Gun Forum?

bio-chem · 01-26-2009, 04:18 PM

I've recently started shooting more often recently, and purchased a new handgun. So I was wondering if anybody knows of any good gun forums. Will I'm looking to you on this one. (as well as a few others). so how 'bout it guys any suggestions?

KelJu · 01-26-2009, 04:29 PM

At somethingawful there is a forum called The Firing Range - The Something Awful Forums .

There is a ton of information there, but I doubt you would like the people there, and it cost $10 to create an account.

What gun did you get?

bio-chem · 01-26-2009, 04:35 PM

I've owned a Beretta PX4 in .40 cal for about a year now. Last weak I bought a FNP-9.

What is it about the people that you think I wouldn't like? I enjoy the opinions of those who I don't agree with as long as they are intelligent about their posts. At least I think so, I may not always come off that way.

Doublebase · 01-26-2009, 04:40 PM

You get hits on your gun forum question but I get nothin on my money forum thread.

bio-chem · 01-26-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Doublebase

You get hits on your gun forum question but I get nothin on my money forum thread.

Guns > Money

ha hahaha ah. I'm not sure many here are very good with their money. you are asking the wrong crowd.

mcguin · 01-26-2009, 04:47 PM

congrats on your new toy...I don't know of any reputable gun forums but I'm sure if you google you'll find a couple...we should just make a gun thread under the forum...

bio-chem · 01-26-2009, 04:52 PM

no doubt we have had some good gun discussions here.

like Kelju mentioned though, the type of people a particular forum has makes a big difference. I was hoping some of you may have already done the leg work and screened out the forums that are going to be a bunch of BS.

KelJu · 01-26-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bio-chem

I've owned a Beretta PX4 in .40 cal for about a year now. Last weak I bought a FNP-9.

What is it about the people that you think I wouldn't like? I enjoy the opinions of those who I don't agree with as long as they are intelligent about their posts. At least I think so, I may not always come off that way.

They are arrogant pretentious nerds that love to flame anybody new. Basically they are like me times 10.

Anywho, I love the way Baretta's look, and they have a history of quality and dependability. I have never shot their pistols, but I have show their shotguns, and they rock pretty hard.

maniclion · 01-26-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Doublebase

You get hits on your gun forum question but I get nothin on my money forum thread.

A person is less likely to give info on where they get financial tips that have worked than they are about which forum they like to discuss hobbies.

TexanTA1996 · 01-26-2009, 06:06 PM

Glocktalk.com

bio-chem · 01-26-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KelJu

They are arrogant pretentious nerds that love to flame anybody new. Basically they are like me times 10.

Anywho, I love the way Baretta's look, and they have a history of quality and dependability. I have never shot their pistols, but I have show their shotguns, and they rock pretty hard.

After having shot my Beretta for awhile now I feel confident in recommending their handguns. I enjoy that piece completely. And like you said it is a good looking gun.

ALBOB · 01-26-2009, 07:14 PM

AR15.COM

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Even though the titles of the sites reflect specific guns that you may or may not own, both sites have forums that cover a wide range of guns. AF15.com has a great hometown forum too where you can chat with folks from you area about shooting.

bio-chem · 01-26-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ALBOB

AR15.COM

1911Forum - Powered by vBulletin

Even though the titles of the sites reflect specific guns that you may or may not own, both sites have forums that cover a wide range of guns. AF15.com has a great hometown forum too where you can chat with folks from you area about shooting.

Nice. thanks

KelJu · 01-26-2009, 08:07 PM

If you don;t have a 1911, you need to get one. Nothing feels quite so nice in my hand as a Springfield 1911 GI series.

Splash Log · 01-26-2009, 08:10 PM

SIGforum.com --A discussion forum for SIG enthusiasts

and of course : Zombie Squad • Index page

bio-chem · 01-26-2009, 08:11 PM

Im starting to consider a 1911 purchase. I've shot and loved the Taurus 1911. any thoughts or recommendations guys?

bio-chem · 01-26-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KelJu

If you don;t have a 1911, you need to get one. Nothing feels quite so nice in my hand as a Springfield 1911 GI series.

holy shit, its like you are reading my mind. WTF?

thanks

Doublebase · 01-26-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bio-chem

holy shit, its like you are reading my mind. WTF?

thanks

Are you worried that somebody is going to try and jack yo lancer?

bio-chem · 01-26-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Doublebase

Are you worried that somebody is going to try and jack yo lancer?

