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LJ126

<$1000 DMR Questionaire (page: 1 2)

Today, 4:12 AM EDT by LJ126

Thread started: Apr 26 2013, 3:30 AM EDT Watch

Here's another fun little educational diversion, whose inspiration comes from the Chuck Hawks website:

If you had a strict budget of $1000 dollars to spend on a Designated Marksman's-type Rifle, how would you set it up? You need to purchase:

A) A rifle, chambered in an appropriate cartridge caliber (minimum .243 Win),
B) Optics and mounting hardware,
C) Any additional accessories necessary to make the rifle serviceable (sling, bipod, camouflaging, rangefinder, etc),

Like the last contest/questionaire, all rifles must be new or "like new" condition. Active links must be provided to each item. However, sales tax and shipping, if applicable, are NOT to be included in the total. You may only use links to currently available or backorderable items; as we all know, prices have changed sometimes significantly over the last few years, yet links still exist to pricing of these items. Again, current pricing only.

Oh, and assume that you can't borrow parts from stuff already in your own or another person's collection. This includes ammunition, or scopes, or whatever. Level playing field.

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LJ126

Budget Weapons Loadout (page: 1 2)

Yesterday, 11:32 PM EDT by Sharpie41

timberrattler

Timber's New Hand-Cannon (page: 1 2)

Yesterday, 9:52 PM EDT by White76Knight

W-CG-M1911

looking for Good CCW/backup handgun (page: 1 2 3)

Yesterday, 6:08 PM EDT by W-CG-M1911

wkwkwkwk1

Colt M4 - One of Portugal's Standard Issue Assault Rifles: Questions

Tuesday, 6:59 PM EDT by nightcreeper78

Thread started: Sunday, 5:12 PM EDT Watch

So, I recently found out that the Colt M4 Carbine is one of Portugal's Standard Issue assault rifles, along with the Heckler&Koch G3, the Sig543, the FN P90, the Tavor Tar-21 and Heckler&Koch MP5, as seen here:

http://mundomilitar.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/armamento-do-exercito-portugues/

I often tend to confuse the M family (M4, M4A1, ...) assault rifles with the AR family ones, and sometimes even inside each family.

Also, I don't know much about these weapon's features, qualities, flaws, etc.

I'd appreciate if someone could give me an overview on each of these firearms, as they are the ones I'm most likely to stumble upon. If you could also introduce me to the other weapons, such as the handguns and the sniper rifles, I'd appreciate it.

Just by the way, I mentioned the Colt M4 because it's the one that's the most similar to the AR families, and I like those.

Thanks in advance,
wkwkwkwk1

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Best bug out weapon - primary and secondary (page: 1 2 3 4 5 ... last page)

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Tuesday, 7:56 AM EDT by White76Knight

LJ126

Will Work... But Requires Slight Modification!

May 11 2013, 9:39 AM EDT by Falter

Thread started: Feb 14 2013, 1:06 AM EST Watch

Do you use any gear that required fitting, machining, or other modifications to be useful? If so, what and why?

I thought of this thread idea earlier today, when I was doing exactly that... making a holster fit a gun that it wasn't designed to fit. I ordered a Safariland 200 "Top Gun" for my issued duty revolver, a Taurus 82, for an excellent price on Ebay. New holster, $12! These list for ten times that price elsewhere! The catch - it is fit for a S&W k-frame, not the Taurus 82, which is slightly bigger. My revolver fit, but the thumb snap was a millimeter or two away from closing. A little bit of sanding, and few minutes of heat gun on low was all that was needed and now, I have an awesome duty holster! It fits perfectly now. The retention screw is still functional too.

Side note: This wasn't a needless upgrade. The Blackhawk holster I was using, while adequate, was barely able to support the weight of the revolver it carried. It was getting "floppy" and the belt loop was beginning to come apart. In a months time. Way to go, Blackhawk!

Side note II: There are no other Safariland 200 holsters at that price anymore. I managed to get lucky on a single rig. The cheapest price listed now is $35.

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May 9 2013, 9:02 AM EDT by White76Knight

Thread started: Nov 21 2009, 3:08 AM EST Watch

Whats your favourite melee weapon to use. I've been training with a switchknife but my favourite is a crowbar. it's fairly lightweight, but if you swing it hard enough it can pack one powerful blow.

