Bugsy732

I think i have the same upper as you on my current spikes. I love the way it shoots I just think it looks a little off with the dynacomp being so long on the tip of the rifle. again... just a purely ascetics with regard to the brake and barrel length on my part.... kind of like a woman... No matter how HOT she is.. there is still a huge mole on the tip of her nose.

The only reason i was thinking about going with the 16" is the overall look of the rifle. The larger Dynacomp looks a little out of place on the 14.5. that is really the ONLY reason i was gonna go that way. What about Barrel choice? do any of you see a reason to go with a Noveske vs the Spikes?

So i had been wanting to build an Umbrella Corp AR for a while now but never seemed to get on line fast enough to get the Upper and lower. well recently i had acquired 2 HUUCWR upper and lower sets and will be building the first of the two this month. The plan is to build a Close quarters medium range shooter. Something that would be an "every day shooter" and the second will be a longer range 300+ shooter. I thought it might be fun to have the forum members here chime in and make some recommendations on the components i might consider using for the builds... For the first rifle i'm currently considering the following parts: Lower LPK/FCG: Spikes Enhanced LMP w/ Gisselle Trigger Umbrella Corp Grip 23 Magpul Fixed Stock Magpul BAD Upper: Spikes 16" Mid-length CHF barrel (chrome lined) Spikes Charging handle w/Battle Latch Spikes Nickel Boron BCG Spikes 10" BAR Free Float Rail Troy low pro gas block Spikes melonite (sp) Gas tube Spikes Dynacomp break DD 45BUS some sort of HOLO sight or red dot sight Free free to pick apart my shopping list but be sure to tell me why you disagree with my choice and make a recommendation. One thing i am up in the air about is the barrel. I like the spikes barrel but i have been told that the Noveske barrels are much nicer... thoughts? Also i have been told that there is a Yankee Hill break that is more aggressive looking, i cant remember what one it is, but i remember saying i would consider it. Anyway, feel free to chime in with suggestions or recommendations. zap

I can also help if Remixer can't

Here is Charlene, i built her for my father in law yesterday. Still waiting on optics and the 45* bus to come in. Il'l post better pics when I get a chance. And when she's complete!

You know, in my opinion once you are comfortable with things, I would build a while new rifle from the ground up using the knowledge you have aquired along the way and the back up of the knowledge base of this forum. Especially If you are looking to upgrade your current upper or lower. i would look at it from this stand point... you've spent a lot on upgrades already and by buying a new upper and lower BCG and trigger system... you are basically starting a new rifle anyway. . It might be wise to start compiling accessories for your "new build" and start building a whole new rifle from the ground up. Using the knowdge you have gained this far and the knowledge base of this forum you should do ok! I was a little scared when I built my first AR. But now it's something fun to do! Btw you can always keep your M&P as a back up/loaner!

You know, I find that this sport/hobby is much like paintball. When you first get in to it you find yourself overwhelmed with all of the options and he pricing of all the different brands and accessories. You go to the store and find yourself talking to the sales guy who pushes you or talks you in to the tippmann or spyder marker because its in stock or on sale and had everything you need to get started and will provide you with years of use. Not to mention it fit in your bugdet! After you use it a few times you realize you would like a different grip, or a different barrel or a different hand guard... Or the Co2 tank is junk and you want a fiberglas tank. Oh yes not to mention that the people you play with/against are using the upgraded markers you really wanted in the beginning but the pocketbook wouldn't allow. So now you have started shelling out money on upgrades and are learning about your weapon and its inner workings. Fast forward a few hundred dollars in upgrades and months... Your entry level marker is now as "hooked up" as its going to get! You have what you consider a reliable marker that fits your style. You spent nearly double what you would have spent if you bought it this way from the beginning. BUT... You now have the knowledge on how to assemble the marker and service it, you've gained knowledge the different upgrade parts available and you now realize that if you have to do it all again you'll just build one from the ground up the way you want it. In fact, that's exactly what you are doing with a new project!. Now that is just how I see this sport relating to paintball. I see and talk to guys daily who are just getting in to shooting and are buying the M&P sport it buy a mossberg 715t with the mindset that they will be upgrading to make it what they want. I always urge first timers to save and build our own but it always comes down to instant gradification. I can wait a few months and build my own AR or I can buy this one and be able to shoot all summer with my friends and upgrade it later. Either way I think is good. I would urge a shooter to wait but if they can't they can't.

I havent been there in a while but there was a good one in Middletown in the ShopRite shopping plaza on RT 35 They had a pretty decent selection and the food was good. It's been a year or so since ive been there but that place might be worth a shot.

