The Q&A Episode | TGC PODCAST | Ep 85

Published on February 28, 2020
Duration: 60:48

This Q&A episode of The Gun Collective Podcast covers a wide range of firearms topics. John Patton discusses suppressor choices, pistol chassis systems, the impact of the ACR's discontinuation on the SCAR's popularity, and recommendations for a 6.5 Grendel AR-15 build. He also touches on the Springfield Hellcat, Taurus G3, Glock 44, and the debate around American-made AKs. The conversation extends to firearm maintenance, legal considerations for firearms in vehicles, and the potential future of modular firearms.

Quick Summary

The speaker believes all-around suppressors are generally terrible and advises against using a suppressor with a bore diameter significantly larger than the bullet. They recommend dedicated suppressors for specific caliber ranges to maintain optimal performance, rather than a single can for multiple calibers.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Intro & Sponsors
  2. 00:38Make Ready Arms Sponsor
  3. 01:34Kinetic Development Group Sponsor
  4. 02:10Host's Dental Braces
  5. 02:31Q&A Begins
  6. 02:46Resonator R2 vs. K Suppressor
  7. 04:04Pistol Chassis Systems
  8. 05:21IWA Cancellation & Coronavirus
  9. 06:07Changing Anti-Gunner Minds
  10. 08:08Guns and Gadgets Shoutout
  11. 08:32TGC Nation Facebook Group
  12. 08:40EDC Gun Philosophy
  13. 09:21American-Made AKs
  14. 10:19ACR Discontinuation & SCAR Popularity
  15. 11:206.5 Grendel AR Build Parts
  16. 13:19Springfield Hellcat Opinion
  17. 14:28PKA Podcast Invitation
  18. 15:15Favorite Multi-Caliber Suppressor
  19. 16:42Keith Eric & Donor X
  20. 16:56Guns on the Wall
  21. 17:30Sig 10mm P320? (No)
  22. 18:38Coronavirus Blame & Politics
  23. 19:41Modular Guns Future
  24. 20:25Taurus G3 & Budget Manufacturers
  25. 21:56Virus vs. Economic Crisis
  26. 22:20Glock 44 Review
  27. 23:56Adam from FPC on NRA Candidates
  28. 24:41Coronavirus in Elk Grove, CA
  29. 25:18Zip 22 vs. Turn on a Stick
  30. 25:40Indoor Pistol Range Tips
  31. 30:07Savage Axis Threaded Barrel
  32. 30:13Favorite Gun (No Examples)
  33. 30:18Rifles vs. Pistols Shooting Frequency
  34. 30:52Woodward Dream Cruise Invite
  35. 31:08Online NFA Gun Trusts
  36. 31:57Henry/Marlin New Cartridges
  37. 33:32500 Auto Mag & Bighorn Armory
  38. 35:02Taurus TX22 Magazine Capacity
  39. 35:04African Game Defense Setup
  40. 37:50Glock 44 Follow-up
  41. 38:15Indoor Range Ordinance Question
  42. 39:10Johnny B Channel Shoutout
  43. 39:45Taurus PH Series
  44. 40:33350 Legend Subsonic Ammo
  45. 40:56Honey Badger vs. DIY 300 Blackout
  46. 41:49Firearms in Vehicles
  47. 43:27S&W EZ Glide 9mm/.380
  48. 44:40Mekanik vs. Taurus G3
  49. 45:59HK VP9 Favorite Pistol?
  50. 46:45Brain Pills & Red Bull
  51. 47:50Preemptive Violence on Legislators?
  52. 48:21Crossbreed Holsters Shoutout
  53. 48:37If PA Became California
  54. 49:21Best Bang for Buck 9mm Pistol
  55. 49:41Expensive .22LR Rifles
  56. 50:23Handgun Barrel Length Ratio (AR Pistol)
  57. 51:08.40 Cal Obsolete?
  58. 51:49T-Rex Arms/Brendan Herrera Beef?
  59. 53:01Battle Belt Use
  60. 53:43Sig Sauer BDX System
  61. 54:44Washington/Oregon Move?
  62. 55:49Glock 44 Recall?
  63. 56:16Venison vs. Beef
  64. 56:5280% Lowers
  65. 57:09.243 Rifle for 13-Year-Old
  66. 58:13Best Lever-Action Gun
  67. 58:23Trijicon Ventus for Civilians
  68. 60:02Thanks & Sponsor Reminders
  69. 60:40Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the speaker's opinion on pistol chassis systems that convert handguns into carbines?

The speaker finds pistol chassis systems where a Glock is simply inserted to be awkward and not a true carbine conversion. However, they find systems like Flux Defense for the P320 to be an interesting take on the concept.

What are the key considerations for building a personal indoor pistol range?

The primary concerns for an indoor range are ventilation to manage lead vapors, the ability to collect spent rounds and brass efficiently, and sound dampening to avoid disturbing others in the home. Proper ventilation is crucial for safety.

Does the speaker believe .40 S&W is obsolete?

Yes, the speaker considers .40 S&W to be obsolete. They argue that 9mm ammunition offers comparable performance with less recoil and lower cost, making .40 S&W unnecessary for most shooters.

What are the speaker's recommendations for a 6.5 Grendel AR-15 build for precision shooting?

For a 6.5 Grendel precision build, the speaker emphasizes tight receiver fitment to prevent 'stacking tolerances' and ensure accuracy. They suggest looking at quality barrels from manufacturers like Ballistic Advantage or Rosco Manufacturing.

What is the speaker's stance on all-around suppressors for multi-caliber use?

The speaker believes all-around suppressors are generally terrible. They advise against using a suppressor with a bore diameter significantly larger than the bullet, recommending dedicated suppressors for specific caliber ranges to maintain optimal performance.

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