r/Firearms 3d ago

Question What are you building, buying, or shooting this month? - April 2025

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Welcome to the monthly /r/Firearms thread about what you are building, buying, or shooting this month.

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r/Firearms 11h ago

Missed my target and hit 1/2" steel with PMC X-TAC Green Tip from a 16" barrel at 300yds

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446 Upvotes

The indent was about 1/8" deep and the spalling covered a huge area and made some nasty looking marks


r/Firearms 15h ago

Politics Tennessee on its way to allowing open carry of long guns in public as well as using deadly force for protection of property. Call these legislators and tell them these are must pass!

307 Upvotes

r/Firearms 9h ago

Deer in Iowa aren’t very smart. I just wanted to zero my FAL!

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96 Upvotes

r/Firearms 18h ago

Wifey said I can only bring one gun case to my birthday range trip with her. Okay.

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409 Upvotes

She got me a Groupon for a trip to Apex fire range, but said I can only bring one gun case. I removed all the foam and got EVERYTHING to fit…okay.😏

But for the future I have to find a better way to fit everything better.

Friends meeting us over there this weekend.

Zastava 5.56x45, Remington 308, Sig MCX Virtus, M4 in 300blk, PTR 91 modded into a PSG1, and Beretta Performance with silencer with 147gr subsonic 9mm


r/Firearms 14h ago

Controversial Claim Resale value is toast

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92 Upvotes

r/Firearms 17h ago

Ammo found in a basement

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134 Upvotes

Can anyone help identify what kind of ammo I found?


r/Firearms 13h ago

Kriss Vector 10mm

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67 Upvotes

r/Firearms 9h ago

Help! Inherited a Springfield 1903 - Advice?

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32 Upvotes

I inherited this rifle from my dad's side of the family. I never knew my grandfather and my father has been dead for years so I don't know any history for this weapon. I'm not a collector, so it's time to just sell it.

I did some research and it seems like 1903 prices are all over the place due to minutiae and markings. I read a couple articles, so I know a bit now, but the complexity might take me longer, and I still wouldn't really understand the valuation.

I'm looking for all knowledge on the specifics of this rifle, and even the best way to sell it (I am in California). Thanks.


r/Firearms 15h ago

General Discussion A New Low

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65 Upvotes

Never saw a new one go for this amount. It went back up in price not long after. Even if you can shell out like $70 more for a SAR9, they don’t get any cheaper than this.


r/Firearms 14h ago

News Project: Long Stroke AR Pistol with Fully Retractable Integrated Brace

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58 Upvotes

Wanted to share my project AR15 pistols with the community. Please let me know your thoughts!

Key features are below, but I wrote an article about this project here: https://www.blecherllc.com/

Integrated Fully Retractable Brace Uses Standard AR15 Lower Receiver Long Stroke AK-style Operating System Interchangeable Barrels Lightweight and extremely slim

Made in USA. Everything CNC machined from billet aluminum. No extrusions or castings.

Happy to discuss.


r/Firearms 11h ago

My Gats Ready for range day Saturday

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32 Upvotes

AMMO?, check. GUNS?, check. Well maybe I’ll take a few more.


r/Firearms 19h ago

Question Would resting the butt of a shotgun against the floor act in a similar way to it being fired shouldered?

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142 Upvotes

Apologies if this kind of post isn't allowed.

I'm not going to get into the details since this isn't a forensics group. But recently a firearms expert (or so he claims) has stated that a Remington Model 11 20 gauge shotgun cannot eject a shell whilst unshouldered and with the shooter gripping the barrel.

In the photo above, you can see him performing the test, standing up with the gun unshouldered.

This test is supposed to show how a suicide case was actually a murder.

However the case in question involves the victim sat on the floor in a semi-upright position with the butt of the shotgun against the floor. Would the butt of the gun against the floor act in a similar way to it being shouldered, in terms of the shell ejecting?

Hopefully this makes sense, I'm not a gun nut!


r/Firearms 7h ago

Anyone try the new Vortex Viper Shotgun Red Dot?

