Firearm BS thread

Anybody use a Dara brand holster for CC?

https://www.daraholsters.com/

 

I didn’t know where to post this, so here goes; buddy got a 1911 and wants it painted chrome gold with dragon plates, wants it like the guns from the movie Face Off. I’m in LA so if you know someone plz DM me

 

I don't think there are any reputable people that will "paint" a 1911 for you especially in "chrome gold" which is an oxymoron to my brain.

You would probably be better off looking into plating services, find a gunsmith around your area and ask them who they recommend.

 

If you're not, you should be.

 

Nice set up

 

Damn, this just made me and my little Rock Chucker setup feel very inadequate lol

 

What's the price point for a basic setup for a 9mm? This is obviously a passion for you and you're capitalizing on this investment. But for a guy that would primarily like to reload home defense/target practice ammo, is there as much of a saving?

I think I recently paid .27 per round for some Federal 150 gr. TSJ. With things the way they are right now it was the most efficient deal. I know there are better deals buying in bulk, and buying cheaper types. Right now neither interest me. Maybe bulk later.....

I would like to look at reloading as an option though.
Thanks.
Rob

 

Gun + PCMR = WIN!

 

Ftfy. Pm me for addy

 

I didn't try to buy or sell anything I just wanted to help with quality control

 

Quick... anyone got a working Midway USA promo code???

 

This is one of 3 benches I have set up to reload and the newest. There is little to no cost savings in normal times (although now, I guarantee I am saving a ton of money) to load some handgun loads being like 9mm, although .357, .45, 10mm there are savings and figure I crank out 475-500 an hour.
I save a ton recycling my 223 brass and converting it to 300 Blackout because I only shoot suppressed and 220gr ain't cheap.
On another bench with a Dillon 1050 with a case feeder maybe up to 900 223 an hour?
The other presses I own are just single stage for .257, 3000wm, 7mm, 308, 6.5 mostly.

I may not save a lot money as much as I shoot, but reloading allows me to shoot more.
It's my Zen. Something I can do alone now that the kids are all gone and it keeps my mind off the troubles of the world outside of my walls.

 

If you want the most accuracy a rifle is capable of, you need to "work up a load" with incremental amounts of powder.
That's the reason I started reloading. Not for any savings, but for better performance.
Same rifle, best I could do at 100 yds on factory loads was cover 5 with a quarter. Tailor made load could cover 5 with a dime.

 

Well sure, saving money is a byproduct. I thought it was clear by my post that I love to load.
Of course I ladder load for certain rifle shoots to develop consistent and accurate shots. But, the majority of the many .cals I load for are just to plink and punch paper or steel.
I don't competition shoot for a living but I do compete in 1-3 long distance shoots a year, shoot USPSA on a team with buddies who just love to shoot and big game hunt in the West. I was also able to hunt this year in Africa with my wife and very satisfying that we shot our animals with our rifles with our loads.

 

That's awesome!
What animals did you take?

Quoted your post to expand on it, not to correct you or anything.

 

Oh, np.
Golden Wildabeast, 2 Impala, 2 Blesbok, Pumba, Waterbuck, Gemsbok Kudu...
Here's my wife with her Gemsbok

 

Re: fire - since all the BRs are on the second floor, I have several escape ropes handy. Not planning fighting any fires here, though, unless I'm awake in a kitchen. It's purely an evac mode. There's the oblig ones in the kitchen and by the grill, though. And if there's a fire I'm going to hit the garage and secure power.

 

I tried for a couple hours the other night. Good luck. Try calling them. They might fell generous. I was ultimately happy with my purchase and the shipping speed/cost.

 

@Idaholandho

Very nice to see your post.