Yeah, I'd assume so. I hadn't even begun to read up on them since it was still a ways off but they bought it literally out of nowhere. Electric locks bad or something?
[QUOTE=evilweazel;49385045]Yeah, I'd assume so. I hadn't even begun to read up on them since it was still a ways off but they bought it literally out of nowhere. Electric locks bad or something?[/QUOTE]
I personally don't like them. I don't see the benefit of them over a key.
[QUOTE=GunFox;49384610]1911's are excellent for what they are. Aside from their low capacity, there really isn't a whole lot to criticize there. Their weight perhaps, though that does generally do a decent job of reducing felt recoil.
I own a fair number of handguns, and have shot orders of magnitude more, and I'm still rather fond of my 1911.[/QUOTE]
There's plenty to criticize about the 1911, like the horrid grip safety and the fact that it's single-action only, as well as its size. All of those make it a rather poor choice for carry when things like the Walther PPK exist.
[QUOTE=evilweazel;49385000]Also, parents went big and bought me a gunsafe for Christmas.
Same type as this, except a dark grey/black finish.
[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41qTk2LmibL.jpg[/img]
Was a surprise, came home from work and BAM. There it was. Taking up a ton of space in my room so I'm gonna have to doe some rearranging next day I'm off. It was my next big purchase, guess I can move on to an AR now :v: Nice surprise, though.[/QUOTE]
How much does it weigh? How do you move it around?
[QUOTE=GunFox;49384610]1911's are excellent for what they are. Aside from their low capacity, there really isn't a whole lot to criticize there. Their weight perhaps, though that does generally do a decent job of reducing felt recoil.
I own a fair number of handguns, and have shot orders of magnitude more, and I'm still rather fond of my 1911.[/QUOTE]
So's a flintlock but you don't see the marines using a flintlock in combat like you do the 1911. In 1912, the 1911 was a decent handgun, but in 2015 it's garbage. Low capacity, retarded grip safety, retarded safety that locks the slide, and unreasonably picky about ammunition. The design is over a 100 years old now and theres a million and one designs, in .45 or otherwise, that are far better in every single regard. You own an FNX45 do you not?
The fact the 1911 is still a front running pistol in the US arms market is full retard and just goes to show how easily American gun owners will buy anything just because it was used in the military at one point. If you buy one as a range gun, then thats absolutely perfectly fine. I mostly collect older firearms myself so thats no different at all. But using one for HD or as a CCW, or even recommending them for combat use by the military is reckless and dumb.
[editline]25th December 2015[/editline]
[QUOTE=Birdman101;49384958]Cyke is just a cheap gun hating special snowflake[/QUOTE]
I have spent over 2 grand on single guns, I'm not cheap, I just don't buy trash. I plan to add a 1911 to my collection one day, but it's not going to be a Kimber or a rock island, it would be an original manufacture used by the military at some point in it's career.
My 1914 1911 would like to argue about being an unreliable piece of trash with a retarded grip safety and retarded slide lock safety and about ammo choices.
Granted, I shoot it only about four to five mags at a time and let it cool between firings, but the only issues I've had out of it was the weak recoil spring that came with the gun. Replaced it and I've never had a problem with it. As far as the grip safety goes, while everyone always criticizes and bashes it; I've never once had an issue where I've cared about the fact I wasn't holding the gun and it wouldn't fire. Breaking down the gun is easier with the slide locking safety; even though you do have to be a craftsman to break it down compared to modern firearms.
[QUOTE=evilweazel;49385045]Yeah, I'd assume so. I hadn't even begun to read up on them since it was still a ways off but they bought it literally out of nowhere. Electric locks bad or something?[/QUOTE]
I would prefer electronic for simplicity sake and go get into it faster but if something fucks up and you get locked out they're a bitch to get back into.
And when the EMP hits and Obama's four horsemen are sent out upon us you won't be able to get to your guns.
Anyone know of anyplace to get a Glock 26 for under 400? Even on gunbroker they all go for like 450+
I guess a better question is what are the alternatives to the Glock 26? Reliability trumps everything else IMO
[QUOTE=Bleach Qeef;49386049]Anyone know of anyplace to get a Glock 26 for under 400? Even on gunbroker they all go for like 450+
I guess a better question is what are the alternatives to the Glock 26? Reliability trumps everything else IMO[/QUOTE]
The only way you are getting a G26 for 4 bills is one that is one of the originals to be imported into the country. On top of that, it will be worn to hell and back. Or you are lucky and someone just has to be rid of it and is willing to take a hefty loss.
