Maksim

LOL.... Just saw that on your website. Like the serial numbers, H2O-xxxxx Interesting that they started putting the serial on the other side now? Along with the model number.

So the Christmas AR Lower thread got me thinking.... what are some of the more interesting AR-15 lower receivers out there... I have the NJGF lower which I have still not built and will likely swap my other upper on... but I do want an "Umbrella Corp" lower such as this one.... from my Resident Evil fan days.

These are still the best lowers....

I think this is par for the course now and generally don't have an issue with this... here is why. If someone wants something that works like an Aimpoint... but does not need it to survive a nuclear scenario.... there should be something to fill that void. As long as people know they are not getting the exact same components. Although I do agree that most will not get it and think that some products are just hella marked up. Coming from the camera world, we all know that glass is glass and where the expense lies. Beyond that, if there was a patent and it expired? By all means, that is what the free market is about. But... look at Magpul and some of their really expensive stocks.... $300 for a piece of plastic? What did they think was going to happen? The market will decide what is important and I am sure as long as the "operators" of the world keep buying Aimpoint and Trijicon, they will sell plenty to the weekend warriors who have the cash.

Libtard version? Really? Did not know they make those... pics?

Completely not out of the question. Most of these are merely brands now. They find a supplier and slap their name on it. I.e. Browning, Sears Craftsman, etc. The one caveat is that depending on what the brand calls for, they may have slightly different specs, such as coatings, etc.

20 Gauge Shockwave $269. Linky

Whats the difference between gen 2 and 3 when it comes to AR vs others?

Thanks for bringing it up. Interesting, only a 1PM showing here avail in eastern Pa.

Maybe? Can always try, worst case they cancel order. MAYbe make a note to let them know?

Palmetto just launched their Christmas sale. One hot item are pmags... $7.99 with coupon code PMAG. Free shipping on 10 or more. Yes yes... for those that can ship outside NJ. =) Or if you want to ship to my house in PA, send a pm. Link

No doubt, this will be a great seller. Creeping up to a Glock 19/26 size, no? Looing forward to shooting it at Shot Show.

Great topic and lots of good points. Not 100% caught up on the newest optics but will say... price does not always equal quality... just look at all the eotech issues in the past. For scopes, this is why I am a fan of Nikon. Great quality glass, but does not have the reputation in the gun world to command premium prices. Reputation or perhaps marketing dollars? As to the Wilson vs RIA... whichever gun I had experience with in the past or know what was done with it.... or "a Glock." I have shot plenty of cheap 1911's such as RIAs and Taurus and can easily say they are good quality guns with a high degree of reliability. Yes, their tolerances are hand fitted and they are not as smooth as glass... but that is also what makes them pretty reliable. Again, the locked room question... Wilson vs RIA.... Are the guns cleaned and lubed? Are we indoors or outside with sand blowing everywhere? I am not familiar with Wilsons and their methodology BUT... replace wilson with almost any gun made for gun games, such as my SVI... and the answer is simple... RIA! The SVI is an amazing 2011, super tight, super accurate and 100% reliable (when cleaned/lubed)... BUT I know that any time the magazine hits the ground or a piece of fine gravel or any sand blows on the gun... it is time to strip it and clean it. A great place to see this in action is towards the middle and end of the day at Shot Show media day when the prototype and hand built guns are out of commission meanwhile the basic Glocks at the booth are running with no signs of slowing down. So in essence, if your life depended on it, would you rather have a Russian AK or a fancy AR made to stay under 1MOA out to 1,000 yards... give me the AK all day long if we are talking about peace of mind it will go bang at some bag guys at under 50 yards. It really boils down to the purpose.... and that is why a Glock is a glock. You don't buy one for accuracy or status to show off to your friends. If Wilson was built for combat/reliability... yes would have that. If it was built for accuracy and as a showpiece... give me the "built for idiots" RIA or Taurus.... and in both cases, as much as I LOVE my 1911s, I would prefer any glock if we are talking about the probability the gun will go "bang."

I see some things never change. The biggest thing about Range 14 that bugged me however was that on busier days, would get swept by a muzzle or two nearly every trip.

What did he do?

You're special. Routinely had 15/30 pmags inspected.

Just the one thing to keep in mind, much more than at other ranges (except at Range 129 and others where you must show them what's in your bags), ROs are very much there and be prepared to discuss your guns... and their legality. You are after all on government grounds. From that perspective, a private range is very much worth far less hassles.

Humn, I think a good way of looking at it.

How much is civillian membership there now?

$50... not bad... an interesting take. Link

Thanks. As you mentioned was a Google issue with AJAX pagination.

This has run it's course. Will update as soon as Tapatalk has a solution.

If it is just rimfire, NJ WMA (wildlife management areas). You can also look into Range 14 if that is close for you.

and wait and see how quickly you are going to be asked not to come again. =)

Seriously.... why?! Yes it is small.... but would anyone seriously use this as a defensive weapon over one with an actual stock?