LaughinAtLefty Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 13 hours ago, Wallco1 said: Personal ammo is for Practice Practice Practice and fun fun fun. Don't need a lot of ammo for defense but you cannot be prepared or safe without practice. Bingo.....all about safety and efficiency. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mirabeau Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 19 hours ago, calguy said: From my years of making every kind of ammo there was, when times get tough the rednecks buy ammo. ^^^ Thinks a salad shooter is a firearm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skans Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 18 hours ago, LaughinAtLefty said: Ya....I like Gunbroker.....the pricing right now is extreme....seems to be a minimum of 3-4 times the cost during “normal” times. In a pinch, I’ll pay the price for good stuff I’m going to carry, but I’m just looking for range ammo to break in the new pistol and increase my proficiency. So, you're not looking for ammo, you're looking for ammo at historically low prices. Just wait, the cheap steel-cased ammo will become available again - not allowed in most indoor ranges. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skans Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 1 hour ago, rippy38 said: Remington really screwed the pooch by trying to get into the handgun market in the last couple of decades with an inferior product. Remington just produced an inferior product - it didn't have to be a POS. Look, if a company can't make a reasonably reliable hand gun - something that Pakis can make by hand on a grinding wheel in a back ally cardboard shack, then the company really needs to be placed 6' under the dirt and have cement poured over it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XavierOnassis Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 7 minutes ago, Skans said: Remington just produced an inferior product - it didn't have to be a POS. Look, if a company can't make a reasonably reliable hand gun - something that Pakis can make by hand on a grinding wheel in a back ally cardboard shack, then the company really needs to be placed 6' under the dirt and have cement poured over it. The goal of capitalism is to make a profit. Consumer Reports does not review firearms. Lots of people buy guns and never shoot them. Still,there is plenty of discussion about products online. You have to make sure that you are reviewing the specific item by exact model number. NOT by brand. Don't buy a a Pinto or Fiesta because a neighbor likes his F-150. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skans Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 3 minutes ago, XavierOnassis said: The goal of capitalism is to make a profit. No. The goal of corporate executives who run for-profit companies is to make a profit. Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership. It, Capitalism, has no goals. 3 minutes ago, XavierOnassis said: Consumer Reports does not review firearms. Good. Let's hope it stays that way. 3 minutes ago, XavierOnassis said: Lots of people buy guns and never shoot them. True. I have lots of guns I never shoot. In fact, I have about 3 handguns I like to shoot and only one that I occasionally carry. 3 minutes ago, XavierOnassis said: Still,there is plenty of discussion about products online. Online, offline - yes, there is innumerable discussions about firearms. Talk about a bunch of horses being beaten to death!! 3 minutes ago, XavierOnassis said: You have to make sure that you are reviewing the specific item by exact model number. To be more precise, model, production run, year manufactured, etc, etc, etc. - Gun geeks can be more wonky than computer hackers. 3 minutes ago, XavierOnassis said: NOT by brand. Brand can be very important. Take for example the Model 1911. Was it made by Remington Rand (the typewriter company!), Union Switch and Signal (railroad equipment), Ithaca Gun Company, or Colt? Oh, yeah, brand matters! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rippy38 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 2 minutes ago, Skans said: Gun geeks can be more wonky than computer hackers. Ain't that the truth! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chongo Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 On 1/14/2021 at 12:13 AM, LaughinAtLefty said: Took delivery of my new CC - a H & K usp compact in .40 cal - and there’s no ammo around, and what minute amount you run into is ridiculously priced. Have a couple hundred rounds of high end .40 S&W since I have a Glock 22......but can’t find range ammo at all. Freakin’ sucks. No hunting in the lords Forrest. Ice age farmer, no longer on youtube corporation. America's Top Owner of Farmland: Bill Gates -- In Control of Food https://www.bitchute.com/video/hG4z9qTpAcaX/?list=notifications&randomize=false Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redoctober Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 5 hours ago, whiteboy said: Remington recently went bankrupt ... again .... and sold of all the brands to different investors. My uncles used to have some nice old Remington rifles and shotguns, but after the Model 700 safety fiasco, no one in my family will buy Remington again ... ever. People died because of their negligence, and they basically never took responsibility ... it went on for decades. They are called Gremlington for a reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theLion Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 25 million firearms sold in 2020, mostly to first-timers, and anyone wonders why ammo makers can’t keep up with demand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whiteboy Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 44 minutes ago, theLion said: 25 million firearms sold in 2020, mostly to first-timers, and anyone wonders why ammo makers can’t keep up with demand. First-timers aren't using ammo. They are mostly Liberals, and have yet to figure out how to get it out of the box ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaughinAtLefty Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 6 hours ago, Skans said: So, you're not looking for ammo, you're looking for ammo at historically low prices. Just wait, the cheap steel-cased ammo will become available again - not allowed in most indoor ranges. No, looking for sanely priced range ammo to run through my new rig. Don’t feel like pissing away the good stuff at the range, that’s all. