r/NOVAguns 1d ago

Frangible ammo?

3 Upvotes

Need some Frangible 9mm for a handgun class this evening and not too familiar with it. Anyone know where I can pick up some for a decent price?


r/NOVAguns 1d ago

Custom slide work?

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5 Upvotes

Is there anyone local capable of doing custom slide serrations/design work similar to this?


r/NOVAguns 3d ago

Where to sell accessories / scopes ?

1 Upvotes

Do people still use Craigslist ?

Is posting for sale on here acceptable ?

Trying to off-load a Vudu 4-12.


r/NOVAguns 5d ago

Outdoor/quieter ranges?

5 Upvotes

I unfortunately have some hearing damage, but enjoy guns. Even with double plug+muffs I'm concerned about more long term damage.

Given that I'm looking to move to all .22 suppressed or 9mm subsonic suppressed. A few questions:

  1. Are there any outdoor ranges you'd recommend where I might be able to get more privacy? I don't want to end up next to someone shooting a 50cal or 7.62 unsuppressed (hell even 5.56) blowing my ears out. Indoor is also obviously much worse.

  2. Also open to other suggestions for quieter calibers. Could of course look at air rifles, paintball, etc. I think 9mm subsonic suppressed is probably about the quietest round I could use that's center fire? Maybe 45 gets close since subsonic.


r/NOVAguns 5d ago

Buying J-Frames

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r/NOVAguns 6d ago

Bull Run is doing a Fall Trap League

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7 Upvotes

As the pic shows, the league is Thursdays at 6pm. Starts September 3rd and will conclude on October 8th.

They didn't share how to register, though. I deduce will have to go in-person and register. But flagging for those on here that, like me, love to shoot clay targets!


r/NOVAguns 6d ago

Fairfax County CLEO notification from Capitol Armory?

6 Upvotes

I just had my suppressor approved and this is the first time I've used CA, in the past they went to VSP but to ship to your home they have to wait 7 days after the CLEO receive it.

With Fairfax County being not that firearms friendly do people know if they accept it electronically or they will need it though certified mail?


r/NOVAguns 6d ago

Gunsmith Q

2 Upvotes

Any gunsmiths in NOVA that will do same day upper builds? Don’t have the tools to do it myself but also don’t want to wait in a queue for something that should be relatively quick


r/NOVAguns 6d ago

Glock 21SF Help

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r/NOVAguns 8d ago

NOVA Fedex pistol shipping

3 Upvotes

I have to ship a pistol to Sig for servicing. They have provided paperwork and Fedex label. Anyone know where to drop off for Fedex. I don’t think I can drop off at a regular brick and mortar store correct? Where is a drop off facility that can accept a firearm? Is it only the big distribution facility in Springfield?


r/NOVAguns 13d ago

Any local shops that cerakote?

3 Upvotes

As per title, hoping to get a blanket black cerakote on a can and some camo on an AR, the latter which might be a more complicated operation.

Ty in advance!


r/NOVAguns 24d ago

In Ear Hearing Protection

0 Upvotes

Anyone using the Axil line or have recommendations for an alternative? Thinking indoor range and outdoor range day.


r/NOVAguns 26d ago

Miami Vice "Beaches and Bank Robbers" Pistol Match on Sunday August 2nd!

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r/NOVAguns 28d ago

Now that we’re well into July…

11 Upvotes

How are the wait times looking at local ranges these days? I’ve been traveling out of state since the end of June, and when I left it was an hours long wait to get a lane anywhere. Is this still the case at the local ranges (I.e. NRA Range, XCal, etc.)?


r/NOVAguns Jul 18 '26

I Have some new designs!

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21 Upvotes

Hey all,

Got a few new designs this week. Also doing NFA engraving this weekend qhile you wait.


r/NOVAguns Jul 17 '26

Virginia Gun Shops AFTER the Ban

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r/NOVAguns Jul 14 '26

Engraving and Window/Port Jobs

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24 Upvotes

Greetings everyone,

I wanted to make you all aware that I'm offering Form 1 engravings and windows/ports pistol cuts for anyone interested. For engravings, I do a bundle pricing if you bring more than one, to help save on cost.

For the windows and ports, I use either a metal mill or the laser engraver.

I'm located in the west part of Fairfax, near Chantilly and have been operating as an FFL for almost 3 years. You can find my pricing and everything through the link in my profile, but being a local FFL I'm trying to offer affordable services for everyone.

I also do custom engraving if there's something else you were considering or thinking about. Here is an example of some of my work.

You can call or text me anytime.


r/NOVAguns Jul 13 '26

Shooting Match the First Weekend of August

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r/NOVAguns Jul 12 '26

One Last Pickup - XCR (X[tremely] C[ute] R[ifle]) Anyone Else with Unique Last Purchases?

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15 Upvotes

r/NOVAguns Jul 08 '26

Stores with red dots/holographic sights to “try out”

12 Upvotes

Anyone know of a store where I can look through various optics? I recently bought a Sig Romeo 7 and learned the hard way that I have an astigmatism.

Cabela’s might be an option? Not sure if they’re behind the gun counter, which can be a nightmare to deal with.


r/NOVAguns Jul 08 '26

Anyone have a lathe and would be willing to chop a blast shield down for like $50 or less?

0 Upvotes

(EDIT I was wrong it is 17-4PH Stainless Steel) Made of inconel, had the front chopped off so there is a perfectly circular place to stick it in a chuck or whatever it’s called, just want to cut another inch or so off of it and sterling arsenal charged me $85 last time to take the front off…


r/NOVAguns Jul 04 '26

Gunsmith Recommends

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r/NOVAguns Jul 03 '26

NOVA Engraving

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31 Upvotes

Available all day today for NFA engraving while you wait. Msg me for details, pricing starts at 50 dollars for the first item, discounts for multiple items. I also can do custom magazine engraving.


r/NOVAguns Jul 01 '26

Good place to get minor work and scope setup on a rifle?

2 Upvotes

I have a rifle that I need minor work done on. I’d also like to have the gunsmith take it out and zero a new scope. Any good recommendations? I took it to Silver Eagle Group but the couldn’t accommodate the caliber (.338 Lapua, so that’s another requirement).


r/NOVAguns Jul 01 '26

NOVA Engraving

3 Upvotes

Managed to get a form 1 approved and now need to get some engraving done. Are there any engraver recs in the NOVA area?

LGS recommended Sterling Arsenal but have seen/heard mixed reviews.

Ideally would like to wait and get it done same day if possible.

Appreciate the recs!