QTDDTOT: Questions That Don't Deserve Their Own Thread

>>34599087
Since OP doesn't have an actual question

Who thought that the Astra 600 was a good idea?
A straight blowback 9mm?
They recoil like a fucker considering it's all steel and weighs a goddamned brick

>>34599087
how does birb do this?

>>34599103
Hi Point did.

Does anyone know if there's an actual legal limit to how much ammunition and firearms you can transport on the interstate?

What's the protocol for flying commercially with ammo? I know the rules for a gun, and that you have to declare it and whatnot, but I have no idea what the rules are for ammo but no gun.

Do I still have to declare it at check-in and fill out one of those little cards? I know to keep it under 11 lbs. and leave it in the original boxes. But the Delta website doesn't have anything for just the ammo.

I'm flying Delta, if that helps.

>>34599087

Those Java rice birds were really friendly, but so short-lived.

When oiling my SKS, should I oil the gas chamber as well? Or should I just rinse it with water and soap then dry it?

Also on the head of my gas piston, there is a bunch of gunpowder residue that won't come off no matter how hard I scrub. Any ideas?

>>34599131
Do what, sitting?

>>34599352
what are you scrubbing it with?

>>34599369
Soapy toothbrush and fingernails

>>34599352
If you want to clean it, just hit it with a bit of solvent and then put only a tiny amount of oil on it. You don't want to use water and soap and then just leave it bare, or it will rust straight to fuck. It doesn't need much cleaning.

>>34599131
Beirbs are mostly feathers by volume, and they can also floof them out significantly.

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I don't have a question but this is a little bit of a blog post I guess. So I was at the range with my M70A a couple years ago with a friend. He was shooting and neither of us had noticed my front sight was loose. Off it went eventually. We couldn't find the damn thing so we went home. Of course, there are no spare parts for this gun available in the US. 2-3 years ago, what I did today may not have been as cheap, but the prices on 3d printing metal have come way down.

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>>34599496

I broke out my calipers and found a bunch of reference photos online. I put it into CAD and calibrated the size of the reference images based on the measurements I took of my actual gun. This let me get a fairly good idea of the size/shape of the front sight. It won't be perfect but then again the original one wasn't either so I'm not expecting much. Anything is better than nothing at this point.

>>34599398
Thanks, did just that then scrubbed with 0000 steel wool and it came right off.

On another note, did anyone know a good way to get mild surface rust off and keep it off? I noticed that some has built up in the small areas like serial numbers, numbers, etc

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>>34599518
$10 sight. Hope it works out.

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>>34599418
can confirm

my chickens can flatten out pretty substantially

>>34599523
keep the gun oiled

>>34599523
There are several options for getting rust off, but once it's off, try something like Renaissance Wax. It does a good job of preservation long-term. You'll need to re-apply after shooting, of course.

>>34599523
Oil it. And oil it every time you finger-fuck it, and twice a month besides. In short order, the rust and exposed steel will become black iron oxide instead of red. Black iron oxide tightly adheres to the surface and protects it from further damage. This is similar to most finishes of steel guns.

>>34599567
I should add that after it's no longer rusty, you don't have to oil it religiously. Just after use or rubbing your greasy hands on it.

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What are the best subsonic cartridges to use in a suppressed bolt action rifle? I've been wanting to build a project for some time now, but I can't decide on one. My first choice is a .22LR.

>>34599587
.300 Blackout is an option.

>>34599189
I wouldn't think so, but I'm no lawyer.
>>34599309
I assume you'd have to declare it and fill out a card. Talking to the gate agent should solve it.

Bumping for interest because I want to know these, too.

>>34599352
I used a bronze brush on my piston head ;) keep in mind as long as you dunk it in water then oil it won't get rusty. The caked on carbon fouling will just keep accumulating either way.

Why do people shit on the way the AR-18 looks so hard? Is it the stamped metal look? Because I love it, stamped metal is sexy af.

>>34599587
.338 spectre

>>34599816
Probably. It looks kinda like the bastard child of an AR and an AK.

Half-breeds can be quite sexy at times.

What will pure lead round nose bullets going 1200 FPS do when they hit a person? Would they fragment on impact, or when they hit a bone?

Is there a database or list or anything online of different guns and their respective MRBFs? I'm really, really autistic about failures in guns. Beretta claims its M9 has a MRBF of something like 22500 but there was no source backing this claim besides its own site.

>>34599968
Probably the same thing FMJ of similar weight and shape does, more or less.

Should I study mechanical engineering or actuatial science?
>inb4 >>>/not-k/
MechEng lends itself well to /k/onstruction projects, but punching numbers for the insurance Jews gets me more $$$ to buy guns and gun accessories with.

>>34600049
Who the hell do you think ran the M9 trials? Maybe the people who called it the M9.

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Would anyone be interested in trading their Glock 30 slide for my 30S slide? I mean hypothetical people. Would a gen4 slide fit on a gen 3 sf frame?

Can someone under 21 own a "firearm"?
I'm talking about something like the Mossberg Shockwave.
You have to be 21 to buy it, but I don't see anything regarding the possession age.

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>>34600229
Afaik 21 for handgun, 18 for all else?

>>34600229
At 18 years old you are free to possess any weapon under federal law. Buying them from licensees is another matter.

>>34600156
>Would a gen4 slide fit on a gen 3 sf frame?
no
you can fit a gen 3slide on a gen 4 it functions initially but damages parts over time
gen4 slide on a gen3 frame is a nogo

Why do you have to send guns to an FFL in America? Canadians can have guns shipped right to their door, I thought you were america am I wrong?

>>34600130
Mechanical engineering, but not for any of those reasons. Fuck data entry.

>>34600229
Own, yes. Buy from an FFL? No.

>>34600254
Rifles and shotguns before 21 are the exceptions, not the other way around. That is to say it operates on a permission system rather than a ban system. Machineguns, DDs, AOWs, firearms, handguns, or anything else the ATF would say is not a rifle or shotgun are all 21 or older.

>>34600254
18 for long gun 21 for everything else. this is for buying from ffl not ownership. depending on the state a dad could gift a 1 year old a shockwave and it would be fine.

>>34599087
Was anyone else never taught that you should use soap to clean your belly button? It took me till I had my first long time relationship to learn this.

Like they never taught me this in nursing school either so......

>>34600367
>Why do you have to send guns to an FFL in America?
Because of the 1968 Gun Control Act.

>>34600130
A BSME is flexible enough to open you up for almost any career at a company where you'll be applying science, math, and/or common sense to solve problems. You will likely not be physically touching anything other than a computer and a calculator for a while, so don't go thinking that the degree would train or qualify you to be an assembly technician, welder, etc.

It's also worth noting that a lot of entry level BSME jobs are poorly matched even to the skills you might practice while obtaining the degree. You could end up doing glorified customer service work (field service engineer), drafting (design engineer), clerical tasks associated with engineering information (haven't seen a position dedicated to solely this), standards compliance, and many more. Depending on where you end up, you might not use the skills your degree taught you at all other than the "how to teach yourself" stuff that everyone holds up as the real value of a four year degree.

