JoeTK37

I have a 9mm M1. I tried numerous others before I bought it, Glock, Sig, M&P. never shot the Walther. It just felt better in my hand. Not so much the size of the grip, but the shape. Its the first handgun I ever bought. I've since added the tradition 22/45 and 1911. From the first time I handled it I thought the paddle release on the PPQ was more intuitive than the button store releases on everything else. I'm right handed, if I press a mag release with my right thumb there is small tendency for me to rotate the gun ever so slightly counterclockwise-where the slide is at 10:30-11 and the mag well moves to 5-4:30. With the paddle release which I actuate with my strong hand middle finger by nature, the gun rotates the opposite way, moving the mag well towards a 7 o'clock position and facilitating a smoother reload. So basically yeah, I love the paddle release. If someone would make a 1911 with a paddle(none that I know of) that would be sweet.

How much of a weight savings vs. a std. BCG is there?

If you don't mind me asking, who had the M-223 on sale?

I've seen the wedges but never saw that pin before. Thats pretty sweet. I think I'll leave it alone for now until I can get out and put some good groups down at distance. If I don't like em I'll blame the play and go from there. Thanks guys

So I've scoured the 'net and found all sorts of differing opinions. Some say they fit between the upper and lower should be snug, the pics should require some force to insert and remove. They claim the tighter the better for accuracy and reliability. Other say it can be sloppy, daylight visible between the two, pins you can push out with little or no force and it has no affect on accuracy because the upper is what matters. So what says our group? Seems to me you don't want too much play/rattle. But wouldn't want it overly snug either.

I've got a 22/45 Target with replaceable grips. Pretty much the same as what you've pictured. I really like it. It is very accurate, doesn't seem picky on ammo. The mag isn't perfect but oh well. There are tons of upgrades available if she or you ever wanted to make it even more accurate or competitive. For the price I think it's a steal. Relatively heavy "bull" barrel helps keep the recoil light. Weighs a bit more than some poly framed .22's I've held. I never go to the range without it. I may shoot 50 or so rounds with my "bigger" guns but I'll always end up putting 100+ cheap rounds through the 22/45 working on technique and drills. It's amazing what flaws you start to see with a less powerful piece.

What type of magnification would be most optimal for those 200-300yd shots?

Yeah I'm seeing that now. Looks like ill need a Harris, would like a swivel mount but I guess it's not really an essential item for me. Most of these need sling stud mounts?

Most likely from a bench/prone 2-300yds(since there isn't anything longer around here). I'd like to keep it at $75max. The lighter the better, but it's not a lightweight build. Thanks. I'll check out the thread on M4

Trying to finish up my SPR/DMR build with optics and a bipod. Not sure what Bipods mount properly to a Pic rail without costing an arm and a leg. I'd love to see pictures, and let me know what "height" you recommend. Thanks, Joe

For that type of shooting would you prefer a 2.5-10 or 4-12. The P223 in 4-12 looks good and has solid reviews. I've been eyeing a Prostaff 5 or Monarch 3 in 2.5-10 but haven't seen any reviews on them. For $200 the P223 is enticing, not sure what differentiates the P223 from the Prostaff line, I had read in the past they were essentially the same, just a .223 specific BDC. And the M223 the monarch version

Any updates?

I have about 300rds through my SR191- overjoyed it and the function had been flawless. Accuracy seems above average in my hands. I picked it up during the hysteria and probably over paid a bit but oh well. I wanted a stainless 1911 that looked good to me. And it fits the bill. Although I would like to pick up someplace grips to match the black slide release, safety etc

So what is it that makes on SPR and another not? Any defining features to special purpose?

Is Franks stocking some AR's now? Did you happen to notice if they had any ammo in stock?

I have a Levang Linear Comp on my AR, only have about 100rds through it but I like it. It throws the concussion down range much more so than the PWS FSSC I have on my other build, so it does sound a bit softer to those shooting and around the shooter. As far as recoil and muzzle rise, I can't say I notice a difference between it and the PWS, maybe if anything a touch more rise, but recoil feels identical to my shoulder.

