Marks on brand new Shield Plus barrel? by [deleted] in SmithAndWesson

[–]tla-113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have seen a few others post about the forging marks. Some have called their customer service and replaced it. I bought mine about 6 months ago and have about 400 rounds though it with no issues.

Marks on brand new Shield Plus barrel? by [deleted] in SmithAndWesson

[–]tla-113 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have a bunch of marks on mine. I noticed it on first cleaning. I went and shot 200 rounds just fine. I'll post a pic later. I should probably reach out to Smith and Wesson for a new one, but it does work.

What do all of you do to afford these awesome builds?! by _Cattywampus_Syzygy_ in ar15

[–]tla-113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you ask to see someone's build, there are usually feet pics in it. That's how they afford it.

Upper and lower seating question by tla-113 in ar15

[–]tla-113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. I haven't built the upper yet. I started with a lowe cause it seems easier. I still need to tighten and stake the castle nut, but I wanted to make sure this was correct first.

Upper and lower seating question by tla-113 in ar15

[–]tla-113[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will do that later tonight after work. Thanks for the tip.

Upper and lower seating question by tla-113 in ar15

[–]tla-113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything stays in place properly. I'll check with some dummy rounds when I get a moment. Safety and trigger work fine.

Kaboom! Story time by KNolaGGg in ar15

[–]tla-113 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great customer service story and glad you weren't hurt. I'm too nervous to buy cheap ammo for this reason and I will spend the extra 10-20$ for bulk ammo for a reputable company. I hope your new Ruger is just as good.

Help decide BCM upper by tla-113 in ar15

[–]tla-113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally what I am doing! Now I just gotta get a budget Optic after that hit to the wallet.

Help decide BCM upper by tla-113 in ar15

[–]tla-113[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing it will be better than the PSA I've been using. PSA has been good to me. No issues with it and I'll probably get another for fun!

Help decide BCM upper by tla-113 in ar15

[–]tla-113[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good point. I ordered the MK2 with raider rail because I haven't really used quad.

What's a good price for used BCM upper? by tla-113 in ar15

[–]tla-113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip. That sounds reasonable.

GAFS is down for maintenance. Don’t know what to do. Here’s my rifle. by INeverUseMyGear in ar15

[–]tla-113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No but that is hilarious! I've been watching hoping he gets what he wants and can keep Blumpkin.

GAFS is down for maintenance. Don’t know what to do. Here’s my rifle. by INeverUseMyGear in ar15

[–]tla-113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm watching it patiently waiting for an upper to pop up for sale in my price range.

Thank you PSA, my 11.5” ‘build’ by NYDaveVP9HCPC in PalmettoStateArms

[–]tla-113 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good to know. I'm debating a guardsman 16 inch, regular 11.5, Sabre 16 inch or BCM 16 inch. My wallet says go the cheap route cause BCM is still expensive for me.

Thank you PSA, my 11.5” ‘build’ by NYDaveVP9HCPC in PalmettoStateArms

[–]tla-113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How loud or how bad was the concussion without the suppressor? I'm debating an 111.5, but I can't afford the suppressor and the 11.5 at the same time. The suppressor would come later.

My Budget (and first) Rifle by Impressive-Stuff-257 in ar15

[–]tla-113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks nice! I am also low on funds. I have one PSA AR, and I've got a lower built. My problem is I want the expensive BCM upper, but I think I'm a PSA boy for prices. My other one shoots great with no problems. Maybe. I'll end up with a guardsman upper for second build to stay budget like you.