- Joined
- Mar 9, 2015
my HBAR clone with the old ass carry handle mounted colt 4x is the most fun to shoot and by FAR the most kino AR I own. Triangle guard and 20" of duce duce trey goodness.
Mega Rad Gun Thread
- Thread starter The Hunter
- Start date
-
Want to keep track of this thread?
Accounts can bookmark posts, watch threads for updates, and jump back to where you stopped reading.
Create account
- Joined
- Jun 9, 2016
revolvers are measured for barrel length from the beginning of the forcing cone to the end of the muzzle (with any muzzle devices removed). i like to use a piece of card inserted into the cylinder gap, then drop a dowel down the barrel which should stop at the dowel, mark the end, remove and measure.
Vaqueros are technically made to order. the common lengths like the 3-3/4" are big distributor buys (Lipsey's, RSR, et c). but you can get them from 3-1/2" up through 7-1/2" and several lengths in between. they are "modular" if you know what you're doing with parts swapping and have some simple hand tools. from your description, if it's rubber grips it's a New Vaquero model, if it's simulated ivory or ebony it's a Bird's Head. if it has "warning" embossed on the barrel or ejector rod cover, it's a clean-up model after production ended in 2009. if it's color-case hardened and has two grips (fancy wood or simulated ivory with rubber shooting grips) with a brass escutcheon it may be a special order or commemorative model.
a Bird's Head 4-5/8" in .45 LC with ebony grips would be a little unusual, but not impossible as a small run order from a distributor that wanted that configuration. ruger usually marks one of the grips (usually the left hand grip) with the SN of the revolver it was shipped with. grips sold separately are not marked.
Anchor-Harvey Aluminum, AF contract surplus parts with some bushmaster export parts thrown together. it's a mix-master, but it's all government surplus. note that Green Mountain was OEM for Bushmaster for a number of years and while it won't win any awards, it's a minute of man barrel and will work as a fighting rifle: https://ar15sport.com/product/20-a2-upper-assembly-with-17-twist-barrel-upper-556-a217/
Also Anchor-Harvey or Alcoa Forge (random which you get) C7 uppers for federal police service contract that were swapped for complete uppers with rails and stuff. cheaply refinished, might have uneven or odd coloring, but mechanically good: https://ar15sport.com/product/c7-stripped-upper-finished-in-black/
Rock River law enforcement contract uppers (these were replacing shotguns and bolt actions for some sheriff departments somewhere from rebuilt M16A1 or older rifles sold for cheap from the Army), new, but shows handling marks from bulk packaging and being shipped around in cardboard: https://ar15sport.com/product/complete-rock-river-a2-upper-receiver-arpart-a2stripped/
AR15Sport is a super small shop by retired gunsmith and a couple friends. shipping might be pricey since they do USPS but they're legit and have good parts and service. excellent source if you know what you want. think Sarco but less advertising. their email signature used to be "S&W can suck a long one" back when the Clinton Crime bill was passed to give you an idea of the person running it.
Last edited:
- Joined
- Nov 10, 2019
Thank you so much.
- Joined
- Jun 9, 2016
np
also let me give you the most cost efficient option. it isn't surplus and if you want a "proper clone" you will need to do a few parts swaps, but it'll do what you want: https://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=278
model 1 sales is "okay" in that their products aren't crap and they have average service/support. they focus on a mix of import and domestic products and do assembly in-house and largely do a decent job. their varminting rifles are pretty good options if you like the platform and don't want to pay Fulton money and think DPMS is for chumps. they participate in service rifle competitions as a sponsor and have good options for ER Shaw and Kreiger barrels (good options if Compass Lake or White Oak is being slow).
they have some good options for cost-efficient "clones" too: https://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=258 https://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=247
Last edited:
- Joined
- Mar 9, 2015
@Club Sandwich do you have a picture of that m1 carbine build your friend has? It sounds sinful.
First off, my first owned firearm (co signed/bought) by my dad was a m1 carbine, I freaking love them. Also while using many things my grandpa was issued one during ww2. So it's something I'm close to.
I've always felt its a handy rifle all around and, mrs basso isn't huge into guns, mostly has some light skill in clays because her dad does it.
But due to it's handiness, light weight ease of use, low recoil and good close ammo (pdx1 are a thing) it's "her" go to HD weapon.
She's cool with my guns and pro gun over all but aside a little trap with daddy she doesn't care about them. So the fact she feels ok and doesn't mind a few practices a year with the m1 I think it's the best we can do for her.