For a similar price and reliability, not much can be found for $400 and below. Only one I could recommend is the S&W Shield, but it's a single stack.
i'm right-handed but my dominant eye is my left
everybody's saying to shoot with both eyes open, so cross-dominance is becoming problematic
what should I do?
i found three options online:
1. learn to use my left hand to shoot
2. learn to use my right eye
3. put something on the left lens of my shooting glasses
i'm open to anything.
however, I do like WWII era bolt-actions and those tend to be right-handed. they also don't have mounts for red dots and stuff and i don't like the idea of putting modern scopes on those
[QUOTE=awcmon;49386092]i'm right-handed but my dominant eye is my left
everybody's saying to shoot with both eyes open, so cross-dominance is becoming problematic
what should I do?
i found three options online:
1. learn to use my left hand to shoot
2. learn to use my right eye
3. put something on the left lens of my shooting glasses
i'm open to anything.
however, I do like WWII era bolt-actions and those tend to be right-handed. they also don't have mounts for red dots and stuff and i don't like the idea of putting modern scopes on those[/QUOTE]
Maybe get into pistols. You can use either eye for that. As for the rifle, you have to do either shoot left handed like Ian from Forgotten Weapons or use your right. I have a similar issue, so I shoot long guns right handed/right eye, but my handguns right handed/left eye.
Other options for cheap ambi guns are lever guns and pump actions. Even though both are usually right hand eject the ejection is not a big issue when shooting left handed.
[QUOTE=Lone_Star94;49386114]I have a similar issue, so I shoot long guns right handed/right eye, but my handguns right handed/left eye. [/QUOTE]
How do you manage to use your right eye? A lot of practice? I'm having tons of trouble with it.
[QUOTE=awcmon;49386124]How do you manage to use your right eye? A lot of practice? I'm having tons of trouble with it.[/QUOTE]
I have always done most of my gross motor skills right handed (baseball, golf, throwing, ect.) so shooting right handed felt natural. As for the eye issue, I usually wear a baseball cap that naturally settles the bill low over my left eye, so it blocks the left eye from seeing the target. If you are have a hard time closing your left eye or shooting with both eyes open messes with your aim, put a piece of tape over your left lens of your safety glasses when shooting right handed.
Naturally, the sight picture for the gun will not be as crisp with your off-eye, so accuracy may be a little worse but shouldn't be significant.
Dry fire and manipulation is going to be your best/cheapest bet. Put a dot the size of a dime on a post-it note an then place it on a wall across the room. Practice aiming at it, pulling the trigger, and manipulating the gun. All of this being done with an empty gun of course. I do this when I get bored or I am listening to a youtube vid. If you want more challenge, make smaller dots.
[QUOTE=Cyke Lon bee;49385521]So's a flintlock but you don't see the marines using a flintlock in combat like you do the 1911. In 1912, the 1911 was a decent handgun, but in 2015 it's garbage. Low capacity, retarded grip safety, retarded safety that locks the slide, and unreasonably picky about ammunition. The design is over a 100 years old now and theres a million and one designs, in .45 or otherwise, that are far better in every single regard. You own an FNX45 do you not?
The fact the 1911 is still a front running pistol in the US arms market is full retard and just goes to show how easily American gun owners will buy anything just because it was used in the military at one point. If you buy one as a range gun, then thats absolutely perfectly fine. I mostly collect older firearms myself so thats no different at all. But using one for HD or as a CCW, or even recommending them for combat use by the military is reckless and dumb.
[editline]25th December 2015[/editline]
I have spent over 2 grand on single guns, I'm not cheap, I just don't buy trash. I plan to add a 1911 to my collection one day, but it's not going to be a Kimber or a rock island, it would be an original manufacture used by the military at some point in it's career.[/QUOTE]
Oh I absolutely love my FNX45. I carry that thing more than any of my guns. I will say though, if I needed a secondary, I'd probably go for my 1911. It puts rounds down range in a controlled fashion better than pretty much anything but my FiveseveN. (Which I don't carry)Something about the trigger coupled with the weight and overall design that just makes lobbing lead down range easy.
