Jump to content
Brian Enos's Forums... Maku mozo!

theowhowe

Members
  • Posts

    5
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Everything posted by theowhowe

  1. So, I recently made a terrible mistake, one that is extremely dangerous, and I want to make sure that nobody else does the same thing. I have a .22 conversion for my AR, and I was using it the other day. When I was done at the range for the day, I took it out and put the regular bolt carrier assembly back in. About a week later, I was at home and decided to put the conversion back in. I took out the regular bolt carrier. Obviously the chamber was clear, there was no bolt in it and I could see down the length of the barrel. I put the 22 conversion, pulled the trigger to ease the springs, and... BANG! I fired a shot through my mattress and into the base of my headboard. Apparently when I removed the conversion at the range, there was a round in it, and it hadn't occurred to me that the round is actually chambered inside the conversion, and that I could absolutely remove it with a round still chambered. This is by far the stupidest thing I've ever done, and I want to make sure that nobody else ever makes the same mistake.
  2. @Jaxshooter I don't mean collecting gun paraphernalia in general, but specifically for this sport. It's a never-ending cycle, and I'm wondering at which point I should stop fumbling around with my equipment and focus on being more proficient with what I have. I am catching myself getting in the mindset of always looking for a new bell and/or whistle. Maybe I should get mag extenders. Maybe I should get a bigger magwell. I should get an extended mag release. I should swap out the sights. Maybe I should upgrade from a G22 to a G35. Then I could put on different sights and an extended mag release and a bigger magwell.
  3. I am new to shooting USPSA. As I grow as a shooter, attend more matches, and meet other shooters, I am constantly introduced to new, awesome gear. Obviously there are certain gear requirements that are necessary to compete, but at what point do I need to stop spending time, energy, and money on new gear and toys? While i am new to USPSA, I am not new to competing in general, and I am familiar with the concept of people buying equipment that is unnecessary and/or way above thier ability level, thinking it will make them perform better. Where do I draw that line?
  4. Just saying hi from Auburn, ME. I was recently introduced to this forum, and it seems like a great resource. I recently started shooting USPSA, and am hoping to learn a lot from the more experienced shooters.
×
×
  • Create New...