Awesome..

very nice rifle.. out of curiosity, how long is it from tip to butt?

Looks like i'll be putting in a little overtime to get the upgraded generator, I scored a Used 9300w Champion right after sandy (store return) but i would like a more permeant/long term solution. I'll be looking in to some of the ones mentioned above. I've picked up a few cases of MRE's and Wise meals for now. the wife has yet to try them... I don't know why, they're pretty tasty.... If the SHTF and things really get hot we will most likely move away from the more concentrated areas and move inland and join up with family. I am more concerned with the short and mid term threats. People without food or water "foraging" for things... and the LOOTING. Protecting my family and making sure they have food and shelter is my primary concern.

Done

The safe is installed, finally got it in on sunday. I have not had a minute to shoot some pics without the wife around (not saying she know what's in there or how many of them are in there.... just saying) it took about 7 business days before i got the safe delivered... over all it was a good experience. I'll try and get a photo or two this week. Overall the safe is very nice. Worth the money and very well built!

Thanks for the info on the generators, I'll be doing some research on them... what about food stores... what are you guys doing to stockpile food? MRE's? Are you going to the lengths of canning fresh foods in season?

now that i live down in south jersey i've noticed that anything north of Ocean County people down here consider NORTH Jersey.

So I went over to the mossberg website to look up some info on a shotgun and found this Interesting..

It's PORK ROLL.. made by the Taylor company. ANYWHERE outside of NY and NJ it's called Taylor ham. My father in-law now lives in Missouri and buys 4 packages of TAYLOR Pork Roll when he comes back to visit because they can not get it out there (so he says) I mean when was the last time you went in to the corner deli or bagel shop in a hung over state and said "can i have a Taylor ham egg and cheese?" you ask for a "Pork Roll, egg and cheese on a kaiser roll, salt pepper and ketchup on the side." and a coke.... no orange juice... no coke.. i need a coke."

I agree, my main concern is the short to mid length scenarios. you are one of only a few that understand/believe like i do that AMMO will be the biggest commodity when the SHTF. People will have guns but no AMMO, they'll want to trade or buy ammo if they can... on the flip side, people may try and take the ammo from you, that's where the proper training on self defense and home defense will also be key. I've been looking in to a propane/natural gas generator as well... got any suggestions?

I agree, you can never have too much water. in addition to the cases of water mentioned above, we have a 7 stage RODI filter system and i have a back up water pump. Last year when sandy was starting to move it's way up the coast I ran my filter and mad up 100 gallons of Filtered water for back up and froze up dozens of bottles of water to help "stretch" the freezer life if the power went out.

I live in south jersey now (grew up in Monmouth county) so i have to say this quietly.. GO YANKEES!!!!! everyone down here are Phillies fans and Eagles fans... I feel like i have to watch my back during football season down here. Giant's fans are far and few between down here.

I have always enjoyed watching the "Doomsday Preppers" show on Natgeo. There are always some interesting things going on with that show... end of the world and zombie apocalypse's... but the last few nights while checking to see what Hurricanes/Tropical storms are forming the thought crossed my mind.. what if something like Sandy or last years Derecho happens again this year. My wife and I recently had our first child (son) about 6 months ago and home security has been on my mind for a long time now, I beefed up the arsenal and ammo supplies and have upgraded our home security. I noticed yesterday that I unknowingly started to keep a supply of canned goods and water on hand (8 cases of water in the closet lol), I've even started buying more than necessary baby formula and baby food (rotating inventory on the baby food every shopping week). My wife actually brought it to my attention sunday when i got back from the grocery store..(she was like " why did you buy so many jars of Baby food? we have a ton still in the pantry?" I was like.... it was on sale! and quickly slipped away... I guess the next logical step in preparing for something would be to increase our food and water surplus, alternative power sources and "escape plans"? How many of the forum members here have "prepped" for various disaster scenarios (hurricanes, extended power outages ect) and what have you been doing to "prep" for your family? I mean with last years storms and power outages i can't be the only one who has been thinking about this more since Hurricane season is here and our peak time is quickly approaching. ZAP

Some may disagree but the movie War Horse. I will never get the time wasted watching that movie back.... Ever.

Here you go: http://www.costco.com/BIGHORN-19ECB-Safe.product.11625662.html?cm_vc=Home_7&cm_sp=CommerceRecs-_-2-carousel-2-(home_7)+Activity+2-_-Home_7

Awesome pics. I havent been to the falls in years. I may have to stop by when i'm up in the area again.

I picked up the big horn gun safe from Costco. Cost me about $600 delivered. I am very happy with it. I would recommend it if its in your budget.