The Gun Thread

[Kloubek]

Tomaz - you never contacted me back about this weekend. What gives?

D'Nutz - Interesting... I never pegged you for a gun enthusiast.

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by statick
Either of those two revolver rounds coming out of a 6" barrel is absolutely solid!

Haha yeah except the problem is I'm not finding any good prices on .38/.357. I was hoping there were deals on cases this weekend, but I didn't see any so I'll have to get a few 50 round boxes until something comes up Unless someone's got some boxes they'd trade for some 9mm?

Originally posted by Kloubek
D'Nutz - Interesting... I never pegged you for a gun enthusiast.

Haha just getting into it, though I'm definitely far from being as hardcore as many people.

[Go4Long]

Originally posted by statick
Very nice, gentlemen. In which calibers? My guesses are...



9mm Parabellum

45 ACP...
My glock 17 is a 9mm, no need for two 9mm's :P

[TurboMedic]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz


Haha yeah except the problem is I'm not finding any good prices on .38/.357. I was hoping there were deals on cases this weekend, but I didn't see any so I'll have to get a few 50 round boxes until something comes up Unless someone's got some boxes they'd trade for some 9mm?



Haha just getting into it, though I'm definitely far from being as hardcore as many people.

I reloaded a ton of .38 if you are looking. I can provide full data as well. I can't remember but I think I have 1100rds and no gun to shoot them with any more...I'd take 9mm

[Go4Long]

I want to get in to reloading. Seems like it would be beneficial with the 45 and all that. What do you figure you spent on your reloading equipment?

[Dirty_SOHC]

Originally posted by Go4Long
Ordered a Sig 1911 Extreme while I was at CSC today for Glock days...

I see that my Sig 1911 XO has made a positive impression on you! That Extreme will be sexy!

[Dirty_SOHC]

I had a good haul this weekend from TSE and CSC

- 2000 rnds of 147gr 9mm AE
- 500 rnds of 55gr 223 AE tactical
- 1400 rnds of 7.62 x 39 russian surplus
- Mini 30 to celebrate the end of the LGR!

[Go4Long]

Originally posted by Dirty_SOHC

I see that my Sig 1911 XO has made a positive impression on you! That Extreme will be sexy!

yeah, lol, just a little bit...I really hope they can get that model here. I'm sure they can really. NO idea how long it will take to get here, but I can't wait.

Originally posted by Dirty_SOHC
I had a good haul this weekend from TSE and CSC

- 2000 rnds of 147gr 9mm AE

I was gonna swing by TSE but didn't have time...I assume this ammo was from there? how muchy if you don't mind my asking?

[Zephyr]

Started building my AR15, but since I'm in California, it has to be California legal...bleh. Just got my upper Stag Arms 2H and some Magpul goodies. Bought my lower receiver, just waiting for the 10 day background check to clear so I can pick it up, stupid California laws. I had to install a bullet button so the magazines are "fixed" to be CA compliance, but it can still be released with a small tool. Also got a Magpul stock and pistol grip for it. Pretty much a MOE AR15. Now to decide on optics...

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by TurboMedic


I reloaded a ton of .38 if you are looking. I can provide full data as well. I can't remember but I think I have 1100rds and no gun to shoot them with any more...I'd take 9mm

Yeah I could probably take some off your hands. Let's work something out.

Originally posted by Zephyr
just waiting for the 10 day background check to clear so I can pick it up, stupid California laws.

Haha you're not going to get any sympathy from us. Our background check is a minimum 28 days, though it's not unheard of if they take several months.

Can't wait to see that AR fully assembled!

[Go4Long]

I was at 28 days for the waiting period as of thursday...just need the second reference to call in and it should be all done...hopefully actually get my PAL here so I can take my guns home from the range.

Anyone else here snap up the 16 gun safe from C-Tire? 50% off, $349.95. It's nice.

[TurboMedic]

Originally posted by Go4Long
I want to get in to reloading. Seems like it would be beneficial with the 45 and all that. What do you figure you spent on your reloading equipment?

