Mega Rad Gun Thread

[Romulus augustulus]

I have been thinking about 10mm... but I don't want a glock (might reconsider) , P223, or 1911.
Are Tanfoglios any good? I have seen people talk about them in very good terms, but its typically only in reference to competition use.
Are there just no other options besides converting a USP to 10mm?

Glocks are shitty get a tangfolio.

 

[Dean Pentel]

you would absolutely save substantial money on 300 win mag long term.

I'm not meaning to be overly pedantic but it depends on how much he shoots. If he's only running his rifle once in a while it's simply not worth the upfront costs. Also, reloading is not a time-friendly endeavor. Finally, he may not be enough of an autist to really enjoy reloading. He doesn't need to be all Primal Rights about it, but you get what I'm saying.

I will never understand the obsession with micro guns. I know 5 foot tall 100lb women who carry a Glock 19.

They do make carry and concealment a lot easier. I tried my level best to get into it with 2 Springfield XD-S pistols and a S&W Shield. In the end I opt for an M&P 2.0 Compact in 9mm when I want to carry light. This isn't to say snubbies or micro compacts don't work because they'll stop a fight just fine. I'm like you in that I appreciate a pistol that isn't so small it brings additional challenges to shooting it well.

I have been thinking about 10mm... but I don't want a glock (might reconsider) , P223, or 1911.
Are Tanfoglios any good? I have seen people talk about them in very good terms, but its typically only in reference to competition use.
Are there just no other options besides converting a USP to 10mm?

S&W M&P in 10mm is decent. Getting Apex Tactical fire control parts in it makes quite good. The Sig 320 XTen is pretty good too but it's damn big. That too has excellent aftermarket options for upgrades.

They no longer import these but EAA used to bring in a lovely 10mm in their Witness Elite Match line. I'm no longer looking for one but I've heard those are solid (if you can find one these days). Might be worth looking into if you want a steel framed double stack 10mm.

 

[Pretend To Imagine]

They do make carry and concealment a lot easier. I tried my level best to get into it with 2 Springfield XD-S pistols and a S&W Shield. In the end I opt for an M&P 2.0 Compact in 9mm when I want to carry light. This isn't to say snubbies or micro compacts don't work because they'll stop a fight just fine. I'm like you in that I appreciate a pistol that isn't so small it brings additional challenges to shooting it well.

I have owned a shield and before that a Berretta Nano. They are similar to all the other micro 9mm in size, which is to say not significantly smaller in a meaningful way to increase concealment or comfort, but are more difficult to shoot.

Until you get to true pocket sized guns, I don’t see any advantage offered by smaller guns. Even then you are mostly gaining convenience, while significantly losing capability.

 

[BikeLock]

I have owned a shield and before that a Berretta Nano. They are similar to all the other micro 9mm in size, which is to say not significantly smaller in a meaningful way to increase concealment or comfort, but are more difficult to shoot.

Until you get to true pocket sized guns, I don’t see any advantage offered by smaller guns. Even then you are mostly gaining convenience, while significantly losing capability.

From what I saw of the HKCC9 (and the Sig P365) is that while slimmer than a G26 or VP9SK, they're still about the same size in height and length. Thicc isn't all that hard to hide, and neither are as skinny as a true single stack gun.

 

[SHIGGSHOGG]

Visited a different LGS and wasn't as disappointed as I thought I'd be. Winchester blasting 5.56, Remington 9mm, and magtech .22 for 58, 32, and 10 CPR. Not ideal, but beats all the other areas within an hour that have 90cpr Winchester 5.56.

 

[WhoBusTank69]

I have been thinking about 10mm... but I don't want a glock (might reconsider) , P223, or 1911.

The G20 and G40 are good, don't write them off too quickly.
10mm 1911s have come a pretty long way since the Delta Elite, even RIA is fairly good. I'm wary of Tisas but supposedly they aren't awful.
I will second the suggestion of the M&P, bonus if you get the Performance Center. Their finish is amazing even if the guns seem plain.

