[John Wick]

Taran Tactical just posted a video of him being "trained" by Kanoe Kaneu Kanuuu, it's pretty funny.

[Enlarging Grip Distance on AR so Finger Falls on Trigger]

Just to add to the knowledge base, I got a Accu-Grip and while it is nicely made, I do not think it will be as strong as using the Rite-Grip spacer w conventional fixed grip. Both are plastic but the Rite Grip has more bearing surface versus the Accu-Grip which depends on small ratchet-type grooving to be adjustable. At max extension it is the same distance as the Rite Grip but dependent on only 3-4 of those tiny grooves to hold the grip. Both look equally stupid and the Accu-Grip has more of a straight up and down pistol grip angle.

[Advice for Repairing a Cabinet (Woodworking, Carpentry)]

Everybody I've met here knows more than me... and 15 years ago we foolishly picked a newb custom cabinet maker who gave some less expensive but poorly designed kitchen cabinets. Now the spice rack are separating from the cabinet doors. The inset Cherry panels are only 1/4 or 3/8" thick, not much purchase, the framing and center pieces are 7/8". Investigating the widening gap between rack and cabinet shows he only tacked the spice racks on about 1/4" deep with wood screws so once they are loaded it's over-stressed.

Any advice how to tighten things up?

Thanks

[Finger Pad versus Good Grip?]

I'm a newbie with XL hands and even with the larger backstraps the trigger falls on the joint. If I modify my grip I can get my finger pad on the trigger but it's a weaker, slower grip.

I've tried other Stryker-fired pistols with similar results. I have friends who shoot well with their joints, others have smaller hands. But I also have a target pistol with a custom XL wooden grip that puts my finger pad perfectly onto the trigger with excellent results so it's frustrating not to get closer with my 9mm.

What's the best compromise? I don't see any easy way to build up a Glock grip, and while my hands are large I am not that unusual, we're talking XL gloves, not mutant mitts.

[Lightweight Stock with Longer LOP?]

Mom and Dad gave me long arms... I don't mind switching to a rife-length tube from my carbine but I'd love to find a lighter stock with a total 14"PLUS length of pull. I've already tried the Luth-AR and while it was nice enough, I didn't need the cheek riser or complications (I know it's a good stock but it felt like I'd break it sooner than later). Would also like a QD socket rather than buying new slings. I like the looks of the ACE stocks but they seem like they're going to be short. Any suggestions from other big guys?

It's hard to find true LOP measurements from the manufacturers' websites, everyone measures a bit differently.... I'm tempted just to use a heavier pro stock but want to make sure I've looked at everything.

Thanks

[1301Comp Open set up]

Umm, throw a red dot on any shotgun you've got and go shoot a match before deciding anything? Better yet shoot other people's shotguns.

You're not going to win your first time so go learn before spending a lot of money.

[So I bought a benelli m2....]

Jeff at http://www.c-rums.comis also a good for shotgun mods. He will also sell parts for DIY.

[What is the reason for the really tall rib raiser?]

Frankly,

If you had an adjustable comb you could just raise it to suit the higher rib.

Look at the champs, most of them have adjustable combs or custom stocks made to fit them. There's probably a good reason for that.

Yeah my Dad has an adjustable rib and custom stock on a heavily modified trap gun. Makes 3-gun look like a bargain lol.

I have an adjustable comb so I can use that to affect POI too. For the amount I shoot trap that seems like best bang for the buck.

[Cold weather gloves]

Kincos makes some warmer, less dexterous gloves for real cold and they're inexpensive. For Springtime in the 20s the Mechanic Wear ones are good. The most amazing and expressive gloves I have cost North of $100 from Arcteryx and I can do 80% of what I can bare-handed - amazing dexterity.... but at that price I won't use them for work lol.

[Best Larger Matches for Newbies? (Northern Midwest to East Coast)]

So outside of the smaller local matches, if you could only pick one or two of the larger events for 2016 which are the best bets?

In terms of good experience for newbies, well-run organizations, good range, overall quality? I'd like to shoot but more than that see top level people in action.

And within a day's drive for me which would be from Tennessee to Michigan to Vermont or Virginia (but Ohio/PA would be better!)

Thanks

[Help me chose a 3 Gun Shotgun]

I have extension tubes for sale for the new Ruger and A6, better order now before the rush.

[Help me chose a 3 Gun Shotgun]

The only nice thing about a flush tube is when you use the gun elsewhere, like for clays, it keeps the Fudds under control because from a distance they think it's a cheap over/under.

[Blade-Tech WRS versus convention loop]

Check the safariland gls, i think you'll be impressed....and they're like $50!