You could say that a BSME is what liberal arts was supposed to be. It's a degree that can be specialized to suit your goal of ending up with a specific job after you graduate, but if you're not careful could also end up being useless. It's also important to note that you'll be competing for jobs against people that managed to land internships in their sophomore or junior years, which will appear on their resumes as entire years of experience.

TLDR; if you're considering a BSME, think long and hard about where you think it'll take you and what you want to do when you get there. You can learn to work on guns without getting a degree.

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>>34600425
Did you just assume this one part of your body didn't need to be properly cleaned?

>>34599309
Call airline ahead of time

>>34600600
I thought all the soap and shampoo runoff would end up in there and do it for me.

Where does /k/ buy their bulk ammo? Trying to buy a ton of 9mm.

>>34599087
god damn that bird is thick

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There's a gun show coming up this weekend, and one of the vendors there always has pic related. I live in Fuddland, Iowa, so I doubt it will ever be sold (I've seen it around for at least the past 3 years at various gun shows in the area).
Is $1200 a decent price for it? I don't know the condition, since I've never examined it closely, but I imagine I can jew him down a bit for it.

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I want to buy my first rifle for plinkin' practice.
Would it be a waste to get a .22 bolt action for my first? Or should I get that in semi-auto?

>>34600900
I enjoy shooting bolt actions more, but there isn't really a solid reason to not get a 10/22 instead, especially if it's your first plinking gun.

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Why do people here seem to shit on Alien holsters? Deserved or just memes?

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Could you use a lead bullet fishing weight as an actual bullet for reloading? I'm talking in a desperate situation when you can't get normal bullets/reloading equipment.

>>34599087
bought a promag Ruger SR9 15rd mag, anyone have any experience with them?
Seeing how it's just a 17rd mag with a dimple at where the 16th round would be, it looks low quality and low effort, but haven't used them yet.

>>34601769
I suppose so. You'd want to sand it as smooth and round as possible. Better than nothing.

>>34600998

They're a so so holster. Not the best, not the worst. The stitching on mine came apart in less then 5 months.

>>34600871
that's a decent price if it's in good condition (similar price as a DSA voyager)
if its in bad condition, dont pay more than $800 (parts kits can be had for ~$600)
IMO

>>34600596
Not them but
>tfw 2 full years into ME with no idea what I'm going to do with after I graduate
STEM meme fucking shits. Is it time to kill myself?

Is $450 a pretty good price for a used Armi Sport 1853 Enfield?

Any good shooting drills for both rifle and pistol on indoor range?

Range does not allow rapid-fire or drawing-and-firing pistol from holster. Mag-swaps are OK and I already incorporate them. Basically wondering what I can do to challenge myself when firing at a single target, no more than 75ft away. Specifically thinking along the lines of building skills related to CQB/HD.

>>34599807
Is there a /k/ recommended site or page to read about optics? I'm getting a hunting rifle and I need to buy a scope for it, but I have zero experience. I know I could just use Google, but I'd end up with every fucking Joe Fudd's top 10 list and I'm hoping there's something more dependable than that.

>>34599587
Depends on what you're shooting at

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Where the fuck can I get mags for my P64. If I knew they were going to drop off the face of the earth I would have bought a bunch when there were sub $20

>>34599539
What breed of dog is that?

Is a 2.5 million volt stun gun worth carrying around for self-defense or am I better off just exercising my legs?

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>>34599352

What revolver would be good for concealed carrying in California for a man with big hands? I held an LCR the other day and I didn't like how my pinkie was just dangling.

It's my birthday and Dad bought me 100 rounds of 8mm JS. They fit in my German mauser but not in my Yugoslavian, why? I have shot 8mm JS from both of these before. If needed i'll provide pics.

so keeping your finger off the trigger while not actively trying to shoot a target is commonly referred to as Trigger Discipline

is there a similar term used for always ensuring you're keeping the barrel of your gun pointed away from anyone around you at all times until you're firing at a target?

>>34605358
Muzzle awareness

Is there a better 9mm pistol than the P30? I got one & I don't know if it's worth buying any other 9mm.

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Sorry if this is the wrong board, but I've seen this rebuttal posted a few times with this Swiss gun meme. Is anything in the rebuttal true? I remember someone a while ago posting an argument against it but I can't find that.

>>34605368
>read as "muzzie awareness"

I need to stay off of /pol/ for a while

>>34601769
put it through a sizing die in a press and it should be good to fire, no promises for feeding in an autoloader or having anything close to consistent ballistics tho

>>34605337
some Yugo mausers have fucky chambers
look at that Yugo 8mm surplus that's "non ww2 dimension" for what I'm talking about

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>>34605404
>Shelkler
Oy Vey

>>34604457
>QTDDTOT - QcopyT Dpasting Dfrom The OstickyT
http://www.opticsplanet.com/howto/how-to-choose-a-riflescope.html

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>>34605516
Thanks, I searched it up and it says I have the non ww2 box and that's the one fucking up. Top works in both bottom only works in the German.

>>34605765
wew nigga
that Yugo 'non ww2' stuff is badly out of spec
no idea why it works in your german mauser and not your yugo, by any logic it should be the other way around. I would get your german mauser's chamber checked if I were you, the headspace might be overspec

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Does anyone know of a civie AR armorer's course near DFW. Everything I've found is LEO only, like the minute I get out I'm going to start machining FA seers and shit. I just want to learn how to diagnose gas systems.

For that matter, anybody know a good gunsmithing school in the area? Google ain't cutting it. Again, not looking to make a living, but being able to blue pistols or hand carve stocks would segway nicely with my woodworking hobby.

>>34605923
https://sonsoflibertygunworks.com/

these guys have one in San Antonio if you don't mind a car ride

>>34599087
Question for you guys:

Why does the Brady Law even exist? It's dumb that people who get into domestic arguments with their spouse are barred from the right to defend themselves.

I've met plenty of obnoxious women over the years who needed to be told by their man. Getting a domestic violence charge doesn't necessarily mean you're a violent person.

The right to keep and bear arms should be for everyone and not restricted based on bullshit like roughing some woman up a little for stepping out of her place.

>>34606138
I suppose the logic is that if you can't control yourself to not smack the arguably most important person in your life around in an argument, then you aren't going to control yourself with a firearm.

I'm going to cowardly dodge that issue by pointing out that revoking a constitutional right on a misdemeanor sets bad precedent, and it's up to states and cities to change domestic abuse through their legislatures to a felony charge if it's that important.

>>34605848
Thanks, ill bring it to my gunsmith this weekend

>>34606232
yeah, a good go/nogo gage check should sort it out
wouldn't be surprised if the 'field' gage fits

>>34605683
If this was in the sticky then I missed it, thanks

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Would this be a good beginner/home defense gun?

>>34606903
If you've got monster hands and strong arms

Are Yildiz shotguns cheap junk or a decent starter skeet gun?

>>34604006
If it's any consolation, you'll probably just have to wait a little longer than most people to figure out where you're going, and work just a little harder for it. A couple years isn't that much time when you put the rest of your life in front of you.

