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Positive firearms talk, without the politics

Positive firearms talk, without the politics

This week, Troy and Doug discuss Battle Rifles and what makes them effective firearms! Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!  

This week, Troy and Doug discuss Battle Rifles and what makes them effective firearms! Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!  

Positive & politics free gun podcast hosted by Jake Challand. We discuss guns, gun rights, shooting, and the firearm industry.

Welcome to Episode 126 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m Your host Troy Clopton, standing in for Jake while he is on sabbatical, and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics. Announcements:Looking for guns & gear reviewers, bloggers and editors for the Firearms InsiderContribute to the show by shopping Amazon.com via our affiliate banners.Main Topic:Battle RiflesWIKI SAYS:A battle rifle is a select fire, magazine fed, military service rifle that fires a full-power rifle cartridge, such as 7.62x51mm NATO. While the designation of battle rifle is usually given to post-World War II select fire infantry rifles such as the FN FAL, the M14 and the H&K G3,[1] this term is also used to describe older military full-powered semi-automatic rifles such as the M1 Garand, the MAS-49 and the FN-49.The term 'battle rifle' is a new word. It was first used in the late 1990's by various firearms publications and by several notable firearms writers. It is not defined or frequently used in military field manuals and government documents. There are some U.S. government requisition requests that do make mention of the "MK14 Enhanced Battle Rifle",[2]but those documents may just be using the manufacturer's designation. Prior to the 1990s, the term was not well defined and was used as a general description for all types of military rifles.The term 'battle rifle' was coined, largely out of a need to better differentiate intermediate-power assault rifles (StG-44, AK-47 & M16) from full-powered automatic rifles (FN FAL, M14 rifle & H&K G3). As both classes of firearms have similar appearances and share many of the same features, they are easily confused and often simply referred to as 'assault rifles'.Witness the 1903 and 1903A3 Springfields, the M1 Garand, the M1 carbine and the M16. Not so much with the M14. In spite of the fact that it was actually an improved version of the M1 Garand—the World War II rifle that Gen. George S. Patton, Jr. called “The greatest battle implement ever devised”—it served our armed forced the shortest time of any of our battle rifles.Appleseed Project http://appleseedinfo.org/CMP http://www.thecmp.org/Points of use:Defending home & countrySniper CompetitionsLong Range TargetCamp Perry type competitions http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions.htmSPONSOR - LA Police Gear http://www.lapolicegear.com/What I like about LAPGhttp://www.lapolicegear.com/truspec-tacshirt-shirts.html365 Day Return PolicyFree Shipping on all orders over $89SPONSOR - Duluth Trading - www.gunguyradio.com/duluthhttp://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/workwear/best-mens/79504.aspxFree Shipping on $50 orders and upNO BULL GUARANTEEGun Guy Radio Product Spotlight:Patreon coming in JulyAR-15 Rifle Giveaway Enter by Subscribing to our email newsletter and going to http://www.gunguyradio.com/winnerSPONSOR – Ryan Cross Hunter of Design - www.hunterofdesign.comWrap-up:Feedback - Please share your thoughts by leaving a comment at the bottom of the shows notes or youtube video for this week’s episode.Remember to subscribe to us in iTunes so that you never miss a show and please leave us a review there as well.  http://www.gunguyradio.com/itunesJoin the NRAJoin the Second Amendment FoundationDon’t forget to shop Brownells using our affiliate link http://www.gunguyradio.com/SatisfactionYou can also contribute to the show by shopping Amazon.comDon’t forget to check out the other shows on the Firearms Radio Network Subscribe and listen for free at http://www.firearmsradio.tv/itunes

This week, we have on first time Gun Guy Radio guest Weer’d Beard of the Squirrel Report and of the Weer’d World blog to discuss the ways you can check a used handgun to help ensure it is going to be a good purchase. Visit www.gunguyradio.com/125 for complete show notes!  

This week, we have on first time Gun Guy Radio guest Weer’d Beard of the Squirrel Report and of the Weer’d World blog to discuss the ways you can check a used handgun to help ensure it is going to be a good purchase. Visit www.gunguyradio.com/125 for complete show notes!  

Positive & politics free gun podcast hosted by Jake Challand. We discuss guns, gun rights, shooting, and the firearm industry.

