DirtHeadDavis
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Well my extended family is all in Salt Lake so I'll keep you in mind next trip up! An official WAYALIFE Trail Run & Range would be pretty epic too... Lol
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TrailHunter
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I have one… I really like it. But it’s my first AR and I’m still learning.. Everything on it seems quality to me but I‘m sure there are more expensive options with better internals and tighter tolerances like a Daniel Defense or something. It doesn't have a full rail on top so if you want to mount a bunch of shit up there you can’t.. It‘s comfortable to hold without it though. I think for the money.. it’s a great rifle and you can mod it however you want. My dealer said it’s a solid entry level Rifle and I would agree. Not sure if that helps.
RESURECTIONJK
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Could 1000% make this happen.
For sure does! I’m not out there shooting a lot, just like to now and then and want a nice middle ground one to shoot around with.
appreciate the feedback.
GP NOIR
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Just want to mention Glock 10 round mags are not reliable.Thought it best to post this up here since I need some opinions and advice. Really want to get into shooting more and while I’ve gone here and there I really haven’t had the means (specifically the age) to do it often here in CA.
I’ve handled a decent amount of stuff but really think starting out with a solid pistol will be best for hitting the range and possibly some competition here and there.
Out of what I am familiar with handgun wise, it’s really any 1911 or Glock - and a couple Berettas. Upon doing some research, I found that while there’s a whole host of well performing options, a few definitely stand out.
For the first firearm I want to own myself, I think I’ve narrowed it down to a 1911 of a reputable make, a Beretta M9, a Glock, or a Sig p226. These have seemed to be the most attractive models to me, and I would get any and all of them chambered in 9mm for ease of access/affordability of ammo, recoil control, and because a .45 is overkill for target shooting - not like I’m fending off bears or armored intruders often… Lol.
The question really is, what’s a good reliable and reputable pistol? I suppose it really depends on the shooter and their competence to maintain their firearm, but with my limited experience I’d love to hear what you guys think.
My brother has a couple of Springfield 1911s. He nothing but good things to say about them. I have Colts, one a high round count I've owned since the 90s. Colt makes a good 1911.
DirtHeadDavis
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Doesn't Colt make THE 1911? Lol
GP NOIR
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Yes. Yes, they do.
They also make the AR. I recommend their M4A1, my second favorite factory built AR
TrailHunter
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Since When? I've never heard this or ever had a problem in 25 years of using them.
RESURECTIONJK
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Then you’ve experienced worn, out of spec mags.
GP NOIR
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I’ve heard nothing good about Glock 10 rounds mags from guys who put put a lot of rounds through handguns in training. First hand accounts from those who carry firearms into harm’s way. The consensus is, Glock mags blocked to 10 rounds are not reliable to trust your life to.
TrailHunter
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Well, If my mags get me killed… I’ll let you know.
GP NOIR
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You gonna git kilt in da streets!
In all seriousness, the mags work for you. That's what's important.
Sharkey
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I love my 365x, but I am a sig fan boy. My .40 229 Equinox is great as well. I also have a 320 full size with a red dot and of the three, that’s the only one that I “regret”.
RESURECTIONJK
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For what it’s worth I’ve been teaching, Competing and training for over a decade both personally and professionally. It’s what I do for a living.
My alumni consists of people from all over the western United States who unfortunately, must abide by the 10 round mag law. When I teach a class in one of those states or, attend I also am required to use the 10 round mags. In the hundreds of thousands of rounds I’ve shot I can easily say between teaching, training and competing over 50,000 of them have been fired from those very 10 round mags and I have NEVER had a magazine related issue.
If you are getting that info from people they either have a small sample size, have out of spec mags, have the early gen 1 or gen 2 mags which were shitty regardless of capacity or don’t keep their shit squared away.
Those behind the iron curtain can’t play with Gen 4 or 5 mags but can get the gen3’s and they’re squared away.
My alumni consists of people from all over the western United States who unfortunately, must abide by the 10 round mag law. When I teach a class in one of those states or, attend I also am required to use the 10 round mags. In the hundreds of thousands of rounds I’ve shot I can easily say between teaching, training and competing over 50,000 of them have been fired from those very 10 round mags and I have NEVER had a magazine related issue.
If you are getting that info from people they either have a small sample size, have out of spec mags, have the early gen 1 or gen 2 mags which were shitty regardless of capacity or don’t keep their shit squared away.
Those behind the iron curtain can’t play with Gen 4 or 5 mags but can get the gen3’s and they’re squared away.
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RESURECTIONJK
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Love my 365 x macro too. Great gun.
TrailHunter
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The last couple months I got back into messing with my 1911.... Finished the 5" today... Next I'm on the hunt for a Commander.
This is what I want (But can't buy here in GAY CA) :
This is What My 5" RIA looked like when I bought it in the early 2000's, with the UGLY ass Logo:
This is my Budget Build:
- Removed the Ugly Banner & Blued the Flat
- Distressed the Finish
- Tightened the Slide to Frame Fit
- Removed the extended Guide Rod & Installed an EGW standard GR with checkered Plug
- Removed the Ambi Safety
- Wilson Combat Single Side Thumb Safety
- Wilson Combat Trigger
- New Pin Kit
- EGW Extractor & Firing Pin
- EGW 25dpi Steel Rear Main Spring Housing
- Polished the Barrel, Bushing, Hammer Flats & Feed Ramp
- Built a Second Slide w/ GI sights - (because they look Cool)
Original Slide w/ Alchemy Walnut Grips
2nd Slide w/ GI sights & Fake Ivory Grips
This is what I want (But can't buy here in GAY CA) :
This is What My 5" RIA looked like when I bought it in the early 2000's, with the UGLY ass Logo:
This is my Budget Build:
- Removed the Ugly Banner & Blued the Flat
- Distressed the Finish
- Tightened the Slide to Frame Fit
- Removed the extended Guide Rod & Installed an EGW standard GR with checkered Plug
- Removed the Ambi Safety
- Wilson Combat Single Side Thumb Safety
- Wilson Combat Trigger
- New Pin Kit
- EGW Extractor & Firing Pin
- EGW 25dpi Steel Rear Main Spring Housing
- Polished the Barrel, Bushing, Hammer Flats & Feed Ramp
- Built a Second Slide w/ GI sights - (because they look Cool)
Original Slide w/ Alchemy Walnut Grips
2nd Slide w/ GI sights & Fake Ivory Grips
DirtHeadDavis
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Excellent.
HighwayTrout
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Been wanting one since they came out. Still back ordered and when one comes available it’s not exactly what I want or I’m out of town/not ready to buy.
TrailHunter
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They have been consistently coming in at the shop I go to.. I went with the Hellcat.. but I do like the idea of swapping the frame on the 365.