

11/26/2012 10:26:29 AM

Is it worth a shit? I'm hesitant on buying GA stuff now after my experience with their bulk .357sig rounds. Probably won't go with them again unless the gun in question is a complete garbage disposal

That really makes me miss my S&W 4506

11/26/2012 11:34:59 AM

I have shot about 2k of the GA .40 canned heat. I found one round that had the bullet seated too deep, and had 3 or 4 FTfire.
I have shot about 1k of the .223 canned heat and had zero problems.

11/26/2012 11:48:36 AM

The GA stuff is beyond dirty.

11/28/2012 6:50:25 AM

.... there is a your mom joke in there somewhere.


can't wait to blow through some .223 this sunday, i haven't even fired my ar so 2 of them in one weekend along with my wife's new SR9

11/28/2012 7:50:25 AM

Quote :

"never ever ever take advice on a product from someone who wants to sell you that product especially guns "

ok I'll ask here. I'm looking into getting a shotgun, but I'm a complete noob. Main usage will be skeet shooting or stationary targets. Some home defense usage, but hopeflly things don't come to that . Hoping to spend maybe $2-300. Any suggestions?

11/28/2012 3:00:06 PM

afaik

almost any pump works just fine...

11/28/2012 3:03:41 PM

I had a Mossberg 500 for home defense that I liked.

11/28/2012 3:04:57 PM

I, too, own a 500. Busts clays nicely.

11/28/2012 4:17:44 PM

Buy a Mossberg 500 or Remington 870.
Make sure that you get the two barrel combo if you want it both for clays/skeet/trap and for home defense.

You don't want a 28" barrel for HD, and you don't want a 18.5" barrel for clays.


I have a Mossberg 590 pump, but the Rem870 has a larger aftermarket.

[Edited on November 28, 2012 at 6:05 PM. Reason : .]

11/28/2012 6:05:02 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3SlOXowwC4c#!

kinda neat

Sporting Ammunition and the Fire Fighter

11/28/2012 8:28:30 PM

I posted this in classifieds:

Quote :

"I have a Rock Island Armory 1911 Tactical in 9mm that I never shoot... Less than 100 rounds through it, comes with 2 mags. I'm entertaining offers on it. Also looking to pick up a G19, or maybe a Sig P239 if the price is right. or maybe even an HK P2000."

11/28/2012 9:26:25 PM

^^cool

11/29/2012 12:37:24 PM

Just thought I would do a quick first impression of something I bought...

I got a Baikal MP220 coach gun today for $279.99 at Hyatt's. I ordered it through their online store and picked it up here in Charlotte at their retail location (no transfer fee, etc).

Thing is absolutely built like a tank! Not the most attractive gun, but at least as good-looking as a Stoeger and way better than most Chinese coach guns.

It is also substantially cheaper than the Stoeger and Chinese competition and IMO a much more sturdy gun. The triggers feel pretty good and although stiff at first I've been opening and closing it for awhile and it has improved hugely.

The safety seems rock solid and I seriously doubt it will have any recoil issues. The wood was surprisingly attractive compared to the generic-grain you usually see in cheap shotguns. I'm sure its some cheap shit russian crap, but at least it has some character (and weight)!

2 3/4 chamber only, which is fine with me since 3 inch shells in a break-action aren't too cool anyway. Front post is extremely low and from what I've read Baikals shoot extremely flat and generally you're supposed to cover the target with it.

Takes apart quickly and easily (no fuss) and easy to reassemble. Came packaged in a very nice USSG box without too much grease on the gun itself.

A word on Hyatt's... Great store as long as you don't pay sticker for anything on the walls. They will haggle with you and I think they expect it. Prices are ridiculous otherwise, but I'm sure they occasionally con some dumb yuppie. The location in Charlotte has an excellent reloading section now for anyone interested; it's only a few months old.

Ammo prices are meh.

Seems like they're having a closeout on shotguns this week, new and used, but since I ordered this one it didn't apply. Although I haven't shot it yet it seems like possibly the best deal I've ever gotten on a new weapon. I just wanted something compact that could beat around in my car cheaply, but I'm typically weary of being used guns. I didn't expect this thing to look or handle this good, and I'm sure it will last a very long time.




I also have some 9mm ammo for sale/trade:







I dont have a need for this type of ammo, but maybe someone here does? Thanks!

11/29/2012 2:30:01 PM

interstate transfers of long guns-- OK to meet at buyer's FFL and have them do the transfer, right?

11/30/2012 8:13:59 AM

yes

11/30/2012 8:19:05 AM

Bud's has the Glock 17 RTF2G for $494 right now

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/60484/Glock+17+G17RTF2+9mm+17rd

11/30/2012 1:06:38 PM

Picked up my new sr9 today

11/30/2012 3:09:07 PM

been hoarding some 556/223 lately. now need to find a place to ch00t.

11/30/2012 4:46:57 PM

where you hoarding it from

11/30/2012 10:07:08 PM

i used slickguns to find ammo deals. i get lucky sometimes finding federal/pmc brass ammo at .327-.333.

you can find russian for about .2-.25

but those sites sell out fairly quick.

11/30/2012 10:44:02 PM

Can't decide If I want to save for an lwrc or sig, build a poly ar, or build an ar in a diff cal. A light weight poly would be nice, but I did pick up an lwrc at the last gun show and it was . Thoughts?

12/1/2012 5:34:13 AM

I don't trust anyone who'd want to sacrifice am aluminum lower for a savings of 5oz, plenty of other places to logically save weight other than making a plastic gun

12/1/2012 7:50:12 PM

Almost every pistol is plastic these days why not your ar lower ?

