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    Thanks for the replies, guys.

    I think my course of action will be this --

    I am planning on getting a new rifle in the near future (mid-length with a 13 inch rail)...this MAY have a different ejection pattern. So, for the time being, I will try the archers arm-guard fix, instead of messing with my mechanics UNTIL I get the new rifle (which will be my "primary" rifle) and see if the different ejection pattern solves this for me.

    Again, thank you gentlemen
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    Quote Originally Posted by Casull View Post
    Nice videos, dude.
    Thanks, man
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    Another option would be a Kevlar forearm sleeve. I got a pair from a welding supply store. It wasn't expensive and it wasn't that hot on my arm either.

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    It's part of the 'Scorpion' shooting stance of whatever it is called that has been the craze in many fanboy circles since the Dynamic Duo ( Haley/Costa) highlighted it to the world in the Magpul videos

    It has been way overdone- I happened to work at a relatively minor, little known, borderline insignificant Tier One Special Operations Unit stationed at Ft Bragg for many years and the aggressive arm forward stance was used almost universally- I/we never had issues with getting my arm burned ( I shoot lefty as a primary side) as controlling the gun is more about pulling the muzzle straight to the rear- not putting your hand on top like your trying to choke a Python

    Look at how I place my hand on the forearm and if you try it this problem will go away- but of course it may not nearly be as 'Tacticool' to do it my way so factor that in to your decision making process

    Just my .02 cents

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    Quote Originally Posted by duece71 View Post
    ...... What about cutting off the toe from an old sock and slipping that over your forearm? Who cares about looks on the range, it would be a lot more comfortable than getting burned.
    The cut-off sock idea is a gem of a KISS solution. I recommend you experiment with your wife's socks first. It's that "Let them know who's boss" thing!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Larry Vickers View Post
    It's part of the 'Scorpion' shooting stance of whatever it is called that has been the craze in many fanboy circles since the Dynamic Duo ( Haley/Costa) highlighted it to the world in the Magpul videos

    It has been way overdone- I happened to work at a relatively minor, little known, borderline insignificant Tier One Special Operations Unit stationed at Ft Bragg for many years and the aggressive arm forward stance was used almost universally- I/we never had issues with getting my arm burned ( I shoot lefty as a primary side) as controlling the gun is more about pulling the muzzle straight to the rear- not putting your hand on top like your trying to choke a Python

    Look at how I place my hand on the forearm and if you try it this problem will go away- but of course it may not nearly be as 'Tacticool' to do it my way so factor that in to your decision making process

    Just my .02 cents

    LAV
    Ummm...Okay. I don't really know what I did to deserve a smart-ass tone...sorry, I guess.


    Larry, I have tried your technique (and many others) over the years...

    Since you refer to this as the "scorpion" (which I have never heard of) or the "Haley/Costa" I will do the same just for ease of communication. The "Scorpion-Haley/Costa" works the best for me. It is great for quick target transition, and I get much more control overall...more control by leaps and bounds.

    I would rather just suck it up and deal with the burns than change my "tacticool" way of holding the gun. Obviously, how I look to the public is of HUGE concern to me

    I'm also not understanding your comment about aggressive grips being "overdone". Can you explain this more? Do you not think they are needed?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Animal_Mother556 View Post
    Ummm...Okay. I don't really know what I did to deserve a smart-ass tone...sorry, I guess.


    Larry, I have tried your technique (and many others) over the years...

    Since you refer to this as the "scorpion" (which I have never heard of) or the "Haley/Costa" I will do the same just for ease of communication. The "Scorpion-Haley/Costa" works the best for me. It is great for quick target transition, and I get much more control overall...more control by leaps and bounds.

    I would rather just suck it up and deal with the burns than change my "tacticool" way of holding the gun. Obviously, how I look to the public is of HUGE concern to me

    I'm also not understanding your comment about aggressive grips being "overdone". Can you explain this more? Do you not think they are needed?
    I too have had this problem at one time, but after listening to people who know more than I do i have corrected the problem. I think LAV is referring to the grips being over done for the simple fact that everyone wants to be Rambo so they watch a flick or two then accentuate the teqs to look cool.
    You got a someone with the no how to help, try not to get butt hurt when they tell it like it is, this is the wrong world for thin skin
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    Whiskey Tango?

    Dude, you just had Larry Vickers try to teach you something and you totally took what the SME had to say wrong. Basically you complained about your own technique and then got a case of monkey butt when you read something that you didn't want to hear. My advice, either listen to the guys who have "been there, done that" and lived to tell the tale or get a straw and suck it up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Guns-up.50 View Post
    I think LAV is referring to the grips being over done for the simple fact that everyone wants to be Rambo so they watch a flick or two then accentuate the teqs to look cool.
    I use it because it gives me the best control of the rifle...period.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Str8Jacket722 View Post
    Dude, you just had Larry Vickers try to teach you something and you totally took what the SME had to say wrong. Basically you complained about your own technique and then got a case of monkey butt when you read something that you didn't want to hear. My advice, either listen to the guys who have "been there, done that" and lived to tell the tale or get a straw and suck it up.
    Seems to me Mr. Vickers is taking out some aggression on the "scorpion" grip...I was the target...I am not holding any grudges.

    Also, how did I complain about my technique? I said that my friggin arm is in the way of the brass...

    Believe me...If changing my technique is the last option, then I will do it. But I'll be damned if I am going to give up control just so I don't get some burns. I'd rather "get a straw" and "suck up" the burns.

    Thanks
    Last edited by Animal_Mother556; 06-15-12 at 20:14.
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