Hello Folks, I am going to be retiring soon and over my years on this planet I purchased a lot of guns. As my wife and I in phase of downsizing before we move I was looking for an idea of what you would do in my position.

A caveat, As my boys got older I gave a lot from my collection, there is nothing in my collection that they don't already have or want.

I am thinking of consolidating my collection so I am looking to on what you would do:

Option A:

Sell all of my duplicates except for two of the same, that way I have a primary and a back up. For instance, right now I have 5 Glock 19s with RMRs, so I would sell the other 3 and just have 2 Glock 19s kitted out the same way.

Option B:

Sell all of them except 1 and buy backup accessories for them. Again, going back to my example, Sell all 4 of my Glock but keep 1 Glock 19 and buy extra barrels, lpks, and upks?

Grüß gott r/guns, I am u/BobbyWasabiMk2 here again with this weeks installment of Gun Talk Tuesday. Here in GTT I present a topic for you all to discuss as our Tuesday weekly megathread, and I post this whenever I remember to, or whenever I wake up, because at 00:00 EST I am most definitely asleep.

Tuesday catch-all post for all the questions, comments, rants, etc. that don’t belong in their own thread or the designated Politics thread

Today's Topic:

Have you guys been getting inundated with requests for helping friends or family acquire firearms lately outside of r/guns? This subreddit has seen a recent uptick of "halp want guns, how get?" but what about your personal life? Have any amusing stories of Never-Gunners turning an about-face and suddenly wanting a firearm? It doesn't even have to be recent, 2020 had an uptick, have any amusing stories of that? By all means, do share!

I bought this 1911 Combat Commander 45 from a famous gunsmith and collector in my area. He was about 85 and was selling his whole collection. It's blue and has a stag handle and looks like it's barely been shot at all. I got it for about 700 and was wondering what you guys think. Did I get a good deal? What do you thinks it's worth? Either way it's a beautiful gun and I'm happy with the purchase

Looking for ideas for a handgun for the wife. Glock 19 is too big for her hands and the shield 9 she didn’t like ( neither of us could hit with it). We live in rural Alaska so trying things on at the store isn’t an option. Let’s hear some ideas.

I’m considering buying a Howa 1500 Superlite in .243 since I hike long distances and would like something lighter than my Savage Axis to drag up hills. I mostly hunt deer and I like 243s. I own various in different calibers, but always fall back on my 243.

I’m curious which ammo brand shoots most accurately out of your Superlite? I’m asking to save on buying a dozen or two different boxes of ammo.

Also, any suggestion to other ultralight or very light rifles around the 5lb mark would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

Figured I'd ask this here since hearing protection is a big topic.

What do you do if ear-plugs hurt your ears, and industrial earmuffs hurt your head? I get headaches after wearing earmuffs.

But I recently discovered something called "Helmet mounted earmuffs". Apparently these are individual muffs (for each ear), which you first mount on a helmet and then it extends down to your ear.

Do these also squeeze your head?

I recently filled out 2 4473 forms & was told to write NMN by the dealer since i thought it wasn't on any gov ID. I occasionally use it though to sign my name and fill out medical forms to separate me from others, after all my info was stolen years back. Now i find out it is on my Birth certificate & I'm going for my CC license class & fingerprints next week & it will show up. What do I do?

So having a decent little collection over the past year I’m on the edge of what I need next having close range and long range do I really have a practical use for 308? In long guns I have 223, 6.5cm, 3030, 7.62x54, 3006 and 50bmg do I really need 308?

I have a belt fed upper I've designed, and I'm nearly finished a prototype. I'd like to share it here, but it seems my account is too new to post pictures. Here is some info about it:

-23% more bolt carrier travel than an AR15 (Patent Pending) -Constant recoil design makes full auto firing more controllable -Increased reliability stripping rounds from links -Uses AR15 barrels -Ambi top cover latch -Dual ejectors for reliability

What happened to all the AR-15 piston conversion kits? I'm seeing posts from 3-4yrs ago about them, then I go to look for the products and companies, but the products are either discontinued, out of stock, or the companies no longer exist. Wtf happened?

