BigHat
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My expert technicians and myself field test every device we deploy in our survival kits........the lasers cited above are made by the same company and thus quality. They were not designed to be mounted as a weapons light as they have a 5 degree exit beam which makes them highly visible as well as safe to look directly into their path, as the optical density is much less than a weapons / seminar designed exit beam collimation which typically in the range of 1 mm.
My only point in mentioning them was to provide an accurate counter statement to someone suggesting the beam per se was not visible unless engaged on a distant target surface. That's all.
Thanks for passing along some factual info on the topic. Interesting scoop.
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Can we put the unsolicited opining on firearms safety some place other than a 922R compliance thread? No one came here expecting to read this BS.
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A few more related comments...about pins / punches and hammers.
Generally, if you use a brass punch, use a brass hammer; steel punch, steel hammer etc.....otherwise the poor brass punch is beatin' up by a metal pin on one side and a steel hammer on the other end.
1+ for the screwdriver sets......you can never have too many ! and then you can always grind your own on a 6- 8 " wheel.
The Brownells fixed set and Magna Tip are nice and I use the Wiha Torque screw driver to consistently tighten the screws without stripping them, particularly the aluminum receiver of the Benelli's, the light alloy frame grips of the SigSauers and the 1911's.
I have found that 8.5 inch/lbs seems to work great. You can use a little less if you are applying blue level thread locker.
Please come around more often. Learned A LOT today from your posts. Thanks. Appreciate you taking the time to shoot the pics, etc.
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Good stuff, thanks for sharing.
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Are you aware of a video on the installation of the GG&G button?
I asked them to consider making one and they replied that they thought it a good idea. That said, I've yet to see it.
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i don't care what you think about anything. you are irrelevant. i just hope you don't spout off incorrect information someday that might hurt somebody.
Sweet, just let it go. Remember, you're on the internet.
Let me respond for him as it may make you feel better:
Hey, sorry Sweet. I should have reviewed what the manual actually said before making erroneous, declarative statements about what it contained. Additionally, not only did I NOT add any useful information to the thread, what I did convey was in a snide, sarcastic fashion like I know more about this issue than all the people that have posted before me. Of course, that was a stupid thing to do as I have no idea how much exposure they have to this firearm or any other weapon for that matter. Maybe they too have decades of firearms use like I do and while not finding this issue a "show-stopper" in daily use offered some non-judgemental advice to new owners on how they manage to work around it. So again, sorry. if I can't add anything useful in the future I plan to just STFU.
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Like I said, you should just stop digging.
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I had a girl friend in the 1980s with parents going through divorce. Her mom, simply to spite her dad, sold his weapons at a garage sale to include his family heirlooms, some dating back to the Civil War. So SD is right, it could be a LOT worse than losing a mass market shotgun you can buy anywhere.
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you not only posted "thoughts", you also made statements about unloading the M4 that were completely incorrect and you claimed the source was the benelli manual. why don't you read the manual again and then correct yourself? then you can either take the high road or keep complaining when sopmebody points out a problem with the M4 that doesn't happen to bother you.
I was wondering what precisely he was planning on saying anyway. I think he opted to break contact with the discussion based on an old adage -- when you find yourself in a hole -- stop digging.
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Hey guys,
I am having trouble unloading my M4 without manually cycling the shotgun. I can not get the "cartridge retaining lever" to budge when i have a shell in the magazine. I am not even sure if I am pressing the correct component, but whatever I am doing it doesn't release the shell. Can you guys help me out? Thanks.
Aaron
You can get the hang of it with a bit of practice, but it's a crappy aspect of an otherwise great shotgun. Try to "unload" the tension provided by the magazine spring with the top joint of your index finger on the round as you press the release with your finger nail/top of your finger.
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Spoke with Bill. No waiting list but they will keep potential customers apprised of the progress.
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The Trijicon RMR works great.
My favorite for this weapon. Used to have a Burris FF-II but the RMR, especially the dual illum unit is VERY rugged and worthy of a close look. I use one on an FN 45 tactical too and love it there as well.
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I could care less where it comes from, as long as the manufacturer stands behind it, and the distributor has it in stock.
This guy make s bullet proof stuff. It's the last item you'll hang on or in your shotgun you need to worry about. If you want it ASAP, I suggest to email him and see if they're establishing a waiting list. I did. Just not quite sure if the market volume bears Midway, Brownell's etc stocking it, but he sells his products on his website so...
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can we pre-order them now???
I'm just glad we can buy them directly whenever they're ready to sell them. This is excellent news.
