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What have you bought firearms related in the last 48 hours?

SimonRL said:
Nice! I love the PDP. Funny enough, my local LGS is next door to an Aldi!
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Aldi top left, LGS bottom right. Not quite next door, but . . . .
 
So while not much in the last 48, in the last 96 hours it’s been SA Kuna, 3 extra Kuna magazines, an OCL Lithium 9, a EOTECH XPS2 QD riser, and a Vaultek locking rifle case, not to mention a set of OEM bed frame leg extensions so I can more easily slide rifle cases under :cool:. Now I’m debating whether to move the XPS2 back and forth between Kuna and Hellion when I take it to the range, or get another optic. Thinking about trying the Holosun AEMS Pro X2 in Gold for the Kuna, but then I’m conflicted because both Holosun (AEMS EVO and EVO Dual) and EOTECH ( EXPS3™ HD) are releasing in next month or so…
 
Muzzlestuffer said:
Did some work on it today thought I'd do something a little different on the mainspring housing and the grip safety in the same style but larger than the back of the slide.
I'm not super happy with the stippling on the front strap but what's done is done. It certainly with be a very personal gun for me so in that regard it's gonna be ok.
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I decided to add some checkering to the mainspring housing it didnt have enough grip with just the horizontal slots still need to point the checkering its different but I kinda like it ?
 

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Muzzlestuffer said:
Thanks it's a good feeling to do your own work even if it's not perfect!
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I've never done anything along the lines of your project so I can only imagine the level of self satisfaction. I know doing my own work definitely feels gratifying just knowing I saved money and acquired a skill set that can be passed onto my son and nephews, or help others with questions. I also find working on my stuff to be therapeutic, just being able to take my time and slow life down from my 100mph work life.
 
just ordered an x-cal 308win 20" 11t 6 groove +2gas fde 5/8x24 threaded muzzle w/thermal fluting the entire length (minus the gas journal area) during the 20% off time. the thermal fluting normally cost $220, but saved $44 on that + an extra $105.40 ($149.40 total savings). shipped to me $35. puts total @ $632.60 for an experimental barrel. now i can weight check against a lightweight 308win barrel for my hopefully 5# 20" 308win project i'm still working on. i'm trying to obtain a cf 308 lower that's supposed to be lighter than the poly version i have? last weight check it's @ 5# 3+ozs w/o mag and optic.
 
Kcredsox26 said:
I've never done anything along the lines of your project so I can only imagine the level of self satisfaction. I know doing my own work definitely feels gratifying just knowing I saved money and acquired a skill set that can be passed onto my son and nephews, or help others with questions. I also find working on my stuff to be therapeutic, just being able to take my time and slow life down from my 100mph work life.
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If you'd asked me even five years ago the depth of my gunsmithing I would have thought no way now I'm addicted always anxious to try to top my last build or upgrade.
I think shooting bullseye and the cost and time it takes for a "gunsmith" to do what I need drove me into doing my own work I enjoy the challenge but it's still expensive doing your own work !
 
Muzzlestuffer said:
If you'd asked me even five years ago the depth of my gunsmithing I would have thought no way now I'm addicted always anxious to try to top my last build or upgrade.
I think shooting bullseye and the cost and time it takes for a "gunsmith" to do what I need drove me into doing my own work I enjoy the challenge but it's still expensive doing your own work !
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Know what you mean attended an 18 month gunsmithing class on the GI Bill. Thought about opening my own shop but the law enforcement bug bit me and went that route. In hindsight often wondered if I made the right choice. From what you've shown us you're a darn good smith now.
 
rcurtner said:
Know what you mean attended an 18 month gunsmithing class on the GI Bill. Thought about opening my own shop but the law enforcement bug bit me and went that route. In hindsight often wondered if I made the right choice. From what you've shown us you're a darn good smith now.
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Thank you I've been thinking about smithing when I retire in a year and a half but a lifetime of electrical work has taken a toll on my hands just had surgery as a matter of fact for arthritis in my thumb the one I need the most unfortunately.
When you do good finish work on a gun I realized two things you don't get paid enough and it's tough on your hands lots of filing and sanding.
I'd say you made a good choice if you can retire with a good pension then you can build a few and hope to break even or make a few bucks !
I just finished a build and it's at the nitride shop will have back on Tuesday or Wednesday I'll post some pics it's a G-Man super 38 the build came out very well.
Here's a couple pics. It will be all black nitride except the barrel.
 

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Muzzlestuffer said:
Thank you I've been thinking about smithing when I retire in a year and a half but a lifetime of electrical work has taken a toll on my hands just had surgery as a matter of fact for arthritis in my thumb the one I need the most unfortunately.
When you do good finish work on a gun I realized two things you don't get paid enough and it's tough on your hands lots of filing and sanding.
I'd say you made a good choice if you can retire with a good pension then you can build a few and hope to break even or make a few bucks !
I just finished a build and it's at the nitride shop will have back on Tuesday or Wednesday I'll post some pics it's a G-Man super 38 the build came out very well.
Here's a couple pics. It will be all black nitride except the barrel.
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These pics were taken prior to final polish btw.
 
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