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Here is a Model 1 Sales: Model 1 Free Float Tube Handguard Fluted AR-15 Rifle Length Aluminum Black - MidwayUSA Here is the DPMS: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=5585/avs%7CManufacturer_1=DPMS%20FIREARMS%20LLC/Product/AR_15_M16_FREE_FLOAT_TUBE I get discounts so that is the reason I get them for $35-$45. I have used both and have drilled and tapped both for rails or bipods without issue. I really don;t ahve a preference as they both seem well built. Both are two piece designs. As far as drilling and tapping, they are thick enough to easily get the width of the screw thickness worth of support which is plenty. Adding a nut wouldn't hurt as Joe Bob mentioned but the problem with adding a nut is getting to and tightening the ones in the middle of the tube. A rifle length tube means you are about 6" from the end to get into the middle. Then there is the barrel clearance inside the tube itself, I install the rails last because every time you tighten a tube down it is going to tighten a little more than before so what might be perfectly on the bottom one time might clock a little more the next leaving the rail not exactly on the bottom. Assuming you could get a wrench on it you wouldn't have very much room to turn that wrench either. I have not had any issues with mine being without a nut. I add 2-3 10-32 screws to the rail depending on length and locktite them well. The biggest reason they strip is they are not snug, a snug screw or bolt is less likely to work loose and then strip out. 10-32 is the same thread pitch as most machine screw sling swivel studs so if you remove the rail you can put a sling slivel back on to fill the hole and attach a bipod. I use a chaulk line to ensure the rail holes are straight and perfectly centered on the bottom. I run it from the muzzle to the center of the magwell and they come out great. The UTG rails aren't that heavy, it is probably more about what you hang off of your gun. They are heavier than some but some higher end ones are way heavier. They are definitely heavier than standard handguards but very few rails aren't. Again, I say go for the UTG rail if you must have a cheap quad rail. Or install a float tube them install a rail. Dolomite

When you consider the cost of the BCG you can just about buy a complete rifle kit for the same price. There are online vendors that sell decent kits for $475-$500 and all you need after that is a lower. Might be better to buy one of the kits then sell off all you don't use. I bet you could do that and get a complete upper with BCG for the $350 you mention. Dolomite

Nope, your firearms do not need to be transferred when moving to a new state. Not really sure how you could divorce yourself from the firearm. Most use a bill of sale but that isn't going to happen here. The other way is to report the gun stolen but in this case it isn't, she took part of the marital property when she left. It should have been part of the divorce decree in some shape or fashion. That is unless you were trying to hide your firearms from the list of marital assets. If that is the case you weren't following the rules and got burned in the process. I am making an assumtion so excuse me if I am wrong. I am assuming this is a pretty bitter divorce and both of you are no longer speaking. Unless this gun was a family heirloom or a really, really expensive gun I would cut my losses rather than have to deal with her anymore. People, as in your wife, can be very scornful and if she is staying out of your life it might be better to let things be. Are both of you divorced now? I remember your previous thread about all of this and it seemed like you were on the right track to protecting yourself and your assets. Again, if all you are out at this point is a pistol I would consider yourself lucky because it could have been much, much worse. Dolomite

Out of curiosity, what caliber is the Savage? The 45 ACP version was submitted at the same time as the 1911. Imagine how things might have been had the Savage won the trials? And to give you an idea of worth if it is a 45 ACP version I give you this: Savage Model 1907, .45 ACP caliber, semi-automatic pistol, made for military trials 1907-1911 with c | Proxibid® (sold for $22,000) Dolomite

Something else that might work better for you is something I did. I installed a DPMS free float tube, they are around $35-$45. After that I found some universal rail sections for $12. I drilled and tapped the tube on the bottom and installed just a bottom rail. It makes for a lightweight setup yet it has a rail and isn't too large in diameter. I also free floats the barrel for added accuracy and even if you have a carbine gass system you can use a rifle length tube if you have a small gas block. Another thing, you can install a rail anywhere you want with a minimal amount of effort by drilling a couple of holes then tapping them. Dolomite

That question makes all the difference in the world. It is perfectly legal for her to move to another state and take her pistol with her. It is illegal for to transfer it to a person in another state without going through an FFL. What does it say in the divorce decree? Sounds to my like it was "joint" property and when she left she took it. It is going to boil down to you saying she took it without permission and she saying you gave it to her. I suspect a judge isn't going to order her to give it back unless you can prove ownership and a bill of sale during the marriage is not proof it was your gun but proof it was marital property. Now on the other hand if the gun was purchased after the divorce you may have grounds to get the gun back. I know it sucks but unless you can prove without a doubt she took it without your permission you are probably out a gun. Dolomite

I used a drill bit to make a longer pin then spun it in a drill while filing a groove for the spring to sit. It has lasted through thousands of rounds so far without any issues. Mine is a 22/45 as well. Dolomite

At least Rahm Immanuel is not part of the big picture anymore. He only controls a small part of the US which is a good thing. Dolomite

Or a few extra AR's from the parts. It seems strange that most of us will start a new build in order to keep a small part from sitting around unused. Dolomite

