Off Season Lets Talk Guns

[HonestChieffan]

Been a while since we had a guns n' ammo discussion.


Some of you are AR shooters Im sure. Im looking at a Colt 6920. Will be my first AR. Picked up a Glock this fall and really enjoy shooting it. Any feedback on that weapon?



Anyone else been in a buy/sell/trade mood with hardware?

Part 2: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=293623

[Munson]

Originally Posted by notorious

Armalite is going to have 20% off all rifles on Monday.

www.armalite.com


SWFA has a very nice sale going on mounts and their scopes. I might get a 5-20HD.

www.swfa.com


Palmetto will continue to rape and pillage my wallet. I am waiting for their flip-up iron sights to go on sale for $59 only because I have already purchased every toher god-damn they have to offer.


Oh, they have Aimpoint Pros for $365. I have one and they are excellent.

Damn, that is tempting. I will have to consider buying an AR10. Hell, maybe even an AR50 with that big of a discount.

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by Munson

Feel free to post some good Black Friday deals.

I'll start it of by posting the link to Palmetto State Armory. Too many deals to list, and it changes daily.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/

Couldn't help myself I had to grab another AK. I'm running out of room in my gun safe.

[Dunerdr]

Originally Posted by stonedstooge

Jesus. That's the only shell I've used that will bring a Giant Canada Goose down

I watched a guy shoot one at 80 yards and flying in with a load called dead coyote load. If I remember right it's got a slug and bb's in it.

[Munson]

Cyber Monday score! 20% off all in stock rifles at Armalite. I blame Notorious for alerting everyone to this deal.

Just ordered a .308 rifle direct from Armalite. Its their Defensive Sporting Rifle 10 (DEF10), which ended up being $799 plus $25 shipping. Technically not an AR-10, but who cares.

http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.asp...2-95f6afe8e6cf

Almost ordered the Defensive Sporting Rifle 15, which would've been about $560 with the discount, plus $25 shipping.

Sale ends in 30 minutes.

[notorious]

Nice work Munson.

A DEF 10 for $800 is a steal. That's Palmetto cheap for a .308. The only thing I would change on it is the buttstock.

Armalite was bought out this past year, so I hope they keep up their high standards.


I am really thinking about getting the SWFA HD scope. If I didn't completely choke I could have had a Vortex Razor EBR-2 for $1350.

I was really disappointed in my father's Vortex Viper's clarity. Our Redfields were a LOT clearer at all mags. That made me flinch when the Razors went on sale.

Stupid, stupid. $2000 scope for 1350 and I shit the bed Cassel-style.

[kepp]

Does anyone have experience with the Beretta Nano 9mm? I want to get a smaller carry gun and the one I really want (Springfield XDS) is over priced. I'm also considering the Ruger LC9 and the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield.

UPDATE: I found what looks some really good prices on these at Kentucky Gun Company (kygunco.com).

Smith & Wesson M&P SHIELD 40 S&W - $329.99
Smith and Wesson M&P9 Shield 9mm - $374.07
Springfield XDS 9mm Pistol 3.3in - $499.12
Beretta BU9 Nano 9mm - $362.99

These prices beat every place I've checked, especially for the M&P 40 and the XDS.

[kepp]

Originally Posted by Munson

First of all, don't buy one from Cabela's. Every Mosin I've seen there is beat to hell and overpriced.

Here's a good site to read about and identify the different Mosin Nagant models:

http://62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinM.htm

Some features are more desirable and will cost you more, such as a hex receiver, laminated stock, or certain arsenal markings.

And certain models will cost more, like the M38, M44, or original PU snipers.

For your first MN, I'd probably get a round receiver 91/30, which is the most common and therefore the cheapest. I bought one a few months ago for $119.99 + shipping/transfer fees. Its a '43 91/30 made at the Izhevsk arsenal in Russia. I got it from AIM Surplus, and would highly recommend them.

Other places to buy from:

JG Sales

Cope's Distributing (free shipping through Nov 4)

Classic Firearms

If you do end up buying a MN, you won't regret it. Not only are they cheap and plentiful, but so is the ammo!

I'm deciding which site to buy an M44 from:

https://www.classicfirearms.com/m44rifle
-or-
https://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=7006

Classic Firearms has the "Bore - hand select best of 5" and "Exterior COSMETICS - best of 5" options, for $10 each. This would bring the price, before shipping, to $250.

Wideners, on the other hand, doesn't have those "pick of the litter" options, but their price is $169 for an M44 which is the lowest I've seen.

I want to get one in good shape, but that's a big difference in price. What would you guys suggest? Has anyone ordered any firearms from Wideners?

[Perineum Ripper]

Originally Posted by kepp

Does anyone have experience with the Beretta Nano 9mm? I want to get a smaller carry gun and the one I really want (Springfield XDS) is over priced. I'm also considering the Ruger LC9 and the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield.

UPDATE: I found what looks some really good prices on these at Kentucky Gun Company (kygunco.com).

