i definitely just heard about this thread, and so, I shall post....

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Ruger SR556, AeroPrecision 7.5" AR pistol, Kimber Pro TLE II

The SR556 is a gas piston 16" barrel chambered in 5.56, reliable AR. I built the AR pistol and now the SR556 is my hunting rifle.

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sorry for the over-sized photo. this is my AR pistol cambered in 5.56. the lower is a limited edition, mocking Senator De Leon from CA when he spoke on "Ghost Guns". Safety is [D] for democrat, single shot is 30 Caliber Clip, and burst is /Half Sec. my upper is a 7.5" monolithic upper (machined one piece for better durability and better form of a free floating barrel). trigger is the Timney skeletonized 3.5-4lb single stage, and the buffer I use is the JP Enterprises silent capture mono-piece buffer spring (this silences the "boinging" sound that a traditional buffer and spring make). a few other mods and the furniture complete the AR; EOTech sight and magnifier, and magpul goodies.

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this is my Kimber Pro TLE II 4" barrel equipped with the Crimson Trace laser grip and lightguard. completely unmodified other than the enhanced mag release, slide release, and mag well.

This my my M-10/9mm with the only left hand Max-10 upper Lage ever built. He agreed to build it for me but it was a long ordeal to get it right so he wont build one again. I had a stock Mac-10 barrel cut down and re-threaded to recess the SWR Trident9 inside the grips to keep it quiet and short.

Have you guys found a place to mount your cc carry in your z?

I bolted a retention holster to the shelf behind the passenger seat. It's pretty much always on me, but when I am at work I put it there and cover with a black hand towel. Pretty much invisible. Ill post a pic if you want.

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That would be great!

As promised, here are some pics. In serious crash, I am sure the shelf would become airborne. Hopefully, it doesn't hit me in the head.

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In the car. There is no interference with the storage door.
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I really like it, I wish it was a little more concealed.

Finally got my AR put together yesterday. Drove to a friends house who had the upper and the tools. Then we went to a private range and sighted it in. It's got the DPMS upper with Magpul furniture, iron sights and a Leapers UTG red/green dot scope. It was a very windy day, but I think the gun is sighted in well enough for 200 yards.

I think she's pretty in her own special way. The gun feels really good.

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There's a metal plate down there somewhere. I used the iron sights and hit it about 30% of the time.

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Unfortunately we in Sweden don't have the freedom with firearms you guys in the States have, and have to jump through a load of hoops to get our firearms licenses.

I have a SIG P226 Tacops that is my main IPSC Production gun, a self built AR-15 for Open Rifle (HERA Arms upper & lower, Geissele trigger, Geissele rail system, BMC charging handle etc. etc.), Remington 700 in an XLR chassis for my long range needs, assorted .22 competition (olympic style) pistols, a S&W 686 etc.

We can only dream of concealed carry (not even remotely possible) but at least we are allowed to defend ourselves in our own homes against armed intruders.

In my state, you have to have a permit to purchase before you can buy anything. That means the local police do a background check (probably a quick query) and give you a card that's good for a year. I got a Sig RS390 9mm and the AR15 lower receiver this year so far. I think I'm good for a while. :D

A permit to purchase is only required for pistols and "assault-style" rifles in this state.

That's all I got.

Oh, one final pic of my new "toy."

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:( Haven't your legislators read the US Constitution? 2nd Amendment says you can have guns; 10th says the states have no voice in the issue.

Move to Arkansas. We do a background check but it's while-you-wait and only takes 10-15 minutes. We're also an open-carry (no permit) state. We love our guns in Arkansas. :)

I've been looking into the FN Scar 17.... But if I buy that I'll have to buy a badass optic for it too... Im lookin at 5k+

It's not that big of a deal for me. I think it took less than 2 weeks to get my card, and I wasn't in a rush to buy anything. I have several guns. :D

I'm pretty sure the states need some sort of basic requirement to protect their citizens with the background checks. It's federally mandated.

If I'm buying a gun, I've already gone through the checks. Hence, I show my card to the seller when getting the gun.

Minnesotans love their guns, too. Lots of hunters here.

Sweden is a small country with a pretty homogenous culture. Homicide rate is, what?...one homicide per 100,000 population per year? Although the aggravated assault rate is significantly higher in Sweden than the US, is lack of concealed carry a detriment to personal safety in Sweden?

You live in Minnesota? If so, you don't need any permit to buy a shotgun or rifle.

Going more deeply into the causes behind it would probably spark a massive flame war here, so I'll just say this.

Sweden isn't really just that homogenous anymore. Especially the city I live in. And that has brought with it lots of assaults, robberies, rapes etc. etc

My better half has been the victim of two attempted rapes, for example. Neither of the perpetrators were ever caught.

