YAGT: OMG I love guns

[phucheneh]

Does anyone remember a youtube video of a guy making kydex holsters with a vacuum? He was using a membrane in his setup and was getting really good definition. You could even see some of the numbering on the gun embedded in the kydex. I can't find this guy for life of me now.

I'm not sure how you'd vacuum form kydex, since you have to suck down a whole sheet of plastic against something. Was his initial mold of the entire side of the gun?

Even if you didn't mind using a whole sheet of kydex to do that, it seems like you'd need professional vacuum-forming equipment, no? Did the dude just use some kind of home-made rig? I'm picturing the setup I've seen them use on Mythbusters...and that's pretty lightweight plastic that they use. Kydex would take a whole lotta heat to get a whole sheet all melty like that.

It's not like there's any reason to have super defined kydex...is just has to fit the rough lines of the gun, with the only special attention going to the trigger guard area, which needs some finesse to get proper retention. Plus I'd generally be against putting a complete, assembled gun in the oven. Guess it depends on what temp kydex melts at.

Anyhoo...I came in to post that I am surprised how much effort I have had to put into doing some light texturing on those wooden grips I got for my 239. Who knew precision-ruining wood was so intensive...definitely a lot easier to stipple plastic.

Not totally done yet, but it's getting there. That wood ended up being WAY too hard to use oldschool 'hammer something pointy into it' method. Finally got the balls to pull out the dremel and start grinding on them (a little pointy wood carving bit like this seemed to give the best results with good control).

 

[MongGrel]

Dan Wesson revolvers are back! http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-715/

Or for something completely different, Chiappa Rhino.

That looks pretty sweet, but not really buying these days and have a couple nice .357 all ready.

Looks a really nice revolver though.

for $1200, I guess it would be.

:thumbsup:

 

[Bird222]

I'm not sure how you'd vacuum form kydex, since you have to suck down a whole sheet of plastic against something. Was his initial mold of the entire side of the gun?

Even if you didn't mind using a whole sheet of kydex to do that, it seems like you'd need professional vacuum-forming equipment, no? Did the dude just use some kind of home-made rig? I'm picturing the setup I've seen them use on Mythbusters...and that's pretty lightweight plastic that they use. Kydex would take a whole lotta heat to get a whole sheet all melty like that.

It's not like there's any reason to have super defined kydex...is just has to fit the rough lines of the gun, with the only special attention going to the trigger guard area, which needs some finesse to get proper retention. Plus I'd generally be against putting a complete, assembled gun in the oven. Guess it depends on what temp kydex melts at.

Anyhoo...I came in to post that I am surprised how much effort I have had to put into doing some light texturing on those wooden grips I got for my 239. Who knew precision-ruining wood was so intensive...definitely a lot easier to stipple plastic.

Not totally done yet, but it's getting there. That wood ended up being WAY too hard to use oldschool 'hammer something pointy into it' method. Finally got the balls to pull out the dremel and start grinding on them (a little pointy wood carving bit like this seemed to give the best results with good control).

If I remember right it was a diy rig with a rubber membrane. He didn't have to use a whole sheet of kydex.

 

[Svnla]

5.45 x 39 steel core ammo are banned by ATF = http://www.modernarms.net/5-45x39mm-steel-core-ammunition-now-banned-import-us/

Darn it, I wish I did buy the two packs deal from TSA a few months ago, was about 15 cents per round with free shipping. No AK 74 project for me, for now.

 

[corwin]

So I'm not the fastest but here are a couple quick pics of my newly inherited aresenal...

I've actually taken out the .30-30 and all the handguns, I have to say those High Point's are ugly as sin, heavy as hell, feel loose as a $5 whore when you fire them and inserting mags can be a bitch...but they are damn accurate when they fire, go figure. And that little .25 auto now has a bullet stuck in the barrel The ammo he had must be really old, like the 8th shot the primer went but the powder didn't ignite. And I don't know what his obsession was with those damn rubber butt pads was, there's one on every single rifle, even the .22's...I mean seriously, NOBODY needs them on a .22

 

[BladeVenom]

...but they are damn accurate when they fire, go figure.

Fixed barrel, blowback action does have some advantages.

 

[MongGrel]

So I'm not the fastest but here are a couple quick pics of my newly inherited aresenal...

I've actually taken out the .30-30 and all the handguns, I have to say those High Point's are ugly as sin, heavy as hell, feel loose as a $5 whore when you fire them and inserting mags can be a bitch...but they are damn accurate when they fire, go figure. And that little .25 auto now has a bullet stuck in the barrel The ammo he had must be really old, like the 8th shot the primer went but the powder didn't ignite. And I don't know what his obsession was with those damn rubber butt pads was, there's one on every single rifle, even the .22's...I mean seriously, NOBODY needs them on a .22

Nice, I think I recognize a couple of those from the past it that a Marlin 30-30, and a Remington .22 ????

Maybe not a .22 but the second looks a Remington.

