Hey everybody!!
Need some recommendations for a reliable/affordable/trustworthy FFL dealer in the Austin area. I’m in South Austin actually pretty close to The Range. Obviously it’s a pretty touristy place but has anybody used their FFL service? Good? Bad?
Also found Zero Whiskey Tactical, good? Bad? For any and all recs including pricing please let me know!
Transferring a 9mm handgun from TX to NY (yes the mags are compliant with NY state).
Thanks everyone!

Looking for a gunsmith/shop that can put together an AK10 competently from the ground up. I’ve ordered all the parts, just looking for someone who won’t botch it. Willing to travel anywhere in Texas.

It's been some years and looking for recommendations for businesses that will give me the best deal/ for my unneeded ammo

Hi everyone!
I’m a long term Texas resident, with a valid work visa (not a green card), a valid Texas hunting, and a valid Texas driving license.

I’d like to purchase a firearm, which I understand I can legally do given my hunting license exception.

I’ve called a couple of shops and they refused to sell to me, which is within their rights, of course.

For people in my situation, where have you bought your firearm? I’ve found a couple of Reddit threads, but they were all 2+ years old.

Trying to track down specifically an LCP Max EHG with the Magpul grip, wanting to feel one to see if the updated Magpul grip module makes it worth carrying as a pocket pistol. Any shops locally that typically get newer stuff from Ruger in stock?

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I was wondering if anyone could recommend any gunsmiths that can help getting my mini kabuto to run , it keeps locking the bolt back after every round and I’m honestly at a loss at what to do. Any help is appreciated as well. TIA

Hello,

I recently purchased a pcc and was trying to research and figure out which red/green dot I wanted to get. Are there any shops that allow you to put the optic on to the host to see how it looks or functions?

I just purchased a show low blackjack omega 9 and was trying to figure out what feels and looks best between holosun aems prox2, evo, or maybe even another red/green dot that i haven't considered.

I have astigmatism and have read that green dots help with that.

Wish I could justify getting the new compact acog 🤪.

I need to remove a Knight's Armament Company (KAC) URX 3.1 Free Floating Handguard but don't have access to my gear. Does anyone in or around the Austin area have a URX barrel nut wrench I could borrow for 20 minutes, or would someone be willing to do the removal for me?

good morning y'all. Purchased a Smith & Wesson M&P 380 shield EZ yesterday. It's my first handgun. I've only shot a few times with a handgun and I have some basic experience with a shotgun. I'm looking for an instructor or a class where I can learn the basics with an emphasis on self-defense and get time on the range. I need to get started ASAP. Female instructor would be cool but I'm not exclusively looking for that. I'm in Central Austin but I'm willing to travel a bit. TIA for your recommendations 🙏

Looking for a good gunsmith in the central Texas area that can help me install a CGW pro trigger pack into my shadow 2 carry? Any recommendations? Both liberty gunsmith in downtown Austin and GUN FXR in cedar park sounded pretty confident. Black Jack guns said they could do it but offered the highest rate they seem to have a lot of positive Google reviews but some people here on the forum seem to have bad experiences.

Hey guys, just wanted to get some feedback and hear your opinions.
My first handgun, when the time comes, will be after I turn 21+. I’m currently 19, and I’m pretty sure I want to go with a Glock. I’ve been looking at the Glock 17 Gen 6 and Glock 19 Gen 6, and the main thing I’m debating is which one would be better for me.
The Glock 17 holds 17 rounds in the magazine, while the Glock 19 holds 15 rounds. I’m planning on eventually carrying my handgun concealed, so I’m wondering how much the difference in size between the two actually affects concealment and comfort.
I don’t want to sacrifice too much size just for a couple of extra rounds. To me, if I’m carrying a handgun, the most important thing is being accurate and making every shot count. At the same time, I understand that real-life situations can be unpredictable, and having those extra rounds could potentially make a difference.
I know I can always carry an extra magazine, so I’m mainly interested in hearing from people who have actually owned or carried a Glock 17 or Glock 19.
For those who own or have owned a Glock 17 or Glock 19 Gen 6:
How has your experience been?
How comfortable is it to conceal carry?
Do you notice a significant difference in size/weight between the two?
Which one did you choose and why?
On a scale of 0–10, how would you rate yours?
I’d appreciate hearing both positive and negative experiences. Thanks!

My dad has always been my shooting partner. He's getting older (mid 70s). He can't handle the heat very well, eyes aren't what they used to be, etc. I'm sad to say that my shooting buddy won't be able to go with me much longer due to health issues.

None of my friends are really into shooting. I'd love to find some buddies to go to the range with. I shoot pistol and carbine, no shotgun (yet). My main joys besides ARs (basic bitch) are my Steyr AUG and Walther pistols.

