High Exposure

This isn't good.... First reports are making it seem like another Mumbai type attack. Good hunting Gendarmarie.

Yeah, if you have the original black tubing in there, it was too soft and developed a memory for the shells. The new white insert is much better.

Lalo, I like the Magpul furniture very much. The stock is very comfortable and points very well. I have had no issues with the fore end as of yet - full disclosure: I haven't been running it for very long or in very demanding weather conditions. John, I have had no issues with the sidesaddle since I called Mesa and received the upgraded "white" retention tube that holds the shells in place. DD, The light just works there for me. I would prefer to have the light mounted on the side but the sling mount is in the way. I am toying with the idea if installing a scout mount to get the light higher and use a grip that more closely resembles the grip I use in my rifle to activate the light. Currently I use my index finger to turn it on and off with no issues. I did shoot it in low light recently and there is no noticible increase in flash from the barrel vents.

Hmm.... This thread has been quiet for too long. Anyway, I shot a three gun match (which was tons of fun) a few weeks ago and that started me down a vicious spiral of rethinking my gauge as a social gun. It won't replace an AR for HD - for me - but it is definitely a more capable platform in the new configuration. The Magpul Stock is an excellent compromise of the best parts of a standard stock and a pistol grip. Rem 870 Express Magnum Vang Comp barrel Vang Comp dome safety Vang Comp follower Scattergun Tech +2 mag extension Magpul furniture (high cheek riser in the stock) Insight WMLX light Mesa Tactical side saddle with top rail Trijicon RMR02 VCAS sling (removed for photo) I used it at work all last week while on the range and I am very happy with it.

2 weeks ago I requested a service ticket to repair an old Trijicon RMR02 that I had milled into a Glock slide. I bought this this optic about 5 years ago from a guy in Texas that was selling it at a decent price. I don't know how long he had it, but it had a very low serial number. The older RMRs are known to take a beating when slide mounted, and this one finally gave up the ghost and starting showing signs of a wandering zero about a month ago. Trijicon told me to send it in - so I boxed up the old optic and sent it off with the RA they sent me. Today, I received a brand new Trijicon RMR02 ( the recent production RMRs have reinforced internals designed for use on pistols). I incurred no charges, and Trijicon provided the complete replacement with no questions asked. I couldn't be more pleased.

They do not produce their own light or have an inherent source of light that can fade over time. They do capture ambient light and "focus" (for the lack of a better term) the light they capture to the ends of the fiber making it appear brighter. If they get dirty, scratched, cracked, etc... they will appear dimmer as the amount of light they can "absorb" to focus decreases. When that happens they can be easily replaced. As Howard said, there are plenty of how to videos online.

But the other rifle is cheaper dammit! It's just as good! You shut your dirty mouth you![/sarcasm] Some folks don't get the concept of Best Value vs Lowest Price. But eventually they learn when that bargain priced gear from Uncle Cheech's Tactical Warehouse shits the bed and they have to replace it all again. In the end, spending more money than if they just bought the quality gear to begin with. OP: If a price looks to good to be true, it is. If a part is $100 everywhere and you find it on EBay for $40 don't buy it. You are gonna wind up with Airsoft junk or pot metal parts from China. Save a little longer and spend a little more - buy quality gear from reputable sellers. It will end up costing you much less in the long run - both in money and frustration.

Simply observing a firearm or any if its related items (mags, holsters, etc...) is not PC to search your car without other factors present. And I am with Newtonian here, something smells off about this.

Unless the magazine can fit in another gun that is semi-auto.

Vlad, I think JohnnyB is referring to paring a gas system with its corresponding receiver extension (otherwise known as a buffer tube) eg: A carbine length gas system with a carbine type receiver extension, carbine length action spring and a carbine (or H, H1, H2, H3) buffer. Or a rifle length gas system with an A1 receiver extension, rifle length action spring, and rifle buffer. You can run into reliability issues mixing gas systems lengths and receiver extensions setups (action springs and buffers) but generally they will run. Putting the wrong guts (buffer and/or action spring) into a particular receiver extension can also cause issues especially on guns that already have gas issues.

