The Official 2nd Amendment Appreciation Thread

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Grand Vol said:
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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I'm assuming no one makes a 1911 variant that is SA/DA?
 
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Bought a CZ Scorpian Evo 3. Taking it, the AR and both the M&P 9 and Shield 2.0 to the range Sunday. Super pumped tbh
 
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mrMet said:
I’m looking to buy a 9mm once I get my bonus check from work. Price range is $600 max. Suggestions?

Eventually I want a 1911 but not really trying to spend that type of money yet
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Rock Island makes a nice 1911 for 523$
 
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So, does anyone here shoot IDPA or anything? The shop/range I've been going to has 2-shoots a month. They are having a beginners idpa (idiots guide to IDPA) class next month and I'm thinking about taking it.
 
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chatsworth_vol said:
So, does anyone here shoot IDPA or anything? The shop/range I've been going to has 2-shoots a month. They are having a beginners idpa (idiots guide to IDPA) class next month and I'm thinking about taking it.
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It's fun. I used to shoot IPSC regularly. You have a desire to get better which helps overall.
 
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Grand Vol said:
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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Thanks for the detailed response, GV! :hi:

Did you see the Ruger that Pepe posted in the other thread? I checked that website. They had a few that looked comparable:

Ruger AR556 .223 16.1 FLD 30R - $519
S&W M&P 15 SPORT II .223/5.56 - $529
Colt LE6920 LEO 30+1 .223/5.56 - $928
Bushmaster QRC W/RED DOT 5.56 - $568

Thoughts on any of these for a first timer?
 
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85SugarVol said:
Thanks for the detailed response, GV! :hi:

Did you see the Ruger that Pepe posted in the other thread? I checked that website. They had a few that looked comparable:

Ruger AR556 .223 16.1 FLD 30R - $519
S&W M&P 15 SPORT II .223/5.56 - $529
Colt LE6920 LEO 30+1 .223/5.56 - $928
Bushmaster QRC W/RED DOT 5.56 - $568

Thoughts on any of these for a first timer?
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Smith or the Colt.

Or Palmetto State and piece it together:

PSA AR-15 COMPLETE BLEM MAGPUL CTR EPT LOWER, BLACK - 516444550

PSA 16" M4 Nitride 1:7 MOE BLK Freedom Upper With BCG & CH - 508045

Buy rear sight of choice. Have fun preparing the excuses to the wife about "why" you need all the additional stuff you're going to buy.
 
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Grand:


What's your thoughts on the lwrc lc A5? My brother bought one. I told him I could build him two for what he was paying for one of those. I personally aren't a fan of the proprietary nature of it.
 
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InVOLuntary said:
Grand:


What's your thoughts on the lwrc lc A5? My brother bought one. I told him I could build him two for what he was paying for one of those. I personally aren't a fan of the proprietary nature of it.
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Most folks that own them seem to like them. But you hit the nail on the head with proprietary parts for the system.

Otherwise, it's pretty reputable.
 
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chatsworth_vol said:
So, does anyone here shoot IDPA or anything? The shop/range I've been going to has 2-shoots a month. They are having a beginners idpa (idiots guide to IDPA) class next month and I'm thinking about taking it.
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Yep, it's a great way to get started in the action pistol sports without having to spend a lot of money on equipment.
 
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InVOLuntary said:
Have you shot a H&K45? Same trigger issues?
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We used to carry that. DA trigger pull is about 2.5 miles long, big grip, and that's the end of my "issues". Very accurate, SA pull much lighter...and it's an H&K. You already know about my enduring love for the MP5.

Big gun, though. No IWB with that battleship.

Edit: we carried the USP.
 
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GV, where do you get your 5.56 ammo, and how often do you burn any up?

I'm looking for a regular source for practice and defense ammo.
 
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Fyi for just shoot'em up ammo academy has 9mm Winchester 200rd boxes for 37.99. Comes out to 18¢ a round. Not a bad price for not having to buy in multi $100 bulk.
 
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GreyWolf1129 said:
We used to carry that. DA trigger pull is about 2.5 miles long, big grip, and that's the end of my "issues". Very accurate, SA pull much lighter...and it's an H&K. You already know about my enduring love for the MP5.

Big gun, though. No IWB with that battleship.

Edit: we carried the USP.
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:hi:
 
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