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My Latest Purchase (or just pictures of your current guns)

sickboy

Well-Known Member
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I made some significant progress towards turning my pile of parts into a functioning FAL. Got the barrel timed and attached to my receiver yesterday. Working on the gas system and hand fitting the upper to properly mate to the lower the rest of the weekend. Waiting on a set of pin gauges to arrive in the mail so I can set the headspace. Hopefully I'll get it up and running in the next month.
 

ChuckMK23

FERS and TSP contributor!
pilot
I made some significant progress towards turning my pile of parts into a functioning FAL. Got the barrel timed and attached to my receiver yesterday. Working on the gas system and hand fitting the upper to properly mate to the lower the rest of the weekend. Waiting on a set of pin gauges to arrive in the mail so I can set the headspace. Hopefully I'll get it up and running in the next month.

Imperial or Metric ?
 

sickboy

Well-Known Member
pilot
Imperial or Metric ?


Metric, South African (or so I was told) parts kit with an STG58 style barrel. Working with a Coonan receiver which has been great so far, but requires a little hand fitting. I started hearing about some quality control issues after I got it.
 
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GlassBanger

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42 and 43 are basically the same gun, just different caliber. Having both, I like the 43 better.. Being a Glock fan (42,43,17,19) I got my wife the 42 but she liked my buddies wife’s Sig P238 better. So of course, now I have both. I also like the Sig better for a .380 caliber. My 40 is a Sig too but I’m neutral between it and a Glock. 9mm hands down, my 19 is my favorite. I just read an article on the Sig 365 and I just might have to check and see if it lives up to the hoopla cause it sounds like the perfect compact.

I'm not even experienced firing a .380, I never have. I liked it because of how small the body is. It fits my hand really well, and I can actually conceal the firearm. I have an issue with concealment because of my stride in conjunction with wider hips and small waist, and appendix carry isn't the most comfortable for me. To be fair, I've always tried to conceal large guns like Glock 21s and Springfield 1911s. Ultimately, they'd end up in my purse. The best I've done with concealment on my person is a Walther P22 size body. A couple of undercover detectives have let me play with their Glock 42s and 43s and the frames are virtually identical, so I may just stick with what I know and go 43. But they had suggested I thoroughly evaluate both options because of my small hands.

Now that you mention a Glock 19, I may need to see about getting my hands on one to see how it feels. The dimensions look like they'll fit my hand well too. The issue is that my preferred caliber is ultimately 45, but there isn't a gun made yet that is small enough to conceal on my body with a frame grip that fits my hand in that caliber. At least, not that I know of yet.

What do you enjoy shooting as far as handguns, that is the real questions? I would go to a range and shoot a few magazines through each gun of the caliber you are looking at, if it is a glock great for you considering the discount, if not it is better to pay more for a gun that you enjoy shooting than pay little for a gun you don't and won't shoot.

When I first started shooting most of the people I went to shoot with had glocks and thought they were great, but it turns out I don't shoot well with them, in fact I hate shooting glocks, I shoot the best with gov't model .45, M&P, and XD's

I first learned to shoot a handgun on a Glock 21 using hollowpoint Hornady lol. The gun was ginormous and didn't really fit my hand, hindsight I probably shouldn't have been shooting it at all, but damn I was good with it. The only gun I've ever fired that scared me was the original Ruger LC9 in Gold Edition, with that horrible trigger creep they have since gotten rid of, so I considered trying that again but that trigger creep really messed me up mentally toward the LC models. The 9mm with that light frame felt too delicate, like it was waiting to come apart in my hands. I worked in the manufacturing plant before my current job, and the original Ruger American was too beefy for my tastes, but they've since come out with a thinner model I considered.

I am best with Glocks all around. I find it easier to field strip and clean after firing, I've never had any issues when I'm trying to use it like the mag feeding issues I have with my Walther, and it's important to me for a handgun to feel sturdy. You are right, it's better to pay more for a gun I like than to seize the opportunity of a model I find lesser because of a better discount.

Ultimately, I guess I won't be having much of a chance to even have my guns after I am in so this all may be a moot point, huh?
 

nittany03

Recovering NFO. Herder of Programmers.
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Ultimately, I guess I won't be having much of a chance to even have my guns after I am in so this all may be a moot point, huh?
Depends on whether or not you get stationed in the People's Republic of California.
 

