Misc Firearms Crew VI: Shh, no shooting... only hoarding now

[EQUlLIBRIUM]

Mags- 30rd steel

http://www.themakogroup.com/product_p/earm30%20w.htm

[RyouBakua]

what model number is the one on the far right?

[Farley1324]

Mags- 30rd steel

http://www.themakogroup.com/product_p/earm30%20w.htm

Yeah, these have been continually in stock for like a week. They don't seem to get much love. Lots of people passing on them.

Know anything about them? Used them before?

I keep coming THIIIIS close to ordering some, but I have a few good mags already, and I don't think there will be a ban, so I pass

[Culking]

This video speaks not only to the reliability of Daniel Defense, but also to Aimpoints. After seeing this video, reading 100s of reviews and range reports, I decided to get an Aimpoint H1. I later sold that and upgraded to a T1 2moa when they first came out. I only have 3k rounds through the T1 so I can't speak to its reliability yet, but I plan to take a course this summer and will update then. Should be around ~5k rounds then if ammo prices fall back down. It has ran 100% since I first mounted it and has held zero perfectly.

[Quickstrike]

what model number is the one on the far right?

[img]http://www.expeditionexchange.com/uview/DSC01078.jpg[/im]

Email Surefire mane.

[Farley1324]

This video speaks not only to the reliability of Daniel Defense, but also to Aimpoints. After seeing this video, reading 100s of reviews and range reports, I decided to get an Aimpoint H1. I later sold that and upgraded to a T1 2moa when they first came out. I only have 3k rounds through the T1 so I can't speak to its reliability yet, but I plan to take a course this summer and will update then. Should be around ~5k rounds then if ammo prices fall back down. It has ran 100% since I first mounted it and has held zero perfectly.

+ on 24/7 all on original battery?

[CzechDiesel]

Nope.

Lets play 1,2,3, Draw...

lol, you real mad now. Thanks for the neg.

[Mauser88]

how much for the steel?

For a half sheet (4'x4') it was $700 cut "professionally" by a local guy. I think you need a plasma cutter.

So jealous...


Don't the steel rectangles have to face slightly downward for safety though?

Angled you mean? Or just able to move/hang freely?

Mine hang loosely and I've never had any splash back even shooting as close as 5yards with pistols.

Closest I've shot with an "intermediate" rifle cartridge (7.62x39 or .30 carbine) was about 50yards. Normally I try not shoot rifles closer than 150 yards. At my range I can back up to 300 yards. And even made a mini range in a different field where I can shoot at 650yards.

[CheekyRunt]

what model number is the one on the far right?

[img]http://www.expeditionexchange.com/uview/DSC01078.jpg[/ig]

Looks like my G2Z Combat Light by Surefire.

[Matt_SD]

If you think you'll be able to get three shots off, all on the same guy, hitting with the third one for sure, then it is reasonable.

If you are expecting to stop an intruder with birdshot, you may want to reconsider.

When I lived in an apartment and my HD long gun was a 12 gauge I loaded it with 2 3/4" magnum #4 buck. It's still buckshot, even though it is a little small/light for defensive use IMO, but won't penetrate stuff as much as #1 and up...and being magnum it actually had less velocity on each pellet than the standard (32 pellet vs the standard 27 pellet is where the extra energy went)

I'm not really expecting to stop anyone with birdshot, but in the event there is an intruder, I imagine they would not stick around for long after hearing a couple shots. I'm pretty well trained with firearms, but there is no way to judge these situations. Especially the speed at which they occur, which allot of people don't account for. If I can scare an intruder off without having to shoot him/worry about penetration into neighbors homes then I'd rather do that. I don't have much problem shooting an intruder, but living in MD...I'd rather not kill an intruder. I've been very torn between just one shot of birdshot or two...But reading most of these posts I think I will stick to 1 shot bird and the rest buck. That or buy rounds similar to what you described.

[EQUlLIBRIUM]

Yeah, these have been continually in stock for like a week. They don't seem to get much love. Lots of people passing on them.

Know anything about them? Used them before?

