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Jun 27, 2017 14:50
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe5pNcGhprA How quaint.
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Jun 27, 2017 21:04
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The Rat posted:Thanks, glad you like them. Definitely wasn't easy, especially doing both of those hikes in the same day. Today the fronts of my thighs feel massively sore, but strangely enough not the squatting muscles. Guess the downhill wore me out more than the uphill, which is surprising. You hike a shitton, so I'm surprised it surprises you. Slowing yourself and keeping your footing while going downhill has always resulted in more sore muscles the day after for me than most other things, not counting dumb military marches. /edit In hiking-related news, I might not make it up to Humphrey's peak at all, unless I get a job and get to stay here. I've had two and a half loving years to get my rear end up there, and every time I planned, or tried, either surgeries or cases of tendonitis hosed my poo poo up. 
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Jun 27, 2017 21:52
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No photos unfortunately (opsec lol) but we happened to be using the range the same day as the FBI and one of the instructors let me shoot his MP5. 
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Jun 27, 2017 22:51
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I shot one at a range in Vegas and I don't know what they cost the FBI but they are worth every penny.
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Jun 27, 2017 22:56
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I shot one at a police "explorers" program in Alabama like 20 years ago or something and it was a shitton of fun. We also abseiled off of their SWAT training tower and did a whole bunch of other fun stuff.
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Jun 27, 2017 23:12
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Duzzy Funlop posted:You hike a shitton, so I'm surprised it surprises you. Slowing yourself and keeping your footing while going downhill has always resulted in more sore muscles the day after for me than most other things, not counting dumb military marches. Honestly I've never encountered that steep of a downhill for such a prolonged time/distance before. Usually on downhills I'm lengthening my stride and letting gravity do the work for me. Like you say, slowing down my steps and paying attention is probably what did it for this soreness. Feels good though. Also ayyy did someone say MP5    YOU STUPID loving GERMANS WHY DIDN'T YOU PUT A BOLT HOLD OPEN ON LAST ROUND FIRED ON THIS
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Jun 28, 2017 01:19
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Every time The Rat posts, the need to leave New York (again) grows a little stronger. 
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Jun 28, 2017 01:45
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I've shot a few full autos. MP5K: The muzzle blast burns your knuckles a little and it kicks sharper than most other subguns. Uzi: Recoil is more of a gentle push than a kick. Super controllable and comfortable. Sten Mk. V: So easy to shoot it's almost cheating, and with a nice aperture sight. Thompson: Heavy enough to mitigate the recoil of a .45, but still kicks just enough to be entertaining. AKM: Batters the crap out of your shoulder if you don't slip on a rubber buttpad.
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Jun 28, 2017 01:51
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If HK could go ahead and start selling MR556A1 uppers again, that'd be super neat.
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Jun 28, 2017 01:55
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Naked Bear posted:Every time The Rat posts, the need to leave New York (again) grows a little stronger. What's worth staying in NY for? I've been through and none of the state or city grabbed me at all.
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Jun 28, 2017 02:03
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The Rat posted:What's worth staying in NY for? I've been through and none of the state or city grabbed me at all. THE GREATEST CITY ON EARTH (experience may vary)
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Jun 28, 2017 02:35
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Not a whole lot, really. I should have stayed in Washington when I got out.
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Jun 28, 2017 02:36
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Smiling Jack posted:THE GREATEST CITY ON EARTH NYC is the only place I've ever seen someone taking a poo poo on the sidewalk in daylight in full view of plenty of other people.
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Jun 28, 2017 02:38
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You're already stomping the altitude of any mountain in NY just living in the Rockies, almost every mountain in the Appalachians. I'm sure the Adirondacks are nice and the Finger Lakes and whatnot. But I'm also sure that southern Alaska is amazing too, and has lax gun laws and no lyme disease.
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Jun 28, 2017 02:58
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hows Vermont?
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Jun 28, 2017 03:44
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I loved Vermont for the week I was there.
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Jun 28, 2017 03:59
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From what I've seen of Vermont, it ain't half bad. I'd strongly consider it if I could find a well-playing software job there.
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Jun 28, 2017 04:11
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Hey Rat, I want to sign up to do a 3 gun. Do you have a 3 gun for dummy's guide? What's a cheap gun belt/holster/mag holster to invest in?
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Jun 29, 2017 22:28
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Hrm, I'm not much good for a basic setup since I'm using old gear left over from contracting. I don't even have any shotgun shell carriage on my kit. However it seems like the double belts are pretty popular, along with the standard pouches and holsters from companies like Bladetech and the like. I'd honestly say to just show up with what you have now, even if it's just a holster. Run your reloads out of your pockets if need be. Check out what other guys are using and ask questions. Most guys love going on about their guns and gear, and most of them are always friendly and ready to help new shooters. No reason to be intimidated about going without the right gear. Anywhere between 1/3 to 1/2 of my local match is guys who are still pretty new and experimenting with what they like gear-wise. I've seen several guys show up with 26" barrel, short tube hunting shotguns and other such basic equipment. Showing up is the hardest part. The rest is gravy from there. Lots of guys, when I invite them, give excuses like "oh I'm not good enough yet." That's like saying "I'm not going to the gym until I get in shape," showing up and learning is how you get good. The only person you should be worried about competing against and beating is yourself, last match. What sort of guns are you planning on running?
