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So.... What ups the threat matrix from .40S&W to .45ACP? What makes you decide that .40 just isn't enough on certain nights? Why not carry your BrenTen all the time?

There are dozens of companies that make them. They range in price from $100-$300. The big concern if this is going on an already built upper is the attachment method and if the tube requires a new proprietary barrel nut or will attach to a standard AR barrel nut. Midway is having a sale right now on the 13" VTAC tube: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/3058317644/troy-industries-vtac-alpha-battle-rail-modular-free-float-handguard-ar-15

No really, it changes the laws of physics!

Lalo, the LaRue stop on the rail really works great and is cheap. It is much more comfortable than a flat 90degree handstop like the IWC.

That's actually a LaRue Hand stop on a short rail section. I know you can mod a Glock 27 Peirce (ie: PG27XL) magazine grip extension to work without a rail.

Agreed 100%. Expensive, huge, and unwieldy.

Nope

I really like Sanderson's stuff.

The M14 may fill the niche role of a DMR rifle but, by all accounts, it doesn't do it well. The M14 was not chosen to be the standard DMR for the Army because it performs that task well. The Army recognized the need for that capability and the necessity to get it out in the field fast. They simply had a metric butt-load of them already in stores and there is nothing else in the inventory to choose from. Units that were smart, had the authority to purchase non standard weapons, and planned ahead, got their hands on some COTS solutions - mostly .308 ARs - and had much greater success with them.

Roger! Thanks. That makes more sense.

You used all those words just to say "yes". You are very confusing

Makes perfect sense. Not to me. First, Magna thanks for your service. My Dad and all my Uncles served over there, one of whom was a Marine door gunner. Now, serious question. So both weapons used similar ammo, but used different feeding methods. Was the plan to de-link 5000 rounds and stuff them into 20 round mags for the M14 or download 3 mags and shoot 60 rounds 1 at a time through the pig? (Is that even possible? I know next to nothing about the M60 except it doesn't take mags). While I see the theory, I don't see it being useful in practice. Not saying an M16 would have been a better choice, but on its face it seems impractical.

I recently assembled this rifle and it is currently my favorite and the one I grab every time I reach in the safe. Troy 13" Alpha on a 16" barrel. It's light, smooth, and slim. It points fast and shoots great.

Can I have it?

I don't know why exactly but these articles make me happy as they slay many sacred cows... http://looserounds.com/2015/01/30/the-m14-not-much-for-fighting-a-case-against-the-m14-legend/ http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/677383.pdf

Yeah, well, you know my philosophy on that. You can usually find them used for a good price. I got a Strider MSF (discontinued) that is pretty similar (little bit longer and different blade profile) for $90.

Strider DB. [/thread]

http://youtu.be/a6iW-8xPw3k

HA! I knew you were smarter than you looked The VTAC (Viking Tactics sling Checko mentioned above) and the VCAS are pretty much the industry standard for 2 point quick adjust tactical slings. I am short so the running end on the VTAC is not my favorite even though it offers a longer size range for adjustment. The closed loop design of the VCAS slider offers a smaller range of sizing, but works better for me. Ergo, the BFG VCAS is my go to sling. All of my rifles and shotguns have these slings except a single VTAC on my SPR type - which will be replaced when the two slings I just ordered on this deal arrive. The other is going on my ongoing Mini14 Project - which has since exceeded my budget, damn you NJGF...

What is "fit and finish"? And where does it fit in the scale of necessary features for a handgun? Shouldn't accuracy, reliability, reputation, and other qualities of that nature take precedence over "fit and finish" when buying a gun? Fit and finish is what gun mags compliment when they are reviewing a gun that won't run. It's the firearms equivalent to "but she's got a great personality".

Mission drives the gear.

Agreed. Hence IBT.

Motion lights, secure doors, alarm, dog. If those fail my family and I have a plan - initiative based tactics. Go to firearm is an AR, secondary is a .40 Glock.