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vash_241987 06-04-2010 10:51 AM

Well yesterday I signed up for a CHL class on the 26th, $125 for one day, 10.5 hrs from 8am-8:30pm :D

bullitt5897 06-04-2010 01:13 PM

Congrats Tin!!! DD is a great company! I have added a bunch of parts on my 6.8 since I last posted pics. I am going to the range this weekend to shoot the 6.8spc, .338 lapua magnum, and .300 winmag I will try to get some pics for you guys ;)

vash_241987 06-07-2010 01:00 PM

Well just put on layaway a walther PPS in 9mm today :D. Its going to be another CCW, as I plan on also carrying my xdm9 just to see if i like to carry a full size pistol.
http://www.bulmangunleather.com/Walther-PPS-2.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1987/011-2.jpg

Pushing_Tin 06-07-2010 05:02 PM

^^Nice guns Vash! Here are a few shots of my new AR15.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...ng_tin/dd1.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...ng_tin/dd2.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...ng_tin/dd4.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...ng_tin/dd3.jpg

tvfreakazoid 06-18-2010 06:49 AM

So, i'm looking to get an ar style .22lr. So far i'm leaning toward the S&W. I've heard that it's better than the colt and a good price. It has a match grade barrel and what not. Plus it's a good deal compared to other AR style .22lr.
From what i read that the S&W has good quality for the price. Plus i don't need to spend a whole lot of money for a plinker. I've already spent a whole crap load on my regular AR.
Also what are you thoughts on the ruger?
Just wondering if any of you guys have or had any experiences with some AR style .22lr. What are you thoughts and suggestions.

22lr plinkers

bullitt5897 06-18-2010 09:21 AM

I am curious... whats the point of getting a .22lr besides the "its fun factor" and "i want a cheap gun to go plinking with" in all honesty I find it harder to shoot small arms and then upgrade to larger calibers. for instance I shot my 6.8spc and then shot Ben's 5.56 AR and I felt like I was shooting a .22lr. The other weekend I shot the 300 Win Mag and then Jumped on my 6.8spc with an acog and was able to watch the bullet flight all the way to 600yd targets. I never lost sight of the target when going from a higher caliber to a lower caliber. but when I go from a lower caliber like 5.56 to 6.8 or 6.8 to 300WM I have a hard time keeping scope on target throughmy entire follow through....

any thoughts? My thought is if you practice with higher calibers then what you normally use then when you go back to your daily use weapon you are much more effective of a shooter. Ben has shot my 6.8 and it Kicks for an AR!!! to say that I can keep sight picture at 600yd on that gun is retardedly awesome!

SmoothZ 06-19-2010 08:11 PM

I'm still trying to grasp the concept of why anyone would spend the money to make a .22LR look like an AR. lol

I have a .22LR that I bought from a coworker. I wanted to use it for plinking and maybe someday teach one of my sons some shooting skills. I figure when the zombies take over, we'll need the .22 for small game hunting. :D

Cjanik 06-20-2010 12:54 AM

what do you guys think of the Berett compact PX4 storm? im thinking the 40 cal because it will be a self defense gun, it will also be a first gun for me.

I have inherited two other guns but have never seen them as my dads (died) sister wont ship them out of fear of prosecution (argh! dont go there ). with that said, its cheaper for me to buy a new gun than fly to NC to pick them up and either ship them to my house or fly them back with me.

i dont think a 9mm will do me much good in a self defense scenario but who am i to say? as i stated ive never handled a gun before.

whats your input?

forgot to mention this will be the gun used for CCW, so do you think i should go with sub compact or just compact? how are you handling/concealing either? one easier than the other to conceal? ive been told (i work for LVMPD), that in a self defense scenario, you'd better be awfully close to the person so a long distance shot doesnt matter (hense the subcompact possibility).

Pushing_Tin 06-20-2010 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Cjanik (Post 585295)
what do you guys think of the Berett compact PX4 storm? im thinking the 40 cal because it will be a self defense gun, it will also be a first gun for me.

I have inherited two other guns but have never seen them as my dads (died) sister wont ship them out of fear of prosecution (argh! dont go there ). with that said, its cheaper for me to buy a new gun than fly to NC to pick them up and either ship them to my house or fly them back with me.

i dont think a 9mm will do me much good in a self defense scenario but who am i to say? as i stated ive never handled a gun before.

whats your input?

forgot to mention this will be the gun used for CCW, so do you think i should go with sub compact or just compact? how are you handling/concealing either? one easier than the other to conceal? ive been told (i work for LVMPD), that in a self defense scenario, you'd better be awfully close to the person so a long distance shot doesnt matter (hense the subcompact possibility).

I'm a big fan of the Smith and Wesson M&P series. It comes in 9mm, 40 and 357. I have two in 9mm and personally I think 9mm is more than adequate for a self defense firearm. I also carry a Ruger LCP in 380.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore...0074_01_md.jpg

dad 06-20-2010 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cjanik (Post 585295)
what do you guys think of the Berett compact PX4 storm? im thinking the 40 cal because it will be a self defense gun, it will also be a first gun for me.

I have inherited two other guns but have never seen them as my dads (died) sister wont ship them out of fear of prosecution (argh! dont go there ). with that said, its cheaper for me to buy a new gun than fly to NC to pick them up and either ship them to my house or fly them back with me.

i dont think a 9mm will do me much good in a self defense scenario but who am i to say? as i stated ive never handled a gun before.

whats your input?

forgot to mention this will be the gun used for CCW, so do you think i should go with sub compact or just compact? how are you handling/concealing either? one easier than the other to conceal? ive been told (i work for LVMPD), that in a self defense scenario, you'd better be awfully close to the person so a long distance shot doesnt matter (hense the subcompact possibility).

That Beretta has a inch and a half barrel, it will kick. I wouldn't recommend that as a first gun. To be honest I wouldn't recommend it at all.

semtex 06-20-2010 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad (Post 585370)
That Beretta has a inch and a half barrel, it will kick. I wouldn't recommend that as a first gun. To be honest I wouldn't recommend it at all.

I agree. Plus, .40 cal is a 'snappy' caliber. There's something about the .40 that just kicks. Now compound that with a short barrel and you'll have a handful. Nothing wrong with 9mm, btw, as long as you select your ammunition carefully. Go with Corbon DPX, or Speer Gold Dots, and you won't have any problems for self-defense. I'm a .45 fan myself, but to each his own.

510z 06-20-2010 03:13 PM

.45 or don't show up to the gun fight.

bullitt5897 06-20-2010 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 510z (Post 585683)
.45 or don't show up to the gun fight.

Haha I agree .45 will put anyone on their @ss. I have two the h&k 45 and dan wesson valor 1911. The dan wesson will put a 1" grouping at 25 yds!!!

One_Quick_Z 06-20-2010 03:56 PM




You will love It, I just picked one up about a month or so ago off of Gunbroker from a dealer and it shoots like a dream.

Congrats on the purchase

DAN

Cjanik 06-20-2010 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad (Post 585370)
That Beretta has a inch and a half barrel, it will kick. I wouldn't recommend that as a first gun. To be honest I wouldn't recommend it at all.

did you take into consideration that the px4 storm has a rotating barrel for recoil, and that a large majority of the PX4 storm owners say their 40 feels like a 9mm kick?

I too was afraid of too strong of a kick but felt better after reading users reviews on that.

I'll have to see if my local gun shops have one to test out.

im going to look into that Smith and Wesson M&P series


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