Are there just no other options besides converting a USP to 10mm?

Have people found out how to ream the chamber yet, or are they still buying softer barrels for that? While I would trust the gun I wouldn't trust an aftermarket barrel.

 

[Dean Pentel]

Have people found out how to ream the chamber yet, or are they still buying softer barrels for that? While I would trust the gun I wouldn't trust an aftermarket barrel.

What's wrong with an aftermarket barrel for a USP?

 

[Pretend To Imagine]

Visited a different LGS and wasn't as disappointed as I thought I'd be. Winchester blasting 5.56, Remington 9mm, and magtech .22 for 58, 32, and 10 CPR. Not ideal, but beats all the other areas within an hour that have 90cpr Winchester 5.56.

I bought 9mm from SGammo online recently for .24 per round

 

[WhoBusTank69]

What's wrong with an aftermarket barrel for a USP?

Part of the draw of the USP is that it doesn't blow up, introducing an unknown variable to that gun irks me in a way putting a KKM barrel in a Glock doesn't.
ETA: If I wanted to run hot ammo through a USP I'd just use .40 Super or just .45 Super, those are on par with 10mm at its best.

 

[John Badman]

I feel scammed paying $400 for a year membership to an outdoor gun range. Fudd wins once again.

 

[SHIGGSHOGG]

Seems that Q isn't a fan of .338 ARC.
I was hoping that it was a .223 case and bolt face, but I guess not and it's probably not a good move. Shame that there's no .338 Spectre, Whisper, or Thumper being made instead of some new shit that does the same thing in a dumber way. Ideally we'd get a subsonic oriented loading of .350 Legend with a 1-5 barrel chucking 300-400 grain slugs out like a better 9X39, but no, we get a retarded bolt face and bad mags.
I emailed Q about sub .350 legend and I guess they wanted sub AND super performance, but it'd really be nice if they'd stick with one or the other so you could just use a smaller gun and mags if you wanted subs.

 

[Pretend To Imagine]

From what I saw of the HKCC9 (and the Sig P365) is that while slimmer than a G26 or VP9SK, they're still about the same size in height and length. Thicc isn't all that hard to hide, and neither are as skinny as a true single stack gun.

If you go to handgun hero, you can compare just how trivial the size differences are.

For example:
G19 vs snubbie, and G19 vs P365

 

[Butwhythough2]

Well I got a gun I've been wanting for a while. I bought a CS 75. I'm probably going to go to my uncle's land tomorrow to shoot and align my sights. It's used so it should be broken in. It's completely blued steel, no polymer. It feels good to handle, I like the weight and how balanced it feels. It's a full sized barrel.

 

[Anakin Soywalker]

Well I got a gun I've been wanting for a while. I bought a CS 75. I'm probably going to go to my uncle's land tomorrow to shoot and align my sights. It's used so it should be broken in. It's completely blued steel, no polymer. It feels good to handle, I like the weight and how balanced it feels. It's a full sized barrel.

What is a full sized barrel

 

[bliblblblbbllb]

Hello gun people, I have a special request/ am asking for help.

I'm at a point in life where I want a firearm for self-protection in my own home. Budget <2k, Idk how much guns and the associated stuff costs. The twist is that I'm pretty blind and so I want the most retard-proof gun that exists, with the most retard-proof and clearly distinguished controls. And if there's some special gizmo that makes it easier to see down the scope, I want the best one they make within budget. I have no clue what vision gizmos exist. I don't need ones for mega sniper tricks or whatever. I want one that will be helpful if someone is shooting at me from across my yard. I have basically no useful night vision so idk what even exists for that in terms of firearms. A big flashlight thing. Maybe not even one attatched to the gun?


I don't want to disclose my state so don't worry about that side of things. It's perfectly legal for me to have a gun and if anyone thinks that's fishy, I'm actually still legal to drive in my state, too, although I don't.

