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by NLVMike
01 Aug 2019, 15:17
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: American Eagle Ammunition
Replies: 8
Views: 23596

Re: American Eagle Ammunition

I can't recall my PS90 ever jamming or malfunctioning with 197. I get a jam or malfunction about once per mag with AE.
by NLVMike
18 Jan 2017, 14:14
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: 50 Gr Combined Ballistics Load
Replies: 9
Views: 17656

Re: 50 Gr Combined Ballistics Load

Nice work Toaster. I have been loading 5.7 for about a year now, and have worked up some loads similar to yours. Your pics give me some ideas for my own QC that I will add to my practice. FWIW, I use a chrono to test my loads, but based on the data in this website, virtually all of the loads have co...
by NLVMike
30 Oct 2016, 14:57
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Why is the FiveseveN so much more expensive...
Replies: 43
Views: 44383

Re: Why is the FiveseveN so much more expensive...

I could still sell just about every one I could get my hands on at list price. Everyone that shoots mine wants one, and the price doesn't seem to deter them, just the lack of any in the stores.
by NLVMike
31 Aug 2016, 06:09
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Size of side pic-rails on the PS90
Replies: 3
Views: 7656

Re: Size of side pic-rails on the PS90

I spent a lot more than $60 on every size rail I could find that looked close. No dice. I now have a box of various rails for AR builds, and I dropped the $60 on FN proprietary rails and they work great.
by NLVMike
13 Aug 2016, 22:03
Forum: FN Handguns
Topic: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs
Replies: 10
Views: 25412

Re: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs

PSA is Palmetto State Armory
by NLVMike
11 Aug 2016, 18:27
Forum: FN Handguns
Topic: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs
Replies: 10
Views: 25412

Re: If you had to choose...ss197 versus ss198 for hogs

I tend to agree with you. I would lean toward the 198. However, I don't know where you buy your ammo, but I get 197 from PSA for $17.99 a box, and $31.99 is the cheapest I have ever found 198.
by NLVMike
09 Aug 2016, 20:02
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Some observations about reloading for the Five Seven
Replies: 6
Views: 11204

Re: Some observations about reloading for the Five Seven

Pumbo, Nice to read about your experience. I just started loading the 5.7 at the beginning of this year, but I have succumbed to the addiction and have gone through a lot of rounds. I'd add a few more observations. I wash the cases in water and simple green for a few minutes, then dry them well, whi...
by NLVMike
05 Aug 2016, 08:30
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?
Replies: 32
Views: 37658

Re: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?

This thread certainly went off track. Getting back to the OP, I have been able to find some True Blue, and like it. I also bought 5 lbs of de-mil ss190 powder from a de-mil contractor that I buy a lot of stuff from. It is something similar to True Blue, so I spent a long time working up a safe load....
by NLVMike
03 Aug 2016, 05:24
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: Daily Deal at Palmetto State
Replies: 10
Views: 26756

Re: Daily Deal at Palmetto State - SS197SR

They pull me in every time they run free shipping. Another 12 boxes ordered yesterday.
by NLVMike
13 Jun 2016, 05:47
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Inconsistent recoil, flash, and ejection
Replies: 23
Views: 25113

Re: Inconsistent recoil, flash, and ejection

Spiderco, that makes no sense to me that the chrono results are relatively consistent, with inconsistent recoil. My amateur opinion is that you are pushing a 52 grain bullet pretty hard. I get roughly the same velocity with my reloads of 40 grain vmax bullets out of my pistol. That is a brittle bull...
by NLVMike
30 May 2016, 06:03
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Got my first FNH FiveseveN...
Replies: 8
Views: 11400

Re: Got my first FNH FiveseveN...