>>34606903
Only if your intruder is a time travelling communist spy with a CZ 75 and you're the only dude bad enough to stop him in this sick action thriller coming 25 years ago to a theatre that Netflix drove out of business.

i'm looking for a rifle in .308 to use for target shooting and deer hunting. mostly target shooting though. i wanted to get a tikka t3 but i can't find any with a heavy barrel. should i just get a tikka t3 with a normal barrel or go for something else?

>>34599087
I bought some (presumably) shitty Chinese scope kit from Amazon since I had a couple gift cards and nothing I wanted. Is it actually sensible to mount the red dot on top of the scope as they've pictured? I have only ever seen one or the other, not both stacked.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019SU7KCS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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>>34599087
So, I, reselling some shit and getting money to consider a new purchase. I'm looking at either:
A: getting an AR built the closest to an A2 retro that I can get
B: WASR AK listed locally
C: FN FAL sporter listed online

All options are about the same in price. For a practical, all-around and heavy use rifle, what should I get?

>>34607632
How the fuck are those 3 the same price? I'd get the FAL if it were me. You can build your own AR as close to an A2 as possible for significantly less money though.

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Poorfag here, I've been looking at a makarov,tokarev, or surplus beretta 92s. What do you guys think would be the best choice as a first handgun?

>>34607855
the 92s unless this is supposed to be a ccw

>>34607915
Not a CCW. What is your reasoning for the 92s over the others?

>>34607952
9mm being extremely inexpensive would be one

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Where can I find a complete 11.5" AR upper with a 1/8 twist ?
pic somewhat related

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Would this shit work on small arms bullets?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifling#Extended_range.2C_full_bore_concept

>>34607855
get a feg hi power or a star super model b

my soft earplugs pushed wax into my ears, now my left ear is muffled
I tried to get water in there to rinse it out but it didn't work

what do?

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Does anyone else get autistic enjoyment out of watching shell casings eject?

>>34608264
> "Putting cerumenolytic solutions (solutions to dissolve wax) into the ear canal—these solutions include mineral oil, baby oil, glycerin, peroxide-based ear drops (such as Debrox), hydrogen peroxide, and saline solution."

>>34607855
Get the 92. Very simple, great first gun. Makarov would be close 2nd choice. Tokarevs are cool but it's like objectively the worst out of those 3. It's like a big ass weird Soviet 1911.

>>34608264
hydrogen peroxide will work, but it'll be uncomfortable and you'll hear loud bubbling

>>34608631
please can someone confirm this?
I don't want to put a chemical in my ear if it's going to dissolve my ear drum or some shit

>>34608679
http://www.md-health.com/Ear-Wax-Removal-Hydrogen-Peroxide.html

>>34608679
I can confirm
just dilute it if you're gonna be a pussy about it

>>34608679
swimming ear drops are just a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution, that's safer than H2O2 which the other retarded and deaf anon suggested

>>34608264
Go the the drugstore and buy an earwash bulb, rinse ears with warm water. If you still can't hear in a couple days see a doctor.

>>34607462
Tikka t3, Howa 1500, and Weatherby Vanguard are currently the most accurate out of the box rifles.

are berretta milsurps worth buying or are the bores all fucked up. is berretta even worth it normally?

>>34607060
Complete garbage. Get a Mossberg if you're that strapped for cash. Otherwise, save up.

>>34605024
Non-lethal tools suck. Get a gun.

>>34605377
CZ 75 SP-01/Shadow. 911 race guns are fun. There's plenty of fun to shoot 9mm handguns.

>>34608856
Sometimes. I wouldn't buy one blind, but I'd pick one up if it looked decent.

>>34608898
Thanks. Kinda what I expected. I've been seeing them at retardedly low prices recently.

First-gen Stinger versus Cessna 172 at 10 000 feet. Can it lock on or is the heat signature too faint?

>>34604806

XD

>>34605337
too bad your dad didn't gift you a single bullet

>>34600717
What's it like being an idiot?

>>34606138
>I assault the people that I'm supposed to care about above all others
>this doesn't reflect on my character, decision making, or temper in any way

>>34599087
Should I go enlisted or officer for Army?

>>34599309
>>34599686
>>34600709
Dammit, has no one on /k/ flown with ammo? I know the meme is that everyone here is nogunz, but I'd have thought someone would have done this.

>>34609450
I once accidentally snuck a pocketknife on board of a plane.

>>34609450
https://youtu.be/fKawWaesO44

>>34605404
Considering that A) Yes, they can store ammo in the home. and B) CCers are pretty much responsible for 0.01% of violent crime in the US, I'd say the rebuttal is a combination of bullshit and irrelevant.

Plus, it kinda points out that if you arm the fuck out of everyone and don't treat it like it's an evil murdering tool, you get a nation that respects it and uses it properly. And it thoroughly destroys the idea that guns cause crime. No amount of whinging about ammo can rebut that part.

>>34609468
Leatherman in my shaving kit for me. Three times through security in two weeks, and on the third they caught it.

>>34609470
Thanks.

>>34609468
I once accidentally set off all the alarms ever by flamboyantly raising my arm while walking through the scanner.
Who knew the TSA had gaydar?

>>34599131
F L O O F
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>>34599087
What's the difference between pak-fa and T-50 ?

>>34607665
Watching for deals and shit, I found a FAL for 650, AK for 650. I'm leaning FAL because it's certainly the best deal of the three and probably the least likely to pop back up.

>>34600900
Semi all the way. It's worth the $50ish more.

A bolt action, mag fed 22 might be a pretty fun plinker. However, I'd stay the hell away from anything with a manually-cocked striker or single feed. By manually-cocked I mean you have to cock the striker by hand after closing the bolt. Cycling the action doesn't do it automatically. Single shot 22's also suck because they usually don't have feed ramps or other feeding mechanisms. So you have to manually insert a round all the way into the firing chamber.

I've got a Westpoint Model 121 I was given that's a manually-cocked single shot bolt action 22lr. It's a chore to shoot. Anything with a magazine, detachable box or tube, and a repeating action is most desirable. 22lr is great because it's a cheap, low recoil round that's highly controllable in rapid fire. Getting a bolt action doesn't really let you get the most out of the round.

Does anyone know where I can buy some repro ww2 m1911 grips? Preferably wooden ones.

>>34609470
I watched the whole thing, and it also only addresses flying with a firearm plus ammo. No one seems to handle the "just ammo" thing.

I guess I'll find out tomorrow, one way or the other.

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Why aren't 25 round AR magazines a thing? They seem like a great balance between 20 rounders that could be longer and more awkward 30 rounders.
>Nobody cares
Then it's the perfect candidate for another pointless AR15 part

>>34610038
30 rounders arent awkward at all. theres no need to create a magazine that carries 5 less rounds that maybe an inch shorter than a 30 rounder

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>>34610073
>there's no need
There's that word again. That terrible, terrible word.

>>34610038
20s and 40s, thats all you need. 1 ammo box = 1 20, 2 box = 1 40.

