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I think there are about three or four guys who actually knew how it worked and they kept plus oneing each other.

Fixed it for you.

"evidence of prejudices while committing a crime ..." Is there really legal language such as that in Florida law? WOW. On a side note, it sounds like these guys were mostly targeting their own kind. Maybe Florida should put them in the same cell and let them "sort" it out.

Yeah, Bush was saying the same thing. Actually 78 times he addressed it and the Dem's who have controlled the Pres, House, or Senate and at least two of those positions simultaneous over the last 12 years blocked it every time. Point is the Republicans need to come together to take the country back and then they can sort out who they want in leadership. Trying to eat the whole elephant in one bite has been the Achilles heel of the Republicans for a very long time. Ron Paul really needs to see the big picture. He keeps trying to win the battle and we are loosing the war. Like the guy but this is his most destructive flaw - to himself and his goals.

"Shoot-first' laws have already cost too many lives. In Florida alone, deaths due to self-defense have tripled since the law was enacted." Do they even hear how stupid they sound?

1. The forward assist serves no practical purpose and you will never use it. 2. Keep it well lubed/ "wet". Necessary 3. They do but there is no round limit in TN, so it doesn't matter.

Now Mike, you know that wasn't directed at you. Right? BTW - Osama isn't using anything anymore, but rumor had it he wanted to use an AR but the prevailing opinion on the internet was they jam in desert enviroments. He even started a thread with a poll.

Justification. That's why there are so many Glockers and Arfer's on the internet. .....

Haha!

Depending on how old it is there may be some warranty left on it. Warranties are limited one year on the Saiga. If it is a gas port issue (which is what is sounds like) you'll want that dealt with. Troy Sellars at In Range in Kodak, TN is the closest that could handle it. http://www.inrangec2.com/

It is/was an issue. Beveling the back of the carrier takes care of the problem. Most companies have figuered this out. The other option is something along these lines and it fixes the issue as well. http://www.heavybuffers.com/anticant.html

For what it's worth, the S&W M&P PS uses the Adams system. I'd stay away from anything with Olympic on it. Especially, a piston system. Also make sure the bolt carrier is chamfered or beveled at the back and the the carrier has the gas key machined into it. Not bolted on to the carrier like a traditional carrier.

Current. There were a lot of failed not very good guns in the past. Mas included.

I'll play devils advocate: IIRC the AR is the only DI issued gun used by any military in the world. Every other military issued weapon is and has been gas piston. Reason's are pretty obvious. I find it funny the AR guys who spend countless dollars to accessories/fix issues on the AR and then say, "if it ain't broke don't fix it" or "well, it's worked OK for the last 60 years" when it comes to the DI system. NiB coatings, stainless, chrome bolts, "gas busting" charging handles, reworking gas ports, adjustable gas blocks, fancy interior reciever coatings, ...... the list goes on. Less moving parts arguement - I rarely see someone with an AR concerned with simplicity when they are adding rails, optics, FH, grips, buttstock, contols, etc. Lighter weight argument - I guess that gets negated once all the above is added on. Accuracy - the bullet is out of the barrel before the recoil starts unless you have an incredibly long barrrel. In all seriousness I see it as 6 of one 1/2 dozen of the other. I like piston guns, but I also prefer AK's. If you are getting a piston, the Adams is the best IMO.

Obviously you have an incredible thing for Paul, as evidenced by the shear volume of threads you start on the subject, but using Rachel Madow as a source is not the bets way to make an argument.

I got to be honest, I was worried about how the Glock would come together. IMO it turned out very nice. That SIG is a lot of pink but that's what she wanted. That is one colorful house. Same folk who got the green S&W got the pink SIG! They like 'em bright! As to the AK ... I like!

(In a thick Irish accent) It's my gun!

But ... it's Perfection! mikegideon got it right.

They sell barrels for the Wizard series but not individual barrels for the Matched Pair or Trifecta guns. At least that's what Rossi said. I looked for a customer.

Good points. However, when these optics were issue Belarus was Russian

I should add that the Russian optics used to be the only good solution for AK optics, but with the advent of the TWS rail, Ultimak, and some of the other mini red dot mounts you can use "better" or more accessable comventional Optics like Aimpoints, Eotech's, etc. As much as I like the Russian optics the TWS with an EoTech is simply awesome!

If you are wanting a true Com-bloc optic desinged for the AK, then absolutley. Otherwise, it is 6 of one 1/2 dozen of the other . Check this thread out, it'll give you a pretty good idea of how uniue and different the Russian optics can be. I personally like the Kobra's. http://www.theakforum.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=158248

Most of what they sell are current or former Russian military optics made in the same factory as the originals. Many of the designs are not currently in use but were used in a variety of conflicts and wars in the past. They work. Some have some very unique and rather good "technology" options. Just be advised that some of the bulbs and batteries can be like most other Russian stuff .... their own design. Kalinka fortunatly sells a lot of the parts and accessories.

I like how Sharpton was outraged when TM sussepnsion from school for drugs was reported. He was irate that someone would try to call into question TM's character without knowing the facts.