Black Friday = SC no Tax on Firearms + Gift Cards=

[Bradleyrj]

Brads new Remington 870 Express 12 ga.

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Out the door at Bass Pro for $220 for the Gun. Also purchased the soft case and a sling (not yet installed).


Also picked up a 14 gallon, 4.5 hp Shop Vac brand vac from Lowes for $29 bucks.

[gearmesh, inc.]

Sweeeeet! It sure is hard to beat an 870 for reliability and simplicity.

It shure is nice to have a tax free weekend for firearms. I participated in this tax free holiday myself today. I picked up a Savage 10FP .308 tactical today for $585. Now, off to spend some more money for a nice piece of glass to go on top of it. I should be able to handle anything out to 800 yards with it when I get done setting it up. I have a feeling that some difficult times are ahead of us and such long range capability may be needed.

[Harry]

Man Gerald, I'm glad I live close to you. I know where to go when to shit hits the fan.

[s10xtreme864]

semi auto?? Gorgeous man!!! Weve got 3 12 gauges but never shot any of em. I love goin to the range and shootin!! Weve got this beautiful AR180B with a 30 round banana clip and that thing is BAD, but weve also got this H&K and that thing is REALLY BAAADDDDD!!!!!! like that thing left a pretty nice bruise in my shoulder the first time i shot it. We also have a ruger P89, a colt .38 special thats been shot less than 50 times and has been appraised at over 4 grand, a SA .45, a calico 9mm rifle w/ a 50 round and 100 round drum, a smith and wesson 9mm, and several deer rifles even tho we dont hunt, but theyre the cheapest thing we can get to a sniper rifle. Were a gun loving family :bigthumb:

[Bradleyrj]

My family has never been into hunting but also doesnt have anything against it. This is my First shot gun. I've been asked a few times how someone grows up in Western Ky and never owns a shotgun till now but its true.

Going to take me a little while to get used to this. I'm a handgun man but those ducks are a little hard to hit with a pistol.

[BigdaddyDupree]

sweet gun man, alot of my friends duck hunt around here and they all tell me to take a pump when i finally get time to go. they say the semi-automatics will jam up in the cold. but i love my 11-87 so i aint been yet. haha

[Robert Holton]

i killed a four point yesterday when yall was shopin lol with a semi auto shotgun dog hungtin


Carolina Kid

[slowgreen99]

i killed a four point yesterday when yall was shopin lol with a semi auto shotgun dog hungtin


Carolina Kid

thats whats up nigga

[gearmesh, inc.]

Man Gerald, I'm glad I live close to you. I know where to go when to shit hits the fan.

Maybe I will have a howitzer to round out my collection before the SHTF. :bigthumb:

That way, I can lob some over your house from here to take out the crackheads at that new high school across the street from you!

[clubracergt1]

My new (to me) Taurus PT 140 Pro
.40 S&W 10+1 Semi-auto
Beamshot TD1 Pistol Light on UT1 Universal Trigger Guard Mount

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[Bradleyrj]

Very nice.

[Jeff]

Love the 12 gauge ! I might add a shotgun one day but don't hunt so I don't really need one , they are fun to shoot though !


I bought this a couple weeks ago .

Sigsauer p226 9 mm with a 15 round clip . I wanted to get a .45 cal but also wanted something my wife could handle without any issues so I decided on this one . I plan on getting a .45 cal gun in the future .


Crappy cell phone picture .
http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/Jeff/p226.jpg

[LXtasy]

Jeff. I am looking at getting Kristen a Beretta neos dlx 22lr personally. Just like the one pictured with the pink grip as well.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/images/Ber%20Neos.jpg

[Matts94Z28]

Glock or bust! This is my Glock 22 (.40cal) So far I have the night sights and belt clip, although I really want a surefire light for it. I plan on getting a Springfield XD subcompact (.40 or .45cal of course) for personal protection since the Glock is a bit large when trying to conceal.

