DevsAdvocate

From: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011/09/23/machine-guns-in-slow-motion-watch-this/

Blazer.

This is true. And easy to do with .gov funding and access to armorers. A recent thread on AR-15.com went into the use of the 1911 in the Tier 1 world, and it basically came down to the fact that most operators of 2-3, if not 3-4 1911s assigned to them. The number of rounds they put down range means that 1 gun is in the shop getting worked on, 1 is being used, and 1 is a backup. The 1911 is an excellent platform, but it costs a lot in time and money to keep it going at certain operational tempos. Kinda like a high-end sports car. The biggest reason it's still used is it's trigger. Nothing beats it, and that's part of why it's an inherently accurate platform.

I always plan for what I want from Cabelas. Otherwise, I avoid the place to spare the burden on my CC's.

Blah. 1911s are a great design... but better designs have come since they were made. I personally love my Glock 21SF. Fits me like a glove, and shoots great.

Got a few just to hit the range, will buy more online.

Telescoping describes the physical arrangement of the mechanics in shortening the object, not the fact that an object can be shortened. I.E. like a telescope where you have one cylinder sliding within another. This would adequately describe your run of the mill CAR stocks, but not the UBR. Telescoping (mechanics): Telescoping in mechanics describes the movement of one part sliding out from another, lengthening an object (such as a telescope or the lift arm of an aerial work platform) from its rest state. In modern equipment, this is often done by hydraulics. Wiki The UBR utilizes a rail/friction system to adjust the LOP while maintaining a solid cheek rest. There is no telescoping in the design. Collapsible maybe, but the AC guidelines only state the following: "A. semi-automatic rifle that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least 2 of the following: a folding or telescoping stock; a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon; a bayonet mount; a flash suppressor or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor; and a grenade launcher;" It says nothing about adjustable stocks that don't utilize a folding or telescoping action. Honestly: if a PRS is legal, then a UBR is legal. I'd buy one myself if I had the money to throw down for a $250 stock.

Going to Cabelas on Friday, prolly buy a case

Disagree, it's method of operation does not meet the definition of 'telescoping'.

Technically, a Magpul UBR does not telescope. So it would technically be NJ legal.

Ideally, you prepare for the most devastating, highly likely scenario which presents the least amount of warning time. In California, this would be earthquakes and wildfires. Things which can develop over a matter of seconds/days before you can adequately prepare. In NJ, our major threats are weather related. The biggest is blizzards/large amounts of snowfall (depending on your location in the state). The one following this is Hurricanes (which appears to affect everyone in NJ). Both give warning times measured in days (to elaborate: we only had 5-8 days warning on Irene as a possibility of hitting NJ). Civil unrest actually takes a lot of time to build, but it's really hard to gauge the break point when it boils over. Usually, a major event (man-made/natural) precipitates civil unrest. Therefor, it's best to consider it as symptom, not a cause of a collapse. Ex: in the movie, police/fire had low reporting rates (due to personnel dying or staying home to care for family), and this led to increased civil unrest. Viral/bacterial outbreaks are obscenely difficult to prepare for... outside of keeping masks on hand, wearing gloves, storing disinfectant, and some lightweight anti-bios and otc medicines. Asteroid impacts, Yellowstone events... don't bother. Those are ELEs.

I've seen those recently. They look sweet!

Well, if you're gonna be self-sufficient, you best start now, and learn how to store food. In NJ, the growing season is between what? Late April-Early October for most foods? You may squeeze 1-2 months out of that depending on the type of winter we get. If it's a long winter (early frosts in October, with snows and cold weather going until March), you're not gonna be growing much for awhile. For me though, I was thinking of investing in a small indoor hydroponics operation. The hippies perfected it to grow illicit plants indoors, why can't it be re-purposed for more legitimate uses. It may not work as a primary food source, but it can be a supplemental one to canned and dry food supplies, especially if one wants to avoid things like scurvy. The other issue being electricity: without that you can't really do indoor hydroponics. But seeing as NJ get's a lot of power from nuclear plants (50% in-state alone), and barring any major storm damage/flooding, having electricity throughout some scenarios isn't really out of the question.

BC 1.5 Meets the finger hole test.

Old School prolly knows. Are there any major differences between Gen 3 and Gen 4 Glocks when it comes to field stripping them?

Good film by Steven Soderbergh. Saw it tonight with my brother. I find viral/bacterial outbreaks to be quite scary seeing as there is little one may do to defend against it. Doesn't really matter how much food you have stocked, and how much ammo/guns you got... run into one of the vectors, and your just as dead. This film also shows what happens as social order deteriorates, and how it moves at an exponential pace. One day people are crowding supermarkets/pharmacies, the next they're rioting. All it takes is for supplies to get scarce, and nerves pushed to the breaking point. Anyone else see it?

I may do that this Friday since I'll be in PA anyways, and Easton, PA is on the way to my range on 78. I only want one so I can compete in my club's CMP/Rifle competitions. Being a collector is an added value though. If I can get an '03A3 that is in good condition that I can shoot often, that would be great. $800 is a bit much for me though... how much does a decent quality 03A3 go for?

I'd like that. I'll check to see if I have anything going on for Sunday and let you know.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F3S1903A3SS I'm reading that this deal ain't legit. That, and 1903A3s are supposedly cheaper than this. I'm gonna begin my search now for one, and hope to get one in the future.

Can an 03A3 shoot modern .30-06? I heard that the Garand has issues with that due to the gas system. A bolt should be more reliable, right?

Sounds good to me. I was looking over the site, and it appears it was picked dry. I understand a few folks here get together and drive out, so I was prolly gonna wait for that if they're up for it again. I'd love to get an M1, but an M1903A3 would also be a catch

Let me know what day. I was planning on going out to my range in PA for some shooting on Friday since I have off, but I may be able to squeeze in a second day of shooting.

I may take you up on that!

What'd you do to get one? Drive out? Or order?

But then it would need to be shipped to an FFL, correct?