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[quote name="Luke E." post="1160311" timestamp="1403142609"]Yes indeed. I had never even considered them for a trigger and was really leaning tot wards a Giessele but I have no regrets using Black Rain now.[/quote] I admit I've never looked into anything of theirs, but I will now.

Wow, great support. Great to hear

:rofl: this thread was so much better than what I was expecting

[quote name="50 cal" post="1160072" timestamp="1403094496"]The new company is supposedly going to be called Blue Falcon Armory. The long story has been hashed out on Arfcom in the .22 and AR pistol caliber forum there. A user named tusconconnection has the whole story and has helped a bunch of people get lowers or money refunded. He also knows the people behind the new company that bought all the CAD drawings and machining fixtures from Jon Beaudry.[/quote] Thank you sir, MacGyver was kind enough to link the thread over on ARFCOM for me. I wish the new company the best of luck. I need one of the Glock lowers!

Welcome from Columbia, only an hour or so down the road

My wife got me the one that's kinda star shaped. I'm not a fan. I've noticed some of my subsonic 22lr rounds got stuck in it. Even saw a 9mm round get stuck in it one time out. Just not my thing really. I'm more a jug and bottle shooter

[quote name="mikegideon" post="1159885" timestamp="1403037560"]This is a great thread. I normally just leave a Glock or two lying around. But, I have an 870 of the home defense variety, and several AR's. I have been leaning toward the AR for awhile, because my carbines have all the attributes mentioned in this thread. Short, light, low recoil, and fast sights. I am pretty sold on the AR at this point.[/quote] I think you've seen the light bud. Correct ammo, along with shot placement with any defense situation, is key. Honestly, I don't mean to talk down to or be derogatory towards folks that use shotguns for home defense, heck the guns have worked for years in that role. The problem I have is when I hear statements like "You can't miss with a shotgun" or "I'll use birdshot so it won't over penetrate" that I get riled. The thing is, any projectile that will penetrate flesh and organ will penetrate walls. Bullets that will expand and stop in your intended target are ideal in a perfect world. Lighter bullets tend to do that better. Steel balls in buck shot don't expand or tumble, typically they just fly through what they're pointed at and on to whatever is next. I'm not even getting into birdshot. But, as the old saying goes, different folks, different strokes and all that. Didn't mean to turn this into a shotgun vs. AR thread. Just figured since we've taken the fork in the road, might as well explore it

[quote name="50 cal" post="1159804" timestamp="1403021805"] Going to get a DDLES lower once the new company gets up and running now that Jon Beaudry is out of the picture.[/quote] Interesting to hear. I was under the impression that they were just closing down. If it's true, it's the best news I've heard today. Do you have a source? (Not that I don't believe you)

[quote name="dcloudy777" post="1159661" timestamp="1402964034"]If I knew I was going to fight one adversary that was't wearing armor, didn't take cover, and was just going to stand there directly facing me while I shot him, the shotgun might be my weapon of choice. Of course, if I knew who the threat was and when and where he was going to attack me, I'd just be somewhere else that day...[/quote] I can tell our lines of thought coincide. I too, use an AR for home defense. I've seen ballistic testing of different shotgun loads that would be absolute hell on meat, and also whatever is behind the next two walls. I don't trust my life to birdshot, period. To the OP, you have to decide for yourself. I'd advise you try to rent a 12ga shotgun, even if it's not the models you're suggesting, and see if that's really what you want. Also rent an AR or borrow a friends if you think that's a possibility. Whatever you choose, train. Train, train, train. I'm not talking about plinking, I'm talking about paying someone who has been there and done that to teach you. Ultimately, what you're confident in and component with is the best weapon for you. Ballistic charts and penetration tests don't mean squat if you can't handle/aren't comfortable with your weapon

Oldie but goodie article. I have a cheap barreled upper that I run steel through, because quite frankly I don't care if the bi-metal bullets wear out the $89 barrel prematurely. Just like I don't care that I haven't cleaned the $79 BCG that's in it in over 1,400 rounds. Everything else I run brass in because I have some pretty decent barrels and the money saved on steel case wouldn't add up enough to replace those barrels in that period of time. But...ask me which gun I have more fun shooting. The one that I could care less about and shoot steel case in, or the ones that get cleaned at regular intervals that I shoot brass case in. It's great not caring if the steel case gun is clean, just squirt more break free in the BCG and shoot. When it starts not working, then I'll clean completely. I digress, I apologize

[quote name="JPS" post="1158895" timestamp="1402758915"]best show is on Friday when they practice[/quote] Buddy of mine is the Manager of operations (or something to that effect) over the Smyrna airport and said the same thing. He's actually gotten to hang out with them a little since they've been here. Picture from practice he sent me

