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First topic, has anyone ever swapped out the trigger on a handgun? My XDS trigger is a little too heavy, especially compared to our Shield, and I'd like to take a little bit off of it. I've found a few spring kits and watched some videos, but I'm not sure I want to go screwing around with it and break it. I have put together a lower receiver, so I'm not completely useless, but there are a lot more moving parts in the XDS after watching a few videos. 

Second topic, if you already have a 5.56/.223 rifle, what caliber would you pick for a second? I've got a lower built but no upper to go with it. I'm thinking .308/7.62 right now, but wanted to get other feedback/suggestions.

I have a Bushmaster Patrolman  5.56   What to get a Sig MCX  5.56 just in case the world come crashing down

I have a Sig P220 .45  and  Sig P238  carry    What to get a SIG P320  for competition   The wife is pushing me to get a hobby 

What to also get a Henry Golden Boy .17 HMR  

Older 14 and a Thompson Grease Gun kind I had in Nam

Any recommendations on cheaper uppers? I have all of the lower parts and need an upper. Palmetto armory has good deals but I’m waiting to pull the trigger. 

I also need a new pistol. Between the Springfield and Glock 19, does anyone have a preference. I want the “full size” that is still somewhat concealable. 

Anderson Manufacturing makes a nice rifle, I'd recommend their uppers for sure. I've got one of their no lube RF85 rifles, it's a fantastic gun. As for the pistol, I'm partial to Springfield but I'm not sure you could go wrong either way.

The Springfield XD mod 2s are super cheap right now. I just picked up a sub compact 40 for 329. 

posted by superman

The Springfield XD mod 2s are super cheap right now. I just picked up a sub compact 40 for 329. 

Nice price. 

I have never replaced a trigger personally. I have a 10/22 that my dad gave me that is 20+ years old. It eats everything i feed it and is a blast to shoot. I'm in some facebook groups and they are always talking about swapping triggers and making improvements and that seemed like a waste to me. I told my dad about it and he said "the first thing I did when I got that 10/22 was have the trigger replaced." So lol I guess that's why it shoots so smooth.

I also have a small double action pistol that had the most ridiculously long trigger pull. I had the trigger replaced in that as well and the length of the pull reduced 25%.

Maybe I could have done it myself but I was afraid I would fuck it up. 

I wouldn't mind getting an AR10 or an M14, but I don't think it's in the budget anytime soon

I've been searching for complete uppers this evening. Man, the pickings are slim. I'm glad, because that means they are selling well, but it's annoying when I'm in the market for one immediately.

posted by justincredible

Second topic, if you already have a 5.56/.223 rifle, what caliber would you pick for a second? I've got a lower built but no upper to go with it. I'm thinking .308/7.62 right now, but wanted to get other feedback/suggestions.

Depends on what you want to use it for...

No specific need right now, just throwing lead down range, or maybe killing varmints back at my mom's or grandma's farms when I visit.

posted by justincredible

No specific need right now, just throwing lead down range, or maybe killing varmints back at my mom's or grandma's farms when I visit.

You can build a .17.  Cheaper at the range, good varmint round.

posted by superman

You can build a .17.  Cheaper at the range, good varmint round.

I'm a big fan of .22. When i looked at .17 caliber rifles they were ridiculously expensive. Are there any that are reasonable? (Think 10-22)

posted by FatHobbit

I'm a big fan of .22. When i looked at .17 caliber rifles they were ridiculously expensive. Are there any that are reasonable? (Think 10-22)

Yes the .17 do cost a little more but you get what you pay for.. Golden Boy  Henry .17 is what I'm looking at  but also I want to have something nice to pass down to my grandson and or grandsons... One of my daughter is not a gun fan... for her family. 

posted by Belly35

Yes the .17 do cost a little more but you get what you pay for.. Golden Boy  Henry .17 is what I'm looking at  but also I want to have something nice to pass down to my grandson and or grandsons... One of my daughter is not a gun fan... for her family. 

