YAGT: OMG I love guns

[SpatiallyAware]

I was hesitant to buy an AR myself, but once I did I find I shoot it all the time

And I got my new Sig and my Spike's lower:awe:


Awesome transfer deal from a local guy too, $15 for both of them on his kitchen table

Had a great talk with him on several things too, don't think I've heard anyone mention it here yet but I just learned about the Tactical Fire Control 3MR...might have just found a way to blow $500 :awe:
http://tacfirecon.com/

LOVE the baby sigs. I've had a p238 for quite some time... A partsproduction stainless trigger and smoothing up of the trigger bar greatly improved the feel. I like the 938 but it's a bit too large for pocket carry.

 

[phucheneh]

How do people pocket carry? I understand the concept of pocket holsters and all.

I just always have something in both pockets and would have issues if I tried to always have a gun in one. I could see jacket pocket, I guess. Especially if you've got room for it in an inner 'suit jacket' style pocket. But I don't always wear a jacket, and I think CC should be about consistency.

Pants pockets are just kinda more awkward and inconvenient than one might initially think. To me, at least. Generally easier for me to unclip a holster at 4/5 o'clock without being noticed than it is to slip something out of a jeans pocket. 4" phone or a pack of cigarettes is about my size limit (TWSS). And no, no skinny jeans here. Loose/relaxed or some such fit Levis or similar.

 

[ManBearPig]

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[corwin]

How do people pocket carry? I understand the concept of pocket holsters and all.

I just always have something in both pockets and would have issues if I tried to always have a gun in one. I could see jacket pocket, I guess. Especially if you've got room for it in an inner 'suit jacket' style pocket. But I don't always wear a jacket, and I think CC should be about consistency.

Pants pockets are just kinda more awkward and inconvenient than one might initially think. To me, at least. Generally easier for me to unclip a holster at 4/5 o'clock without being noticed than it is to slip something out of a jeans pocket. 4" phone or a pack of cigarettes is about my size limit (TWSS). And no, no skinny jeans here. Loose/relaxed or some such fit Levis or similar.

I would agree, can't see pocket carry being something I would ever opt for, but everybody is different...I went with a Desantis soft tuck for my new little baby, it just happened to be delivered today as well along with 2 extra 7 round mags for it, hopefully I'll have time to try it out tonight...Merry Christmas to me

 

[phucheneh]

I'm a repetitive motherfucker, I know, but I'll rec the Safariland model 26 again for anyone wanting to carry a small gun IWB with the practicality of an OWB duty holster. The other major leather brands' single clip IWB offerings are just a joke in comparison.

edit: one digit off; it's model '27'. The one with the leather outer and faux-suede interior with a plastic support between them.

 

[XavierMace]

Most people I know who pocket carry do it because they are in a situation where the only other option would be an ankle holster.

 

[corwin]

Most people I know who pocket carry do it because they are in a situation where the only other option would be an ankle holster.

They wear pants but no shirt?

 

[phucheneh]

They wear pants but no shirt?

My basic thought. Anyone can carry IWB. My only guess is that maybe they're both in a very scrutinous environment and required to wear a tucked-in shirt. By scrutinous, I mean 'someone would notice two random belt clips that don't appear to be holding anything on your belt.'

 

[corwin]

My basic thought. Anyone can carry IWB. My only guess is that maybe they're both in a very scrutinous environment and required to wear a tucked-in shirt. By scrutinous, I mean 'someone would notice two random belt clips that don't appear to be holding anything on your belt.'

The soft tuck that I opted for only has one clip and it doesn't go over the belt...barely noticeable at all, but I guess if they REALLY were suspicious

 

[Jeeebus]

How do people pocket carry? I understand the concept of pocket holsters and all.

I just always have something in both pockets and would have issues if I tried to always have a gun in one. I could see jacket pocket, I guess. Especially if you've got room for it in an inner 'suit jacket' style pocket. But I don't always wear a jacket, and I think CC should be about consistency.

Pants pockets are just kinda more awkward and inconvenient than one might initially think. To me, at least. Generally easier for me to unclip a holster at 4/5 o'clock without being noticed than it is to slip something out of a jeans pocket. 4" phone or a pack of cigarettes is about my size limit (TWSS). And no, no skinny jeans here. Loose/relaxed or some such fit Levis or similar.

