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He probably never took the time to try out the different size grip inserts. The gun comes with all medium inserts installed. From there you can go bigger or smaller, or mix and match. On my P30 (basically the same grip), I used the medium backstrap panel, large left panel, and small right panel to be comfortable AND get my finger in the right spot when the trigger breaks (i.e. on the pad and not quite at the joint).

Very nice. And a really nice trigger too. Not quite as good and light as the Walther PPQ, but to me that is a good thing. The PPQ has a scary light trigger. I unintentionally doubled that gun accidentally a few times. Could've been a loose grip combined with a super short reset, but the Walther would not be my choice for a carry gun. The VP9 is better in that regard, IMO.

Take a look at S&W K frames. IMO, they are the best handling revolvers made. A Model 19-3 or 19-4 would be right up your alley. You reload, right? If you want to shoot nuke loads, get an N frame. It is not as good handling, but it will stand up to anything you feed it.

Last April. My company's headquarters are up here so it was a pretty easy switch.

It is very true that I have never tried it. Now that you showed all those bullet weights, I do like the versatility of it. It reminds me of 10mm (135 grain to 230grain). Up here in New Hampshire, all the folks I know of that have rifles in 300 Blackout (i.e. 2 guys at my range), only shoot it suppressed.

Ha ha. Sorry 'bout that. Backpedal, backpedal.

I don't mean to sidetrack the thread, but can I ask why the round has appeal to you when you live in a non-NFA state? If you had a suppressed SBR in it, I would be first in line to ask to shoot it. Is it just to have a 30 caliber intermediate round in your AR? I am not trying to be sarcastic or snarky. When i lived in Jersey I had looked into 300 Blackout, but discarded it because it does 't do anything an AK or Marlin Lever in 30-30 can't do much cheaper. Unfortunately, now that I live in a free state, i am too broke for NFA fun stuff. Figures.

Look at Baikal Russian Over/Unders. The Stoegers were (maybe they have improved in the last few years) notorious for having firing pin problems after not too many rounds.

Yup. Once it got posted on the AKFiles.com, it was all over. Supposedly more is on its way. Even better, there is a rumor that we will start seeing GT in 5.54x39 around the new year. That would be awesome.

Thanks. Grabbed 2.

On a side note: SGAmmo has Golden Tiger back in stock. 1 case limit per person. Get it while it can be had. Best AK ammo out there.

We are in the suburbs. Get a little out of the town center and light 'er up!

My apologies, i only have the rear sight. I didn't realize it was for the set. I have never priced them. I just knew i wouldn't use 'em.

Our timing stinks. I put the LMT sights on my 6920. I like fixed sights and use the lower 1/3 cowitness. I would have happily swapped with you. I posted this publicly, so if someone wants the sights I will sell them. If they are still here by the weekend, you are welcome to them.

Jto966, I have a new Magpul MBUS i pulled off my new Colt 6920. I replaced it before I ever shot the gun. If you want it for $60 shipped, let me know.

I have shot one and find it to be practically indistinguishable from their base two stage. The pin retention system is a little different. Sorry i don't have more details on that. I sprung for the SsA trigger. It was at a great price with the sale.

That seems to be the New England way. In coastal New Hampshire I have 35 bags of leaves in 4foot tall doubly ply paper trash bags sitting on my lawn, waiting for the one leaf pickup day. Said bags are now sitting in and covered by several inches of snow from last night. I will take Jersey-style curbside leaf pickup any day of the week.

I thought about it but they only sell in boxes of 600 for about $93. The 68 grain version of the same bullet can be had in 4500 round cases. I would rather buy in bulk. I would consider that as a "do all". Do you use the version with the cannelure? Do you crimp?

So I am looking to stock up a bit now that bullet heads are finally in stock in most places. What online vendor usually has the best prices on bullet heads? I have used: Midsouth Natchez Wideners Grafs Powder Valley Lastly, I have found a really accurate heavy bullet for my BCM A4 rifle (Hornady 75 Grain BTHP). I am looking for a quality lighter bullet as well for my Colt 6920. I have shot the Federal M193 and found the accuracy to fall off by 300 yards. Perhaps it is my 1:7 twist barrel. Am I better off using a longer bearing surface bullet like 62 grains? Any recommendations there? I don't need a steel penetrator tip like the M855. Thanks

On further review, I really dig those mother-of-pearl grips on the 1911.

