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Posted: 8/16/2023 11:53:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BaconFat: You could hit it 11 out of 10 times if you used a red dot Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BaconFat: Originally Posted By 03RN: Meh, 18" at 50 yards is meh. Not bad but not OMG! I regularly shoot an 8" plate at 50 yards with my iron sighted Springfield loaded. I probably get 2-3 misses every 10 rounds. On the propane tank I m at 100% You could hit it 11 out of 10 times if you used a red dot 
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Posted: 8/17/2023 12:07:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Sierradyne]
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In on page 100!
 Edit: made this post with iron sights. Front sight was in focus but the target was blurry. |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 1:42:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rudukai13: Honestly the Platypus as a LO pistol is probably your best bet considering you already own (presumably) a plethora of Glock mags. People have been shooting aluminum framed guns for a very long time now, there aren’t any specific durability concerns. It won’t last as long as steel, but it’ll still last a perfectly acceptable length of time even if being used for competition I may have 1 or 2 (or 20) Glock mags, and I may be having a stroke with regard to remembering a concern with the aluminum. Maybe it was simply the finish people were worried about. I don't get much sleep, these days. I guess the next question would be which optic cut? |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 12:12:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BMSMB]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CDPhD: I may have 1 or 2 (or 20) Glock mags, and I may be having a stroke with regard to remembering a concern with the aluminum. Maybe it was simply the finish people were worried about. I don't get much sleep, these days. I guess the next question would be which optic cut? I'd be more worried about the less optimized mags than I would be about the gun wearing out |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 12:34:40 PM EDT
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I don't think there's any concern about aluminum with this.
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Posted: 8/17/2023 1:19:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BaconFat: You could hit it 11 out of 10 times if you used a red dot Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BaconFat: Originally Posted By 03RN: Meh, 18" at 50 yards is meh. Not bad but not OMG! I regularly shoot an 8" plate at 50 yards with my iron sighted Springfield loaded. I probably get 2-3 misses every 10 rounds. On the propane tank I m at 100% You could hit it 11 out of 10 times if you used a red dot I have handguns with mrds and I've never found my accuracy to increase 30% |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 1:21:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoeDevola: I don't think there's any concern about aluminum with this. People are saying aluminum framed guns have a durability issue? Like… why? |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 1:23:47 PM EDT
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Re the Platypus I think it's more a concern that they dont anodize or other metal treatment, just cerakote.
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Posted: 8/17/2023 1:27:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 45-Seventy: People are saying aluminum framed guns have a durability issue? Like… why? Because the steel in the slide is harder than the aluminum in the frame. It's pretty much a non issue if the gun is properly lubed and cared for. Some of the Aluminum frame guns have developed cracks due to higher pressure rounds being used extensively. In most cases I think you'd find worn out recoil springs being a contributing factor. |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 2:26:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BaconFat]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: I have handguns with mrds and I've never found my accuracy to increase 30% Are they red or green dots?... you need a green dot to get 11 out of 10 shots |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 2:38:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shotar: Because the steel in the slide is harder than the aluminum in the frame. It's pretty much a non issue if the gun is properly lubed and cared for. Some of the Aluminum frame guns have developed cracks due to higher pressure rounds being used extensively. In most cases I think you'd find worn out recoil springs being a contributing factor. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shotar: Originally Posted By 45-Seventy: People are saying aluminum framed guns have a durability issue? Like why? Because the steel in the slide is harder than the aluminum in the frame. It's pretty much a non issue if the gun is properly lubed and cared for. Some of the Aluminum frame guns have developed cracks due to higher pressure rounds being used extensively. In most cases I think you'd find worn out recoil springs being a contributing factor. |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 2:43:46 PM EDT
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Page 91 and we are talking about aluminum and a weird mammal not mammal abomination
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Posted: 8/17/2023 3:38:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BMSMB]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bogdan: Page 91 and we are talking about aluminum and a weird mammal not mammal abomination Scientists were baffled to find a weird glass lens in the pouch of the creature |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 3:50:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bogdan: Page 91 and we are talking about aluminum and a weird mammal not mammal abomination |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 4:04:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bogdan: Page 91 and we are talking about aluminum and a weird mammal not mammal abomination We didn't get to page 91 by staying on topic. 
