Mega Rad Gun Thread

[Lord of the Large Pants]

I have a retarded and slightly off topic question. Are airsoft AR-15s external-parts compatible with real AR-15s? Specifically, can I take things like a real AR-15 stock, handguard, grip, etc, and put them on an airsoft AR-15? The point being to make a cheap to shoot airsoft gun comparable in handling to my actual gun.

 

[DocAwe]

I have a retarded and slightly off topic question. Are airsoft AR-15s external-parts compatible with real AR-15s? Specifically, can I take things like a real AR-15 stock, handguard, grip, etc, and put them on an airsoft AR-15? The point being to make a cheap to shoot airsoft gun comparable in handling to my actual gun.

Sometimes.
Most of the more popular ar15 accessories have an equivalent airsoft component and a lot of real deal gun accessories will fit.
Like rail mounted or mlock/key mod.
Some of the airsoft guns are close enough that handguards and grips will bolt right up.
Stocks can be iffy because most of the time the batteries go in the stock.
Watch out, tho your "cheap" trainer airsoft can quickly become as, if not more, expensive than your real one.
IMO I would worry less about duplicating your go to rifle and just get an approximation to practice fundamentals with. (Sight picture, presentation, trigger control, reloads, etc)
Those skills are pretty universal across the board.

 

[Lord of the Large Pants]

Sometimes.
Most of the more popular ar15 accessories have an equivalent airsoft component and a lot of real deal gun accessories will fit.
Like rail mounted or mlock/key mod.
Some of the airsoft guns are close enough that handguards and grips will bolt right up.
Stocks can be iffy because most of the time the batteries go in the stock.
Watch out, tho your "cheap" trainer airsoft can quickly become as, if not more, expensive than your real one.
IMO I would worry less about duplicating your go to rifle and just get an approximation to practice fundamentals with. (Sight picture, presentation, trigger control, reloads, etc)
Those skills are pretty universal across the board.

Point taken, but a lot of the reason for the airsoft isn't cost, it's "where can I safely and legally shoot this". I can shoot an airsoft in my back yard whenever. A trip to the range is a bit more of an event from where I currently live.

 

[Blasterisk]

Point taken, but a lot of the reason for the airsoft isn't cost, it's "where can I safely and legally shoot this". I can shoot an airsoft in my back yard whenever. A trip to the range is a bit more of an event from where I currently live.

If you can get trigger press and reload procedures more or less duplicated, how exactly heavy the foreend is to the ounce won't matter so much. And really, consider dry fire.

 

[Lord of the Large Pants]

If you can get trigger press and reload procedures more or less duplicated, how exactly heavy the foreend is to the ounce won't matter so much. And really, consider dry fire.

I am also doing dry fire, but I want to work on recoil and be able to actually see accuracy.

 

[POWER IN MISERY]

maybe this could be kinda what you're looking for?

 

[Badungus Kabungus]

What's the verdict on carbon-fiber wrapped barrels for 22LR? Best thing since sliced bread, or not worth it because they don't dissipate heat as well and can delaminate?

 

[Club Sandwich]

carbon-fiber wrapped barrels

do you need to maintain stiffness while sacrificing mass? no? then they are pointless. it's like fluting. the point is to reduce weight while keeping most of the strength of the original diameter's steel. flutes do so by eliminating steel to both increase surface area (and allow better heat handling) while keeping most of the stiffness and strength as if the steel was still there due to the rounded trough (an arch-shape, essentially) of the flute.

carbon wrapping a barrel serves a similar purpose and when done properly has low chance of delamination. the point is to reduce the amount of steel in the barrel, reducing weight while maintaining stiffness, not strength. it's especially useful on small diameter, long length barrels for competition purposes to reduce mirage and whip effects. if you're the average shooter, these benefits are very minimal or nonexistent. about the best application for the average shooter is wrapping a traditional shotgun's hunting barrel for upland game which are often quite thin to improve swing and lead characteristics.

