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I just got this shotgun yesterday. It's specifically a Remington 870 Express Magnum, I think. Half tacticool plastic, but it's very reliable. I've heard that the barrel nut is about 1/8-1/4 of a turn to being "Too damned tight". I wondered the same about the Loctite. I will try to soak it, but...

Yesterday I acquired a Remington 870, with a slug barrel and a smooth barrel. I wanted to switch the slug off so I could use it for some HD, but I can't get the damned barrel nut to come off. I went on the forums and saw that people reccomended a Strap wrench, so I picked one up and it wouldn't...

For the record, I am looking to (if I get the M1A) replace the stock. I'm looking for a compact rifle. And as well, I believe the SOCOM's barrel is shorter than that of the Scout's? Correct me if I'm wrong, please. I don't want to make a two-thousand dollar mistake. Thanks everybody, keep them...

Very well put. I also like the idea of the extra stopping power. Like the .45 ACP over the 9mm, you know both are fatal, but that extra insurance is a nice re-assurance. Would you reccomend the M1A Scout? It's similar to the SOCOM models.

I do want to have a little bragging-right with it, because it's a nice rifle. But I want a powerful rifle that can be used all around. S.H.T.F., (z-poc would be cool), hunting if need be, home defense (I am aware the .308 is a bit much in the name of home defense), and the like. It's for an all...

The only rifle I have is a yet to be indentified Turkish Mauser, I believe it's a Gewehr '88. I have shot it, and figure a .308 can't kick worse than that, so I feel comfortable around there. That and a Walther P22, :)

So, I am stuck between two perfectly reasonable handguns. Both are tactical tupperware. Either the Springfield XDm in the .45ACP, or the Glock 20 in the 10mm. I am open to suggestions, critiques, and ideas. The pistols are for complete all around use. Backwoods hiking companion, self-defense...

The only issue I have with it is it's weight. In the SAGE stock I think it weighs roughly thirteen pounds. But yes, I have handled one and must say I do like it.

Alright, due to a recent circumstance I am free of all financial obligation. No bills, no car payments, et cetera. Due to this freedom I've decided to spend my money on a higher-up, more expensive rifle. I was considering the M1A Socom II, and dropping it into the SAGE International stock. I've...