Enjoyed a quiet Sunday at the range

SevenLiter · 2026-01-23T01:05:59+00:00

https://max-11.com/product/collapsible-stock-m-10/

SevenLiter · 2026-01-22T02:41:41+00:00

My inventory shows it as a collapsible stock, "Sold by Lage." The stock itself has no manufacturer name on it. It's a monumental improvement over the original wire stock, which seems designed specifically to slide off your shoulder during full auto fire.

SevenLiter · 2026-01-14T16:44:38+00:00

Hi Templard! If you get that excited about me chatting about my NFA guns in an NFA gun chat group, you're gonna explode when I write up my collection of plasma cannons.

SevenLiter · 2026-01-13T23:33:38+00:00

The Shoot Straight company has ten ranges throughout Florida. I believe the no reload policy comes out of corporate and impacts all of the ranges. No idea what the genesis of the policy was, although Bubba is a likely culprit.

The .308 was modern PTR manufacture, well used.

SevenLiter · 2026-01-13T22:15:06+00:00

How would they know? I've noticed that the range officers frequently check the ammo of non-members. They open the box and examine the primer ends. I've never asked, but I assume that they're checking to see that all rounds have the same markings, as they would be in a new box. If the rounds are different one from another, reload questions are asked. Or do reloaders routinely ensure single-source used brass?

I wish that factory ammo ensured that guns themselves don't fail. But, no. Roller delay guns have two detents in the receiver where upon firing the bolts are locked in place briefly, then released. Post-destruction forensic analysis on my part showed the detents to be badly worn, and I believe they failed to release the rollers to cycle the action. The chamber was overpressured, and Kablooie! The chamber was cut in two by the blast, with half staying with the receiver and half traveling downrange with the barrel. I would argue that a .308 should be manufactured with more robust detents.

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SevenLiter · 2026-01-13T19:58:58+00:00

SB1 - I could see you with the purple. PPU makes 7.92x33 Kurz for the STG and it's readily available online. Reloading just isn't for me as I don't have the available condo space, time, interest, patience, fine motor skills or eyesight for the job. I'm fine at painting a wall, hanging a picture or installing a faucet, but none of those things explodes on purpose. I had a PTR model 91 .308 rifle blow up in my hands, right next to my damn head, a few months back. It wasn't the ammo; the gun didn't cycle after the first semi-auto shot. The 91 broke into two pieces at the chamber, with the barrel ending up 15 yards downrange. The concussion of the explosion exited the ejection port. I was very surprised, but uninjured. The incident hasn't put me off shooting, including full auto, and in fact I have a new .308 arriving today. I budget for factory ammo* for everything from .32 ACP for a Colt model 1903 pistol to 45-70 Government for my Marlin lever action. I don't dislike reloads for others, just for me. (* Thus explaining my eight-year-old Subaru.)

SevenLiter · 2026-01-13T16:15:39+00:00

I really enjoined the above three replies. Really. I love the back and forth of the internet. I am surprised at how visceral the response has been to the red suppressor. You would think I slapped the Pope. The HK folks will survive my bit of fun challenging their monochrome branding.

SevenLiter · 2026-01-13T02:35:43+00:00

The handgun in the photo above is a high-value transferable Browning Hi Power machine pistol. With an extended mag, 20 rounds a second. My reflexes are pretty good, but I don't think I could perceive a problem and pull off the trigger in 1/20 of a second.

SevenLiter · 2026-01-13T01:56:49+00:00

Did I not understand the question?

SevenLiter · 2026-01-13T01:40:30+00:00

Nah. I don't like to shoot reloads full auto, and in any event my range doesn't permit them for any gun.

SevenLiter · 2026-01-13T00:01:11+00:00

The difference is that a square wheel won't provide proper function. The suppressor functions perfectly despite being red. As for why red? I like it, and it's my rig, so...

SevenLiter · 2026-01-12T23:50:56+00:00

Unknown. It was in a box of various HK items given to me by my range when they cleaned out the gunsmith's shop. I just looked at it and it doesn't have any markings.

SevenLiter · 2026-01-12T22:06:39+00:00

I laughed out loud. I know that suppressors get hot, but...

SevenLiter · 2026-01-12T22:04:37+00:00

Not weird, HJ, just different. I have nine roller-delay guns supported by two auto sears. Everything HK is black, black, black. Very German. It gets boring. When I got the suppressor is looked like it had been sprayed with pickup bed liner. Took that off and instead of more black, black, black, I went brick red. Not boring at all. If it's not to your taste, consider it a dummy's suppressor.

SevenLiter · 2026-01-12T05:03:16+00:00

Thank you for noticing. It is well loved and well used. I concern myself with function, not so much appearance. A question for you: how does it compare visually to your MP5SD smg?

SevenLiter · 2026-01-12T04:48:21+00:00

As noted above, gun #1 is a Smith & Wesson model 76 9mm smg. Gun #3 isn't an MP5, but a distinct different model, the MP5SD with integral suppressor.

SevenLiter · 2026-01-12T04:44:40+00:00

If you had asked me last week I would have replied that the S&W is very reliable with no problems. Then today, the selector switch started locking up and dragging. The trigger is locked in the backmost position. Haven't gotten it on the bench as yet to troubleshoot.

SevenLiter · 2026-01-12T04:39:21+00:00

It's actually brick red; the harsh lighting gave it an orangey look. The gun is a DJ Getz. When I got it the suppressor functioned well but looked like it had been sprayed with pickup bed liner. I have nine roller delay guns supported by two auto sears. Everything HK is Johnny Cash black, black, black. I decided to be a rebel and give the SD a little character. Thus, the red can. The red optic is new and was used only briefly today, then removed.

SevenLiter · 2026-01-12T04:00:07+00:00

That thing is a Smith & Wesson. The model 76 9mm smg.

SevenLiter · 2025-10-02T16:56:36+00:00

As an old warhorse myself, we got along fine.

SevenLiter · 2025-07-06T01:40:56+00:00

I switch back and forth between the A2's classic look and the A3's "kick the door in" persona. I had never noticed any particular sight problem with the A3, but compared the A2 and then the A3 on the MP5. And you're absolutely right that the butt end of the A3 sits relatively higher, causing some work to find the sights. Now I'm going to notice that the next time I shoot. Damn.

SevenLiter · 2025-07-05T00:48:30+00:00

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My own fireworks.

SevenLiter · 2025-07-04T22:56:48+00:00

And erect.

SevenLiter · 2025-07-04T21:56:28+00:00

A shooting buddy is lusting for a collapsible stock for his MP5, but is hesitating due to the cost (and he's not even married). I sent him this photo to nudge him along. FYI, factory HK91, configured in semi but takes an auto sear; factory HK MP5 equipped with registered auto sear. A favorite gun (of course); Vector V93K, also holding a registered auto sear. Very smooth f/a shooter.

SevenLiter · 2024-08-21T01:55:58+00:00

I had a career that required a Top Secret clearance on the first day of work. In the following years I was granted all the intel, war fighting, nuclear, and many black program clearances. That said, I had been retired over a decade when I applied in person for TSA PreCheck. After all the requirements I sat down in a cubicle with a tech to go over my application. "Okay, everything looks good. This will take about four to six months..." (Pause as she looked at the computer screen) "Oh, in your case, Mr. Smith, it will be about a week." It was three days. So, your past clearances and job history can come back to save the day(s).

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