Ask a gun shop manager anything ~Tactical Tuesday Edition~

>>737144777

Why do you think your job is interesting enough to where people would ask you questions about it.

Just because you sell a slightly unusual item doesn't mean you're fascinating.

The only interesting question would be if somebody tried to pull some shady shit in your store, and the answer is most likely no because gun owners and enthusiasts tend to be respectable people.

>>737144777
ever eaten a big mac?

>>737144964
Of course not all customers are desirable. We get the occasional shady person and people I won't even hand a gun for that matter. Its a small minority of people and probably a 1-2 time weekly basis.

Stay salty.

>>737145013
A few times but not as of lately. I don't eat fast food.

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Got any old Marlins?

>>737145490
We've gotten a few from time to time, mainly model 60s on trade in.

>>737144777
Czeched them lucky 7 trips

do you like pineapple on pizza?

What manufacturer would you recommend for a M1911 and why ?

>>737145574
Have you seen an improvement in the quality of Marlins lately?

>>737144777
What's the best budget 5.56 carbine?

AR-15 variant rifle.
Most popular?
Most flexible?
Most reliable?
Most overpriced?
Most cost efficient?

Go

>>737145792
Not OP, but I say SIG. Wilson Combat if you have the money

>>737145792
X2 on this. Have a Springfield. Lookin at getting another

I bought a regent R350 CR recently from a private seller at a gun show. Me being only 19. We just did it without paper work (sketchy shit) it was only 325$ but it jams all the fuckin time. Did I get ripped off? Should I just sell it to some nigger for profit?

>>737144777
What is the best concealable 45mm?

Ever stroked your meat while holding a loaded weapon and looking at NRA blog?

>>737146331
A battle ship

>>737145767
I do. Mushroom and pineapple specifically. Sometimes I add a bit of black olive if im in the mood.

>>737145792
Ruger, Springfield, RIA, Metro Arms if you want something that wont break the bank and works like it should.
If you want high end, go with Dan Wesson, Wilson Combat, NightHawk Custom

>>737145794
No. Until they become their own independent company, they will continue to be very okay in terms of quality. Buy an older one if you want better quality if you MUST have a marlin, other than that, nothing Marlin makes is unique to them that you couldn't get from someone else.

>>737145922
Ruger AR556, $499 all day long. It has some nice features too. Id recommend it over the M&P15 for that reason.

>>737145929
>M&P Sporter II (Which is just a standard non neutered M&P15...they removed basic AR features for their "sporter" model, then brought them back for the Sporter II)

>All ARs share the same basic parts so they are all on the same level of customization

>Anything by S&W, Ruger, Colt, BCM, etc major company. Most have their parts coming from the same distributors anyway since they are common parts so Its cheaper to buy them than make them. Its pretty much pick a company who's warranty you want to deal with shall anything go wrong.

>Colt, FN, HK (Technically not a true AR but close enough), anything piston driven. They all use a good barrel and BCG but those can be dropped into any "budget" AR for the same reliability and performance assuming you use the proper gas system set up for your barrel length.

>ATI but they are plastic and crack quite often.

>>737146104
>bought a regent R350 CR recently from a private seller at a gun show.
>We just did it without paper work (sketchy shit)

So you have no idea what a gun show is really for?

>>737146540
Does NRA post hot bitches on their blog? Is there something I didn't know?

>>737144777
How do you feel knowing you got heavenly trips?

>>737146331
Canon EF 15-45mm lense

>>737146540
No, im not a fan of the NRA. Hopefully the new NRA president will do better things than the former.

>>737146755
Feels good man. My first Trip 7's

What 7.62/308 AR platform would you go with and why?

What do you charge for transfers, and do you personally process a lot of Internet sales?

>>737145929
> Best AR-15 variant rifle.
>Most popular?
>Most flexible?
>Most reliable?
>Most overpriced?
>Most cost efficient?
>Go
X2 - plz?

>>737146942
Pretty much anything other than DPMS. They arent horrible but they are very okay. No one really does anything special in the AR world. Get a good barrel and good BCG and slap it on pretty much anything and you're good.

