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Has anyone noticed that none of the popular media outlets have a story on this? Google search turns-up nothing. The links posted on several boards are dead-ends. *sniff, sniff* Cover-up?

January 1st... not sure why I thought it was 2nd.

Would anyone like to meet me at Cherry Ridge on Sunday 01/01/2012? I'll be attending the Safety Meeting. I've paid my annual dues and have yet to attend my first meeting. Also, I will be shooting my DIY built AR15 for the very fist time, as well as a few other firearms. EDIT: Changed Date. Could have sworn my calendar said 1/2/2012...

nice. trying this...

Does anyone else hate the Search function on our forum? It doesn't let me put any word in search with less than 4 letters... How am I supposed to search for Ruger LC9, KEl-Tec PF9, Glock G19, 308, 9mm, LCR, etc., etc. It's extremely annoying....

Reading this alot into perspective. Surivability in a SHTF situation has always been on the back of my mind. Seems like no matter how much preparation, it all comes down to surrounding yourself with people you know and trust.

I just recently picked-up a Gen4 G19. 300 rounds through her, no issues. Test fire date: Sept. 14th 2011. I agree with Patriot Oak... the main deciding factors should be "Grip feel" and Cost of Gen3 vs. Gen4. I chose Gen4 beacuse I am left-handed.

Will do. Thanks for the advice and pic.

Forgot about the compensator... no way it'll slide off. I guess I will have to split it. But then, I won't be able to install a new gas block with the compensator still there.

Great little collection of tales and stories. http://www.sightm1911.com/1911-Myth.htm

The handguards came with the Del-Ton upper. Eventually, I'll get a free-floating quad rail. There was no damage to the quad rail. Rock solid. UTG may have made cheap crap in the past, but their newer stuff gets high ratings all on the internetz

I made a NOOB move with my AR build. The upper is a CAR length gas system. I ordered and installed an A2 length buffer assembly.... with Heavy Wolf spring. Is this a problem? Will it cycle properly?

Removing the two pins won't work?

Upper came completely assembled. I'm not sure how to tell if the parkerizing was done before or after. Wow, that was dumb of me. Yes, that's where I installed it

I consider myself somewhat handy. I work on all my cars, put in my water heater (with help), installed my flooring, etc. As far as my AR build, I installed the LPK into the lower receiver, buffer assembly, muzzle device onto end of barrel, and removed the bayonet lug with a dremel, and re-blued . Would you recommend me trying to replace the front site post myself? Or, would it be a better idea to hand it over to a gunsmith? How easy is it to mess up your gas system? I've seen some videos, and it doesn't look so bad. My reasons for wanting to replace the FSP is because I'm concerned that it will interfere and annoy me when I am looking through my red dot optic.

Returned the "cheapo" quad rail, and leaving the standard CAR plastic hand guards on for now.

Not 100%... but Santa might be bringing me a Bushnell TRS-25 for XMAS =D

It's a CAR length gas system. I'm not going to think about handguards for now. Just seems like an extra. The last part I am looking for is the ACE ARFX buttstock... then it's off to the range for first round.

And you are the winner! I threw that in there as a curve-ball.

Excerpt from SurvivalBlog.com post: "If a person were to invest $290 in reloading equipment plus $40 in one set of reloading dies in a specific caliber, then that person would need to reload the following number of empty cartridges to recover the cost of the total investment of $330: 5,156 Pistol Cartridges = $330 divided by $0.064 savings per pistol cartridge, or 1,031 Rifle Cartridges = $330 divided by $0.320 savings per rifle cartridge." http://www.survivalb...tory_loads.html Interesting stuff. I was always under the impression that the cost savings from reloading paid for themselves in a short time frame, and regardless of ammunition type. For Rifle ammunition, the investment in reloading equipment seems a good idea.

Which is your favorite? I personally like "beefy" looking revolvers.

Well... I know that much. Hmm, let me re-word.... Will +P or +P+ cause damage to a 1911 ?

What's the skinny on using high-power ammo in a 1911? Especially the Ruger? I know that 1911's are supposed to be battle-proven. Plus, Ruger typically makes a beefier, more rugged gun. Why? Because I'm trying to justify the .45 over a .357 revolver, and use stopping power as the excuse.

Maaaan... I'm freakin' stuck. Two handguns I love. Can only have one. Price point is about the same. One is harder to find. 1) Ruger SR1911 2) Ruger GP-100 ...i feel another poll coming on....

Excellent suggestion. In fact, it was my first choice. However, the price of the S&W's take it out of the running.