 

[Mikoyan]

do you need to maintain stiffness while sacrificing mass? no? then they are pointless. it's like fluting. the point is to reduce weight while keeping most of the strength of the original diameter's steel. flutes do so by eliminating steel to both increase surface area (and allow better heat handling) while keeping most of the stiffness and strength as if the steel was still there due to the rounded trough (an arch-shape, essentially) of the flute.

carbon wrapping a barrel serves a similar purpose and when done properly has low chance of delamination. the point is to reduce the amount of steel in the barrel, reducing weight while maintaining stiffness, not strength. it's especially useful on small diameter, long length barrels for competition purposes to reduce mirage and whip effects. if you're the average shooter, these benefits are very minimal or nonexistent. about the best application for the average shooter is wrapping a traditional shotgun's hunting barrel for upland game which are often quite thin to improve swing and lead characteristics.

I have a carbon'd up 10/22 for steel shooting and it's nice but it's way way way down the list of things to do to improve it.

 

[LargeChoonger]

It would be fun to post pictures but some of my guns are moderately distinctive. Anyway, I'm building an AR-15. Very mid-tier, major components are Aero and PSA. Mid-length, A2 upper, fixed front sight post, free-float handguard, 6 position collapsible stock. A bit weird but it should come together nicely

 

[Meat Target]

It would be fun to post pictures but some of my guns are moderately distinctive. Anyway, I'm building an AR-15. Very mid-tier, major components are Aero and PSA. Mid-length, A2 upper, fixed front sight post, free-float handguard, 6 position collapsible stock. A bit weird but it should come together nicely

Don't show the serial numbers, remove the metadata from the images, and don't allow anything that'd PL you in the background, and you should be golden.

 

[Picnic_Boy]

I want to buy land in the middle of nowhere just so I can shoot my fucking guns. My dad got me a Mossberg for Christmas, and I want to turn cans into confetti without having onlookers breathing down my neck telling me what I'm doing wrong and need to buy to "take it to the next level."

 

[Lord Cat Tree Stump]

I want to buy land in the middle of nowhere just so I can shoot my fucking guns. My dad got me a Mossberg for Christmas, and I want to turn cans into confetti without having onlookers breathing down my neck telling me what I'm doing wrong and need to buy to "take it to the next level."

I feel you. I want to slide open a door and be able to do target practice. Unfortunately for me it would likely be a several hour commute but I am thinking about it.

 

[74164978231]

It would be fun to post pictures but some of my guns are moderately distinctive

Same.

Good idea to have a plain jane AR-15 IMO.

 

[MrJokerRager]

Thoughts on fixed vs adjustable stocks?

 

[MrJokerRager]

Same.

Good idea to have a plain jane AR-15 IMO.

Yes, an old fashioned 20 inch M16A4 clone.

 

[DocAwe]

Thoughts on fixed vs adjustable stocks?

I reckon it's a preference thing.
I have noticed that I use all of mine at pretty much the same length. (2 sometimes 3 clicks out from full collapse)
Seems like the only time I ever adjust them is when I put them away.
All of my fixed stock riffles are A1 length.

 

[BONE_Buddy]

Thoughts on fixed vs adjustable stocks?

Do you have multiple different people of wildly different sizes using the gun? Then the adjustable stock is the way to go.

If you really need a collapsing or folding stock, you have to have a collapsable or folding stock. So no debate there.

Otherwise, I just go with a fixed stock that is the right length of pull for me. It's typically sturdier, cheaper, and usually a touch lighter.

 

[Falcos_Commisar]

I was busy upgrading my 10/22 bolt this weekend with the Volquartsen Bolt tune up kit and I got the Ruger BX trigger.

However for some reason the charging handle got jammed up so I got the Kidd enhanced charging handle kit.

I also called Ruger and they're sending me a new one so I have a spare.

My basic stainless 10/22 is going to be amazing.

 

[Mikoyan]

I was busy upgrading my 10/22 bolt this weekend with the Volquartsen Bolt tune up kit and I got the Ruger BX trigger.

However for some reason the charging handle got jammed up so I got the Kidd enhanced charging handle kit.

I also called Ruger and they're sending me a new one so I have a spare.

My basket stainless 10/22 is going to be amazing.

These are probably the best price/performance upgrades you can do on a 10/22. I'm sure you'll be happy.