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That's a heck of a read. The data is indisputable, though I'm in the boat that is waiting to see what happens after the dust settles. Plus, I would have rather he ran the tests on an Mk17 as I think that's what would make/break it personally for me.

Very recent change. I have a buddy who just got back from a main hub, and he said it was a very recent move. I don't know if its in conjunction with the USA's move, but I wouldn't be surprised. Personally I agree that there should be a universal camo for certain AOs-- just makes sense.

Very nice, Maks. Congratulations and welcome to the American Rifle club Must be something about Fall because I'm putting together an AR myself, though mine will be for different purposes I suppose-- but almost the same parts!

I'm super excited about this show. What I'm really interested in regarding the comic to show transition is to not so much see what they leave out (because things have to be), but how the development of characters pans out. How will some characters be portrayed (and who will play them is a huge aspect of that)? Which characters will get squeezed into other characters, and which characters will be completely left out? To me, and many others, what makes The Walking Dead so darn awesome is its very primal focus on mainly the characters themselves and not necessarily the fact that its a zombie post-apocalyptic setting. This could be a story set in post-Katrina NOLA, or Belgrade during the Kosovo conflict... to see how people would react to such carnage is mystifying really... ... plus there's zombies

About time that Colt got into it. I'm interested to see what they reveal... And the price!

Happy Birthday, Chris!

Yea, I've always had the same train of thought (that heavier barrels would hold up better to sustained fire). If its available at the time, I think I'm going to give it a try. I'm planning on putting some weight on this upcoming rifle, so, I guess I'll take off the pounds where I can. Thanks for the input.

Maks, the Aimpoint 3X magnifier can work in conjunction with the T1: http://www.aimpoint.com/products/aimpoint_product_lines/aimpoint_3xmag

I found this pretty darn interesting when you first posted it, and then I totally forgot about it-- so, thanks for bringing it back. I see that you get your workout when you go to the range regardless , those really are some heavy firepower you got there. The 6940 really weighs that much? I figured it would've been lighter, like 9lb. How much do you think a pencil barrel on an AR15-variant will shave off the total weight? And do you think it would affect the balance any?

I would definitely be interested. Like Ray, I'll definitely need a figure before I can commit. What type of numbers were you thinking would qualify for a "group" buy?

Very nice, oldslabsides, jhs, pronoun, MidwestPX, and Ray (even though yours is the funky one ). I'm digging the 20'' pronoun, something I've been considering for a long time. JHS, my original rifle was an ORC that rocked the AFG for a short while. I have something in the works... a few months out, but should take over the SHTF role

Consider it done, Tim, as I've been told, repeatedly, "always out front."

I commend Mr. J for taking the initiative, though, its definitely Tim's team I'll be holding down the greater Princeton area, and easily within distance of J and Maks actually. Between the sprawling garden variety farms, deer-infested woods, fertile backyard gardens, and mega-warehouses-- as long as we're not overrun with refugees and/or Zs, we should be plenty fine on our own And while it was discussed in another thread, my avatar indicates I'll be sticking to what I know best...

Yea, I've been waiting for this one for awhile. When I was in AC the other day for the air show, man, the amount of advertising for BE was insane.

I'm waiting on my serious urge for a SCAR until VLTOR releases their final production stock adapter (as demonstrated at SHOT 2010). Not for the compliance argument, but because 1. I don't want to ruin a perfectly good stock if it comes to that and 2. I've heard that it is more than just a novelty to have a different stock then the default SCAR stock-- affecting balance and cheek weld. ETA: I think its worth it personally, if you're willing to "bite the bullet" for the ammunition prices and magazines. The fact that you would have to butcher a perfectly fine FAL-type magazine aches me (and I could imagine its a PITA). But more so, the cost of the ammunition is a bit much. I was highly considering a .308 rifle-- actually the LMT MWS that Shane has had. I came to the conclusion that while the rifle itself wouldn't be too expensive (mid-$2000's), and it uses Magpul 20LR magazines-- the cost of ammunition to not just have, but to become proficient... we're talking thousands of rounds, and that's just beyond my budget right now. Good hunting though.

Eh, red does help the eyes' low/no light vision, but it has always had more of an administrative purpose (map reading, signaling, non-IR ident) then an applied purpose. Stick to white light because it is better for IDing, and strobing if necessary.

In these types of situations (indoors) with more powerful lights, I was taught to flash the floor, and it would lesson the flash bulb effect. If need be (aka a threat), move and bring the torch up to positive ident/strobe/engage.

Wow, that's beautiful

Why even? Unless you're shooting on private property, most ranges don't even allow for bump firing. Beyond the novelty, its just... a novelty. This is one of the few times when I'm going to say something outright, and it might be offensive. Bump firing is stupid. It wastes time, it destroys the point of marksmanship, and beyond the initial few magazines, its expensive. This device, I'm sure, does absolutely nothing except assist somehow in bump firing (which means its really a waste of money as most just use a rubber band). Also remember one of the safety rules of firearms: "Be sure of your target, and of what is beyond it." That makes bump firing unsafe and the shooter negligent. As for shooting rapidly in a controlled manner, that's completely different.

He is a lefty.

Congratulations! One of my very good friends is the son of two loving parents who went through the same process years back. Again, congratulations!

Ha, same-- except mine was made with my buddies after a long night of pitchers at Pitchers in Denver. As for Senor Frogs, been to the one in Nassau I'm not crazy with or about tattoos, but self expression comes in many forms (some worse then others). It seems like a pretty nice piece that was very well done. Definitely need to keep an eye on that tattoo or the color is going to fade and it'll lose its luster.

Which the revised version of the Streamlight TLR-1 does have-- a strobe setting that is. It can be found for roughly $10 more then the original TLR-1.

Save up for a bit longer, and consider getting a Streamlight TLR-1 ($100-110) or TLR-3 ($75). Also consider getting a hand-held primary (though it takes a bit more practice), which a Surefire can be found for as low as $30. ETA: Lights are important, really important. Even in a KISS (keep it simple, stupid) configuration, whether we're talking about pistols, shotguns, or rifles-- a white light source is a primary aspect for a firearm that your life might be dependent on. I don't care for all of that other fancy stuff if it doesn't have a purpose. Lasers? Eh. Vertical grips? Eh. Chainsaws? Again unnecessary. But don't skimp out on something as important as a flashlight. Also, remember, it takes knowledge, prudence, and practice. Know how to utilize it, know when to utilize it, and train train train.

I think its a fair price if a person considers the big picture. Gaining a skill set (albeit an amateur status), taking instruction/picking their brains from experienced and verified individuals, and being given a portion of their time? Definitely seems fair. I would consider it if I had the time, but I need to be picky and choose-y myself with my small budget.