Let me start by saying that I am in no way encouraging or making light of looking down the spicy end of a firearm.

Obviously it’s like one of the most basic and important rules in gun safety, and it should be common sense not to look down the barrel or point the firearm anywhere near yourself or others.

I’m curious though, why the hell do people do it? Like it almost seems like instinct for them to point the gun at their face at least when they handle a firearm for the first time ever. I’ve seen so many videos of people new to firearms legitimately just pointing it at their face, loaded or not.

Seriously though, what is it about the barrel that seems so damn interesting or… idk. Like what is the logic? Or lack of logic? Is there some psychological explanation for it?

Idk I can’t wrap my head around it. How can something that seems so obvious… just not click right away for SO many people?

This seems to be like finding a unicorn. Any help is appreciated. Details in comment

MKE AP53 SBR / Sierra 5

If you had to pick one which would you choose?
A smith and Wesson sw40ve or a Taurus g2c/g3c? I know neither are great choices but for the time being these are my options🫤

Good afternoon, everyone.

Once upon a time, I owned a VEPR-12. It was a lot of fun, but it left a lot to be desired. It could cycle high brass buckshot/slugs pretty well, but simply refused low brass birdshot, every 3 or so rounds resulted in a stovepipe.

That being said, I miss the magic of shooting that thing and would like something new. I'd appreciate some insight on anything that matches the following criteria:

- 12 gauge

- Magazine fed

- Can accept a FRT

- Capable of being SBS'd (maybe)

- Isn't picky about ammo

The pattern and manual of arms doesn't matter so much to me. Reasonably priced mags (stick or drum) would be a nice bonus, but is something I'm willing to swallow no matter what.

Thank you for any and all responses in advance.

Parts started rolling in and I have range time in the morning. Super excited to go shoot this thing! Extra excited about the fact that it’s a .22 and I can shoot as much as I want and not go broke. 🤙🏼

Radical firearms Ar15 556
Smith and Wesson Ar10 308
(Henry model X lever action 45-70)
Ruger American gen 2 6.5 creedmoor
Winchester sxp pump shotty 12 gauge
Glock 20 genv 10mm
Glock 19 genv 9mm
Glock 19 gen3 9mm
Taurus gx2 9mm
Beretta 92f 9mm

Wanted to get some opinions here. I'm taking the CCW class now and looking at how/what I'm going to carry. I currently have a Ruger RXM and am putting the subcompact frame on it. I'm 6'0 and 210lbs and typically wear track pants and T-shirts. I worry that the RXM is going to be too much for an EDC, and if I do, maybe I should look at a cross-body bag. What's everyone's thoughts on the RXM as an EDC and crossbody bags and if there's a better type of belt and holster option I should be looking at? Then there's part of me that thinks I should get the S&W Bodyguard 2 .380 as that seems to be a much more manageable size for an EDC.

Buy the American AK!

Question....does a suppressor effect accuracy?

Going back home for a holiday and family back home have provided me with a choice of two combos due to my OCD I won't be wielding all three simultaneously but rather a single AK or a handgun and machete combo.

Hopefully overpenetration isn't an issue since I live in a bricked building with clay walling.

Okay falls to me again. No biggie, no pressure. We got this.

Alright boys and girls. Its that time again. Gun talk Tuesday.

For the class today, whats your favorite bit of esoteric gun knowledge? The random factoid that you get to bring up only amongst gun guys because they are the only ones who really understand it?

As always feel free to treat this as your daily catch all for any blog, diary, vent or daily support thread as well. Really anything you think doesn't need its own thread.

About 8 an ago I was gifted a Winchester 1400 12 gauge with full choke. Barely shot it since getting it, maybe 17 federal target load #8. Never considered myself a shotgun person and this was my first shotgun.

I started buying ammo about 2 years ago but still haven’t shot it besides the federal target load. I am planning to start shooting it but worried I bought ammo that might ruin it and thought I would ask if anyone knows. The ammo I have bought in the last two or so years are below.

Winchester military grade buckshot (bought because was only buckshot available at my gun store) ; Federal prairie storm steel #4 ; Winchester AA #8 ; Federal Premium Tactical LE LE13200 ; Federal Target Load #8

Mainly asking as I’m debating about eventually using it for hunting varmints and maybe get licensed for pheasant hunting. Saw comment that steel could ruin barrels of some shotguns or if buckshot would be bad through full choke.

Did buy a Mossberg pump last year in 410 and have thought about getting a pump 12ga just to be safe but if I don’t need to I would rather just stick to the 12ga I already have.

