Screwball

Nope... 9mm/.40 frames don't have long enough magazine wells for .45 ACP.

Magazines are pretty much identical. Beretta redesigned the follower/spring, and removed indentations to get the extra rounds in. Might have lengthened the magazine body slightly, like on the 11 round 96 magazines, but not 100% sure on that.

I picked up some .30-06 and 7.62x54R once I saw that Obama was reelected. Probably putting in for four permits (maybe five, to be safe) sometime this week. Only have a 1911 and SAA planned, but will likely get some cheaper options (Nagant).

I have a Surefire 6PX on my AR with MOE handguards. I'll post a link to the company that makes the mount when we get power back, but they are on AR15.com. Only thing I would change would be the flashlight... go with those new Surefire Fury lights (500 lumens).

Basically what their titles are... BulletFlight has a few different versions for bulletdrop calculations. Best bet is to search the names in the iTunes store and read all the details. Sorry for being blunt, posting from the iPhone since Howell has no power.

On my iPhone 5, I have a few shooting apps... MiGuns, to keep a record of my collection. Simple and makes it easy to see what I have, as well as what I've done to it. Surefire ShotTimer, which I haven't tried yet (was free). If it doesn't work, oh well. iDatabook, which I put all of my guns with optics in to attempt on starting databooks on them all (bigger for my M1903 and Mosin Nagant). BulletFlight, which is pretty neat. Had a friend use it on his iPod, and liked it.

Other than the compactness when taken down, it is easier to clean the barrel... good thing with a .22, if you ask me. I bought it for the fact that it does fit nice in that little bag (I'll leave everything together, and just grab a box of ammo to be ready to shoot it). I have a Marlin 60 that my father bought me as a kid, as well as my Spikes .22 upper for my AR. I was interested with the AR7, but you cannot compete with the 10/22 aftermarket. Have an auto bolt release on the way and a few magazines following behind it. If I just needed a .22, I might go with a standard model, but it would be a tough decision after seeing the Takedown (being stainless is a big plus for it, as well). To be clear, this purchase was not needed at all... just decided to pick it up.

I have a Takedown coming on Thursday... cannot wait for it.

I feel the same, especially with Bluetooth headphones...

Why not just use his gun? In regards to the original question, if we moved from the AR platform, I think the best choice is the Beretta ARX-160. And that is coming from someone that shoots a piston AR (don't have a major issue with DI, but like being able to do bolt maintenance after some rounds downrange without insulated gloves). If we need to go piston, the AR is a compromise between. The ARX is really one of the best options out there for either right or left handed shooters. Push a detent, you can have the gun eject from the opposite side. No need to deal with a gun that doesn't conform to your body. Barrels swap easily, whether you want to run suppressed or different bullet weights.

Well, being it is cut for the PU scope, I prefer not to have to buy a replacement... which is why I want to have someone do it. I'm going to see what DGR will do for me, considering he redid my M1903.

I just picked up a Mosin Nagant reproduction PU sniper from Impact Guns. Got it mainly for shooting, but being it is up against my DGR rebuilt M1903, I have been thinking about refinishing the wood. The current finish is flaking off when I handle the rifle, so I figured it would be a good move. I've done work on my guns before, but I have no background in that type of work. I considered having someone on AR15.com do the work, but really don't want to chance damaging the handguard with shipping (when I pulled it off, it just feels flimsy). Just wanted to see if anyone had any recommendations in the area surrounding SS and BA (I live on the border of Monmouth and Ocean Counties). Not a fan of the standard red finish, but looking to do something lighter... like a blonde look. Thanks.

Very happy with mine. Did have some syncing issues, but all is now well. Now, I need to get the cable adapter and new docks.

Guess who got the last one? I posted the link on BerettaForum, being I'm going to post pictures when I get it. When I looked to test the link, I noticed they were sold out. Sorry.