Smith & Wesson M&P SHIELD 40 S&W - $329.99
Smith and Wesson M&P9 Shield 9mm - $374.07
Springfield XDS 9mm Pistol 3.3in - $499.12
Beretta BU9 Nano 9mm - $362.99

These prices beat every place I've checked, especially for the M&P 40 and the XDS.

I have a buddy that shot the nano..he liked it..said it fit his hand well..his hands are smaller than mine..he is 5'9 and I'm 6'3..I have the XDS and love it..I almost always carry it..I have the M&P 40 as well..I like that gun a lot too but I just prefer my XDS

If you have a gun store near you go to it and try to hold as many as possible..a gun that fits properly in your hand and you are comfortable pulling down on a target is much more important than worrying about paying more or less for one

If there is 1 thing to trust me on it is this..if you ever have to pull it to use it the more natural it feels in your hand the more it will be an extension of you and you will use it more effective and efficient

[notorious]

I have yet to find a Conceal gun better than the XDS.


I would avoid an LC9 like it was AIDSPOX.

[Munson]

Originally Posted by kepp

I'm deciding which site to buy an M44 from:

https://www.classicfirearms.com/m44rifle
-or-
https://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=7006

Classic Firearms has the "Bore - hand select best of 5" and "Exterior COSMETICS - best of 5" options, for $10 each. This would bring the price, before shipping, to $250.

Wideners, on the other hand, doesn't have those "pick of the litter" options, but their price is $169 for an M44 which is the lowest I've seen.

I want to get one in good shape, but that's a big difference in price. What would you guys suggest? Has anyone ordered any firearms from Wideners?

I've never bought from Classic, but I did buy an AK from Widener's. No issues with them, other than it took about 5 or 6 business days for them to ship.

The M44's from Widener's may be counterbored, which is probably why its so much cheaper. I don't see it as a big deal, but it does affect value.

I'd also look at AIM Surplus. They tend to have the nicer surplus guns. I got my 1943 Mosin 91/30 from them last year, and was very satisfied with the rifle they sent me. It was in nice condition, with a pre-war stock, and matching numbers receiver/bolt/magazine if I remember correctly. Their M44 is the same price as Classic, and they also have a hand-pick option.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.as...62x54R+Carbine

If you want a shooter-grade Mosin that is easy on the wallet, go with Widener's.

If you want a nicer Mosin, I'd go with AIM Surplus.

All this Mosin talk makes me want to get another M44.

[kepp]

Originally Posted by Munson

I've never bought from Classic, but I did buy an AK from Widener's. No issues with them, other than it took about 5 or 6 business days for them to ship.

The M44's from Widener's may be counterbored, which is probably why its so much cheaper. I don't see it as a big deal, but it does affect value.

I'd also look at AIM Surplus. They tend to have the nicer surplus guns. I got my 1943 Mosin 91/30 from them last year, and was very satisfied with the rifle they sent me. It was in nice condition, with a pre-war stock, and matching numbers receiver/bolt/magazine if I remember correctly. Their M44 is the same price as Classic, and they also have a hand-pick option.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.as...62x54R+Carbine

If you want a shooter-grade Mosin that is easy on the wallet, go with Widener's.

If you want a nicer Mosin, I'd go with AIM Surplus.

All this Mosin talk makes me want to get another M44.

Just ordered from AIM Surplus. Thanks!

[Munson]

Originally Posted by kepp

Just ordered from AIM Surplus. Thanks!

Nice! I think you'll be happy with them.

Did you choose the hand-pick option?

[kepp]

Originally Posted by Munson

Nice! I think you'll be happy with them.

Did you choose the hand-pick option?

I did, yes.

[BigOlChiefsfan]

Another long-time fan of AIM here. I've bought several guns and a LOT of ammo there over the years. I realize that no one has cheap ammo anymore, but in 2 years I hope it goes back to nearly normal when Dear Leader takes his money and runs. They usually carry surplus ammo, as well as new PRVI Partisan ammo. PRVI is pretty good for the price (reloaders, their brass is 'ok to good' per my buddies, maybe not as sturdy as some US stuff so don't look to reuse it 80 times)

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by kepp

Does anyone have experience with the Beretta Nano 9mm? I want to get a smaller carry gun and the one I really want (Springfield XDS) is over priced. I'm also considering the Ruger LC9 and the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield.

UPDATE: I found what looks some really good prices on these at Kentucky Gun Company (kygunco.com).

Smith & Wesson M&P SHIELD 40 S&W - $329.99
Smith and Wesson M&P9 Shield 9mm - $374.07
Springfield XDS 9mm Pistol 3.3in - $499.12
Beretta BU9 Nano 9mm - $362.99

These prices beat every place I've checked, especially for the M&P 40 and the XDS.

I bought a Ruger LC9 when Palmetto was running that one with the Viridian green laser for $299.99. It's a decent gun for conceal carry. Very reliable and accurate. The only drawback is that the trigger is a little longer of a pull. That may not be drawback to some. But overall, I really like it and would recommend it.