Personally I would get a .308 AK G3 clone for the money. Plenty of lighter options out there than an AR10.

>>737147225
$30. We get a few transfers a week but we also sell online.

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>>737146663
>>737147332

Sorry, didn't refresh before post, BUT

What about a larger caliber than ^^
7.62, 30, .... dual hunting/ defense/ jungle/forest use?

>>737147775
7.62x39mm

>Cheap
>Plentiful
>Powerful

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>>737146748
NRA doesn't but tons of gun gals out there. Pic related

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>>737146894
Agree NRA leadership isn't the best, but at least they're supporting your bread n butter, unlike ObamaFag and HillBot

>>737147900
Oh, I heard everyone's been out of them - or way over priced - cause low supply.

How much $/box or /shell ?

>>737148457
Im no fan of them either but there are plenty of other pro 2A activists groups pushing for better gun rights.

>>737148542
Its a buyers market. Ammo should be dirt cheap right now. ~22 cents per round.

>>737144777
Do you ever get sick of people wanting to discuss their retarded politics and crackpot conspiracy theories with you? Because I most certainly despise going to purchase shooting supplies for that reason. I don't give a fuck about anyone's politics, and I feel like strangling them to death on the spot when they start peeping in my ears about them. Just leave me the fuck alone, and sell me the shit I came to buy.

Why the ever loving fuck do gun stores sell a box of 22LR for $45 that I can get at Walmart for $28?

Why did you post this here and not on \k\?

T. Leaf

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>>737148797
Amen Bubba

>>737148962
I give the occasional nod and "yeah" but do little to keep the conversation going at that point. It gets irritating but I try not to go against the grain when it comes to customer conversation. When you walk in, my focus is to get you what you need.

>>737149340
Because /k/ is in the loop of the going-ons of dealers. This gives new comers an opportunity to learn from gun guys.

>>737149115
Some think they can get an arm and a leg for it. We realize its a buyers market and sometimes even beat online pricing.

Do you reckon the value of Vepr's is going to increase now that they're banned and if so, by how much?

>>737150295
There's no saying where the price will go. Just bear in mind that there are plenty of other great AKs out there. Prices are subject to the private market since they are mostly all gone from dealer hands. We pulled all of ours to sit on them until further notice including the .308 version with a folding stock that was only 1 of 300 made.

People will ask an arm and a leg for them. Give it a couple years and people will move them for a reasonable price. if not, get an Arsenal SAM-7 if you want a heavy and beefy AK.

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>>737150919
I was just curious because I already got one before the ban took place. It is a beautiful rifle, my first center fire.

I don't intend to ever sell it but I do hope that it becomes a valuable rarity someday, especially since I'm in CA

>>737151159
I bought mine when they first came out in that variant from KVar. Its a hell of a rifle and a damn good one for a first center fire. You have a lifetime gun right there.

Don't sell it unless you fall on hard times or get a retardedly high offer. Make sure you get enough money to cover the cost of an SLR or other high end AK and then some.

What's the sketchiest person to walk in your shop?

How big of dicks are the ATF?

What's the most popular guns people buy?

What's the most popular guns people sell?

>>737151329
I feel you, it's especially important to me because it's the last Russian made AK and I'm Russian so it was pretty important for me to buy it while I still could

>>737144777
Am I retarded for wanting a walther ppq or should I go with a s&w 9?

>>737151941
PPQ has one of the best triggers in a striker polymer

>>737151995
I'm also scared of a trigger safety. Is this unfounded? It doesn't seems like a safety at all

>>737152128
It's mainly a drop safety, to ensure the trigger will only be pulled if you mean to pull it.

It's not like an actual manual safety.

>>737151425
This guy heard about a blank gun we got in used. The guy kept asking sketchy shit like his intent was to use it for some crooked shit then return it. He wanted to know the return policy if he didn't like it. I told him it was simply a blank gun, you pull the trigger and the only difference between live and dry fire was noise so dry fire it before you buy it. He then kept asking to ensure he didn't need an ID to buy it to which I told him I would still require his ID. he handed the gun back and left.

