Modacity shooters' thread

[paladin]

I dont think you'd conceal a revolver unless is was snub or short barrel, even then..

You dont need pay $250 to take a class on what you should already know. They are a joke and waste of time.

[PenGuin1362]

Could get away with a snub. I met a guy who carried around an original Colt SAA as his carry pistol. He was also like 100... >_> Some states do require the class though in order to get your license. Which sucks especially since it's ridiculously expensive. All I had to do was write down 3 references and show up with $10 and I got it

[Cortexian]

Classes may not be required, but if you don't take one then you're just a burden to society once you take that weapon out of its holster or get identified as someone who is carrying. Once you draw the firearm you better either use it or know how to retain it, because if the baddie gets it away from you, who knows now they might go on a murdering rampage.

Seriously, take a practical course on safe concealed carry that covers practical situations as well as fundamentals. Watching Magpul Dynamics videos doesn't count, those should be used as refreshers for people that have already taken similar courses.

I'd say 80-90% of people that legitimately carry in the USA really shouldn't because they're either negligent, uninformed, or otherwise unfit to do so. It's sad that there isn't more of a rigorous regime to make sure people applying for a carry license are actually fit to do so.

You dont need pay $250 to take a class on what you should already know. They are a joke and waste of time.

All the firearms training you need comes from Call of Duty right Paladin? You're a joke and a waste of time. Take a good course and I guarantee you'll become more proficient and more knowledgeable than you currently are. You'll also learn some things that will blow your mind.

[PenGuin1362]

I dunno, my friend had to take one to get his permit in Connecticut he said all they taught him were basic firearm safety rules, like keep your gun pointed in the air, finger off trigger unless on target, blah blah. Ya know, the shit your grandpa/dad teaches you the first time you shoot. And his was $200. Although, I guess for those people who really ARE in competent when it comes to firearms and only bought a gun because they played a lot of call of duty, yeah the course is probably a good idea. But those of us who have grown up around guns I've heard they don't do much, and you can't assume that cereal hasn't had proper instruction before, but you can always ask.

[TVTyrant]

I dunno, my friend had to take one to get his permit in Connecticut he said all they taught him were basic firearm safety rules, like keep your gun pointed in the air, finger off trigger unless on target, blah blah. Ya know, the shit your grandpa/dad teaches you the first time you shoot. And his was $200. Although, I guess for those people who really ARE in competent when it comes to firearms and only bought a gun because they played a lot of call of duty, yeah the course is probably a good idea. But those of us who have grown up around guns I've heard they don't do much, and you can't assume that cereal hasn't had proper instruction before, but you can always ask.

I took the courses so I could hunt as a kid. They aren't that bad.

Freelancer: Yes because your 9mm is soooooo useful in life.

[Cortexian]

I'm not talking about hunter education courses guys, I'm talking about concealed carry courses.



Take a course like that, something that's geared towards actually using your firearm properly and not just the basics. A little extreme? Sure it's geared more towards military and law enforcement personnel, but if you take it as an average joe you'll gain a lot of experience and know-how.

TVTyrant: What 9mm? If I were to get a pistol it would be .45 ACP and only used at the range. Exactly the reason I'm not even considering getting one, here in Canada it's really only useful to have a handgun if you do competitions.

We can't shoot anyone, even if they're on our property with a gun so home-defense is out... We can't carry, concealed or otherwise... The only guns worth having up here are guns that you can also hunt with, shotguns and long-guns. When it comes to practicality and cost-savings you might as well get a gun that you can do everything with to a degree.

Now that I'm working I'll probably get a Benelli M4 soonish. Probably not until next year though.

[TVTyrant]

Well that just plain sucks. At least it makes sense if your only looking for a hand piece for competition. Might have been a good point to make initially :P

[hobojoe]

Little bit off talk but still on topic.

I finally turned 21 back in May, I ordered a : http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/cu...stom-tle-rl-ii

I placed the order back in March of this year, and it arrived Late May, around the 25th. The only reason i got my weapon so early was because someone who ordered earlier than me canceled out at the last minute.
The pistol that I ordered through the store has not even shipped yet.

So I wait the 10 day period bla bla bla, I get the pistol to the range, lube it up, and put about 100rds through it the first day.
I had 13 failure to feed malfunctions. It seemed that the slide release lever was engaging only a little bit half way through a magazine. kind of an unusual malfunction.

Tried fixing the problem by A. Trying to change up hand positions, maybe i was rubbing on something. B tried different magazines and ammo. Kimber standard 7rd, Wilson Combat 8rd. Federal 45 auto 230g, Winchester 45 auto 230g. I even tried different shooters to see if that would help.

So I called Kimber support and explained, they sent me a " modified slide release lever ". I had the new part installed and still had the same malfunctions.

So I call again, and explain that it didn't work, they now want the weapon shipped to them. boxed it up , and drove an hour to the nearest UPS distribution center ( Can't ship it out through the store.) It arrives on June 29th at Kimber. July 19th I get a call telling me that they " fixed it " and will be here on the 20th.

Today my weapon is back. It arrived dirty and black, after test firing it they didn't even bother to clean it before shipping it out.

I will see how it shoots tomorrow, and give you guys an update. I had always loved kimber, but there is some serious problems with there quality assurance. I have never been through this kind of a hassle to get a firearm working before. And I had always heard that Kimber was the best of the best. But his is ridiculous

So I think this will be my first and last Kimber that I purchase

[TVTyrant]

Did the gun come with a warranty? Get your money back if you can. Seems like their fault and not yours. Its weird that a Kimber product struggled like that, but you deserve your money back/a new gun.

[PenGuin1362]

Kimbers are usually fantastic. But yeah I would just try and get your money back and either get a new one or another pistol