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I have a Springfield XDS 45 and it feels and shoots great and is a good CC, but want a full size 45 acp for house gun.

I have a Glock 21 Gen4 in 45 acp. I plan on selling/trading my Glock 21 Gen4, due to grip being too large. I want to keep a full size to mid-size 45 with smaller grip circumference than the Glock21. I do not want a 1911 SA.   Looking for a DA/SA or striker fired 45acp with mag capacity 8 rds or more. The grip circumference of the M&P 9 with small back strap fits my hand good. A grip circumference of 5.5" to 5.75" seems to fit.   What would you suggest in a SIG, H&K, SA, or M&P?

I have a Wasr10 and a C39, both have the shorter wooden stocks, approximately 9.5" from receiver back. I would like to add a rubber recoil pad to the stock butt to add an additional 1" to the length. I've found two on the net that are advertised to fit most AK47 stocks: UTG AK47 Combat Butt Pad and a butt pad by COI. Both add 1.0" to stock length.    Those that have added a recoil pad for extra pull length, what have you installed???

I have several AK's now, both or stamped metal/rivet construction: Romanian Wasr 10 and Serbian N-PAP. I feel my Wasr 10 is AK47 typical design with 2 screw stock attachment, left side rail mount, threaded barrel 1x14 Lh, and chrome plated barrel. The N-PAP has a screw thru stock for attachment, like most shotguns, a chrome plated bolt and carrier, 1x14Lh threaded barrel but not chrome plated.    I know the Arsenal AK47s are advertised to be one of the best, but at a much higher price $1200+. I was wondering how the CAI C39V2 compares in attributes  at a price $700-$800.   I see in literature and other forums that the CAI C39V2 has a milled receiver, 2 screw stock attachment, chrome plated barrel threaded 1x14 Lh,  but no left side rail. This AK47 is advertised as completely made in USA. Most literature says this AK47 is more accurate with a butter smooth bolt/carrier and a improved trigger.   Those that own or have shot the C39V2, what is your opinion of this carbine????

I've had both and much prefer the SW M&P grip and trigger. I added the apex trigger to both my full size and compact M&P's. The Glock trigger just made my trigger finger sore with prolong shooting. Try both and choice the one you shoot the best.

Sparta Gun show was yesterday and today. I went yesterday and picked-up a LNIB used LCR 38 Spec P+ and a couple of AK47 Tapco mags.  One dealer with  AK47 surplus parts. Several dealers with ammo. Prices were high on used guns but prices could be negotiate-down. New gun prices were in-line with most retailers.

I have this N-PAP with wooden stock but no sling swivel. I have given thought of just installing a sling swivel stud screw with 1 1/4" swivel (cheapest alternative) . This would take away from AK47 look. The other options are a Midwest Quick-Detach swivel mounted on wooden stock ($30) or Sling swivel attachment mounted under pistol grip ($24) . How have others solved the problem of a sling swivel on wooden stock???? 

I took my Romanian Wasr10 CAI 2011 out to shoot for the second time after adding collapsible stock and UTG side-rail mount(thanks OH Shoot) with a Mueller Red dot sight. Last week I sighted in red dot for 50 yds. This week I was shooting 12" gong at 100yds and 8" steel plate at 50yds keeping red dot centered on both and hit both consistently. I could make center shots on 25yd target by aiming 3" high. Until I tried an AK47, I thought they were not accurate and a piece of junk riveted  sheet metal. I guess first hand I found out why so many nations have and still use this weapon.

I bought my Marlin 1894 44 Marlin (Manufactured 1979)  off this site or Armslist for $560 and added fiber optic front sight and peep rear sight ($50).  Great shooter out to 100 yds. Just keep looking and advertise WTB. Hold out for the Marlin, Rossi i& Henry are okay, but not Marlin's quality prior to Remington's ownership.

Being a fugal person, I was wondering how the Tapco AK-74 M14x1.0 LH muzzle break performs? 

