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Posts posted by jdmakersmark
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Congrats, best decision I have made in a long time was to leave MD. I feel for all my buddies still stuck in that state. A lot of good people up there, I'm afraid things are only going to get worse in that state. I thank God every day I'm in Tennessee. Like minded people, low taxes, better cost of living and great gun laws.
Enjoy Texas, Free at Last!!!!!
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Thank God I got out when I did. I feel for all my friends and family that are stuck in that state. Maryland has some good people but they are outnumbered. If you can get out do it, I don't see it improving.
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Glorious Government here in Marylandistan has ruled that we are so safe no one need carry anything scarier that a pen knife!
G O B
I'm so glad to be out of MD. When I worked in the PG, all I had was my Spyderco Native. I still carry my trusty Native, but It has company... a Glock 40 or 9 depending on my mood. All my Glocks fit in my Glaco King Tuk. It will hold 17,19,22,23,26 or 27. The King Tuk is a great IWB holster.
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I want a free conversion.
I spent the day with the family. We went to the parade in town and celebrated with our community. We got some fireworks and had a BBQ. Later, we watched the fireworks over Chattanooga from the bluff with the kids.
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Fire up the Weber and have a BBQ with the family. Got some fireworks for the kids, but nothing too exciting as the fire risk is super high here to. Maybe head to Chattanooga to see the show. No cocktails, may have to switch the name to lemonade on ice.........
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I'll take the other stock. PM sent.
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- You can't go wrong with the Costco kit for $30. I really like all the bits too.
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- You can't go wrong with the Costco kit for $30. I really like all the bits too.
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I've got a few people interested in buying it. I kind of hate to sell it, it was my first semi-auto rifle. I'd rather have an AK platform at then end of the day.
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Wow no private property, that law is ridiculous.
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I did get a chance to go out and shoot my new 20" 5.45 Saiga pictured on the first page. The weather was frigidly cold and there were 35MPH winds that day so I didn't bother setting any targets up past 50 yards. With the weather as it was I didn't attempt to shoot for groups. Hopefully when the weather improves I can truly see what it is capable of in terms of precision.
My first impressions on how it shot were great. The iron sights were dead on out of the box. With the heavier and longer barrel it handled recoil like a champ. It had less noticeable recoil and muzzle rise than my Bulgarian 74 with the muzzle break. I certainly don't see any need for a muzzle device of any kind. I can see enough of the muzzle to confirm it doesn't have threads either. I would describe the recoil as close to nonexistent and I saw little muzzle flash.
Rapid firing at multiple targets was a piece of cake. It was front heavy, but not uncomfortably so. The heavier barrel seems to keep the heat in as well, because even after firing three mags in 5 minutes the handguard was still only a little warm. I won’t be bothering with modifying the front end for regular handguards now that I know that, so I can say my conversion is done. However I still intend to put a proper FSB and brake on my 16” saiga. On every target I set up the 20” Saiga outshot my 16” so I am optimistic that with the optic I will get very good groups soon. I put about 200 rounds through it and have had no malfunctions. All in all I am very happy with my purchase and it nicely rounds out my 5.45 collection.
Thanks for the review, that sounds like a great rifle.
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That is a very good point. Probably no chance the barrel is threaded either.
Excuse me for asking, but for this caliber and barrel length, why the need for a muzzle device?
I was thinking a flash supressor. Plus, I like evil features like threaded barrels, it makes me warm and fuzzy inside.
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IF you are deciding which to convert, the heavy barreled models will not readily accept any hand guard retainer I know of. You options are much more limited swapping barrel parts because of the barrel dimensions (really it's a medium-weight barrel profile, being half way between standard AKM and the RPK's heavy weight barrel- it shares dimensions with the Saiga .308 ONLY AFAIK).
That is a very good point. Probably no chance the barrel is threaded either.
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I think my first choice is the 340, but I am tempted with the 20".
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Now I am totally confused. Get the target 20" or the 340 with the front end done? I like how the 16" handles, but the heavy barrel is great option.
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I agree with RED333. I use Glocks for that reason. I got started with them and have become very familiar with the operation. It becomes automatic after a while. I have other handguns, but choose to use the old standby for my ccw. I figure I don't need any suprises in a stressful situation. Plus the mag sharring and holster sharring capabilities are a real bonus. I have a Galco King-Tuck that will handle a compact, mid and fullsize Glock.
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I have not swapped the handguards but I would think the retainers would work for US handguards. I have not put a bullet guide in and have fired about 100 rounds without a problem using Polish surplus mags.. Not sure on the muzzle break, I need to fire it some more and then remove it and fire some and see. i don't think the difference was huge.
Thanks for the info. What trigger did you go with? Good job on your build, it looks great!
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That was crazy. I can't believe he was able to get that close without detection.
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I'm on the fence about this too, but am strongly leaning towards the 340 for the threaded muzzle. I have a few more questions, sorry to beat a dead horse.....
If I want to add US hanguards, can I use the stock retainers that come with 340? Is it an easy swap?
How much does a muzzle break help? Is it a big difference?
Does the 340 need a bullet giude?
Thanks
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Nice group! Tap should be even more impressive.
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I never give any indication that I am armed. I don't even have a NRA sticker on my car anymore. I am concerned about theft when I lleave a gun in the car. The article is a good read.. Thanks for posting.
I am so glad I left Maryland. I had a few close calls in Baltimore city and PG county. I always felt like a sitting duck, the only protection I had was my spyderco for years.
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The Mini never was super accurate, but it always feed well. It does make a good truck gun being stainless and a folder.
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I hate to part with any firearm, but I'm thinking about selling my mini-14 to fund a new project. I have a pre-ban ss mini with a Butler Creek folder. It's a nice rifle, but I don't shoot it anymore and want to fund a 5.45 Saiga. I wonder what it is worth with the new improved mini-14's out. Any ideas what it's worth?
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I had a DPMS Panther and I never had one problem with it. But I think there are better deals to be had. I would take a look at Spikes, Double Star, S&W or Stag. See what kind of deal you can get.
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I don't trust Snopes or Factcheck. Please pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. The funding is a little sketchy at best.....
First range trip after mag conversion
in Saiga .223
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Thanks for the range report. I've got a 223 I'd like to convert to accept AR Mags. Really like your setup. Any wisdom on the mag conversion process would be great.
The red dots are giving me issues too, I'm contemplating running a prism next. I like my posp, but want something different.