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What are you using it for? A mid-length AR isn't going to be noticably more reliable... it might cycle slower because the dwell is closer to that of the intended rifle-length gas tube, and that does make things run smoother. But really, I'd get a carbine and just run a heavy buffer.

I had one of those several years ago... I used it as a cheap clay-buster. I never had a problem with it, and I bought it new from wal-mart for a little more than $300. If it's in good shape, I'd guess around $300 to be a fair price... much more than that and you could just go buy a new one.

I had one for a while. Pros: 1) Short length makes it handy 2) Accepts AR15/M16 Magazines Cons: 1) Grip is very uncomfortable 2) It is heavy 3) Will not accept P-Mags 4) If the extraction mechanism jams, it takes forever to clear (happened several times) 5) Cocking lever and manual bolt hold-open are flimsy and not very positive In the end, I got rid of it in favor of an SBR AR15 which is lighter, more reliable, more accurate, less expensive, accepts good magazines, and is easier to maintain... I don't regret it for a minute.

You could put strickj in my spot in the poll, and just change the name of the poll to "Runners up for Moderator of the Year"...

Revolvers do draw quickly... but for me they don't come up with a consistent sight picture, because they move around in my hand during the transition. This makes point shooting more difficult as well, at longer distances. A faster first shot is no benefit if it might be a flyer. My 1911 always comes up with the perfect sight picture, and it also is very fast to draw and point shoot. That's what inspires confidence. I may get the first shot off a fraction of a second later, but it will be more accurate... and will be more quickly followed by equally accurate shots. My Glock draws quickly (thanks to good holsters and a huge grip to grasp), but the sight picture sucks, and the grip angle sucks (relative to the 1911). So it requires more deliberate action to be accurate, but I find it to be fast and consistent with practice...

I'm not here enough to take credit for anything... (good or bad), lol.

I'm calling this one done... we're debating each other and not the topic.

Street Triple R is more fun... feels lighter and just as fast anywhere you need it, on public roads, and better brakes than the regular Street Triple or the Speed Triple. The Speed Triple only gets the nod for effortless wheelies and lower RPM cruising. I disagree with the idea that even the Speed Triple would be overkill for a first bike... anything can kill you if you don't respect it, and riding a better bike will help you get out of trouble faster than something less powerful, has weak brakes, is excessively heavy, etc... My first 2 bikes were CBR600RRs, and my third was a CBR1000RR... and I honestly wish that I had bought the 1000 first, it was simply a smoother, easier bike to ride within the limits... I even got better gas mileage on it around town and on the highway vs the 600, (55/56mpg vs. 45/50mpg), because I wasn't always goosing it. Basically... if that bike is too powerful for someone, then their problem is controlling themself... not some bike. Not that there aren't a few that require a hint of extra special ninja skill to ride safely... but a Spee Trip isn't even close.

You really need to read the entire discussion... The topic asks under what conditions should one unholster their weapon. I and several others explicitly stated that it is not prudent to do so unless the situation fits the legal definition of using deadly force in self defense (whether or not you discharge your weapon, it is still use of deadly force). However, the argument was separated into a discussion of whether it was reasonable to unholster your weapon for the purpose of having it more accessible vs. unholstering during a non-lethal altercation. In both scenarios, I never said that I would or anyone should do such a thing (quite the contrary, if you would have read my previous statements)... but neither is there a law prohibiting one from carrying a pistol in their hand, as long as they are not threatening anyone with it... Which therefore makes it perfectly reasonable in certain situations, if one believes that a life-threatening encounter may confront them before they could normally react and draw from their holster. Personally, my solution would be to have thought well enough ahead to be carrying in a way which I was confident I could access quickly, or even better, avoided being in such a place entirely... But there is nothing unreasonable or illegal about having your weapon at ready in a 'threat-rich' environment, even before a specific threat is identified. As far as walking down the street, gun in hand, to the dismay of other people who are obviously not threats... that's ridiculous. Overall, speculating about the need to unholster your weapon without an actual threat presenting itself is far less useful than discussing the more likely issue of identifying a real threat and reacting to it. Noone interested in legally applying deadly force should be interested in escalating or pre-empting a simply uncomfortable situation with no justification.

If we're just talking about holding your pistol at your side because you want to have it in your hand... there's nothing wrong with that. But that's different than being already engaged in a confrontation or being approached by someone... because drawing then would certainly escalate it. But if you're just in a bad neighborhood or something and there is no specific threat, you can carry your gun however you like (in your hand, whatever) - that's a no brainer. Having your gun accessible and/or visible before a threat appears is one advantage of open-carry, as well.

