Anyone here into firearms?

Boost_lee · 06-24-2012, 12:57 AM

I'm a total noob when it comes to guns, but I finally went to an indoor range and fired/handled my first handgun ever.

Had a blast! I think it was a Ruger SR9. I fired at 8,10,15,25, and 30ft. I hope this doesn't turn into another expensive hobby

xdeslitx · 06-24-2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee

I hope this doesn't turn into another expensive hobby

LOL I started late Feb this year and I'm totally hooked. I can't even tell you how much I've spent on my very limited budget but it's a lot of fun so I don't regret spending the money.

ImportConvert · 06-28-2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee

I'm a total noob when it comes to guns, but I finally went to an indoor range and fired/handled my first handgun ever.

Had a blast! I think it was a Ruger SR9. I fired at 8,10,15,25, and 30ft. I hope this doesn't turn into another expensive hobby

Oh...it will.

My progression....

Pellet gun when I was 5-6.
Single-shot .22 when I was 13 or so.
.223 bolt gun when I was 17.
.44 SRH when I was 19.
P226 when I was 21.

Then a couple AR's, custom 1911's, and a Benelli or four.

Now I have discovered the world of NFA/Class III, and it is an alluring one indeed. Just sent of application for my next tax stamp, and have 2 more that I will send off in a few weeks.

Yes...all from a pellet gun that I shot tin cans with as a child.

tvfreakazoid · 06-26-2012, 04:24 AM

Well i'm also thinking about buying a romy kit that already has the original rifle. It's a romy G version. It's much cheaper than the link i provided and since this is my first build it might be a safer route.

I don't have any experience and no tools of any kind to get this built my self. I would have to wait for a build party and hope that people with some experience would be willing to help a rookie out.

I'm in no rush and i do want to get the parts.

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Its not cheap to send out, but if you are good with tools and have access to a press then its pretty cheap to convert a Saiga into a traditional AK yourself. The parts are easy to get, just have to make sure it stays ATF complaint since its an imported weapon. In stock form, Saiga's are surprisingly accurate and its a brand new, Russian AK.

mdxj · 06-26-2012, 04:44 AM

Didnt see you were in Cali, that makes it much more complicated! You may be able to own a saiga in stock form since they are imported in with a traditional rifle stock and can only use their priority 10 rd mags. I am not sure if they have been submitted for testing and are on the aproved list though.

tvfreakazoid · 06-29-2012, 05:19 AM

Make what more complicated? To own an AK?

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Originally Posted by mdxj

Didnt see you were in Cali, that makes it much more complicated! You may be able to own a saiga in stock form since they are imported in with a traditional rifle stock and can only use their priority 10 rd mags. I am not sure if they have been submitted for testing and are on the aproved list though.

mdxj · 07-01-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Make what more complicated? To own an AK?

For a Saiga Conversion, I have no clue what you would need to make it California complient.

Ackrite · 07-01-2012, 08:43 PM

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For a Saiga Conversion, I have no clue what you would need to make it California complient.

A bullet-button should be alright unless that specific model is banned by name on our ban list

Imperial · 06-26-2012, 05:26 PM

My custom Kimbers. =)

xdeslitx · 06-26-2012, 05:28 PM

da heck..u got two now?

i want this to be my next purchase but its $$$$ or maybe build an STI to shoot in Limited class

Imperial · 06-26-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

da heck..u got two now?

i want this to be my next purchase but its $$$$ or maybe build an STI to shoot in Limited class

I never told you about my Kimber's little brother?

It's a rimfire, I've had it for a few months now I just never got to bringing it out to shoot with you. That and the downtime from having the Kimber custom shop do some work on it. =P

All issues with the 9mm have been resolved, the slide locks back perfectly and it's pretty much a tack driver. I've been shooting it a lot lately. =)

xdeslitx · 06-26-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperial

I never told you about my Kimber's little brother?

It's a rimfire, I've had it for a few months now I just never got to bringing it out to shoot with you. That and the downtime from having the Kimber custom shop do some work on it. =P

All issues with the 9mm have been resolved, the slide locks back perfectly and it's pretty much a tack driver. I've been shooting it a lot lately. =)

i shot two matches this past weekend with no issues on mine...haha a little bit of holster wear already and I haven't even had her back for a week, but shes a tool and holster wear is a badge of honor...even though it was just refinished

Imperial · 06-27-2012, 02:05 AM

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i shot two matches this past weekend with no issues on mine...haha a little bit of holster wear already and I haven't even had her back for a week, but shes a tool and holster wear is a badge of honor...even though it was just refinished

Unfortunately finish wear is unavoidable particularly on painted guns which is why I prefer natural bead blasted stainless steel. I think it resists wear the best.

