Mike

I think most of the people using this argument are trying to fool themselves into feeling better about not stocking their own supply of ammunition in the calibers they need. Mike

Do dumb stuff, win dumb prizes. Regardless of mental condition he won his prize. Where was his guardian?

No problem, Fighting Rifle is a prerequisite. SUT is 1250, Medical is 1650. More details can be found here, Tactical Response

Needs to be shot more. It's too clean.. Mike

I've never used it folded. It's been folded twice I think and that was to get it to fit in my truck toolbox with the rest of my gear.

Link - HRCC Medical Package AAR It's a series of classes offered by Tactical Response out of Camden, TN. Of the HRCC courses, I've been through small unit tactics and the medical package. Both have been eye opening experiences. Scheduled to go through direct action in March. Thank you. The balance isn't as bad as you might think. The more forward grip available now mitigates the added weight and it still is very quick to point and transition targets. As far as heat transferred to the AFG. It doesn't get any hotter than the stock lower handguard. It's relatively clean right now. I put new grease in it! Mike

After another HRCC course (HRCC Medical Package AAR) and some low light classes, I've been looking at modifying my light setup. I started out with a Streamlight TLR-1 mounted to the upper handguard, the TLR1 had poor ergonomics and really wasn't suited for use on a rifle. It came off. Then came a Surefire G2 in a Vltor offset scout mount attached to the Ultimak rail. It was better in the ergonomics depatment but it lit up the front sight tower and you could not see past it in the dark. Not ideal. I dont have pictures of either of those setups, but I'm sure you can imagine what they look like. Problem, front sight illuminated blinding the shooter. Solution? push the light past the front sight. So I tried that. I bought a Surefire G3 and put it in the Vltor mount. This setup worked. It was ergonomic and it didn't blind me when I activated the light. Unfortunately it was heavy and very bulky. Exhibit A: Now to reduce weight and bulk I needed a different light and a different way to mount it. A friend of mine recommended I try a Surefire scout on an MFI barrel mount. It solved the bulk and weight problems, and gave me a brighter smaller light over the G3. Exhibit B: Now this light setup was almost perfect. The only deficiency with it was the slight shadow of the barrel at 12 o'clock. This is a less than ideal place for there to be a shadow. At this time, there was no solution for the problem. Fast forward 6 months and Haley Strategic released their light mounts. I picked up a Thorntail mount and tried it out. It placed the light in a much better location to minimize shadows. One of the downsides to activate the light I needed to have the light further back on the rail for my thumb to reach. Now I was back to the original problem of the light hitting the front sight and blinding me. While discussing the problem one night with my friend Sherman, we tried a few different things to alleviate the issue. One of the things he suggested was an AFG mounted to the MFI barrel clamp. This is the result of that idea. It is by far the most comfortable grip I've had on an AK. It allowed me to not only push the light past the front sight, eliminating the shadow and blinding myself, but also enables a longer support arm grip on the front of the rifle. Something that, before this, was not possible. Exhibit C: So there's the evolution of my light mount and the reasons as to the constant changing of equipment. The rifle has about 9k rounds through it so far. Here's to the next 9! Mike

Yeah, I tried running one and was told I was breaking the 180 rule. After a fruitless and lengthy explanation and demonstration on draw stroke and how they were wrong, I gave in and used my other holster. Mike

Theft issues.

No advantage at all, but it would be nice to get to use what I carry with daily at the matches. Mike

Its an appendix holster. IDPA and IPSC frown on them for some reason.. Mike

There are rules against using an appendix holster. Supposedly due to "safety" issues. I still stand by my using carry gear whenever possible. I've run matches with shot shells stuffed in my jacket pocket and a rifle mag in my back pocket. You don't need a bunch of gear to play. Every time you guys have seen me run a rifle at a match it's been the same rifle I carry daily in my truck. Then again this is coming from a guy that mixes dummy rounds into his mags to liven things up... Mike

They are pistol length to reliably run subsonic ammo without a suppressor. Mike

I would suggest you run as much of your daily carry gear as you can. I wish I could run my carry holster at matches. Unfortunately Rules haven't caught up with the times yet. A case of ammunition is going to do you a lot more good than another pistol. Get rid of your 20MOA flinch and your accuracy will improve. Mike

2nd adco. They do very good work. Does AAC not make a 12" barrel? I thought they made them from 9" to 16"..

Tactical Response. Fighting Rifle is a wonderful intro rifle course. Mike

I would seal the grain in Mylar bags if you plan on using buckets. Put oxygen absorbers in there and you have food that will last 25+ years. #10 cans are what I have mine stored in. Mike

My other guns go, pow, pew, and kerplaw..

How do you plead? HRRRNNGGHHGG!!!! Very well. Blaow!

No. Please read this article. Shotgun Home Defense Ammunition

Story is not as reported. .44 mag ammo doesn't come from China. It was a double charged case. Mike

The Taurus Judge is the most marketed and one of the least adequate "defense" weapon produced. There are many more options out there that deliver much more effective wounds while being able to deliver more than 5 rounds at a time with a simpler manual of arms.. Mike

Getting hit with a BB gun will make a poor day for me. Don't bring the straw man into this. What purpose does the Birdshot serve you, specifically? Why not lead with something that will actually deliver results? Mike

First, ditch the illusions rock salt and birdshot and use Slugs or 00Buck. Birdshot will not penetrate a human enough to deliver results, rock salt is just foolish in my opinion. If it comes down to where you have to shoot someone; shoot to stop the threat, not to wound or "scare them off". Kill them. Pick up a Remington 870, used they can be had for as little as 250, or a Mossberg 500. Either will serve you well. What you want to do with them is going to be the deciding factor in what exactly you buy. A skeet gun is going to be much different than a dedicated home defense gun. Mike

Daniel Defense M4 Redimag Surefire M600 Scout Aimpoint Micro SOE Micro rig. Should be a little quieter soon, waiting for paperwork to come back for an AAC SPR/M4. Mike