Firearms

Open sights? Have limitation distance and acquisition.

M&P Sport is not a crappy rifle. Pretty much the only short coming of that rifle is the barrel, specifically the lack of chrome lining. I would have no issue slapping any upper on an M&P Sport lower.

1MOREMOD wrote

Open sights? Have limitation distance and acquisition.

ehh... i want that nice 6x zoom... lol

Mr Tonka wrote

M&P Sport is not a crappy rifle. Pretty much the only short coming of that rifle is the barrel, specifically the lack of chrome lining. I would have no issue slapping any upper on an M&P Sport lower.

good to know, thanks... it was shockingly reliable and accurate recently

Have you done that, have Anderson lower I can build out later. Not sure I will or just get few different uppers and call it good

ASAP wrote

ehh... i want that nice 6x zoom... lol

Yeah I'm looking 10x. Or so to get it out as far as it will be effective.

ASAP wrote

Not crappy, just not high end... I have S&W Mp sport 2 and the damn front sight irritates me

I never understood the desire to spend a lot of money on lowers

I'd rather spend it on something thats much more likely to make a difference in reliability and accuracy

Not to mention simple things like ensuring you have a properly staked BCG and improved extractor spring kit

Mr Tonka wrote

M&P Sport is not a crappy rifle. Pretty much the only short coming of that rifle is the barrel, specifically the lack of chrome lining. I would have no issue slapping any upper on an M&P Sport lower.

Everything I have are hodge podge mutts incl uppers I've assembled myself

With an unlimited budget I might get a complete upper or even complete firearm from Larue.....but you cant go wrong with BCM uppers either.....heck rock river's are really nice with the wylde chamber

Yeah there's some spendy ones out there looked into noveske as well. Ended up going with solid gun cheapest of top tier guys. Been very happy with it just simple trs25 rds, ms3.

Axius wrote

Dont threaten me with a good time!



I really would like to get a Steyr Aug Bullpup next. Ive heard their finicky and trigger pull isnt smooth, but the aesthetics have always drawn my attention.

IWI X95 is what you're looking for.

Mr Tonka wrote

IWI X95 is what you're looking for.

I would love an IWI bullpup in 7.62

jpnh wrote

I would love an IWI bullpup in 7.62

I have a Tavor in 9mm. Just watched a 29min review of the X95 and i'm pretty sure that's gong to be my next pick up.

Fundguy1 wrote

9mm is good but 40 is mbetter for stopping power. Hollow tips all day unless at the range. The 380 is smaller than my wallet and weighs less than a soda can. Good for carry in front pocket. Laser turns on automatically when its removed from the holster. Depending on what im wearing its the 380 or 40 for carry. Shotgun for home defense. Rest are for fun, collecting, or range duty.

We can finally agree on a topic!!

Had my Shotgun for a few months, and this past weekend went out and got a Glock .40 and my Smith and Wesson AR, M&P sport 2

zx10guy wrote

What configuration did you get your P320 in?

Medium compact. I went in there all set to buy an M&P, got to looking around and settled on this. H&K VP9 was a close 2nd, but I can't stand the paddle mag release.

RE: Rifles - I really like the Spike's stuff.

1MOREMOD wrote

Open sights? Have limitation distance and acquisition.

Yes but everyone should be proficient with then first of all

Second......the 556 round is a lot less effective past 4-500 yards than 7.62...throw in a target with any sort of body armor and this is exacerbated further....not to mention its inability to turn cover into concealment like 7.62 can

All of us should be able to put rounds on a jihadi sized target at 400 yds without too much trouble using iron sights

Optics break, batteries run out.....if it CAN malfunction at the worst time possible it WILL which is why folks need to practice with open sights

Just an opinion.....

jpnh wrote

Yes but everyone should be proficient with then first of all

Second......the 556 round is a lot less effective past 4-500 yards than 7.62...throw in a target with any sort of body armor and this is exacerbated further....not to mention its inability to turn cover into concealment like 7.62 can

All of us should be able to put rounds on a jihadi sized target at 400 yds without too much trouble using iron sights

Optics break, batteries run out.....if it CAN malfunction at the worst time possible it WILL which is why folks need to practice with open sights

Just an opinion.....

I agree. I do have a red dot scope with a 3x magnifier but have it set up to cowitness with my iron sights.

jpnh wrote

Yes but everyone should be proficient with then first of all

Second......the 556 round is a lot less effective past 4-500 yards than 7.62...throw in a target with any sort of body armor and this is exacerbated further....not to mention its inability to turn cover into concealment like 7.62 can

All of us should be able to put rounds on a jihadi sized target at 400 yds without too much trouble using iron sights

Optics break, batteries run out.....if it CAN malfunction at the worst time possible it WILL which is why folks need to practice with open sights

Just an opinion.....

Agree shot iron first then added rds. Just lowered riser so can cowitness and will do the sam with ak even though have to lob those rounds in

jpnh wrote

Yes but everyone should be proficient with then first of all

Second......the 556 round is a lot less effective past 4-500 yards than 7.62...throw in a target with any sort of body armor and this is exacerbated further....not to mention its inability to turn cover into concealment like 7.62 can

All of us should be able to put rounds on a jihadi sized target at 400 yds without too much trouble using iron sights

Optics break, batteries run out.....if it CAN malfunction at the worst time possible it WILL which is why folks need to practice with open sights

Just an opinion.....

Correct. Batteries die at the worst time. Iron never dies.

jpnh wrote

Yes but everyone should be proficient with then first of all

Second......the 556 round is a lot less effective past 4-500 yards than 7.62...throw in a target with any sort of body armor and this is exacerbated further....not to mention its inability to turn cover into concealment like 7.62 can

All of us should be able to put rounds on a jihadi sized target at 400 yds without too much trouble using iron sights

Optics break, batteries run out.....if it CAN malfunction at the worst time possible it WILL which is why folks need to practice with open sights

Just an opinion.....

Troy Ind folding BUIS has been my choice over the years. I have the Magpul MBUIS on my 22lr but for some reason have been hesitant to use them in a larger caliber. I like how they deploy quickly, but i like how the Troy BUIS feel like they are permeant irons once deployed.

Im glad I started this...EVERYONE knows more than me...will be a wealth of knowledge. I am going to clean both guns tonight. How often do you clean your pistols? I have probably put 500 through each so It's time....what do you suggest, going forward?

I have purchased more than everything I need to clean them for years! LOL

I clean after each range session or every 6 months if i dont use it.

Clean each time you shoot. I do a detailed cleaning every 3 range visits and just pull a bore snake through for the others, that way I minimize the amount of brushing the barrels will see. If you're carrying the gun, clean the dust and lint out of it every few months so you don't get a malfunction if you need it. And don't overlube.

I shoot 2-4 times per week as the range is on my way home from the office so I proably shoot 150-200 rounds per session.... i guess the answer for me is clean after every range session?