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I've actually been able to shoot it but just at the store. Can't take it home yet :( I will say that it shoots great but I want to really take it out for a spin once I'm able to get it outdoors. The indoor range just doesn't promote the best atmosphere for extended testing. One thing though about the difference of it on a pistol vs. a rifle is that that little sucker gets HOT on a pistol. I got a nice little surprise the first time I went to take it off my Ruger, :) Hot potato!

Updated with pics of thread protector and threading.

[quote name='xRUSTYx' timestamp='1355165064' post='857927'] gotcha! That helps alot and I really appreciate it! Enjoy! She's a beauty! [/quote] No problem at all. Thanks!

[quote name='xRUSTYx' timestamp='1355164523' post='857922'] gnm ... Mind explaining this. [i]"special O-Ring engagement"[/i] I have a sparrow waiting on paperwork as well, and haven't seen a mention of this. perhaps I should do more research, but I'd figure I'd atleast ask! Any closeups of the threading job? [/quote] I was curious to this as well so I researched it. Apparently the sparrow has an O-Ring .475'' into the threading. Most pistol threads only extend .400'' so the O-Ring wouldn't be reached to make the seal. I forgot to take a pic of the threads but can do that when I get home tonight. It's basically a little extra non-threaded portion of the barrel before the threads actually start that seats nice and snug against the O-Ring inside the sparrow when you thread it on all the way. It helps to keep the threads clean and to keep the suppressor tight on the weaon. For example, my Ruger 22/45 Lite's threads are only .400'' so when I thread it on there is still an extra .075'' of space inside the sparrow before it would engage the O-Ring. So I have to check it every now and then to tighten it a little. It's no big deal but I figured since I was having the rifle threaded from scratch I'd go ahead and ask them to do it. SIlencerco's website has the special instructions for the gunsmith to follow as well as the standard threading instructions if you choose to go that way.

Just got my rifle back from being threaded by the guys at Coal Creek and was able to try it out with my Silencerco Sparrow that is still in paperwork purgatory. They did a great job and even threaded it for the special O-Ring engagement that SIlencerco recommends for the Sparrow. Figured I'd post a couple pics of the set up. Updated with pics of thread protector and threading. [img]http://i.imgur.com/47gh5.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/vPHQa.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/QF8QH.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/7F0Ve.png[/IMG]

[quote name='monkeylizard' timestamp='1354906075' post='856563'] If anyone looked at the bathroom here at work they'd think the second picture should be a grenade, not a shotgun. Whoever you are, stand closer. You're not as blessed as you think you are. [/quote] .

[quote name='strickj' timestamp='1354903825' post='856537'] The larger the fire hose the harder it is to control [/quote] That's why they have two pairs of hand to hold it down....wait...I don't like where this is going.

[quote name='Patton' timestamp='1354896041' post='856455'] It will provide some relief from poison ivy irritation to. [/quote] And jellyfish stings. Good luck trying that by yourself though. Talk about a mess.

[quote name='BrasilNuts' timestamp='1354888467' post='856387'] Off the paleo diet George? [/quote] Just for Thanksgiving. Back on and let's just say things are shaping up nicely again.

[quote name='gnmwilliams' timestamp='1354888376' post='856385'] . [/quote]

[quote name='craglawnmanor' timestamp='1354851504' post='856263'] Well, at least it's not a Blunderbuss.... [/quote] No that's how I poop. TMI?

[quote name='Steelharp' timestamp='1354850945' post='856258'] How dat? "Cracker" is listed as an inactive, banned member... but he's in the Members Online list...? [/quote] Yeah I noticed that too.

I hope nobody knows where this guy lives. Of course you'd have to be a complete and utter moron to rob this guys house. But still, nobody said criminals were smart.

[quote name='KahrMan' timestamp='1354828790' post='856028'] This water sure is cold... [/quote] Brings a new meaning to cold barrel shot huh? Don't even get me started on barrel harmonics!

I had this happen to me with Midwayusa on some wolf match .22's and they said "our bad. keep the ammo and we'll send you a new order free" Sweet! Glad they took care of your shipping though.

I'd be like Scrooge Mc'Duck swimmin' around in my piles of guns and ammo if I had all that!

I don't think I would let him out of the bedroom. Breathing that is. In all honesty, I'd probably be so freaked out by a stranger standing in my bedroom that I'd pee my pants and go all screaming monkey on him and try to push his eyes out through his ear canals with my thumbs. (We're talking 28 weeks later style here) Then if I had the presence of mind to get my gun I would. And no I don't mean that in a rambo way. I mean it in a so friggin scared that I might not remember what I was doing way.

You could also substitute a Kentucky Long Rifle for the men's part and a SBR for the women's part.

[quote name='BrasilNuts' timestamp='1354764146' post='855571'] Yeah, I'd say that's pretty close to the truth. My wife got on to me so I just started peeing in the shower. [/quote] It does help with athletes foot. Specially if your tub doesn't drain fast. Gives your feet a good soak.

You take the one on the left. I'll take the one on the right.

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[quote name='kieefer' timestamp='1354412891' post='853610'] Have you shot the XDs with other ammo? Kinda curious how it feels compared to larger .45's. I suspect a 1911 would ideal but I've got a bit of a fever for the XDs. [/quote] It kicks more than a 1911 but less than a ruger lcp or keltec pf9 and gives you the bonus of being a .45 to boot. It's very manageable and I've had no problems of limp wristing like people were telling me it would. Just tuck your pinky underneath and hang on! By far my most comfortable carry piece.

Hornady Critical Defense

Welcome from another Anderson County resident!

Well, gotta give it to Ruger customer service for being open today. Just called a tech and was told that they are steel. Strait from the source folks!