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For an AR get a nonthreaded barrel and a Strike Industries fin, which really isn’t the end of the world once you get used to it.
The safest bet is to go with the Ruger PCC that you can buy across the counter. Not only is it legal now, it is sufficiently “not evil enough” that it might not be affected by future laws, and it lacks qualities that mightbopen it up for legal interpretation. “Might” being the operative term in the previous sentence, of course, because the laws here change on a daily basis. TACCOM and probably others are coming out with enough Ruger after market parts that it’s starting to sound like a real contender regardless.
The only long term safe bet? Take up knitting instead.
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Does anybody know the mil-spec width and interior diameter of upper receiver lugs, particularly the front lug? I’m curious as to what is considered in spec vs out of spec. Thanks, J
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20 hours ago, rustychev said:
So how close do you run your single stack to 43oz. Im at 42 5/8th I feel like its a little to close but just wondering what everyone is running.
Did you steal my gun???
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5 hours ago, GIO said:
You would think the primer pockets and inside of the case being clean would be more important than the outside. If the outside is clean enough to size properly I would be more worried about primers not seating or interior junk throwing off the powder charge?
Sorry, not really a statement more of a question. Thoughts?
I agree with this... which is another way of saying that people worry too much about thier pistol brass. There’s a difference between “clean” and “obsessive compulsively polished to perfection.” This is also one of the reasons I’m going to experiment with the Brass Juice as liquid alone doesn’t risk clumps of media left in the case. (And I’ve never had an issue with unclean pockets and seating, FWIW.)
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44 minutes ago, Gregg K said:
Not in the same ballpark pressure wise but I can tell you that you don't want your fingers around a .223 comps side vents.
Gregg, I think we should keep a little more mystery in our relationship.
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4 hours ago, Acer2428 said:
The amount of pressure you're getting out of a comp at 14"+ is tiny.
I run a 6" bbl with a taccom extension w/ a port under a Lancer HG. Zero issues. You can hold your hand over it.
Acer2428, is this a solid carbon fiber handguard with the port blowing directly against it? If so, that's absolute proof to me that I won't have much to worry about.
3 hours ago, TonytheTiger said:I have the same set up as Acer2428 but on a 4.5" barrel. No problems with putting my hand over it, I bet with a 14.5" barrel there's nothing to worry about.
Acer and Tony, this has always been my thought regarding 9mm PCC comps, but not owning one to experiment with I can't know for certain. Ironically, of course, I'm looking to pay good money put a comp on my new upper. I just don't want to make a mistake by permanently affixing one if it will harm my carbon fiber handguard over time.
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Hi all! For anybody who is running a Venom 9mm comp (https://www.venomdd.com/collections/all/compensator?variant=40356728916), how much rearward directed blast are you getting out of it? I'm doing a build with a 14" carbon fiber handguard and would like to use this comp pinned on a 14.5" barrel, but that would put the leading side ports pretty close to the tips of the forearm. I don't want to risk damage. My other choice is the fortis comp (https://fortismfg.com/ar15-fortis-muzzle-brake-9MM-nitride-28), which I think would be okay as I've watched some high speed video of that brake and it actually looks like most of the blast is directed forward, but I think the Venom may be a better comp. I'm not so sure about the Venom side ports risking damage, though, or if the 9mm blast is even substantial enough to be concerned about it. Help? Thanks, J
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I took delivery of my DTC receiver today. Only mocked up so far, but it seems like a good piece so far.
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On 1/6/2019 at 3:53 PM, PINMAN44 said:
Hello Everyone,
Due to an 11 year long battle with substantially worsening health problems of all kinds I have informed all sponsors and industry friends to cancel my discount codes and individual sponsorship. Thank you for all the messages in regard to the code but I believe it will no longer be able to be used.
I can tell you that I trust my life to JP products and their customer service/dedication to the customer, long term business longevity, and quality is superb. I believe they can help you with all your needs.
This will be my last post as I am extremely ill. I shall be leaving the industry.
