The Official 2nd Amendment Appreciation Thread

#5,226
#5,226
chatsworth_vol said:
Well I took the Shield out to the range for some "get to know ya" time. I put 100 rounds through it today and have come to the conclusion: the gun performs better than I do. I shot it out to 10 yards, both slow and rapid, and two handed & weak/strong. It grouped wonderfully, and was dang accurate right outta the box. Every single one of the misses was on me and I knew I did it when it happened. Either rushing a shot, jerking trigger, or other user error. I love the gun. The one thing I did pick up on is that I'm going to have to spend more time to practice drawing it. After all the years of using that G21 moving to the small narrow grip of the Shield is taking some getting used to.
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Not that it will help with your accuracy, but check out Talon grips for your Shield. I didn't have an issue with the original grip texture, but it feels so much better in my hand after I put the rubberized Talon grip on. I believe they still sell for less than $20, well worth it imo.
 
#5,228
#5,228
Pick up my Sig P320 today. Ran 50 rounds through it real quick between rain showers. Trigger is smooth as butter and way more accurate than me. I'm really, really impressed with it.
 
#5,231
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DEFENDTHISHOUSE said:
Don’t drop it.











I kid I kid lol
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Lol, I know all about the recall. I was going to get one when all of that came about but decided to wait. Got the new one that is supposed to have the problems worked out. But i'll try to keep it from hitting the ground just to be safe.
 
#5,232
#5,232
SLICKYINC said:
Lol, I know all about the recall. I was going to get one when all of that came about but decided to wait. Got the new one that is supposed to have the problems worked out. But i'll try to keep it from hitting the ground just to be safe.
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They’re great shooting pistols. Enjoy.
 
#5,234
#5,234
SLICKYINC said:
It feels better in my hand the the G19 I've carried off and on for years. It's also chambered in .357 sig. So I lose a few round but I don't plan on missing many.
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I’ve never understood why the .357 sig didn’t catch on more than it has. Ballistics are great, it’s very manageable in the recoil department, It offers good capacity. It’s always been an odd man out cartridge, who knows. Like the .44 special, it certainly has a cult following.

Are you going to pick up any other frames for it?
 
#5,235
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DEFENDTHISHOUSE said:
I’ve never understood why the .357 sig didn’t catch on more than it has. Ballistics are great, it’s very manageable in the recoil department, It offers good capacity. It’s always been an odd man out cartridge, who knows. Like the .44 special, it certainly has a cult following.

Are you going to pick up any other frames for it?
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The round is nice, the recoil is right in the middle of a 9mm and 40. Its a snappy round if that makes sense. feels really good and is very manageable. I will at some point probably pick up a compact frame just to see which configuration feels better to carry.
 
#5,236
#5,236
Question for you guys.

I’ve had a Glock 27 for about 5 years now. Bought it as a catch all. Concealed carry, personal defense, and home defense.

I’m now thinking about purchasing a rifle, and am interested in the AR platform.

In terms of general use (e.g., Target shooting, home defense, etc.)

What are the pros and cons of an AR-10 vs an AR-15?

What would you recommend?
 
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#5,237
So posted this elsewhere but figured it belongs here. My 1903 custom sporter. Not the NRA sporter a custom. All parkerizing is gone wherever it had it. Aftermarket barrel (have the twist written down don’t remember it offhand). Timney trigger set to 3 lbs. custom walnut shaped stock with laquer. Glass bedded barrel. Nickel plated bolt with handle modified to handle optics. It was cut off and reversed so as to sweep under the optics and accommodates a much lower scope mount. I mounted the Nikon 4-16x42 Monarch Gold with Mildot reticle that’s about it. Bought it off used gun rack at Cabelas for $600. Cheers.
 

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#5,240
#5,240
85SugarVol said:
I saw. Thanks for the input! Think I’m gonna go with what you guys suggested.

Start with the 15 and see where it takes me.

