Recent content by murphyrj

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I'm running into an issue. My gas block has moved slightly forward over time due to the opposite reaction forces from the gas piston. The gas block is held on with "C" clamps only, no pins. There is a dimple on the underside of the barrel, opposite the gas port, which could be used to retain a...

Ha! One of the best quotes I've ever seen. :D I knooooooooow. :cool: This is suppose to be about the rounds used. Assume used in the correct scenario. -The Murf

Roger. Copy all. My mistake, thanks for looking out for me. -The Murf

Maybe I was a little overzealous in my first post. No I don't plan on "putting the final round in a guy to end his life", I'm just trying to illustrate the extreme prejudice to which I would be trying to "solve the problem", if it means they die, well they die. The use of force to retaliate...

I agree that buckshot would be better "manstopper". I have to have a realistic compromise. The facts aren't going to change; no shotgun yet, not living alone or in a rural setting, I may very well miss, Im not going to ask the intruder to stand where it is safe for me to shoot. That...

Ron, I appreciate the input. I wholeheartedly agree that a shotgun loaded with birdshot would be better. But like I wrote at the start of the thread, I don't have one, and it will be a while before I do get one. So right now I'm stuck with my AR. I would love to do some experiments, maybe...

Hardee Har har..... ...But seriously, I didn't post this to get mocked. I have a legitimate question, and I am ignorant of the facts so I came seeking answers. If a low grain varmint round virtually explodes when it hits the aforementioned varmint, what will it do when it hits sheet rock...

At the risk of beating a dead horse and starting a flame war I pose a question to the group. I ask because I've seen so many conflicting opinions (many not based on fact on either side of the argument). I would like well thought out answers, backed up with resonable arguments. OK, here it...

I talked with Corey. He made an op-rod that fits with the Midwest Industries SS handguard that I have. I have that Op-rod. Also, he informed me that they changed the design slightly so the operation isn't as harsh, using less gas. I asked him about damage to the barrel nut and He said it won't...

Yep, just got a reply email from Midwest Ind., it is an aluminum barrel nut. My next step is to email Osprey and ask their opinion (which may be biased in their favor).

Tony. Thanks for the complement and for looking out for me. I do believe the Midwest barrel nut is aluminum. I will keep a watch on that. I didn't know about roller cam pins, that's a great idea. I am using the steel pin that came with the system. I am concerned about the front sight...

Why ditch the piston? Do they cause problems?

Thanks Possum. I appreciate that. I had a lot of fun building it and I learned a lot too. I went with the piston system because it seemed reasonably cleaner and more rugged, and I'm lazy. I hope it works out well.

Yeah, I definitely want to change out the grip. I was also thinking of getting the Magpul angled fore grip for the rail. Next though, is probably some optics. I'm thinking of getting an ACOG with a RMR, it is a bit expensive but I have the funds....so I figure, why not?