July 31Jul 31 Honestly, the way Sig has handled this sours me on any of their guns. Clearly, their entire lineup isn't misfiring but their damage control has sucked. For sure. A case study in how to not do it. So many better guns out there.
August 1Aug 1 2 hours ago, Macanudo said: Honestly, the way Sig has handled this sours me on any of their guns. Clearly, their entire lineup isn't misfiring but their damage control has sucked. No kidding, but I am not getting rid of my P365X.
August 1Aug 1 3 hours ago, Handcruser said: For sure. A case study in how to not do it. So many better guns out there. For sure. I really like my M400 for what it is, but they have made a terrible mess of this situation.
August 1Aug 1 3 hours ago, Parliament said: I'm looking for a new High Point to replace the daily carry I lost. Any recs? Get anything other than a High Point....;)
August 2Aug 2 On 8/1/2025 at 7:23 AM, Parliament said: I'm looking for a new High Point to replace the daily carry I lost. Any recs?
August 5Aug 5 Just ordered one of these for my younger son as a novelty gift. Did the same for his older brother last year. They are pretty unique little jewels, IMO, but not for extensive plinking. https://grabagun.com/naa-mini-revolver-stainless-22-lr-1-125-barrel-5-rounds-with-oval-enclosed-belt-buckle.html
August 8Aug 8 Wow. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2025/08/08/air-force-makes-arrest-in-airmans-shooting-death-involving-m18-pistol/
August 8Aug 8 50 minutes ago, Lat22 said: Wow. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2025/08/08/air-force-makes-arrest-in-airmans-shooting-death-involving-m18-pistol/ That’s a crazy development in the Sig soap opera drama!
August 9Aug 9 Picked up the kid’s Christmas present today. The complete package seems a lot heavier than the other one.
August 9Aug 9 On 8/5/2025 at 6:22 PM, Armybrat said: Just ordered one of these for my younger son as a novelty gift. Did the same for his older brother last year. They are pretty unique little jewels, IMO, but not for extensive plinking. https://grabagun.com/naa-mini-revolver-stainless-22-lr-1-125-barrel-5-rounds-with-oval-enclosed-belt-buckle.html My problem with this is, besides the gun for ants, is the website. And who owns/hawks it.
August 11Aug 11 Switched the FX3 fixed 6x42 for a VX3HD 1.5x5x20 25-06 Country Custom Metalsmithing Edited August 11Aug 11 by noharleyyet
August 14Aug 14 On 8/11/2025 at 9:52 AM, noharleyyet said: Switched the FX3 fixed 6x42 for a VX3HD 1.5x5x20 25-06 Country Custom Metalsmithing That is a piece of art.
August 15Aug 15 On 8/11/2025 at 9:52 AM, noharleyyet said: Switched the FX3 fixed 6x42 for a VX3HD 1.5x5x20 25-06 Country Custom Metalsmithing Lovely stock, etc.
August 15Aug 15 Process for firearm license application in the UK… (warning: longcat link) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statutory-guidance-for-police-on-firearms-licensing/firearms-licensing-statutory-guidance-for-chief-officers-of-police-accessible
August 16Aug 16 Man I’m about to go on a suppressor buying spree after Jan 1. I don’t anticipate shooting anything without a can on the end.
August 16Aug 16 I found that used SP5 for a decent price and went ahead and got it. Going to wait until January and sbr it
August 17Aug 17 5 hours ago, Mighty fine said: I found that used SP5 for a decent price and went ahead and got it. Going to wait until January and sbr it If you get the atf blessing does that mean you don’t have to do the stupid parts swaps?
August 17Aug 17 8 hours ago, Anastasis said: Man I’m about to go on a suppressor buying spree after Jan 1. I don’t anticipate shooting anything without a can on the end. I plan on having a few form 1's ready to go, because why not? 2 liter bottle? Why not? I also need to learn CAD, because an integrally suppressed pen gun that shoots .22lr would be pretty sweet to print out. Would it serve a purpose? No, but it would be pretty a pretty cool project. Also, FYI, there is a forced reset mod sailing on the strange waters for your 10/22...
August 17Aug 17 14 hours ago, Mighty fine said: If I don't admit I have a gun buying addiction, then it's not a problem. Now I have a (semi auto version of) a machine gun. Ho. Ho. Ho.
August 18Aug 18 On 8/16/2025 at 5:18 PM, Mighty fine said: I found that used SP5 for a decent price and went ahead and got it. Going to wait until January and sbr it You could also put a folding brace on it amd avoid the need to deal with it. I did that on my 416 .22 pistol.
