Dan

You got me, I don't like upper/lower play when I'm fondling my AR at home, was the main reason I installed the wedge.

Looks great. I like the look of the fish gills and rail. Must be the tacticool diver in me.

I use an Accuwedge. I think its a great product. I can't see how it would come apart and get in your FCG. It's wedged in there really tight under the rear take-down pin. I suppose it is possible for it to come out and cause problems, but I have never experienced it. I had to cut mine down to get the perfect fit. Takes care of the wobble anxiety. Its not for accuracy as other's pointed out, its kinda like that dashboard rattle in a car ... very annoying but doesn't affect how the car drives.

It is a light grease and is marketed as such. It works really well for situations that call for an oil, but there are issues with run-off. IMO, not a good choice for pistol slides, high wear points, and such. You definitely want something stickier.

NJ's pistol purchase scheme is a prime example of "regulation gone wild" that is nothing but an unconstitutional State-imposed deterrence to people being able to exercise their 2A rights. They are making it overly complex and difficult for residents to purchase handguns. The PP system does nothing more than the current NICS/FID system already does at time of purchase. Add in an invasion of privacy by mandating registration as part of the same form.

I use Aerokroil as well. It's great as a penatrating lubricant as your friend found out, and excellent as a solvent for cleaning guns/bores. As a note, its pretty smelly on the stink-meter. What's also great about is is that it has many many more uses than just with guns. I recently used it to bring new life to a crudded up bench vise. Also leaves behind a thin layer of machine oil after it evaporates. Edit: I bought this web deal. Two cans for $12 + $5.95 S&H http://www.kanolabs.com/google/

Arsenal has a line of complete made-in-the-USA AK style guns now. Very pricey but they have them. Also Microtech did this with the STG-556 , a complete US made clone of the Steyr AUG as well. This is the only way to get around BATF "sporting use" importation regulations today for guns that do not have a "sporting" analogue that is able to be imported. They know the whole deal with Saiga's being converted to AK styles, and they want to put an end to it. What is scary is that the same powers the BATF uses to declare imports "sporting" or not, could be turned towards interstate firearm commerce as well. They could deem gun models "non sporting" and instruct FFL's they cannot transfer them to civilians any longer. They haven't done it because it would bring a ton of heat and unwanted attention on them, and would basically force Congress's hand to pass regulations on the BATF's authority, and not to mention constitutionality of what they are doing. My link

Came accross this great page at ar15.com with various military ammo cross sections.Many sections have some history around the types of rounds as well. I thought it was fascinating. I especially enjoyed checking out the AP rounds. Ammo Cross sections

According to the law yes. Theoretically, you can legally own a +15 round magazine provided it does not operate in any SA gun ever made. For example, some esoteric 50 round drum magazine for some WW2 FA only subgun in which a SA model was never made. Not worth the hassle, but would be legal.

Ask the people who had their guns taken away during Katrina how this is working out for them.

SLR101S My link Bulgarian milled receiver and US parts. Updated with PG, and altered to take regular double stack mags.

WTF do we need smartphone technology for our badges? I also don't understand why they don't make 5 year badges with the clause of (provided dues are maintained in good standing) written on it. Then just use the keyfob to deactivate gate/building access if people quit or don't pay dues.

How degrading for a "diver"... wading in foot deep water on your hands and knees.

No doubt, agree with you 100% on the build v. buy. Just comes down to if someone wants to do it or not. As for the finish, my Arsenal is not a converted Saiga, and its a few years old, so who knows what Arsenal used on it. I'm not too concerned about it, just thought it was worth mentioning.

I also believe they cancel each other out. They are a hassle to get, so I don't actively search for handguns to purchase, unless I see something I really really want. I'll then go and get 2 PP's (why just one as you pointed out Bob). I'll purchase the handgun I want, then yes, I am pressured to find another to use the second permit on. I wouldn't have purchased two handguns, but since I have that extra permit... I suppose I set myself up subconsciously knowing I will not let a permit go to waste.

IMO that doesn't look very discrete, even with guitar patches on it. Definately has a tactical look. Why not go the whole nine yards and get a real guitar bag? Like this.

Arsenal makes great guns. If you add up the price of buying a saiga and doing the conversion yourself, you are basically paying a few hundred $ premium for them to do it for you. The only thing I'm not happy about with my Arsenal 47' is the finish. One of the cleaning products I used has damaged it, basically it was a very sub-par coating they put on. Another option I was looking at is going with a Rifle Dynamics conversion. Part of their service includes media blasting the original coatings off, parkerizing, and applying a moly-resin coating.

First, happy b-day! Nice story Jimmy. I remember you telling me that your wife agreed to give it a try. I'm happy to hear she took to it, sounds like the best case scenario! I'm taking a never-shot-before new shooter to CJ on Friday. He lives in NYC, so its even more difficult for him than NJ to get the proper handgun license. Hopefully he takes to it, and feels it is worth his while.

A great spray-on-everything, then wipe off product is G96 gun treatment. I recently discovered this stuff, and I use it as a finishing touch after any cleaning session on all my guns. Safe on plastic as well. Apparently this stuff has been around for ages. The company is located in Paterson, NJ.. so I get to support a NJ business by using it as well. http://www.g96.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=g96&Category_Code=Gun+Treatment It also smells great.. hard to describe.

TW25B and Magnalube-G are my grease go-to's. TW25B is a light grease, the Magnalube is a tad heavier/stickier.

This was brought up once before. Best plan is to give them some "bait guns" even a handgun or two that has been "voluntarily registered" when you used your PP. The rest ... "Sold the rest of them before all this SHTF, sure wish I hadn't... but then again you would take them all anyway... jokingly". Both you and the cop/military gets to save face. They got their guns, you kept your guns (most of them), they move onto the next house....

i've been looking into this lately, this is what I came up with: The federal laws can only regulate foreign and interstate commerce. Think Chinese ban, "sporting use" determined by the Attorney General for imports. When it comes to the federal ability to "ban" certian types of guns, as in the former AWB, they have to use the interstate commerce clause to justify their authority. This is why some states are passing state laws in which prevent the federal government from being able to regulate firearms produced and kept within their own state borders. Theoretically, this is legal under constitutional powers. Even the Federal illegal drug laws draw their basis of authority using the interstate commerce clause. It states that illegal drugs are to be considered to have crossed state boundaries at one point or another.... thus giving the fed the ability to regulate. This is an example of them using their power to further gun-control without legislation getting in the way, the AG and BATF can at anytime simply ban the importation of all firearms, they have the authority to do so, and it would take an act of Congress to reverse it.

Magnalube-G is what I use, and is an excellent all-purpose PTFE containing grease. 1LB pint can is $16 shipped to your door from amazon. Will last a lifetime when used for guns. I use it sparingly in all high wear points.

Who's torturing anyone. Anything I have shared has been my factual experiences, all the way up to being a happy customer as of 10 minutes ago. I take people's reviews and feedback into consideration, but the experience that I have is what counts... and ultimately sets my opinion of any vendor/person that I deal with.

Thanks for the callback today Isaac. Your post also goes a long way in establishing yourself and alleviating any concerns. Best of luck in ALL of your endeavors as it seems you have quite a bit going on! Believe me when I say that us NJ folks really appreciate what you and other vendors are doing to make our lives easier as gun owners in the PRNJ.