>>34610034
Honestly, if you just don't have it in your carry on it'll probably be fine.

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Okay, so i have a 10/22 and pic rail. Where on the scope should i mount the rings? The eye relief is most comfy when the scope is as far back as it gets. Should i have the front scope ring closer to the muzzle or farther back?

Marlin 336, shit or not?

Also, is there really a danger having pointed rifle ammunition loaded in a tubular magazine? Do those "chain fires" really happen?

>>34610451
I own a Marlin 336 and love it. Despite loving it, I'm considering selling it. 30-30 is expensive and i was hit with a lot of unexpected bills right after buying it. If you have the funds, it's a great rifle.

Does anyone have the link to that database where you could look up and see what your local police department has been purchasing?

Does anyone have a PDF of the latest bluebook of gun values or can someone look it up for me? Trying to find the value of a Savage Axis XP in .223.

Local fun store has Sccy cpx-2's brand new for $169. I'm looking for a new edc, is this worthwhile?

>>34610451
I've heard that's fuddlore, it'd take a pretty stiff hit to light off a round in a tube feed.

>>34605404
Half the comment is trying to stray from the argument and make it a different debate altogether so you could easily say 'stay on topic '.

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A few weeks ago there was a story on the gun blogs about a firearms manufacturer opening back up to sell their SMG and/or carbine from the 80s. Their guns models were named after women. I can't find it anywhere. Anybody remember?

>>34605404
You can be in favor of root cause mitigation and armament tho. Just because prog dems have partaken of the kool ade doesn't mean the principle isn't solid.

Arm whoever the fuck. Also compensate workers, boost infrastructure, etc. These are not mutually exclusive.

>>34610451
I think there's a reason they don't make high-power rifles with tube mags. If the caliber is low enough to have one, they probably assume some retards will use pointy stuff.

Still, I'd rather not find out, and flatnose shit shoots just fine for levergats.

>>34611362
Wilkinson Arms

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>>34610394
set one ring as far back as you can, set one as far forward as you can. So long as your rings aren't on the scope's bells you're fine.

>>34610451
It's not fuddlore. As little as 4lbs of pressure on a federal primer can cause ignition.

>>34611148
They're shit. Get a shield.

>>34611018
200 bucks on a good day. Check the photo, it's what it costs to buy one from a major shooting warehouse supplier.

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Hypothetically,
what would need to be done to a mauser C96 for it to reliably fire 7.62 tokarev?

>>34610124
There is no market driven need. Not enough people want them, you are a unique weirdo and not worth enough on your own for a company to cater to.

Multiples of 10 rounds are good for mags because it makes them easier to load from clips. We got 20 rounders for people who want small mags for whatever reason, and 30 rounds for most people.

I'm going to try to make my own black powder.

Can I use the charcoal ground up from grilling charcoal briquettes you buy at the store? Or is it not good enough quality?

Can anyone recommend me a decent a2 stock kit? I don't know whether to just order one from PSA or find one elsewhere. Thanks fellas

>>34613392
It's shit quality. They use a lot of filler that will make it not work so well. Make your own charcoal out of hardwood.

>>34613392
>>34613420
Or buy lump hardwood charcoal from the store. Costs more, but less sand and clinker.

>>34613424
Ok, good to know. I live in somewhat urban area with no room to try to make my own charcoal, so I'll probably go that route. Thanks

>>34599189
https://www.atf.gov/explosives/qa/small-arms-ammunition-subject-regulation-under-federal-explosives-laws

No limit, so theoretically you could have a dumptruck of ammo going down the highway and be good with the law

Are *&* MP9 shields any good? I was looking at them yesterday thinking maybe I should get one but they're previously owned and I'm kind of reluctant to get something that isn't NiB

Recommend me a fancy and unusual grip material for my Vaquero.
Preferably black or white color-wise.

>>34600229
depends on the state really. check this
https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/
>>34600130
I am studying Materials Engineering, Metallurgy atm and it is a middle ground between calculations and hands on but more involved in science and manufacturing. It really depends on what you want to do and how you specialize. I seriously considered ME but decided I like materials science better. What do you want to do mate?

7.62x39 SBRs for hunting in yuroland.

How short you can get, while retaining enough power for boars.

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Anyone hunted with caliber 6.5×55? What was it like and how does it compare to other calibers?

>>34613132
complete overhaul and rework of the locking system to take the higher pressure cartridge.

Local gun shop has an older 30-06 remington 7400 with a decent scope on consignment for 300iirc. Should I jump on that?

(not 100% sure if it's still there though), but it just popped up in my head yesterday that I could get that and then after 6 months and a tax stamp port it and integrally supress it and get a discount offbrand VSS out of the deal.

>>34614674
For that price, if you want it then get it. You can always sell it for a little more down the road if you don't like it.

I've only ever bought guns from pawnshops. If I order online and have the gun I ordered to an FFL dealer, how do I pick it up without looking extremely autistic

Anyone know what a fair price is on a police used-refurbished Glock 22 Gen 4? Looks basically new/unfired.

>>34614848
Yeah did a look on gunbroker and they seem to go for around 350-500 or so.

I'm also not 100% sure on the caliber, I'm 99% sure it's 30-06 the consignment area was pretty thick with stuff and I might be mixing it up with the remington right next to it. It's been a couple weeks since I was there.

>>34614894
>bout tree fiddy

Depends on the barrel mostly. New they're 450 or so. If I were looking for one in that condition my budget would be 300 to 400 but that's more my opinion than anything else.

I bought a cap and ball model 1858 Remington army and I'm thinking of buying a cartridge conversion to 45 LC. Do I have to make special black powder loads or can I use smokeless?

say someone was holding another at gunpoint, robbing them or whatnot, If you had the opportunity to shoot the gunman in the chest, would it be likely for the gunman's muscles to seize and fire his own gun at the person he's holding up? Or would he point the gun at you in reaction to being shot if he wasnt dropped immediately?

I've always had this scenario in my head and wouldnt know what would happen.

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Is there an equivalent of Starting Strenght or 5x5 for pistol training? I'm looking for a per-designed set of exercises (aside from dry fire, already got that) that I can repeat each range trip and monitor for increases in accuracy and speed.

I'm looking at buying a Mini-14, and the Ruger site specifies two different models whose only difference as far as I can tell is that one comes with 2x20rd mags. Is there an actual difference between the advertised 5rd model and the advertised 20rd besides paying $50 for mags?

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I recently bought this locally and I want to know if it was a good buy

>>34615787
SHIT SHIT SHIT WRONG IMAGE IGNORE IGNORE

>>34615796
Ponyfag detected. Get back to your containment board.

>>34615787
Can you satisfy your princess, anon?
Fill her completely?

>>34615683
Mags for ruger products outside the 10/22 are notoriously expensive.

>>34615987
so there's no difference in the guns themselves?

590a1 got delivered to my ffl yesterday and I went to go pick it up, I knew I would end up filling out paperwork, but fuck, why do I have to wait "24" hours before I can get the gun? It's been longer than that now, what is the ffl doing behind the scenes before they can transfer the weapon to me? Am I being registered somewhere, unbeknownst to me?

