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I've had one of those for a couple of years now:

No no no.... It's coming. I swear

Hoofmaker http://manentail.com/products/hoofmaker/ I used to use this all the time when climbing rock and ice. Heals torn up hands almost overnight.

That's where I went. I had Zamrock for pistol/shotgun and Schrader for patrol rifle (first class he ran after Zamrock "left").

My preferences are formed from a tactical shooting background. Stocks: I like the B5 SOPMOD and Bravo stocks a lot. Magpul MOE is nice and light and great for pinning. I also dig the Sully Stock. Got one from a member here and it is nice. It is currently on the rifle I shoot the most. Grips: I prefer the BCM and Magpul K grips. The reduced angle makes a big difference for the kind of shooting I do. VFG: I like a VFG. I don't grab it with my whole hand, I use or more like a Handstop. I like the Tangodown Stubby and the BCM short vert grip. It sets my hand where I want it to run my lights, and is a great reference point for consistency as well as giving me something to pull agains which helps to control the muzzle under rapid fire. I just recently tried a LaRue Handstop on a slim handguard (Troy Alpha) instead of a VFG. I reeeeaaaallly like it. Parts: Geissele triggers are the way to go - especially the SSA - but expensive. The ALG ACT is decent alternative at 1/3 the price - but it is not as nice as the SSA. As stated earlier the BCM Gunfighter Charging Handle Mod 4(medium) is mandatory on all my rifles. The large is nice for manipulations but get hung up or pokes me in the chest when sling. The small is nice but I prefer little more "meat" on the latch for the way I manipulate the handle (edge of my support hand). I have really been digging the B.A.D ASS selector with the short selector on the right side. Very smooth and I like manipulating the safety with my trigger finger. I also like B.A.D.'s takedown pins. I was having an issue with a standard pin from a LPK I had (DPMS) so I replaced it with the BAD pin. Very nice kit. I had a lower (Stag) that had a slightly oversized mag catch cutout. It kept sticking the catch because there was room for it to tilt when pressed. I got an Odinworks mag catch to see if that helped. It's nice and it solved the issue. Don't know info would buy more for other rifles but I don't dislike it. I like the Magpul BAD. It is fast on reloads, makes locking the bolt back easy and intuitive and helps when doing malfunction clearing. I have one on all my rifles. Rear sling mounts: The Magpul ASAP and Tangodown PR4 are my preferences. I have had good success with the MI and Troy versions of the PR4 as well (they are also much cheaper) Front sling mount: I like the sling pretty close to the receiver. I'm not too picky and use whatever works for the sling attachment and handguard type. Optics: Aimpoint. Lights: I like my lights mounted at 11:00 on the handguard. Lights need to be single brightness/single function and with a constant on mode. I prefer "clicky" style switches. I mostly have Surefire lights and I prefer 500L or more (I like 1000L but the P3X is expensive). 200L is the bare minimum for my needs. I recently got a WMLX and I am liking it a lot. As for light mounts te VTAC is a great low cost mount. I also have 2 IWC mounts that direct attach to the Troy handguards. Nice but expensive for a job the VTAC could do just fine.

Carl, what is that? Very nice looking. That's pretty close to what I envision. As far as "Yeager Approved" that's enough for me to avoid at all costs....

Follow on question if the OP doesn't mind: What is the best quality AK that is NJ legal right now? Is a WASR better than a PAP? Is a Yugo better than a Serbian built? Is converting a Saiga better than buying an M70? Is Century better than an Arsenal? You guys than sell and use them regularly, what would you get yourself?

Here ya go: KAC Trigger guard - $28.59 https://www.boltcarrier.com/product/knights-armament-combat-trigger-guard/

I have a dual output P2X on my belt for work. Comes in handy for looking at documents (low mode) and searching (high mode). On the long guns are all P2X or P3X, single output with clicky tail switched (and one WMLX 500L which I am currently digging).

Ruger has always marched to the beat of their own drummer on stuff like this - just look at the Mini 14. Ruger is probably still holding a grudge that they didn't win the military contract. ARs are arguably the most common rifle out there. There are probably millions of reliable AR pattern mags out there and Ruger wants you to buy their mags instead of using the ones you already have. Talk about tripping over dollar bills to pick up pennies.

I have a P3X EAG model. It is awesome sauce. My favorite light by far - I have multiple P2X, M600C, X300U, TLRs on other rifles. I am trying to upgrade everything to the P3X. Avoid multi-brightness or multi-function lights on long guns. They are overly complicated and useless. Unless you are using NODs or putting a light on a breaching gun, you have no need for a low setting. Double clicking through low to get to high is too complicated to do under stress. I have searched for many people in many dark places - trust me, you can never have too much light. Single bright output with simple, robust, and intuitive "switchology" is what you want on your gun. If you need a navigation or admin light, get a handheld that you store on your belt/gear/pocket and use that. You will find it much easier than aiming your rifle at everything you need to take a look at.

