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Like Wolf, it suffers from the lacquer issue. The casing heats up, and the lacquer coating melts off into the chamber. The ensuing rounds (whether its a steel case or brass) then have a higher chance of getting "stuck" in the chamber. From what I've read and experienced myself, it has nothing to do with one manufacturer being able to chew through it better then any other-- its a concept issue. ARs have tighter tolerances then AKs (which is what makes them technically more accurate), and is the reason why they suffer from this issue while AKs do not. Personally, I won't use Wolf or Tula for anything beyond range shooting, and I will clean the heck out of the rifle afterward so there is no build up of that junk. Otherwise, cheap stuff, and apparently the newer stuff doesn't have as much of this issue then the older stuff.

Welcome. Digging the Guile

I LOVE Maxpedition stuff. Tough as nails, and makes the man-bag manly again. I do agree that it is a bit expensive for a range bag (even at a discounted price). Great INCH or BOB though... or day bag if you're on vacation some place where you'll be hiking around a lot. I do have one of those LAPG "bug out bags" that I got with some order awhile back (gave it to my bro-in-law)... decent size, though felt kind of flimsy. I actually like the Bailout Bag from 5.11 as a range bag... might be kind of small though for some of you.

I was expecting another "ammo in the park" type story!

And that's the whole point why I think Shane, and I in agreement, think this is too little too late. A platform like this is built for certain commands, not the average grunt. I think you're on the money with the point that a general force, like the infantry or military as a whole, would simplify the process and just get a rifle in 5.56 or 7.62NATO. But for certain commands where discretion is 99% of the mission, being able to utilize a round that would disappear into the landscape-- and then still revert to blue-ammo has it uses... as people could imagine, weapons used are dictated by the mission itself-- so, flexibility is paramount. Still, I think the niche is comfortably filled right now, and I would be surprised if that changed (unless something happens in the 11th hour).

I'm in agreement with ronhonda. Even as a person who is active with preparedness and has an infatuation with zombie annihilation, I don't see the practical applications of airsoft (aside from playing it for "fun"). Now, by doing things like airsoft or paintball, and introducing squad tactics can be fun and build, more importantly, esprit de corps and camaraderie amongst a close knit group that has to deal with each other (group of friends, colleagues, peers, etc). But I wouldn't expect people to retain the knowledge, and be able to put it into action if ever called upon. I can respect airsofters, but I'd rather run a course or get into competition shooting.

Agree with Shane that this might be a little too late. Still, the design looks pretty slick. As nice as barrel swapping is, upper swapping is even easier/more peace of mind. Should be interesting to see how this measures up for 'GIF' as it seems that race is more open than the SOCOM one.

Ha, well... the programs and guys do train differently down south (seriously). Reason why I would never recommend taking any PMC training done down there (there is a lot, and relatively cheap). What bugs me, like everyone else, about this guy's method of training is that it can easily be accomplished using multiple targets (like in competition shooting) to simulate shoot/no-shoot... and if you want to add an element of stress, time it (instead of stressing about not hitting a live person ).

I think coffee, alcohol, and cigs/tobacco would be in the top 5 as people scramble for those items. If we're talking about '100 Most Desired Items,' I think a few are too low, and others too high. Grains, cooking oil, male/female hygiene products, baby care products, matches, duct tape, and non-hybrid seeds seem too low. Milk, notably, seems too high. There also seems to be a saturation of fire-starting products in the top 10, haha. I also think "rope and twine" should be categorized separately, and be higher.

I would also recommend some type of IR indicator. Whether its a small IR tab or IR flag, or even one of those Princeton Tec strobing IR lights. A person can greatly assist individuals performing SAR operations, especially at night. Tabs and Flags are like 10-15$, the small IR lights are around 20$.

Thanks for the head's up. I have plenty of friends in those areas that I'll pass the word too.

I'd rather we compile more ideas, and weed out others before we sticky anything. And yes, that means to participate... no point in sticky'ing anything if there's no involvement.

Here's some pictures of me in a previous life. I blacked out portions that give positive identity of me or my unit (not that I don't trust you guys, I just don't trust the internet). Plus, its not about me, its about the M16 in the pictures . This is with MILES gear during a short FTX.

If that works, let me know and I might have to introduce you to a deceased American icon or two