DEpointfive0 · 06-27-2012, 05:37 AM

I'd love to post here but I have this shite feeling, everyone and their mother will judge the crap out of the guns I own... Let me put it this way... I have 3 Desert Eagles, 2 custom, I had a 4th but it was stolen... And I will continue to buy more... I do have plenty of others, but those are usually the most controversial... And people ALWAYS bitch and moan saying its not versatile and it weighs 6 pounds and the recoil is unmanageable and whatnot...

My response... When I go hunting or shooting in the desert, I carry at LEAST 2 on me, that weight you bitch about, that's what TAKES THE RECOIL AWAY, and just because you can't take the recoil doesn't mean I can't, you don't know me, you don't know my size... I shoot the 50 one handed, I shoot shotguns one handed in front of me lol...

That's kinda the end of my rant, but I'm gonna wait for these "Desert Eagles are such stupid guns" comments and base my decision to join this thread based on how many hate comments I get, lol!
Enjoy your shooting! And support your local gun shop!
(For those of you who have seen the MOVIE Snatch, my user name is from that... Desert Eagle, point, five-o)

MacCool · 06-27-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I'd love to post here but I have this shite feeling, everyone and their mother will judge the crap out of the guns I own... Let me put it this way... I have 3 Desert Eagles, 2 custom, I had a 4th but it was stolen... And I will continue to buy more... I do have plenty of others, but those are usually the most controversial... And people ALWAYS bitch and moan saying its not versatile and it weighs 6 pounds and the recoil is unmanageable and whatnot...

My response... When I go hunting or shooting in the desert, I carry at LEAST 2 on me, that weight you bitch about, that's what TAKES THE RECOIL AWAY, and just because you can't take the recoil doesn't mean I can't, you don't know me, you don't know my size... I shoot the 50 one handed, I shoot shotguns one handed in front of me lol...

That's kinda the end of my rant, but I'm gonna wait for these "Desert Eagles are such stupid guns" comments and base my decision to join this thread based on how many hate comments I get, lol!
Enjoy your shooting! And support your local gun shop!
(For those of you who have seen the MOVIE Snatch, my user name is from that... Desert Eagle, point, five-o)

I certainly have nothing against Desert Eagles....they're perfectly valid specialty handguns, no more or less than any of the other firearms posted in this thread.

I did find your self-defensive rant a little tiresome, however.

06-24-2012, 12:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	I'm a total noob when it comes to guns, but I finally went to an indoor range and fired/handled my first handgun ever. Had a blast! I think it was a Ruger SR9. I fired at 8,10,15,25, and 30ft. I hope this doesn't turn into another expensive hobby __________________ My TT Z

06-26-2012, 04:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 14	Didnt see you were in Cali, that makes it much more complicated! You may be able to own a saiga in stock form since they are imported in with a traditional rifle stock and can only use their priority 10 rd mags. I am not sure if they have been submitted for testing and are on the aproved list though. __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car

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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	da heck..u got two now? i want this to be my next purchase but its $$$$ or maybe build an STI to shoot in Limited class Last edited by xdeslitx; 06-26-2012 at 05:36 PM.

06-27-2012, 05:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	I'd love to post here but I have this shite feeling, everyone and their mother will judge the crap out of the guns I own... Let me put it this way... I have 3 Desert Eagles, 2 custom, I had a 4th but it was stolen... And I will continue to buy more... I do have plenty of others, but those are usually the most controversial... And people ALWAYS bitch and moan saying its not versatile and it weighs 6 pounds and the recoil is unmanageable and whatnot... My response... When I go hunting or shooting in the desert, I carry at LEAST 2 on me, that weight you bitch about, that's what TAKES THE RECOIL AWAY, and just because you can't take the recoil doesn't mean I can't, you don't know me, you don't know my size... I shoot the 50 one handed, I shoot shotguns one handed in front of me lol... That's kinda the end of my rant, but I'm gonna wait for these "Desert Eagles are such stupid guns" comments and base my decision to join this thread based on how many hate comments I get, lol! Enjoy your shooting! And support your local gun shop! (For those of you who have seen the MOVIE Snatch, my user name is from that... Desert Eagle, point, five-o)