12/1/2012 8:49:25 PM

I hope you're joking

12/2/2012 12:28:07 AM

I always wondered what the appeal was for those "sport" poly ARs

Why? I can't think of one good reason beyond saving a few ounces on an already lightweight platform

12/2/2012 3:39:28 AM

they're just not that much cheaper than aluminum lowers at sale prices

12/2/2012 6:46:35 AM

perrys gun had AR lowers (metal) for $70 or 75. cant remember. it was the best deal around since most online lowers ended up that price after shipping and transfer fees.

they are anderson arms lowers. mine has worked just fine. and i jazzed it up with some white and red paint for the logo and safe/fire markings.

12/2/2012 10:54:14 AM

yeah i was joking.


i loathe polymer guns.

12/2/2012 12:06:30 PM

I am looking a talking point gun.

I want something I can add to my gun cabinet that has history or is quite rare.

I was thinking something along the civil war rifle type...any other ideas?

any one have anything of the sorts that would be and interesting one to own?


also, I have a grip from what seems to be a smith and wesson.. can anyone tell me what gun it was on? it has markings on the inside N-LH-5912 and N-RH-5913 I know LH and RH designate the sides.

[Edited on December 2, 2012 at 11:03 PM. Reason : g]

12/2/2012 10:49:44 PM

Trapdoor Springfield rifles or carbines are a good, fun, relatively cheap way to get in on that type of gun.

They are good shooters with appropriate ammo and are pretty much all appreciating in value.

Their prices cover the whole gamut or condition/rarity; it's just up to you how much time you want to spend researching and chasing them. They aren't very hard to find (in general), but they can be fun to pursue.

I don't know very much about old/historical guns anyway, but something else that might be worth investing in would be a quality reproduction.

Now before I get heckled all to shit over this realize I'm talking about something like a Shiloh or C Sharps 1874.

Sometimes you can find neat things here: http://www.cherrys.com/

They are pretty well-known worldwide and also located in Greensboro NC! Probably the most eclectic collection you'll find around here. I don't think too much of their pricing on newish weapons.






Another interesting weapon would be something chambered in 577 Snider. A Martini-Enfield or something similar. Ammo can be formed from 28 gauge shotgun grass I believe... Seems like Nepalese guns in this caliber aren't very hard to find either, but are probably a sound investment.

Or some type of drilling/cape gun would be interesting. Something I've been eying on Cherry's site for awhile is this:

Quote :

"German Guild Cape Gun, 16 Gauge/9.3X72R SXS Rifle/Shotgun Combo With 27 3/4" Barrels, 2 3/4" Chamber, Barrels 60% Brown Finish, Nice Stock With Ammo Compartment, Exposed Hammers, Back Action Locks, No Finish On Receiver, C&R Gun, Modified Choke, Pop-Up Tang, 2-Leaf Express Sight"

I'd post the picture, but it's friggin huge. Looks like a very classy double barrel. It is on their "long guns in stock" page.

[Edited on December 2, 2012 at 11:15 PM. Reason : -]

12/2/2012 11:10:13 PM

[Edited on December 2, 2012 at 11:21 PM. Reason : no hrlp]

12/2/2012 11:11:37 PM

Colt army ? / navy ?

(I want one)

12/2/2012 11:13:02 PM

Quote :

"J.C.& A. Lord Nepalese Snider Carbine, .577 Caliber Single Shot With 21 1/2" Barrel, It Has Been Professionally Restored To Like New Condition, Lovely Wood, Gun Is Checkered, Very Nice Bore, Antique"

Also on Cherry's site.

I know it has been restored but the good thing about Cherry's is if you email them about the weapon they are probably going to have the story behind it. They are reputable enough too I would probably believe whatever they told me.

Lord Sydney Fogglebottom III brought it back from Bhutan along with a spot of tea after blasting some godless savages, etc.







Or get on gunbroker and establish your budget... Go looking at what appear to be common lever action rifles, but concentrate more on the date of manufacture. It would be awesome to have a Winchester from the turn of the century, or maybe a take down model, etc.

[Edited on December 2, 2012 at 11:19 PM. Reason : -]

12/2/2012 11:17:39 PM

after a bit of research it appears the grip is from a model 27 S&W

as for collectible guns something like an 1863 springfield seems interesting to me and wiki says it was the most used gun in the civil war, so im thinking they may not be hard to find?

something along those lines intrigues me.

I will check out that site you linked.

12/2/2012 11:18:10 PM

i just used the backstrap of my glock to open a beer bottle

12/3/2012 1:46:43 AM

So I went to North Raleigh Guns on Westgate Rd over the weekend and they refused to do an interstate transfer on a long gun. Saturday, they transferred a pistol for me no problem. Sunday was different:

me: "Hello, I live in SC and I need to transfer this shotgun to my buddy here who lives in Raleigh"
NRG manager: "um you don't need to do that here"
me: "..."
NRG: "go do it face to face, outside in the parking lot. it's a long gun so we don't have to do that"
me: "the ATF says interstate transfers of firearms must take place at an FFL" ATF
NRG: "that isn't true. we will not do this transfer, have a nice day"

the shop itself is nice enough, and apparently they're building a huge range near brier creek. but encouraging customers to commit federal crimes, even unwittingly, is not a good business practice, and I probably won't go back there in the future.

and for what it's worth, Carolina Gunrunners off Durant Rd did do the transfer, no charge.

[Edited on December 3, 2012 at 9:53 AM. Reason : add another note]

12/3/2012 9:45:46 AM