I personally would feel a whole lot safer outside if I could conceal carry, and she sure would. Sometimes, she does, when walking the dog later in the evening, even if it is not allowed.

Interesting. I appreciate the perspective. The basis of the Constitutionally-guaranteed right to bear arms in the US has its roots in English Common Law going back centuries wherein the right to self-defense was acknowledged as a "natural right"... a fundamental human right. The framers of the Constitution were very thoughtful in including it in the Bill of Rights on that basis. They also knew that if it was indeed the right of the people to throw off a tyrannical government, those people would need the tools to do so. In England today, you can't even buy a steak knife.

Interesting the way these cultures evolve.

SmoothZ is mistaken. In his state (Minnesota) he only needs a permit to purchase handguns and "assault-style" rifles. A carry permit also serves that function. Shotguns and rifles only require the usual NICS point-of-sale check - no permit required.

Minnesota is also an open-carry state (permit covers open or concealed). Otherwise, Minnesota gun laws are substantially less restrictive than Arkansas.

Hey, Mac. I appreciate your input but you don't have to bust my balls on every post. I didn't realize I had to be extremely specific on what type of guns I can buy. Perhaps I should just delete all my posts here so I can make it my own business and no one else's.

Thanks again for the advice I didn't need or the info I already knew.

You could just delete the inaccurate or misleading ones.

You're right though, I could have just corrected my original post when I figured out you were from Minnesota instead of creating a new post. Sorry about that.

We lifted much of our bill of rights from the English Bill or rights and their concept of the right to arms is very different than the current American view, especially with respect to the regulation of that right.

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Thanks to OWA 1996/VCRA 2006, assaults with cutlery are at an all-time low. :)

Is this for real? :icon14:

What happens when someone over there assaults someone else with a rock? Are rocks going to be regulated? It's hard to believe that there was a time they were pretty damn close to ruling most of the world. :rofl2:

Oh yes. Google Offensive Weapons Act. Oddly enough...violent crime in Britain is at an all-time high and significantly exceeds the US on a per capita basis.

And there's a huge reason why Britain, and a good chunk of the rest of European countries are having issues. It damn sure isn't because of weapons. :stirthepot:

It sounds trite by now but it's very true: guns (and weapons in general) don't kill people, people kill people.

Humans are smart enough to turn just about any object into a lethal weapon. Sticks and rocks worked great for hundreds of thousands of years ... until some of the other humans got bigger sticks and rocks. The jaw of a donkey has been used as a weapon of mass destruction.

Even if you manage to get rid of everything that could be used as a weapon, we still have our hands, feet, teeth, &c.

Banning weapons and expecting violence to decrease is like banning sex ed and expecting the teen birthrate to decline. Or expecting Communism/Socialism to work in the real world. YMMV

AK has already Warned people to STOP with the political references or posts.

Im going to ask that WE get on topic or I'll just CLOSE this and that'll be the end of that.

You guys are pretty much Adults here so Im asking too PLEASE respect your fellow members

That would like this thread to remain open to share gun experiences as well as tips.

This issue is NOT a point of discussion as AK already Warned folks.

Thank You.

I did get to shoot a 45. and a 38. for the first time while out in NM :)

Danm 45. had a kick :ugh2:

Tracer + dry grass = football fields of fresh nitrogen being introduced into the soil.

The dots of color you see are people :)

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Got a cheap gun case for the AR today. I only bought it to carry the AR to/from the house and the range. I also liked the fact that it's made in Murica! lol

Thinking about buying a gun.
 

So I've been thinking about picking up a gun to play around with at the range. Don't really care for it being used for home defense or concealed.

At first I was looking at 9mm handguns but was told that .22 rifles like the HK 22LR MP5 would be better for the range. I've shot a .22 rifle before and it was kind of boring...I think I want something with more kick.

Any recommendations? My price range is no more than $500 but I'd like to keep it around $300ish if possible.

MP5 HK is cool looking, but its a bitch to actually clean. If you're wanting a 22lr rifle stick with the tried and true Ruger 10/22

But for $500, you can build a decent AR15 from Palmetto state armory. That's what I would do

I agree, but I also agree that the .22 is boring

What would you get then DE? :hello:

:gtfo2: we have guns... LOL!

Can we still make fun of the UK's dumb laws? PLEEEEEASE?



Oh, want some kick? Let's go shooting, try out the DEpointfive0 (no homo pun not intended)

Either a 9mm handgun, or... That really shitty brand... I forgot... They make $150 guns, but get AMAZING reviews (so I guess not shitty, just cheap as hell). They make a 9mm rifle.

Save your money for ammo! Lol