CheekyChung
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2 hours ago, TonytheTiger said:
@CheekyChung just curious, how did you narrow it down to those two very different guns?
It's really the only two I've had my hands on that I liked. Remingtons are nowhere to be found now except used. I don't really like the 930/940, and Benelli's and Berettas are just above my budget.
I could probably get a standard shotgun like a SX3/4, Montefeltro, and upgrade them, but that's what I'm looking to avoid or at least minimize.
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That’s why I’m sorta torn. The m3k has some better “gaming features” out of the box and I’ve been recommended them by others, but all of them have been tweaked one way or another to run better.
I’m thinking the FN would have better fit and finish for out of the box reliability, but I know it’s not popular in shotgun games. Only bad reviews from gamers I’ve seen are for the old version that came with two different pistons. -
Mostly will be used for hobby trap/sporting clay, but I want it to be good to go for the occasional 3/multi-gun/shotgun match
My main concern is whichever is most reliable without gunsmithing/permanent modifications; drop in parts are fine for customizing/upgrades, but not needed for reliability.
I'm leaning towards the SLP because gas systems are generally regarded as less picky about light loads
My girlfriend will be shooting this as well, and gas guns generally have less recoil and is more forgiving when recoil is cushioned(bad grip, recoil reducers, etc)
I can load the FN faster and consistently even though the Stoeger is opened up more.
Stoeger is on my list due to being more competition ready with extended handle, bolt release, opened loading port, 10+1 vs 8+1 capacity, and of course price.
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Not including "enhanced" uppers like the Vltor MUR, BCM Mk.2, Aero M4E1, etc, as long as it has an identifiable forge mark and is "mil-spec" there shouldn't be a difference in reliability/durability, right?
Is there a difference from Luth-AR's upper to a BCM or Spike's in quality?
Also internet sleuthing shows a mixed bag of reviews of adjustable gas blocks and that using different buffer weights is a good enough fix in the SBR/Pistol barrel lengths.
Is a Superlative Arms for $100 more durable than a $60 Seekins, or is it just purely in the cost of design?
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I got bored and made a cheat sheet. My living situation doesn't allow me to reload, so I buy factory for the time being.
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Regardless if it's a "bug" or "feature", I dug it.
It shouldn't be a safety concern because your finger shouldn't be in the trigger area while reloading anyways.
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I feel like S&W is like Apple.. creates the "innovative" Shield and owns that market. Instead of innovating, they just come out with different variants.. like the iPhone Cs and Ss.
After a big hit, they're just stagnant in the market while everyone else comes out with optic cuts from the get go and p365s and Hellcats...
Instead of answering the P365, S&W just releases a subcompact(which is just a compact 1.0 with 2.0 upgrades)... that's like when Apple released the iphone #S's and #C's
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I fiddled with it on my STI Limited on my DAA Race Master.
I average maybe .1-.2 seconds faster on a scoop draw to first shot, but also about 10-15% of the time I have a bad grip so saved time is lost regripping.
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1 hour ago, Sarge said:
what caliber? for 9/38 mags there are short and long followers.
.40
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Here you can see the follower sliding forward when loading in one round too
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DAA spring and slim follower, Dawson base pads, and stock STI mag.
The follower slides forward after the last round is ejected. Sometimes causes the follower to get stuck in my gun. Actually happened at my last local match.
Just not sure if it’s a mag body, feedlips, spring, or follower issue.
Just got a dawson mag kit, but forgot my caliper is busted.
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9 hours ago, Sandbagger123 said:
Fly into Vegas and rent a car. drive to st george which is about 90 miles away. if you want close there is a holiday in right on top of the hill from the range. you will need a hard case for your guns that is lockable and can only be opened by you. you can put all your guns, ammo gear in one check in size suitcase. this includes your belt holster etc. jsut check it all in. you can carry clothes etc in a carry on if you want. For airline alaska ammo limit is 50# where every other airline is 11# . you will need to pay for the check in bag on alaska though unless you happen to have their credit card which gets you free luggage. i believe delta might have free luggage with card also Southwest still has the free 2 bags , but the ammo limit is 11#. if you are not carrying ammo then that would be the airline to take just for the free bags.
i just use any suitcase . don;t really need to buy a new one if you don't have to. since you are coming form chicago you might consider making this trip a mini vacation. the sw is beautiful in sep and its not too hot . lots of great parks in utah and vegas is vegas
Flying Southwest to Vegas and driving up seems to be my best option. still looking at hotels/rental.
My DAA bag is only .25" oversized on one side; do they allow carryon if I can force it into the dimension or are they super strict? Again, I haven't flown in about a decade and they don't specify how it'll fit the dimensions.
