The Official 2nd Amendment Appreciation Thread

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GreyWolf1129 said:
If they have any decals or hats that are guaranteed to send snowflakes into convulsions, grab me one. Just let me know what I owe and I'll have it in the mail next day.

Or you can be a hardhead about it, and I'll just make a campaign donation to Nancy Pelosi in your name.....

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You’re backside is hairless if you don’t follow thru on that! And I’ll kick in 20 bucks to boot!!😂😂😂
 
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Grand Vol said:
I own ARs...and none of them say Colt. And chances are, I'll never buy one that says Colt on it.

"OMG, OMG, OMG! WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY, GV?!?!?!"

Two reasons. First being the fact I only buy a midlength gas system unless I absolutely HAVE to get a carbine length (my pistol upper, for example). While the midlength isn't "industry standard" it's reliable and mature enough to buy good quality parts for or come in complete uppers from reputable manufacturers.

To me, it's always come down to recoil minimization. While the recoil from an AR is extremely tame to begin with, I took it to extremes and put the midlength gas system, an H2 buffer, a better stock, more comfortable grip and a nice brake on the front. I can practically put two rounds right on top of each other in less than a second with my rig.

Colt doesn't and likely won't ever produce a midlength. Which brings me to the second reason I won't buy Colt.

Extreme lack of innovation. They sell on the name and the fact they build (most) rifles to the strict TDP and don't you DARE change it! GW's 6721 being an obvious outlier, but anyway. They come in the Mom jeans and Hello Kitty shirt variety and NOTHING else. Yeah, they tried that Rogers Stock nonsense for a few years and somewhat recently got on the bandwagon of adding Magpul furniture, but let's face it. A Colt comes out of the box with what another manufacturer called "place holding items." Standard grip? Insert grip of choice here. Standard round handguards? Insert choice here. Standard stock? Etc, etc, etc. Zero innovation to improve their products, but by golly, you've got a COLT!

Yeah, it's the standard. But not my standard. Sometimes I would prefer to buy something assembled up front with the items I want rather than have to pay Colt's price and drop yet more money into it getting what I want. I'm not a brand name snob, so I'll never begrudge anyone for owning a Colt. But it isn't the end all, be all of the AR world. They have been outperformed by BCM, Daniel Defense, Palmetto State Premium, LMT, Larue, Knights, Noveske, Springfield, FNH, etc in combining quality with "what the buyer wants" in the past decade. Colt is slowly, much too slowly, trying to change that paradigm, but I feel they will likely end up as a footnote in history along with Remington and Winchester since their lack of innovation and creativity doesn't permit them to change to an evolving market. Colt is like the grumpy grandpa that screams at the kids to get off his lawn and refuses to upgrade his 56K internet because "it does what I need it to do."
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Yeah... but it says Colt on it. 😬
 
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The build is finally complete. My finished Colt 6920. Just put the EOTech G33 STS mag on it

Unmodified Colt 6920 except for one small Magpul rail on the top for tac light.

EOTech EXPS2-0 HWS

EOTech G33 STS mag

Fixed 2 point sling

Streamlight ProTac 2L light on offset QR rail mount (this will probably get changed.)

OKC M9 bayonet with QR mount adapter so it’s actually mounted properly and functional. Although it’s primary purpose is admittedly just to piss off libtards.

Magpul PMag GenII 30 round mags.

This gun is HEAVY

Bring on the Zombies!!
 

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Alright, GV...put the crickets down and pay attention here. A window of opportunity has opened tomorrow afternoon, so I'm going to go verify the zero on my AR, using different loads. We have discussed this briefly, but I want to run it by you to see if I've overlooked anything:

- 50 yard zero. Sets me up for a MPBR from 25-200 yards.
- I'll shoot a true 50 yard zero. I have the room.
- Since the Federal XM556SBCT will be my duty round, that's what I'll zero to. 5 shot groups until I'm dialed in on the PRO, then co-witness with the Magpul BUS. Then one more 5 round group with both to confirm. The 62gr JSP isn't cheap, so I'm hoping I can get there in no more than 50 rounds. Still, this is the round my life might depend on, so it takes as long as it takes.
- Once that's done, I'll shoot 10 round groups with the XM193, XM855, and 62gr TAP just to see what the offset is. I'm guessing it won't be much, but still...nice to know.
- Once I've shot up all of the "loose rounds" I've accumulated over the past year or so, my plan is to limit my stock to the XM556SBCT; maybe the 62gr TAP; then a boatload of XM193 or XM855, whichever my gun likes best.

Sound like a plan?
 
