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"The only thing I use solvent on while cleaning is the bore. Everything else gets cleaned with Breakfree CLP. Most of the time I use CLP for lube on internals. I use Breakfree LP for barrels, slide rails, and bolts."

this is pretty much what i do too. only times i use solvent are for brand new guns/parts to get the protectant off, cleaning the bore, and sometimes in the really cruddy areas of a .22 semi auto.

the ultrasonic also works wonders. you can throw a whole trigger ground in there and get it super clean without pulling it apart. i use one of deemarie's old hair dryers and compressed air to get the water out and then spray down with CLP.

2/5/2011 10:26:08 AM

Good info thanks fellas

Also, being that I have yet to get my CCP, how do I legally transport my pistol to the range? When Im in my truck I suppose I'll throw it in a bag in the tool box, but what about carrying it from the parking lot to the range? What about the fact that my bike is my daily driver, my "trunk" is my bookbag...any legal way to carry it then until I actually take the CC class?

2/5/2011 2:57:38 PM

Open carry, or unloaded in a locked container.

2/5/2011 3:15:34 PM

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"any thoughts or particular lubes y'uns swear by?"

I use slide glide lite grease everywhere.


[Edited on February 5, 2011 at 4:32 PM. Reason : 2]

2/5/2011 4:31:02 PM

^Slip-2000 grease for ALL of my guns.

2/5/2011 6:47:30 PM

I've got both Hoppes ELITE and Breakfree CLP. I just used the CLP to clean my Glock.




Okay. So I got my new barrel from KKM. Looks fantastic. Buttt there's a ever so slight fitment issue. After I swapped barrels, I noticed it was in the slide really tight. So tight in fact that I had trouble racking the slide back and disassembling it to put the Glock barrel back on... Not that it was impossible, just took a decent amount of effort... I think the hood and breech face need trimming. Any suggestions on who can do this for me for $RI? It's a SS barrel, if that makes a difference...


[Edited on February 5, 2011 at 7:17 PM. Reason : .]

2/5/2011 7:13:44 PM

http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/06/971004/ales-pricey-guns-prove-unreliable.html


Thought someone might be interested. ALE having trouble with their Kimbers.

2/6/2011 10:25:27 AM

i don't know why they figured a 1911 of any variety was the best choice for a service pistol

2/6/2011 3:51:21 PM

^^Well no wonder they had so many issues, somebody stuck "safety buttons" on the damn things.

Seriously, everyone knows that Kimbers aren't the most reliable 1911 out there but 289 "malfunctions" in less than a year and a half is BS. I'm betting more than half of the "malfunctions" were agents' failures.

^I don't see a problem with a 1911 as a service pistol but not for a bunch of agents that are never going to use them. Going from a Sig to a 1911 is a pretty big step for someone that practices every couple of months and is used to just pulling the gun out of the holster and pulling the trigger. There's several forces that use them with no problems but they usually have a heavier training schedule as well. My big problem is why the fuck you're going to issue a $1k Kimber instead of a $500 Glock or $600 Sig.

2/6/2011 5:23:57 PM

the only problem with a Kimber is the gun not being idiot proof. I'd imagine that ALE agents use their sidearms less than any other law enforcement agency.

2/6/2011 6:39:15 PM

Quote :

"^Slip-2000 grease for ALL of my guns."

Just ordered some. Sounds just as good, but costs less. I'm fine with that.

2/6/2011 8:59:03 PM

Endorsed by Larry vickers; can't go wrong

2/6/2011 9:56:21 PM

Anyone know if there is a Slip2000 vendor at the gun show?

Thinking about buying more, but would prefer to skip the $10 shipping for 8 oz of stuff.

2/6/2011 10:22:02 PM

Anyone recommend a gunsmith?

2/7/2011 12:25:03 AM

What do you need done? If it's not too bad you might be able to do it yourself.

2/7/2011 9:56:31 AM

everyone seems to like that guy that contracts over at PDHSC

2/7/2011 10:09:56 AM

He's usually really busy and has long wait times. Does good work though. How long are you willing to wait?

2/7/2011 2:18:50 PM

I contacted the gentleman referred by PDHSC. His turn around time is ~3 weeks and it'll be about $50. I also contacted KKM and they returned my call and said they would take care of everything. They designed their barrels to fit 99.5% of glock slides. Looks like I fall in that 0.5% crowd. KKM says they'll reimburse my shipping and have the barrel fitted for free. Should get it back by the end of the week. Now that's standing behind your product... If this all goes smoothly, I'll be one loyal customer.

I'm sad that I'll be without my G27 for the week though

2/7/2011 3:54:45 PM

This is the prime example of why you need two guns.





I'm about to pull the trigger on my first 'real' optics.
Aimpoint Micro H-1 for the AR.
The optic costs the same a a Glock.

2/7/2011 4:09:59 PM

^^Ohh, the Glock barrel fitting. If you're brave and have a steady you should be able to do it yourself pretty easy. How is the barrel binding? Is it just tight on the lockup?
If you have calipers you should measure the hood length and ejection port length and compare.

2/7/2011 5:42:38 PM

studies show that customers are more loyal to a company when they have a problem with the company and the company makes right on it than to companies with which they've never had a problem at all

i just thought it was interesting. i do the same thing lol

[Edited on February 7, 2011 at 6:25 PM. Reason : ^^i have a $700+ scope on a $200 rifle. it's about to go on a $700 rifle, though ]

2/7/2011 6:24:19 PM

^^^Unless you're married to the Micro, Sightmark makes an Aimpoint full-size knockoff which is half the price and the same quality.

