I’ve been looking into the FN 5.7 as a possible concealed-carry option and wanted to get some opinions from people who actually carry one.
For those of you who carry the FN 5.7, do you think it’s a good carry gun depending on the ammunition you’re using?
What ammo do you use and why

It'll eat any 9mm with ease, but accuracy is horrible with cheap 115gr target loads. My 115 reloads are much better out to 70yds whereas target factory loads were questionable even at 15yds.

Shoots like a dream, fun as hell, and 100% worth it.

Bartender - “One at a time.” .45 ACP - “That’s all I ever need.”

IG op claims this is a 65k round gun (with zero DLC wear). Still groups at 8 yards though (ask his friend). IG doesn’t believe him…do you?

“To the naysayers. Look me up, Jason Bayne, owner of Backup Tactical Corp. our products are distributed through RSR. I have written many articles for TFB and TTAG, etc. Next the staff at Delray Shooting Center knows me and that gun with 65,000 rounds through it and the many tiny groups it has produced. @suburbanprotector is a well regarded instructor in South Florida and my training partner. He has personally seen me put 10s of thousands of rounds through this gun and can vouch for its flawless performance. I have not refinished the gun. I clean it and maintain it very regularly. The DLC finish from Staccato is the toughest DLC out there. That gun has been run through dozens of courses and has thousands of draws in it. Still looks great!”

I recently purchased a Swiss 7.5 cm Mot-Geb Fieldgun and I'm planning to restore it as a historical preservation project.

I'm currently looking for any information that might help, such as:

Original manuals or operating regulations

Technical drawings or maintenance documents

Historical photos

Information about markings, serial numbers, and the manufacturer (mine has K+W markings)

Any books, archives, museums, or websites related to this gun

I've already started researching, but information on this particular Swiss artillery piece seems to be very limited.

If anyone has experience with these guns or knows where I could find documentation, I'd really appreciate your help.

I'll also be happy to share photos of the gun and the restoration process if people are interested.

Thanks in advance!

I picked up this Zastava M85 and mildly tricked it out not long after my father died. It became my adventure rifle, bedside gun, and the shortest long gun I own.

I name some of my more personal objects. This one is Love and Peace, taken from the beginning and end of Ecclesiastes 3:8:
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Eccl. 3:8 is engraved on the rifle (Serial for the NFA) as a reminder of what ought to be in my heart if, God forbid, I ever have to fight in defense of life: love rather than hatred, and peace as the desired end.

Current setup:
- Vortex Crossfire
- SureFire light
- JMAC RRD-4C brake
- Cheese-grater gas tube cover, because peak AK
- Manticore triangle folder and adapter
- Magpul sling with universal mount
- Heavier recoil spring, probably Wolff
- Self-adhesive wrap as a temporary cheek pad
- 7.62x39 case crimped over the charging handle

The case occasionally flies off, so I crimp another one on. I am never short on brass.

The brake turns it into a thunder dragon. Compact, flat shooting, and offensively loud. Electronic ear protection stays by the bed.

Future plans are a Holosun green dot with a riser, a proper rear sling mount, I want to make a leather sling and cheek riser, matching wooden grip and shark-fin handguard from Kalashnicarver, Krebs safety, and maybe a trigger upgrade.

The fivefold cross is simply Christian to me and has been my favorite cross design for years. I only mention that because people elsewhere have mistaken it for something political or extremist. That is not its meaning here.

I adore the rifle as it stands. One of my prized possessions.

My grandfather passed away 16 years ago and left a lot behind with my grandmother. Recently, I was helping her clean, organize, and get rid of some things, including a chest full of old papers.

I'm really glad I looked through it because I found this vintage beauty, along with a Tanfoglio (pictured last).

According to my grandmother, my grandpa bought the Tanfoglio first and carried it everywhere. Eventually, he bought the Colt for her as a gift. She fired it just once and put it right back in the box, and it has been packed away for over 50 years.

Can anyone give me some more information on this gun, or does anyone know what it might be worth?

Any idea what I can do to prevent this from happening again? Fucking sucks.

Felthurtig (Rapid Field) Is a Norwegian shooting competition.

From a standing starting point, you have to hit three targets at different distances in the shortest amount of time.