I didn't hear about millions of Christians rioting in the streets over this: Christians in Gaza Fear for Their Lives as Muslims Burn Bibles and Destroy Crosses - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com I think everybody should leave each other's religion alone and grow a thicker skin... All this disparity illustrates, is the type of rabid-animals-screaming-for-the-world-to-bow-before-their-demand-for-preference that we are dealing with. If they can't take being offended, then they should think twice before offending... realistically, a handful of the people radical-Islam constantly offends will decide to sink to their level... which is what we have here. I'd love it if we could agree to keep our radicals in check, if they would keep their own radicals in check... if that could be achieved, I'd be protesting the que-ran burning personally. ...but as it is, I just think it's comical how some groups of people just can't seem to get over themselves.

That's exactly the point though... if you believe your life/well-being may be in danger, draw and fire. If the situation is not (yet) lethal, there are other tools for such encounters... not every problem is a hypothetical nail for one's hypothetical hammer.

I plan to purchase a piston upper... but only because it will be used exclusively with a suppressor. As far as reliability is concerned, there may be some advantage... but realistically, shooters like us won't ever truly strain the function of a DI weapon, if it's properly put together and maintained. And from that standpoint, a DI gun is far easier/cheaper to maintain.

That's because a police officer isn't going to be charged with threatening someone with a deadly weapon. However, if you or I were in a situation in which we are justified in threatening deadly force, that is the same as using it. You can't do that unless you are in fear of imminent bodily harm... so unless something changes between the time you start to draw and your finger finds the trigger, the only reason for you to have drawn is a reason which requires you to fire. Otherwise, you are threatening someone with deadly force for a reason which does not meet the justification for doing so, legally.

I agree completely... and even though I no longer own any XDs, any one of the 6 I have owned would shoot rings around either of the Glocks I own now, accuracy wise and build quality-wise. These kinds of threads make me ask myself why I got rid of them in favor of Glocks... I think the deciding factor was holster selection and size, when it came down to it. I need to buy another XD.

I've been in that particular Hooters many times and seen armed MPD officers at the bar eating lunch or dinner... noone seemed to mind and the weren't asked to leave or arrest themselves (since they weren't there on official business it was 'technically' just as illegal, regardless of whether they are considered off-duty or not during personal time). With that in mind, I always adhere to the law at least as strictly as those who write them and those who enforce them, since I'm realistic about the whole process being arbitrary. That's just me though.

Salma Hayek is proof that God exists, and that he wants us to be happy.

Exactly... true science is observation based upon repeatable experiments. Quantum Physics is much like political polling, how you ask the question influences the answer. So, all you end up with is a bunch of collided particles and radiation with widely varying statistical trends which do not match accepted formulas without an unknown margin of error.

I'm an organ donor... assuming anything is useable after my most assured horrific and spectacular demise.

...well, the truck driver's insurance company is certainly gonna be the loser.

Lol... Unproven Theory vs. Intangible Belief. There is no valid argument except by someone who was there.

Integral suppressed barrels begin bleeding off pressure after the bullet has moved a very short distance... increasing the volume behind the bullet and reducing the velocity of propellant expansion. Screw on suppressors don't change the existing barrel length, they merely capture the expanding propellant after it has done its work on the bullet.

Double-Tap loads some pretty hot 147gr loads for 9mm... that's what I chose to carry for the following reason. Gold-Dot 147gr penetrates more reliably through more materials... it may not expand as much as 124gr or deposit as much energy as 115gr, but it will consistently do both very well deeper inside the target than either of the former. ...and as far as recoil goes, that is proportionate to the momentum of the projectile, not the energy. So heavier bullets (even going slower) often produce more force against the gun and shooter. The reason why they feel softer is because the impulse occurs over a longer time period, allowing the elastic action (spring) in a semi-auto to absorb it more efficiently... and also the psychological effect of the reduced noise (louder guns seem harder to handle, even when they are not)

1) Rimfire Rifle (Ruger 10/22 is most popular I imagine... my choice was a .22lr conversion for my AR) 2) Semi-Auto Rifle (AR15, AK47, etc... I chose an AR15) 3) 1911 (or other precision .45... Sig P220 comes to mind as well) 4) Glock (or other double-stack 'utility' pistol chambered in a duty caliber such as 9mm or .40, Springfield Armory XD and S&W M&P series, for example) 5) 12ga Shotgun (pick your flavor... this should probably be higher on the list for most people but I'm one of those wierdos who prefers a pistol or SBR for home defense)

I will feel so much safer next time I am in Clarksville, since apparently there is so little crime that the police have to make up laws to enforce.