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Its about time someone utilizes the crazy tech in the iPhone. I wonder what the range/flight time (battery life) is for this thing.

That's pretty awesome. How was the weight?

There really are too many choices to pick from (which is a good thing). I've had the chance to play around with a TACO, and aside from mounting-- its by far the best option I've seen yet. Still, I like Eagle as well, and I'm currently using the BFG ten speed pouches.

I frequent the Princeton one as well. Usually are pretty well stocked (advantage of living in a specifically high gun-hating/ignorant area?), and the guys behind the counter are pretty nice/easy going folk. Still, I'm going to start buying my ammo online exclusively now-- far better prices, and I'd rather support these guys then some conglomerate.

TACOs! http://www.highspeedgearinc.com/proddet ... d=HSG-TACO

Ha, true, L4D and L4D2 are good action/shooters. The thing about Metro 2033, Fallout series, and, hopefully, I am Alive is that they focus on this aspect: Not necessarily with the gathering of supplies, or harvesting of fields (maybe some elements of that in the Fallout series), but the panic and intricacies of a post-apocalyptic world (in Metro 2033 [based on the Russian novel], characters can only go to a radiated surface for so long because of their limited oxygen tank capabilities. Pre-apocalyptic weapons and ammunition are worth more and do more damage then post-apocalyptic [and ammunition is the main currency for that matter]. There is no traditional HUD, but more interface with "normal" things like watches, screen effects, etc). In I am Alive, while nothing is confirmed, more emphasis is put on reaction to action vs action itself. So, the player's character can have a shotgun, but not any shells-- but the AI reacts to the fact that the player has a shotgun... though, that can turn sour if the AI reacts in an aggressive manner, and find out there are no shells! I like action/shooters, but its really the same thing over and over. There were some modes in L4D2 that created that sense of panic (and immersion into the environment), like with the gasoline/generator mode... otherwise, it was just rinse/repeat.

Congratulations! Children are truly a gift

Its his personal choice, and he's not broadstroking the fact that people SHOULDN'T possess AKs-- just that his safe is commie free (for the most part). I partially feel the same way. It took me a couple sunburns to finally give the shemagh a shot. It took me, even as one the guys who helped teach/apply the SOP regarding local customs to the grunts, to apply their customs of respect myself. Do I harbor some ill will at AKs? Yea, definitely. Will I ever own one? Maybe (doubtful though). Do I care that others would bet their lives and fanboyism on them? No, its a free country and let them do whatever they wish.

Welcome. Very nice hardware you got there!

Survival/Survival-horror games seem like the rage in mainstream entertainment (between the teetering economy, 2012, natural disasters, can't really pin the blame on any one thing ). What I think will be better is Ubisoft's "I am Alive," which who knows when is coming out (all Ubisoft projects were pushed back a quarter... this was announced a quarter ago IIRC). Metro 2033 was a good concept (I didn't play it), and of course the Fallout games (debatable how much of a survival game it actually is versus its setting taking place in a survival landscape). Still, about time someone made a zombie RPG, ha... and considering these are ex-Obsidian, maybe it'll be decent.

I don't drink milk, often. The people I'm from never had a staple diet with diary milk (we did the soy milk and goat milk thing looooooong before it was fashionable). It could be argued that many animals haven't evolved themselves to require diary milk because they found other means of getting calcium, vitamin D, protein, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B12, riboflavin, niacin, and phosphorus. As for stocking up milk, sure I guess-- I wouldn't want to deal with the possible mess and sickness it could cause if it were to spoil though. As for the storm, eh. I'll never say never, but even a neighbor police officer I ran in to didn't seem too worried about the local area. I inquired if I should be aware of any possible road closures (flood-prone areas, low hanging branches that might snap off, etc), and he said no preemptive measures were being taken. As for you guys on the coast, good luck. And keep us updated!

Welcome!

BRM (Basic Rifle Marksmanship) and ARM (Advanced Rifle Marksmanship) wasn't really emphasized with the US Army until Vietnam War/post-Vietnam War. Plus the addition of body armor in the mentioned era changed the general basics that were taught. These days, it has to do with not silhouetting yourself (getting your chicken wing shot off), having a good squared up stance (to avoid damage to vitals), and good follow up shots. That's my guess at least.

Not to sidetrack too much, but a lot of units I dealt with switched over to the Remington 870 MCS. As for OP, 590.

Ha, that darn psychotronic radiation.

Too true. Still, I wonder what this is going to mean for other retailers who currently sell blocked magazines. Even with the 15/20, I definitely still want to have access to 15/30 (I prefer a full 30 rd magazine; easier for reloads for me)...

Its really great to finally see something about the 15/20 PMags straight from Magpul... and for that price!

Shane, is that an LMT SOPMOD stock on your MWS? And if so, who pinned it? I've yearned for one, and am considering it for a possible lower build.

No, you were not a mortarman. You can have "Death From a Skiff" . Don't worry, Ray, having worked with you 'Guardians', I have my respect for you Coasties

Yea, I'm about the Aimpoint micro system. Was running a 517, but Caine convinced me to consider other options-- pretty satisfied with my H-1 (not to mention I got it for a super bargain price )

They (the Fed government) does hate us Vets...

Very, very nice-- like Caine said, that's a hell of a way to bust into the AR world

... Name tapes, coffee mugs, mouse pads (for you IT guys), etc. Ha, seriously, I'd be cool with a patch (in color, OD, MC, DCU, etc) and a simple shirt.

I honestly don't think their reasoning for anything they do would ever make sense. They're loonies trying to make a buck, and they do so at the expense of riling up the groups they know will most likely be as incited. I think the rulings that allow them to continue are bullsh-t, and, once more, the government is dropping the ball in protecting military personnel and their families (to include active, Reserve, NG, and Vets).

NJ ZED has a good ring to it. 'Detail' or 'Division' sounds good as well.