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Mega Rad Gun Thread
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Falcos_Commisar
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No, the Staccato 2011 is a made in Texas 1911 double stack. I dont trust Springfield to make anything worth their asking price.
Staccato used to be called STI then they rebranded a few years back. Their initial stuff would jam like hell if something was SLIGHTLY off when it was manufactured. There were threads about guns going back to the factory 3-5 times before it was fixed.....
Allegedly they've gotten a lot better and every gun is hand fitted as well.
Staccato used to be called STI then they rebranded a few years back. Their initial stuff would jam like hell if something was SLIGHTLY off when it was manufactured. There were threads about guns going back to the factory 3-5 times before it was fixed.....
Allegedly they've gotten a lot better and every gun is hand fitted as well.
likeacrackado
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I can vouch for the improvement in STIs/Staccatos. I am too poor to own one, but I know more than a few people irl who own and enjoy them. Biggest problem I've seen is loosing parts and replacing ones that were fitted. They're still 2011s and deal with the annoyances of the platform compared to more modern designs.
After the last few Springfield fiascos I have zero confidence in the quality of anything they 'make' that isn't rebranded slavshit. They ship a bunch out to influencers shortly before launch, get a bunch of "reviews" before said influencers have actually broke the guns in, consoomers rush to buy them and they sell out everywhere. Then a ton get sent back for QC issues.
MrJokerRager
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The only thing positive that I have heard about Springfield are their Saint ARs since they are one of the few companies willing that are williater to Californian customers.
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I seem to remember hearing reports of them melting when they first came out.
I personally would never buy anything SA because I remember the attempted carve out and I'm going to be a boomer about it.
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@MrJokerRager (reply bug):
This has not been my experience with the one on my AR10 build. I got sent a pack of 1/2"x28 washers despite ordering 5/8"x24, so I ran the linear comp hand-tightened while zeroing it. Still worked it's way loose after every few shots.
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Springfield deserves to swing from a tree for their destruction of the 2nd in IL.
MrJokerRager
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If we going down that road, please include all gun companies that do business with majority blue states that make exceptions for their pigs but don't allow the common citizenry to own weapons.
And also the ammunition manufacturers as well.
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You absolutely have a point but there was something particularly special about what they did.
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it technically doesn't need a washer if torqued to spec (around 35 in-lb), and it isn't orientable since rotating the compensator doesn't change how it functions. a crush washer might be useful if you have damaged threads or something i guess or if you over-torque it on purpose because you don't have a torque wrench.
yes, it's annoying to do and you only get 2-3 reloads before the steel splits in my experience. even with puff loaded .38 special target loads.
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I would like to make a prediction and have others engage me regarding this prediction.
I predict that Compensators in various forms are going to be the next big thing regarding pistols, I also believe that time is now.
Reasons for this belief
1. Sig has recently released three compensated handguns two of which incorporate their novel "Spectre" integral Compensator
2. FN has just come out with the 509 CC Edge which is a compact pistol featuring a novel quick detach Compensator facilitating easy removal for maintenance, a design style they and others will undoubtedly implement elsewhere
3. Two different manufacturers, Radian Weapons and Parker Mountain Machine now offer Micro-Compensators which attach to proprietary barrels as traditional 1/2x28 barrels do not allow them to meet their length requirements
The manufacturers evidently see a demand and tech is certainly improving, remember that the Roland Special which began the niche trend of tactical compensated handguns is not even a decade old and also that the ancestor of the modern Slide riding MRDS is the Aimpoint 9000 on a fixed mount. What I am trying to say is that things from competitive shooting trickle down to the tactical world and that competitive shooters were the first to widely employ red dots and compensators. Thoughts?
I predict that Compensators in various forms are going to be the next big thing regarding pistols, I also believe that time is now.
Reasons for this belief
1. Sig has recently released three compensated handguns two of which incorporate their novel "Spectre" integral Compensator
2. FN has just come out with the 509 CC Edge which is a compact pistol featuring a novel quick detach Compensator facilitating easy removal for maintenance, a design style they and others will undoubtedly implement elsewhere
3. Two different manufacturers, Radian Weapons and Parker Mountain Machine now offer Micro-Compensators which attach to proprietary barrels as traditional 1/2x28 barrels do not allow them to meet their length requirements
The manufacturers evidently see a demand and tech is certainly improving, remember that the Roland Special which began the niche trend of tactical compensated handguns is not even a decade old and also that the ancestor of the modern Slide riding MRDS is the Aimpoint 9000 on a fixed mount. What I am trying to say is that things from competitive shooting trickle down to the tactical world and that competitive shooters were the first to widely employ red dots and compensators. Thoughts?
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I think you might be right. These look like they're getting close to 'don't have to fucking deal with clocking the bitch and rockset/locktite when you just want to clean your fucking gun', which is the only major thing in the way of acceptance.
I have a ported Shield Plus and the lack of flip on a small gun makes it very easy for follow-up shots.
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When you think about it, people spend $3-700 for a red dot to allow themselves to acquire targets and shoot faster so $100-375 for a muzzle device that drastically reduces muzzle flip is not unreasonable.
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My brother asked me to suggest a carry pistol since he's going to finally do his CCW class with a neighbor. I told him that the G23 he already owns - either stock or with the 9mm conversion barrel and mags I sent him a few years ago would be just fine.
He asked again for a suggestion that wasn't that, so I said that I'm pretty fond of my P365XL and that it carries well.
He followed that by asking if the red dot on mine was a problem for pocket carry and I replied noting that the trigger on the 365 pretty much demands an actual holster that covers the trigger guard and linked him to the one I use with it
At this point he revealed that he really wanted a manual safety, so I linked him the safety-equipped 365XL. At this point he said he was looking at the safety-ewuipped M&P Shield and I said it should be fine.
I fucking hate it when people.ask for your opinion solely to validate the choice they've already made. I should have known to treat it like someone asking for my opinion on a car - I just ask them what they're looking at and say "seems like a good choice" and change the fucking subject.
He asked again for a suggestion that wasn't that, so I said that I'm pretty fond of my P365XL and that it carries well.
He followed that by asking if the red dot on mine was a problem for pocket carry and I replied noting that the trigger on the 365 pretty much demands an actual holster that covers the trigger guard and linked him to the one I use with it
At this point he revealed that he really wanted a manual safety, so I linked him the safety-equipped 365XL. At this point he said he was looking at the safety-ewuipped M&P Shield and I said it should be fine.
I fucking hate it when people.ask for your opinion solely to validate the choice they've already made. I should have known to treat it like someone asking for my opinion on a car - I just ask them what they're looking at and say "seems like a good choice" and change the fucking subject.
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Yes, I get that all the time with cars. You give someone a thing that precisely meets their stated criteria, then they reject it in favor of something wildly inappropriate that they want but just want you to tell them it's okay to get.
Having said that, I like my Shield Plus.
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I got a P365 for carrying and I love this little gun. Carrying as a woman is a PITA but that's unavoidable with the tight, pocketless pants; dresses; etc. that are the fashion rn.
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I've seen a few videos where women were keeping a gun in their purse/bag. That an option?
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If I'm not expecting problems I have Seecamp .32acp, if I'm going to shit neighborhood I go with the Glock 27.
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Carrying in your bag is generally unsafe. Objects in your bag can keep you from drawing quickly in an emergency, someone could snatch your bag, etc. If you have a bag exclusively for carrying and you keep that mf on you at all times maybe it would be safer, but it's not practical. Would I carry two bags, one for my gun and one for all my stuff? They do make guns geared toward carrying but someone could still snatch it.
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