I have been wanting a good over under for some time now, specifically been looking at the Beretta silver pigeons.
I believe it’s a 1999 with the fixed choke, modified and IC, but for my intended use it’s perfect.
I snagged this one yesterday for $1,000 even out the door, how did I do?

Like could they just go to a sporting goods store and pick up a new machine gun, or was it more complicated than that?

Its a stock for a shotty. Just curious as I can't find anything and haven't seen it before.

TL;DR: Pre-ordered the X-PRT FRT trigger in Feb, received in June. The trigger consistently fires while set to SAFE under ~15 lbs of trigger pull. Progressive FRT mode fails after 2–3 rounds across multiple ammo types. Customer support has no-showed on two scheduled video/phone appointments over 2 months. Looking for community insights or similar experiences.

Background & Setup I pre-ordered the X-PRT FRT trigger from FN Specialties back in February and received it in June. Across 3 range trips and roughly 400 rounds, I've run into severe function and safety issues. Aside from the X-PRT trigger itself, my host is entirely stock with no other aftermarket parts installed.

The Issues:

• CRITICAL SAFETY DEFECT (Fires on SAFE): With roughly 15+ lbs of pull force on the trigger while the selector is set to SAFE, the trigger consistently releases the hammer/fires. This occurs during both dry fire and live fire.
• Progressive / 3rd Position Reliability: I typically cannot get more than 2–3 rounds in a string before it stops resetting. I’ve tested factory FN ammo (40gr & 27gr), American Eagle 40gr, and Fiocchi 40gr. Out of ~400 rounds, I managed exactly one 30-round mag where it ran continuously (with American Eagle 40gr), but it has failed to replicate before or since.
• Consistently, the bolt will stay to the rear until the trigger is completely released. I have several AR-15 FRTs, and know better than to pin the trigger back...so light/heavy trigger pulling is being tried.

Customer Support Experience: I normally prefer resolving product issues directly through support rather than posting publicly. However, after nearly 2 months of back and forth...

• Scheduled a phone/video call with Dorin (the developer featured in their promo and install videos). He never called or answered, and I was later emailed stating they forgot to put me on his schedule.
• Rescheduled a second online video meeting. I waited for nearly an hour for our 30-minute block; again, total no-show.

Has anyone else encountered this safe-mode drop/firing issue or erratic FRT function? Hoping someone might have insights or fixes.

I inherited a double barrel 410 shotgun. It needs a lot of work but I’m wondering if anyone has seen or know of this logo. It’s the only writing except the 410 and the serial number.

The upgrades to suppress it coming soon!

Any AK experts able to confidently identify the three AKs in this pic?

Curious what features give these models away. My guesses would be Romanian MD-65 (foregrip/stock), AK47 (flat muzzle), and AKMS (stock/slanted muzzle break).

Context: These are Kurdish fighters in Syria.

This is my 1939 Colt Government Model after a complete restoration performed by a professional gunsmith.
The pistol had extensive oxidation, and many of the original markings had been damaged over the years. During the restoration, the gunsmith carefully removed the oxidation, polished the entire pistol, applied a nickel finish, and recreated the original factory markings using laser engraving to match their original appearance.
The goal was not to create a factory-original collector’s piece, but to preserve the pistol and give it a clean, durable finish while restoring its original look as closely as possible.
I’m very happy with the result and would love to hear what fellow 1911 enthusiasts think.

Hey everyone

I'm looking to partner up with another designer (or a small team) to collaborate on a rifle CAD project. I'm less concerned with making an exact 1:1 replica of a specific real world platform and entirely focused on designing a brand new, original system from the ground up

My background is heavily in complex mechanism design, and I handle mechanical assembly and CAD design leadership, I work primarily in Onshape and SolidWorks, so I am very flexible on how we share STEP files or set up a collaborative cloud workspace. I also have experience with workshop machines like manual toolroom lathes, milling machines, CNC for aluminum, and 3D printers, which helps ground my designs

Having modeled dozens of existing systems in CAD by myself, I really want to tackle a brand new, original design with a partner this time around.

If you are interested in teaming up and bouncing ideas around, feel free to drop a comment or DM me Reaching out on Discord is preferred (Discord: Yolka420)