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I have 3 of the FourSevens Quarks. They have yet to fail me and I carry 1 every day on my left front pocket.

^^^This What kind of accuracy are you getting that is disappointing you? What ammo are you shooting? Is it match ammo or 10MOA spec'ed steel cased 55gr FMJ training ammo. What kind of AR is it? A rack grade AR built to the TDP is spec'd to be 4MOA. Hobby guns may be built to significantly less accurate standards. Are you typically a 1MOA shooter? A quality RDS should be more than adequate at 100 yards. What makes you think that a "scope" will make you shoot better? A scope will help you see better, not necessarily shoot better. For example, if you are slapping the trigger with a RDS you are going to slap the trigger with a scope. You will just see your misses more clearly with the magnified optic.

It is already named the SCR - Sporting Configurable Rifle. ETA: disregard, you meant the state will name it in the banned list. -1 for me for being a dolt.

Congrats and welcome home!

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/68328-video-of-unreleased-ares-defense-scr-surfaces/?hl=ares

I am not a huge fan of using my trigger finger for anything but controlling the trigger, but, if you just can't reach the mag release switch the mag release to "lefty-mode" and use your trigger finger to drop the mag like an HK.

How do you know you really want all that work done if you haven't put the gun through its paces? Get the gun and shoot the shit out of before you do anything.

Some people - most people actually - deserve a break. I know I will give breaks on the road again, I just may be more careful about how I explain the "break" to them in the future. While I can still be sued civilly, and there is the possibility of days off, I really don't see this turning into much. I may get a counseling sheet in my file (which isn't discipline, just a documentation that you made a mistake) which comes out in 6 months as long as I don't "make another mistake". But, it is still stressful, it is still a point against me in any future promotional processes, and if known by a defense attorney it can be used against me in any and every trial for anything I arrest or cite someone for, for the rest of my career. So it is a bit of an ass-ache and a constant reminder that sometimes using my discretion just isn't worth it.

^^^ this I always make comments on the back of the yellow copy to refresh my recollection if there is a trial. I also make sure to review my tape after every arrest and make sure all such comments are in the report for the official record.

The Judge is a good dude. He didn't embarass me in court or anything (I have seen Judges do that and man, it's awful). He's just mad that I put myself in this situation in the first place. He has told us this could/would/will/has happened. He wants us to charge what we see or don't write anything. He says to let the prosecutor and him give breaks and reduce charges exactly to avoid this situation. And truth be told frankly, he's right. Anyway, the heart of the matter is that while technically Cops have discretion to ignore/reduce/not charge a lot of things (but not everything) sometimes using it just isn't worth it. Discretion can still mean charges, just maybe less charges, or charges reduced in their seriousness, or maybe simply putting a charge on a local ordinance instead of a summons complaint, or maybe a summons complaint instead of a warrant, or requesting a lower bail or an ROR. It doesn't always mean doing nothing. And don't forget, discretion goes both ways. I can decide to charge every single little thing that fits to it's fullest extent, request maximum penalties, put everything criminal on a Warrant, ask for the highest bail possible, refuse any plea deals at court, refuse any merging of charges, and insist on trials for every charge I write, if I wish.

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Oh, but I keep my word.

Who is "Assassinating" anyone's character? I never said a bad word about her, I am simply reserving judgement about a situation where all the facts are not known by me. To me something doesn't add up. I don't know what it is, but something is missing in this case and it has nothing tondo with your "scenarios". I am giving all involved the benefit of the doubt, Her, the Officers involved and the Courts. Oh and let me tell you something about discretion on the job - it is a motherfucker. For every one person you try to help, 3 shove it up your ass. Everyone we interact with has a camera/recorder and thinks they are Mickey Spillane. You give someone a break and most likely it will Come back to bite you in the ass. Quick example from just 2 weeks ago: I stop a speeder for doing 15mph over - 40 in a 25. I explain why've stopped them and write a ticket for 30 in a 25 instead of the 40 they were doing. I explain I am giving them a break. They come to court, argue that I lied on an Official Document and that they aren't guilty of doing 30/25 because they were doing 40/25. They play an audio recording of me explaining the whole thing to them (I don't care they recorded me, I recorded them too, as per policy) including stating that "I clocked you at 40 but wrote the ticket for 30" to help them out. The summons is now dismissed, my Judge is pissed at me, and I now have a Pending IA COMPLAINT for falsifying an official document and am looking at possible suspension days. This is just the most recent example, and for a fairly petty infraction rant isn't even criminal. Can you imaging if I have this driver a break for a loaded gun? I can go on and on and on, and so can everyone I work for. Another guy I work with is looking at charges for using discretion for a black driver and cutting him a break for his first offense for this particular infraction but not a white driver (third offense) on a following traffic stop 10 minutes later for the same infraction. Discretion is quickly going away in the name of accountability and fairness. And where the fuck are you getting "is it just the black thing" from? You calling me a racist?