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[Bradleyrj]

I was looking at that Springfield XD .40 but it just looked bigger than I wanted. I am gonna hold out till after the first of the year and pick up a Glock 27.

[Matts94Z28]

I was looking at that Springfield XD .40 but it just looked bigger than I wanted. I am gonna hold out till after the first of the year and pick up a Glock 27.
Nice, a buddy of mine has the glock 23, which is one step down in size from mine and it still seems too big to conceal. I wouldn't mind buying an ar-15 sometime soon. :bigthumb:

[LXtasy]

The xd's are a nice deal.

Go big or go home Matt. Go ar-50. I was eyeing that bad boy yesterday

[1998ta__1991rs]

i love my glock, my next gun is going to be a kimber ultra carry II, i shot my buddies last week and fell in love with it, i just cant talk myself into the $1,100 price tag

[munnmotorsports]

nice buy brad! wish i knew about this a few weeks ago and i wouldnt have had to pay tax on the new 45!

the glock is a great gun. the only bad news i have heard about those are the 45 versions exploding when fired. i was stuck between the glock and XD but went for the XD because i liked the grip safety in the XD and the XD gear you get with it. you will see the holster it comes with is right handed, i am left handed so i called up SA and they shipped out a lefty paddle holster no charge! otherwise they are the same guns. another good one to look at is the walther P99. very accurate and i have liked it from the start. if you wanna go 1911 without the price tag, check out rock island armory. thats what i just picked up. you can find them from 350 up to 500. they shoot very well and have a great factory warranty. if your lookin for somethin to plink with every once in awhile i would go with that instead of the kimber. below is a pic of their base model GI 45. as with any 1911, you can do anything you want with it. the only thing i plan on doing is sights and an ambi safety (their tactical comes standard like that but its black for around 400-450)

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[Audie1]

Sweeeeet! It sure is hard to beat an 870 for reliability and simplicity.

It shure is nice to have a tax free weekend for firearms. I participated in this tax free holiday myself today. I picked up a Savage 10FP .308 tactical today for $585. Now, off to spend some more money for a nice piece of glass to go on top of it. I should be able to handle anything out to 800 yards with it when I get done setting it up. I have a feeling that some difficult times are ahead of us and such long range capability may be needed.

+1

[LXtasy]

you can also order through www.budsgunshop.com and have them ship it to Genes on rivers and only pay $30 transfer fee I believe. That is what I was told.

How do you like the xd-40 jeremy?

[gearmesh, inc.]

Love the 12 gauge ! I might add a shotgun one day but don't hunt so I don't really need one , they are fun to shoot though !


I bought this a couple weeks ago .

Sigsauer p226 9 mm with a 15 round clip . I wanted to get a .45 cal but also wanted something my wife could handle without any issues so I decided on this one . I plan on getting a .45 cal gun in the future .




That is a sweet looking two-tone stainless P226 you got there. I shot a 9mm P226 at ATP a while back, and it is definitely a lot less kick than their P220 in .45ACP. I love Sigs for their excellent accuracy and reliabilty, but the P220 has too high of a bore axis for me, as it causes noticeably more muzzle flip than my 1911.

I wouldn't diss the 9mm for a personal defense round, though. Take a look at the pic below that illustrates what the Federal HST JHP can do compared to the .45 ACP. You can get Federal HST through www.ammunitiontogo.com. They have excellent prices on the HST.

[gearmesh, inc.]

Glock or bust! This is my Glock 22 (.40cal) So far I have the night sights and belt clip, although I really want a surefire light for it. I plan on getting a Springfield XD subcompact (.40 or .45cal of course) for personal protection since the Glock is a bit large when trying to conceal.



I bet you can conceal that Glock of yours with the proper IWB holster. Check out www.crossbreedholsters.com when you get a chance. I carry a fullsize 5" barrel 1911 everyday and no one knows the wiser. Check out the pic below. Of course, the 7/8" wide slide and frame of a 1911 makes for easy carry, too.