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The only marking on the gun is on the barrel and says (SILE NY, NY-MAR MADE IN ITALY 12 GA-3")

I asked a friend about it that knows a little more about guns and is a bit better about finding out what stuff is and He thinks its an old model Marocchi.

So, i need to ship this from my home in Washington, DC to my sister in Oregon. It's a working replica of a Navy Colt, made around 1989. It includes the lead balls, and some other parts. You have to manually load each ball, add the gun powder, etc. (Sorry, not very knowledgeable on the correct terminology). It was originally a gift from my sister to my dad, and now that he has died, i would like to return it to her, as i'm sure she and her husband would enjoy using it.

Obviously, this is something that takes some time and know how to even use properly. Do i need to ship the ammo separately? Is this going to be a problem with US Postal, FedEx or UPS? Do i have to declare what it is? There is plenty available online about shipping weapons, but tough to find info on shipping antique, or antique replicas. Do you recommend a particular carrier?

Thanks for any help.

Anyways Seems I can pretty much drop in all the slide parts as needed from a FNX if I break something or want to change something, but unsure about the grip. I think it is all the same also cept just a lower setting in the plastic? Does anyone know for sure? Also aside from spare parts, and I gather a couple of smiths that will work on it(Trigger jobs), there is no real after market for it right? ( not that I mind, I dont dress my guns up that much lol)

I want to say I read that part of the update was to make the FNX run stuff other then 45 ball ammo, but that might of been just some fudd lore. Can anyone chime in?

Lastly, how do you all feel about it compared to brand new selections? Any glaring issues you think stand out on the FNP/X?

I think their lights feel more solid, and are definitely more practical than Streamlight’s offerings.

/u/solar991 requested this essay as a reward for his donation to Helena Food Share

Picture two men, standing and wondering what to do next. If you'd like you may picture two women, or a woman and a man, but please keep your imaginary people clothed. You may picture a ficus tree and a 1972 Volvo if you like but for purposes of this illustration they must have prehensile hands and a facility with language, preferably English or another language you speak fluently. Actually maybe they don't need to talk but they do need to understand the language.

Anyway.

One of these men carries a sleek, not-quite-spherical, hefty orb of darkness and mystery. The other carries a Fisher Price See 'n Say, except that it's pink and unadorned; an object without dignity or purpose. The orb is the Magic 8 Ball. The chintzy talking plastic is the Magic Conch.

Which of these men do you trust? Which oracular object inspires the most credibility? Which man would you prefer to be?

Imagine the rest of their clothing. The Magic 8 Ball understander wears a sports jacket and expensive jeans, Chelsea boots - he's not at work, but if he were it would be at a high end job where he uses his degree, and he'd wear proper business casual. The Conch marveler wears a t-shirt he got at a county fair from a local nonprofit, along with some strangely square pants.

To receive a prediction, the 8 Ball's master need shake it only gently. The Conch's slave must pull a silly little string and wait eagerly, listening because he lacks the literacy to read the prediction. The 8 Ball displays twenty unique responses in an ethereally beautiful glow, set there among a liquid that seems to be made from the blood of the universe itself.

The conch only ever seems to say "No."

The 8 Ball's advice is actionable across a wide range of topics, from careers to relationships. The conch denies and denies and when it is ambiguous it is a cowardly ambiguity couched in future possibility, the rejection of a teenager who doesn't want to hurt someone else's feelings.

The 8 Ball is usable by you and by me. The Conch demands fealty from a cultish club of unthinking followers who take great comfort in their membership in this group. You and I, we are intrepid; individuals, capable of forming our own thoughts and opinions, even if it means that the Libertarian party doesn't support our candidacy. Where was I?

