Firearms

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

Is it the Dragunov that’s the Russian equivalent, or is that a smaller bore weapon? I remember seeing that in “American Sniper” - another awesome film.

That I do not know. I'm sure someone does though.

[boba-fett]

Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

Is it the Dragunov that’s the Russian equivalent, or is that a smaller bore weapon? I remember seeing that in “American Sniper” - another awesome film.

I believe that is a Russian Sniper rifle, probably being used on innocents as we speak as well.

[Blacktemplar]

Originally Posted by boba-fett

I believe that is a Russian Sniper rifle, probably being used on innocents as we speak as well.

Though in the interest of balance, it’s probably what Ukrainian forces are using as well.

[Shiza]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

That I do not know. I'm sure someone does though.

Barrett M82 is chambered in .50BMG and the Dragonov is Chambered in 7.62x54r. The .50BMG is a much larger round with a longer effective range. So I wouldn't consider them equivalent. You can just walk into a gun shop and purchase an M82 btw. There is one for sale at my local shop for roughly $10k.

[boba-fett]

Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

Though in the interest of balance, it’s probably what Ukrainian forces are using as well.

You could be right to be fair, I keep looking out on the news and the footage of the invasion, and seeing what kind of guns they have. Not seen Drugsunov yet.

[Sedan_Clan]

Firearms in the hands of citizens is the only reason the U.S. has some semblance of a democracy/republic and freedom.

[Donatello.]

My SHTF firearms are always ready to go. This country is anything but stable right now. The world isn't stable either.

I just picked up a plate carrier & plates as well. Better to have it and not need it...

[Lucky John]

Back on topic...the Beast, a little heavier than I like but a really good coyote gun.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

My SHTF firearms are always ready to go. This country is anything but stable right now. The world isn't stable either.

I just picked up a plate carrier & plates as well. Better to have it and not need it...

Good job! Level IV plates or level IIIA plates are nice to have. I am actually going to get my lady a set of ceramic plates as well now that I have transformed her into a gun lover and she now has a CCW. I use a plate carrier vest with level IV plates for active shooter situations at work. It's nice piece of mind.

Originally Posted by Lucky John

Back on topic...the Beast, a little heavier than I like but a really good coyote gun.


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Looking good!

[REB_TN_15]

Back on topic...the Beast, a little heavier than I like but a really good coyote gun.

Nice ! What scope do you have? Looking for one.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by REB_TN_15

Back on topic...the Beast, a little heavier than I like but a really good coyote gun.

Nice ! What scope do you have? Looking for one.

That's a red dot and a magnifier.

[boba-fett]

Originally Posted by Shiza

Again,the rifle costs $10k usd. Ammo is around $5 per round right now so if you wanted to hurt someone it would be more cost effective to hit them with your BMW.

I am not sure I agree, It depends what BMW you have whether that analogy works or not, and then the person could jump out the way and you trash your BMW even if it is a 320d. You have then not achieved your goal and out of pocket by a 320d

[Dang3r]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Good job! Level IV plates or level IIIA plates are nice to have. I am actually going to get my lady a set of ceramic plates as well now that I have transformed her into a gun lover and she now has a CCW. I use a plate carrier vest with level IV plates for active shooter situations at work. It's nice piece of mind.

Same here, level IV ftw. Mfr grants 4 years warranty before I have to change them, is that the same at yours?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Dang3r

Same here, level IV ftw. Mfr grants 4 years warranty before I have to change them, is that the same at yours?

Yeah it's the same for mine as well. My duty vest is a IIIA with a rifle plate in the chest area.

[Lucky John]

Originally Posted by REB_TN_15

Back on topic...the Beast, a little heavier than I like but a really good coyote gun.

Nice ! What scope do you have? Looking for one.

As Sedan Clan said, Holosun red dot and I think that is a UTG 3x magnifier. The rest of that is pretty simple, Streamlight TLR-1 w/remote switch, a little green light on top (supposedly dogs can't see green), magpul FDE furniture, some 45 degree offset irons, and a pair of click together smoke mags.

I prefer the Holosun red dots because the right model comes with solar power and shake awake. You grab the gun and it is on and I don't have to fiddle around with the batteries. On one gun I have an ATN IR scope and I can't stand it. I swear the batteries go dead on that while I am just walking across the farm.

As far as scopes go, it really depends on what you are mounting it on and what are you using it for. You can drop thousands of dollars quickly on scopes. I have a Daniel Defense with a Vortex 1-8 Strike Eagle mounted on it. The DD is .556 and a 16" barrel. That makes for a nice combination. If you check gundeals.com you can usually find the Vortex with the mount for less than $400.

[DrFerry]

Anybody ever seen this? From the looks of the blue shirt clad folks in the background, I'd say the Swiss are cool with open carry in the Apple Store..
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[helmet91]

Originally Posted by DrFerry

Anybody ever seen this? From the looks of the blue shirt clad folks in the background, I'd say the Swiss are cool with open carry in the Apple Store..
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Easy to do in a small, mostly homogeneous, wealthy society.

Kinda like when Americans cite Norway as a reason socialism would work in the US.

[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by helmet91

Easy to do in a small, mostly homogeneous, wealthy society. Kinda like when Americans cite Norway as a reason socialism would work in the US.

And even easier to do in a country where most of the world's banks are located. For this reason alone "they" need an armed citizenry (to protect the banks - not the people). As the saying goes, "rules for thee but not for me".
PS:
America is a big country, and it's been done here. Not that the U.S. is a wealthy society, and it's definitely not homogeneous.

[boba-fett]

Any of you guys got anything that could reach the Russian Foreign minister?

Despicable man.

[helmet91]

Originally Posted by DrFerry

And even easier to do in a country where most of the world's banks are located. For this reason alone "they" need an armed citizenry (to protect the banks - not the people). As the saying goes, "rules for thee but not for me".
PS:
America is a big country, and it's been done here. Not that the U.S. is a wealthy society, and it's definitely not homogeneous.

I'm American and own plenty of firearms…

All I'm saying is that those Swiss positives will never be recognized in the US. We have a people problem, not a "gun violence" problem. I'm fairly certain Switzerland won't ever see such issues based upon what I posted earlier. The rest of those positives are due to their conscription laws and subsequent required training.

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by boba-fett

Any of you guys got anything that could reach the Russian Foreign minister?

Despicable man.

Hold my beer.

[boba-fett]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

Hold my beer.

Yes, I was thinking about ringing the Equalizer, but he will do !!

Nice one!