Mega Rad Gun Thread

Sad that Glock/Aimpoint are following the Sig path of proprietary optics.

I’ve been yearning for the HK VP9A1K but I know the holster selection especially X300 w/ optic is going to be dog shit. I’ll never forgive Glocksuckers and Siggers for what they’ve done to the firearm industry.
As soon as they start dropping colored models of the VP9A1K I will own one in Grey to match my other Grey HKs.

Or maybe I'll get an OD one, my OD HK45 is kinda lonely.
 
I've been very happy with my RCR so far. I'm glad I waited until they were available instead of settling for the ACRO. I like Aimpoint just fine, but I definitely prefer Trijicon and have never had an issue with any of their products. I'd love to get a second RCR eventually to replace the RMR on my FK Brno PSD since I like the ruggedness of enclosed optics better, and you don't have to remove the optic from the slide to change batteries on the RCR.

I’ve experienced zero issues with my ACRO P2 and it’s resided on multiple firearms/probably been through about 5-6K rounds.
 
i've used a lot of micro red dots and the RMR has worked pretty well for both duty, carry, on pistols, SMGs, rifles, and once on a GPMG for funsies. the ACRO seems to work fine, although i've had more experience with the Delta Point and the Docter optic. a lot of these micro red dots trade ease of use/performance for size imho, for a lot of serious work the more normal sized red dots work better imho, and on pistols some zapped phosphorescent dots or tritium sights worked for me in most situations. with a PVS you aren't using sights anyway and just have an IR laser zero'd at 25 meters.
 
New American made pistol dot from PA. Lowest centerline in the industry. Cowitness with standard height sights. Enclosed. No tools needed for battery change. Acss reticle optional
I can only hope that American made in this case also means "comes with decent quality control." If this is priced more on the $400 dollar end of the price scale, I may be more inclined to give this a try over an ACRO or an RMR with known pedigrees.
 
They aren't worth the cost above that, and they were only $700 rifles because they were built by near slave labor (slav labor, heh) and imported. Unfortunately, the AKM suffers from the same issue as the 1911, they have to be built and fitted BY HAND if you want one that actually works worth a fuck. We will never have an American AK for less than $2k that is worth a fuck both due to the fact that you CAN'T used cast parts when the spec calls for forged (looking at you, PSA), and that you have to actually PAY the people who make them
Tl;Dr buy a WASR10 or maybe a new Zastava or if you can find one, a WPB Jack or Fox with the OG chrome lined barrel and not the new nitrided abomination.

I have a psak-101 because MUH aesthetics and it was on sale for $999 or so.

Oh and I have a WASR10


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New American made pistol dot from PA. Lowest centerline in the industry. Cowitness with standard height sights. Enclosed. No tools needed for battery change. Acss reticle optional
Never expected PA of all people to make something in the USA...... They're usually the biggest China simps there are in regards to production while companies like Burris try and use the PH and Japan wherever possible.

Hopefully they'll do more stuff in the USA.

Now for new guns, let's see how Brownells keeps ruining the AR-18


The Gen 2 was just about perfect..... Now they're actively making it WORSE. UGH 😫

Looks like top dog for a short stroke AR type rifle remains the Sig MCX Gen 3 and maybe the CZ Bren Gen 3 (LMAO at spare parts availability)
 
I understand the concept behind the horseshoe acting as a "battle sight" a la the EOTECH circle but I really do not care for it and couldn't imagine using it on a pistol.
I have the acss 507c. After training to use a rds I'd rather have a regular 2-6 moa dot, but I dont feel like the horseshoe is holding me back enough to buy a new one. I turned the outer ring off after a couple months. If you're practicing enough to be proficient with a dot you shouldn't need it.

Their insistence on shoving the horseshoe into magnified optics is stupid. Even a lot of acog guys prefer the traditional cross hair.
 