I guess in World War 1, they didn't call it that. It didn't get that name until World War II came along. Mark I is kind of like that. It was just called the USG until the Mark II came along, then the USG became the Mark I. Enjoy it. You can't really go wrong just buying a boat load of ammo from PSA,...
by NLVMike
26 May 2016, 04:51
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Shooting in Texas
Replies: 4
Views: 22881

Re: Shooting in Texas

Texas does not have any federally owned public land. There may be some state owned land, but for the most part it is vast swaths of private land.
by NLVMike
07 May 2016, 12:47
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Varmint Nightmare Bullets
Replies: 18
Views: 21819

Re: Varmint Nightmare Bullets

OK, the formatting looks terrible, so I won't post too much till I figure that out. I will skip the 5.1gr and 5.3 gr loads. 5.5gr still gave a good load with no sign at all of over pressure. The spread continues to get larger as the load goes up. I don't really have the knowledge or patience to test...
by NLVMike
07 May 2016, 12:37
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Varmint Nightmare Bullets
Replies: 18
Views: 21819

Re: Varmint Nightmare Bullets

I will try and copy some data from this mornings shoot into this post. Forgive my formatting. It was a perfect slightly overcast day, about mid 60's. All of the rounds fed and functioned great, even at pokey speeds down around 1,400. I set up a target behind the chrono, primarily for the purpose of ...
by NLVMike
06 May 2016, 20:36
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: True Blue
Replies: 6
Views: 11174

Re: True Blue

They have it in stock at my local Sportsmans Warehouse in Las Vegas, in 1 lb.
by NLVMike
04 May 2016, 09:49
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Varmint Nightmare Bullets
Replies: 18
Views: 21819

Re: Varmint Nightmare Bullets

I got up early this morning for a quick loading project before work. I ended up several hours late. Typical. I loaded up 10 rounds each at 4.9, 5.1, 5.3 and 5.5 grains with the 35 gr Hornady NTX bullets, and the same ladder with the 34 gr Varmint Nightmare bullets. After a bit of math, I loaded the ...
by NLVMike
02 May 2016, 19:51
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: iFire's PS90 Load Data
Replies: 59
Views: 127278

Re: iFire's PS90 Load Data

Has anyone tried the 35gr NTX with True Blue? Ifire posted some data on that bullet with other powders, but True Blue is what I have. The bullet is longer than the 40gr Vmax, so with the same OAL I will get more pressure.
by NLVMike
09 Apr 2016, 21:44
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Varmint Nightmare Bullets
Replies: 18
Views: 21819

Re: Varmint Nightmare Bullets

I found out they are made by Nosler. Sold by Midway as "Dogtown". I should have some loaded up in a week.
by NLVMike
09 Apr 2016, 10:00
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Re: New reloader

I had a bad day with the Chrony this morning. It rained most of the night and it was an awesome heavily overcast morning. I went out to the desert and struggled to get anything but ERR on the screen. It recorded a few 5.7 shots, maybe 50% of what I sent through it. It recorded about 5 out of 14 45AC...
by NLVMike
09 Apr 2016, 09:50
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Varmint Nightmare Bullets
Replies: 18
Views: 21819

Re: Varmint Nightmare Bullets

I'm going to have to rework my load for the 35gr. Hornady. Is it a much longer bullet, and I can't go any longer on the OAL or they won't fit in the mag. It is going to compress the space and work up more pressure. With the Varmint extreme bullets, the OAL will obviously be much shorter.
by NLVMike
08 Apr 2016, 11:27
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Varmint Nightmare Bullets
Replies: 18
Views: 21819

Re: Varmint Nightmare Bullets

Not really how I wanted that post to look. The process for posting images works a little different every time I use it.
by NLVMike
08 Apr 2016, 11:25
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Varmint Nightmare Bullets
Replies: 18
Views: 21819

Re: Varmint Nightmare Bullets

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Left to right are 35gr Hornaday, 40gr Nosler, 40gr Hornaday, and the two on the right are the 34gr Varmint Extreme. All appear to have the same base.
by NLVMike
07 Apr 2016, 10:16
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Varmint Nightmare Bullets
Replies: 18
Views: 21819

Varmint Nightmare Bullets

I just got a package in the mail of 500 Varmint Nightmare 34gr bullets from Midsouth Shooters. They are bulk packaged and it says on the bag that they are from a "major manufacturer". Anyone have any idea what they are? I also got a box of Hornady NTX 35gr bullets. Looks like more fun working up a l...
by NLVMike
05 Apr 2016, 17:16
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Re: New reloader

It's getting hotter here in Vegas, and I won't be going out to the desert much longer without an EZ-up. Next trip I will try putting the beta chrony under the shade structure.
by NLVMike
05 Apr 2016, 09:27
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Re: New reloader