I keep coming THIIIIS close to ordering some, but I have a few good mags already, and I don't think there will be a ban, so I pass

I have not sorry. If you do order use codes "ARFCOM" and "FREE-GRND" got 6 for 106.xx

[Quickstrike]

For a half sheet (4'x4') it was $700 cut "professionally" by a local guy. I think you need a plasma cutter.



Angled you mean? Or just able to move/hang freely?

Mine hang loosely and I've never had any splash back even shooting as close as 5yards with pistols.

Closest I've shot with an "intermediate" rifle cartridge (7.62x39 or .30 carbine) was about 50yards. Normally I try not shoot rifles closer than 150 yards. At my range I can back up to 300 yards. And even made a mini range in a different field where I can shoot at 650yards.

Yea angled. Sounds good.

[only4theweak187]

Should I get the butler creek "hot lips" or "steel lips" 10/22 10rnd mag?

What's most reliable?

[Bumpus]

If you think you'll be able to get three shots off, all on the same guy, hitting with the third one for sure, then it is reasonable.

If you are expecting to stop an intruder with birdshot, you may want to reconsider.

When I lived in an apartment and my HD long gun was a 12 gauge I loaded it with 2 3/4" magnum #4 buck. It's still buckshot, even though it is a little small/light for defensive use IMO, but won't penetrate stuff as much as #1 and up...and being magnum it actually had less velocity on each pellet than the standard (32 pellet vs the standard 27 pellet is where the extra energy went)

Box of Truth:

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot3.htm

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot14.htm

[-rhino-]

Only shot the M&P a few times, good feel and I am a fan of the adjustable grips. H&K P30L is in the future for the same reason.

I own a Glock 19, a S&W M&P, a S&W SIGMA, a few Rugers, and LOTS of Springfield products. I prefer XD products over all others. I prefer it so much in fact I bet my life on it daily both as my CCW and my preferred duty weapon.

Personal preference is key, as long as it is comfortable and you shoot it proficiently then GJDM.

what model number is the one on the far right?

[img]http://www.expeditionexchange.com/uview/DSC01078.jpg[/mg]

Surefire G2Z

[RyouBakua]

Looks like my G2Z Combat Light by Surefire.

Surefire G2Z

saw cheekys first but ill rep you both


cheers

[1quick1]

Daniel Defense will be getting a good hard look when I'm ready to purchase a rifle after watching that video.

[Culking]

+ on 24/7 all on original battery?

Yes. When not in use it idles at 4.

[Farley1324]

I'm not really expecting to stop anyone with birdshot, but in the event there is an intruder, I imagine they would not stick around for long after hearing a couple shots. I'm pretty well trained with firearms, but there is no way to judge these situations. Especially the speed at which they occur, which allot of people don't account for. If I can scare an intruder off without having to shoot him/worry about penetration into neighbors homes then I'd rather do that. I don't have much problem shooting an intruder, but living in MD...I'd rather not kill an intruder. I've been very torn between just one shot of birdshot or two...But reading most of these posts I think I will stick to 1 shot bird and the rest buck. That or buy rounds similar to what you described.

Exactly. Not sure why you are seeming to rely on scaring them away with warning shots or ineffective shots before getting to something more reliable.

I have not sorry. If you do order use codes "ARFCOM" and "FREE-GRND" got 6 for 106.xx

There's free ground shipping on top of the arfcom?

hmm, I did not know that. I am more tempted than I was before. I prefer PMAG 30s most of all, and Colt/NHMTG 30 or 20 after that...which is pretty much all I have right now...but just in case it wouldn't hurt to have some more 30 rounders, and $17.77 each isn't terrible...and they are in stock

Actual cost each comes to $17.765...I wonder if that 1776 is a sign? lol

[nightmare69]

My AR wont cycle.

I went today to zero in my eotech and the rifle wont cycle. I bought a low profile gas block awhile back and this is the first time Ive been able to shoot it. The bolt will only move half way back and not eject the round. I took everything off thinking I put the gas tube in upside down and I had everything right. Put it back together and still wont cycle. Guess that is what I get for buying a $25 gas block at the gun show. I either need a new gas block or cut the front site off the stock block that came on the AR. I got my Eotech sighted in though.

