SinistralRifleman
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My general rule is to carry 50% more ammo than the stage actually requires. If I miss a lot, mags fall out, one of the mags decides its time to die in the middle of the stage, I'm never going to run out of ammo.
I also don't like reconfiguring my gear for different stages; I like it all to be in the same place all the time. The exception to this is if its just a pistol stage or low round count rifle stage I might take the vest off; I have a spare AR mag on my belt too. I had the shot shell carriers made removable so when I shoot Rifle/Pistol matches I can take them off and not worry about the extra weight and height when shooting prone. If I'm shooting 3 gun, I just leave them on though.
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You almost look ready for the MGM Ironman match.
This is what ready looks like:
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Where are you placing your handgun mags?
I have two on my pistol belt at 3:00.
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Shooting an 1100 this year? That is a nice looking rig.
I have a Benelli M2 field now. Even if I am shooting my Saiga as a primary shotgun in trooper, I will bring the M2 along for back up.
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Here's my new 3 Gun Vest made by Coyote Tactical to my specifications.
It may be over kill for most matches, but if you're going to be a tube-fed Ironman Trooper its probably just enough.
Its purpose built for carrying the California Comp Works carriers. The CCW carriers are the UM84 style; there is a 2.75" section of rigid nylon underneath for them to attach to. They are easily removable if I'm not using a shotgun. The vest has two duty keepers that tie into my pants belt and duty belt the prevent it from riding up when ripping out the shells.
The AR mag pouches are kydex lined to retain the mags. They work with PMAGs or USGI.
The mag carriers and shell carriers are offset to the right because I am left handed (reload with right hand)
The left side of the vest has a removable pouch for first aid supplies.
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I had a good time. The Desert Sportsman's range is a nice facility with a lot of space, I hope to go to more matches there.
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The ATF ruling could have nothing to do with Saigas, it could be about all the shotgun revolvers and pistols that are being made... http://michaelbane.blogspot.com/
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I preferred ghost rings on a Benelli over the Rifle Sights because to use the rifle sights I had to cram my face onto the stock so hard it was painful to shoot (felt it in my cheek bone). Remington style rifle sights sit high enough I didn't have that problem with them.
Currently using williams fire sights bolted onto a vent rib, and I think they are accurate enough, and faster than ghost rings.
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Several AZ guys and myself are planning on going, any info on round count yet?
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Wow only 10k. What parts broke that needed replaced. I thought about buying a box stock Saiga for use as parts.
Pat
Factory fire control wore out at about 3,000 rounds...replaced with tapco during pistol grip conversion
Recoil springs replaced every couple thousand rounds...not a huge deal.
The bolt hold open gizmo wore out at some time around 4,000 rounds.
Rear trunion rivets were are 45 degree angles by the end. Dust cover engagement at the front was minimal.
surfaces on the bolt and barrel extension peened over every 2,000-3,000 rounds such that they needed to be repolished for the action to cycle smoothly.
Found a random piece of metal floating around inside the gun...not sure what it broke off of, but it clearly came off of the gun. It not being wherever it came from did not appear to impede function. I suspect this debris is what caused my gun to discharge when I turned the safety off once.
Others have reported longer service lives. I think it really depends on when your gun was made and how good that particular assembly and batch of metal was. I have seen some people have the bolt carrier split where the piston threads in; having a spare bolt group is probably a good idea, and a spare set of fire control parts
AKs in general are meant to be disposable guns. They're not designed for depot level repair like american firearms. They get worn out and thrown away; that they last longer than they're supposed to most of the time is a benefit...but even the RPK action was never meant to be a 12 gauge.
Someone needs to build a better mouse trap.
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MOSSBERG CHAINSAWS FOR EVERYONE!!!
http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Mossberg-500-Chainsaw-1.jpg
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The new forum name compels me to ask which shotty you guys prefer for shooting old appliances with, and what ammo does the most totally sweet damage on old televisions? Will slugs set off tannerite?
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Now I have a brand new R and R Targets Saiga. Tell you what, you bring your Saiga with the drum mag, I'll bring my Saiga with a mag well and a truly stupid amount of money thrown at it. We'll see who comes out on top. Most people who say you don't need a magwell, or to spend a bunch of money on a Saiga, haven't shot a really nice one. Believe me, there's a difference.
