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by freefly
May 27th, 2021, 6:15 pm
Forum: Optics, Scopes and Sights
Topic: Help me choose an LVPO in 2021
Replies: 11
Views: 5008

Re: Help me choose an LVPO in 2021

TheJediknight wrote: May 27th, 2021, 11:36 am The Steiner and Zeiss are hot right now. Like 500 bucks
Wow, Steiner and/or Zeiss LPVOs for $500? Got a link / vendor?
by freefly
May 26th, 2021, 11:08 pm
Forum: DIY, Building, Gunsmithing and Custom Firearm Work
Topic: A black finish that is NOT shake-'n-bake?
Replies: 3
Views: 2047

Re: A black finish that is NOT shake-'n-bake?

Maybe Birdsong "Black-T" (if he's still around)?
by freefly
May 26th, 2021, 2:42 pm
Forum: Gear & Clothing
Topic: holster recommendations
Replies: 44
Views: 23451

Re: holster recommendations

LOL, you guys keep buying those expensive ass holsters, I'll stay with a $15 Ebay special with a 5mm Neoprene koozie on it. Just a few things: 1. "Expensive" is a relative term. For many, spending +/- $75 on a quality custom-fit holster for a $800+ gun isn't really a wallet-buster. Person...
by freefly
May 25th, 2021, 4:13 pm
Forum: DIY, Building, Gunsmithing and Custom Firearm Work
Topic: Who to have Cerakote a pistol
Replies: 5
Views: 2578

Re: Who to have Cerakote a pistol

$250 to spray & bake a pistol? Let Wright's do their magnificent Np3+ for a little bit more. Yeah, $250 is a bit steep, especially if that's only single-color. Wright or Valley Forge should be able to do it for +/- $100 less. A huge +1 for NP3+ if you can swing it. Had a couple done when Robar ...
by freefly
May 25th, 2021, 2:49 pm
Forum: Gear & Clothing
Topic: holster recommendations
Replies: 44
Views: 23451

Re: holster recommendations

Make sure you get a holster for designed specifically for AIWB, there must be 10 solid choices nationwide. I have a Spencer Keepers, but you cant go wrong with JM Custom kydex, PHLster, or Dark Star Gear. There's more, but I can't recall quickly off the top of my head. Listen to the top trainers ou...
by freefly
May 25th, 2021, 2:10 pm
Forum: DIY, Building, Gunsmithing and Custom Firearm Work
Topic: Who to have Cerakote a pistol
Replies: 5
Views: 2578

Re: Who to have Cerakote a pistol

No idea on the wide price delta, other than supply/demand/back-log/etc.

Might also check with these guys (Tempe):
https://wepleadthe2nd.com/

Or these guys (Mesa):
https://wrightarmory.com/

Or these guys (N. Scottsdale, inside C2 Tactical):
https://www.valleyforgeweaponry.com/
by freefly
May 23rd, 2021, 5:53 pm
Forum: Optics, Scopes and Sights
Topic: Help me choose an LVPO in 2021
Replies: 11
Views: 5008

Re: Help me choose an LVPO in 2021

I figured the most a guy could spend was $1500 For +/- $1500 (new/retail), I'd look at the Trijicon Credo 1-8x. It's the updated/improved version of the AccuPower. Or, if you are OK with pre-owned, I'd probably look for a used Nightforce NX8 1-8x. Both illuminated FFP reticles, and available in MOA...
by freefly
May 19th, 2021, 3:11 pm
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: Streamlight vs Olight
Replies: 16
Views: 6369

Re: Streamlight vs Olight

Im a bit of a Streamlight whore myself, I have 6. If one ever breaks I might give Olight a shot. Same. Owned several SLs over the years. Never had a single failure. Only difference is that if one of them ever did break, I'd probably just replace it with another SL. 8-) Certified SL fan-boi pic: 202...
by freefly
May 11th, 2021, 4:35 pm
Forum: Handguns, Revolvers and other Pistols
Topic: Plastic sigs?
Replies: 10
Views: 3872

Re: Plastic sigs?

Which one is the Civilian version of the Military contract gun? The M17 / M18 is based on the Sig P320 / P320 Carry platform, with a handful of differences between them. However, Sig now offers "civilian" models of the M17 / M18 P320, which include the features of the .mil guns (including...
by freefly
May 11th, 2021, 3:42 pm
Forum: Handguns, Revolvers and other Pistols
Topic: Plastic sigs?
Replies: 10
Views: 3872

Re: Plastic sigs?

The 365 series has certainly had a strong market entry, as has the "sub compact" category as a whole. Nothing "super" special about them, but they do check quite a few boxes. Just a few, that piqued my interest enough to grab a couple: * Small form factor (great EDC) w/ good ergo...
by freefly
May 5th, 2021, 3:31 am
Forum: Optics, Scopes and Sights
Topic: Red Dot on a handgun .. any regrets?
Replies: 41
Views: 22357

Re: Red Dot on a handgun .. any regrets?

As you shoot it becomes easier to acquire the sight. Yep, red dots are faster/easier, especially for those with "ageing" eyes. And yep, there is a learning/training curve. A couple other things to add: Within reason, a larger dot is generally better for most (pistol) applications, IMO. Th...
by freefly
April 27th, 2021, 4:04 pm
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: Are Bump Stocks Still Alive? Feds Drop Charges Because They Couldn’t Prove Devices are Machine Guns
Replies: 22
Views: 8127

Re: Are Bump Stocks Still Alive? Feds Drop Charges Because They Couldn’t Prove Devices are Machine Guns

I guess for the guys who got to have to get more little gold stars on their man cards maybe it is big deal. There are guys who get dirty and do dangerous stuff at work and at play. These guys know guns are tools Then there the guys who want people to believe they get dirty. You know, the guys who s...
by freefly
April 24th, 2021, 6:49 pm
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: Are Bump Stocks Still Alive? Feds Drop Charges Because They Couldn’t Prove Devices are Machine Guns
Replies: 22
Views: 8127

Re: Are Bump Stocks Still Alive? Feds Drop Charges Because They Couldn’t Prove Devices are Machine Guns

I guess for the guys who got to have to get more little gold stars on their man cards maybe it is big deal. There are guys who get dirty and do dangerous stuff at work and at play. These guys know guns are tools Then there the guys who want people to believe they get dirty. You know, the guys who s...
by freefly
April 22nd, 2021, 8:29 pm
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: Are Bump Stocks Still Alive? Feds Drop Charges Because They Couldn’t Prove Devices are Machine Guns
Replies: 22
Views: 8127

Re: Are Bump Stocks Still Alive? Feds Drop Charges Because They Couldn’t Prove Devices are Machine Guns

waterdog wrote: April 16th, 2021, 10:38 pm Outside of you people just wanting to have one, what are bump stocks good for?
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by freefly
April 16th, 2021, 2:13 pm
Forum: Handguns, Revolvers and other Pistols
Topic: Semi-auto Handgun Picture Thread!
Replies: 232
Views: 144564

Re: Semi-auto Handgun Picture Thread!

Staccato and the XL:
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Kimber Series-1 Unicorn:
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