Easy - I live in a warm climate that allows me to wear cargo shorts most of the time. That's really the only way to make it work reliably - dedicated pocket for the gun and the others for wallet/keys/phone. Once you find a pair of shorts/pants that comfortably fit your gun/holster, you're set. I'd recommend taking a holster with you when trying on shorts and seeing how good it fits - pocket sizes are all over the place.

I forget the brand I wear, but with my holster/gun combination, it's as close to perfect as I can get.

 

[Nebor]

You like to read yourself talking entirely too much.

Bio GunVaults had a problem where if electricity was hooked up a certain way, they would open. I don't want my son or a burglar getting into my guns. That is why I said to avoid the bio safes.

I've heard there's been a rash of thefts wherein burglars learned how to rewire the electrical system on an uncommon handgun safe in order to steal handguns worth less than $1000.

 

[rudeguy]

I've heard there's been a rash of thefts wherein burglars learned how to rewire the electrical system on an uncommon handgun safe in order to steal handguns worth less than $1000.

Ok... it's mostly Lil rudeguy

 

[CurseTheSky]

How do people pocket carry? I understand the concept of pocket holsters and all.

Seecamp LWS .380. Pocket carry is a breeze.

Sometimes I stuff it in my pocket when I just don't feel like carrying anything else.

 

[Merad]

What do you guys think about trading a Glock 26 Gen 3 for a 1951 Tula SKS (matching serials, very good condition) + 200 rounds of ammo? I kinda feel like the other guy might be getting a slightly better deal, but I have been looking for a Ruskie SKS for a while and they aren't going to get any cheaper...

How do people pocket carry? I understand the concept of pocket holsters and all.

I had to shift my wallet to my left rear pocket, and carry my LCP (which, with pocket holster, is about the size of a wallet) in my right rear pocket. I can't really imagine pocket carrying anything much larger than that.

 

[IGemini]

What do you guys think about trading a Glock 26 Gen 3 for a 1951 Tula SKS (matching serials, very good condition) + 200 rounds of ammo? I kinda feel like the other guy might be getting a slightly better deal, but I have been looking for a Ruskie SKS for a while and they aren't going to get any cheaper...

I haven't looked at SKS prices in a while, but a quick look at Tula 1951s were having decent non-matching ones go for just under $500 on GB and G26 Gen3s around the same. With the ammo included I'm inclined to say you're getting the better deal on this one.

 

[phucheneh]

I had to shift my wallet to my left rear pocket, and carry my LCP (which, with pocket holster, is about the size of a wallet) in my right rear pocket. I can't really imagine pocket carrying anything much larger than that.

It's odd that you have taken carry advice from the Fonz.

(...sit on it)

 

[HTFOff]

What do you guys think about trading a Glock 26 Gen 3 for a 1951 Tula SKS (matching serials, very good condition) + 200 rounds of ammo? I kinda feel like the other guy might be getting a slightly better deal, but I have been looking for a Ruskie SKS for a while and they aren't going to get any cheaper...

All steel milled, military issue from the old world vs. a glock? I'd take the sks for sure. The russian sks also show the best craftsmanship. You'll be able to move the glock easier, but it's still a glock. They're a dime a dozen. Sks has the cool factor, that is, if you like wood and steel.

 

[velillen]

What do you guys think about trading a Glock 26 Gen 3 for a 1951 Tula SKS (matching serials, very good condition) + 200 rounds of ammo? I kinda feel like the other guy might be getting a slightly better deal, but I have been looking for a Ruskie SKS for a while and they aren't going to get any cheaper...

Good deal for you. A Glock 26 is a glock 26. new locally can pick one up 500-550 range.

SKS is a good investment gun. The gun itself is worth ~500-600 plus the ammo is worth ~50 bucks itself. Doesnt sound like much but remember they arent being imported anymore. 20 years ago you could get them for $100 bucks or so too. I wouldnt get it just to shoot it and beat it up. But trade for it as an occasional shooter that is taken care of. Get a yugo sks as the beater

Of course the SKS will be harder to sell if you need to. People who just want an sks to have an sks go for the cheaper ones so have to find more of a collector for the all Russian one

 

[corwin]

I mentioned this yesterday but I'm curious if anyone would be interested in the new Tactical Fire Control AR trigger...the guy I did my transfer through who told me about it called me last night and said he was contacted by the company to be a distributor for them and he's planning to sell them for about $450. While his website is borked right now I'm willing to bet he would be happy to ship them, a simple trigger would be cheap to ship, or I would be willing to buy and resell/ship them to anyone as well. This is about $50 less than they are selling them direct for, and pretty cheap for an ATF approved non-NFA (basically) "full-auto" trigger. Anyway if anyone is interested let me know and I'll give you his contact information, he's planning to place an order soon and was going to start with 10 plus as many more as people have directly asked for...LINK to the product page.

