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Some of you may or may have not heard of this AR accessory. As noted already, I'm talking of the Never Quit Grip. It is a rubber grip that easily installs over the magazine well, and allows for a more controlled off-hand grip for the individuals who opt to grip the mag well. Now, yes, institutionalized training always says to grip the handguards (or the VFG if one is present). Unlike what people think, it will not cause bad feeds if the magazine well is gripped... though, grabbing the magazine itself is what causes the bad feeds. With that said, the recent progressions in technology for magazines has improved greatly, and most magazines, from my knowledge, allow for proper feeding (without having to do the mag-bump). Personally, I never liked VFGs because if the opportunity to use a supported position was available, I wouldn't want some Snickerbar in the way. When I got my AR, and attached a VFG, my opinion was reaffirmed, and I opted to remove it. I originally was going to get a far more complicated mag well grip, but when I saw the Never Quit Grip for $24, figured it was worth at least trying. Like I said, installation took about 15 seconds (6 of which was finding a pen to punch out the trigger guard pin). The material is quite solid. It fits well over the magazine well without really having to stretch it. I have a .223/5.56-chambered AR, so, for the .308, 6.5 or 6.8 I do not think it would fit without some stretching or customizing (or it might not fit at all). As you would imagine, it does cover the serial number and anything else on the magazine well. According to the site, it comes in: Black, Dark Earth, Desert, Force-on-force Blue, Red, and OD Green. As for the feel, it has a groove which allows for a more natural grip (similar to the Pachmayr grips). I've tested holding it for comfort and shooting with both bare hands and gloves, and I had no issues. Also have got water and oil on it, and all residue/liquids wiped away without much effort. I do not always utilize the grip, but I find it to be a far more comfortable alternative for myself. I know that some people prefer to choke up on the rifle as much as possible, while for others not necessarily. For those who opt to shoot in such a position, I think the Never Quit Grip is at least something worth looking in to. Find more info at: https://www.neverquitgrip.com/

Cheyenne is down in Central NJ, right off 130 in Hamilton/Robbinsville... seeing how you're up north, probably just as far as Lakewood.

I'm a bit taken back myself that AP opted to release the picture with the story even though the family of the fallen Marine and the SECDEF both formally asked the AP not to release the material. To me, AP has always been fairly balanced as they have always been a distributor of news, and not a news syndicate with an agenda (like Reuters)... oh well. With that said, this situation is different from the recent decision to allow the media to cover the arrival of caskets at Dover (if given permission by the family). I personally see that as a solemn testament of my fellow fallen brothers and sisters who's families are giving their loved ones a final sliver of glory and decency that service members haven't been given in the past. Numbers of wounded and KIA are released, and I think people take that for granted because its just numbers... not ever knowing the face behind the number. Not that any of us want glory ("don't be a hero"), but in our deaths, if people can realize that freedom isn't free, then it was a "good" death. But that's just me.

Hello and don't nod off on the paperwork yet... complacency is what really killed the cat :idea:

Ha, well, it says there were also drug charges... so, that leads me to believe that there was illicit products also shown that would lead authorities to believe someone may have been at risk. "Common sense is common" can go both ways here...

This was the gun on Mythbusters that was proved it could chop off your thumb if you held it wrong!

The Canucks will be holding a military exercise/demonstration at the Canadian Embassy later this month. The exercise will be run by Canadian military cadre, and be a demonstration for officials/public to observe the, under-appreciated, Canadian military effort in Afghanistan. It will simulate an IED attack, and the reaction by Canadian military medics. They're saying there will be mil-sim explosions that might scare the hell out of folk in DC who don't know about it... ha, should be interesting as I haven't seen any news outlets release the story yet to make people aware. Full story at: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/wor ... le1275341/

Cylinder, those are some beauties. Every time I see a USP, its stock rises on my "must get" list. I did have a question about your M1, which is gorgeous. Is that the Magpul PRS stock? I was not sure if they were NJ compliant as they do adjust, but they are a fixed length (and only adjust to be longer). I'm assuming it is NJ compliant as I'm staring at the picture now, but I thought stocks had to be fixed in NJ? Maybe there is so much BS that my head is spinning and I'm misplacing facts. Ok, sorry for the quick threadjack, BTT

In my opinion, you should always give your guns a cleaning before its first range visit. From what I understand, guns that are NIB have a coating that prevents rust buildup while in shipment/storage. Heck, even if the shop cleaned/oiled the new gun (for display), I'd still give it my own cleaning.