Superman in the Spec Ops world. A been there, done that, got the t-shirt, kind of guy. He does have the background for what he teaches though, unlike some. Although he makes some good points in his writings I don't agree with everything he preaches. As with a lot of these people he has done a wonderful job at marketing himself. Pat Rogers is another good marketing example, he is pretty much nothing he claims to be but was able to market himself and fool those around him enough that he has become succesful. He is a phonie but through his lies he has made himself larger than life. He may be a good trainer, which would be a good thing to brag about, but it still doesn't change the fact he has lied about pretty much his entire life experiences. pat rogers Dolomite

Get one of the rimfire conversion kits for it. It makes shooting it much easier on the wallet. And as long as you aren't expecting match grade perfromance you will be pleased. Shooting Winchester bulk mine will hold under 1 inch at 25 yards, good enough to prcatice drills and such. Along with the conversion get a few Black Dog mags and never look back. I put over 15K rounds through my Ciener conversion before going to a dedicated setup. The dedicated is more accurate but other than that no different than one using a rifire conversion. One more thing is get a decent trigger job done or a aftermarket trigger. Trigger jobs are pretty easy on AR's and are cheap to fix if you mess something up. Other than that you have a nice looking setup. Now you need to do like every other AR owner has done, buy a few more. Dolomite

Depends on how far, if you can hit it with a file without removing anything but the burr go for it. If it is too deep to get to with a file it needs to go to a smith to have a chamber reamer get rid of it. Dolomite

How much was the total including shipping? I can get transfers done for $15 + the $10 TICS fee. Dolomite

In speaking with the district manager she told me that they would be contacting the TABC to try to change their minds about the postings. She implied that they were aware that the law cited in the posting was invalid but tht they still wanted the sign posted. I may call her again today just to get an update on her efforts. Dolomite

@ten: Have you actually owned the UTG rails? I'll offer a different opinion on the UTG rails. I put a set on my wife's 9mm AR because they were cheap. It is by far the most used and abused gun we own. By abused I mean well over 7,000 rounds over the course of a few years. It has been dropped and thrown dozens of times. The rails install easily, are tight, durable and work very well considering the cost. I have had zero issues with mine and have recommended them to a few friends and none of those have had issues with theirs either. I have even seen a higher end maker making a set of rails that are identical to the UTG's except the name and about twice the cost. Anyone would be hard pressed to tell the difference if there were no names on them. I say for the $50 they cost give them a try, you will be surprized. Not all things Chinese are junk, optics yes but not everything they make is junk. My wife's AR runs a red laser and it has helped her on more than a few occassions when she was unable to get a decent sight picture at night. She was shooting nuisance animals on the run and it made hits a lot easier on her. After seeing how easy it was for her to track and hit the animal form what I would consider a low ready position I knew the laser was going to stay. I will say this red lasers are useless during the day but green lasers are useable during the day and can be easily seen out to 50 yards. Lights are a good thing to have as well, get a $35 Surefire G2 and a $20 mount and call it good. As far as vertical grips go I will say this, it makes it easier to maintain control of your weapon. That is if someone tries to grab it the vertical grip is another "handle" to either push or pull on to maintain control of your gun or to strike someone with the muzzle. I find it gives me a better hadn position when firing from the standing or kneeling position. Firing from the bench can be bothersome but not as much as a 30 rounder hanging out of the bottom. AR's are the greatest rifle for the individual. The reason is you can add what you want to make it yours. I would recommend finding a few buddies who have AR's and try out their equipment before you go spend a ton of money on stuff you may not like. Everyone is different and so is how they set their rifles up. And as anyone who owns one will tell you they are all set up to individual tastes. Don't worry about what anyone else says or thinks as long as the gun is reliable it doesn't matter what hangs off of it. I was always skeptical of the uber unobtanium made parts. I have always believed that if the part holds up to what you are going to use it for then it is good enough, whether it be the occassional range trip or hardcore use. There are a lot of people who spend thousands on their rifle then feel guilty about shooting it and leave it in the safe other than the occassional picture to post. I am the opposite, all my guns are tools and getting used regularly. I am far from the AR expert but I have used them for both work and pleasure for decades now. I have used them to protect myself and others. I have built a lot of them as well. Dolomite

My two cents on selling any gun that is not factory or has been modified. Remove any extras and sell them seperately. It is unlikely that you would get the same amount if you sell the weapon as a whole. Take the parts out and any extra mags and sell them seperately then sell the firearm as an unmodified gun. You will come out way ahead over selling it as a package. Dolomite

Money, without a doubt, will be the deciding factor in its use. Not how cheply it can be used but how much profit can be earned by its use. Dolomite

Hardly fence sitting here in Knoxville, the district manager said without a doubt they allow firearms. She even said that she knows that any posting, even the one that ABC requires is costing them customers. The signs they have posted here in Knoxville are per ABC. Feel free to call and ask "Do you allow firearms?", giving no hint to what side you are on and see what is said. I was told it was no Applebee policy to forbid firearms so the other restaurants might be getting posted by the individual managers. There was another restauarant a few months back who had to remove the sign once corporate was informed. Perhaps this is the same with the one above. Dolomite

