Guns, Firearms, Boomsticks, etc.

I couldn't find if there was a previously existing firearms thread yet, so I apologize if there is. I have been shooting since I was a little squirt under my Dad's guidance, and am slowly acquiring my own for plinking pleasure and home defense.

So, today I stopped by my favorite gun shop in the area on the way back from a small reptile show (since it was like, five minutes away). I ended up leaving with a new firearm, a rifle. I have been toying with the idea to get one, and had some spare cash that I could get one with. Enter: The Kel Tec. Now, I know Kel Tec handguns tend to have a pretty poor reputation when it comes to reliability. But, I had heard of an intriguing little rifle called the Kel Tec Sub 2000. Its light weight, small size, and ability to fold up classifies it as a sub rifle. Even better, it uses glock magazines, even the 30 round magazine. I had also heard that it was a good rifle, fun for plinking and also suitable for home defense. I was thinking about getting a .22, but the power of a 9mm bullet was much more enticing.

Instead of coming home with a new critter, instead I came home with a new gun (which confused the housemates, since they knew I was going to a reptile show!). Of course, I had to play with it, clean it, figure out its quirks. My BP Yidhra modeled for me, such a star! And I realize how linty my bed sheet is, complete with white cat hair that really stands out in pictures! Also featured is my first gun and still my favorite, my Mossberg 500 Persuader, with a recoil reducing, adjustable stock.

Folded Up, it is small
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...irearms001.jpg

Extended
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...irearms002.jpg

Yidhra testing for Green Tree Python compatibility
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...irearms005.jpg

My Mossberg :wub:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...irearms007.jpg

Together with a snake measuring devise
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...irearms011.jpg

Having shot one of those on a couple of occasions I can tell you that you came home with a very cool and fun gun. Check out the Kel-tec forums there are quite a bit of very cool accessories for it.

Very nice Mossberg as well!!

Yea, I looove to go shooting, heres some of mine.
I had a better pic but dont know what happened to it.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...IMG_2868-1.jpg
My EBR
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...IMG_2870-1.jpg

Whoa, nice arsenal!

Thanks! I actually sold the SKS to help pay for m female Pied I picked up a month ago. =]

Shoulda got some pics of you with it stuffed down the front of your pants or twirling it around your finger. That woulda been cool!

I think this thanksgiving will be my day for being thankful I will never need a gun for "home defense". I feel for yeah man :(.

i love that gun, what is that a m1a either way i want one.

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Yea, it a Springfield M1A with a Sage international EBR stock. Which is the same stock as the Marines use on thier M21 EBRs

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Originally Posted by Jeremy78

Shoulda got some pics of you with it stuffed down the front of your pants or twirling it around your finger. That woulda been cool!

I think this thanksgiving will be my day for being thankful I will never need a gun for "home defense". I feel for yeah man :(.

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lol You poor guy in canada you probley cant own,any cool guns there.

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Originally Posted by kalashnikov

lol You poor guy in canada you probley cant own,any cool guns there.

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And if I was christian I'd thank god every single day for that :).

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And if I was christian I'd thank god every single day for that :).

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lol well we can be,thankfull together that your in canada one less lefty in my great country and, your happy in canada.

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Originally Posted by Jeremy78

Shoulda got some pics of you with it stuffed down the front of your pants or twirling it around your finger. That woulda been cool!

I think this thanksgiving will be my day for being thankful I will never need a gun for "home defense". I feel for yeah man :(.

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Yep. Never a need to defend your home where you live.
http://www.standard-freeholder.com/A...aspx?e=2769330
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/288795
http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/A...aspx?e=2688838
http://www.northumberlandtoday.com/A...aspx?e=2771685
http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/Artic...aspx?e=2737556
http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/Art...aspx?e=2675383
http://www.recorder.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2518714
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/a.../08/c7742.html

A few Springfields and a little pee shooter...:)


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No need to open your comment hole canada dude...we all know you're against guns...we get it...move on...:salute:

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I think this thanksgiving will be my day for being thankful I will never need a gun for "home defense".

