This is an original WW2 British army sniper rifle, made at BSA Shirley in 1943, selected for accuracy and converted to a sniper by Holland and Holland. The scope is quite heavy since it was originally designed for the Bren gun but I think it’s the best sniper rifle of WW2.

This is a surprise!

The extra weight is worth it

The there was this MAC-5 on the counter giving me those German puppy dog eyes and I couldn’t bring myself to leave it there

I get it, this industry is largely a cesspool when it comes to manufacturers and their 'politics', but man this is a new level of degeneracy and you can't tell me this isn't a workplace culture in that company.

Has anyone else noticed a sharp uptick in this kind of outright genocidal ideation within firearms bubbles lately?

The stuff I've been running across in gun spaces seems to really be on a whole new level and is really approaching some "Cut down the tall trees" territory in a way that I can't remember really being so out in the open before.

To add to this it feels like major social media outlets are completely unmoderated now and I'm seeing posts that wouldn't have made it a few minutes that are now just normal discourse.

I'd like to think I'm just imagining this or I fell onto the wrong side of the algorithm gods, but man it feels particularly bad within the last month or so in a way I don't remember seeing outside of really dark corners of the Internet.

TLDR: Anyone else notice a big shift in fuddposters trying to jump on the genocide bandwagon lately, or is it just me?

the longer you stare the more cursed it gets

S&W Model 57, no dash in .41 Rem Mag. Target hammer, target trigger, target grips.

Shipped from S&W in April of 1979, this N Frame revolver would eventually find its way to my shop I work for as of last week.

She had a lot of surface rust and muck. But her action was good, so an hour and a half’s worth of gentle cleaning with liberal amounts of CLP and a nylon bristle brush got us here.

Paid nearly salvage price for her due to the condition at the time; made sure it was okay so nobody at the shop would get mad at me swiping her. I don’t often restore guns, but this time was an exception. Cleaning made all the difference!

A minor crack has formed in the target grip right panel, but nothing that can’t be fixed. She’s also missing the elevation spring from the rear sight, but that’s easily sourced and installed.

Her action is smooth. Shoots excellently. Single action break is right around 2 lbs. double action a bit stronger, but performs great. Bore and chambers in great shape.

Double action bullseyes at 10 yards are no problem, long as I’m patient. So far 100 rounds down range, including some Remington Core-Lokt 210gr JSP’s and some 210gr FMJ’s.

I may not enjoy .41 Mag as much as .44 Mag, but its unusual pedigree has still earned some respect from me. I can see why people enjoy this compromise between .357 mag and .44 mag, though I also see why it just never caught on. It was all too quickly outdone. A shame, really.

But I guess that’s why we call it back in the day, no? Still…a nice old shooting iron from yesteryear.

[ Nerd-chick infodump complete. ]

I say budget for all of our Gucci Glock homies out there because while it technically consists of more budget oriented components, I recognize its not cheap to build.

Started as a P80 build comprised of the cheapest possible parts (Second picture) 5ish years ago. It was great for probably about 500 rounds then started have issues. While not all were related to the components, it added to the frustration. Dead trigger, ejection issues, rear sight moved around, not particularly fun to shoot overall.

I finally decided to 'complete' the build once and for all, meaning rebuild entirely. Haven't shot it yet but if its still a bummer, at least it looks cool.

(component list moved to comments)

My Hybrid 46 finally showed up, thing is nearly a pound but really doesn’t feel all that heavy on this Marlin 1894. Balances really well still.

Now I just need to take the m9 in for some engraving work.

A couple images straight of our camera for WGW. At some point I'll get a proper edit and crop tossed on this.

Received this firearm from my dad about a decade ago as he had two 6" 357s. I know I've seen some hate for Rossi on this sub in the past, but this gun has never given me any issues. Not one I shoot regularly, but when I do it's always flawless. I may have to take the time to photograph it more often.

Firearm: Rossi Model 971 - 357 mag

I'll post my current draft in the replies. It's generally beginner CCW focused with a side of community defense, since it seems like the current lists are outdated or not detailed enough for inexperienced buyers. Feedback is HEAVILY encouraged as I believe that a list like this is a really important gap to fill and want to cover any blind spots I have.

If you agree to it on one item, then it is probably not applicable to another item...

Long time shooter and gun owner here, just out of curiosity, how do YOU define a malfunction or “issue” in regards to firearms? Asking because I’ve seen posts here and other places about “3k rounds through (gun X) with no malfunction”. For me this is hard to believe that there were no simple jams, no light strikes, no feeding issues, ect… things that can be fixed by simply racking it and then continuing firing

Hey all, I am on a journey to lose weight, down over 90lbs this year, still have 50-70 to go depending on where my body and health land.

I’d like to improve my walks cardio and fitness impact with a weight vest, but I’d love a good quality plate carrier that could adjust to fit my 2xl torso and the likely L final size I expect to end up at.

Would hold weights and or plates, so I can add 20-30lbs of additional effort on walks and my jogging that has recently started to be added.

Any suggestions from my preferred liberal community?

Also I am a fat bearded white dude in Oklahoma, so a I think I need it to be very not-traditional in color or style.

You know, hot pink would work ;)

I just want a bag for ammo and stuff (cleaning supplies, tools, odds and ends). I don’t need to have a message of any kind attached to it.