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaughinAtLefty Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 6 hours ago, Chongo said: No hunting in the lords Forrest. Ice age farmer, no longer on youtube corporation. America's Top Owner of Farmland: Bill Gates -- In Control of Food https://www.bitchute.com/video/hG4z9qTpAcaX/?list=notifications&randomize=false People ask “who’s in this NWO”, you just illuminated one of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skans Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 21 hours ago, LaughinAtLefty said: No, looking for sanely priced range ammo to run through my new rig. Don’t feel like pissing away the good stuff at the range, that’s all. Some people are still waiting for Rhodium to be $900/ounce (now at about $21,200.00/ounce) again too. Oh, BTW, Rhodium was in the $900's within the past 5 years. Yesterday's gone.....don't stop thinking about tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frogface62 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 On 1/14/2021 at 1:13 AM, LaughinAtLefty said: Took delivery of my new CC - a H & K usp compact in .40 cal - and there’s no ammo around, and what minute amount you run into is ridiculously priced. Have a couple hundred rounds of high end .40 S&W since I have a Glock 22......but can’t find range ammo at all. Freakin’ sucks. Remington went banrupt and the other manufatures are running 24/7 and cannot keep up. I wouk for a Military COmpany and that is the information that I am receiving 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drvoke Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 On 1/14/2021 at 1:13 AM, LaughinAtLefty said: Took delivery of my new CC - a H & K usp compact in .40 cal - and there’s no ammo around, and what minute amount you run into is ridiculously priced. Have a couple hundred rounds of high end .40 S&W since I have a Glock 22......but can’t find range ammo at all. Freakin’ sucks. Can't you make your own reloads? There's no excuse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaughinAtLefty Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 6 hours ago, Skans said: Some people are still waiting for Rhodium to be $900/ounce (now at about $21,200.00/ounce) again too. Oh, BTW, Rhodium was in the $900's within the past 5 years. Yesterday's gone.....don't stop thinking about tomorrow. Somehow a Fleetwood Mac song popped into my head reading your response... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaughinAtLefty Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 5 hours ago, drvoke said: Can't you make your own reloads? There's no excuse. Ya, I could....but not really interested in keeping that stuff around with kids at home. It’s my own fault, I’ve just been out of touch on that particular market for awhile....I should know better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squatchman Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 On 1/15/2021 at 2:52 PM, whiteboy said: First-timers aren't using ammo. They are mostly Liberals, and have yet to figure out how to get it out of the box ... Luckily for them there's guys like me to help. Unlucky for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whiteboy Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 minutes ago, Squatchman said: Luckily for them there's guys like me to help. Unlucky for you. The "how to load" video you posted on YouTube doesn't count kid ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squatchman Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 minutes ago, whiteboy said: The "how to load" video you posted on YouTube doesn't count kid ... Looking up how to load your Christmas present I see. Be careful. You'll shoot your eye out old man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skans Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 19 hours ago, LaughinAtLefty said: Somehow a Fleetwood Mac song popped into my head reading your response... I felt the lyrics were appropriate. Glad to see you got the reference - old band, old song, and I really don't like it. Must have heard it somewhere and it stuck in my head Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaughinAtLefty Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 So I thought I’d update this a bit. Got a call from the shop I deal with regarding firearms, which is where I bought my HK. Wife was interested in a new carry, but he HK .40 was a little robust for her. So these guys call and say they just received a S&W M&P Shield 2.0 EZ in 9mm. Rainy day so no boating, so we take a ride. Get there and check out the unit. Freaking awesome pistol, one my wife can work, shoot, and carry. Fantastic design where everything is literally ez. Pulling the slide and racking it, crazy easy. Loading rounds, the mags have tabs on the side to pull the spring down while loading rounds, super easy. Disassembly for cleaning - easiest gun I’ve ever cleaned. Shooting? As a bonus, was able to buy a couple hundred rounds of range ammo that wasn’t insanely priced, plus some excellent carry loads. Went to the range and this thing purrs. At 20’ I was hitting 2” groupings in slow shooting, 4” in rapid fire. Most importantly, my wife was right there too with her groupings - and it didn’t kick to where it was uncomfortable for her. Win - win.... Also has a grip safety, which is huge for her. Not many pistols have this type of safety, but she, and I, are comfortable with this set up and her carrying one in the chamber. Highly recommend for anyone, especially wives. She’s carrying with Federal HST 147gr hollow points, which has outstanding ballistics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EltonJohnson Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 46 minutes ago, LaughinAtLefty said: S&W M&P Shield 2.0 EZ in 9mm. Good gun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipIV Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 1/14/2021 at 1:13 AM, LaughinAtLefty said: Took delivery of my new CC - a H & K usp compact in .40 cal - and there’s no ammo around, and what minute amount you run into is ridiculously priced. Have a couple hundred rounds of high end .40 S&W since I have a Glock 22......but can’t find range ammo at all. Freakin’ sucks. Your training should be over. Gun manufacturers are pushing out guns much more than ammo atm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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