You're lucky you probably haven't and won't have to deal with Florio or Narh, funny how those Zombie targets start to resemble some people

What's your major?

Wondering what optics you guys like on your AR's for 300yds and in while spending $350 or less(not including the mount). I'd love to shoot for groups at 300yds or more and still be useable at its lowest power at 50yds. Right now I'm toying with 2.5-10 figuring it would he plenty out to 500yds or something 1-6ish.

NJIT. Graduating in May

Boys cry about them being cold. Real men warm them up(and build their own rigs)

It is a great group. I can't believe the generosity and hospitality I've seen amongst complete strangers. It's great. And everyone wants you to play with their toys

I started in this hobby/sport/addiction about a year ago. Applied for my FID and a P2P (yes just one) just before Thanksgiving 2012 and received it about the second week of January 2013. That pretty much corresponded with the election and Newtown tragedy, so my entry into the firearms arena was maybe a bit more interesting than expected. Neither of those factors motivated my decision to finally buy a gun. It was something I was always intrigued by from a technical/mechanical standpoint and I finally realized every firearm didn't cost an arm and a leg so i could actually afford one. Combine that with my best friend being an LEO who was about to attend training to run the qualifications for his department and going to the range became an alternative to golf on a rainy day:) My local PD was actually great to deal with, it took just under two months to process at that time which was much better than most. If not for lots of people using vacation time in December and the first week of the new year I probably would have had it mid-December, but they told me that upfront and kept me informed of the expected return date about half way through the process and called to tell me it was ready before the ink was even dry. FID in hand I raced to the store. I had decided on a 9mm Walther PPQ and a Remington 597 .22LR. NICS on both took close to 4-5wks with the pistol clearing maybe a week before the rifle. I picked up the PPQ on a Saturday and got to the range the following week. Finding ammo at that time was a pain in the butt, scored 2 50rd 9mm boxes for about $20ea and though I had plenty for the trip. Filled out all the required range paperwork and waivers at home so i had them ready to go when I got there. Had my picture taken, signed my life away and was sent to my port, targets in hand. I fumbled with the lock on my case, fumbled with the lock on the gun and finally got organized while keeping every rule I had read, seen, heard; you name it for the past 6 months- in mind. Loaded a single round into the magazine, released the slide, took aim, and shaking like a virgin on prom night i squeezed the trigger as slowly as I could. BOOM!!!!!!! First round I've ever fired and I jumped out of my shoes, but did hit the target pretty respectably. I went through ten or so rounds alternating magazines loaded with one round at a time, making sure everything functioned as it should and getting acquainted with the feel of recoil and the trigger reset. So much had been posted on forums about the quick reset trigger I was almost afraid to load more than one round thinking I'd accidentally fire a second round when the gun was recoiling. When i had built up the nerve I loaded two with no issues and progressed to 5 at a time. With the adrenaline flowing I was probably moving way faster than I thought I was or should be, about 45min after I checked in I had blown through 100rds and left a silhouette target looking a little worse for wear. I wanted to try something longer than a 25yd indoor range with the 597, so I found one in New York that was open to the public(and no problem for Jersey residents back then) indoors and 100yds. I picked up a bulk pack of Federal at the range (which pre shortage was only about $35), used my hoodie as a rest and zero'd the scope at 50yds. I shot between 25 and 75yds for the hour and fell in love with it. I was the only one at the range, theres no recoil, barely any report and the 597 is way more accurate than i could ever hope to be. That first time out it could put 25rds in the area of a quarter at 50yds and has only gotten better since. In the past year I've added two more hand guns, a Ruger SR1911 and 22/45 Target. Three rifles, a Marlin XT-22 (wanted to try a bolt action) and two AR's, one built as a bit of a lightweight CQB set-up and the other destined to become more of a mid/long range SPR. As time has past I've learned a lot, reflect on a lot and my thinning has changed a bit. If you're bored enough to keep reading I'll even share with you. I'm 33, spent the past 13 years managing high end sports retail (7-8million in sales a year). Went back to school to finish a Mechanical engineering degree I had started way back in the day, and now as that draws to a close I've left retail to start using my degree. Coming from that experience with customer service and value having always been of huge importance to me, from an integrity, quality and relationship