August 18Aug 18 You could also put a folding brace on it amd avoid the need to deal with it. I did that on my 416 .22 pistol.Touche. I think I'm going to start here and see how i like it before going through the trouble of converting it
August 18Aug 18 9 hours ago, Mighty fine said: 16 hours ago, Macanudo said: You could also put a folding brace on it amd avoid the need to deal with it. I did that on my 416 .22 pistol. Touche. I think I'm going to start here and see how i like it before going through the trouble of converting it This was the best for my gun. It's a lot sturdier than it looks and does the job well. https://www.opticsplanet.com/sb-tactical-tf1913-pistol-stabilizing-brace.html Edited August 18Aug 18 by Macanudo
August 21Aug 21 On 8/19/2025 at 9:32 PM, Armybrat said: [Sarcasm meter on] Should have gone to SDI. Those guys are legit. [/Sarcasm meter off]
August 21Aug 21 5 minutes ago, Macanudo said: [Sarcasm meter on] Should have gone to SDI. Those guys are legit. [/Sarcasm meter off] This is my go-to smith…. https://www.blackjackguns.com
August 22Aug 22 This is my go-to smith…. https://www.blackjackguns.comI had not realized they moved from Pond Springs until a couple of weeks ago. That's where I picked up that SP5
August 27Aug 27 On 8/21/2025 at 9:51 AM, Armybrat said: This is my go-to smith…. https://www.blackjackguns.com These guys are really good. They somehow made my Tec-9 slightly less shitty. On 8/22/2025 at 12:50 PM, Mighty fine said: On 8/21/2025 at 9:51 AM, Armybrat said: This is my go-to smith…. https://www.blackjackguns.com I had not realized they moved from Pond Springs until a couple of weeks ago. That's where I picked up that SP5 Really? Where are they now?
August 27Aug 27 14 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said: These guys are really good. They somehow made my Tec-9 slightly less shitty. Really? Where are they now? 2407 South Bell Blvd, Suite A Cedar Park, TX 78613 Just south of the 183 intersection with Avery Ranch Blvd (west side of 183A tollway. (next to AAMCO Transmissions) Edited August 27Aug 27 by Armybrat
August 27Aug 27 3 hours ago, Bozo_Casanova said: These guys are really good. They somehow made my Tec-9 slightly less shitty. I somehow simultaneously both respect you more and less by finding out you own a Tec-9.
August 27Aug 27 7 hours ago, NotActuallyALonghorn said: I somehow simultaneously both respect you more and less by finding out you own a Tec-9. Fair! It was in the most Tec-9 condition possible when I got it, see below Edited August 27Aug 27 by Bozo_Casanova
August 27Aug 27 On 1/3/2024 at 9:51 AM, Bozo_Casanova said: Anybody here have opinions about Blackjack gunsmithing or somebody else you like and have had good experience with here in Austin? Somebody gave me a Tec-9 that had been in its case in the back of a closet since 1992 that looks to be in good working order but should disassembled, cleaned, inspected and test fired by someone other than me. Also came with a the optional barrel extender and two Intratec 32 round magazines, one of which was full of 30 year old bullets, and had one in the chamber when it was given to me. And that's why we ALWAYS check first, kids. Edited August 27Aug 27 by Bozo_Casanova
August 27Aug 27 When I “liberated” this Remington Model 51 from my MIL in the early 1970s, it was in Condition 1 - and had been since her father had last loaded it maybe 30 years before.
August 27Aug 27 Funny thing/Nightmare fuel about that Tec-9, since I’m going to assume that most of you are old enough to remember the issues associated with that gun. Spoiler The nice old gent who gave it to me in that condition has mid-stage Parkinson’s and planned to inspect/clean the gun before giving it to me, but then got too busy. Things could have gotten very … exciting. Edited August 27Aug 27 by Bozo_Casanova
August 27Aug 27 50+ years ago when at the Daughters of the Confederacy museum in the Old Land Office building next to the Capitol, I noticed that an antique Colt Dragoon revolver on display had percussion caps in place on the cylinder nipples. I informed one of the staff of the strong possibility it was still loaded with its powder charges, but she didn’t seem to be interested.
September 5Sep 5 CHIEF Jr. came home with a new toy, I have a feeling he bought it yesterday. He kept mentioning what had all been done to it, how much his boss had put into it ($3500) and what a good deal it was. His boss shoots competitively, and this one was for three gun comp. He built out this Barretta 92X. Ported barrel, really light trigger, more pronounced mag release. He got the original stock slide separately. Fitted with a Holosun red dot. This is his new daily carry. The Sig situation has him a bit sketched, he also doesn't like the way they have handled the P320 situation. He decided he doesn't want to carry a striker fire as his daily and opted for a double action hammer fired. He doesn't think he would survive his FN 510 accidentally going off in the holster, I don't either. So much for him ratholing his money. He ended up paying $1200, the barrel has about 5000 rounds through it, but should last for about 50k. CHIEF
September 6Sep 6 Putting $3500 into that gun is nuts. Paying $1200 for it is A-OK. But that’s the limit. You just can’t put that much money into a production gun and expect it to be what it isn’t. If any of yall are considering putting 4K+ into a pistol please talk to me before. That said - nice purchase.
September 8Sep 8 On 9/5/2025 at 5:30 PM, CHIEF said: He built out this Barretta 92X. Ported barrel, really light trigger, more pronounced mag release. He got the original stock slide separately. Fitted with a Holosun red dot. This is his new daily carry. These two things make me itchy. Comp guns and EDC guns are two different animals, built to do two completely different things. I's just say be careful with that hair trigger.
September 8Sep 8 55 minutes ago, BabaYaga said: These two things make me itchy. Comp guns and EDC guns are two different animals, built to do two completely different things. I's just say be careful with that hair trigger. His daily carry sits in the truck 99% of the time. He might have it on him if he is somewhere shady, which might be two or three times per year. CHIEF
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