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Small Personal gun safes?

Been looking at gun safes and personal safes online. Would it be better to buy online from Amazon or buy from store (academy, etc.) any websites or stores and advice is Mitch appreciated.

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2024/10/23
23:29 UTC

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First Gun- Hellcat Pro vs G19?

I’ve over thought the shit out of this lol. Looking for a first gun for home defense but would like to potentially be able to carry as well. G19-I’ve shot a G43 and felt good with it, held a 19 gen5 today and really liked it. Hellcat- There’s a deal at Academy for the hellcat pro, optics, two extra mags and a bag for $629 which is basically the g19 at my local store. Thoughts?

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2024/10/23
22:55 UTC

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Which one is better? $300 DryFireMag w/ Laser OR $300 worth of ammo/range shooting(1000 rounds)?

Hi! I’m a new handgun owner and I would like to be good at shooting. I already have 500 rounds to begin with. Which of these two is the better investment?

12 Comments
2024/10/23
21:37 UTC

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P10C Iron Set Too High

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2024/10/23
11:42 UTC

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Hellcat pro or other suggestions, please?

Hey, everybody. So I was looking for a sub compact slim 9mm handgun. I liked Sig p365xl, xmacro, but I wanted a trigger safety.

So, the one I'm looking at now is Hellcat Pro. What are your thoughts on this gun? Is it as reliable as Glock guns?

Or what else would you recommend of the same size, as slim as Hellcat Pro, has a trigger safety and of course, reliable?

A small factor - good looking too... I don't want to go with a boring Glock. Already have one...

Thank you.

21 Comments
2024/10/23
04:31 UTC

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Which one do you think is better.

Just spontaneously picked up the Zev. Im fairly new to the glock/glock clone guns. I've heard of Zev but Ive never shot a one before or done any real research on them. I love my SS Mr920p. I think it would be fun to see what you all think and see if i come to the same conclusion. I'm going to shoot them side by side this weekend, or maybe sooner if I get the chance. Which one of these is best in your opinion. Was it worth the higher pricetag? Should I of left the Zev where it was?

Mr920P with Timney alpha comp trigger

Verses

ZEV 0Z9 V2 Elite with RA/AF and Icarus module.

29 Comments
2024/10/23
03:51 UTC

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Why do people hate the grip safety on most handguns but love them on 1911s?

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2024/10/23
03:44 UTC

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Springfield Echelon: Good first gun?

Making a follow-up posts to mine from a couple days ago asking what a good first handgun would be, ended up straying away from home defense AND ccw, staying closer to home defense now. I saw all the CZ and Glock comments, and asked a guy at a local gun shop on his recommendation, and he showed me a Springfield Echelon. Threaded (.5 x 28), optic cut, Gear Up bundle (5 mags and a range bag) for $680. What's yall's thoughts on this as a first gun for someone who's never shot?

And unfortunately, test firing it before buying is out of the picture because no solo rentals for non-gun owners anywhere I can find, and don't have anyone to buddy up with

11 Comments
2024/10/23
01:31 UTC

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My new Walther

Had a problem finding one and this apparently is the only one in the local Atlanta area and it’s mine 🤣

17 Comments
2024/10/23
00:48 UTC

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Need help deciding between the Canik mc9ls or Springfield hellcat pro comp

I plan on doing a p365 radian build but that’s gonna end up being like $2k so I wanted to get a new carry gun that’s affordable for the meantime since I got rid of my old one a while back.

4 Comments
2024/10/22
23:12 UTC

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What 9mm round will be subsonic through my Hybrid 46?

My G17 is equipped with a 5” barrel. What ammo will be subsonic through my SilencerCo Hybrid? I do have a 9mm end cap to help, and I do understand this can isn’t ideal for a 9mm, but it’s what I have at the moment

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2024/10/22
22:49 UTC

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Watchtower Firearms Apache Unlimited

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2024/10/22
19:03 UTC

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The Heritage Roscoe, an homage to the noir era of the 1940’s

5 Comments
2024/10/22
18:15 UTC

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Need help deciding.

Hello, I’m looking to buy a fun everyday carry. I’m going back and forth between the Glock 19 and Sig p320. I’ve never owned either, I like glocks compatibility, but my buddy who’s in the military keeps telling me how much he loves his sig. I know he’s a bit biased, but it is a really nice handgun. Any opinions? I’ve only ever owned a shitty Taurus which I did not like at all. Please any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

8 Comments
2024/10/22
15:41 UTC

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My gun doesn't fire after pulling the trigger

Hi all,

Just need some advice on the below.

