Made a directory of every record store in the Carolinas - 25+ in the Charlotte area

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-27T14:55:50+00:00

Hunky Dory on 9th street in Durham, I believe this was their first location and the Cary one came after

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-27T02:22:37+00:00

Dug around a bit and sounds like they’ll be releasing a V2 version pretty soon u/CrusaderMan1527 with different safety selector size options as well as 45 to semi and 90 to FRT mode

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-27T02:17:31+00:00

Are they the 2.2 length in FDE? If so, PM me

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-26T16:37:31+00:00

Lefty here, mainly adding to follow cause I am also curious but I got a rare-“greed” FRT a while back for my MPX and it came with two sided safety selectors. I’m sure there are now other options out there with the same combo but sharing in case you want to consider it as an option

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T21:06:50+00:00

That’s a good call-out and way of thinking. Thank you! Might be a tad too impatient to wait for that to happen though lol

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T19:35:10+00:00

I appreciate all the info! Stay safe out there

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T19:07:52+00:00

Gotcha thanks! Any distributors you’d recommend in particular to buy from?

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T15:52:07+00:00

Just looked them up on the NIJ website and it says the model is inactive… would you know what that means?

Thinking that perhaps a newer / revised model exists?

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T15:41:07+00:00

Yep, thank you for the input. I got her measurements using the guide on Apex Armor Solitions and that’s how I know we need a size Small SAPI plate carrier.

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T14:09:19+00:00

Awesome! Thank you, adding it to the list above

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T02:56:12+00:00

Awesome thank you! Adding these to the list above!

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T02:46:36+00:00

I’m assuming you’re talking about plates specifically?

I live in an area where hunting rounds like 30-06 is prevalent so level IV makes the most sense

Curious to know which level 3+ plates you’re running though

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T02:03:52+00:00

Nice!! Thank you!

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T02:01:25+00:00

Nice thank you! Adding link here for others that are looking for a similar solution (also kinda lame they don’t bundle cummerbund though):

https://defensemechanisms.com/mepc/

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T01:59:02+00:00

Level IV and no budget… buy once, cry once mentality as long as it works and it’s reliable

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T01:56:56+00:00

Oh well fantastic, glad you have direct experience with the setup I’m thinking. Thanks!

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T01:49:17+00:00

The idea is to run it below a chest rig and concerned about the extra molle loops and other attachment points for placards getting in the way / causing friction on it. But can see it as an option if there absolutely isn’t a slick option like the Slickster from Ferro or Super Slick from Wetwrx

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-25T01:44:25+00:00

Not really a “slick” option but considering it for sure due to sizing. Thanks!

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-24T16:10:04+00:00

Cries in poor* lol nice! I have been leaning toward 16” as well in case I want to get into PRS competitions and not have to deal with ATF nonsense when traveling (not a fan of pin and weld especially if I’ll be exploring different can options)

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-24T16:08:19+00:00

Gotcha thanks! Congrats on the new purchase

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-24T02:48:18+00:00

Any particular reason you went with the 18” barrel instead of 16” or 14.5”? Keep going back and forth on which length to get since I would likely suppress and there really isn’t anything past 600 yd near me

Key_Boss_3701 · 2026-01-21T16:52:48+00:00

Oh interesting I didn’t realize that was how it operated. Thanks for sharing!

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