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Jun 30, 2017 00:45
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I'm planning on using my Glock 19, a 16 inch frankenrifle with a Burris XTR 1-4, and a 24 inch Mossberg 930 JM Pro. But thanks for confirming my battle belt with some old mag pouches and dump pouch for my shells isn't that stupid of a set up.
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Jun 30, 2017 01:09
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Yeah nah, you don't have to show up with a slick spandex jersey covered with sponsors and top of the line gear. Just show up, be safe and have fun!
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Jun 30, 2017 01:19
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The Rat posted:Yeah nah, you don't have to show up with a slick spandex jersey covered with sponsors and top of the line gear. Just show up, be safe and have fun! Are beginners allowed to use pocket sand or is it an advanced maneuver?
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Jun 30, 2017 01:43
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You know what I just might build that into a stage for next month's 3-gun match. 
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Jun 30, 2017 01:45
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The Rat posted:Got those parts I was waiting on, and the scope for my 16" gun. What are your thoughts on the SMR Mk8 on the main gun?
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Jun 30, 2017 04:23
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It's solid as hell and I really dig it. It does have a slightly wider profile in the hand than the Mk14, but it's still totally acceptable and usable. Geissele is having that blem sale right now in case you're looking to buy one.
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Jun 30, 2017 05:03
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Yes. Yes they are. What about compared to the VTAC Alpha you used to have on there?
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Jun 30, 2017 06:48
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The VTAC has a slimmer profile, but the Geissele in general feels more solid. That seems to be what testing has borne out as well according to some posts on m4c that I read a while back. Less movement, so less possible deviation for optics mounted on there. Also the install is stupid easy. Torque the barrel nut on to 40 inch lbs, job done. No need to align any teeth on the barrel nut or anything like that.
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Jun 30, 2017 13:28
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Kaliber posted:I'm planning on using my Glock 19, a 16 inch frankenrifle with a Burris XTR 1-4, and a 24 inch Mossberg 930 JM Pro. Holster-wise, I'd say just grab a cheap kydex or Fobus holster that uses passive retention. You don't need to do anything harder than yanking the gun out and it'll stay secure for running around.
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Jun 30, 2017 18:58
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A local FFL found on gunbroker posted:I am an attorney with an office two blocks from the St. Louis County Courthouse in Clayton. I enjoy firearms, and I enjoy meeting other enthusiasts and helping them with their acquisitions. I can also help you with your divorce. I do not wish divorce on anyone, and no connection between firearms and divorce is implied, although my wife may have a different opinion.
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Jul 2, 2017 02:00
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They'll never divorce you... Because of the implication
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Jul 4, 2017 09:18
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I don't own any OWB holster and I was looking at this. https://www.bravoconcealment.com/collections/all-products/products/owb-kydex-gun-holster-combo-bca?variant=6238350785 $70 with a double mag holster, I got a single so that should be 3 total on my belt. And I have a few molle mag pouches. I only really need one or two right? Kaliber fucked around with this message at 01:37 on Jul 5, 2017 |
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Jul 5, 2017 01:30
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Yeah, that should be totally fine to get you started. Once you've been to your local match a few times, you'll have a better idea of what the gear/ammo carriage requirements are and can upgrade properly from there.
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Jul 5, 2017 01:57
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http://i.imgur.com/gTt2tER.gifv
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Jul 6, 2017 21:38
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drat California and their one round mag limit. That is some quick reloading.
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Jul 6, 2017 22:05
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I wonder if anyone that has done mag drills like that has accidentally done that in combat. Shoot two rounds out of a full mag then immediately reload from muscle memory
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Jul 6, 2017 22:15
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I can only imagine that drilling like that would not instill good habits (I know, it's for games and poo poo). Perhaps a better drill would be to have someone else load your mags with an unknown number of rounds and/or dummy rounds.
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Jul 6, 2017 22:26
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Naked Bear posted:have someone else load your mags with an unknown number of rounds and/or dummy rounds.
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Jul 7, 2017 01:30
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Yeah, olympic type pistol match coaches, 5 shots in 6 minutes type events, will throw in a dummy round here and there to see what happens. It's a good training technique for anything that goes bang.
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Mad Dragon posted:That's a good way to see if you have a flinching problem. Yeah, I developed a flinch for some reason a few years back and loading up dummy rounds or spent rounds (in a revolver, don't do this in a semi-auto) is a great way to discover it and fix it.
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