blacktalon606

Thanks.

I just like to shoot a lot and then clean the gun. That's what it was built for.

I don't understand how a gun used in the swamps of Vietnam could be picky about ammo.

When the first M-16's were dumped in Vietnam, they were a jamming nightmare. They were marketed as a space aged gun that didn't have to be cleaned. They were wrong... and quickly issued cleaning kits and instructions on how to do it. But... In the middle of a jungle war (or desert war might I add) removing small parts from a rifle to clean them is a real pain in the ass. The AR has come miles over it's 4+ generations... but it is still not the greatest slog thorugh the mud gun... but if you take care of it it can work adequately. The modern A2, and A3's don't seem to be nearly as picky about ammo as the A1's... but some are. It all depends who made the parts. But, all that said... I have fired a LOT of steel case ammo in my day, and never had a problem with it.

Steel cased .223?

No thanks.

I have fired about 15k rounds of it in various calibers... it has always went bang for me. Granted... it can't be reloaded... but it makes cheap(er) practice/plinking.

When buying a firearm, it is usually a good idea to stick with Nato or at least common calibers. 9mm .45 .223 .308 30-06 12ga can just about always be found. If you are going to depart from that, at least go with common redneck calibers. .22 .38/.357 .44 etc. Ther further you depart from the list, the harder and more expensive it will be to find gun food. 9mm will always be cheaper than .380 because they make a TON of it. Rare calibers like 9mm kurtz, .357 Sig etc instantly become rare birds when ammo gets short and the price rises like crazy. Granted... all ammo has gone stupid since the prices of lead, copper and brass have lost their minds. Thanks a lot China. In days gone by you could buy a 1000 round case of .380 for $72... but now that same case is $290+ shipping. It makes me sad. lol. Cases of federal 5.56 are $500... it is unbelieveable.

There is a magazine at Kroger once in a while... Walmart sometimes has it also... called gun list. That is a book of adds and is usually your best bet for cheap ammo.

Look at OJ... he murdered 2 people and got away with it... surely this guy can beat a ticket. lol. But... Johnny is dead... so maybe not.

Not really. Seeing the media coverage its gotten I think it would have been best for him (and his department) to own up to his mistake' date='

admit wrong doing and take what ever he gets.[/quote']

If he pleads guilty, he won't have a job anymore. If he pleads not guilty, and gets it kicked out on a technicality... he can keep his job. Remember, you don't have to prove a damn thing... the state has to prove beyond a shadow of a reasonable doubt that, a crime was committed, that you are being charged wit the appropriate crime and that you were the one who committed the crime to a jury. 100% sure to be screwed or 90% likely to be screwed? I would take my chances too.

The guy that went after me was on a big cruiser and completed it with ease. It almost seemed like his front wheel turned more. There was also a kid there on a sport bike that was complaining that he would never pass bc his turning radius was limited by the bike and not his skill... hrm.

Damn! I woulda liked to have seen that.

And haha to that little jackass trying to make up for his lack of tallent with his overabundanc of mouth.

yeah its to get your endorsement. Can retest in 1 week. Just kicking myself cuz I've done the swerve 100 times perfect. I practice every day on the way home from work at the BMV on Broad/70

There are 4 parts to the test

1. 90 Degree turn to a stop, No speed req.

Accelerate slow, make 90deg turn and then another to finally stop with front tire in a box approx 4x3:)

2. Cones, 5 cones, No speed req

Maneuver through staggered/slalom type setup then wide turn to a U-turn with 2 different sizes of turn area (over/under 500cc)

3. Quick stop, 12-20mph

Accelerate to 12-20 and maintain speed until front tire reaches marked line. Then make a quick but safe stop.

4. Swerve, 12-20mph

Same basic course as the quick stop but instead of a stop, at marked line swerve right to avoid imaginary "obstacle":eek: and continue on.

(Where I blew it)

Up until #4 I had it aced 100%

Then I go and look like a total smear as I lay and roll. Oh well, I'm ok. Bike is good (save some loose plastic) and I'll go back next week and try again.

Well, off to fix the plastic.

