I've never been a big AK fan, personally. I don't know what it is about them, I just find them uninteresting.
Also, guys, stop me. I'm really tempted to run out to Gander and get me one of these this week...
[url]http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Springfield-1911-Loaded-Handgun&i=785387[/url]
aks are a more attractive gun I suppose but ar15s are just generally better
Generally, yeah. Building them is fun too. It just doesn't have the same charm to me, I guess.
Finally worked out a time and place with the C96 guy. Tomorrow for sure and he's giving me 100 rounds with it.
I just want to skip today completely.
Got 200 rounds of Garand food, 120 rounds of 7.5x55, 60 rounds of .223 Remington MatchKing 69 grain BTHPs, and put a PPK/S on layaway. My firearms life is good lately. I love Kentucky.
Going to a gun show this weekend. Want to pick up a .22 rifle and/or 9mm for CC.
[QUOTE=SKEEA;47158800]Got 200 rounds of Garand food, 120 rounds of 7.5x55, 60 rounds of .223 Remington MatchKing 69 grain BTHPs, and put a PPK/S on layaway. My firearms life is good lately. I love Kentucky.[/QUOTE]
Do you have an K31? That's the only gun I know about that uses 7.5x55
So, in my snow-enjoying shennanigans, I passed my local Gander and they have a couple different Springfield 1911s in my price range. Really tempted between picking one up. What say you guys?
Bought some backup sights and rails so I can put some stuff on it.
final result, i wanted to take it out today but we got a storm =(
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What do you guys think of the angled Foregrips? I've never used one personally, but generally naturally hold ARs with full length rails Costa style without training or thought. Does it seem to help, or is it just wasting $30?
I like my $5 vertical grip
I picked up an FNX .45 tactical a week ago. I remain amazed by this thing. While it is large volume-wise, it isn't heavy. Aside from the texture on the grips being a little rough on the hands, I have zero complaints. This thing is perfect across the board.
So, I just turned 18 last month and I have a job interview tomorrow so I plan on buying my first firearm pretty soon. Is it true that the 10/22 is the best first rifle? The gun store in my town has an indoor pistol range but I think in Michigan I can't buy a pistol until I am 21. I read something about getting a pistol buying license or something but it was confusing. I think the range allows pistol caliber carbines though. So should I get a 10/22 or save up for something else?
You can't buy a pistol till you're 21.
If you want a 22. I found the GSG rifles to be a lot of fun.
[url]http://www.impactguns.com/brand-gsg.aspx[/url]
You can get 22. that look like MP5s, AK, MP40, STGS,
I own a MP5 one and they're really fun.
10/22 is a solid rifle. Lots of customization potential. If you want to save up for something with more oomf, save up for a Sub2000. For few hundred more than that, get a Marlin lever action in 357 or, a bolt action Ruger in 357 or 44mag.
An alternative to the 10/22 is a Marlin 795. Very few accessories for it , but a great value for $150.
I wouldn't honestly recommend the 10/22 personally, but if you are deadset on getting a .22LR rifle, I would go with the route the Prusk recommended to me some years back: Buy a Czech USA bolt action like the CZ 452 or CZ 455. Almost all Czech USA .22LR rifles come with the ability to switch out barrels for .17HMR. IIRC, the 455 also can switch out for .22 WMR, but I haven't checked into it in awhile so I'm not 100% positive. Either way though, if you are interested in semi-autos you should look at other companies like Marlin and Savage. I personally have a Savage Mark II-FV, and outside of my Gewehr from 1916, it's one of my favorite firearms.
I'm not sure on the private purchase laws in Michigan, but you could also look to buy guns from other gun owners. It tends to be the best way to get decent priced guns if you know what you are doing(just ask us for some price checkups if you need to).
By the way, is DPMS and Palmetto Armory AR-15's any good?
[QUOTE=Lone_Star94;47160935]10/22 is a solid rifle. Lots of customization potential. If you want to save up for something with more oomf, save up for a Sub2000. For few hundred more than that, get a Marlin lever action in 357 or, a bolt action Ruger in 357 or 44mag.
