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Electro-optical sights have a couple different choices in varying sizes Full size: EOtech, Aimpoint, Insight Technologies ISM, Leupold whatever, Elcan (AVOID AT ALL COSTS) I've used the EOTech, Aimpoint and Insight Technologies ISM. I prefer the EOTech simply because of the giant 65MOA ring around the 1moa dot, but the Aimpoint wins for battery life. ISM is a gimmick, unless you are MIL / LE and have access to the IR laser model (you aren't, so avoid it). Aimpoint is the overall choice for combat red dots for the US Military; the SF guys like the EOTechs. Mini: Aimpoint T1, Doctor / Trijicon Red Dot, Burris, Jpoint All of these, IIRC, use the same style watch batteries - CR2032 or CR2016. The T1 is the hands down best of all these, but it's loving EXPENSIVE AS HELL. If you can afford it, get it. Otherwise, there's nothing wrong with a Burris or Jpoint for a beater red dot. Personally, I like my ACOGs. I haven't had a chance to work with the FTS magnifiers on the Aimpoint or EOTech yet, so I can't compare.
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wilfoy posted:What's the verdict on the Trijicon Tri-Power? My buddy has one and he says the reticle washes out in bright sunlight, but his is amber. Red reticles may have fixed this problem
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| # ¿ Feb 11, 2009 04:41 |
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datamaggot posted:I have been looking at the 516.A65 for a 10.5" 9mm AR project. ...not sure if I should do it or not.
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Skyssx posted:But the FNC is like the aborted fetus brother to the SCAR, and we know how much you love those. There ain't nothing wrong with the FNC. It's been in use for decades around the world, uses the same AR magazines, and works like a champ. It's maligned by people who don't know better and unpopular simply because of bad timing - the registry closing & import ban before thousands could make it in.
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| # ¿ Apr 18, 2009 14:00 |
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What light is that?
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| # ¿ Jun 5, 2009 18:27 |
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I'm debating buying a lefty AR upper because I'm lefty and I'm shooting suppressed all the time now. IS THIS A GOOD IDEA TFR?!?!??!
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| # ¿ Jun 11, 2009 05:48 |
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Fifty Three posted:Is there a problem with a rail system coming close to the muzzle? Like, say I did an SBR in the future and put an 11" rail on a 12" barrel... Only if you are doing some reflex suppressor that needs clearance.
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| # ¿ Jun 17, 2009 21:29 |
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datamaggot posted:So, after the long wait, it's ciao to hearing protection (30-cal):  Click here for the full 900x675 image. Fixed for you
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| # ¿ Jun 26, 2009 16:03 |
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I have all that Inforce stuff in stock, FYI. It's pretty cool because your pocket flashlight turns into a weapon light with a "rock-in" mount and a tape switch. From what I've played with in the store, I'm pretty impressed - it's the equivalent of a SureFire G2 with a pocket clip, just made from injection molded Carbon Fiber instead of Nitrolon.
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| # ¿ Jul 3, 2009 14:55 |
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Can you clear coat aluminum?
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| # ¿ Jul 6, 2009 15:30 |
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ShaiHulud posted:I'm not sure who's misreading what, and I wasn't aware there was an "OMFG TOLLERANCES" crew, my point is that a bake on no-buildup finish would be superior to say, clear Krylon in response to sky shark. Since sky shark did not mention his intended application, I felt it worth pointing out that my finish of choice does not build up. If one wanted to remove the anodized finish from say, a BMW factory piston head, you're removing more than enough material to deviate from design spec. Paint sucks - it does not penetrate the surface of the metal, provides little if any wear resistance, and is easily softened by the same solvents you'd use to clean your firearm.
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| # ¿ Jul 7, 2009 18:24 |
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RU 187 261 LIB posted:If I want to use an AR for home defense, what should I be looking at in a forend? I guess one of the high-end builders with a free-float quad-rail but drat after optics and irons and light thats near 3 grand on an AR. Far cry from my $200 870, haha. All you need is the rifle and a light, and possibly a mini red dot. You don't need tons of rails and various other crap. Get yourself a Burris or Trijicon MRD or Aimpoint Micro T1 (your wallet can dictate)... and if you want, an Inova INFORCE + mount, or SureFire G2 & mount. That's it. Spend the rest of your money on ammo & training.
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| # ¿ Jul 8, 2009 17:41 |
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RU 187 261 LIB posted:I can laugh at the shitfest that thread became but I still don't have a good reason not to use a bayonet except that the DA would ram it all the way up my rear end. I can't believe you are actually this loving stupid. Here's a good reason - because you are in confined spaces you loving moron. If you can't work out why 7+ inches of bayonet might be a dumb idea in a hallway that you are going to have to swivel & maneuver in, I don't know what to tell you. Here's another good reason - it's blatantly obvious that this is loving stupid, which is why no one anywhere advocates one for civilians. I know I bitchslapped the poo poo out of you regarding this topic the last time it came up, but I'm still waiting on you to provide me a single firearms training center that actually advocates using a bayonet on a home defense shotgun or rifle. Otherwise, stop posting this horseshit.
