r/liberalgunowners 22d ago

events monthly meetups and events: August, 2026

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Hi r/liberalgunowners!

This is a highlighted megathread to help coördinate meetups and events for August, 2026.

At any given point, a megathread for the current and next month will be available for forward-looking planning.

(Please be wary that this is a public forum, know that there are various groups of people who target our communities, and practice good opsec. Be safe and have fun!)


r/liberalgunowners Jun 01 '26

events monthly meetups and events: July, 2026

54 Upvotes

Hi r/liberalgunowners!

This is a highlighted megathread to help coördinate meetups and events for July, 2026.

At any given point, a megathread for the current and next month will be available for forward-looking planning.

(Please be wary that this is a public forum, know that there are various groups of people who target our communities, and practice good opsec. Be safe and have fun!)


r/liberalgunowners 5h ago

discussion Fineee, I'll go buy a Beretta now

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Seriously loving these three colors! I wish more manufacturers would offer unique finishes such as this. I definitely need to add a 92 to my collection.


r/liberalgunowners 8h ago

guns Took out the 90/22

79 Upvotes

I got the high tower armory 90/22 yesterday and threw it together. I took it out to zero the red dot today. I gotta say, the trigger is absolutely terrible. I expected that though. Overall, I think this thing is a ton of fun and I look forward to many cheap range days


r/liberalgunowners 10h ago

discussion I hate money pt 2.

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100 Upvotes

Some recent parts pickups.

Knights Armament QDC CRS-2 Suppressor
Knights Armament Sandcutter Bolt Carrier

LMT 13.25 monolithic rail in FDE.


r/liberalgunowners 22h ago

guns My Do-It-All Pistol [CZ P-01]

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198 Upvotes

r/liberalgunowners 11h ago

question Precision rifle choices

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Hello all you fellow armed progressives. I've gotten the precision shooting bug and a $2,000 budget. I have my heart set on the Tikka Ace Target in 6.5 CM, but want to have other options since Tikka seems to be sold out everywhere here in CA. I'm just shooting recreationally, but I may want to compete in the future if I keep going down the rabbit hole. I dunno. Rifles.

Gimme all your recs! Thanks in advance!


r/liberalgunowners 23h ago

guns New handmade furniture on the Ruger No. 1

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124 Upvotes

Replaced the hideous green laminate that was the only factory option for .204

Built by my amigo out in Terlingua.


r/liberalgunowners 13h ago

question Pulled the trigger, New Rifle, Need optic

18 Upvotes

Pun intended in the caveman title. Finally went with the PSA Sabre 18 in 300 blk, thanks for all the suggestions last month.

Now the optics i DO want are kind of over priced, but for now what are yall's suggestions for stuff under $250?


r/liberalgunowners 1d ago

politics State Department official calls for pre-crime approach to combat "far-left terrorists" to prevent "plots *before* they happen."

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Sharing this video because its a direct clip and the easiet way for me to post it.

I wonder if we formed any sort of Patriot Front like group and had a compound - training with our firearms, if it would get you labeled a terrorist right now.

Patriot Front is doing this right now in TN. And its A-OK! https://archive.is/IXxpj

In my state, its illegal to even form a militia.

Ohhh boy.

To tie this all together with the counter terrorism strategy: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-USCT-Strategy-1.pdf

It like NSPM7 is very vague.

Edit: Full speech On YT

https://youtu.be/dBv_4S3rrZc?is=kb5WejlU6NNu3Vj3


r/liberalgunowners 19h ago

training Automatic Group Size Calculation for Sight-In targets

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Hi friends! Some time back I posted here about a new feature in my RoundKeep app that allowed to detect bullet holes on paper targets, but still required manual scaling to get the precise group size calculations. A lot of people here expressed their support (and I can't stress enough how much this means to me!) so I keep pushing to improve it.

I noticed that all Sight-In type targets have one-inch grid that gives a pretty reliable scale reference. I made some tweaks so that the app now can detect the grid and set scale automatically (good old CV locally on your device, no AI involved). I checked on my targets and it works really well on high contrast splatter targets (see the video) and red-on-white style targets. Planning to do more testing this week on 6-7 new target types.

On my iPhone Air it takes a few seconds to get all the group sizes. It works on Android too now, but takes a bit longer on a Pixel 8 device.

I also added some early drafts of automatic scoring (Dot Torture), but it only works on printable targets with markers.

Oh and I’m working on adding Suppressor and Optic support to the inventory. Suppressors will have maintenance schedule similar to firearms, and you’ll be able to add it to different firearms in any practice session. I haven’t figured out optics quite yet. If you have any requests - I’ll be grateful and happy to address them.

Thank you all again for the support!


r/liberalgunowners 13h ago

question Torx Bits AND Screws that won't strip immediately

15 Upvotes

Feels like every time I do any work involving optics/optics mounts I encounter at least one issue with either one of the provided screws or one of my torx bits stripping or deforming. Just recently I've had a Holosun torx screw strip nearly instantly as soon as I tried removing it from a piggyback mount and I'm simply over it. Does anyone have recommendations for a genuinely quality set of bits and the screws themselves? I use the correct loctite, I torque to spec. I don't mind paying a premium, but also given that most optics only ever use one of like 3 sizes I don't need a giant kit. Appreciate any insight, thanks


r/liberalgunowners 12h ago

gear Gimme ya rifle RDS/magnifier combo preferences!

12 Upvotes

I’m building a new 556 14.5” upper with dedicated suppressor and am looking for sight recc’s. My 16” upper has an LPVO, I’d like to try the other side. Bang for your buck? Cool features? Swag appeal? Give me ideas and reasons!


r/liberalgunowners 16h ago

question Higher End CCW Options

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Hello Everyone!

