MidwestPX

In no particular order: Work hard. Play hard. Don't do one without the other. Be a good person. Do what makes you happy but also pays the bills. I'm sure there's other stuff but I'm new to parenting so I'm muddling through as I go. My daughter turns two in a couple days.

When it's hot, it's uncomfortable to carry IWB.

If higher than 100F, LWS380 in his pocket. If under 100F, Shield.

They really are which is why I have them on my two firearms that are hardest on optics (Mk46 beltfed and a SCAR 17)

I'd take a hard look at the barrel. Blowing the primer and failing to extract (ripping the rim off) screams chamber issues to me.

Federal HST is very popular with LEOs as is Winchester Ranger. Also, looking to what LEOs use for their purposes may or may not be a good thing. I know of one department that forbids the use of expanding ammunition so they're stuck with FMJ in their G22s. I've heard of some departments that forbid the use of hollow points completely so they'll use expanding FMJs. Here's what DocGKR, an expert in terminal ballistics, recommends for .45ACP: Barnes XPB 160 & 185 gr JHP (copper bullet) Federal HST 230 gr JHP (P45HST2) Federal HST 230 gr +P JHP (P45HST1) Federal Tactical 230 gr JHP (LE45T1) Speer Gold Dot 230 gr JHP Speer Gold Dot 230 gr +P JHP Winchester Ranger-T 230 gr JHP (RA45T) Winchester Ranger-T 230 gr +P JHP (RA45TP) Personally, I like HSTs in either loading. Both work flawlessly in my P220, G21, 1911, and my FIL's 4506.

Yep, this guy: http://www.bushnell.com/all-products/rifle-scopes/elite-tactical/smrs-1-8-5x-24mm It's a pretty impressive scope given the features and pricepoint. It's a little heavy but then again, every scope with this kind of magnification ratio is heavy. Mine was a factory demo direct from Bushnell so I paid less than normal but even if I paid current street price for a new one, I'd feel it was a great value.

FOV of my 1-8.5 at 100 yards is 105' at 1x and 14' at 8.5x

Yes, the TA31 with the Macedon spacer improves the eye relief issues. Almost completely relieves it. The owner of Weapon Outfitters is a personal friend of mine and we've talked at length about those spacers. He said he's almost as fast with his TA31 as he is with his Aimpoints now that the eye relief was improved. And he wasn't trying to sell me on them or get me to buy some (I could buy direct from Macedon if I wanted) so it's not like he was biased in what he was telling me. Roy knows good gear and has turned me on to some legit pieces of hardware like the AR gas vent for suppressed guns (what a life saver with machine guns) so I trust what he was telling me regarding the spacers.

I started a gun store. She was noticing the new additions regardless of being ignorant of what was going into and out of my account. Now she's still suspicious but really has no leg to stand on

You're in NJ...it shouldn't be THAT hard to find a loan shark

My bad. My head had only considered the case of 40mm HE rounds. I forgot about all the other fun things you can put through those launchers.

Both.

Shield or G19 in appendix holster. Better control and access.

They will try to disarm us from every angle they can.

For $105 delivered, it's a good carrier. I'll probably run mine for awhile then drop the coin on a First Spear that's been teasing me.

I have an APX from Alessi. Excellent quality, incredibly comfortable, and Tom was a pleasure to talk to and work with.

My rollin' 'round gat is complete Mostly a spare parts build that travels with me. Not seen but on the other side is a 300 lumen TLR1 in a cantilever mount. I know it's a pistol light that's optimized for 50 yards but given my purposes, should I ever need to deploy a carbine, I don't see the need to engage a target further than 50 yards as that's going to be hard to argue as an immediate threat to my safety. 16" LMT barreled upper PX NiB BCG Noveske N4 lower LMT two stage trigger I think the rest of the build is pretty self explanatory.

I prefer the BCM to the K grip based on grip texture. The BCM feels better in my hand. More positive grip feeling to me.

If your muzzle device needs to be timed, you'll need either shims, a peel washer, or a crush washer. Whoever is doing the compliance work won't want a freely moving muzzle device to drill through.

http://www.examiner.com/article/wounded-warrior-project-stirs-debate-controversy-with-anti-gun-stance

Take a look at how little of each dollar donated actually goes to helping. WWP's overhead is bloated and disgusting. http://www.veteranstoday.com/2013/12/08/wounded-warriors-project-a-legal-scam/

Simple builds are so underrated. Nice job!

Nice AAR, sounds like learning occurred. EAG classes are awesome. I regret not being able to go to more of them..and earn a moosecock lol. Classes like what Uncle Pat puts on is a great way to shake out your gear and figure out what works for you and what doesn't. I've taken more gear off my guns in or post class than I've added.