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    Working in Gun Stores, Fun or Folly?

    Ha ha ha ha! OK, honestly, it depends on the store. As Standing Wolf mentioned, who the owner is will make a big difference. Of course your fellow employees, who you will be with all day long for 8-10 hours a day possibly 6-7 days a week, will make an even bigger difference. Like...
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    How effective is .223 against cars?

    So, enjoying your little slice of the old west up there? Since it is too late to recommend not getting involved in other folks' business, please keep in mind that feuds are very real and last generations in that part of the state. Whatever you do, do not get on the Sheriff's bad side, you...
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    Your Views On Weapon-Mounted Lights

    Very good thing to have. For those folks worried about "accidental discharges" a flip up cover can be placed over the light.
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    mid range optics for AR-15

    The ACOG is one of the best options out there for what you are looking for. That said, it does not do everything; At short range they are difficult to use quickly, and are slower than an aimpoint. You might look at some of the 1-4X scopes out there, the Trijicon Accupoint TR21 is pretty...
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    Dpms Sdm-r

    I would go with CMMG myself. Matter of fact, I probably will, when I get around to it.
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    AR15 Training/Drills

    Search for this book on Amazon.com: The Book of Two Guns by Tiger McKee. Although this book focuses on use of the 1911 and AR the concepts are generally applicable. Hope this helps.
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    Optics or Irons?

    An optical sight provides a dramatic improvement in capability for even the most inexperienced shooter. I learned that one teaching folks how to shoot. Backup iron sights are still a must. Putting optics on an AK is not easy if it did not come with the receiver rail... For the M-14...
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    Apartments, Gangs, and Vandalism

    One of the worst possible things you can do is get yourself involved in other peoples' business; Other people meaning people you do not count as friends or acquaintances. It just means you will get ground up between the two opposing parties. Get to know neighbors that are worth knowing...
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    Mexico - Criminals Armed And Dangerous

    Travel to a third world country with a multi-sided low intensity civil war on going in one of the many parts of the world where kidnapping forigners for money is a way of life? At least if I had gone to Colombia I would have been paid 80K/yr. tax free and had armed security...
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    Legalities of guns confiscated by LEO

    Here in Abq there was a bit of a scandal involving the evidence room and some folks treatment of the property stored inside. If you do not get an attorney on it pretty quick you may never see your firearms again. Even if you do, you might end up like one gentleman I met who finally retrieved...
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    Weapons Mounted Light

    Surefire lights are an expensive option, but they will put up with far more abuse than other products. 500 lumen flashlights are useful for lighting up alleys, looking for wanted felons running around one's apartment complex, and observing the local nightlife. You want at least 200 lumens to...
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    Hedging your bets against a possible new AWB

    Parts, or even complete firearms, are easier to manufacture than the mass production of ammunition. Considering how little return the banners get for their investment these days I suspect any last "big push" legislation will involve ammo. A ban on military and police calibers similar to...
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    Shotgun barrel length and muzzle velocity

    While barrel length can make a big difference in muzzle velocity with rifled firearms I have always wondered what the difference is between an 18-20" barrel and the 12-14" barrels that some law enforcement agencies have used. I have also heard that patterns are far too open for outdoor use...
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    anyone had gunsmith work done in Albuquerque NM

    Check out Sam; He is a member here. Lives in Alamogordo, though. Probably less of a wait than Charlie Jackson, because everyone else that wanted something done to their firearms in Abq already took them to Charlie...;) Racks and racks of stuff and not enough hours in the day to work on...
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    For Discussion - The Tueller Drill and AOJ(P)

    One of the nice things about having a bright flashlight in your hand when out at night is that you can flash folks in the face, temporarily dazzling them. This is one way to gain suprise and take it away from someone else. When you do that and move elsewhere you are not where you are...
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    Overrated???

    So long as you keep your AR/M-16 well lubed you will find it to be FAR more reliable than some folks give it credit for. At least in my experience. Lots of old wives tales out there that still get far too much attention. You even occasionally hear the one about the M-1 carbine and the...
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    Why Did America Win the Race for a Semi-Automatic Infantry Rifle?

    Stg-44 had a milled receiver. So did the AK-47 (as opposed to the AKM we are more familiar with) Not sure if the Stg-45 prototype counts... That one was later rediscovered as the CETME by folks who escaped to Spain. Pretty sure there were no firearms that could be classified as...
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    Firearms in science fiction novels...

    I recall a muzzle velocity of 6500 fps for US 120mm sabot ammo... At some point you might want a heat shield to prevent atmospheric degradation of a truly high speed projectile. Projectile weapons will be around for a very long time indeed. I still want a few of Drake's power guns, though.
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    Uniforms and Badges

    sm just wants everyone to think for themselves, pay attention to what is going on around them, and use common sense. Might as well wish for the moon too...:neener: I have to wonder why that is so hard for the majority of people I deal with every day. If only "common sense" were more...
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    Real effective range.

    We all want the "CQB sniper rifle". I spent 10 years trying to find one, and failed. There is simply no one rifle that does everything, just rifles that do some tasks better than others. I would be more concerned about being able to spot targets at 200+ yards first, then making sure I could...
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