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Man, I have a lot more shotguns than any of you seem to.

My next two purchases will be:

An AR-Frame rifle (not sure what I should start with yet; am certianly open to suggestions!)

An Ed Brown 1911 for my 5th anniversary (okay, so my wife is buying it, but it counts).

In other news beyond the tragic loss of all my personal arms, I would like to take a moment and give my seal of approval to the Vortex SPARC optic. That little critter is a sexcellent red dot scope, especially for $200 with a lifetime warranty.

10/10 would operate with.

My only complaint is the NVG mode is a bit easy to toggle if you're fiddling with the controls at all, which can be a bit annoying.

 Captain Fantastic wrote:
5.45x39 shows up in bulk every now and then, usually for fairly cheap, since the Russians and a handful of prior-bloc nations still use it. You can buy huge cans on gun sites.

I can't remember, but someone has to make it locally. I think it's a hard business to get into, since it's so cheap to begin with. It's like US made 7.62x54r. There's just no point, since anyone who actually fires it is probably using a 120$ mosin nagant (or a Tigr, or some other expensive russian rifle)

There is some legitimate concern that the Obama administration is about to ban the import of Russian ammunition (well potentially any foreign ammunitiion, but especially Russian in light of Ukraine). I'd rate this rumor, at least for Russian only manufacture, at 60% now.


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 KalashnikovMarine wrote:
In other news beyond the tragic loss of all my personal arms,

What is this act of terrorism?

Purchases this year:
M&P Pro (5)+ KKM barrel+aftermarket sights+$300 trigger and reset job: done
Mossberg field/HD combo: done

Maybe a Ruger 30-06 for Christmas.

 Frazzled wrote:

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 KalashnikovMarine wrote:
In other news beyond the tragic loss of all my personal arms,

What is this act of terrorism?

I just couldn't stand having personal firearms any more. No one needs guns! The NSA, which is staffed by very compotent, attractive individuals, will look out for us.

That level of sarcasm is so grand, its like watching the Yamato float silently by under the light of a full moon.

 KalashnikovMarine wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:

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 KalashnikovMarine wrote:
In other news beyond the tragic loss of all my personal arms,

What is this act of terrorism?

I just couldn't stand having personal firearms any more. No one needs guns! The NSA, which is staffed by very compotent, attractive individuals, will look out for us.

I thought you may have had an unfortunate boating accident in which all of your personal firearms and large capacity magazines fell over board.

Happens a lot now a days.

 djones520 wrote:
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Just picked up a new toy! Springfield XD 9mm.

Now if I can only find somewhere that has 9mm on the shelf...

What do you think of the XD9? I've tried it at the range a few times and thought it was (in my amateur opinion) a decent sidearm

 Dreadclaw69 wrote:

 djones520 wrote:
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Just picked up a new toy! Springfield XD 9mm.

Now if I can only find somewhere that has 9mm on the shelf...

What do you think of the XD9? I've tried it at the range a few times and thought it was (in my amateur opinion) a decent sidearm

I like how it fires a lot, but man, I just don't like how it fits my hand. I know the grips can be changed, but I couldn't get past it.

 CptJake wrote:

 KalashnikovMarine wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:

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 KalashnikovMarine wrote:
In other news beyond the tragic loss of all my personal arms,

What is this act of terrorism?

I just couldn't stand having personal firearms any more. No one needs guns! The NSA, which is staffed by very compotent, attractive individuals, will look out for us.

I thought you may have had an unfortunate boating accident in which all of your personal firearms and large capacity magazines fell over board.

Happens a lot now a days.

I did, but I didn't see the blessing of such an accident, and ended up buying more, only to voluntarily discard them myself.

AK-47
Beretta Px4 9mm
PSL 7.62x4r
Mosin Nagant.
850 12 guage.


Army vet
Former firearms trainer for Crusader Weaponry.

 cincydooley wrote:

 Dreadclaw69 wrote:

 djones520 wrote:
http://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1898247_685143961545223_889136321_n.jpg

Just picked up a new toy! Springfield XD 9mm.

Now if I can only find somewhere that has 9mm on the shelf...

What do you think of the XD9? I've tried it at the range a few times and thought it was (in my amateur opinion) a decent sidearm

I like how it fires a lot, but man, I just don't like how it fits my hand. I know the grips can be changed, but I couldn't get past it.

I bought it because of how it fit my hand. I tried out the S&W M&P, Glock 19, Springfield XD, and a Sig Sauer. G19 and XD were my two fav's, but the XD fit my hand better then the G19 so it won out.

I absolutely hated the Sig that I tried, but I can't remember what type it was.

I tried the P938 Nightmare last time we were at the range. Still think I preferred the XD9

 djones520 wrote:

I bought it because of how it fit my hand. I tried out the S&W M&P, Glock 19, Springfield XD, and a Sig Sauer. G19 and XD were my two fav's, but the XD fit my hand better then the G19 so it won out.

I absolutely hated the Sig that I tried, but I can't remember what type it was.

Too, too funny.