According to the Facebook page of Shield Tactical, they rode today but not much detail is given. They're planning another ride July 5th, trying to gather more riders. Side note: Shield tactical is an awesome company to do business with, not to mention I like John's attitude

I too was kinda surprised at the price

Posted by Derek Gary on one of the firearms selling groups on Facebook. Goes as follows... You want to buy this gun. When you do, you will soon discover that men want to BE you, and women want to BE WITH you. As soon as you fire this weapon you will swear that the ghost of Mikhail Kalashnikov himself came down from Commie heaven and gave you a slap on the back with his leathery man hands. This weapon was built in Romania and sent here where it was customized with an aluminum quad rail, Browning holographic sight, and laser sight by an authentic certified native born son of the Great State of Mississippi. When you see the marshmallow roasting fireball that erupts out of the muzzle of this bad boy, you'll know why they named it the Draco after the mighty fire breathing dragon. The BATF considers this weapon a pistol, so it can be carried legally with a handgun carry permit, which is sure to annoy any gun grabbing liberal hippy types that have the misfortune of crossing your path. This 7.62x39mm beast will use any high capacity AK mag or drum, so don't try to use any California approved single stack garbage unless you want it to be spit back at you while the mighty Draco laughs and mocks you. If think you have what it takes to wield this God given blessing of the second amendment, be the first to meet me with $500.00 American Dollars. The sale of this weapon includes one 30 round mag, the original box and paperwork, and one disposable razor. The razor is for the steely tactical man beard you are sure to grow after becoming the proud owner of this "handgun". If you need to ask your wife first, immediately close this ad and go watch a romantic comedy on Lifetime, this gun is not for you Nancy boy. If two worthy prospects show up, ownership will be determined by a feat of strength of my choosing. Located in Bartlett TN. Good luck gentlemen.

[quote name="BigK" post="1158108" timestamp="1402596136"]If those people don't want freedom enough to fight for it, I find it hard to justify our involvement any more. Missiles, drones, boots on ground, and airstrikes aren't cheap. [/quote] Amen, as bad as it sounds...let them kill each other off

They can paint it in a bad light all they want. Sheep will listen and believe what they hear, people that have brains enough to think for themselves will know it's an inanimate object. I will continue to build, tweak, and shoot AR's as long as I'm alive and able either way

PSA LPK with B5 (Umbrella corp.) grip and trigger guard, heck the grip alone is $18-$19. Can't beat PSA for a stock trigger http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/palmetto-state-armory-b5-systems-lpk-black.html

[quote name="Gotthegoods" post="1156362" timestamp="1402157343"]Watched through the credits, ammo is fiocchi 9x21 124gr. Make a difference at these distances?[/quote] Oh I get in now, nevermind

[quote name="Gotthegoods" post="1156362" timestamp="1402157343"]Watched through the credits, ammo is fiocchi 9x21 124gr. Make a difference at these distances?[/quote] Do what?

My favorite bathroom wall art was a line drawn high up on the stall wall, under it read "if you can pee above this line, the Maury County fire department needs you"

[quote name="Erik88" post="1155910" timestamp="1402021824"]Wow. I think PSA may have outdone themselves this time. Anyone looking for a Kahr CM9? How does $299 with free shipping sound? [url="http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/kahr-cm9.html"]http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/kahr-cm9.html[/url][/quote] I would've said "sounds like I just bought another one!" But sadly, sold out

I did it on our farm truck wheels back when I still lived at home. I used notecards around the edge of the wheel to keep from getting it on the tire. Worked pretty well, and getting it off is super simple

[quote name="wtl" post="1155527" timestamp="1401919406"]A PJ Holster is similar to this, without the leather lining and molded of a single piece of Kydex so no adjustable cant (but you can order the cant you want.) The advantage of the PJ Holster is you can easily slide it off your belt, where this one wouldn't allow such. I would think without the additional bulk of the leather the PJ Holster would also be slightly slimmer About the only advantage I see is perhaps more weight distribution with two places it attaches to the belt, but I carry my XDS in a PJ Holster and forget it's there. Retention is adjustable as well. Maybe the leather will help some with holster wear on the slide though.[/quote] Dude...really? You cannot compare a PJ holster to Garrett industries. I'm a fan of PJ holsters for my small guns, but the 2 don't come close to equating in terms of product quality

Welcome sir, and thank you for serving!

[quote name="TGO David" post="1155357" timestamp="1401878049"]Right. Mike Gideon is clearly Taliban if he'll call a guy at odd hours of the night and get him in trouble with his wife.[/quote] I can't help but think of the "Jake from State Farm" commercial