I also don't even have a suitcase for travel
, so I'm looking for that as well.
For SouthWest I'll need a hardcase for the firearm, and then have that in whatever checked bag I use.
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This is the only stage I’ve shot so far that could possibly be considered a “memory” stage.
I had a tough time remembering which “hallway” or aisle was open to which targets.
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Buying a backup gun for my STI Limited .40 is far away budget wise, so I'm looking for suggestions on a rebuild kit in the meantime.
Not sure what the lifespan of some parts are, so I'm looking for suggestions on what parts to have in my bag. Firing pin, extractor, trigger group parts, etc.
Should I add a guide rod, pins and barrel link to the kit? Are they prone to wear and tear/breaking like others?
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So I haven't flown since maybe 2010, but looking for suggestions and advice.
Which airlines is best to fly with firearms and related gear? Airport and hotel suggestions in the Nationals area?
Should I get a suitcase for my guns and gear and use my DAA backpack as a carry on for my clothes?
Recommendations on luggage that won't break the bank, nor my gear in transit?
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Sti gen2 .40 tube, Dawson EZ off pads, DAA spring/follower gets me 19. I can cram 20 if I want to, but I’d rather not. Lol
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On 4/18/2019 at 5:02 PM, carnageasada said:
Hello folks,
Brand new to the forum and have learned a lot already...
I figured I'd try and revive this thread instead of someone pointing me back to it as i'm looking to gleam a bit more info out of this very topic as I just picked up a Cheely Limited in 9mm 5" and would like to get up and running for now, although I'm sure reloading is somewhere in the not too distant future for me... Interested in competing, major and/or minor eventually as well.
Starting with that it will have an unworn 9lb Wolff recoil spring, what should I look for when purchasing factory ammo for this gun for the time being? I mention this as I figure it's at least one of the top factors in what it takes to overcome the peril of getting a squib stuck in the barrel trying to go too cheap (NO SQUIBS)! Are there other critical points that contribute to this topic as well other than what the round can knock over on the terminal end of things?
I've heard 147gr & 130PF will do well, but what about 124gr, 115gr even if the PF is around 130...? I have a lot of the latter that it looks like I'll need to off-load, which is fine, just trying to determine where to go from there, unless I can use it for shooting paper for practice.
I read on here someone even trying to contend with .40 performance using hotter P+ loads on steel, so that's exciting to think I have some upwards flexibility as well as the reduced recoil and increased round count of the 9mm. Is there some quick guidelines I need to follow as far as grain and power factor when browsing round? Brands that have proven consistent would also be helpful. If I can get leads on this info, ammoseek should be able to help with the rest unless there's hidden gems unknown to it...?
Thanks in advance and looking forward to some solid kit in this blaster!
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I made this chart a while ago. A lot of factory brands. Price may not be accurate, but everything else should still be accurate.
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This is from August last year and only had that set maybe 3-4 months
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23 hours ago, elguapo said:
Live fire?
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On 4/15/2019 at 6:43 PM, Slalom45 said:
Ha! You can tell I just got my first press and intro to "reloading". When I saw the thread title I was thinking "About 4:30-5:00 for 100 rounds" on my Dillon 650. Pretty happy with that actually.
As for the other reloading.... I was a bit lower, but recently took a Max Michel class he had me keep it up more at the level of the sternum. This seems a bit more consistent, but I am not fast. 1.20 is about it even though I'm working at it a lot. (Prod with a G34 btw) Two years in and on the cusp of "A".
I’ve been taught techniques that are for sure better and faster than what I do, but with my skill set and learned behavior this is the best way for me.
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On 4/14/2019 at 3:34 PM, elguapo said:
How effective is your grip on the gun after you complete a reload that fast?
I don’t have to regrip after shooting, but I’d say I have a solid grip. I have a video somewhere on my Instagram with 1-reload-1 with the time posted.
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Thanks for the kind words, guys. I am actually a little bit faster with my old technique of bringing it in and dropping the gun lower, but it'd slow down the whole shooting process by taking more time getting sights on target.
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On 3/29/2019 at 2:29 PM, Maximis228 said:
Lake Zurich. Im the MD at MISS in McHenry.
Hi Max. Should've checked your profile. lol
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On 3/15/2019 at 9:33 AM, Maximis228 said:.... Even my license plate says PaperGM...
Do you live near Chicago suburbs? Arlington Heights, Roselle area? I think I’ve seen that plate around here.
Stoeger M3K Freedom or FN SLP Competition - which is more reliable out of the box?
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Posted · Edited by CheekyChung
I decided on the M3K Freedom.bang for your buck with out of the box features and the consensus is that over the FN.
Now what's a good source to shop/look for shotgun parts and other resources?
Thanks guys!