Recent content by USMC Tanker

Ladies And Gents, Today I just purchased a stripped lower receiver. The manufacturer's page states that the receiver has a mil-spec hard anodized finish. When I saw the receiver in the store, it had a smooth deep black finish. Now that I'm shopping for an upper receiver/assembly, I need...

Gunnie, as far as I know, the only different in is the bulb/brightness/run time. I was shooting 230 grain FMJ ammunition.

When I got home from Iraq two weeks ago, I treated myself to my dream pistol...the Springfield Armory MC Operator. After my 10-day wait, I picked her up, cleaned her, put a Surefire X300 on her, and took her to the range today with over 200 rounds in my range bag. The pistol is VERY tight...

Firstly gents, it's an honor to serve you all. It's especially good to hear people back home who appreciate what we're doing out here. This is my second deployment and I don't regret serving either tour. So it sounds as though the progressive is the press for me. Now it's just a task of picking...

Yeah, I was really looking into the Dillon 550B, but then I saw the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP. I've heard the Hornady is tad bit more user-friendly. Opinions?

Alright ladies and gents, I'm about to ask a question that I'm sure you all encounter in this sub-forum on a regular basis. I'm currently in Iraq and internet time is few and far between...and once you do get on, it feels like 56k slow! I would do more research on my own, but I simply do not...

"Medium" price range recommendation: Springfield Armory Mil-Spec, a good bang for your buck choice. Just one more step up: Springfield Armory Loaded My ultimate, end-all 1911: Springfield Armory Full-Size MC Operator Did I mention that I like Springfield Armory? You can't beat their value or...

berettaforum.net is THE Beretta forum, lots of good people there with lots of useful information.

If I was to buy some land, how many acres would I have to buy in order to shoot on it?

Hello All, My wife and I are moving to Austin, TX next year after I get back from Iraq and finish up my remaining time in the Marine Corps. I've lived in California for the better part of my life and I want to get into law enforcement and live in a FREE STATE! The one good thing about CA...

Wow, thanks for all your feedback gents! Very much appreciated.

Very few use actual USGI gear nowadays... Most guys go the extra mile and pay for gear that fits our needs/preferences better than the pouches that some zero at battalion ordered. Are you looking for a belt type or MOLLE platform? I personally try to stick with Tactical Assault Gear or...

Thank you for your input Leadhead. How compact is the SpecOps when fully collapsed? Happen to have a pic?

I am looking to make a few changes to my Remington 870P MAX shotgun. It's a great shotgun, no complaints from me. My intention is to make the shotgun more portable. With it's full stock and overall length, my shotgun is more appropriately used as a primary weapon. I'm going to be buying a...

I have my Springer 1911 and Surefire G2 on my nightstand when I sleep at night. Not necessarily because I find it the most effective weapon for home defense, but because it's something I can snatch up in a hurry, present, and fire. A shotgun is the ideal HD weapon IMO, but trying to swing my...