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Yeah, I started with just the parts of the grip that were factory textured. I did some dry fire exercises and expanded the areas I stippled until I had it where I wanted it. I've thought about doing the areas on the frame where my thumbs lay, but since I don't really need grip there, I'm holding off.

The stippling is pretty rough, but that's what I was going for - it's a little more aggressive than tread tape/skateboard tape. I ended up doing the trigger because I occasionally notice a little slippage between shots (when shooting doubles, for example) and thought a textured trigger might reduce that. So far I like it.

There seem to be a few of these lately - M&P limited guns. Mine is a work in progress, but I'm happy with it so far. Grip stippled (plus mag release, trigger) Williams Gun Sight FO Sights SSS Brass Magwell SSS Brass Mag Extensions I haven't done any internal work yet. I carry an M&P at work, and I'm comfortable enough with the workings of the stock gun that I don't want to start working on the guts until I identify very specific internal improvements I want to make. It's also a DIY gun and I want to take it slowly so I don't make a gun-shaped paper weight.

Very nice! I've been working on my own M&P limited project. Need to get some pics up. Seem to be quite a few sexy M&Ps on the forum lately. Look out, Glock people! (And the rest of you!)

Okay, that shouldn't be as funny as it is. Awesome!

After shooting 9mm - 120mm (tank and mortar) and many things in between in the service, getting out and becoming a PO and actually learning how to shoot a handgun, I didn't buy my first firearm until I was 29. Ruger Mk III. Funny thing is, even after all the big hardware, I was so excited to have a gun to call my very own.

This is why I believe in asking all of the questions I can.

"Coming Undone" by Korn

Would you take someone with a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology from DeVry seriously? I’m looking to make a career change and am thinking about going back to school. For engineering schools the most feasible option, in light of geography, family, work, and financial situation, would be DeVry. I come from a family of graduates of 4 year liberal arts schools and I’m not sure if I’m being snobby or if this is a real concern. But I don’t want to spend $50k+ for another degree in order to get a job repairing vacuum cleaners (not that there’s anything wrong with that). I’d love to hear what isn’t in DeVry’s admissions literature. I know that they’re accredited, but they’re also a for-profit school. What do those of you in technical fields think of them? Positive/negative experiences with the school or its graduates? Are you a DeVry grad who can provide some insight about your own experiences? This isn’t a decision I’ll be making tomorrow and it would help to get some feedback from people who don’t have an interest in the situation.

Welcome!

+1 paper plates. Great video!

First of all, does anyone have any strong opinions on the "300 blackout" setup? I had never heard of such a thing until the other day. Interesting concept... But as far as zombie scenarios, my choices (none of them actaully "battle rifles," but we are talking about zombie apocalypse): Saiga 12 (with bayonet) Flamethrower (with bayonet) Baseball bat "The Defender" (Simpsons fans, you know what I'm talking about)

+1 Almost everyone could benefit from .22 practice - cheapest live-fire you can get, and not nearly the "event" that larger calibers can be. For me personally, dummy rounds did help a lot.

This one was tricky for me, too. There is no 180 in real life - in fact, the bad guys can come from 360 degrees, high or low. I've made a conscious effort to slow down and consider 180 during my walk-through. I usually do at least one walk-through where all I do is look for possible issues with that. If you think there's a spot where you may break 180, plan on dialing back your speed a bit. I'm a strong believer in "slow is smooth, smooth is fast."

Best.Show.Ever.

We just got Five Guys in my neck of the woods - great! But speaking of bad fries, am I the only one who thinks that Wendy's new fries suck?

It's way warmer when you're shooting!

Welcome!

+1 - When I got out of the service I lost touch with a lot of great folks. When the wife wanted me to get on facebook I made fun of her... Until I started getting in touch with guys I served with. It's turned out to be a boon. But I make sure that I keep up with my privacy settings and never post anything about work.

Welcome! The folks on here a great help to the new reloader.

Welcome!

I've been carrying a stock M&P 40 for a few years. It has about 4000 rds through it and I've never had a single problem with it. It's fed every round I've put into it - bulk, PD ammo, lead, handloads. You can't have mine, but I think you can do a whole lot worse than an M&P.

Nice!

Very nice. Waiting on parts for my own limited m&p setup.

I'd love to but we have a new junior shooter in the house - 1 week old the day of the match. I'll be darned if I can find ear muffs small enough or I'd bring her.