I'm literally the polar opposite. I really find Glocks to be uncomfortable in my hands due to the moulding on the grip.

My Sig, however, fits my hand like a warm glove.

Just goes to show that you really need to try out a firearm before you buy it to make sure it 'fits' you correctly.

Im currently in the market for a Glock (yuck) 17 or 19, Gen3. Have been fighting transitioning to a Glock for a while, but find that the 19 and 17 fit my grip pretty well. I just HATE Glocks aesthetics (its just a damned brick with a trigger). The review on Gen 4's has been tepid at best.

Carrying the 1911 all day is starting to hurt my hips (gettin old LOL).

 Spacemanvic wrote:
Im currently in the market for a Glock (yuck) 17 or 19, Gen3. Have been fighting transitioning to a Glock for a while, but find that the 19 and 17 fit my grip pretty well. I just HATE Glocks aesthetics (its just a damned brick with a trigger). The review on Gen 4's has been tepid at best.

Carrying the 1911 all day is starting to hurt my hips (gettin old LOL).

You'll notice a huge rise in comfort when carrying when you switch to the Glock.

All WWI, or before. Reason: Target shooting.

SMLE MkIII .303"
G1898 7.92mm
P14 .303"

A few muskets, etc.

First time I held a gun was last summer in Montana - replica STG 44 hehe.

Shooting for sport intrigues me. so one of these days I'll try and find where Canada keeps its gun.

 cincydooley wrote:

 djones520 wrote:

I bought it because of how it fit my hand. I tried out the S&W M&P, Glock 19, Springfield XD, and a Sig Sauer. G19 and XD were my two fav's, but the XD fit my hand better then the G19 so it won out.

I absolutely hated the Sig that I tried, but I can't remember what type it was.

Too, too funny.

I'm literally the polar opposite. I really find Glocks to be uncomfortable in my hands due to the moulding on the grip.

My Sig, however, fits my hand like a warm glove.

Just goes to show that you really need to try out a firearm before you buy it to make sure it 'fits' you correctly.

So very very true, glocks and the XD feel like bricks in my hand, but the M&P and single stack 1911's feel like they were made just for me.

Berettas are pretty decent for hand feel as well, but they dont come in .45 :(


1911 with pearl + gold colt goldcup grips.... best 190$ i ever spent.

the M&P


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 gossipmeng wrote:
First time I held a gun was last summer in Montana - replica STG 44 hehe.

Shooting for sport intrigues me. so one of these days I'll try and find where Canada keeps its gun.

lol, look up your local shooting range in the internets... if you live in toronto, have fun, you mayor banned all the ranges in the city last I checked, but that was only because he couldnt ban all guns/ammo in the city limits.

sites like canadiangunnutz.com will have everything you need to get started locally, and I bet some nice local guys who would be MORE then happy to take you out to the range and show you how to safely shoot under their supervision and go through the licensing process if you decide to invest all the time+$ into it. Id take you out myself, but Im wayyy out in the boonies

 easysauce wrote:

 gossipmeng wrote:
First time I held a gun was last summer in Montana - replica STG 44 hehe.

Shooting for sport intrigues me. so one of these days I'll try and find where Canada keeps its gun.

lol, look up your local shooting range in the internets... if you live in toronto, have fun, you mayor banned all the ranges in the city last I checked, but that was only because he couldnt ban all guns/ammo in the city limits.

sites like canadiangunnutz.com will have everything you need to get started locally, and I bet some nice local guys who would be MORE then happy to take you out to the range and show you how to safely shoot under their supervision and go through the licensing process if you decide to invest all the time+$ into it. Id take you out myself, but Im wayyy out in the boonies

Thanks for the info I'll definitely check out the website

 cincydooley wrote:

 djones520 wrote:

I bought it because of how it fit my hand. I tried out the S&W M&P, Glock 19, Springfield XD, and a Sig Sauer. G19 and XD were my two fav's, but the XD fit my hand better then the G19 so it won out.

I absolutely hated the Sig that I tried, but I can't remember what type it was.

Too, too funny.

I'm literally the polar opposite. I really find Glocks to be uncomfortable in my hands due to the moulding on the grip.

My Sig, however, fits my hand like a warm glove.

Just goes to show that you really need to try out a firearm before you buy it to make sure it 'fits' you correctly.

I didn't have a problem with how it fit in my hand, it was the trigger. There was absolutely zero resistance to it and I hated that. If a stiff breeze hit it, the gun could have gone off. The M&P was the most uncomfortable to me. It pinched my thumb everytime I fired, not sure why.

Your absolutely right though, people should always try out a range of guns before they make a purchase. Especially if you're buying to carry. When it comes to something your going to defend your life with, you want what feels the most natural.

 MWHistorian wrote:

 Spacemanvic wrote:
Im currently in the market for a Glock (yuck) 17 or 19, Gen3. Have been fighting transitioning to a Glock for a while, but find that the 19 and 17 fit my grip pretty well. I just HATE Glocks aesthetics (its just a damned brick with a trigger). The review on Gen 4's has been tepid at best.