Maybe you are not full length resizing. Is there a bulge just below rim after resizing. If so need to turn die down to resize all the way to rim.

I WAS IN MURFREESBORO THIS MORNING AND STOPPED AT WALMART ON OLD FORT PKWY AND BOUGHT 5 MORE BOXES OF 40RDS OF TULA FOR $9.94/BX.    I USUALLY BUY ONLINE TOO BUT SHIPPING COST EATS UP THE BARGAIN UNLESS I GET FROM SPORTSMAN GUIDE WHEN SHIPPING IS FREE FOR OVER $49 PURCHASE. I WAS GOING TO ORDER FROM CHEAPER-THAN-DIRT A 1000 RDS OF TULA FOR $219.95 BUT SHIPPING WAS $48. SO PRICE PER RD WOULD BE $0.268.

I was at local Walmart yesterday and found 7 boxes of 40 rds each of Tula steel 123g FMJ for $9.94 per box. I bought 5 bx and left 2 bx for the next guy. This is the 1st time that I've found a deal on ammo. Usually what I'm looking for is not in stock. Thought I would share that Walmart has 7.62x39 in stock.

Hornady Critical Defense in my Kahr CW380.

Thanks Oh Shoot, I ordered the UTG Pro. What type of recoil/butt pad do you have on AK?

I have a Romanian Wasr10 with side rail that I would like to attach a mount to use a scope or aimpoint type device. Which mount is most economical and best for price? thanks

Went from 10:00am- noon, not a bad show. Found a Romanian Wasr10  AK47 with wooden furniture with Bulgarian 30rd mag and black carry bag at a reasonable price. Sold a Tasco 6-24x40 scope and purchased a Tapco 30 rd mag and a 100 rds of Tula 124g 7.62x39 fmj ammo.

I picked up a Howa 1500 Ranchland 308 with 20" barrel and added a Vortex Diamondback HP 3-12x40 scope to replace the Osprey 3-12x50 that was on it.  I sighted it in at 100 yds. Shot several 3 shot groups less than 3/4" at 100 yds off a bench with the new scope. The previous owner had added the 10 rd detachable magazine conversion. This will be my bolt action set-up in 308. Wish I had room to try the dead-hold BDC reticle at 200 - 400 yds. 

I agree, a very pretty handgun but rough on the shooting hand. I traded mine for a Sig P938, which is more pleasant to shoot.

I see some I.O. M247-CAK-47 7.62x39 or sale $539-$600, are these any good??

I ASSUMED MILLED WAS BETTER, BUT I'M NOT AN EXPERT, JUST AN OLDER BEGINNER.

I have no knowledge pertaining to AK47's, but I would like to try one, preferable used and less than $700. I have several AR-15's and one AR10 and wanted to check out an AK47 in 7.62x39. What is best buy for the money and from what country and importer? I would appreciate any advise. thanks.

I tried various pocket 380's: P238, G42,and Kahr CW380. The CW380 is what I went with for pocket carry. Much smaller for pocket carry than other two and lighter. I had thought about the Beretta Pico, but I saw too many complaints.  The CW380 has mild recoil and has fed and ejected every thing that I have tried. I keep it loaded with Hornady Critical Defense in 90g FTX. This is lighter than my PM9 which I carry in pocket or IWB. 

I installed an XS Big Dot sight on my SW 640 a couple of years ago. I ordered sight from MidWay. The sight does not have the roll pin hole drilled. You will need to drift out front sight roll pin, insert new sight with Blue Locktite and then drill roll pin hole thru XS sight base part way thru from both sides. Then drift roll pin with blue locktite back thru sight base and XS sight. There are several installations video's on You-tube. Good luck.

Handguns that I 've used for pocket carry that will fit my front or back pocket and is easily drawn are: Kahr PM9, Sig P938, Sig P238, Kimber Solo Carry DC, S&W Bodyguard 380. My XDS 9 is too heavy and large for my pockets, okay for IWB. These are the ones that have worked for me.   PM9 and P938 have been my keepers.