The ATF arent huge assholes...at least the operations agents that do inspections arent the biggest pricks. They are just glorified paper pushers.

Aside from cheap sub $250 guns, Glock 19s and S&W Shields.

SD9/40VE is the most frequent one that ends up in the used case.

>>737151941
One up yourself and get a P99 AS. Personally i prefer the M&P to the PPQ. The PPQ, although a good gun, feels cheap.

>>737144777
Thoughts on the FN Five-seven?

What gun would you recommend for anal concealment?

>>737152463
The cartridge is only really useful with the non-civilian load. Its a neat range gun if you can afford to buy it and feed it. There are plenty of decent ammo deals online for the blue-tip stuff. For the money, I'd personally rather get a PS90 or an AR57.

Its a good gun over all, but if you're thinking defense, save money and get better ballistic performance for much less money. If its just a range toy and you like it, go for it. I have plenty of impractical fun guns in my collection.

>>737152707
NAA Mini Revolver or a pen gun.

>>737144777
What would you rather CC?

>Traditional semi auto pistol (EX: Glock, Beretta M9, 1911, etc)
>Revolver

>>737144777
Do you do CC prep courses?

>>737152707
re-peter

>>737152463
Overpriced for mediocre build quality and expensive ammo that doesn't do anything special with civie loads

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>>737144777
Those bullets came with those clips attached already from the factory or people install then manually? because i see on movies those bullets also come in boxes individually but soldiers already carrying then on their bodies .

>>737153648
You can buy belted ammo, but it's not very common

>>737144777
Why aren't you on /k/

>>737144777
Got any .22 LR in stock?

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>>737153834
Different anon here, but I quit /k/ a long time ago. Shit gets boring. And you can't just post pussy.

>>737144777
In your opinion what is the best out of the box rifle package?

>>737153068
It all depends on what I feel like with what Im wearing and my over all mood. Im chilling in my comfy clothes atm and am CCing a Ruger SP101, but my main EDC is a 92A1. I also sometimes CC my G42 when i want a small semi auto to carry, and a Ruger LCP when I want to pocket carry.

There are pros and cons to both platforms but there is no wrong answer as long as you feel well equipped and can carry comfortably.

>>737153401
Yes

>>737153648
You can but most just buy bulk ammo and surplus links and get to work from there. Its not a common thing since few people buy belt feds. Its just not a practical semi auto platform which deters people from purchasing them as well as the price.

>>737153834
I am

>>737153879
Plenty and all about .06/Rnd

>>737154060
Any scoped Accu-Trigger equipped Savage Axis in your caliber of choice. Great guns over all without a hefty price tag. We're talking sub-$400 for a do-anything rifle.

>>737154228
What do you think about the new Howa HCR?

>>737154060
Similar question here; what's your recommendations on ammo 5.56 ammo out of a 16" barrel?

>>737144777

how hard is it to get a federal firearm license, so that i can buy a p90 full auto?

>>737144777
Nice trips Op.

What do you think about the Savage MSR 15 Recon.

>>737144777
Opinion on Daniel Defense carbines?

>>737144777
how much is the cheapest version of an AR15 and glock?

>>737154651
$400-500 for both

>>737154964
someone said in California they wanted to pass a bill where you have to solder the magazine onto your AR15

do you know if that's true at all?

>>737144777
What do you think of a HI point 45?

>>737144777
Want to buy a barret 95m? I would like $5000

>>737155264
Knowing Cali, probably.

They already have bullet buttons

Where can I get parts to refurbish an MP-44 my gramps got back in WW2?

>>737155335
Black

>>737154365
Nice if you NEED to have pin point accuracy at a distance (assuming your skills match up). Otherwise you can just get a Tikka and use hand loads for great accuracy.

>>737154376
Any load is fine for that barrel length. The most important thing is matching the barrel twist rate to your preferred bullet weight. You get a bit more velocity with an extra 4" on your barrel, but other than a bench gun, i see no need to go longer unless you like the aesthetics of the original M16

>>737154457
Its not hard at all. You need the proper SOT to buy post ban automatics. Mind you there is a yearly tax you must pay to maintain the SOT. if you don't renew, you must get rid of your inventory. The gun will belong to the business but you can never own it in your personal name nor take it home with you.