I just want my goddamn (first) firearm already.

>>34616004
Well that depends... however I'm taking a guess and you're talking about the difference between a 5801 (5 rounder hardwood stock) and a 5816 (20 rounder hardwood stock), and yeah the difference is price is literally because one comes with 20 round mags.

My suggestion get the 5 rounder and take the 50 dollars you saved and throw that at some 30 rounders. Midway's got their mini14 factory mags on sale right now for about 34 a pop for 30 rounders. Tapco also has polymer mini-14 mags, but I don't really know what the quality of those are.

>>34616037
kinda sounds like an NICS delay, but it might be a state reg too. What state, and did you use your social security number on the 4473?

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I own a P320 compact, and I was wondering, can I swap out the compact grip module for the carry sized grip module with out needing any extra parts?

>>34616405
Yes you can swap.
The only extra parts needed are the gen1 - gen2 slide stop parts which come with the conversion regardless of model.

>>34616195
I actually haven't filled out anything besides the transfer paperwork on their site.

New York State

>>34606138
>It's dumb that people who get into domestic arguments with their spouse are barred from the right to defend themselves.

If you can't be trusted with your hands, anon...

>The right to keep and bear arms should be for everyone
>and not restricted based on bullshit
>like roughing some woman up a little
>for stepping out of her place.

Okay, so you're just trolling. Never mind.

not sure if dumb question but whats the best way to get cheap 7.62x54r

>>34616167
that is exactly correct and what I was hoping to hear. Thanks anon

>>34616711
ammo seek dot com

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>>34615787
Fucking ponyfaggot. Go fucking die in a fire you fucking nigger.

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>>34615787

>>34616599
There's nothing on the books to legally require a 24 hour wait that I'm aware of ...an NICS hold I could see happening, but you haven't even filled out a 4473

Any NYS fags around that knows your fucked up laws a little better than an oregonian?

>>34616641
>If you can't be trusted with your hands, anon...


In all fairness, the definition of 'domestic argument' keeps getting stretched and now includes verbal arguments and 'triggering' in some places.

anyone have that picture that says something along the lines of "when u want to kys but u dont want to be a part of the gun violence statistics" or something like that

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Can anyone tell me the law on purchasing a full auto gun? Do i get the stamp first, or do i buy the gun first then register the stamp?

I found this as a full parts kit and I think i'm gonna give her a go. Also, anyone with trigger time on one of these?

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>>34605324
> concealed carrying in California

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>>34605923
>segway
The word you're looking for is 'segue', anon.

Hey I'm looking for a gun for home defense. I don't know shit about handgun because I only shoot bolt rifles.

I'm looking for a polyvalent handgun/revolver. something that can shoot 357mag, 357 sig, 10mm or 45 ACP ?

I have strong arms but I would like something ergonomic and reliable that can ensure several quick shots without completly loosing the target.


Thanks

>>34618659
Just get a 9mm and avoid the meme calibers. You want something reliable, soft shooting, and in a caliber cheap enough for you to buy plenty for practice.

>>34618538
talk to the dealer you're buying it from.

>>34618584
Apologies. I'll try and dew better next time.

>>34599131
>>34599087

Comfy

>>34599396
Did you try soaking it two hours in CLP?

>>34599539
I feel like this is some next level Mexican shit.

>>34618659
I personally would recommend a .38 (otherwise know as 9mm short) revolver. Less kick and bullets won't travel quite as far, reducing risk of collateral damage.

>>34615515
might actually be a question that DOES deserve it's own thread.

The title is bad, but the stuff inside is good. Don Mann's "The Modern Day Gunslinger" talks about 8 in Group as "combat accuracy". More accuracy is better but if you can keep it in 8 inches, that's a start. Lot of good drills and ways of thinking in that book.

>>34600749
ammoseek
gunbot.net

>>34604006
hunt up some internships

>>34604217
more than i'd like to pay for bp but they seem to run 500-600 so not bad.

>>34604793
buy mags when you buy the gun
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR3.TRC1.A0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=P64+magazine&_sacat=0

>>34605024
not worth the trouble

>>34605201
i was waiting for that

>>34607462
https://www.tombstonetactical.com/catalog/beretta/tikka-t3-tactical-rifle-308-win-20in-black/
https://www.ableammo.com/catalog/tikka-tactical-rifle-jrtm116-synthetic-stock-blue-finish-p-107230.html?utm_source=slickguns&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=guns&utm_campaign=slickguns
semi-heavy is a third less
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/96858/TIKKA+JRTC316+T3+CTR+308+WIN+20IN

>>34607545
if you expect to be fighting ninjas at close and long range go for it, if not, either or, less junk on your gun.

>>34607632
fal, unless it has an aluminum receiver or was made by drunken monkeys.

>>34614674
Holy shit, I just did literally that exact thing.

It was a pawn shop instead, but still. Remshit 7400 in '06 with an old Weaver scope on it for $300.

I'm happy I did it. I haven't been able to really zero it yet because ammo is fuck expensive and I don't have all my reloading shit in yet, but if it turns out to be shit for some reason, I can still buy a Savage Axis, swap the scopes, and sell the Remshit with the Savage's stock scope for more than I paid to begin with.

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>>34600229
Under federal law:
18 years old:
>own any firearm
>buy any firearm privately
>Form 1 NFA items
>Form 4 NFA items privately

21:
>buy any firearm private or FFL
>Form 4 NFA items from FFL
>pistol ammo

Check local laws

>>34599087
I just bought a Benelli Nova, got a shit load of shot (#4-#6, #4bk-00bk, slugs) now how do I start practicing? This is my 1st gun, I live in Canada and probs can't go to range, so it'd be on private land/crown land. I have permission for pvt land.

>>34619102
Skeet is the most popular method for a reason.

>>34619235
Skeet is mostly with like #8/#9, isn't it? I need to practice for hunting rabbits, pheasant, deer, turkey, coyote

>>34619235
also I only have IC, Mod and full

>>34619310
>>34619297
Skeet is with literally whatever's cheapest. And that's fine. I use full. Maybe it makes it a little harder than it needs to be but that's a good thing, it's a fun challenge

I don't know anything about how you're officially supposed to shoot skeet, me and my buddies just bought pigeons and the plastic thrower from Walmart and started blasting at them, but it's really fun. Maybe someone who actually knows the rules can elaborate a little more.

>>34608035
http://shop.redxarms.com/115-RXA15-556-NATO-EVO-SS-UPPER-1-8-TWIST-115EVOUH.htm
http://shop.redxarms.com/115-RXA15-CLASSIC-SS-UPPER-1-8-TWIST-115CLASSICUH.htm
http://shop.redxarms.com/115-RXA15-556-NATO-EVO-KEYMOD-SS-UPPER-1-8-TWIST-115EVOKEY.htm

i can probably find more if you need other options.


>>34608138
potentially, worth testing if no one has already

>>34609707
t-50 is the prototype

>>34609980
http://www.epicmilitaria.com/colt-m1911-wooden-pistol-grips.html
they're probably from india, some fitting may be required.