And that's ultimately what I care about the most - the 8 Ball knows what it is and doesn't pretend to be something else. It doesn't pretend to be anointed or destined and does not demand. It knows, deep in its heft and sheen, that it is what it claims to be; it need not claim aloud or crow about being from Montana when it's actually from Kansas.

I have never previously had any interest in guns personally. I have had a history of depression so I just thought it was something I shouldn't have around me. I also feel nervous about the need to use one if it comes down to it. However, my mental health has improved, and I have seen an increasing amount of threats toward women online as of late that are making me think this is just going to have to be an unavoidable purchase. For context I am 26F, and I would plan on getting a license to conceal carry.

I have 0 gun knowledge so where do I start? How would I go about buying a gun for the first time then learning how to use it? Or should I reverse that? Any beginner advice at all would be appreciated. I have looked through a couple of threads here but I don't understand what I'm reading because all the terminology feels foreign to me. What is important for me to know and understand in order to be a responsible gun owner?

In looking for an actual gun I would want something small and discreet if possible since it will be concealed and as a woman or clothing tends to be more fitted. But I still want something that is decent. Any advice would be appreciated.

Anyone know who sells a q5 match delta point pro mounting plate? I know c&h precision sells the rear sight integrated one but all the reviews says it doesn’t line up with the front sight so I’m not gonna waste 140 on it when all the other options are 50, unless it’s the only option…

Everything I’ve read is basically that the wound channel from 9mm is almost as good as 45 ACP, but with far less recoil and more capacity (and that shot placement is most important, anyway). That’s the reasoning for why the FBI moved to 9mm, and 9mm handguns are by far the most common military sidearm. With all that said, there’s still some groups that use 45 ACP guns, especially 1911s. Some of the more high profile ones are the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team, SWAT, and Delta Force operators. Why would they choose to use 1911s, especially when the capacity is so much lower than even a modern double stack 45? Is it just for the trigger? And if it’s just for the trigger, why choose a 1911 in 9mm?

HERE IS BIG BLUE WORDS, CLICK THEM, GIVE ALL MONEY TO THIS LOCAL THING

What is this? Why is this in /r/guns?

Over the past ten-ish years, /r/guns has raised over $16,000 for charity. We've raised money for Project Heifer, Rapha House International, Direct Relief, a bunch of individual food banks, and probably some other shit, I dunno. Last time we did Direct Relief again because we are cool like that.

Yes okay but what is this?

See, I really, really like to write a bunch of words. And it used to be back in the day that there were people who liked to read a bunch of words, but then the cameras on the phone got real good, you know, like how people want to post their lunch on Instagram or whatever, only now instead of some artisinal egg benedicts it's another hi-res picture of the same AR-15. And so I was like "what if I could be all self-righteous about how great is charity at the same time everyone did the words again?" and so that was my whole deal.

You donate $50 to the random small-town food bank up in the top, I write an essay of not less than 300 words on a topic of your choosing. Provide proof by uploading an image somewhere and link it in a comment. If you cannot figure out how to link to an image in a reddit comment, write a paper letter to your state legislature to complain about the educational system. Ask someone at the post office how to stamp and address the envelope.

FAQ

I would rather buy another gun

You are dumb and I hate you and that is not a question

Why didn't you do this last year?

I was shutting down a venture-backed startup company, but I didn't know it yet, so I was still trying to make it work, and that took up a lot of time.

What if I donate to a different charity?

Upload an image of your donation receipt anyway. Has to be more than $50, has to be a nonprofit, can't be about guns or politics.

Who?

According to Twitter I'm a verbally pro-gun cultural Marxist but also somehow just a Republican who likes weed.

LIST OF POSTS

1. On the superiority of the Magic 8 Ball over the Magic Conch for /u/solar991

2. (forthcoming) How Hi Point Saved Christmas for /u/42AngryPandas

Admin: If this isn't allowed please let me know. I read the rules, but was still unclear if this was considered an open ended question. I'm new here.