stand point retailers in this sport leave me scratching my head. At the time the PPQ was selling on Buds and Impact guns for $550-560, I had already made up my mind that it was what I wanted without ever having seen one in person or held.shot one. So I started calling some local stores, not everyone carried Walther but those who did had prices from $575-$675. $675 was at the closest most convenient shop, $575 was about a 1/2hr longer drive. I thought $575 was a great price, but wanted to give the "local" guys a shot. So I went over and took a look. I walked into an empty shop, not another customer there. I gazed at the cases filled with handguns, the empty wall where the rifles would have been, and I waited for one of the three associated behind the counter to assist me. And I waited, and waited. Made eye contact with one of them, said hello to another, walked right up to the counter all three were gathered behind and was acknowledged with "What?". So I just asked for a box of .22 (50rd no less) and promptly left. Got on the highway and headed to the other store. I walked into a shop with equal if not more stock and 20-25 customers milling about. Some waiting for range ports to open, while most were waiting patiently in line for service at the gun counter. When it was my turn I pulled out my permit and was asked by the visible tired and stressed sales associate what I was interested in. I compared the Ruger SR40C (I had considered an SR9C) to the PPQ and made my decision after about a min. Despite being drained and looking like he was ready to tip over he answered all my total newbie questions, guided me through the paper work showed me MY firearm and let me say good bye to it before it went away waiting for NICS to come back. He said thank you, gave me all my paperwork and he moved on to the next customer. Cut and Dry but complete. Fast forward to the current. I've bought a lower, accessories, ammo and had some minor work done at the first shop. Most times their service is good, they do have some STELLAR employees who go out of their way to answer questions and provide honest advice. But paying more than MSRP on most items gets old fast, especially with the internet just a click away. I've bought another hand gun the 22/45 and a lower along with parts kit ammo and other assorted accessories as they do usually have better stock than most at the second shop. As things have gotten quieter their service has gotten better, friendlier, more willing to offer advice and more laid back. I've also used the internet for more and more small accessories or in cases where none of the local shops have the selection or are in the ball park on prices. And I have to say, dealing with 4 online retailers for purchases ranging from the SR1911 (when NO ONE had any), a complete upper (a beautiful piece from MidWestPX) and little bits from others I have received EXCELLENT customer service from all. Answering countless questions via PM or email, responding to each professionally, accurately and quickly. Better than any I have received face to face. Range experiences have been pretty positive at all three I've used. RO's seem to be unique at each. In NY I was typically the only one on the range, the RO was outgoing and pretty much kept to himself once I was set up. On two occasions he was actually asleep in his RO "cubby" as I was packing up. In NJ one range always had one RO on duty, while alert and attentive, they (multiple males) were usually chatting up one of the female shooters and offering her advice on technique, old(er) people flirting just cracks me up. They had an eye on the range the whole time, but seeing this phenomenom multiple times just cracked me up. The last range always has numerous RO's on hand. Def the most personable and active bunch. Reviewing necessary safety issues with offenders in polite and professional terms, asking questions about new equipment and always smiling, approachable. The type of guys and girls I would have wanted working for me. My heart still beats faster with a hand gun in my hands than it does a long gun. But in time I've gotten to be pretty proficient punching paper with both. I look forward learning and taking classes to advance my skills, or acquire them depending on how you look at it. And I've learned a lot: Building an AR is easy if you have opposable thumbs and any semblance of a tool box Customizing said AR can get expensive but its worth it More females shoot than I expected. If only more of them were single Everyone needs a .22 they can shoot all day without breaking the bank I need to join an outdoor range next year, wait I guess thats this year now One leads to two which just snowballs into a collection quickly I flinch when anyone in neighboring ports pulls the trigger, but not so when I do

Dated my "ex" for 9yrs. Been broken up for 5. Still keep in touch. Some drama here and there but civil overall. In fact she is my reference on all my P2P forms, and I just started shooting this year. Damn I miss her.

Does anyone have any experience with the Prostaff 5 line? Considering a 2.5-10 for an AR build, how do they compare with the Monarch line or Leupolds?