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     Rick_a |
"Form 1" is simply the application to create an NFA firearm. In my case it'll save one or two hundred dollars, cut down the wait time by nearly a year, and make for an interesting project. Rifle cans need more volume to be effective and must be a lot sturdier...though are simpler. Pistol cans can be almost entirely aluminum alloy with a single steel or titanium blast baffle and usually a steel booster assembly. Rifle cans need to be all steel, titanium, or a combination. I've seen a 9mm can used on a 5.56mm and it wasn't pretty. That it held together was amazing...but the whole thing was ballooned out. My G19 with a can...a quick test fire. The circled groups are suppressed with four shots each.  20190710_134217 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr | ||
| Rick_a |
I find myself annoyed at all the fudds in certain gun forums. Just because someone may be better equipped, prepared, and/or trained does not put such individuals beneath them. The excuses for their choices in suboptimal gear, tactics, and preparation are numerous and often wrong. | ||
| Ned |
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| Rick_a |
Yeah. Australia is all fixed up, right?  The entire nation effectively gave up their rights for nothing gained. No amount of bans are going to end gang activity, lessen suicide rates, or stop violent crime. That meme is stupid and isn't remotely humorous. Typical liberal nonsense. You can't meme!  | ||
| Thumper74 |
Rick, have you Form 1'd a suppressor, or anything before? The E-file has been back up for a while and the turn around times are pretty quick, usually under two weeks. I'm assuming you have some sort of machinist background to make your own can, or were you thinking about one of the solvent trap its out there with a basic baffle setup? | ||
| Rick_a |
I've never done one...but have been researching it a bit. I'm probably going to do a D cell Maglite freeze plug type device. Unfortunately the options are rolling the dice with companies of dubious standing or spend as much money as a decent direct thread suppressor. | ||
| Rick_a |
I re-zeroed my PSL yesterday. Like everything else (it seems) it was shooting left. While I was at it I changed the zero from a 100 to 200 yard zero. I was shooting at only 25 yards, so most shots were touching...or nearly so. It's not quite as smooth feeling as it was with the original spring loaded buttstock, but the blast, noise, and concussion is down with the new combo muzzle device and it also shoots flatter with the straight line stock. It used to be a bit bouncy. I'm happy with it. It is definitely more transportable and still shoots quite nicely. It still sucks to clean after shooting surplus ammo...Bulgarian light ball, in this instance. | ||
| Thumper74 |
Rick, I also see that you're running a P80 receiver on the not-a-Glock in that picture. How do you like it? Did you do the drilling yourself? Any problems? Is there a reason you went with the stock slide vs. aftermarket? | ||
| Rick_a |
I like it a lot. It's actually all Glock save for the frame and sights (and threaded barrel when used). The one thing I don't like about Glock is the grip angle, and this fixes that. I used this guys "hack" to build it: https://www.full30.com/watch/MDE2NjM5/fastest-poly mer-80-build-speed-hack There was a minor problem which was a bit of a hassle. The trigger bar dragged the slide with the trigger pulled fully to the rear. I had to tweak the bar and the connector tension. There was an extremely narrow range where the gun would function properly, yet not drag. My hand was sore for weeks from tweaking slight bends in the very stiff trigger bar. Despite the hassle, it's one of my favorite guns to shoot. It's just accurate yet challenging enough to be fun. Finding holsters for it is a little tough, though I modified the trigger guard to work in leather Glock holsters. | ||
| Rick_a |
My 1954 S&W 357 sold again at auction. I lost $159 from the first listing (guy stiffed me), but still more than doubled my investment. | ||
| Ratbuell |
speaking of...what's a good value reference guide for firearms? Curious about a '51 Colt .38 4" OP, matching numbers, good/very good bluing, custom grips (monogrammed/hand carved ivory)...not so much for sale purposes but more for insurance. | ||
| Rick_a |
There is a "Blue Book of Gun Values," but the market can be fickle. Original grips in good condition are generally desired, though a set of ivories in good shape from a known source could add to it. I like to use recent sold auction prices for items in like condition...primarily from places like Gunbroker. My ex probably thinks I have a small fortune in guns. Unfortunately, most are modified or used to the extent that they're not nearly worth what I've got in 'em. I just sold my only collectible gun. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Original box...  And probably not what you mean by "known source", but...I know where dad had 'em made when he was serving in Korea:  | ||