I am still not sold on this "I didn't know any better" excuse. My Spidey senses are tingling....

Congrats John, I am happy for you. I know your son will love it. It is much better to get something like this while you are both here in this world together. Build some memories shooting it side by side as his rifle, just like you did when it was your rifle.

Your a neurotic butt. I wipe down after every range trip. I clean after every 1000-2000 rounds (exception is my issues duty gun. It gets a quick cleaning after each range session it is shot at, but that rarely gets shot except during quals). 1 time a year I do a full tear down and inspection in each firarm. If you are spending more than 10 minutes cleaning you are doing more than you have to. Slip 725 cleaner. A couple sprays, quick hit with a toothbrush and a couple of q-tips, wipe it down with an old T Shirt. Inspect parts for signs of wear and swap what needs swapping on the PM cycle. Reassemble, add a few drops of Slip EWL lube and done.

Topher, I had a M&P 45 for a short time. The Apex kit made all the difference, buy with confidence. You do need to remove the rear sight to complete the install, so get yourself the sights you want (if you are changing them out at all) and do both at the same time. Also, APEX has a great video to guide you thorough the install. I sold mine because it was just too different from the gun I am mandated to carry - Glock 22 - and I believe in the "Beware the man that carries one gun, he probably knows how to use it" theory. Best of luck with it.

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What bluelinefish said. We probably have about 50 Uzi mags in the armory at work, along with four semi-auto only Uzis. We also have a few 9 mm Colt sub-guns. I think we modified some of the Uzi mags to run in the Colts. They choke as much as they function, but I think that has more to do with the ammo then the mags. Anyway, I want a Glock mag capable AR to shoot in steel competitions. I'm already carrying the Glock mags on my belt, I might as well have a rifle that uses them too. Plus, I don't know how much it would cost to permanently block an Uzi mag to 15 rounds, but I'm sure it's significantly more than $6. Who uses a mag loader for Glock mags?

Remixer, I almost called you about this yesterday to see about doing a transfer from LW. But when I went to the LoneWolf's website they are out of stock If you get these in stock, group-buy or no, I am absolutely interested. Just become a stocking dealer and I will be there with cash in hand, and probably bring a bunch of friends with cash in hand with me. Just sayin....

Get a DI gun and spend the money you save over the piston gun on ammo and training. You are welcome

That was kinda my point.... Just checking I know plenty of people that think this is OK, like using muzzle flash to ID a threat

I don't think tracers will help you "ID" a target. They will designate where you want others to focus their attention, and will coordinating fire by marking targets for team mates but that is about it. White light, daylight, or NODs will help you acquire and then ID a threat for processing, tracers will just point to the location. Agreed 110% on all counts here. Tracers and Star Wars are Awesome and chicks dig tracers and machine guns

Oh shit...... Well, I guess even a blind squirrel (Yeager) finds a nut now and then.......

A fingerprint safe for a Dentist that is often wearing rubber gloves and has wet hands? Terrible idea. Yes Doc, you need a safe. There are plenty of quick access safes out there but avoid the fingerprint safes if at all possible for the reasons I mentioned above. Something like this wi serve you well: http://gunsafestore.com/v-line-compact-pistol-safe-279-s-blk.html No batteries, easy and fast access, and will fit in a desk drawer. Then follow Pizza on's advice and get some training.