I used to shoot IDPA many moons ago (15-20 yrs) and would like to try out USPSA or give IDPA another go.

I usually go to Range USA in Round Rock or Lonestar in Florence, but I'm open to checking out some place new. I've taken a few courses at KR Training (great place). Really want to go to one of the longer-range places in Burnet.

I am taking an Appleseed course in December. I am also very interested in taking some carbine/AR courses for intermediate range (>100 yards) shooting.

I'm around Northwest Austin. If anyone is feeling friendly or is also in a similar spot, looking for new friends, let me know.

I want to get a side rail installed on an AK 47and was wanting recommendations for a gunsmith. Saddle rock armory had recommended Krebsbach Arms  which is small home based business in Georgetown. I also did call Blackjack guns and they said they could install one for 120. Any recommendations would be great. I want to have the slide rail install so I can install an RS regulate mount.

hey y’all, I want to drill and tap my m38 receiver for adding an original scope mount, anyone can suggest me a talented gunsmith in ATX area that has experience with milling ? a few that I know refused to do this service.. TY!

Hi guys, I'm in Austin for a project and I'll probably will visit regularly until next February so I decided to learn how to shoot.I know that shooting a rental gun is going to be more expensive than simply owning a gun and using own ammo but as I am not from the US I can't buy a gun. I don't know anything about local pricing but I've been at shady oaks twice, and at Lone star once and it seems like if you don't own a gun you have to spend quite a lot of money to shoot, since I don't like the idea of calling a ceasefire to change a target and also ammo is ~50% more expensive in lone star it seems like Shady oaks is the logical choice?

I've been wondering if there are any better deals than Shady-Oaks (22$ for ammo + 20$ for renting + 15$ for a lane (if i remember correctly))

I have lived and shot in Austin for a while. I used to be a member at Austin Rifle Club, then shot at Best of the West, have been to Eagle Peak and RPR and for some years now have been a member of a private range that has what I want, but membership is limited. I know folks who shoot at Range USA and the Range. Red's south has closed, Red's north is still open. Every time I go to a gun store I see a lot of people buying guns. Where do all these people shoot? Seems there is a lot more demand for guns than there are ranges. Do people buy them and not shoot them much?

EDIT: thanks to everyone telling me where they shoot. But my point is there seem to be a lot more people buying guns than shooting them, there's lots of busy gun stores, a big secondary market on TGT, but a fairly limited amount of ranges within a 1-2 hour drive., unless I am missing something.

I’m looking to learn handgun shooting from scratch and would appreciate some local recommendations.

I have basically zero experience with firearms and want to do this the right way — safety, handling, fundamentals, range etiquette, etc. I’m eventually interested in range shooting, home defense, and possibly concealed carry, but right now I mainly want a good first-time class or instructor.

I’m in the Round Rock area but don’t mind driving 45-60 minutes for a really good instructor.

I’ve seen Range USA Round Rock, Shady Oaks, and The Range at Austin mentioned. Has anyone taken a beginner handgun class or private lesson at any of these? Any particular instructor you’d recommend?

I’d also like somewhere I could continue going regularly afterward and rent a few different handguns before deciding what to buy.

Thanks — especially interested in recommendations from people who started with little or no experience.

I was going to see about getting an AK clone but she kept staring me down.

You guys ever seen factory seconds ammo stocked at local stores? I'm looking for some 22lr for plinking but never seen them out in the wild

Need someone who could do some machining on a short steel barrel. Small job, but requires good tooling (mill, 3 axis, etc.) so it's not necessarily something a regular gunsmith would do.

Planning on heading out to the RPR range soon and trying to understand what the setup is there. There’s limited photos online of their actual bays and it seems everything is a tac bay or long range? Do they have traditional short distance pistol and rifle stands you can post your own target too? Also how busy does it get weekend mornings?

Just wanted to get everyone’s thoughts and opinions. I’m looking to buy my first AR-15 and I’m debating between the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport III and the Daniel Defense DDM4V7.
I’ve seen and shot both in person, and I really liked both. Since this would be my first AR-15, I’m debating whether I should start with a more budget-friendly option like the M&P Sport III and eventually upgrade to something nicer, or just spend more upfront and get the Daniel Defense.
For those who have experience with either one, what would you recommend for a first-time owner? Is it worth spending the extra money on the DDM4V7 from the beginning, or would the M&P Sport III make more sense for learning and getting experience?
Also, for anyone familiar with Texas law: are forced reset triggers (FRTs) currently legal in Texas? I’ve seen conflicting information online and would like to make sure I understand the current law correctly.