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Great line of reasoning BigHat, the only thing I would also consider would be ammunition replenishment. 5.7 is not a common caliber and would much more difficult to source in the type scenario's this thread would be considering. 5.56 and 9mm would probably the easiest to find.
Totally agree on the ammo. As discussed, we all establish an image in our own mind as to what a "battle/survival" scene really means, and this thread reveals there are differences. I raised the 5.7 and carbine/pistol apps just to add food for thought. I'm thinking that my role is this scenario is one of defending vs. attacking. With 100 yard effectiveness assured I'm set.
Also thinking it pretty good to be able to carry 500 rds + for my pistol and carbine with little effort and thus avoid the need to barter with anyone for ammo.
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FLIR Scout models are priced around $3K:
http://www.flir.com/cvs/americas/en/personalvision/products/scout/
http://www.amazon.com/FLIR-Scout-Thermal-Imaging-Device/dp/B004Q4R4UU
All true, but I was talking about milspec weapon thermals. This is a good sign though. Integration still very complex.
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You're lucky then, I haven't had the chance to try one of these out, but I love the concept, having the best of both worlds.
The price will surely go down, but I fear that civvies won't even be allowed to buy them, just like f.e. the PEQ-16A or similar.
Well, what I "tried" was on a portable test bench and I got to look through it along with a few others at HQMC. Think it was 2003, so a prototype only.
Have to admit to thinking the same thing you note on civvy availability. The big difference (in my view) is that it still remains a passive device. Any of the pointers/illuminators aren't, so the FDA limits who gets to use lasers that operate in that spectrum (class 3b). If you have a spare $900 you can get an eye safe version that couples IR and green lasers emitters. Only thing is that it starts to drop off at 100 yards.
Class one: http://www.tnvc.com/shop/ldi-dbal-i2-class-1-ir-laser/
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Thanks,
Looked it up.
Interesting. Yeah, weights an issue.
But I like the stationary piece for a cheek weld.
Just decide exactly what you want to end up with as a weapons system. At first I didn't like the CTR that came on a piston gun (LWRC M6A2 special edition) so I purchased an EBR. It's still sitting in the box though as I opted to keep the rifle as light as possible.
Tomorrow I'm picking up a Knight's Armament/Magpul project AR (100 pieces only) that's super light. It too comes with a CTR. Aside from a AP T-1 and a small light I'm going to run that one clean. I may pop the EBR back on to the M6A2 and hang a Swavorski Z6i BRT I also have sitting in a LaRue mount. With that optic mounted, the EBR will enhance the balance a bit. If you remove all the compartments etc, it's a tad lighter, but has a nicer cheek weld for a conventional optic. Still going to be a heavy mother, but a nice rifle nonetheless.
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Good point about the FLIR, but the latest generations of NVDs feature a combination of thermal and standard night vision.
Let's hope that technology will be available soon to civvies.
Played with these fused sensors just before exiting the Marines. Very nice.
Sadly, a VERY good Gen 3 Pinnacle AN/PVS-14 still remains close to $4K for civvies. With thermals alone running $10K, getting these affordable is going to take awhile I fear.
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Low LaRue is a QD mount perfect for the M4. Personally though I'd look at the Knight's Armament mount. A bit more $$ but it has spacers that make it suitable for use on ARs (1/3 and 1/2 co-witness) etc too. Just a thought.
I have 5 LaRue mounts though and they make good stuff. Can't go wrong.
H-1, R-1 and T-1 all mount the same.
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nice, what kinda stock is that on the left?
Magpul EBR. I have one but it's off the rifles now. CTRs are lighter but without the nice EBR cheek weld. Right now I'm a CTR fan with the riser LaRue is making. Of course, tomorrow....
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I just got my load of parts from Freedom Fighter. I looked at their site and called their number, and did the order on the phone. Got a Ti tube, knob, follower, forarm and spring. I had to have the gunsmith remove the original tube, so he just did it all for me while it was there. Took it out shooting this weekend and it was rock solid. Despite being a somewhat experienced shotgunner, I'm fairly new to the M4, as I had only shot one a few times before getting mine. Todd at Freedom was great to talk to about outfitting this bad boy, and I had my parts in about two days after I ordered, which was kind of amazing. Oh, I went with the 1/2 titanium knob, and it is far superior to the original component.
Congrats!!
GG&G makes the bolt release pad. I was conversing with them the other day and I think they're going to allay people's fears of changing it out as a DIY project by posting a video of the process on YouTube and their website. Look for it. It's a very handy mod to the M4.
DIY for bolt release button replacment ?
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They shot me a note about a month ago saying one was in the works.