[BrbBowflexing]

Check this vid out. What the hell bros? I know most of this is old news but I'm not one for conspiracies and none of this schit makes sense. It might be taken down soon but try clicking on different sizes of the video if the first one is out.

Take out spaces

http://www.world star hiphop.com/vid...dF0&set_size=1

[stiffdogg06]

My AR wont cycle.

I went today to zero in my eotech and the rifle wont cycle. I bought a low profile gas block awhile back and this is the first time Ive been able to shoot it. The bolt will only move half way back and not eject the round. I took everything off thinking I put the gas tube in upside down and I had everything right. Put it back together and still wont cycle. Guess that is what I get for buying a $25 gas block at the gun show. I either need a new gas block or cut the front site off the stock block that came on the AR. I got my Eotech sighted in though.

Sell it. Make $1200, but AK's and ammo. win/win

[livebrah]

Don't forget parallax and battery life.

this doesn't make any sense... the low parallax is inherent to reflector sights, not just aimpoints

My AR wont cycle.

I went today to zero in my eotech and the rifle wont cycle. I bought a low profile gas block awhile back and this is the first time Ive been able to shoot it. The bolt will only move half way back and not eject the round. I took everything off thinking I put the gas tube in upside down and I had everything right. Put it back together and still wont cycle. Guess that is what I get for buying a $25 gas block at the gun show. I either need a new gas block or cut the front site off the stock block that came on the AR. I got my Eotech sighted in though.

try cleaning the gas block?
I'm thinking
a. gas block/gas tube is dirty so not enough gas is getting through
b. gas block/gas tube is too loose so not enough gas is getting through
c. gas tube might not be mating with the gas key very well

these are just guesses from a design standpoint

[nightmare69]

This is the low profile gas block. Hard to see in the pic but the gas hole in the barrel is not lining up good with the hole in the block.

[nightmare69]

Sell it. Make $1200, but AK's and ammo. win/win

Naw, its the aftermarket gas block that is the problem.

[Bumpus]

This is the low profile gas block. Hard to see in the pic but the gas hole in the barrel is not lining up good with the hole in the block.

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Seek..._p/skn-agb.htm

[Farley1324]

I have not sorry. If you do order use codes "ARFCOM" and "FREE-GRND" got 6 for 106.xx

Mags- 30rd steel

http://www.themakogroup.com/product_p/earm30%20w.htm

I finally pulled the trigger on a half dozen of these. The free ground shipping + Botach being out of stock/backorder on the PMAG 20s pout me over the edge.

For reference/research for anybody intersted:

The mags (ARFCOM and FREE-GRND codes)
http://www.themakogroup.com/ProductD...M30+W&CartID=1

Threads about the mags
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_400/2...der_Mags_.html
http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=120043&page=2


Cliffs: Available, in stock 30 round AR magazines for $17.765 each if you order 6, and early feedback indicates that they are decent mags. If nothing else the "use them for the range/training to save abuse on your Gold Standard mags" theory seems pretty darn good to me right now.

Or hold onto them just in case the country goes full potato and we get another mag ban

[R3L3NTL3SS]

how you liking that reverse trickshot grip?

...It's not hard to turn your hand to grab it..

[nightmare69]

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Seek..._p/skn-agb.htm

Why would I need a adjustable one? I just want a low profile one that works, less complicated the better.

[nightmare69]

this doesn't make any sense... the low parallax is inherent to reflector sights, not just aimpoints




try cleaning the gas block?
I'm thinking
a. gas block/gas tube is dirty so not enough gas is getting through
b. gas block/gas tube is too loose so not enough gas is getting through
c. gas tube might not be mating with the gas key very well

these are just guesses from a design standpoint

Its the hole in the gas block not lining up with the gas hole in the barrel. You cant see it in the pic well but I can see where it about a 1/8in off not allowing all the gas to get in the hole.