 

[RampantAndroid]

I mentioned this yesterday but I'm curious if anyone would be interested in the new Tactical Fire Control AR trigger...the guy I did my transfer through who told me about it called me last night and said he was contacted by the company to be a distributor for them and he's planning to sell them for about $450. While his website is borked right now I'm willing to bet he would be happy to ship them, a simple trigger would be cheap to ship, or I would be willing to buy and resell/ship them to anyone as well. This is about $50 less than they are selling them direct for, and pretty cheap for an ATF approved non-NFA (basically) "full-auto" trigger. Anyway if anyone is interested let me know and I'll give you his contact information, he's planning to place an order soon and was going to start with 10 plus as many more as people have directly asked for...LINK to the product page.

Is this the trigger everyone was talking about that basically bump fires for you, sans the silly slide-fire stock?

Just listed my VTAC2 on Armslist...I'd be tempted to keep the gun with fun mode added, though my wallet would hate me...

 

[RampantAndroid]

All steel milled, military issue from the old world vs. a glock? I'd take the sks for sure. The russian sks also show the best craftsmanship. You'll be able to move the glock easier, but it's still a glock. They're a dime a dozen. Sks has the cool factor, that is, if you like wood and steel.

How easy is an SKS to service though? How many gunsmiths will touch them, and where do you find parts? I'd LOVE to own a Colt Python one day, but am wary because it's a niche gun. Gunsmiths won't deal with them anymore, and parts...are custom made now. Garand parts are simple, tons of GI parts around still. Not sure that's the same for SKS parts in the US? Maybe I'm wrong - I have zero knowledge here.

 

[corwin]

Is this the trigger everyone was talking about that basically bump fires for you, sans the silly slide-fire stock?

Just listed my VTAC2 on Armslist...I'd be tempted to keep the gun with fun mode added, though my wallet would hate me...

Yep, the same one...basically the trigger uses the bolt to force a trigger reset so as long as you have pressure on the trigger it keeps firing...watch the video in that link, they show a slow-mo of the trigger and you can see it pushing the finger forward, the rate of fire is impressive, something like 600 rounds per minute

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Yep, the same one...basically the trigger uses the bolt to force a trigger reset so as long as you have pressure on the trigger it keeps firing...watch the video in that link, they show a slow-mo of the trigger and you can see it pushing the finger forward, the rate of fire is impressive, something like 600 rounds per minute

Interesting. I find it surprising BATF has blessed this, but if it's fine with them, fine with me. I would be concerned primarily with whether it's an excellent match grade trigger in semi auto mode, and for what it costs it should be.

 

[corwin]

Interesting. I find it surprising BATF has blessed this, but if it's fine with them, fine with me. I would be concerned primarily with whether it's an excellent match grade trigger in semi auto mode, and for what it costs it should be.

Me too, while it's a technicality there is still only one shot fired per trigger pull, it just forces the trigger to reset without you having to lift your finger...going by strict definition a machine gun is multiple shots with a single pull which isn't happening here. The ATF approval letter is on their site so it looks legit, I'm "discussing" with my wife as to whether I can get one (or more) right now As for quality of the trigger I would really hope that is was good as well, supposedly a match grade non-adjustable 4.5lb pull in semi or "3rd mode" as they call it:awe:

 

[Merad]

I mentioned this yesterday but I'm curious if anyone would be interested in the new Tactical Fire Control AR trigger...the guy I did my transfer through who told me about it called me last night and said he was contacted by the company to be a distributor for them and he's planning to sell them for about $450. While his website is borked right now I'm willing to bet he would be happy to ship them, a simple trigger would be cheap to ship, or I would be willing to buy and resell/ship them to anyone as well. This is about $50 less than they are selling them direct for, and pretty cheap for an ATF approved non-NFA (basically) "full-auto" trigger. Anyway if anyone is interested let me know and I'll give you his contact information, he's planning to place an order soon and was going to start with 10 plus as many more as people have directly asked for...LINK to the product page.

My "dream AR" right now is a .300 AAC Blackout suppressed SBR with that trigger. And if you add up how much that will cost, you'll see why it's going to stay a dream for a good while longer. D:

PS going for the SKS trade tomorrow.