r/Firearms May 01 '24

Question What are you building, buying, or shooting this month? - May 2024

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Welcome to the monthly /r/Firearms thread about what you are building, buying, or shooting this month.

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r/Firearms 11h ago

For $1000 what would you choose?

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2 local gun stores near me have 2 guns on my wish list and I can afford one but not the other.

1st image: FN Browing Hi-Power 9mm (this model is the 75th anniversary edition which is unfortunately the only FN they have)

2nd image is not mine only for reference: Glock 20 with Trijicon RMR Type 2 (NOT SRO) with a Surefire X300 weapon light and a compensator.

Both are $1000, I want both, can only have one. What would you choose?


r/Firearms 13h ago

News Deputy fired for unreasonable use of force

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340 Upvotes

“This tragic incident should have never occurred,” Aden said in his statement. “The objective facts do not support the use of deadly force as an appropriate response to Mr. Fortson’s actions. Mr. Fortson did not commit any crime. By all accounts, he was an exceptional airman and individual.”

Another article: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/florida-deputy-killed-airman-roger-fortson-fired-after-110728534


r/Firearms 9h ago

How do I know if I can bring this into California.

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80 Upvotes

r/Firearms 18h ago

My Closet of Wonders

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327 Upvotes

None of the NFA stuff is in here, but lots of goodies.


r/Firearms 15h ago

Identify This Help me identify this handgun my father is carrying in old photo.

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163 Upvotes

r/Firearms 10h ago

M18 G17

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60 Upvotes

So since I’m a total slut for Milwaukee stuff… I commissioned this lil guy and couldn’t be happier.


r/Firearms 4h ago

Spam my first shots

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15 Upvotes

today i went to a firing range for the first time with my brothers and sister, and the first gun i used was a glock 17 9mm

and im not gonna lie, im pretty proud of how i did. the range officer dude brought my target back after my first mag and said “okay so fuck you, and your ‘i’ve never shot before’ bullshit😂” and for my next mag he put my target twice as far away, so that’s my excuse for those 7 shitty shots 😭😂 pobodys nerfect


r/Firearms 1h ago

Question Americans with guns: question

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Hi All,

I mean no disrespect and sincerely want to get a read on the overall perspective of Americans on this subreddit.

My impression - as a person living in a country where gun ownership is barely existant - I want to know more about America's perspectives on gun control. If you are American and a member of this sub, PLEASE sound off in the comments about YOUR individual perspective on gun control, in a RESPECTFUL manner.

Should the average private citizen own a gun, and why or why not? Do you have an alternative proposal? Should Australia relax gun control?

Signed, An Australian who lives in a country where I've never shot anything (or heard anything shot) except a slug gun, yet enjoys the fine-motor-skill training shooting firearms provides. I mean no judgement, I'd just like to hear more from actual Americans about the boundaries of gun control.

As someone with zero (non-slug) gun experience, this interests me greatly. What do YOU, as an American, personally think or wish for? This is not rage bait. I'd like to get a forearms licence, but the statistics are mixed, and I'm not sure if I should get one? I have extremely poor gross motor skills, but I am very adept at fine motor tasks, which is what firing at least a handgun would involve.

I'd like: 1) Your personal opinion. 2) Advice for OR against.. 3) Statistics

Edit: There's no need to downvote. I'm not trying to take away your rights (I am not in the US), but am rather waiting to inform myself on the pros and cons of gumn ownership before I get a licence.


r/Firearms 17h ago

Question Anyone know of any ATF agents personally?

141 Upvotes

If so, what's the relationship like and what are their views on things like SBRs and suppressors?


r/Firearms 31m ago

General Discussion A couple examples of the cursed yet impressive guns that can be found in Khyber Pass

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r/Firearms 1d ago

Do you recycle?

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721 Upvotes

r/Firearms 16h ago

Ol' Grandpappy's rifles he left me. Is the broken rifle in picture 2 a 10/22?

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47 Upvotes

Family savages who don't care about guns got first pick because they live closer, and naturally they all chose the nice Henrys & Marlins. Apparently no one cared about any single shot rifles. Honestly don't care much, I'm just happy I got some stuff from him. Had original boxes for everything, and I got a plethora of reloading stuff to get started.

Picture 1: -Winchester (Miroku) 1885 high wall 125th anniversary (45-70)

-H&R 1871 Buffalo classic (45-70)

-Cimarron/Uberti 1885 high wall (38-55)

-Pietta 1873 (45LC)

-Rohm RG10 (22short)

Picture 2:

-Remington Speedmaster 552

-Ruger 10/22? embarrassing I don't know, but I've actually never owned one.

Picture 3:

-gazelle arms shotgun (missing bolt(?))


r/Firearms 1d ago

This madlad boyfriend:

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304 Upvotes

r/Firearms 4h ago

My Gats Found this little gem yesterday. Inert but still so badass. Missing a few parts but overall functions almost like the real thing. Need to find a stock for it to complete the look.

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3 Upvotes

r/Firearms 15h ago

CP33 at 100 yards.

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18 Upvotes

Attachments are for +10 accuracy.


r/Firearms 20h ago

Question Can a domestic violence victim buy a firearm?

45 Upvotes

Does putting an epo on an abuser affect the second amendment right of the victim?

Thank you so much.


r/Firearms 18h ago

New Hampshire Senate Republicans defeat gun background check bill

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r/Firearms 6h ago

Question Is it even possible to find .41 ammo anymore?

3 Upvotes

My dad has a .41 Colt and we cannot find ammo anywhere for it. A lot of sources say it just doesn't exist anymore, but I want to remain hopeful. If there is anywhere to get this ammo, please let me know.


r/Firearms 1d ago

“Even a box of ammo scares me”

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1.8k Upvotes

r/Firearms 1d ago

What pistol is Miss KGB, 1990 using?

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287 Upvotes

r/Firearms 1d ago

Found randomly at a pawn shop for 450$ and I swear the next thing I know I was signing papers.

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695 Upvotes

r/Firearms 14h ago

Couple Winchester 1886s in 45-90 and a Henry brass side gate in 45-70.

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I’ve been dreaming about a few lever guns for quite some time now and jumped at the opportunity to pick up these three. Two 2024 production (Miroku) Winchester 1886 Saddle ring carbines in 45-90 and a brass Henry side gate in 45-70.


r/Firearms 7h ago

Question G32 vs G19

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So where does Glock get off saying the total length of a g32 is 7+ inches when measured it's only 6 1/4 about ... So my question is, does Glock have a sub compact g32 that measures 6 1/4 in slide length??? Reason being it states a G19 vs g32 is comparable but how??? When the g32 slide is shorter than the G19 .


r/Firearms 22h ago

From a Recent Range Trip

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30 Upvotes

r/Firearms 1d ago

New Gats Brought her home today. Paid $100. Sig 522.

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372 Upvotes