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I hope you're right. I hope you never have to face armed intruders who care about your life as much as they care what flavor of gum they're chewing. I really do.

http://http://ball-pythons.net/galle...3/imag0152.jpg i think for some reason,my pics wont pop up on my screen.But if you want to see some of my guns visit my gallary. But awsome springfield xdm what caliber, i want one.

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Originally Posted by mattyboymr

Yea, it a Springfield M1A with a Sage international EBR stock. Which is the same stock as the Marines use on thier M21 EBRs

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Awsome i always catch myself looken,at m1a,s but just havent gotten around to buying one. I see you have eo tech on your ruger i think, thats what it is i have one im thinken, bout getten a magnifire like yours how do you, like yours.But awsome ak to.

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Originally Posted by kalashnikov

Awsome i always catch myself looken,at m1a,s but just havent gotten around to buying one. I see you have eo tech on your ruger i think, thats what it is i have one im thinken, bout getten a magnifire like yours how do you, like yours.But awsome ak to.

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I really wish the CMP would wake up and sell the M1A. I know they've got a ton of them stashed away somewhere, and I'd love to grab one without having to pay through the nose like we do now. I just got my Garand through the program, and I'm really enjoying it.

My latest acquisition is a Schmidt-Rubin K31. I snagged it for under $300 with a matching s/n bayo, and I couldn't be happier (scope not included...)

The mechanicals are NRA excellent, with a superb trigger, and it shoots 1.5" groups with Swiss Surplus ball. The round is very close to .308 ballistics.

If you have any interest in surplus rifles, I urge you to grab one of these while they're so cheap.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...K31/K31002.jpg

Awesome firearms guys! Right now I have an M4 and a Walther P22... Don't have access to pics at the moment, but I'll try to get some up later.

I hope I never have to defend my home, but I sure do sleep easy knowing I do have the means to protect my wife and I from armed intruders. In a perfect world we could all just prey and the bad guys would disappear, but the fact remains that there are some terrible people out there and they would not think twice about walking into my home and taking anything they want (including our lives)... Sometimes a different course of action is required.

All that being said... Firearms are a great recreation and I have been hunting and sport shooting since I was able to go with my dad as a young child. over the years he has taught me great responsibility and even better marksmanship!

Pics are definitely an added bonus! It is great getting to hear about everyone who shares the same recreational interest in shooting!


Someone has actually already attempted a break in into my house. Thankfully, they didn't make it past the steel back door. I rent, and thank the landlady for having that installed. They did manage to ruin the non deadbolt locking mechanism enough to warrant a replacement. I guess my Dad raised me to be very aware that most people who are willing to break in are also willing to dispatch any witnesses. With my bedroom being on the first floor of the rental house, I can hear anything unusual before those upstairs do.

I feel like we only have to worry about the awful "armed intruders" because alot of people just have to have their guns for whatever reason. If no one had guns, no one would have them. Whatever happened to a bucket of grape jelly above the door?

I like the collapsing stock, and normally I don't care for that sort of thing.

I used to have a huge armory, but I've cut down recently to 30.30, SKS, 210 shotgun, 16G shotgun and the .45 Star PD handgun. Oh.. and I just got a .22 rifle to do the Appleseed shoots with. If any of you shooters haven't heard of the Appleseed shoots, please check it out. Great group. As soon as it's cooled off here, I'm going to one of the shoots myself, but the summer ones was beastly hot(and on a saturday when I work).

I'm one of the only places in my neighborhood that's never been broken into(knock wood). That's because I'm one of the only people that's got the armory and isn't afraid to use it(and isn't on probation and not allowed to have firearms!!).