I'm looking on gun broker and I savages for ~$350 which isn't terrible. I also see Volquartsen for $1600 and up. That's what I've seen before and that is a lot more than I'm willing to pay for a varmint/plinking gun. 

posted by FatHobbit

I'm looking on gun broker and I savages for ~$350 which isn't terrible. I also see Volquartsen for $1600 and up. That's what I've seen before and that is a lot more than I'm willing to pay for a varmint/plinking gun. 

Henry Golden Boy .17hmr  $567 to $650.00  you don't have to get the Golden Boy you can get a Steel Boy much less

Henry Golden Boy w/ scope    Scope range from. 350.00 to 450.00 depending what you're looking for... With shopping around  could get under a 1000.00

for shooting varmint/ plinking the .17 hmr is perfect round, 11 round lever action Henry Golden Boy is just fun, quality and a keeper for a nice addition to a weapon collection 

Ghost Guns

The other day I ran into an individual ( I knew from business) who has been building custom weapon ( both upper and lower) from scratch. Very interesting builds. He state he can build anything, after visiting his operation and personal range .. it was crazy. ....he does keep it semi-auto .

I'm thinking (mixed thoughts) of having him help me build my own personal Ghost Gun...  

posted by superman

The Springfield XD mod 2s are super cheap right now. I just picked up a sub compact 40 for 329. 

I have seen this price too. Do you like it?  It doesn't seem the 9s are on sale as much. Are they good for carrying? I like that you get a 13 and 16 round magazine in the 3 inch in the 9

posted by iclfan2

I have seen this price too. Do you like it?  It doesn't seem the 9s are on sale as much. Are they good for carrying? I like that you get a 13 and 16 round magazine in the 3 inch in the 9

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2016/04/jon-wayne-taylor/gun-review-springfield-armory-mod-2-9mm-sub-compact/

I bought a Ruger SR9 for home protection.  It is my first gun and was recommended as a good choice for learning and home defense.  I have taken it to the range one time and got a little comfortable with it.  Any other owners?

I was initially going to purchase a SR9 (or SR9C, I can't remember exactly) as my first handgun, but there was a long wait for some reason (this was a few years ago) and I got impatient and jumped over to the Springfield XDS line. I did like the Ruger, but I'm not upset I didn't end up with one in the end.

As Sig preferred weapon owner the Ruger is a very nice weapon. What's more important is how do you like it, how does it feel to you are you comfortable with it, do you understand your weapon, do you know all the ins and outs about your weapon, can you break it down. If you like it and you're comfortable shooting it then that's the perfect weapon for you. Go to the range a few times become proficient with it. Take the wife to the range send a few rounds down the range with her pick up a couple of liberals on your way that's always fun and most important make sure you take your children and teach them even though they may not want to shoot it take them to the range so they can understand and see I think it's a great idea enjoy

posted by justincredible

I was initially going to purchase a SR9 (or SR9C, I can't remember exactly) as my first handgun, but there was a long wait for some reason (this was a few years ago) and I got impatient and jumped over to the Springfield XDS line. I did like the Ruger, but I'm not upset I didn't end up with one in the end.

What are the differences?

posted by iclfan2

I have seen this price too. Do you like it?  It doesn't seem the 9s are on sale as much. Are they good for carrying? I like that you get a 13 and 16 round magazine in the 3 inch in the 9

I do like it. It's very accurate at 10 yards. It is not a great concealed carry gun.  It is very chunky.  

posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie

What are the differences?

Form-factor is the big one. The XDS line are all subcompact. But obviously there are other differences due to different manufacturers. I really like the Springfield grip, as well as the lack of a traditional safety. The only thing I would improve on is the trigger, which I plan to have fixed with a lighter pull.

Got all of my NRA membership info yesterday, as well as my free gift (pocket knife). It's kinda sad I'm afraid to put the decal on my vehicle for fear of some asshole keying it or something.