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Other way around. The AR-10 is the .308, the AR-15 is 5.56/.223.

I do know that the S&W MP15-22 is made partly of Walter parts, but I am not sure about the full caliber guns. I have been thinking of picking up a MP15-22, as they are rather affordable (running at $430 at CCA and 500 rounds of .22LR is less than $20) however I am also considering a full caliber AR as well. I have been leaning toward Spikes Tactical, I keep hearing they are highly regarded, but I can't seem to find anything to substantiate this. Just random forum posts. There is always the option with a full caliber AR of converting it with uppers or bolt conversions to .22LR. This is one of the main reasons I have been considering the Spikes Tactical. I am looking at the 9mm full rifle (granted $1200 is a chunk) but it has a full caliber lower meaning that any upper will fit. As such, converting it to 5.56 or .22LR down the road is nothing more than an upper swap. The reason I am saying full caliber versus a dedicated .22LR is that most full build dedicated .22LR (MP15-22, Colt/Umarex) are made fractions of an inch smaller, so that swapping to a full caliber upper is not an option. Just something to consider if your son intends to 'grow' with the gun. This is just self musing as opposed to actual advice. I am an AR noob as well. I have just been investigating and comparing options for a while.

Awesomeness. I will join a chapter. I want a gray ribbon too.

That very well could become my first 1911 purchase.

Glad to have you!

I bought a flood damage car once. The seller was upfront about it, and I thought I was getting a great deal. I didn't. The entire interior needed replaced (I even tried the baking soda under the carpet trick and it didn't help.) The ECU and nearly any other computer in the car was toast. In the end I sold it for a loss just so I didn't have to deal with it anymore.

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We always used the rule that if you were sober enough to tell the still awake party goers that you were going to sleep, you were off limits.

Huh?

We have had that happen around here before. We don't answer the door. The way I have heard the tale (not first hand mind you) is that one cases the place while the other one 'sells' you on the subscriptions. Sometimes they just take your money, other times they come back and night and rob you.

Sounded like a good deal to me.

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Some BBQ does sound good. Welcome aboard!

Welcome aboard from Knoxville as well.

That is pretty impressive how it works. It includes a clearcoat/topcoat which will help the longevity of the item. If the price were a little lower, it might be something I was interested in toying around with. To me it looks very intensive, even after watching the video. I just wouldn't feel comfortable dropping $100 on the kit, to mess up, then have to drop another $100 to get it right. Unless it cost $300 to get it done professionally. I might consider it then.

That is pretty impressive how it works. It includes a clearcoat/topcoat which will help the longevity of the item. If the price were a little lower, it might be something I was interested in toying around with. To me it looks very intensive, even after watching the video. I just wouldn't feel comfortable dropping $100 on the kit, to mess up, then have to drop another $100 to get it right. Unless it cost $300 to get it done professionally. I might consider it then.

Now that sounds like a plan. However, I have to agree with you about personal taste and feel. I have always been a revolver fan. My first gun was a Ruger Single Six. Single Action Revolvers hold a special spot in my heart, always have, always will. A few years ago I began 'the hunt' for what would be my carry. I had a set of criteria, and the more and more I looked, the narrower and narrower that list became. In the end the short list was mostly polymer, which oddly enough was the opposite of what I thought I wanted. I spent three hours in a gun store just holding my Glock 19 (after shooting it and a dozen other contenders) and just 'feeling' it. I never in my life would have thought that this emotionless brick of a firearm would become what it has. What I am saying is, don't let a simple prejudice sway you from what may be a great choice. Feel it out and see if it can talk to you on some level. If it can't, then maybe it really is just plastic.

I am fond of my plastic pistol. Seriously though, I have never heard a complaint about a Saiga shotgun. In fact a lot of folks swear by them. I personally prefer the feel of a SxS, but I use a pump for HD. I wouldn't let a polymer mag make the decision for you, see if you can find someone who owns one, or a shop that will let you feel one out. I know here in town CCA can build them to suit, and I want to say they have a rental one, but I won't swear to that.

A customer came into work today with one of these installed in the back of his FJ, I like it, and the install looked very straight forward and secure.

After talking to folks that have ridden for 30 years who then took the course, as experienced riders, who afterwards said what a great learning experience it was, yeah, I think it might be worth it. I am a firm believer in proper training for whatever I am going to do.

Pellisippi has the courses. I think it was $250 last time I looked into it. It is a two day thing, they supply the bikes. Passing the course lets you skip the written part of the exam and as mentioned, gives you a discount on your insurance. I keep meaning to do it, but have never gotten around to it. My bike has just set for a year, waiting on me to do it.

I have a NEF Pardner Pump Protector. It is a Norinco/Hawk clone of an 870. I like it. Cost me just over $200 out the door at Dicks. However, I have to say that everyone I have talked to about the Knoxx stock had horrible things to say about them. I was looking into one to convince my wife that the gun wasn't mean (she hates my double barrel) but after talking to a dozen folks that all said the risk of putting your thumb back into your eye when the stock moved... Well, I guess my wife can just live with a sore shoulder and two eyes.

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Welcome aboard!