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  1. Posted

    I gotta make sure I really like the gun before I drop $2g's on the optic.

     

     

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    If you want to shoot it let me know. I'm in central nj. I have elcans on most of my short range guns. Best optic for 300yd and in IMO. Works like a red dot on 1x and there is no POI shift when you move to 4x.

     

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  2. Posted

    You could have just got the regular version (not the ban state model) and twisted the FH off with some pliers.  I put a Battlecomp on mine, and have found the Elcan DR 1-4 to be a perfect optic for the rifle.

     

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    I'm gona chime in with the voice of dissent here even though it won't be the popular opinion.  I have a Gen 4 G23 and a complete Gen 4 G19 slide to go with it so I can shoot both calibers (not that you need the whole slide, I just happened to find one cheap).  Gun goes bang every time for sure, but I find it to be the least enjoyable and (for me) the least accurate of my handguns.

     

    I find the recoil of the 40sw to be worse than other handguns in the same caliber, and even in 9mm for whatever reason I am more accurate and comfortable with almost any other pistol.  This isn't to say that the Glock isn't capable of good groups, but for whatever reason I can't get it to do that.

     

    I can shoot holes in holes with a few handguns, and would suggest at least shooting these before deciding on the glock:

     

    Sig 226/229

    CZ75

    FNX

    Beretta 92/96

    HK USP (this one is highly dependent on which trigger you choose)

    HK P30 ^

    S&W M&P

     

     

    I have most of these sitting in the safe if you want to meet up for a trial shoot.  I'm not a glock hater I just shoot better with most other guns. 

  5. Posted

    I got a week membership to Galves to help a friend who wants to trade in their car.  This gives a rough estimate of what a dealer paid for any given used car on their lot.  It is what most dealers use to also base what they will offer you for your trade.

     

    If you are looking at getting rid of your car or looking to buy a used car and want a place to start your negotiations shoot me a pm.  Also, you can purchase directly from galves.com if you see this after mine has expired. 

     

    I don't work for Galves and am not trying to buy your car, just thought I would post and try to help anyone in the process of buying a car.

     

     

  7. Posted

    The mags are 

     

    Absolutely.  And I love how compact they are.  They balance extremely well and i'd much rather lug one of those around than my AI.  I'm not a huge fan of the single-stage trigger (I prefer a good two-stage) and the magazines are apparently finicky and have a slightly limited capacity.  Otherwise its a phenomenal platform.

     

    The mags can be finicky (gota really make sure they are seated well) which is a shame considering how much the rifle is.  That being said it wasn't enough of an issue to detract me.  I've only had an issue on one reload.  They do have 10rd short action mags now although they are very hard to find.  

     

    As far as the trigger goes I feel ya on that one.  I use Geisselle SSA triggers in all my AR's so Im used to the 2 stage.  The DTA trigger is adjustable though and I have it set at about the second break on an SSA.  Again took getting used to but I am comfortable with it now.  

     

    All in all I have adapted more to this gun than any other I have owned save one (Tavor) but now that I am used to it I really enjoy it and plan to use it to its full capability in a few classes.

  8. Posted

    Both are excellent platforms depending on what you need.  I've shot a DTA before but wasn't a huge fan.

     

    The DTA def isnt for everyone.  The bolt placement is awkward until you get used to it.  I shot another forum members a couple years ago and using his technique I got hooked on the rifle.  Very happy with it so far.  The caliber changing capability of the DTA is what sealed the deal for me.  6 calibers in one rifle is a huge win IMO.  I'm looking for a 6.5 and 338LM barrel now.

  10. Posted

    So I may or may not have gone a bit off the deep end.  As some of you may have seen I had listed my FN SPR for sale earlier.  Well its currently off to its new home out of state and I replaced it with:

     

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    Yep, Accuracy International.  Specifically the 2014 model of the AI AX:

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    This thing is absolutely gorgeous.  Some of the best engineering I have ever seen:

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    Heavy as all hell though.  Not great for long walks:

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    But the coolest thing about the rifle is the modularity.  You can completely break down the rifle with a single 4mm Hex wrench (which is stored in the buttstock).  You can even remove the barrel and replace it with another short action, 308 bolt face caliber.  Or you can break it down for storage/transport:

     

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    All-in-all, totally worth it:

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    The barrel is a 24" 1/10 twist Bartlien blank chambered by Dave Tooley.  I'm also using the Harris 9-13 bipod off the FN as well as a Vortex Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27x56 in a Spuhr mount.

