[hypercarfanatic]

Originally Posted by Dirtdog

What do you mean any bolt?

Ive always thought of side charging ARs as kind of a gimmick. The charging handle would be sticking you in the ribs while you carry it.

It can use any bolt - not a proprietary one - and without any modification to the BCG. It works by replacing the cam pin, for an $11 "enhanced cam pin". You are right about it sticking you in the ribs, but I don't think it is large enough to be a super major inconvenience. If it is an issue, I could have a machinist make it fold.

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

It will be facing away from you, not towards you.

Nope - it would be facing toward you. It is located on the left side of the upper receiver, if you are looking down the barrel, NOT into the barrel (normal position)

Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

I had one in this design, with the folding handle, worked great with scope mounted.

I looked at that, but far more expensive :/

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Sorry but no. Side charging uppers for the AR is typically on the right hand side. This allows the upper to conform and use traditional mil spec and commercial spec bolts and bcg's and allows the rifle to be familiar to those are use to shooting bolt guns. Sure you can special order side charging uppers on the left hand side but they are the exception, not the rule when it comes to AR's.

I would beg to differ. Most side chargers are left side, for right handed shooting, or ambidextrous (left & right side).

[shibbs]

Originally Posted by 2SScamaro2010

Thinking on picking up a xds 45 for a cc gun. Thoughts on it and maybe some holster suggestions. Never owned a Springfield before. Inside the waist holster preferably.

I have an XDS .45 3.3" that I carry daily. I use an Alien Gear holster, right above my wallet pocket, canted forward. Best holster I've found for the money. Get the leather straps, not the metal - the metal clips end up chewing through jeans within a year.

[skipinminn]

What's your favorite Holster? I need opinions. I carry a 380 most of the time.

[Retro69]

Originally Posted by skipinminn

What's your favorite Holster? I need opinions. I carry a 380 most of the time.

I have one of these... http://youtu.be/gJIZWsMW5ZI

... and I love it.

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[KeepItShut]

Guys, I just got a new .308 so what kind of scopes are you running? I'm looking in the ~$500 range, 3x-??, no preference on manufacturer it's just for hunting season and next year I'll upgrade (hopefully).

[Aequitas & Veritas]

Originally Posted by skipinminn

What's your favorite Holster? I need opinions. I carry a 380 most of the time.

I use these, custom made, any cant and placement you want

tons of options too choose from, I carry my xds in it all day long

http://pjholster.com/

[wally mayfield]

Hitting targets 300 yards out....

[2SScamaro2010]

Thanks shibbs and mike g I'll let you know what I pick up. I think I got it narrowed down to the m & p shield and the xds. I'm going to rent them both at the local range and see what I like better.

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by KeepItShut

Guys, I just got a new .308 so what kind of scopes are you running? I'm looking in the ~$500 range, 3x-??, no preference on manufacturer it's just for hunting season and next year I'll upgrade (hopefully).

Vortex ! I don't highly and confidently recommend much of anything, but you want a Vortex!

I hava a Viper HSLR FFP that was mounted on my .308..... took a risk and mounted it on the .50bmg, flawless! Check out their reviews on any site.

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

Vortex ! I don't highly and confidently recommend much of anything, but you want a Vortex!

I hava a Viper HSLR FFP that was mounted on my .308..... took a risk and mounted it on the .50bmg, flawless! Check out their reviews on any site.

I second this.

Vortex are great scopes and their warranty is without a doubt second to none. They have a 100% lifetime no questions asked warranty. If 10 years down the road you break it, even if it's your own fault they will repair or replace it.

[Tenring]

Originally Posted by wally mayfield

Hitting targets 300 yards out....

Outstanding, nothing better that getting our youth out to shoot!

[Software Guy]

Originally Posted by 2SScamaro2010

Thanks shibbs and mike g I'll let you know what I pick up. I think I got it narrowed down to the m & p shield and the xds. I'm going to rent them both at the local range and see what I like better.

I love my M&P! It's comfy in MY hands and after 500 rounds through I really have no complaints. I have no experience with the XDS.

[shibbs]

Originally Posted by Software Guy

I love my M&P! It's comfy in MY hands and after 500 rounds through I really have no complaints. I have no experience with the XDS.

The M&P is a GREAT gun for the money! I really did like shooting it. However it's just a hair thicker than the XDS, and the XDS is in a larger caliber. Fewer rounds, but larger caliber. Also, to me the XDS just feels more solid in the hand.

Extended-length magazines are available for both models.
Both are available in 9mm.

Pros/cons XDS:
Pro- avail in .45
Pro- less than an inch thick
Pro- great feel in the hand--natural sight lines/grip angle for me
Pro- Adjustable backstrap without having to buy additional pieces
Pro- Comes with a nice kit with owb holster/extra mag/extra mag holster
Pro- Fiber Optic front sight! So nice in lower light situations!
Con- Bit of a rough trigger feel until a few hundred rounds are through it**
Con- Limited (but steadily increasing) accessory availability (due to newer model)

Pros/cons M&P:
Pro- Cheaper
Pro- More comfortable for longer shooting sessions
Pro- Been around longer, more parts available for customization**
Pro- Available in .40 (if you're a fan of snappy recoil )
Con- Thicker
Con- To adjust grip diameter, need to purchase new grip assemblies separately
Con- Shorter barrel - I found to be less accurate than my XDS


**I don't recommend customizing ANY pistol used for carry. Worst case scenario, if you do end up using it, it may be seen as "premeditated" by the prosecution.

[Camaro_Corvette]

Got me a new gun today fellas.



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