Carrying the 1911 all day is starting to hurt my hips (gettin old LOL).

You'll notice a huge rise in comfort when carrying when you switch to the Glock.

I hope so! Back pain is giving me a head ache....

 Spacemanvic wrote:

 MWHistorian wrote:

 Spacemanvic wrote:
Im currently in the market for a Glock (yuck) 17 or 19, Gen3. Have been fighting transitioning to a Glock for a while, but find that the 19 and 17 fit my grip pretty well. I just HATE Glocks aesthetics (its just a damned brick with a trigger). The review on Gen 4's has been tepid at best.

Carrying the 1911 all day is starting to hurt my hips (gettin old LOL).

You'll notice a huge rise in comfort when carrying when you switch to the Glock.

I hope so! Back pain is giving me a head ache....

It felt like a feather when I was holding it. My only beef with it was the hand grip was about half an inch to short for my hand.

 djones520 wrote:

 Spacemanvic wrote:

 MWHistorian wrote:

 Spacemanvic wrote:
Im currently in the market for a Glock (yuck) 17 or 19, Gen3. Have been fighting transitioning to a Glock for a while, but find that the 19 and 17 fit my grip pretty well. I just HATE Glocks aesthetics (its just a damned brick with a trigger). The review on Gen 4's has been tepid at best.

Carrying the 1911 all day is starting to hurt my hips (gettin old LOL).

You'll notice a huge rise in comfort when carrying when you switch to the Glock.

I hope so! Back pain is giving me a head ache....

It felt like a feather when I was holding it. My only beef with it was the hand grip was about half an inch to short for my hand.

I tried a few in the shop. I have to get the extended mag with finger rest on the Glock 19 as my hand is too big. The 17 is no problem, except that it is full size. I did carry a P-95PR, but that thing was bulky as all get out. Fast firing/reset pistol after 500 rounds though.

I hate to say this as I'm a Beretta man, but when it comes to carry, there's no reason not to go Glock.
( I let style and personal preference cloud my judgement so I'm being a little hypocritical here as I cary a Px4.)

I have a Beretta PX Storm for my carry. Super comfortable and I have relatively large hands too.

 Spacemanvic wrote:
Im currently in the market for a Glock (yuck) 17 or 19, Gen3. Have been fighting transitioning to a Glock for a while, but find that the 19 and 17 fit my grip pretty well. I just HATE Glocks aesthetics (its just a damned brick with a trigger). The review on Gen 4's has been tepid at best.

Carrying the 1911 all day is starting to hurt my hips (gettin old LOL).

Try something not made by a shower pipe manufacturer...

But American. Buy S&W! (or Ruger!, or Sig or Beretta depending on your definition of domestic production)

The S&W SD9 VE is a Clock clone that seems to be fairly popular and has a pretty good price point.

Let's see...

DPMS panther AR-15, quad rail, fore grip, truglo red/green dot optic, collapsible stock, and sightmark 180 lumen tac light.

Remington 870 (12ga.) With pistol grip, collapsible stock, and 6-shell carrier. Loaded with Winchester 2.5" PDX-12 shells.

Taurus PT 24/7 pro DS, .45. Loaded with fiocchi 235-g4 jhp.

Taurus PT 24/7 pro DS, 9mm. Loaded with speer gold dot jhp.

Glock 17 gen 4, 9mm, with truglo tritium night sights and a streamlight tlr-3 tac light. Loaded with hornady critical duty jhp.

FEG PPH .380 (ppk clone). Loaded with speer gold dot jhp.

Sig Sauer 522 rifle, .22, with rail kit. Not loaded with anything, cause you can't find any .22

 azazel the cat wrote:
I asked in the other thread before it was locked, and I'm legitimately curious as to the responses:


How does dakka store its firearms?

Well, since I'm a cop, and the wife knows how to shoot, I generally store them hidden around the house. The shotty and the AR chill next to the bed in case something goes bumpin the night. My Taurus 9mm is next to the computer, my .380 is in the armrest of my recliner, and my Glock goes wherever I do. The .22 is in my gun cabinet with my spare ammo, and my Taurus .45 is out on loan while my friend's XDS .45 is being recalled.

I own one feth of a spear.
Its use is for meeting unwanted intruders coming the other way and pinning them until the police arrive.

I also have a Crossbow under production, and i can make bows, both of which prove their worth both in hunting and home defence.

 Frazzled wrote:

 Spacemanvic wrote:
Im currently in the market for a Glock (yuck) 17 or 19, Gen3. Have been fighting transitioning to a Glock for a while, but find that the 19 and 17 fit my grip pretty well. I just HATE Glocks aesthetics (its just a damned brick with a trigger). The review on Gen 4's has been tepid at best.

Carrying the 1911 all day is starting to hurt my hips (gettin old LOL).

Try something not made by a shower pipe manufacturer...

But American. Buy S&W! (or Ruger!, or Sig or Beretta depending on your definition of domestic production)

Ehh... buying American doesn't mean your buying American.

My Springfield, whose based a couple hours away from me, was made in Croatia.