Any of you guys shoot?
 

I'm looking at getting an AR and wondering if the juice is worth the squeeze.

I've had a pistol for personal protection for a while now, and a hunting rifle, but I'm getting an itch for one. Torn between building my own or getting something classic like the Colts.



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Re: Any of you guys shoot?
 

I must be mistaken I thought this site was about GMC trucks and not weapons used to murder folks in masses ?:pullinghairout:

Re: Any of you guys shoot?
 

Its in the "other builds and projecs" area. It's not a truck, so I thought I'd ask here.

Also, why am I murdering folks in masses? Is that a requirement?

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This reminds me of the controversy over your log splitter, Fetch! I know of at least one guy who quit the forum over that one. More power to you in my opinion.

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Cars and trucks have killed as many people as guns.

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Don't see anything wrong with the post Fetch.

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While I (briefly) fired and handled the military version, which was Colt, I don't think that any particular manufacturer is "better" than any other in these. Just personal preferences and what feels comfortable to hold, aim, and fire. And of course consider maintenance, does it come apart easily, for instance.

I have recently gotten into black powder, and although my funds are not high enough to have all I want, I have a Walker Colt replica and an unknown piece. The Walker was bought after holding several different types and I liked the way it felt (a bit heavy). The unknown one is a single shot, it gets laughs more than anything else, but it was a gift.

If you can, find a place that has several manufacturers of the AR-15 platform and see what feels good.

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No faster than any other rifle or pistol for that matter. Its just a more common and often reasonably priced.

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YOU WILL LIKE THE AR. most brands are pretty good, i have several. ihave a 5.56 colt, shoots well. rock river is really good, great quality, better trigger than the colt, they are a little heavier, but great quality. one of my favorites is my sig sauer MPX. it shoots 9mm. not any good for hunting, but cheap to shoot if your just plinking.

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Fetch's post IS in the correct location. From his other posts, I know of him to be a family man, posting helpful content and with added humor too. He's a funny guy!

So, while not a topic of my interest, I did click-on to "check it out" as a new post. I found it was not my cup of tea, so nothing to add other than my first line.

Re: Any of you guys shoot?
 

Thanks guys!
People like different things, and I always thought it was best to join in on what you like and ignore what you don't. Calling someone a murderer or killer for having a hobby (aside from playing around) is not the way to act as a grown man. We're all friends here.

David and ilvracn, thanks for the advice! That MPX sounds very interesting. No having to stock multiple calibers. I'll take any other questions to another forum.



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Fetchmeapepsi : I did not mean to insult or accuse your post or you in my reply we lost some very nice people in El Paso Texas mass shooting, I apologize for my being sensitive. JMF

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I shoot too. I'm a licensed gun owner in the Netherlands. I shoot black powder exclusively. I am a sucker for Colt single actions, I've repaired and retimed most of them.
Some of the firearms I own (and have shot):
Colt 1849 Pocket from 1853
Manhattan Firearms .36 revolver from 1860
Colt Single Action Army from 1911 in 38-40 Winchester
Colt 1851 Navy 2nd generation replica (.36)
Colt 1860 Army replica
Colt Single Action Army replica in .45 Colt
I have a Hawken rifle replica but rarely shoot it.

I still want to get a nice lever action rifle. Would be sweet to have an original Winchester 1873 in 38-40.

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I'm sorry for your loss. I think at this point most people have lost someone they loved or someone they knew to terrorism. For us it was just last year at a Chiefs game. A good friend of the Little Blonde was injured by an animal

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This is the reason I carry and why I shoot (I also have a big family that loves deer steaks). It's just a tool, and it beats throwing rocks at deer.

More importantly, if I don't protect my family members, who will?

Whatever side of the fence you fall on, I hope none of us here ever have to deal with losing a friend or family member to terrorism again.