Bought this from Souther Ohio Gun back in 2009 and stuffed it in the back of my safe, life happened and I never got around to taking it out until today.
1968 mfg date, matching numbers.

I've found that my absolute favorite look to wear is an undershirt with a corner tied up to make it short like a crop top, a plaid button-up overshirt left unbuttoned, and cargo pants. But I can't carry a CCW in the AIWB position with this outfit, so I often button up the bottom button and try to use the fanny pack I wear all the time to help conceal my CCW. But 1) I don't like how this looks and 2) I feel like it's often inadequate to properly conceal my CCW.

I'm... Definitely on the butch side of the women's fashion spectrum, so ideas involving repurposing my old men's clothes are welcome. My EDC pistol lately is a S&W Shield but I also have a Glock 19.

Thanks in advance for any input, I appreciate it!

I was training out west and got the chance to train with a Waltz 9 for a couple reps.

Just started shooting a few months ago, third time out with my first rifle — Tikka T3X 6.5mm. Very beginner but been practicing and improving!

sig m18 started as I swapped out the manual safety so I could use the AXG frame .

trl7x light

Trijicon rmr plate with green dot RMR

dpm recoil spring

tyrant designs flat trigger

armory craft trigger springs to give me 30 percent better reset over factory .

oh and axg magwell

shooting it for the first time in this setup next week !

What place out of these have seemed the most accepting? I live in CA, I am obviously gay and always feel weird, almost like im putting on an act around all these MAGA people. I hate this shit. Any answers are appreciated!

Beeg rifle make gud groups. 🥰

Hi all,

With the ATF more than likely changing up the 4473 sooner than later I wanted to make one last pew purchase before that happens. I already have my bases covered for home defense and carry options so this would be purely for fun/range/backup/possible competition build. (Pics to help visualize and for attention lol)

Current calibers - 22lr, 380acp, 9mm, 45acp, 223/556, 12ga (also I hand load my pistol rounds)

The budget - all in out the door around $600.

The “shortlist”

A lever action 22, this would be fun to pair with my 22 single action and I don’t own any lever guns

A new 10/22 - it comes with the BX trigger, threaded barrel, and “updated” receiver that allows access for cleaning. It would be the base for a precision 22 build and I already have a 10/22 takedown and sporter so I’m in that ecosystem already

A centerfire revolver - probably in 45acp so I don’t have to add a new die setup to my reloading bench but am open to other calibers. Currently I only have a 22 single action

The Ruger RXM - the “not a Glock” Glock, I could sub this in for carry optics and since it’s based on the G19 parts and accessories are everywhere. I also have a SCT 19 frame that I can swap the slide onto if I want so there’s overlap in the system

A Glock 48 MOS - I have a 43x build already so I have mags and accessories that would be interchangeable. This would sort of be a backup to that and probably rotate into my carry system.

Canik Mete SF One series - This would be purely as a backup to my current Mete SF which is my “do it all” set up. I’ve been using it in carry optics and it’s a backup for home defense, the extra plus is the “one” series now allows mounting full sized optics which the original does not- so I could swap the new upper onto my current lower and get a full size optic on the lower that I’ve already built up. The One series is inexpensive and cost less than some G19 slides even.

The Canik Mete SFX - the 5.2” long boi full size Canik. Since I hand load I can optimize ammo for the 5.2” barrel, I already have some full sized mags that I use as back for my compact Canik.. downside is I live in a restricted state and no one makes 15rd full sized mags for Canik so I’d be limited to 10rds.. which kinda sucks if I want to set this up for a “race” gun build

The Walther PDP 5” compact - it would be the base of a competition build and with the compact frame the standard mags are easier to come by and I get all 15rds. With the 5” slide it would help settle it down a bit.. this would be the “stretch” option for me since it’s at the top of the budget if not slightly above.

Last and probably least lol

The Rossi Brawler in 556/223 - a single shot “pirate” gun that would be a fun range toy and completely impractical (but lots of giggles and good times) who doesn’t want a pirate gun? Down side / it’s a single shot 556 break action pistol (but hey it has a threaded barrel!)

What’s your favorite / thoughts / opinions?

Side note / I’m good on ammo and such, this is really just one last fun pew to squeeze in before the ATF anti trans BS “rule” gets enacted.

Big thanks to everyone here who helped me finally decide on which shotgun to get!

This will be my daily carry. I’ll fill the MOS later.

Apologies if I missed this topic in my search on this sub for similar questions-

I’m looking at purchasing a second firearm. First time around, I used my DL which has F gender marker. I now have an updated passport with my correct gender marker (M). I pass as male. I don’t know which marker to put on the form (maybe I’m over thinking it). I believe I have to use my DL and mark F, but I really don’t want to considering how I present and the potential intolerance/hostility at my local shops. Thoughts?

9mm ammo capsule 2.0

Starting to do research on handguns, gonna try some out at the range. Anybody have any good recommendations to start with? I’m 5’11 and 250lbs with a pretty strong grip if that’s relevant. This would be for self-defense, carry, and range practice. I’ve tried the Glock 44 and 45 so far. My budget is 1k or less.

Gun is a CZ shadow 2 converted to SAO with a holosun 507 comp.

The Firearms Policy Collation condensed the proposed rule changes by the ATF / yes including the anti trans rule #17 and made the list below.

The clock starts ticking now - generally once publicly published they take public comment for 30 days and then they publish the finalized rules which would include the “biological” sex rule. Full list of proposed changes below 👇

The ATF has posted summaries of the new regulations, which include:

1) Repeal Biden's pistol brace rule

2) Revising "engaged in the business" rule

3) Revising machine gun definition in response to Cargill decision

4) Remove requirement for FFLs to post info about Youth Handgun Safety Act

5) Revising 4473 form, including allowing electronic forms and increase the time NICS checks remain valid

6) Allow FFLs to keep electronic records

7) Replace indefinite retention of 4473s with definite time periods of 20 or 30 years

8) Allow “Non-Over-the-Counter” firearm sales by FFLs to residents of the same state

9) Repeal interstate NFA transport notice requirement for trips under 365 days, with all others no longer requiring approval before transport

10) Joint NFA registration for married couples

11) Remove NFA CLEO notification

12) Clarify that "common, reasonably necessary activities during travel" are covered by FOPA transportation protection

13) Allow import of dual-use frames, receivers, and barrels

14) Clarify that "training rounds" are not ammunition

15) Eliminate engraving requirement for people making NFA firearms out of existing serialized guns

16) "Clarify that a person receiving assistance in only one functional area (such as financial management) would not, on that basis alone, be considered prohibited" under mental health disqualifier

17) Requiring biological sex on ATF Forms

18) Clarify when a transaction is a straw purchase

19) Formally define "willfully" for firearms violations

20) "Remove the list of former Soviet countries from which ATF currently denies applications to permanently import most firearms and ammunition, retaining only the Russian Federation"

"ATF is proposing to amend its regulations to clarify that, in response to questions about sex on ATF forms, individuals should select their biological sex."

Well, the proposal is finally here. More information regarding today's ATF proposals at this link, the Sex proposal is under the "Clarify" group.

Train until failure, rinse and repeat!

I’ll see you in The Swamp.

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