My only experience with firearms is the M16, I've never even held a handgun. So I figure an AR rifle of some kind is best (?) but I have no clue what's out there, I'm not a firearm person at all. I have no intention to EDC or conceal carry. I don't want anything finicky or confusing to upkeep. I fucking hated cleaning rifles and that was BEFORE I went blind. Rifle in a safe in the bedroom is the idea. Tell me if any part of this is retarded and plz tell me what firearm I'm looking for.

 

[Butwhythough2]

What is a full sized barrel

Full size as in not compact. I know there are plenty of CZ clones that come in compact versions that have a shorter barrels. I wasn't entirely sure if the CZ 75 offered a compact version, I was only being specific. Sorry I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to specs. Just how to shoot, clean, and keep them maintained. Because it's in text and I don't have the full context I can't tell if you're being a faggot elitist shithead or if you wanted more specification. My bad if you were wanting more specifics.

 

[Club Sandwich]

My only experience with firearms is the M16, I've never even held a handgun.

BCM carbine with PMAGs and M193. buy a surefire scout light with vertical grip and pressure sensor for the rail, and if you can determine if an Eotech or Aimpoint is right for you.

work with what you know so there isn't any guesswork, it should feel familiar and you should have enough knowledge to do your own maintenance or troubleshooting as well as practice regularly with something affordable and that has a sizeable parts aftermarket.

this setup mention might be getting closer to $3k depending on various features. very good optics and light is $700+ new, and a BCM carbine might be $2k depending on exact configuration and where you live. for the easiest retard-proof experience, rely and pay for a fully assembled rifle for a manufacturer's warranty. options other than BCM include Colt, Bushmaster (yes, the new ones are pretty decent), or maybe FN. LMT, DD, might be stretching your budget a little too much and it doesn't sound like you want to be your own armorer or tinker with things. another option is buying a used rifle from a trusted local friend that you can be certain isn't selling you crap.

Rifle in a safe in the bedroom is the idea.

how many layers of separation do you want between you and a rifle when you absolutely need one to defend your home/life?

 

[Dean Pentel]

Well I got a gun I've been wanting for a while. I bought a CS 75. I'm probably going to go to my uncle's land tomorrow to shoot and align my sights. It's used so it should be broken in. It's completely blued steel, no polymer. It feels good to handle, I like the weight and how balanced it feels. It's a full sized barrel.

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Heck yeah, bro! I love those pistols. If you ever want to upgrade some/all of it, Cajun Gun Works and CZ Custom both make great parts and have excellent customer service. ANR Design makes excellent kydex holsters for just about any CZ. I hope it serves you well.

BCM carbine with PMAGs and M193. buy a surefire scout light with vertical grip and pressure sensor for the rail, and if you can determine if an Eotech or Aimpoint is right for you.

I can also recommend buying a complete lower assembly from someone and buying a sale/blem upper from BCM. It can save a few hundred dollars over buying a complete new rifle. Used is also a good route, as Club-a-Dub pointed out previously.

 

[MrShekelstein36]

Any of y'all here ever see a judge marked 454 that isn't specifically a raging judge? Not specifically my gun, just one that my buddy sent me a picture of.

 

[Club Sandwich]

Any of y'all here ever see a judge marked 454 that isn't specifically a raging judge?

the key difference between the raging judge and judge magnum is the frame and cylinder. very early raging judge models (as in dealer samples) had the raging bull frame/cylinder with a normal judge barrel but that changed for production after a few months. you sometimes find the early barrels on normal judges, but unless you have the heavier raging bull frame and cylinder (which have two latches, not just one), it is not safe to fire .454 Casull (and probably unlikely to more than once).

in most revolvers, the pressure is borne by the cylinder (which is functionally equivalent to the chamber of a convention rifle barrel) and forcing cone. the barrel itself experiences moderate pressure unless there is a bore obstruction.