Anyone here into firearms?

frost · 08-27-2011, 10:59 PM

Have you read any reviews on the ruger lcp vs the keltec?

m4a1mustang · 08-27-2011, 11:02 PM

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Have you read any reviews on the ruger lcp vs the keltec?

The craftsmanship on the Ruger is a bit better than the Kel-Tec. Better fit and finish and overall better out of the box reliability. I have read plenty of issues with all of the Kel-Tec handguns. If you check their forums the diehard owners recommend some intensive "fluff & buff" sessions before you fire your first shot... including a dremel, sand paper, filing...

They all definitely require some sort of break-in/testing period before you decide that they are worthy of carrying. I myself don't think I'd ever get the P3AT.

frost · 08-27-2011, 11:03 PM

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The craftsmanship on the Ruger is a bit better than the Kel-Tec. Better fit and finish and overall better out of the box reliability. I have read plenty of issues with all of the Kel-Tec handguns. If you check their forums the diehard owners recommend some intensive "fluff & buff" sessions before you fire your first shot... including a dremel, sand paper, filing...

Rofl, the ONLY thing I expect of a gun is to shoot well out of the box.

Glokwork · 08-27-2011, 11:06 PM

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Rofl, the ONLY thing I expect of a gun is to shoot well out of the box.

Kel-tec's love to jam. My P32 brand new did it constantly, the feed ramp needs to be filed down.

m4a1mustang · 08-27-2011, 11:06 PM

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Rofl, the ONLY thing I expect of a gun is to shoot well out of the box.

Yeah, it's a little disconcerting when you hear that a gun needs a "break-in" period, though I do believe you should run at least a couple hundred rounds through before you deem it reliable.

But I sure as hell don't want to buy a gun that I need to polish/file to make it so.

MacCool · 08-27-2011, 11:14 PM

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But I sure as hell don't want to buy a gun that I need to polish/file to make it so.

The KelTec will require a fluff n' buff. Ruger should be good to go out of the box.

Glokwork · 08-27-2011, 11:04 PM

Love my glocks but I want a black chrome 1911, polished .50 AE and maybe a benelli in the future...

m4a1mustang · 08-27-2011, 11:05 PM

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Love my glocks but I want a black chrome 1911, polished .50 AE and maybe a benelli in the future...

There are so many guns I want.

frost · 08-27-2011, 11:08 PM

I have a weird OCD thing about 1911s that if I finally purchase one, I must have a matching one. 1911s have to be in pairs.

m4a1mustang · 08-27-2011, 11:09 PM

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I have a weird OCD thing about 1911s that if I finally purchase one, I must have a matching one. 1911s have to be in pairs.

m4a1mustang · 08-27-2011, 11:11 PM

I gotta say, I love my Glock but I am not in love with it. I love that it's dead reliable, shoots well, and really just does whatever I ask of it... but aside from that it's really boring. It will remain my primary carry gun and it and my future Glocks will be my workhorses, but **** me if they aren't boring! Love 'em for it, though.

Glokwork · 08-27-2011, 11:13 PM

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I gotta say, I love my Glock but I am not in love with it. I love that it's dead reliable, shoots well, and really just does whatever I ask of it... but aside from that it's really boring. It will remain my primary carry gun and it and my future Glocks will be my workhorses, but **** me if they aren't boring! Love 'em for it, though.

Out of the box, yeah they're pretty plain. The limits are nearly endless with them, here's some of my toys Nissan 370Z Forum - Glokwork's Album: Toys

m4a1mustang · 08-27-2011, 11:17 PM

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Out of the box, yeah they're pretty plain. The limits are nearly endless with them, here's some of my toys Nissan 370Z Forum - Glokwork's Album: Toys

Very true.

I am planning my G26/G17 and future AR to be my "system."

The rest is just for fun.

frost · 08-27-2011, 11:14 PM

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I gotta say, I love my Glock but I am not in love with it. I love that it's dead reliable, shoots well, and really just does whatever I ask of it... but aside from that it's really boring. It will remain my primary carry gun and it and my future Glocks will be my workhorses, but **** me if they aren't boring! Love 'em for it, though.

Seems even worse with my M&P. M&P owners' idea of customization is stippling

MacCool · 08-27-2011, 11:17 PM

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Seems even worse with my M&P. M&P owners' idea of customization is stippling

There's always cerakoting...

I've used these guys several times. They do some great work.

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