Firearm BS thread

Anyone have a preference on 45 acp as far as grains go? 200 or 230?

 

I usually shoot the 230 grains, personally. Just personal preference; a lot of what I like about the .45 is that it shoots a big frigging rock. Might as well go with the heavier one, lol.
That and 230gr. is a lot more common at the local stores.

 

$210 + shipping. I figure spend a little more for 100% brass case and FMJ.

 

Think I've found my next purchase already...

 

You save about $100 per thousand rounds (I'm referring to 556/7.62x39) over brass cased. If you shoot a lot like I do, the savings realized by buying steel case over brass will more than pay for a few new barrels when the time comes. I have friends who have safe queen rifles because they will only shoot brass in their precious babies and can't afford the ammo......I'd rather shoot

 

"ain't nobody got time for that"

 

I couldn't afford ammo or reloading so I just bought one of these

Nintendo Entertainment System Action Set

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Action-Includes-Controllers-entertainment-system/dp/B000VA5Y1Y

 

I would never buy brass cased 7.62x39 lol.

 

I agree on the corrosive primers. They are definitely catering to the market now.

Exactly right on the bimetal.

Here's the test. http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/brass-vs-steel-cased-ammo/

 

any suggestions for a first time handgun buyer in california (lots of hoops to jump through now) looking for home protection, will not be able to carry and conceal as i am a teacher. still go out and go to the range. but just looking for ideas as to what to look into. hear a lot about the glock 19 because of its capabilities to modify and adapt to the user, but i am not so sure, any guiding light would be greatly appreciated.

 

Glock 19, glock 17, Sig p320, Sig SP2022, Smith and Wesson M&P (I think they are still on roster) are my top 5.

Best thing to do is go to a gun store that has a range (something like P2K in San Diego, or poway weapons (in poway) and handle as many as possible and shoot the ones that are comfortable.
I don't know if your area has any places similar to what is available in SD though.

 

First, for a new shooter it's always a good idea to find a friend that is familiar with firearms to take you to a range and show you some guns. Rent a few guns see what fits your hand well and what you enjoy.
Yes, Glock 19 is a staple and you can't go wrong. Springfield XD, Smith and Wesson Shield, and Beretta PX4 Storm are also good first choices. Just go try some and see what you like!

 

-Shoot as many as you can and pick whatever you're the most accurate with off the bat.
-Placement is more important than caliber, so if you hear people saying you need a 45 to knock the guy across the room, quit listening to that person and do not take any of their advice.
-Since it's going to be a night stand gun, typically people will recommend something larger because having more capacity never hurts. And since you don't have to try and conceal it, there's no reason to buy a single stack subcompact, unless you shoot it the best.

FN, Sig, CZ, Glock, S&W, and Springfield all make pistols that will work for you and are generally under $500. I'm not sure which are on the roster though.

 

Capacity isn't an issue for him, 10rd limit.

But x2 what he said, a larger frame gun will be easier to control.

 

Oh yea, forgot haha.

 

It's not funny, please don't laugh.

 

Looking for an hk .45 tactical, anyone got an extra one laying around? I'm in AK where there is....less....hoops....lol we're an open carry state.

 

Ben there was a website I bought and sold a few guns off of while I was up there but for the life of me I cannot remember the name, the sold atv's and other stuff it was kinda like CL, but they generally had good deals. I know it's not much help but figured you may know the one I'm talking about lol

 

armslist?

 

No I've used that too but this one was AK specific.
Edit: I feel extra dumb, it was alaskaslist. Can't get it to pull up on my phone now though.