Why would his? Looks like a two position safety to me? Unless it is fully auto or suppressed, pretty much anything else is fair game on a personal sale. To my knowledge, those are the only items we track with a unique number to every owner. Anything else can get lost, stolen or resold and nobody is the wiser. Another reason gun shows are fun.....every guy selling has some "personal guns" for sale, but I think they are limiting them. Though I must admit, it has been a while since I have gone to one, laws could have changed recently.
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Why would his? Looks like a two position safety to me? Unless it is fully auto or suppressed, pretty much anything else is fair game on a personal sale. To my knowledge, those are the only items we track with a unique number to every owner. Anything else can get lost, stolen or resold and nobody is the wiser. Another reason gun shows are fun.....every guy selling has some "personal guns" for sale, but I think they are limiting them. Though I must admit, it has been a while since I have gone to one, laws could have changed recently.
My BCM requires a NFA tax stamp due to the barrel being 11.5" long. Anything under 16" barrel length requires it by federal law.
And yes, that is a weapon light on the other side, that sort of looks like another muzzle.
As far as reliability, my BCM has never malfunctioned, feeds steel with the same reliability, and rarely gets cleaned; just lubed. 7sixtwo has either had unreliable ARs in the past, or fallen victim to internet BS.
And yes, that is a weapon light on the other side, that sort of looks like another muzzle.
As far as reliability, my BCM has never malfunctioned, feeds steel with the same reliability, and rarely gets cleaned; just lubed. 7sixtwo has either had unreliable ARs in the past, or fallen victim to internet BS.
Well. Milspec and Military Surplus 5.56 ammo is all brass cased. All American made is also brass cased. I stay away from the cheap Russian made ammo and all is good. Not all chambers are like an AK as loose as a ..... on dollar days.
Ah, ok. Seems like I do remember something like that now (even though that is completely stupid). But does that make it class three also?
DAGGUM!Hey 7sixtwo, are you going to try making the meet and greet tomorrow at Old Chicago? Where do you live now?
More gun porn:
That's my Colt, before it got the custom treatment.
I thought I was doing good getting a RRA 16" Midlength..wow!
Well, you've got a Bravo Company AR. That is certainly higher-end, and not your "average" AR-15. I'm glad to hear that it cycles steel cased ammo reliably, as you'd expect it to for the elevated price tag.
Also, it'd be interesting to see just how long it'd take for your BCM to choke without that lube you mention. An AK doesn't even need that much to keep on runnin.
Yes, AR's can be pretty reliable, but never as reliable or durable as an AK. This is due to fundamental differences in design, and simple, objective fact.
Yep. It's also expensive as hell, by comparision. You have fun with that.
Meanwhile, I can fire steel cased, Russkie 7.62x39 rnds, (which my rifles were made to eat, and eagerly do), for $0.25 apiece. This allows me to train more, for less $... and it really doesn't matter what you have, if you're not intimately familiar with it, and have put in the regular trigger-time to get there, (and stay there).
As for "loose as a ..... on dollar days", exactly how inaccurate do you think AK's are? Give me your MOA estimate.
C'mon, guys. If you want to be fanboys, there are plenty of Provari and Reo threads to do it in. AKs and ARs both have very successful service records dating back a half century or more. They're both effective tools, and each one makes compromises. The loose tolerances and piston action that make the AK so ridiculously reliable also mean that it can never be as intrinsically accurate as Stoner's design. If you want something you can hump through the rough for weeks without maintenance, you grab an AK. If you want to peg varmints on the horizon, you're better served with the AR. If you want the best accuracy out of either, you're not going to be running cheap Cold War surplus through them.
For practical purposes, either rifle can reliably hit a man-sized target up to 100 yards. Heck, Birddog's lovely little toy isn't going to reliably fragment much past that, anyhow. And anyone who's paid $600+ for a decent AR can afford a can of CLP. If extreme reliability and accuracy are all that matter, you should've gotten a bolt-action. This thread is about appreciation, not competition.
That said, here's a pic from back when it was all new and shiny. I don't seem to have any photos of my AK, but you can be assured that it gets just as much attention...
