Roadrider18

Some good advice.... Do Not use TSA locks on your gun case. Gun case must be securely closed when locked. Sounds like a no brainer, but, some cases can be pried open at the end and a weapon removed; even with the case locked. Arrive very early for your flight at your initial departure point. A TSA agent will take you to a private screening area to see if your case meets TSA provisions. During transit, if TSA cuts your locks off for inspection, they will secure your case with TSA zip ties with an attached notice stating your case was opened for inspection. Excellent advice on NJ and NYC. FOPA protection does not exist. Take note of the Special Advisory regarding NJ and NYC at the link below. Here is the NRA's current opinion on travel with firearms by certain destinations.

Yesterday I posted a Topic that was both insensitive to the 3 Gun community/sport and in particular to the BE forum members who enjoy the sport. I do not participate in many competitive events. I have carried all sorts of weapons in my work (not LEO) for over 30 years. I tend to be somewhat insensitive to those who enjoy nothing more than making holes in paper, and once again, I offer all those here an apology.

Interestingly, any time I post something about a weapon or tactic as it relates to "real world" or combat applications, I often receive a follow-on post stating something to the effect "how does that apply or have anything to do with our game?" I usually let such comments slide as I perceive this to be a limiting vision that will preclude one from evolving into a better shooter. I categorically deny or refuse to accept the idea that there is nothing to learn from another discipline or form of shooting that will make you a better marksman. Click on the video on this embedded page to learn how the United State Marine Corps has embraced 3 Gun competition as a way to enhance a Marines combat effectiveness. Now for the kicker, when will 3 Gun evolve into a sport where your targets are shooting back at you (Simunition, and yes, they HURT), forcing you to evade, conceal and bring effective fire on a hostile target? I wonder what that will do to competitor times, hits and ultimately, overall score?

Jesse... No worries, sorry for the confusion...I read an earlier post about GI triggers and it got my fingers going faster than my brain. Do you wear a Kydex holster? If so, Bill Rogers invented them way back about 1972. In 1985 Bill sold his invention/company (Rogers Holsters) to some company named...Safariland. Ever heard of em?

Check out Bill's CV through the link. Bill was in the "know" long before '3 Gun' was even a thought. Sorry... the point I was trying to make, is that I totally disagree with sticking with a GI trigger. Yes, many commands written policy do not allow trigger swaps, but, top echelon units have abandoned the "GI" trigger (some time ago) for after market triggers. Today, the Giessele trigger is the desired unit trigger. After all, aren't you seeking an advantage under stress?

Bill Giessele's triggers are installed in rifles used by JSOC Tier One guys who are on the absolute tip of the spear. I don't care what Pat says; too much marketing influence the past 10 years. Go have a talk with Bill Rogers.

Glad to hear SA made it right! But quite frankly, if you want the absolute best trigger you will ever get in a M1A, call Ron Smith at Smith Enterprises. His guy Andy can turn tricks on a M1A/M14 trigger without resorting to TRICKS! I have a 18" Crazy Horse that weighs less than most M4s! Go figure!

Step 1 --- Windex on a patch, 2 passes (new patch each pass) Step 2 --- Hoppes #9 on a patch, 2 passes (new patch each pass) Step 3 --- Patch wet with oil, 1 pass Step 4 --- Dry patch, 1 pass Been doin' this for 30+ years. If you shoot jacketed bullets in a quality barrel, this is about all you need. I don't ever see the need for a brush if shooting quality bullets in quality barrels.

It can be easily blended (with proper tools and technique), however, your receiver and safety will need to be refinished.

Easiest way is to bead blast, but, if you don't have access to a blast cabinet and media, you can try polishing with a Dremel and jeweler's rouge. Regardless of the technique, you will be removing metal at the location of the etching. It might be better to leave the etching.

Steel... Check out the 550 Tips and Tricks for keeping spent primers off the floor (sometimes).