You got time to shoot. No point in excelling at one aspect if it will hinder others.

Gosh, do half the things from this short vid and you'll be targeted for some enhanced questioning... But seriously, I agree with a lot of the survivalist thinking. Preparedness is something that should be evolving in all of our lives, regardless of our locale, background, or beliefs. There are many things that can be done by individuals, like learning/brushing up on: First aid, mech work, basic intelligence (what wild vegetation is safe, etc), land nav. Honing our shooting is obviously something that can be done solo as well (though always more fun with folk). But if the worse were to happen, chances are we would function in small groups (or should). So, to learn/train in those groups would optimize training, right? Things like movement (ranger files, wedge formations, reaction to direct/indirect fire) take a lot of time to get right, and goes beyond just being able to execute, and more on relying on the guy next to you (I'm sure the mil/ex mil guys can attest to that)... so, either start practicing and/or trust your bud/neighbors. As for squad-based combat, I don't want to say its not necessary, but that's the part that would probably throw up a red flag for the Feds. But if you do airsoft or paintball, or even dry runs, those could be good substitutes (instead of paying thousands to rent a shooting house like what they have at Blackwater or Scottsdale Gun Club).

Hahaha, omg. There are guilty pleasures, and then there are the ones that actually kill you.

Nice. That's from when the WWE chicks or pro cheerleaders went on one of their USO tours.

The issue here is that mostly every aspect in life has a Federal government underlying, whether its addressed publicly or not. I'm not a huge fan of big government myself, but to look at every aspect and hate hate hate isn't progressive by any means. I agree with Bob, and I think his philosophy is a step in the right approach. Many people see people like him (and me) as a "right-wing nut" because of things that are merely spoken. But I think other like minded people can agree that both major parties in this country have dropped the ball repeatedly, and neither have support from us. Instead, its a matter of truly caring for what is best, keeping in mind the shifting global perspective, but holding on to what is our identity as the United States of America. The Me-first way of thinking is no better then the minimalist way of thinking pushed by the Dems and GOP. The idea of peace instead of security is the continuing trend (note my signature). This country needs patriots, not lawyers, or doctors, or business men, to lead. While everybody (regardless of background) has a place in this society, this country was built upon patriots-- an ideal that has turned into slogans and bumper stickers. We'll see what happens.

Not to mention being a sh-t magnet, a huge magnet.

Hello and welcome from just south of you.

Mr Hudson

Yea, gmail is working for me again. Clicking through iGoogle works, but directly typing the URL isn't working still. My school's webmail is still down though :?

Definitely off-topic, but pretty important news. I can't actually confirm that Gmail is 100% down, but the issues have been pretty consistent from coast-to-coast. Gmail of course being the beta email system that Google created. As I stated, I have friends who cannot access personal, business, or school email databases from home or office, and this includes people from NJ, as well as Los Angeles/San Francisco. Personally, my school's email is on the Gmail database, and it is causing a lot of issues as today is only the second day of classes, and there is already more then enough confusion as it already stands. Thought I would just give a heads up to the other gmail users that it is not an isolated issue. I personally re-installed Firefox thinking it might have been a browser issue, but to no avail. I haven't heard anything official yet from Gmail or Google officials...

There are eye procedures that are given the OK by the DOD (which allows for it to be paid with government money). I know a couple guys who got it done, and I was offered the procedure too. I opted to not do it because I'm not a big believer in messing with what is. However, for everyone else they were fine (just a couple days of having to wear sunglasses at all times was the worse somebody had it).

All of Marvel's current projects (Spidey movies and Iron Man to note) will not be changed for contract reasons-- so, producers and distributing will still be done by the respective companies that originally signed on. From what I've read, it doesn't seem like Disney will have any effect on these marquee items (except gain revenue). I have also heard that Disney is interested in possibly starting up some possible new movies on some characters who haven't received any thought yet (maybe Thor!), but this is probably just fanboy rumors. I'm a bit skeptical about Disney releasing a comic book movie myself, considering the current trend is dark and gritty (for the most part), and that doesn't necessarily scream Magic Kingdom. However, if anyone has the budget to make a couple blockbusters (Avengers? Marvel civil war?), Mickey and co can pull it off.

