Firearm BS thread

Is this a store or a home FFL?

THere was a home FFL guy near me who did pretty much the same thing. I know when i talked to him he said it was doing well for him. I think he charged $250 a year though. But he said most people would buy 1 or 2 guns a year thinking they would buy more so he ended up ahead in that sense. He also did the only available 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month type thing. Said having the membership stuff was a bit easier paperwork for him too as he could have most of it pre filled out so it would be quick in and out.

But life and new laws (state) made him quit

 

This guy is definitely small and local, he works a regular job during the day and has (had) evening hours for the shop behind his house.
He had good pricing last time I went in and checked.

I figure that if I did 6-7 transfers per year it would be worth it before the “wholesale cost” savings, but I don’t think wholesale would be very much cheaper than street price buying 1-3 at a time.

I wish the local shops would do that, I transferred 3 lowers and a rifle within the last month and a half at the local “gun” (pawn) shop and it cost ~$140.

 

Check this video.
More about the pistol rather than actual shooting but still hood info.


https://youtu.be/3zc4kkWoklE

 

What do you guys think of 6.5 Grendel for deer hunting? Too small? Just right?

On the fence about picking up a bolt gun in that caliber.

 

I believe the energy numbers are similar to .243 Winchester, .243 is a well respected deer cartridge that I would use comfortably for all white tail except for the largest freaks, even then it would likely take them, I would just prefer a .308 or other .30 cal/higher energy caliber.

 

It’s just under a 257 Roberts in terms of velocity and energy at 100 yards. I have a ton of long guns but my daily deer gun is a 257 Roberts and it kills them just as dead as anything else does. I see you are in Michigan and you have larger bodied deer, but people have been killing deer with similar calibers for a long time. Shot placement is always important no matter what you are shooting. I just got to the point where I don’t want to deal with unnecessary recoil and my Bob takes down what I need it too.

 

Curious why you wouldn't just go 6.5 Creedmoor since you're looking at a bolt gun. To me the whole thing about 6.5 Grendel is to get some longer range on an AR-15 platform.

 

I also have the 6.5 Creedmoor and it’s a nice caliber as well. If recoil is an issue also look at the 6.5 Swede or 260 Remington. They are low recoil and will drop a deer. The Creedmoor seems to be the next big thing (at least for now) and ammo should be more readily available. Either way, you have plenty of good options.

 

Found a good deal on a Grendel bolt gun was curious if it was even worth the trouble.

Creedmoor definitely has my interest.

 

Too fancy.

 

80% G17 kits on sale!


https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020552143

 

Oh man I'm in trouble now...

 

I would apologize, but that is only done in extreme circumstances involving my wife.

For you, I will not apologize.
Instead I can only respond with....Your Welcome.

 

recommended slide for that kit?
I see they had recommended lower and slide parts kits. Figured those would be ok but not sure about slides.

Edit: and barrel too right? is that everything needed? (80%, lower parts, slide parts, slide, barrel)

Edit: and sights..... looks like this is not a terribly economical way to go... more for the 80% aspect

 

To clarify for those unfamiliar with the Poly 80 PF940CL it’s a 17 slide with 19 grip length.

17 length slides, brownells, OEM Glock, Zev, just to name a few in different price brackets.

 

I honestly have no idea. Not much of a Glock guy.
These will be a first for me.

 

Speaking of wives.... I need your phone number to give to mine so you can explain today's activities.