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Thanks guys. I'll test my mags and mark the mags with failures next time. Will be testing new ammo too

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Actually, just mark them 1, 2, 3, etc...

REALLY becomes helpful when you've got more than 10 mags. For different firearms. In different calibers. :D

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So I was at the range the other day teaching my friend how to properly shoot a handgun. She has shot before but never was taught proper grip, stance ect.. so she caught a couple shells to the face and one down the shirt but took em like a champ and kept shooting. I as well got one or two to the forehead but I'm used to it by now.. well I wasn't expected or used to what was about to happen. So I was trying to show off and show her how awesome my grouping was and I was super focused on my front site and trigger pull.. slowly pulling the trigger back then I noticed something didn't feel right. As I left a round down range the brass managed to find its way between my eyes and my glasses. Now my glasses wrap around and since I'm asian my nose isn't that pronounced meaning.. it was stuck in there. I managed to keep the gun down range and with my off hand lift my glasses so it could drop out. At least it didn't somehow find its way down my pants!

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Haha, don't feel bad. I've had the same thing happen to me twice. The first was my left eye got a nice blister from that one. A couple of weeks later I got one on my right eye and another blister.

By the way brass to face and in the shirt should be pretty uncommon from your own gun unless there is a wall next to you. What kind of pistol are you shooting?

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M&P 9mm it ejects fine I've had a couple but its only got about 400 rounds through it and there was a wall (indoor range)

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Cool beans. I've had that brass to face problem with my newer glock 19. Changed out the extractor and ejector and everything runs smoothly.

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Nothing worse than rifle range day, 15 guys shooting AR's......I always try to shoot on the far left of the line, I hate catching hot brass on my neck, eye, down the shirt when trying to qualify!!

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my newest addition to the family...........556 Zombie Killer from the arms room located in Orlando FL
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/IMG_0070.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z...G_0071JPG2.jpg

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Sweet grab Alex!!!

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The AR build so far and the M&P 9mm

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps9586a56e.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps776ef8e2.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...psed1a55af.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...psc8c1531c.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps8c94678a.jpg

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Sweet Alex. Congrats!
Tell us about it.
Lower? Upper? Etc.

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https://armsroom.com/index.php?route...&product_id=88

Rifle Specifications
spike's tactical lower
Zombie Engraved Logo with color fill
"LIVE - DEAD - UNDEAD" selector designations
Laser Etched Ejection Port Door
16" 4150 Chrome-Moly Barrel
5.56mm, M4 Cut, 1:7 Twist
Carbine Length Gas System
M16 Bolt Carrier Group
OD or BLK Quad Rail, Front and Rear Sights, Pistol Grip and Magazine
Phantom Flash Hider
Mil-Spec Lower & Upper Parts
Rogers Super-Stoc
Soft Case (Only Black or ACU available)

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Spikes is an awesome company! I wish their parts weren't so hard to find otherwise there would be more spikes on my build. Are your take down pins the same color as your grip?

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My AR was an all Spike's/Magpul build. Can't wait to do another one. :D

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Nice! I've got a dmps upper and lower, bcm bcg and a cmmg lpk which seems to be very similiar to bcm and spikes lpk from what everyone is saying. I'll end up with a bcm 16" barrel magpul furniture and probably a daniel defense free float rail.

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Attachment 13482

Added a new Archangel shorty vertical foregrip and a new offset light mount that I can hit with my thumb while using the vertical grip. My new Eotech optic is ordered :wo

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Attachment 13483

Offset mount

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I love the look of the offset mounts!

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The function is even better, a buddy showed me his at work a few weeks ago and it was so nice to have your light button right at your thumb :tu

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Hmm good looks plus better function? Sold! You should go into sales seeing as my ar build is because of you! :r

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Picked up a used pmr30 with three mags in trade the other day. Very fun gun to shoot!

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Nice, I wish those were legal in CA. 30 rounds of 22 mag just seem like a whole lot of fun!

How easy are the mags to load? I don't see a notch or button to thumb down. I hated loading my CMMG 22-AR mags because after loading the 10th mag or so my thumbs were just killing me.

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After the 20th round it is a pain. It's worth it though. Fun as hell to shoot

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Anyone know of any local shops that have FDE windowed pmag 30 round mags that would be willing to ship?

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Haven't seen those in a while. Black only, although Earth did show up the other day at Palmetto.

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Noo oh well I've got a month before my ar is fully complete anyways.

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Got these in today and love them! Took about 10 weeks but well worth the wait. Thanks for the recommendation guys.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps8b3969ce.jpg

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How do you like your shield? I've heard mixed things about them

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I love mine. Besides the PMR 30, it's my favorite pistol to shoot. Never had an issue yet.

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Surprised as all reviews I have read, including gun mags rave about it.
I have th 9mm and absolutely love it as my favorite gun, specially for concealed carry.
Highly recommend it.

Same here.

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I could be thinking of the m&p c but I thought I saw something on the m&p forums about a compact that hassome issues I can't remember the specifics though. Either way I love my m&p and would not hesitate to pick up more s&w products

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Ahhh......I think you are referring to the mag issues on the .40 when they first came out.
The mag would accidentally drop on a specific production series identified.
That has since been resolved.
S&W fixed the problematic ones.
The 9 mm has been flawless since introduction.

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TOO BAD I CAN'T EMBED VIDEOS......? but enjoy them if you want to follow the Youtube links


I finally received powder (I've had on order forever...THANKS Obama) slow enough to load up some 220 gr SMK subsonic loads in the 300 Blackout.