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| # ¿ Jul 12, 2009 06:22 |
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Black Stormy posted:Having owned both an EOTech and a CompM3, I think the Aimpoint is a much better optic. My eotech was absolute cowitness and it gave me a headache. The buttons being on the back were a pain in the rear end. I also don't like the 65MOA circle around the dot on the eotech. dude the 65 moa ring is so that you can actually get hits on target faster. If you are never, ever, ever, ever, ever going to use this outside of benchresting, ok, but the EOTech is awesome for quick pickup in any kind of action shooting.
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| # ¿ Jul 18, 2009 13:20 |
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Elendil004 posted:Thoughts on a readymag system (which holds a spare mag on the gun) vs just electrical taping two mags to each other? I'm not a huge fan of the extra weight, plus I'm lefty so it is kinda goofy for me. That said, never ever EVER clamp your mags together. Ever.
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| # ¿ Jul 19, 2009 18:40 |
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LavistaSays posted:Unless you plan on actually using your expensive Red Dot Sight on anything with home-defense purposes: good luck turning your Eotech on at 5:46 in the morning when all of your shits getting jacked. You are kidding, right? Grab rifle, load magazine, turn on sight, GO LOUD DROP TANGOS is too much for you? It takes less time than putting on the sling!
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| # ¿ Jul 22, 2009 00:48 |
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Pitch posted:Well, in the context of being an airsoft recreation of an anime gun it's quite real. I'm amazed that people aren't making shells for popular weapons to "anime" them up.
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| # ¿ Jul 22, 2009 00:53 |
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LavistaSays posted:when it comes to protecting myself, my loved ones, and my X-box, I want everything to be a point-and-click situation. It's bad enough that I have to fetch the thing from my closet and load a magazine.
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| # ¿ Jul 22, 2009 00:59 |
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LavistaSays posted:That any of you guys think you're going to have the time, or clarity of mind to turn on and adjust a red dot sight while you're poo poo terrified for your life, hopped up on adrenaline, clutching a rifle is a bit of a shock to me. Actually, I've got 2 EOtechs (besides the 40 I have in stock at the store), 2 Aimpoint M4 (I stock them too), an Aimpoint T-1, an Insight ISM-V, a Doctor Optic, a PVS-14, and some other miscellaneous electro-optic crap that I've used in the past. Last few times the dog has charged down the stairs barking his rear end off, I had no problem rolling out of bed and making sure my long gun was functional... then again, I'm not one of those people who drinks himself into a stupor every night. I actually bother to familiarize myself with my equipment. Of all of them, the only one I wouldn't want to gently caress with in the middle of the night is the ISM-V, simply because it's a lot more complicated than I prefer. If turning on your sight is going to be too much for you, however will you manage to turn on the lights, button your pants, or call 911? sky shark fucked around with this message at Jul 22, 2009 around 01:45 |
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TenementFunster posted:you leave your weaponlight on all the time too, right? LISTEN MAN, WHEN IT'S 3:76 IN THE MORNING AND YOU HAVE THE FEELING TIME JUST SLOOOOOOOOOOWS DOWN. BECAUSE OF THIS "TIME DILATION EFFECT" YOUR EYES WILL OPEN WIDER AND ALLOW YOU TO PERCEIVE AMBIENT IR & UV RADIATION, NEGATING THE NEED FOR A WEAPON LIGHT. True Operators Roll With FLIR
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Ah, there's your problem. You put GET GUN -> LOAD GUN behind GET PHONE -> CALL 911 Common mistake. See, you've hosed up your observation-orientation-decision-action loop by putting "call cops" ahead of "make sure you are alive when they get there". Calling the cops is saved for after you've armed yourself properly. Preferably it's done by someone else, so you aren't juggling the phone while holding your longarm. EDIT: Where's the "any" button? OH GOD I'M GONNA DIEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ sky shark fucked around with this message at Jul 22, 2009 around 03:05 |
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mrbill posted:When my wife passed away a month ago, when I found her in the bathtub I ran across the street, fully naked, to get a neighbor/friend. Modesty was not the first thing on my mind at that point. And I'm a fat guy. Sorry for your loss duder
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Foehammer posted:
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Sgt. Shaved Balls posted:Probably an Eotech 512, I don't think I can jump for anything fancier really. I was gonna buy a crazy expensive Eotech but I bought a gun instead. v Guess who has 512 and XPS models in stock?
