Firearms Section

[calbert1999]

Originally Posted by D Day Dog

This is huge. Congrats to our cousins in the North!!! - er... I mean East (of Alaska that is)

Thank you. It is a good step in the right direction for law abiding citizens. Lots of very please people.

[Ghost1LE]

A few of my toys. What do you guys recommend as far as EOtech Red Dot's go? I have the Vortex Crossfire, but I'm think about upgrading to an EOtech. I am not a heavy shooter just weekend fun, so I don't want to spend $1,000 on one.

[calbert1999]

You guys are killing me. I can't wait to get my PAL and join a few clubs.

[Scrappy Doo]

Originally Posted by Skillz512

A few of my toys. What do you guys recommend as far as EOtech Red Dot's go? I have the Vortex Crossfire, but I'm think about upgrading to an EOtech. I am not a heavy shooter just weekend fun, so I don't want to spend $1,000 on one.

I absolutely beat the crap out of my eotech and it works great. Can't go wrong with one. I would get a AA battery model, just for ease of changing them out etc. (Mine uses those small camera/medical batteries)

[OHIO SPEED]

My C&C, Hammerless .38 special. small but effective.

[blake-b]

Helped out a friend at a gun show over the weekend... My payment:
about 20# of powder for 223/556
about 4000 SS109 62gr bullets
about 1# of IMR4895 (some jackoff at the show took the lid off and spilled it)
2000 small pistol primers
about 1800 once fired 223 brass
40 rounds of .40 Hornady Zmax ammo
7 empty ammo cans
gunsmith screwdriver set
empty powder kegs that I will use for trashcans
some once fired .45acp brass
and I bought 5000 small rifle primers from him at his cost - $115

[blake-b]

Originally Posted by Scrappy Doo

I absolutely beat the crap out of my eotech and it works great. Can't go wrong with one. I would get a AA battery model, just for ease of changing them out etc. (Mine uses those small camera/medical batteries)

Get one of the new XPS/EXPS models. They use a commonly found CR123 battery mounted transversely which cures the battery issues earlier models had. They are also much shorter and you get a choice of reticles too.

[thespymaster]

Originally Posted by Blown 386

anyone into the long range shooting for distance stuff. iv seen several combat oriented and pistol stuff, but hardly any of the long range target rifles. im considering building one on a Remington 700 action in either a .223 or a .308. im considering the .308 more then anything since its got a good selection of varying rounds to pick from as the good performance it has at the 600+ distances.

Shooting the M107 and BA-50 at 600 yard range.

The mannequins were hollow, so it appears missing the targets, but watch the video completely

[Kyle2k]

Just a little personal opinions and anecdotes would be appreciated. I currently have a Sig sp2022 in .40. But I am thinking about switching to a sig 229 in 9mm and eventually getting a usp in .45.

From what I gather 9mm is going to pop. 40 snaps and 45 pushes. What do people think about that statement?

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Skillz512

A few of my toys. What do you guys recommend as far as EOtech Red Dot's go? I have the Vortex Crossfire, but I'm think about upgrading to an EOtech. I am not a heavy shooter just weekend fun, so I don't want to spend $1,000 on one.

The EOtechs are solid but I find them a little bulky. They throw the balance off. I recently started running an Aimpoint Micro and couldn't be happier. Much smaller and weighs almost nothing.

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

From what I gather 9mm is going to pop. 40 snaps and 45 pushes. What do people think about that statement?

That is a fair description. I prefer 9mm because the low recoil allows for quicker reengagment (follow up shots) as well as high capacity at a lower weight.

[Kyle2k]

So do you think if you have the means, go for each separately (9mm and 45)? Is the. 40 inherently good at anything besides being a compromise round?

[Dangeruss]

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

So do you think if you have the means, go for each separately (9mm and 45)? Is the. 40 inherently good at anything besides being a compromise round?

All three have their strengths, but I don't see the .40 as a compromise at all. I think of it more as the best of both worlds.

You're going to get a lot of different opinions on which round you should use, but it really depends on what they're for. I have a .40 H&K that I keep in my vehicle. Our summers are really hot down here, so I carry my Ruger LCP in my pocket then.

I'm looking at an FN FNX-45 (.45 cal) tactical for home defense and the range. I'm also checking out the Kahr PM9 (9mm) to have something a little smaller to carry than the H&K.

What will the weapon be used for?

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

So do you think if you have the means, go for each separately (9mm and 45)? Is the. 40 inherently good at anything besides being a compromise round?

Originally Posted by Dangeruss

All three have their strengths, but I don't see the .40 as a compromise at all.

Not a compromise, just another flavor. The .40 actually is a hotter round (more "knock down power) than a 45. Like Dangeruss said, it all depends on your use and your preferences.

[Dangeruss]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Not a compromise, just another flavor. The .40 actually is a hotter round (more "knock down power) than a 45. Like Dangeruss said, it all depends on your use and your preferences.

And just to confuse the situation even more...don't forget about .357 SIG. That's a nice round as well.