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Author Topic: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!  (Read 17429 times)

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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #195 on: September 18, 2020, 06:35:27 PM »
So largely done. I just need to get the flashlight on it.


I added the foregrip with brace, QD mounts for the sling (but I need to add a QD mount backplate to the stock, not a big fan of using a regular strap. Besides I got these kickass paracord hooks I wanna use them. I have the Magpul flip-up sites on there (depressed).


But big change is I decided against the SIG Romeo Optic... and went with something more aggressive (and a lot more expensive). I got the VORTEX Strikefire II optic Red/Green dot. It's pretty sweet. If I make any more upgrades at this point aside from the flashlight, it'll be a suppressor.


But that's down the line.




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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #196 on: September 18, 2020, 08:47:41 PM »
nice one!
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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #197 on: September 18, 2020, 11:14:49 PM »
Beautiful weapon. I'd be a little intimidated by the maintenance since it would be new to me.

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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #198 on: September 19, 2020, 07:25:29 AM »
That's a great looking scope.  I'm looking for one for my AR. 

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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #199 on: September 20, 2020, 11:43:10 PM »
Beautiful weapon. I'd be a little intimidated by the maintenance since it would be new to me.


Hawk -


So you are the perfect person to build your own AR. The process will utterly dispel every myth about firearms, but it will instill an intrinsic respect for what they are, and how they can be used recreationally, and yes, first and foremost for self-defense.


Maintenance of your firearms is a piece of cake if you go through the relatively simple process of learning to build one.


That one in the image is my first AR I built. I learned literally from watching a few YouTube videos and did some research on the parts and whittled it down to what I was willing to pay, and for what my primary need for it was for (its made to be an all-around home-defense/hunting rifle).


It's very easy and rewarding. Now you *can* go down a lot of rabbit-holes in terms of design, but you can keep it nice and basic, pick good parts (most of which you can buy in kits) and put the whole thing together in about 45-minutes (that how long it took me in my first attempt). It's *easy* but I should tell you that there is some money you'll have to put in to buy tools, etc. that will affect your build-design.


Otherwise you can try to hunt down a good brand-name depending on your budget. But I *highly* recommend going to your local range and take some classes. You shouldn't be afraid your firearm, you need to understand how they operate and always respect them.


@The Spaniard
Yeah Vortex is a *very* nice brand. But I'd recommend a basic SIG Romeo Red-Dot if you're just looking - you cant' beat the price/quality ratio. They're very affordable and very high-quality. Vortex is very high quality, and can get very expensive. I got an extremely good deal on that one above. My next build I'm doing I'll likely put a SIG Romeo on it (it's going to be an AR-pistol) and call it a day, while I move on to my next thing.




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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #200 on: September 20, 2020, 11:56:05 PM »

So largely done. I just need to get the flashlight on it.


I added the foregrip with brace, QD mounts for the sling (but I need to add a QD mount backplate to the stock, not a big fan of using a regular strap. Besides I got these kickass paracord hooks I wanna use them. I have the Magpul flip-up sites on there (depressed).


But big change is I decided against the SIG Romeo Optic... and went with something more aggressive (and a lot more expensive). I got the VORTEX Strikefire II optic Red/Green dot. It's pretty sweet. If I make any more upgrades at this point aside from the flashlight, it'll be a suppressor.


But that's down the line.






Greetings!


Goddamn, Tenbones! Your AR there is *SWEET*!!! I love it, brother! You must have enjoyed putting that bad boy together, huh? So many sweet goodies for it, too!


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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #201 on: September 21, 2020, 11:42:22 AM »
thank you!!!


I'm looking forward to showing off my next one.

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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #202 on: September 21, 2020, 10:54:13 PM »
Hawk -

So you are the perfect person to build your own AR. The process will utterly dispel every myth about firearms, but it will instill an intrinsic respect for what they are, and how they can be used recreationally, and yes, first and foremost for self-defense.

Maintenance of your firearms is a piece of cake if you go through the relatively simple process of learning to build one.

Maybe someday. For now I have a simple Mossberg pump shotgun. My money is going into helping my elderly parents out of near Chicago. The neighborhood is bad and dangerous and they can't keep up with their house.


I appreciate the encouragement. Besides, if Trump wins again, maybe there will be some stability to the gun supply. I keep hearing stores are wiped out.

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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #203 on: December 05, 2020, 03:05:52 AM »
Greetings!

How is the ammo supply going in your local gun stores?

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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #204 on: December 05, 2020, 08:16:49 AM »
Extremely tough to come by.  Crazy expensive if you can find what you need, even online. 

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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #205 on: December 09, 2020, 12:03:01 AM »
There are people who have only recently felt the need to go buy a little extra, and then they were shocked when they couldn't find what they were looking for.  They ignored the signs.  They ignored the warnings.  They chalked it all up to people blowing things out of proportion.  Well, now they know better.

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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #206 on: December 09, 2020, 12:23:35 AM »
Greetings!

Damn, my friends, that sounds rough! I'm fortunate that I have long since believed in being well-prepared, and I have stocked up. I also have reloading equipment and supplies.

Things could get very crazy here soon. I've told others that the flash doesn't have to be something huge, and significant. That's what a lot of people tend to think, or expect. History shows us though, that oftentimes it is something minor or obscure, that can seem like just a little flame, which grows into a blowtorch. In our digital age, it can be a man being shot, a woman being arrested, a fight by a freeway entrance or a Walmart. You never know with what, or where, such a seemingly obscure event can go viral, and just strike a nerve, where a large enough number of people say, "I don't think so"--and it's on. In breathtaking speed, total fucking chaos can sweep the land.

And another thing, the idea that the government is always going to be some swift, 800-lb. gorilla that will always ensure that order is maintained, well, that has lots of historical precedents which indicate that faith in government control can blow the fuck up, too. The Soviet Union was engulfed in chaos and revolution in a week, back in 1991, just as a recent example. Hundreds of thousands of people going absolutely berserk, and the government was helpless. Start getting tens of thousands of people, or hundreds of thousands of people fighting, marching, burning and going crazy, and the government will be effectively paralyzed. That kind of scenario, regardless of the particular details, can even effect the United States of America, as we have gotten a glimpse of such just this last summer. We always need to be prepared! Wherever you are, do the best you can to stock up on water, food, essential supplies, batteries, extra clothes, and weapons and ammunition.

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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #207 on: December 10, 2020, 09:08:14 PM »
Greetings!

Some news and forward intel concerning the 2A, and Biden's plans for gun control.

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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #208 on: December 12, 2020, 12:24:22 PM »
Greetings!

Some news and forward intel concerning the 2A, and Biden's plans for gun control.

Semper Fidelis,

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Re: A Discussion of The 2nd Amendment, Weapons, and Cool Gun Stuff!
« Reply #209 on: December 13, 2020, 05:24:45 PM »
Ammo will be their play.  They'll tax the hell out of it and try regulating its sale.  Its already in short supply, so prices are crazy high.