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Gun Show in Louisville, KY Feb 25th/26th

g21gen4 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:36 GMT

I didn't see the Louisville gun show listed by anyone so I though I would do it myself. Well, there it is. This month, Sat 25th and Sun 26th. It's always at the fairgrounds, and it's always a pretty good show. Bring lots of money with you, or a pocket full of credit cards. There is always plenty stuff you will want to buy!!

nice supprise

levelcross — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:38:59 GMT

Baby girl calls and asks if I want to get my gun dirty...what else can I say but YES. So she brings a friend with her that has never been shooting. The RSO really took a lot of time with her as it was painfully slow yesterday. They were working on a sighting in target with the RSO. The new girl was having a hard time getting past the "Flinch". Does anyone have any tricks or tips other than dry fire practice and range time? This girl has fallen in love with shooting, and this gives my daughter a female shooting buddy other than her mom.

So I decided I would work on my weak hand reloading. I am sure everyone has heard of slide bite, well I got a taste of mag bite. I got my finger caught under the lip of a mew mag and on the reload. I felt more than a little embarrassed digging a band-aide out of the range bag. The RSO came over to see what I had done, waiting to laugh until he realized I was fine. My daughter and her friend hazed me the rest of the afternoon for my mag bite, I told them, that is why we must practice. I will be adding weak hand reloading practice more often.

All in all any day that you can spend time at the range with someone you love is a very good day.

H&K Mark 23 Socom 45ACP

sincere07631 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:36:25 GMT

Can anyone let me know where I can get a threaded barrel protector for my H&K Mark 23 at a reasonable price?

Handgun photo shoot

NvRbanArms — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:45:50 GMT

Messin around after my late night cleaning session

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She's Back

NvRbanArms — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:35:25 GMT

Finally got my XDm back. The guy who put it on layaway cancelled it. I can't believe I almost sold this gun. Was my first and will be my last. I will never let it go again.

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Transforming a Mini-14 with the ProMag Archangel Sparta Stock

scottybaccus — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:29:37 GMT

I was really surprised that I couldn't find a thread on this thing over here. If it's being covered anywhere else, let me know.

I have been a ruger owner for many, many years, and recently picked up a Mini-14 stainless ranch model (580 series), replacing the Mini-30 I let get away long ago. It came in a synthetic stock, as usual. I had some tactical mods in mind, so a good rail system was my first priority. I had thought the Amega Ranges Mini-Scout Rail was the answer to my ambitions.

I soon learned that real estate was limited, even with the Amega rail and a couple of add on rails...

My frustrations came to a head when I went on a search for a good pistol grip solution. I wasn't very happy with the usual offerings. I love the A2 grip on an AR15, but the typical Mini- offerings use an interpretation of the "Saw" grip, or a fat palm swelled custom grip inspired by exotic target rifles. Then most still had the usual limitations on fore-end space, with few options providing more mounting area than what I already had.
Then I stumbled on some SHOT Show videos from 2011 where ProMag was detailing their Archangel Sparta stock for the Mini- family. It looked good, but then I read where it had failed to go into production last year as they refined it somewhat. I was having trouble finding any trace of this thing then it was never available for sale. After a few days of searching, another SHOT Show video from 2012 popped up with remarks that these started shipping in just the last few weeks. Another search and I started finding them for sale, but missed out, until this week. Here is what I got today....

It has only the top rail, but it runs the full length of the action, from behind the original rear site, all the way to the gas block.

There is enough open space on the top rail for side saddle mounting of tactical accessories, and there are lugs molded in to the bottom side of the fore-end that can be drilled for a rail on the belly. This will help with bi-pod and pressure switch mounting.

The Sparta stock has a ton of features; 4 position stock, 7 position cheek weld, aluminum picatinny rail, 4 QD sling sockets, steel thread inserts in the aluminum rail where attaching to stock, pistol grip storage, rubber butt pad, etc.
I've handled the ATI, Tapco, Choate, Ramline and Ruger stocks. They all seemed a little flimsy (maybe that's a strong word). They would twist in your hands, especially the ones with a thin fore-end. The folders were clunky, except the ATI, the grips were weird... They just didn't feel "right" to this shooter.
The best description I can use for the Sparta is SOLID. It's got some weight to it, but not too much. It's very rigid, probably due to the long aluminum rail that is very nicely integrated into the sythetic stock.

