Anyone here into firearms?

VABAM · 09-30-2014, 11:29 PM

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travisjb · 10-03-2014, 05:21 PM

Just bought my first real weapons... Anderson AM-15 and Remington 870

Looking to pick up a Glock 19 gen 3 in a couple weeks

Pretty sure that's all I'll ever need, right!?

Isamu · 10-03-2014, 05:36 PM

best AR for ~1000 bucks

travisjb · 10-03-2014, 05:53 PM

Model 870™ Express® Synthetic 18"
An ideal 12-gauge utility gun featuring an 18" fixed Cylinder choke barrel, single front bead sight, non-glare matte finish, and choice of 5-shot or 7-shot capacities. The Model 870 Express Synthetic is an excellent choice as a permanent camp shotgun or as the foundation for your own personalized design. America's best selling shotgun for over 50 years, the Model 870's dependability is legendary. The receiver is milled from a solid billet of steel for strength and durability, and the twin action bars ensure smooth, reliable non-binding action. Its solid, dependable action makes it America’s favorite, and our continual upgrades make it the most advanced, well-rounded family of pump shotguns around. Along with continually evolving designs, this shotgun’s superiority is a matter of rugged dependability, great pointing characteristics and versatility. In fact, the Model 870™ has been the standard for slide-action performance for almost 60 years.

12 gauge, 18" barrel with bead-sighted
Shoots both 2 3/4" and 3" shells

Anderson Manufacturing’s M4 Carbine (AM15M416) improves on a familiar and reliable military spec rifle. Similar to Anderson’s Heavy Barrel Carbine, the M4 is chambered in .223/5.56mm and offering a 16-in. M4 barrel, optics-ready Picatinny rail, and front-mounted low profile gas block, also with a Picatinny rail. With its Magpul MOE stock and Hogue pistol grip and quad rail fore end, the M4 Carbine is also treated with RF-85, and features a hard-anodized 8625 F finish with a 7075-T6 aluminum receiver. Includes one 30-round magazine.

Caliber : .223 / 5.56 NATO or 6.8 SPC
Action : Semi-Automatic
Magazine Capacity : 1-30 round
Overall Length : 32 ½”, 36 1/8” Extended
Extended Barrel Length : 16” M4 (Heavy Barrel) 4140
Rifling : 1-8 Twist
Weight w/o Magazine : 6.3 lbs.
Receiver : Forged 7075-T6 or Billet
Front Sight : Optic Ready
Butt Stock : Hogue
Grip : Hogue
Forearm : Free Float Modular 8″
Flash Hider : Anderson Knight Stalker
Gas Block : Low Profile, No Rail

travisjb · 10-03-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

best AR for ~1000 bucks

Thanks. Paid a lot less than that, actually. It is new but dealer inventory and picked up for $600

VABAM · 10-03-2014, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Just bought my first real weapons... Anderson AM-15 and Remington 870

Looking to pick up a Glock 19 gen 3 in a couple weeks

Pretty sure that's all I'll ever need, right!?

Good starter kit!

I wouldn't say "ever need".

There are plenty of great firearms out there, why limit your self to just 3.
20+ and counting for me and I need all of them.

Just curious, why are you getting a gen 3 over a gen 4?

Limeybastard · 10-04-2014, 01:20 AM

^^^ tried and trusted my son. Tried and trusted.

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travisjb · 10-04-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by VABAM

Just curious, why are you getting a gen 3 over a gen 4?

Here's what the local shop owner explained to me as the the tradeoff on gen3 vs gen4... gen4 costs more, has two springs (instead of one on gen 3), and gen 4 is made to fit smaller hands. Gen 3 fits me fine. Mechanically, he said, the extra spring really doesn't matter.

Any different viewpoints on this? worth the extra ~$200?

MacCool · 10-04-2014, 12:10 PM

Do a google search on the Glock brass-to-face issue as well as other functionality problems. More common in later builds of the Gen 3. Still an issue, although not as frequent, in the Gen 4.

travisjb · 10-04-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

Do a google search on the Glock brass-to-face issue as well as other functionality problems. More common in later builds of the Gen 3. Still an issue, although not as frequent, in the Gen 4.

will do, thanks for the heads up and the vid... admit I haven't done nearly enough research here!

Isamu · 10-04-2014, 12:30 PM

i was actually asking what is the best AR for ~1000$USD lol

MacCool · 10-04-2014, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

i was actually asking what is the best AR for ~1000$USD lol

Colt 6920. Less than that, we're talking plinkers and range toys.

VABAM · 10-05-2014, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Here's what the local shop owner explained to me as the the tradeoff on gen3 vs gen4... gen4 costs more, has two springs (instead of one on gen 3), and gen 4 is made to fit smaller hands. Gen 3 fits me fine. Mechanically, he said, the extra spring really doesn't matter.

Any different viewpoints on this? worth the extra ~$200?

For most people no. For me yes, for a very specific reason. The mag release can be swapped to the other side on the gen 4s. I need the mag release on the right side. The first pistol I bought was a Walther P99. After that it was a H&K USP 45 Tactical. I have built up muscle memory on ejecting mags using my middle finger of my shooting hand. I will not even consider a pistol unless it can eject from the right in a OEM configuration.

