Danger Rane

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That's more than what I can glean from it, as it's about as clear as mud. How is the common/reasonable man to follow the law when he can't even interpret what it says without a fricken law degree.

That's pretty cool!

I usually alternate between a G17 or LCP based on what I'm doing for the day and and wearing. I'm not a huge fan of external safeties on my EDC gun. I will own a 1911 again someday but it will not be a regular carry based on it's size and conceal ability with how I normally dress, additionally I have shot enough with Glocks now that when I aim with a 1911 I have to quickly adjust for the difference in grip angle. Not the end of the world but I am faster/smoother with my Glock's.

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I would keep it. Specifically for the sentimental value and the fact that you can shoot it with your Grandkids some day and marvel at the fact that it is as old as you but still functions like its 1988!

While I don't have those particular scopes you asked about I do own other Vortex and Primary Arms products and I can say that I personally like the Vortex quality better in every way. Their warranty and customer service is also reported to be excellent.

Badass fish! Thanks for sharing.

Mine runs great, no issues at all through a variety of target and defense loads (mainly 115Grn Winchester White Box and Federal 147Grn Hydra-Shoks). I've never owned, nor shot enough out of a G17 Gen 2 or 3 to tell enough of a difference between the three in regard to the recoil spring, but I sure like the OEM grip options with my Gen 4. I'm a lefty, and the Gen 4 can be switched for left hand mag release (with applicable mags) but I haven't switched it as I am so used to right hand mag release at this point and non of my other pistols have the option to switch it. Mine is about 4 years old with a little under 2k round count. I would certainly feel comfortable purchasing another if it came down to it....or getting a Gen4 G19 plus a G34...sometimes I feel like I'm sitting right in the middle :)

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If you want I'll test out the rest of it for you, free of charge :)

Dang, I wonder if they will give refunds for those that already paid the $500. *sarcasm*

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I know this thread is a bit old.....but how did that tint work out from Performance Films? Still holding up? I'm needing to get my truck tinted and am looking for suggestions in the middle TN area, specifically as far south as Columbia and as far north as Nashville. Thanks

That's amazing, I've personally never seen an edge like that. Nice work.

Very sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.

I certainly think it is worth having a set or two. If you haven't already, check out ar500armor.com (they always have 15-20% off on Black Friday) In addition to the positives that Dolomite mentioned about steel plates, another big plus to me is they don't really require much upkeep/inspections/ or special handling. When I was in the military we had to have our ceramic plates x-rayed 2-3 times a year to identify any cracks or deficiencies. While I don't think anyone would ever intentionally drop their plates, I do remember it being common to find fractures on the bottoms and corners of the plates from them getting repeatedly set down too hard or tossing around in a kitbag. Nowadays I don't have access to an X-ray nor the $$$ to spend on replacing ceramics, so it's steel plates for me. If you are not wanting to lock yourself into a designated heavy kit you could run a slick plate carrier with a "rack" setup over it to hold your mags, med kit, ect. That way if you don't feel the need for that much protection or need to go overland you could drop (cache) the plate carrier and still have your lightweightish setup to throw on.

Wow......that's a damn fine piece of hardware.

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I would keep the FAL.

Sounds like a good fit to me. That's gonna be a cool trip.

Very nice!

For what it's worth, just about every other special ops vehicle down range has the punisher skull rattle canned onto it somewhere, and many of the operators have a patch or some swag on their kit with that symbol as well. Not sure when or why it because synonymous with CK here in the states. Good marketing I suppose.