Month: June 2014

Slide-Fire AR-15 Parts

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The line of available AR-15 Parts for an AR-15 and other semi-automatic firearms now have an additional tool that creates a simulated automatic fire. To understand the device, you first need to understand a process called “bump firing”.

To bump fire a semi-automatic rifle, your non-dominant hand pulls the rifle forward until the trigger hits your trigger finger, at which time the rifle will then fire. When this occurs, the recoil directs the rifle back against your trigger finger, causing the rifle to fire again and the process cycles until the ammunition is depleted. By changing out the stock with the SSAR-15, this AR-15 parts component enables this process to occur at an accelerated speed, mimicking automatic fire. In fact, the company claims a rate of fire of 900 rounds per minute.

Bump firing is typically “shot from the hip”, and lacking the ability to aim is really nothing more than waste of good ammo unless you are shooting into a crowd of enemy combatants.

That is no longer the case, the process of bump fire has been put to use by a company called Slide Fire Solutions. Slide Fire patented a replacement stock in 2012 called the SSAR-15. The SSAR 15 allows you to bump fire the AR-15 rifle from your shoulder, enabling you to aim while maintaining control with increased accuracy and reducing the fatigue that “bump fire” would normally cause. The company videos are impressive, and undoubtedly leaves many shooting enthusiasts’ with a taste to try it out.

The SSAR-15 is currently available for multiple platforms and include the AR-15; AK-47; M & P 15/22; Saiga and 308. GrabAGun offers the SSAR-15, priced below the MSRP, just type in gun stocks in our search engine.

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Gun Holsters at Gun Shops

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There are several factors to consider when shopping for gun holsters. The first factor is to ensure the holster you purchase is made for the gun, as well as any accessories such as laser. Finding a holster that accommodates accessories can be difficult in gun shops.

The second factor to consider is that the holster should secure the pistol. A hooded holster can prevent dangerous accidental discharges from coat strings, an ink pen or other objects. GrabAGun offers a large selection of holsters, more than any other gun shops online or local box stores.

The third factor to consider is that the holster must allow fast access to the weapon when it’s needed. Fumbling to draw a gun out of the holster can cost you your life.

Fourth, consider how and where you will wear the holster. Your wardrobe may require a change for concealed carry.

Gun holsters come in various grades of quality. You need a holster that is safe, functional, fits nicely, as comfortable as possible and long lasting. Considering a holster protects the gun, provides fast access, secures the gun and fits as comfortable as possible, it is wise to spend the extra money for holster that fits all of the criteria.

The “level of retention” refers to the number of features that help keep the gun in the holster. An increased retention will slow the draw, but it also prevents an assailant from grabbing the gun with no resistance. Retention level is an individual preference, as is how much risk you are willing to take. The majority of police officers prefers level one-or single retention gun holsters for this reason.

Smooth draw is essential; a gun that hangs upon the holster is dangerous. Snagging slows the draw and creates the risk of accidental discharge and damage to the firearm. Try out new holsters to ensure a smooth draw.

Having a holster is imperative for weapons with no safety. A strap engaging a light trigger upon draw can result in accidental discharge and injury. The holster also needs to provide a smooth re-holster.

Concealed Carry Holsters

Concealed carry holsters are designed to provide concealment of a firearm. A carry concealed holster should have the same desirable features as any other holster plus concealment. How you plan to carry will be the first consideration in the selection. If you carry your pistol in a purse and have a young child, it is wise to have a gun with two or more safeties, a hooded holster and a high level of retention. When shopping online or at gun shops look for these features to help keep your child safe.

Duty Holsters

Duty holsters are available in passive retention or active retention systems. Passive systems feature devices that must be manually engaged such as a thumb break, which is a strap opened with your thumb. The passive system holster is the most common holster and is available online or in any gun shops.

An active system is an automatic locking system or ALS that locks the pistol into place when it is re-holstered. You must disengage the retention when you need to draw the weapon. The ALS prevents a gun from falling out of the holster. The type of holster you select is a matter of individual choice that only you can decide. If you are unable to locate the holster of your choice at local gun shops, or online, shop our site or contact us.

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Gun Security

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Numerous factors come in play when deciding the best solution for securing a gun. Your environment, the ages of any children in the home, and the number of guests in your home should be considered when shopping for guns for sale.

The majority of people will agree the following is standard protocol for any gun owner:

  • Guns should not be accessible to children and unauthorized persons including visitors to the home.
  • The gun should be readily accessible to the gun owner in the event of a home invasion or other danger.
  • The place of storage should be burglar proof.