You can see more about it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T318dJ6FZzY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFoZXpcWtMo

Now if it sounds like I am a fan, I am. I need to throw a compliment to ProMag on three points. First, this is made in the USA! Second, I had a concern, so I called and was on the phone a technician within a half hour. All of my questions were answered and my input was taken seriously. Third, I learned a lot about the development of the product in that call, especially how hard they had worked to hit a reasonable price point. Mission accomplished!
My best friend is an AR toting Marine Corp Vet. He has been growing fond of my Mini lately, but tonight he declared that my rifle was finally "complete". I would recommend this piece to anyone looking for more flexibility from their Mini- platform. Good luck finding one. Demand is chewing them up as fast as they can be produced.
I just had a trigger job done and shot a 1.75" group at 100 yards last night, using a walnut stock I snagged on eBay. I'll be sure to report back my results with the Sparta stock just as soon as I can.

Ruger SR-556

NorthMtn — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:56:37 GMT

I'm fresh off the boat when it comes to the AR realm. A good friend has me (almost) ready to order a new 556. I fired two 30 rd mags through his AR and loved it! In fact, I never thought I'd ever own an AR until now.

I'd rather spend the extra bucks to get a better product......as long as the extra bucks are truly getting me a better product.

In all likelihood, I'll be using the AR for home defense and target plinking.

Worth the money or should I be ordering a Bushmaster catalog about now??

It's not the size of the dog in the fight.
It's the size of the fight in the dog!

RONI carbine conversion

JDAMSrUS — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:56:22 GMT

Anyone have one of these yet? They look like a lot of fun buy I'd like to know more about them before I commit to another tax stamp for an SBR.

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Done!

RMP1394-RLTW — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:49:01 GMT

Well, I finally finished my build! That lower sat all finished waiting for the upper to come in for over a month. Not to mention that I bought parts and the lower over a 3 month period. Here is the list:

PSA lower
RRA LPK
VLTOR IMOD stock
PSA striped upper
YHM 1:7 barrel 16"
YHM free float, rifle length diamond rail
Leatherwood CMR 1-4 optic with Burris PEPR mount.

This is my first, I was planning to order a complete upper but my LGS talked me into building. He was great and let me use all of his tools and guided me through the upper build. If anyone is in Tampa, fl area hit me up, he is new and his prices are fantastic. Best part is he is not some GI Joe cowboy pr!ck like so many other gunshop owners can be (at least around here)!

I hope the pics post, haven't done this either on the phone. Range report after the weekend, I have a lot of ammo to put together!

Ryan...RLTW!

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foregrip tac-light advice

talbertjm — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:33:40 GMT

hello, need a little advice. I'm wanting to put on a UTG quad-rail, fore-grip and some kind of tac-light. I want to mount the light in front of the fore-grip. Is there a light that has a trigger to engage instead of a button. any advice will be greatly considered. I'm not crazy about the cheap, squeeze the rubber and light maybe comes on type either.

thank you,
joe

Trijicon ACOG Vs. Elcan Spectra

xSTRIKERx — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:24:25 GMT

Well good match up

Gas

Eattheham — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:17:34 GMT

Can anyone please explain why guns need gas and what does it do

Opinion on the Bersa Thunder .380

mcgeemosoby — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:13:14 GMT

I already own a Glock 23 Gen 4. That is my main home protector and conceal carry gun. It is fine in the winter because I usually wear a big coat and can carry it on my side in a holster. When it warms up, it will be too big to conceal. I was interested in the bodyguard .380, but there are huge waiting lists and it is very expensive for what it is. I saw a Bersa Thunder .380 at a local gun store today and it felt good and is very small and easy to conceal. Plus it had a price tag of $226. Wow!!!!! Wanted to know some opinions on this gun. Looks like a good deal.

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M-200

Eattheham — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:07:19 GMT

Does anyone have any idea if m-200 intervention sniper rifle is legal in NY

Aks-74u or vz .57

Eattheham — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:59:01 GMT

Ok so which do you prefer: aks-74u or vz.58