Anyone here into firearms?

m4a1mustang · 02-23-2012, 07:03 AM

Just wanted to vent my frustration... I've been so busy lately I haven't been able to make it to the range in the last ~2 months.

At least I'm still doing dry-fire practice...

Imperial · 02-24-2012, 09:58 PM

I feel defenseless... my 1911 is at the Kimber Custom Shop getting some work done and my PX4 is at Robar getting refinished. All I have left is my AR chambered in .22 LR. =P

xdeslitx · 02-24-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperial

I feel defenseless... my 1911 is at the Kimber Custom Shop getting some work done and my PX4 is at Robar getting refinished. All I have left is my AR chambered in .22 LR. =P

what are you getting done?

xdeslitx · 02-24-2012, 10:45 PM

crappy cellphone pic for now

BlackZeda · 02-27-2012, 06:46 PM

After a bit of a wait, my Glock 19 Gen 4 came in finally. The Concealed Handgun permit only took about 45 days to obtain. I am psyched about both. Next purchase; a Comp-Tac IWB holster for my P2000K (thanks for the recommendation Steve).

xdeslitx · 02-27-2012, 11:00 PM

^ nice

well here's my little project for the day. i hope it holds up. it didn't feel like actual paint. it had a rubbery texture as it was drying
it's not perfect but at least i can see the sights now lol

Imperial · 02-25-2012, 02:27 AM

For my 1911, undercut trigger guard, 30 LPI front strap checkering and flatten and serrate slide top. For my PX4 I'm getting it refinished in NP3 Plus.

xdeslitx · 02-26-2012, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Imperial

For my 1911, undercut trigger guard, 30 LPI front strap checkering and flatten and serrate slide top. For my PX4 I'm getting it refinished in NP3 Plus.

when are you getting them back so we can hit the range

i think im going to do my first mods on the gun this week. i have to mod the slide stop because the plunger is a bit long and i have to use a too to push it in when reinstalling the stop.
and i think im going to be a little ghetto and paint dots on my sights because is hard to see

Imperial · 02-26-2012, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

when are you getting them back so we can hit the range

i think im going to do my first mods on the gun this week. i have to mod the slide stop because the plunger is a bit long and i have to use a too to push it in when reinstalling the stop.
and i think im going to be a little ghetto and paint dots on my sights because is hard to see

Not for another few weeks, there's never a definite time frame when custom work is involved. I’ll let you know so we can bust a few caps.

xdeslitx · 02-26-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Imperial

Not for another few weeks, there's never a definite time frame when custom work is involved. I’ll let you know so we can bust a few caps.

ive been going so it doesnt bother me when haha.
check the group chat on fb i posted a question

xdeslitx · 02-26-2012, 09:32 PM

i feel like such a newb...i was shooting really low and i thought it was my fault
so i ask the guy next to me for pointers

the guy looks at my target and i had about a 1 inch grouping at 7 yards

turns out my adjustable rear sights weren't calibrated from the factory

so i have to zero it in the next time i go since i ran out of bullets
wasted so much ammo thinking i was shooting wrong the whole time

semtex · 02-27-2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

i feel like such a newb...i was shooting really low and i thought it was my fault
so i ask the guy next to me for pointers

the guy looks at my target and i had about a 1 inch grouping at 7 yards

turns out my adjustable rear sights weren't calibrated from the factory

so i have to zero it in the next time i go since i ran out of bullets
wasted so much ammo thinking i was shooting wrong the whole time

Lol. I'd like to tell you that it happens to all of us, but I can't. Oh well, live and learn! Good work on the grouping though. Like at least the guy didn't say "uh yeah it's your sucky skills."

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BlackZeda · 02-27-2012, 11:03 AM

Last weekend I visited my sister's family in Knoxville and treated my nephew to a shooting session a the local shooting range. I have been thinking about getting a 1911 here in the next year, so we rented a Kimber Ultra Carry II. Of course the gun is of high quality, light has a great feel. I have to give props to my nephew for being quite the marksman and I was quite impressed how safely he handled a handgun.

With that being said, relative to shooting my H&Ks I am a terrible shot with a 1911! Partially this is due to the more squarish trigger and the short barrel. Oh well, I guess I definitely have to purchase one now

Nice 1911 xdeslitx...I am sure you are very pleased with your purchase!

xdeslitx · 02-27-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Lol. I'd like to tell you that it happens to all of us, but I can't. Oh well, live and learn! Good work on the grouping though. Like at least the guy didn't say "uh yeah it's your sucky skills."

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

Nice 1911 xdeslitx...I am sure you are very pleased with your purchase!

thanks. im very happy with it...just need to make a few minor modifications like painting dots on the sights (black on black is no good i cant see anything)
hopefully this will go well. it will be a little tough because both my sights are serrated and there no cup indentation for the dots

BlackZeda · 02-27-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

...it will be a little tough because both my sights are serrated and there no cup indentation for the dots

Well if worse comes to worse I am sure that there are tons of affordable, good quality replacement sights for it to be had on the interweb...The beauty of owning a 1911!

02-23-2012, 07:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
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BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 23	A couple new firearms related items After a bit of a wait, my Glock 19 Gen 4 came in finally. The Concealed Handgun permit only took about 45 days to obtain. I am psyched about both. Next purchase; a Comp-Tac IWB holster for my P2000K (thanks for the recommendation Steve).

02-24-2012, 09:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Imperial Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 487 Drives: 10 Nismo 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	I feel defenseless... my 1911 is at the Kimber Custom Shop getting some work done and my PX4 is at Robar getting refinished. All I have left is my AR chambered in .22 LR. =P

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xdeslitx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tu-jungle, CA Posts: 13,045 Drives: Yaris Rep Power: 64	crappy cellphone pic for now

02-27-2012, 11:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
xdeslitx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tu-jungle, CA Posts: 13,045 Drives: Yaris Rep Power: 64	^ nice well here's my little project for the day. i hope it holds up. it didn't feel like actual paint. it had a rubbery texture as it was drying it's not perfect but at least i can see the sights now lol

02-25-2012, 02:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Imperial Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 487 Drives: 10 Nismo 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	For my 1911, undercut trigger guard, 30 LPI front strap checkering and flatten and serrate slide top. For my PX4 I'm getting it refinished in NP3 Plus.

02-26-2012, 09:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
xdeslitx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tu-jungle, CA Posts: 13,045 Drives: Yaris Rep Power: 64	i feel like such a newb...i was shooting really low and i thought it was my fault so i ask the guy next to me for pointers the guy looks at my target and i had about a 1 inch grouping at 7 yards turns out my adjustable rear sights weren't calibrated from the factory so i have to zero it in the next time i go since i ran out of bullets wasted so much ammo thinking i was shooting wrong the whole time

02-27-2012, 11:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 23	Last weekend I visited my sister's family in Knoxville and treated my nephew to a shooting session a the local shooting range. I have been thinking about getting a 1911 here in the next year, so we rented a Kimber Ultra Carry II. Of course the gun is of high quality, light has a great feel. I have to give props to my nephew for being quite the marksman and I was quite impressed how safely he handled a handgun. With that being said, relative to shooting my H&Ks I am a terrible shot with a 1911! Partially this is due to the more squarish trigger and the short barrel. Oh well, I guess I definitely have to purchase one now Nice 1911 xdeslitx...I am sure you are very pleased with your purchase!