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    Whew, got me for a minute . . . . . . . .

    If this is the joint class between LAV and Ken Hackathorn, you're in for a treat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CarlosDJackal View Post
    Not to sidetrack the thread. But I'm very glad to hear this. I am signed up for the same class next month at Marietta, OH.

    Any suggestions or recommendations to help increase my learning experience? tia!!


    I think the main thing to bring is a good additude and a willingness to learn. And if your a fan of the 1911 pistol this is THE guy to ask any questions or suggestions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sam View Post
    Whew, got me for a minute . . . . . . . .

    If this is the joint class between LAV and Ken Hackathorn, you're in for a treat.
    Why yes it is. I am very much looking forward to it. I need the time away from work and I can't think of a better way to do it than attend a Tactical Class.
    We must not believe the Evil One when he tells us that there is nothing we can do in the face of violence, injustice and sin. - Pope Francis I

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coopmandu View Post
    I think the main thing to bring is a good additude and a willingness to learn. And if your a fan of the 1911 pistol this is THE guy to ask any questions or suggestions.
    +1
    Open mind / Good atittude

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    So basically these were all home built rifles to a certain extent, right? Pieces/Parts rifles?

    It didn't come down to mags or ammo at all?

    I'd love to take a class where one guy can beat me and abuse me regarding my carbine skills and the only break would be to head over with my 1911 to get further chastized. I'll live through it and I know I'll learn something by the end of the class.

    We need one of these in the 219 area code of Indiana. Anywhere along I65 from Lake Michigan down sough to Indy would be ideal for me and two friends.

    I'm ready.

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    I've taken at least one carbine class per year for about 5 years now from top notch instructors such as LAV, Hackathorn, Howe, Harrington, etc. I saw guns such as Bushmasters, Colts, Rock Rivers, Stag/CMT home buit frankenstein guns, LMT, Ameetec and Patriot pistol uppers. I rarely see any failure due to gun breakage or manufacturer's flaws. I have seen many good guns to failed to run due to lack of LUBRICATION. In the LAV class a month ago, a nice LMT parts gun choked up toward the end of day one due to lack of lube. A few generous squirts of LSA got the rifle back to running for the rest of the class.

    I've never seen DPMS or Eagle guns though.

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    Double Feeds

    When I see a M16 type of weapon double feed I first look at the mags. They are notorious for doing this after some wear and tear, getting stepped on etc.

    Short stroking, gas rings lined up or like the others said gas key.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Low Drag View Post
    When I see a M16 type of weapon double feed I first look at the mags. They are notorious for doing this after some wear and tear, getting stepped on etc.
    What exactly do you look for? Bent lips? Anything else?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jmart View Post
    What exactly do you look for? Bent lips? Anything else?
    Most times it's hard to see just what's wrong. But if I get double feeds the first thing I do is ID the mag. Then set it aside and try another. I use a process of elimination to see if it's a bad mag.

    Remember, for a little ole grunt like me in the field we didn't have the tools to "check the specs". And during night fire there's no way to properly visually inspect it until the next day.

    By using a process of elimination you can ID if a mag is bad pretty fast. It really helps if you have a buddy there so he can try your "bad" mag. If he has the same problem then you have found a bad mag.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Low Drag View Post
    Most times it's hard to see just what's wrong. But if I get double feeds the first thing I do is ID the mag. Then set it aside and try another. I use a process of elimination to see if it's a bad mag.

    Remember, for a little ole grunt like me in the field we didn't have the tools to "check the specs". And during night fire there's no way to properly visually inspect it until the next day.

    By using a process of elimination you can ID if a mag is bad pretty fast. It really helps if you have a buddy there so he can try your "bad" mag. If he has the same problem then you have found a bad mag.

    If the lips look good, have you ever tried replacing the spring and follower? If so, did this restore functionality?

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