Additional information: I am wanting to stockpile ammo for 9mm (handgun) and .308 (rifle). I've been buying from Dunn's Sporting Goods, but was wondering if there was anywhere that I could buy ammo in larger quantity that would break down to a cheaper cost per round. I'm simply fishing for what stores or websites that you use to purchase ammo.

Throwaway account; so my pops lives in CA, and wants to visit me out here in the south, and he wants to give me his Lee Enfield. However, it isn’t registered in California. He suggested I fly over and road trip it home, but logistically, that’s not possible for me.

I looked into transporting it through TSA, and couldn’t find anything on whether rifles must be registered or not, only found that they must be unloaded, locked, and California Compliant.

Does anyone know if it is something he’d be able to legally do? Fly it here? Or if it is airline dependent, where I could find the information because I couldn’t find anything. Considered an FFL, but I doubt he wants to go that route

I have a M1924 Yugo mauser in 8mm, I recently bought a NDT kit to remove and replace the original iron sight. I have a Vortex crossfire ii 3-9x40 on it. I have everything level, yet even at the max turret elevation Im shooting ~5 foot low, any help in what might the issue?

Hello I’ve got a question about scope mounting specifically when it comes to the rail and precision rings. I just bought a CZ 457 AT-ONE just purchased an AREA 419 Rail that’s 30 MOA, bought an Arken EPL 6x24 scope that has 68MOA of travel. I’m confused on what type of mounting rings to buy. I want the one piece precision mounting rings from Arken. Do I buy a 0 MOA rings or 30 MOA rings? What I’m confused on is if I have a 30MOA rail that’s right at 1/2 the MOA of the scope which is ideal, if I buy the 30 MOA rings does that mean I now have 60MOA or still just 30 MOA?

Long before I built up my first AR, I picked up a "hunting" rig from a buddy. An older Savage 10 Tactical .308 mounted on a Choate Ultimate Sniper. I threw ridiculous glass on it and had a decent time playing on the range. I think I even took a hog with it. It's gone unfired now for nearly 10 years, as it just isn't a practical gun for the kind of shooting I do or time I have to do it.

Normally I am not a fan of catch and release, instead hoard and hoard. But this might be the exception. If I kept it I would likely swap the 90's tacticool Choate for a cheap and cheerful and more normal (and lighter) stock. I'd also either drop cash to thread it or buy an adapter so I could run a can. At that point I am out $200-300 just to have a still heavy .308 I don't use.

So tell me, is there any reason to keep this old relic or sell it and buy something more fun (thinking VR82 or a PRC). Is a .308 just a must have? My hunting is generally limited to 100yd shots on deer and closer shots on hogs.

Current weight 14.6lbs with glass.

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So I have a relative who is friends with a guy currently in prison for a felony, the felon had guns and before he went to prison he gave my relative the guns to hold on to (these guns were purchased legally so there’s no risk of them being illegal guns that he wants to hide). The guy wants to sell the guns and I am interested in buying one (Glock 27) but I’m not sure about how this purchase would work. I know that felons lose their rights to own firearms when they’re convicted but how does the ownership get transferred? My relative was given the guns but never had them transferred to him so they would still be under the name of the guy who’s in prison. The guy has a wife but she wants nothing to do with his guns but I feel like she would be the one who legally gets ownership of them, right? Anyways I want to buy the gun but I’m not sure who I need to buy it from and neither do my relative, the felon, and his wife doesn’t want them. TLDR: I want to buy the guns of a guy who is currently is prison, the guns are held by my relative and I want to know who the legal owner would be so that I can purchase the guns and have them legally registered to me.

I was recently gifted a pair of antique guns, which my great uncle apparently stole from a German house during WW1. They look really beautiful and old, and I’m just wondering if anyone knows what types of guns these actually are. The bottom one looks like some kind of flintlock, while the top one seems to be some sort of revolver? Theres no identifying logos, text, brand, etc, so I’m just trying to find out where they come from.