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Optimator
United States53 Posts
On July 08 2011 12:07 Talco wrote: If I had a choice of any rifle, I would get a g36c because it looks pimp as shit. I agree. I'm not much of a gun guy but if i had both the money and the access I'd get one for sure. | ||
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dogabutila
United States1438 Posts
On July 10 2011 14:29 FagelBagel wrote: I guess OC is more common in VA. I've seen quite a few. Its not like everyone is going around with holstered pistols, but I have seen it before. If you go to places like Dicks Sporting Goods, or Gander Mountain, 80% of the people are carrying holstered handguns. Depends where in VA. NOVA is a little hostile to OC but it's legal anyways. Even with the OC laws though, I think that concealed carry is far more popular in virginia. Also, to correct a few misconceptions in the thread: 1) 7.62x39 is not a bad cartridge, nor are AK's inaccurate. Most of the AK inaccuracy myth stems from horrible iron sights and bad quality ammo. If you bought x39 ammo that was the same price as your typical AR or matchgrade ammo or whatever you want to compare it to and then put some optics on it then sure. it would be less accurate. But only very, very minimally so. As in, until you are shooting out to 400+ the rifle and cartridge will still outperform you. 2) Remington 700's aren't sniper rifles really. They are hunting rifles yes, and have scopes on them yes. The police have tactical uses for them yes. However, they are more properly classed and termed as precision rifles. Sniper rifles are precision rifles, but precision rifles are not sniper rifles. Scoped bolt action rifle does not a sniper rifle make. You could argue that the military uses Reminton 700's as sniper rifles but strictly speaking this isn't true. They do extensive modifications to the firearm and really the only thing they have in common with factory remingtons is the action. Sometimes. In all honesty they are pretty much entirely rebuilt. I would really hesitate to call anything chambered in less then .338lap a real sniper rifle. 700's can be? but most of them are .308 or 30-06. The few that aren't have a clear preference for the lighter chamberings. | ||
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OsoVega
926 Posts
On July 10 2011 14:03 edoZ wrote: The way it works up here, is that all rifles have to be pinned to 5, and all handguns have to be pinned to 10. You have 3 licenses: PAL: Lets you own some rifles and shotguns RPAL: Lets you own the tactile rifles, AR-15s and all handguns with barrels longer than 4.14". Prohibited license: Lets you own anything from what I understand. You can own full autos, and small handguns with a barrel shorter than the required length. Not all rifles, just center fire semi autos. The one exception to this is the M1 Garand which isn't restricted in it's mag capacity. Also, you can get 10 round AR pistol magazines that fit into all AR's. | ||
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ZergBonjwa
Canada104 Posts
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susySquark
United States1692 Posts
On July 10 2011 15:17 ZergBonjwa wrote: I'm not trying to talk smack to you guys but why is the reason to buy a gun like this? Just for collection or something? Anyways, I shoot recreationally at ranges, rifles, trap, skeet, sporting clays. I'm taking a carbine class for fun later this month, AR type weapon is required for class. Pistol tactical courses are great fun, and timed targets are great. I'd love to go hunting sometime, whenever I can afford the time to take the break and get a license. Hunting with an AR is actually very practical, because of how easy the are to shoot accurately. As a recreational shooter, everything I have is locked up safely in a large firerpoof gunsafe. If I were to have my home invaded, of course I would call the police. I'd rather not shoot anyone. However, if there were to be a repeat LA riots, at least I'd be prepared. You may not like guns much, but I'm pretty sure all my friends will want to be at my house when shit goes down. | ||
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InvalidID
United States1050 Posts
On July 10 2011 15:17 ZergBonjwa wrote: I'm not trying to talk smack to you guys but why is the reason to buy a gun like this? Just for collection or something? Most people buy guns to collect and shoot them. It is satisfying and enjoyable to do so, just try it sometime. It is just an enjoyable hobby to take a gun out, shoot some targets or clay pigeons, then take it home, take it apart and clean it. Its a great relaxing way to spend a day. | ||
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ZergBonjwa
Canada104 Posts
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dogabutila
United States1438 Posts
On July 10 2011 15:17 ZergBonjwa wrote: I'm not trying to talk smack to you guys but why is the reason to buy a gun like this? Just for collection or something? Depends on the type of gun and the person. Some people like collecting, a lot of firearms have historical significance. Others look 'pretty' or aesthetically pleasing. Others like shooting them, at the range 'killing paper'. Others like target, trap, skeet. Still others do 3-gun or cowboy action. Then there are the run n gun type pistol leagues like IPSC, IDPA, ISSA and then a whole host of more local based slowfire pistol leagues. For me, a little bit of practicality. If SHTF, I want to be able to take care of myself and not rely on others or other people's goodwill towards me to survive. Think something like hurricane Katrina and New Orleans. People were robbing and looting each other because there was a state of lawlessness and the police really didn't / couldn't do anything at all. Then there is the appreciation for practicality. The ones I own so far really go to extreme lengths to be as simple as possible, and always work. They need relatively little maintenance and I think function is a form in itself. The ones I want to get are more of the historical significance type. Then, I do like shooting at ranges as well. Eventually when I get my skills up again I want to try my hand at pistol shooting leagues. Asking for me to answer for people in general is hard. It's different for everybody. Why do you play starcraft? Why does random noob A play starcraft? Why does MC play starcraft? etc. you know? | ||
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J.E.G.