An alternative to the 10/22 is a Marlin 795. Very few accessories for it , but a great value for $150.[/QUOTE]
Hmm, this looks nice: [url]http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/1894Centerfire/1894.asp[/url]
Question, would a .44 Magnum be able to take down a deer? I think Michigan changed the law and now you can hunt with a rifle if it is chambered in a pistol caliber.
I know from experience that my glock in .40 S&W will take a deer, .44 magnum will have no trouble at all.
I've even taken deer with .22LR no problem
[editline]18th February 2015[/editline]
[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;47160998]I wouldn't honestly recommend the 10/22 personally, but if you are deadset on getting a .22LR rifle, I would go with the route the Prusk recommended to me some years back: Buy a Czech USA bolt action like the CZ 452 or CZ 455. Almost all Czech USA .22LR rifles come with the ability to switch out barrels for .17HMR. IIRC, the 455 also can switch out for .22 WMR, but I haven't checked into it in awhile so I'm not 100% positive. Either way though, if you are interested in semi-autos you should look at other companies like Marlin and Savage. I personally have a Savage Mark II-FV, and outside of my Gewehr from 1916, it's one of my favorite firearms.
I'm not sure on the private purchase laws in Michigan, but you could also look to buy guns from other gun owners. It tends to be the best way to get decent priced guns if you know what you are doing(just ask us for some price checkups if you need to).
By the way, is DPMS and Palmetto Armory AR-15's any good?[/QUOTE]
dpms is ok but palmetto is great
[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;47160998]I wouldn't honestly recommend the 10/22 personally, but if you are deadset on getting a .22LR rifle, I would go with the route the Prusk recommended to me some years back: Buy a Czech USA bolt action like the CZ 452 or CZ 455. Almost all Czech USA .22LR rifles come with the ability to switch out barrels for .17HMR. IIRC, the 455 also can switch out for .22 WMR, but I haven't checked into it in awhile so I'm not 100% positive.[/QUOTE]
I honestly don't care too much about the caliber, it's just I lurk /k/ a lot and the hivemind there is that you must get a .22LR as your first firearm and it must be a 10/22. I'd honestly rather get get something chambered in 5.56 but I am open to suggestions. It won't be the first time I've fired a firearm, the first time was shooting with an old .22LR which was a bad experience because it was really dirty and the bolt was a pain in the ass to work. The second time was with a 20 gauge Ithaca, and I shot it without hearing protection, which was a horrible mistake. I don't know if it's what caused it, but I have very mild tinnitus now (I only notice it in complete silence). So yeah, like I said, I'm open to any suggestions.
[QUOTE=Perturbator;47161013]Hmm, this looks nice: [url]http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/1894Centerfire/1894.asp[/url]
Question, would a .44 Magnum be able to take down a deer? I think Michigan changed the law and now you can hunt with a rifle if it is chambered in a pistol caliber.[/QUOTE]
44 mag is more than plenty for anything in Michigan. Just keep your range within 150 yards. A buying a reloading set wouldn't hurt either if you going to go with the more expensive gun options.
[QUOTE=MR-X;47160901]You can't buy a pistol till you're 21.
If you want a 22. I found the GSG rifles to be a lot of fun.
[url]http://www.impactguns.com/brand-gsg.aspx[/url]
You can get 22. that look like MP5s, AK, MP40, STGS,
I own a MP5 one and they're really fun.[/QUOTE]
Depending on state, he could buy a handgun at 18. Law states that a FFL holder cannot sell to a person under 21. If you buy in a private person to person sale, it's legal as long as you're 18. That's how I got my USP.
In speaking of .22LR and Palmetto by the way:
[url=http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ammunition/rimfire-ammunition/magtech-22lr-sv-40gr-round-nose-lead-50bx.html]$4.00 for 50 round .22LR![/url]
[QUOTE=Lone_Star94;47161043]44 mag is more than plenty for anything in Michigan. Just keep your range within 150 yards. A buying a reloading set wouldn't hurt either if you going to go with the more expensive gun options.[/QUOTE]
I've heard about reloading but never really looked into. Why would it be a good idea to get a reloading kit if I bought something like that Marlin? How much would it cost? This job I might get is most likely going to be minimum wage so it'll still take me a while to even save up for the Marlin.
