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Went out shooting today, very happy with both rifles. Dialed in the red dot at 50 yards, the ALG ACT trigger is very nice for the $60 range. I may throw a scope on top and see what this barrel can do, but I am pleased with how it shot since it is a 3moa dot and was shooting unsupported. I knew my 18" barrel was a shooter, and throwing the Geissele trigger and Magpul STR stock on just make it a lot better. 7 shot group at 100 yards, front end on a sandbag, shooting 69gr Nosler CC over TAC. I called the 2 low shots, so that is 5 in about half an inch (0.723 - .224 = .499). I need to throw this rifle on my Caldwell steady rest with a couple of sandbags to weigh it down and see what it can do.

Never know when will need to sew someone up with some of the idiots I see at the gun range. Fixed it now. :)

Agree, original looks a lot better. I haven't shot one but ordered an original SB this morning.

MSRP is $140. Sig has them for $125 now, about the same price I have seen at a couple other online retailers. I ordered mine this morning.

Initial thoughts - well built, seem sturdy, they flip and close very easily. Taking my daughter to the zoo tomorrow so probably won't shoot them until Sunday and will test the adjustments then. I did move the adjustments and they seemed fine in the house.

Their prices are good. No hazmat but still have standard shipping. I thought about ordering some but the savings wasn't there - with shipping and tax my per box (on 8k) was only a $1 difference vs the store I buy from.

From what little reading I have done, the KAK tube is what I plan to grab when I start this build. I am probably going to spend a few months building it up, have to decide what barrel length I want to go with.

  Very true! I got some great deals on parts during these builds. Magpul STR - saved $30 Geissele SSA-E trigger - saved about $60 Radical Firearms upper  with sights for $300   The Wilson Arms 18" upper I have actually had for a few weeks now, but I got a good deal on it as well. I built up the lower this week though.

So about 10 months ago I did not own an AR. Had experience with them thanks to friends and family but did not own any myself. Well now I have two complete rifles built for different purposes, and have two stripped PSA lowers on the way (with plans to build one as a pistol). Rifle on the top is half of the original rifle that I built back in December. It is a PSA lower with Magpul MOE grip and stock. I have now installed an ALG ACT trigger (installed today, not in the picture) replacing the gritty PSA mil-spec. The upper is from Radical Firearms, 16" 1:7 carbine - if you have not heard of them before look them up, very competitive prices vs Palmetto and I think the upper looks better than the few PSA uppers I have seen. Haven't shot it yet but rifling is very clear and sharp. Free floated quad rail with ladders on 3 sides for comfort. AIM NiB bolt carrier group, standard charging handle with tactical latch. Have a Primary Arms micro dot with QD riser, and Radical Firearms polymer folding sights - set for lower 1/3rd co-witness. Also a Fenix light on the top. This rifle is built to be a dedicated home defense and general plinker at the range. Rifle two I just built up this past week. It is based on an Anderson lower, with Magpul MOA grip and STR stock - love this stock, very comfortable and great cheek weld. This lower has a Geissele SSA Enhanced trigger - very nice 2 stage. The upper is from JSE Surplus, and is an 18" 1:8 twist Wilson Arms stainless bull barrel with target crown, chambered in .223 Wylde. Free floated vented handguard - I needed a way to install a sling (did not want a rail mount on top of the gas block) so I used two wire key chains from Lowes - a lot cheaper than the Universal Wire Loop mount and so far is holding up well. Using the JSE BCG, and a BCM Mod 4 charging handle. Have a Vortex Crossfire 4-12x40 scope in a Primary Arms mount on top. This rifle is built to be a precision shooter, and probably be used for deer hunting as well.

I was coming to post that OS. I am calling tomorrow to order one - I have two stripped lowers on the way and plan to build one up as a pistol. Not sure if I will actually like the Sig brace (missed out on a couple chances to test one at the range so far) but this is too great of a deal to pass on.

Why not? I have a dozen others to read when time allows.

Never have but have read up on it. I'm only loading .223 and 30-06 and brass is easy to come by so I don't have a need to anneal.

Lots of Walmart do, but none in middle TN that I have seen. Always a very limited selection anyways.

  That is one I have looked at for my next 1911. I really like the Ruger SR1911 though and may get it first since it is American made. I read an article that Armscor/RIA may begin building some in the US though.

I installed the SSA-E yesterday in a new Anderson lower. Nice crisp clean break. Cannot wait to finish building the lower and actually shoot it. I plan to grab the ALG ACT for my other lower which will be a dedicated HD and short range plinking rifle.

Like the Facebook Middle TN firearms sell/trade pages have Colorado and Louisiana sales all over them today. I gave up on Armslist a year ago.

Pistol arrived back from Para today. Work order says they installed the safety plunger - thought it would be repaired/replaced, may just be the wording but makes me wonder if something wasn't done right from the factory or the LGS was messing with stuff. Work order also says they replaced the barrel (WTF!?), adjusted the frame, trigger, extractor. Can't wait to get out and shoot it now.

  If/when I go I will swing over after work, from Nashville. Not going to make the drive from Columbia there just to look around.

I have ran it in 9mm and .45acp so far. The cleaning function doesn't make a lot of sense, never seen copper fouling in a pistol. But it burns well and loads have been very accurate. Not very dirty either, compared with Titegroup for example.

Yet another great report about that store. I have not been impressed with other Gander Mountain stores but may have to ride over and check this one out.

Found another place with very competitive pricing vs PSA. Primary Arms sells their stuff so must be good to go. Have some good prices on stuff, not sure who makes their barrels but all of the reviews I have found online (granted, not many) are positive. http://www.radicalfirearms.com/category-s/1832.htm

I ordered a Hanks amish belt and been wearing it the past few weeks. So far so good, nice thick belt and for the $40 I paid a great deal.

Saw your post on that trigger. It looks good too, but for the price might as well go with the #1 name.   Placing my order now - here is the link if anyone else wants one. http://tradingplacepawn.com/geissele-super-semi-automatic-enhanced-ssa-e.html   $184 shipped with coupon "10off"

That is what I heard - own one and will want to upgrade all the rifles.

I know the lower brand won't make much or any of a difference, kind of want a high end build but probably makes sense to save money where I can. A PSA lower with Black hawk furniture for $129 is a great price, throw in a $200 trigger and should have a very solid platform to mount this upper on. I know the barrel and my reloads are up to the task, add a good trigger and maybe upgrade my Vortex 4-12 scope should have me shooting a lot smaller groups. This really is just for fun, I don't shoot competition or anything at this time I just want a highly accurate AR.