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Cantilevered optic mounts were first designed to let you get the optic further forward, creating proper eye relief and enough room for certain enhancements that go behind the optic, like an older PVS-14 or magnifier. Also, as awesome as the P40 Warhawk and Flying Tigers nose art is, this version is lame, especially on a rifle.... I did however see it on a FDE Toyota FJ Cruiser and once on an OD HMMWV (A real one, not a Hummer) and it looked pretty badass.

I deny that guy

My place is the same. I am the range master, what I say goes. I approve all off duty guns and all holsters/carry methods. We don't have an approved list per se, just what I OK in writing and is then endorsed by the Chief.

If you are serious about carrying a .380, especially in a gun with that small of a barrel, look into carrying a 95gr FMJ over the GDHP. The .380 is notorious for its anemic penetration. The GDHP will not improve the terminal ballistics. While expansion is good in duty caliber loadings, a slightly larger shallow wound that does not reach anything vital, as you will find from .380 hollow point, while gruesome, is not the show stopper you are looking for. Dr. Gary Roberts: Currently, the Speer Gold Dot 135 gr +P JHP, Winchester 130 gr bonded +P JHP (RA38B), and Barnes 110 gr XPB all copper JHP (for ex. in the Corbon DPX loading) offer the most reliable expansion we have seen from a .38 sp 2” BUG; Hornady 110 gr standard pressure and +P Critical Defense loads also offer good performance out of 2" barrel revolvers. Any of the Airweight J-frames are fine for BUG use. The steel J-frames are a bit too heavy for comfortable all day wear on the ankle, body armor, or in a pocket. My current J-frames are 342's and previously in my career I have used the 37, 38, 649, and 642. I like the 342 w/Lasergrips very much. Shooting is not too bad with standard pressure wadcutters and the 110 gr DPX, but not so comfortable with the Speer 135 gr JHP +P Gold Dots. Before the advent of the 110 gr Corbon DPX load, I used to carry standard pressure wadcutters in my J-frames with Gold Dot 135 gr +P JHP's in speed strips for re-loads, as the flat front wadcutters were hard to reload with under stress. There is no reason to go with .357 mag in a J-frame, as the significantly larger muzzle blast and flash, and harsher recoil of the .357 Magnum does not result in substantially improved terminal performance compared to the more controllable .38 Special bullets when fired from 2” barrels. For years, J-frames were considered "arm's reach" weapons, that is until CTC Lasergrips were added. With the mild recoil of target wadcutters, officers are actually practicing with their BUG's; when combined with Lasergrips, qualification scores with J-frames have dramatically increased. Now 5 shots rapid-fire in a 6" circle at 25 yds is not uncommon--kind of mind blowing watching officers who could not hit the target at 25 yds with a J-frame suddenly qualify with all shots in the black… 2" J-frames are great BUG's and marginally acceptable low threat carry guns because they are lightweight, reliable, and offer acceptable terminal performance at close range--downsides are difficulty in shooting well at longer ranges because of sight design and sight radius limitations, along with reduced capacity coupled with slower reloading. Nonetheless, with the addition of CTC Laser Grips and an enclosed or shrouded hammer, the 2" J-frame models without key locks (I personally will NEVER own firearm with an integral lock) may be the best BUG's and most reliable pocket handguns available. Another great BUG option if it can be comfortably carried, is a compact 3-3.5" barrel 9 mm pistol like the G26, S&W M&P9c, Walther PPS, HK P2000SK, Kahr PM9, S&W Shield, Sig P239, or S&W 3913, as these offer superior terminal performance compared to either .380 ACP or .38 Sp handguns. A subcompact BUG (like the G26) is particularly nice if it can use the same magazines as the primary full size pistol (like a G17/19). As always, don't get too wrapped in the nuances of ammunition terminal performance. Spend your time and money on developing a warrior mindset, training, practice, and more training.

We issue G22s as well. I make my people qualify with every gun they want to carry, even if it is a personally owned G22. Most of my guys don't carry as well. It has nothing to do with the gun/comfort and everything to do with mindset. As we hire new guys and I am able to influence them "from the start" of their careers I am seeing more and more of them starting to carry all the time. With the right mindset, a little thought in holster and belt selection, and a slight adjustment to their wardrobe, my young guys are finding it is an easy commitment to make. I have a Kahr PM9 that I occasionally carry as a BUG (instead of my G27) and rarely as a primary gun if the situation limits me to that gun for certain reasons. I like it as it shoots well, the 9mm works better in that size gun than the .40, the trigger is different than the Glock but it is smooth and not so different to be distracting, and being a striker fired pistol the manual of arms and administrative functions are identical as well as the location of all the controls. It fills a role that a single stack 9mm Glock would fill if they would ever make one. I always carry it with two 7 round reloads if primary and one 7 round reload if carrying it as a BUG. Amen brother! I heard another debrief of an off duty Cop in the midwest carrying a J frame with no reload. He got involved in an unavoidable incident with multiple assailants. He gave the bad guys all five bees. He got all hits and put a couple of them down. The others killed him. Off-duty cop in SLC Utah at the Trolley Square mall finishing an early Valentines Dinner on Feb. 12 2007 stalled an active shooter with his 1911 long enough for responding Cops to arrive and handle it. He reported in his AAR that his biggest concern was his lack of a reload. I know that you can "what if" any scenario and that I can come up with a million instances where a G35/23 with 15/13 on board and a reload may not be enough to get the job done, but I see it as worlds better than a 5 shot revolver.