Thank you all for the kind words.
Good luck to you sir, my prayers are with you.
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USPSA calls it their "principles" but it' really a mission statement. All successful businesses periodically revisit their vision and mission statements. Maybe it's time USPSA does the same? It's GOOD for an organization to evolve to meet the demands of its target market, but the organization needs to be self-aware, honest, and deliberate in the process.
Many of these principles clearly no longer apply... and I agree that without a proper definition of "practical," making a new set of principles will be problematic. As SteveRA correctly pointed out, back in the 80's everybody was basically using the same gun and rig... and were probably largely involved in military or law enforcement in one way or another... so the idea of "practical" was universally understood even if it may not have been explicitly stated. Today it's a bit different.
Personally, if I'm shooting a centerfire, it's with either a 1911 or a PCC, both of which I believe are far more practical than an Open pistol which only exists within the confines of a USPSA/SC/Bianchi match. Of course, removing Open because it doesn't meet my definition of "practical" would be silly. Let's just revamp the organization's mission to embrace its current evolution.
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18 hours ago, tomjerry1 said:
I alternate between Lucas’ regular and extreme versions, actually preferring the regular stuff for most gun applications and extreme everywhere else. I’ve found the extreme to be slightly too thick if you’ve got parts that are very tightly fit, like in my hand built 1911. At the end of the maych, I find that gun runs smoother by the end of the match if using the red stuff. On the other hand my AR is more sloppy, and so I don’t have a problem with Extreme in that one but still usually grab the red.
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On 12/31/2018 at 9:10 AM, jkrispies said:
Thanks for the headsup. Turns out tHey are a semi local company to me so if there’s an issue I will be on it.
DTC made it good. Thanks, everybody!
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13 minutes ago, rowdyb said:
Thank you!
Next in line is a Hasegawa 1/48 Robotech Veriflex to be followed by an Eduard 1/48 MiG 21.
Ah, dide!!!!! I heard that a Robotech movie is in the works. I need to scheme my way into it somehow. I’m okay being the guy who dies in the opening credits.
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After staring a similar thread I got the gamechanger as well. I haven’t used it to its full potential but I like how versatile it is to change the height with the position of the bag, and its not overly bulky. The best deal I found was OpticsPlanet with a coupon.
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It’s more important to start out as a safe shooter than a good shooter. It’s wise to show up with enough mags, mag pouches, and a decent holster so you’re not fumbling around with that stuff and can concentrate on safely handling the gun. The actual skills will develop over time, and this is oftentimes one of those sports where you won’t know what to practice until you do it. Right now you’re concerned about groups, but at the end of the day you may realize it’s actually reloads that you need to practice, or remembering your stage plan, etc. 6” groups at 15 yards will get you A’s and C’s all day long. Just go and have fun.
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53 minutes ago, Acer2428 said:
FWIW I bought an MPX comp from them and the threading was so bad the barrel nut wouldn't begin to thread and the comp had raised material on the back. They did eventually issue me a refund, but caveat emptor.
Thanks for the headsup. Turns out tHey are a semi local company to me so if there’s an issue I will be on it.
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15 hours ago, HoMiE said:
DTF industries makes a slick slide upper and they are 35% off with discount code BOOM2019 right now.
Well, this stinks. I just tried to put one on my card before the sale ended, and I got an error that sounds like a system error. I took a screenshot and sent them an email.
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4 hours ago, HoMiE said:
DTF industries makes a slick slide upper and they are 35% off with discount code BOOM2019 right now.
That one is actually pretty nice. Wonder how long that code will last.
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13 hours ago, Hammer002 said:
You were correct in calling me out for my response somewhere above. I should have been more diplomatic, especially since you were answering a question I asked— I asked who did that sort of thing, and you answered me.