If you live where you're not allowed to have guns, well, kudos to you. But don't think you'll never NEED to defend your home. You'll just be waving a baseball bat at those who aren't obeying the gun laws. I'm very glad you're happy living under those laws, but myself, I'll stay where I am allowed to defend myself rather than having to sit placidly and hope the authorities get to me to help before the intruder can cross the living room to murder me.

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Awesome firearms guys! Right now I have an M4 and a Walther P22... Don't have access to pics at the moment, but I'll try to get some up later.

I hope I never have to defend my home, but I sure do sleep easy knowing I do have the means to protect my wife and I from armed intruders. In a perfect world we could all just prey and the bad guys would disappear, but the fact remains that there are some terrible people out there and they would not think twice about walking into my home and taking anything they want (including our lives)... Sometimes a different course of action is required.

All that being said... Firearms are a great recreation and I have been hunting and sport shooting since I was able to go with my dad as a young child. over the years he has taught me great responsibility and even better marksmanship!

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ignorence is bliss until some one walks into your house lol. what kind of m4 do you have, i have a s&w mp15 or with a eo tech i love it. btw nice bumble bee working on maken some.

In a truly perfect world, events like the slaughter of a family in Connecticut by armed intruders wouldn't happen. But the world isn't perfect, so they do. Unfortunately, even if the police are called, they are usually there a while after the fact to clean up the mess and submit the paperwork, because they can't instantly teleport to every call.

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Originally Posted by SK_Exotics

I feel like we only have to worry about the awful "armed intruders" because alot of people just have to have their guns for whatever reason. If no one had guns, no one would have them. Whatever happened to a bucket of grape jelly above the door?

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Well...people (good and bad) DO have guns. If they outlawed guns...It would only take them out of the law abiding citizens hands. Criminals typically don't follow laws...

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I feel like we only have to worry about the awful "armed intruders" because alot of people just have to have their guns for whatever reason. If no one had guns, no one would have them. Whatever happened to a bucket of grape jelly above the door?

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This theory rarely ever works... For instance in England, guns are banned. Yet criminals still have guns and crime has gone up an astronomical percentage.

The truth is this... Criminals are criminals for a reason. They will find a way to get a gun whether it is illegal or not. All gun laws do is stop law abiding citizens from having the means to protect themselves. There is a good reason why crime rates are directly correlated to gun laws. For instance in America the home to the most draconian gun laws are New York city, Washington DC, and Chicago. Funny how those cities lead the country in crime every year. Florida crime has systematically reduced every year since they allowed concealed weapon permits.

I enjoy my right to keep and bear arms. I won't be a victim nor will I allow my family to become a victim.

With that said here are a few of my favorite pieces...
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ignorence is bliss until some one walks into your house lol. what kind of m4 do you have, i have a s&w mp15 or with a eo tech i love it. btw nice bumble bee working on maken some.

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So true! Do people watch the news? That alone is enough to make me wan't to have the option of self defense.

I built my M4 from the stripped Lower Reciever up. I used parts from various manufacturers and it has a custom 16" fluted barrel w/ Eotech sights. There are a few things that I have been wanting to change on it, but this snake hobby has been sucking up all my extra cash! I'll get some pics up later tonight.

Thanks for the comments on the Bee! We just got her about a month ago! Good luck with your projects!

Ive posted on a few gun threads before on here, but dont expect alot of replies...
many people dont like posting up what they have.


Here is my home defense gun, and one of my favs in the house to shoot.

Mossberg 500
I added on...

• Pistol grip
• ABS/PVC Heatsheild
• SureFire LED Foregrip
• swivels and Bandolier sling
• 18.5 inch HD barrel.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e..._KILLA/038.jpg

i love when someone makes a gun thread and then someone comes in and tries to make it seem like guns are the worst thing on earth. Ill tell you what come live in east new york, ill gladly take you there and watch you soil yourself. Youll be begging to get dragged back to Canada.