Morgan is too angry. I would say he is Raphael.

Also, the firing pin is floating in the AR platform. You will get a tiny dimple on the primer just by charging the rifle - it is not a light primer hit.

Comps and breaks are great for competitions and range days. They flat out suck for CQB. The blast generated to the sides, that is necessary to make them work, is distracting at the least and can cause injury to yourself or others when used in buildings, cars, or close to other shooters - as is required for team based CQB. The idea behind the SF Warden is that you can have a break attached to your muzzle that can be made passable for CQB by attaching a shroud that covers the baffles on the sides and directs any overpressure forward and away from you or your team mates. It is not a device everyone needs. This primarily fills the specific niche where you have a 14.5" barrel that has to have a permanently attached muzzle device to avoid running afoul of the NFA nonsense, on a rifle that you need to occasionally wear a brake/comp and sometimes not. That being said, you could make the argument from the very careful wording in the part description above that the device doesn't necessarily reduce flash, but re-directs it so those next to you don't feel it.

Yes, as I stated above this Warden uses the same attachment type as Surefire suppressors. So what? The law covers exposed threads on the end of a barrel or muzzle devices. Many suppressors will fit different muzzle breaks using friction mechanisms or locking collars - the Gemtech Halo will fit the FSC556 for example. It's still good to go as a muzzle device.

Good article covering mindset and the importance of being situationally aware. May be preaching to the Choir for some of us, but still a good reminder. BLUF: "If the demon of violence comes to you, act with decisiveness and efficiency." http://survivalblog.com/head-up-eyes-open-by-hondo/

It is an unmagnified optic. There should be no field of view issues regardless of the tube size - simply open both eyes when using a RDS If you mean a smaller window in which to locate the dot if you get an imperfect cheek weld, then yes - the T1 is not as forgiving as an M4 or PRO. But that is different than field of view. You can see just as much of the world in front of you whether you are using a T1, an M4, an EOTurd, an SRS or an RMR or iron sights.

The dots are not for aiming in normal lighting conditions. They are reference points for quick alignment of the sights if you have no contrast between your front sight and target - prior to refining your sight picture in preparation to press the trigger. You should be using the crisp, sharp, and in-focus outline of the front sight surrounded by equal light on both sides bracketed by the fuzzy and out of focus rear signt notch. If you are referring to tritium night sights, you don't want them too bright. It makes it hard to see past them - like trying to see the face of a driver at night when they have their hi-beams on. In fact, I take a sharpie and darken my rear tritium dots when they are new.

I am in the process now. They are installing my panels starting Tuesday - we are using Direct Energy Solar. After some research and talking to a few different companies I am very pleased with the company as a whole and their process. If you are going to do it, do it soon. The laws regulating incentives (ie: 30% tax refund) are expiring at the end of 2016. They need to get into the attic to run wires if you want them hidden/protected inside. I asked about the battery bank as well. I was told that battery tech just isn't quite there yet to make it feasible or cost effective - The juice ain't worth the squeeze. I was told to look into an natural gas generator as it will be cheaper with less maintenance in the long run. Just make sure it was compatible with the solar setup. Have them come and give you their presentation. All it costs is an hour or so of your time.

It looks like it has the same attachment type as a Surefire Suppressor. If that's the case there are no threads involved. It tightens up on a locking ring on a proprietary muzzle device - either brake or flash hider.

Guys, start a Troy Sucks thread if you want - In fact, I am pretty sure there is already at least one here. I just wanted to let people know about a deal on a nice upper that is basically a steal for the price. I got one last year when they had this sale. It is currently my go to rifle for range trips. You don't want one, Don't buy one.

Yeah, nonissues there. I tried multiple mags too - PMag (gen 1-3), ARC mags, and GI. I already received my RA# and will be sending it back today. Their CS was quick and attentive. Hopefully the replacement BCG runs. If not, I'm going to Ty at MWPX.

Who is that?

Yeah. I wasn't under stress and everyone knows that fine motor skills are only degraded under stress