[Darryl Buckner]

I have the XD 45 version, and like it. But I am just a plinker, and don't shoot very often. It feels alot better than my military issue Colt 45. I also have a Bersa 380, excellent gun to hide, but my favorite is my Smith & Wesson nickle plated 357....:bigthumb:

[Bradleyrj]

Anyone here do any skeet shooting?

[LXtasy]

I did after visiting www.girlsandguns.com Visit it. :D






















Seriously, no

[///Mcompact]

Go big or go home Matt. Go ar-50. I was eyeing that bad boy yesterday


An AR50 is a long rifle best suited in a supported position (bipod) on a roof top aiming waay downrange at single target.

When the shit gets harry...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/kiley_sean/dawnzombies.jpg
(multiple targets within 200 meters) you need something with mobility and high capacity.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/kiley_sean/littleguy.jpg
I'm ready for Z-day.

[1iron]

Her are my fun guns. I don't have pics of the carry pistols a Glock 33 for winter and a Kahr P-40 Covert for summer.
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[Matts94Z28]

I am seriously entertaining the idea of getting an AR-15 here soon, it seems I could build one cheaper than I could buy one at this point. Any thoughts or advise?

[///Mcompact]

There are so many brands to chooses from. IMO, the best for the money is a bushmaster. If you are going to mod it, get an A3 model. If you are looking to build your own then get on an AR15 forum.

[Bradleyrj]

I did after visiting www.girlsandguns.com Visit it. :D




Seriously, no


AHHH Skeet Skeet Skeet!!!

[Jeff]

That is a sweet looking two-tone stainless P226 you got there. I shot a 9mm P226 at ATP a while back, and it is definitely a lot less kick than their P220 in .45ACP. I love Sigs for their excellent accuracy and reliabilty, but the P220 has too high of a bore axis for me, as it causes noticeably more muzzle flip than my 1911.

I wouldn't diss the 9mm for a personal defense round, though. Take a look at the pic below that illustrates what the Federal HST JHP can do compared to the .45 ACP. You can get Federal HST through www.ammunitiontogo.com. They have excellent prices on the HST.


Thanks man ! I'll have to look into some good ammo for it for sure ! I'm also entertaining the idea of getting a barrel kit for it to shoot some .40 S&W or the .357sig conversion barrel for it .

[1iron]

Buy the reciever now and build it later. If you are worried about "change".

[Matts94Z28]

After browsing ar15.com I think I am going to build one. I think I could pull it off for around 600-700 for what I want and then customize down to road. There is no telling what type of shit could hit the fan in the near future...

[gearmesh, inc.]

Thanks man ! I'll have to look into some good ammo for it for sure ! I'm also entertaining the idea of getting a barrel kit for it to shoot some .40 S&W or the .357sig conversion barrel for it .

Neat thing about the .40 S&W and the .357 Sig is that they both use the same slide, as the bases of both of the brass cases are the same size. All you need to do both of those calibers is one slide and the 2 different barrels and their respective magazines. The 9mm slide is its own animal.

That .357 Sig is one fast handgun round. A little too much pentration for me for closeup urban attitude correction, but great out on the farm when you see a nusiance coyote about a hundred yards away and all you have with you is your pistol. Just aim that super-accurate Sig of yours at the top of his back and it should drop right into ole Wiley's vitals from 100 yards out.

[slowgreen99]

Anyone here do any skeet shooting?


yes sir

[gearmesh, inc.]

I am seriously entertaining the idea of getting an AR-15 here soon, it seems I could build one cheaper than I could buy one at this point. Any thoughts or advise?

I once debated between an AR and the Mini-14. I like the inherent accuracy of an AR, along with the aftermarket support for it, but the operating system was a thumbs down for me. The Mini-14 has a gas piston operated action much like the original M-14 military rifle, so the receiver stays cool and fairly clean.

