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After years of buying/modding/collecting 1911's I gave in to my want to an AR. Specs so far: - 16" BCM Lightweight Mid Length Up Receiver, 1/7" twist - BCM Blem Lower receiver from G and R Tactical - B5 SOPMOD Stock - Geissele G2S trigger - BCM Mod 0 grip - Magpul MOE handguards (Not sure about these, but I want to stay lightweight) - Battle Comp - Troy Rear BUIS Pictures to follow once compliance work is done!.

I've been bitten by the bug. I'm looking to purchase my first AR. I was waiting, hoping I'd be out of this state by now where I don't need to buy a watered down AR, but I realized that's not happening. Last 3 years I've been 24/7 on 1911's, but something just clicked. My 1911 addiction has taught me 1 thing: Buy once, cry once. It's better to buy a more expensive gun that you trust than a cheaper gun that you upgrade by yourself or with trips to the smith. I've been reading M4carbine.net and I've reached the point where the more I read, the more I'm confused. I want a top tier, (DD, BCM, Colt, etc, as long as its around 1500 or less) AR........ the rest..... I believe I want: - Mid length gas system - I want carbine utility but not rifle length - 1/7 barrel. For home defense or worsts case scenario, I believe heavier bullets are better. - Fixed front sight - Leaning towards traditional double shield handguards, or newer, lighter, rounded style rails Unsure of barrel profile.... What do the experts recommend?

discount?! I am thinking about ordering a stag with the plus package compliant from the factory. I just don't want the hassle of getting something modified etc.

I did with my girlfriend after I graduated college in 2009. I had 35 days before I started work and had very little planning, 1 day to be precise. I had always wanted to, but didn't think I had time before starting work. Then I realized it might be 10 years before you accrue that much vacation in some jobs and will likely have kids. Drove to Chicago straight through in 13 hours or so and then just stayed in major places of interest for 1-2 days, 3 if it was something like Vegas. We had stopped at AAA before leaving and got travel books for each state we planned on staying at and just called local hotels/motels and asked for their best rate an hour or two before we got tired of driving. Believe it or not it was much less expensive than expected. Gas was around 3 bucks a gallon then and highway miles in a 4 cyl camry it was not bad. Hotels I stayed at were actually mostly motels with the outdoor room entrances, but hey, staying in hotels for 30 some days in a row while just realizing your a 100k in debt will tighten your wallet a bit. Eating was the biggest expense in my trip. My gf loves to rationalize eating out on vacation at nice places, loves rationalizing you only live once you might as well have a few drinks with dinner etc. That gets expensive fast. If you eat fast food (or bring things like protein bars, dry cereal, lots of snacks) and just buy a (couple) bottles to keep in your luggage, you can save a LOT of money. For me, it was a trip of my lifetime. Little disappointing in hindisght because I truly don't believe I will have a better vacation in my lifetime. In times I was in awe, shocked, genuinely scared for my life like I had never been before, happy etc etc. If you're on a budget, you should obviously try to minimize total trip time to save on food and hotels. If that's the case, be comfortable driving 3-5 hours a time and then driving 3-5 hours again after lunch/short sight seeing. Our trip was 9,000 miles which I estimate I did 75% of just because I love driving, but also because I'm a terrible/easily bored passenger. I'm not a big partier, but I loved Vegas, the parks out West, San Francisco area, Nashville, Tucson, and Ashville NC area.

Wishing your wife a fast and healthy recovery. God Bless.

Sig 220

Davidson monkey grips. More customizable and great guy to work with. Higher quality in my opinion too. Google 1911 forum Larry monkey grips

Where did you get it from if you don't mind me asking? I've been looking all over for one of these and refuse to pay some crazy prices I see on GB

TanJovi had some excellent points. Have questions! What training is available? How will performance be judged? Take notice of things as you enter or have some small talk. First impressions count.

When we interview people, we look for a few key things: Interest. Is the position this person is applying for reflected in the person's previous work history, the jobs their currently applying for, education etc. We don't want someone who will take ANY job. For a management position: Are they people oriented? Do they genuinely want a leadership position (again, previous history, current job applications)? Do they have good values (Hardworking, honest, etc)? Finally, do the skills we see from the interview process imply a good chance for success? Good active listening skills, confidence, not a fast talker, not long winded etc My best advice. Just be honest, be on your best behavior, dress to impress, and don't try to be somebody you TRULY aren't. Good interviewers will easily pick up on misleading answers etc.

