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In regards to the NYC case, it appears that 5 off-duty NYPD officers were riding with these folks.  Pardon the assumption, but I would wager that they would've been armed.    He should've stayed on the Interstate; however, having driven that same route a couple of years ago, a traffic jam at any time of the day would've been likely, too.  Odds could've been a coin toss.   Also, have any of you seen/ heard about any report of the wife calling 911 and reporting what happened while they were being chased?

  Misinformation?  Physician, heal thyself...   I'll just drop this right here.    http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=7376   There's a reason that DPMS/Stag/BM products sell for cheap, and Colt, BCM, DD and a few others cost more.  And honestly, for not much more.    Given the choice between a $600-700 DPMS/Stag?BM (with poor/no BCG staking, a .223 chamber, canted FSB, gas port issues, non-MILSPEC parts) to spending $950-1000 on a Colt, BCM or DD that's a) properly built - to TDP standard - and went through a QC check before it left the factory and b) will run like a sewing machine.    And as I said above, I'm glad it's working for you.  I can't recommend to anyone else that they follow that path, though.

On-body carry > off-body carry.    A G26 can be concealed by just about anyone.  So can a G19 without too much effort.

  Time for some shopping.  Don't you watch The Walking Dead? :wave:

  Sorry, man.  I have quite a different take on this.  But I know a lot of guys like you that have had good experiences, even with the plastic lowers.  And honestly, I'm glad it's working for you.    I'm sure you've heard it all, so I won't go back into all of it.  Sort of pointless, anyway.  I'll just close with this.  "For me, I'll spend the extra dime and get what I consider is a better product.  And YMMV."

OP, go buy a Colt LE6920 (M4 Carbine).  They can be obtained at lots of places, including Wally World, for a little over $1,000.   It's money well spent.  Add a decent optic (I'm very fond of Aimpoint) and a weaponlight (Surefire) and you're good to go for anything that goes bump in the night.   30 rounds of 5.56  > any pistol round.  Also, follow-on shots with an AR > follow-on shots with a shotgun.   A properly built AR is an EXCELLENT HD weapon.  Colt builds a fine rifle, as does BCM and Daniel Defense.  Don't fall into the "this will be good enough" trap with a lower-priced AR.  Contrary to quite a few opinions out there, they aren't all the same.   Yes, if you fire this indoors, it'll be loud.   As will a shotgun.  As will a pistol.   Good luck, and HTH.

  Originally posted by Gary Roberts at M4C:  

  Is there a restriction on discounted purchases from someone with a C&R?  I can buy from them daily...

^ The one time that I HAD to deal with them (thanks to a now-former coworker's decision to deal with them despite multiple warnings not to), I waited about three months for about $2000 of merchandise that was supposedly "in stock."  After eight weeks of my former coworker's excuses, I took over and started calling Bo-Tash.    He told me they were giving him the run-around - he was correct, and they tried that crap with me.  After three weeks of emails, telephone calls, etc., the merch ended up being dropped-shipped to us from the manufacturer.   Where, oh by the way, I wanted to purchase the items to begin with.   I'll never buy from them again...ever.  Lots and lots of other people feel the same way, yet others seem to get what they pay for in a timely manner.  YMMV.

P3X Fury....1,000 lumens!    LAPG's only showing the dual-output model, but I'm sure a single output Tactical is in the works, too.   http://www.lapolicegear.com/sf-p3x-fury-light.html    

^Not if it involves buying anything from Bo-Tash.    FWIW, if you're a .mil guy, get an account at Brownells - you'll pay $12.40/mag.   Right now, you can get a 10-pack of Gen 2 PMAG's for $107.90.  Don't know if that's the price for everyone, as I only see what I'd pay.   HTH.

Mack Bolan would be proud to sport this jacket...

I use my 6920 as my primary HD gun.  I leave mine on 24/7, as there isn't an auto-shutoff on an Aimpoint.     At the current power setting, I've got about 7-8 months on a battery, maybe longer.  I'll swap it out at six months, though.   I run a Micro T-1.