You guys are carrying a .380 LCP as a primary carry off duty? On purpose? What ammo are you using? If your guys are having problems printing with a G23 or G27 then they aren't trying hard enough. I am 5'6" and 180 and can hide a G22/35 with no problem in shorts and a t shirt comfortably. Just sayin' I have found that to be the case with sub-compact sized guns as well. The .40 is snappy in guns that can't fit your pinky on the grip. 9mm seems to be the way to go with that size pistol.

I am almost 100% sure that the width is the same on .308 and .556 lower receivers at the trigger assembly. But good thinking - it can't hurt to verify and the .308 receivers I am familiar with were not DPMS.

Good deal. Enjoy the gauge LSM!

The Vang Comp barrels are very nice and I have one on my 870. That being said it is my understanding that they are difficult to do on a Benelli barrel, it may require an aftermarket barrel specifically designed to accommodate the modification (something about the barrels being too thin in certain spots), and that the mod may void any warrantee on the gun. You can get the same results now using any of the loads with Flight Control wads such as Hornady TAP and Federal Flight Control. Also, before adding a side saddle check the clearance on your forearm. You will likely need to chop it on one side or buy something aftermarket to replace it.

There are guns that are easy to carry and there are guns that are easy to shoot. They are not always the same. I shot one of scandium S&W revolvers at the factory about 8 years ago. Nice gun, didn't weigh anything - I remember thinking the 5 rounds of .357 weighed more than the gun. It was incredibly difficult to shoot quickly and only carries 5 rounds. I would have to dedicate a lot of time to become as effective with that gun as my semiauto that I already have to train and be proficient with. I then shot the standard (non-air weight version) and it was much more controllable and easier to shoot. Are you buying a gun just to carry around or to shoot well enough to save you life? Comfortable vs comforting. I disagree with this statement 100%. Your decision on what gun to carry should be based on what you shoot well, not size or weight. If you had a crystal ball and it said that today you were getting into an unavoidable gunfight while carrying only a pistol which of your handguns would you pick to carry that day? Your little .380, your J Frame? Or your full size gun? Answer that question honestly and that's the gun you should always carry. I have pulled 1911s, N frame sized revolvers, full size Rugers and a Sig 220 off bad guys. If they can carry the concealed regularly with no issues so can the good guys - if they dedicate themselves to it. I regularly carry a Glock 35 with WML off duty. It is larger than my issued duty gun but I shoot it the best out of all of my pistols.

If the pins are the same diameter as standard AR hammer and trigger pins - and I think they are, check out KNS anti-rotation pins: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-amp-action-parts/receiver-hardware/receiver-pins/ar-15-m16-non-rotating-pin-set-prod13801.aspx Also, check to make sure that your lower is built correctly and the pins are intact. If the pins are cracked they can walk out one side, and if the springs hammer and trigger springs are not installed correctly, they won't hold the pins in as they are supposed to.

^^^^ This. Another consideration is to purchase an approved pistol with the same manual of arms as the issued weapon, or as close to it as possible. I am issued a Glock 22. I carry a Glock 35 or 23 off duty and use a Glock 27 as a BUG. (I also have a Kahr PM9 and a Ruger LCP that I will occasionally carry as a BUG. While different guns then the Glock, the manual of arms is the same and they are only shot to qualify. I do all of my training with the Glocks) If he is carrying a Glock on duty by Department mandate, am HK with a safety/decocker may not be the best bet - different trigger, diffent grip, different recoil characteristics, different height over bore, different manual of arms, different sights, different magazine release, etc... He will know have to think about which gun is in has hands while he operates it instead of concentrating on the problem at hand - shooting. Most modern duty guns have a more compact version that feels the same in the hand, has the same trigger, same sight options, etc... This allows for more familiarity and keeps the shooter on the path to unconscious competence instead of having to try to switch gear between guns. Keep in mind the saying " Beware the man with one gun, he probably knows how to use it" applies heavily here. And yes, there are plenty of people who carry a significantly different gun on and off duty and run both guns very well. These are the same people that put A LOT of time training both systems. It can be done it hast a lot of time, money, and commitment. I stll always how much better they would be if they spent twice as much time shooting only one gun though...

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/bolt-tools/dissassembly-tools/bolt-catch-pin-punch-prod26484.aspx Makes the installation of that particular poll pin much easier. Just put a piece of masking tape on the lower under where the punch will slide so you don't mark the lower up.

