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What is it that you want to do with the rifle? On a different note, it looks like Rock River Arms is back in the 1911 game. This time around it does't look like they'll be making semi-custom 1911s, rather it's a polymer frame production gun. The picture of the pistol looks well executed and it actually looks like a real 1911. http://www.handgunsmag.com/2012/01/18/new-handguns-from-the-2012-shot-show/

Maybe I will get a SBR AR-15 then.

Boobs can fix this... NSFW

For you 1911 lovers out there, I found this video on how Colt makes their 1911s. Until a few years ago everything was done on machines from the first half of the 20th century. Now it's a combination of CNC machines, old school machines, and some hand fitting. These are just their production guns as the custom shop guns with have even more hands on attention. The dedicated semi-custom/custom shops will beat out anything that's built on a production line (Colt included), but it's my firm belief that Colt makes the finest production 1911 bar none. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOgqSIHPEM

BCM is top notch. You could do a lot worse. I suggest you look at their 16" mid-lengths over the 16" M4 profile barrel.

I have no personal experience with PSA, but I haven't heard anything bad about them either. The specs they list for the upper you linked are what someone looking for their first rifle should have. The Spike's lower and the DD LPK are fine choices. You can make a great AR-15 by doing your homework and choosing the components that fit your needs. See JarheadBoom's posts on the previous page about his recent build. Is there a reason why you want to do a build? The Colt 6920 you have is built to the same exact standards as the Colt M4 with the only differences being that the M4 has burst/auto (depending on the variant) and the M4 has a 14.5" barrel where the 6920 has a 16" barrel. The 6920 is the standard by which all other AR-15s are judged. Many fall short, and few meet or exceed what that 6920 brings to the table. If you're just looking for another AR, buy a known quality weapon built right: http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=6920MP, http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=6920, or http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=6720

I 100% agree. If you're going to teach someone to shoot, they need to learn the basics. You wouldn't put a new pilot in their MDS until they've gone through IFS, UPT, etc. It's a crawl, walk, run method. They will never reach their maximum potential if you start them on the whiz bang shit without first grasping the importance of basic shooting. If he is going to start his kid on RDS, scopes, and the like they will only be a crutch. If he learns proper technique/fundamentals and then adds the ancillary stuff later, he will be able to exploit them to a higher degree. His argument is flawed, and his kid have zero skill with a firearm.

I picked up the Colt Official Police today. It's chambered in .38 Special and has a 5" barrel. The serial number on this revolver puts it at 1948 vintage. There is some wear on the muzzle, the cylinder, and the lower front corners of the frame. Lock up is tight, typical of Colt DA revolvers. The DA pull, while not as good as the Python, is still quite smooth with some stacking before the break. I'll have to open it up to make sure it's clean, but overall it appears mechanically sound. I find that the grips on this one feel more comfortable than the ones on the Python. We'll see if that holds up when I take it out shooting.

Mine is still in .455. I remember I purchased mine just before you got yours. If I recall correctly yours is in better condition in the finish department, but mine still looks decent enough. Someone had messed with the screws where the frame pivots, but I'm still able to unscrew them to takedown the revolver if I needed to. I guess I should look for replacement screws. I'm also considering rebluing mine. I don't plan on selling it, so it doesn't bother me if it hurts the collectibility.

I've enjoyed many of that guy's reviews. They are well done and down to Earth. The SSAR/SSAK stocks, however, are a waste of money. You're wasting money on the product, you're wasting money on the ammo that your missing all those dirt clods with on "fully automatic" fire, and you're burning out your barrel faster. If that's your cup of tea, then rock on. It looks like a lot of fun, but I can think of much better ways to spend money on firearms/ammo and still have fun while also getting some sort of benefit from it.

M2, my Python is of 1976 vintage. I have 9 S&W revolvers in calibers .22lr, .38/.357, and .45 ACP. I also have a Russian Nagant, Webley Mk VI, and a .22lr revolver that my father gave to me. I decided that I finally wanted the Python, and I ended up buying an Official Police as well. Revolvers are my favorite type of handgun bar none. 1911s and Hi-Powers are tied for second, with Glocks and Berettas sharing third. Brick, S&W Models 10, 19, 27/28 I've used Botach Tactical a few times to buy Glock mags. They have the best prices on them, and their free shipping is also a motivator. The few times that I've used them, I haven't had a problem.

I have wanted a Colt Python for several years now, and so I finally took the plunge. This revolver has the smoothest double action pull of any handgun I've ever handle. The pictures don't show it very well, but there is a modest amount of wear at the end of the under lug near the barrel. There is also some high spot wear on the lower front corners of the frame. That doesn't concern me much, since it's meant to be a shooter. I also have a Colt Official Police in .38 special headed my way. Pics of that will be added later.

Also a good choice... especially for only $50.

+1 on the Aimpoint Micro. I have the CompM4s, and while it's a great RDS it's also heavy and clunky. The micro offers almost all the same features in a much more compact and light package.

If you're still looking for a rear sight, I recommend the Daniel Defense A1.5. It is a solid design. It isn't a flip sight, so if you're going to run an optic you will have to decide if you want it there. It shouldn't interfere with the dot, but some people don't like it messing with part of their FOV. Another good option is Troy's flip-up sight.

Jarhead, that's very nice. You obviously did your research and bought quality parts. Good luck with your rifle.

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The upper and lower handguard match pretty nicely. It looks like the upper is slightly browner/darker than the lower but you really have to look.

I'm picking up an Arsenal SGL 31 next Tuesday. I already bought ammo and some extra mags. I just need to find an unobtrusive light mount/attachment without changing the handguards to rails. The side rail will also hold a mount with a red dot, but that will come after shooting this one for a while. Eventually I'll pick up another SGL 31 and configure it the same way.

They must follow the HK school of thought... No Compromise.

That's good to hear. Let us know how it fairs when it gets into higher round counts. Despite SIG's drop in QC that past few years, I like their 22X series of pistols. They just need to stop with the stupid marketing bullshit and focus on the designs they make well. Their focus as of late has shifted away from what made they a reputable company.

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Do you know the year of manufacture? Does it have a rail? SIG was once one of the best service/duty type handguns being built. Since the introduction of their most recent CEO, Ron Cohen (formerly of Kimber), they have declined. This change happened around 2004/2005. I still believe the classic series of SIGs (P220, P226, P229, etc.) are still a pretty good, but they aren't what they used to be in terms of quality control. They are expensive for what they are now and most people would be better served by a Glock or M&P. In your case, however, that is a fairly good price for a used SIG depending on its condition. In general the P226 is an excellent pistol, and if I was in your position I would buy that gun as long as my questions had been satisfactorily answered. That's an excellent price.

The 6920 is pretty much the standard so you did great. I'm assuming you bought it used?

Stick with quality manufacturers. I've posted several times in this thread on what makes a good AR-15, so you can do a search and look up the info. Knight's Armament (KAC), Lewis Machine Tool (LMT), Bravo Company (BCM), Noveske, Colt, and Spike's are all good choices. Some are cheaper than others, but the quality is there in all these makes.