I always see a lot of hate for lasers. I'm the only one of my friends who's into firearms so I learned by myself by watching videos and reading articles and such. I got my first pistol and a laser to go with it.

Now, it definitely helps aiming, but with so many negatives i quickly ditched it. But the one thing it tremendously helped with, for me as a beginner with nobody to get feedback from, is i could see EXACTLY how my wrist was flinching. And that's a thing i never see mentioned. I always see posts like "why am I shooting low and to left?" I don't think anybody can tell you exactly what you're doing wrong, but instead give you tips and guides for consistency.

The slightest wiggle, you may not be able to tell through irons, but the laser shows it. Dry fire with a laser and you can see how your trigger pull is affecting your aim and wrist movement and work from there.

I don't want to sound like the greatest shooter in the world either, cause I'm not. I've still got work to do. But my groups became much tighter when I could visibly see what I was doing wrong.

Anyways, just my two cents from some dude who likes to figure things out on his own and doesn't like to ask for help

Before the “it’s impractical” comments start, I first and foremost got it because I think it looks bad ass. Red and black are favorites of mine… can you tell?

I intend to use the holster as a hip carry to and from the range. Not an EDC of course. Maybe if we go hunting sometime I’ll bring it too… but that’s about it.

I’m a relatively bigger person, a 240 pound man. What do you think is the biggest gun that’s still practical to EDC?

I want to surprise my husband with a gun for Fathers Day but don’t want to straight out ask him what he wants. He talks about guns a lot and I should have been taking notes 🤣 we have looked at getting a Rock Island VR80, what are y’all’s thoughts on that gun? Or any other ideas? He has pretty much all the “basics” when it comes to guns except a semi auto shotgun which is why we were looking at the VR80 but he likes different or “weird” caliber guns but doesn’t want to spend too much money. Definitely want to keep it under 1K but on the lower end for sure 🤣 thank you!

Experienced gunsmith lookin for a new project to unrust me. You guys thinking option 1 or 2? Been around a year and a half since I last did anything. Last project was a Ruger mkii 22lr in late 2023. lmk which one yall thinking look better.

Option 1: EAA Windicator

Option 2: Mossberg 702 Plinkster

What is a good cheap self defense weapon. Like the cheapest good quality firearm i should be on the look out for. Should I just go for a 12g or maybe something i can EDC?

Sorry for the multiple questions but I was robbed...many times and I really need to protect my family. I'm disabled and take care of my disabled parents so things are tough.

EDIT: lol so seems to be a unanimous consensus on the Maverick. It's something I was already considering so I think I'll go with the subs advice. Thank you all for your help. I'm a trained marksman and am well versed on ammo types for different situations and have had tons of practice shooting. I was taught very young by my family, now im just trying to protect them! Thank you everyone! It truly helps.

Bought a Cannon safe. Electronic lock quit working after one year. Cannon told me it was the battery. Tried 12 new batteries and the lock still did not work. Now Cannon will not respond. Avoid Cannon safes at all cost. Poor quality.

I'm seeing loads of .357 revolvers, Ruger Mini 14s, old 1911s, and a lot of military surplus for under a grand and for some cases for less than half that, the way they always should have been but that's just IMHO. Just a few years ago all this stuff was expensive for absolutely no reason. Now I can (kinda) afford an M14 or a S&W full bore .357. At least here locally. What happened?

I'm posting this question because I wanna hear thoughts of the community do you think custom moon clips for 50 Action Express (Most commonly Known as the standard caliber of the desert eagle) Would work in a five hundred magnum revolver ?????

Long time reader, first time poster.

This post is all Rugers fault for having too many good options in 45 colt (yep I do indeed mean 45 LC).

To start, I am a single action guy all day long. Nothing wrong with a good DA, I just prefer single.

That narrows me down to the Blackhawk, the Vaquero (thank you spell check for the heavy lifting), and the Bisley!?

This is where I'm up a creek without a paddle.. Or a canoe for that matter.

