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Fair enough, ha, Secret Squirrel understands Man, I only got to keep boring secrets. Here you've seen something that a couple million people world-wide have been salivating over for months/years. Enjoy that power!

Whaaaat. NY Comic-Con? Or using your IT magic to get hold of some BTs? Tell me your secret, 18 days is too long

I don't think there's anything wrong from drawing from the chest-line (its where I prefer to draw myself because I only reload from cover myself). I think though, in an evolving scenario, speed is as important. Now, will any of us ever be in that situation? No, probably not. Take the scenario most likely to be involved in though, an HD situation... if I had a belt, would I take the time to slap it on? Maybe, if I trained that way. It has the added benefit of being relatively easy to put on, while having less "moving parts" then a chest rig (and by that I mean straps, pouches, etc... though, a person should probably tie up their loose straps ). Then the argument is if its quicker. Well, I don't know by experience personally as I'm trained to reload from the chest regardless. However, as the trend is currently, competition techniques are creeping into tactical applications. And there's a reason why in competition, guys reload from the belt. So, yes, I do believe there is an added benefit from speed. Am I saying a person will unload 30-45 rounds (note 2-3 magazines here in NJ) into a criminal that is threatening your life? No, gosh, I hope not. But as Murphy's Law states, sh-ts going to go inevitably wrong in a bad situation. The first mag has a cracked lip because you failed to notice it prior, and isn't feeding properly. So, you toss it, and grab for a second mag... in that split second saved, who knows? (The same applies to being in an actual firefight.) As for color, I think its good to be diverse. I think a lot of people fail to realize what it means to camouflaged in an applied sense. It doesn't mean to be completely invisible/blended in (though I suppose it helps). It means to break up the shape of anything so it doesn't seem out of place (a means of manipulating what a person's brain perceives is normal, and not literally a person's eyes). This can be accomplished by purely blending in with the surroundings, but also by mixing ODs with FDE, maybe some brown or foliage too (black is rarely used as nothing is naturally black... reason why its not in any of the new uniform colors. Though, in an urban environment, it could have its uses). Its the same reason why a person shouldn't necessarily be in all one color too, ha.

If you want a SCAR 17, then hold out for one. They are a bit pricier, and require a bit more effort to make it NJ compliant-- but its a totally different beast then an ACR... in terms of caliber, ergonomics, accessories... quality. But since you inquire specifically about the enhanced ACR, I'm curious of why the enhanced specifically. I figure it would be easier to just get a basic (fixed stock already), and when the railed fore end if released, you can pick that up (and have both types of fore ends)... and save yourself something like $200 or more (since you can't run an AAC muzzle device, or utilize the ACR folding stock). ETA: Checking Bushmaster's site, they apparently have just released a "State Compliant" version. It specifically has an Izzy muzzle brake that is permanently attached, and ships with a 10 round magazine. MSRP is the same as the "Basic" configuration at $2685 (which is ridiculous ). They also have the ACR tri-rail in both colors for sale as well for $125: http://www.bushmaster.com/products.asp?cat=11

Contact a vendor or use the price request to get a quote, or order one from online and follow their procedures for a transfer to a local NJ FFL. For vendors, scroll down and there are plenty of guys to choose from. To order one online, find one at a place like Gun Broker (http://www.gunbroker.com/) or a reputable store like Bud's Gun Shop (http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php) or Impact Guns (http://www.impactguns.com/store/)... of course "reputable" is up for debate.

I agree with you, Pete. Even with practice, its always going to be quicker to reload from the belt. But that's also the reason why belts are considered first line, and chest rigs/carriers are considered second line.

Boo, that's too bad. I could have actually had a use for my [eventual] degree and background that didn't involve exploiting humans (just other sentient beings )

I believe Eagle Indus. calls it 'Coyote' ETA: I vouch for Eagle products myself. Good stitching, and I've seen/heard their stuff being used downrange. If you dig Eagle chest rigs/carriers, I recommend checking out SKD Tactical as they carry a lot of their products-- and have a few special made collaborations with Eagle only sold by SKD: http://www.skdtac.com/Default.asp?Redirected=Y

I wouldn't mind being on a transport to Gliese 581g if it ever happens in our life time. As for aliens and tomorrow's date... well, maybe mid terms would be postponed (as the world tears itself apart, haha).

Welcome...!

Hmm, maybe I'll swing by Cheyenne later for a peek.

Take a look at one of the forum's vendors, Midwest PX: http://midwestpx.com/ They offer 15/20's, 15/30's, and "stubby" magazines (cut down). Ty is around to answer specific questions about his NJ-compliant mags.

I'm surprised that you have found overly positive reviews for Bushmaster. The general notion for the past few years is that they have shoddy QC, and charge way too much considering the product they're selling. I honestly don't care what a person decides to do at the end of the day with their money. Personally though, if its a stock XM15 (no frills), I wouldn't even consider it unless it was sub-800 (as the market is right now-- that can change tomorrow or next week)... and even then it'd probably be a range plinker/parts gun.

I'm waiting for the follow-up picture with the handguard replaced with a rail w/ an Aimpoint and PEQ2

I honestly don't really see much of an application of dump pouches (I never saw one when I was in the military... at least one that was used for magazines). They make too much noise, are a pain to deal with when in movement, if used properly (because you're suppose to close the top), and are never big enough. Only time I saw them used was as a sack for pogey-bait, and as evidence collection.

Yikes! I hate spiders. I haven't experienced a Black Widow in person, but plenty of Brown Recluses down in South Carolina (military fort, so, of course). I saw, in passing, what happened to a poor guy's fleshy part of the thigh from one of those bites.

Tactical Tailor makes great stuff, and is a great manufacturer. A lot of OEM gear that troops wear down range are actually TT products-- so, buy with confidence.

Congratulations!

Earlier post was from my phone... HSGI TACO pouches that will hold most everything: http://www.highspeedgearinc.com/proddetail.asp?prod=HSG-TACO&cat=17 $28 per, so, not super expensive. If I had a reason to get pouches, no doubt it'd be these.

Get something with MOLLE. Battle belts are a decent idea. As for pouches, consider TACO pouches. They fit virtually anything. Installation is a PITA, but I've heard these are the best thing out there right now. Not sure about costs. I also like the ten-speed type pouches from BFG, which come in two sizes (notably for 5.56 mags and 308 type mags). These are relatively cheap and easy to use.

Looks really good, the both of ya's!

Nice. In the context of what he's explaining (the usage of a dump bag, magazine placement on the body, and the different types of reload [combat, admin, etc]), its some funny stuff.

Welcome. Another one afflicted with the signess, eh?

True, Pizza Bob, my bad for not looking into it further. My only experience with Wolf is the really old stuff (bought it awhile back now, and just got around to disposing it). And I think what you're saying is making sense, Maks. Seems like any remedial fixes a person could take with their rifle to run Wolf effectively would be a moot point (unless saving that much on Wolf is that important... like if someone bought a couple thousand rounds). Though, it seems like a low-mass BCG and light buffer & spring could do the trick?

I read about how steel doesn't expand like brass, but wasn't sure how that worked. Maybe if the chamber were reamed it would clear up some issues? Though, I agree that a person might as well run brass regardless.