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Looks good brother. Very well done!

Hammer Pair - slow internet...

Best bet is to get a new washer - either crush, peel, or shims like Ty said. If it is only need a little bit of spin you can grind the base of the muzzle device so it can finish the revolution. Just go slow and make sure you don't grind it down so much that you miss your index or are under 16" on the barrel.

Just to be clear: I am not advocating neglecting a vet visit or a rabies booster. Just some additional steps for peace of mind.

Call animal control and request to have have the bat tested. In my county it is required if the bat was brought into any live spaces. If it is any consolation, NJ bat species (there are 9) are all insect eating and are fairly small with delicate constitutions. It's rare for a bat to contract rabies and even rarer for them to live for more than a few days once they have the disease. ETA: any chance you could post a pic of the bat. I am curious what species it is. There has been a huge decline since WNS hit the local bat population. I haven't seen many at all this spring/summer.

Somebody had a set of these recently at an Old Bridge Steel match. I think it was actually someone from the forum too.... Anyway, I dry fired them a bit and was not impressed - but, my eyes are still good and standard sites still work fine for me. Steyr used to put sights like this on their pistols. I don't know if they still do. Like I told you the other day, if your eyes aren't what they used to be a mini RDS is the way to go. They have come a long way in the last year, and they are now robust enough and have adequate battery life to make them viable.

That's awesome!

No mere words can do this justice: These guys are pretty good. They make some entertaining videos.

I can't tell you more because I haven't run a gun to failure. There have been many times when I have shot many rounds in a short period of time, in a gun that hadn't been cleaned or wiped down, with no issues because it was a quality gun and I kept it wet. I had to swap out an action spring once, midway through a high round count training class. The gun kept running but ejection was weak and inconsistent. New spring installed and all was right with the world. This was a PM fail on my part, and although the gun was very dirty it had no impact on the issue at hand.

You want a good layer on all the moving parts - especially anything that's shiny. It shouldn't be dripping, but almost. Lubing after cleaning and before storage is appropriate and smart. But, if you can, you also want to add a few drops before shooting. If it is a long day with a lot of rounds, a few drops during a break won't hurt either. You want a lube that will last while the rifle sits. I like the Slip products (they are products used in the "Filthy 14" link above), especially the EWL.

I think the big problem is he is trying to fill Rx for someone that isn't him and doesn't feel the need to be that prepared. You need to convince the patient that this is a good idea before you do anything else. Once that happens you can sometimes talk to the insurance company and explain what you want to do and why you want to do it. Sometimes they can be helpful, after all the CDC and the Surgeon General are all about emergency preparedness right now, especially in this are post-Sandy. I think the best option is to use a mail in Rx service (eg: Medco) where you get 90 days of meds at a time. The new Rx usually comes in a week or two early. Save the overlapping meds. Then rotate them through. In a few months you will have a little backup supply. In the meantime realize that we are all responsible for ourselves and as much as you want to help, you can't make the horse drink the damn water. Maintain you preparedness and continue to try and convince those around you why it is a good idea for them to be prepared as well.

In my experience, an AR will run reliably dirty and wet, but not clean and dry. Proper/sufficient lubrication is key to keeping your carbine running well - Caveat Emptor: this is true for guns that are built to, or exceed, the TDP. A gun that won't run reliably in and of itself won't run regardless of how clean or lubed it is. I shoot ARs a lot. I rarely clean my personal ARs past a quick wipe down for inspection purposes and lube - duty guns are cleaned every 1000 rounds. Here is a well documented case of an AR performing with little to no maintenance: http://www.slip2000.com/blog/s-w-a-t-magazine-filthy-14/ Note: current (as of Feb 2014) round count is ~44k rounds

New Brunswick PD carried it for a while too.

Good luck with it. I always wanted to add one to the collection.

Boejoula, PM out. I have the other lengths as well if you prefer. Checko, you should be eating raw meat, standing in front of a mirror with all your gear on and screaming "KILL" for the next 3 hours. Then stuffing mags for the rest of the night as you lay awake in anticipation of the awesomeness you will experience over the next two days. Pat will be disappointed to learn otherwise.....

Dick :rofl:

Can you wait until after 6pm tomorrow? I will be up near Edison then.

Atlantic Tactical in Somerset.

Suck it up Seriously just accept it and enjoy it. Think of all the rest of us suckers that aren't getting to train with Pat - rain or no. Bring a towel to keep your hands and optics clean and dry. Let your gear dry as much as possible overnight - disassemble your ear pro. Bring something good to eat for lunch, something to look forward to. Bring a few pairs of dry socks to change into. Avoid cotton clothes if possible - they take forever to dry. Bring a change of clothes for the 45 minute drive back to the hotel.

IPW, Safariland, Raven, and BladeTech make my go-to holster for OWB. I know you can find what you are looking for from one of those companies. You can always call and ask them what they make that fits your needs. As far as the price tag goes, as always - you get what you pay for. You spend a good deal of money on a quality blaster for specific reasons. Carry those reasons a step further and apply them to your holster selection. Think of the pistol and holster as a complete package, not seperate components. After spending $800-$1000 on a pistol, is a $30 savings on your holster that big a deal? Especially if that $30 is the difference between quality gear and mediocre or even garbage equipment? Finally, please don't buy a Fobus or any of the other Isreali garbage out there. Seriously, If not for yourself, do it for the children. I don't allow them on any range I run or allow my guys to use them for carry at all, strictly forbidden (along with SERPA holsters, but I don't want to go down that rabbit hole and derail your thread and thankfully you have already dismissed them). I have seen Fobus literally self destruct - they drop guns right out if them, fall off paddles/belts, crack open like a clam, or stick to guns like glue - bad ju-ju. That particular holster that Bhunted posted (hi john ) is a unique holster and may have a niche role for certain tasks, but even with that specific role to fill there are better options - personally the Crye Gun-Clip does a similar job better (at least for Glocks, a 1911 version isn't out yet).

I have heard awesome things about the Beretta 1301 - it is on my short list.

My 30" CRB: CRB with 6 mags: CRB with MSAR bullpup: CRB with issued MP5:

It's a sad fact but most Cops will have no clue what you are carrying unless they are shooters like you. If they are they shooters and recognize the bag, they are more likely to BS about what it is, how you like it, where you got the bag, etc..... than anything else. The 36" CRB looks like a small guitar case, the 30" CRB looks like it should hold a tennis racquet. People see what the expect to see and think of objects they are familiar with. People see you carrying a bag that looks like it should hold a racquet, even if it is 4" too long, they think "tennis player" and forget about it. That CRB is the Cats Pajamas my man. Trust me! I will try to get some photos later for you. ETA: the dimension of the sneaky bag are almost identical to the bag ogfarmer linked, but made to actually hold a carbine and accessories.

Sneakybags 30" CRB (Covert Rifle Bag) http://www.sneakybags.com/store/Covert_Rifle_Bags/CRB_Covert_Rifle_Case_Small I love mine! Fits either my MSAR (AUG), or my issued MP5 or Colt R0933 SBR perfectly. Everyone thinks I am going to play some tennis.

Here's the thing. If you initiate a confrontation when you could have walked away, and it turns serious to the point where DPF is authorized, and you win, you are still culpable. You can't purposefully put yourself in an avoidable life threatening situation and then use deadly force and be fully justified.