Dude, dont' take the motorcycle rider's course unless you specifically want to lower your insurance or something. Just freakin practice and go back in a week. People talk about it like the test is unpassable. If your on a sportbike, you ought to be able to rip that thing up, and it sounds like you did all but one section. So... you know where you need to focus your studies. Just, less sucking next time.

Test is actually easier on a cruiser too. The pitiful lock to lock on a sportbike make the sub 20mph maneuvers (ie: everything in the test) pretty rough.

Easier on a cruiser? When I took mine, there were 5 people testing that day. The first guy was on a hog. That dude leaned that sucker over more than I have ever seen someone lean one trying to do the U turn but couldn't make it. Then on the cones he hit a couple and failed. He looked like a damn good rider to me... but he wasn't even close. Maybe it was a tighter than normal course or something... but I didn't see how it could be done on a cruiser. I was number 2 and passed. While I was getting my paperwork done #3 and #4 went... they were both on dirtbikes and failed. #5 Was on a Katana and you could tell he hadn't practiced the U turn enough... the dude on the harley was tighter. lol.

I stayed off the highway... didn't take any passengers etc... but when you use a bike for transportation, it's kinda hard not to ride at night once in a while. I put about 3500 miles on my bike the first summer I had it.

Hey... I understand a lot of the reason for it. Your life may depend on these people at some point and you have to wonder... If I nail this guy for speeding today, will he show up as fast when I need backup? Will this dude drag my ass out of the way when i'm broken and bleeding? But still... the law is suppsoed to apply to us all. That's all I want.

easy on the IRS agent comments, LEOs are held to a higher standard by all of society...if LEOs were not then we would be having this thread. Do we enforce the law, yes(well, most of us do lol). Do some LEOs who are idiots while off duty make all other LEOs look dumb, unfortunately. Why are all LEOs judged by these few idiots? I am not for or against throwing the book at him, lets not just get everyone to jump on the cop hater throw the book at him bandwagon, besides he wasnt a cop...he is a trooper, they are not police officers haha. P.S. not all officers are jerks, and contrary to popular belief, most set good examples, its the few that make poor decisions sometimes here and there that stereotypes all LEOs.

Also, LEOs are held to a higher standard by society, when society hears of the indescression. How often does the LEO community cover up for one of their own? Society, yes... but the legal community holds them to a much lower standard. A police officer near me was found passed out drunk in the drive through at Steak and Shake. Until the story got out... they had no intention of punishing him at all... no charges were filed for weeks etc. The cops took him home. I know a few bad apples spoil the bunch... but small things, lead to bigger things. At LEAST let the guy get the same as I would for the same thing. Years ago when I took criminal law, that was 10 points on my license and a 6 month license suspension.

I highly support police officers who follow the same code they enforce. (I have friends who are officers and my first degree was in CJ... so I have the education as well) The probem with not throwing the book at someone who is not "nearly" above the law... is that is sets a precident. Which laws will he choose to enforce while on duty? Which laws will he let slide? An officer is not supposed to have the descression to enforce the laws they agree with and not others... that is for the courts to decide, so how can you honestly suggest he will faithfully uphold the law, when he breaks it in his free time? What about the $500 in cash he finds during the arrest? I say it's a slippery slope.

Also, if you can afford a registerd lower... you can probably afford $3k for a 416 upper. IJS.

Yes my friend I know about class 3 weapons, I currently own 2 MGs and 3 suppressors. As for the semi version of the the HK 416, HK has purposly designed it to not be compatible with any registered M16 lower RDIAS or Lightning link, where as if you would like to spend the 3k+ some people are selling the actual 416 uppers for you could get one to work with your reigstered MG. As for the 1968 Gun Control Act it just banned MGs from importation, you could still legaly import them and convert them but could not import the real deal. As I said previously the 1986 Firearms Owenrs Protection Act banned the manufacture of NEW machine guns for civilian owner ship. Anything previously made before that as long as it was not a dealer sample can be owned as long as state and local laws are followed.

