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  2. NFA Weapons for Home Defense

    in NFA Section

    Posted · Edited by zakmatthews

    My right hand hurts just thinking about a stockless shotgun, but I've seen lots for sale recently. Shoot, I'm thinking about buying one of the all-stainless Mossberg 'Just in Case' shotguns!

     

    If you're even half-a-man, I really don't think you'll find the recoil on 2-3/4" 00 buck that bad at all. Especially with a quality pistol grip and the right shooting stance/position.

  3. NFA Weapons for Home Defense

    in NFA Section

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    One of my two go-to weapons for home defense is a 14" Mossberg 590 AOW w/ a 600 lumen weaponlight. The reason I went with the AOW is because it fits so perfectly in my top dresser drawer and it is very maneuverable in close quarters.

     

    Now I know there are a lot of arguments against stockless shotguns, but I practice with it often and can rapidly hit anything I want with it while still maintaining control. The point in a self-defense weapon is to be able to use it to quickly and reliably stop the threat. As long as you can do that with whatever legal weapon you choose, you are just fine.

  6. Cutting my S308 down..?.?

    in Saiga .308

    Posted · Edited by zakmatthews

    I had Cadiz Gun Works cut mine back to 16", thread it, move the front sight back, and refinish it all nice. I love it. I'm pretty sure the velocity loss is negligible. Plus, reputable manufacturers make 16" barreled .308 battle rifles (Springfield M1A Socom, DSA SA58, FN SCAR, etc.) You'll maybe gain around 50-200 FPS with a 18" barrel, if I'm not mistaken. My vote is if you want shorter barrel, go for it.

     

    Also, it's more accurate now than it was before it was cut back. I've heard that others have experienced accuracy increases with 16" barrels due to barrel harmonics, blah, blah.

  7. NFA Myths!!

    in NFA Section

    Posted · Edited by zakmatthews

    Just an FYI for new guys.

     

    An out of state sale is $400 in taxes. It has to form4 to a dealer then form4 to the individual.

     

    Make sure you want it, a lot of the lower value items may not be worth selling.

     

    Above is kinda correct, depending on where the NFA item started and the original selling party . . . .

     

    Condition #1: out of state individual to out of state dealer ($200), then out of state dealer to your in-state dealer ($0), then your in-state dealer to you ($200) = $400

     

    Condition #2: out of state dealer to your in-state dealer ($0), then your in-state dealer to you ($200) = $200

     

    (For example, I just bought a lightly used TMSA suppressor from an in-state NFA dealer for $100 + $200 in taxes and no transfer fee! Shopping around can bring up some good deals if you're patient and do your homework.)

  8. WTB: Saiga 308 forearm

    in Want To Buy (WTB)

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    Working on an SBR build based off an AMD-65 kit.

     

    Looking for a factory black plastic Saiga 308 handguard (or off any Saiga rifle, if they're all the same?).

     

    Anyone have one they're willing to sell me on the cheap?

     

    PM works best to get a hold of me. Thanks!

  9. C&S's Resume

    in C&S Metall-Werkes

    Posted · Edited by zakmatthews

    BAMF is the acronym that comes to my mind when I read through this thread.

     

    Matt, I do live in Missouri, although I'm a good 3 hours from St. Louis, but the drive isn't too bad.

     

    I've been looking for a reputable company to build and customize an AMD-65 SBR. One of these days I'll get in touch with you all about that.

  15. Favorite SHTF / Preparedness / Survivalist Forum?

    in General Discussion - Any topic is welcome here!!!

    Posted

    I dunno, doesnt sound like a good idea to mix a survivalist forum and a gun enthusiast forum. Reviewing gear is one thing. But meh I dunno. Its bad enough mixing guns and politics. :lolol:

     

    History proves that guns and survival go together like peas and carrots.

     

    If you had a forum dedicated to carrots, peas would surely be part of the discussion from time to time. In this case, peas might even be deserving of their own sub-forum. Eh?

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  16. AOW to SBS?

    in NFA Section

    Posted

    I'm inferring that he was referencing adding a buttstock to a pistol-grip shotgun with a short barrel that was already registered as an AOW.

     

    Correct. I originally bought a 590 AOW because it was really cheap. Now I'm thinking I'd like the option of outfitting it with a buttstock.

  18. Over-The-Gas-Tube Optics Rail?

    in Saiga .308

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    All,

     

    For a long time now I have been hoping and waiting for someone to come out with a good solid optics rail that mounts over the gas tube of the Saiga 308 (like Ultimak's stuff). I know there are other options like the side-mounts, rear sight block scout mounts, and the dog-leg mounts, but that's not what I want.

     

    Anyone know of anything that exists? Anyone have any ideas as to how to do this? Any gunsmiths able to do some custom work to accomplish it?

     

    Any help is appreciated.

     

    Thanks!

  20. AOW to SBS?

    in NFA Section

    Posted

    Can I do the paperwork and pay the $200 to convert an AOW shotgun to an SBS shotgun?

     

    Would this require another set of fingerprints, photos, and CLEO signatures since the gun is already registered as an NFA item?

  25. Anyone Have a Large-Format Printer?

    in General Discussion - Any topic is welcome here!!!

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    I've got a business idea similar to that of "Zombie Targets" products. I'm considering partnering with someone who has a large-format printer until I can afford to purchase my own. Printer needs to be capable of printing in widths of 24" or 36", black and white only. Agreement will be for a bulk printing run of 1,000 targets minimum, printed and shipped to my door. I would like to work an agreement with a forum member here if possible before moving on to check other sources.

     

    If anyone is interested, or knows someone they can refer me to, please let me know. Thanks.

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