For practical purposes, either rifle can reliably hit a man-sized target up to 100 yards. Heck, Birddog's lovely little toy isn't going to reliably fragment much past that, anyhow. And anyone who's paid $600+ for a decent AR can afford a can of CLP. If extreme reliability and accuracy are all that matter, you should've gotten a bolt-action. This thread is about appreciation, not competition.
That said, here's a pic from back when it was all new and shiny. I don't seem to have any photos of my AK, but you can be assured that it gets just as much attention...
7six, google "Filthy 14", and you'll see what a good AR is capable of doing. It will show you that they are just as reliable and dependable.
Regardless of platform, any good firearm should not be intentionally abused.
Drunk, class 3 specifically refers to a firearm that is capable of firing fully automatic. My BCM does not fall into that category. The NFA regulates the following:
Machine guns...due to this class, they are able to have a short barrel without an additional stamp
Short barreled rifles (SBR)
Short barreled shotguns (SBS)
Suppressors
There might be something I'm missing, since I've just gotten up and haven't even had my coffee or smoke yet!
ETA: Theta, you'd be surprised what "The Pig" can do...like reliably ring targets at my 300 yd range. Just have to adjust elevation slightly, and I prefer 77grn OTM rounds.
Regardless of platform, any good firearm should not be intentionally abused.
Drunk, class 3 specifically refers to a firearm that is capable of firing fully automatic. My BCM does not fall into that category. The NFA regulates the following:
Machine guns...due to this class, they are able to have a short barrel without an additional stamp
Short barreled rifles (SBR)
Short barreled shotguns (SBS)
Suppressors
There might be something I'm missing, since I've just gotten up and haven't even had my coffee or smoke yet!
ETA: Theta, you'd be surprised what "The Pig" can do...like reliably ring targets at my 300 yd range. Just have to adjust elevation slightly, and I prefer 77grn OTM rounds.
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Sorry bud...misnomer that has been spread far and wide
AR vs AK Dust Test - YouTube
One reason, AK dust cover, bolt and internal working all open, AR dust cover, even open, the closed bolt seals the workings
But I guarantee the tolerances of the AK are MUCH looser, the magazines are usually the weakest link on the AR design
And sorry...the AK is NOT inaccurate...it is quote effective out to 300yards (even my cheapo WASR could hit man size targets that far), past that the bullet drop is horrendous though
Besides...try building an AR out of a shovel though
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/179192-DIY-Shovel-AK-photo-tsunami-warning!
However I really want a .300 AAC Blackout upper for mine!
With that said..buy em both and shoot em till your wallet starts to cry!
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I'm lusting after a .458 SOCOM upper, myself. But, then, I like fat bullets. I'm the kind of person who will give you a weird look for even suggesting .45 Auto comes in anything but 230gr.
My AR was built to be light. Simple furniture, a 14.5" gov. profile barrel, and no extraneous crap hanging off the front end. I made a concession for the EoTech, because it's just stupid fast. It's got a sling and a flip up rear sight, but otherwise it's as simple as you see there. I may add a small light at some point, but that's it.
My AR was built to be light. Simple furniture, a 14.5" gov. profile barrel, and no extraneous crap hanging off the front end. I made a concession for the EoTech, because it's just stupid fast. It's got a sling and a flip up rear sight, but otherwise it's as simple as you see there. I may add a small light at some point, but that's it.
I'm contemplating a retro A1 command build next year. 11.5" barrel, A1 upper, simple and short.
Yeah, but they don't make the ashtrays any more. Hafta settle for these nasty Ranger-Ts at nearly 900fps...
Does anyone own a Beretta Nano? Awesome looking little carry gun. Usually carry my Beretta .25, but this would be a nice alternative.
Beretta Nano - YouTube
Beretta Nano - YouTube
Too small for my big hands. I find little use in a sub-compact. They're not fun to shoot, which can result in a lack of training fundamentals with one, and lack of familiarity. This could lead to issues, should someone need to use it in the moment.
Good point. I have Pachmayr grips on my Beretta SS 92FS and it fits perfect in my hands. But it is way to big and uncomfortable to be my conceal weapon. Would like something with a little more stopping power than the 25 with Glazers and wouldn't mind having a cool new pistol.
Take a look at the S&W Shield. I've heard excellent things about the pistol, actually reasonably pleasant to shoot, and 9mm stopping power.
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