Firearm BS thread

Les Baer Premier II!

 

I recommend no Kimber. Though I love mine. Springfield is a better value, and if I wanted more than they offer, Les Baer

 

Definately spend the money to get a good riggers belt. Like firearms you get what you pay for.

Just to throw it out there I wouldn't plan on using a riggers belt to rappel with in anything but a life or death situation. Your organs will thank you. If you do decide to make sure it's rated too lol

 

Fluke with that external extractor!
I don't imagine you lost much on resale. $500 is a great buy.

 

I think mine only took 2 weeks to get to me. But it was an EDC low pro, which I feel like is the "simplest" to make.

 

I have made money only on the M1A I sold. But I've only sold 4 firearms.

 

I've got a couple of SOE belts around here somewhere...bought my first one (combined with a thigh holster for an M9). Held up during my tour in Iraq very well.

On a whim several years ago, I ordered a Wilderness Frequent Flyer belt. My 2nd John Willis belt soon went by the wayside.

My FF is one of the polymer-lined models. It's thinner, lighter, and more supportive - especially for concealed carry.

Try it - you'll like it.

http://www.thewilderness.com/tactical-belts/frequent-flyer-belt/

 

On the subject of belts, and as much as I love the FF models, I'll probably pick one of these up:



Ares Gear's been making kick-ass belts for a while. Their Cobra buckled belt (the Ranger) was probably one of the more copied designs out there. This belt, called the AEGIS, offers the support and durability of the Ranger, but in a more simplified fashion.

http://www.aresgear.com/

 

I've been using The Wilderness Original Instructor belts for about ten years now. 1.5", "3-stitch" stiffness. 1.5" is plenty wide enough for holsters, and fits every belt loop I own. Once in awhile the 1.5" buckle will dig in when sitting, so I can't imagine dealing with the 1.75" larger buckle.
I'll never repel either, so I don't need a separate d-ring on the belt. The buckle does have a ring built into it but it's not obtrusive. I use it all the time to attach my dog's leash with a d-ring.
I've had a Blackhawk and a London Bridge Trading(LBT was too floppy)belt issued to me and they've both been given away.
My only gripe with any riggers belt is the weight of the buckle. You learn real quick to be careful dropping trow, or risk smashing a toe lol...or chipping a toilet. The Wilderness had a titanium buckle for awhile, and I had planned on getting one. Now I'm not seeing it. They also used to let you send in your old buckle to be transferred to a new belt. I need to check if that's still available as I'm due for a new one.

Made in the USA too.



EDIT: Yes, rebuilds are still available. Buckle not refinished. $10 credit.

Looks like the titanium model was discontinued so my only option there is to find a used one and send in the buckle, unless they happen to have some not listed on the site.

 

^ The buckle thing's one of the reasons I went with the Frequent Flyer. Yeah, it's a little too 1970's with the twin Delrin rings, but it's comfortable.

 

Steel cased vmax ftmfw!

 

Can't reload steel... Fail.

 

You can reload steel, just a pain in the butt.

I was on a forum for a while where a few of the guys reloaded US military surplus steel cased .45 acp ammo. Yes, the U.S. military did have some steel cases .45, I've actually got a box. It's boxer primed and from the results the guys were getting they could get quite a few loadings out of the brass