Mike

Why is this, Dave? I've heard everything from wearing the extractor out to deforming the chamber dimensions. I've never seen anything empirical that would suggest that it does anything to actually damage the rifle. As to the fouling, I've said in the past, if your rifle won't run dirty you need to seriously re-evaluate it's position in your inventory. I've never had an issue with lacquer melting. I shoot Barnaul Brown Bear almost exclusively in my AR for training. Current round count is at 5k with no cleaning. I've had the rifle too hot to touch comfortably with gloves and still no issues. Mike

2nd that. Last time is snowed I passed 6 people in the ditches and almost got hit by 2 others. Mike

I'm in the same boat as David. There's very little that actually stops me from being able to physically get to work. Besides, the freight must move. Mike

You should always be moving. One of the biggest training scars comes from the static range. Standing still. Non moving argets are easy to hit. Speed, angles and distance are your friend. Mike

Also offered in July and November.

Everyone needs to calm the **** down. I've read over the thread and I really don't understand what you and DaveTN trying to argue about. of course you aren't going to just start blazing away, but doing something rash and unexpected does have benefits. Most guys that "pull guns" on people have done it many times before and are counting on intimidation to get what they want. Most folks comply and roll over like a beached whale. Those dudes you can most likely get the upper hand on if you spot an opening and have some gumption about you. Bottom line is that it is situation dependent. Multiple factors from type of bad guy, mannerisms, your mindset, will to do what needs to be done regardless of the necessary action. Sometimes just keeping your mouth shut and being calm will get you out, sometimes not. Mike Edit: For those interested. Come put up or shut up. Force on Force simunitions - Jan 31-Feb1

Still a pistol. Mike

What about a good training class? Mike

Have you considered a different mount? An Ultimak will lower your height over bore considerably. Mike

You know that's never been my strong point. My apologies if I didn't pander to anyone's emotional needs. I'm a very direct person. It's not my nature to beat around the bush censoring myself to avoid hurt feelings. Mike

This. Mike

Will at Red Jacket is a good dude. Should be a good show. Mike

Stance has nohing to do with it. Sight alignment and not jerking the trigger will net you hits. Harden up, don't be so sensitive. It's just the Internet. Mike

What is the end use of the rifle? Mike

Armed Citizen's Legal Defense Network, LLC If you carry you should be a member. Mike

You were not bashed. Permit qual's are a f**king joke. Most M&P sight move quite easily with a soft face mallet after you loosen the screw. Since it's most likely not the pistol, I was suggesting you fix the problem. Not bandaid over poor fundamental skill sets with mechanical fixes. Mike

Learn to shoot properly? Mike

Looks cool. Mike

Awesome, I'm glad to see more long gun matches. Mike

You and I both know there's no help for him. Mike

Come on now. I ran a chest rig too. Maybe next time you won't be too scared of the ak to come out and get whooped on some Mike

The raven, or, look at Seraph's holsters. He has a much shorter wait time on them than raven. Raven makes a "magpul cut" of their phantom holster that is intended for use at 2-3 o'clock, and is a straight cant design. Stay away from the serpa, as it is neither high, tight, or safe to use. Mike

Awesome match. Hopefully in the future we'll have more of them. Mike

Looks like I'll be bringing a group of 6 or 7. Mike

There is very little outside your fist to lever the knife out of your hand. What is outside your fist is sharp and pointy. It's very effective.