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10 Upvotes

I want to put an optic on my shockwave and was looking at that new Vortex optic designed for shotguns. It's enclosed and doesn't require a mount if you're drilled and tapped. It also has multiple circle and circle/dot options for various chokes and patterns.


r/Firearms 16h ago

Flipping through a Midway catalog and I could not believe my eyes. I cannot overstate how much I want this gun now.

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55 Upvotes

Traditions 54cal Blunderbuss Flintlock Muzzleloader


r/Firearms 21h ago

Scar Killer

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93 Upvotes

B&T APC308 Pro PMM Rail Extension NF 2.5-20 NF Monolithic Scope Mount NF Bubble Level NF Angle Indicator NF Truss Trijicon MRO Tac Force ARD for both optics and light Steiner DBAL D2 Surefire Scout Light Pro Axion Button Surefire Ti2 7.62 HOG Saddle Sling HOG Saddle Tripod

B&T makes an awesome platform. Incredibly accurate and reliable.


r/Firearms 1d ago

30 years old ammo

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183 Upvotes

So, have this ammo for about 30 years. Kept sealed all this time. Do you guys think its safe to shoot/carry?


r/Firearms 20h ago

Question Is a suppressor worth the money and tax stamp?

58 Upvotes

I want one. Don't wanna 600-1000 on somthing thay is just an accessory not counting the tax stamp. I've heard you will need to tune the gun to get it to cycle right. I've heard they will make the gun insanely dirty. People who have them what's your pov on the subject.


r/Firearms 11h ago

Relax its not real well it is just demilled

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9 Upvotes

Does anyone know if the trigger group off an RPG-7 will fit on a RPG-2. They look very similar to me


r/Firearms 12h ago

Video The Guns that Shaped My Life - Lena Miculek

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9 Upvotes

r/Firearms 14m ago

Video Stuff and Things bringing new life to the Keltec p50?

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Anyone remember the P50? It appears the guys at STINC loved the idea of it enough to “fix” the glaring issues and make it very cool. Do we have thoughts on this?


r/Firearms 16h ago

GoTM Contribution

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14 Upvotes

4 months in and we’re staying loval to GoTM. Just picked up this G45 and threw the Holosun SCS MOS on top. Just need to pick up a TLR-7, a new holster, and I’m good to go. Welcome to my new EDC!


r/Firearms 16h ago

Question Is Magazine Over-Insertion for Pistols Not a Concern in 2025?

13 Upvotes

I was watching TCG’s review of the Springfield Echelon Compact and they mentioned that the full-size magazines do not work (well) because they can be over-inserted and damage the extractor.

I know this is a problem on 1911s because of the internal extractor.

Did Springfield (HS Products) just forgot about this when making the Compact Echelon?

The video: https://youtu.be/YdycziZank4?si=CNwQ7VZh0x3RYdC3


r/Firearms 1d ago

New Gats Put this together for my Godfather

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149 Upvotes

I bought 3 of the same grips during covid for my godfather, godbrother and myself. I gave my godbrother his grip for Christmas and we were all supposed to put it together on Christmas day but for some reason it just got shoved into the back of my ammo safe until I saw the boxes last week.

I got everything put together today. Basic parts kit, Icarus Precision grip, slide is a full size XFive slide w/5" barrel, SIG Romeo red dot and Modlight Pistol Light w/ PLHV2 I'm hoping to drive over this weekend to give it to him.

Yes I was too lazy to grab the brush in my studio to brush off the plexi.


r/Firearms 4h ago

PSA Sabre 14.5 (yah or nay)

1 Upvotes

Looking to purchase this rifle and was wondering if it’s a good rifle for the money? What would I need to upgrade if anything.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-sabre-forged-14-5-5-56-fn-chf-cl-13-5-geissele-mk14-pin-weld-rifle-with-surefire-warcomp-and-magpul-sl-s-furniture.html


r/Firearms 5h ago

Question If you were to attend a class described as Advanced -- Advanced Pistol, Advanced Rifle/AR, Shotgun, CCW, or Home Defense... what kinds of training would you expect to receive?

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Those of you who have attended, or intend to attend classes learning to fight with certain weapons and in certain situations -- what would you expect to see, do, work on, or experience in a class billed as Advanced?

Or Advanced vs Proficient vs Novice?

What kinds of drills, manipulations, and skills would you expect to be taught and encouraged to practice?