Matt.Cross

I love the Galco Miami Classic, there are few shoulder holsters that are this nice looking and so well built.

You look really familiar, do I know you? <dontknow>

Nice, I like it. Those VTAC handguards look great!

No more waiting now, my rifle is complete, headspaced and ready to take to the range. Pics to follow!

Crush washer. It's for timing the brake. <thumbsup>

... Dave Tooley's shop, that is. I made a visit to the living legend today to have my muzzle brake timed to my new Fulton Armory barrel. He not only timed my brake, but he turned down the OD so my gas block now slips on and off easily. After that, we installed my barrel, torqued it down properly and installed my gas block and brake. All this excellent service at a price of merely $40. It was an honor to get to meet him and see his shop. He had some wicked builds going on, and I got to speak with him at some length in person, he's just as nice a person as they come. I will be paying another visit soon to have another brake timed onto Frank, hopefully this time it will be a little more hands on for me, I'd like to try doing it myself, so we'll see how that goes. Just waiting now for my bolt to get here so I can check headspacing and hit the range. ;D

I KNOW, I KNOW >:( ;) Trust me, I've kicked myself many times since then as well... but it also means I get to go on a therapeutic spending spree to salve my wounds. ;D So the good old Rock Island 1911 I sold will probably not be missed when my FNP and Ruger SR1911 are there to comfort me.

I looked at the tactical model but the price was much and I mean MUCH higher, and I didn't like the thought of dragging the higher sights out of a carry holster. It seems easier to buy the model I was looking at and buy a threaded barrel later. That's not to say that the tactical model isn't a gun I'd love to have, it's just i'm looking to replace the 1911 I sold as a carry pistol. The FNP is awesome for my extra-long hands, given the large capacity and grip size, it's an excellent candidate at the moment. I was really impressed by how smooth the trigger was, both in double and single-action pull.

All right gentlemen, I had a gun store owner offer to sell me a brand new FN FNP-45 for $700 total, and that includes a 15 round magazine and two 14-round magazines. Is that a good deal or is that average? I'm gonna end up with one of these anyways, but what is a good price?

Well yeah, I mean, if you're going to make it an NFA gun, go all the way right? There's no question an SBR is in bounds, but there are other options besides carbon wrapping to lighten it up. You can go with fluting, dimpling, etc. etc... I'm talking specifics though, dream aloud. If I handed you a blank check for this build, what would you build?

Good recommendation, I have entertained the thought of building a light, carbine-style .308 for shorter range entertainment. I'm thinking a short carbon-wrapped barrel with QD brake/silencer combo, so we're on the same wavelength there too. There are just so many possibilities! Anybody else want to share the aftermath of your brainstorming? I'm opening myself up for suggestions here, so's I can blame y'all for the expenditures and outcome. <laughs>

I'm in trouble fellas... I called Fulton Armory yesterday and ordered a barrel, which in itself is not so much a problem, but just stick with me here. A little later in the day it occurred to me that I hadn't asked for a matching bolt, and that the barrel would arrive sans a brake. I couldn't have that so I called FA back up and asked them to also send me a Bennie Cooley tactical brake, and a complete Titan bolt. Simple enough, right? Well, today I'm checking out my bank statement and I see that one of my purchases comes up to the barrel amount and another one totaling about $300. I'm thinking to myself, "Dang, $300 is a lot for a bolt...", so I went to the FA store online, fearing that the sales rep thinks I meant the bolt AND bolt carrier. Sure enough, I've purchased the bolt AND carrier. So here's the part where YOU all come in.... What do I need to build around this spare bolt carrier I have? <dontknow>

Well, you've finally done it weaponizer. I bought the first components today to eventually begin my .308 SPR build. I'm working my way through the suppressor purchase and making good progress. Pretty soon I will be making PRI one very happy AR accessory company. Trying to buy my way out of the waiting woes might not work so well as I thought. I've already bought the stuff to remedy my original problem and now I just have to wait some more. A fine bunch of help y'all are.... >:( <dontknow> <thumbsup>

Now also on order, a FA "Titan" complete bolt to match my barrel, as well as yet another Bennie Cooley compensator. <dontknow> Oh, and a set of .308 headspace gauges from Fulton Armory as well. What can I say, when it's time to buy, it's time to buy. <thumbsup>

Hmmm, must be infectious, I just bought one of these and now the waiting begins!

Screw 98Z5V, I'M getting one of those!

Well, I paid a visit to the Sheriff's office this morning. He said he'd be glad to sign for me on NFA items, provided I could establish that I fall within the provisions made in the NC Statutes. I've managed to locate enough information to establish that I can legally own a supressor.

Nice to have another member from Penn's Woods. Enjoy yourself!

I LOVE that ad... Sometimes when my wife and I are discussing something, one of us will say "...and that's why I think yellow makes me sad." and we laugh like we're a couple of idiots. Yes, you could make the point that we are in fact idiots, but that would lead to a change of topics, so just disregard it. I'm hoping it goes somewhat better than that, though, LOL.

Wow, just the thought left a bad taste in my mouth that was hard to get out. I ended up curing it by licking my armpit, which tasted much better in comparison. <dontknow> Well, he's a former Marine, I don't suppose he's an "Anti-NFA" type. I think it will go well, but I'm still nervous.

No need to be jealous, I don't know how it's going to work out just yet. Speaking of which, I'm seriously sweating what to say to the Sheriff, besides introducing myself and explaining why I want him to sign off on a suppressor purchase. How do you lead into that without someone you don't know and never speak to? <dontknow>

Pics are awesome, but video rules the roost. Post up!

In my search for more information, I found a YouTube page with some interesting video: http://www.youtube.com/user/MrNCSILENCER This is definitely the guy I spoke with on the phone... I'm sending him another e-mail now to ask specifically about the trust.

Nice, very nice!!!!

No need to feel bad, I was getting a little bent out of shape thinking about all my research and effort going down the drain. A little dose of reality does a body good, I'm no exception. <thumbsup> I talked with my county's sheriff on the phone today. I'm going to talk to him in person at 9am Friday morning. Keep your fingers crossed that we'll hit it off and not need to go the trust route.