Daily Archives: February 6, 2009

Tam is stealing my content

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February 6, 2009

In all seriousness, I was gearing up to write a post on why you need to maintain your gun, even if you shoot the most unbreakable of Ultimate CQB Tactical Death Rays. Then I clicked over to her site and saw this post. So I figured I’d just link to hers instead and save...
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Marines looking to replace M249

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February 6, 2009

Marines looking to replace the SAW with an “Infantry Automatic Rifle”. They’re citing the issues with the M249′s weight and accuracy, and looking to replace it with a lighter, more accurate automatic rifle. According to the linked article, the new IAR would utilize the same 30 round STANAG magazines that the M16/M4 uses. I...
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Sights have been ordered

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February 6, 2009
Sights have been ordered

The new sights for my Springfield XD Tactical have been ordered. After much deliberation, I went with a set of Heinie QWIK Slant-Pro sights, the idea being I want the simplest, most uncomplicated sight picture possible. The Slant Pro sights provide a sight picture I’m already familiar with – the idea was to replicate...
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IDPA this weekend

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February 6, 2009

Up at Atlanta Conservation Club. Right now, the forecast is for mid 40′s and a bit of drizzle, but the last time I checked the match is still a go. I did just realize that I’m down to like, 200 rounds of .40 ammo, and the only stuff I have left is my “Limited-10″...
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