>>34610038
no one wants them.

>>34610781
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2014/08/17/database-how-many-grenade-launchers-did-michigan-police-departments-receive/77154766/

>>34613561
http://exoticknifehandles.com/product/white-blue-pine-cone-knife-scales-knife-handle-blank-handle-material-norway-spruce-exotic-knife-handle-material-p1/

>>34615280
box says black powder or substitutes only right?

https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178993

>>34615514
almost anything could happen, he might drop, he might kill everyone

>>34599352
i sprayed rem oil in my sks gas tube, fired it and flame shot out of the 2 ports , id recamend soap and water rust encase of resedu

Would supergluing a front sight back on a .22 be effective or should I look for other methods of reattachment?

>>34599087
Why is that bird so fat?

I need a scope with an eye relief of at least 10 inches that'll hold a zero really well, for under 200 dollars.
Where do I look? I keep fucking finding scopes that advertise themselves as "long eye relief" that are only 3 to 4 or as low as 2.6 inches of eye relief, fucking shit.

Can a Makarov really fire .380 ACP safely? Some anon posted in another thread but it could be some stupid fudd meme. I mean, 9x18 is slightly longer than .380, so .380 should be a tiny bit lower pressure, right? Anyone ever hear this before?

Been watching alot of Garand Thumb videos lately. What branch is he? one video makes me assume USAF SERE, the next PJ, and another screams marine. Help?

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Anyone own a Charger? Do you like it? Would it work better than a .38 snub in a home invasion?

>>34619768
Yes 380 is lower pressure than 9x18

>>34619766
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005N82V6K?
http://shop.opticsplanet.com/nikon-force-xr-2x20-eer-rifle-scopes-nikoplex-reticle.html?_iv_code=NI-RS-NNKER2-8470&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=plusbox-beta&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInIfOk-ib1QIVUyWBCh2ivw_TEAQYAiABEgIr0fD_BwE

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what does /k/ think of the tantal?

opinion on polish guns in general

>>34619848
Why do you feel the need to ask for opinions about a 10/22? And no, .22 is shit for defense, I'd use the .38, until I saved up $200 for a shotgun.

>>34619848
It's basically a meme. Rimfire ammo is not reliable enough for use in dangerous situations. Get some good 125 grain JHP .38 special.

>>34619656
Get the dovetail faced and fit it with a new front sight or mount an optic. Nothing else will work reliably.

>>34614857
Walk in. Say, "Hey, I'm Anon, here to pick up my (gun name here)." Fill out paperwork. Pay transfer fee. Go shooting.

>>34613928
6.5x55 is a fantastic hunting round for medium game. It can basically do anything a 260 can do, so it's good for up to 600 yards accurately, and can be pushed out further in the right conditions. If you're within 300 yards of a deer, boar, or elk it is in grave danger with a 6.5x55 at your side.

>>34620021
Poles make shit guns.

>>34620021
I had an early Century Tantal with a 5.56 barrel. Key holed like a mother fucker. I ditched it. If you get one, make sure it's actually a 5.45 barrel.

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>>34608035
>>34619395
your a godsend
Maybe an A2 front sight post is all I could add since you asked.

>>34599309
I've literally never mentioned it and I've flown a bunch of times, but you should probably declare it.

>>34619766
Get a pistol scope.

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Is 5W30 usable in an AR or AK? Also, natural, synthetic, or mix?

>>34599189
I think it all depends on if you cross state lines.

So i know this is going to get a bunch of not enough info replies. But my brother has a yugo? sks and it worked fine we cleaned it when he got it shot it it worked cleaned it again put it away. A couple month later we shoot it and it jammed shut. OK, Maybe a bad shell shot it a couple more times Worked fine then kept jamming shut but those were just fixed my manually pulling the bolt back. Whatever put it away let me clean it when we get back. Cleaned it nothing was out of place I didn't even see any scratch marks where it would be rubbing. His friend took it out and he said he shot it and the bolt wouldn't move at all and had to beat it back with his hand. Does anyone know of anything that could be wrong?
TL;DR Brothers sks jams shut. Whats wrong?

>>34619858
>>34620264
How stupid would a pistol scope look on a rifle? Is that something people do?

>>34620468
Pretty stupid.
Why so much eye relief? You shoooting a rifle one-handed or something?

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>>34620475
I got a mount for my K31 and a scope, the scope's eye relief was way too low, at 3.8 or so inches, for viewing properly with the position the scope was at on the rifle.

Picrelated isn't my rifle, but where the mount and scope would be situated on the rifle.

>>34620203
not seeing any in that twist, might be a little too specific.

>>34620509
Thanks for your googlefu regardless anon.

>>34615515
I second >>34618963
This would be worthy of it's own thread. If such a thing doesn't exist, it should, and probably would be relatively easy to put together.

Anyone have the /k/ approved handgun guide?

>>34620500
Eh, it might be a clever way to deal with top-loading rifles, especially those that take clips.

I'd probably look at it funny until I realized what it was, and then think it was clever.

>>34620203
what companies still offer 7-9 inch pistol uppers with fsb? seems like everything is rails and low pro gasblocks now

Hi. Did I pay too much for my ar556. Paid $2000 for it. Also 7 round magazines cost 1-200 dollars here. Is there a way to make your own? Is it possible to make one out of wood or something. From new Zealand btw.

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>>34620633
idk i liked the pic and saved it, was probably a home built. it was related to my question an i like using images on an image board

>>34609450
I've taken a pistol in my check in baggage. Check the airline website, and check tsa. What I did for delta, is lock it in the case(unloaded), ammo box in its original container, declare it to the agent, and that's it...

>>34620577
/k/ will never agree to anything like this.

>>34620577
>>34620881
in the sticky

>>34620534
sure, keeps me sharp

Should you buy separate cleaning rods per gun you own to prevent rust contamination from one barrel to another?

Do they make a magnifier that works with "scout" style eye relief? I have a red dot on an ultimak railed gas tube on my ak that I would like to magnify for reasons.

>>34620667
I made a wooden stanag once. Worked pretty well until it caught on fire when I sat the gun down a bit too close to a fire. When I get back to my computer I'll see if I still have the image saved.

>>34621350
Did you make the whole thing out of wood or just the outer shell?

>>34599087

i met a guy who claimed he was in the special forces but while not being a militaryfag im pretty sure he is full of shit just by his attitude

the guy is a gun nerd with a slight military feitsh,my question being how do i prove he is full of crap?

>>34621400
isn't stolen valor a crime?

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Why do 8mm blanks exist, when there are blanks for common calibers available? You'd think using a special case would make it needlessly expensive.

>>34621400

Easiest way is to know enough about the military to pick apart his story. Generally Stolen Valor types know fuck-all and it will become blindingly obvious with enough questions. What was your MOS? is a good place to start. Where'd you go to Basic? How many years did you serve? What unit? How many deployments and where? What was your final rank and pay grade? These are all questions any vet could answer straight away. If he gets dodgy or defensive chances are he's a phony.