I went with a Wal-Mart all weather Ruger Mini-14 with all stainless metal parts and synthetic stock instead for $580. Of course, Mini-14s are not known for accuracy out of the box, but if you get a 2008 model and later, they are built with a thicker barrel blank than their predecessors. I installed an Amegaranges scout optics rail which stiffens up the barrel tremendously, a Bushnell 1X red dot(on a budget), and the just released Advanced Armament folding stock (BTW, no folding stocks on an AR because of the buffer assy!!!). My best group has been 2" @100 yards through the 1X magnification Bushnell with both eyes open.

It is amazing how easy it is to hit stuff on the run with your optics mounted forward and both eyes open. Zombies don't move that fast, but Obama fans are known to get pretty damn fast when properly motivated!

[08 Racecraft]

NICE GUN , 45 AND 308 FOR ME :bigthumb:

[dkbmxer002]

i love my xd-45!

[1iron]

I once debated between an AR and the Mini-14. I like the inherent accuracy of an AR, along with the aftermarket support for it, but the operating system was a thumbs down for me. The Mini-14 has a gas piston operated action much like the original M-14 military rifle, so the receiver stays cool and fairly clean.

I went with a Wal-Mart all weather Ruger Mini-14 with all stainless metal parts and synthetic stock instead for $580. Of course, Mini-14s are not known for accuracy out of the box, but if you get a 2008 model and later, they are built with a thicker barrel blank than their predecessors. I installed an Amegaranges scout optics rail which stiffens up the barrel tremendously, a Bushnell 1X red dot(on a budget), and the just released Advanced Armament folding stock (BTW, no folding stocks on an AR because of the buffer assy!!!). My best group has been 2" @100 yards through the 1X magnification Bushnell with both eyes open.

It is amazing how easy it is to hit stuff on the run with your optics mounted forward and both eyes open. Zombies don't move that fast, but Obama fans are known to get pretty damn fast when properly motivated!

To buy a Ruger you have to be OK with the fact that they sold us down the river on the " Assult Weapons Ban". If you want a battle rifle that works get a FAL or an AK.

[slowgreen99]

charles daly FTW

[1iron]

charles daly FTW

You better be a gunsmith.

[Robert Holton]

i got an escort shotgun and i would almost put it up against a benelli i have killed more deer with the escort than i have any remington i have to say it is an all around good shotgun ive paddle boats with it shot deer ducks dove turkey with it ive hit deer in the head with it and has never let me down.

[slowgreen99]

You better be a gunsmith.

My little $300 Charles Daly has had not one problem in 6-7 years. Im speaking of a 12 ga. though, not a pistol (if they even make pistols).

Everyone downs the Charles for being "cheap" and bla bla bla, but I didnt see the point in getting a Browning or Benelli classed shotgun that does the same exact thing.

[1iron]

The only Charles Daly's I have handled are the 1911s. The fit and finish of those are not good. I used to throw a lot of lead down range and have broken every brand of gun I have had. I had a Glock 32 shear the lug off the barrel at 32,000 rounds. Keep shooting it will fail.

[Matts94Z28]

I went to trader world today just to see what they offered as far as AR15/M4's and they were totally sold out from this past weekend. They hardly had any hand guns in stock also. The owner told me a bushmaster would run me $1100 and a Colt would run me about $1300... which I think if kind of high myself. Hell, I can get a bush master shipped for around $900 from the right place. I still think I am going to stick with building my own rifle unless I can find a used one at a great price.

[///Mcompact]

I don't think you're gonna find too many used AR15's or parts for a good price right now. Some people are buying up every lower receiver they can to hold onto later. Not because they think they will need it down the road, but because if the AWB comes around again, it will be longer than 10 years. Those who bought Ar15's before 1993 made loads of cash during our 10 year AWB. Pre-ban rifles were going for 2500$+ after a few years. No one really cared about complete rifles..just having the pre-ban lower receiver (it made everything else legal).