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GreyWolf1129 said:
Alright, GV...put the crickets down and pay attention here. A window of opportunity has opened tomorrow afternoon, so I'm going to go verify the zero on my AR, using different loads. We have discussed this briefly, but I want to run it by you to see if I've overlooked anything:

- 50 yard zero. Sets me up for a MPBR from 25-200 yards.
- I'll shoot a true 50 yard zero. I have the room.
- Since the Federal XM556SBCT will be my duty round, that's what I'll zero to. 5 shot groups until I'm dialed in on the PRO, then co-witness with the Magpul BUS. Then one more 5 round group with both to confirm. The 62gr JSP isn't cheap, so I'm hoping I can get there in no more than 50 rounds. Still, this is the round my life might depend on, so it takes as long as it takes.
- Once that's done, I'll shoot 10 round groups with the XM193, XM855, and 62gr TAP just to see what the offset is. I'm guessing it won't be much, but still...nice to know.
- Once I've shot up all of the "loose rounds" I've accumulated over the past year or so, my plan is to limit my stock to the XM556SBCT; maybe the 62gr TAP; then a boatload of XM193 or XM855, whichever my gun likes best.

Sound like a plan?
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Sounds good, but is your PRO mount an absolute co-witness?
 
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Grand Vol said:
Sounds good, but is your PRO mount an absolute co-witness?
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Yeah, you lost me there. Remember, I'm in Jaw-ja.

Here's what I do, and I know...it's probably wrong:

The BUS is for when/if the PRO fails, so I simply leave the covers open, then zero the sights to the "red dot" (with the PRO on), then shoot two 5-round groups to confirm.

My logic is probably flawed, but I reasoned that if I bring my sights to the "dot", then POI should be about the same.

You may begin educating me at your leisure.
 
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NorthDallas40 said:
You’re backside is hairless if you don’t follow thru on that! And I’ll kick in 20 bucks to boot!!😂😂😂
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I have to be careful how hard I poke that bear. He knows exactly who I am, where I am, and what I do. Something tells me GV is not the type you want on your "enemy's list".

Still....it would be priceless.

:angel:
 
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NorthDallas40 said:
I like the lower position of your tac light. Colt makes some new lights with integral QR mounts that will sit lower. But boy they are PROUD of them.

Edit: oh yeah. And the light is a Colt too!
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The light mount was a gift from GV. As was the stock. Love the cheek weld on that stock.

Hence my understandably questionable affection for him.

In a manly way...
 
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GreyWolf1129 said:
Alright, GV...put the crickets down and pay attention here. A window of opportunity has opened tomorrow afternoon, so I'm going to go verify the zero on my AR, using different loads. We have discussed this briefly, but I want to run it by you to see if I've overlooked anything:

- 50 yard zero. Sets me up for a MPBR from 25-200 yards.
- I'll shoot a true 50 yard zero. I have the room.
- Since the Federal XM556SBCT will be my duty round, that's what I'll zero to. 5 shot groups until I'm dialed in on the PRO, then co-witness with the Magpul BUS. Then one more 5 round group with both to confirm. The 62gr JSP isn't cheap, so I'm hoping I can get there in no more than 50 rounds. Still, this is the round my life might depend on, so it takes as long as it takes.
- Once that's done, I'll shoot 10 round groups with the XM193, XM855, and 62gr TAP just to see what the offset is. I'm guessing it won't be much, but still...nice to know.
- Once I've shot up all of the "loose rounds" I've accumulated over the past year or so, my plan is to limit my stock to the XM556SBCT; maybe the 62gr TAP; then a boatload of XM193 or XM855, whichever my gun likes best.

Sound like a plan?
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Maybe I can save you some ammo.

1) Remove the lower and the bolt carrier group from the upper.

2) Place the upper on a sturdy rest. Sand bags work best for this.

3) Bore sight your optic.

4) Fire 1 shot.

5) Chase your bullet. With the optic centered on the bulls eye. Adjust the windage and elevation until your optic is centered on bullet impact.

Two or three shots should have your optic zeroed. Then you can match up iron sights.
 
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txbo said:
Maybe I can save you some ammo.

1) Remove the lower and the bolt carrier group from the upper.

2) Place the upper on a sturdy rest. Sand bags work best for this.

3) Bore sight your optic.

4) Fire 1 shot.

5) Chase your bullet. With the optic centered on the bulls eye. Adjust the windage and elevation until your optic is centered on bullet impact.

Two or three shots should have your optic zeroed. Then you can match up iron sights.
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This is clearly not your first rodeo. Unfortunately, I'm going to be shooting at a friend's house who just happens to have carved out a shooting range on his remote, rural property, with 3 miles of marsh backing it. I do shoot off of a folding table rest when I zero, but that's about the limit of our technology.

I've read up on it, and your way is the most efficient, but I'm just going to have to spend a few bucks doing it the Redneck Way.

Plus it will give me an idea where the XM193's and 855's will hit based on my zero for the Federal 62gr JSP's, which is my carry load.

But if you've got any more ideas that might save me time and money, send them.

