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Update on the P320 uncommanded discharge sleuthing
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unfortunately i don't have much to contribute as my knowledge of japanese firearms largely starts in the smokeless era. the Murata conversions did exist though and were used primarily during both as additional arms in the Sino-Japanese war in the 1890's as well as supplementary arms for the Russo-Japanese war in the early 1900's. at the time of the Sino-Japanese war, tanegashima conversions were almost entirely given to infantry as massed fire weapons and the "craftsmenship" was excellent, but largely as a result of being both overly built with thick cast receivers that were soft enough to not crack under pressure and at the same time using hexagonal barrels that were tapering, allowing decent balance and strength. the Japanese tanegashima was likely based on portugese arquebus matchlocks from Malacca after it fell from Malay control to the Portuguese in 1510's. these were also relatively over built for the powder charge in use at the time, as it was diluted for storage in rough conditions and good powder was reserved for cannons on ships and at forts.
the MG42 was incredibly influential in machine work and mechanical design but the earlier MG39 was the birth of the spring loaded reciprocating feed mechanism. what it essentially is, is the MG42 feed turned sideways and replaces the track with a separate feed pawl that is actuated by a cam surface on the side of the carrier (on the Negev there is one surface on the left side, the PK and PKM there is one on the right side, the LAMG uses two surfaces both on the carrier and in the receiver, et c).
this "short" method isn't used as much because it directly limits the weight of the belt being fed, and requires less forgiveness of gas settings for function leading to needing to be both overgassed as well as having enough travel of the carrier to not strike the rear of the receiver. there's no linkage in the Negev for easy self-adjustment like on the PKM, so the Negev and LAMG both have a gas regulator and requires the operator to adjust it as the belt lightens.
the MG42, M60, HK21, et c are self-regulating and adjusting and need nothing special to counter belt weight changes.
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Made some changes to my Mark IV 22/45. Swapped out the microdot I had mounted on the factory rail to a Holosun HE407K green dot on a TandemKross mount and added some different G10 grip panels. Shaved a fair amount of weight just swapping optics and it feels significantly less top-heavy now.
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Walmart has some really cool toy guns that eject shells and vibrate and even have suppressors you thread on. All under $25 too. I am shocked. Apparently the holster will actually fit a real one too. I also saw a 92, and two MP5s one with a stock. Very . The one MP5 came with a bump helmet with a pvs14 that emits a green light lol
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If you want a cool toy gun, check out this half-length nerf dart gun. Great power and range and the "slide" even locks back on empty.
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a standard feature on the new ruger marlins, but instead of vomiting them out they come out one at a time. pretty neat.
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Sheeeeeit nigga wuz caught lackin'. Never be caught lackin, my niggas.
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Something I recently had an issue with, seems pretty smart although I'm not sure if it's just ribbed for the gun's pleasure or if it will divert the carbon away better.
Nigga lost the muthafuckin strap! Hate when that happens.
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I'm seriously thinking of getting the new Vector SBR Gen 3 now that ATF wait times are reasonable, and since I won't be able to get a new Wildey. It's less expensive than the TP9 Pro, easier to mount a suppressor, takes GLOCK mags in whichever caliber it's chambered for, and will accept a wider variety of optics and accessories compared to the TP9 Pro. Sure, it's not as super secret squirrel sleek and sexy as the TP9, but I'll be able to afford to do more things with it, I won't need a proprietary suppressor for it, and I think it has more presence than the TP9 Pro.
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Looks nice in pictures but I don't care for them otherwise. Wouldn't mind one of the PSA/H&R 635 carbines if the fsb isn't canted, I know someone with the 633 DOE and it's apparently not a terrible piece for a glorified 7" 9x19 pistol.
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It's mostly going to be a range toy. I think they're pretty neat, and I like that they aren't just another direct blowback like the vast majority of PCCs/SMG style guns. I also like that they aren't just a derivative of a rifle caliber design, like all the AR9s being based off the AR15, or looking like a shrunk down SCAR like the B&T APC. The Vector is uniquely it's own thing, and that gives me the fizz. It would be awesome if they could beef the Vector up just a bit to handle 7.5fk and come up with reliable mags of comparable capacity to the other Vectors.
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Bereli uploaded an AI generated rambling article about TARIFFS and TRUMP and AMMO! Where they refer to black powder instead of smokeless
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I can't take EN DASH AI slop EM DASH anymore. Save me niggerman EN DASH I'm going insane
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Boomers and AI is a worse combination than pajeets with AI.
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Hell yes, bro, do it! A Ruger No. 1 Tropical in .375 H&H would be classic. I'd be jealous for sure.
I know what you mean. I seriously considered one back when they were a bit less money. It seems as if one could get a Marlin in .45-70 with some handloads that wouldn't be too far behind a BHA in .500 S&W, and for a whole lot less. I could be wrong.
You're not the only one. I can reasonably understand why so many people are fans of the Garand but I too dislike the ergos. I never caught on with those or the Mini-14/30.
You know, for a fed, you're not a bad guy.
Did you ever try a Galco Yaqui Slide holster? As an aged boomer I feel that my more common attire could come to support that style of carry. Maybe.
I vote for this one.
It'd be interesting to see if this takes off. I'd still find PWS Mk 1 series stuff preferable.
Speaking of, what do you all think of the PWS UXR? I admit it sounds interesting. The MSRP on those and the fact that they have a lot less commonality in parts with the ubiquitous AR platform makes it a tough sell. That said, my dumb ass will likely buy one if they release an 18" .308 model. No clue why, but I fucking love 18" .308 gas guns (so long as they're resonably accurate).
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I feel bad for younger people getting into this stuff but if you've been in the game for a while you should have been grabbing the occasional box or two already.
That way you have enough and you don't freak out like they want you to.
The "consoom" meme has ruined everything this decade.
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yes, while it's not for me, it does work very well in lighter clothing under a sport coat for commander-sized 1911's. if you have a 6906 or something the Yaqui is a great option.
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It looks like they did that so that you don't have to change the lower to go from 5.56 to 7.62x39, just the upper and magazines.
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These are some neat chicom things I'd never heard of before:
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