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Posted: 8/17/2023 4:34:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 45-Seventy: People are saying aluminum framed guns have a durability issue? Like… why? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 45-Seventy: Originally Posted By JoeDevola: I don't think there's any concern about aluminum with this. People are saying aluminum framed guns have a durability issue? Like… why? Not that it’s an issue, just that the aluminum frame won’t last as long on a high round count competition pistol as a steel frame would. Still more than long enough to not worry about it though |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 4:54:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CDPhD: I may have 1 or 2 (or 20) Glock mags, and I may be having a stroke with regard to remembering a concern with the aluminum. Maybe it was simply the finish people were worried about. I don't get much sleep, these days. I guess the next question would be which optic cut? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CDPhD: Originally Posted By Rudukai13: Honestly the Platypus as a LO pistol is probably your best bet considering you already own (presumably) a plethora of Glock mags. People have been shooting aluminum framed guns for a very long time now, there aren’t any specific durability concerns. It won’t last as long as steel, but it’ll still last a perfectly acceptable length of time even if being used for competition I may have 1 or 2 (or 20) Glock mags, and I may be having a stroke with regard to remembering a concern with the aluminum. Maybe it was simply the finish people were worried about. I don't get much sleep, these days. I guess the next question would be which optic cut? Unless you absolutely need a gun right now I’d wait until they release the standard RMR footprint, or get it uncut and send the slide somewhere to get machined for the RMR footprint |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 6:15:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By November5: Aluminum 1911s in .45 at least are notorious for not lasting very long, low five digits generally. And that's with anodized aluminum. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By November5: Originally Posted By shotar: Originally Posted By 45-Seventy: People are saying aluminum framed guns have a durability issue? Like why? Because the steel in the slide is harder than the aluminum in the frame. It's pretty much a non issue if the gun is properly lubed and cared for. Some of the Aluminum frame guns have developed cracks due to higher pressure rounds being used extensively. In most cases I think you'd find worn out recoil springs being a contributing factor. I think that myth has more to do with metal followers dinging the feed ramps in AL guns. |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 6:19:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: I think that myth has more to do with metal followers dinging the feed ramps in AL guns. And if your gun doesn't have a ramped barrel I think EGW makes a steel frame ramp insert. |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 6:39:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AK-12: And if your gun doesn't have a ramped barrel I think EGW makes a steel frame ramp insert. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AK-12: Originally Posted By 03RN: I think that myth has more to do with metal followers dinging the feed ramps in AL guns. And if your gun doesn't have a ramped barrel I think EGW makes a steel frame ramp insert. I'd personally prefer to just use Wilson mags. |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 6:58:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: I'd personally prefer to just use Wilson mags. Get both. My lightweight has a ramped barrel and I only use Wilson mags. The Chip mags and other metal followers were pecking at my frame, though. That prompted the switch. |
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Posted: 8/17/2023 7:02:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11boomboom: Get both. My lightweight has a ramped barrel and I only use Wilson mags. The Chip mags and other metal followers were pecking at my frame, though. That prompted the switch. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By 03RN: I'd personally prefer to just use Wilson mags. Get both. My lightweight has a ramped barrel and I only use Wilson mags. The Chip mags and other metal followers were pecking at my frame, though. That prompted the switch. My lw champion does as well with no issues but Hilton Yam doesn't recommend them in .45s due to bullet angle when feeding. I love my lw champion though. |
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Posted: 8/18/2023 12:12:30 AM EDT
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Identify as a stapler
 
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Posted: 8/18/2023 12:33:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rudukai13: Unless you absolutely need a gun right now I’d wait until they release the standard RMR footprint, or get it uncut and send the slide somewhere to get machined for the RMR footprint No hurry, for me. More time to see what happens with this whole thing, I suppose - especially with the apparently unoptimized mags referenced above. That's probably for the other thread, though. |
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Posted: 8/18/2023 12:53:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CDPhD: No hurry, for me. More time to see what happens with this whole thing, I suppose - especially with the apparently unoptimized mags referenced above. That's probably for the other thread, though. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CDPhD: Originally Posted By Rudukai13: Unless you absolutely need a gun right now I’d wait until they release the standard RMR footprint, or get it uncut and send the slide somewhere to get machined for the RMR footprint No hurry, for me. More time to see what happens with this whole thing, I suppose - especially with the apparently unoptimized mags referenced above. That's probably for the other thread, though. I donno what’s meant by the mags being “unoptimized”, kind of the point of the gun is that it uses Glock mags and I haven’t heard of anyone having a single malfunction with one yet |
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Posted: 8/18/2023 6:12:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryDo you drive around just to take pictures of your guns? |
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Posted: 8/18/2023 9:37:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/18/2023 10:55:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rudukai13: I donno what’s meant by the mags being “unoptimized”, kind of the point of the gun is that it uses Glock mags and I haven’t heard of anyone having a single malfunction with one yet They waste space... metal magazine, wrapped in plastic. Adds weight and reduces space that could be used to shove another round in them. |
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Posted: 8/18/2023 12:58:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BMSMB: They waste space... metal magazine, wrapped in plastic. Adds weight and reduces space that could be used to shove another round in them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BMSMB: Originally Posted By Rudukai13: I donno what’s meant by the mags being “unoptimized”, kind of the point of the gun is that it uses Glock mags and I haven’t heard of anyone having a single malfunction with one yet They waste space... metal magazine, wrapped in plastic. Adds weight and reduces space that could be used to shove another round in them. Well sure, but that’s just how Glock mags have always been. They’re also working on the option to use P320 mags too, but since he said he already has a large collection of 9mm Glock mags it makes sense to go for the option of magazine commonality |
