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 Re: Go To Guns - Yours & Mine
[Re: Hooker]
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01/15/16 02:57 PM
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Endeavour Morse
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Hooker,
You're pretty invested in Sig rifles. Anything interesting to report about the MCX or R556XI? I've had a number of Sig556 (in Original, Classic, and Patrol trim). The early guns had a lot of reliability issues with Wolf ammo (FTE). The Sig 716 Patrol was my first SIG rifle. It has had zero problems. Quite a bit more accurate than the FAL, especially since I put in a Hogan single stage trigger. Scoped it with a Vortex Viper PST 1-4x24. The 556XI Russian is a second gen. Was looking to get a BMW of the AK's. The first 300 rounds, it had about a 10% FTF, FTE rate, regardless of magazine or ammo. Sent it back to Sig and got it back in about two weeks. The next 400 rounds had one FTE that I would attribute to 60's era Chinese surplus. Really like the gun but need to fire it some more. Long heavy trigger that will be replaced and will replace the safety selector also. Put a Viper Spitfire on it. The MCX was my Christmas present to myself. Mounted a Burris 1-4x24 Fullfield TAC 30 on it. About 400 rounds of 55gr. reloads and British SS109. No problems except for, it did not like one H&K Mag, with failures to feed. May just need to adjust it a little but since it runs well in the M4 I just moved it over to its kit.Have never tried Wolf in .556 . Really like the ergos, but wrapped para cord on the top of the skeleton stock. Like the ability to side fold it and put in the Hazard 4 pack. Low profile but still too tactical looking. Just put in a ALG defense trigger to replace the 9lb. OEM. Been wanting to try some different piston guns other than all the D.I. AR's that I built. Generally satisfied with the SIG's and like the sexy style. I've had very serious FTE issues with several Sig556 rifles. I've tried to love them, but just can't get past the spotty QC and reliability issues. I had the trigger guard fall off one rifle, LOL.
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I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.
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Re: Go To Guns - Yours & Mine
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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01/15/16 02:58 PM
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Hey Hooker, how do you like the Vortex Spitfire? I put an Aimpoint on my CX4 carbine and didn't really like it. It was an OLD scope, one I've probably had for 15 years or better. Looking for something that will fit between front and rear sight (11 inches) of my rifle. I also really like the Lucid technologies HD7 Gen III. Randy, the Aimpoint T-1 weighs 3.0 ounces and is about 3" long. Battery life is 5 years on setting 8 of 10.
JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.
I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.
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Re: Go To Guns - Yours & Mine
[Re: Endeavour Morse]
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01/15/16 02:59 PM
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I'm heading into a meeting, but when I get back I'll add my go-to choices.
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I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.
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Re: Go To Guns - Yours & Mine
[Re: Endeavour Morse]
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01/15/16 03:24 PM
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Hey Hooker, how do you like the Vortex Spitfire? I put an Aimpoint on my CX4 carbine and didn't really like it. It was an OLD scope, one I've probably had for 15 years or better. Looking for something that will fit between front and rear sight (11 inches) of my rifle. I also really like the Lucid technologies HD7 Gen III. Randy, the Aimpoint T-1 weighs 3.0 ounces and is about 3" long. Battery life is 5 years on setting 8 of 10. Just looked it up OUCH! The Vortex and Lucid offerings are more in my working man's price range. Think I might hold out for the Lucid HD7 Gen III. My birthday is not much over a month away, I might have to start dropping "Hints". 
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Re: Go To Guns - Yours & Mine
[Re: Endeavour Morse]
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01/15/16 03:24 PM
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I just can't see dropping more on a sight than I paid for the weapon it's gonna ride on.
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Re: Go To Guns - Yours & Mine
[Re: Endeavour Morse]
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01/16/16 08:30 AM
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Deep Concealment = Ruger LCP & Smith and Wesson Shield
EDC = Glock 19 & 26
Home Defense = Benelli M2 Tactical with SureFire LED Forearm
Night Stand = Glock 19 with TLR-1
"Truck" Gun = Depends.
Red Dawn / NOKO Invasion = FN Scar-16 with Aimpoint CompM4S & FN Scar-16 with Trijicon TA31 ACOG
Small Game Hunting = Ruger 10/22 with Leupold VX3 1.75-6x32
Big Game Hunting = Don't hunt big game, but if I did I'd use my FN Scar-17 with Trijicon TA11 ACOG
Wing Hunting = Benelli M2 Field
Target Practice = Ruger 10/22 Take Down with TechSights TRS200 & Ruger MkIII
Competition (also name the sport) = Don't compete.
Because Its Cool = Original Sterling Mk6 9mm Carbine, Springfield Armory imported FAL, Steyr AUG, Bushmaster ACR, Sig556 Patrol Swat
JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.
I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.
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Re: Go To Guns - Yours & Mine
[Re: Endeavour Morse]
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01/16/16 08:33 AM
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Dang Gary, Wish I was a safe cracker! 
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Re: Go To Guns - Yours & Mine
[Re: Endeavour Morse]
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01/16/16 08:35 AM
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Most of the "because it's cool" guns are slated for disposition. I'm using the money from my sales to improve my optics and buy ammo for training. I've used a case of 223 during the past month.
JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.
I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.
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Re: Go To Guns - Yours & Mine
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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01/16/16 08:36 AM
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Dang Gary, Wish I was a safe cracker! They're really not worth getting shot or thrown in prison over.
JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.
I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.
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Re: Go To Guns - Yours & Mine
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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01/16/16 08:38 AM
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Endeavour Morse
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Hey Hooker, how do you like the Vortex Spitfire? I put an Aimpoint on my CX4 carbine and didn't really like it. It was an OLD scope, one I've probably had for 15 years or better. Looking for something that will fit between front and rear sight (11 inches) of my rifle. I also really like the Lucid technologies HD7 Gen III. Randy, the Aimpoint T-1 weighs 3.0 ounces and is about 3" long. Battery life is 5 years on setting 8 of 10. Just looked it up OUCH! The Vortex and Lucid offerings are more in my working man's price range. Think I might hold out for the Lucid HD7 Gen III. My birthday is not much over a month away, I might have to start dropping "Hints". They're around $550 in "NIB".
JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.
I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.
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Re: Go To Guns - Yours & Mine
[Re: Endeavour Morse]
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01/16/16 08:39 AM
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I need to get some more practice ammo. I also want to get a set of XS sights for my PX4, but can't decide if I want the standard 24/7 or go for the Big Dot 24/7. The Big Dot is the one I THINK I want as it will be mainly a 25 yard gun then I would transition to the CX4. And on that one I THINK I want the Lucid HD7 Gen III.
Last edited by SkunkHunter; 01/16/16 08:41 AM.
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Re: Go To Guns - Yours & Mine
[Re: Endeavour Morse]
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01/16/16 08:42 AM
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Dang Gary, Wish I was a safe cracker! They're really not worth getting shot or thrown in prison over. Now Gary, nothing is illegal unless you get caught.
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Be a Sheepdog
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