Aimpoint PRO for $400  > EOTech for $400.   I've used both (Aimpoints were personal purchases, was issued an EOTech for OIF).

If anyone's keeping score, dcloudy just won the game.  Excellent post.   Story from Clint Smith:   The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm.... "Sheriff, I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?" - 'No ma'am. If I were expecting trouble, I would have brought my rifle.'  

Probably won't blend well in an office environment, but the Eagle Industries A-III is a great bag.  I've had one since 2004, and use it daily.  It'll carry everything you need it to, and then some.

OP, best deal on a new AR can be found right here:   http://dsgarms.com/ProductInfo/COLE6920MP-B.aspx

OP, buy one of these in order to save yourself from any headaches:   http://dsgarms.com/ProductInfo/COLE6920MP-B.aspx   $1,095 isn't a whole lot of coin for what you're getting in return. 

^ If you're looking for AIWB info, check out TPOG's website:   http://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?120-AIWB-(Appendix-Carry)&highlight=AIWB

  BL - is the VG2 worth owning? Yes, absolutely. I know several guys that use it exclusively. I'm just not one of them.   To answer your questions:   Yes, you can use it with any 9mm Glock, and other calibers/models as well - with the exception of both the large-framed guns (in 10mm and .45ACP) and the G36.    Yes, the trigger is completely covered by the guard, and the pistol seats into the holster in a similar, secure manner that all RCS holsters provide.  The VG2 also has a lip on its left side to protect against activation of the mag release.   Yes, it's stable - but it's not as stable as a purpose-built AIWB or IWB holster for obvious reasons.  Nor is it as secure as using a purpose-built holster.  Having said that, it doesn't shift so much as to preclude using the holster.   I routinely carry a G17 with my VG2, even in summer months, using no more than a t-shirt for a cover garment.  I can't do that without some printing with my DF Archangel, and there's the trade-off.   I like carrying in my DF AA.  I tolerate carrying with my VG2.   As an aside - the ability to reholster allows you to train with the rig.  I read an AAR once of a guy that went to a shooting course with only a VG2 to validate his equipment.  He had a very tough couple of days.   There are plenty of good reasons to carry AIWB...but that's another thread.

OP, I own a VG2, and love it.  It's great for what it is - an ultra concealable holster for non-permissive environments.   While primarily set up for AIWB, a great thing about it is that you carry use it at just about every point on your belt, save SOB.      Having said that, everything's a compromise, and this holster's no different.  Biggest thing (for me) is not being able to reholster your weapon without taking the holster off your belt.  And this holster (like all AIWB rigs) works better with a longer slide than a shorter one.    It I were buying fresh today for AIWB carry, I'd pick up a VG2 and a CCC Shaggy/DF Archangel/JM Custom AIWB or Dark Star AIWB holster - for a Glock 17 or 19.  Not really a fan of Raven's ACR, but I've owned a Phantom OWB for 5 years now. 

Leupold's Mark AR line is pretty good, and not overly expensive.  Same with the 30mm offerings from Burris.

^ Wilderness Tactical (http://www.thewilderness.com) makes great belts.  I've been using their Frequent Flyer model as my main gun belt for the last several years.   It's about 1/2 the weight of a rigger's belt, but still manages to hold up a pistol and a couple of extra mags.    You can buy a Wilderness belt two ways - in traditional sizes (S, M, L, etc.) or you can order a custom belt cut to your exact length (for most of us, it's your waist size plus two inches).  I've never tried an in-stock somewhere sized belt, as ordering direct was pretty easy.   BTW, the FF model with the polymer lining's probably the most cost-effective gun belt on the planet.   HTH, and all of that :)

  Tru dat.

  You guys CAN'T be serious!  It's a SigSauer .380, not a P210...   If leather's your huckleberry, look no further than Ken Null, down in northern Georgia.