DangerDanJD

I use metal yugo mil surplus bolt hold open mags in the AK I shoot the most and standard metal mil surplus in my other AK47. The bolt hold open mags only work in certain AK's. I run primarily Tapco polymer mags in my AK74 because 74 mags are more expensive. I have run some AK47 tapco mags and they have all run well. I have never had a problem with any of my tapco mags.If I were starting from scratch, I would probably just go with the new magpul AK magazines. I have no first hand experience with them though. 

I would recommend reading the decision itself (link posted above) as opposed to the article. Neither one will tell the whole story however.   

I don't know the intent of the two students who were asked to turn their shirts inside out. I don't know the whole story. I just posted a link so anyone that wanted could review the decision. The decision also won't tell the whole story, but only what facts the Court relied upon. I am not saying I agree with the response from the school system. It seems like punishing the students that were making threats would have been the proper response. The school system may very well have suspended the students making the threats. I don't know what, if any, punishment those students received. I also do not know if the students making threats were illegal immigrants. Some people have obviously made that assumption.   I am not defending the school board or the decision by the Court of Appeals. Just trying to provide information to help alleviate any ignorance regarding the decision and the facts upon which the decision was based.   

  I don't think any of us know the whole story. From the language of the Court of Appeals decision, it seems that the students wearing the american flag attire did so in an attempt to gain a reaction from Mexican students. A group of students were prohibited from wearing american flag shirts on the day in question, by being told to turn the shirts inside out or go home with an excused absence. It appears other students were allowed to wear shirts or clothing with American Flags. I would encourage anyone to read the decision linked above. 

Here is a link to the Court of Appeals decision. https://casetext.com/case/dariano-v-morgan-hill-unified-school-district#.UxCsj_ldWao   The Federal Court opinion is better written but reaches the same conclusion.   Edit to add correct link. 

The Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit (Cal.) did uphold a District Court Opinion dismissing a lawsuit against the Principal of a School and School District on Feb. 27, 2014. I have read the District Court Opinion, but haven't seen the Opinion from the Appellate Court. I do know the District Court's ruling was affirmed. The news article doesn't quite tell the whole story, but it gets the basics right: The Court ruled that a School System's policy prohibiting wearing American flag shirts on Cinco de Mayo.   The policy was put in place for student safety after multiple altercations in previous years. School systems are allowed to prohibit otherwise protected free speech where the . .  ."basis of facts which might reasonably have led school authorities to forecast substantial disruption of or material interference with school activities."    The Court relied on the following. "School officials reasonably forecast high school students' wearing of clothing bearing the American flag on Cinco de Mayo Day could cause a substantial disruption, and therefore, requiring students change clothing did not violate students' First Amendment right to expression; school had ongoing racial tension and gang violence, a near-violent altercation occurred prior year on same day over display of an American flag, and officials received warnings from two different students that they were concerned about clothing leading to violence." It further held that it was not unconstitutional to allow Mexican students to wear Mexican Flag shirts because those students were not threatened with violence.Taken to its logical conclusion, if the Mexican students had been threatened with violence, the school system's decision would have been unconstitutional.    I will see if I can find a link to the holding and update. 

DPMS released a new generation of semi-auto 308 rifles at SHOT. The Gen II's are basically a smaller, lighter weight "AR-10" style rifle. http://www.dpms-gii.com/ Anyone know if any TGO vendors can get one of these? I'm looking at buying either a Recon or SASS model. The best prices I can find online are about 1400 for the Recon and 1900 for the SASS. Also, if anyone already has one, how do you like it and what kind of accuracy are you getting out of it?

Good looking stick! Those Magpul Pro's sure to sit low. How do you like them? 

Welcome to Tennessee

Welcome aboard. 

My Geissele SD3G showed up yesterday. Ran about 100 rounds through it and am very satisfied. It really does feel different than any other trigger I have used. No creep and very smooth.

Are you guys planning on something similar to the DPMS Gen I or the Gen II receiver? I know the Gen II receiver is smaller which may be a bad thing for polymer. The Gen II seems to be a step forward by making the 308 in a smaller package. Just curious. You guys are the experts.   

John, Lots of companies make colored parts, stocks, grips, forearms, etc., Some of them match up great, some not so much. Normally the polymers match up pretty good with each other but not so much with colored aluminum parts. Do you have any comparisons of your colored receivers verses the other manufacturers colors? Specifically, I'm wondering if your colors match up with magpul/vltor FDE, OD and Foliage?

Chip,    Do you have a link to the list of presenters or specific topics? The only info I have found is over on Reynolds blog. 

Thanks for the post. I will try to make it. 

I have been very pleased with the Boyd's stock for the price point. 

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I'm in the same boat. I haven't really seen the benefit of polymer as opposed to aluminum. A stripped aluminum lower runs around 8.7oz and the polymer is listed at 5.6oz so you are saving about 3oz or 2/10 of a pound. As comparison, a set of magpul buis runs 2.5oz. Whats that old saying oz lead to pounds, pounds lead to pain? I think if I were to build off a polymer, I would try to build the absolute lightest rifle I could by using a pencil barrel and perhaps a midwest SS gen II handguard, the lightest stock I could find and polymer buis. It would be fun project.     

I came across an ad for a new AR manufacturer our of West Tennessee, Tennessee Arms Company, LLC. Their firearms are based on an in house polymer lower. The lowers are constructed largely from polymer, with the exception of a brass buffer tower insert and grip threads, which may alleviate the problems seen in some polymer lowers. They are using CMMG barrels and it appears they only offer one rifle at present, a lightweight 16 inch model. I have always stayed away from polymer lowers but I am a little intrigued by theirs. The lowers are running under $50 and hey also have color options for an additional $10. Their complete rifle looks pretty nice out of the box coming with a quality rifle length rail, flip up sights, and an NP3 coated bcg (no idea what NP3 is, but it is supposed to reduce friction and aid in cleaning). They appear to be veteran owned and operated if that matters to you and also offer a lifetime guarantee on parts and assembly. I emailed them with a few questions and "Dave" got back in touch with me in less than an hour with answers. Personally, I'm excited to see a new manufacturer in Tennessee and while I'm not quite sold on a polymer lower yet, this may very well be my next AR. Does anyone have any hands on experience with any of their rifles? I haven't been able to find a single review which may be because they are so new. http://www.tnarmsco.com/

I grew up in Jefferson County and have spent many an afternoon out in Strawberry plains. Not as many fields as there used to be, but it's a great place to hunt. As others have mentioned, doves can be a bit frustrating if you are used to shooting clays. Take more ammo than you think you will need.    

I have the 2.5-10x32 on my SPR build 5.56. Great optic. What is your price range? 

PSA has rifle uppers in stock today: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-20-hammer-forged-cl-mp-stripped-upper.html

This. The article closes with ". . . you'll see it's better to have a bigger gun with you" and course in terms of accuracy and firepower, the author is correct. That said, I'm probably not going to walk around with a FAL or PTR. To steal another quote from the article, "What the hell is this guy thinking?"    I suppose if your career involves firearms and firearms training, as it appear the author does, it makes sense to carry a full size "fighting gun," but for the vast, vast majority of folks who carry, it just doesn't make sense to carry a full size pistol.       

Definitely not something that is necessary, but I think it would be well received and rimfire section might be a particularly suited to new shooters.      

They have the PTAC in stock for under 300 with BCG: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ptac-16-m4-1-7-upper-with-bolt-carrier-group-and-charging-handle.html