Types of gun security: Trigger locks are one of the cheapest solutions to keep unauthorized persons from firing the weapon. A trigger lock will not prevent theft, but it will prevent the firing of the weapon by all but the most determined of children. The locks provide scant protection, and are broken without specialized tools. Today, any guns for sale that are shipped come with a trigger lock.

Concealment is some people’s choice: People are really inventive in hiding their guns; unfortunately burglars know all the secret places. Don’t assume your child doesn’t know where the gun is, he/she has probably seen you put it there without your knowledge.

There are a number of products available for hiding handguns in. Books, picture frame vaults, fake food boxes, furniture with secret drawers-the list could continue indefinitely. Unfortunately, if it is publicly available a thief will be aware of it.

Digital safes provide owner access. Digital safes are one of the best options to secure your handgun from children and other unauthorized in-home would-be users. However, unless you bolt them down, a burglar will just carry them away. A frequent complaint is the short battery life.

Quick access desk vaults are an excellent option for offices, even the home office. They also depend upon batteries.

Wall safes can be a excellent option to secure your guns, Mounted between the studs they won’t be simply carried away. They are available for handguns or rifles.

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.38 Special Guns For Sale

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The .38 Special is a rimmed, centerfire cartridge designed by Smith & Wesson. Commonly used in revolvers, the .38 Special was the service cartridge of the majority of police departments in the U. S. from the 1920s through the 1990s. Today the .38 Special has its following for its accuracy and limited recoil. The common use for the .38 in modern times is target practice, formal competition, personal defense and small game hunting. It remains a popular selection among guns for sale.

The caliber of the .38 Special is .357-.358 inches (9.0678 mm). The .38 Special is identical to Short Colt, .38 Long Colt and .357 Magnum except for its case length. While the .38 Special can be safely fired in revolvers chambered for the .357 Magnum, the reverse is not the case as the .357 is longer and more powerful. By the 1950s and 1960s, there were numerous complaints by law enforcement of the failure of standard .38 Special 158-grain cartridge to stop assailants in armed confrontations. This led to the development of the higher pressure .38 Special +P loading, also called the “FBI load”.

9mm

By definition the .38 caliber and the 9mm are minutely different in diameter, and the 9mm casing is approximately 3/8 inch shorter than the .38 Special. Despite their similarities, there is a significant difference. 9mm has double the pressure, and thus double the muzzle energy of the .38 Special. In terms of weight the .38 Special has the advantage. Where reliability and ease of use are concerned the .38 revolver again claim the advantage, due to its being a revolver. That is not to say there aren’t extremely reliable semi-automatics among guns for sale. The fact is there are plenty of them. If they were unreliable they would not sell, pure and simple.

The advantages of the 9mm are first its larger capacity of 15 to 18 rounds, vs. the revolvers 5 to 6 rounds. The next advantage of the 9mm is how fast you can change out a magazine, whereas a revolver is much slower to load. The 9mm has plenty of power for its class. Of course a .45 will be more powerful, but not everyone is comfortable with the .45 caliber. There are factors involved with all handguns used for self-defense that affect what is “best” for the individual.

The next factor is the caliber and type. A hollow point .38 Special will be more lethal than a standard round .38 Special, for example. The .45 ACP will be more lethal than the .38, or the 9mm and so on.

A common sense guide to selecting a concealed carry is to purchase a gun you can accurately and comfortably shoot. The point is to have a firearm to defend yourself, and one you can use effectively.

Practice is one of the major deciding factors as to how well any gun will defend you. Practice every week until you are proficient, and then nothing less than monthly. Your life and those of your loved ones may depend upon your marksmanship.

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Shotguns For Sale

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Versatility has its advantages, and if you will be purchasing a new shotgun, you may want to consider looking into the new Mossberg 500 or other new versatile shotguns for sale.

Slugs, Buckshot and Birdshot

There are dedicated hunters who use shotguns with slugs for deer hunting as well as hunting bird and other small game. Slugs do a great deal of trauma, and the heavier and faster they are the more damage they inflict. The rules for the use of slugs are actually simple. A Sabot slug is only used in a shotgun with a rifled barrel. Common slugs may be used in smooth bore shotguns.

The slug looks rather innocuous at first glance, but don’t discount the damage it inflicts. I like to use a comparison of the 30-06 vs. a common 12 gauge shotgun slug. A typical 30-06 cartridge can weigh 150 grains. Yet the lightest 12 gauge shotgun slug weighs about 383 grains. That is more than twice the weight of the powerful and deadly 30-06. It also provides heavier recoil.