I used to have a Marlin 30-30 I loved but was a long time ago.

 

[Bird222]

Is there a laser/light combo for a Sig 226? What do you guys recommend for a light and a laser?

 

[RampantAndroid]

Is there a laser/light combo for a Sig 226? What do you guys recommend for a light and a laser?

Does it have a rail? If yes, you have a bunch of solutions ranging from Surefire to streamlight.

If no...well, you might be able to get crimson trace grips, but you're not likely to get a light.

 

[sa7an1]

Autoloading .22s are a pain in the ass in my experience.

I sold my semiauto .22 rifle for a CZ 455 (bolt action) and I've got a S&W Model 63 (.22 revolver). No jams for me :awe:

hmm not saying this is wrong as i only own one but my P22 has never given me a trouble

 

[JackBurton]

Is there a laser/light combo for a Sig 226? What do you guys recommend for a light and a laser?

Here you go. I'd personally use an RMR over a laser though.

 

[shortylickens]

I have a green laser on my Glock. Its super nice but wont fit on the Beretta for some reason.
Also I dont have any holster that will hold the glock and the laser at the same time. So it sits in my night stand. Too big for concealed carry.

 

[BladeVenom]

Also I dont have any holster that will hold the glock and the laser at the same time.

Plenty of people make custom kydex holsters.

 

[madoka]

Is there a laser/light combo for a Sig 226? What do you guys recommend for a light and a laser?

I've got quite a few laser and light combos.

After playing around with them, I'd go for a Crimson Trace with a rail mounted Surefire or Streamlight flashlight.

You can get one of those light/laser combos, but the CT allows you to turn the laser on/off very quickly and easily.

 

[Bird222]

Does it have a rail? If yes, you have a bunch of solutions ranging from Surefire to streamlight.

If no...well, you might be able to get crimson trace grips, but you're not likely to get a light.

Yes it has a rail.

 

[corwin]

Nice, I think I recognize a couple of those from the past it that a Marlin 30-30, and a Remington .22 ????

Maybe not a .22 but the second looks a Remington.

I used to have a Marlin 30-30 I loved but was a long time ago.

It's actually a Winchester 30-30, and you're correct on the Remington .22 pump...can't remember what that third .22 auto is but the last two are Glenfield model 60's, gonna do some work on the stocks and they will be my two boys' first rifles:awe:

 

[IGemini]

Is there a laser/light combo for a Sig 226? What do you guys recommend for a light and a laser?

If I MUST have a laser on my pistol, I'd go green. Easier for your eyes to pick up. Viridian C5L or Streamlight TLR2G are good options around $250-275, the former if you don't want a lot of bulk.

 

[Bird222]

If I MUST have a laser on my pistol, I'd go green. Easier for your eyes to pick up. Viridian C5L or Streamlight TLR2G are good options around $250-275, the former if you don't want a lot of bulk.

Yeah green is what I want. Less bulk the better. The Viridian X5L seems to be for full size guns. What is the difference in 154 lumens and 100 lumens? How bright is a 100 lumens?

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I've actually taken out the .30-30 and all the handguns, I have to say those High Point's are ugly as sin, heavy as hell, feel loose as a $5 whore when you fire them and inserting mags can be a bitch...but they are damn accurate when they fire, go figure. And that little .25 auto now has a bullet stuck in the barrel The ammo he had must be really old, like the 8th shot the primer went but the powder didn't ignite. And I don't know what his obsession was with those damn rubber butt pads was, there's one on every single rifle, even the .22's...I mean seriously, NOBODY needs them on a .22

Ha! I thought my eyes were deceiving me in seeing a rubber butt pad on what appears to be a 10/22. That is a motley assortment but still, new (to you) toys are always fun.

 

[draknon]

Maybe he preferred a longer length of pull on the rifles.

 

[NutBucket]

Dan Wesson revolvers are back! http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-715/

Or for something completely different, Chiappa Rhino.

Seems to me most people on this forum wouldn't consider buy a Rhino due to cost.

 

[Zargon]

Seems to me most people on this forum wouldn't consider buy a Rhino due to cost.

ding.

they go around 800-1100 bucks


I'd LOVE ONE.


but at those prices I can wait..........a loooooong time

 

[shortylickens]

Yeah green is what I want. Less bulk the better. The Viridian X5L seems to be for full size guns. What is the difference in 154 lumens and 100 lumens? How bright is a 100 lumens?

100 lumens of green light is much more visible to the human eye than 100 lumens of red light.

And dont get all bent out of shape over lumens. Most companies have bullshit methods for calculating them. You would do better to get both and a light meter and check for yourself.

 

[Bird222]

I think the number refers to the light not the laser. I would still like a ballpark reference of what 100 lumens is?

 

[NutBucket]

ding.

they go around 800-1100 bucks


I'd LOVE ONE.


but at those prices I can wait..........a loooooong time

At the same time most people on this forum likely wouldn't consider an HK due to cost either