Recent content by Trempel

Then why carry a gun at all? You're right, if you NEED to reload after your first mag, then you are in bad shape. But you're already in bad shape simply because you're in this predicament. Wouldn't you want to be still in the fight? I'd say that your chances of needing more ammo in a...

C-Products stainless mags have been more problematic than the standard aluminum ones. Their brand of followers are also spotty. I have a case of their aluminum mags with Magpul followers and run them exclusively in my ARs. Never an issue.

How many here are practicing attorneys? Of those, how many are criminal defense lawyers that have any experience in representing a client that fired in self defense during a home invasion?

Wilderness Instructor Belt. I have one in 1.5" width, and it's very nice. Sturdy and plenty of support without being heavy. It's not a dress belt though. For a leather dress belt, I've heard good things about these: http://www.thebeltman.net/index.htm , but I don't have any experience with...

I wouldn't bet too much money on a CAA mag being reliable. And $25 is too much money, for any AR mag. I figure that if I'm worried about the amount of ammo in my rifle after doing some shooting, and I have enough time to look down at some kind of indicator thingy, I have enough time to stick...

Regardless of how sturdy those handguards are, I think it's a bad idea mounting optics on anything other than one continuous rail. Get something like this: http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=40 and you won't have to mount the scope on two split areas. Plus, if you get the...

Have two Aero Precision lowers. No issues at all. The magazine well bevel could be a bit more generous, but all mags fit and drop free. This includes, USGI, C-Products teflon coated and PMags.

I stuff my mags with 55gr FMJs that have a cannelure. At basically point blank distances of a potential HD scenario, these will do exactly what they're designed to do. Rounds designed for LE tactical guys are great, I'm sure, but in my house I don't need to penetrate windshields or radiators...

Congrats! Another AR owner = win for America! :D

Photo from about 5 years ago, with some friends. Taken during a camping trip. It was a first anniversary present from my girlfriend, who's now my wife, and my first semi-auto centerfire rifle. It's not going anywhere.

The barrels are new and US made on those. I shot a Galil that was built by a local smith who specializes in AKs, using the same parts kit and ORF receiver as Century with the "Golani Sporter". This was just before Century decided to start putting these together. It shot fairly well. A bit...

I can't see any advantage in a pump rifle, especially when shooting from prone.

4F, don't worry about being a newbie to this. Everyone was, at one point in time. And the thing about AR rifles is that the dozens of companies making them, as well as the hundreds of different configurations make things very confusing. It is true that some companies make their factory rifles...

About the XCR - where are they? I've never seen one hanging on a store wall and the only ones I see for sale online are used. XCR does look like a nice rifle, but, I'm doubting the ability of Robarms to produce it in any quantity worth noting, meaning that it will not likely become a rifle...

Yeah. It also changes every time.