Clod Stomper

Having not kept up on gaming tech, what does the PS4 offer over the 3?

I do frequently, but not all the time. I wouldn't count on an officer knowing the law about anything. When I was pulled over last year, an Alcoa PD cop lectured me about the "law" saying I had to tell him if I was carrying. I just nodded and smiled (my normal response to idiots) but he kept on and on. I happened to not have my AR in the truck at the time. No telling what he would have said about that given how well he knows the law.

I just happen to be building (slowly) my get-home gun kit.  Here's what I'm going with...   An AR pistol lower with two uppers.  One upper is a 10.5" .300 Blackout.  The other will eventually be a 10 or 11 inch 5.56.  Add to that a .22 lr conversion kit for the 5.56 upper.  The main purpose of the 5.56 upper will be to use the .22 kit for small game, but I can also use 5.56 ammo if necessary.  This kit, broken down, along with my daily carry pistol, is easy to keep concealed.  Even when travelling with it.   Other things you should always keep with you are water, a way to filter more water, warm clothes, a way to stay dry (poncho, tarp, whatever) and a way to get dry and warm (fire-starting equipment).  Equally important is a comfortable pair of shoes or boots.  I like lightweight hikers or trail runners.     If 20 miles is all you have to cover, the shoes and water will be most important.  Of course, staying off of roadways will drastically slow your journey.  A 60 mile trip will probably require food and fire, especially in cold weather.

Are you kidding?  Some of them have bodyguards and even Secret Service protection.     Oh wait.  Wrong thread.

Wow. I don't remember hearing about that. Dog alerted on a $20 bill? There's a better than even chance that would happen to anybody. Unbelievable. Are these agents of the state just getting their jollies under the premise of fighting the "war on drugs"?

But we don't know the whole story! It's not like its documented in the report or at the hospital or something like that. This guy was asking for it when he open carried his, um, clenched cheeks while rolling through a stop sign. No doubt on his way to Starbucks to flaunt their lax attitude toward tightened buttocks. Play stupid games... I have little doubt the cops in question were merely concerned about his digestive health. An impacted colon can be a serious issue, so the use of multiple enemas was warranted in this situation. For the safety of the suspect. (I apologize for the preceding. It's past my bedtime again)

I saw something at the gun show Saturday that I've been waiting for for a long time. Polymer UPPERS! Didn't get one because I had no money, but I will at some point. You may want to look into one to save a few more ounces.

Found you a new option.  Almost certainly dependable.  The barrel isn't threaded, but that can be fixed.  I wouldn't mind having one of these myself.  If I had $1100 of disposable cash.

Well, since you said all suggestions were welcome... Since you're looking to remain lightweight, I would forego the piston system and use an adjustable gas block instead. It will keep it light and still keep your rifle innards cleaner than most others which are normally over gassed. As for the receiver, I'd stay with forged. I don't know about all billets, but mine is a bit heavier than forged. Just a few ounces, but ounces add up to pounds.

I would recommend the 6.5G, but your requirement for milspec mags knocks it out. UNLESS you're fine with 4-5 rounds at a time. The Grendel requires a dedicated mag for full capacity. Otherwise, it has an energy and distance advantage. If you're going to handload, that's another factor to consider. Grendel is "pickier" when it comes to hand loading.

Don't know where you are, but if you want to check the headspace, I have a gauge. If you're near Knoxville, let me know. Will

Yep. And federal. It's hard to get canned from a fed job. Unless you're caught carrying an unauthorized weapon. But doing drugs is another matter. Get caught with drugs in your system (I was subject to a random whiz quiz. Always passed, of course :) ) and you're offered rehab and counseling.

If you're wanting a pistol in that style, take a look at the AP9. I know someone who has one and I've fired it quite a bit. It hasn't jammed as far as I can remember. Admittedly, it has been years since I've fired it. They aren't manufactured anymore, but there are probably some still floating around. Try to find a pre-'94. It will have the barrel shroud. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/AP-9

Not in an urban setting, maybe. But if I want to walk the 1/4 mile down the rural road to my uncle's house or the next 1/4 mile to my brother's to see if he wants to go hunt some coyotes with my AR, I either have to 1) not walk and drive instead or 2) carry the gun there and then go back for my ammo in order to be absolutely legal. I can come up with several more that do not involve Walmart or Starbucks. I see what you're saying. You smell hypocrisy from those who berate some activists for carrying long guns in public and then say that it shouldn't be illegal. But it isn't hypocrisy to think that something is stupid but still shouldn't be illegal. It's a respect for liberty. Some of us still adhere to the old quote "I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it". The statists are the ones who say "I don't agree with what you say so there should be a law against you saying it. Another anecdote. My sister-in-law smokes cigarettes. I jump her case about it all the time. I think smoking is stupid. But I don't want to be able to call the government and have their enforcers come haul her away. On the contrary, if someone were to try that, they would have to face me first. I don't see the inconsistency there.

Assuming that BO is willing to leave office in 2017 for ANYONE.

I only open carry when I'm wearing my Speedo at the public pool. I'm kidding, of course. I still CC even then.

If that was the one from early last year, you were about 20 feet from me and a friend of mine. It was her first gun show too. Sheesh...

Looks like the bayonet lug was milled off. If I'm not mistaken, the ATF, at least for a while, didn't allow them to be imported with the bayonet attached.

Wait... Clowns are REAL?! Great. No sleep for me tonight.

Can't help you with anything specific to the Chattanooga area, but here are my thoughts. I studied Isshinryu for several years. It was firmly oriented toward self-defense rather than competition. I suppose that would depend on the instructor. We also had a Jiu-Jitsu instructor in our class so we regularly cross trained in that discipline. If I had to pick ONE of those for self-defense, I'd go with JJ. That was years ago, and I'm very rusty and have been wanting to get back into something else. I've heard many good things about Krav Maga. When I get financially stable enough, I'm going study that. MMA seems to be all the rage right now. From what little I know, it should work very well for street defense also. Will

Congrats on attending an Appleseed. I've been to several. One of the best deals in training you can find. Shoot me a PM if you like if you have any questions. As far as the sling, try to find an M-14 sling. There are a couple options for attaching it. Alternatively, a "Super Sling 2" from Walmart is a good alternative and can be used as a hasty or loop sling. Just curious, where is the Appleseed? I'm on the mobile site, so I can't see where you're located. Will

Don't sweat it TOO much. It isn't rocket surgery. My first couple, I did the precise measuring, scribing, etc. Now, I just eyeball it over the receiver rail. It has worked out just as well. It is a good idea to measure the distance from the shoulder on the barrel and the gas port and compare it to the distance from the back of the gas block to the gas hole. While many or most gas blocks are made to be used with a handguard end cap, I have used at least one (low-profile) that was not. It lined up perfectly with the gas port when bumped up snugly against the shoulder on the barrel. And like Dolomite said above, most gas block holes are large enough to allow for a slight misalignment, front-to-back and side-to-side. Even a couple hundredths.

What's the difference?

I was trying to remember the name of that store the other day. If its the same one you're talking about it was a sporting goods store where The Rush is now. They had a small selection of firearms. That was back when East Town Mall was still worth visiting occasionally.

Well? WTF? They were either undercover or they weren't. They were on-duty or off-duty. It sounds to me like they were part of the gang. If they were undercover, they were on duty. Of course I wouldn't take the word of a reporter to get the story straight.