>>34621453
only when applying for federal/government benefits
you could larp all day with Audie Murphy's awards and the feds won't care

So I have no idea what to buy to start reloading. I want to mainly reload .44 and 9mm. Can I get a list of shit to buy for a beginner?

>>34621564

For blank guns

Some places require blank guns to be incapable of chambering actual ammunition

>>34621708
Makes sense, thanks.

>>34620991
No. Rust is not a disease; you're not going to contaminate things by using the same tools. And if you remember to use a little oil, you won't have any rust to worry about, anyhow.

>>34621703
You need the press, something like the Lee Classic 4-hole turret press. And I'd get another turret so you don't have to measure and reset things every time you change caliber.

You'll need dies for each caliber. It may be unnecessary, but I get the four-die sets made of carbide, so I don't have to worry about things getting stuck (either in different guns or in the press).

You need primers, which can be obtained cheapest normally at any big box sporting store. 9mm uses Small Pistol sized, and .44 you'll have to check your brass to see.

You'll need powder. If your press doesn't come with a book detailing every type of powder and how much to use, just look around online. There are lots of brands, also easiest to obtain at your Cabellas or whatever.

You'll need brass of course. Remember to steal other people's brass at the range; it's a great way to make friends.

And lastly you'll need boolits. While you may want to cast your own, I've found that hunting around online will get you some pretty good deals. Rocky Mountain Reloading normally has some good deals, and their shipping rates aren't absurd. Get whatever kind you're looking for for your caliber, and you should be good to go. The box they're shipped in will be heavy as shit if you get a thousand rounds or so at a time. Be sure to leave cookies for your mailman this Christmas.

>>34620021
Communist era stuff is generally good.
Post-communist rifles are good, but over priced.
Post-communist pistols are garbage.

>>34620277
>is motor oil usable in guns
if you're willing to be that cheap, yes it works however it catches more carbon buildup. Conventional, synthetic, or mix doesn't matter, they'll all work generally the same in a gun.
>just remember to change your oil every 3000 rounds

>>34622696
Thanks brother

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>>34622696
>Remember to steal other people's brass at the range; it's a great way to make friends.
>mfw

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Has anyone got a line on audio from a bunch of Australians in Vietnam? Was a black video only displaying subtitles of their comms as they started a patrol and eventually got into contact with a company sized element. Chatter starts getting hairy with one of the officers calling artillery on his own position, resupply in the middle of the engagement. Ends with a casualty and LACE report back to their PB, very solemn as they lost a lot but ended up taking down a lot of hostile NVA. Long Tan or something rings a bell. Thanks in advance, I pay with photo

Looking for some ammo recommendations.

What is a good .40 defensive/CCW/HD round, and a good 5.56 HD/SHTF round? For shits I would be interested in defensive ammo input in all calibers and I am sure other anons would be too.

For rifle, I am going to assume a recommended round will be much heavier than a 55-gr M193 round I shoot at the range. How will this affect point-of-aim/point-of-impact, and should I go ahead and zero with the defensive load and just expect a discrepancy when it comes to range work with cheaper ammo?

>>34623811
Lot's of old timer here still kill hogs with boring old 55gr spire point. Unless you're doing a lot of 200+ shooting, my vote is keep training with 55gr FMJ and load SPs for hunting/SD.

Alternatively, you could switch to 62gr FMJ / bonded for a little more money if you want to shoot a heavier bullet.

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Was the .38 Long Colt really a bad cartridge in it's day? Everybody shits on it for not killing drugged up natives in the Philippines ("shoulda gon wit muh trusty .45"), but it's really not that much less powerful than standard .38 special.

Is is possible to convert an SKS to take AK mags, but still be able to convert it back the stock 10 round mag without much hassle?

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What's the practicality/non-practicality of these?
I know the cops in weebland use them. I don't see why it wouldn't be standard or more widely used.

pls no bully, I've been shooting rifles and shotguns for years but I'm only starting to get into handguns so I'm probably missing something obvious for anyone with actual experience

So I'm a cheap guy, I was wondering for my first .45 how is a Sig p250 compact?

>>34627150
What exactly do you think you gain by having a lanyard on your handgun and a shit-tier holster hanging off your belt?

>>34627211
>Sig p250 compact

> not getting muh glorious 1911 as first .45

>>34627258

>so I'm a cheap guy

>>34627253
Less potential of being disarmed or losing your gun in a cramped space/major clusterfuck

>>34627302
Situational awareness.

>>34627315
I meant like a mass chimpout melee or something where grabbing might be a possibility
Or do quality holsters already massively reduce the chance of that happening?

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What is the difference between a Destroyer and a Battleship?

From Google it just seems like they are both types of ship that engage and destroy specific targets.

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>>34619395
>rifle 5.56 $499.00
>rifle 7.62 $138.00
>rifle 5.56 $120.00
I would assume the first one is an AR but what could the other ones be?

>>34599539
Serious question. Can you housetrain a rooster? Is it harder than housetraining a dog? I want a pet rooster but don't want it to stay outside all the time or shit all over my house.

>>34627499
I've never tried to house-train a rooster before, but roosters can be confrontational as fuck because they have to act like an alpha male all the time.

Maybe you could do a chicken, but probably not roosters.

>>34627466
Battleships have a fuckton of displacement and use big guns
Destroyers are small and stealthy and depending on the era you're referring to rely more on torpedoes and/or missiles because their guns are pretty useless against heavily armored targets.

>>34620475

it helps when you are trying to make a scout setup (close range sniping with need for fast target acquisition, both eyes open, and large FOV/peripheral vision)

>>34627253

not loosing your guns in a boating accident

>>34627578
That's kind of a blurry distinction. Would a big ship with lots of guns and missiles be a destroyer or a battleship?

Would an okay definition be that Battleships use cannons where-as destroyers use missiles/torpedoes?

>>34627707
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warship#Types_of_warship
If it's any help battleships don't get built anymore.

>>34607952
Accuracy, minimal recoil, ergonomics, magazine availability, capacity, ect.

Which FAL is better, inch or metric?

>>34627366
Don't put yourself in a situation where finding yourself in massive chimpout melees is a possibility. It's not hard.

But, yes, a proper retention holster will drastically reduce the odds of you having your gun snatched.

>>34628168
>Don't put yourself in a situation where finding yourself in massive chimpout melees is a possibility. It's not hard.
Was referring to cops out of curiosity. They don't really have a choice in the matter.
I can't carry.

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>>34627499
no you can't

they do however make chicken diapers for those weird fucks that like to have thier chickens run around in thier house

>>34627553
also while yes roosters can be confrontational they can also be quite sweet. My roo loves to be picked up and enjoys being petted. He also rides around on my shoulders and gets along with my dog well. He also killed a hawk that tried taking one of my hens so while he is sweet he's still doing his job of protecting the flock.

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>>34627499
>>34628288
It's possible, just a lot of work and few people do it.
House-chickens are a small niche and most of them are lazy enough they just use diapers.

Source: Getting my Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science.

