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Given the price of these there aren't a ton of folks on here likely to have owned one. Bullzeye may have or at least handled one as he seems to have a really nice collection. Send him a PM. C

Way too heavy a rollmark for me. Supposedly great guns (I'll never know) but between the rollmarks and some of their funky front cocking serration treatments I'd pick something else. C

I was gonna say "2 1911's and a bunch of revolvers!" C

^^^Thank you^^^ C

I don't know what "CHF" is, but yes, carbine should be fine. Pistol will be too harsh with the amount of gasses coming off the round in such a short tube. Carbine will smooth that out pretty well. At least, as I've been hearing, that's the theory. C

Barrels, in any but the most common profiles, are a touch difficult to get. I wanted a semi-bull, fluted and ported. Doesn't seem to exist. So, I got an M4 in 14.5". Gas systems are commonly pistol or carbine. Anything longer that 9-10" (save the jokes) gets a carbine system which should be fine for supersonic rounds. If you are gonna run it suppressed, you'll want pistol. It's the guys that are trying to run both that seem to really run into problems. All this is theoretical at this time for me as the rifle is at my gunsmith's waiting on a muzzle brake. Everything else is cake. I reload and have been steadily making my cases from discarded .223/5.56. So, ammo isn't a problem to find. I have an assortment of bullet profiles and weights to play with and a couple of pounds of H110. I just need the gun to fire everything thru. Hope that helps. C

Very, very nice, Ty. Good for you. C

That's why I mentioned a rework. Putting the buffer tube in a wooden stock is not a problem. There are a couple of companies that make them. It's the fire control group/safety/magazine catch etc. that present the problem. Stuff that crap up inside. I'm certain it can be accomplished. It would be thoroughly rad if it did. I mean, a boy can dream, can't he? C

Fear is the enemy. C

1. 1 round of .357 2. 1 round of .357 3. 1 round of .357 4. 1 round of .357 5. 1 round of .357 I'd like it in a compact revolver package with a shrouded hammer. Blued would be great, stainless is fine. C

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Seekins_Precision_SP3R_Competition_Handguard_V2_Ke_p/skn-sp3r.htm I just put this on my first AR. I really like it so far as it feels really good in hand and the fact that the bottom is square just seems right. However, I have to run a linear comp as the barrel is 14.5" and the handguard is 15". I don't have any pics of it on my personal upper at this time as it is living at my gunsmith waiting on the brake. C

Yes, I blued it myself. Gun shoots and looks (to me) great. Minimal recoil. Good stuff. C

Don't meant to be a nooge, but what is ESS? Can you post a link to their site? C

Looks good. Maker? C

I'm not sure how it could have been the dealer's fault given it was a new gun. If I remember correctly there was an issue with the thumb safety. Gun was sent back to ATI and he was refunded. Unfortunately he lost a permit. C

Hey Ty. I need a 2.75" comp. However it kinda needs to be a linear so I don't blow up my handguard. Also, I kinda like the look. And yes, Vegas tradeshows will do that to you. I used to work in a bicycle shop and would go out there for the big trade show. It was cool getting to ride the new toys but it was a LOT of work. Enjoy the weather and the fact that you are out of the office. All the best to you. C

Hey Ty. I kinda figured that. Given the design, I can't say that I'm surprised. FWIW, I am going to have to skip Ian's brake anyway. It's not long enough. I am having one made to my specs. Thanks for the heads up. Enjoy the show. I'm kinda jealous that you're out there. I likes me some Vegas. C

Bumped for a cause. C

"Not that there's anything wrong with that" I handled one of these in New York a month ago. Actually somewhat comfortable. Because it's not closed in the back it's not a thumbhole/pistol grip according to the lawyers. This leads me to a gripe I have with AR's in general... they're pretty ugly. These laws seem like a great reason for one or two companies to fill a gaping hole. A detachable mag, semi auto, modular rifle platform. Think "Ruger Mini-14" but that looks a bit better, is more accurate, and is modular. It would get around SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many issues and would likely sell very well. Really, just reworking the lower to accept some kind of traditional stock would be so cool. IMHO. C

Thanks all. It was really fun and this happens to be my favorite handgun at the moment so it was a no brainer. All in all, a great experience. C

I came across this gentleman on another forum. He has a small blog and I emailed him telling him I like his style. He invited me to do a review of anything I might want to review. I took him up on it. It was a lot of fun and admittedly it's pretty cool seeing one's "work" out there. My 625-8 Jerry Miculek review: http://www.dayattherange.com/?p=3367 C

Yes, but you use a crows foot or crescent wrench. A large triangular shaped nut threads on to the upper. The barrel is put in and then you thread a titanium nut into that which squeezes everything together. 8 bolts hold the handguard on, 4 of which pinch the ti bolt to make sure it doesn't back out. Pretty well thought out little deal. I was duly impressed with the way it all went together. C

double post. C

Not yet... C

Just a quick update... I haven't lost the drive. Still looking for parts!! C