The pre-ban lowers during that time only afforded you with the legality of mounting a bird cage, bayonet lug (worthless) and a telescopic stock...so it wasn't really worth it over the-then "legal to buy AR15s". If they get their shot at another AWB...they aren't going to water down the AR15's again...they are just going to ban them completely (which means you can keep what you have but the manufacturers can no longer make/sell anymore of the "banned" rifles..or can only make watered down versions if that is the new law).

I'd say, at the very least, just buy a lower receiver from Bushmaster/Colt/armalite...anyone who has it in stock. Then, you can piece the rest of it together later.

[Bradleyrj]

Where is a good local to get parts for the AR from. I would be interested in building one if I could do it one peice at a time..

[94FormulaBird]

I once debated between an AR and the Mini-14. I like the inherent accuracy of an AR, along with the aftermarket support for it, but the operating system was a thumbs down for me.mini 30 is a bad beast to ....buddy of mine has both

[Matts94Z28]

I don't think you're gonna find too many used AR15's or parts for a good price right now. Some people are buying up every lower receiver they can to hold onto later. Not because they think they will need it down the road, but because if the AWB comes around again, it will be longer than 10 years. Those who bought Ar15's before 1993 made loads of cash during our 10 year AWB. Pre-ban rifles were going for 2500$+ after a few years. No one really cared about complete rifles..just having the pre-ban lower receiver (it made everything else legal).

The pre-ban lowers during that time only afforded you with the legality of mounting a bird cage, bayonet lug (worthless) and a telescopic stock...so it wasn't really worth it over the-then "legal to buy AR15s". If they get their shot at another AWB...they aren't going to water down the AR15's again...they are just going to ban them completely (which means you can keep what you have but the manufacturers can no longer make/sell anymore of the "banned" rifles..or can only make watered down versions if that is the new law).

I'd say, at the very least, just buy a lower receiver from Bushmaster/Colt/armalite...anyone who has it in stock. Then, you can piece the rest of it together later.

Thanks for all the info! :bigthumb:

[gearmesh, inc.]

To buy a Ruger you have to be OK with the fact that they sold us down the river on the " Assult Weapons Ban". If you want a battle rifle that works get a FAL or an AK.


The original William Ruger that founded Ruger passed away back in 2002. He was the lone one that practiced the psuedo-support for the original AWB. Now that he is gone, the powers that run Ruger now are solidly in the anti-AWB camp. You can even get 20 round Mini-14 factory mags from Ruger now without the dreaded "For Law Enforcement Only" crap on them. The Ruger factory is having them on sale right now for $30 each.

Luckily, for you AR fans out there, you can get mags for your AR for half that amount, but both the AR and the Mini platform each have their pluses and minuses.

Ruger has even come out just recently with an NRA commemorative version of the Mini-14 with two 20 round mags straight from the factory. That would have never happened with the original old man running the show.

[Jeff]

I figured I would post a better shot of the sig .

http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/Jeff/7154res.jpg

[gearmesh, inc.]

Sweet!

You ought to get some Crimson Trace lasergrips for it. Then you really wouldn't want to piss off your wife!!

[Jeff]

Those grips are bad ass ! I'd love to get some oneday !

[1iron]

A laser shows the path back to you as well as from you to the target. Not always the best idea.

[94FormulaBird]

traded my bolt action savage .17 hmr for this llama 380 last week...smallest pistol ive shot other than a .22....buddy of mine jokes thats its so tiny compared to his glock 21 (.45)......owell...price of this was more than what i had invested in the .17hmr....so owell

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[gearmesh, inc.]

A laser shows the path back to you as well as from you to the target. Not always the best idea.


I also fretted somewhat about revealing my posistion with the lasergrip at first, but by the time (less than a second) that it would take me to squeeze the grip to light the dot on the target, I could get first shot off via the element of suprise, and my position would be revealed after that anyway from the muzzle flash/noise.

