Tactical Monkey

I need to find friends like that... So you felt the ACR was front heavy... Was that with a loaded mag or empty? The ones I've handled seem to be pretty well balanced for a piston based weapon.

When will we see the XD Snuggie on that website? Congrats!

I own both, but I would choose an AR15 For the very simple reason that I am far more proficient with an AR compared to an AK platform

Thanks guys! Wife paid for the stripped Spikes lower I bought from PK90.... Happy birthday indeed

Congrats?

I've tried a fair amount of different products... lately I've been on a slip 2000 kick, and it seems to work pretty well.

It's official. You fit in just fine! Welcome

Most manufacturers make a Ban state (NJ compliant) version of an AR15. If not, you can request them to permanently attach a muzzle brake, grind down bayo lug, etc... Stag, BCM, CMMG, and many more will do it in house. Or screw the manufacturers and build one yourself, just the way you want it!!

Most likely if you saw a telescoping or folding stock in this state it was either pinned permanently into one position, or it was on a pump action shotgun - both 100% legal.

I have one on a Win 1300 and it's fantastic. With the stock fully collapsed, and reduced recoil, my wife can handle the weapon without difficulty. If they are selling them with a fore grip that is news to me as when I bought mine it was only just the butt stock. Installation is really simple, just tightening of a single long allen head bolt. However having a ball ended Allen wrench to make your like significantly easier.

Got a chance to spend some time with an ACR "basic" today at a shop in PA... Very impressive. It wasn't nearly as heavy as I thought it would be - or perhaps it just balances well - but it seemed lighter then a SCAR. The ambi controls are sweet and positioning of the bolt catch/release (very similar to an AR with a Magpul BAD attached) is nice indeed. The length of pull on the A frame stock is longer then what I am used to, but it was very quick to shoulder and provided a nice cheek weld. Also I discovered my concerns over the non-replaceable pistol grip were misplaced, as it was comfortable and at a good angle for me. Apparently Remington will release the Aluminum receiver used for select fire models which has a replaceable pistol grip that would accept any AR-15 grip (or so the sales guy said). Overall it was an inviting and worthwhile trip, since they had one in both black and tan. But for $2400 out the door I had to pass on it... For now 8-)

The 1911 version with an AR15 stock adapter would be interesting... However it does look a bit Fugly 8-)

Welcome 8-)

throwing this back to the top... Please consider taking the 30 seconds to fill it out.

Filled it out - I listed a "Shooting Event" under Other as a means of a fundraiser. NJCSD held one back in '08 and while I couldn't attend apparently it was a success. They had different events which cost money to enter and what not. I think using a shooting event to gather people together would have better success then a dinner or lecture.... Just my thoughts.

Quote of the day 8-) Congrats!

Just want to through in a quick comment that I appreciate you gentleman who have legit experiences with body armor chiming in. This post is just so I can track this thread and make an intelligent decision should I ever need any. Thanks.

My list is close enough to Caine's - I just edited his. 8-) Great Minds?

I have a pair of Mechanix original gloves that I keep in my range bag. They work really well when it's wet, cold, or super hot out (FSB on a AR when the temps 100 degrees out, after repeated fast strings). The one huge benefit is that they are thin enough to have pretty good dexterity, and I'm able to still manipulate the weapon (safeties, levers, mag release, whatever). http://www.mechanix.com/ You can usually find better pricing on Amazon or other sites. However as Ben said, you really should practice with them. I'd even recommend operating the weapon without any ammo before shooting to make sure you can still safely handle it.

I would have to agree with Shane on this one. If you want the MSAR, pay the extra hundred or two more and get the E4 version. Aside from taking standard AR mags, it also benefits from correction of the initial STG problems. RatWorx has the NY legal model E4.

I wouldn't say that Benchmade makes average folders, especially there black class knives.

Enjoy your stay

Aimpoint H-1 will most likely be my next purchase... Huge weight difference compared to the CompM4, and I think the smaller objective size should not be a problem. Not to mention Larue just released a slick little lightweight mount for the H-1/T-1 :twisted:

It must be the heat.......

Who would you buy a pistol from, who would give it to you in nothing but a brown paper bag?