Anyone here into firearms?

semtex · 12-21-2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Well i finally got a G4 g19 and XDm competition bitone 45cal. I'll post pics of the family when i get a chance.

Nice!!!

Skeeterbop · 12-21-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

Sorry for the obvious question but I just want to make sure I understand what "Presidential Surge 2010-2011" means because I didn't know that they produced specific special editions like that; is that commemorating the 15,000 troop surge in Afghanistan that President Obama authorized?

Yep, it was a special thing our unit did, so there were only 58 made like that from what I found out when talking to them about what the delay in receiving the pistols was. Here is a link to the part of the site were you can find more about custom engraving: Commemoratives - Smith & Wesson

Skeeterbop · 12-21-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Well i finally got a G4 g19 and XDm competition bitone 45cal. I'll post pics of the family when i get a chance.

in for pics

BlackZeda · 12-21-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

Yep, it was a special thing our unit did...

That's pretty cool! I am handing in my Concealed Carry Weapon permit application tomorrow and have to decide on getting a new while I wait for it to go through. So many freaking options nowadays. I am definitely looking at S&W or Ruger hammerless .357 Magnum revolvers...lot's of power in such a reliable, compact package. S&W's are pricey!

Thanks for the info and enjoy!

Skeeterbop · 12-23-2011, 01:52 PM

Went to a gun store yesterday with a friend of mine and got to see and hold a H&K USC as well as a FNH PS-90 while he was picking up some things. Now that I have actually seen them in person, I really, really want to get them. I think I'll try for the H&K first then get the PS90 later. Then eventually get the stamp to make them SBRs legally.

MacCool · 12-23-2011, 03:28 PM

Cutting those barrels down (chrome-lined) to make an SBR version of the USC and PS-90 and threading them for your muzzle device can be tricky business, I'm told - I'd sure want it done by a very experienced gunsmith. Likewise, the NFA engraving necessary for NFA registration is something you'd want done by someone like Orion Arms.

Skeeterbop · 12-23-2011, 04:06 PM

I wouldn't cut down a barrel, I would just buy the shorter barrel and keep the original one as a backup. either way it would cost quite a bit of money

darionlear · 12-23-2011, 04:35 PM

I like blowing up propane tanks... that count? O_o

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Skeeterbop · 12-23-2011, 05:04 PM

Sure thing!

eastwest2300 · 12-26-2011, 12:02 AM

Im a Glock fan, got the 26 & 27.

BlackZeda · 12-26-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

Went to a gun store yesterday with a friend of mine and got to see and hold a H&K USC as well as a FNH PS-90 while he was picking up some things. Now that I have actually seen them in person, I really, really want to get them. I think I'll try for the H&K first then get the PS90 later. Then eventually get the stamp to make them SBRs legally.

I heard a rumor that they are coming out with a civilian version of MP7 (which I believe you are firing in your avatar picture). If that were available would you be interested in that as well? I would think the ammo would be very espensive though.

The other day a friend of mine pulled out a Sig Sauer P556 Pistol and let me have at it....OMG, talk about fun! It definitely isn't as controled and precise as a SMG, but the "fear of God" factor is pretty high. It is so small too, so you wouldn't have to cut it down or get any special permits for it. I just thought I would throw it out there as I am now seeing owning one in my future.

Skeeterbop · 12-26-2011, 11:30 AM

I would probably not buy a civilian version of an mp7. I would imagine the ammo would be expensive as crap. While the USC is firing a 45acp, which would be much cheaper.

MacCool · 12-26-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

The other day a friend of mine pulled out a Sig Sauer P556 Pistol and let me have at it....OMG, talk about fun! It definitely isn't as controled and precise as a SMG, but the "fear of God" factor is pretty high. It is so small too, so you wouldn't have to cut it down or get any special permits for it. I just thought I would throw it out there as I am now seeing owning one in my future.

Do a thorough search on the various gun forums regarding the quality of construction of current model SIG guns. General consensus IMHO is that this is a bad time in history to buy a SIG firearm, but check it out for yourself.

http://www.google.com/search?q=sig+q...ient=firefox-a

BlackZeda · 12-26-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

Do a thorough search on the various gun forums regarding the quality of construction of current model SIG guns. General consensus IMHO is that this is a bad time in history to buy a SIG firearm, but check it out for yourself.

sig quality - Google Search

Thanks for the heads-up on SIGs. The same day that I shot the P556 pistol there was a guy at the range that had just bought a Sig Sauer 1911 STX which he paid big bucks for and was very excited to shoot. Unfortunately the firing pic did not strike the primer enough for it to function...what a bummer. So with what I have seen on the forums and what happened there it does concern me.

I just submitted my concealed-carry permit application, so my next firearm will be something small...probably either a Glock auto-loader, or a S&W (or Ruger) snub-nose, hammerless revolver. I will be a lot more comfortable with any of those.

Thanks again!

ImportConvert · 12-27-2011, 08:07 AM

My check to the BATF cleared, now just waiting for my tax-stamp for the FA556-212. Here is the host...

Noveske complete N4 w/VIS/MUR (VLTOR) monolithic upper and Noveske Switchblock
LMT SOPMOD stock
M300A light
LaRue FUG
Geissele SSA trigger
TA44SG-10 ACOG
Noveske branded Troy BUIS
LaRue mounts for light/optic
Surefire 212a suppressor mount/FH
AWM 20 round magazines (filled with MK318 MOD 0 SOST)
BCM Gunfighter CH

12-23-2011, 01:52 PM	#1550 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Went to a gun store yesterday with a friend of mine and got to see and hold a H&K USC as well as a FNH PS-90 while he was picking up some things. Now that I have actually seen them in person, I really, really want to get them. I think I'll try for the H&K first then get the PS90 later. Then eventually get the stamp to make them SBRs legally. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

12-23-2011, 04:06 PM	#1552 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	I wouldn't cut down a barrel, I would just buy the shorter barrel and keep the original one as a backup. either way it would cost quite a bit of money __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

12-23-2011, 05:04 PM	#1554 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Sure thing! __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

12-26-2011, 12:02 AM	#1555 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,818 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	Im a Glock fan, got the 26 & 27. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-26-2011, 11:30 AM	#1557 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	I would probably not buy a civilian version of an mp7. I would imagine the ammo would be expensive as crap. While the USC is firing a 45acp, which would be much cheaper. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

12-23-2011, 03:28 PM	#1551 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	Cutting those barrels down (chrome-lined) to make an SBR version of the USC and PS-90 and threading them for your muzzle device can be tricky business, I'm told - I'd sure want it done by a very experienced gunsmith. Likewise, the NFA engraving necessary for NFA registration is something you'd want done by someone like Orion Arms.

12-23-2011, 04:35 PM	#1553 (permalink)
darionlear Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: el paso Posts: 418 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 13	I like blowing up propane tanks... that count? O_o Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk

12-27-2011, 08:07 AM	#1560 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7626	My check to the BATF cleared, now just waiting for my tax-stamp for the FA556-212. Here is the host... Noveske complete N4 w/VIS/MUR (VLTOR) monolithic upper and Noveske Switchblock LMT SOPMOD stock M300A light LaRue FUG Geissele SSA trigger TA44SG-10 ACOG Noveske branded Troy BUIS LaRue mounts for light/optic Surefire 212a suppressor mount/FH AWM 20 round magazines (filled with MK318 MOD 0 SOST) BCM Gunfighter CH