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Do a search under my name for CLEO. I have a link to the actual document signing it into law. You could take that to show them it is in fact law now. Dolomite

They are going to send the correc ballistic turrets. So I will be able to use it. I got an email before I bought the scope saying the turrets were incorrect. Now I just need to figure out the MIL or MOA subtensions for the reticle. Dolomite

No, I was expecting the ballistically matched turrets, not the standard 1/2" turrets. I honestly have no use for this scope now. For me to use the reticle I have to make sure the target is at some funky distance like 137 yards to match the reticle and that is too much work for me. I was going to use the reticle to range targets, nothing more, once I figure out the MOA or MIL between the circles. Then dial the distance on the marked turrets. Just trying to make like as easy as possible for me without the need for a ballistac card out to 150. I could just dieal the knowbs but I need a chart with me. Then the other retard move is why mark standard 1/4"/50 turrets as if they match a 22lr. They are standard turrets, nothing more but Nikon is pulling a fast on by making the customer think that a 1/4" of movement at 50 yards is somehow different with a 22 versus any other caliber out there. 1/4" is 1/4" regardless of caliber. They are standard 1/4"/50 turrets but they mark them as though 1/4" is a measurement specific to the 22lr. I am on the phone with them. If they can supply the turrets I can use then I will keep the scope. If not then I will send it back and upgrade to something that doesn't start with "N". I have had 2 other Nikons in the last two years and both of them went back for other issues. Dolomite

Ok, so I got the scope in. It is an amazing deal for the money but I will say one thing. The folks at Nikon are a bunch of retards. I open the scope and give it a once over. Then I notice the turrets are marked 1/4"/50 yards 22lr 1400-1640 fps. But here is the retard part. The turrets are standard 1/4" turrets. Trying to figure out how 22lr or 300 WM for that matter makes a difference on a turret that is marked as a 1/4" turret . They did say that they may ship with the wrong turrets. I hope so because without the turrets the scope is useless to me. I can't use the scope reticle to range a target and I cannot use the turrets for hold overs. Well I guess I could if I tweak my loads to match the reticle but I can pretty much guarantee that isn't going to happen. Dolomite

You do realize that here in Tennessee it is ILLEGAL for anyone to carry any firearm. So if an officer sees you OCing he has a reasonable suspicion a crime has been committed. It is only after his investigation that he determines you have a HCP which is a defense to breaking the law but upon initial contact he has every right to investigate a crime. We are still breaking the law when we carry, both concealed and open, it is just the HCP gives us a legal defense to the law that we have broken. Even LEO are breaking the law when they are carrying a gun on duty but the law provides that their position is a defense. Dolomite

They make a bunch of different kinds of bolt rackers for the Ruger. I made my own out of brass. It also helps tame the ports noise when shooting suppressed, which is 99% of the time. With mine you do have to be careful because it can bite you if you get too high of a grip. Dolomite

That is a good price and as long as the bore is good it will be a shooter. Dolomite

Yes, with 40 S&W it is already running at really high pressures.And if you are not careful you can get into trouble with a Glock, especially and earlier model. Dolomite

Problem with the Lite is the muzzle threads are aluminum. And they WILL wear out over time. I would have picked up one but that held me back. Dolomite

Just use the data for the weight of the bullet. But do work up accordingly. Dolomite

With my 22/45 I get to about 2K rounds between cleanings when shooting suppressed. And then all I normally do is hose it down with WD-40 and blow it out with air. Gets me a few more K and then I really detail clean probably every 10K rounds. Dolomite

I have probably put 100K through previous MKII's I have owned. I got my recent 22/45 about 3 months ago and have well over 10K through it already. The steel frame is without a doubt more durable and will last lifetimes. With that being said the polymer is going to last a lifetime as well as long as you don't abuse it. All the parts that matter or that could wear are metal. But the best part of the Ruger MK pistols is everything can be replaced. Whatever you choose plan on sticking with that one, be it a MK or a 22/45. The reason is the magazines are not interchangeable. That is why I have the 22/45. I bought one initially then loaded up on magazines. I will say avoid the temptation to buy a PacLite. They have a very short lifespan. I have had two and both started having the breechface mushroomed out of shape in under 3K rounds. Dolomite

The Ruger you are talking about is the best suppressor host out there. It is made of steel and will last a lifetime. I shoot a lot of ammo through mine and 90% of it is suppressed. I initially bought the railed model and hated it. Almost any other 22 out there is made of aluminum or pot metal (P22) so they are not going to last. I contacted Sig about their Mosquito when I was shopping for a suppressor host. They said they last 10K-15K rounds and for me that is about 6 months of shooting. The sights are fine with my 1" OD suppressor. Almost any 22lr suppressor is going to be 1" OD or smaller. Dolomite

Your gut feelings are correct. It is a pieced together gun that has ZERO collector value and $650 was way to much for that gun. Even in what would appear to be a near mint condition you would be hard pressed to sell it for that. But it is not all bad news. The good news, he should have zero concerns with shooting it because he is not going to ruin the value of it. He should shoot it until his heart is content. As long as it runs fine and is reasonably accurate tell him to enjoy it guilt free. I would do a very, very detailed functions check. Paying special attention to the thumb safety to make sure it works correctly. Having a faulty grip safety isn't that big of a deal but having a faulty thumb safety is a dangerous weapon. The thumb safety locks the sear against the hammer making it impossible for the gun to fire even if it is dropped or handled roughly. The grip safety does not, all it does is prevents the trigger from being pulled but the sear can still be bumped off the hammer hook. Dolomite

And when you decide to sell it let me know. You change guns more often than underwear Dolomite

Mine is the one shotgun that will never leave my possession. I have done all the usual mods and it is an amazing gun. Carolina Shooter Supply sells all you need to do the conversion in one simple, cheap kit. One of the bext mods for reliability is replace the front recoil spring of the Saiga with a 16 pound spring from a 1911. Dolomite

I will keep an eye out. If I can pick up a Makarov mold cheap I will. Thanks for the info. A 95 grain bullet at 700 fps would make a fun little plinker. Dolomite

Can't get cheaper than a bullet that I cast. Dolomite

Not looking for match grade accuracy. Besides the bullet will still seal on the small sides. as the pressure rises the bullet obturates and seals to the bore or at least should. The the large side of the bullet should engrave the rifling. The bullet needs to be .360" and without a custom mold I need to do something to engage rifling. Dolomite

DO NOT FIRE +P or +P+ AMMO. The gun WILL blow up. It is not a might situation it is a WILL situation. Dolomite

Good and I hope he sues them for what they did. Dolomite

How many vendors have committed to being there? Dolomite

I will see your "Tacticool Video" and raise you: Dolomite

Wait for Graycrait. He has a lot and a most are pretty good looking pieces. I would show you mine but I got rid of it a long time ago. Dolomite

What caliber you running Shorty? Have you called Ranier/Samson? They are quick to answer the phone and probably have some good advice on how to resolve it. From looking at the websites it looks as though Rainier makes the rails for Samson as well as many others. I would try contacting them first but if they give you no solution I would try some blue loctite around the heat sink then clamp down. I have also heard of people using sugar or snap line line chalk on slip fit itmes to keep them from coming loose. I have never used the chalk line but I do know that sugar can keep a barrel from twisting in the blocks. Then if non of that works I would drill for a setscrew like Romad7 suggested. But rather than the sides I would do the top that way it is less noticeable. I am glad you mentioned this because I am going to loctite mine just as a preventative measure. You need to use the loctite sparingly because it can eat aluminum if too much is used and it gets on bare aluminum. And in the world of loctite more doesn't always mean better. Dolomite