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  • dolphinhuffer [comrade/them]
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    4 years ago

    Magazine: not much to say, get a bunch.

    To expand on this slightly : get A BUNCH of high-capacity mags NOW, because those will 100% be going away again under President Corpsebreath and VP Sassy Ronald Reagan.

        • WoofWoof91 [comrade/them]
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          4 years ago

          A decent crossbow (where I live) costs about £150 for a basic, but good quality one, bolts are £10 for 6 decent ones, but they are reusable
          For defence though you will want broadheads and they are significantly more expensive, I buy screw on broadhead tips for my standard bolts, and they are £10 for a pack of 3, but again, reusable.

          obviously they have far reduced range than a firearm, are borderline impossible to conceal, are very slow to reload unless you practice extensively with it, and even then it's still slow, you will need spare strings and a quiver, which adds bulk if you were planning to go anywhere with it.

  • btr2mrw [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    if you're buying an AR pistol as suggested here, please understand that there are important legal differences between a "pistol" and a "rifle" according to the National Firearms Act that have some felony-level pitfalls if ignored. See here and here for details.

    TL;DR is, if your AR has a barrel length of less than 16", you cannot legally put a stock on it without registering it with the ATF as a "short barreled rifle" (costs $$ and time). If you want to avoid registration, it must have a "pistol brace" which is ostensibly not intended to be shouldered. To reiterate- "pistol brace" is fine, but buying a $30 M4-style stock and putting it on the gun suggested above is a felony if not registered. Additionally, vertical fore-grips are also a no-no, again with potential felony consequences if not registered.

    ALSO, none of this takes into account local/state level laws which may apply to firearms of this type. Definitely inform yourself of what laws apply to your area before making any firearms purchase.

    I am not a lawyer and this is not intended as legal advice, just a heads up for informational purposes.

    • krothotkin [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      What's your budget? If you've got some money, an AR platform on a FightLite SCR lower is legal in NY AFAIK. Alternatively, look into the Ruger PCC, which doesn't have the power of a full-size rifle but is cheap and handy.

  • hogposting [he/him,comrade/them]
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    4 years ago

    All in all this is still like a 600 dollar endeavor... if this doesn’t work for you, go to a pawn shop and pick out a cheap handgun.

    I've fired guns, but never bought one, so I'm far from an authority. This is the pistol I'm looking at buying: 9mm, can hold a 17-round magazine, the reviews look good, and is in the $300 range.

    If this is garbage, someone please tell me, but it looks like a good option if folks are trying to get armed without breaking the bank.

    • acealeam [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      i know fuck all about guns but i HAVE seen this video

      https://youtu.be/2fn6GFSwTEw

      maybe they've gotten better?

      • hogposting [he/him,comrade/them]
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        4 years ago

        Definitely not a good look for the manufacturer. It looks like that's a different model, though, and that it's been recalled:

        In 2016, the PT24/7 was included in the settlement of a lawsuit which alleged that it, and certain other Taurus handguns, could fire accidentally if dropped and that Taurus covered up the safety defects. Without admitting guilt, the company paid $39 million, extended the warranties, and recalled the pistols for repair.

        I wonder how common it is to test whether that type of accidental firing can happen or how quickly it would be discovered after the gun hits the market.

      • LENINSGHOSTFACEKILLA [he/him]M
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        4 years ago

        They're alright. The front won't fall off on them. If you're buying the newer G series or some of their revolvers, you're okay.

    • hazefoley [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      I've heard some bad things about Tarus. There are videos of people shooting then just by shaking. Your best bet would be to go with a used American brand

    • HKBFG [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      Do yourself a favor and don't get a taurus.

        • HKBFG [he/him]
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          4 years ago

          You can get a taurus and have a great gun.

          You can get the same model and have a paperweight.

          Their customer service doesn't know the difference.

    • lad [none/use name]
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      4 years ago

      all the gun youtubers ive seen seem to like it so cant be too bad

  • kristina [she/her]
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    4 years ago

    how much does an ar cost overall for with these cheap options

      • kristina [she/her]
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        4 years ago

        gotcha. i personally wont be buying anything of the sort due to my mental state but i just like knowing the situation. i got plenty of practice on firearms as a kid at least so i know the basics