Nice collection everyone. :gj:

http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cr...rms-per-capita

Just sayin...
I have a better chance of being murdered by cupids arrow while riding the tooth fairy around then being murdered by a gun in Canada.

And the new York post. I wouldn't go to the states lol, nevermind new York. Guns scare me.

Sorry but if you're wondering why I won't go to the states...
http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cr...ers-per-capita

Jeremy78, Thats great and all you don't like guns, but really, must you insist to post repeatedly when clearly the only thing you are doing is pouring gas on fire?
Obviously we don't care, we own guns, we exercise our 2nd amendment rights. Every single weapons thread that has been started, you come in like your high and mighty, and it gets old. This wasn't a debate, the OP asked to see some guns. Its childish, and unneeded.

I'm sorry to all I offended,

Looking back my posts were from hatred and emotion, not logic. Should have put some thought in before I posted. Thanks for the reality check Feind.

Sorry, Jeremy.

Hey, we all get caught up in it sometimes.
Just didn't see a reason to argue over something so minuscule.
Thanks man.

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So true! Do people watch the news? That alone is enough to make me wan't to have the option of self defense.

I built my M4 from the stripped Lower Reciever up. I used parts from various manufacturers and it has a custom 16" fluted barrel w/ Eotech sights. There are a few things that I have been wanting to change on it, but this snake hobby has been sucking up all my extra cash! I'll get some pics up later tonight.

Thanks for the comments on the Bee! We just got her about a month ago! Good luck with your projects!

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dude i know what you meen, if it wasent for snakes and guns, i think id be driving a lambo lol.

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Originally Posted by kalashnikov

Awsome i always catch myself looken,at m1a,s but just havent gotten around to buying one. I see you have eo tech on your ruger i think, thats what it is i have one im thinken, bout getten a magnifire like yours how do you, like yours.But awsome ak to.

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Yea its a Eotech and 3x magnifier. I looove it, its spot on and I hit playing cards a 100yards with easily. Yea Im actually trying to sell the Ak lol, trying get my hands on a killerbee.

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Yea its a Eotech and 3x magnifier. I looove it, its spot on and I hit playing cards a 100yards with easily. Yea Im actually trying to sell the Ak lol, trying get my hands on a killerbee.

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yea snakes and guns are kinda conflicting hobbys,new gun or new snake hmmm.while i was in the army i had a aimpoint cco m68 sight,when i got out i got a eo tech and i think the eo tech is probley the best battle sight out right now.

I've said it before and I think it needs to be reminded. Please be careful when posting pictures of your firearm collection.

Jim Smith

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I've said it before and I think it needs to be reminded. Please be careful when posting pictures of your firearm collection.

Jim Smith

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good point

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Oh.. and I just got a .22 rifle to do the Appleseed shoots with. If any of you shooters haven't heard of the Appleseed shoots, please check it out. Great group. As soon as it's cooled off here, I'm going to one of the shoots myself, but the summer ones was beastly hot(and on a saturday when I work).

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I did my first Appleseed back in January at the Myakka City range. I loved it, and learned a lot (I learned I'm not a rifleman yet...;)) It was a great group of folks, and the best thing was the parents who brought their kids. I have the deepest admiration for parents who take the time to help their kids learn both responsible and safe gun handling, and about the sacrifices that our forefathers (and mothers) made in the defense of liberty.

I too will be attending another Appleseed once it cools down a bit.

Well I feel as a canadian I got to say. I have many "guns". I have a mossberg500a for home defence, many hunting rifles from .22 to .308, Several pistols. I do feel that many of the home defence models like the folding sub gun that started this thread are next to usless in any real situations. Even sofar as dangerous in untrained hands.:colbert: that being said its your right to own one just like its your right to wear your hat sideways and pants around your knees, but both of these defeat the intended propose. Many tactical shooting trainers would agree that tactial training is far more improtant then the weapon you chose to fill the role.

