AR 15

[EddieWalker]

Check out NoonDay Gun Trader on Hwy 155 just south of Tyler, Tx. They have lots of guns in stock and can save you money!

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Thank you. I've been there once before and felt their prices where fair when looking for a deer rifle for my wife. I'll probably make the rounds of the different stores in a couple of weeks. I'm still trying to learn as much as I can before deciding to buy. I tend to talk myself into wanting the best, and then realizing that there are things that I will never need, use or even notice. The trick is figuring out where that line is.

 

[two_bit_score]

Thank you. I've been there once before and felt their prices where fair when looking for a deer rifle for my wife. I'll probably make the rounds of the different stores in a couple of weeks. I'm still trying to learn as much as I can before deciding to buy. I tend to talk myself into wanting the best, and then realizing that there are things that I will never need, use or even notice. The trick is figuring out where that line is.

I bought a Mini 14 there after shopping around a lot. They had the best price and a lot of good stock of AR's. He will order what you want. Good folks!

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[two_bit_score]

The good old days of the local gun shop seems to be changing and sadly passing. The thing today is the big box stores like Gander Mountain, Cabela's, Bass Pro, etc.

I still like Nagel's in San Antonio, The Sharpshooter and Texas Gun Shop both in Corpus Christi, McBride's in Austin, Noonday Gun Trader (mentioned in above post) near Tyler and Carter's Country in Houston even though they aren't so small any more.
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[two_bit_score]

I read on an European website that emergency services in Paris just happened to have a drill on the day of the attack. They had 400 ER doctors on duty due to the drill which had to have lowered the death count. It also seems that law enforcement did not delay in attacking the terrorists. The attack in Mali should have been much worse but the response was quick and effective unlike what happened in the last Tunisia attack. A quick response is needed to keep the death count low from the initial and return attacks as well as allowing the victims to get treatment ASAP. Unlike what happened at Columbine.

Later,
Dan

You are right about a swift response.

But, a proactive approach is better than a swift response.

Easier said than done. Maybe.

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[LD1]

I like the local experience too. The big stores advertise lower prices, but don't deal. Can usually get just as good if not better buying from a small local shop.

 

[MacLawn]

Speaking of great local shops, here in Columbus, MS, we have some great shops within 20 minutes. Gary's, in Columbus and West Point, and old Mitch's in Hamilton. Knowledgeable people, very nice folks at all three of these. I'm a bit spoiled here with gun shops.

 

[westcliffe01]

Eddie, in case it has not occurred to you, try out the ergonomics on a Sig 556.


Same basic concept (semi automatic, 223/5.56) but it is a gas piston design, the receiver stays much cleaner since no gas is vented into it. Disassembly is simpler. You have the same options for mounting optics. The charging handle is forward and on the side, not at the back of the receiver. In my opinion, a far better position for a charging handle. Try working the charging handle on an AR15 with the stock shouldered. It is no problem with a weapon with a side charging handle. Some specialist firms make side charging uppers for the AR-15 but cost more and harder to find in the first place.

Another advantage you generally can't get with the AR 15 is a folding stock, That is something standard on the 556

 

[Sigarms]

I wouldn't reccomend a Sig 556 if it's your only assault rifle.

The rear sight (H&K "style") makes it almost impossible for a low scope mount, added the genuine imitation swiss stock does not give you the option of a cheek riser (which you'll most likely need if you leave the rear sight on and intend to use an optic, but at that point, the rear sight isn't going to do you any good anyways, unless you spend extra coin on a QD mount for the scope). Added the front fixed sight is a bugger to replace with something that can fold. It's GREAT gun if you only intend to use it with the factory standard iron sights and nothing more. You can work around it, but it's going to cost you more coin to get it done, added the basic "SWAT" configured rifle will set you back at least a grand.

I own a Sig 556 patrol rifle and really like it, but only after I spent more money to give me more options for sights.

 

[westcliffe01]

Or you remove the rear sight and mount an optic in a "normal" configuration. With the way my eyesight is, if I don't have a scope on it, it is irrelevant whether there are any iron sights on it..... There was a version being sold with folding sights and a cheap red dot mounted and with the picatinny rail, you can mount whatever rear sight of your choosing. I had not paid attention to how the front sight was mounted. Most AR's that one buys come with no sights whatsoever.

The new 556Xi solves all of the above issues.
https://youtu.be/7M56n_AlCWQ

 

[PhysAssist]

I read on an European website that emergency services in Paris just happened to have a drill on the day of the attack. They had 400 ER doctors on duty due to the drill which had to have lowered the death count. It also seems that law enforcement did not delay in attacking the terrorists. The attack in Mali should have been much worse but the response was quick and effective unlike what happened in the last Tunisia attack. A quick response is needed to keep the death count low from the initial and return attacks as well as allowing the victims to get treatment ASAP. Unlike what happened at Columbine.

Later,
Dan

I recently saw an article stating that the head of Interpol basically said that more and more, we are going to need people to take personal responsibilty for their own safety, and that if the private individuals who were present had been armed and trained in using thier firearms, that they might have made a significant impact in reducing the death toll.

He went on to say that if something like the Westgate incident had happened in Tx or other pro-2nd Amendment states, it would have been less deadly for the innocent victims.

I have been trying to post the links, but for some reason tonight my posting fcn isn't working.

To fond the articles, I searched "Secretary-General of Interpol supports armed citizens" and found several good reports about it.

Thomas