A Primer on Primers

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/a-primer-on-primers.6936610/?fbclid=IwAR3o5TN_-6qS3ybxyRXfRs6PJ4qO3sUF8uv1i0bcNQ1q0lsKUX5iDcvf8aI

5 Best Modifications for Vintage Cars

https://www.hagerty.com/media/hagerty-community/5-must-have-mods-for-your-vintage-ride/

Loading .410 Shotguns for Home Defense | NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/loading-mossberg-410-shotguns-for-home-defense/

A Look Back at the ArmaLite AR-7 Explorer | NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/a-look-back-at-the-armalite-ar-7-explorer/

Affordable Survival: ATI RUKX/Nomad Shotgun Combo | NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/affordable-survival-ati-rukx-nomad-shotgun-combo/

Field Tested: Henry U.S. Survival Pack |NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/field-tested-henry-u-s-survival-pack/

9 More Field-Tested Trunk Guns | NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/9-more-field-tested-trunk-guns/

1. AK-47 Rifles
" An affordable example of the all-American AK is the stamped-receiver Century Arms RAS47 with an MSRP of $699.99. Then again, if you're feeling adventurous, why not just build your own?"

2. Chiappa LA322 Lever-Action .22 Takedown Rifle
"... Standard model with a matte blue receiver and hardwood stock and an all-weather Kodiak Cub version with a matte chrome finish and black rubberized stock. MSRP: Deluxe $619"

3. Henry Mare's Leg .22 LR Pistol
"... various companies (including Henry Repeating Arms) have offered these pistols chambered for center-fire revolver cartridges including .357 Mag., .44-40 and .45 Colt. ...
The Henry .22-caliber Mare's Leg, based on the company's ever popular H001 rifle, is a real game changer in this catagory. It costs less, weighs less, fires a much more affordable ammunition and has a mild level of felt recoil. In other words, it's really fun to shoot.
Customers can opt for the Model H001ML which fires .22 Short, .22 Long and .22 Long Rifle Cartridges or the H001MML chambered in the .22 Mag. MSRP: Starting at $440"

4. Surplus Mosin-Nagant Rifles
"... 15 years ago, it was on sale for $89 and the surplus 440-round “spam cans” of ammunition were selling for $69 (about $0.14 a shot) at the gun shows. ...
Today, Mosin-Nagant rifles and ammunition prices have gone up but not so much as to make them unattractive for trunk-gun applications. The rifles are available at prices starting around $199 ... Spam cans of ammunition can be found for around $179 ($0.40 per round)."

5. Olympic Arms Whitney Wolverine .22 LR
"... the Olympic Arms interpretation of the single-action .22 Long Rifle Whitney Wolverine pistol really lends itself to survival, back packing, and all-around plinking duties thanks to its lightweight polymer construction. ... MSRP: $294"

6. Center-fire Rifle-Action Pistols
"Built around the actions of popular guns like the AR-15 and AK-47, these pistols accept the same magazines, ammunition and accessories of their larger compatriots. ...
Century Arms offers several AK pistols, including the C39 Micro chambered in 7.62x39 mm. For AR fans, several companies provide factory assembled pistol models like the Diamondback DB15. However, if you want to save money, and you're willing to invest a little elbow grease, then take a look at one of the affordable do-it-yourself kits and build it at home."

7. Savage Model 42 Combo Gun
"The Savage Model 42 Combo Gun is a lightweight over/under with a rifled rimfire barrel on top chambered in either .22 LR or the more potent .22 Mag. The lower barrel is a smooth-bore chambered to accept 2 1/2" or 3" .410 shotgun shells.  The standard Model 42 was recently replaced with the new 42 Takedown, which splits in half for compact storage in a provided custom soft case. MSRP: $500"

8. TNW Pistol-Caliber Aero Survival Rifle
"Designed to be lightweight and reliable in harsh conditions, the rifle's barrel can be removed without tools via a manually adjustable retention nut. When divided, the rifle can be tucked into one of the company's custom Bug Out Backpacks for easy transport and storage. Available chambered in 9 mm, .357 Sig, .40 S&W, 10 mm and .45 ACP, the ASR accepts affordable and easy to find Glock-pistol magazines. MSRP: Starting at $799"

9. Tokarev TT-33 & Variants
"... these rugged all-steel single-action pistols are available in reliable working order at rock-bottom prices. J & G Sales currently has top-notch Romanian Tokarev TTC pistols chambered in the hot 7.62x25 mm Tok. cartridge with prices starting at $219.95. If you're not in the market for a surplus Tokarev, or you prefer a more common cartridge, the factory-fresh Zastava M70A , a modern clone chambered in 9 mm is currently selling for around $280." 

