I'm planning on picking up a nice Ak-47 sometime this month.

INCORRECT! ALL MODERN DAY FIREARMS USE CARTRIDGES!

Heres a fine example!

http://www.imfdb.org/images/7/71/800px-Glock_36.jpg
http://www.taurususa.com/images/imagesMain/455SS2.jpg
http://www.modelguns.co.uk/images/milchicag21.jpg


What do the Three firearms pictures have in common???



One is a Semi-Automatic Pistol, One is a double action revolver, and the final is a semi-automatic or FULLY AUTOMATIC MACHINE GUN... They ALL fire the *EXACT SAME ROUND* .45ACP.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...J_-_SB_-_2.jpg

Heres a neat little trick; If someones shoots up someones house with the Glock or Tommy gun, They leave behind the empty 'cartridges' for forensics bullshit. Sure, you can pick them up, but have you ever searched through grass in the middle of the day for small shell casings? Guess what they don't leave behind with the Revolver? DING DING DING DING! No shell casings!

Btw, they make revolvers with 8 round capacity, just like the .45 semi-auto pistols.

Think a Semi-automatic magazine fed pistol is 'easier to reload' then a revolver? Tell that to this guy:





I really hope that clears up some misconceptions about firearms. Nothing pains me more than to see people pissed off and against something they're not fully educated on.

Actually a .223/5.56mm has less a chance of over penetration than a standard pistol round.

Sources - Pistol versus Rifle Caliber Ammunition
Olympic Arms, Inc. - Real World .223 Testing


Actually Obama has, more than once, mentioned a push for a complete ban on concealed carry. While not an outright ban on all guns, it sure diminishes their usefulness.

I don't know about you, but if I am in the situation where I need a firearm to defend myself, I want the quickest shooting weapon with the highest capacity magazine I can have. Shoot the threat down.

This has already been covered to a degree, but the depth of your ignorance in this matter is so staggering that I want to make sure that we have been absolutely 100% clear, with no room for ambiguity or misinterpretation.

A "cartridge" is what most people would commonly refer to as a "round" or (incorrectly) a "bullet". It is an assembly which consists of the brass casing, the primer, the gunpowder charge, and the bullet. The bullet is the (usually lead) projectile that comes out of the front of the gun, the casing is the part that remains behind in the cylinder (in a revolver) or is ejected out the top or side of the slide (in an automatic.)

Here is a diagram of a complete cartridge:
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/4521/bulletrr2.gif
1= Bullet (the projectile)
2= Casing
3= Gunpowder
4= Primer

Cartridges are used in pretty much all modern firearms, be they revolvers, semi-automatic (one shot per trigger pull), fully automatic, even bolt-action, lever-action, and pump-action target rifles. Even the shotgun shell is technically a cartridge. The alternative to cartridges in hand-held firearms is generally muzzle-loading. This is basically what you see in revolutionary war paintings, where to fire the weapon you first pour a little gunpowder down the muzzle, then pack it down with a rod, then some cotton wadding, then a bullet and more cotton (pack with rod again) then you insert a cap onto the firing arm, and *then* you can fire the gun.

Once.


So, what exactly were you trying to convey by "According to Wiki it's has a cartridge"?



Yup. Penetration is about many things, but generally, the type of gun that fired the round isn't one of them. Case size, powder load, bullet mass, all these things affect penetration, and vary primarily with caliber (the general type of round being fired.) What elesjuan touched on, but I think a lot of people miss, is that for most modern cartridges, you can find all manner of firearm to chamber them.

Here's a quick example:

This is a Glock 17. It (or some variant of it) is the standard-issue sidearm of about half the police departments in the US, and very popular among civilian target shooters and as a home-defense pistol:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...rkaGlock17.jpg

This is an Uzi submachine gun. It fires 600 rounds per minute and is the sort of thing one might select to look cool while shooting up a school auditorium:
http://www.weaponsvault.net/images/israeli-UZI-9mm.jpg

What do they have in common? This round:
http://www.genitron.com/Ammunition/9mm-new.jpg


I'm surprised nobody has mentioned frangible ammo. While still slightly controversial within the shooting community (owing to concerns about stopping effectiveness and such) the basic idea is that the bullet itself is made from a compressed powdered material, rather than solid lead. Thus, when it strikes a solid object (such as a wall) it will disintegrate rather than ricochet or penetrate. Pretty much the ultimate concept in a home-defense round.




Semi-automatic weapons? Like this one?
http://www.defendu.com/images/Walther-PPK.jpg
That's what a semi-automatic pistol looks like.


Could be. Depends upon the criminal I expect. If it's your average professional burglar, then I have to assume he's not breaking into my house in the first place, owing to the fact that someone is clearly home, as evidenced by the cars in the driveway. If it's some douchebag who is so high that he's not really noticing little things like pain and fear just at that exact moment, then I'd feel pretty good about having more than a six round capacity.

All good points Joe.

Good to see not everyone here is closeminded and we can have a mature discussion.

Joe: You're right I guess cartridge is the wrong term, I'm thinking of magazine.

M1A1 would be on my list. Call me old fashioned.

P.S. Phil Miculek is awesome!

Don't you think that someone who is grossly ignorant to firearms should not make arguments regarding them?