Another trip to the desert with the Chrony this morning. This is getting pretty fun. The only downside was that I burned through a fair amount of EA S4M that has been in my safe for a long time. Apparently the combination of a moly coated bullet and early sun do not favor this chrony. I got a lot of...
by NLVMike
05 Apr 2016, 09:20
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Dawson Fiber optic front sight for the Five Seven
Replies: 18
Views: 21667

Re: Dawson Fiber optic front sight for the Five Seven

I just left my smith's place this morning and put in that order. He is making me an exact duplicate of the factory front sight, length wise, so that I won't have to modify the slide cover. He will use a .040 fiber so that he can get the total width down to .090. I asked him about making it out of al...
by NLVMike
04 Apr 2016, 06:55
Forum: Accessories For Sale
Topic: 5.7 Reloading supplies for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 13659

Re: 5.7 Reloading supplies for sale

Thanks, Bazzer, for being a great seller. I paid for it and got it in the mail two days later. Thanks also for your help on the reloading advice.
by NLVMike
03 Apr 2016, 18:31
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Re: New reloader

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I have not been very good at uploading photos, but this one makes me pretty happy.
by NLVMike
03 Apr 2016, 07:02
Forum: M1Bullpup.com
Topic: Reticule Enhancement Module T3 (sales)
Replies: 22
Views: 56991

Re: Reticule Enhancement Module T3 (sales)

I may have to buy another PS90. Cant wait
by NLVMike
02 Apr 2016, 20:19
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Re: New reloader

Now that I have a Chrony, it is time to try and prove a couple of things that I believe to be true. I still have about 1,000 rounds of old brown box SS192. I stopped shooting it when I realized that it was going through things that SS197SR was not going through, even though I was being told they wer...
by NLVMike
02 Apr 2016, 20:03
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Completely unrelated
Replies: 445
Views: 519233

Re: Completely unrelated

Even more puzzling; If a vegan does crossfit, what do they talk about first?
by NLVMike
02 Apr 2016, 13:10
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Failure to extract with lee factory crimp
Replies: 17
Views: 19427

Re: Failure to extract with lee factory crimp

I like that statement "the groups that all Savage rifles are famous for".

I will have to study a little more. I have a couple of Savage rifles, and I like them, but I didn't realize the groups were famous. My non-Savage rifles are going to be dissappointed. :)
by NLVMike
02 Apr 2016, 13:01
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FsN MKII Sights
Replies: 18
Views: 22395

Re: FsN MKII Sights

Blue, it's good to see you buying a new 5.7. I hope you get back to shooting as much as you used to.
by NLVMike
02 Apr 2016, 12:56
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Dawson Fiber optic front sight for the Five Seven
Replies: 18
Views: 21667

Re: Dawson Fiber optic front sight for the Five Seven

I have no where near the expertise of most of the folks on this forum, but I have been shooting this pistol for a while and thought I might throw a few thoughts out. I have an IOM with adjustable sights. Back in about 2004, I felt like I had to do something to it. I spent about $150 having night sig...
by NLVMike
02 Apr 2016, 12:35
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Re: New reloader

I finally got around to shooting my first rounds. I bought a Shooting Chrony Beta Master and took it out to the desert. the range here won't allow me to set up anything but a target in front of the bench. I read a lot of chrono reviews, but mainly bought it because it is what was available at the lo...
by NLVMike
31 Mar 2016, 04:53
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Re: New reloader

I loaded the first 25 rounds. Until I get really comfortable, I am not using any type of powder throw. I am weighing every charge. The True blue powder is so fine. Even a tiny bit of static and it sticks to the inside of the plastic funnel. I loaded 5 rounds each at 5.6 through 6.0 grains with 40gr ...
by NLVMike
25 Mar 2016, 16:47
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Re: New reloader

OK, I'm still working on the same batch of brass for my first attempt. The money keeps piling up. I sprung for a Little Crow World's Finest Trimmer. With shipping, it came to my door for about $75. I trimmed them all (1,000) to 1.132. If you have used the WFT, it is really easy to use for a lot of b...
by NLVMike
20 Feb 2016, 19:41
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Price for Brass
Replies: 13
Views: 16229

