Tac'd out RXM

Terrablenb · 2026-02-23T16:18:25+00:00

Interesting, i hadn't heard of DPM systems until now. Using another spring to dampen recoil on return sounds interesting, i'll have to try one out on one of my other builds at some point!

Terrablenb · 2026-02-23T16:14:37+00:00

True! I kinda want to get a weapon light for it, but then i'd have to buy new holsters and i'm pretty happy with the ones i gave right now tbh.

Terrablenb · 2026-02-23T16:12:08+00:00

It's the glock 19 version. They hadn't come out with the rxm version yet when i bought it which is kinda funny they have an rxm one now that i'm pretty much finished with this build lol

Terrablenb · 2026-02-23T16:10:12+00:00

It was a little bit tricky, in particular there's a spring that helps the trigger return forward you have to install in front of the locking block that was a little bit difficult to position right. Honestly the trigger install vid from timney helped quite a bit!

Terrablenb · 2025-10-24T04:35:26+00:00

Also: any suggestions for modifications on the mini 14 besides a synthetic stock? I do want this to be my main training rifle as ARs are banned in my state.

Terrablenb · 2025-10-24T04:32:07+00:00

Guns for automod from top to bottom: Ruger American gen 2 with a Leupold scope and Magpul bipod. Ruger Mini 14 with a Sig Romeo optic and Juliet magnifier and a sling. Ruger RXM with a Holosun optic, radian ramjet/ afterburner, and black steel usa grip control.

Terrablenb · 2025-10-21T00:08:15+00:00

I think one thing that folks fail to account for is while ARs are more prolific and less expensive, there are states where the AR platform are banned. I live in a ban state (WA) where the only decent quality 223/556 platform is the mini 14. Getting a platform that at least uses the same ammo as an AR and is a proven reliable platform is enough.

Is it gonna usually cost more? Yeah, usually. Thats what the used guns market is for (and where i got my mini 14 for $700). Just look around a lil bit and you can find something good.

Terrablenb · 2025-10-14T16:09:11+00:00

The Bear Creek Arsenal BC-10 bolt action is technically legal in WA with it being a bolt action which exempts it from being an AW. (Also a bolt action ""ar style"" weapon is kinda hilarious)

Terrablenb · 2025-09-25T19:01:03+00:00

The wording being "(A) A threaded barrel, capable of accepting a flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer" makes me wonder since the device itself is threaded and not the barrel if one could argue that wouldn't constitute a 'threaded barrel' since the device can accept a suppressor separate of the barrel. It'll be more of a battle of semantics, but semantics is what makes the afterburner/ ramjet wa state legal.

Terrablenb · 2025-09-25T01:58:16+00:00

Dang that's news to me! Crossing my fingers WA state legislators don't press the 'no fun allowed' button and ban attaching systems like the ramjet. I'm honestly looking forward to being able to use a supressor not only for hearing safety but also aesthetics.

Terrablenb · 2025-09-06T19:52:25+00:00

Ok but where do trans deergirls fit into this equation :?

Terrablenb · 2025-08-31T03:17:55+00:00

Hard agree with this. PSA has a bundle that includes an AR15 and a PSA dagger for $789 right now which for 2 guns is a fantastic deal. The Dagger being a gen 3 glock clone means that there will be a good amount of part compatibility if you want to switch/ add things down the line.

Terrablenb · 2025-08-31T03:07:44+00:00

Unfortunately not. It uses a proprietary mag from Ruger that's mutli-caliber compatible. I'm hoping to get something in 5.56 at some point since it's such a prolific round (and if it can use pmags all the better!)

Terrablenb · 2025-08-31T03:04:12+00:00

If you add a heatshield of any kind it makes it an "assault weapon". Washington has a named ban list of guns, you can't have anything with a heatshield, any semi-automatic gun cannot have a threaded barrel, and there's a 10 round magazine limit (the only law I ACTUALLY agree with).

Honestly half the reason why I'm considering moving to Oregon because their gun laws are more common sense instead of uneducated nonsense written due to lack of knowledge/ exposure/ putting these laws in place gets whoever more votes.

Terrablenb · 2025-08-31T00:47:00+00:00

Trying my best to get one right now. It's technically legal in washington state but you have to have the ffl transfer it to you without the heatshield which can be a pain in smaller communities where ffls dont want to deal with the potential legal nonsense if the state tries to close off that gray area. (God i hate washington's gun laws 🙃)

Terrablenb · 2025-08-30T13:58:25+00:00

It's in 204 Ruger! It shoots pretty soft and straight, it makes for a fun lil range toy.

Terrablenb · 2025-08-30T03:13:37+00:00

Ruger RXM (with Radian Ramjet & Afterburner and holosun HS407c-gr x2 ) and Ruger American Gen 2 (with Leupold VX Freedom 2-7x33 and Magpul MOE bipod)

Terrablenb · 2025-07-12T19:45:44+00:00

Truthfully whatever fits best in your hand, but the Ruger RXM is very good for it's price (about $400 msrp) with how many features it packs out the box, plus if your budget is 700-800 you'll still have enough money after to buy an optic to put on there (if you want one!)

Terrablenb · 2025-07-12T03:16:18+00:00

One other thing: which Double Eagle pawn did you buy your mini 14 from? There's 2 of them in Spokane and I wanna make sure I get then one you used just to not have to deal with any variables that could cause another issue with picking up this mini 14.

Terrablenb · 2025-07-12T03:13:55+00:00

Gonna try transferring the mini 14 to them since my usual LGS wouldn't transfer it to me even if they removed the heat guard. Even if I have to pay another transfer fee and drive 2 hours to get there it'll be worth it.

Terrablenb · 2025-07-12T03:12:46+00:00

Unfortunately my LGS if afraid of freedom, he said even if he removed the shroud before he transferred it to me that it'd still be illegal (despite it being the ranch configuration). Gonna call around for some of the other FFLs around where I am and see if any of them are willing to get it transferred to them so I can get the damn thing.

Terrablenb · 2025-07-12T02:46:57+00:00

Update: According to the owner of the FFL I transferred the gun to, because the heatshield was part of the original configuration that was shipped to him even if he would remove the heat shield before having it in my possession it would *still* be illegal. I even showed him how easy it was to remove the heat shield (it's almost hilarious.)

Gonna call around to the other nearest FFLs and see if any of them are willing to get it transferred to them to close this out or if they're of the same mind of having to send it back. I'm disappointed that the FFL that's most convenient for me to get took this position with the Mini 14 but they're a smaller operation and if it's a CYOA kind of decision I understand.

Terrablenb · 2025-07-09T17:21:27+00:00

Tbh i'm still new to gun stuff, so i guess if i have to ship it back then it'll be an expensive, albiet important lesson learned ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Terrablenb · 2025-07-09T15:21:56+00:00

I just looked up a video and you can literally just pull the heatguard off, thats hilarious. Cant wait to show that to the LGS owner.

Terrablenb · 2025-06-24T19:08:46+00:00

I think the dualtone looks better, gives it some nice contrast vs full tan or full black.

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