You're Right on many accounts. I've looked up Obamas previous voting record on 2nd amendment rights, and he hasn't voted PRO 2nd very often.

http://www.federalpremium.com/images...a-shok-big.jpg My self-defense round of choice. ;)

+1 x11tybillion

Umm...I won't start a thread, but does it really surprise anyone here that I do?:giggle:

When I was shooting competition, it was a necessity. I don't shoot competitively anymore, but I still have 18,000 Hornady .40 bullets and a five gallon bucket of brass, so I'm covered, at least for my .40. I have a few thousand brass and bullets to load my .223 and quite a bit less stuff for my .454 and .270 which I reload not only for cost but better accuracy. My .454 are up to close to $30 for a box of 20 if I have to buy. I can reload with 300 grain Hornady XTP bullets for about $.40 each for bullet, powder and primer.

Umm.... what's the difference between robbery and armed robbery? The use of a weapon and additional jail time. The law already adds penalties for using a gun in a criminal act. Also, as far as I know if you are in posession of a firearm and committing any felony (21+ mph over the limit can be tried as a felony in TX), you are in violation of federal gun laws already.

If I happen to have a shotgun under the back seat of my truck and get pulled over for going 51 in a 30 I could technically be arrested and put in a federal pen for 15 years for violating gun laws.

So, you want to tell me that we need to ban guns in order to have a penalty in writing? We already have a lot of them!!! The problem is that there are not enough police officers, they are rarely in the right place (I don't want to get shot either so I can't blame them), and the courts don't enforce laws properly IF the scum bag is caught.

It's my constitutional right to own them and I intend to do so. period.



*edit* Also, the 2nd amendment in it's entirety reads as follows:
"A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

This means two things to me...

1) If Barack takes away my guns he is unamerica, a traitor, and should be removed from office for failure to uphold the oath he will give when sworn in to protect and defend the constitution.

2) We have the right to bear arms to "protect our free state"... aka defend ourselves from once again being stepped on by the government (which in my opinion is treating us much worse right now than taxation without representation). NOT TO DEFEND OURSELVES AGAINST CRIMINAL. That's just a pleasant side affect.

I didn't actually say they should be banned. I was kind of musing. And additional time over the existing laws would be some kind of deterrent. Then again criminals are stupid... Ah hell, I don't really care. I don't need a gun for personal protection because I won't live or go to places where that might be necessary. period.

Whats the best solution for lack of police officers? Obviously its not more.

NYC CANCELS POLICE CLASS, CUTS JOBS - New York Post

You know, speaking of race, gender, politics and the police force... I tried pretty hard for 3 years to get myself onto a police department and was turned away at every corner. Personally I thought of myself as a perfect candidate for a worth while LEO; Had never been arrested, have a spotless driving record, bright, very quick on my feet, Honest (I'm an Eagle Scout, how more honest can you get?)

Some things I don't have:

A Harvard Law Degree
Financing for Harvard Law Degree

A running total of about 12 different departments collectively, 2 Sheriffs departments, and three City Departments were WAY more interested in the fact that I didn't immediately jump into a $260,000 debt for post-high school college enrollment than anything else.

KCMO-PD told me before I even interviewed with the Chief that since I'm not Black or a Woman I didnt have a chance in hell of getting on with them. Growing up my best friends father was a Police Officer for 25 years and I wanted so greatly to walk in his shoes when I was old enough. The more I grew up and the more other crooked ass cops I met, the more motivation I had to become something better than any of them ever could be. Cest La vie, was a stupid dream anyway.

Isn't treason punishable by death, still?

I decided to buy one of these.

DPMS: AR-15 Rifles, Parts and Accessories.

Mark

I want that bad. I sold my competition air rifle for $1500 with plans to get one of those and a pistol. Never spent the money. The price is right on that one and i like the stainless barrel.

Actually, I picked it up for $975 with 3 20rd mags. MD does not allow for mags greater than 20 rds. I also liked the stainless barrel. Sorry to say, but the quality of the best AK's don't even seem close.

Mark

Not to further rag on you......but what does a magazine have to do with anything?? My .380 simi holds 6 in the mag. I have only two mags but, I have four speed loaders for my 357. Getting to the point, most simis dont hold 30 rounds. Even more importantly you can reload revolvers quickly enough.

Nice score. That's one I've been watching too. I've also been watching the classifieds to see if something used and local comes up for reasonable.

I'm considering selling one of my two sniper rifles to fund the AR. No one seems to be talking about banning sniper rifles. :giggle:

Well you wouldn't use a sniper rifle to kill people, I mean, where is the fun in that?

Strange thing is that my "AR-15" with the heavy barrel and fixed stock is not an "assault" weapon in MD. Folding or collapsible stock, and it would be (and subject to a 7 day wait.) Would you mind selling me the collapsible stock on the wall... I want to make it an assault rifle when I get home! LMAO. No I didn't buy the collapsible stock... I was tempted to make a point.

So now I have a semi-auto "sporting rifle" capable of 0.5" MOA and 3 20 round clips.... but an AK with a folding stock, 1 30 round clip and inherently poor accuracy is more dangerous?!? WTF.

I did order my M70AB underfolder parts kit today. Because everyone needs a clean relatively untraceable weapon. After all, it's not a gun without a receiver. Brilliant. Drill some holes, fold a piece of steel with a harbor freight bender and voila... you have a fully functional AK.

RANT
Now, I am stupid, I purchased all the compliance parts to make a LEGAL AK... The criminals... they save a few bucks and just roll full auto... Anyone see something wrong with this picture?!?
/Rant.

So I will have one of each.

Mark

The Torrington Telegram Online

Heres the bitch; In the state of Kansas with recent legislation you can purchase (with jumping through hoops..) a Fully Automatic "Weapon." However, something you CAN'T do is buy 'hop up' parts or fully automatic receiver combination from say a full Auto M-16 for your AR15. How fucked up is that? Its still considered a federal offense to 'modify' your semi-auto to full auto even if you've got proper paperwork.