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  • Belly35
    I love my Sig but I fired a CZ 75 B .9mm yesterday ..... I want one
    Great weapon ... I think I will be using it for my competition weapon (once I feel I’m ready to compete)


    AR 15 The new models of most popular AR15 Brands … the ammo debate:
    .223 or 5.56 Ammo and Weapon

    When buy a AR15 IMO the NATO 5.56 is the better purchase.
    The .223 and 5.56 Ammo are identical the same round, different is in the combustion
    Most newer popular brand AR 15 5.56 can fire both the NATO 5.56 and .223 Ammo, however the AR 15 .223 can not fire 5.56 ammo
    It is always recommended to fire the proper ammo for the weapon designed.
    I’m not an expert on rifles, however doing research into purchase AR15 this is something I found out and though it was good to pass along.
  • HitsRus
    ^^^That is correct... Much more pressure generated within the chamber by a 5.56 round, so you need a weapon designed for it. A rifle chambered for 5.56 can fire the less explosive 2.23....but a gun chambered for 2.23 should not fire a 5.56.
  • Belly35
    HitsRus;1752378 wrote:^^^That is correct... Much more pressure generated within the chamber by a 5.56 round, so you need a weapon designed for it. A rifle chambered for 5.56 can fire the less explosive 2.23....but a gun chambered for 2.23 should not fire a 5.56.
    I pick and choose my weapons with a great deal of research and fact finding info.
    I think that a good knowledge of weapons is important … now and more in the future.

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  • FatHobbit
    That's pretty interesting about 5.56 vs .223. I always knew an ar could fire both, but I didn't know you shouldn't fire 5.56 in something designed for .223
  • FatHobbit
    What does anyone think of this as a concealed carry option? Chambered in 410.

    http://bondarms.com/bond-arms-handguns/
  • Belly35
    FatHobbit;1752446 wrote:What does anyone think of this as a concealed carry option? Chambered in 410.

    http://bondarms.com/bond-arms-handguns/
    Most of the conceal carry weapon brand manufacture are making small type carry weapon with more punch and more rounds per mag. The Sig now has a .45 6 rounds 3.5 barrel conceal carry pistol sweet weapon (top five on my want to own list)

    The shot gun is feared and terrifying weapon .. without question both in the military and home protection. Tunnel rats used shot guns, I preferred my .45 M3 Grease Gun .. :) wish I had that weapon now for old memories.

    410 Derringer two shot is uncontrollable I would think, plus most encounters are within 15 to 18 feet, so the scatter ratio would not be that much (note: I’m not a rifle expert basic knowledge) would not be that effective, at 15-18 feet inexperienced individual misses the target anyways. So IMO the additional ammo back up is important factor. One mag 6 rounds in the weapon and one mag 6 more round in my pocket or belt.. can never have enough ammo in a fire fight.

    It would be a nice as a ankle weapon for additional fire power if you like carrying more than just one weapon..
  • HitsRus
    I can't imagine firing two .410 shells at the same time with one hand in that small of a gun. I've shot one out of a Judge with two hands, which I believe is a full frame revolver and it kicked like a mule. I didn't find shooting THAT a very pleasant experience, I can imagine what it would be like to fire it from a derringer. That said, I know people do, but probably this would not be a weapon of choice for the casual shooter.
  • FatHobbit
    From this video, the recoil doesn't seem to be terrible. (Although their Quickdraw competition doesn't seem overly safe to the shooter on the left...)

    https://youtu.be/trgPDRxbuHY
  • FatHobbit
    When I was younger my dad had a Derringer. I think it was only a .38 and I have no idea what happened to it but I always thought it was cool.
  • HitsRus
    I've never really looked into them, but it looks like it only has one trigger, but it fires one round at a time?...moreover, it looks like the 'barrels' for different calibers are interchangeable, and you can swap them out with a few turns of an allen wrench. Cool.
  • iclfan2
    I currently only have a small pocket carry style pistol (Kel Tec Pf9) and it kicks like crazy. My wife doesn't enjoy shooting it (I.E. she can't and creid after 2 shots because she couldn't control the kick), so I'm looking for a more sturdy 9mm or 45. I like the Springfield's so that is my first option. I am also looking for a shotgun or rifle. I don't really have a need for it, but I'd like to get into hunting (deer and/or birds) so I would like to get the remington or mossburg field and deer combos.
  • Belly35
    iclfan2;1752538 wrote:I currently only have a small pocket carry style pistol (Kel Tec Pf9) and it kicks like crazy. My wife doesn't enjoy shooting it (I.E. she can't and creid after 2 shots because she couldn't control the kick), so I'm looking for a more sturdy 9mm or 45. I like the Springfield's so that is my first option. I am also looking for a shotgun or rifle. I don't really have a need for it, but I'd like to get into hunting (deer and/or birds) so I would like to get the remington or mossburg field and deer combos.
    for my wife I got her a Sig 238. .380 pocket carry
    she loves it. She can pull the rail back very easy, trigger pull perfect, distance from grip and trigger great for small hand and the kick is controllable for her. I liked it when it first came out I bought two .... Now I want to get the sAme small conceal carry .45 from Sig. Love .45 cal