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Posted: 8/18/2023 1:12:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BMSMB: They waste space... metal magazine, wrapped in plastic. Adds weight and reduces space that could be used to shove another round in them. The locking notch is also plastic instead of metal. |
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Posted: 8/18/2023 4:23:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Adidas02: I finally joined the "red dot on a pistol" club. My 50th birthday present: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/80908/Alien1_jpg-2923648.JPG Ohhhh my. |
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Posted: 8/18/2023 5:13:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BaconFat: Do you drive around just to take pictures of your guns? To the range 
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Posted: 8/18/2023 10:58:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Adidas02: I finally joined the "red dot on a pistol" club. My 50th birthday present: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/80908/Alien1_jpg-2923648.JPG You will be ruined for everything else for the rest of your life. Good purchase |
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Posted: 8/18/2023 11:09:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BMSMB: They waste space... metal magazine, wrapped in plastic. Adds weight and reduces space that could be used to shove another round in them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BMSMB: Originally Posted By Rudukai13: I donno what's meant by the mags being "unoptimized", kind of the point of the gun is that it uses Glock mags and I haven't heard of anyone having a single malfunction with one yet They waste space... metal magazine, wrapped in plastic. Adds weight and reduces space that could be used to shove another round in them. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 12:20:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: We didn't get to page 91 by staying on topic. We haven’t talked about buttholes in awhile…. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 12:20:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: We didn't get to page 91 by staying on topic. … and I love me some buttholes. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 12:40:11 AM EDT
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Chynason is back from the warranty
You may not like it, but this is what peak modern conceal carry looks like:  |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 7:23:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CDPhD: I may have 1 or 2 (or 20) Glock mags, and I may be having a stroke with regard to remembering a concern with the aluminum. Maybe it was simply the finish people were worried about. I don't get much sleep, these days. I guess the next question would be which optic cut? RMR cut. This will enable you to use an SRO or a 508 Comp. 2 good optic choices for competition. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 8:13:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By November5: Aluminum 1911s in .45 at least are notorious for not lasting very long, low five digits generally. And that's with anodized aluminum. Source ?? |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 8:16:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MNRidesHonda: Identify as a stapler 
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Posted: 8/19/2023 8:18:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rudukai13:. I donno what’s meant by the mags being “unoptimized”, kind of the point of the gun is that it uses Glock mags and I haven’t heard of anyone having a single malfunction with one yet  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 8:18:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BaconFat: Do you drive around just to take pictures of your guns? Doesn’t everyone?? |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 8:23:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Missilegeek:. Chynason is back from the warranty. You may not like it, but this is what peak modern conceal carry looks like 
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Posted: 8/19/2023 8:30:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TW200: Not what your mom told me. Ba Zinga! Be careful about including family members in any reply. I was reported for including a family member in my response to the Maui fire thread. Most of my response was deleted and I am banned from the thread. COC 4 - I think. |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 8:33:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pantexan: Source ?? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pantexan: Originally Posted By November5: Aluminum 1911s in .45 at least are notorious for not lasting very long, low five digits generally. And that's with anodized aluminum. Source ?? |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 8:38:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BaconFat: Are they red or green dots?... you need a green dot to get 11 out of 10 shots What about a red dot that goes up to 11? 
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Posted: 8/19/2023 8:43:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Missilegeek: Chynason is back from the warranty You may not like it, but this is what peak modern conceal carry looks like: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/576591/image_67223297_JPG-2924631.jpg Looks like your dog crapped on your floor |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 8:48:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Missilegeek: Chynason is back from the warranty You may not like it, but this is what peak modern conceal carry looks like: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/576591/image_67223297_JPG-2924631.jpg  
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Posted: 8/19/2023 9:09:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By New2AR15s: /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/deOINby-52.gif https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/497583/20221108_214628-2595040.jpg  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 10:02:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By New2AR15s: /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/deOINby-52.gif https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/497583/20221108_214628-2595040.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By New2AR15s: Originally Posted By Missilegeek: Chynason is back from the warranty You may not like it, but this is what peak modern conceal carry looks like: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/576591/image_67223297_JPG-2924631.jpg /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/deOINby-52.gif https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/497583/20221108_214628-2595040.jpg As a guy with a G21 avatar pic... No relevant factory slide cut, no care. MOS is AIDS. Glock stock triggers are aids. Glock ergonomics were designed by Euro fags used to having dicks in their hands all day. Shield Arms had to teach them how to build a relevant magazine. The good Glocks are 87% modified. The best Glocks don't even use a Glock frame. Sig, Springfield, P80, Palmetto and Taurus figured out how to make a factory gun with a relevant factory slide cut, relevant mags, and better trigger than Glock. Also better ergos. It's 2023, unfuck yourselves Glock. |
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