I suggest you call Sig customer service Monday morning and discuss the problem with them. The P226R is widely used in LE and the Military. The only time I have encountered this problem on the military side is when the mags are left loaded for an extended period of time (>30 days) and the spring takes a 'set'. It should not happen with new magazines. I own 3 different models in the 226 family (all 9s); I have not had any issues you described.

It would be better to get your type 7, then you are covered for both. Adam... I am fairly certain your statement IS NOT correct. I am a Type 07 holder. Note the following caveats for Type 07.... "Title 1 manufacturer of firearms, who can also act as dealer, other than Destructive Devices, ammunition and ammunition components other than Armor Piercing ammunition. Can also manufacture & deal in Title II NFA firearms with class 2 tax stamp. War, I urge you to contact the BATF Field Office for your area and pose the questions to them to ensure you head down the correct path.

Thanks for the great info on NF!

I believe this was the US Army Mil-Dot reticule (dots) in the NF. The Marine Corps uses a different dot in their Mi-Dot reticule.

Blackwater Shooters meet in the Norfolk/VA Beach area. They shoot down at US Training Center in Moyock, NC. Nothing skd in Dec. There is a indoor range in the Lynnhaven Mall area in VA Beach.

Can be a number things... Since the Kart was installed by a gunsmith, I suggest returning the pistol to him for evaluation. It can take 100 rounds or so for a 'hard fit' barrel to settle in and mate up with surrounding parts and bearing surfaces.

At the price point of the product and the difficulty you are having installing the riser, leaves me to wonder about its quality. It sounds as though your riser IS NOT Picatinny or Mil-STD-1913. Or, the rails on the rifle's upper receiver are not Picatinny. If you know your rifle is Mil-STD-1913, then perhaps you should get a refund on this product and order this riser from Brownells. Or, go with something like the Badger Ordinance AR Riser Rail. This is a $95 part. Properly spec'd risers generally go on with very little to no fuss.

You should be able to file on a flat plane without creating multiple facets. It takes a bit of practice to learn how to hold the file flat and keep it parallel to the surface you are filing. Practice, practice and practice. Kind of like shooting!

Loosen thumb screws all the way. With the riser tilted (thumb screws side higher) place the edge opposite the thumb screws under the lip of the receiver rail. The screw shafts will slip into the receiver rail slots. Lower the thumb screw side down and tighten the thumb screws. It may be a little tight but the riser should slip on. I hope that makes sense. What brand of rifle or upper receiver are you trying to put it on?

Here you go...scroll down to the 2mm or .080 rods.

I tend to agree. 10x works well for me; I would easily be happy with the 12x in the S&B going on the M40A5s. Now shooting F Class is a different story, but, that setup is not applicable to most folks here.

The USMC Combat Development Command placed a fixed firm order contract for Schmidt & Bender 3-12 x 50 PMII LP as the new T/O day scope for ALL Scout sniper weapon systems. Other scopes may be selected if approved by CDC, but, the newly selected S&B is the specified T/O scope for 0317 Marines. CRANE is sort of all over the page with day or night optics depending on the weapon system. The MK14 MOD2 is being evaluated with a NF NXS 3.5-15X day scope. The RECON rifle used a specially designed (for use with NVDs) NF NXS 2.5-10X 24 scope. NF are exceptionally good scopes regardless of the magnification. Trey... I prefer a Mil-Dot. Once you have experience, one can quickly range, adjust dope or merely use hold offs. BUT, it does take practice and an awareness of the math to get your round on target WAY down range. For those that don't like Mil-Dot, but need ranging ability, and can handle busy busy high jingo in front of their eyeball, check out Horus Vision reticules!

This is where I purchase my Dillon stuff!

Folks have given you a lot of good choices. My rings of choice, Smith Enterprises or Badger. As benchrest, F Class and other long range shooters will attest, you can buy top shelf parts but still miss the target by a mile because of faulty scope/ring installation. Here's how to do the job properly, regardless which rings you choose. Given how many coins the NightForce cost you, might as well get the scope alignment rods.