>>737154542
They are good for the money and come in decent colors and furniture. Its nice if you want a high end AR with nothing flashy.

>>737154651
$400 of a crumby AR, $500 for a gen 3 glock. This is all assuming new. Drop $100-120 off the ticket for either of them used.

>>737155335
Only get a Hi Point if its TRULY all you can afford. If it is all you can afford, you should go with the 9mm for less expensive ammo. Cheaper ammo = more rounds down range for the same cost. its better than Cobra firearms at least.

For not much more than a Hipoint, you can get a used S&W SD9VE. While the trigger leaves some to be desired, at least it is reliable, lighter, and has double the capacity of the Hi Point C9.

>>737155351
Anything I know I will sit on for a long time needs to be bought at such a price. Most expect minimal loss selling their guns in a buyer's market. Take a loss or just keep it. The same holds true for the private market, but don't expect private market purchase prices at a gun shop since we still need to make a profit and sell it at a price that moves.

>>737155709
Check Numrich or Gun Broker for older gun parts.

I recently bought a Ruher Mark IV 22 for target shooting. What is ypur opinion of this firearm? How do I get the most out of it (ie, how do I best learn how to shoot at paper targets)?

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>>737156065

>>737155335
Thanks anon. Nah not black my dad had 2 of them he gave to me to fuck around with. I have a FNX and a Colt 1911 as my primaries

>>737145490
I have an old Marlin .22 rifle with an octagon barrel. It's so old the serial number is four digits. I think it starts with a 6.

>>737146014
I have bought three SIGs this year. A 9mm, a .45 and a .380 with the tan and brown color scheme

>>737156065
I have the MK III. The MKIV is a nice upgrade due to easier disassembly and cleaning. Over all the MK series are reliable and accurate. Please contact Ruger about your recall though.

>>737156220
Thanks for the tip!

>>737156596
Will do!

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I got a bunch of old rifle and shotgun ammunition, belonged to my father-in-law who passed away recently. No idea how old it is, it was not scored in any particular way, just in a box in the garage.

I am guessing the best thing to do is assume it is fuxxored and get rid of it, but how?

>>737152345
ok that makes sense

>>737157042
Yoooo. Not the gunstore manager but it might not be fucked. Old shotgun ammo sometimes has the plastic split, but if the primer still goes off... I've never had a squib. Don't be pitching shit without at least least giving it a google search.

>>737157042
Some older ammo is collectable. Even if you don't want it, never just give it away.

>>737157278
Thanks for the reply. Looking at this shit, I would not want to fire any of it. But I've never had to get rid of bad ammo, got boxes of it.

I guess call the cops and see if they'll either take it away, or recommend what to do with it, but seeing this thread while browsing I thought I'd ask. There may be a Best Answer.

>>737157543
Never would have thought of that!

I doubt any of it is THAT old, but I'll look into it, thank you.

>>737157554
What's the approximate year of manufacture and caliber? And what might you try to shoot it out of?

How'd you become a gun shop manager and whats the pay like

>>737157554
Why the fuck would you need the cops to take it away? Are you retarded?

>>737144777

Why would someone visit your shop instead of buying online?

>>737157685
It's not handy to look at a date, but it has been in his garage for over ten years. Some of the rifle cartridges show traces of corrosion. Humidity/moisture has obviously gotten to at least some to it. He was confined to a wheelchair for the last decade of his life and I know he has not fired a gun in that time. (Its been a long damn time since I have either, if it comes to that.)

So I am not going to test fire any of it out of anything.

To circle back to my question, once I check to make sure none of it has any collectable value, what is the/a proper way to get rid of a couple/three shoeboxes full of old ammo that I don't trust to fire.

I'm sure the local cops would have an answer, just wanted to see what anybody here thought since I happened to see this thread.

>>737158148
Maybe. What better idea should I I consider to get rid of it?