From what I have read and seen there were a few initial issues with the gen 4s that were blown way out of proportion. I have had no issues with my gen 4 Glock 20.

Niche79 · 10-06-2014, 11:49 AM

yup, I just got that colt M4 outa layaway as it was on a good deal at my gun shop! Also my bday is tomorrow and the wife asked what I wanted. I said Glock 21 and she said ok! WOOT

Niche79 · 10-07-2014, 08:49 PM

Pic time! My birthday is today so I did get a Glock 21 from my wife! Also a week before I did pickup my Colt M4 Magpul edition! We went to the shooting range over the weekend! The wife is shooting my Glock 21 in the one pic and the target is from 15ft away. My wife took all 3 of my Glocks (19, 23, and 21) and took one shot with each and did that! Pretty good

10-03-2014, 05:21 PM	#3692 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Just bought my first real weapons... Anderson AM-15 and Remington 870 Looking to pick up a Glock 19 gen 3 in a couple weeks Pretty sure that's all I'll ever need, right!? VABAM likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

10-03-2014, 05:53 PM	#3694 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Model 870™ Express® Synthetic 18" An ideal 12-gauge utility gun featuring an 18" fixed Cylinder choke barrel, single front bead sight, non-glare matte finish, and choice of 5-shot or 7-shot capacities. The Model 870 Express Synthetic is an excellent choice as a permanent camp shotgun or as the foundation for your own personalized design. America's best selling shotgun for over 50 years, the Model 870's dependability is legendary. The receiver is milled from a solid billet of steel for strength and durability, and the twin action bars ensure smooth, reliable non-binding action. Its solid, dependable action makes it America’s favorite, and our continual upgrades make it the most advanced, well-rounded family of pump shotguns around. Along with continually evolving designs, this shotgun’s superiority is a matter of rugged dependability, great pointing characteristics and versatility. In fact, the Model 870™ has been the standard for slide-action performance for almost 60 years. 12 gauge, 18" barrel with bead-sighted Shoots both 2 3/4" and 3" shells Anderson Manufacturing’s M4 Carbine (AM15M416) improves on a familiar and reliable military spec rifle. Similar to Anderson’s Heavy Barrel Carbine, the M4 is chambered in .223/5.56mm and offering a 16-in. M4 barrel, optics-ready Picatinny rail, and front-mounted low profile gas block, also with a Picatinny rail. With its Magpul MOE stock and Hogue pistol grip and quad rail fore end, the M4 Carbine is also treated with RF-85, and features a hard-anodized 8625 F finish with a 7075-T6 aluminum receiver. Includes one 30-round magazine. Caliber : .223 / 5.56 NATO or 6.8 SPC Action : Semi-Automatic Magazine Capacity : 1-30 round Overall Length : 32 ½”, 36 1/8” Extended Extended Barrel Length : 16” M4 (Heavy Barrel) 4140 Rifling : 1-8 Twist Weight w/o Magazine : 6.3 lbs. Receiver : Forged 7075-T6 or Billet Front Sight : Optic Ready Butt Stock : Hogue Grip : Hogue Forearm : Free Float Modular 8″ Flash Hider : Anderson Knight Stalker Gas Block : Low Profile, No Rail Ghostvette likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	^^^ tried and trusted my son. Tried and trusted. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk travisjb likes this.

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MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 15	Do a google search on the Glock brass-to-face issue as well as other functionality problems. More common in later builds of the Gen 3. Still an issue, although not as frequent, in the Gen 4. Last edited by MacCool; 10-04-2014 at 12:14 PM.

10-06-2014, 11:49 AM	#3704 (permalink)
Niche79 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 900 Drives: '09 SR Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 36	yup, I just got that colt M4 outa layaway as it was on a good deal at my gun shop! Also my bday is tomorrow and the wife asked what I wanted. I said Glock 21 and she said ok! WOOT VABAM likes this. __________________ 2009 370z Solid Red Touring/Sport/Navigation/Illuminated sills/LED interior lights Red/LED plate lights White/ Evo R fog light in Red/Stillen G3 intakes/ Fast Intentions Exhaust with 18" Resonators/ Rays Gramlights 57fxx/ Swift Springs/ Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes. NST SUCKS DONT ORDER

10-07-2014, 08:49 PM	#3705 (permalink)
Niche79 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 900 Drives: '09 SR Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 36	Pic time! My birthday is today so I did get a Glock 21 from my wife! Also a week before I did pickup my Colt M4 Magpul edition! We went to the shooting range over the weekend! The wife is shooting my Glock 21 in the one pic and the target is from 15ft away. My wife took all 3 of my Glocks (19, 23, and 21) and took one shot with each and did that! Pretty good VABAM and Ghostvette like this. __________________ 2009 370z Solid Red Touring/Sport/Navigation/Illuminated sills/LED interior lights Red/LED plate lights White/ Evo R fog light in Red/Stillen G3 intakes/ Fast Intentions Exhaust with 18" Resonators/ Rays Gramlights 57fxx/ Swift Springs/ Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes. NST SUCKS DONT ORDER