RobertNashville

I'm really sorry I missed this; just too much going on this past weekend!!! BUT...I WILL be looking for another opportunity!

I did, in fact, purchase my new SCAR (picked it up on Thursday the 1st.) and after doing an initial cleaning and buying an extra magazine and some ammo, took it to the range this past Sunday (April 4th)...what a blast to shoot! Now I can start thinking about what I might want to augment the rifle (primarily for "home defense" use and possible for some three-gun competitions) - I'll probably be coming back here for some advice on that!

This sort of idiocy is the inevitable outcome of having radial/socialists in charge. No one detests animal cruelty more than I do but this nonsense is just beyond ridiculous.

Whether I am able to attend or not is still a bit tentative but I've made my reservations in DC at the original host hotel and I am still planning on going. Right now, I'm planning on leaving Nashville on Saturday evening the 17th and driving straight through...I can't leave any earlier than that because I"m in the TN State Guard and our monthly drill is that Saturday. Planning then on spending that Sunday in DC just doing some sightseeing (I love DC for that reason) then doing the march on Monday and coming back either that night or waiting until Tuesday morning to head back. If that schedule "works" for anyone and would like to form a caravan over (whether hooking up in Nashville or joining along the way) just let me know by PM. Robert

You are the only one from TGO so far...I have 13 RSVPs so far but I won't be surprised if that number doubles by the time the date gets here (it's difficult to get people from my car club to actually say they'll be somewhere even if they know all alone they will be!).

As things worked out, after posting my "Wanted To Buy" thread I was contacted and have decided to buy a brand new in the box SCAR...while the SCAR wasn't in my primary list it is one I had also been seriously considering. I guess now I can start thinking of what goodies I will eventually add to it!

I've never competed in anything like this before but I'm up for trying...you can count on me to be there and I'll be eating lunch there as well. Is this a "weather permitting" event, meaning, will this be officially canceled if the weather turns out to be rainy/thunderstorms, etc. and if so, how will that be communicated? I'm somewhat familiar with MCSC (it's a great facility); in fact, I'm taking my car club there for a skeet shoot on April 10th! http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/competitive-shooting-sports/36173-first-annual-spring-cruise-pigeon-shoot.html

Hi everyone! I’m not sure if this is the best location for this post or not but I just want to give a public “thank you†to Sig Sauer. Early this month I participated in my first IDPA match with MCTS; it was a blast (although not the actually subject of this post)…when I went to clean my P220 the next day I found that I had lost a grip screw and washer. While not exactly a critical component, I’m pretty anal retentive about such things so I rushed to the internet to order a replacement. Sig Sauer’s website listed both the grip screws and washers for sale along with a package of most often requested replacement parts that included the grip screws but it listed both the grip screws alone as well as the package as temporality out of stock. I waited a few days…same story. I then started looking around at suppliers that claim to carry Sig parts, same story…everybody was out of stock! Finally, I called Sig Sauer customer service and the very helpful gentlemen explained that although the website showed them out of stock, his inventory showed a couple of packages of grip screws as available…I gave him my CC info and address and made the purchase (the shipping was almost double what the actual cost of the item was going to be). Last night, I get home and a package of screws and washers was there waiting for me, delivered by FedEx…I open the package, look at the receipt and NO CHAGE for either the item itself or the shipping! On the one hand, I am not really that surprised as I’ve always believed that the gun community (both individuals and the manufacturing industry that makes all our goodies) are among the best group of folks to be found anywhere. On the other hand, getting that kind of customer service from any company today is, unfortunately, not something most of us have come to expect and I think that when it does happen, the company deserves to be noted for it. So, thanks Sig Sauer, both for making such quality firearms as well as for such great customer service!

I'll have to check...I though the rebate was over but I may be wrong about that.

I've pretty much decided what I'm interested in, at least as a first rifle purchase and I've posted in the "Wanted to Buy" section. I'd invite any comments, good or bad about my three choices. my thread is here: http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/want-buy/37288-wtb-sig556-fhn-fs-2000-highend-ar15.html#post486429 My first choice is a Sig 556 (in SWAT Classic or SWAT Patrol configuration) followed very closely by an FNH FS2000 (Standard carbine or Tactical Black). A definite "third" choice would be a high-end AR15. I may, of course, have to buy retail to get what I want but I figure it can't hurt to try and find someone who has one they are wiling to sell for a fair price!

I appreciate all the feedback I've gotten...not sure which way to go yet but I appreciate the advice! I do think I'm leaning toward the 223/556 chambering. I realize that effectiveness, especially at long range, is decreased compared to the more powerful rifle cartridges but I am seeing a rifle purchase, at least an initial one, as a home defense weapon and my thoughts are that the 223/556 is both sufficient and safer for such use and certainly more so than any of my handguns or shotguns that I currently own. That said, I'm also looking at the FN FS2000 (there is a slightly used one for sale on the board)...more money than I was initially thinking of spending although I had a chance to examine one/hold one closely just last night and it was very comfortable (and much lighter weight than I expected). In any case...I've still got a lot of homework to do but I appreciate everyone's input!

