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Who did the grip reduction? They did a good job. I hate Glock grips, yours looks acceptable. Glocks in general bore me, but yours is nice.
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I want it just for the oddity, but this is sacrilege.
In that case, why not go all out, and do the full Josey.
Question for the better informed members of the thread:
Is there any reason this "gallery load" concept would not work in more "modern" smokeless powder firearms like 8x57s, 30-06s, 303s and 7.62x54r? As dedicated plinking loads? Or is this just a good way to get a plugged barrel?
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literally always been true for everything except target pistols.
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One problem I'm imagining with bottleneck cartridges is getting them to reliably fire since you can't press it to the back of the case like 45-70. Probably not a problem with modern primers/powders like it would be with black powder but I can imagine some weirdness with too much empty space leading to retarded/failed detonation of the powder. If you have a long enough bullet there's also a potential problem with the projectile getting stuck and you won't be able to get all the extra lube in like you can with the straight wall cases, but if you're making your own slugs I think you could get away with shortening it and lubing the exposed portion of the bullet and potentially slightly undersizing it for your given caliber
For a factory option there is the Aguila 22 Colibri, it's basically a modernized 6mm Flobert-style parlor round. No powder, it's just a 20gr 22 cal projectile at ~400FPS propelled purely by excess priming compound to get around the issue with too much case space. I've heard they're really bad about hanging up though, which I believe
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It'll sound pedantic but wouldn't that depend heavily on the type of pistol? Obvious ones are obvious (1911/2011l), and also anything hammer fired that can be carried in Condition 1. Or perhaps someone wants to carry a striker fired pistol in an AIWB setup and they want that extra layer of testicular security.
One doesn't even need to be struck to die or be seriously injured in a fight. People hit their head getting tackled or pushed down/pushed into things and that kills plenty.
No comment on shooting unarmed people that one encounters not breaking into your home or actively trying to arm themselves, but I will say I won't let someone get close enough to me to go hands-on while I have a pistol out. Haven't taken enough Craig Douglas classes to feel confident there.
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It was done by @the_srvnt on instagram. He did a great job but I am not sure if he is able to do anything not in person.
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A long slide G43X? Isn't that just a 10 round G19 with extra steps?
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It's just a Glock 48 with extra steps, really, but to each his own. One could argue that the G48 is just a less useful G19, so I can't judge.
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That depends if the safety is actually necessary to the design like a 1911, or if it doesn’t even makes the gun any safer like an Sig 320.
I’m not autistic enough to give a shit. I just shoot boring striker guns.
Glock 48 is less shoot able than a 19 without being any more concealable.
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I picked up a Marlin 55 Goose Gun today. I've already got a Maverick 88 for the house, I figured this would make a neat sporting shotgun. Serial says it was made in 1969. Just has some shitty paint all over it, but I figure it'll clean up.
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it works fine, however you need sufficient case capacity to avoid issues and use a slow burning powder you can fine-tune to the barrel length - pressing a shot ball into the case has it's own issues with compaction and needing to secure the position of the ball somehow. the "tuning" is the powder charge's pressure curve developed over time to ensure low velocity on exiting the muzzle, but not so much as to have significant unburnt powder or develop significant velocity of the bullet, and if needed sufficient pressure to drive the action (which tends to be something to avoid in gallery loads, which is why it's best to use these in manual action firearms). with the ball pressed to the top of the powder, you are condensing that powder burn and have to account for compaction which can lead to oddities in ignition. too much compaction with too friendly of a powder can give you an unintended pressure spike.
smokeless powder is very efficient so you do not need much modern powder to get sufficient exit velocity, but then you have a lot of un-used case capacity and un-even burn rates for that powder. using inert filler or glue is not a good idea since that too has issues unless you get the formula right for that specific barrel length. you can get away with it with a large enough cartridge that might purposefully use cheaper powders that burn slower and at lower temperature combined with a flammable solvent glue or wafer spacers to hold the shot ball in place like a shot cup situation and cardboard, but this manufacturing is expensive, relatively speaking.
historically gallery loads were designed around specific guns, either with hand loads or by a manufacturer making a dedicated "gallery gun" in .22 short that has the features and accuracy to be suitable for recreational shooting from your porch (or gallery).
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The time has come to pick my cc and I have some leanings, but no solid decisions have been made, as i come from a strict rifle background. I have shot and been around pistols but never ventured to actually get good with them. I would like to pick something that can take a beating as I would be training and cc'ing it until I save enough to relinquish it to just a trainer. I know I could have just used Google but I prefer the untapped, unbridled, autistic hivemind of you all to do my thinking for me.
Features: a Decocker; I could go either way on one, but after reviewing the thread it seems as long as you're not a fucking retard, it's not necessary, however the ability to let a hammer down without much thought is a big plus to me and my comfort level. I've been looking at options like the fnx .45 with threaded barrel, CZ p09-f threaded, or other similar offerings because eventually I would like to add a suppressor but its not imperative for the first purchase. Mag capacity; anything higher than a standard 7 +1 1911
Caliber: .40 or 9mm, gonna be practicing a lot so ammo price consideration is nice but not a deal breaker
Size: any with full size preferred. Im not afraid to carry anything heavy or full size.
