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  3. Posted

    I was having a discussion with an attorney friend of mine about the new Healthcare Reform, which led to discussion about the 2d Amendment Right. He asked me why I think anyone is entitled to own firearms. I didn't say I own firearms to defend myself from criminals, which that particular use is possible but you have a better chance of getting struck by lightning.

     

    When our forefathers incorporated this right into the Constitution, they were not thinking that this country would be rampant with petty thieves and therefore everyone would need to own a gun.

     

    I own firearms because we live in a society of checks and balances. The three branches of government check each other. We as citizens check the government as a whole. This is an absolute requirement to maintaining any free society, because absolute power corrupts absolutely. Those that argue against this are either naive or know full well what they are doing.

     

    You are NOT paranoid if you own firearms as a way to check the government against any potential tyranny. The 2d Amendment Right is not only one of the freedoms you enjoy from being a U.S. citizen, but it is one of your duties as a U.S. citizen and should never be questioned.

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    Question on bolt/bolt carrier action:

     

    The CMMG bolt carrier that came with the upper would "snap" lock into battery when pushed all the way forward into the upper; the bolt would rotate, the lugs would line up and then it would stay that way unless I gave a little tug on the bolt carrier or the charging handle.

     

    The Adams Arms piston kit came with an "anti-tilt" carrier. The instructions have you take the gas rings off the bolt, put a spring on the bolt shaft and then put it into the AA carrier.

     

    It all seems to fit fine, but I notice that the AA Carrier doesn't "snap" into battery. If you don't keep constant forward pressure on the bolt carrier it will move back out of battery. The bolt still appears to be working correctly in that it rotates and locks.

     

    Is that normal/ok? Does the buffer/buffer spring in an AR normally provide forward force to keep the bolt carrier pushed forward? Basically, should the AA bolt carrier be acting the same way that the CMMG carrier did originally?

     

    This is normal. Because of the way the AA piston kit is designed, there is always a little force from the spring acting on the carrier. I don't see this harming your rifle in anyway. Everything lines up when the system is enclosed.

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    This wasn't inspired by the Deadliest Warrior episode, was it? Haha. (Full episode here: http://www.spike.com/full-episode/green-beret-vs/32039)

    The tests shown in the episode showed the knife after being fired was pretty accurate, though I agree its pretty useless considering its a fire and forget/last ditch type weapon at that point. And to note, when in the hell has anyone used an E-Tool in the Army as a primary weapon? Sure, the thing may seem sharp, but it'll give an enemy an infection at worst.

     

    I have 150 confirmed kills with an E-Tool :lol:

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    I think this was discussed already. LBSs are a good thing to have around, but nothing will zero your rifle betterthan actual range time. Look on the internet for a downloadable 36 yard line BZO target.

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    Yes, you both are right. Everything is sent outside our borders for manufacturing. Tax credits/breaks and non-unionized cheap labor is a bit too attractive to pass up. I understand this is reality and keeps many people in business, and henceforth puts food in the mouths of American families.

     

    It's a shame that's the way it is and the way it has to be; how we were the industrial progenesis and innovators but now we're using China to help them with their industrial era.

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    With the never ending technological advances in this country it is astounding how behind we are on some things. In the years leading up to 2010 we have wireless phones, wireless computers, wireless speakers, wireless data transfer and wireless remote controlled adult toys. We have unmanned aircraft, smart bombs, dirty bombs, clean bombs. We can fly a crew to the moon and walk on the surface of it. We can send a crew to the bottom of the ocean. We can travel across the country in a matter of hours when years ago it would take the better part of 6 months and if 1/2 the people were still alive at the end of the journey it was considered a great success. We have the capability to clone sheep. We have the capability to analyze someones DNA from crimes committed decades ago.

     

    In the early 1800's John Loudon MaCadam created and employed the use of stones, tar, etc laid in tight patterns to form a road surface suitable for driving on. His design was termed "macadam". Later, in 1872 Mr. MaCadam's design was improved by using a more modern well graded, maximum density surface and the term asphalt was created. The first uses of this road asphalt were in Battery Park and on Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1872 and on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C., in 1877.

     

    It's incredible that we have not come up with a better road surface, in all these years, that will not dent my $1800 a piece factory rim when I drive "through" a pothole. I understand the laws of physics about freezing and thawing and how potholes are created. They are everywhere and they are horrible. I dented one last year and had to replace my rim, and here we are again, same car, same rim.