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Dr. Video Games 0126 posted:whats your opinion on the XPS "About time" sums it up. Single 123A battery, can be mounted over the delta ring (unlike the previous 123A models), smallest footprint yet. Only gripe is that buttons are on the back, I don't know why they even make models with them on the back anymore; and that the battery compartment cover is difficult to get off (I'm sure someone will make a large grip aftermarket replacement).
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Foehammer posted:Doubt it, it's the easiest way to mount a lot of different quick-detach stuff that can then be moved around between different guns or rearranged to suit the current user. Plus they look pretty sexy. Foehammer posted:P.S. Does 1SKS have a goon discount? A Benchmade 585 is calling out to me
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Lord Commissar posted:Is there a code to use for the discount? My nephew has been lusting for a knife, and I might gift one to him.... Mention you are a goon and a Raul Julia line from any movie he's been in.
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| # ¿ Aug 6, 2009 14:49 |
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Sgt. Shaved Balls posted:Somebody show me a cool vertical grip and some other poo poo for rails. Don't forget the new and high speed KAC grip stop.
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Dr. Video Games 0126 posted:PEQ-2s are hard to find, around $2000 when found, and if they break they can't be fixed Some dude on ARF was selling ATPIALs for 3k a piece a little bit ago. I need to buy one the next go round. I was screwing around at the shop today and took a photo of the XPS2-0 so a customer could see what it looks like:  (my hosting) Plenty of room for a flip to side magnifier.
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| # ¿ Aug 8, 2009 20:35 |
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Capn Beeb posted:Anyone have an idea when Magpul is going to release their ACS stock? I think I saw a post on ARF saying they are out now. I could be wrong.
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Fifty Three posted:Fuuuuck. I never meant to doubt you, Gtab. I must not've been here for that. It was my MP5 thread where the focus was "supposed" to be my integrally suppressed Mark II. Gimmick was further run into the ground with my thread showing off my Arsenal 106 -> Tromix Saiga 12 -> M16
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| # ¿ Aug 16, 2009 17:43 |
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What does this Magpul BAD offer that the other alternatives on the market don't?
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| # ¿ Aug 22, 2009 01:57 |
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TenementFunster posted:okay so yes the BAD was designed so that the shooter would PUT HIS OR HER TRIGGER FINGER THROUGH THE loving TRIGGER GUARD to release the bolt look how dumb u are http://s294.photobucket.com/albums/...rent=BADmp1.flv u dumb
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| # ¿ Aug 25, 2009 21:23 |
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There needs to be something similar for lefties. Finger extension vs axial movement though... EDIT: NM, lefty can use right hand to release BAD after reload.
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* pulls M16 out of safe * * decides he has a short index finger * * weeps *
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| # ¿ Aug 25, 2009 21:33 |
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Craptacular posted:I just got two Magpul ACSes to replace two CTRs I sold. So far I'm very impressed. IMO the cheek weld is better even than on the UBR. The UBR is more flat on top whereas the ACS has a more pronounced curve on top with flatter sides. The UBR has a bigger main storage compartment than the ACS, but the ACS has the sidemounted battery compartments. Also, the ACS is ~$120 cheaper and that's if you can even find a UBR. As for the CTR, getting the ACS over a CTR is a no-brainer. The only advantage with the CTR is if you wanted to save a little weight. How does it compare to the SOPMOD
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| # ¿ Aug 26, 2009 01:17 |
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Pitch posted:
That centerline issue could just be where they flip it for machining on the reverse side. Regardless, if I was buying a billet lower I'd want it to have certain things that forged ones don't, such as a flared magwell & oversized trigger guard, checkering, QD swivel points, etc. That's an advantage, though not enough of one to pay an extra couple hundred.
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| # ¿ Aug 27, 2009 14:39 |
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Pitch posted:Very possible, but for instance Magpul's billet lowers don't appear to have that in any of the very high-res close-up pictures whereas for Hughes it's obvious in every badly-resized 400-pixel shot. Maybe they're just skimping on a certain amount of finishing that comes standard with the pricier billet lowers.
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| # ¿ Aug 27, 2009 15:37 |
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Pitch posted:... What are you even looking at? The company is not leaving flash inside the trigger guard and under the pistol grip because the designer liked it better that way. http://hughesprecision.com/Hughes_P.../Receivers.html It looks like there's been a machining pass or two to (possibly) remove the casting flash but it could also just be over polishing done from extra tool passes in that area before the receiver is flipped in the jigs. I don't know, so I can't say. 400 pixel out of focus cell phone pictures aren't great for detail. I'm not super impressed with what I do see.
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Nice Twilight 2000 mag
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