Jetracer013

All day long. I carry condition one, during carbine courses and in some 3 gun events. I have bounced off the ground getting into position and have never had an issue.

Wilson 47d is the way to go. Their customer service is unbeatable. I use Blackhawk single stack carriers. I cut them down for a better grip.

I use an 1100 with the ez loader. I tried the load 4 and the hand-guard got in the way. I cut that way back and it was still clumsy. I now use a load two chest rig and I am way quicker than I ever was before. I also had to open the loading port to make it work well.

ACE all the way. It is rock solid!

I use the one that Dean makes. It works great and is super-tough. His username is 45shooter.

I have that same rail on two different uppers, they are awesome! Superlight and the small diameter feels great in the hand. (.....I know how that sounds)

If it is only temporary, paracord around the base of the mag tube will work.

Jerry Misimer: jers.guns@comcast.net Fast and reasonably priced. He just lightened my M&P slide also.

Just a thought, I sometimes ride the slide with my thumbs which causes the slide to slow down dramatically.

You are probably too close to the barricade. You may also be blading your body to the target. Try taking two steps back and keeping your lower body square to the target. That will allow you to lean further to your left while keeping the shooting platform that you use without a barricade.

Unfortunately, there is no romance without finance. I cannot afford new toys right now.

I have seen no issues with it. One of my uppers is tighter than the other but, switching them back and forth has not made the problem (issue) any worse. There are ways to tighten the fit (accuwedge, adjustable pins, epoxy) I just don't think it is worth the time or effort for a gun that I only really need 2-4MOA from.

All good advice, but that has to be the best! Thanks guys. I don't think it's weird but, most of my non-shooting friends have no idea why I spend hours dry-firing, reloading, cleaning, modifying, practicing. I have brought it up right away in the past but, it does not always get a warm reception. It is hard to change someones mind about something when you have just met them.

I also just switch the bcg, no issues. I will get another bcg eventually.

I have the exact same set-up. I have one upper for 3 gun, and one upper for classes and home defense. The 3 gun upper has a titan comp that classmates do not appreciate as much as I do. The other is a 14.5 with a battlecomp that is much more pleasant.

I recently became single and I am now dating. I have made it my mission to not disclose that I shoot 5 times per week until I get a feel for the girl. It is hard to bring up guns without them asking why. Any tips on how to broach this subject?

Wilson also has extended pads.

In my experience, receiver doesn't matter. They are all built to the same spec. You can buy a machined receiver but, they are a lot more money. Gas block will depend on what barrel/ tube you get. I would say find your barrel first, then buy a gas block made of the same material that will fit under the tube.

You need: Bench block- used to clamp the upper/rifle in a vise AR Armorers wrench Handguard removal tool -don't skip this one a good set of punches assorted allen wrenches, regular wrenches, I highly recommend building your new upper. They are not hard to work on and it is very rewarding, not to mention educational.

As a matter of fact, during a recent trip to Gettysburg, my father randomly purchased a .45 colt pistol. Neither he nor I have any experience whatsoever with this type of gun. We have caps, wads, and round balls. I just need the powder and some sort of measure. Any tips? Can I just buy powder at the local sporting goods store?

I bought some stuff from them. Good quality, smooth transaction. Never had an issue with the stuff so I can't really say anything about the customer service.

I don't find out until the primer wont seat. No big deal, just pull the brass and toss it in the small primer box. That box is filling up faster and faster recently.

Awesome! I would call out of work and lay on my roof all day.

That kind of stuff is usually handled in the new shooters briefing. New shooters especially, should not be using that type of holster. Drawing and firing on the clock for the first time is dangerous to begin with. When the gun is pointed at your valuables and femoral artery, it is even worse. Most of the time when we get a shooter with some horrendous holster, we set them up with something better for the day, then tell them to get something proper before they come back. That being said, we haven't had an issue with finding a proper holster to lend. In that case....I don't know.

I NEED my gas block, and today is a postal holiday.