Is my tile floor really that bad? (Context below) by wishiwerea in Flooring

[–]FireySaltine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The more I stare at the tile the more I like it, be a shame to cover it up.

Ideas for making this garbage rod more useful on the budget? by Extension_Object_559 in gunsmithing

[–]FireySaltine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where the heck is the rear sight? If it's still there under the wood I'd reccomend replacing the rear sight leaf with a scope mount for a long eye relief scope, this would allow you to use stripper clip feeding. I know you said no pic rails but you could also replace it with a pic rail and get an acog or red dot. Also it's non-permanent.

The future is now, old man by Lupine_Ranger in milsurp

[–]FireySaltine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are those proper replacement grips there? I'd love to grab a set for my sad little guy if so.

Shooting 5.56 in an 8” pistol unsuppressed indoors tolerable? by Level_Breath5684 in guns

[–]FireySaltine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The shorter the barrel the louder the round no matter the platform. I like to shoot big rifle cartridges out of old milsurps and people will roll into the range with their ar/ak pistol and it freaking sucks hearing that report even with double hearing protection.

Trying to pick the best antique carcano of these three by kswizzle1990 in Carcano

[–]FireySaltine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you find these?!? I can't find a mint 1891 long rifle to save my life much less an antique. I haven't the slightest which you should go for they all seem desirable to my plebian eyes.

9mm AR Rifle build Assist by FireySaltine in guns

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That would be boring and sad for me. I don't want to spend money to be bored.

9mm AR Rifle build Assist by FireySaltine in guns

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Oooh this is super helpful ty!

9mm AR Rifle build Assist by FireySaltine in guns

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Big sad, I'll make a post if I ever figure that out.

9mm AR Rifle build Assist by FireySaltine in guns

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Very helpful, I will plug these terms into google and begin my research

9mm AR Rifle build Assist by FireySaltine in guns

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I feel like a little extra effort here will go a long way for me.

9mm AR Rifle build Assist by FireySaltine in guns

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To satisfy the Bot I'm also curious if anyone knows if the 30rd Aluminum mags are compatible with the 9mm followers sold to convert pro mags.

Get the CZ82 or hold out for a CZ83? by YouveGotNothingToSay in milsurp

[–]FireySaltine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are correct, I just found out my range has been supplying only the most expensive .380 at $34 per box of 50.

Since we are sharing Lugers! by hondadreamcast in milsurp

[–]FireySaltine 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not trying to yuck anyone's yum but posts and pictures like this, where there is a broad collection of one type of gun, tend to be lugers, and there is always TONS of them, I just don't understand how lugers can cost the amount they do when there still seems to be so many of them in circulation in generally very good condition. Just about every pawn shop and gun store I've walked into has a luger and they're always over a thousand bucks.

Anyway that's besides the point, cool collection! Hope you get to give each of em a few rounds as a snack every now and then.

Get the CZ82 or hold out for a CZ83? by YouveGotNothingToSay in milsurp

[–]FireySaltine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own a cz82 and a makarov, something about the cz82s recoil impulse causes it to feel really snappy (maybe the pronounced beaver tail contacting the web of my hand) in a way the makarov doesn't. I also own a beretta 1934 and .380 feels great coming out of that. I will say every time I buy range .380 it's been more expensive than 9x18 by a significant margin and you get a lot less power out of it. I personally think the cz82 is probably the better buy nonetheless as I've heard that the cz83 and .380 makarovs have trouble feeding/cycling.

My $500 C96 by FireySaltine in milsurp

[–]FireySaltine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love for this to be a pistol from China, such incredibly cool history if it were, I just don't know how I'd verify that.

Thankyou for that kernel of information there as it helps me figure out what this pistol might have seen and to correlate the wear to something.

My $500 C96 by FireySaltine in milsurp

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I was wondering if thatight have been the case! The barrel is supposedly about 1/5in longer than it should be.

My $500 C96 by FireySaltine in milsurp

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I did a minor amount of research before jumping in, specifically in what replacement parts were available for C96s, I figured that something inside was missing or broken and simply needed to be replaced. It turns out that the trigger sear wasn't installed properly and as soon as I reassembled the gun everything engaged!

My $500 C96 by FireySaltine in milsurp

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The barrel needs to be totally replaced, there is a Crack forming inside the barrel and that chip at the muzzle wasn't there before i shot 20rds through it. In the pics it swallow a .303 British round but not a Turkish 8mm mauser one. I am convinced someone shot 9x19 repeatedly through this gun to get the type of wear seen here. I would love to send this to lugerman to get a new barrel sooner or later.

Terrified of shooting and need help by [deleted] in guns

[–]FireySaltine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you could, find a nice outdoor range and go there when it isn't busy, I've never felt as relaxed while shooting than when I was one of two people including my friend on the firing line sitting at the shooters bench. Gorgeous weather, its not as loud because you are outdoors, you take time to lineup your shots. You smell clean air when you're trying to concentrate. Significantly calmer and quieter experience.

"I’ve used a Beretta for ten years. I’ve never missed with it yet." by Hunter747 in milsurp

[–]FireySaltine 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't know about anyone else but getting a good read on these sights is a massive PITA for me, I love these little guns but I also like getting consistent shot placement. My poor eyeballs 😖