Anyone here into firearms?

DeliriousClam · 04-06-2017, 05:34 PM

Local gun shop is giving me a deal on a package buy of an H&K VP9 and a S&W MP-15 sport 2 for 1,100

VABAM · 04-06-2017, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

Local gun shop is giving me a deal on a package buy of an H&K VP9 and a S&W MP-15 sport 2 for 1,100

Ever since Trump got elected its been a buyers market. All the firearm manufacturers ramped up production in case Hillary won and now sales have dropped off due to people not being as concerned about bans and so on.

Ghostvette · 04-07-2017, 08:41 AM

I think this is a great example of how capitalism works. The prices for guns and ammo have been a little 'overheated' the last 8 years, can you say 'no .22 anywhere until last November'?

I think prices for both will come down considerably, maybe not down to pre 2008 levels, but down from the over-pricing we've seen in the past. I saw a beat up Ingram M10 that would have probably sold for north of $1K last year, go 'no sale' at $850 against a probably stupid reserve. By June or July, we will start to see more reasonable prices on our favorite toys.

Now if only the prices for our 4 wheel toys went down too......

Rusty · 04-07-2017, 12:36 PM

I'm looking at a Ruger PRP in 6.5 Creedmore. Waiting on the price to drop. Last year, they was asking full retail. Now, they're down to around a grand.

Rusty · 04-07-2017, 11:47 PM

I'm remodeling the basement. So I moved my reloading bench out of the garage, into the basement. Have more room now, and all of my shooting stuff is in one spot. Have my new reloading area all set up now.

DeliriousClam · 04-08-2017, 05:51 PM

Once I get my permit, I'm just going to get the VP9 at first. My parents would have a **** fit if they saw me bring an AR-15 into the house so I gotta figure out what to do there.

The store I'm going to sells a VP9 with a third mag and night sights for $100 more than with just two mags. Worth it?

VABAM · 04-08-2017, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

Once I get my permit, I'm just going to get the VP9 at first. My parents would have a **** fit if they saw me bring an AR-15 into the house so I gotta figure out what to do there.

The store I'm going to sells a VP9 with a third mag and night sights for $100 more than with just two mags. Worth it?

Yes! The night sights that H&K use MSRP at $115 and VP9 10 round mags are going for around $45.

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MB370Z · 04-09-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I'm remodeling the basement. So I moved my reloading bench out of the garage, into the basement. Have more room now, and all of my shooting stuff is in one spot. Have my new reloading area all set up now.

I'm looking into reloading 45 acp and maybe 38/357. I never done this before and I was thinking about getting the Dillon XL 650. I heard a lot of good things about Dillon, but do you think it's a good one to get or should I start out with single stage press?

Also, any tips or websites you know that carry reloading products?

Rusty · 04-09-2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MB370Z

I'm looking into reloading 45 acp and maybe 38/357. I never done this before and I was thinking about getting the Dillon XL 650. I heard a lot of good things about Dillon, but do you think it's a good one to get or should I start out with single stage press?

Also, any tips or websites you know that carry reloading products?

I would start with a single stage press to learn the basic's, before getting a Dillion. Decapping, cleaning the brass, sizing, trimming to length, case mouth flaring, priming, powder charging, bullet seating. Dillion's a good company. Great customer service. If you're reloading a lot every weekend (300+). You might get that.

Equipment; Can't go wrong with a RCBS Rock Chucker press (had mine since '79

). Other presses are out there.
A Lyman Universal Case Trimmer (auto's head space off of the case mouth and base. Something you want to keep an eye on). I'm on my second one. Also use a Wilson for rifle.
Hornady Lock-N-Load Sonic Cleaner (faster and cleans the inside of the case better then a vibrator).
Dies, you have RCBS, Redding, Forster (I have all 3). Take your pick, BUT get carbide dies.

Manuals. Get as many as you can, and up-date them every year. The Lyman manual is a must because it has loads for other manufacture's bullets. Jacketed and cast.

Websites for equipment. Two I use the most.
https://ads.midwayusa.com/
http://www.sinclairintl.com/

Tips.
https://www.shootingsoftware.com/reloadingtips.htm

I also cast my own bullets in 9mm, 38/357, 40/10mm, 44, and 45 ACP.

FPenvy · 05-01-2017, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I'm remodeling the basement. So I moved my reloading bench out of the garage, into the basement. Have more room now, and all of my shooting stuff is in one spot. Have my new reloading area all set up now.

Soooo I have a few thousand empty casings laying around lol

If you're ever bored let me know I could use some reload ammo for target practice

Pretty much have brass for ever caliber at my house.

Rusty · 05-01-2017, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

Soooo I have a few thousand empty casings laying around lol

If you're ever bored let me know I could use some reload ammo for target practice

Pretty much have brass for ever caliber at my house.

What calibers, and how many casings for each?

SgtGoldy · 04-09-2017, 10:52 AM

cleaned the concealed carries

annnd clean

OldGrayDog · 04-09-2017, 12:00 PM

SgtGoldy .. You just pushed my Kimber envy button. They are gorgeous just to look at and so smooth to fire.

SgtGoldy · 04-09-2017, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGrayDog

SgtGoldy .. You just pushed my Kimber envy button. They are gorgeous just to look at and so smooth to fire.

shooting my glock after firing the Kimber feels like im playing with a cheaply made plastic toy. Love my kimber, even if the full size grip is a pain to conceal in the summer

bkjunk · 04-09-2017, 04:44 PM

I went straight into a progressive reloader (hornady lock-n-load), and dont regret it. This picture is an equipment survey from USPSA shooters, most reloaders in this sport use the Dillon. If i could work up a load, and walk into my backyard to test it (which i cant), then i would add a single stage press to my setup. However, I would hate to load 400 rounds on a single stage press.

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DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 32 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54274	Local gun shop is giving me a deal on a package buy of an H&K VP9 and a S&W MP-15 sport 2 for 1,100 __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

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Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684378	I think this is a great example of how capitalism works. The prices for guns and ammo have been a little 'overheated' the last 8 years, can you say 'no .22 anywhere until last November'? I think prices for both will come down considerably, maybe not down to pre 2008 levels, but down from the over-pricing we've seen in the past. I saw a beat up Ingram M10 that would have probably sold for north of $1K last year, go 'no sale' at $850 against a probably stupid reserve. By June or July, we will start to see more reasonable prices on our favorite toys. Now if only the prices for our 4 wheel toys went down too...... __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

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DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 32 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54274	Once I get my permit, I'm just going to get the VP9 at first. My parents would have a **** fit if they saw me bring an AR-15 into the house so I gotta figure out what to do there. The store I'm going to sells a VP9 with a third mag and night sights for $100 more than with just two mags. Worth it? __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

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OldGrayDog Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Pa VF Posts: 108 Drives: 14 370z at7 GM Rep Power: 599	SgtGoldy .. You just pushed my Kimber envy button. They are gorgeous just to look at and so smooth to fire.

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bkjunk Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 72 Drives: 2013 Sport AT Rep Power: 15	I went straight into a progressive reloader (hornady lock-n-load), and dont regret it. This picture is an equipment survey from USPSA shooters, most reloaders in this sport use the Dillon. If i could work up a load, and walk into my backyard to test it (which i cant), then i would add a single stage press to my setup. However, I would hate to load 400 rounds on a single stage press. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk