GUN TALK: Doubletap

[Sovaal]

Nah, new Remingtons are shit.

Then use your head and get one from the 90s or late 80s. They ain't exactly rare or expensive.

Good thing I said nothing about old Remingtons being shit.

[Impaled Nazarene]

Then use your head and get one from the 90s or late 80s. They ain't exactly rare or expensive.

Good thing I said nothing about old Remingtons being shit.

Remington for the longest time was fantastic.

[Chernoslavia]

Good thing I said nothing about old Remingtons being shit.

Remington for the longest time was fantastic.

Just get a mossberg.

[Gun Manufacturers]

This summer I've had the opportunity to try out a variety of guns. Been interested in getting a license for them for a while now, but my experiences were a bit different from what I expected in terms of which guns I want.

Turns out that rifles are my least favourite type of gun. Which is not what I expected.

Conversely, shotguns are REALLY fun. Far more fun than I expected.

Handguns are pretty fun too, more so than I expected. Don't mean to brag but I did far better with them than I thought I would: I actually hit the target.

I have little interest in driving 400 miles to Reindeer territory and back with a $2000 rifle with $1000 optics firing $2.50 rounds and gutting the whole thing. I might get a .22 rifle for target shooting but that would be a later purchase.

A shotgun will kill anything else that lives on this island, the ammo is c 35 per shell, no need for expensive sights and shooting clays is very difficult and way more fun than rifle shooting.

My first gun will definitely be a shotgun. Thinking of getting a Benelli M2. I was initially interested in a Beretta Outlander but was warned about getting a gas-operated shotgun due to the maintenance needed.

Thoughts?

My first shotgun was the Remington 870, and I still have it. As long as I keep it fed, it goes bang every time I pull the trigger, cycles smooth, and is comfortable to shoot. That said, I bought a Remington 1100 for shooting skeet, since its semi auto.

[Pax Nerdvana]

This summer I've had the opportunity to try out a variety of guns. Been interested in getting a license for them for a while now, but my experiences were a bit different from what I expected in terms of which guns I want.

Turns out that rifles are my least favourite type of gun. Which is not what I expected.

Conversely, shotguns are REALLY fun. Far more fun than I expected.

Handguns are pretty fun too, more so than I expected. Don't mean to brag but I did far better with them than I thought I would: I actually hit the target.

I have little interest in driving 400 miles to Reindeer territory and back with a $2000 rifle with $1000 optics firing $2.50 rounds and gutting the whole thing. I might get a .22 rifle for target shooting but that would be a later purchase.

A shotgun will kill anything else that lives on this island, the ammo is c 35 per shell, no need for expensive sights and shooting clays is very difficult and way more fun than rifle shooting.

My first gun will definitely be a shotgun. Thinking of getting a Benelli M2. I was initially interested in a Beretta Outlander but was warned about getting a gas-operated shotgun due to the maintenance needed.

Thoughts?

My first shotgun was the Remington 870, and I still have it. As long as I keep it fed, it goes bang every time I pull the trigger, cycles smooth, and is comfortable to shoot. That said, I bought a Remington 1100 for shooting skeet, since its semi auto.

I've used both the 870 and the 1100. I have to say, I prefer the 870. It's a little lighter than the 1100, and it's fun to use the pump.

[Zeclil]

Just picked up a SIG P320 X-Carry, trigger isn't quite what they had posted. Little bit of creep, but definitely worth it.

[Hurtful Thoughts]

My first shotgun was the Remington 870, and I still have it. As long as I keep it fed, it goes bang every time I pull the trigger, cycles smooth, and is comfortable to shoot. That said, I bought a Remington 1100 for shooting skeet, since its semi auto.

I've used both the 870 and the 1100. I have to say, I prefer the 870. It's a little lighter than the 1100, and it's fun to use the pump.

Although the 1100 does kick a fair amount less.

As for rifles... $100 Mosin, $100 ammo-crate (two tins of 440 rds each), plus freebie accessories... If you're lucky the bore hasn't been shot-out and if you're dilligent with swabbing the bore clean you may be able to get a few good 300 meter shots off the iron-sights. Kicks about like a shotgun, except with more muzzle-flash.

Semi-auto or "precision" rifles (ie: something with a scope), $600 DPMS, scope and mount for maybe $150-$200, and roughly 0.35 to 0.45 / rd as long as you stick to 55 and 62 grain bullets.

I'm not sure how that converts to english currency, though. And I'm sure the local authorities would have some nasty glances of jealousy if they saw the commoner meandering around with a bigger black dakka-stick than themselves.
-They're black for much the same reason why the Ford model Ts and gun barrels are generally black. Physics/chemistry, cost, and quality-control.

[Pax Nerdvana]

I've used both the 870 and the 1100. I have to say, I prefer the 870. It's a little lighter than the 1100, and it's fun to use the pump.

Although the 1100 does kick a fair amount less.

As for rifles... $100 Mosin, $100 ammo-crate (two tins of 440 rds each), plus freebie accessories... If you're lucky the bore hasn't been shot-out and if you're dilligent with swabbing the bore clean you may be able to get a few good 300 meter shots off the iron-sights. Kicks about like a shotgun, except with more muzzle-flash.

Semi-auto or "precision" rifles (ie: something with a scope), $600 DPMS, scope and mount for maybe $150-$200, and roughly 0.35 to 0.45 / rd as long as you stick to 55 and 62 grain bullets.

I'm not sure how that converts to english currency, though. And I'm sure the local authorities would have some nasty glances of jealousy if they saw the commoner meandering around with a bigger black dakka-stick than themselves.
-They're black for much the same reason why the Ford model Ts and gun barrels are generally black. Physics/chemistry, cost, and quality-control.

I didn't notice much of a difference in recoil between the 870 and the 1100, which were both 20 GA.

[Hurtful Thoughts]

Although the 1100 does kick a fair amount less.

As for rifles... $100 Mosin, $100 ammo-crate (two tins of 440 rds each), plus freebie accessories... If you're lucky the bore hasn't been shot-out and if you're dilligent with swabbing the bore clean you may be able to get a few good 300 meter shots off the iron-sights. Kicks about like a shotgun, except with more muzzle-flash.

Semi-auto or "precision" rifles (ie: something with a scope), $600 DPMS, scope and mount for maybe $150-$200, and roughly 0.35 to 0.45 / rd as long as you stick to 55 and 62 grain bullets.

I'm not sure how that converts to english currency, though. And I'm sure the local authorities would have some nasty glances of jealousy if they saw the commoner meandering around with a bigger black dakka-stick than themselves.
-They're black for much the same reason why the Ford model Ts and gun barrels are generally black. Physics/chemistry, cost, and quality-control.

I didn't notice much of a difference in recoil between the 870 and the 1100, which were both 20 GA.

Probably a bit more noticeable when you get to a brick of one ounce slugs doing 1400+ fps.

[Pax Nerdvana]

I didn't notice much of a difference in recoil between the 870 and the 1100, which were both 20 GA.

Probably a bit more noticeable when you get to a brick of one ounce slugs doing 1400+ fps.

That might have something to do with that. I was shooting skeet, so no slugs. Iirc, we were firing 20 GA 2 3/4 inch shells.

[Big Jim P]

Then use your head and get one from the 90s or late 80s. They ain't exactly rare or expensive.

Good thing I said nothing about old Remingtons being shit.

I am still wondering if their new 15+1 1911 is worth it.

[Pax Nerdvana]

Good thing I said nothing about old Remingtons being shit.

I am still wondering if their new 15+1 1911 is worth it.

They make an M1911 with a capacity like that? Sweet.

[Big Jim P]

I am still wondering if their new 15+1 1911 is worth it.

They make an M1911 with a capacity like that? Sweet.

I've read about them.

[Impaled Nazarene]

Good thing I said nothing about old Remingtons being shit.

I am still wondering if their new 15+1 1911 is worth it.

Dammit. I need Ivan right now.

[Datlofff]

Good thing I said nothing about old Remingtons being shit.

I am still wondering if their new 15+1 1911 is worth it.

Just buy a Glock.

[Big Jim P]

I am still wondering if their new 15+1 1911 is worth it.

Just buy a Glock.

I already have Glocks, and their 45 only has 13 round mags.

[Datlofff]

Just buy a Glock.

I already have Glocks, and their 45 only has 13 round mags.

Extended magazines

[Big Jim P]

I already have Glocks, and their 45 only has 13 round mags.

Extended magazines

Not the same, and not a 1911. My next glock will be a 10mm G40 MOS.

[Datlofff]

Extended magazines

Not the same, and not a 1911. My next glock will be a 10mm G40 MOS.

Why would you want a 1911 anyways? The only one I own that runs well is my grandfather's, and that one is ww2 era.

10mm is a fun round tho.

[Big Jim P]

Not the same, and not a 1911. My next glock will be a 10mm G40 MOS.

Why would you want a 1911 anyways? The only one I own that runs well is my grandfather's, and that one is ww2 era.

10mm is a fun round tho.

I want a wide variety of guns. A VERY wide variety.

[Grinning Dragon]

Not the same, and not a 1911. My next glock will be a 10mm G40 MOS.

Why would you want a 1911 anyways? The only one I own that runs well is my grandfather's, and that one is ww2 era.

10mm is a fun round tho.

Come on now, a 1911 is one of those Americana must own type of firearms. One of those, just because categories.

[Pax Nerdvana]

Why would you want a 1911 anyways? The only one I own that runs well is my grandfather's, and that one is ww2 era.

10mm is a fun round tho.

Come on now, a 1911 is one of those Americana must own type of firearms. One of those, just because categories.

I wonder how much a WWII era 1911 is? Probably out of my price range...

[Impaled Nazarene]

Not the same, and not a 1911. My next glock will be a 10mm G40 MOS.

Why would you want a 1911 anyways?

While Glock and Beretta are better in the eyes of most the m1911a1 is still considered god's preferred handgun.

[Grinning Dragon]

Come on now, a 1911 is one of those Americana must own type of firearms. One of those, just because categories.

I wonder how much a WWII era 1911 is? Probably out of my price range...

If I remember correctly around the $2000.00 mark.

[Pax Nerdvana]

I wonder how much a WWII era 1911 is? Probably out of my price range...

If I remember correctly around the $2000.00 mark.

GEEEEEEZZZZZZZ. I could buy a small arsenal with that amount.