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Walther PD380 it's like an updated PK380

PD380 – www.waltherarms.com

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I'm unabashedly a Walther fanboy, even so I'm not sure why you'd pick this over S&W, Sig, or Glock. No doubt Walther has them all beat on ergonomics, but only 9 rounds of .380? It's a DA/SA, hammer fired, pocket-ish pistol and I'm sure it's a sweet shooter, street price will probably be <$400 so it's got that going for it.
 
6mm MAX



This is interesting, but of course I'm pretty invested in 6mm ARC, so it's not something I'd jump into right away. The big advantage I can see is that MAX uses a standard AR15 bolt, so it has a lot more meat for the lugs than does the 6.5 Grendel Type II that is used by ARC. I haven't sheared any lugs yet, but it does happen, so I carry a spare bolt in my pack.


Why The 6mm MAX?​

The 6mm MAX is pressure tested to SAAMI standards of 55k psi. It is a brand new cartridge designed for the unmodified mil-spec .378 bolt face, and a full mass bolt carrier group. The 6mm MAX holds 35 grains of water capacity which ultimately determines the energy potential of the cartridge. In this case, 1750+Lbs of energy. Why is that so significant? The 6mm MAX can launch an 87 gr Berger VLD at 3009 fps from a 24” barrel. This produces 1749 lbs at the muzzle, 1504 lbs at 100 yards, 1093 lbs at 300 yards, 775 lbs at 500 yards, 533 lbs at 700 yards, and stays supersonic past 1000 yards. These ballistics are at standard atmospheric pressure and temperature.

Cartridge designers have struggled with 2.26 OAL, and having enough room for increased case capacity. Until recently, there hasn’t been a .378 case head cartridge available that has a 35 gr water capacity. This amount of water capacity is the engine that can power heavier, and high ballistics coefficient bullets up to 100 grs. The 6mm MAX can do this within the constraints of the AR-15, and function flawlessly. So the end result is that the 6mm MAX can push bullets 55 gr to 100 gr, and do it with the same 2.30 OAL. Some designs have emerged shorter and fatter to accommodate a bullet with better BC and enough powder for useful velocities. When comparing the water capacity of 24 Nosler (29 grs), 6.8 SPC (35 grs), 5.56 x45 NATO (28.5 grs), 6×45 (29 grs), 6 ARC (34 grs), 6.5 Grendel (35 grs), .224 Valkyrie (34.5 grs), and what do we get? For the cartridges with .378 case head, powder capacity is less than the 6mm MAX. For the cartridges with larger case heads, you get the same amount of powder or less than the 6mm MAX. The end result is that the 6mm MAX (35 grs) allows for a .378 mil-spec bolt face with full lug integrity and powder to push the heavies at useful velocities.

The 6mm MAX has unlocked the code on the .378 bolt face AR-15 cartridge. We were able to increase the OAL to 2.30 with the .350 Legend parent case, and magazine, which were originally designed for the AR-15, and function flawlessly. With the OAL set at 2.30 for all bullets 55 gr to 100 gr, we were able to keep bullet jump relatively consistent for the inherent accuracy across all bullet weights. We have been able to achieve 1 MOA accuracy with most bullet weights, and sub-MOA with premium target bullets.
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My buddy is in good with Mike and the SOLGW crew. He had the opportunity to to shoot the 6mm Max. He had nothing but good things to say about it. I like that you can get into one with a Barrel and Mag change and run you standard 556 running gear. Ammo and pricing will be the biggest hurdle at this stage in its infancy..
 
Boomtacoma01 said:
My buddy is in good with Mike and the SOLGW crew. He had the opportunity to to shoot the 6mm Max. He had nothing but good things to say about it. I like that you can get into one with a Barrel and Mag change and run you standard 556 running gear. Ammo and pricing will be the biggest hurdle at this stage in its infancy..
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Yeah, with 6ARC I was able to buy 400 rounds of ELX-M ammo and have been shooting that while I convert some Lapua 6.5 Grendel brass. I doubt I'll get more than 4 or 5 firings out of the Hornady, but the Lapua should be substantially better as far as life goes.
 
Welp, that's a answer to a question that was never asked... Why not M14 mags, at least. Hmmm....
 
I guess they came out a couple months ago but I just found out about em. Double stack 9mm "1911" that runs on G17 magazines, lots of customization options too.

1911 Platypus - Stealth Arms

The 1911 Platypus™️ is Stealth Arms’ new double-stack pistol based on the 1911 platform. Compatible with Glock® style magazines. With our online builder you become the designer!
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I think theres going to be a pile of double stack 1911 9mm's to hit the market before long
 
There's already a ton, and I guess there's one out there that runs on Sig mags too. The Stealth Arms one in particular is interesting because it runs on magazines I already have. Out 10rd magazine law here kinda defeats the purpose of a double stack, I can fit a 10 round in my single stack 9mm 1911.
 
FrankenToy said:
Welp, that's a answer to a question that was never asked... Why not M14 mags, at least. Hmmm....
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G3/91 mags are about the cheapest and most ubiquitous surplus .308 mag available. I've got 20+ and only the one PTR91 to shoot them all.

While you're right I never asked, it's the first AR-10 in a while that has got my attention.

FAL and PTR91 scratch my battle rifle itch for the most part, I want a M14 (M1A) more than an AR-10.
 
Lee said:
G3/91 mags are about the cheapest and most ubiquitous surplus .308 mag available. I've got 20+ and only the one PTR91 to shoot them all.

While you're right I never asked, it's the first AR-10 in a while that has got my attention.

FAL and PTR91 scratch my battle rifle itch for the most part, I want a M14 (M1A) more than an AR-10.
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no bolt hold open on them though
someone did one before
and another that took FAL mags, but it broke bolts pretty often
ban-era AR10B rifles used M14 mags with a cut in the side, since someone mentioned those...
 
Steve300xcw said:
I think theres going to be a pile of double stack 1911 9mm's to hit the market before long
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you got a glock mag to jam in yours' mag well?
reminded myself that I'd been looking for glock mags with sand rails in them, and the '9mm in a 45 magwell' ribs on your mags look about right for the purpose

ETA: never mind, I thought it was a couple ribs and not a full length flat embossed in the mags
looking for something like the ribs on an AR mag (or the wires soldered into a 20rd 'desert rat' sten mag), give space for sand to go past
 
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thingy dingus on the back is a decocker for disassembly without putting a hole in your equally retarded cop co-workers
apparently they aren't for sale and won't be for sale
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The review of the trigger convinced me I don't want one.
 
Short Action Customs is coming out with a precision press at SHOT. It will have to be something really special to make me want to give up my Zero press.
 
Daniel Defense has revived and "improved" the Hudson H9.

H9 | Daniel Defense

Find the full line of firearms, parts and accessories from Daniel Defense, including AR-15’s, AR-Pistols and Bolt Action Rifles for sport shooting and hunting.
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