Mega Rad Gun Thread

[Commander X]

 

[Ibanez RG 350EX]

The tx22 is not as good of a gun, it is not as effective of a gun, it if worse at putting down a bad guy who wants to kill you. However, it is cheap, the ammo is much cheaper than 9mm, and it’s a great gun to learn whether you want to stick with the whole buying guns thing. If you like shooting it and having it then buy the Glock. If you don’t like it then you aren’t out a whole lot of money and you still have a gun of some variety.

I'd argue completely the opposite. Get the Glock, then if you decide you really, really like shooting and don't have a lot of disposable cash, get something that's ultra-cheap to plink with. If it doesn't become a hobby, you'll end up with a far more useful, practical firearm than a cheap 22.

 

[Forester Moth]

I'd argue completely the opposite. Get the Glock, then if you decide you really, really like shooting and don't have a lot of disposable cash, get something that's ultra-cheap to plink with. If it doesn't become a hobby, you'll end up with a far more useful, practical firearm than a cheap 22.

I think you're missing the point that if he gets a compact carry first and doesn't enjoy shooting it then he'll be out a few hundred dollars and won't bother practicing with it. No point in getting a gun if you aren't going to practice with it. Better to get a plinker that's fun where you won't break the bank learning the basics. And if God forbid he's in a situation where a firearm is needed its still a gun.

 

[Pendulous Dong]

Anyone have good recommendations for a bolt-action in .308? I've seen the Tikka T3X as something that's inexpensive and good out of the box, but I'm open to suggestions.

 

[ellroy]

Anyone have good recommendations for a bolt-action in .308? I've seen the Tikka T3X as something that's inexpensive and good out of the box, but I'm open to suggestions.

I've heard good things about CZ's bolt action rifles but I think like their over-under shotgun line, they may be made in Turkey.

 

[God's strongest milkman]

Hey I'm hoping this is the right thread for this but i need some advice.

I am in the process of earning my CDL A and becoming a trucker. I intend to get a job in the industry as soon as possible (hopefully in a month or two) and while I would prefer to drive local or within my state (Texas) the chances are high that the only type of trucking job I will get without experience is long haul interstate.

I am worried about self defense given the current state of America and the different places I will probably have to go. I can't really carry a gun with me in my truck given different state laws and the fact that many operators don't allow you too but I feel I need some type self defense.

I'm a big guy but not really an experienced fighter, I would absolutely carry a gun if I could but is there any alternative self defense tools that might save me from some cracked out thieves or "inner city youth" I could run into near major american cities that won't get me in trouble with state cops?

I'd be open to anything.

 

[God's drunkest driver]

I was admitting today to a friend that having a gun for home defense is itself a LARP around here. You do it on principle; nobody is ever going to kick in your door in the countryside and the only place I really genuinely want a gun for protection will legally rape me for arming myself.

Maybe nobody kicks in doors out here in the countryside because they know it's likely they'll be killed. Other than the fact that we're all armed, we are good targets since help is far away and witnesses few and far between.

Hi, I poked through the thread but would like an opinion on a specific question. My work has a policy where no employees are allowed to carry, but guests can since it's constitutional carry in my state and no signs are posted. I have decided I'm going to risk my employment to carry anyways. (They recently hired two trannys)

I currently have a P365X Macro I carry everywhere else, but I'm not completely confident I can 100% conceal it all the time. I'm considering just keeping it in my work bag in my office, but then I won't have it when I'm walking about, and I would be screwed if my bag is swiped.

I am in between buying a P365, and a Glock 43. I want the smallest possible 9mm with a reasonable magazine.

Does anyone have a recommendation for which holster would pair best with each gun? Concealment is the main factor.

My current go to for deepest concealment is the Bodyguard 2.0 but the Hellcat is the most heavily minmaxed micro 9 and does work as a pocket gun in the right pants so that would be my 9mm recommendation. When you compare the two they're surprisingly close in size. I don't recommend a G43 for anyone, capacity is 6+1 with the same size as an 11+1 hellcat, there's just no point unless you have to have a Glock for some reason.

In fitted dress pants, the original bodyguard .380 and the Kahr P380/CW380 completely disappear and they're the ultimate in deep concealment for me. Dress clothes, non-permissive environment, I'd rather have a .380 on me with zero risk of exposure than a 9mm that is a little harder to keep hidden.

Anyone have good recommendations for a bolt-action in .308? I've seen the Tikka T3X as something that's inexpensive and good out of the box, but I'm open to suggestions.

Tikka T3X is a great rifle but what is the intended use? A Tikka in an aftermarket chassis makes a good precision rifle, if budget is tighter a Howa 1500 also a great option.

 

[Seafarer]

I was admitting today to a friend that having a gun for home defense is itself a LARP around here. You do it on principle; nobody is ever going to kick in your door in the countryside and the only place I really genuinely want a gun for protection will legally rape me for arming myself.

The ironic thing is the people most gung ho about owning guns live in areas where they will probably never need to use them in self-defense, and the people who do live in areas where they would need guns for self-defense think guns are icky.

 

[WhoBusTank69]

I don’t see any of the top guys doing this

The top guys used to do that. Top guys didn't even use isosceles until very recently.

I’m interested in performance based shooting and being fast and accurate.

