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I wonder if she rented the gun or brought her own. If she came to rent one for suicide, I guess it makes more sense, but otherwise - WTF? Do it at home away from innocent bystanders you emo fuck. Can't wait to see what anti-gun groups make of this.

Related question: So, I see there's alot of debate over the elventy-billion magazine offerings. Most seem to like the P-Mags, where others seem to prefer traditional steel with upgraded followers (often Magpul followers). P-Mags are pretty cheap and it seems like a no brainer, but is there any good reason to keep away? Any quirks, like issues with feed lips vs. the steel?

Yeah, I think it will likely end up with at least a basic birdcage ($10) if not a nice comp/FH (~$25). It's a 5.56 chamber. I don't intend to go really heavy on he bullets, so I think it will probably work well enough for most loads. They probably chose that twist for its wide range of workable bullet weights.

Are you sure that doesn't throw a fireball or a spinning uppercut?

It's just under $600 street price. I have seen them for as low as $550. Still AK territory for sure and nearly entry-level AR prices. Overall I think I like the design. It incorporates alot of "nifty" features (bipod forend, mag storage, folds for storage, weighs 5lbs.) It's certainly more of a compromise b/w an AK an AR and a survival gun than exactly filling the role of either. That being said, I have shot AKs and ARs alot and they are a known quantity to me, but this is not. I may find that its not as good an idea in reality as it was "on paper". If so, I'll sell it and "upgrade" to something else. I have a feeling that it might actually work out well for its intended purpose though. If I knew anyone that had one I would have tried it out first, but I guess I'll find out soon enough.

Well, I went over to Blackwing again yesterday and handled a few more guns. After researching the Kel Tec SU16 series a little more I was really intrigued. They have alot of the same attributes as an AR but a gas system more like that of an AK. Seems like a good compromise between the two. I didn't realize they have been making them since 2003 and all but the erliest examples seem to get stellar reviews. So after handling the "B" model they had in stock some more I decided to have them order in a "CA" model. Most people confuse this with California legality (and it is legal there) but it's actually because it's their newest "C" model with the standard "A" buttstock. I find it to be a really interesting firearm and hope that it turns out to be as reliable and accurate as I have read. Obviously I'm a little concerned about the robustness of a plastic receiver over metal, but it's super-light because of it and seems to hold up well if you don't plan on bashing fools in the skull with it. http://www.kel-tec-cnc.com/su16ca.htm http://www.kel-tec-cnc.com/images/su16ca/pic2.jpg http://www.kel-tec-cnc.com/images/su16ca/pic1.jpg

I have been in the same boat for years. I always have the desire to get something fast, which I think is what led me to finally trying out the motorcycle end of the hobby. I agree, it's a whole different group and a whole different experience. I still have the drive to get another fox-body one day, but priorities and lack of space have kept e from it so far. Oh, INB4 "I thought you said fast, but your sig says Buell"...

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Seems like a bad choice for resale value. I wonder what those HGTV shows would have to say about such a thing.

Ideally I'd like something that can hold ~6" at 300 yards, which I think is the maximum range I'd expect to use it. It seems it will take a top-shelf AK to get that kind of accuracy, which puts it in the AR-15 price range... So I'm still a little torn, but I think I'm down to one of those 2. As for the 30 carbine, I think it would be passable if I lowered my range expectations to 150 yards or less. Ballisticaly its not bad, but similar to .357 mag, which I don't expect to be very effective at that range even if the accuracy was there. It certainly seems to offer the reliability, portability and firepower. Mini 14/30 is similar and stretches the range a bit, but nowadays they're pretty close to the same price of a nice AR/AK. Am I overthinking this? Probably. Incidentally I also handled the Kel-Tec SU16. Its really neat and I like that it's super-light and folds up so small you could stick it in a pack. Unfortunately they're too new to really find much about their accuracy and reliability, and they're certainly not "battle proven".

"AK-47. When you absolutely, positively have to kill every cow in the room; accept no substitute." -Sam Jackson

You can rent a few at Blackwing and New Albany.

I hadn't considered a Garand because of the price for a good one and the cost of ammo, but there is certainly merit to minimizing your caliber spread. The other issue is that while they are very powerful, they lack capacity. This hurts their overall firepower for this purpose in my mind, though I love the guns. I think it would make a nice primary battle weapon, and it surely did for years. Thompsons are really neat but definitely fall short in the range and accuracy department. I hear they can be a bit unreliable too. Actually I think the Thompson is what the 30 Carbine replaced.

