Magpul MIAD grip

This week (a long time since my last update) I finally got my black Magpul Mission Adaptable Grip package.  Its very solid, and wasn't too difficult to install.  I use the Large size grip with the mild palm swell in the backstrap and the smooth front end cause I don't like the finger groove.  It fits very snugly in my hand versus the stock grip which was much, much too small.
 The beautiful package comes with 2 sets of hardware (a large slot screw with some thread locker and a roll pin) the main grip body, 3 back straps (S,M,L), 2 front straps (1 groove, no groove), and a single removable core (which holds three rounds).  The kit also includes very nice full color cardstock instructions and a magpul sticker.
Keep in mind you can buy other parts for this kit, including a full cleaning kit for the core, flashlight battery holders, and a spare bolt and firing pin.
Enjoy pics.

AR-15 pics cont'd

It has arrived...

My DPMS Oracle Upper Module 5000 has arrived and fitted and sighted in (sort of)

I slapped the sights on and they were only about 5 or 6 inches off, so we adjusted them and they're more like 4 inches off, I'm holding out for better ammo to finish the job.

Anyway, picses.

Gun Safety

I've been watching a lot of shooting videos online (including some of our own) and I've come to the conclusion we need to be safer.  Every now and then somebody will point a barrel in my direction, whether or not I know that gun is empty doesn't matter; It's ALWAYS scary to have a gun pointed at you.

Also I think we're going to have to do some boring gun training next shoot to help some people out.  I'm seeing wrong stances and bad grips, which can lead to accidents and at the very least wasted ammo.  Nearly everyone that shoots with my limp wrists handguns and leans back, both at the same time cause weapon jams, dropped guns, and rounds through every which way.

I'm reminded of trying to teach my dad how to properly hold a handgun, and he, like many of my friends, kind of ignores me when I say words, and he ended up with a huge gash in his thumb from the slide.

Please pay attention when somebody tries to tell you the correct way to hold a gun, its not a pride issue on your side, it's to prevent injury.

Case in point, theres OMG HUGE HOLE IN MY THUMB guy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmEatEe4FbQ&feature=fvw

An article on gun safety that features a horrific zombie toed person from shooting themself in the foot.
This pic is horrifying, a warning.
http://www.frfrogspad.com/safety.htm

Upper = Ordered

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=513528

Back-ordered until November 13th, but ordered. 
My current load-out is the RRA Lower, the DPMS rail front sight, the Magpul MBUS rear sight, Magpul PMaglevel, and the DPMS Oracle Upper.

The MBUS has not been tested on a rifle yet but I have been playing around with it a lot and I can say its very, very tough.  I cant wait to try it out on my gun.  They're spring-loaded and polymer, so therefore awesome already, add onto that well designed and strong.


I've also got a leapers/UTG red dot sight I may be using.  It is/was Josh's and he handed it to me one day so it is now in my possession.  I'll try to get it sighted in after I get my backup sights lined up.  I have tested this red dot on various airsoft guns but never a real steel firearm.  May be interesting.

Purchasing odds and ends.

Got one of these things a little while ago, haven't gotten a chance to use it yet, but I've heard good things.  It's a UTG ar-15 sight adjustment tool.  I'll update when I finish the rifle and actually get a chance to use it.  It seems like it'll be a good little tool.

Targets

The other week I drew up haphazard plans for a target system that I've been trying to generate interest in.  I was told we have pretty much everything here to build it but I refuse to do it by myself.

Click the pic to expand it.

Fiberboard backing would be bolted with 4-6 bolts and would be unbolted and replaced when it gets destroyed. We pin targets to this piece.  The base is going to be an H shape with a large bolt connecting the upper and base together that can be removed so the unit stores as two pieces. There will be two triangular pieces on the upper legs that help stabilize the target.  Any ideas or pledge your help plz.  I want to make them fairly tall for pistol shooting and we can build a small one or ones for rifle targets which will probably be completely destroyed.

More to come.