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What is keeping us from developing a handheld railgun/gauss rifle? I'm guessing electricity storage?
>>29464421
Basically. People make them in their garages as a hobby.
>>29464421
>handheld railgun
Power source and the fact that the rails will melt after one or two shots.
>gauss rifle
Power source.
That and it wouldn't function any better than what we have. Its all good and well to ballistically outperform our current firearms tech, but when that comes at the expense of practicality, reliability and longevity, it isn't worthwhile IMO. Chemical is simply a far more efficient way of storing energy, so powder isn't going anywhere any time soon.
ITT we incrementally post more dangerous weapons. (Your post should only be slightly better than the one above it)
>You Fudds better not start posting ARs straight away.
>>29464397
I know this is a hot button issue regarding firearms, but why does it seem that many of the 'old school' manufacturers are cheapening their product so much lately? Remington, Marlin, S&W, Charter, Colt, and others all seem to be going down the shitter when it comes to making a decent product. In some instances (ahem, R31), it seems like they've actually managed to unlearn 70 years of expertise when it comes to design/materials. I'm aware that many of these companies have gone through similar periods of quality control issues, but really never all at the same time; I'm still blown away by how a 1950 pre-model 10 compares to a 2002+ production. The recent ones feel like a cheap imitation of the original, as if they've given up entirely. Hell, even the cheap saturday night special guns like Iver Johnson still had pretty good fit and finish.
It's obvious that these companies are struggling financially (or have already been acquired by other firms/conglomerates), but what is the root cause of their woes? International trade? Poor investments? How difficult can it be to make a product that was already perfected decades ago? Also, I want your opinion on the actual quality, too: am I just showing my biases and overreacting here, or is it a legitimate complaint? What companies (new or old) do you feel still have the 'spirit' with them when it comes to making a good product?
>>29464372
'spirit'
walther
fn
steyr
BCM
arsenal
benelli
i like cz and mossberg too but i know some people will cry about their finish
Marlin actually got bought out by a company that's turned the quality around. Anything 2015 or newer is as good as their old stuff.
Most of these fucks are making money hand over fist, look at the stock prices of S&W over the last 10 years. It's justill a continuation of assembly line consumerism. People say the exact same thing about cars, boots, power tools, etc.
The thing is, people just don't want to pay for nice stuff. You want a nice new revolver? Buy a Freedom Arms. But it's going to cost you $2500. Dame with boots. Go to any sears, walmart, etc, and you'll see $50 pairs of boots all day. None of those are going to last more than a few months. Quality professional level stuff has been relegated to a specialty low volume niche market.
Is this right?
The only 9mm I own is a highpoint the fuck do I care lmao
>>29464249
Shoot enough and you will find there is very little difference between any commercially manufactured ammo.
Homemade reloads on the other hand....
Hey 4chan, I'm looking to buy a new handgun. My price range is 0-5000. I would prefer a conceal carry hand gun but also want some power to it. Any help?
>>29463909
just buy any of the poly wonder pistols
glocks
m&ps
sigs
what ever. if you honestly don't know what the popular carry pieces are then we can't help you.
>>29463909
>5000
damn, for that you can get some serious ass shit
Let's say you and your squad is surrounded by muslim soldiers.
All of your ammo is depleted, but then you find an old stash of german WW2 weapons and ammo.
What are your odds against more advanced weapons like the AK-47, AK-74 and other variants???
Can old weapons like Kar 98 penetrate through body armors?
>>29463726
Level IV plates? With shitty surplus 8mm, probably not. Initially, anyway. Keep shooting the same plate with anything and you'll break it eventually.
The Mauser fires an 8mm cartridge, which is more powerful than .50 BMG. So yes, it will penetrate armor.
>>29463726
>you find an old stash of german WW2 weapons and ammo.
It's been known to happen.
>What are your odds against more advanced weapons like the AK-47, AK-74 and other variants???
With modern western training and tactics? Maybe 50/50 assuming you were actually somehow familiar with the weapons you just found. Really you'd be fucked.
>Can old weapons like Kar 98 penetrate through body armors?
No more than any modern caliber.
How well does Airsoft simulate real, actual warfare?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKXCRjhNhCw
>>29463480
Well, no one actually dies so...
>>29463480
Its the closes you can get to killing someone without FUCKING going to PRISON for LIFE.
You just want to keep shooting and shooting and hurting people, its fucking kick ass
>>29463480
About as well as mario kart simulates the WRC.
What wood is the most suitable for making a rifle's stock?
>>29463267
I'm partial to walnut for looks. I've heard ash is a bitch to break though.
>>29463267
Walnut is the classic because it is hard, weather resistant, and looks good.
There is something to be said for red oak, mahogany, and birch though.
>>29463267
Polymer is best wood
whats your opinion on kel tec rdb
>>29463231
They look neat. Will probably be hard to find and/or extraordinarily overpriced though.
>>29463470
msrp for 2k but you can find em on gun broker for like 1400,
>>29463231
>Bullpup
>Looks cool as fuck
>Lightweight
>Kel Tec getting better recently
>Made in my home state
>MSRP under $1300
Sign me up
I want to use a kitchen knife for home defense. Which one is best?
>>29463195
The one that shoots bullets.
>>29463195
Kek a 177 pellet gun would be a better weapon
>>29463219
What if it's my only option?
/arg/ is cancer. I'm looking to buy a 20" barrel to complete my upper, it's gotta come with the barrel nut fsb already installed. Pic related is my upper as it is now, except I returned the delta ring assembly.
>>29463171
Bumping with other plans for rifle.
>pic related
>>29463171
The barrel nut can't be attached if you want that specific upper. Either you assemble that upper or buy a new one.
Guns that you've asked yourself "why did I buy this?"
>>29463147
Is it bigger than your penis?
>>29463147
Apparently you bought it to shitpost.
On topic; pic related.
>>29463147
I bought one of those and a cobra .32acp derringer in a package deal for 100 bucks. Double why
>Love muh freedums and my 2A
>still buy Soviet memorabilia like old pins and shit, and gonna start collecting AK's
Is this some form of cognitive dissonance
or hypocritical in any way?
>>29463102
I view it as collecting trophies of a conquered enemy.
>>29463102
Those two things are in no way connected.
>>29463134
Are you sure?
I'd have a big ole soviet flag in my study if I didn't think it was too weird
So my dad just got his new concealed carry pistol, it's a Ruger 1911. Not exactly sure of the exact model. How good is it /k/? Pic very related.
Also, I plan on getting my CC license this fall, what's a good first carry pistol in .40 or .45? I prefer 1911s, but I wanna know if "Glock-nades" are just a meme or not.
>inb4 1911 is obsolete
>>29463040
1911s are shitty carry pistols, they are heavy and large. Anything smaller than a Commander sized will also be rather unreliable unless it's something like the P938.
.40 and .45 are both meme rounds for people who don't understand ballistics, such as yourself. "Glocknade" is a meme from gen 2 Glock 22s not being able to handle overpressure ammo that they weren't rated for, which was promptly fixed. That being said, there are tons of good carry pistols that aren't Glocks.
Well, it depends on how much of a poorfag you are.
I own a Nighthawk GRP and STI Marauder and love them. I would carry either, if i got the inclination, but i mostly carry a glock 19.
>>29463063
>madposting
You know the drill, /k/. Let's see em.
>>29463067
Those revolvers.
I like you.
