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IMO, soon as he put that thing up to his shoulder... it became a rifle. AND, as soon as I hit Play on that video... I became a retard... Mac

Around here, "One Gun Per Month" is not a government program... IT'S A GOAL!795, MKIII, and what appears to be a Glock? That, my friend, is exactly how you start a collection! Add in an 870 pump, home-brewed AR, and an RIA 1911, and you get mad interwebz cred! Mac

I've got "Squirrelly Girl Hands" so I've never had an issue with the extended slide lock on my 34 in just over 18,000 rounds. So much so, that I put the extended on my 26 to keep my manual of arms the same between my comp weapon and my carry weapon. It's a "hit or miss" thing for most people, only your grip and testing will find out if you'll need to make modifications. I agree on the Glockworx trigger kits and the Dawson sights. I tried a Glocktriggers Challenger and had a couple issues with the trigger binding. I blacked out the factory adjustable rear sight to use with the Dawson up front. Made a world of difference. I'm seriously considering getting a Gen4 for my girl. She's drop dead accurate with my Gen 3 but she hates my grip tape. (heheh, want to make sure you don't lose your weapon to the little lady... glue sand paper to it and make her shoot full house SD rounds ) Mac

Book says 285-340. I've never owned or even fired one, so I can't speak to the reliability/shootability. Angus doesn't have ANY parts listed for the 100 on the website. Don't know what he'd say if you called, but generally if you don't see them on the page, you're gonna have trouble finding them. That being said, CZ makes some fine weapons. Can't imagine this one would be a lemon, but that's just speculation. Mac

Which side does the fork come out of?Mac

I was thinking the opposite way, but in a non-military application. Scuba divers having a ACTUAL defense against sharks, et. al. Not cheap, but from what I remember, nothing about that activity comes with a reasonable price tag. But I do completely agree about the military usage, definitely makes more sense with large scale applications. For the science minded, isn't the heat created by cavitation the basis for sonic cleaners? Seems like when I was reading up on using a sonic brass cleaner, someone stated that the relative temperature of the solution can reach near 1200 degrees. I may be completely confusing that though... Mac ETA: Let me Google that for me... Looks like Hornady research found that it can get up to roughly 8000 degrees.

I tend to look at like this analogy:"A Chevy Impala is a decent car. With mild care and maintenance, it'll get you to work and back home safely every day. Tune one to run for NASCAR, and it'll run like a scalded dog, but... you need to have a team of mechanics tuning it and performing very high maintenance to keep it running every single day." Get a Wilson Combat, Nighthawk, Ed Brown, or super tuned monster from one of the custom builders and run that thing the way it was made to run... and you'll need to keep up a decent maintenance schedule. Start with a cheap loosey-goosey beater, and you'll get to skip a few cleanings here and there. Mac

I've ordered from them several times and never had an issue. And $279 is cheaper than any BARREL I've ever used in a build. If you're going for a low-cost build and you're patient enough to deal with slow shipping, can't see how you could go wrong. Mac EDIT for honesty: Scratch that, I've used one barrel cheaper than that...

That's a tough call, but personally, I started my collection with a 10/22. The M&P is a great rifle,and everyone I know who has one loves it, but it just seems like a rifle you ADD to a collection, not start one with. If he's 19, then in two years, he'll be buying his own weapons, and a full size AR will be on the list, as it should be for everyone. MAC

I've had Springfield Armory, Colt, Kimber, and STI. My STI's are the only ones who've made the cut. Not that any of the others were bad, I just like the fit on my STI's better. Trojan if you want an all steel gun made in the US for right at $1000, or Spartan if you want an economical entry level pistol for right at $700. Mac

I had the Ultra Carry in 40. It was way too snappy to be comfortable for me, so I moved back to my 9MM Defender. Mac

Ah, the hinge halfway down the trigger is an additional "safety" supposedly designed to restrict accidental movement of the trigger. However, I don't know how the trigger would be actuated without moving that device either intentionally or accidentally. Same thing as the little center nub on the Glock and XD triggers. I don't know who thought that design would be a great "life-saving" device. FWIW, once you have your finger on the trigger and stage it enough to actuate that safety, the trigger feels exactly like a standard solid trigger. Mac