| Rick_a |
My fancy N frame 357 shipped out today. I more than doubled my money on it. Half the proceeds are going to bills. The rest I already spent. | ||
| Rick_a |
 20190715_104045 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr | ||
| Rick_a |
As of yesterday I have a rifle range.  20190716_180043 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr There is still some random foliage in the way, but I'm sure it'll resolve itself in time.  20190716_180159 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr | ||
| Aesquire |
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/16/new- jersey-governor-signs-bill-forcing-every-firearm-r etailer-to-sell-smart-guns/ Simply a ploy to close gun shops. | ||
| Ducbsa |
You'd think that was unconstitutional? The unconstitutionality of the Obamacare mandate was sidestepped by Roberts saying it was a tax. | ||
| Ducbsa |
I am a new shooter and shoot my AR-15 with a bipod. At my range, all the other rifle shooters use bench rests. That seems to make it an equipment challenge, rather than trying to improve skills. I am probably missing the point, though. | ||
| Rick_a |
You're right. Serious bench rest competitors are shooting a game of fancy barrels, triggers, stocks, and reloading voodoo. I don't see the purpose of ever using a bench rest for rifle shooting. Field positions are how people actually shoot their guns in earnest, and are the best way to practice. | ||
| Rick_a |
All "gun control" is flatly unconstitutional. The law of the land has been severely bent for decades...and it continues. | ||
| Aesquire |
I've got a sand bag set for the bench that I use for sighting in. Take as much human out as I can. But it's bipod or in hand field positions for score. I want a pad for prone, which I haven't shot for yearx. Partly because of bad knees, but mostly because there are few places it's useful in the field, the grass is always too high. I gave away a less than solid seated bipod, and someday will just get a Harris. I also gave,away a set of sticks for standing. They take practice and, again, I didn't find them that useful in the field, but in some terrain they rock. A two of three stick rig can work great with practice. A single stick is a small improvement over off hand, but more practice is needed than a 2-3 stick bundle. I just found them an unnecessary hassle in the field. I will use a cane or stick when seated if there isn't a tree or fence post to stabilize. This is all for plinking or hunting varmints, ( rodents, they're all rat to me ) which are low to the ground and High Power prone positions never seem to be able to see them. For deer, ( shotgun ) I practice standing off hand from gun low as I expect to need a snap shot. My brother in law offers the advice not to shoot heavy turkey loads with your back against a tree. And my take on Sporting in hunting is minimum suffering for the animal, and a clean kill trumps ego or style. Anything I can use to lean against to be more accurate is sporting. I'm a little ambivalent on automated scope/trigger designs, like Tracking Point. But a built in laser range finder? Sure. | ||
| Rick_a |
The fancy scopes do nothing for me. Old school methods of visual range estimation work well with practice. I like to sight guns in using the same methods I shoot them in the field. | ||
| Rick_a |
My elbow, hand, and wrist are all jacked up from all the machete action. Not fun...but I can still ride...and shoot...albeit with some discomfort. | ||
| Glitch |
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| Rick_a |
M855 surplus is a bit much for my fancy plate.  20190722_102427 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr The carriage bolts can't even handle the regular stuff.  20190722_103045 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr Since it's already beat up, I'll probably shoot some 7.62x54R surplus at it tomorrow. | ||
| Ratbuell |
I got one of those "self-healing" targets for the yard. Ya don't get that satisfying bell-ring when you hit...but so far it's holding up extremely well. Granted I've put mostly 9mm through it so far, but it says it's rated up to .50 cal... Downside, you need a good earthen backstop. Upside for me? I live on a mountain - I've got plenty of earthen backstops in the yard! | ||
| Rick_a |
On the video Glitch posted...my girlfriend has her phone make purchasing suggestions on things she's mentioned only verbally. How invasive. To me, that's unacceptable. On my target, I've got a huge hill as a backstop...and shooting steel is fun...when it's not getting wrecked. | ||
| Glitch |
Cartersville?!!! We're in nearby Jasper all the time. The property is up 411. Small world Howdy neighbor! | ||
| Rick_a |
Yeah, man. That's not far at all. I travel about the same distance to get to work. |