I am now!

mcguin · 01-27-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bio-chem

Im starting to consider a 1911 purchase. I've shot and loved the Taurus 1911. any thoughts or recommendations guys?

if you're going for a 1911, spend the money on a kimber custom, or a springfield, or colt...dont go cheap if you're going to go for the 1911...you wont regret it!

WillBrink · 01-27-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bio-chem

I've recently started shooting more often recently, and purchased a new handgun. So I was wondering if anybody knows of any good gun forums. Will I'm looking to you on this one. (as well as a few others). so how 'bout it guys any suggestions?

I guess question is, what type of gun forum? There's tons of them. A good general forum where people are friendly and generally knowledgeable, is the High Road:

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bio-chem · 01-27-2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by WillBrink

A good general forum where people are friendly and generally knowledgeable, is the High Road:

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WillBrink · 01-27-2009, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bio-chem

Im starting to consider a 1911 purchase. I've shot and loved the Taurus 1911. any thoughts or recommendations guys?

1911's are a whole different ball game and require more training an dedication to shooting as well as more upkeep for the gun. You are also going from DAO guns to SA with external safeties, etc.

There is also a wide range of quality and options, so budget is an essential variable there. Don't get a cheap 1911. Get something decent or don't bother. This is where a good gun forum will come in handy for doing some research. The high road is a good place to start.

bio-chem · 01-27-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WillBrink

1911's are a whole different ball game and require more training an dedication to shooting as well as more upkeep for the gun. You are also going from DAO guns to SA with external safeties, etc.

There is also a wide range of quality and options, so budget is an essential variable there. Don't get a cheap 1911. Get something decent or don't bother. This is where a good gun forum will come in handy for doing some research. The high road is a good place to start.

The only gun I own that doesn't have an external safety is a ruger security-six. I wouldn't say I am unfamiliar with 1911's, or their differences to other guns. more I'm unfamiliar with current 1911 offerings.

Why in your opinion is more training, or what kind of training do you feel is required for a 1911 that other guns do not require?

WillBrink · 01-27-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bio-chem

The only gun I own that doesn't have an external safety is a ruger security-six. I wouldn't say I am unfamiliar with 1911's, or their differences to other guns. more I'm unfamiliar with current 1911 offerings.

Why in your opinion is more training, or what kind of training do you feel is required for a 1911 that other guns do not require?

There's a reason grunts and cops get DAO glocks, sigs, etc and the high level combat shooters (SWAT, various SOF, FBI HRT, etc) will use 1911s. They are the king of the combat handgun. However, it takes a lot of training to able to shoot them well and safely under pressure. 3lbs or so of SA trigger, external safties, and such demand it. They are not beginner guns. Two, they are tuned guns that require more upkeep and dedication to the platform for them to be reliable. Glocks, sigs, etc, will tolerate little upkeep, 1911s will not. I'm only talking about real tactical combat/SD shooting. If it's just to pull out of your safe once in a while, pop a few rnds at the range, and put it back, no biggie, but you would still be better off putting that $$$ into ammo and a few courses with your good basic easy to run DAO pistol.

I know many people with a bunch of guns, none of which they can shoot very well. I would rather see a person take one good gun, and spend the time and $$$ to get proficient with it. All the years I have been shooting, competing, working with LEO, posting on the topic, etc, etc, know how many guns I own? Four. 3 1911s and one M4 carbine.

Now, that's just my position as I don't view guns as a simple hobby per se but a responsibility and potential life saving tool. There's lots of gun owners (most really) who buy guns they want for the fun of it, shoot it once in a while, and that's cool too.

Just food for thought, so enjoy what ever you decide to purchase. BTW, the SA GI is a solid choice. Many smiths use them as "base guns" for a build out. Thus, you can shoot it for a while and add to it over time and build it up to your personal liking vs getting one with all the bells and whistles to start.

bio-chem · 01-27-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WillBrink

There's a reason grunts and cops get DAO glocks, sigs, etc and the high level combat shooters (SWAT, various SOF, FBI HRT, etc) will use 1911s. They are the king of the combat handgun. However, it takes a lot of training to able to shoot them well and safely under pressure. 3lbs or so of SA trigger, external safties, and such demand it. They are not beginner guns. Two, they are tuned guns that require more upkeep and dedication to the platform for them to be reliable. Glocks, sigs, etc, will tolerate little upkeep, 1911s will not. I'm only talking about real tactical combat/SD shooting. If it's just to pull out of your safe once in a while, pop a few rnds at the range, and put it back, no biggie, but you would still be better off putting that $$$ into ammo and a few courses with your good basic easy to run DAO pistol.