[QUOTE=Perturbator;47161079]I've heard about reloading but never really looked into. Why would it be a good idea to get a reloading kit if I bought something like that Marlin? How much would it cost? This job I might get is most likely going to be minimum wage so it'll still take me a while to even save up for the Marlin.[/QUOTE]
44 special or magnum are expensive rounds. It's about $1 per round. So you pay $40-$55 for a box of 50. More for the specialty ammo. Reloading helps take the financial bite out of the cartridge. You can even tailor a round specifically for your gun. The cheaper options like the 9mm, you can skip reloading. If you get a revolver cartridge rifle, I say reload. High initial cost, but cheaper ammo over all IF you are willing put forth the time and energy.
For reference, in my area, a box of 50 rounds for 45ACP is $25, 40S&W is $20, 9mm is $16. 44mag/spl is $50. Revolver rounds will be more expensive than most semi-auto cartridges.
[QUOTE=MR-X;47160901]You can't buy a pistol till you're 21.
If you want a 22. I found the GSG rifles to be a lot of fun.
[url]http://www.impactguns.com/brand-gsg.aspx[/url]
You can get 22. that look like MP5s, AK, MP40, STGS,
I own a MP5 one and they're really fun.[/QUOTE]
You can't buy a pistol from a federal dealer until you're 21 by federal law but individual states like Texas may let you purchase them privately from 18.
e: rate me late
[QUOTE=Grenadiac;47161122]You can't buy a pistol from a federal dealer until you're 21 by federal law but individual states like Texas may let you purchase them privately from 18.
e: rate me late[/QUOTE]
The more I read, it seems like in Michigan you can buy from a private seller if you're 18 but you need a pistol purchase license and I can't see to find any information about getting once.
[editline]17th February 2015[/editline]
[QUOTE=Lone_Star94;47161115]44 special or magnum are expensive rounds. It's about $1 per round. So you pay $40-$55 for a box of 50. More for the specialty ammo. Reloading helps take the financial bite out of the cartridge. You can even tailor a round specifically for your gun. The cheaper options like the 9mm, you can skip reloading. If you get a revolver cartridge rifle, I say reload. High initial cost, but cheaper ammo over all IF you are willing put forth the time and energy.
For reference, in my area, a box of 50 rounds for 45ACP is $25, 40S&W is $20, 9mm is $16. 44mag/spl is $50. Revolver rounds will be more expensive than most semi-auto cartridges.[/QUOTE]
Well, I'm not really dead set on any caliber. I don't know why but I couldn't see to find any bolt-action pistol caliber rifles on Ruger's site.
[QUOTE=Perturbator;47161135]The more I read, it seems like in Michigan you can buy from a private seller if you're 18 but you need a pistol purchase license and I can't see to find any information about getting once.
[editline]17th February 2015[/editline]
Well, I'm not really dead set on any caliber. I don't know why but I couldn't see to find any bolt-action pistol caliber rifles on Ruger's site.[/QUOTE]
This is what Ruger offers [URL="http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine/index.html"]http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine/index.html[/URL] .
[QUOTE=Lone_Star94;47161167]This is what Ruger offers [URL="http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine/index.html"]http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine/index.html[/URL] .[/QUOTE]
Wow, those are pretty expensive (in regards to my budget at the time being). What do you think I should do? Save up for the Marlin or get something like the CZ 455? As I've said before, I really have no preference.
The question you should ask yourself is: Do I want to be able to hunt medium/big game, or do recreational shooting?
That will set your budget and which one to go for.
The Ruger rifles may say a thousand on the web site,but in store it would be more like $700.
[QUOTE=Lone_Star94;47161213]The question you should ask yourself is: Do I want to be able to hunt medium/big game, or do recreational shooting?
That will set your budget and which one to go for.
The Ruger rifles may say a thousand on the web site,but in store it would be more like $700.[/QUOTE]
Well, I'd probably be doing more recreational shooting for now since hunting season isn't too long anyways. As I said though, the seemingly only range near me only allows rifles chambered in pistol calibers, so I think I may be better off just getting something like the CZ 455 now and then going from there.
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