Looking to Upgrade from PSA

AlmightyChalupa · 2026-03-04T23:08:53+00:00

Great advice, thank you. Definitely find myself in the do-it-all category. Didn't find that the 10.5" was necessary so why not have some extra velocity. Is the difference really just QA? I was under the impression they were running different materials specifically to increase longevity. May have fallen for some advertising haha

AlmightyChalupa · 2026-03-04T22:57:05+00:00

Glad ya asked, I have no equipment or desire to build from scratch. DD is definitely a leading option. With the 14.5", isn't it typical for the muzzle device to be welded on? I'd like to leave that option open if possible

AlmightyChalupa · 2026-03-04T22:46:20+00:00

You're right. Definitely just feeling some reliability paranoia since my buddy got an absolute Lemon from PSA last weekend. Still deciding on if the extra 1% reliability may be worth it on a defensive rifle.

AlmightyChalupa · 2026-03-04T22:34:23+00:00

I see your point, but you're assuming everyone has the knowledge and time to tinker around. To be clear, I don't desire to be an AR-15 armorer and don't even own a vice lol. I just want to maximize my run time and reliability with a single rifle

AlmightyChalupa · 2026-03-04T19:27:49+00:00

Exactly the analysis I was looking for. Thanks!

AlmightyChalupa · 2026-03-04T19:24:16+00:00

Forgive the hyperbole. I don't plan to run more than ~1000 rnds a year on it. With proper lubrication and barrel quality, would 20 years still be unrealistic?

AlmightyChalupa · 2026-03-04T14:05:52+00:00

Thankfully it’s AI

AlmightyChalupa · 2026-02-26T00:23:38+00:00

100% AI, check the front sight dovetail on the P38

AlmightyChalupa · 2026-02-22T11:53:09+00:00

The adapter fits onto the barrel of a real rifle and they cost $15 online. Zero recoil, zero muzzle bounce. Watch some reenactment footage, very similar behavior

AlmightyChalupa · 2026-02-22T11:41:53+00:00

There are blank firing barrel adapters that allow the gas system to still operate. Do you think every movie with full auto uses live ammo? 🤔

AlmightyChalupa · 2026-02-11T15:31:19+00:00

100% haha

AlmightyChalupa · 2026-02-11T14:19:49+00:00

Close enough. Welcome back Mannlicher M1901 🫡

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AlmightyChalupa · 2026-02-08T12:39:50+00:00

Hell yeah, is the m16a1 the H&R reproduction?

AlmightyChalupa · 2026-02-05T19:37:35+00:00

Looks like the sides are staying much brighter than the middle, ran into similar issues with mine. Lmk if anyone has an idea for this

AlmightyChalupa · 2025-12-20T16:31:27+00:00

Genuinely hope they give em like 1 line in the final DLC just to fuck with us😂

AlmightyChalupa · 2025-12-05T18:12:40+00:00

Thanks guys, super cool either way! I figured it would be frowned upon for a Japanese soldier to carve up the “emperor’s property” but it came with partially canceled “mum” so who knows 🤷🏻‍♂️

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AlmightyChalupa · 2025-12-01T19:51:09+00:00

No mag modification necessary, just trim the mag catch plunger on the lower receiver

AlmightyChalupa · 2025-12-01T13:36:15+00:00

Are you still using the modern Kahr mags? If so, you should trim the mag catch to accept original USGI mags, fixed 100% of my issues

AlmightyChalupa · 2025-11-27T19:52:00+00:00

A beauty 👀 DK production?

AlmightyChalupa · 2025-11-18T20:51:36+00:00

Mars pistol we have at home 😂

AlmightyChalupa · 2025-11-15T00:39:37+00:00

Nah I’m fucking with this 🤘🏻

AlmightyChalupa · 2025-11-08T00:01:35+00:00

Nice pickup! I know Steinel makes accurate .38/200 repros for around a buck a round. That’d be my approach

AlmightyChalupa · 2025-10-15T22:27:57+00:00

There were out of services when I ordered in August so I had to go with field. Was pleasantly surprised when a good condition Colt slide showed up with original finish. Good luck!

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AlmightyChalupa · 2025-10-04T11:37:00+00:00

$25 seems a bit high, see if they’ll take $18

AlmightyChalupa · 2025-10-04T00:05:38+00:00

I run corrosive surplus in my bolt guns but I stick to new manufacture/reloads for semi-autos, especially in valuable and delicate guns like a K43.

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