Just out of curiousity, if I wanted to use a Safariland GLS on a non-Safariland belt, what's the best choice for an attachment device? Right now I have all Blade-Tech and Tek Loks and don't want to change the entire kit.

[Blade-Tech WRS versus convention loop]

Am I correct in assuming that with the Blade-Tech Level II WRS I can just flick the retention loop and springs carry it open the rest of the way versus plain Level II hoods that need to be manually opened all the way to draw your pistol?

Blade-Tech isn't clear in the their description and I haven't been around anyone with one here in NewYorkistan.

So how often does that spring mechanism grit up and/or fail? Is the WRS really faster or is it more a matter of training to manually open the hood fully?

[Help me chose a 3 Gun Shotgun]

Gotta admit that while the Benelli outshoots me I got it because I didn't want to be making equipment excuses... and it's a really nice all-around gun, it stays clean, and by swapping extension tubes it's a great clays gun.

[How does a club-less Northeastern 3G newb find matches?]

I'm in Upstate NY and shot my first match at Ontario Rod & Gun (it's outside Rochester, not Canada). I don't have a crew of local buddies yet.

I'm trying to figure out how you even find suitable matches within driving distance for 2016? I look here, 3 Gun Nation, Boomer Shooter, etc. and there seems to be no central listing... isn't this the internet?

So from NE Ohio to Northern PA to maybe Vermont... any good matches coming up in 2016?

[Ever shoot a round of Clays with your 3 gun SG?]

A rubber band works well as a shell catcher.

[Taccom Xtension vs Nordic MXT]

You can extend the Nordic MXT tubes too, just buy the lengths you want, they sell a coupler and you can mix and match.

[Just received Magpul D60 drum]

Reminds me of a paintball gun but I'm just jealous being in Upstate NY. Have fun!

[Buddy moving to NYC and wants a home defense gun]

http://nyfirearms.com has a lot of info (plus rants, etc.)

In NYC you need to have a Shotgun/Rifle Permit and those take several months or more to process. You are limited to five rounds in either. Check out: http://newyorkcityguns.com/getting-a-nyc-rifleshotgun-permit/

Getting a Pistol Permit for NYC is more involved, expensive, and not certain.

Upstate NY is limited by the NY Safe Act, which is bad enough. Also certain cities have extra rules, like round limitations and locked storage requirements.

In many rural areas there is widespread non-compliance and non-enforcement with the more petty parts of the law but that is only a rumor I heard.

[Enlarging Grip Distance on AR so Finger Falls on Trigger]

Here is the Rite-Pull grip adapter from Brownells that just arrived today... it works fine, my finger falls perfectly on trigger. It is made from a dense plastic like Magpul stuff, so yes you could strip the threads if you really cranked on it but if you go that hard then you probably break lots of other things too.

It does look stupid but it works. Had I known about the Accu-Grip.net (one message up) I would have gotten one without a doubt but since this was already in my mailbox I decided to try using it. I may still get an Accu-Grip but I'll shoot this for a while to see how it holds up.

(After looking at the Accu-Grip videos I think they are pretty similar designs so I won't run out to get one so long as this one works OK. I already built up the Magpul grip with some padding to fill my hand better and it is working pretty well.)

As a reference, if you have a lot of extra money, these custom wooden grips from Germany would be the ultimate: http://www.nill-griffe.com/Tuning_Parts_32.htmlI have a Rink Grip on a target pistol, same idea, very nice stuff but probably in the $400 range.

[Buddy moving to NYC and wants a home defense gun]

You need a NYC permit for long guns and shotguns, and that's hard enough to get, pistol permits are ridiculous. Even knives are regulated.

Let your friend store his guns with you.

[Dealing with trash talkers]

Pretty indicative of their intelligence... trash talking about guys with guns in their hands.

[is this a decent ar upper deal?]

If I wanted a decent $500 first AR for plinking and general fun the PSA kits with Magpul furniture are great... $399 for a MOE rifle kit and a $70 lower and a cheap rear sight... good to go. Beats most of the off the shelf guns that cost several hundred more.

[is this a decent ar upper deal?]

I've never had bad stuff from PSA.... they sell a lot so it's less expensive. You gotta figure the barrel is only worth about $100 in that build so you're not getting a high end match barrel but sometimes you get lucky and get a good one.

The other downside is that the way they mount the barrel to the upper can be a bit too solid and hard to remove (depending on which barrel nut system they use - this means if you rebarrel it you may end up needing to cut it off.)

I think it'd be hard to find that equivalent upper for any less anywhere else but you can buy the individual parts you want and still come out a little cheaper but with better parts.

You can do even better buying used off forums like this one.