I don't understand the hate for the grip safety or the slide safety, it works great for me. No ammo troubles ever. I literally never recall a failure of any kind. I've only put about 200 rounds of JHP (Hydra shok and golden saber) through it, but had no issues there. My FNX has also been reliable, but is more picky about ammo being out of spec. Had a box with two rounds that were slightly too large. USP and FNX both rejected it, 1911 cycled them without trouble.
I also have a kimber, so that may be part of it. 1911's vary greatly in terms of quality because it is more a class of firearm at this point, rather than an actual type. Sorta like AR type rifles.
I will absolutely not fault someone for not wanting to use the 1911, but it isn't all hype. The thing really does perform surprisingly well when it is well made.
[QUOTE=GunFox;49386184]
I don't understand the hate for the grip safety or the slide safety, it works great for me. No ammo troubles ever.
I will absolutely not fault someone for not wanting to use the 1911, but it isn't all hype. The thing really does perform surprisingly well when it is well made.[/QUOTE]
The only reasons that people have been able to put forward as to why the grip safety sucks is either the person has gorilla hands and the palm doesn't get enough meat to press the safety down or that they have a really high grip on the gun.
Personally, learn to shoot the gun or avoid it. I have no problems with grip safeties and not bothered by it. I have yet to see some one fuck up shooting a 1911. I have yet to see a grip that would prevent an XD from going off. You have to almost be not gripping an XD for the gun to not work and at that point that same grip would not have worked with any other pistol for that matter, even Glock.
I look at grip safeties as the original passive safety like Glock's dongle in the trigger. It's just that was the accepted method for creating a passive safety at the time. Many designs from the late 1900's and early 20th Century used some form of a large surface that would be depressed and allowed the gun to fire. Also remember that the 1911 had design implementations for its use by cavalry. Last thing you would want is your hand gun going off at the wrong time while on a horse.
[QUOTE=Lone_Star94;49386114]Maybe get into pistols. You can use either eye for that. As for the rifle, you have to do either shoot left handed like Ian from Forgotten Weapons or use your right. I have a similar issue, so I shoot long guns right handed/right eye, but my handguns right handed/left eye.
Other options for cheap ambi guns are lever guns and pump actions. Even though both are usually right hand eject the ejection is not a big issue when shooting left handed.[/QUOTE]
I figured out I am dominant on the right eye, I write left handed but am otherwise ambidextrous(I play guitar right handed, chop trees right handed, only use left for writing and when I dissected stuff in biology class)
I am thinking of getting back into shooting, pistols and revolvers specifically, is there any issue here?
[QUOTE=Bleach Qeef;49386049]Anyone know of anyplace to get a Glock 26 for under 400? Even on gunbroker they all go for like 450+
I guess a better question is what are the alternatives to the Glock 26? Reliability trumps everything else IMO[/QUOTE]
its not hard to find a glock with filed serials for your price range but idk if thats something any good law abiding citizen wants to do
[QUOTE=awcmon;49386092]i'm right-handed but my dominant eye is my left
everybody's saying to shoot with both eyes open, so cross-dominance is becoming problematic
what should I do?
i found three options online:
1. learn to use my left hand to shoot
2. learn to use my right eye
3. put something on the left lens of my shooting glasses
i'm open to anything.
however, I do like WWII era bolt-actions and those tend to be right-handed. they also don't have mounts for red dots and stuff and i don't like the idea of putting modern scopes on those[/QUOTE]
I have the same problem, but i was pretty young when my dad got me my first bb gun, so ive had plenty of time to get used to shooting rh left eye. I even do it with handguns. It works fine for me now.
My mom and her boyfriend got me a .50 muzzleloader! Won't get to shoot it for a while yet since I'm going out of town but sweet anyway. Need to get a nice wood stock for it...
[QUOTE=Grenadiac;49387216]My mom and her boyfriend got me a .50 muzzleloader! Won't get to shoot it for a while yet since I'm going out of town but sweet anyway. Need to get a nice wood stock for it...[/QUOTE]
Holy shit that's awesome of them! Got any pictures/know the model? Is it traditional or is it one of those where you put these funny pellets of gunpowder in it and use percussion caps to set it off?