 

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Building An Affordable Survival Rifle |NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/building-an-affordable-survival-rifle/

"It involves repurposing a youth single-shot .22 rimfire bolt-action for wilderness survival."
"... a Savage Arms Rascal bolt action was selected to serve as the base gun."
"Thanks to the Rascal's design, it's very easy to install a simple set of survival tools. Its svelte one-piece polymer stock is hollow from the grip to the buttplate. The buttplate can be lifted out of the stock to expose a convenient storage pocket ..."
"This inexpensive, light weight, slip-on neoprene recoil pad kit from Beartooth Products arrives with four high-density foam inserts of varying thicknesses. With all of the inserts installed, it extends the Rascal's kid friendly 11.25" length-of-pull (LOP) to 13.25". "
"Whether it's packed in a rifle stock or in a candy container, the most important thing is to be properly prepared."

Get-Home Bag | NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/get-home-bag/

Volquartsen competition kit Ruger Mark 1, 2, 3 Pistols VC2PCK-B

https://store.wirthweinguns.com/Volquartsen-competition-kit-Ruger-Mark-VC2PCK-B-p/vc2pck-b.htm

Volquartsen Ruger Mark 1 2 3 4 Black Target Trigger VC4TT & more

https://store.wirthweinguns.com/Volquartsen-Ruger-Mark-2-3-4-Target-Trigger-VC4TT-p/vc2tt.htm

Volquartsen Target Sear for Ruger Mark 1, 2, 3 VC2TS & more

https://store.wirthweinguns.com/Volquartsen-Target-Sear-for-Ruger-Mark-2-3-VC2TS-p/vc2ts.htm

Garage storage ideas

https://www.buzzfeed.com/sallyelshorafa1/things-to-make-the-most-out-of-your-garage?origin=arbfbintr1&fbclid=IwAR0ZRtkHY-VkBc9B2O79MFZt7kH3y0xGuE3sfjexyqr7hs-edbtcaTvBsI4_aem_ASwJGhZx2s7sKTtiU8qPtwpO-Dyd00ZBkVrtli9lSD3_TAteoS4wymheV1WPGtgYB6zsPW1986M1ySgJwcdsz76q2Rx37D5Bwr160Ha8-qxBTelwAsobH6yk01A755Kll8g

Odd things you can sell on eBay

https://www.countryliving.com/shopping/antiques/g4437/junk-things-you-can-sell-on-ebay/?utm_source=facebook_arb&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=arb_fb_clv_m_ios_g4437&fbclid=IwAR3pznqeF_HG7JqgfhYjnvvDzEvthzT6pPWO3c0W1szoN7SGChmJwt-oack_aem_AX1FPOLPw4Cx535gzV_LDw83J5buZibgEDFuCMBYv7WUd8PuC21fNBOpz4iQvyw2YAH1xgkhzLYXi0OwSngcg7pqRnr8-MymVezATXWzoriduhJn7FsPX6orOnQTqq9pcVE

Camp Capsule Foamy

A Tiny Travel Trailer skinned in foam: http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=64860

 

"... I decided to build a foamy. I wanted a light, comfortable trailer for my wife and me to travel in, but it needed to satisfy some basic requirements:
- 1,000 lbs. or less loaded weight
- Sleeping space for 2 adults, min ~ queen size bed
- Interior height ~ 5'10" over dinette, 6'2" in bathroom/kitchen area
- Private bathroom w/window, both tank and bag toilet units accommodated, w/medicine chest storage
- Permanent sink w/removable 2 gal fresh water storage, hand powered pump, and grey water holding tank w/external drain (min 7 gallons)
- Single burner, self contained stove
- Ice box
- Removable battery/power source w/inverter and charger
- DC power jacks (lighter and USB sockets), LED interior lighting
- AC shore power hookup
- Clothes, shoes, gear, and food storage cabinets (under bed, wall/ceiling cabinets, closet)
- Externally accessible storage (tongue box and side pods)
- Leveling jacks on chassis rear corners
- Swing away rear bike rack allowing access to entry door
- Spare tire mount
After viewing available options on the web, I settled on a hybrid trailer of my own design, that wouldn't break the bank. I started with a landscape trailer that was on sale ... as I don't currently have a satisfactory welder. It also simplified registration and about another month of work.
After extending the tongue, removing the ramp, and adding leveling jacks to the rear corners, assembly of the shell began."

