StreetSweeper56

I have 3 or 4 different brands but not a Vang Comp, they all work pretty much the same, the esstac has a nice big loop for removal and is my favorite. The only real differences are round count and color. The M4 receiver will accommodate a 7 round size, others, such as Mossberg, will only hold a 5 comfortably and a 7 round fits perfectly in a 30 round AR pouch for rapid spares.

I have one of each, IMO a pistol grip is most desirable if you're going to be shooting cross-body (not shouldered). A field stock slides easily into a scabbard and is easier to reload. Going into battle I would opt for the FS, just my $.02.

Canadians are WAY too nice...

Wow... that's really snotty. How is your barrel not the "approved" length hurting them? Unbelieveable... It's the Benelli/Beretta mobil choke.

I think people are scared to spend money right now with the price of food and fuel going through the roof thanks to spongebrain... Let's Go Brandon!

Personally, I'd snatch it up unless he wants an outrageous price for it.

Remember, it's a combat shotgun in use by the USMC. Those guys can break anything so you are unlikely to do any damage to it.

What Rx said... and stay away from Tipton dummy rounds, I've found them to be junk in other guns, I use A-Zoom Snap-Caps and never had a problem with them in any caliber.

That's a good price for all that, I'd snatch it up but I already have 2 and no room for a 3rd. GLWS

Exactly, cerakoting those extensions is not the best idea. The tolerances are so tight that that couple of microns of coating makes the stock harder to adjust.

Camo clothing is great! If you spill something or get dirty oil on it no one can tell!

I have a 11715 and the polymer trigger guard is fine, it's plenty tough. I put an A&S on mine, not because the OEM was poly but for the recessed loading ramp. I am certain you're gonna love the gun, give it a shot (or 100).

Don't give up on it before you get it! I'd at least shoot it first, I bet you'll like it, give it a chance, man.

Uhhh... ok. Personally, If this were my trade, I'd keep the shotgun.

Lol! Sorry, black only

I use mil-surp M60 slings with qd mounts. Nothing fancy, you have to adjust them using tri-glides but they're wide and nicely padded as they are meant for much heavier guns. Last time I bought some they were $20 each. You can have any color you want as long as it's black.

I did a cursory search but didn't find the article; it's been several years but I did read that, it said too that FN had a bit of difficulty getting it so nothing matched. To get all those parts that far off from one another does seem intentional. I've seen several theories and that is just as plausible as any. As a side note, though I don't have a SCAR 17 I do own a SCAR 20S, the only gun I have I'm sorry I bought, IMO not reliable, I'll likely get rid of it one day.

From what I understand, the mis-matched coloring was a U.S. Army requirement to lessen the profile of the rifle.

Girlfriend...

I'd be willing to bet you grew up with siblings. I was an only child and have no problem being alone, I usually enjoy it; then I don't have to put up with other peoples b.s. ?

Oh, I would not be pleased at all either but what's the alternative? Send it back (again) wait another X number of weeks and pray that it comes back right? I'm more of a "at least it isn't pink" sort of person. I'd have a hard time trusting them a 3rd time after this. I feel for you man...

I have a Carlson's breacher choke on one of my M4's and have not experienced either cycling issues or black smoke with it, I really don't see how the choke could cause either problem. Have you tried other ammo with it and do those problems persist?

It is well padded all around, I don't have it with me now but I'd say 1/2 - 3/4 inch of padding. Worth is a relative thing, to me it is. I like the coffin style lid and that it does not look "tactical" with a bunch of external pockets and backpack carry straps; I can disguise it easily and for my purpose that is very desirable, plus, it's American made. To me, yes it's worth it but YMMV.

It looks a whole lot better than it did when you sent it in. I wouldn't be thrilled with the glossy finish but it's acceptable.

The zippers say "Ideal" but they seem to work just fine, need a bit of breaking in but that's normal. There are 2 zippered storage pockets in the lid. The bottom is a sort of quilted material which accepts velcro hooks so the 3 removeable straps can be placed at any angle, you could also attach shotshell cards on it. It really is about as stealth as can be for a long, flat carrier; it doesn't have tactical pockets on the outside. Again, I am putting a couple "Lacrosse" patches on the outside which is quite plausible for this carrier, people will assume that's what's inside.