It's Traditions brand but there's nothing traditional about it. Synthetic stock, rail scope mount (came with a nice scope that I can probably use on my AR when I'm not shooting the .50), etc... You can load it with loose powder but I'll probably be using the pellets since I'm lazy.
Didn't have time to take pictures this morning but I will when I get home again in a few days.
I have been really interested in muzzleloaders the last few months, but due to laws in my country I am stuck with making handcannons out of tin foil and shooting tin foil balls out of them with powdered matchheads :downs: There are black powder marksman clubs, but nowhere near me. That doesn't make modern firearms less fun though!
[QUOTE=NeverGoWest;49386747]I figured out I am dominant on the right eye, I write left handed but am otherwise ambidextrous(I play guitar right handed, chop trees right handed, only use left for writing and when I dissected stuff in biology class)
I am thinking of getting back into shooting, pistols and revolvers specifically, is there any issue here?[/QUOTE]
It should not be a problem. Just hold the gun with the hand that feels natural to you and use your dominant eye. Then you can work on everything else (trigger pull, sight pic., manipulation, .ect). I would go with right handed though because just about everything comes in that configuration.
[QUOTE=awcmon;49386092]i'm right-handed but my dominant eye is my left
everybody's saying to shoot with both eyes open, so cross-dominance is becoming problematic
what should I do?
i found three options online:
1. learn to use my left hand to shoot
2. learn to use my right eye
3. put something on the left lens of my shooting glasses
i'm open to anything.
however, I do like WWII era bolt-actions and those tend to be right-handed. they also don't have mounts for red dots and stuff and i don't like the idea of putting modern scopes on those[/QUOTE]
I'm right-handed but left-eye dominant, too. I just shoot everything left-handed from bows to Mosins. I personally close my right eye when aiming because of the same issue of having issues with cross-dominance, though I can shoot right handed with long guns accurate enough for general use. My biggest recommendation is shoot however you feel most comfortable shooting. For me, I grew up a right-handed shooter until I was about 14 when I switched to my left-hand and suddenly I could actually hit things. Up until then for about 4 years I really didn't have any accuracy what-so-ever with anything I shot.
Also, if you're afraid of shooting a right-handed bolt as a lefty, it's not difficult at all, and I've never had an issue with ejected brass from right-side chambers on automatics, pumps, or bolts.
Alright, I'm over it. Selling my KSG and getting something that works.
Probably a Mossberg SA-20 Tactical
If I can sell this thing. I paid about $1k for it but I'll let it go for $500 just to get rid of it and to keep people from coming back and telling me it's broken again.
[editline]26th December 2015[/editline]
Kel-Tec Firearms are what John Moses Browning would design if he had autism.
Lmao I would love to buy 80% lowers off of Amazon. Hell, I would love to buy guns off of Amazon and do all of my shopping from the same place.
[QUOTE=CodeMonkey3;49393825]"Wall Art"
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The comments and reviews are great.
Reminds me of the solvent trap I got on here.
[QUOTE=CodeMonkey3;49392543]Alright, I'm over it. Selling my KSG and getting something that works.
Probably a Mossberg SA-20 Tactical
If I can sell this thing. I paid about $1k for it but I'll let it go for $500 just to get rid of it and to keep people from coming back and telling me it's broken again.
[editline]26th December 2015[/editline]
Kel-Tec Firearms are what John Moses Browning would design if he had autism.[/QUOTE]
VEPR 12 for $750?
[editline]26th December 2015[/editline]
[QUOTE=PrusseLusken;49393163]might get my hands on 2-3 boxes of FNH 5,7x28 SS197SR, neato![/QUOTE]
How much did that cost you? Stuff is expensive enough here, I can only imagine...
[QUOTE=CodeMonkey3;49393825]"Wall Art"
[url]http://www.amazon.com/7075-15-Aluminum-piece-lower-decorative/dp/B0163D10EW/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&dpID=41YCcv%2BSahL&dpPl=1&keywords=80%25+lower&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1451065406&ref=plSrch&ref_=mp_s_a_1_3&sr=8-3[/url]
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You can buy thread adapters that will let you use an oil filter as a suppressor on amazon as well. Obviously not sold as NFA items.
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