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By: White76Knight, May 9 2013, 9:02 AM EDT

"Apologies if these have already been covered, but what are people's thoughts on the brick hammer and drywall hammer? Ergonomic, destructive, portable and cheap. Obviously reach is an issue, but in the right situation they seem like an effective and versatile choice. Links below:

http://m.diy.com/mt/www.diy.com/nav/fix/handtools-storage-workwear/handtools/hammers/drywall_hammers/JCB-12Oz-Drywall-Hammer-11247748?action=detail&tab=rev&un_jtt_redirect"

I think Braydonn has the right of it. For MOST people, though perhaps not all, the melee weapon will be a weapon of last resort. They will only use it after they have worked their way through a rifle or shotgun, a pistol or three, or what have you. In fact, every firearm that they are carrying would have to be lost, jammed, broken or empty of ammo (ALL AT THE SAME TIME) before they resorted to any melee weapon, and even then most people will run rather than fight with a melee weapon if it is feasible to do so. Given this, a melee weapon will hopefully almost never be used, so it should do double duty as a camp/utility tool to justify the space and weight of carrying it.

Now everybody else here probably already knows what I'm gonna say, but as far as versatility goes, I tool one look at the drywall hammer and thought of the Riggers Framing Axe:

http://www.qualitydist.net/est-e3-r.html

It has the same kind of shape, but the axe head is meant for actual chopping more than that of the drywall hammer, plus I think it's a little longer as well, thus affording slightly more reach. On the topic of reach, though, I wouldn't worry about it too much, because again this is a weapon of last resort. By the time you have to use it, the zombie is probably right on top of you anyway and reach is not an issue, and if they're still far enough away that you can't reach them with an 18 in weapon then you should be trying to escape rather than fighting anyway.

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LJ126

A Discussion for Future Firearms Owners Only

May 9 2013, 5:00 AM EDT by AlexHigginbotham

Thread started: May 5 2013, 4:17 AM EDT Watch

A lot of our threads and articles really only speak to active firearms enthusiasts. This is great for those of us who have already gotten our proverbial feet wet, but in a way, these same discussions may serve to confuse, confound, and overload, possibly leading to disinterest. This isn't a good thing.

So to remedy this, I have an idea - let's listen to these folks, and see what they have in mind. Questionnaire time! (Many of the questions will apply towards American users but a member from any nation can participate.) My thinking here is that rather than us (current owners) telling you (future buyer) what you need to buy, maybe we can let you tell us what you're looking for, and we can collectively help guide you in the right direction.

You can also PM me directly if you have any additional questions. Current owners, let this be a "safe" place. No judgements.

1) Do you have any firearms experience?
----- If so, what did you shoot, and did you enjoy it?
----- If not, what type of firearm (pistols, rifles, shotguns) are you interested in trying out?

2) If you were to purchase a firearm, would it be for recreation, self-defense, hunting or for preparedness, or a combination of the above?

3) Does your state/country allow for concealed carry, and is this something you would be interested in pursuing? Is it heavily restricted (may issue) or loosely enforced (shall issue) when it comes to the permit process?

4) Are there any specific "genre" of firearms you find interesting? For instance, modern sporting/defensive arms, obsolete military surplus, traditional sporting arms, "Cowboy" weapons, etc.

5) Would you be willing to sign up for supplementary training in marksmanship, to further your abilities and understanding of the topic? Or is this strictly a hobbyist's interest, where self-study will be the primary means of exploration?

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Sullivan714

Do you have the time? (page: 1 2 3)

May 7 2013, 7:28 PM EDT by DevilNuts

Anchorage

Harpoon Gun

May 6 2013, 7:47 AM EDT by Anchorage

HoboJumper

7.62 battle rifles. (page: 1 2 3)

May 5 2013, 2:41 AM EDT by AlexHigginbotham

HoboJumper

How much mags do you carry? (page: 1 2 3)

May 4 2013, 11:17 PM EDT by White76Knight

TheRumple

new ccw (page: 1 2)

May 4 2013, 6:49 PM EDT by Falter

Thread started: Apr 13 2013, 9:21 PM EDT Watch

At the ripe old age of 26, I finally broke down and got a concealed carry permit here in VA (which is a right to carry state, just FYI).