Truth be told, I’d like to learn about your quadrant shooting... will likely still disagree with it, but would like to learn about it nonetheless. I know that the very best shooters have the ability to call shots to that degree even at top speed. I’m not one of those shooters but keep trying. I think quadrant shooting (or whatever you want to call it) should be a topic for a different thread though. If I’ve somehow helped you in the past I would very much appreciate learning from you in return. I was literally about to send you a PM saying as much but a public mea culpa works as well.
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17 minutes ago, Hammer002 said:
Then y aren’t u faster?
ok, listen, it’s all relative. What works for one, may not for everyone. You do you, man. You do you. I answered a question. Guess that’s what I get in this forum.
Got it, agreed, you’re a workd record holder and I’m not. You’re humble, I’m not. Your quadrant shooting clearly works for you, and I will take my small manhood to a different conversation.
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12 minutes ago, Hammer002 said:
Hey, thanks for the attitude reminder for why I seldom come here. But, lol, I meant JUST FOR SPEED OPTION. I’m 4.74 under total myself, if we were comparing manhoods. By the way, you’re .28 OVER PEAK on speed option! Lol. Geez, man.
Again, that’s awesome. I still say you can be faster by simplifying your strategy.
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3 minutes ago, Hammer002 said:
Hey, thanks for the reminder for why I seldom come here.
I don’t mean to insult anybody, but I’m going to stand by the idea that doing unnecessary things will slow you down. Aiming for particular areas on a plate when the entire plate scores will slow you down. You know where I shoot the Smoke and Hope plate? Wherever red hits white. That usually means the low corner on the first plate when my dot finds the plate on my upswing from the start flag, and then upper right on the next plate when I overswing while aiming for the middle. I think it’s awesome you’re that fast while aiming in quadrants. In my opinion and experience, you can be faster by simplifying your strategy and just aiming for the middle. .
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21 minutes ago, Hammer002 said:
I do. And I’m .40 under peak time with RFRO and over a second under with pcco: A96146
Any good coach will tell you to aim for specific parts of the plates in some cases. Smoke and hope is another example of aiming to quadrants. Actually makes eye transitions faster and misses less frequent. But, I’m just another traveler, so listen to what you like.
Well, I’m 2.67 seconds under peak in RFRO, and I’ll stick with aiming in the middle and coaching anybody who asks to do the same. A55324
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Posted · Edited by jkrispies
Even though the upper gets all the glory, I strongly agree with the premise of spending your money on the lower from the start and then moving forward, whether you're talking PCC or AR. When folks ask me about building their own AR, I tell them to research a part or two a month and build slowly with quality in mind, starting with the lower first and foremost. This is based on the premise that you can own one lower and run a dozen different uppers on it either at once or over time, but if the lower is garbage then all you have is a dozen garbage guns. I currently run one lower, am on my second upper for it, and am in the process of building a third upper. While I tend to tweak the lower (I'm a tinkerer) it has pretty well stayed consistent even longer than I've owned a PCC because I based it off my previous AR platform, built up for years before PCC's were even a thing.
In my case, and I think with a lot of folks, once you get your lower dialed in the way you want it (ie, trigger, ergonomics, and preferred buffer impulse), it will tend to stay pretty stable over time, whereas the upper is more dynamic as your intended use changes. For instance, my current upper is really geared towards Steel Challenge. As I'm shifting to USPSA matches, I'm finding that I want a sufficiently different setup for USPSA in terms of optics and a few other things, so now I'm building a USPSA-specific upper and will swap back and forth between the two uppers based on the type of match I'm attending on that date. The lower, meanwhile, is static and doesn't require me to "learn a new trigger" as I swap back and forth between the different setups. It's also saving me money to invest elsewhere rather than owning two completely separate guns.
To put it in scientific terminology, if over time you're likely to experiment with your setup as your skills and style develops, then make your lower the constant and your upper the variable.
(All that said, I have a cheap-as-it-gets NFA receiver and won't complain too much about it, except that I wish it was ambi. When I talk about spending money on the lower, I'm mainly talking about trigger, etc. Knowing what I know now, if I were to do it over again I'd invest in a more expensive ambi lower, but that's mainly because I'm left-handed.)