The correct strategy for using the lasergrip in the dark would be to leave it off as long as possible until you are sure you are about to squeeze the trigger. The laser works great for moving targets, too.

[Robert Holton]

im not talking trash to none of yall no more lol

[1iron]

I also fretted somewhat about revealing my posistion with the lasergrip at first, but by the time (less than a second) that it would take me to squeeze the grip to light the dot on the target, I could get first shot off via the element of suprise, and my position would be revealed after that anyway from the muzzle flash/noise.

The correct strategy for using the lasergrip in the dark would be to leave it off as long as possible until you are sure you are about to squeeze the trigger. The laser works great for moving targets, too.

I don't fret. I do however believe that if you are in a fair fight your actics suck. While I am sure your knowledge of transmissions is good, but I am not sure about your skill and knowlege in tactical firearms training. I am not a expert either, but I have taken several classes with John Farnam of Defence Training Northwest, Damien Vaught of Advanced Defence, and at Blackwater USA. None of these trainers recomend laser targeting in a defence situation.
While cool in a movie laser grips or sights are of little practical use. And good luck hitting a moving target with them.

[Jeff]

But laser pointers look cool !!!!!

[slow04]

Maybe not lasers but a bright handheld light comes in handy!

[Matts94Z28]

I don't fret. I do however believe that if you are in a fair fight your actics suck. While I am sure your knowledge of transmissions is good, but I am not sure about your skill and knowlege in tactical firearms training. I am not a expert either, but I have taken several classes with John Farnam of Defence Training Northwest, Damien Vaught of Advanced Defence, and at Blackwater USA. None of these trainers recomend laser targeting in a defence situation.
While cool in a movie laser grips or sights are of little practical use. And good luck hitting a moving target with them.


Ninja!

[gearmesh, inc.]

I don't fret. I do however believe that if you are in a fair fight your actics suck. While I am sure your knowledge of transmissions is good, but I am not sure about your skill and knowlege in tactical firearms training. I am not a expert either, but I have taken several classes with John Farnam of Defence Training Northwest, Damien Vaught of Advanced Defence, and at Blackwater USA. None of these trainers recomend laser targeting in a defence situation.
While cool in a movie laser grips or sights are of little practical use. And good luck hitting a moving target with them.


No ill feelings from me on the subject, as I fully respect someone as yourself that has taken the time to seek the training that you have taken.

In my opinion, if you are laser sight equiped, make sure that when you practice and train, use your iron sights and don't get yourself in the habit of relying solely on that red dot, because that dot won't do you any good in daylight situations. I view the laser as a good supplement for low light scenarios. Typically, most urban encounters with street thugs will most likely happen after the sun goes down.

Now, when considering the scenario such as the recent Mumbai attacks, I agree that a laser may not be the best choice, but neither is a pistol vs. a rifle either. All you can do in that posistion is to try to use the element of suprise to be able to take one of them out with your pistol and take the rifle from them for your own use.

Also, older people with less than optimum eyesight have grown to really appreciate the benefits of the laser for their own use, since they have difficulty focusing on things close up such as iron sights. The dot will enable them to focus out on the target, instead of a set of fuzzy looking iron sights.

Whatever you decide to equip yourself with, practice, practice, practice. The best equipment won't do you any good without a good operator with good judgement behind them.

[wsa111]

Looks like everybody is well armed.
I have glock 45 model 21 for sale with a laser.
It comes in the original case with 1 clip.
If interested $525.00 OBO. PM me or cell is 860-9000 Bill Ambler

[1998ta__1991rs]

i picked up a springfield xd-9 subcompact with the extended 15 round clip today from carolina rod and gun, ill post a few pics later

[1iron]

Ninja!

Ninja no use gun

[slowgreen99]

just pull some james bond shit and use proximity mines. No worries on a gun then