     

    Very nice.  I was down to the AI or the DTA.  I will probably wind up picking up an AI at some point as well.  

  12. Posted

    Elcan.... very nice. 1x/4x or 1.5x/6x? Also who did the paint? Is it Cerakote?

     

    1/4x.  I really like these optics, have em on my 16s and 17s as well.  For 300yd in they are the best I have found.

     

    Cerakote job was done by Backwoods Custom Coatings in Whiting.

  13. Posted

    Great look.

     

     

    Looks awesome

     

     

    Blake, that does look nice. MA makes some nice add ons. I have some of the stuff they made for my MSA.

     

     

    Very nice!

     

     

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    Looks good Blake!

     

    Thanks everyone!  I'm stoked with how it came out.

  14. Posted

    I got bored with the black on mine and just had it refinished in woodland.  I have almost 2k rds thru her with no issues.

     

    Mag in pic is blocked obviously.

     

    Battlecomp 1.0

    MA gasketed gas port cover

    MA curved butt pad

    MA Rail

    Geissele Sabra & Bow

    Elcan DR

     

    Here she is:

     

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  16. Posted

    i can tell you that i first started going to bobs little sports shop during the panic after sandy hook. the place was mobbed. literally. elbow to elbow. yet having never seen me before those guys answered every single one of my questions. in detail. without rushing me. gave me advice. answered the stupid questions too. they took much more time with me than i probably deserved, as i walked out that particular night empty handed, having not even put anything on lay away. but.......the point is that the guys knew their shit. if the guy i was talking to didn't, he found out for me. they did this while the place was mobbed. they also(for what it's worth) helped me convert my mother, by making her feel VERY comfortable. they did the same for her as they did for me.

     

    In any retail shop the key is this...hiring staff that leaves an impression on customers so that they come back to the store even f you aren't the cheapest, most convenient, etc.  My family owns small businesses and I make my living in corporate retail and I try and impress this on my employees daily.

  18. Posted

    Not to say BCM isnt a great company, rifle builder.  I'm just saying if you go used you can go top tier (Noveske, KAC, etc) for not much more.  I recently got an sr-15 for $1500.  Bought a like new Noveske for the same price.  

     

    All my Noveske rifles out shoot my BCM and DD rifles, and the KAC is the same accuracy as DD/BCM but doesnt even feel like you are shooting it.

     

    Just my opinion.

  19. Posted

    I might add, I have the EAG carbine...it has run perfect. I also have the lightweight EAG and it has been perfect. If you want an ar... an GOOD quality AR and don't buy BCM, you get what you deserve.

     

    I wouldn't go so far as to say BCM is the end all be all of AR manufacturers in this price point.  Remove the T1 and light and you are in the $1300 price bracket, which buys you alot of AR right now.

  21. Posted

    STI as other said, or hold out and wait for a great deal on a used Wilson Combat or Ed Brown.  I recently picked up a great condition Wilson CQB for under 2k.  Shoots fantastic and is the smoothest 1911 I own, better than the Ed Brown, STI, or Springfield IMO.

  23. Posted

    I was wearing a Tier One Defense T on Wed and the checkout lady asked me about it when I was purchasing my stuff.  I told her it was a shop up north and she got all interested lol.  Never know when you are going to find a pro 2A'er.  His T's are really nice btw.  Super soft cotton.

     

    Also have T's from GSSC, Howell Gun Works, and CJRPC.

  24. Posted

    Own 7/10

     

    Missing:

     

    Browning: On the list

    SW: Never heard of it before just now.

    Walther: I've looked at em but never pulled the trigger

     

    I don't really agree much with the list though.  Of the guns listed the only one I love is the 226.  I like my cz75, MK3 is ok, 92 is ok, hate my g19, My p38 and Colt 1911 are historical items that I don't shoot.  Personally I find much better options in the current 1911 market than Colt.

  25. Posted

    I have the PRO CORE and love it.  Still not as fast with the red dot on top as I am with irons but I don't practice as much as I should.  Gun has been flawless with about 1k rds downrange though.  The lengthened slide def helps with follow up shots.

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