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    Looks like I built a AR 9 now......

    Only based on what I saw from New Frontier's website, there will be a few left over parts, but you shouldn't need anything extra. There will not be a bolt hold open on the last round with this lower from what they said. I'm still unclear on what hammer they plan to use- some are notched at the...
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    Looks like I built a AR 9 now......

    Do you happen to have the spacer to go with that piston? I have a Tirant 9 and a 1/2x36 barrel at the moment.
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    Looks like I built a AR 9 now......

    I don't really want to haul the chrono to the range tomorrow, but I will do my best to get a range report posted for the current build. It's not going to be terribly useful without some info on the ammo I'm planning to use- and that ammo is my 115 grain reloads. But I guess some pictures and a...
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    Looks like I built a AR 9 now......

    As soon as I'm sure this thing works as it should, I've got to decide if I'm going to sell it complete (and take a loss) or spend more money to send the barrel out to be shortened to about 7" and threaded 1/2x28. It's 1/2X36 (I think) now and I don't have a single can mount that will work on...
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    Looks like I built a AR 9 now......

    I really like the PCCs too- I want a .45, but the options are really limited right now (well, limited in the range I'm willing to buy).
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    Looks like I built a AR 9 now......

    Well, I could certainly have done it cheaper- I bought a PSA kit with the railed 10.5 upper, SBX brace, lower parts/buffer tube/etc. I think that kit with the mag (all parts except for the lower) was about $800. Add in a $45 Anderson lower and a $50ish Bushnell red dot and it looks like it's...
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    Looks like I built a AR 9 now......

    I'll have it and the .300BLK pistol. Had the ATF website not deleted part of my address when I sent in the last SBR, they'd be wearing a stock... however they are pistols for the time being. I've literally had the AR9 parts laying around since Christmas and haven't assembled it. A FFL I use...
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    Looks like I built a AR 9 now......

    And more 33 round mags... This one is going to the range tomorrow-
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    Looks like I built a AR 9 now......

    I'm on the same adventure! I've got a PSA 10.5 upper/bolt/mag block built AR9 currently, but really wanted one that would use the mags I already have a pile of... Anyway, I was doing some reading on the New Frontier Armory site and apparently I'm going to need at least a different bolt. Which...
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    Have you thought about a katana as part of your SHTF gear?

    I have to admit that I've had exactly the same thought. If you can't handle a threat at 30 feet (i.e. range of a pistol), 5 feet beats the hell out of a 5" blade. Oh- and @hikingthehills I've always called those things bush hooks- and they are outstanding tools for clearing a path. I worked...
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    Public toilets?

    So am I to infer that his life doesn't matter now? Or does it only half matter? I'm easily confused- and not terribly interested in what most people are talking about. (not you guys, obviously)
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    Economic Depression/Collapse forcasted for Sept/Fall this year

    Gotta catch up on this thread later- not enough time during lunch. I definitely agree that there's something in the air these days.
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    What BOB bag do you carry (brand)

    It is handy if I need to go someplace, but at the same time leaving home is the absolute last thing I like to do. The real problem with any 'bag' is that it's geared to deal with small problems for one, maybe two people. If I were to go someplace when I'm out of other options, I've got a...
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    What BOB bag do you carry (brand)

    Maxpedition Condor II currently- although I really wouldn't call it a BOB. Just a pack I've camped with a time or two that has a few essentials and a first aid kit.
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    Public toilets?

    I don't think I've ever heard anyone compare the internet to small town happenings, but that's a really good analogy I think. Will have to chew on that one awhile longer. And frankly I don't care what other people do until it crosses over into my little world (which of course includes my...
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    Poor man's suppressed machine gun.

    Nice- I have not fired a slide fire before on a rifle caliber. Saw a guy shooting one at the range. It was so out of control it was borderline dangerous. It could well have been the guy's first time shooting it, but rounds hit everywhere from 25 yards in front of him to the top of the hill...
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    Poor man's suppressed machine gun.

    Oh goodness I want one! I can't think of a single practical application, other than to make me smile the first few times I shoot it. Isn't the pin on the bottom of the stock to lock it in place? i.e. no sliding?
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    US Army getting JHP's?

    Ha... I love the HP argument. Incendiary ammo- sure. High explosive rifle rounds- fine. Tungsten core- no problem. But don't use no damn hollow points!
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    Public toilets?

    Dammit. That looks terrible. Replied to your PM- let me get in touch with a few people.
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    Public toilets?

    Glad you're ok- my wife is an attorney and primarily does insurance defense work. The first thing she is going to tell you is that you should have taken a ride in an ambulance just for the record. PM me any questions and I'll forward them to her- she's in west Georgia for depositions today...