I've owned Mossbergs and Remmingtons (currently own a Mossberg 930 and a Benelli Super Nova tactical both set up for home defense). You can't really go wrong with wither brand; they are both great shotguns for the money....my only complaint with the Mossberg is the placement of the safety; it's never been "comfortable" for me.

I realize I’m very lat to the thread but I thought I’d add my thoughts. Police and military who “clear houses” go through hours and hours of training to do so and even then, I’d suggest that it takes experience to really become proficient and safe clearing a house/building. The chance that ANY essentially untrained individual could clear his own house proficiently and safely are virtually nil. I would even go so far as to suggest that a trained LEO, when it’s his home possibly having been invaded, is a fool to try and clear his own house. Further consideration, spouse, children, pets…if you are truly concerned with their safety; isn’t it better to have them gathered in one “safe room/spot” than for you to play Tarzan and go room to room clearing your house? In my opinion, if you truly believe someone has broken into your home, the safest thing you can do is to have a plan and follow it which should include everybody in the house getting to a safe place and then staying there while you use your spare cell phone (the one you keep on the nightstand and/or with your home defense shotgun/pistol/carbine) and call the police. If the bad guys tries to enter your safe room/space and you have to engage them then engage them but the best way to win a gunfight is to not have to have one.

Despite the fact that getting down and (especially) up with a weak knee is a bi**h I had a great time on the 6th and definetly plan to be back for more. Unfortunately, third Saturdays are drill Saturdays for me so I can't come this time around. I hope (hint, hint) that you guys will occasionally mix up the shotgun events so that you do some on first Saturdays now and then as I would really like to get my hove defense shotgun out and get some time in with it. Hope you guys have a great time this Saturday...it looks like the weather will be good!

That's an interesting suggesting and one that, frankly, I hadn't considered...Thanks!

Thanks for all the info! You've given me a lot to consider...I appreciate it! An M1 had been on my wish list for a long, long time but as I've become more familiar with the AR15 platform I've found less and less reason to go that direction.

I would prefer keeping the basic rifle under $1,500 but could go up to as much as $2,500.

Hello everyone, I am about to embark on some brand new territory for me which is the purchase of a rifle. While I have several handguns and shotguns, I’ve come to the conclusion that to really be prepared for most contingencies, a rifle is something needed and something I’m missing. While not set is stone, I’ve pretty much settled on the AR15 platform – my problem is that I’ve never personally owned a rifle before, let alone an AR. My only real rifle experience came from military service (I’ve logged quite a lot of rounds through an M1 and an M14) but that’s it. I won’t say money is no object but I do want to get the best “return†for the money spent. I’m looking for recommendations on manufacturers/models and chambering. I’d like a chambering that, in times of crisis, won’t be impossible to find. Any help…advice…pointed toward available resources, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

They do have a website (Indoor Shooting Range Firearms & Concealed Carry Permit Classes - Murfreesboro, TN - On Target Indoor Gun Range ) and if you decide to make the trip over let me know and I'll meet you there (I'm there about once a week anyway) and I can bring two or three of my guns so you won't have to rent those models!

First of all, welcome to the world of Firearms...whether looked at as just a hobby or a life necessity (for personal protection) or both I think you'll find your investment of time extremely worthwhile and the people you'll meet along the way are some of the most decent, honest folks around and good people to know; period. I know it's of no specific help to you but my local indoor range here in Murfreesboro does rent quite a selection of guns; whether there are any ranges withing a reasonable distance to you that do I don't know but I wouldn't be all that surprised if there is some that do. I would suspect, however, that your best chance of finding such a range is going to be in a fairly heavily populated area (and the more heavily populated/more ranges the more likely you'll be to find such a range). Personally; I think any recommendation from a stranger, no matter how well intentioned, about what model/type of gun to start with would be premature and likely not very helpful - I have quite a few handguns and all but one is an autoloader and except for my one revolver and one of the autoloaders, they are all 45ACP but that's what I like and am comfortable with. You may be entirely different and even an inexpensive weapon can be quite expensive if you you buy it and decide you don't like it/won't shoot it and if you are planning on eventually carrying a weapon for personal protection then buying seething you'll feel comfortable carrying and can operate safely and accurately become even more critical. In other words...be patient...make friends in the gun community and then make an informed decision.

I've never been a big fan of Starbuck's coffee and I'll likely never be a big customer but I am going to make sure they get some of my coffee money now and then.

I too want to echo my compliments...first time shooting in any kind of competitive event and everybody I met was welcoming and helpful...I had a great time! Robert (Bob)

Sounds good...I'll be there!

I love to do this but I have a holster/mag carrier problem. My usual carry weapon and the one I'd like to use for this would be my Sig P220...I have three magazines but the only holsters I have for it are two different Galco molded leather OWB (one is a paddle holster and the other is a belt holster); same for the double mag carrier I have (which is currently on order form Galco which I hope will be here this week).

Got your email...glad to have you join us!