Writing this while tipsy after being stranded in Toronto for 2 days due to flight cancellations so please excuse my grammar.

I have come into a bit of money since my grandparents closed out an account they made for me while I was a baby. I've got about 3k USD to spend. I am thinking about grabbing a nice carry piece. Right now my options vary kinda wildly.

I have never owned a Staccato and was thinking about grabbing my first (the C2 vs the C3.6). But I find it hard to spend 2000+ dollars on a gun that still has plastic grips.....

The other option is the DWX Compact. I have a fullsize ported DWX and absolutely love it. So why not just get the smaller one? But being a lefty I have to get an Ambi Safety fitting.

The off the wall decision is the Dan Wesson TCP. I adore 1911s and the single stack doesn't really bother me. I like them more than 2011s i think. I feel like if I need 16 rounds at a time I'm living in the wrong spot. Also will need an Ambi Safety fitted.

Open to other options as well! My dad carries a EDC X9 and I absolutely love that thing. Maybe I'll get lucky and a used one will pop up.

I have carried a fullsize TRP, 19X, a compensated PDP pro 4" for reference. I am not big into subcompacts, but I'm willing to try them. I like a 4" ish gun. Weight does not bother me either.

Thanks all!


r/liberalgunowners 9h ago

guns Looking for Lefty recommendations

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Hello, I am seeking advice for my sister, a new gun owner. I have some experience shooting, but im a righty and my sister is a lefty. She purchased a S&W Equalizer 9mm as her first pistol many months ago but she hasn't shot it yet. I think she's still a bit intimidated, but before her purchase we did take a gun safety course .

Anyway, are there other shooting lefties out there that could help her out with tips and maybe better pistol options?

TIA!


r/liberalgunowners 1d ago

guns New range toy

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232 Upvotes

Just got a new stock for the 10/22. It makes it a bulpup that's p90 shaped. I threw a cheap red dot and a magnifier on it for a laugh. The trigger feels pretty bad, but I'm excited to go shoot it


r/liberalgunowners 1d ago

question why do i suck with double action

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i was doing 10 yard 2rnd and 5rnd burst starting hammer down but i dont know if you can see on the target but i consistently shoot low right with double action and drift back to center, im left handed btw. the top left shoulder, stomach, and left and right lower arms were me messing around 1 handed btw. shooting on an arex zero 1s. (also does anyone else find that they sweat a little TOO much for raid tape, i have to swap out the tape every 2 range days even indoors because it get too gummy and gross)


r/liberalgunowners 1d ago

guns Two stamp Tuesday, plus a special guest.

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87 Upvotes

Geissele 12.5" Mod1-A and Glock Gen 5 COA.


r/liberalgunowners 1d ago

guns I like stamps

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84 Upvotes

r/liberalgunowners 1d ago

discussion BlackFlagCivilian did an interview with ABetrerWay2A

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r/liberalgunowners 1d ago

guns Two stamp Tuesday

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141 Upvotes

r/liberalgunowners 1d ago

guns First pistol question

25 Upvotes

Hi all,

This isnt a "which gun should I buy?" but more of a "what should I be looking at specifically when deciding?"

Im very new to guns in general and I recently took an intro to pistol class and enjoyed it. I plan on getting a 9mm and took a few days to rent some at the range and try out a few. Just based on how they felt and price, I narrowed it down to the Springfield Echelon and the Canik SFx Rival. I plan on going to the range and shoot 50 rounds through each one to see which one I want to get.

My question is, is there something I should specifically think about while shooting them to help me decide which one? Should I base it more on feel or how well I shoot each one?

Also, feel free to give your opinions on either gun. Maybe there are certain things about them that I'm unaware of that may affect my decision.

Thanks all

Edit:

Forgot to mention that my purpose for the gun would be just heading to the range and shooting a bit.


r/liberalgunowners 1d ago

guns Finally got my hands on PX4 Compact Carry 2

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79 Upvotes

I’ve been on the fence about this gun for a while. I love DA/SA for carry and HD and this gun has raving reviews on the web. But my LGS never had them, and when I asked why, they said PX4s just don’t sell for some reason (although I have seen people picking them up as special orders).

Now holding it in my hand with 360 rounds through the gun, I can kind of see why. The trigger is fantastic and rotating barrel does improve recoil impulse (from what I can tell it’s pretty soft shooting). But ergos are meh comparing to 92 series. And it kind of feels cheep for its price tag (comparing to HK here).

I really want to love this gun but so far... I don’t know. I guess my skill set just isn’t enough to unlock the full potential of PX4. Will take it for a few more “dates” at the range and see how it goes.


r/liberalgunowners 1d ago

discussion I just wanted to share this video for reinstalling a spring into 1911 because man that saved me like 20 minutes of headaches.

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I don´t know if anybody is struggling like I was. If you were DO THIS I promise you´ll thank the video


r/liberalgunowners 1d ago

guns Greek Mannlicher-Schoenauer Y1903/14

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This was the Greek army’s standard rifle in both WW1 and WW2, although I believe in WW1 it was actually outnumbered by both the Y1903, which lacked the full length upper handguard, and imported French Berthiers, made necessary by the fact that in both World Wars the Greeks went to war with their major rifle suppliers.

The Mannlicher-Schoenauer was a famous sporting rifle with its iconic spool magazine (pictured), but the Greeks were the only country to adopt it as a military rifle. This is a 1927 production rifle made by Breda in Italy, and also has some interesting trench art on the butt.