Before, it was perfectly fine, feeding bullets as per normal.

Now when I put a bullet in the chamber, the hammer slightly moves but doesn't go any further.

When I dry fire it functions fine. It is a copy of a Turkish Zigana Sport

8 Comments
2024/10/22
15:17 UTC

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TTI Canik Combat vs P226-XFive Legion

Thinking of getting a second handgun - currently own a G19 Gen 5. Between the TTI Canik Combat and the P320-XFive Legion which would be a better choice?

3 Comments
2024/10/21
23:46 UTC

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My wife and I have carried G19s for years, any newer carry pistols we should consider instead?

Just wondering if anything newer would better suit us for ammo capacity, size, weight, maybe some of these pistols with comps? No idea how well they work but it’s something to consider

Or should we keep rocking the tried and true G19s and keep our money?

65 Comments
2024/10/21
23:22 UTC

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1911

Which manufacturer should I go with for my first 1911? I've always wanted to have one for my collection/edc. Please let me know which is the best. I'm saving up for my wedding, so I can't spend alot rn

7 Comments
2024/10/21
19:39 UTC

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Did a light battleworn finish on this Kimber 1911 for a customer.

20 Comments
2024/10/21
18:50 UTC

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Light recommendations

I have a Sig p365x and think I should add a weapon light. I'm using iron sights & have no desire for a red dot.

If price isn't too much of an issue, what light should I put on it? I'm kind of an Amazon shopper, so streamlight looks good, but I want to make sure the light's not sticking out 3 inches past the end of the muzzle... I don't know what models to be looking at.

How hard is it to find a leather or hybrid IWB/4:00 holster, preferably tuckable, to fit the 365 with a light?

Thanks for any input!

0 Comments
2024/10/21
18:14 UTC

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Obtaining a handgun license in IN while non-dominant hand is stuck in a semi-claw - need advice.

It has no bearing on my ability to reload, fire, etc. my mother, doctors and friends live in Kentucky as well as Ohio. So, while I know my state doesn't require me to have a license to carry/concealed carry, I'd rather be on the safe side.

When I called the woman whom answered said they have to manipulate my fingers and such. Which I'm fine with as there is some give to the m but pushing back too hard hurts and if it is forced, and say, breaks, they with have to amputate due to the fact it will not heal. The hospital really messed me up.

I just need any and all advice you can give me.

Thank you.

26 Comments
2024/10/21
14:51 UTC

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Best 4 o’clock IWB holster?

I’ve been using cheap Kydex holders for years and I’ve never felt comfortable with them, always digging into my hip. Are there other options that I should consider, or is kydex the best bang for the buck?

I carry a G26 and G19

7 Comments
2024/10/21
11:42 UTC

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P320 x carry legion barrel replacement

I am looking to get a non-threaded barrel for my P320 xcarry legion. anyone have recs on best barrels? I have the threaded barrel it comes with but want to get a flush barrel for when i’m not using a suppressor. Just want to make it a tad bit more compact

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2024/10/21
03:58 UTC

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Recommendations: Self defense handgun for wilderness backpacking

What are some budget friendly handguns I can buy to take backpacking? I live in the Northwestern US so there tends to be bears, mountain lions, and wolves where I camp and hike. I recently had a run in with a bear in my campground late at night and I was without any way to protect myself or scare it off. I realize a handgun wont kill a bear, but itll make me feel a hell of a lot better to take hiking but it might kill something smaller. What’re your budget friendly guns for this use?

31 Comments
2024/10/21
02:23 UTC

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First time buyer, looking for advice

Just turned 21 and my Dad told me he's buying me my first handgun. Definitely want something full sized, carrying is not a concern just yet. Looking for something good to learn on. Im shooting for a career in law enforcement once I graduate college so something along the parameters of common duty weapons is definitely a plus. I've shot before but only my Dad's Glock 23 so I could use some advice in terms of what to look for when trying out different guns. Any advice or gun suggestions is appreciated. Let's say hard budget of $1,000, that includes everything though, i.e. holster, extra magazines, anything else.

11 Comments
2024/10/21
01:33 UTC

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On the 20th day of Glocktober…

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2024/10/20
07:14 UTC

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Match point Edge match iron site alternatives

I think they are called Matchpoint Edgematch precision sites with two variants. A somewhat inverted rear site. Is there any other manufacturers that make I guess you would say unique sites. When I have always seen handgun sites I've thought there has to be something different out there that's better .

0 Comments
2024/10/20
05:12 UTC

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