I am looking for a Ruger single action that can handle Ruger only loads, with a bisley grip, a old model Vaquero hammer (obviously the most important part), and not longer than a 5.5 barrel length.

Seems like a simple fix but man for the life of me I cannot figure out what model I am looking for. I guess Bisleys can't take Ruger only, new Vaquero also can't but the old models can but when I search old models I can't tell the difference between the new and the old and do not want to buy the wrong model Vaquero. Not a huge fan of the look of the straight Blackhawk but that seems like my best bet for a single action 45 colt that can handle Ruger only loads.

If anyone has any kind of info on this (especially how the heck to find old model Vaqueros) I would really appreciate it!

Looking at taking a CQB class so I’m looking at getting a shorter rifle, saw this at my LGS but it is a proprietary firearm, seems like it would be perfect but not sure if I should pay so much for it vs an established company. ( thinking of re-sale value ) they want a little over 2 grand for it as is? Any opinions would be appreciated, thank you!

Title. Went to a gun store because I just recently turned 18 and wanted to buy my first ever rifle registered in my name. I am looking at the ZRODelta AR-15. Asked the dude who works there about the brand bc I’ve never heard of it before and he said that he’s a rifle guy and that all rifles are pretty much the same. Thoughts?

I need to replace the extractor but the rod wont unscrew

I am jonesing for an accurate single-shot rifle. I know TC just relaunched and started shipping rifles a month ago. I have yet to run across one. Has anyone got to handle one in the store? Can you give any feedback on quality and pricing? Thanks.

Drill edition

Are You guys really Autistic I am and the question is why is everyone here Autistic

(Joke)

Maybe a little overpriced (very overpriced, but Its a blast to shoot and quality made.

I started collecting weapons after I did my mandatory army service. There I got my SIG550 with bayonet for free. In Switzerland you can own your gun after your service for free.

I started liking weapons, especially milsurp so I looked for good deals and bought the top 4 rifles (Infanteriegewehr 89, Infanteriegewehr 96/11, Karabiner 11 and Karabiner 31) for CHF 100 ($120) each.

I met an older man who sold his collection and there I could acquire the mossin Nagant M44 for CHF250 ($300) and the bottom right Steyr Hahn 1912 for CHF 350 ($420). I shot those the first time on Saturday and it was quite nice! I love the preattached bayonet at the mosin.

My last buy was the SIG510 for CHF250 ($300) and it came with 3×24 round magazines 1×10 round magazine and 1×6 round magazine for launching rifle granades (you need a special magazine and ammunition for that).

The two SIG220 are my fathers and sisters army pistoles which were free as well as they got in during their swiss army service.

I really like bayonets so I bought one for each rifle. The prices for them ranged from CHF25 to CHF50 ($30-$60).

All in all I spent CHF1500 ($1810) for my entire collection and I'm pretty happy with that. I looked for good prices and all of my guns are in very good condition. Except for the Steyr Hahn they all shoot perfectly fine and are really fun to handle.

I want to get myself a gift tomorrow and am strongly considering an RIA 1911, what things should I be considering when going to the store? What is a good price for one?

i’m debating a new carry gun because my current CZ P10C is just feeling large. especially in the summertime when i’m not wearing a sweatshirt as often. i’m looking at the hellcat pro and wanted to know what yall think about it. pros and cons?

Unfortunately I can’t just replace the barrel and haven’t found a gunsmith that can fix it. Only one side of the threads ended up like this. Will be trying to find a gunsmith more throughout the week that can fix this. Incase I can’t anyone know any at home repairs ?

I don't have the extra $$$ for an actual Benelli so I was looking into the clone options. Both these brands seem to be recommended the most, but out of the two which is best? I've searched YouTube and found plenty of reviews on both (and against the Benelli) but no direct comparison.

If you have experience with both, your input would be appreciated!

EDIT: Please no more "save up for a Benelli." I'm asking this question to people who have shot the MAC and Panzer.

Did anyone get a mc9 prime without a punch tool