My ghetto-blaster spray painted, dremelled on, rusted out POS Saiga let me win trooper at Ironman 2 years in a row. The first time was without a drum, because they didn't exist at the time. Maybe just no one else better was there those years?...good possibility
My expensive race gun saiga I used last year had constant malfunctions related to the magazines and cost me at least 120 seconds in penalties from missed flying clays not counting the extra time racking the bolt on the stage. It worked fine down here in phoenix, but decided to shit itself when I got up to Idaho. I blame myself, if I had used it for more than 3 months prior to the match I probably would have identified those problems before hand and went with my spray painted POS with the rear trunion almost beaten out of it.
I do think you would have beaten me anyway this past year because you're simply a better shooter.
I'll be using a standard rock and lock saiga this year, with a drum because I know it works and I don't think that 3 extra seconds per reload matters much on stages that involve so much other stuff. I'm also bringing my Benelli with me in case the range-demons decide to curse me and cause my Saiga to explode or get sucked into an interdimensional portal (like in Army of Darkness). With my luck I'm pretty sure one of the two would happen if I don't bring the Benelli...if I bring it I'll be cursing the extra weight and never need to use it.
ugh...when is someone going to make something better than the Saiga??? I want something I don't need to throw in the trash every 10,000 rounds or constantly clean up the metal that is peening over because its made from recycled refrigerators and stoves by people eating rats and cigarettes in Siberia that have vodka in the water cooler. That's the problem I have with spending more than $1,000 on these things total. Even if someone made a US made Saiga with proper metallurgy, it would be a better gun.
Anyway the only place I see a mag well being a distinct advantage is on stages with minimal movement that are select load or require more than 30 rounds (one rock and lock change is roughly equivalent to 2 mag well reloads).
Sorry if my rant is a bit extreme. These threads are like hearing guys talk about how hot/awesome your ex-girlfriend is that actually cheated on you with your best friend.
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My most expensive Saiga was still only 2/3 the price of the stock Benelli M2 I am using now.
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AGP mags are the only ones I've used that have been reliable.
The MD Arms drum worked completely 3/4 cycles. 1/4 I'd have to slap the bolt forward into battery for 1 or 2 shells.
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It looks cool, but its still a pump; and loading bullpup tube fed shotguns is extra slow from what I have been told.
If its cheap enough I'd get one as a curiosity; It looks perfect for fighting Avatar blue space monkies.
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EOtech sits too high on the Benelli M4 with the stock it has. An Aimpoint Micro or Trijicon RMR would both be better choices as they sit much lower.
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Hmmm....I'll have to see if I can stick around for this.
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These work, even if they do look goofy:
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=18554/Product/BRASS_DEFLECTOR
I do agree though that a C7/E1 upper is a better choice for lefties. As to the person that asked why not A2?...the A1 sight system has the advantage of simplicity and won't get knocked out of adjustment. If all you are doing is shooting 0-300, as most people do, you'll never need the elevation dial. I do recommend ditching the A1 aperature for an A2 though.
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edit: nevermind, can't link the image.
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As long as your rifle shoots 2MOA or less and is 100% reliable, it will probably work for 3 gun. If it does at least that well, skill will hold you back more than equipment for most people.
As far as lefty vs righty... Just to be devils advocate how much time do guys have behind a lefty ARs? Using your logic all right handed people should be faster with left eject rifles?
I have shot them once or twice; I prefer parts commonality and being able to see the ejection port. Even using suppressors on right handed ARs has not bothered me as far as gas blow back or whatever. Some lefties say seeing the brass go past their face bothers them; I don't even notice it. The only advantage to a left handed upper is when you use bad reloads and KB your gun you might not catch as much frag in the face.
Yes, right handed people could be faster with left handed ARs and left handed shotguns; there was an article in Front Sight about this very thing several years ago.
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Left Handed Mafia represent!
I like the ejection port where it is on standard uppers; I can always see it.
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Well here's what I ended up with:
24" Benelli M2 Field
Williams Fire Sights bolted on the vent rib
Nordic + 6 extension (holds 9+1). I'll just throw a plug in the end of the tube if I go to matches that allow 9 period rather than 9 at start.
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If you were REALLY tactical, you would have urinated on the spot under your muzzle to reduce the dust signature. I hate gamers
Normally I'm sweating enough I just ooze that out all over the ground, and it is sufficient. I may have to resort to that technique for matches in the winter. If I elect to go first on the stage, I doubt anyone will want to get into position very quickly, and perhaps not at all.
minor injury and passing out
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I got hit by a car once while rollerblading when I was 12, smacked up along the side really, but it was going 40mph. I got up and got to the side of the street without even thinking about it. As soon as I was out of the road I collapsed and felt pretty damn close to passing out. Ironically I was completely uninjured except for some road rash and swelling in my foot that got ran over by one of the tires.