You claim difficulty in using a specific technique to grasp a pistol with an incredibly common gripsize, I think adjusting your hold is the least of your worries.

 

[Boney]

I've had success with the "revolver" hold, as demonstrated by Paul suggesting its use with the 92fs,
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regardless of the grip size on guns as opposed to the thumb-forward hold. But that's just me.

Paul Harrel is an absolute legend, but also very much a product of his time. He did lots of stuff that has since been refined.

 

[WhoBusTank69]

Paul Harrel is an absolute legend, but also very much a product of his time. He did lots of stuff that has since been refined.

I like how you both treat this as if I'm suggesting WW2 one-handed squat shooting when I'm showing how you can get a firmer grasp of the gun and dominant hand by moving your thumb.

 

[Boney]

I like how you both treat this as if I'm suggesting WW2 one-handed squat shooting when I'm showing how you can get a firmer grasp of the gun and dominant hand by moving your thumb.

And you could totally be right. I'm merely saying Paul isn't always the best authority on such things. Obligatory "But I'm speaking from MY experience, and MY training."

 

[WhoBusTank69]

And you could totally be right. I'm merely saying Paul isn't always the best authority on such things. Obligatory "But I'm speaking from MY experience, and MY training."

If someone is having trouble with a specific firearm using a technique they prefer and changing the gun is not an option then altering technique is viable. I suggested a hold that works for me with a variety of guns and is now considered unorthodox. I'm not sure what your point is.

 

[Boney]

If someone is having trouble with a specific firearm using a technique they prefer and changing the gun is not an option then altering technique is viable. I suggested a hold that works for me with a variety of guns and is now considered unorthodox. I'm not sure what your point is.

I wasn't correcting you, merely adding a disclaimer. You've said nothing dumb or wrong.

 

[Pretend To Imagine]

The top guys used to do that. Top guys didn't even use isosceles until very recently.

And they moved away from that to what works better.

You claim difficulty in using a specific technique to grasp a pistol with an incredibly common gripsize, I think adjusting your hold is the least of your worries.

I’m not issued a specific gun, so there is no reason for me to not use something that fits my hands better.

 

[WhoBusTank69]

merely adding a disclaimer

I've edited my original post to reflect this. Thanks.

And they moved away from that to what works better.

It's not a bad idea to understand how to adapt to different handguns barring convenience of choice, though I understand not wanting to be versatile to keep a reliable focus on what works.

I’m not issued a specific gun, so there is no reason for me to not use something that fits my hands better.

Then I couldn't imagine why you would go with a Ruger RXM over literally anything else, I don't think I would downgrade from the original to a copy myself.

 

[Pretend To Imagine]

Then I couldn't imagine why you would go with a Ruger RXM over literally anything else, I don't think I would downgrade from the original to a copy myself.

I don’t own or have any interest in an RXM unless they were to come out with a grip that fit my hands better than the factory Glock with the large backstrap.


This is how much room I have for the support hand with the large backstrap installed.

 

[Forester Moth]

Hey I'm hoping this is the right thread for this but i need some advice.

I am in the process of earning my CDL A and becoming a trucker. I intend to get a job in the industry as soon as possible (hopefully in a month or two) and while I would prefer to drive local or within my state (Texas) the chances are high that the only type of trucking job I will get without experience is long haul interstate.

I am worried about self defense given the current state of America and the different places I will probably have to go. I can't really carry a gun with me in my truck given different state laws and the fact that many operators don't allow you too but I feel I need some type self defense.

I'm a big guy but not really an experienced fighter, I would absolutely carry a gun if I could but is there any alternative self defense tools that might save me from some cracked out thieves or "inner city youth" I could run into near major american cities that won't get me in trouble with state cops?

I'd be open to anything.

Check your states reciprocity with your concealed carry license. While no state will have reciprocity with all other states (Illinois, California, east and west coast as a whole) will be a thorn in your side perpetually, your state might have pretty damn good coverage to make carrying as an option worth considering. The issue is if a state makes it hard for you to carry then self defense as a whole is rigged against you so its better just to be extra careful when determining where you plan to stop.

 

[Angry Shoes]

Has anyone owned one of the Turkish M4 clones? I'm looking for a shotgun and the M4 would be great. But paying $2k for a scattergun isn't something I want to do.

 

[Rainbow Idiot]

Hey I'm hoping this is the right thread for this but i need some advice.

I am in the process of earning my CDL A and becoming a trucker. I intend to get a job in the industry as soon as possible (hopefully in a month or two) and while I would prefer to drive local or within my state (Texas) the chances are high that the only type of trucking job I will get without experience is long haul interstate.

I am worried about self defense given the current state of America and the different places I will probably have to go. I can't really carry a gun with me in my truck given different state laws and the fact that many operators don't allow you too but I feel I need some type self defense.

I'm a big guy but not really an experienced fighter, I would absolutely carry a gun if I could but is there any alternative self defense tools that might save me from some cracked out thieves or "inner city youth" I could run into near major american cities that won't get me in trouble with state cops?

I'd be open to anything.

For non firearm options maglight makes d cell flashlights in the 4-6 battery options and those make a excellent whacking stick that if you are asked why you had it on you it was for checking on something with the load.