I agree on the principle that most racism is justifiably self-racism/self-fulfilling prophecy in this country, and that the majority is slowly becoming the minority (not necessarily in numbers). However, to blame the broken trend of "giving" to minorities is just as wrong of the current majority as it is of the minorities to take advantage of such programs. When looking deeper into the problem, it is actually the fault of the "white man" in this situation to even let it continue. White man in this context of course referring to the majority and not necessarily the color of a man's skin. Now, as I stated, the issue here is the moral ambiguity of the majority to deflect their inability to deal with the issues in a coherent manner that allows for actual progressive change. Progressive change not being the willful or skillful upheaval of the current system into a so-called New World Order, but the actual change of thinking that allows for both the majority and minority to come upon the premise that all men are indeed equal. This mode of thinking is of course quite abstract, and many frown upon it as a notion of an idea, and not necessarily something that can be executed upon. Others see it as a means of projecting their unique qualities, and, in turn, being racist towards others (IE. Obama's successful election should have been a great step forward for ALL Americans-- regardless of their status. Instead, it, in a sense, broke the racial dam free, empowering minorities to seek further material gain instead of bringing people together). Like the argument of progressive change, diversity appears to have the same issues. However, in the same context, it is not simply a matter of a group taking advantage, or the system even being broken. It is the inability for the people to take the responsibility to actual do something about it. In my perspective, this is when it appears that it is indeed the majorities "fault" of sorts that the country has dwindled and become what it is today. Why? Because it is the majority that have "run" the country since the beginning and to this day, and never quite did enough to push for any kind of change to either help with diversity, or question the modes of diversity taken by individuals or allowed by the fellow majority. Some may argue they do try to make a difference, but obviously your modes of trying to make a difference are pointless if you've been trying to do it for over a decade, and nothing has changed. Either that or you're not doing enough. I'm of Orient background, and my race has gone through a number of hardships both in the homeland and here. I do not feel entitled to a damn thing because I know that my family never felt that way. When my parents came here, they never asked for a thing (my mother was accepted to Harvard Medical school, but could not attend because American schools did not give out aid to foreign students at the time. My father rose to a high position in Bloomberg, but was asked to resign or be fired by his superiors [who were all white]). They both drove on), instead they kept their heads down and did a damn fine job that nobody, including the ones who apparently have "sympathy" for minorities, cared much about. Why? Because unless you're an actual minority, you simply do not know what it is like. Sure, I'm US born (from the mid-west), but I still am shaded differently, and in turn am still treated far differently-- even if I sacrificed my well being for the nation. So, do not simply state that the problems with diversity are a social construct. That is elementary and a pointless argument.

I see where you're coming from, Mauser. I was never a big fan of the former Kennedy myself. However, the prospect of taking possible measures to help clarify the immigration issue might not be as horrific as you make it sound. Honestly, define what it means when you say "incompatible with U.S culture." As far as I'm concerned, the wealth and historic significance of our country was built on the backs of immigrants-- regardless of where they might have come from. A rise in illegal immigration might correlate with the introduction of that bill, but could the rise also be attributed to a number of other factors (socio-economics at the time, rise in population at the time, etc)? To say that immigration is a bad thing is truly ridiculous and absolutely the least patriotic thing anyone could ever say in this country. Sadly, there is no such thing as a stable society, and if the standard is a "stable society," I fear that you will be highly disappointed every morning you wake up. I will agree on the premise that Americans have become far more absorbed with their own cultures then the "American culture." I am a fan of Teddy Roosevelt's "hyphenated Americanism" belief, but in the connotation that the US is a soup, and not a salad. However, with that said, what makes the US the most unique in the world is our ability to welcome foreigners (legal of course) with open arms, accept their cultures, and shape ALL of our futures with those differences in mind. Close-minded thinking gets people no where (the adage that "I'm old and I don't care anymore" is stupid, and is reserved for stupid people). As for the former Senator, I do not embellish his passing, as it is obvious of his impact to those he actually cared about, but I do not share any sympathy either.

the muzzle brake on the M107/M82A1 makes this cannon rifle quite bearable. However, it's pretty awesome that the soldier was able to carry and shoulder fire a 40lb rifle ... reason why it probably jammed at the end.

By the time I finished my errands, it was well past 9... so, I'll just be there tomorrow morning for an early shoot.