:hi:
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Posted in the other thread, but here you go:

Okay, same system of operation for a classic AR-10 vs an AR-15. But I believe the -15 is the more adaptable platform. Not in terms of gadgets tossed on aftermarket, but rather in terms of "pull pins, replace upper, have new rifle" modularity. The list is almost endless of caliber choices for the -15 platform, but more limited so for the -10. For example, if you wanted a backyard plinker, the 5.56 upper is the way to go. Buy a .22 conversion kit and you have a cheap soda bottle puncher. If you want to hunt deer, the 5.56 chambering is marginal depending on the size of your deer, but move up to the 6.8 SPC, .300 Blackout or 6.5 Grendel. You want long range, go with a 6.5 Grendel or one of the newest calibers like the .224 Valkyrie. You want target shooting, the 22 Nosler is gaining traction. If you are looking at bear and North American big game hunting, the .458 SOCOM and .450 Bushmaster are likely to be king in that realm.

The -10 platform, for the most part, is limited to .308. However, ammo in that platform tends to be somewhat unlimited as you can get ultra fast 110 grain loads up through some 180 grain heavies from the factory. You wouldn't have to switch uppers. Now, they do make some in .243, 6.5 Creedmore and .338 Federal, just not easy to find and you end up spending a lot more for what amounts to a custom build.

Which brings me to price. Any -10 platform worth a darn tends to be more expensive than a -15 system. Know that going in.

My suggestion? Always start with a standard AR-15 in 5.56 and learn that first before dabbling in other areas.
 
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#5,241
Grand Vol said:
Check out the Sig 1911 XO. Great pistols for a decent price.
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Two questions for the thread on 1911 45 Pistols:


1. What are the "must have" features? I assume that the XO has them. I have hear a lot about mainsprings, etc. so I don't want to get something sub standard or "classic" that really means less than state of the art. This could also include "features to avoid". In other words if I'm going to spend $1,000 on a gun then spending $1,200 to get the right one really isn't a deal breaker.


2. IMHO Guns should realistically be a used market. I'm a novice, however, and wouldn't know a lemon if it hit me in the face. Should I avoid used guns or are there other ways to confirm that the one that sounds good really is?


Thanks and I'll hang up and listen. :hi:
 
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#5,243
GV, I'm thinking about purchasing another handgun. I've always wanted a 1911 but I would really like a DA/SA. What is your recommendation for a SA/DA?
 
#5,244
#5,244
81Bubbavol said:
Two questions for the thread on 1911 45 Pistols:


1. What are the "must have" features? I assume that the XO has them. I have hear a lot about mainsprings, etc. so I don't want to get something sub standard or "classic" that really means less than state of the art. This could also include "features to avoid". In other words if I'm going to spend $1,000 on a gun then spending $1,200 to get the right one really isn't a deal breaker.


2. IMHO Guns should realistically be a used market. I'm a novice, however, and wouldn't know a lemon if it hit me in the face. Should I avoid used guns or are there other ways to confirm that the one that sounds good really is?


Thanks and I'll hang up and listen. :hi:
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Most 1911 snobs traditionalists will tell you the Sig 1911 isn't a "real" 1911 since it has an external extractor. Plus, the beefier slide. However, looks like a 1911 for the most part, takes 1911 mags, has every other feature of the 1911.

It's a 1911. Anyway...

Features wise, the actions are really smoothed out on a Sig and the trigger is perfect for my tastes. I've never had an issue with the couple of thousand rounds I've popped out of mine. The price point is what makes it nice.

As for what to avoid, that's subjective. If you find something you like, ask here if possible. If someone has a "can't miss deal that you can't walk away from" I'd run. We'll try not to steer you wrong.
 
#5,249
#5,249
81Bubbavol said:
Two questions for the thread on 1911 45 Pistols:


1. What are the "must have" features? I assume that the XO has them. I have hear a lot about mainsprings, etc. so I don't want to get something sub standard or "classic" that really means less than state of the art. This could also include "features to avoid". In other words if I'm going to spend $1,000 on a gun then spending $1,200 to get the right one really isn't a deal breaker.


2. IMHO Guns should realistically be a used market. I'm a novice, however, and wouldn't know a lemon if it hit me in the face. Should I avoid used guns or are there other ways to confirm that the one that sounds good really is?


Thanks and I'll hang up and listen. :hi:
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Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special.
 
#5,250
#5,250
InVOLuntary said:
Yes, I really like to carry with a round in the chamber, hammer down, with a safety on, with a double action trigger.
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Sig classic series. P220, 226, 229, etc. (no safety)

Beretta 92 series (hate them, though)

Ruger P89 or iteration thereof.

S&W classic series (5900 or whatever)

H&K P30 (horrid trigger though)

Off the top of my head.
 
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