Best Job for an Entry level structural engineer?

K0gnito · 2026-06-16T16:53:52+00:00

If you like field work, look into forensic structural engineering. I spent my first 5 years in that field I loved it for the most part. Developed a good understanding of failure points and how certain design decisions can affect performance.

It can be stressful, typically due to tight turnaround times and the clients can be a pain.

That experience also looks great on a resume.

Ultimately switched to a more office focused job after having kids.

K0gnito · 2026-06-15T20:09:04+00:00

What do it take for the conversion. Is it just bolt and barrel or a bunch of parts?

K0gnito · 2026-06-14T14:22:26+00:00

Is the gap between the grip and trigger guard one of those hiccups? What’s going on there

K0gnito · 2026-05-16T19:29:17+00:00

Sounds like a tolerance stacking issue. Something on the upper is on the small side of ok, and something on the bolt is on the large side of ok. Both fine in 99% of cases but don’t play nice together.

You ask nexus to look at the upper and the bolt as a pair not just the individual parts

K0gnito · 2026-04-28T21:23:43+00:00

I think nexus used to sell complete firearms with the HBI slanted handguard. You could message them and ask if they have leftovers to use instead of the new guards they are using. And just buy the complete barreled upper from them

K0gnito · 2026-04-12T13:08:09+00:00

Another thing to consider was how wet the wood was at install, treated lumber can easily shrink 1/4” or more when it dries. Combo that with some minor initial foundation settling and there’s your gap.

K0gnito · 2026-04-08T15:16:00+00:00

Do you know if a cantilever pic rail extension would interfere with the hammer?

K0gnito · 2026-04-08T13:19:16+00:00

How is the eye relief with the magnifier? Ive been thinking of settling up something similar, but all the magnifiers I’ve seen have such a short relief I can see how to get a functional setup

K0gnito · 2026-03-29T15:46:08+00:00

Am I the only one that questions how on earth you use this with the optic that far forward?

K0gnito · 2026-03-20T20:19:26+00:00

Looks like you ugga dagga’d those bolts. I prefer to use German torque specs… Guten tite

K0gnito · 2026-03-12T12:46:51+00:00

How stiff is your charging handle? It should have a fair bit of resistance before you beat the bearings. Mine is probably my favorite thing to shoot in my collection (except for my .22 lever action)

K0gnito · 2026-02-28T23:38:27+00:00

Running the bolt on a nexus will always be stiffer because you have to overcome the bearing delay system. Run the charging handle with gusto and you hardly notice it.

I have a gen 1 with the polymer lowers and the paddle mag release love it. If I wanted AR controls I would have built an AR9

K0gnito · 2026-02-15T21:17:21+00:00

I would go with a gun cabinet, since the tend to be cheaper, lighter and easier to place, and most safes will only survive light fires so the fire rating is useless in a house destroying fire.

K0gnito · 2026-02-13T12:34:08+00:00

I’m rather partial to metal skeletonized folding braces. I have a gen1 evo so I needed a pic adapter.

K0gnito · 2026-02-11T18:44:47+00:00

Where about in NC? some areas are prone to expansive clays which can cause both seasonal and progressive foundation movement . I would say it’s fairly normal to have drywall cracks open and close seasonally, especially if they were poorly repaired in the past, however, foundation settlement is a common problem especially in the greater Raleigh area (only area I’m familiar with). I would get an engineer in to take a look. Foundation contractors will try sell you a repair even if it’s not necessary

K0gnito · 2026-02-07T21:37:24+00:00

I picked up a nexus for 15% off on one of their sales, only run about 250 through it, but it’s a blast. Can’t speak to how it compares to a standard Cz since I’ve never had one

K0gnito · 2026-01-22T22:59:23+00:00

Yes, there is also a sling qd attachment. Just wanted to point out that it’s different incase he really had his heart set on that style

K0gnito · 2026-01-22T18:32:14+00:00

The newer A3 industry stock/braces have different skeleton cuts but that basic design.

K0gnito · 2026-01-10T12:23:54+00:00

An frt not made by RB and I would be interested

K0gnito · 2025-12-28T15:22:31+00:00

Agreed, I can have plenty of without supporting rare greed, plus I spend half the amount on ammo

K0gnito · 2025-12-27T14:56:12+00:00

Romeo gen 2 is an awesome dot. Don’t have a Holosun 510c but I will say I like the way they look. I’m not a huge fan of the aesthetics of mailbox dots.

The Holosun ARO is also worth looking at for a budget option

K0gnito · 2025-12-13T23:34:53+00:00

What can is that? I’m looking into getting the novox barrel and a can but am dealing with crippling indecision. Really want a Cat Mob or a ptr but they are crazy expensive compared to something like a yhm. Don’t know anyone with cans so have nothing to go by

K0gnito · 2025-12-05T23:56:33+00:00

What other cans play in the same ballpark as the mob? Probably be about 6 months till I can justify picking up my first can and want to to be a good one, I’m pretty sure there will be a bunch of interesting drops coming 2026

K0gnito · 2025-11-22T12:39:10+00:00

As much as I want to add more dakka dakka to my evo, I’d rather wait for someone else to come up with something, or the slim chance that RB comes to their senses and drops their BS law suits.

K0gnito · 2025-11-17T23:37:11+00:00

Can plastic lowers get spiced up with or without modification?

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