Signed up for updates on his website. I had a M44, but sold it since it took up a lot of space in the safe, and I rarely shot it. I had a reproduction scope installed on my M1903 to mimic the USMC sniper variation, so I have been considering another surplus sniper project. The Mosin Nagant is a lot cheaper to pick up, as well as to shoot, so that was my choice. This thread actually made the decision easier, since I like higher capacity options... especially ones that are easily swapped in. Ordered a reproduction sniper from Impact Guns yesterday. Could have got a basic one for a little cheaper, but this is ready to go once I pick it up at the FFL.

Noticed it on the Tapatalk list...

Still the gunman's fault, anyway you slice it... Let's say you are being chased by officers, and due to the pursuit, one of the squad cars runs over an old lady (not intentional). That injury/death falls on the person being chased, since it would not have occurred if police officers weren't responding. The police would not have shot the civilians if this guy didn't start shooting. With that being said, the injured civilians can and likely will civilly sue the NYPD for damages... and I'm sure they will win. Let's say the gunman survived and a victim an officer shot died (also assume that there is no reason the officer would be charged, like drugs or alcohol in his/her system). The gunman would be charged with First Degree murder for anyone he directly killed, and someone indirectly killed would result in a felony murder charge (death due to the commission of a felony; I believe is a Second Degree murder in NY). It played out the way it played out. Crappy situation for anyone to respond to, but at least officers were alerted before this guy could walk away, possibly confronting others that he was upset with.

Don't use SS. I had them install some on my 9mm. Chipped the slide, which I didn't care about since I had it plated afterwards. But after about 150 rounds, two lamps were dead. PX4 sights go on opposite from normal sights. Trijicon covered the relamping, but I'll never let anyone at SS touch my firearms.

Build the lower. Function check will show that it is correct, so you really won't have reliability issues. Plus, lowers have a lot of parts that people like to customize. Triggers, selectors, grips, stocks, etc. It is a good way to learn how the AR functions, as well. The upper tends to be a little more tricky for new guys. You also need specific tools that are a little expensive for a single upper build. Plus, if there is an issue, the company will cover it, if you buy from someone reputable.

MidwayUSA has reproductions for sale. I grabbed one in my last parts order. Neat little book.

I have the Trijicon set for Remington rifle sights. Nobody locally would install the front due to fear of ripping off the dovetail, so Robar did it when I had it redone. Just the same as pistol night sights...

I agree. My father bought a Glock 17 about a year back from BA, and that was where I cautioned him. He ordered a Gen3, then Phil said he would give him a Gen4 for the same price... since he couldn't get it. Real hassle, like other purchases from BA, but when he got it, it was a Gen3. By the time he got the gun, the bugs in the Gen4 were pretty much squashed. If it was today, I'd say either is good.

No Twitter... Facebook, I actually keep a few gun related companies in my news feed. Stuff like Rainier Arms, with their charging handle was big... as was the S&W Shield. Even then, I don't really care about much more other than family and friends on there.

If you go on their website, they have a list of rules... which that is not included in the 16 rules. However, you must obey the range officers/personnel (rule 10). So, if one tells you not to empty magazines as fast as you can, you should listen. If they enforce that against you, then let others do it, I would have a problem with that. Nevertheless, that really isn't the case. To be fair, you cannot link the two incidents together, being there may have been circumstances that you weren't aware of, which the range officer wanted people to slow down on that day.

Nope. I'm waiting until I get the sling and cheek kit before I start practicing with it again. The standard kit, like the OEM stock, is a little too low for rifle sights. One of my biggest complaints... but bead sights on my 11-87 are ok. Cannot recommend the furniture enough. Very thought out design. Robar is the only place that does NP3. It costs $450, but they have sales each month. It cost me $385.50 when I did it. If you want to save some money, standard NP3 is cheaper. It is extremely comfortable. The grip seems odd considering standard options, but it is very nice. The main thing I wanted was the ability to add a light to the forend, as well as a two/one point sling.