Well I was fortunate and adopted slot of my equipment from a friend who was getting out and was very well equipped....I got about every manual published, a dillon square deal with dies and quick change plates for .44, .45, ,357, .38, 9 and .40, Lots of brass and various other supplies....it worked out because I only intended to reload pistol calibre, so passed up on the 650 he had as well (he only had rifle dies so it would have cost a lot to get all the dies I did). I paid less for everything than a new square deal bare goes for in store....I'm behind now though because I haven't got anything left in my house set up any longer, so I've been purchasing my 9mm lately....I wish I had room to store this stuff in my house, and plan to build a proper reloading room when I build my next place....

[Go4Long]

I'm bored at work and am looking at the Dillon 650 right now...we have an unfinished basement, so I have LOTS of space to set up, and it does look pretty simple.

I'd probably reload 45 and 308 for myself for now, and I have a buddy that wants to use it to reload 223. Seems like with the amount that I like to go shooting it wouldn't take me long to recover the cost.

Would you really save much on reloading 9mm? I buy the bulk at CSC so $75 for 300 or $0.25/rd, even using something like the dillon to make ~600rds/hr it would seem that it might be better use of your time to just go buy it.

[Zephyr]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz

Haha you're not going to get any sympathy from us. Our background check is a minimum 28 days, though it's not unheard of if they take several months.

Can't wait to see that AR fully assembled!

28 days?! Dam!! Ours is 10 days, and only one handgun per month. California is the most strict out of all the states as my AR can only have 10 rounds per magazine, and a fixed magazine. Gotta be American and flex my second amendment rights lol

[interlude]

Originally posted by Zephyr


28 days?! Dam!! Ours is 10 days, and only one handgun per month. California is the most strict out of all the states as my AR can only have 10 rounds per magazine, and a fixed magazine. Gotta be American and flex my second amendment rights lol

My application process took almost 3 months, my buddy who submitted his at the same time, took less than a month. I guess it really depends on the person reviewing your application.

Are you going to change out that hand guard?

[Tomaz]

Originally posted by Kloubek
Tomaz - you never contacted me back about this weekend. What gives?

I'm sorry mate. Something came up and I had no way of contacting you. :-(


Steve, that is a very attractive 1911. I was looking at the Sig 1911 Scorpion that was right beside it! One day. One day.


So, there is a new .22 pistol that has been added to the family. My buddy bought a Walther P22! Sick little thing!


Another exciting part of my gun-filled weekend was that I got to start training/practicing to take my black badge! IPSC has been an interest of mine for just over a year, and I can't wait to get going! I don't think I have had so much fun before. :-)

[Zephyr]

Originally posted by interlude


My application process took almost 3 months, my buddy who submitted his at the same time, took less than a month. I guess it really depends on the person reviewing your application.

Are you going to change out that hand guard?

Yeah I have the Magpul handguard.

[Go4Long]

Originally posted by Tomaz

Steve, that is a very attractive 1911. I was looking at the Sig 1911 Scorpion that was right beside it! One day. One day.

This isn't the one that was there...that one had rosewood grips, and they were just the sig grips, this one has the hogue grips, the night sights, magwell, rail etc...it's essentially the scorpion, but not in that brown color.

On another note my Fiber Optic sights showed up for the glock 17...now just waiting on the trigger assembly

[D'z Nutz]

Gave it a cleaning, lube, and riced it up with some new grips.

[TurboMedic]

Originally posted by Go4Long
I'm bored at work and am looking at the Dillon 650 right now...we have an unfinished basement, so I have LOTS of space to set up, and it does look pretty simple.

I'd probably reload 45 and 308 for myself for now, and I have a buddy that wants to use it to reload 223. Seems like with the amount that I like to go shooting it wouldn't take me long to recover the cost.

Would you really save much on reloading 9mm? I buy the bulk at CSC so $75 for 300 or $0.25/rd, even using something like the dillon to make ~600rds/hr it would seem that it might be better use of your time to just go buy it.

Its not always about savings.....its hot loads, and just fun.