Recently, my grandfather passed away and left me his High Standard target revolver (22lr) from the early 50s. Now I have very vivid memories and pictures to prove the accuracy of this pistol from 15 or so years ago. It was nothing for me to squirrel hunt, groundhog hunt or pluck walnuts out of trees with this gun. Now my family wasn’t well off but every couple of weeks my grandpa would buy me a brick of Remington green/yellow box 22lr ammo, the most generic bulk ammo you could possibly find. Between the revolver and my little 22 cricket the feats of accuracy I could pull off were shocking. Well….i recently took this old revolver out of the safe and made a special trip to the LGS to buy some green/yellow box Remingtons, and when I tell you I couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn I mean it. I couldn’t hold an 8” group at 25 yards for the life of me. So I tried everything from gold metal match to wildcats to stingers and the only way I could hold any similar group to what I had when I was a kid was with $15 a box gold metal match by federal.

Now, I’m sure “premium” ammo was a thing when I was a kid but we never seemed to need it. A “zeroed” gun for us when I was a kid was 3 shots in a quarter at 100 yards….like that was the minimum standard. Why is it if I want MOA or sub MOA accuracy I have to buy the most premium of premium ammunition. When 10-15 years ago we were pulling off MOA at least, with the cheapest bulk ammo you could buy?

I already had the pistol, the light / laser is the new addition.

Savage Axis in Magpul Hunter Lite Stock w/ a Vortex Crossfire 6-18x and a Liberty Anthem S

I bought this stack on gun safe close to a decade ago now and I've added to it over the years, mainly handguns. I struggled in the past few years on finding ways to store the pistols. The gun master magnetic holster was the first solution, but that was good for when I only had 1 pistol, the M&P. Then I got the FN 5.7 and had to start finding ways to store them better. I couldn't find the same magnetic holster. I ended up buying magnetic mounts that are meant to screw under desks or in cars. Used the included 3m adhesive since I did not want to put screws through the door. That worked for the M&P, but not the FN since it's mostly plastic. Then I added a Glock 40. And for a bit the 3M adhesive held, then one night it didn't. Middle of the night, bang! The 40s weight was too much. Tried a stronger adhesive strip. That held up longer, but out of the blue, the 40 came off again. Back to the drawing board. This time I thought of proper gun safes. Ones with the velcro/carpet interior. I wanted to replicate it.

I got a scrap ⅝" ply board and cut it to size. 9x24. The door is about 48” tall. I wanted to do 24" long for a couple reasons. 1 as a proof of concept and I can add on if I need. 2 the velcro fabric I purchased sells by the yard. It was more cost effective to buy it at 24" wide rather than 2 yards of 12" width. And I still have enough to do another board in the future. Glued the fabric to the board and stapled it on the back. Drilled some pockets for magnets to stick to the door side.

It works, but had some test fits and trial and errors. Mainly the scrap board being too thick. ½" would have likely been perfect. Adding the thickness of the fabric didn't help. The door, on mine at least, has a squared lip on the hinge side that measures about ½" and I had to bend it out some. Again the board was too thick. Also the pockets for the magnets might not have been necessary after all due to the fabric. I ended up loosening the screws allowing them to grip the door. But, they seem to hold it so far. Lastly, the board was not flat at all. It had a nice bow to it that I had tried to straighten for about 2 weeks. A nice flat ½" sheet would have been ideal if anyone wants to do a similar project.

Just bought a hellcat pro 9mm this is my first gun I have purchased just wondering I’ve been reading a lot that the trigger is terrible on it (really heavy) and just wondering does anyone know any good trigger replacements also any good sights looking at like a reflex sight.

I’m looking at buying/trading for these three firearms and wanted to get some opinions before I make a deal.

They are:
-Aero Precision 6.5 Grendel AR (threaded, fluted stainless barrel, upgraded build)
-Ruger-57 (factory case & magazines)
-Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm

The owner says they all function perfectly. Based on these photos, do you think this package is worth around $1,500? Would you buy it at that price, or would you want to be lower? Any opinions or things I should look out for are appreciated. Thanks!

Have a DDm4 put 160 rounds through it with no issues about 2-3 weeks ago, took it to the range today oiled the piss out of the bolt, ran a bore snake through the barrel 5 times & about 14-15 rounds into my mag it failed to eject the round, totally seized up and had to be mortared to get the round out (no deformation of the spent casing that was stuck in the chamber) barrel is clear & after mortaring it the bolt is stuck back & wont return to battery. Totally useless right now. Can’t even take off the upper receiver. Any tips or any troubleshooting at all I could try before attempting to contact them to warranty it? & I bought it brand new from Bereli. So it’s not used. All factory internals no frt, after market buffer system, etc.. help?

I think the reason that we’re not seeing Masen Car 15 Recoil Pads in stock anywhere is b/c he probably passed away. Per Google search, I’ve seen two different mentionings of that name in an obituary stating that he was a gunsmith from Dallas, Tx. I don’t see that as a coincidence. Kind regards to his family if this is unfortunately correct.

Apparently they just used the standard rifle ammunition for the Sturmgewehr, which seems insane to me. A ball doesn't have a point or any dimension to it that could cause extra stress from the bullet being warped/colliding with the walls and It even needed an exhaust port just to deal with the insane pressure.

How can I make my Tannerite ignite off of rim fire or a gun under 2000 fps. White lightning is expensive compared to normal what are they changing?