I build (assembled, pieced together, hobbled...what ever) a new SBR specifically to be used with a AAC Cyclone 7.62 suppressor. (if interested details on rifle below)

The issue is the 300 Blackout brass. I have some actual 300 Blackout brass, but I don't want to waste/damage it on load development. The only solution (cause there isn't any to be found....THANKS again Obama) is to convert .223/5.56 brass to 300 Blackout brass.

I put together a short video showing the steps to make the 300 Blackout brass and the simple reloading steps for making 220 gr SMK 300 Blackout rounds. I know there are MANY other steps, tricks, blah blah blah....but this was meant to be an under 2 minute simple video.

I will tell you that the tricky part it to get the CL and OAL to meet the specification of the rifle chamber so the bolt will close. Since ever chamber is slightly different I had to destroy 1/2 dozen cases and bullets to get it perfect for my rifle. 220 gr bullets take up a lot of case capacity.

Basic conversion to 300 Blackout video and simple reloading steps for the 300 Blackout.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFJzfsuQeRY


The shakedown run had no issues and ALL subsonic loads cycled the bolt, with suppressor. No FTF or FTE and they held the bolt open on last round. The subsonic load DID NOT cycle the bolt without the suppressor (expected this). The best part is that there was no POI shift with/without suppressor and removing/reinstalling suppressor.


300 Blackout test video. Straight video with no alterations shot with iPhone 5. (sorry not the best but will give you an idea of sound at muzzle)

Load used: (specific to my rifle use at your own risk)
10.7 gr 5744
220 gr SMK
1.3520 CL
2.1165 OAL
CCI #41

*load is remarkable quiet (no hearing protection needed) and extremely accurate. First shot is slightly louder that 2nd..3rd...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZsV2RxLbuA



Rifle used: (this was build from the ground up, by me to spec)

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps2007e1b8.jpg

Federal Requirements: (2 NFA tax stamps)
GTO Billet lower (registered)
Spike's upper
DD Omega 7" lite rail
8.2" Noveske barrel 300 BLK
Timney 3.5 lb trigger
YM M-16 BCG
Bravo CH
Bravo buffer/tube/spring
Assorted Magpul
Troy BUIS
Bobro QD mount
Trijicon AccuPoint 1-4 30mm
AAC Cyclone 7.62 suppressor (registered)


Next up I tested 62 gr SS109 5.56 and 60 gr Aguila SSS subsonic 22lr through another AR-15 SBR with a AAC Ranger 2 5.56 suppressor. (rifle specs listed below if your're interested. Again, I am looking to see if there is any POI shift and what the accuracy is w/without the suppressor. No issues with the rifle's functioning with either load.

The video is not altered and was shot with iPhone5 (again, sorry not the best platform for shooting this type of video....but you get the idea)



5.56 test (quiet enough to shoot without hearing protection)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPRaXoWDad8



22lr test (you could shoot this indoors with no hearing protection)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jORxOkjCM4s



Rifle used: (this was build from the ground up, by me to spec)

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps80307db2.jpg

Federal Requirements: (2 NFA tax stamps)
GTO Billet lower (registered)
Vltor VLS upper
10.5" Noveske barrel 5.56
Timney 3.5 lb trigger
Bravo BCG
Bravo CH
Bravo buffer/tube/spring
Assorted Magpul
Troy BUIS
LaRue QD mount
Trijicon ACOG 1.6
AAC Ranger 2 5.56 suppressor (registered)

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Sweet guns and vidoes Shawn :tu

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Got my eotech in today!! Ill post some pics once my phone has enough charge to use the camera.

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http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps77ee7b46.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps28b95901.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps01c77065.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps476424c0.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps119db4e1.jpg

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Finally done with the pistol build!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...87604A976B.jpg

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Nice Pete

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Nice set up Pete! If you ever get a chance to shoot that thing at night do it! The pig is freakin cool at night!

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Nice.
Me want one.
Maybe since doo doo has slowed down and lowers are back to normal range, may order one for this.

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:wo all these are looking awesome!!!!

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Thanks guys


That's one thing I want to do with this thing. Seen pics and videos and it looks cool. You can shoot it at the herf this weekend

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Do you guys have any other pics the of the 9mm shield? I just came across it in my search for the compact. Im having a hard time finding places that have these in stock let alone getting the chance to see one. I finally got my two permits and I would like to use them before they expire..

I have been looking at the Ruger LCR .38 which I had the opportunity to shoot this past weekend and I loved it, but I'm not a 100% sold on having it as a back up. I was also looking at the SA xdm 9 or xds 9 compact. Still kinda new to firearms but I am looking for personal defense and something I can grow into. Since NJ is a huge PITA to purchase handguns, I would like to do it right.

Already planning on buying an SA 1911 .45 Loaded or might jump up to the Operator.

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Here you go.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...036910F12C.jpg

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I am so itching to buy something, anything!

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Favorite gun in favorite holster.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...ACEC56ECB6.jpg

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All of the ones you mention were on my list. Also looked at Glock 26/27, Baretta PX4 and quite a few others.
When I held that Shield in my hand, it was a love made in heaven. When I fired it, we consummated the relationship. (Still on honeymoon):r
The Shield is reliable, thin (unlike the others listed here), reasonably priced but just hard as heck to find. They seem to be popping up more often now.

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My penultimate AR build

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps8f3a679f.jpg

5.56 18" 1-7 twist DD barrel, GTO billet lower, AR15.com billet upper, SLR adjustable gas block, Noveske NSR 16.7" rail, AAC Ranger II can, Timney 3.5 trigger, Young NM BCG, BMC charging handle & mil spec car tube, assorted Magpul, Leupold 4.5x15 TT scope on Bobro mount.


*one more to go and it's going to be 6.5 Grendal