ChiefsPlanet - Other Sports Off Season Lets Talk Guns, Part 2

Dude, I have fired a LOT of tracer rounds through an M4 carbine; they don't do any more damage (wear and tear) to a barrel. And they are not just for crew-served weapons.

Randallflagg

06-26-2020 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheater5 (Post 15038517)

Dude, I have fired a LOT of tracer rounds through an M4 carbine; they don't do any more damage (wear and tear) to a barrel. And they are not just for crew-served weapons.

Never said they were. I said that they are MAINLY used with crew served weapons. You want to use tracers in your weapon - go for it. When I was in Viet Nam - Tracers in an M-16 were not allowed (at least in my unit).

Chief Roundup

06-26-2020 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheater5 (Post 15038517)

Dude, I have fired a LOT of tracer rounds through an M4 carbine; they don't do any more damage (wear and tear) to a barrel. And they are not just for crew-served weapons.

I know 2 SDI certified gunsmiths that will tell you for a pistol tracer rounds, incendiary round, are not good for the barrel due to the added heat when firing rapidly.

Dartgod

06-27-2020 09:17 PM

So after putting it off for a year or so, my wife and I finally purchased a handgun for home defense. We settled on the Smith & Wesson M&P 9MM Shield EZ. For this first gun we wanted something my wife could handle and she shot pretty well with it when we were trying it out. I'll probably pick up something for me in a couple of months or so.

hometeam

06-27-2020 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Naptown Chief (Post 15026944)

I just ordered a Del-Ton Sierra 316H 5.56/223. It's my first purchase but not my first firearm [I inherited a few pistols, a shotgun, and a couple of rifles from my dad (RIP)]. I didn't want to go too expensive for my first and the all of the reviews I read were very positive given its price range. Got it on sale for $500 (MSRP was ~ $800). Maryland being a **** state, in many more ways than one, also played a part.

I'm curious if any of you guys have any experience with this particular AR, or just have any words of wisdom. I don't plan on going too wild, as this is going to be my intro into tactical, but I was looking at an Aimpro Patrol red dot and making a trip to VA or PA for some 30 rd mags because Maryland has a 10 round limit. You can bring them in but can't purchase in state, derp.

Love my del-ton. Cant comment on shitty state laws

George Liquor

06-29-2020 05:27 PM

So, I decided last night after about 8 jack and cokes that I'm going to build an AR. I have the 80% lower reciever and lower receiver kit on order.

Now I need -
Buffer tube and stock
Upper receiver and barrel
Sights
BCG and charging handle

Any recommendations for parts? I'd like to keep it under $900 to build.

Pablo

06-29-2020 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 15041139)

They're gonna sell a ****ton of those. We bought one a month or two back and have prolly only put 80 rounds through it but I'm very happy with the purchase. EZ is right, everything about it is simple.

tatorhog

06-29-2020 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BDj23 (Post 15043888)

Did the lower kit come with a jig, or did you get one separately?

kepp	06-30-2020 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BDj23 (Post 15043888)

Did you get a 80% lower or a stripped lower?

Do yourself a favor and get a small gunsmith kit that has rollpin punches. It makes the lower build way easier.

Dunerdr

06-30-2020 09:25 AM

I've always been curious about the 80 percent stuff and registration. Do people register? do you make your own serial number? 6969420fkdafed?

tatorhog

06-30-2020 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunerdr (Post 15044824)

I've always been curious about the 80 percent stuff and registration. Do people register? do you make your own serial number? 6969420fkdafed?

To the best of my knowledge, the 80% lower is FFL-free, and basically no different than buying an upper or anything else online.

Dunerdr

06-30-2020 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tatorhog (Post 15044965)

To the best of my knowledge, the 80% lower is FFL-free, and basically no different than buying an upper or anything else online.

Arent you supposed to register it when its complete? if not im building a house and filling the studs with 80% guns. jk. or am I?

vailpass

06-30-2020 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunerdr (Post 15045197)

Arent you supposed to register it when its complete? if not im building a house and filling the studs with 80% guns. jk. or am I?

My condolences on the upcoming accident you are going to have where your canoe tips and all your guns go to the bottom of a deep lake.

Easy 6

06-30-2020 01:05 PM

Someone please explain to me why so many people make these Frankenstein AR’s?

I know they’re all supposed to be made to the same specs, but isn’t there a chance you’re gonna get parts that are off each other by just a hair when using 3-4 different makers?

Pretty sure I’d just want one machined by the same maker to ensure uniformity in such a finicky weapon

ghak99

06-30-2020 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunerdr (Post 15045197)

Arent you supposed to register it when its complete? if not im building a house and filling the studs with 80% guns. jk. or am I?

Paper weights made for personal use do not require numbers, unless you live in a paper weight hating state.

There's a reason they sell 80s 10 at a time. :thumb:

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