I know many people with a bunch of guns, none of which they can shoot very well. I would rather see a person take one good gun, and spend the time and $$$ to get proficient with it. All the years I have been shooting, competing, working with LEO, posting on the topic, etc, etc, know how many guns I own? Four. 3 1911s and one M4 carbine.

Now, that's just my position as I don't view guns as a simple hobby per se but a responsibility and potential life saving tool. There's lots of gun owners (most really) who buy guns they want for the fun of it, shoot it once in a while, and that's cool too.

Just food for thought, so enjoy what ever you decide to purchase. BTW, the SA GI is a solid choice. Many smiths use them as "base guns" for a build out. Thus, you can shoot it for a while and add to it over time and build it up to your personal liking vs getting one with all the bells and whistles to start.

When I was young my dad competed in IPSC matches. I have no illusions that I have the time to dedicate to that. I have too many other interests that take up time and money for me to compete like that. (my car, muay thai, and being a snowboard instructor are all hobbies i don't plan on giving up) I own multiple guns of multiple calibers and I expect to go to the range 2-3 times a month in the winter and probably 4-5 times during the summer. I may take a course here or there, but I'm not in law enforcement and I don't plan on joining the military.

WillBrink · 01-27-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bio-chem

When I was young my dad competed in IPSC matches. I have no illusions that I have the time to dedicate to that. I have too many other interests that take up time and money for me to compete like that. (my car, muay thai, and being a snowboard instructor are all hobbies i don't plan on giving up) I own multiple guns of multiple calibers and I expect to go to the range 2-3 times a month in the winter and probably 4-5 times during the summer. I may take a course here or there, but I'm not in law enforcement and I don't plan on joining the military.

You don't need to be either to benefit from courses, etc. As I say, just my two pennies there. Buying new guns is fun, and I know many who do it for collecting/hobby reasons too. Enjoy.

bio-chem · 01-27-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WillBrink

You don't need to be either to benefit from courses, etc. As I say, just my two pennies there. Buying new guns is fun, and I know many who do it for collecting/hobby reasons too. Enjoy.

thanks for the advice. i appreciate the knowledge

mcguin · 01-27-2009, 09:52 AM

will, although I have an idea what I want, can you offer any advice as far as shotguns go...what makes do you prefer, etc? I'm looking for something I can use at the range/clay and home defense..I honestly like the tactical shotguns, including mossberg...I'm looking along the lines of a 12g semi or pump

mcguin · 01-27-2009, 09:54 AM

will, although I have an idea what I want, can you offer any advice as far as shotguns go...what makes do you prefer, etc? I'm looking for something I can use at the range/clay and home defense..I honestly like the tactical shotguns, including mossberg...I'm looking along the lines of a 12g semi or pump...

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KelJu Thats Dr. Keke to you! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In my imagination. Posts: 10,162 Photos: 2	At somethingawful there is a forum called The Firing Range - The Something Awful Forums . There is a ton of information there, but I doubt you would like the people there, and it cost $10 to create an account. What gun did you get?

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KelJu Thats Dr. Keke to you! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In my imagination. Posts: 10,162 Photos: 2	If you don;t have a 1911, you need to get one. Nothing feels quite so nice in my hand as a Springfield 1911 GI series.

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mcguin "It's not a tooma!" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 358	will, although I have an idea what I want, can you offer any advice as far as shotguns go...what makes do you prefer, etc? I'm looking for something I can use at the range/clay and home defense..I honestly like the tactical shotguns, including mossberg...I'm looking along the lines of a 12g semi or pump

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mcguin "It's not a tooma!" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 358	will, although I have an idea what I want, can you offer any advice as far as shotguns go...what makes do you prefer, etc? I'm looking for something I can use at the range/clay and home defense..I honestly like the tactical shotguns, including mossberg...I'm looking along the lines of a 12g semi or pump...