High Exposure

Groovy! I am at work and stuck inside all Night taking care of some stupid admin BS. I don't know why these other fools are up!

The Sig 550/556 series are unique and reliable guns. They are not traditional ARs and are probably closer to AKs in how they function (I have a buddy that refers to them as the nicest AKs he has ever seen). As such, the below is in reference to Sig 516 and other piston AR variants only. Quality piston ARs are ok but not necessary by any means. I actually prefer a traditional DI gun to a piston gun. You are paying a premium for a piston system that is allegedly offering a perceived advantage that you will never see the benefit of IMO. But you will pay extra for the rifle, have a hard time sourcing parts for preventative maintenance and they will be more expensive when you do find them. This is assuming you are starting with a quality piston system (LWRCI or HK). I would rather spend the extra money on ammo and training from a reputable instructor than a piston AR. That being said, I would like a Sig 556 but I would pass on a Sig 516.

Any of these left?

Ayoob is good with a bunch of stuff. His use of force lecture and mindset stuff is great. His opinions on equipment/TTP/ammo can be a bit dated however. I think the HST, GDHP, and Ranger T/SXT-T loads are generations better than the Corbon stuff.

We currently use Federal HST. We have used Speer Gold Dots and Winchester SXT (before the SXT-T version was available) Any of the above loads in .45ACP will serve you well. There are also bonded versions of these offerings if you are concerned about performance through intermediate barriers such as auto glass and thin metal. Also, Ty is right. Listen to DocGKR, he is the man when it comes to this stuff.

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My friend has a Flashbang and it works really well for her. Conceals well and is almost as fast as a standard draw from concealed holster worn on the hip. It is much better than ankle, pocket, or off body/purse carry. The only real downsides I see with it is if you move too quickly/out of control you can get your shirt in the way of your face/sight line and lose situational awareness for a second and you can cover body parts with the muzzle during the draw if you aren't careful, especially if you are well endowed.

Hey, if have you have limitations and you found a way to work around them - rock on.

Come out and see a part of World War II history with some of the only fighter aircraft left in flying condition in the country!

Ok, so you are wrong-handed and this is simultaneous. I thought it was either/or not and. Tracking now.

IWB 4:00 Why do you carry left side OWB/OC and right side IWB? Cross draw?

Because they want to.

Just as a point of order: Those snap-grid type armored vests in the "SWAT" movie are completely different in form, function, and intended use/purpose than the load-carriage type of vest that Rifleman1 posted - and are an accurate representation of what LAPD D Pltn was issued at the time the film was made. Oh, and they are almost equally as uncomfortable and useless. I will have to see if I can dig mine up. I don't know where I put it after the move.

Jury nullification is not a legal construct. It was not written into law on purpose. It was not created to help anyone. It was not instituted as a last line of defense against tyranny It is an unintended consequence of two other laws followed to a logical conclusion: 1) Jury can not be punished for a "wrong" decision And 2) A defendant can not be tried twice for the same crime/double jeopardy Seriously, watch the cartoon I posted above.

That was holding back. Sometimes people get upset when you tell them their "baby is ugly" and I didn't want to clutter the thread with silliness.

Best rundown of JN I have seen:

Yeah, that tool kit alone is worth the price of admission.

Those vests are terrible. I had to wear one of those over a soft armor vest for about a year. If you tried a real chest rig or PC you would never wear one of those abortions again.

FYI UPDATE: TAG still has this deal - http://www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com/bansheerifleplatecarrier.aspx and it looks like they have plenty in stock. They are also offering an additional 15% off all weekend with coupon code: TAG15

UPDATE: TAG still has this deal and it looks like plenty in stock. They are also offering an additional 15% off all weekend with coupon code: TAG15

Any PC is preferable to an IOTV. You can choose any armor package you want for the Banshee. You can probably put ESAPI plates in there is you really want... If you have the cash there are better armor packages than the issued ESAPI. I like Paraclete/Point Blank and Velocity Systems armor packages myself.

IOTVs are PCs, they are Armor Carriers and they are designed and built for the lowest common denominator. I wouldn't use one unless I was forced to. The Marz gear is very well built, quality gear, but expensive. There are quite a few other options out there that are built just as well and are just as comfortable for less. If you don't mind spending the $$ they are an excellent choice. Keep in mind, with any PC, you generally don't get any ballistic properties. Some offerings, like the MSA SOHPC will come with a lvl III armored cummerbund, but you still need to get armor and if necessary backers. ETA: looking at the other choices SKD offers, my first choice would be the Mayflower APC, followed by the Banshee (the Banshee is still on sale for $129 from TAG direct: http://www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com/bansheerifleplatecarrier.aspx)

I have hands like a 12 year old Swedish girl. I have TD, BCM Mod 1, MOE, MOE-K, and MIAD (medium insert) grips. They all work, they all feel solid, but if I have my druthers I would have BCM on all rifles that I intend to shoot standing more than prone or seated. It is completely subjective and I can't put my finger on exactly why. BCM also has a Mod-3 which is a "fatter" version of the Mod 1.

I have both and prefer the BCM for completely unknown reasons.

Most clear coats are glossy, which will mostly defeat the while purpose of the camo paint job. With a little work you may find some matte clear coat, but it's like made from unicorn horns and hen's teeth or something. In any event, I think a painted rifle looks better with chips, dings, and wear marks. Gives it "character", tells a story as it were. So if it was my rifle I wouldn't clear coat it. But that's just me.