Mega Rad Gun Thread

WelperHelper99 said:
The autism kinda comes with the territory lol. Really I'd just want my defensive load to be consistent. I have 2 loads for my revolver, one in the pistol, and one in a speed strip. As long as you keep them apart, you won't be dealing with a PoI shift, and you'll have multiple loads if one ends up being ass.
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It's highly autistic but I load Buffalo Bore JHP & Underwood XP together in the magazines I carry, with two JHPs for every XP. The POI shift is negligible (for me), feeding is unchanged, and capacity is 8+1 so the math works out. Same goes for the .38 wheelgun, which has Underwood XPs & semi-wadcutter handloads; POI doesn't shift enough to notice or make a difference at reasonable distances (i.e. 20ft or less) and it looks cool.

I started doing it because I wanted to practice with my chosen self-defense rounds with full magazines but no way could I afford it, so in the beginning I used plain FMJ or cheap JHP to fill out the mags; with the first 2-3 rounds being the Buffalo Bore or Underwoods. Finally I tried them together after splurging on a bunch of ammo & it tickled my autism in just the right way, so I never stopped.
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I have never noticed a POI in shooting my handguns with different ammo, well "traditional handguns" not the things based on a AR pattern. I'm not a fan of mixing and matching ammo, the only time I ever did something like that was on a traditional pump, tube was loaded with 00 Buck, the side saddle had 3 slugs and 2 less-lethals. I will concede one of the nice things about pumps/revolvers is they practically eat whatever ammo will fit in the chamber, no screwing around with gas port settings/bolt mass.
 
Pocket Dragoon said:
It's highly autistic but I load Buffalo Bore JHP & Underwood XP together in the magazines I carry, with two JHPs for every XP. The POI shift is negligible (for me), feeding is unchanged, and capacity is 8+1 so the math works out. Same goes for the .38 wheelgun, which has Underwood XPs & semi-wadcutter handloads; POI doesn't shift enough to notice or make a difference at reasonable distances (i.e. 20ft or less) and it looks cool.

I started doing it because I wanted to practice with my chosen self-defense rounds with full magazines but no way could I afford it, so in the beginning I used plain FMJ or cheap JHP to fill out the mags; with the first 2-3 rounds being the Buffalo Bore or Underwoods. Finally I tried them together after splurging on a bunch of ammo & it tickled my autism in just the right way, so I never stopped.
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I mean, if the :optimistic: (closest I could find to autism lol) works, that's great. I just know, from what I've shot from my S&W model 36, despite its heft, being all steel, it's still only 19 Oz. I still remember that guy in the mall that had to make a 40 yard shot against that gunman. I'm already pushing it with a .38 snubby, even with fast 120 grain Federal ammo, last thing I need is two impulses beating my hands up, one soft and one hard from the 158 grain Remington FBI load.

Training is different. Its meant to get you used to different situations. But optimally, I want one load in the cylinder before switching to the next in a pure SHTF situation. But if it works for u, go for it.
 
WelperHelper99 said:
I mean, if the :optimistic: (closest I could find to autism lol) works, that's great. I just know, from what I've shot from my S&W model 36, despite its heft, being all steel, it's still only 19 Oz. I still remember that guy in the mall that had to make a 40 yard shot against that gunman. I'm already pushing it with a .38 snubby, even with fast 120 grain Federal ammo, last thing I need is two impulses beating my hands up, one soft and one hard from the 158 grain Remington FBI load.
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There had to be some divine intervention with that shot, I remember reading an interview he did where he basically said he fired the gun a few times, never practiced at the range and only knew how to shoot because his grandpa had showed him when he was a kid or something. Somebody upstairs was looking out for him.
 
Rent Tin said:
There had to be some divine intervention with that shot, I remember reading an interview he did where he basically said he fired the gun a few times, never practiced at the range and only knew how to shoot because his grandpa had showed him when he was a kid or something. Somebody upstairs was looking out for him.
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Buddy, I believe in God and miracles. He was there to save people. 9mm from a subcompact Glock shouldn't have been able to do that with fight or flight kicked in. God was guiding those rounds better than any GPS system on the planet. I still wish to be best prepared for it however, unlikely that it is.

Troon_Patrol said:
I have never noticed a POI in shooting my handguns with different ammo, well "traditional handguns" not the things based on a AR pattern. I'm not a fan of mixing and matching ammo, the only time I ever did something like that was on a traditional pump, tube was loaded with 00 Buck, the side saddle had 3 slugs and 2 less-lethals. I will concede one of the nice things about pumps/revolvers is they practically eat whatever ammo will fit in the chamber, no screwing around with gas port settings/bolt mass.
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Shotguns, especially pumps, are definitely suited to mixing and matching. Plenty of time to steady yourself before the next round. Also the size of shells allows multiple types other than pure death in a can. Honestly it's more tool than gun.

As for revolvers, less so but still true. There were illumination rounds for the army in ww2 if I'm not mistaken, though that might have been in 45 ACP, which had its own revolver back then:
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The M1917. 6 rounds, meant to ease production on the 1911 in ww1. Want one personally.
 
Autistic ASMR with a wood AR:
I still like the look of them, but.....
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It's too bad now the first thing people probably think when presented with a wooded AR is it's a vidya game meme rifle, rather than an exercise in rifle aesthetics.
 