     

    :D I gave up driving months ago. No more Jersey traffic, potholes, and road rage. It's a wonderful life.

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    Yes, this might lower the bottom line for Whirlpool, and they might pass on cost savings to customers, but remember: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

     

    Our engineering, manufacturing, and QC may not be the best individually, but we have the best combination of the three, and we keep it affordable compared to foreign products of equal quality.

     

    This is another issue I have a huge problem with. Globalization. Keep things in house. Our goal as a nation should be retaining our collective wealth and selling our products to foreign markets to absorb theirs.

     

    Anyway, I'm not saying anything that everybody doesn't know already.

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    Now to try and describe a corkscrew without using my hands :shock: . If anything I say is overly basic, I appologise. Since I havent seen you shoot I have no reference point so Im starting at the bottom. Assuming your righty, think of your right hand as the useless hand that does nothing but run the trigger. You left hand is the gripping hand. So when you are holding your pistol, hold your left hand out in front of you, wrist to finger tips parralel to the floor. Thumb straight up. Your left hand should come straight back over your right hand. Your left thumb should be foward up on the frame. Your right thumb should be basically behind your left thumb. Your right hand is somewhat relaxed. You left hand does the squeesing and holding. It feels wierd at first but when you shoot you will see how stable this hold it. You should be leaning foward a bit. I prefer the Iscocles stance. Left foot slightly foward and left elbow over left knee. So back to grip, Your left hand does the squeezing and holding, your right hand just runs the trigger. Try squeezing off a round a slow as you can so that when the trigger breaks, its a suprise to you. Also, I notice some people flinch or antisipate because their hearing protection is ok but not great. Try putting in ear plugs and ear muffs over the top to really seal out the sound. See if that helps too.

     

    If anyone finds fault or issue with what Im saying by all means speak up. Theres always room for improvement :)

     

    Shane

     

    Grip, stance (especially the isosceles), and trigger squeeze are all fundamental shooting principles and you did a good job giving some great tips.

     

    When gripping the pistol, I do this:

     

    As a rightie, I make a 45 degree angle with my palm (finger pointing downwards) relative to the slide. My left thumb, on the left side of the slide, lines up with my right fore-finger, on the right side of the slide. I don't apply too much pressure with my left hand when firing 9mm. Adjustment in pressure ismade accoring to caliber. I always fire at 25+ yards.

     

    I don't agree with the Weaver stance either, but I know plenty of folks who are dead on with that stance and some weird grip techniques. Squaring up your body with the target (isosceles) is ideal for rapid engagement, follow-ups, and moving.

     

    Anybody can be trained to shoot a rifle because it is more technique. However, pistol shooting is more of an art form and much of it comes down to learning the basics and finding out what combinations work for you.

  18. Posted

    That Stag Model 8 looks exactly like the one I built. I even used the same Midway Industries BUIS. I got the upper from CMMG ($655),they use the same exact gas piston system, and the lower from Spikes Tactical ($89 minus transfer and NICS). All the furniture you can find cheap from various internet sources. Retail of $1,145 for the complete Model 8 sounds about right to me.

  22. Posted

    Ah yea, I totally forgot about that-- thanks for correcting me :doh:

    I honestly never found much use for FA operations. I guess its fun to put the select lever on Rock'n'Roll and see the brass go flying. I'd take an SBR over FA any day (and normal mags!).

     

    What's your round count on FA?

     

    I hope you're not current or former mil. I'm former mil. We are the WORST at FA. Not only is the training horrible but the doctrine ingrains a mindset that can never make FA effective. They do this for very good reasons. Or, maybe I should say, very good compromises.

     

    I taught a noob to shoot FA on his first mag. He listened. Usually takes longer with people that have extensive mil combat arms years. People think FA walks. If it walks, you aint doing it right. People think burst is better. Certainly bursts are good choices sometimes. But, if you can't shoot FA, your burst sucks. Even if you've shot bursts for four years.

     

    This is true to a certain extent. Training regarding the application of full auto fire has gotten better, i.e. it's usually outsourced or taught in-house by the true gun-slingers. But you are right, I would rather shoot semi over burst or auto any day.

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