Funny. Very eclectic, but lots of variety means never being bored with a gun.

I agree wholeheartedly. I just wanted to see if anyone else had the same revelation. And I should add that my AK74 kept up with the AR even further than the AK47. If i was going to buy another AK for anything other than fun, it would be in 5.45x39.

There are a lot of caveats in what follows, but... If we limit ourselves to 10 round mags and standard 10 round stripper clips, i think putting a new 10 rounds into an SKS via stripper takes right around the same amount of time as dumping and reloading a new 10 round AK mag. I will say though that my fail rate is higher with strippers. Sometimes they get hung up. Let the wailing and gnashing of teeth commence.

I had always wanted to own a nice AK. When I lived in Jersey I converted a few Saigas and enjoyed shooting them, but always ended up selling them to get sexier guns like M1As and PTRs. I had owned several AR's, but never loved them and always ended up selling them too. Sp I moved up to New Hampshire and got myself a Milled Norinco MAK-90 that I de-thumbholed and an Arsenal AK-74 that I added a VLTOR M4 stock and tube to. They were both top-of-the line AKs. When the Russian ammo ban hit, I sold my Arsenal and 5.45x39 ammo. So I was left with the 7.62x39 MAK-90 and was enjoying shooting it. If I steadied myself and took a slow aimed shot I could hit steel at 200 yards pretty handily, and at 300 yards if I rested the rifle on a bag I was 60-70% on a man sized target. But AR prices have been falling hard and fast, and I was able to pick up a Bravo Company M16A4 clone at a reasonable price to satisfy my desire to shoot long range. Then a Colt 6920 for sale at CDNN for $899 because, when will they ever be that cheap again? So now I am bringing my MAK-90 and Colt 6920 to the range with me every time I go. The Colt is a bit lighter and much more ergonomic. it is also a bit less "cool", IMO. But the differences start to come out when shooting one rifle after the next at the same distances and targets. While 7.62x39 is not a heavy recoiling rifle, it takes a good bit longer to get back on target even with a good comp on the muzzle. It wasn't much different than my PTR in 308, to be truthful. And it has a trajectory like a mortar past 300 yards. And it is far slower to sight in a target. And it is heavier (mainly because I went with the milled variant). With the AR, I am on target quickly out to 200 yards, and with not too much effort out to 300. Recoil is negligible, even with a light carbine. The gun fits me great. It has never had a hiccup (although I do keep it wet and only feed it M193-ish ammo). The AK is easy to strip down, but it is not made of interchangeable parts. If ever I broke the bolt or carrier parts on mine, I would need parts from another Chinese AK to fit my rifle. I don't have the tools or knowledge to press trunions into receivers. There isn't a ton on an AR that can't be done by a mildly handy person, and with minimal tools. I began to realize that for me the AK was the cool gun to show off, but the AR was the one I would want to have if I really needed one. Of course I have an infant daughter now and am on the gun austerity plan, so guns that don't get shot much get sold. I am sure the new owner loves his Chinese beauty. In the end, utility trumps cool when I can't afford both. And if I ever own another AK, it will be an AK-74. 5.45x39 is a great round and is nearly as flat shooting as 5.56x45, the way an intermediate caliber should be, IMO.. The only thing I never liked was that I always had to stick my AK in the shower and soak it with hot water after shooting it. That Russian surplus corrosive ammo had rust specs forming in the gas tube after the first outing with an new gun. Anybody else turn in their AKs for an AR? (besides Vlad ) Anybody switch to AKs from ARs?

On the first point, the ban is simply on importation. So Saigas will always be obtainable (barring a gun control AK ban), but at an increasing cost. And remember that there are plenty of non-Russian AK's whose quality is comparable with Russian, and they are not on the importation ban. The second point is dead on. Take it from someone with the firearms attention span of a puppy on speed, 90% of impulse gun purchases end up getting sold in the end (often at a loss). Focus on what you like. Experiment with other people's purchases and see if it's a "love story". If so, then consider making your own purchase. It will save you money, time and hassle.