I started out just trying to inform a fellow gun owner, but now your just trying to be an asshole. So you keep using the term "civilian"... Class III dealers are not civilians? Since when exactly? Are you from the government sir? Why are you talking about lightning links or DIAS which are both illegal (unless you have one of the 16 legal ones... that wore out in a couple thousand rounds)? So, they designed it not to work with those.... awesome. That doesn't mean they DIDN't design it to work with a colt lower reciever (which they did)... so if you have a registered M16 lower, you can legally pin the 416 on it, completly negating all the bullshit you just spewed at me. You yourself said you could make it work with a registered MG... which all in all sounds to me like you don't know what the hell our talking about. I'm super stoked that owning a sten gun makes you think your an AR expert, who then goes on boards touting info that makes them sound ignorant... and then gets their panties in a bunch when corrected. That is all.

I know Jason. He's a pretty good guy who just got back in to riding. Last I saw him he, along with 4 other state troopers on bikes, stopped at Iron Pony on Memorial Day while we were waiting for a group ride. Yeah, he's a cop...but I guess he has a need for speed like the rest of us. I bet if he caught one of you speeding he'd give you a warning. Go easy on the guy.

Not if he wants to keep his job. Cops give tickets... they are like IRS agents with guns. If they don't give tickets.... they get fired and the Chief finds a cop who will write tickets. It's a well known part of their budget.

But more to the point, A cop should be held to a higher standard because they are charged by soceity with the duty of enforcing the law. This man, obviously felt he was above the same laws he would arrest you for breaking. I say throw the book at him.

I always heard, "practice as realistically as possible." That looks great if your practicing for duck hunt... otherwise just use bullets and knock down some steel. IJS.

Semi auto version is coming both in 5.56 and .308(supposed to be late this year but probably not). But for the full auto versions we will never see them unless your a police officer and your dept issues you one or your in the special forces. That is thanks to the 1968 GCA which does not alow importation of full auto weapons for civilians and the clause in the 1986 FOPA which states any machine gun make after May 18th 1986 cannot be owned by a civilian.

It's called a class III weapon, on a form 4 transfer permit. Read up my friend. There are a great many FA M-16's in civilian hands. Most states allow them if you want to pay for the $200 tax stamp and get the background enema.

Too bad we will never see that rifle with the happy switch in civilian hands in the US. Although HK will be offering a semi-auto version within the next year, both in 5.56 and .308.

It's just a new and improved top half for any 15/16 style rifle. So, if you buy any 16 with a "happy switch" (for about $12k) you can see it in the US.

I was down in Alabama last weekend, and their shelves are completly full. They had everything... .22, 9mm, 45, 357, 223, 7.62, You name it, they had it and in supply.

PPS. You're sadly misinformed. Not to mention not even reading the thread or any of the articles posted - she's NOT running in 2012. :rolleyes:

Your source, NBC says she isn't running... Palin says she is running... who to believe....

Funny how Fox didn't post her entire quote Good thing we don't have her a VP thinking that politics is a superficial, wasteful bloodsport. If she thought that, why would she be vying for that job?

Your so right... it's a good thing we have a president modeled after Stalin who thinks the constitution is toilet paper instead.

PS: the rumor is she is stepping down to focus on the 2012 election. Maybe by that time the country will realize socialism isn't the way... (but I know you never will… some people will always need someone else to do their thinking for them.)

Spend $10k to make someone else jealous? I'm all right.

if you are looking for high power check out the anzio 20mm

That's pretty groovy and all... but it has the added pain in the ass of being a NFA firearm... with months of paperwork, background enemas etc. Not to mention the fact that you can only buy ammo from a few places in the country. You can pick up a BMG today if you have the $$ and you can currently get ammo at most gun shows, or via the internet.

I think that bike is sick.... the only thing that I don't care for is the pop bottle overflow bottle. That just seems a little Beverly Hillbilly's to me... but the rest is dope as hell!

lol, wut

put yourself in the position of the dad:

your daughter's boyfriend who has a shitty driving record in a car and may or may not have numerous accidents under his belt (this makes him "experienced" fo sho!) wants to take one of the most precious things he has in his life on a what is widely regarded as a death trap.

you, as the father, tell him no. you suck at driving safely, and it can only get worse on a bike.

said boyfriend takes daughter anyway, may or may not crash

you, as the father, finds out. father gets out his 12 gauge...

and PROFITS!!

good luck

My thoughts exactly...