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UberNeuman said:
Well, it's pointless, isn't it. You offer the "ask anything" invite, then lay a groundwork of what you will or will not cover....

What I'd like to ask you isn't within your guidelines... but ask I will - what I really need to know:

How is babby made?
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If you look up one of the most recent ATF publications, the government has requested that I forward the information of those asking how to make illegal modifications to their firearm, so how about we do this.

You post your name and address, I will tell you how to install a drop in auto sear and I will send over the ATF, sound cool?
 
HybridSquirrel said:
What is your stance on the Sigma/Glock debate? Do you feel the sigma's are just a cheaper glock? I mean, whats the real difference performance wise?
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S&W tried to copy the glock and did such a poor job at it they lost the patent infringement case and had to settle with Gaston.

Its a horrible thing. The sigma is in the same category as a 4 cylinder mustang or AOL merging with Time Warner under THINGS THAT NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE.

If you want a glock, get a glock. If you want an XD, get an XD. Do everyone a favor and NOT BUY A SIGMA.
 
HybridSquirrel said:
What is your stance on the Sigma/Glock debate? Do you feel the sigma's are just a cheaper glock? I mean, whats the real difference performance wise?
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I'd say the sigmas are just a cheaper everything =( I've shot both and the sigma, while decent for the price, isn't quite at that level yet.

And I don't even like glocks!

So the question was already posed earlier, you don't actually work for one of the large companies but rather are more of a gunsmith?

I'm still slightly in a haze on machinegun / automatic weapon ownership.

Apparently there is "AOW" any other weapon, which would be a supressor, or say, putting a foregrip on an uzi or things such as that, that require a tax stamp, background check by the ATF, and in most cases, setting up a corporation that "owns" the item rather than a person.

What is the rule on IIRC "class 3" weapons (automatics, short barrel shotguns, and whatever else that encompasses)
 
Gunsmiths rebuild customer firearms. Manufactuers make from scratch, make parts from scratch or rebuild on behalf of business inventory.

AOW - pen gun

A supressor is NOT an AOW. Putting a foregrip on an uzi is NOT an AOW.

Supressors and Machineguns transfer on a $200 tax stamp. AOW's transfer on a $5 tax stamp.

To address your class 3 comment. Here's a few things that are pet peeves.

Please don't call everything "class 3". I am a class 2 manufacturer. What does that mean? Nothing.

There are different types of federal firearm licenesees. Most typical is 01, dealer. 02, pawnbroker. 03 is C&R, etc and 07 is manufacturer.

When you submit to the government $500 and a form properly filled out, you are allowed to transact in TITLE II or NFA items. That encompasses machineguns, supressors, AOW, short barrel rifles and shotguns.

When an 01 dealer submits their $500 they are called "Special Occupational Taxpayer, Class 3". When a manufacturer submits their $500 they are called "Class 2". Calling an NFA Item "Class 3" is just as bad as calling a magazine a clip, totally not the same thing.

Now, ownership. You can do an NFA firearm registration three ways.

Individual - You have to get signature approval of the police chief where you live, county sherrif, state attorney, judge, etc. If you are not in a friendly state you have to use alternate venues. Required information: Typical form 4473 information, with fingerprint cards and photograph.

Corporation - you can form a holding company for your toys, the benefit is you do not need to get a signature. No fingerprints, no photo.

Trust - same as corporation.

Hope this helps!

deadlyapp said:
I'd say the sigmas are just a cheaper everything =( I've shot both and the sigma, while decent for the price, isn't quite at that level yet.

And I don't even like glocks!

So the question was already posed earlier, you don't actually work for one of the large companies but rather are more of a gunsmith?

I'm still slightly in a haze on machinegun / automatic weapon ownership.

Apparently there is "AOW" any other weapon, which would be a supressor, or say, putting a foregrip on an uzi or things such as that, that require a tax stamp, background check by the ATF, and in most cases, setting up a corporation that "owns" the item rather than a person.

What is the rule on IIRC "class 3" weapons (automatics, short barrel shotguns, and whatever else that encompasses)
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BreastInspector said:
S&W tried to copy the glock and did such a poor job at it they lost the patent infringement case and had to settle with Gaston.

Its a horrible thing. The sigma is in the same category as a 4 cylinder mustang or AOL merging with Time Warner under THINGS THAT NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE.

If you want a glock, get a glock. If you want an XD, get an XD. Do everyone a favor and NOT BUY A SIGMA.
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How did they do such a bad job at it? I mean i've looked at both a glock and a sigma stripped down side to side and they look the same. Aside from a heavier trigger it looked the same at least. I was just thinking about purchasing another handgun. Is there any factual evidence that shows sigmas blow?
 
