Its like this. I got into an "argument" with a guy on ARFCOM. We both own Sig 516. He wants more "rail" space vs adding 1 oz for the new Lancer longer, better usable CF hand guard.
So I called him out and he has yet to respond....gamer
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Its like this. I got into an "argument" with a guy on ARFCOM. We both own Sig 516. He wants more "rail" space vs adding 1 oz for the new Lancer longer, better usable CF hand guard.
So I called him out and he has yet to respond....gamer
Think you are generalizing what HD is to everyone. Some people also train excessively hard with their HD guns in very adverse conditions. To think the gun will lean against the nightstand lubed and clean all its life is faily off base. This would be the same gun you'd choose to take to classes and run the crap out of it, the same gun youd beat on and drag all over the place. It's a tool not a safe queen. Again I generalized with HD/Combat gun because really, you will want the same qualities in both. Will run in all conditions, won't fail when dirty or not cleaned, won't fail when you need it most etc.
From TOS ... "buy the shit out of that thing, all the mil spec is just nonsense."
On the contrary, I specified exactly the aspect of self-defense to which I was referring, in distinction to other aspects.
As I see it, a nightstand gun is a gun that is always in the home with you and is ready to be of use in and around the home, if needed. Sure you are going to take it to the range, train in a class, go plink with it, etc. After use, however, it will always be cleaned and lubed before being placed at its station. This will be done on the same defensive principle of stacking the odds of reliability in your favor as is used when selecting parts for defensive guns.
The home is climate controlled which, together with cleaning and lubrication, provides ideal conditions for function. Under these ideal conditions, using proper ammo, a tricked out game gun (adjustable gas block, lightweight reciprocating assembly, etc.) will probably get the job done inside and around the home. There the conditions are as good or better than than those at a range/match. All that to say, if a gun is primarily for life support, why wouldn't you also chose a gun with components that are stacked in the favor of reliability? Even if it will be dedicated to the nightstand?
Now, maybe for some, a nightstand gun (if it is not their only gun) will also be the first gun they grab in a bug out SHTF situation. Which, I suppose, at least means traveling in some capacity with your gun for self-defense with limited supplies in whatever adverse environments or weather conditions you may find yourself. Kind of like combat. Others may have more than one purpose built gun, leaving the nightstand gun behind. The distinction between enviornments may or
may not give latitude for parts selection between dedicated rifles depending on what the user is comfortable with (reliability still being top priority). The main example I can think of is a QD RDS mount. I am fine with a fixed RDS mount on a dedicated HD/nightstand gun but consider it a must on a combat/SHTf gun. QD being the obvious choice if you can only have one purpose built rifle.
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From my observations, average competitive shooters see much less of a difference relative to placement in standings then do the top level pros when it comes to weapon / equipment. In other words their skills are the bigger factor than the equipment. Only at the top levels of competitors does it really start to become an arms or equipment race where tenths can mean a win or loss. So for the overwhelming majority of competitive shooters you can get by easily with a weapons set up that could easily fit into either role. Working with a reliable base rifle adding a comp, a good trigger and good optic and you are pretty much set. Other niceties like grips, stocks, forends are nothing exotic. I build rifles all the time that would be excellent rifles in either role and are often used by local competition shooters. The only thing needed for home defense would be to mount the light and sling and maybe an optic swap.
If / when I ever decide to find the time to compete in organized competition, I will be there to win. I will do whatever it takes with weapons / gear within the parameters of the class rules to give an advantage. I will also game the heck out of it within the limit of the rules. It is a game, I understand the difference between game and tactical training. I would treat gun games no different than any other sport I compete(d) in. The goal is to win. I understand however if the only time / place people have to practice their defensive skills is during a competition then no problem either.
I too am waaaay beyond what others choose to do with their firearms. Gamers are just as integral part of the shooting culture as hunters and defensive types.
I agree, a tricked out gamer gun would be just fine for HD if it is reliable in a matches and can shoot full power loads just fine. A comp however would produce excessive blast and concussion that would be no bueno inside.
Personally, if I were to get into 3 gun, I wouldn't even remotely consider buying competition guns unless/until I was so good that optimized gaming gear would matter. I probably don't have the time/dedication and $ to ever reach that point I'm sure...
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Those that don't know Cold, he is an awesome shooter and also knows the difference between guns built for competition and ones built for defense/offense. While we don't share the same opinion about gun games, I respect his opinion as he has high levels of common sense.
Thanks for the post Cold.
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Why would you use your HD gun as a training gun? Just get two and set them up identically after wringing one out to see that it works as advertised, then train with the other. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense to put a ton of wear into a HD gun; you want it to be relatively unused outside of the vetting process so that you aren't likely to run into unexpected service issues when things get hairy.
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The same reason as many do. A new gun doesn't = reliability. Using a gun is what proves it will work when it's most needed.
See 0 point in having a duped gun just for some worry that using it will suddenly make the gun less reliable. Also knowing what your doing while working on guns so you have an idea if gas rings etc are going bad. Called general maintenance. You don't own duplicate cars just in case you have an emergency and one might fail because you use it every day do you?
From TOS ... "buy the shit out of that thing, all the mil spec is just nonsense."
What are you talking about? I never said just buy a new gun and it will be made of adamantium. What I said was get two, test one out extensively to see if it's okay. If it is then set it aside and use the other to see what you like, or if you already know what you like then just put those parts on both as quickly as funds allow. I never said to just trust a carbine you've never tested to defend yourself.
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