I recently got a Streamlight TLR 1s from midwayusa.com Before this my bedside gun was a Sig 220 rail with a cheap 150 lumen flashlight next to my eyeglasses. If someone broke in, I'd have to find my glasses, unlock bedside pistol safe, and find flashlight. I finally admitted to myself 100 bucks was not worth this amount of time if SHTF. I put the TLR 1s on the Sig as soon as it came.... WHY did I wait so long? If you're hesitating about spending the money for a weapon mounted light, just do it. There is no comparison. Two hands on the gun....No fumbling with handheld flashlight techniques. I can't believe it took me this long, but thats what being a cheap bastard will do to you. JTQ911

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1911s. Specifically my Springfield Armory worked over by their custom shop. It makes me look like I know how to shoot.

I checked out CP's website and could not find much info about gunsmithing. Besides sight installation, would you recommend or trust John Robinson to install a Harrisson or Berryhill ignition set and or fit a new thumb safety on a 1911?

I've debated the same thing, mainly the 7 vs 8 debate... however, after much expense, I've concluded the best option for ME is the 10 rounders from tripp research. 100% reliable in my SACS mil spec and SA champ operator and with 10 + 1 with a spare 10 round magazine I have 21 rounds of 45 ACP. More than enough if the average HD shooting is 2 rounds. I have more than a few 1911's and the only brand to run 100% in every 1911 is tripp research.

You beat me to it. The Silencio muffs I had always always always gave me an intense headache. Finally stopped being cheap and bought a new pair and now no more headaches

Its ejection port is lowered/flared? If so, my bets on a combination of extractor/ejector shape

Why do you think the supreme court will refuse to hear the appeal?

I'd join the 1911forum.com if you haven't already and speak to "hammond". he's a preferred dealer I believe and has an excellent reputation. He posts the most in the ed brown forum. You can also contact george at http://www.migunslingers.com/ You can save off of msrp and get some of the best customer service in the business. Jim

That's usually how I feel. But then once in a while, I think to myself, I'm already breaking the speed limit, who am I to criticize or judge someone else for wanting to break the speed limit at a couple more MPH's than me? Isn't that a case of the pot calling the kettle black?

I love the 1911 but interested in a smaller 9. I read that this was the first 1911 type designed completely from ground up for the 9mm. Does anyone have one of these or has shot one to give some first hand opinions. They're not cheap, but if I hear good things about them, I'm probably going to trade or sell my Sig 220 and Sig 228 to get one. Jim

I like to change from the default, in hoping some lowly, yet highly paid servant of theirs may actually read. Had a couple cold ones tonight, but this is what I sent. I will not support you in any future elections if you support the nomination of Caitlin Halligan -- formerly the solicitor general of New York -- to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. She has shown extreme bias and deliberate ignorance towards the roles of the each branch of the U.S. government.

I'll admit I guess being born here as much as I hate the gun laws here, they are the norm. I'm "used" to them. Its normal being unarmed every day unlike how much of a shock it must be for someone from a free state to be forced to come to a place like NJ. But events like these shock me back to reality where I realize how damn defenseless I would be to be able to protect my family and self, EVERY DAY, EVERY MINUTE, outside the home.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/25/us-norway-police-response-idUSTRE76O4ZC20110725 It was 5.26 p.m. on Friday when local police in Nordre Buskerud first received an alert about shootings on the island. Four minutes later they notified Oslo and another eight minutes after that they formally requested back-up. Fourteen minutes later still, local police arrived at the shore of the mainland, but for a further 17 minutes waited for a boat. "We asked for help from the SWAT team in Oslo, which is specially trained to deal with armed situations. We did not know about the extent of the situation that was out there," North Buskerud police chief Sissel Hammer was quoted as saying by the Dagsavisen daily newspaper. "But this was not about waiting, this was 17 minutes during which we prepared ourselves." Every time I think how we're in the exact same situation here it just makes my blood boil. I know we're fighting the good fight here, but this just drives me to the point of wanting to pack up and head to a free state tomorrow.

Buds gun shop has Springfield SS loaded for 702 And a range officer 1911 for 669 with a picture of a rifle under handguns>> springfield Jim