Re: Price for Brass

I sold a lot of it on this forum for $.06 a round. Apparently I was too low.
by NLVMike
14 Feb 2016, 20:03
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Re: New reloader

Ok, with the awesome help of this forum, a little search and wiki use, this is getting fun. After figuring out just the right simple green/hot water ratio and time, and case lubes, etc., I have come up with one combo that is a must. Pandora, with a Frank Sinatra station and Merle Haggard station set...
by NLVMike
12 Feb 2016, 05:33
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Re: New reloader

OK, I'm getting down to bullet decision. Should I go with the Sierra Blitzking Moly 40gr or the Vmax 40gr? The Sierra is pretty cheap in large quantity from PSA. I'm hoping this guy in Salt Lake City gets another dismantle contract and sells off all the pulled 27gr bullets. I passed on a bucket of t...
by NLVMike
10 Feb 2016, 15:19
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Food For Thought...
Replies: 2
Views: 7709

Re: Food For Thought...

All good information. Also reinforces the idea that the very best caliber is.... the one you have on you when you need it.
by NLVMike
09 Feb 2016, 20:45
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Re: New reloader

OK, good advice. I have CCI 41 military primers. My single stage press is a Lee classic, and I must admit, it feels downright "dainty" next to the 550. Tell me more about "uniform headspace resizings". I have been using the barrel from my FsN as a case gauge, but I think I will order the EA. I like ...
by NLVMike
09 Feb 2016, 13:46
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

New reloader

I finally bit the bullet and tried to dip my toe into the reloading arena. I can hear you all laughing already. It's hard not to fall into the deep end. I know from reading here that 5.7 is not the cartridge to start with. I bought a cluster of equipment from the estate of a widow. I took my time cl...
by NLVMike
31 Jan 2016, 12:44
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: MKII Failure to fire issue...
Replies: 10
Views: 13514

Re: MKII Failure to fire issue...

Before you get too far into tearing it apart, dry fire it once or twice. That should clear the firing pin.
by NLVMike
07 Jan 2016, 12:26
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: bought 5.7 ammo RECENTLY?
Replies: 541
Views: 479395

Re: bought 5.7 ammo RECENTLY?

Well, nevermind. The last order of 10 boxes arrived. I was in such a good mood I went online to order another 10; and the price went up to $21.99 a box. Dang it, all I had to do was say something and ruin a good thing. I better go shoot this stuff.
by NLVMike
23 Dec 2015, 16:10
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: bought 5.7 ammo RECENTLY?
Replies: 541
Views: 479395

Re: bought 5.7 ammo RECENTLY?

It warms my heart to be able to pick up ss197 so cheap from Palmetto State. Their "deal" price has been there for months. With shipping, I can drop $171 and have 10 boxes arrive at my door a few days later. I can't even pick up 10 boxes of new 45ACP that cheap locally. Just place another order today...
by NLVMike
17 Dec 2015, 08:02
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: PS90 Trigger Job
Replies: 8
Views: 12520

Re: PS90 Trigger Job

I was bored one evening and took mine apart and polished the steel trigger pushrod and put a little dry graphite lube everywhere it touched the stock. I didn't do a before and after trigger pull measurement, but the difference in feel was noticeable.
by NLVMike
17 Dec 2015, 07:56
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: PS90 Bulged Barrel
Replies: 2
Views: 5440

Re: PS90 Bulged Barrel

Impressive pictures and cut work. Am I right to assume the carbon buildup came after the bulge appeared? or was it something that caused the bulge?
by NLVMike
01 Dec 2015, 17:16
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Another brass question 45 ACP this time
Replies: 11
Views: 25263

Re: Another brass question 45 ACP this time

My experience (FWIW) is that loaded to standard specs, you can load .45ACP brass until you can't find it anymore. I have loaded Detonics .451 magnum. It uses brass with a stronger web. It is 40 thousandths longer so that it won't chamber in a 45, and it is loaded significantly hotter. Detonics used ...
by NLVMike
27 Nov 2015, 21:20
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Physics and Five SeveN operation.
Replies: 9
Views: 12660

Re: Physics and Five SeveN operation.