Pocket Dragoon said:
Autistic ASMR with a wood AR:
I still like the look of them, but.....
:story:

It's too bad now the first thing people probably think when presented with a wooded AR is it's a vidya game meme rifle, rather than an exercise in rifle aesthetics.
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I'd say it's Vidya status is give and take. On one hand, people know that, yeah, wood AR's exist. On the other, they first think of New Vegas. But yes it looks slick. And is proof that if you don't have any plastic, boom, you can still have a AR with wood. Versatility everyone
 
To seemingly no notice, a new AR Cartridge has been announced (Technically, it has escaped the domain of the labratory and is nearing public release), The 6mm Max (MAX?).
Parent Case: .350 Legend
Bolt Face: .378 (AR Standard, no special bolt needed)
Bullet weights: 55-100gr
Case Capacity: 35gr Water
Most interestingly of all, SOLGW is going to be offering initial support. Cartidge is designed around longer barrels 20-24''. Also claims to be less finicky gassing wise than 6mm ARC. All the data in the linked below images is based on a 24'' 1/8 twist barrel
 

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AGPinochet said:
To seemingly no notice, a new AR Cartridge has been announced (Technically, it has escaped the domain of the labratory and is nearing public release), The 6mm Max (MAX?).
Parent Case: .350 Legend
Bolt Face: .378 (AR Standard, no special bolt needed)
Bullet weights: 55-100gr
Case Capacity: 35gr Water
Most interestingly of all, SOLGW is going to be offering initial support. Cartidge is designed around longer barrels 20-24''. Also claims to be less finicky gassing wise than 6mm ARC. All the data in the linked below images is based on a 24'' 1/8 twist barrel
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Holy shit, that 55 grain is over 3500fps from a 24 in barrel. That 350 legend case has volume, for sure. Feel like a AP variant for the military would be in order with these types of speeds. Even with a 20 inch barrel, I doubt the drop off is that hard
 
First time I can remember seeing a Glock in Ukraine:
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Also, not many AN/PEQs until fairly recently; this from a 1BN, 3rd Mechanized Brigade video.
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Prior to this I've really only seen them being used by Ukrainian specops & their marines.

And check out the early-war SKS
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Lastly, what is this AK wearing; the furniture, but particularly on the muzzle?
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AGPinochet said:
Parent Case: .350 Legend
Bullet weights: 55-100gr
Case Capacity: 35gr Water
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130gr AMAX on top of something like 25gr of H110 or IMR 4227 (or Alliant 330) will delete coyotes and feral pigs, damn. something like 3100+ f/s with all these wildcat AR varminting rounds i wonder if there's a secret cult trying to cull these populations.

Pocket Dragoon said:
what is this AK wearing
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looks like the Ukrainian KPYK handguard of some variation and some sort of compensator - either also homegrown or something else. vaguely looks like the Kraken brake that was popular a bit ago.
 
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Club Sandwich said:
130gr AMAX on top of something like 25gr of H110 or IMR 4227 (or Alliant 330) will delete coyotes and feral pigs, damn. something like 3100+ f/s with all these wildcat AR varminting rounds i wonder if there's a secret cult trying to cull these populations.
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There is. We have a secret handshake & everything.
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Looks like the Ukrainian KPYK handguard of some variation and some sort of compensator - either also homegrown or something else. vaguely looks like the Kraken brake that was popular a bit ago.
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Are there cans with a removable external sleeve for ease of cleaning, but which also operate as flash-hiders/comps when removed?
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AGPinochet said:
To seemingly no notice, a new AR Cartridge has been announced (Technically, it has escaped the domain of the labratory and is nearing public release), The 6mm Max (MAX?).
Parent Case: .350 Legend
Bolt Face: .378 (AR Standard, no special bolt needed)
Bullet weights: 55-100gr
Case Capacity: 35gr Water
Most interestingly of all, SOLGW is going to be offering initial support. Cartidge is designed around longer barrels 20-24''. Also claims to be less finicky gassing wise than 6mm ARC. All the data in the linked below images is based on a 24'' 1/8 twist barrel
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Any idea what the G7 BCs are? They always want to list the G1 stuff but it's not applicable. If this new round can use STANAG magazines, it may very well unseat the ARC as the best round for the AR-15 platform (if one is willing to run a 20" barrel, which I totally am).
 

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ChampFantana said:
Are Maverick 88s any good? If so, what would be a fair price to pay for one?
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It's a very slightly less-robust Mossberg 500 (polymer trigger guard vs metal, IRC), and takes almost all 500 aftermarket parts (noteable exception being the forend, wherein for replacement you'd need a 500 forend tube and action bars). Should go somewhere around $200-250 new. IMO preferable to a 500 if you intend to go pistol-grip, due to difference in safety placement.
 
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ChampFantana said:
Are Maverick 88s any good? If so, what would be a fair price to pay for one?
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It's a Mossberg 500 with some minor differences as mentioned above. Takes Mossberg barrels and stocks. Some Mossbergs (I think 500A) also have that same pinned forend instead of having the tube and action bars separately. The trigger group on a Mav 88 is also different from a Mossberg's, has a trigger mounted safety rather than tang mounted like on the 500. Also if I recall correctly the Mav 88 doesn't come with a front sling stud like the 500, but you can buy it separately and add it.
 
Badungus Kabungus said:
Also if I recall correctly the Mav 88 doesn't come with a front sling stud like the 500, but you can buy it separately and add it.
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True. Also no rear sling stud. I got one of these and a QD sling.
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ETA: Oh yeah, most significant difference from a 500: the 88 receiver is not tapped to add a rail/optic/rear peep. I've considered one of these:
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