Absolutely amazing, there shold be no reason why this shouldn't be in every ER across the nation. The cells are coming from the individual who is hurt so there should be no religious debate over its use. Dolomite

I have spoke to a few LE in my area and they know who the dealers are but say they are gathering evidence. My brother is a heavy drug user and when he had his last run it with local LE the LE asked me where he was getting his drugs. I said I wasn't sure then they mentioned a dealer by name and also mentioned what drugs he is selling but then they said they didn't have enough evidence to prosecute him. I am not really sure why they don't but who knows. Dolomite

I have done a lot of AR triggers. If you want you are more than welcome to come out to my place and I'll do yours. It is free, won't cost you anything but about 20 minutes of your time. Afterwards your trigger will have ZERO creep and the trigger will probably be less than 4 pounds. It is simple, it is reversible and I do not modify any factory parts or replace any of your factory parts. PM me if you want to get together, again this isn't a scam and I do not want anything in return. There is a reason I don't mind, it lets me forget about life for a while. I was in a helicopter accident a few years ago and any time I can spend out of my own skin doing small projects is a good thing. It is also nice to meet new people. Dolomite

In my opinion life in prison is a more fitting because it is a more cruel punishment than the death penalty. The death pentaly is a relatively humane affair at the time they are being put to death. Imagine living in a hell hole for the remainder of your life. Living in fear constantly as well as enduring the abuses that are dealt out in prison. To me it is more fitting to have them suffer for the next 40-50 years than for the next 10-15 years. And if someone is put to death they should not be allowed to visit with their family and their family should not be notified when it is happening. That way the criminal and their family can not say "good bye" like wha thappened to their victims. What would be great is if they would simulate the death pentaly at random times. Go to their cell, make them make the walk, get strapped in the basically tell them it was a dry run. Do this randomly but at some point it won;t be a dry run and no one will know except those pushing the button. Dolomite

Something else you can do to matte down stainless is have it media blasted. I know it is more of a permanent solution but it does tone it down a lot. Another option is some Krylon. Just take the action out of the stock and paint it. When you decide you have had enough of the paint use some brake cleaner to clean it off. Dolomite

Rather than 40mm why not 37mm? They seem to be more plentiful as is the ammo for them. Spike's Tactical makes several versions from a mountable M203 type to a stand alone version. Launcher Review 37mm : Spikes Tactical Dolomite

Avoid any sights that have multiple reticles. Most use a revolving wheel that hold the reticles and from personaly experience they rarely keep sero between the reticles. If you were to use just one reticle and have a way of locking it in place it would probably work. Vortex makes some very nice red dots for the money. They are NV capable and it turns itself off automatically after 6 hours, helping battery life. Avoid ATN scopes, they are hit or miss as far as quality goes. For the money I would rather buy something I know will work. My wife's AR wears a Bushnell and it has been 100% reliable since day one. I had to search the various Bushnell offerings before finding one that didn't wash out in the bright sun. I have tried the cheap $50 red dots and never had one last. Either the electronics gave out or the mechanicals crapped out. I even had one where the glass cracked from normal use. If you are LE or MIL Burris sells their products at 55% off their price. A Fastfire, which is a decent red dot, is roughly $130 after their discount. One thing I do like about the Fastfire is it has a switch to turn it off. It also automatically adjusts for ambient light. You can also buy a set of wings to protect it. I have had mine mounted on pretty much everything I won at one point or another and really like it. I havn't really checked battery life on mine because I turn it off after every use. Another optic I really like is the Millett Zoom Dot, now called Bushnell Zoom Dot. It also has an auto adjusting reticle intensity based on ambient light. A unique feature it has is the knob that would normally be used to adjust brightness adjusts the dot size, from 1 MOA to 10 MOA. I have used one overseas and really liked it other than it is not NV capable. Most others who used it also liked it. It takes standard Aimpoint batteries and has no wires inside to work loose, only a wafered circuit board that is easily replaced if something happens. Mine had been used and abused and never failed me. Battery life was roughly 1300 hours or roughly 52 days, that was in a well lit area and with the sight left on all the time. I have used Aimpoints and Eotechs a lot in the past. It seems like there is a "us vs them" attitude between the two. Eotech battery life sucks plan and simple. Even when turned off the batteries only last a few months and when used regularly they only last a month or so. I used one in NV mode exclusively for a few months and even with the auto turn off and in NV mode the batteries only lasted one month. I have also had a lot of them fail when I was overseas. They would loose zero, unable to get them zeroed, or just flat out fail for no reason. I would say 2 out of 10 we used overseas had some sort of issue. Aimpoints are good. They have some of the longest battery life in the industry. They are built like a tank and should last a long time so long as no moisture makes it into the battery compartment. If the battery compartment gets wet it is only a matter of time before the sight will fail. They work well with NV but I think Eotech's work better. The new Aimpoints, with sealed battery compartments, should be pretty much bomb proof. Hope this helps but I am sure someone will chime in with their own observations. Dolomite