>>737158074
I was a customer and got offered a job after another worker left. Pay isnt amazing but I do live comfortably.

>>737158177
Hands on experience, communication with a salesman, get everything you need in one stop, support a local business, some sales aslo beat online pricing.

Why is ammo so fucking expensive? Everyone keeps saying gun hobbyists are poor sons of bitches but you have to spend hundreds of bucks in ammo to have any real fun.

>>737158440
Shoot it, throw it on the side of the road, cut open and burn the pwder, i dont know there are tons of possibilities

>>737155264

what is the point of this? so you can only shoot one bullet at a time?

>>737148457
>Agree NRA leadership isn't the best, but at least they're supporting your bread n butter, unlike ObamaFag and HillBot

I am skeptical.
NRA went too heavy on the
"They are gonna take your guns" bullshit, the past 8 years.

Yet, more places to open carry, firearms in national parks, and record sales. It seemed like a scare tactic, imo.

Still, got a great deal on an
Sig SP2022 40S&W this new year..

>>737159202
Ammo is inexpensive for what it is unless you are getting obscure cartridges. Stick to.22lr, 9mm, and 7.62x39mm if you want cheap ammo.

Going rate for used m1a scout or socom 16

why are automatic shotguns prohibited but shotguns with autoloader systems not?

>>737160702
All post 1986 automatic firearms are prohibited, no just shotguns. It was a feel-good law that did nothing to make anyone any safer. Legal full autos simply needed ATF clearance via form 1/4 tax stamp.

>>737161010
Isn't it a really slow acting defacto ban as supplies diminish. And kind of discriminatory as diminishing supplies of pre-ban guns means they cost thousands of dollars?

>>737161446
In a sense, yes.

2 questions.

Honest opinion on DPMS brand as a whole or their AR-15s.

And What do you think of the New s&w mp40 2.0's

>>737144777
How much for an FN 5.7 and two spare magazines?

>>737161856
DPMS is very okay. Nothing wrong with them but nothing outstanding either.

There is nothing practical about .40 unless youre already sitting on a LOT of ammo already. The 2.0 has a nice texture but may be too rough on the skin for carry without an under shirt. Other than that, the quality is still there and it has a greater grip texture than the standard M&P. The front serrations are useless and just drive up the cost unfortunately.

>>737161882
$1300

If you are still here op

What's your thoughts in having a reload setup in your own home? Cost effective for average user or more of a enthusiasts thing

>>737161856
Not OP but

>Honest opinion on DPMS brand as a whole or their AR-15s
Decent for the money. Pretty much middle ground ARs

>And What do you think of the New s&w mp40 2.0's
Somewhat improved over the 1.0, but still kind of a mushy trigger.
It's a well built polymer wonder, it will do what you want.

>>737162443
Not OP but

Reloading can do multiple things. You can make the ammo you want from cheap plinking ammo to match grade wonders that will shoot great groups.
Besides all that, it's just a fun hobby to understand what a certain round can do, and if you are interested at all in ballistics technology and history.

>>737162443
If you have the time and don't mind the time investment, the pay off is quick if you are shooting on a weekly basis. Save your brass now. Even if you decide against reloading, you have something to barter with those who do.

Reloading is also nice for more accuracy out of your rifles.

Start off with a used single stage press and try to buy powder locally. Stay away from C frame presses.

>>737162692
>>737162811
Thanks gentlemen. When I'm back in the usa I wanna get back into guns and I wanna have my own reload setup.

>>737161856
Again not that guy. I highly recommend you try a bunch of pistols before buying. The M&P does not aim naturally for me, glocks feel off as well; I like FN pistols though. I like some revolvers as well. I don't think I ever got to try any H&K. Surprisingly I hated the Colt Python. I liked the S&W model 29, but I couldn't stand the way the python sit in my hand. The sights and handle are so damned important in a pistol.

>>737162324
>$1300
Deal! Do you do layaway?

>>737163252
that we do.

Thus concludes tonight's thread, Im off to bed guys. I'll be back at a later date. Cheers.