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Firearms Forum: 1911 Forum 02-03-2013, 11:23 PM
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Posted By rab
1911's and then some!

1911's and then some!
Firearms Forum: Optics & Mounts 02-03-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 38,310
Posted By rab
Over the years, I've owned several different...

Over the years, I've owned several different optics, from different mfgrs'. In the past, Barska has been a known maker of pure junk. Low price and even lower quality. Lately, a couple rags have had...
Firearms Forum: AR-15 Discussion 01-03-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 128,070
Posted By rab
Not that I'm trying to diagnose your condition,...

Not that I'm trying to diagnose your condition, but take a chance, and shoot a full length AR. What I found is that the recoil of the shorter length gas (Carbine) system does give a heavier and...
Firearms Forum: AR-15 Discussion 01-03-2013, 02:56 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 128,070
Posted By rab
Congrats! Looks like a happy couple. How's that...

Congrats! Looks like a happy couple. How's that shoot? One ragged hole under lab conditions is great! How's it work under real world conditions, is a little more practical....
Firearms Forum: AR-15 Discussion 12-26-2012, 05:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,886
Posted By rab
If you were familiar with the '60, you should...

If you were familiar with the '60, you should have stuck to it. ;)
I was the guy with the 203 and the boxes of ammo......
Firearms Forum: Auto & Semi-Auto Discussion 11-28-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,529
Posted By rab
For what it's worth, I have finally got to test...

For what it's worth, I have finally got to test the Speer Lawman 45's in 185gr's. The company cautions that they are "for training only". Accuracy was good. The gun digested them well, in spite of...
Firearms Forum: Auto & Semi-Auto Discussion 11-28-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,529
Posted By rab
There are several makers of frangible/non-exiting...

There are several makers of frangible/non-exiting rounds that may be of some use.
DRT, Extreme Shock and Glaser may be good places to start. These give much penetration, and NO I repeat NO...
Firearms Forum: Optics & Mounts 11-23-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,849
Posted By rab
Well, to answer all the questions........... If...

Well, to answer all the questions........... If the reticle of an EOtech is blurry,, it probably mean it's past time to get your eyes checked. I went down this road. patterns now are clear and well...
Firearms Forum: AR-15 Discussion 11-18-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,032
Posted By rab
I don't know what all the fuss is about. You...

I don't know what all the fuss is about. You gotta carry it, you know when it's too heavy. My first M16 was 203! I also carried my ammo(40mm and 223), 40mm flares and smoke, extra barrel for the M60,...
Firearms Forum: Optics & Mounts 11-18-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,849
Posted By rab
Changing the brightness of the dot, can overcome...

Changing the brightness of the dot, can overcome most problems with EOTech's. I've had my 516 for several years now, and only need a scope for accuracy tests(smallest groups). Yeah, the hardest part...
Firearms Forum: Optics & Mounts 11-18-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,849
Posted By rab
I put a 5x magnifier on a LaRue , flipper. It's...

I put a 5x magnifier on a LaRue , flipper. It's not a 10x scope, but does a really good imitation. 70135
Firearms Forum: General Shotgun Discussion 11-18-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 576
Posted By rab
Remember. It's a shotgun, not a rifle! There may...

Remember. It's a shotgun, not a rifle! There may be some overlapping areas, but it's still a shotgun! Even with rifled slugs. Don't get it twisted....
Firearms Forum: General Handgun Discussion 11-18-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 10,962
Posted By rab
I had finally gotten around to "testing" my...

I had finally gotten around to "testing" my mousegun 32acp ammo. Fio 61g really surprised me. In wet-pak, phone books, it actually penetrated further than 9mm fmj? About the same, but further? A lot...
Firearms Forum: General Handgun Discussion 11-18-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,475
Posted By rab
Great work! Fantastic!

Great work! Fantastic!
Firearms Forum: 1911 Forum 11-18-2012, 04:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,004
Posted By rab
Once you go Rock, you'll never go bock!70131

Once you go Rock, you'll never go bock!70131
Firearms Forum: Auto & Semi-Auto Discussion 11-13-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,529
Posted By rab
I think that the M1-Carb is one of the most...

I think that the M1-Carb is one of the most forgotten weapons of all time. It small, compact with a high-cap mag of ammo that can do a pretty good job. I have seen some upgrades that get it to pretty...
Firearms Forum: AR-15 Discussion 11-13-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,886
Posted By rab
There should be a name on top and/or bottom....

There should be a name on top and/or bottom. Looks are one thing. How does it shoot? I think there are a few with that profile. Jerry's, PRI-MSTN, Beenie I think. Try timing it before you call it...
Firearms Forum: AR-15 Discussion 11-13-2012, 02:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,886
Posted By rab
Mine is a Stag Mdl-1. Looks a little different...

Mine is a Stag Mdl-1. Looks a little different now. Is that a PRI MSTN muzzle break? How you like it?
Firearms Forum: 1911 Forum 09-12-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,053
Posted By rab
My first 1911 was an RIA. Boy was I lucky! They...

My first 1911 was an RIA. Boy was I lucky! They are the best of the budget guns!
Firearms Forum: 1911 Forum 06-29-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,776
Posted By rab
Try Rock Island Armory for a simple, reliable GI...

Try Rock Island Armory for a simple, reliable GI 1911A1. Spend your money on good ammo(fmj), and learn to shoot the darn thing.....
Firearms Forum: AR-15 Discussion 05-24-2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,599
Posted By rab
Ther's not much left.....

With them out of the way;
Bushnell has a nice t-Dot
Lanco has a really nice Lucid HD7 with 2X Magnifier. Had my hands on one. They feel OK and look really good. Haven't inspected too much else.
Firearms Forum: AR-15 Discussion 05-24-2012, 02:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,257
Posted By rab
Amen!

I was surprised to see my first M-16 was from H&R. I don't remember seeing a Colt...
Firearms Forum: 1911 Forum 05-23-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,626
Posted By rab
Get the GI RIA. Learn to shoot it. Then maybe,...

Get the GI RIA. Learn to shoot it. Then maybe, You can upgrade a little at a time, as you need to. It's too easy to waste money on the things I want, verses the things I need.
Firearms Forum: 1911 Forum 05-23-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 217
Posted By rab
Well, I'll start. From looking around, it seems...

Well, I'll start. From looking around, it seems that ATI Titans, have one weak/sub-standard component. It seems to be the "recoil assembly". I was having problems with mine.That's what got me looking...
Firearms Forum: 1911 Forum 05-23-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 217
Posted By rab
OK OK! I'm not an English major, I'm a Comp-Sci...

OK OK! I'm not an English major, I'm a Comp-Sci major. Thank you for the correction. It worked out quite nicely.
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