It is true that here in canada we cant get some of the more rediculous guns, but come through my door in the middle of the night and see if you can tell that I only have canadian guns :rolleyes:

I have also been shooting since i was young squirt, i have .22's in rifles and pistols, 9mm's, 40's, 45's, hunting rifles and shotguns. my newest pickups are a Glock 27 40cal for concealed carry and a mossberg 835 12ga turkey gun.

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Well I feel as a canadian I got to say. I have many "guns". I have a mossberg500a for home defence, many hunting rifles from .22 to .308, Several pistols. I do feel that many of the home defence models like the folding sub gun that started this thread are next to usless in any real situations. Even sofar as dangerous in untrained hands.:colbert: that being said its your right to own one just like its your right to wear your hat sideways and pants around your knees, but both of these defeat the intended propose. Many tactical shooting trainers would agree that tactial training is far more improtant then the weapon you chose to fill the role.

It is true that here in canada we cant get some of the more rediculous guns, but come through my door in the middle of the night and see if you can tell that I only have canadian guns :rolleyes:

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Tactical training is incredibly important. One thing that makes me like the Kel Tec I picked up is that it is a tactical gun. After three years of Army ROTC and ad nauseum MOUT training, it is a comfortable firearm that is handled just like an M4. Not to mention, practice practice practice is important for any weapon, for home defense, hunting, or just target shooting. I personally go to the range weekly. I also just took and passed all my qualifications for a concealed pistol license.

Not trying to argue, but trying to make it clear I didn't get this firearm to be cool or ghetto. Far from it. I would have likely bought it even without the folding feature.

On topic, I should be getting a package from Midway USA today with components for reloading. I reload 9mm with my housemate. He got a reloader for his pistol, since he goes to the range so much too, and he taught me how to do it. I find it fun, and it really is cost effective and safe if proper quality control is done.

u guys think you got guns? hah maybe guns for a baby....i got REAL guns....lets see....i got...


the supersoaker 9000
the supersoaker b432
the supersoaker9fh7
and the supersoaker my little pony edition!


put that in your pipe and smoke it! :rofl::rofl:

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I have also been shooting since i was young squirt, i have .22's in rifles and pistols, 9mm's, 40's, 45's, hunting rifles and shotguns. my newest pickups are a Glock 27 40cal for concealed carry and a mossberg 835 12ga turkey gun.

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How do you like you g27, I have one too and carry it everyday and looove it.. Im looking into getting a g21 &g19 and maybe a hkusp45 tatical, oh and a walther p22..=]

Bringing this thread back from the grave...got some new grips for my 1911 and a nifty little laser for my XDm 9...:D

Also did a stipple job on the XDm...

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it uses glock magazines, even the 30 round magazine.

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You can also get it in Ruger mag too;)

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Mossberg 500 Persuader, with a recoil reducing, adjustable stock.

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Is that the Blackhawk Knoxx stock...............Love mine!!! Wife liked the 12g so much she made me build her a 20g just like it......... minus the breech barrel.:gj:

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Originally Posted by FIEND_FO_LYFE

many people dont like posting up what they have.

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Dont mind posting my guns........rather post the ending result though:rofl::rofl:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...2-10154052.jpg

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Bringing this thread back from the grave.

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Cant believe I didnt find this earlier................ REALLY love the Springfield!!

"Home defense" is my excuse to go out and buy more guns. Sssh, don't tell DH! I didn't buy any of them specifically for that reason, but it's a great deterrent when the neighborhood knows there's a crazy veteran hillbilly lady on the block with a house full of guns and snakes. :D

Anyone up in the NW recommend some specific solid tactical classes they've taken? I'm always looking to improve the skills and try to take one a year.

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Dont mind posting my guns........rather post the ending result though:rofl::rofl:

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If I shot that well I'd post the results too...:D

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If I shot that well I'd post the results too...:D

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You really dont want to know how far that Really was with a .17mach:O