Welcome to Episode 125 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m Your host Ryan Michad, standing in for Jake while he is on sabbatical, and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics. This week, we have on first time Gun Guy Radio guest Weer’d Beard of the Squirrel Report and of the Weer’d World blog to discuss the ways you can check a used handgun to help ensure it is going to be a good purchase.Announcements:Looking for guns & gear reviewers, bloggers and editors for the Firearms InsiderContribute to the show by shopping Amazon.com via our affiliate banners.Main Topic: Buying Used HandgunsBuying a handgun does not have to be a hugely expensive experience! I know I am often floored by the MSRP of some new handguns I see offered and I can’t imagine spending that much money on a handgun unless I was rich! (I wish!) However, just because the new ones cost a lot of money sometimes, doesn’t mean you can’t get a good quality handgun. “Used” should not be a dirty word when it comes to purchasing a handgun! If you know some of the proper ways to check the handgun for aesthetics and function, then you can really find a great used handgun, often for a fraction of its original price. I am not ashamed to admit that I have NEVER purchased a factory-new handgun. All my handguns have been bought used.  This topic will cover some of the ways you can check a Revolver and Semi-Auto pistol for function and to ensure you get a quality used firearm.Checking Over the Revolver (Single & Double-Action):It should go without saying, but check to ensure the revolver is unloaded. The techniques discussed here may vary slightly from brand to brand, but in general can be applied to the vast majority of revolvers.Give the revolver a good external inspection for scratches, dents, wear and any other unusual things externally.  If the gun has been visibly abused on the outside, then there stands to be a good chance the gun was not taken care of internally as well.Unless the work was done by an established company such as Turnbull Mfg., be wary of any refinished gun.  A gun that is refinished to hide abuse or damage may also be hiding similar surprises internally.Another good indicator when looking at a used handgun is multiple damaged screw heads. One buggered up screw head may be a mistake or a slip of the screwdriver. Multiple damaged screw heads could be indicative of someone who did not know to use the properly fitting screwdriver for that particular screw. Most people who know how to do proper gunsmithing work will always use the proper fitting screwdriver.Look carefully at the sights on the gun, whether fixed or adjustable. Look at the edges on the left or right. If they are bent or damaged, the gun could have been dropped and damaged in a way you may not be able to see with the naked eye.  At best, you may just need to replace the sights.The cylinder should only move VERY slightly fore and aft in the cylinder window. This is called cylinder endshake. Having excessive endshake can cause primer issues, headspace issues and potentially a very dangerous situation in which the cylinder is unlocked. If you are mechanically inclined, excessive endshake can be corrected using the Yoke Endshake Bearings from Brownells. These small shims can be placed inside the cylinder to correct the excessive endshake. Many instructional videos can be found on YouTube regarding this process.The cylinder should not hang up when opening, and the cylinder latch you push with your thumb should operate smoothly as well. Make sure the cylinder crane swings out smoothly when opened and when closing.Some revolvers have fixed ejector rods, others have screw-in ejector rods. Most Ruger double action revolvers use a fixed ejector rod, where the Smith & Wesson revolvers use a screw in ejector rod.  Make sure you pay particular attention to the ejector rod. If it com

This week on Gun Guy Radio, Nick and Ebbs from Haus Of Guns talk over where the firearms industry currently sits and what is going on in the industry. For complete show notes, please visit http://www.gunguyradio.com/124

This week on Gun Guy Radio, Nick and Ebbs from Haus Of Guns talk over where the firearms industry currently sits and what is going on in the industry. For complete show notes, please visit http://www.gunguyradio.com/124

Positive & politics free gun podcast hosted by Jake Challand. We discuss guns, gun rights, shooting, and the firearm industry.

Nick and Ebbs from Haus Of Guns talk over where the firearms industry currently sits and what is going on in the industry.  Welcome to Episode 124 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m your host Nick from the Practically Tactical Show and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics.Announcements:Looking for guns & gear reviewers, bloggers and editors for the Firearms InsiderContribute to the show by shopping Amazon.com via our affiliate banners.Main Topic:STATUS OF THE GUN INDUSTRYA Look Back...CompaniesFreedom Group Killing Themselves?Remington MoveAAC?Companies MovingAmmoBubble Burst Coming?New Caliber Every Day Now..Innovation or Are People Bored??RiflesAR15 What did we learn from the crunch?How is the market now for manufacturers?Rem 700 issues..if them, everyone else?AK The rise of high end AKs?HandgunsStriker Fire Now Proved to Be The Best?Glock Take A Step Back?AccessoriesTriggers - Hottest Item?RailsThe Future?SPONSOR - LA Police Gear http://www.lapolicegear.com/FailZero AR15 Bolt Carrier Group365 Day Return PolicyFree Shipping on all orders over $89SPONSOR - Duluth Trading -www.gunguyradio.com/duluthMEN'S LIGHTWEIGHT MERINO COMPRESSION SOCKSFree Shipping on $50 orders and upGun Guy Radio Product SpotlightPatreon coming in JulyAR-15 Rifle GiveawayEnter by Subscribing to our email newsletter and going to http://www.gunguyradio.com/winnerSPONSOR – Ryan Cross Hunter of Design - www.hunterofdesign.comWrap-up:Feedback - Please share your thoughts by leaving a comment at the bottom of the shows notes or youtube video for this week’s episode.Remember to subscribe to us in iTunes so that you never miss a show and please leave us a review there as well.  http://www.gunguyradio.com/itunesJoin the NRAJoin the Second Amendment FoundationDon’t forget to shop Brownells using our affiliate link http://www.gunguyradio.com/SatisfactionYou can also contribute to the show by shopping Amazon.comDon’t forget to check out the other shows on the Firearms Radio Network Subscribe and listen for free at http://www.firearmsradio.tv/itunes

Join Greg and Hefe as they debut the Off Road Podcast Pilot!! Complete show notes: http://www.gunguyradio.com/123/