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    Quote Originally Posted by Beat Trash View Post

    DSG had a ten pack of gen3 PMAGs on sale this weekend for 79.99.


    The Colt 6720 is an excellent first time carbine. You chose well.

    Your new 6720 was a good investment into the safety of your child. Get some basic gear for it such as a light, sling, a few reliable magazines and some ammo. Get a RDO if you can swing it. Learn how to use it well. Get some training if it's an option.
    Hey Beat Trash, what is RDO please?



    PLUS: A Question for ALL Who have had some "Sling" imput here;
    Do all of You guys "Always" use,..... meaning, Do You ALL have Your SLING(s) installed on Your PDW's<--->just for Home Defense Rifle?

    The reason I am asking is because, for My "Home Defense" PDW 15... I don't think I will ever KEEP my Sling installed on her, or am I missing something about a Sling for a HD rifle....?
    I can understand doing ALOT of things with a Sling on a rifle.... but waking UP to Glass/Door being SMASHED in at OH-DARK-30.... Jumping out of bed and Sling on a Sling...

    IF I am missing a major part of "HD" by not wearing a sling, I'd love to know... NOT to HY-Jack your Thread Enoch... Hopefully this is something to Help You out Too...?

    And Enoch,
    As You have already heard and KNOW () Great choice in a PDW for HD of You and your Family!
    Plus don't forget, chances are, 1 day you will go shooting with your son when he gets older too, so IMHO: You are Not taking away anything money wise from your family, not to mention,
    I think this WILL be a Great tool, for keeping your family together!


    Peace Jeff
    Last edited by RVTMaverick; 12-01-14 at 14:45.

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    RDO = Red Dot Optic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ghostsup View Post
    RDO = Red Dot Optic.
    OPPS! LOL... Picture Homer Simpson... YEP... that's Me D-OH LOL

    Thanks for not rubbing it in ghostsup..

    Jeff

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    Quote Originally Posted by RVTMaverick View Post
    PLUS: A Question for ALL Who have had some "Sling" imput here;
    Do all of You guys "Always" use,..... meaning, Do You ALL have Your SLING(s) installed on Your PDW's<--->just for Home Defense Rifle?
    Peace Jeff
    I have a sling but it is not kept on my weapon 99% of the time, a sling in my opinion is for carrying your weapon long distances.
    Some guys use their sling to stabilize their weapon while shooting but most of those guys are former Marines.
    There is also some competitions/classes that require the sling as a way of switching between your primary and secondary weapons.
    For everyday home defense I don't see any practical use for having my sling attached to my weapon at all times.
    If you do use a sling you'll then want to consider whether it should be single point or not…

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    If I had a carbine that was used for home defense, and I did not plan on taking it outside of the house, I would consider leaving a long off of the gun.

    Other than that, all of my carbines have slings (VCAS).

    A sling is to an AR is like a holster is to a pistol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RVTMaverick View Post
    Hey Beat Trash, what is RDO please?



    PLUS: A Question for ALL Who have had some "Sling" imput here;
    Do all of You guys "Always" use,..... meaning, Do You ALL have Your SLING(s) installed on Your PDW's<--->just for Home Defense Rifle?

    The reason I am asking is because, for My "Home Defense" PDW 15... I don't think I will ever KEEP my Sling installed on her, or am I missing something about a Sling for a HD rifle....?
    I can understand doing ALOT of things with a Sling on a rifle.... but waking UP to Glass/Door being SMASHED in at OH-DARK-30.... Jumping out of bed and Sling on a Sling...

    IF I am missing a major part of "HD" by not wearing a sling, I'd love to know... NOT to HY-Jack your Thread Enoch... Hopefully this is something to Help You out Too...?

    And Enoch,
    As You have already heard and KNOW () Great choice in a PDW for HD of You and your Family!
    Plus don't forget, chances are, 1 day you will go shooting with your son when he gets older too, so IMHO: You are Not taking away anything money wise from your family, not to mention,
    I think this WILL be a Great tool, for keeping your family together!


    Peace Jeff
    RDO is a red dot optic.............For me a sling comes before a RDO. It gives you the ability to use your hands if you need to. It's a great retention tool for a weapon. It gives you the ability to use your hands without grounding your weapon. Too many advantages for me vs. no disadvantages. YMMV.
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    Seb5 and I are in total agreement. On a sling before RDO.
    If it came with factory sling that can and has worked for a long time, otherwise a low cost standard sling is $10-25. I was "making" single point slings for M-16s out of issue slings and 550 cord in 90s. Keep it simple. Everybody started making every kind of slings to the point of needing a manual for their use. It's a way of not leaving it on the ground and to have your hand(s) freed up to use them. Nothing more or less. I have few high end slings that I have tried, modified or tossed in box. No need over thinking that.
    One thing that has not been mentioned a good cleaning kit and lubricant for AR. Remington or wd40 don't cut it. But you probably know that by now.
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    As another dad of little ones, I'll say that I buy a lot of gently used items. It gets me where I'm trying to go without all of the expense.

    I also make sure to budget for gun stuff with a special savings account (my allowance). My wife and I both have them so we aren't spending the family's money on our toys. Coupled with 529s and brokerage accounts for each kid, and I have less guilt about piling guns up in the safe.


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    A sling is neccesary for a HD rifle for the simple fact that it lets you actually use both hands and have immediate access to your rifle. It also aids in weapon retention. A light is also MANDATORY for a HD rifle, imo. Honestly you can get away without a red dot, as most shooters can point shoot at the max distance you will find in most houses.

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    Nothing in this discussion is groundbreaking or hasn't been covered before.

    You do not need a red dot. If money is tight, put it on the back burner. Get a good sling and a light. Surefire X300 can be found for 199.00. Whatever light you choose, make sure that it is going to be mounted in such a way that it can be used.

    Right now is the time to get extra magazines and ammo. Prices are rock bottom. NHMTG mags for 7.99 each. 5.56 ammo online even in small quantities can be had.



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