Gatordev

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Site Admin
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I liked it because of how small the body is. It fits my hand really well, and I can actually conceal the firearm.

Seems like those things right there are a good reason to look at them seriously, especially if other Glocks fit you well.

Depends on whether or not you get stationed in the People's Republic of Californ

That's why she should buy them now and then she can import them when/if she PCS'es there. I'm too lazy to look, but not sure if either the 42 or 43 is on CA's approved list to buy in-state.
 

z3kracer

My cat's breath smells like cat food.
pilot
The issue is that my preferred caliber is ultimately 45, but there isn't a gun made yet that is small enough to conceal on my body with a frame grip that fits my hand in that caliber. At least, not that I know of yet.

Have you considered a Glock 36? Small, concealable .45.... It's my go-to for carrying. The only drawback (IMO) is the relatively limited magazine capacity.
 

ChuckMK23

FERS and TSP contributor!
pilot
I smell a .45 vs 9mm thread coming on.

Seriously though other than for sentimental reasons there is no case for a .45 defense pistol. Speaking from someone who shoots 1500 rounds / year in my custom 1911. 9mm has won as the logical choice, even LE from FBI in down agree. The plethora of LE trade in guns in .40 and .45 tend to back this up.
 

Matty Morocco

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Now that you mention a Glock 19, I may need to see about getting my hands on one to see how it feels. The dimensions look like they'll fit my hand well too. The issue is that my preferred caliber is ultimately 45, but there isn't a gun made yet that is small enough to conceal on my body with a frame grip that fits my hand in that caliber. At least, not that I know of yet.
I know it's more of a mini-van than a pickup truck, but the Springfield XDS (or XDE) is a slim single-stack that is available in the major calibers of choice (9, 40, 45) and while it isn't the lightest it has a healthy heft that makes shooting more enjoyable. Plus it's often on sale and/or comes with 6(!) magazines. Worth checking out if you're looking for a carry gun in a service caliber.\

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I love mine ;)
 
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GlassBanger

IntelO
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Have you considered a Glock 36? Small, concealable .45.... It's my go-to for carrying. The only drawback (IMO) is the relatively limited magazine capacity.
I actually hadn't considered that yet, and mag capacity isn't a make-or-break sort of thing for me at all. Looking at the specs, it looks like it'll be a comfortable fit for my grip too. Another for me to research and put some rounds through from the sounds of it. Thank you!

I smell a .45 vs 9mm thread coming on.

Seriously though other than for sentimental reasons there is no case for a .45 defense pistol. Speaking from someone who shoots 1500 rounds / year in my custom 1911. 9mm has won as the logical choice, even LE from FBI in down agree. The plethora of LE trade in guns in .40 and .45 tend to back this up.
Haha it's just a personal thing really, I don't get into the stuff about .45 vs. 9mm because I agree that it isn't relevant to protection. My entire agency carries 9mm until they make detective, they have the choice of carrying what they want, their own personal firearms. Our drug task force usually goes undercover so they go for Glock 42s and 43s, the regular detectives usually elect to carry their 1911s. It's all just preference.

I know it's more of a mini-van than a pickup truck, but the Springfield XDS (or XDE) is a slim single-stack that is available in the major calibers of choice (9, 40, 45) and while it isn't the lightest it has a healthy heft that makes shooting more enjoyable. Plus it's often on sale and/or comes with 6(!) magazines. Worth checking out if you're looking for a carry gun in a service caliber.\

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I love mine ;)
The only Springfield I've had my hands on is my one true love, the Super Match M1A. If the workmanship and quality/sturdiness of their handguns compares with the rifles, I am in haha. But gun heft is part of what I prefer; that's why I like Glock, it's sturdy to me. So this is another I'll consider too. Thanks!
 

FrankTheTank

Professional Pot Stirrer
pilot
Haha are you near Northern Arizona? I can get Glock for around $100 off retail. Do you want night sights?
Unfortunately, no. Live about 30 miles Northeast of Graceland. Sights not particularly a big deal. Might use it for 3 gun or just fun at the range. Still use my 43 for carry but considering a Sig P365 once the prices come down and I actually try one. (just reading lots of goods about it)
 
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