Might not be as sexy as a M4gery, but I think the Colt 6520 (lightweight) is hard to beat!

The Sig556 is a nice base piston design, but requires upgrades....

Nice guns Architect!!!

Speaking of the Sig series. I see the "Classic" available quite often. The Classic looks like it has the better sights such as the diopeter, the side folding stock, more original handguards, etc. Does anyone have any experience with them?

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Sumo - yes, I have experience with them. The Classic has a few notable changes:

1) Side folding stock
2) Redesigned lower receiver

The diopter sights are available on either the Classic or the ER models....and they SUCK.

The side folding stocks have a reputation of self destructing (the plastic is cheap; and the clip that holds the stock to the front handguard has a tendency to pull out and stick to the handguard).

The lower looks like butt, but is lighter and has "better ergos" (the mag release is easier to reach by those with short fingers). However, you forfeit reinforcing.

I selected the "ER" model because I planned on installing AR type sights anyway (cross training simplified). The M4 style stock has too many options available to not appreciate, but you'll want to replace the factory "receiver extension" with a milspec aluminum one.

Oh, I will add, the "Classic" handguards are nice if you want to save weight (around 10-12 ounces), but I like the built in rails on the "Tri-Rail" handguard. The additional "front" weight also makes follow up shots SUPER fast as their is extremely little muzzle rise on the "ER" model.

My BANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBANG... toy:

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Stock Opened
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Arsenal US manufactured Bulgarian AK-101 series clone, Chambered in 5.56 NATO, obviously also runs .223 (like a hog too). Reciever is fitted with the Russian side folding stock with Warsaw pact length stock. This thing locks down tighter than a ... well, not going to go there. Feels like a fixed stock with it's open, no joke. ROCK solid. I like the shorter length stock, handles a lot better wearing armor, while not being rattly like the T-6 stocks always seem to be. Right now it's in a stock configuration, but I intend to get a tri-rail poly handgaurd for the lower handgaurd, and possibly an UltiMak gas tube rail if I decide to mount glass. One nifty thing, the reciever to pistol grip angle is such that the rifle stands up neatly in the corner without scratching up the paint on the wall. At some point I'd like to purchase another Arsenal chambered in 7.62x39 and Tac it out. I'll be loading tons of Krebs Custom components onto that one. Lemme give you an idea of what it'll look like when I'm done.

the aftermarket rail system: KC Reciever Rail System, the most incredible and ingenious thing to ever happen to an AK!

And thier custom rifle page, the weapon that most resembles what I have in mind is the Enhanced Speed Load Tactical Rifle, Catalog number 89: Sorry, can't link right to the pic,...t;" />: KCI Custom Kalashnikovs

Nice AK!!

Thanks, she's my baby. just to see how long it takes (probably forever), I'm running it FILTHY dirty without a cleaning until it malfunctions. I don't think it will though, after all, it is a Kalashnikov. It sits ready in my closet with a full mag of .223 Soft points ready for anyone who waltzes into the wrong house with the wrong intentions. I'd prefer to not have to exercise my rights to defend myself though, <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

I think Charlie Daniel's summorized my feelings on this matter perfectly in his song "Simple Man"......



"Well, you know what's wrong with the world today
People done gone and put their Bible's away
They're living by the law of the jungle not the law of the land
The good book says it so I know it's the truth
An eye for and eye and a tooth for a tooth
You better watch where you go and remember where you been
That's the way I see it I'm a Simple Man.

Now I'm the kinda man that'd not harm a mouse
But if I catch somebody breakin in my house
I've got twelve guage shotgun waiting on the other side

So don't go pushing me against my will
I don't want to have to fight you but I dern sure will
So if you don't want trouble then you'd better just pass me on by"

I hope to never have to use one for defense either. My bedside gun is a XDM40 in a lock-box with a quick combo and pop up open door.

Below that is an AR.

Woe to those foolish enough to threaten my household for they will cease to breathe if they step foot in my home.

We don't have children so that particular control/safety concern doesn't exist for us. Every night when we get home from work a Colt 6920 (with an Eagle Industries Active Shooters bandoleer: four 30rd M4 mags and two 15rd G19 mags) and Remington 870 Home Defense (with 25 round shell belt) come out of the safe. Every morning they go back in the safe. Between the 556 Carbine; 12 Gauge; and our two "EDC" Glocks....

http://www.eagleindustries.com/product.php?productid=132&cat=94&page=1

I sincerely pray that I never have to shoot someone. However, my house is my castle, and my family will be defended at any / all costs.