Slugs will penetrate car doors and windshields. It lacks the range of a rifle, but for its range and purpose, it does the job extremely well.

If you plan to hunt with a slug, keep the following in mind when purchasing guns for sale. A rifled shotgun will deliver decent accuracy with a Sabot slug. Plan to use it only for slugs though, as using birdshot or buckshot in a rifled barrel will typically deliver poor patterns even at a close range. If you plan to use buckshot and bird shot, select a smooth bore barrel for accuracy. As for using slugs in smooth bore shotguns, select common (not Sabot) slugs. A slug used in a smooth bore shotgun will lack the range and accuracy of a rifled barrel, but with practice you will manage fairly well.

Buckshot is used for hunting and home defense. However, it is a myth that you don’t need to aim a shotgun. In a close range shooting, shot does not spread as soon as you may expect, and you will need to aim. As with any firearm, shotgun users need to consider anything behind or beside the assailant before they fire, your own family members may be at risk of catching the shot.

Tactical shotguns are popular for home defense. The shorter length makes it easier to maneuver in the tight confines of a home. Those with a pistol grip are difficult to aim, and shooting from the hip with any accuracy is difficult even with a lot of practice. Select a model with a buttstock when shopping for guns for sale.

Using Choke Tubes

Choke tubes force the spread into a smaller diameter. Choke size varies from cylinder bore (the same size as the barrel diameter), to extra full (an extreme constriction of the barrel diameter).

Shot with a lot of spread loses effectiveness as it travels from the shooter. A choke tube will decrease the size of the spread, and lengthen the range, thereby increasing hits to the target.

If you plan to use slugs, select a shotgun from among guns for sale with either a fixed cylinder bore choke or a threaded barrel and install cylinder bore or skeet choke tubes.

A number of today’s shotguns have operating systems to reduce recoil. For the guns that don’t, the best way to reduce recoil is to select a lighter shot. Gas piston operating systems really do reduce felt recoil, improving comfort and accuracy. The disadvantage is eventually it will need repair, and this typically means sending it to the manufacturer. In my opinion gas systems are well worth the eventual inconvenience. You can always use your older weapon as a backup while you await its return. I recommend the gas piston systems among today’s guns for sale, it enables you to have more time doing what you love.

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Gun Magazine Maintenance

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The gun magazine is frequently overlooked, and it is just as important to clean the magazine, as it is the gun. The majority of magazines can be broken down and cleaned with standard solvents approximately every 500 rounds. Ensure the magazine is wiped dry. The spring may be lightly oiled to resist corrosion, but the magazine interior should be dry to avoid accumulating excess powder residue. When cleaning the magazine, inspect it for cracks. When shopping for guns for sale buy a few extra magazines. If one breaks you will have extras on hand. Magazines vary, use the following instructions as a general guide to clean gun magazines:

  1. Release the magazine from the receiver and remove from the firearm. Check firearm for any remaining cartridges and unload if present. Remove cartridges from the magazine.
  2. Locate the magazines lock plate button on the bottom of the magazine. Depress the lock plate button with a pointed object. When the button is fully depressed the lock plate should slide off of the magazine body. Do so slowly, as there is a large spring inside of the magazine that pushes on the lock plate. The spring is capable of injuring you or flying off, becoming lost. Warning-wear safety glasses to prevent eye injury from the spring.
  3. Set the lock plate, spring and follower aside. Check each part for wear, damage and dirt.
  4. Clean the parts you set aside and the magazine body. Clean with gun solvent and a small, soft brush if dirty. Once clean and dried, lightly lubricate all metal surfaces with a fine coat of oil. Do not use oil on synthetic magazines, use only on metal magazines. With a clean, soft cloth rub dry all the metal surfaces that you lubricated until it no longer feels oily.
  5. Reassemble the magazine in reverse order, and be cautious of the spring to avoid injury or loss. Once reassembled test the magazine to ensure it operates correctly.

Carry concealed handguns are prone to collecting clothing lint and dust. Examine your pistol weekly, or every 350 to 1000 rounds. Field strip it and using a soft, dry brush clean it of any lint. Wipe it down weekly to help prevent dust from entering it.

When you have purchased new guns for sale don’t forget the chamber and bore should be cleaned before loading and firing the weapon the first time. This is due to the presence of manufacturing oil.

Avoid over lubrication of firearms, as doing so can adversely affect the function and may provide a safety risk.

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