tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942427848036063936.post1341121569862258698..comments2023-10-30T01:02:23.994-07:00Comments on Flatland Gun Nut: The Police DreamThe Flatland Gun Nuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08853281111243807904noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942427848036063936.post-9305225999673862912010-01-10T21:46:03.038-08:002010-01-10T21:46:03.038-08:00There are some dudes that have put several thousan...There are some dudes that have put several thousand rounds downrange with theirs, and the ones who've complained speak of the same problem: some spot welds on the bolt carrier fail.<br /><br />Kel-Tec repairs them for free, but...Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208603805247940818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942427848036063936.post-55276257507825139232010-01-10T11:52:15.904-08:002010-01-10T11:52:15.904-08:00I'll have to wait for the RFB to build a reput...I'll have to wait for the RFB to build a reputation. The FAL has has been kicking ass around the globe since the 1950s. The AR10 never really caught on for reasons I'll never understand, but the platform has proven itself through several wars. Add in Kel Tec's famous QC problems and I think I'll pass. Until the platform proves itself anyway. I don't want to be the guy who proves it doesn't work.The Flatland Gun Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08853281111243807904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942427848036063936.post-88935334837612746802010-01-09T20:16:01.853-08:002010-01-09T20:16:01.853-08:00I never thought to mention this, but since you wan...I never thought to mention this, but since you want a .308 with short OAL, and you might be willing to spend an absurd amount of money on a FAL-alike, why not get a Kel-Tec RFB? .308, small bullpup package what's short ALL the time, and it's actually not too absurd on the price front at $1800. I think it runs on FAL mags, or G3 mags or something reasonable and not Kel-Tec specific.<br /><br />I'd carry a rifle AND a shotgun. "Because you can."Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208603805247940818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942427848036063936.post-28926978499340072982010-01-09T17:45:15.915-08:002010-01-09T17:45:15.915-08:00Mike- I've played with one of the 5.56 Rem pum...Mike- I've played with one of the 5.56 Rem pumps at a gun shop. I was sorta "meh" about it. I'd rather have my old friend, the AR. I already have a fantastic little M&P15, but I'd like the .308 for better barrier penetration and because I want an AR-10. The $1700 figure was for the rifle with some factory options (chromed bolt, Falcon grips, picatinny gas block, etc) and an EOTech 512AA. Another $140 in mags and I'm done. I load my own .308 match rounds, but would probably carry NATO surplus or American Eagle FMJs, which I've used with great success in my Savage 10FCP.<br /><br />Nora--I smoked the tests. Talked informally with the Chief and Assistant Chief for an hour or so. They were trying to help me find a rental in town "just in case" I get the job. Not in the bag yet, as I have to interview with the Mayor's hiring board. Looks good though. Thinking positive!The Flatland Gun Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08853281111243807904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942427848036063936.post-73305472077230619982010-01-08T22:01:44.590-08:002010-01-08T22:01:44.590-08:00Good luck on getting the job. They'd have to b...Good luck on getting the job. They'd have to be crazy not to hire you.norahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000538402661153662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942427848036063936.post-56543412882144785612010-01-08T17:14:26.572-08:002010-01-08T17:14:26.572-08:00Good Luck w/ bagging the job. It does indeed sound...Good Luck w/ bagging the job. It does indeed sound like a dream gig.<br /><br />Re: Long Arms. Data suggests that you'd be better served by something carbine-esque, rather than a shotgun. I've always been a fan of Remington pump-action rifles. They have a 16.5" barrel, handle like an 870, and you can get them in .308.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com