Anyone here into firearms?

Ghostvette · 06-01-2017, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

I had my fun. I then pulled it to 3-4 yards and just did headshots. Great stress reliever.

Guys few lanes down were shooting something ******* big but I have no idea what

You should have wandered down to take a look. I get the 'hey, whatcha shooting?' when I drag out the 41 Mag. 6" of muzzle flame and an obliterated 10/X ring... they kinda slink back to their lane and their target that looks like it got hit by a shotgun... and they are shooting a Glock....

I almost got a Smith Model 29 for next to nothing that way. The guy shooting it was cussing a blue streak because he couldn't hit squat with it. He happened to be in the lane next to me, so I heard him say "I'm gonna sell this piece of chit... it can't hit the fuckin' target...' I offered $200 but I asked to shoot it first and then put all 6 rounds of full house 44 Mag in the 10 ring. I was real honest and said I could rip you off by buying this gun, or I can help you shoot it better. After he picked his chin up off the ground, we negotiated an equitable fee for my time, and he learned how to shoot his 44.

Rusty · 06-01-2017, 09:38 PM

I have a S&W Mod 29 with the 6 1/2" barrel. When I shoot it at the range. I get eyeballs on me too.

Everybody else is shooting 380's, 9's, and 40's.

VABAM · 06-02-2017, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

You should have wandered down to take a look. I get the 'hey, whatcha shooting?' when I drag out the 41 Mag. 6" of muzzle flame and an obliterated 10/X ring... they kinda slink back to their lane and their target that looks like it got hit by a shotgun... and they are shooting a Glock....

That happens to me too. Get the friendly nod/hello when I arrive but when I pull back back my first target I get ethier that look of disappoint/shame or the "hater" look from people with "shotgun" targets.

This might be a "Cool story bro" but I have to tell it
One time I had a guy give me **** for having a tacticool gun (my H&K USP 45 Tactical that had a weapons light). Also accused me of getting a gun because it was in a video game. He pulled back his target and he was proud of it (he was shooting a Glock). At least all of his shots hit the silhouette but no grouping at all. I pulled mine back, which was farther away, and there was big hole where the center of the target used to be. I cleared my throat to get his attention. The look of shock on his face was epic and his buddy tried not to laugh.

The story gets better and this part is for you Ghost.

The two guys were Marines. I was in the Navy at this point and couldn't resist informing him that he was out shot by a Navy guy, more specifically a Nuke ET (Nuclear Power Electronics Technician) . For those who don't know, Nuke ETs are considered the egghead/nerds of the Navy. At this point his buddy lost it and preceded to give him **** the rest of their time there. As they were leaving I over heard the buddy saying he was going to tell every one about what happened.

For the record the other Marine was a good shot.

DeliriousClam · 06-03-2017, 06:17 PM

Best AR under $700?

FPenvy · 06-04-2017, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

Best AR under $700?

My delton was $599 or $699 I can't remember.

Either way it's my favorite. Have a buschmaster, dpms, and sig as well.

DeliriousClam · 06-04-2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

My delton was $599 or $699 I can't remember.

Either way it's my favorite. Have a buschmaster, dpms, and sig as well.

Right now I'm eyeing an M&P-15 for $649

Rusty · 06-04-2017, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

Right now I'm eyeing an M&P-15 for $649

Cabelas has them on sell for around $600 I think.

DeliriousClam · 06-05-2017, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Cabelas has them on sell for around $600 I think.

Unfortunately there's no Cabelas near me. I'd have to order online (or go to Delaware which is the closest store) Pay a transfer fee of $60 and another $15 for a background check. If I get it from the same place I got my VP9, I'm hoping they'll cut me a break.

I know sometimes companies have rebates also sometimes

urdeliveryguy · 06-05-2017, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

Right now I'm eyeing an M&P-15 for $649

Its a solid rifle. I love mine.

DeliriousClam · 06-07-2017, 08:54 PM

I went to the range for a little more practice I like to think I'm getting better

First one is 9mm from 10 yards.

This one is my friend's 5.56 from 25 yards.

I think I'm getting better

Rusty · 06-07-2017, 09:19 PM

Need to go out to 100 yards with the rifle. It will have a different point of impact. And your groups will open up.

Ghostvette · 06-08-2017, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Need to go out to 100 yards with the rifle. It will have a different point of impact. And your groups will open up.

Those are not bad for being a new shooter. While head shots look cool on paper, fundamentally, you should focus on the 10 & 10x ring (center mass). From a tactical stand point, a head shot is easier to miss. All the target would have to do is move the head a couple of inches, and no kill shot. With a center mass shot, a couple of inches either way is still putting the target out of the fight.

Chuck33079 · 06-08-2017, 07:35 AM

Honestly, I'm not sold on silhouette targets for practice. I'm partial to NRA Bullseye 25yd targets. I also don't think you learn as much inside of 10yds. Move that target back, and shoot slower.

Rusty · 06-08-2017, 08:57 AM

At the gun club. We have knock down targets that we shoot at. The range is 25 yards. 5 round targets, 6", 5", 4", 3" 2". Once you knock them down, you can reset them by pulling a rope. That 2" is hard to hit. We've used everything from .22's to S&W 500 on them.

DeliriousClam · 06-08-2017, 12:07 PM

I know about aiming for body mass. I just felt like doing that. I'm noticing I can't keep the pistol still while aiming though. That something that I'll just have to get used to?

06-01-2017, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,445 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I have a S&W Mod 29 with the 6 1/2" barrel. When I shoot it at the range. I get eyeballs on me too. Everybody else is shooting 380's, 9's, and 40's. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-03-2017, 06:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54273	Best AR under $700? __________________ 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.

06-07-2017, 08:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54273	I went to the range for a little more practice I like to think I'm getting better First one is 9mm from 10 yards. This one is my friend's 5.56 from 25 yards. I think I'm getting better __________________ 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.

06-07-2017, 09:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,445 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Need to go out to 100 yards with the rifle. It will have a different point of impact. And your groups will open up. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-08-2017, 07:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Honestly, I'm not sold on silhouette targets for practice. I'm partial to NRA Bullseye 25yd targets. I also don't think you learn as much inside of 10yds. Move that target back, and shoot slower. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-08-2017, 08:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,445 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	At the gun club. We have knock down targets that we shoot at. The range is 25 yards. 5 round targets, 6", 5", 4", 3" 2". Once you knock them down, you can reset them by pulling a rope. That 2" is hard to hit. We've used everything from .22's to S&W 500 on them. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-08-2017, 12:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54273	I know about aiming for body mass. I just felt like doing that. I'm noticing I can't keep the pistol still while aiming though. That something that I'll just have to get used to? __________________ 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.