I've actually done that with my M77 and some M14 mags. M77 mags were incredibly expensive for a while (still are but less so now that they're being imported again) so I bought some M14 mags and cut a slot in the back. That's all it is, just a relief at the front where it interfaces with the front trunnion. The rear locks up like it does in the M14. Just for shits and giggles I did it with a promag M14 50 rnd drum mag . The ones without anti-tilt followers work awful but the rest are fine.
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That's cool looking man. I thought the M77s looked like a fun gun to fuck around with, but when I was looking the mags were ridiculous so I didn't even want to bother.
 
Crazy PA will make something state side. I don't need more glass but I will find a way to need more glass now.
to be fair, it's usually more cost efficient to make certain products in the US if the margin is high enough or the export/import is risky. what differs in manufacturing is the balance between costs to offshore and import vs produce domestically, and the US typically has much higher labor and regulatory costs, but much lower supply chain and fixed costs. this doesn't even get into geopolitical or language/culture barriers or how corrupt the supply chain, finance chain, or political chain is in China.
 
Crazy PA will make something state side. I don't need more glass but I will find a way to need more glass now.
Man I've recently discovered the new Burris XTR 3 and Pro line of scopes...... 3.3-18x and the 5-30x and their competitors in the ~$800 (on sale) to $1500 range..... Wow.

Makes my older Vortex Viper PST gen 2 3-15x look ancient
to be fair, it's usually more cost efficient to make certain products in the US if the margin is high enough or the export/import is risky. what differs in manufacturing is the balance between costs to offshore and import vs produce domestically, and the US typically has much higher labor and regulatory costs, but much lower supply chain and fixed costs. this doesn't even get into geopolitical or language/culture barriers or how corrupt the supply chain, finance chain, or political chain is in China.
Yeah it's unusual what is more economical to make in the USA..
 
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The Burris RT6 is probably the best budget LPVO by far. That said I sheared a lug off the included pepr mount torquing it to spec. Which many people were shocked by, apparently they're really robust. I bought a warne mount instead. Made in America. Burris did send me a new PEPR which is cool.


It seems like primary arms wants to swing to more US made stuff. I've seen this happen with other companies. Kore belts makes US made belts now. They're $10 more than the non US ones. They got established and now can make stuff here. I think that's just how it goes. It's hard to immediately just open up and be made in America for many things. But eventually the goal should be to bring it home. Kore belts are fantastic by the way. If you carry you need one. Even as every day belts they're great. $60 or less with discount and they'll last you forever. Gain or lose weight no problem. Don't cut it too short and you'll have space to shrink it or grow into it. Trauma shears work best for cutting them. I don't recommend the faux leather ones. They do get ripped up if you run them hard. My Dad did.
 
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the faux leather work best with conceal carry in plain clothes like a suit or something. very well made belts though and they don't stain good clothing easily and can take a waxing.

True, I hadn't thought about that. I just use a nylon black Kore for many events. Nothing super formal but formal enough. My spouse who is much higher class than me thinks they look great and pretty classy for most things. I should get one thinking about it. For when I really must wear something classier.
 
For when I really must wear something classier.
it's a must-have accessory for a friend of mine to wear his "Very Fancy Pistol" to weddings and the like. and it draws less attention than a more obvious tactical-looking belt. i guess one way to view it is having an option to carry in more situations in different types of events.
 
Romeo 5 recalled because siggers eat batteries RDT_20250109_1439397275475397706486562.webp
 
Everyone prepare your anuses, Stacatto finally broke down and is releasing a Glock mag version.... LMAO. I guess the Platypus and Apollo were actually eating into the retardedly overpriced 2011 market.....

SHOT 2025 is going to be exciting this year

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The natural evolution of the 2011.
Literally no reason not to do this, or that Dan Wesson/CZ version that is like a 1911 on a CZ75 lower. As soon as polymer 2011's became a thing, it was only a matter of time.

I would hazard to guess the biggest obstacle to practically any 2011 running worth a fuck are mags, no matter if you get a high end or low end 2011.
 
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