Thats true. Tax stamped weapons are highly controlled. It would pretty much make it a SHTF gun only, sport and defense while traveling will become complicated. There's nothing like an AR/AK when you're driving out through back country.

I would hate to lose that right and be driving in an unpoliced Danger Zone where evil doers don't follow GC laws. People back home in the east don't really know what it's like driving through the desert at 2am. If they did? They'd understand the need for civilian AR's. I'm one Yankee that learned that in my first 9 months in Tx. The AR is the most versatile and useful rifle.

It's fun- so many types of sport the design qualifies for.
Its light and compact. Maneuverable and lightweight enough for men, women, responsibly taught children, the elderly and disabled can still safely fire, while still carrying relatively good defensive stopping power.

Its very accurate for its size. 300yrd game hunting from a 14.5/16" barrel. Not many rifles can claim that @ those sizes.

Versatile, from hunting to defense, it fits the build. And Everyone should own one. It's the national rifle. Really, I don't get it.

This is a hard thing GC can affect our right and sport in a number of ways. Last I heard this morning. The current bill proposed has a grandfather clause. So that's a small hint of good news.

Sucks for people that don't already own though.

they sure are good at stimulating our countries economy. See the tactic behind this gun drama? lol

Thinking about it, 68 86 94 and 2013 are all bad economy years.

For anyone in SoCal, if you want to shoot some guns, I'll be out at Angeles Shooting Range on Saturday! Hit me up if you'd like to join!
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anyone know where a good free float complete upper (barrel included) can be had on the net right now?

I can take photos of the block in a few days, it's not at my apartment, lol.

I cannot tell you who makes Brown Tip, but I can tell you that Barnes manufactures the projectile.

I have put XM556FBIT3 and M855 through cinderblock, as well, but they are not near as consistent. Still, even the brown-tip just "made it through". It certainly wouldn't be lethal on the other side from what I saw. More like UGLY! bruise.

Even before the gun grabbing hysteria broke out it was difficult to get high quality (Daniels Defense, LMT, Noveske etc...) uppers or even parts. It took me about 4 months to put together a Noveske so for the next AR I just went an bought a complete LMT. Probably the best chance of getting a decent complete upper would be at a gun show.

So looks like I'll be helping my boss pick an AR to order next week. He waited too long but doesn't mind spending the money. They have some good NIB stuff floating around if you're willing to pay up for it.

This is what I'm worried about. I can't afford to own any weapons that tie me into a state. I'm actually planning on moving everything I own to CA-compliant...which sucks

That really does suck. I like all the people I have met from CA, and I can google images as well as anyone, but I just could not live there. I'm leaving Louisiana, but California is certainly not on my list. What draws you there? I guess everyone has priorities.

Unfortunately for me work might one day draw me to NY/NYC. At least for now I'm grounded in gun-friendly VA, however Northern VA is increasingly anti as the years go by.

Nothing in particular besides money.

I'm not on track to go there, but my job is extremely unpredictable.

shot a Spring XDs today with the wife. Think we might go with it for her carry piece. Gun was surprisingly easy to handle for a thin, light .45

My only worry is the 5+1 capacity. It's not terrible but I'd rather have a couple more bullets.

XD-S Compact 45ACP Pistol | Springfield Armory USA

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I'm totally biased but has she tried a defender/commander 1911?

the 1911 grip doesn't really fit well in her hand. we also prefer not to have an external hammer for a carry piece.

I understand that one. It took me a while to get my draw down. Luckily, like most things including cigars, I took Steve's advice on a holster and it works all the difference in the world.

:tup: Hope she finds something perfect for her!

I don't mind the external hammer for OWB carry, but I tend to get **** all dirty when it stays in my pants

:ugh2:

I'm going to end up taking about a $40K/year pay-cut to leave Louisiana. Some things are worth more than money.

Absolutely agree.

At the same time, I'm willing to make short term sacrifices to accomplish long term goals. Living in Alabama wasn't high on my list. Colorado is nice, and I'd be happy to stay here, but I fully expect to average a new state every two years, until I'm at least 30. Easier for me to move without "cool" guns.

Louisiana sucks... I'm outta here as soon as my GF graduates engineering school.

:tup:

Steve, watchu think about the XDs?

Nice gun.

If you are looking for single stacks I'd also take a look at the Kahr P, CW, PM, and CM line. They are really nice and come in a variety of calibers.

I have a CM9 that I carry when my G26 is too big. It has 6+1 capacity so I always carry a spare mag in my pocket.

Yeah, kahr's were nice. They didn't have a .45 for us to try though. Need to find a place with one.

Daniel Defense M4 v1 Carbine 5.56 NATO

For the folks willing to pay the markup...in stock. Seriously considering even though I know it's a ripoff

Yeah, and you live in the "good" part. Where I live is total trash. I just dont date because i don't want to get stuck here, I dont like the women here and they dont like me.

On topic, I'm loving my m&p 9 shield.

Move to NY. THen you can complain about gun laws here lol

Glock 26 too big? Never heard that before!

Ny is insanely beautiful, but the laws there are crap. I'm headed to Fayetteville, ar, myself. If you like big cities it wont work, but I like smaller, layed back, mellow, and lots of greenery and streams. U of A keeps the town fresh.

It's thick and prints depending on clothing and carry method. This is why I love my shield.

lol eh, no thanks... Austin Texas or bust

I lived up there for about a year and you're right. A year was all I could stand.

Yeah, this is literally the worst place I have ever been. The only thing is that I love my job and the pay is stellar. I'm buying all my class 3 toys, etc now, and when I move all ill have is rent and a car note. Want to put 1/2 down on 30-40 acres, pay it off in a year, and build a house the next year if I'm still liking fayetteville. Would love to do vtac barracade drills in my back yard.

Would definitely be interested in photos.

Throwing this out there. Wollf Springs has xtra AR power recoil springs for sale. Just bought 3 yesterday.

Known as "Shrevepit" in my house, or just "The Pit". But I lived in Arkansas once long ago. Didn't see much difference other than the scenery--that and a personal property tax. I don't know what the gun laws are now but when I was there it was illegal to carry a loaded weapon in your car unless you were "traveling". Louisiana was more respectful of individual rights in that respect.

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Speaking of which. Have had the Z about 7 weeks now and still can't figure out where to keep a car gun in it. Could put a snubby in the glove box but leaning over to get it in a pinch is a "tell" that could get me hurt. Same with reaching behind the passenger seat which is also problematic due to a bad shoulder (unless there is some way to secure it down low)

Thought about attaching a left handed holster to the shiny cross bar under the seat which would be ready at hand without being obvious but that seems dangerous in an accident--might break loose and fly up under my feet.

Could put a mouse gun or subcompact in the center console but don't own one that small and it isn't a good time to be a buyer now. Prefer large frame revolver or full size semi-auto.

What is left? Do I need to get a permit and just hang it on myself? Any ideas?

+1

it even fits into the same comp-tac holster that i bought for my m&p9c, one less to buy!

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And in the summer, sometimes it's nice to slip this in your front pocket when you run out for a bit.

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Milspec only on my stuff. Pix in a day or two.

Where did you live in AR? Up near MO, it is different than littlerock and below.

I like Arkansas laws, they are much more class three friendly. I have a ccw and that's all you need to carry loaded in the vehicle.