Why do some semi-automatic pistols need the hammer to be cocked back to fire, where others can be emptied entirely using the trigger?

>>34628288
>my rooster killed a hawk for fucking with his wimmenz

bad fucking ass

>>34628318
Thanks pham. Heard about "gothic" chickens and thought that was the coolest shit. Basically want a lap chicken.

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>>34628365
he was quite the badass

unfortunately i had to get rid of him after much of my flock died to disease as he just didn't have enough hens to fuck so he was starting to harm the few hens i had left at the time. It a shame because he was so beautiful and still young, i would love to see him fully grown. Hes now a breeder and probably living it up dicking as many hens as he could ever want.

he also tried to fight a turkey.

>>34628401
V. Handsome

>>34599189
SHALL

>>34627479
the 7.62 is probably some sort of bolt action rifle. Maybe the $120 5.56 rifles are just lowers?

>>34620427
the chamber is probably gummed up with cosmoline or case lacquer

>>34620667
it might be possible for you to fruity cast them ala boris, no one has much luck with home rolling metal mags. i'm curious to see pics of that anon's wooden mag.
https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/676733_Fruity_Ghost___DIY_100s_of_ARs_cheaper__faster__gentler_.html

>>34620993
http://www.primaryarms.com/MCategories+Red-Dot-Magnifiers

like 2 or 3 inches of eye relief

>>34621453
not if you don't materially benefit from it.

>>34626967
nope, you can only do that with duckbill mags

>>34627150
the lanyards are really just so milfags don't leave their handguns laying around.

>>34627479
the thinking is those prices were what they were originally acquired for, so it's probably an m14 and a bunch of m16s.

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>>34599087
Ok I'll shoot a question

So you know how people can own their own private gun ranges? Would it be possible to purchase some land in the desert and have ones own personal Bomb/Explosives range?

I'm assuming the environmental fees and safety fees would be large, but Id love to have a large area of land that pilots with Warbirds or people with other explosive/ Destructive devices IE tanks missiles etc can go and actually use them.

I've seen some fake bombs drop out of B-17s and some shitty 50 gallon gas can explosions rigged on the ground but Id really love to see some HD footage of WWII era munitions being set off and actually put these bombers back to use.

Imagine piloting a B-17 with a working norden bombsight with 3 other bombers in formation and you all just carpet bomb the shit out of some fake Hollywood prop town that you set up as a target with little stick figure Nazis.

>>34628907
Are you literally a millionaire

>>34628321
Because on some the trigger isn't capable of pulling back the hammer when you squeeze it. That's called a single action only mechanism.

>>34628907
I know there's a range in Wisconsin that lets you fire machine guns (an M134 I think) from a moving helicopter.

>>34629095
i have a few million and that idea strikes me as ludicrous.

>>34628907
There are only 11 airworthy B17's in the entire world.

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>>34629095
no but the question still stands, Ive seen videos of collings foundation do stuff like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfWVa92Gstg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcb5PETou9g


I'm just wondering if its possible to do something like vid related except with live bombs in the middle of the desert and maybe have a junked car for a target

Would probably be hard to hit a car for a target but if it was like a P-51 vs a car or a P-38 vs a car I could see it.

People who have these kinds of planes also usually have alot of money

considering access to records of sten gun, grease guns etc, why aren't shitty (crude) illegal automatic guns more prevalent?

Do any stores sell the Mossberg 590A1, specifically the Magpul version with ghost rings?

>>34629211
Why make your own guns when you can get good ones from Eric Holder?

>>34629211
Why spend time and effort making a gun you can't conceal and carry when you can just buy a 20 year old Jennings from your boy D'reek for $50

>>34629182
less then that I think only 9 now with the loss of liberty belle even though she is being re-restored

I heard another airworthy one also got written off to be used as a museum piece

They are rare/expensive aircraft but they aren't impossible to operate people who own them sell rides in them, for roughly $450ish a ticket

Ive been lucky enough to work as a restoration volunteer on one of them. Have to say they are huge freaking aircraft, cant wait to go up to Oshkosh this year

>>34629229
yeah, sold as the magpul special purpose

>>34629211
still too much effort when hand guns are available

>>34629302
Yeah, are there any brick and mortar stores that sell them though?

>>34629336
beyond my powers, call around to your local gun stores, they can probably order one for you if no one has them in stock.

Do Mossberg 590s have metal trigger housings or just the 590A1s? Wikipedia claims its just the 590A1s

whats the "best" starter .22?

>>34629362
regular 590s are plastic

>>34629369
Are there any models that do come with the metal ones or do I need to throw another $200 to get the 590?

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how are integrally silenced treated during purchase? i.e is it treated as if the silencer is separate or is there some special process

>>34629379
they are interchangeable so you can buy a metal one for it if you want.
http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts/trigger-group-parts/trigger-guard-parts/trigger-guards/trigger-assembly-prod24369.aspx

if you just want a metal trigger guard, mossberg's position is that the difference is negligible. if you want a heavy duty gun get the 590a1, some people don't like the heavier barrel though.

>>34608293
I would be the worst action film cinematographer. 90% of the shots would be slow motion of shells ejecting and bouncing off things

>>34599686
>>34600709
>>34609470
>>34609468
>>34610278
>>34620251
>>34620753
In case anyone is interested in the follow-up, TSA says you DO have to declare it, but Delta doesn't really know what to do if you're flying with just ammo and no gun. They make you fill out a little form saying your gun is unloaded and put it in the suitcase, they ask if the ammo is in boxes, and then they put a CAGPT (care and give protection to) tag on it, which means to not lose it or loot it, and to not let it go on a baggage carousel. It also means they'll put big zip ties on it before they let you have it back, so you can't do like that asshole in Florida and shoot up the place once you arrive.

Also it apparently means they'll crush your luggage, but at least they're really nice about it and will give you a new bag that's better than the beat up piece of shit you've been meaning to replace anyhow.

>>34629952
>then they put a CAGPT (care and give protection to) tag on it, which means to not lose it or loot it
Pretty sad that they have to put special stickers on shit you'd prefer not to be lost or stolen.

>>34629599
>$170
kek its literally cheaper just to get the 590A1

>>34630073
Oh, they don't give a shit about it being stolen. They just want to make sure TSA controls the bag until it is out of the airport.

But yeah, it really should be standard practice to not just destroy everything that you come across. Weird business model.

>>34619768
Sounds like something that may work but you'd be extremely stupid to try

>>34629514
IIRC it's treated as "Any Other Weapon", so the stamp is to the pistol itself.

Are there any good modern semiautomatic magazine-fed pistols that don't use tilting barrels? (cut-down ARs and AKs don't count)

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>>34630206
Beretta 92, uses a barrel that slides back and forth slightly but is in line with the cartridges, one of the most reliable handguns on the market too

Watching the documentary "Paradise Lost: The West Memphis Child Murders" and the father of one of the victims is shown firing a cap and ball revolver. Before he fires it, he paints over each percussion cap with nail polish. Anyone got any idea why you'd do that?

>>34630717
To seal it, stops to powder from getting wet from moisture.