Gun Thread

[eternal24k]

I also really hate bright colors like blue and red on firearms. Unless they are less than lethal they should never be red or blue

[acolella76]

I'm fine with all colors really. However, I'm totally against "battleworn" finishes. So lame.

Agreed. IMO the same goes for Punisher skulls and crusader shields, that stuff is so tacky

[Rob]

I'm fine with all colors really. However, I'm totally against "battleworn" finishes. So lame.

[varg]

Wanna know how I know you're gay?

Since we're now in middle school, I'll return fire:

I'm guessing you think it because I have superior taste relative to you, and gays stereotypically have good taste.

[Exodus_2pt0]

Anyone here into muzzleloaders?

Father in law let me borrow a knight for the early season because we are in different states and the seasons don't coincide.

Gotta give it back at Thanksgiving, and I want to get in on the late season here as well.

Seriously considering grabbing one of the CVA Optima 2 in stainless, or the Accura MR. Doesn't sound like there's much to be gained with the Accura over the Optima though. They have the same barrel, but the Accura is given a couple extra finishing steps. I've read online that unless you are shooting competition, you won't notice the difference. The optima is good for 1 MOA.



I have read that CVA used to have some issues, but sounds like the newer ones are pretty good.

[acolella76]

Not a fan of any color other than black though, especially FDE.

Wanna know how I know you're gay?

[varg]

Nice!!!! Mid-length gas and most likely a proper sized port, I bet it will shoot really well!


I think I've settled on what I might do with the lower I have sitting around (man I love the builder on arfcom): KISS dissy, irons only, fixed stock, etc. Thoughts? It'll be a range blaster and that's about it.

Looks cool. I'm a big fan of 'dissipators'. Not a fan of any color other than black though, especially FDE. Removable carry handle/sight or integrated?

I'm going to build another AR soon since I also have a lower in a box somewhere at the back of the safe, and it'll be a dissipator, though I want it to have a lower 1/3 co-witnessing red dot. Nothing tacticool or 'race gun' just a practical short/medium range carbine with that nice long sight radius and long handguard aesthetic.

[Kershaw]

https://www.realmilkpaint.com/blog/tutorials-videos/beginners-guide-pure-tung-oil/

[naplesE30]

Any of you guys have any tips for using Pure tung oil on a stock? I am starting to condition the new stock on my Garand. So far I have done two coats at 50/50 tung oil/mineral spirits with a light sanding of wet/dry 400 in between, one coat 75/25 tung oil/ m.s. and today did one coat 100% tung oil. Plant to wait 3 days and hit it again with 100% t.0. I am hoping that will be enough coats. Not really sure how to tell when the pores are full. Let it sit 3-4 weeks to cure and re assemble. Hopefully I don’t end up with a sticky mess.

[Rob]

Apparently the CMP is starting to make calls about the 1911s, so it shouldn't be too long before we start seeing those.

[naplesE30]

Well this opened my eyes to ammo availability. I didn’t realize the gp11 ammo was non existent at the moment and the ppu is just as scarce. I do really like the rifle though. Handled a k31 local to me and really liked it. Especially when compared to the beat to hell mosin that was on the wall next to it. The k31 was a little rougher than I liked so I passed on that particular one. Lack of ammo is a bit of a concern, but I am fairly patient and could just stock up when some becomes available, but am a little afraid at what price it may command.

[Rob]

I had a k31 years ago. It was really accurate and the operation was really cool. Ammo and finding the chargers was annoying. I shot a couple of vintage matches with it and did well, but ended up selling it on

a1. Do the shiny basketweave too?

Bingo! They had two boxes of po-po holsters, this was the only lefty I could find.

[dsphil]

how is finding ammo? Cheap or expensive?

Well this sucks. 6 months ago there is still plenty around at .75/rd. Now it seems all out of stock. I bought 480rd for $300 then.

[TeXJ]

how is finding ammo? Cheap or expensive?

[eternal24k]

K31 is an all-time favorite of mine. It's an absolute tack driver. Although i have been having a hard time finding anyone to chop one of mine to make a suppressed tanker (i know, heresy, blah blah blah)..