I think it is important to note that this started as, and still is for the most part, a fun-group-thing that turned from a runt into a multi-headed beast. Still, DR has a point that we could organize this a bit better then having everyone read through 60 pages of madness (though that's still a good place to start) . We all know zombies are a metaphor, and a fun, less-than-serious method of being prepared individually, as smaller units (families and close friends), and maybe as communities. But I think there could be real application of this group. In this age, social networking is "high speed," and oft forums, Twitter, Facebook, etc, are used as tools for sending out lightning fast messages. While I'm not saying there is impending doom looming in the distance (that's the last message I would want this group to give), I do believe that there are incidents of all types (natural, man-made, small or big) where people would benefit from having a centralized resource. My town had the "On Watch" program, where the PD would send out emails/texts to give warning of incidents that might disrupt our daily lives (people had to sign up and be somewhat vetted). While I don't believe that sort of access is necessary, having a streamlined chain of people that could be relied upon, and forum space (this sub-forum) utilized in an organized manner would have its benefits. Using the designators: S1 (admin), S2 (intel), S3 (ops), S4 (logistics) might be a logical way of organizing the group from within-- or, from a lesser degree, giving the groups a track to follow. I don't want the group to be para-military at its core, I think its the wrong direction and message. I think we can keep it community-friendly with some para-military elements, just have to be aware of where that line is though. So, the easiest way to break it down is: North: Ray Ray is your point of contact ( http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/18669-registration-for-zed/ ) Central: tbtrout " " ( http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/18671-central-registration-for-zed/ ) South: MedicYeti " " ( http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/18813-zed-south-team-check-in-here/ ) Within the specific threads (as noted above), groups can break down roles, etc. I say go with consensus, don't really need any organized manner of doing so. If there is enough support for these ideas (and of course there is plenty of room to add your own ideas), I can see if we can put up a sticky that outlines specifics (such as "leadership" roles, points of contact, etc) as a centralized source. How far and/or serious this is taken is up to the discretion of the people involved. I believe we'll keep this as light-hearted as possible, but with some organization we can use this to benefit as well. That benefit being meet ups at ranges or courses, or just going out for a couple drinks. The other benefit could be during say the last storms, we pass word on severe weather threats-- as well as other situations. **Mind you all, I don't want there to be segregation though between this sub-forum and the larger forum. If that happens, I will see to it that this idea is dissolved in any official capacity. The last thing we need is to divide amongst ourselves over something like this. For further explanation of the designators used above: S1: The administrative portion. Handles general clerk duties. S2: Intel and security (information and personnel security-- not physical security). S3: Operations. Compilation of data, and planning for general duties. Includes billeting. S4: Handles the logistics of the group. Ranges from handling clothing issues to working with S3 on larger projects involving bigger/more resources. These are generalized descriptions for those of you who aren't necessarily familiar with the breakdown. Its applied within the military, though, I'm sure businesses use the same concepts. Add critique or whatever. Its about time we squared away this forum.

welcome

I have shorter arms, and I shoot squared up-- plus I cater my setup towards move-and-shoot scenarios... hence the shorter LOP I'm thinking that even though I'll be running an MS2 in single point a lot, once the RSA comes out-- I might be running this rifle in 2pt mode primarily.

My new lower will have a Noveske QD plate... Pete talked me about of getting an ASAP, ha. The only thing I don't like about Noveske QD plates specifically with Magpul MOE/CTR stocks is that when those stocks are fully collapsed, they will depress the QD swivel. This is not an issue if a QD swivel is installed for permanent use, but it kind of detracts from the overall flexibility (this is all based on whether or not a person uses a stock pinned fully collapsed). So, I personally have to run the stock one pull out from the shortest to use it-- only thing that is inconvenient with the plate IMO.

I'm interested in those 15/30s you're talking about, Ty. Does anybody have a 15/30 laying around right now that they can weigh? With and/or without ammo.

happy birthday!

We talked Shane, and you know what direction I'm going in-- so, regretfully, I'm going to have to pass. If I get my hands on a hen that lays golden eggs, I'll get back to you.

My experience with this type of training was never necessarily about the actual engagement with the target. Instead how we managed to get to that objective, how we reacted once making contact, and egress. That's the reason why I preferred MILES or, heck, an empty rifle because this type of training is not about shooting itself (that's what a static range or kill house is for). Tactics as a whole are about movement really. Take for example, cheap training you can do around the house to practice HD scenarios might be just using a flashlight or water gun/nerf gun. In my experience, the same applied in the field, even with more people. I'm not saying you're wrong, vladtepes, in fact you're probably right. Its just that in application of airsoft as a training aide, we're talking about two different things. As to add to my initial post. I think the same can be done when just hiking around with friends (or by yourself), without necessarily adding in the element/resources of airsoft. Maybe that's the reason why I'd rather put that money towards the real deal, and practice movements as a group and in my house for free, even without said resources.

I've never heard of a heavy buffer causing damage. However, if you're shooting lower powered ammo, it can cause short stroking*. And yea, I think it would be safe to say that you have a commercial buffer tube. *Short stroking can be caused by, seemingly, a million different things. My answer was in direct reference to what you asked (if a heavier buffer can cause malfunctions). Its just something I wanted to note is all for future reference (though, I hope not!)

I'll discuss it from the training-aide perspective. I think it can serve as a great training aide for those who don't have access to MILES or simunitions or kill house. My old unit tested out airsoft for a STX, and we found about its fallacies there, which is that it creates training scars-- which I'm sure you're aware of DR (deviated rationality). The biggest one being hiding behind what would normally only be concealment and not cover. Other things, and this was for safety/liability reasons, was having to wear a full mask that didn't really allow us to utilize other duty equipment properly. At that point, we might as well have gone MOPP 4 because it felt like I was trying to do movements with an M40. Now, here's the ultimate caveat of why I think most people don't really care for airsoft... most people don't need this type of training, hence don't take it seriously. The average citizen believes that instead of devoting resources towards mil sims and the sort, they could take home defense courses with barricades and shoot their actual HD firearm/pistol. That's not to say that there isn't worth in knowing squad-element tactics either-- but with time and financial restraints, it seems that most people would address primary concerns (like being proficient in the home, or when they CCW).

Ha, that was the same reason why I didn't want to seriously pursue a SCAR, AGFL. VLTOR has a stock-adapter-mod made for SCARs, but there hasn't been any word on it since SHOT 2010. I figured if that came into production, I would consider a SCAR (if I was still in NJ at that point). Check it out in this M4C thread: http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=45909 (five pics down).