    for shit and giggles rifle. Golden Boy .22 I don't hunt but I do the shot to kill... Ground hogs
    any farmer welcomes ground hog shooter. ... Set up, wait and fire ..... Few minute another one pop it head up take the shot.. Friend and I do this two, three times a year.. Fun
    thinking of taking the wife ... Problem is she not into dirt but love the competition between us and enjoys the challenge of shooting... Nothing says picnic lunch like a ground hog killing shoot out". :)
  • HitsRus
    for shit and giggles rifle. Golden Boy .22
    ^^^That's a show piece right there! My brother in law has one..great lever action, solid, heavy hexagonal barrel...shoots any type of .22 ammo including magnum.... Henry makes a great looking and great shooting gun.
    My wife doesn't enjoy shooting it (I.E. she can't and creid after 2 shots because she couldn't control the kick), so I'm looking for a more sturdy 9mm or 45.
    I think Belly is right, a .380 may be more appropriate for your wife...at least until she gets more comfortable shooting. One thing that will help...if you get her lessons. Proper grip and finger placement goes along way in controlling and beinbg comfortable. Look for "women's classes" at the local range, and STAY OUT OF THE WAY. ;)
  • HitsRus
    Here's something interesting that I've been toying with for a while...Ruger had a large frame revolver (GP100) that is chambered in .327 federal magnum. The gun is interesting because not only does it give magnum muzzle speeds and power without the recoil, but you can use any .32 ammunition in it, which cuts the cost down when you want to shoot it for practice. (also better for the ladies). I balked at the price... $800+.

    Good news...Ruger has come with 2 new models chambered in .327 fed magnum....a lighter weight revolver (SP100), and also a LCR carry model. I'm not 100% sure if you can use any .32 ammo like the bigger gun, but I don't see why not.
    ...any the really good news is the price point of $600 maybe even less. Not bad for a revolver, especially one so versatile. Might be a good alternative for concealed carry for the ladies...even shooting .32 S more effective than carrying a .22.

    http://www.guns.com/2015/09/28/rugers-got-a-new-lcr-in-327-fed-mag/
  • Belly35
    Interesting.. HR
    Im not a revolver fan of conceal carry, I love old style revolvers but for carry I prefer more slender of a feel of a pistol, plus the extra mag is easy to carry ...

    Are you a knife carrier also?
  • MontyBrunswick
    i dont need weapons because i dont live in a thugger town. maybe you all should move lol
  • HitsRus
    Belly35;1754214 wrote:Interesting.. HR
    Im not a revolver fan of conceal carry, I love old style revolvers but for carry I prefer more slender of a feel of a pistol, plus the extra mag is easy to carry ...

    Are you a knife carrier also?
    I don't carry Belly. I'm more of a casual shooter, but I've been around a lot of gun guys who do. I really haven't felt the need (like Monty LOL)...
    or had the time to properly train to do so. Guys have told me that permit training is one thing , training to use your weapon in a crisis is another. That might change as I approach/ enter retirement and have more time. Also. Mrs.Hits has more interest in developing her skills and wanting to carry. She's comfortable shooting our Walther .22 ... But is uncomfortable even with the .380 with her wrist tendonitis.That is what intrigues me about this new Ruger LCR.... She could shoot any .32 ammo she was comfortable with... Gun would fit easily in a purse... And is reliable/ dependable. If I wanted to use it, I could load the more powerful magnum rounds. Most of the guns I have bought for our personal use/home defense are guns that all members of my family can use. SonHits like his bigger guns and I've shoot/ shot them but they are not mine.
  • HitsRus
    Regarding your preference to carry a semi, obviously I can't speak to the comfort of carrying a semi vs. a revolver, But if I would carry, or for a choice for the Mrs. Revolvers are pretty dependable and easy to use...no slide to rack, fumbling with safeties, light trigger pull and inadvertant shots that can cause problems during a actual crisis. No FTFs or FTEs..... This ruger is a six-shooter....carries an extra round compared to .38 specials and .357's. JMHO, and I'm sure there are plenty of reasons to carry a semi, too. :)
  • Belly35
    MontyBrunswick;1754230 wrote:i dont need weapons because i dont live in a thugger town. maybe you all should move lol
    . maybe you should get out more ... Thugs come to you. I can't remember the last time anyone reported being beaten, home breaking or robbery an reported its ok I ask for it...
  • Belly35
    HitsRus if you're in the canton area we should have a "OC shoot out" I could round up a few OC people. Apple, BRF, maybe we can get Z4P to show up...
  • HitsRus
    If I could make it I would go . Let me know.
  • QuakerOats
    MontyBrunswick;1754230 wrote:i dont need weapons because i dont live in a thugger town. maybe you all should move lol

    Did you surrender yours to the regime?
  • Belly35
    Sometime you just cant say no...
    Bushmaster XM-15 556 M4-A3 Type Patrolman Carbine Qual Rail .... my newest purchase




    Bushmaster AR15 5.56
    Golden Boy .22
    Sig .45 pistol
    Sig .9mm Pistol
    2 Sig P238 380 Pistols

    still have three more weapons I would like to own.. maybe more ;)


    What on your n ext weapon purchase list?
  • mcburg93
    Not a gun but would love to have this scope. Its expensive but from my research it is well worth it.

    http://www.eurooptic.com/swarovski-z3-4-12x50-bt-4w-reticle-matte-black-59024.aspx