Yeah, I'd take the AK over the SKS for sure. I do think that the .30 isn't a bad choice, it's just that they are a bit pricey nowadays for a nice one and they have always been plagued with inconsistently loaded ammo. The Ruger Minis and the 30 Carbine actually share alot of the same design and subsequently alot of the same quirks that conspire to make them less accurate than they could be. You can make really accurate guns out of them, but it seems like it will end up costing as much or more than just buying an AR.

I take it you didn't show him all the dead hookers you had neatly piled in the cargo area?

I'm a long-time gun enthusiast and have owned many of each type of firearm but never any assault rifles. I always convince myself they're impractical and can be too expensive to feed (especially as ammo prices continue to climb). Lately I have been thinking it might be time to get something that fills the gap between my 30-06 bolt rifle and assorted pistols. I have a decent shotgun, but if I ever needed good firepower at medium ranges I just don't have the tools. I'm no survivalist nut job, but I'm starting to think that it's never a bad idea to be prepared for the worst. I don't really expect a full governmental collapse or anything, but localized catastrophes have a knack for bringing out the worst in people (situations like Katrina, etc.) and they can happen anywhere. Even the Boy Scouts say "Always be prepared". So, I have finally decided I am in the market for a medium range, high-firepower weapon. My added stipulations are that I prefer a moderately inexpensive, simple yet dependable design with plentiful ammunition availability. I know everyone immediately thinks AR-15, and I do too, but I really want to keep it simple/cheap-ish and a "Nice" AR seems to be ~$800 at minimum. If I can get something that fits the bill for a few hundred dollars less I can afford to keep a shit ton of ammo on hand with that money. I figure its intended useful range would need to be anywhere between up-close and 300ish yards max (I have a rifle more suited for longer range shots). Honestly I have always liked the M1 Carbine, but I realize that .30 carbine a little on the weak side and while ammo is similar in price to 7.62x39/.223 it's not nearly as common. This led me to the Ruger mini-14/mini-30 side of things as they are similar in design and I always loved my 10/22s. I like that carbines of this type are not as "Scary-looking" and are perhaps more likely to scoot under the radar on bannings, but it also seems that they aren't a very accurate choice either for work past 100 yards or so. AKs seem like a decent option. Still not superb as accuracy is concerned, but many military forces use them with success. Granted that's mostly because they are cheap to make but with some practice it will probably work passably against 2-legged targets to ~300 yards. Unfortunately that doesn't seem much better than the M1/mini-14 type guns. Other than accuracy I'd say it fits the bill pretty well though. It really sucks that they are about double what they used to cost 10 years ago. Hell, it seems the SKSs are now 3-4 times the cost. A nice M14 variant would sure be sweet, but way expensive and gets a little pricier to feed. I could do an FAL for considerably less, but then I still have to feed it .308 and it's a much less common design if I should need parts, etc. So, does anyone have any insight or opinions to share that might make my choice a little easier. I know that some of you have combat experience that might be valuable, not that I'm looking to go to war. Cliffs: Want a nice medium range high capacity weapon for a reasonable price. Thoughts/opinions?

Being an '01 it will be a Chrysler 8-1/4" unless it has ABS brakes. I would start by having the wheel checked, as it is the most likely thing to get bent. From there you may have bent an axle or maybe even the axle tube flange. I would highly suspect it's wheel damage based on your description, though it could be more. Mine came with the "Don't get overconfident of its abilities and subsequently get PWND option"

No, it's me living e-vicariously through Chris by using his PC. No Homo.

RIP Chris. This was his last post. He was killed by a long distance invisible roundhouse kick just seconds after this post.

You failed to include the fact that it was Chuck Norris wielding said knife. Mystery solved.

+1 based on many other I know that have had work done there, though I have always used Fast Racing and have been very pleased.

It has been snowing for about 45 minutes here in Delaware. Not sticking to the roads just yet. Not 42 anyway.

+1. Me Three. From a seller's standpoint, F them. F them in the A.

He's got 99 problems and a bitch is every single one.

I have always had good luck from the buying end, but as a seller I have been screwed many times. It's great for the buyer that they are being protected, but I think the protection is often too far slanted in the buyers favor. Even when the only wrongdoing is clearly on behalf of the buyer, and sometimes I think its because they know they will likely get away with it. From a seller's perspective I don't feel very protected at all by PayPal, although they seem to have made some minor policy improvements lately. That being said, again, I have had nothing but positive experiences as a low volume buyer and would certainly recommend PayPal.