Wow. All good questions, and I can see why your head hurts. You refer to a specific patent, even by page number, like it is a document we are all familiar with. I have not seen it and cannot find a link in the forum wiki. If you have such a link, send it up. I would love to see it. We have a couple ...
by NLVMike
26 Sep 2015, 10:35
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Fn Fiveseven with SS198lf combat stop report
Replies: 8
Views: 13021

Re: Fn Fiveseven with SS198lf combat stop report

Thanks for the data, infantry.
by NLVMike
20 Sep 2015, 11:06
Forum: Lounge
Topic: No, really, Idiots do exist...
Replies: 181
Views: 149215

Re: No, really, Idiots do exist...

If you hang out with varmint hunters, you can't tell me you don't have at least one friend with a hole in their hood from "barrel below the scope".
by NLVMike
05 Sep 2015, 19:53
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Casting for the 5.7x28
Replies: 7
Views: 10245

Re: Casting for the 5.7x28

A few years back, a user on this board named "Beecher Tool" was talking about investing in a hydraulic press and swaging his own bullets. Any one know how that worked out?
by NLVMike
31 Jul 2015, 15:12
Forum: Flashlights
Topic: Official Flashlight Thread!
Replies: 36
Views: 110303

Re: Official Flashlight Thread!

I'm reviving a zombie thread, just to share this recent experience. Flashlights have changed a lot in the past few years. I like to have one EVERYWHERE. Costco made that easy with three packs of handy little lights. However, I'm still always in search of the perfect light. I live in Nevada, and last...
by NLVMike
30 Jul 2015, 22:51
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New Member Checking In
Replies: 17
Views: 17470

Re: New Member Checking In

King, interesting results. Nothing like real world observation. It trumps my speculation every time. I think that's why the snipers like to use Data Observed from Previous Encounters (DOPE) to dial in their scopes. What part of the world are you in? I might have some powder that would be fun to try ...
by NLVMike
27 Jul 2015, 11:22
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New Member Checking In
Replies: 17
Views: 17470

Re: New Member Checking In

King, I agree with Jay. The lacquer is necessary to create the delay. I am a pretty serious amateur at this, so this observation should be taken with a few grains of salt. In the most recent iteration of the Savage 17HMR semi-auto, they have added an interrupter to the bolt in order to delay the blo...
by NLVMike
26 Jul 2015, 21:34
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New Member Checking In
Replies: 17
Views: 17470

Re: New Member Checking In

king, welcome aboard. Keep posting your results, as they are very interesting. I have some very unscientific thoughts about your FTF jams. If the spent case is ejecting, the load has plenty of power to drive the slide all the way back. It sounds more like timing than power. The action is pretty sens...
by NLVMike
26 Jul 2015, 21:25
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Guide for Pimping Out your PS 90?
Replies: 18
Views: 21990

Re: Guide for Pimping Out your PS 90?

I have an older PS90 with a white ring sight and a gen 2 hammer pack. I have played with a few "pimp" ideas, and have only ended up with 3. First, I put a green Rem T3 on it. Pretty much makes the sight awesome. Second may not sound like a big deal. I took apart the stock and polished the trigger ba...
by NLVMike
18 Jul 2015, 07:08
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: ps90 magazine storage
Replies: 6
Views: 9619

Re: ps90 magazine storage

All my PS90 mags have EA springs in them, but I have kept them fully loaded for over 5 years with no problems.
by NLVMike
17 Jul 2015, 12:30
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Slidefire AR15 vs. 2,000 Milk Jugs (HD)
Replies: 9
Views: 13814

Re: Slidefire AR15 vs. 2,000 Milk Jugs (HD)

I'm impressed. My slide fire is fun, but even after a 30 rounder it is smoking hot. I can't imagine running 100 rounder through it. It is a serious money-to-noise converter. I get about 1.7 seconds for a full 30 rounds.
by NLVMike
17 Jun 2015, 15:16
Forum: Lounge
Topic: What are you reading now?
Replies: 396
Views: 269736

Re: What are you reading now?