Final considerations: No Glocks. Nothing wrong with them at all, I just hate the way they look.
Discuss.
Features: a Decocker; I could go either way on one, but after reviewing the thread it seems as long as you're not a fucking retard, it's not necessary, however the ability to let a hammer down without much thought is a big plus to me and my comfort level. I've been looking at options like the fnx .45 with threaded barrel, CZ p09-f threaded, or other similar offerings because eventually I would like to add a suppressor but its not imperative for the first purchase. Mag capacity; anything higher than a standard 7 +1 1911
Caliber: .40 or 9mm, gonna be practicing a lot so ammo price consideration is nice but not a deal breaker
Size: any with full size preferred. Im not afraid to carry anything heavy or full size.
Final considerations: No Glocks. Nothing wrong with them at all, I just hate the way they look.
Discuss.
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Its the same length as a Glock 48 but I find the slide makes it a bit less snappy compared to my buddy's 48. I carry a 19 when I'm not at work, this setup just weighs a little less compared to my 19.
This is my 19 when I was testing out the aim surplus JTT barrel. Didn't notice any difference with it, went back to stock. Slide was milled by jagerwerks, stipple job by the same local dude, magpul magwell, arsenal democracy switch trigger.
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This is a solid option. Rugged, reliable, accurate, quality, and it's light since it's a polymer frame.
CZ also has some solid options, both polymer and metal framed. If you're willing to spend the money, the Shadow series of pistols are hard to beat, and they've been tuned to not only be great on the range, but also reliable as a carry gun. CZ also owns Dan Wesson, and their DWX pistols are really cool. They're like a 1911 and CZ-75 had a baby and got the best features from both parents. Not cheap, but great quality.
You also can't go wrong with Beretta. The Beretta 92 is a great gun, easy to shoot at any experience level, and a proven design. You can get basic like a milspec M9, or you can get really fancy with optics mounts, tuned triggers, and compensators.
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True Velocity has debuted their new (ugly) RM834 Light machinegun (bad name)
Multicaliber can: 7.62, 6.5 Creed, 6.8 TVC, theoretically 6.8x51 Sig.
Weight: 12.4-15.6lbs depending on configuration
RPM: 525-575
Might have the capability t fire from either a closed or open bolt (The TFB Article implies that their website implies this but not from what I can see)
TFB Article
True Velocity site page
Link to video of the gun firing
Factory produced metal discarding sabot 7x 4.5mm anti drone 5.45
85gr overall projectile weight with a muzzle velocity of 650-750 meters per second ( 2130-2300fps)
Pattern according to manufacturer is 800mm (31in) at 35 meters (38 yards)
Pellets can penetrate 20mm pine board or 1.2mm aluminum sheet. At 50 meters (55 yards they can penetrate 12mm plywood)
UKM 2000's in Polish service
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The three generations of Hub Keymo adapters
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Colombian Latinx with LMT MRP
Guy on reddit is working on making B&T APC-9 FRT trips, only modifications needed is a small cut to be made on the upper which the designer says can be done at home with a dremel and the the FRT to be slightly modified. Works with both the RB and DTT FRT's. No super safety compatibility but designer hopes this will pave the way for it (not an expert but you might need a custom lower). Unsure of GHM-9 compatibility/feasibility but he is working on testing that. Currently only operates in Safe/FRT but he's working on a 3 pos cam. He's also said it's compatible with Lingle Industries lowers
AS Designs is working on a similar thing but for the GHM-9 and super safety compatible
A look at the baffle stack of a Rex Silentium MG7 that had a catastrophic failure at 190 rounds rapid semi auto on a 11.5 Colt IAR (muzzle device is an unstated Rearden Atlas Mount, Adapter was a Wolfpack Recessed Nighthowler ((probably responsible for some of the blast baffle wear)
Blast Baffle, Owner said that the can was "basically brand new" and that he had only shot "A couple" of mags through it with his Galil of unknown barrel length and muzzle device
A look at the baffle venting
100 round drum and 200 round box
MP-5 with Part and Trap AR Trigger FCG
If you're talking about this style
Then yes, I've heard anecdotal reports that it can be a problem. However, I'm 98% sure there's a company that will weld in a short length of steel pin to close up that little barrel hole for like $75. Problem is I don't remember the name of the company.
Niche question that probably nobody has ever thought about collecting data for to answer regarding machinepistols and compensators
There should be a measurable (though probably small) decrease in rate of fire between any tilting barrel machinepistol with and without a compensator, right? As compensators as a side effect of their function should ever so slightly delay unlocking via keeping the barrel locked ever so slightly longer.
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All excellent advice here. Definitely recommend you find a range that does handgun rentals and try a few out to see what is most satisfying to shoot. The PX4 is also a really nice option from Beretta. Buddy just picked up an LTT PX4 and I loved it when he let me put some mags through it.
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Sorry I forgot budget, I'm former mil so I have access to some discounts here and there but would like to keep it sub $1500, willing to go over if the performance/longevity is there. Thanks for the info!
Looks neat. I do appreciate a good HK. Any thoughts on the p30 you suggest vs a usp? Thanks for the recommendation!
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That's what I will be doing once I narrow my choices down. Thanks for the confirmation!