The SEAL pups are nice. Guy on the team has had one for a year or so. He breaks everything but he hasn't broken that knife yet. If I didn't have my old Strider MFS I would get one.

FYI: Primary Arms currently has Troy Flip Up Iron Sights for ~$65. That's around a ~$40 savings.

Lower 1/3 cowitness if there were irons. It also looks like there is a hole in the mount to allow use of iron sight with an ACOG which is typically a no-go. The taller mount also keeps the shooter in a more "heads up" position reducing fatigue and strain on the neck while increasing and maintaining situational awareness.

Good info brother. Thanks. I think the ability to use my M4 mags will be a big selling point for me when I am ready to drop the cash on a bolt gun like this.

I admit, the MVP intrigues me and finding something similar in function, style and quality for $400 is enticing. Does the Ruger also take M4 mags?

??? My 1/9 shoots 55gr just fine.

Ooooooo oooooooo oooooooo I know this!!! But more importantly, there is this: MK 262 VELOCITY DATA __________________________________ 7.5" 2053 FPS ... 10.5" 2363 FPS DIFFERENCE 310 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 103 FPS 10.5" 2363 FPS ... 14.5" 2576 FPS DIFFERENCE 213 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 53 FPS 14.5" 2576 FPS ... 16" 2669 FPS DIFFERENCE 93 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 62 FPS 16" 2669 FPS ... 18" 2769 FPS DIFFERENCE 100 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 50 FPS 18" 2769 FPS ... 20" 2818 FPS DIFFERENCE 49 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 25 FPS M855 VELOCITY DATA __________________________ 7.5" 2244 FPS ... 10.5" 2639 FPS DIFFERENCE 395 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 132 FPS 10.5" 2639 FPS ... 14.5" 2861 FPS DIFFERENCE 222 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 56 FPS 14.5" 2861 FPS ... 16" 2938 FPS DIFFERENCE 77 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 51 FPS 16" 2938 FPS ... 18" 3046 FPS DIFFERENCE 108 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 54 FPS 18" 3046 FPS ... 20" 3061 FPS DIFFERENCE 15 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 7.5 FPS XM193 VELOCITY DATA _________________________________ 7.5" 2364 FPS ... 10.5" 2755 FPS DIFFERENCE 391 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 130 FPS PER INCH 10.5" 2755 FPS ... 14.5" 2984 FPS DIFFERENCE 229 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 57 FPS PER INCH 14.5" 2984 FPS ... 16" 3075 FPS DIFFERENCE 91 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 61 FPS 16" 3075 FPS ... 18" 3245 FPS DIFFERENCE 170 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 85 FPS 18" 3245 ... 20" 3254 FPS DIFFERENCE 9 FPS DIFFERENCE/INCH 4.5 FPS Those last 2" aren't giving you much juice for the squeeze. A real Mk12 SPR is spec'ed to 18" barrel - just sayin'

The best part of the brace keeping an AR pistol a pistol, was the adherence to CCW laws. In theory, if I lived anywhere but Jersey, I could carry a loaded AR pistol with a 16" barrel loaded and charged in my vehicle, because it is a pistol not a rifle. All legal due to a CCW license, even in states that don't allow carrying loaded long guns in passenger compartments.

Yeah, these a groovy. Make a nice navigation/map/don't-trip-up-the-stairs light that won't give your position away or flare out your NODs. They are also great on breaching guns. I am going to get one for my helmet to replace the SF light I have there as soon as the XMas bills are paid.

3 out of 4 on average if shooting relatively quickly. Bright orange/yellow/green surveyors paint on the steel helps a lot. You can zero a RDS so the very edge of the dot at 12 o'clock is the aiming point. Helps to get a little more precision out of it, but you can still use the whole dot when speed counts up close.

I understand that it's not a precision shot. It is well within the stated capabilities of a rack grade M4 shooting non-match ammo, with non magnified optic. It's also not a precision rifle, it's a carbine set up for fighting/CQB. The points I was trying to make were: 1) His stated purpose for the rifle left a lot of room for interpretation for how to get it done. 2) He doesn't have to go all SPR or specific type. A "general" purpose rifle that could be a decent shooter, a HD weapon, and a competition rifle would suit his needs 3) He could probably reach his goal without spending as much as he thinks. Going out to 200 yards, he likely won't see much of a difference between a precision barrel and say a standard BCM barrel - so why pay for it?

6" steel circles, from a braced standing position. BCM upper, SSA trigger, 4moa Aimpoint T1.

You can do that with a 14.5" barrel (pinned comp to make 16") carbine set up for CQB and a red dot sight. I have gone out to 300 yards with mine with no issues.

Rifling Sorry, couldn't resist. Good luck with the build