:salute:

EDIT: So if my thinking is right, once I'm dialed in with the PRO, if I set my sights on the "dot", I should be good, right?
 
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txbo said:
Maybe I can save you some ammo.

1) Remove the lower and the bolt carrier group from the upper.

2) Place the upper on a sturdy rest. Sand bags work best for this.

3) Bore sight your optic.

4) Fire 1 shot.

5) Chase your bullet. With the optic centered on the bulls eye. Adjust the windage and elevation until your optic is centered on bullet impact.

Two or three shots should have your optic zeroed. Then you can match up iron sights.
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How do you fire without the BCG and the lower? Hammer and a punch? :)
 
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GreyWolf1129 said:
This is clearly not your first rodeo. Unfortunately, I'm going to be shooting at a friend's house who just happens to have carved out a shooting range on his remote, rural property, with 3 miles of marsh backing it. I do shoot off of a folding table rest when I zero, but that's about the limit of our technology.

I've read up on it, and your way is the most efficient, but I'm just going to have to spend a few bucks doing it the Redneck Way.

Plus it will give me an idea where the XM193's and 855's will hit based on my zero for the Federal 62gr JSP's, which is my carry load.

But if you've got any more ideas that might save me time and money, send them.

:salute:

EDIT: So if my thinking is right, once I'm dialed in with the PRO, if I set my sights on the "dot", I should be good, right?
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I'm always up for a good red necking sight in session. LOL! Enjoy your day.

If you have a nice wide open space like that, try to set up your first target in an area surrounded by some nice dry dirt. A Nice dirt berm directly behind is great. Spot the splash and chase the bullet to the splash.

If you have an absolute cowitness mount, your backups should match up with the dot. If not, the windage should still match up and you will have to sight for the difference in elevation.

ETA...... Wolf, LOL, since when is a sand bag technology?
 
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Is this a good choice for a rail light in the $100 range?
 

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txbo said:
I'm always up for a good red necking sight in session. LOL! Enjoy your day.

If you have a nice wide open space like that, try to set up your first target in an area surrounded by some nice dry dirt. A Nice dirt berm directly behind is great. Spot the splash and chase the bullet to the splash.

If you have an absolute cowitness mount, your backups should match up with the dot. If not, the windage should still match up and you will have to sight for the difference in elevation.

ETA...... Wolf, LOL, since when is a sand bag technology?
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I'm still waiting on somebody to explain the "absolute co-witness" thing to me. Read back in my posts, and you'll see where I asked GV about that.

On another note...I have had the honor of training with the Harris County (TX) Marine Unit, and they are among the finest, funnest, and most enjoyable folks to be around I have ever seen. Good boat drivers, and good cops. I'd work with any of them, anywhere. You've got a good group down there in your neck of the woods.
 
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GreyWolf1129 said:
I'm still waiting on somebody to explain the "absolute co-witness" thing to me. Read back in my posts, and you'll see where I asked GV about that.

On another note...I have had the honor of training with the Harris County (TX) Marine Unit, and they are among the finest, funnest, and most enjoyable folks to be around I have ever seen. Good boat drivers, and good cops. I'd work with any of them, anywhere. You've got a good group down there in your neck of the woods.
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On the road at the moment...
 
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GreyWolf1129 said:
I'm still waiting on somebody to explain the "absolute co-witness" thing to me. Read back in my posts, and you'll see where I asked GV about that.

On another note...I have had the honor of training with the Harris County (TX) Marine Unit, and they are among the finest, funnest, and most enjoyable folks to be around I have ever seen. Good boat drivers, and good cops. I'd work with any of them, anywhere. You've got a good group down there in your neck of the woods.
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So my EOTech is lower third cowitness. If I leave the STS to the side and pop up the rear iron sight when I look thru the HWS in the lower part of the viewing window the HWS meatball lines up perfectly with the peep sight and front A post.
 
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GreyWolf1129 said:
Amen, brother. As I suspect you are, I'm a ".45 guy", and the Holy Grail of the .45 ACP is the Colt 1911.

I want one. Bad. But I just can't (yet) force myself to pony up the money for a gun that really isn't IWB friendly. I have this rule about guns I buy: If I can't carry it, why buy it?

So I settled for a RIA compact 1911, and a Glock 30S. And then, saints be praised, last December I tripped over a barely used Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer, with all of the original accessories and case, and a few add-ons...for $500. Obviously, I broke my rule and bought it. So it sits in the top drawer of my dresser, cleaned, oiled and full of Federal HST's...waiting on some unlucky Zombie to stumble through my door.

Maybe I'll trade it for a used Colt 1911. Probably not. I have serious issues parting with any gun I've ever owned, and that Springfield is by far the most accurate .45 I've ever shot, so...

Just something about a .45 that says "No, I'm not kidding."...ha ha ha

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The 1911 is the finest pistol ever made. No doubt about it.
 
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