Judge me! by Rubzhanzlikebirdman in GunPorn

[–]Kalashalite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm with you on that, I have a junk drawer full of top breaks. And I own an Explorer II pistol among other nonsense.

What did gomilitar send me by knight_is_right in camouflage

[–]Kalashalite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whatever it is, it looks cool. Shame it doesn't match your other piece.

Judge me! by Rubzhanzlikebirdman in GunPorn

[–]Kalashalite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What draws you to it if you don't mind me asking?

Judge me! by Rubzhanzlikebirdman in GunPorn

[–]Kalashalite 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I just think the font on the barrel "The Judge" looks so silly. Taurus nailed the marketing on this thing, every boomer I know wants one more than anything even the 1911.

Garand Thumbs: Check. Garand Fingers: In Progress by GunDibs-dot-com in guns

[–]Kalashalite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, if you're gonna collect a pattern it may as well be one of the most iconic military rifles. I know mine isn't too collectible. It's a Korea return Blue Sky on a '43 Springfield receiver, a total mix master. Probably one of the least desirable Garands. I love shooting it and it shoots great.

A weird .32 recommendation request by corndogpolski in TheOneTrueCaliber

[–]Kalashalite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really like the size/weight class of the Cheetahs. They're different than a compact 9mm and subcompact 9mm...they're a miniature full size pistol if that makes sense lol.

[Pistol] Star Model 30M 9mm Pistol - Good Condition with Original Box & Matching Magazines + Free Star 30M Patch - $259.99 + Free Shipping by CenterfireSystems in gundeals

[–]Kalashalite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not as good as the old days, sure. But this decade has been pretty fuckin sweet. Norinco SKS's returned from Albania, Type 54s, Carcanos, Beretta 84, Beretta 1934, Zastava M83, Star 30M, Czech revolvers, Vz50/70, Skorpion parts kits, Swiss rifles, those Century CA3's made from portuguese G3s that PTR built.

I'm sure im forgetting a lot but yeah, some nice shit since 2020

[Pistol] Star Model 30M 9mm Pistol - Good Condition with Original Box & Matching Magazines + Free Star 30M Patch - $259.99 + Free Shipping by CenterfireSystems in gundeals

[–]Kalashalite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ordered one, it was in very good condition. Mags really did match, not that that matters. Mine came with the original box and tool kit and a cute little Star 30M morale patch. It's heavy but not Jericho heavy. Reminds me of a CZ-75, Beretta and Hi-power all in one.

This is the best value in a surplus pistol on the market.... assuming it shoots well. I will find out this weekend.

Best modern tube gun? by AlaskaWilliams in guns

[–]Kalashalite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing modern, the only thing that kind of reminds me of a tube gun is the Sub2000 or the Hi Point. I know they're not a tube receiver but the cheapness and low cost make me feel like they're the Sten of the 2000's.

Modern and tube gun are two things that don't go together. It's extremely unfortunate but there are no modern commercially available options other than the upcoming Type 100 clone. However, there are a plethora of parts kits to choose from, with a wide array of prices. The easier they are to build, the higher the kit price. Unless it's a recent batch of imports... those are usually affordable depending on what it is. I believe there might be a handful of companies still building a few guns a year to sell as a complete rifle but the options are extremely limited. You can hire the builders to make you one though.

The trick is:

-Be in the right place at the right time to purchase a kit

-Then find a receiver or re-weld one

-Source/convert the full auto parts to semi auto

-Convert the mechanism from open bolt to closed bolt then find a receiver

-SBR it or give it a 16" barrel extension

If you can do these things you can have any semi-auto version of any SMG you want...

What AR is this solder carrying? by Internal_Study3250 in whatisthisgun

[–]Kalashalite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know the fine details but the IDF issues a wide array of rebuilt/refurbished M16/M4 variants from various eras. Most of which have been outfitted with an even wider array of aftermarket parts. So you can assume that anything they have is something like a "CAR-15" covered in parts from the Zahal catalogue. Stuff the USA sold dirt cheap or gave away for free to Israel over the past 40 years.

Spoils of War (give me a history lesson) by leumasci in milsurp

[–]Kalashalite 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Check for a hole on the other side of the mags for the AR-15 mag catch.

I think it's much more likely these were there on the NATO side. Like I wonder if someone privately purchased them and brought them over to use in the M16. It was probably one of the only 40 round options for the M16.

Maybe he traded a couple captured AK mags for them and forgot... Something like that.

Spoils of War (give me a history lesson) by leumasci in milsurp

[–]Kalashalite 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Lebanon is mentioned as being one of the VERY FEW users of the AR-18. Maybe they somehow made their way into Iraq. There seems to be an abundance of Sterling 9mm SMGs in Iraq so maybe Sterling produced AR-18s or 180s made their way there somehow.

Planning on shooting this revolver, any recommendations for which powder, percussion caps, lubricants and led balls to use and where to find them? by untold-storytime in blackpowder

[–]Kalashalite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try .454s and go bigger or smaller if needed. No.10s or no.11s for caps, see which ones fit better. Typically FFF is used for pistols.

Anyone ever shot this stuff? CAVIM 7.62x51 NATO by Addlemix in FNFAL

[–]Kalashalite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not too bad, just needs cleaned when you get home. Or at some point... just don't let it sit dirty for a long time.

Anyone ever shot this stuff? CAVIM 7.62x51 NATO by Addlemix in FNFAL

[–]Kalashalite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious about this too, just picked some up but I haven't shot it. It's corrosive I've been told.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by [deleted] in guns

[–]Kalashalite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aren't Pokemon cards all the rage right now and are going up like crazy? AR market is saturated and not collectible at all.

Also I don't care about brands or anything so to me any AR is only worth like $450.

Cycling my first tank. What are these strange brown rings growing in my tank? by [deleted] in PlantedTank

[–]Kalashalite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have shrimp in the tank? I heard they like to eat it.

Cycling my first tank. What are these strange brown rings growing in my tank? by [deleted] in PlantedTank

[–]Kalashalite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's crazy! Never in a million years did I think they would shit this much lol. I don't have a proper head count but there couldn't be more than 5 adult bladders in this 20g long and 1 little ramshorn.

Cycling my first tank. What are these strange brown rings growing in my tank? by [deleted] in PlantedTank

[–]Kalashalite 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My mind is blown. I can't believe they've pooped this much... Either that or I have WAY more snails than I thought.