>tfw no Chris Costa tier wiafu.
First off, my first owned firearm (co signed/bought) by my dad was a m1 carbine, I freaking love them. Also while using many things my grandpa was issued one during ww2. So it's something I'm close to.
I've always felt its a handy rifle all around and, mrs basso isn't huge into guns, mostly has some light skill in clays because her dad does it.
But due to it's handiness, light weight ease of use, low recoil and good close ammo (pdx1 are a thing) it's "her" go to HD weapon.
She's cool with my guns and pro gun over all but aside a little trap with daddy she doesn't care about them. So the fact she feels ok and doesn't mind a few practices a year with the m1 I think it's the best we can do for her.
>tfw no Chris Costa tier wiafu.
- Joined
- Jun 9, 2016
i'll see if i can contact and ask the customer for a pic of it. it's a super neat little rifle and SJHP .30 carbine at under 100 meters is no joke.
- Joined
- Mar 9, 2015
I should add I meant sinful in a very good way. I just think they are so handy little guns.
Speaking of guns since it dropped friday, has anyone seen Ian do the new gauss? Or his thoughts about best round of ww2
Speaking of guns since it dropped friday, has anyone seen Ian do the new gauss? Or his thoughts about best round of ww2
he said 8x33 kurz and makes a clever argument
- Joined
- Jun 21, 2021
That sounds rad. Hilariously, I dig that, but my favorite AR is probably the exact opposite of that (16" pencil/LW free float, RDS + flip up irons all with a plastic lower, lol).
- Joined
- Jul 17, 2019
Really? didn't they have a deal on true vietnam-era M16 parts kits? I could have swore I saw those going around
- Joined
- Feb 28, 2020
I saw lots of those parts kits on Gunbroker - I think it was re-sellers and most of them were $1500 and up. All the websites advertising genuine parts kits were sold out.
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2019
- Joined
- May 5, 2022
I got a good laugh reading that, thanks. That reminds me of the guy at my local gun store. He has a sign that says, "Don't come back if you intend to rob, I've got more ammo."
Remember the dumpster defenders in Abilene, TX? Updated trial date of August 22 instead of "August" now in that case.
- Joined
- Sep 15, 2021
Thanks a heap. No serial on the grips so it seams like grampa may have modified it somewhat.
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2021
I have played with the 9mm PCC version with happy switch and they are nifty little things. They seem to be replacing the MP5 in a lot of places.
MrJokerRager
kiwifarms.net
- Joined
- Nov 2, 2019
Anyone know the best way to remove like caked or baked carbon buildup from the top of barrel threads?
I guess a term for them is like carbon ring or something but looks similar to to the barrel on the left.
I guess a term for them is like carbon ring or something but looks similar to to the barrel on the left.
- Joined
- Nov 10, 2019
Soak in CLP and apply a brush.
- Joined
- Nov 10, 2019
May Jesus forgive me but I got a Turkroach gun. Might have been tipsy on the internet.
Behold the Stoeger STR9
For 200 shipped (225-25 rebate) I'm actually impressed. The trigger is better than some factory Glocks I've shot. Good tactile and audible reset. The front and rear scalloped serrations are great. The three dot sights are fine. Feels good in the hand with what looks like a low bore axis. Looking forward to shooting it. Hope it lives up to the initial impression.
It's like a poor man's G19 and I hear it can take Glock aftermarket triggers.
Behold the Stoeger STR9
For 200 shipped (225-25 rebate) I'm actually impressed. The trigger is better than some factory Glocks I've shot. Good tactile and audible reset. The front and rear scalloped serrations are great. The three dot sights are fine. Feels good in the hand with what looks like a low bore axis. Looking forward to shooting it. Hope it lives up to the initial impression.
It's like a poor man's G19 and I hear it can take Glock aftermarket triggers.
- Joined
- Feb 26, 2019
One thing about the Turkish built guns: They are being built in a country which is in the middle of hyperinflation. US Dollars go pretty far there.
- Joined
- Nov 10, 2019
Dude you're not kidding even the optics cut version with three mags and three back straps can be had for under 400.
The upside is it comes with a five year warranty backed by the parent company Beretta.
I had a chance to buy a Stoeger Cougar in 2012 and it still feels bad.
- Joined
- Jun 25, 2020
This isn't a high bar to pass. I hope you enjoy your purchase.