And I picked up a Ruger SR9c. I've handled the M&P compact, some kind of kahr and the XDs, but the balance of the Ruger was better than all of them for me. One of those things you just pick it up and "know" that's the one. Its a good size for me as well, I'm 5'8" and 170 so not the biggest frame to conceal with.

Probably headed to the range tomorrow :D.

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RE: new ccw
By: Falter, May 4 2013, 6:49 PM EDT

"What are KSA's?

It goes both ways. Some people think military training is better than it is, some think it's worse than it is. Some people in the military like to think they are awesomely skilled, while other like to think there is nearly no training. On the civilian side, some like to downplay the military's skill across the board because they do Action Pistol matches or bullseye. Still though, they can't put a fill in our radios, maintain the trucks, maintain the crew serve weapons, maintain personal weapons, know all the TTP's, andeverything they have in civilian life; then still have enough time worry about all the mounted and dismounted tactics on each level and be 100% proficient with their personal weapons (which they barely allowed to ever shoot).

When instructed, can you understand why they might not take kindly to "I know this a lot better than you." Because even if you do, they know you don't know all the other stuff. So why get on their case about not spending as much time on one skill set as you have.

Or so I would think. Who knows."

KSA, Knowledge Skill and Ability

Agreed on your points. I merely reference that when in technical discussions on something specific people tend to think that since they were taught by the military then there is no way a civilian can out do them. Being the military rarely trains everyone perfectly in everything it is easy to outshine in specific areas with tailored training. Not to be confused with being able to out do military personnel in general especially when large groups are concerned.

I don't claim to know more than them in everything, most of them just don't stand a chance against me in certain areas but can beat me up in a lot of others. Even getting out of what the military teaches they think they know more from being in the .mil like knowing more about conceal carry because they were .mil

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W-CG-M1911

My new AR15

May 4 2013, 5:22 PM EDT by cavscout888

Thread started: Apr 3 2013, 5:01 PM EDT Watch

I just bought a Smith and Wesson M&P15 yesterday,haven't shot it yet, It's on my profile page if you want to see it(I'm holding it) and the carrying handle is detachable.

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AlexHigginbotham

The Mighty Mighty 10mm (page: 1 2)

May 4 2013, 6:08 AM EDT by AlexHigginbotham

LJ126

It's About That Time Again: EDC SHOWDOWN

May 1 2013, 1:26 AM EDT by randomknife666

byates

Cheap knives

Apr 30 2013, 11:25 AM EDT by JunkCollector

White76Knight

Shot pattern for an open cylinder bore shotgun

Apr 25 2013, 9:25 PM EDT by White76Knight

LJ126

New Deer Rifle (Pending...)

Apr 25 2013, 9:13 PM EDT by LJ126

Thread started: Apr 22 2013, 6:41 AM EDT Watch

This one y'all probably won't recognize the name (immediately) but you're probably very familiar with the design...

A Zastava ZM70-201, aka M70. Not to be confused with the Zastava M70 PAP, an AKM variant.

What? What the hell is that?

The Model 70-201 is a reincarnation of the Zastava Z98, the Remington 798, the Interarms Mark X, and other Serbia/Yugoslavian manufactured rifles under various other names. It's a traditional Mauser 98 action, chambered in .30-06 Springfield, 24" barrel (1 in 9.8 twist), action installed in a very nice oiled Euro walnut monte-carlo stock (my favorite), with a modern safety and modern adjustable trigger. It's my understanding that the trigger is a Timney knockoff, though that's a rumor from the pawn shop and unsupported with substantial data.

I've got to part ways with two of my rifles to afford it (one of which is already sold as I type this), but I think it's time to consolidate, modernize, and upgrade my collection with pieces I can genuinely say that I am proud to own. Besides, I always wanted a Mauser sporter. This takes all of the guesswork out of it for me. I'm willing to wager that this action will prove to be every bit as reliable as a German made Kar98K, or any other Mauser variant, given that's it's essentially identical to them.

Odds are it's gonna be a little while until I can mount optics to it, but that's obviously something for which to plan. I'm not decided yet, but there's plenty of time to decide.

Anywho, just wanted to share that. I'll post pictures as soon as it's home.

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