2/7/2011 6:32:32 PM

^the aimpoint is already ordered.
I have quit a few aimpoint knock-offs already, but this year I plan on doing a number of carbine courses and want something that matches the quality of the rifle.

Adding the H-1 put me over the $2k mark for the AR.

2/7/2011 7:16:58 PM

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"If it's not too bad you might be able to do it yourself. "

No equipment By the damn time I get everything I need/want, I'll be too old to use 'em.

2/7/2011 7:24:04 PM

what are the equipment requirements?

2/7/2011 7:41:17 PM

Something other than a dremel? I guess I was thinking of a table/belt sander for an even finish. I know I'm supposed to take my time and take off 0.5mm at a time or so, but with a dremel? I wouldn't trust myself to do that...

I guess I could have used a sanding block?

2/7/2011 7:59:07 PM

No no no....belt sanders are bad lol. So are Dremels if you're not careful.
To fit things like a barrel all you need is a good set of files and maybe some stones. fine wet/dry sandpaper backed with glass is also handy depending on what you're doing.

2/7/2011 8:22:46 PM

if you plan to be a lifelong shooter, you might as well invest in a few files and stones. brownell's has some affordable options.

2/7/2011 8:27:13 PM

I guess if I had googled/youtubed it I would have figured that out

I'll know for next time. Thanks

2/7/2011 8:27:45 PM

Just ordered a 12'' L.O.P Hogue stock for my Mossberg 590.
This should make it easier for me to shoot, and actually enable the wife to shoot it.

2/7/2011 9:22:53 PM

^Did you consider cutting the original stock (yeah, I'm cheap)?

2/7/2011 9:57:11 PM

Nope. I guess that could have been a possibility though.

I am looking at the desert tan stock set though as well. It might be a cool color combo on my mariner finish, and then it would match my AR.


Selling Primary Arms M3 and 3x magnifier in the classifieds.

[Edited on February 7, 2011 at 10:22 PM. Reason : .]

2/7/2011 9:59:08 PM

where do you reloaders buy your powder around raleigh? there's only a couple places near me that have powder and their prices/selections suck.

2/8/2011 8:43:41 PM

Any recommendations for a synthetic stock for an A-bolt Hunter? Purchased one recently and it has a really nice wood stock that I would prefer to not damage during my deer hunts. I bought a Ram-Line Synthetic from sportsmans guide and it was an absolute piece of shit so I sent it back.

2/8/2011 8:51:43 PM

Top Shot on History Channel premiers tonight.
Remember, Chris Tilley will be competing this year.

2/8/2011 9:13:09 PM

Not looking like he is going to do well thus far, didnt make a single shot. I mean, a world champion pistol shooter that cant hit a pool ball at 25 feet?

2/8/2011 10:35:10 PM

Top Shot thread in Chit Chat
http://www.thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=607808

2/8/2011 10:40:07 PM

Got the Lee single stage press in today!


But the wife says I can't open it until Valentine's Day

2/8/2011 10:51:29 PM

haha, sucks for you.

Had the same problem with my wife a while ago at xmas.

2/8/2011 10:53:36 PM

stripped the mossberg down for the first time tonight.
It is now sitting in 12 separate pieces. The new stock set should arrive in a few days and I'll put it back together then.

2/9/2011 2:03:36 AM

Pictures or it didn't happen

2/9/2011 3:44:57 AM

Young Guns in Apex sells powder and primers, but that's the only place I'm aware of. If I'm in a bind I go to Fayetteville or Greensboro where they have Gander Mtn. Gander has always had a good selection, albeit a little pricey. Gun show vendor is the best by far. He has tons of stuff and the best prices anywhere in person.

2/9/2011 7:19:00 AM

15 pieces actually

2/9/2011 9:10:49 AM

if anyone is interested, we could possibly get a tww powder purchase together and split up the hazmat fee. i don't really wanna wait until the next gun show.

[Edited on February 9, 2011 at 2:01 PM. Reason : a]

2/9/2011 2:00:57 PM

Left-handed rifles...any exist that are worth a shit in 308/30-06/7.62?

Got a fuzzy right eye from an old construction injury so I have to sight with my left eye...which makes most rifles a pain in the ass. Especially because I happen to like bolt-action

2/9/2011 11:58:29 PM

The T3 comes in a left hand version.
I have a T3 Lite in 308 and love it. A left handed T3 should be just as nice, just backwards

2/10/2011 12:26:54 AM

Any place you know of that has one I could put a few rounds through?

2/10/2011 9:43:09 AM

you'd be better off finding a person that has one... all the ranges around here don't allow rifles (unless they have a 22 conversion)

*except the wake county range and durham county outdoors club, but I don't think either rents out guns

[Edited on February 10, 2011 at 10:13 AM. Reason : evewrv]

2/10/2011 10:13:17 AM

Well, everything arrived today, 4 days faster than expected.
It is an Aimpoint H-1 with A.R.M.S QD mount.
Optic looks good, and functions just like it is supposed to.
I ended up having to buy a $6 set of torx bits to put the optic on the riser.
With the QD, I can still throw my $100 3-9x scope with QD mount on if I plan on trying to shoot long distance at the range.





[Edited on February 10, 2011 at 1:42 PM. Reason : .]

2/10/2011 1:41:46 PM

^Good looking rifle. Do you find the bull barrel heavy? Mine wears me out shooting LR/HR drills.

Took these pictures at work today, All weapons are Semi/FA where applicable.






Not pictured: SCARs, Barretts, a bunch of other Russian bullshit.

[Edited on February 10, 2011 at 6:10 PM. Reason : pic size]

2/10/2011 6:09:53 PM