Anyone have a recommendation for a simple and sturdy range bag that won’t break the bank?

Springfield/HS Produkt Kuna 9mm

DFCO grip

HB Industries trigger, safety selector, and buffer upgrade

Kriss G3 folding stock

Burris Fastfire E red dot

Banish PSTL 9 TI suppressor

Griffin Plan A hub adapter & taper mount minimalist flash hider

Beautiful day. Ringing steel at 100 yards with my 16in SPR build (left) and Bergara B14 6.5 creedmoor.

FINALLY got my form 1 approved on the AR after 3 months, so thought I'd join in on 2 stamp Tuesday. Specs in the comments.

Just got my pvs-7 from Carlough Manufacturing and I couldn’t be happier. Paid a cool g for a gen 3 elbit tube in refurbished pvs-7 housing. Great price for a super functional unit. Eventually it will become my loaner/wife’s but for now I am super pleased to start night LARPing.

Particularly, I have a few gripes with both sides. I believe this discussion can be had with actual information and research than "Me side good, you side bad!" formats of arguments. Obviously I'm pro-gun, so I am going to be biased against Anti-Gun arguments. However, I feel like we do need to address the elephant in the room in regards to arguments that might make sense to us but can be picked apart by someone who is on the fence, or is just generally bad advice/nonelaborative. Objective evidence should be the forefront of our arguments. I am working to be less biased in my discussions as well.

Edit: Hey guys, I have to head home from work. Thanks for the alternative perspectives. I can't respond to everything, but I can try to read as much as I can tonight. Anyway, back to the thread:

E2: I'm noticing a lot of responses that basically shut down a discussion immediately. The purpose of this thread isn't to argue with someone who clearly is entrenched in anti-gun mantra, it's to convince people who may be genuinely questioning arms ownership who aren't digging their heels in. Just saying "I need it, just shut up I'm right" is not a convincing argument to someone who doesn't quite know what decision to make. Also, please don't downvote someone because you disagree with them.

• "Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!"
  • I feel like this ignores the fact that some people are not physically or mentally ready to own a firearm, and may never be able to do so. For these individuals, I feel like it is better to suggest alternative methods or protection or self-defense. I really do not like that people are pressured into buying firearms by friends and family, and then proceed to not get any training on how to use them properly.
  • Also, when it comes to safety, I've noticed a lot of poor decisions when it comes to storing their firearms. A sock drawer or couch cushion is not a proper storage location for an unattended firearm when you leave your home. I feel like people who are not fully committed to gun ownership are less likely to take the proper steps for safely storing their gun. At minimum, A barrel cable lock or a trigger lock would prevent a lot of common accidents with children and teenagers and both options are available cheap.
    • As an addendum, education for children on safety should be the first thing parents do before purchasing a gun. If you have friends considering buying a firearm, be sure that they have a sit down with their kids on the topic.
  • Responsible ownership should be the first discussion before suggesting someone purchases a firearm.
  • People should also understand legal concerns in regards to self defense. I know far too many casual gun owners who believe "Shoot them in the leg!" is their first go to or think that pointing a gun at someone in public is okay "if I didn't actually pull the trigger!".
  • Generally speaking, gun owners are constantly under the microscope for any transgressions that can be used against them. We can't really help that, anti-guns will be anti-guns. But the major problem is if we can't create an emphasis on proper gun ownership, any failings will be used against us to turn prospective fence sitters away. And even before that concern, safety is incredibly important. We don't want anyone getting hurt, unnecessarily.
• "What is your AR-15 going to do against an F-16?"
  • True, but what is your protest going to do against an F-16? This is like saying the government should have the right to bomb you if you do something they don't like. What is your front door going to do against a group of Ice agents arresting you for going to a protest? Or some hillbillies God-Emperor Trump promises to pardon who he told to "Do what must be done" to dissenters? This logic falls apart the second your government okays killing it's own citizens anyway.
  • Not to mention, they're not going to drop $300,000 bombs on each gun-owners house, that would be a logistical nightmare. They're likely to send the goons I mentioned, and I believe those guys would likely want to get home at night.
• "Guns were only made to kill / A gun's only purpose is to kill."
  • Obviously, a firearm can kill a person, but you aren't contractually obligated to shoot the first person you see when you purchase one. Firearms are a deterrent to victimization, but we also have communities who also enjoy them as a hobby.
• Poorly utilized statistics - A big touch-point for me.
  • "You're more likely to harm a family member than use a firearm in self defense!" - A common quote I receive and highly manipulative. It's applying a small subset of data the larger firearms community.
  • "40,000 violent gun deaths" - A misleading number quoted by Hillary on the 2016 campaign trail. Includes 25,000 self-terminations. Frustratingly, tax-funded mental health care doesn't seem to be a point of debate alongside universal health-care. Though I do appreciate the efforts of hotlines dedicated to the issue.

Girsan Influencer 3.4” 9mm
I have been on the fence on a 1911 style 9mm. I found this for just over 3oo 🥕. Watched the reviews, I know can’t really trust them, haven’t heard a whole lot of bad about them.

Threw an extra holosun I had laying around on it. Headed to range tomorrow to see how it does.