No argument and I didn't say it was legal or not. I said I wouldn't do it. Personally, I am not a lawyer and try to not offer legal opinions, just the occasional statutes and the like. I especially refrain where the actual "legality" of what someone is asking can be interpreted by LEOs in a way that is often left up to the opinion of a Judge after an arrest and trial costing thousands of dollars and a year or more of heartache. My opinion on the situation is not a legal one at all. It is simply based on the selfish principal of "It is not worth the potential headaches in my own life to provide this experience to this man, as the situation stands right now". I am not saying the guy is a bad guy and I don't care why his status is the way it is. It is enough to know that it just is. And that's enough for me to say no. If the OP truly didn't know the guy was prohibited - totally different story. The actual "act" of following the particulars of the prohibition is then squarely on the prohibited person - to know, understand, and to obey the restrictions. Once the OP knows, he is culpable as well should anything go "wrong" and has a responsibility to ensure that, even accidentally or unintentionally, those laws aren't broken. Personally, I feel being a lawful gun owner, and therefore one of the good guys, he has a responsibility to ensure prohibited (regardless of the why) and unauthorized persons don't have access or the ability to possess firearms - especially his. I can see a hundred ways where this can turn bad for the OP, his kid, the Father in question and the range they go to.

Haven't been climbing since I had my son but yes.... Many many many times Thats where I got my SN. The Trapps is one of my favorite places in the world!

Yup. Heck, my three year old saw that picture, told me it was an oarfish then told me all about them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMlOtLEzN8s&feature=youtube_gdata_player

If there is a doubt, then there is no doubt. I woudn't bring him. It has nothing to do with whether or not he was a bad guy or committed a crime in the past. I don't care if he is the best dad in the world and gives everything he has to charity as he saves puppies, or he deals drugs to kindergartners while drowning kittens. All that matters is what his status is right now and that is - prohibited. I recognize that it is purely selfish decision but if there is even the chance that this individual could impact my ability to own and enjoy my firearms then oh well, too bad, so sorry. He made a choice when he committed whatever crime he committed. He may have been dumb and young but no matter, that choice was his, whether it was 20 minutes or 20 years ago, and he has to deal with the consequences of his actions - like we all do. He is a grown man, if he wanted to take the initiative and get it expunged, good for him, but until he is no longer a prohibited person I am not bringing him to the range. For those of you who said "who will know" with willing intent to break the law - I say shame on you. Doing the right thing even when no one is looking is a test of responsibility and character, and you failed.

LT 660HK should work. The TROY micros were designed to give standard height BUIS to piston height flattops like the LWRCI and HK. A HK specific height mount should work.

LT 660HK should work.

That's a fake! The real one is striker fired

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Glad to help Barms! You don't need ballistic software for an AR shooting at AR distances with AR accuracy. You need time behind your gun with your ammo at a range that will let you stretch it out a bit so you know how it will work. ETA: I like how I am now "the cop"

If I am zeroing my AR with RDS I use take a 3"x3" or 2"x2" post it note (you can get highly visible colors - neon orange, pink, & green) and place them in the target as an aiming point. If I can center my dot on that post-it note and get 10 hits centered on that post it from 50 yards, I call it zeroed. I chose the post-it's size to be slightly larger than my dot size. It using a 4moa T1 I use the 3"x3" since the dot will be 2" in diameter at 50 yards. If I am using a PRO or a 2moa T1 I use the 2"x2" since the dot will cover 1" at 50 yards. Have the aiming point be slightly bigger lets me center the dot on the square without covering the whole thing Remember also that zeroing exercises and bullseye shooting have absolutely nothing to do with fighting with a rifle. People don't have bullseyes on them. They have "critical zones", for lack of a better term that you will have to visualize. If training for SD/Social occasions, vice shooting/marksmanship after you zero is set and confirmed you should shoot at targets where you can't see the "critical zone" and you have to visualize an aiming point. They are 2 different things.

Slip 2000 725 cleaner An old hand towel folded in half for a cleaning mat An old t-shirt or two for rags A handful of q-tips A .45 caliber boresnake An old toothbrush Slip 2000 EWL for lube Stash it all in a gallon size ziplock bag (I keep the q-tips and the boresnake in their own individual smaller bags, and the cleaner and lube in another one together, and then put them in the gallon ziploc bag with the rest of the stuff) Should cost you $20 for the whole setup, and allow you to clean any .45 in 10 minutes or less.

As far as I know, airsoft guns are still OK in NJ with no regulations. What may have happened here was the "imitation firearm" statutes were violated. 2C:39-1 Definitions v. "imitation firearm" means an object or device reasonably capable of being mistaken for a firearm. 2C:39-4 Possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose e. imitation firearms. Any person who has in his possession an imitation firearm under circumstances that would lead an observer to reasonably believe that it is possessed for an unlawful purpose is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. 2C:39-5e Unlawful possession of weapons (3) Any person who knowingly has in his possession any imitation firearm in or upon any part of the buildings or grounds of any school, college, university or other educational institution, without the written authorization of the governing officer of the institution, or while on any school bus is a disorderly person, irrespective of whether he possesses a valid permit to carry a firearm or a valid firearms purchaser identification card.