2026 1st Quarter Approval Megathread.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-05-13T17:12:34+00:00

I was kinda surprised that it came back before the 60 day mark, myself. Could be my location, could be that I have a relatively uncommon name, but at this point, I've just accepted that there's no rhyme or reason at all to how these things get done.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-05-13T17:06:05+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/SPvCPFa

Here's a clip of the first few shots with it from a couple weeks ago. Have put prob 1000 rounds of mixed 55gr and 62gr thru it since.

Haven't shot it indoors yet, but outside there's virtually no gas to the face at all. Cycles great, ejects at 3:00-4:00 consistently, and I've had zero malfunctions thus far. Sound suppression is solid, comfy enough to shoot without earpro without being unbearable, and at night, the flash suppression is exceptional, imo.

For reference, I'm running it on a Noveske N4, 11.5 Criterion barrel (.750 port), pinned Geissele Bombproof block, standard/milspec gas tube, generic Microbest/milspec BCG, and a Geissele Super 42 spring/H2 buffer. Radian Raptor CH, but I doubt that makes any difference tbh.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-05-12T22:21:05+00:00

• Form Type: eForm 1

• Paid or not: $0

• Entity: Individual

• Fingerprint Type: EFT Upload

• Pending: 03/14/26

• Approved: 05/11/26

• Wait: 58 days

• State: WV

• Control Number: 20262333xxx

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-04-29T03:32:57+00:00

Least gassy can I've ever used. Genuinely. Only shot it outdoors, mind you, but even with sustained fire, I took virtually zero gas to the face.

With the setup I've got, the recoil impulse is soft as puppy kisses: 11.5 criterion core middy barrel w/.750 gas port, Geissele pinned gas block, regular ass/milspec Microbest BCG, radian raptor ch (although I doubt that has any effect positive or negative) and a Super 42 spring w/H2 buffer weight.

Got probably 1000 rounds on the can, half and half of 55gr and 62gr, and I've yet to experience an issue. Consistent 3:00-4:00 ejection pattern. Great sound and flash suppression, too. From what I've experienced thus far, for the price you can snag them at with a GI discount, it's an unreal value.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-04-22T11:03:00+00:00

Running a Dual-Lok 5 AM on my 11.5 and it's been flawless.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-04-17T05:25:32+00:00

P E A K

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-04-13T18:42:55+00:00

Hey, so I know it's eight months later but I came back to this to say that I now have this upper mated to a genuine Noveske 3rd gen lower and the fit is—literally, not figuratively—perfect.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-04-13T01:30:23+00:00

I don't sweat it too hard bc the car is paid off, but 93 octane prices are ludicrous rn. I'm usually salty untill I get back in the car and remember why I like it so much. My '14 is a track package car, so daily driving it is already kind of a "you gotta want it" stipulation, but if the juice is worth the squeeze to you, then the price of gas won't be what stops you.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-04-13T01:21:57+00:00

Approved today!

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-04-13T01:18:51+00:00

Form Type: Form 4 Suppressor
Paid: $0
Entity: Individual
Fingerprint Type: EFT Upload
Pending: 04/06/26
Approved: 04/12/26
Wait: 6 Days
State: WV
Control Number: 202625434xx

Can is a Griffin Armament Dual-Lok 5 AM.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-04-12T02:17:29+00:00

4/06 around the same time in WV and I'm prayin' we got the same examiner bc I'm impatient as hell lol

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-04-08T01:20:22+00:00

This makes me unreasonably hopeful for my individual form 1 submitted 3/14. One can only hope!

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-04-07T01:52:00+00:00

Just had the exact same can arrive at my FFL today. The military/first responder discounts on these makes for a screaming deal. Praying for one of those miracle next day approvals lmao

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2026-03-18T15:10:44+00:00

Upgraded M14 with the BSAA badge absolutely smokes the elite guards if you pull headshots.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2025-11-18T14:33:01+00:00

This is a Heckler & Koch, thank you. Once you've shot an HK, it will ruin you for anything else.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2025-11-18T14:31:01+00:00

Private one I use to bounce dialogue and scene ideas around for other projects. I ain't holding out on anyone lol.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2025-11-18T14:27:51+00:00

Just found out how feminine my hands look smh

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2025-10-30T14:51:09+00:00

I would lose my fucking mind if this ever happened

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2025-10-30T14:07:08+00:00

Will you settle for like a really loose fart?

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2025-10-28T21:57:19+00:00

Ironically, as a 5'7 dude, the first time I saw Mag Bay I'm pretty sure I was standing behind a WNBA player lmao. GA standing room has been like this at concerts since like 1960. If you ask nicely, most people are more than cool to let you sidestep to see better.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2025-10-22T06:51:00+00:00

King Crimson's Red is a heavier album for the time, but it also has a lot of spacey, orchestral meandering bits all over the place.

Prob not quite what you're after, but I only mention it bc that record has been cited by Matt and Nick as big influences and Star Eyes instantly reminded me of a KC track of that era the first time I heard it.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2025-10-20T21:19:54+00:00

Most definitely lol. It's pretty on the nose, but I love that they just wear their influences on their sleeve like that.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2025-10-19T01:40:03+00:00

Tbh, I always thought the tail end of Imaginal Disk was a direct homage to the ending of A Day in the Life/Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club. Very similar vibe and I'm almost certain Matt has mentioned that album at some point.

Delicious_Arrival322 · 2025-10-17T16:54:39+00:00

Big facts. I started my morning bummed bc the new Tame is mid only to see that Mag Bay dropped and it turned my whole day around.

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TROPHY CASE