I'm down to two xx11's, both in .40. I've had 38Super, 38SuperComp, 45, and 9. I'd add 380, but the Mustang isn't "truly" a 1911. FWIW, 45 ACP is the standard today, by far. So much so that if you're looking at 1911's in a case, you'd have to ask specifically to see the ones in other calibres. I'll second an opinion offered above and say don't consider anything in GAP, although it would be hard to come by a GAP weapon nowadays. Pretty sure even Glock is now offering a free 37, 38, or 39 with every hat purchase. It just didn't catch on. Mac

Hinged triggers (basically anything other than 1911's) are different animals than sliding triggers (1911 triggers). Any trigger is tunable, but they will never be able to be "the same." That being said, the trigger on my M&P Pro was pretty sweet, it was slightly tuned at the factory for that model. Not sure what you mean by awkward, though. Are you referring to how it's basically broken in half? Once you have your finger on the trigger and you take up the slack from that "trigger safety" it feels just as solid as any other curved trigger. Mac

GUILTY! Although, it was actually a stock AND a charging handle, so there's that... Mac

I actually enjoy a good day hanging out at Opry Mills (Bass Pro doesn't count), Cool Springs, or Green Hills and play "Spot the Gun." Mainly because I can't afford to shop in the malls any more, but I love me some Auntie Anne's Pretzels! I've seen some very poor attempts at CC, some half-hearted CC, and a couple, but not many, OC. I assume anyone who isn't printing is concealing well... Yeah, I'm an optimist. Mac

FWIW, the information you're getting "from certain folks" sounds like you're talking to "Operator" types that will put their gear and weapons through situations that you wouldn't come close to even IF the zombies came. Or they are "Mall Ninja Douche's" who have to have the "acceptable" logo or they will lose their Interwebz Badazz Status... I've never used the FA or DC on any of my AR's but I'm not in either of the above mentioned groups. Basically, if you read those posts and anyone uses the term "SANDBOX" you might want to scroll on past.Mac NON-ATAS

I think the 686 is an L frame. Fairly large. FWIW, one of the very few weapons I regret getting rid of... Mac

Brian, Thanks for coming in a posting to clear up the crux of the issue. As I stated in the other thread, I won't be using your range, as I'm already a member of 2 other indoor ranges, but I will definitely be frequenting your shop as you will be 10 minutes from my office and less than 5 minutes from a friend's house. Your offer was completely over the top, and it says volumes about what you're willing to do to make sure your customers are happy. Thank you for that, and I very much look forward to stopping by! Good luck with the big opening, and I'll definitely be there somewhere in the big crowd supporting my local shops. Mac aka Bill Smith

How much smaller do you want, and what is too small? Seems like a Glock 23 might be right in your wheelhouse, but the CW40 that has also been recommended is quite a bit thinner. FWIW, the CW9 that I used to carry was probably the most comfortable weapon I've ever strapped IWB. Mac

Wait, so no one has said, "Glock 19" yet? Astounding... Just kidding, of course, but then again, not really. Of the two you're looking at, I'd look harder at the M&P than the XD. Having had both, I liked the width and feel of the M&P better. The XD always seemed extraordinarily top heavy to me. the grip safety of the XD was basically a non-factor for me. Mac

The M&P Sport is completely capable of modding. I've seen several people just cut the site post off with a Dremel and use the gas block as a lo-pro. Not my style, but it does work. The FSB pins are notoriously difficult to get loose, but once you get those pins out, the sky is the limit on what you can do. Bottom line, it's an excellent platform to start from. You could very easily turn your $600 rifle into a $1200 minus a dust cover and forward assist, and have every toy and "upgrade" available in the Grown-Up Lego Arsenal. The only reason I didn't do this with my last rifle is that I prefer mid-length gas, which would make me change out the barrel, and the barrel on the Sport is a HUGE value in it's stock configuration. Mac

Thanks! The down side is the darn thing is a BRICK! But, if I want to shoot a light one, I just bust out the 22/45, which weighs less than the stock MKII anyway. Mac

I have no animosity against their decision. That is completely their choice to make. I'm a firm believer in, "Their house, their rules." My point is that my friends and I have spent a lot of money and time building a reloading lab and developing loads for our particular weapons. I'm not going to pay money to join yet another club (I already belong to 2 indoor) that I have to ALSO buy ammunition. Just doesn't make sense TO ME. I will definitely visit their shop and if they have merchandise that I am interested in at a price I'm willing to pay, I'll purchase from them. Just as I have at most shops in the area. I just won't be using their range. Mac

Bummer. I knew of three definite customers that were headed there way. Now... none. Too bad. Mac