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I went to a local shop that had ordered a Ruger Blackhawk in 45 LC for me. While there and while thinking about all the crap about gun control in the news I looked at an AR. I have never owned one and really know nothing about one but he cut me a deal I just could not refuse. Now I need to get some sort or red dot, a couple more Magazines and a bunch of ammo loaded up. It is time to learn. The Ruger has been a long time coming. I shot one in 1973 and have wanted one since that day but with raising a family and such I never had the $$$ to pick one up. Now the fun begins.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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She never made it past the bedroom door, what was she aiming for...? She's gone shootin..
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three good decisions , good on ya'
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I bet you are gonna like that AR...everyone needs at least one......
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Cool new toys Scott.
Thanks for the show 'n tell.
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Very nice Scott.
Is that a DPMS optics ready carbine?
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The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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Nice Scott - you will really enjoy the Blackhawk 45 Colt - I've kept at least one since 1998. For your AR-15 stock up on Magpul magazines - there are plenty out there (once again).
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Couple of good choices there Scott. You'll find the AR a hoot to play with.
Paul
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Think I would like to take both down to see Blue and use both on some of his hogs.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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Nice work. Don't overlook a low power compact scope on the AR.
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WTG Scott - hope you like your Blackhawk as much as I like mine! What AR did you get - I'm considering getting one, but that would bring me into the LATE 20th century !
I've always been a curmudgeon - now I'm an old curmudgeon. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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Nice guns. I like the Vaquero. DPMS is a descent AR. If you think those are expensive wait till you start feeding them. Enjoy
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Scott, tried a reddot on my AR and went to a scope moving the reddot to my Marlin Guide gun......course a bit more open space over here than around the farm
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Plain Jane DPMS. Lots of time to fancy it up if I want. Right now I think some sort of sighting device.
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Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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You will love both of those, good for ya!
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If you are going to put an optic on it look at ultra high rings. Get it up some.
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Plain Jane DPMS. Lots of time to fancy it up if I want. Right now I think some sort of sighting device. You really ought to try the reciever sights before you decide to scope it. I gave in and bought a S&W M&P last month. I have two currently un-employed Luepold 4X scopes, but it is so much fun to shoot with the irons that I'm leaving it un-scoped. And it makes for a handier pickup rifle with no scope.
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I agree and I would like to try it without glass first. Tomorrow I will start looking and see what I can find but with my tired old eyes the rear sight will have to be a peep.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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