United States389 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc447/JohnGowen/sig.jpg) H&K USP Compact .40 Love this gun! Put ten rounds through a hole a bit larger than a quarter from 10 yards out. Mine is similar to this, but with trijicon green night sights + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc447/JohnGowen/HKUSPCropped.jpg) | ||
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InvalidID
United States1050 Posts
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J.E.G.
United States389 Posts
On July 08 2011 12:06 susySquark wrote: I... swear I saw this topic get closed like a week ago when I was thinking about buying a 5.56/.223. Gloriously, the thread has come back for me to show off my newest purchase! ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/18bxp.jpg) this is sexy | ||
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redux46
Canada92 Posts
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Gracksaurusrex
United Kingdom171 Posts
User was temp banned for this post. | ||
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Flyingdutchman
Netherlands858 Posts
On July 09 2011 22:03 Lucidity wrote: So many NA posters in this thread :o It's strange that there is such a big gun culture there, while in South Africa (One of the countries with the highest rate of violent crimes) I don't own (or plan to) own a gun. Basically no one I know owns guns either, unless they live on farms. People here prefer to go to a paintball arena instead of a shooting range / hunt ^^ Just thought it was interesting. what is weird is that everyone I know over the age of 30 from South Africa owns at least a handgun. I'd say owning a gun when you are a farmer is basically mandatory these days | ||
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Terrix
Germany305 Posts
But my older sister is getting 2 really really awesome guns! Colt Single Action Army (in .45 Long Colt) + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://www.usma.edu/uscc/dca/clubs/pstl/IMAGES/Class%20Pistols/Pistol%20Class%20of%202011/Colt%20SAA%20Model.jpg) Colt Model 1991 (in .45 ACP) + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://www.usma.edu/uscc/dca/clubs/pstl/IMAGES/Class%20Pistols/Pistol%20Class%20of%202011/Colt%201991%20Model.jpg) These are her West Point Class of 2011 Guns. When you go to a school that bad ass you don't get class rings you get class guns! xD | ||
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CaptainCrush
United States785 Posts
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Randomaccount#128098
United States411 Posts
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Wodus
Germany25 Posts
I, while not experienced it myself, guessed that shooting a sniper rifle in reallife has close to no connection to them in Games. Wikipedia says 8.9k $ for a M82 which seems quite expensive considering mentioned costs of various other guns in this thread ranging from 100 - 600 $ mostly. I might find all those infos on the internet but in general I would be interested in price estimates for various guns. I mean a range for instance. Just out of curiosity. Gun Ownership seems to be afairly expensive hobby to have  On a completely different note: Might be self-explanataory but is gun ownership tied to Citizenship (solely)? If I would move to the US (prolly depending on the state) lets say due to my job for 3-4 years is there any chance to purchase? OFC they would be resold before leaving the country. | ||
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Mykill
Canada3402 Posts
Do you guys own guns as collectables? or are they more actively used for hunting (i hope not defense) | ||
zatic
Zurich15365 Posts
On July 10 2011 20:54 Wodus wrote: On a completely different note: Might be self-explanataory but is gun ownership tied to Citizenship (solely)? If I would move to the US (prolly depending on the state) lets say due to my job for 3-4 years is there any chance to purchase? OFC they would be resold before leaving the country. This is completely dependent of the state you move to as far as I know. I looked this up for PA when I was there and they wanted proof of residency, not citizenship. Might be different in other states. | ||
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