45ACP AR-15 Carbine (AR-45) & more

Build a 45ACP AR-15 Carbine (AR-45):
Olympic makes an AR upper chambered in .45ACP and their mags do not require any kind of adapter to work in a typical AR15 lower.
OLYMPIC ARMS 45 ACP AR 15 Project:  https://ar15tactical.com/ar-15-projects/45acp-ar15/

 

Pro2A Tactical .45 ACP AR-15 Pistols (Glock style magazines):
https://pro2a-tactical.com/firearms/ar-15-ar15-pistols-and-firearms/45-acp-ar-15-ar-45-pistols.html?product_list_order=price
About $800.00 - $1,160.00 - Dec 2021

Moriarti Armaments - AR-45 ACP (Glock style magazines): 

https://moriartiarmaments.com/ar-45-acp/
Rifles, Pistols, uppers, lowers, kits, & parts - Complete About $900.00 to $950.00 - Dec 2021

AR-45 On A budget (YouTube video):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYup2XPCCdg

Building a CMMG Guard 45:  https://thisguysguns.wordpress.com/2018/11/06/building-a-cmmg-guard-45-aka-an-ar-45-that-doesnt-suck/
Use a Glock Magazine lower from Uncle Mikes, CMMG, New Frontier Armory, Angstadt Arms, or other vendors.
"Use an Anderson Manufacturing .458 Socom stripped upper:
   It's a Mil-Spec profile (necessary if you want to use a Magpul BAD lever)
   Inexpensive ($65.95 after shipping)
The reason for the .458 Socom profile is that the ejection port is opened up, so it will allow for better clearance of the stout .45 ACP case."

CMMG:  https://cmmg.com/45-acp   https://cmmg.com/resolute-200-rifle-mkg-45-acp

• Complete Rifles and Pistols - About $1,300.00 to $1,850.00 - Dec 2021

Brownells: https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/receivers/lower-receivers/ar-15-fm-45-45acp-build-kits-prod134843.aspx

Palmetto State Armory: https://palmettostatearmory.com/tacfire-build-kit-for-ar-15-45-acp-complete-rifle-nitride-black-ssrk45acplpk.html
https://palmettostatearmory.com/new-frontier-armory-c-45-ar-45-stripped-billet-lower-receiver-c45lower.html
https://palmettostatearmory.com/new-frontier-armory-pistol-caliber-ar-9-ar-45-slick-side-billet-upper-with-lrbho-pcupper.html
https://www.rainierarms.com/quarter-circle-10-glock-large-frame-lower-receiver/

Alternatives:  Hi-Point 4595TS, Marlin Camp Carbine, CNC AR45, Just Right Carbines (AR-15, Glock Mag),
Moriarti Armaments (AR-45), Barrier Defense, Quarter Circle 10 Large Frame Glock mag lowers etc.
https://www.vanceoutdoors.com/category.cfm/outdoors/rifles/of3/45-acp
https://www.iammo.com/guns/rifles/caliber/.45-acp/base/barrel/mode/list/show/48
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/ar-15-45-acp-just-right-carbine-gen-3-rifle-117071   https://justrightcarbines.com
https://moriartiarmaments.com/ar-45/windham-weaponry-m4-det-car-hn-windham-weaponry-m4-det-car-hn-
https://moriartiarmaments.com/ar-9/ar-45/ar-45-80-billet-lower-receiver-%E2%80%94-glock-style-10mmlwr-nf
https://barrierdefense.com/U-Build-AR15-45-ACP-16-Complete-Rifle-Kit-45ACP-4516-Kit.htm
https://maconarmory.com/
https://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/hi-point-carbines/hi-point-45acp-carbine.php
https://www.brownells.com/firearms/rifles/semi-auto/usc-45-acp-16--prod141158.aspx
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/productlist/guns/rifles/semi-automatic/45-acp?d=185&c=30&s=706&gauge_chamber=.45%20Acp
https://www.quartercircle10.com/glock-large-frame-builders-kit.html

Articles:
The Best .45 ACP Carbine [Hands-On Tested]:  https://www.colsontaskforce.org/best-45-acp-carbine/

•     Heckler & Koch USC 45: Best Close Range Carbine
•     Hi-Point 45 ACP Carbine: Best Home Defense Carbine
•     TNW Aero Survival 45 ACP: Best Survival Carbine
•     KRISS Vector Gen II CRB .45 ACP: Best for Close Quarters Combat
•     Just Right Carbine Gen 3 (.45 ACP): Best for AR-15 Users

Best Pistol-Caliber Carbines: 9mm & Beyond: 

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/pistol-caliber-carbines/
Best .45 ACP Carbines: http://gundata.org/blog/post/best-45-acp-carbines/
Best .45 ACP Carbine: Buying Guide & Reviews:  https://gunandshooter.com/best-45-acp-carbine/

 

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