HybridSquirrel said:
How did they do such a bad job at it? I mean i've looked at both a glock and a sigma stripped down side to side and they look the same. Aside from a heavier trigger it looked the same at least. I was just thinking about purchasing another handgun. Is there any factual evidence that shows sigmas blow?
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You just answered your own question. They copied the design.

The trigger is also terrible. I mean, a regular glock trigger is bad but you can clean it up a bit. The thing with the sigmas is that nobody does triggerwork to them because most people just turn around and sell the thing rather than trying to improve it.

Another reason: NIB Sigmas sell cheap.

Magazines on the other hand, $40 each.

If you need 3 sigma mags, you were better off buying the glock.
 
Regarding the current price spike in firearms and ammunition, pistols and shotguns spiking like assault weapons?

I am thinking of purchasing a Makarov PM and starting the concealed-carry process. I know that the Soviet 9x18 is likely inferior to the NATO 9x19, not to mention that 9x18 is kinda hard to get without going online in the US. But, the price is significantly less, would a cheap Makarov PM be an acceptable alternative to a more expensive NATO 9mm pistols?

Also, what is the deal with the new federal rule about loaded guns in national parks? Can we pack CCW in them now or does this extend to toting around rifles on our shoulders in case we are attacked by the local wildlife?
 
Schadenfroh said:
Regarding the current price spike in firearms and ammunition, pistols and shotguns spiking like assault weapons?

I am thinking of purchasing a Makarov PM and starting the concealed-carry process. I know that the Soviet 9x18 is likely inferior to the NATO 9x19, not to mention that 9x18 is kinda hard to get without going online in the US. But, the price is significantly less, would a cheap Makarov PM be an acceptable alternative to a more expensive NATO 9mm pistols?

Also, what is the deal with the new federal rule about loaded guns in national parks? Can we pack CCW in them now or does this extend to toting around rifles on our shoulders in case we are attacked by the local wildlife?
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I was just up in Rocky Mountain National Park and talked to a park ranger, he said both concealed and open carry, if you're in an open carry state, is allowed on park ground, but if you enter an official building it is a felony. As far as rifles, i'm not sure.

Also, check out the box of truth guys. http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot26_3.htm
The 9mm mak will only reach minimum penetration with ball ammo, significantly less than a 9mm nato with SD ammo.
 
Interesting. Since I don't know much about the gunsmithing world, I thought you'd say smth like: 'I work for <xxx> and we manufacture <xxx>'. I didn't realize that rebuilding is also considered manufacturing.

Considering you rebuild machine guns for private sector, where owning one is fairly restricted, how much demand is there? Who are your typical clients? Not the names, but type. Private owners-fanatics who went through the hassle of actually getting an auto, police, mercenaries (Blackwater, etc)?
 
Can you build me a handheld nuclear weapon? I have a few things I need to take care of, and this would really help.
 
According to ATF, rebuilding with intent to resell = manufacturer.

pontifex said:
i'm still not sure how rebuilding machineguns = manufacturer...
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Everything has gotten a lot more interest, and everything has gotten crazy regarding supply and price. As I said eariler, ammo is tough to order and when you can order it the price is tough to make money.

9x18 is a very popular round, but if you are concerned about ammo availability I would go with 9x19 because thats what retailers carry.

I do not know about the CCW in national park legislation. I will have to get up to date on that.

Schadenfroh said:
Regarding the current price spike in firearms and ammunition, pistols and shotguns spiking like assault weapons?

I am thinking of purchasing a Makarov PM and starting the concealed-carry process. I know that the Soviet 9x18 is likely inferior to the NATO 9x19, not to mention that 9x18 is kinda hard to get without going online in the US. But, the price is significantly less, would a cheap Makarov PM be an acceptable alternative to a more expensive NATO 9mm pistols?

Also, what is the deal with the new federal rule about loaded guns in national parks? Can we pack CCW in them now or does this extend to toting around rifles on our shoulders in case we are attacked by the local wildlife?
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paulney said:
Interesting. Since I don't know much about the gunsmithing world, I thought you'd say smth like: 'I work for <xxx> and we manufacture <xxx>'. I didn't realize that rebuilding is also considered manufacturing.

Considering you rebuild machine guns for private sector, where owning one is fairly restricted, how much demand is there? Who are your typical clients? Not the names, but type. Private owners-fanatics who went through the hassle of actually getting an auto, police, mercenaries (Blackwater, etc)?
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ATF regs regarding smithing and manufacturing are complicated. Its very easy to get confused.

There's always demand. I currently have two supressor customers and one customer looking for an auto sear. They're not fanatics, just enthusiasts who know the law and have no problem abiding by it.

Police can get whatever they want on letterhead but not for personal use. Blackwater would be impossible for me to sell to because I am not in Virginia and even if I did sell to one of their operators - who would spend $17,000 on an MP5 from me when they can go to some third world country and buy one for $1,500?
 
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