Zilvia Gun Thread

[robbie2883]

here's what we took last time we went shooting. the mossberg and sks are mine as well as the ruger p94 and glock 21 in the upper left



here's another of mine before i put a big scope on it.



and my baby. FN fiveseven

[BustedS13]

so i bought a shotgun, a Mossberg 88, and it's a pretty cool guy. but now i'd lke a 9mm pistol. i'm leaning towards a Springfield Armory XD, but i'm going to shoot a Glock 17 before buying anything. any of you guys have either?

[WangonwWarrior]

Originally Posted by robbie2883

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[ziptiedae86]

Springfield XD9 Subcompact with Insight XML taclight (obviously removed for daily carry), Hogue grip, Pierce mag extension and Zombietarget haha

I was more accurate with it than subcompact Glocks or Sigs. Rent one at your range!

[BustedS13]

Originally Posted by ziptiedae86

Springfield XD9 Subcompact with Insight XML taclight (obviously removed for daily carry), Hogue grip, Pierce mag extension and Zombietarget haha

I was more accurate with it than subcompact Glocks or Sigs. Rent one at your range!

i've been told they have a better angle on the grip than Glocks. was that noticeable to you?

[ziptiedae86]

Originally Posted by BustedS13

i've been told they have a better angle on the grip than Glocks. was that noticeable to you?

On the subcompact, yes. On the service (full size) version, not so much. I really want a service XD40 for the house...

[robbie2883]

Originally Posted by BustedS13

i've been told they have a better angle on the grip than Glocks. was that noticeable to you?

it's 50/50 on the glock vs xd debate. i like both, but ii have big hands so the glock doesn't bother me. i completely understand why people complain about the glock though. it's like holding a square brick in your hand compared to the well formed and smaller gripped XD. i personally prefer the XD. if i don't swap the barrels on my glock 21 for the 50 cal uppgrade then i'll be selling it for a XD.

[heavenboundkevin]

(XD9mm service) about 200 rds through. I like it. treat it like a baby. Some people have rust issues. SA will take care of it for free under warranty.

I have hyperhidrosis and have not had any rust issues. But i take care of it/its never seen a holster.

one issue (and a lot of people have this) the rear sight "spacing" is too wide for the front. it looks like | # | ideally id want it to look like |#| make sense?

and ziptiedae86. lol at the zombie target/gun placement.

[BustedS13]

Originally Posted by heavenboundkevin

one issue (and a lot of people have this) the rear sight "spacing" is too wide for the front. it looks like | # | ideally id want it to look like |#| make sense?

you can buy a different sight, though, right?

[heavenboundkevin]

yes, i dont need one yet though. Check out XDTALK.com, lots of info

[driftking777]

I need to take pictures of the next time i go shooting, between my buddy and I we usually bring about 10 guns, if my other buddy goes shooting with us, we have about 20

Unless were sighting in then we only have about 5

[driftking777]

the new guy i picked up randomly. Was saving for my AR10 build but bought this in the mean time. Just a baby plinker.

.17hmr bull barrel. Deadly accurate to 200yrds.



And my SKS i just refinished (minus bluing)

[heavenboundkevin]

First time to the range with the XD9. 50rds at 7 yards.

[smoked240]

Originally Posted by S14DB

So, all your "knowledge" is hearsay.

AK is not easier to field strip and clean. Over 2x as many parts to remove and lose. Getting a blood blister from replacing the cover back on the receiver is always fun.

I honestly would take an m16 over the ak anyday but The ak is easier and faster to field strip and put back together. The ak has a one-piece bolt,where the M16's completly disasembles. I saw a video a while ago where they blindfolded the guy striping the ak and not the guy striping the m16, By the time the guy with the ak was done the guy with the m16 just started to get the bolt together.

[midnightouge]

Recently picked up a saiga, trying to piece all the parts for the full ak47 conversion.

[MandTPhotography]

Very shortly buying either a Glock 19 or 23.

I know a lot of people hate on 9mm, but it's whatever you feel comfortable shooting with.

Of course a lot of people would rather have a .40 as opposed to a 9mm, but follow-up shots are a lot easier with the smaller caliber. A hit with a 9mm is better than a miss with a .40.

It'll be for concealed carry purposes and shooting a lot of rounds through. Glock 19's are the most common civilian purchased handgun. They are built like a fuckin' tank also, so I think that'll be a good CC choice.

[midnightouge]

Originally Posted by robbie2883

What rifle is that on the right?

[heavenboundkevin]

HK SL8 or something like that.

[enigmadsm]

Originally Posted by BustedS13

so i bought a shotgun, a Mossberg 88, and it's a pretty cool guy. but now i'd lke a 9mm pistol. i'm leaning towards a Springfield Armory XD, but i'm going to shoot a Glock 17 before buying anything. any of you guys have either?

XDM9, thats all you need. XDM's are hands down the best handgun i've ever fired

[heavenboundkevin]

^ California man. Cant own XDM unless law enforcement.

[japslapsilvia]

i've got
taurus pt101 .40 cal
taurus pt111 millenium 9mm
taurus 247 .40 cal
ruger p345 .45 cal
DPMS AR-15
yugo sks, with side folding ATI stock
remington 770 3006
2 Mosin Nagants. one wood stock, one ATI stock with bipod and scope mount, plus i didnt like the screw in turn down bolt handle so i welded on a custom made one
Remington 870 12ga, with spec ops stock
Mossberg .22

nothing too special

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by heavenboundkevin

^ California man. Cant own XDM unless law enforcement.

You're the only one in Kalifornia. They both are not.

[heavenboundkevin]

^you make that sound so depressing and for some reason i though busted was in CA. haha. i want one of these. .22lr Savage MKII BTVS.

oh and for your viewing pleasure. embed anyone? that youtube box doesnt make it happen..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJAbSbs1z3M

[BustedS13]

Originally Posted by heavenboundkevin

^ California man. Cant own XDM unless law enforcement.

now i'm going to buy the XDM version just because it can't be owned in CA.

edit: apparently you can buy reduced cap magazines for it, making it legal in your state. i can't believe that's a law.

[midnightouge]

You wouldn't believe most of the centerfire gun laws.
I hate living in cali.

[heavenboundkevin]

its not just the magazine capacity(10rds). IIRC, a handgun in CA needs to have a "loaded chamber indicator" my XD has a little tab that sticks up to let you know there is a round in the chamber. XDM's dont have that.

[BustedS13]

i bought my shotgun out of some guy's trunk in a commuter lot with no paperwork or anything except a bill of sale. is that legal there?

[robbie2883]

Originally Posted by midnightouge

What rifle is that on the right?

Originally Posted by heavenboundkevin

HK SL8 or something like that.

exactly!!!

[robbie2883]

Originally Posted by heavenboundkevin

one issue (and a lot of people have this) the rear sight "spacing" is too wide for the front. it looks like | # | ideally id want it to look like |#| make sense?

yeah but at the same time the gun is designed as a carry weapon with quick target acquisition in mind. tighter sights means more time to acquire target. it takes a little getting used to but you can actually draw on target while move/diving/rolling ect, alot fast with just a hair wider rear sight.

[midnightouge]

Originally Posted by BustedS13

i bought my shotgun out of some guy's trunk in a commuter lot with no paperwork or anything except a bill of sale. is that legal there?

Not in california. both of you would have to meet up at a gun shop and have them do the paperwork.
once you pay for the gun and dros fees, you have to wait 10 days while they do a background check, then pick up the firearm.