Amazon teased me with a 3 book package of "John Milton" books by a guy named Mark Dawson. Review said that Milton was the next Mitch Rapp. I'm halfway through the first. Not too bad, but I find it pretty easy to put down when I get tired. I stayed up all night for many a Mitch Rapp adventure.
by NLVMike
12 Jun 2015, 06:22
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: PS90 cleaning frequency?
Replies: 3
Views: 7593

Re: PS90 cleaning frequency?

I'm not sure it needs it, but it is so easy to run a bore snake through it and wipe down the bolt, that I do it every time I shoot it.
by NLVMike
12 Jun 2015, 06:20
Forum: Shotguns
Topic: Burnt Bronze Remington 870 SBS
Replies: 5
Views: 18709

Re: Brunt Bronze Remington 870 SBS

That is pretty awesome, but with wood, it will be over the top.
by NLVMike
06 Jun 2015, 12:21
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Power Banks
Replies: 9
Views: 14152

Re: Power Banks

I was at a presentation by Elon Musk's team that is building the new battery gigafactory in Northern Nevada. Pretty impressive stuff that I could talk about for a while, but I will try and stay on topic here. He is spending $5 billion to manufacture the Panasonic 18650 cell, and use it to make large...
by NLVMike
02 Jun 2015, 19:58
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Hello
Replies: 22
Views: 26650

Re: Hello

I have the original white ring sight. I would consider only fair, until the REM T3 is added, then it becomes awesome. I have seen them for sale at $400. That shocks me. They may be decent, but I know I could do better for $400.
by NLVMike
14 May 2015, 09:55
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Hello
Replies: 22
Views: 26650

Re: Hello

dmachine, welcome. You won't have to look far here to find a lot of other PS90 nuts. Everyone has their own idea about the best setup, which is the way it is supposed to be. You will find lots to read on old threads, but a couple of things seem to come back to basics. Use the FN mags and you won't r...
by NLVMike
05 May 2015, 21:14
Forum: Lounge
Topic: What are you reading now?
Replies: 396
Views: 269736

Re: What are you reading now?

OK, fly, book 4 is behind me now. Enough brain candy for a while. I think I will go read a little about what Bogle's thoughts on the federal reserve are.
by NLVMike
03 May 2015, 06:46
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Completely unrelated
Replies: 445
Views: 519233

Re: Completely unrelated

I went skydiving once, back in the days before tandem jumps. They put me through about 4 hours of training on the ground. I recall that most of the training started with, "this will never happen, but...." I stepped out of the plane at 3,500', on a static line, arched, counted to 5 elephant, looked u...
by NLVMike
29 Apr 2015, 18:58
Forum: Lounge
Topic: What are you reading now?
Replies: 396
Views: 269736

Re: What are you reading now?

Really Fly? Could you possibly have left it any more hanging at the end of book 3?

Crap....
by NLVMike
29 Apr 2015, 05:40
Forum: Lounge
Topic: What are you reading now?
Replies: 396
Views: 269736

Re: What are you reading now?

Last week I picked up Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms". Read it cover to cover on Sunday. Felt like I was back in college and a book report was due in the morning. Good book, fascinating writing style. Started off almost like a stream of consciousness thing, then got more grounded as the book went o...
by NLVMike
20 Apr 2015, 15:54
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition being Scalped on Gunbroker
Replies: 18
Views: 19502

Re: Elite Ammunition being Scalped on Gunbroker

For decades, Ferrari built $100,000 cars, then watched them hit the resale auction for $1,000,000 a couple years later. Then they figured it out and started selling them for $1,000,000+. It seems to be working. Not that I hope that is the future of EA ammo. When Jay is able to make the supply curve ...
by NLVMike
16 Apr 2015, 17:49
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: How deadly is the 5.7 in real life,or death
Replies: 22
Views: 29818

Re: How deadly is the 5.7 in real life,or death

Double J, you are addressing separate issues. First, how deadly is the round? True, it may not have as much FBI data as other calibers, but it looks like there are enough instances to qualify it as deadly enough. Second, reliability. It doesn't matter how deadly a round is, if you are not confident ...
by NLVMike
27 Mar 2015, 04:55
Forum: Handguns
Topic: Detonics 451 Magnum
Replies: 14
Views: 22724

Re: Detonics 451 Magnum

Resurrecting a zombie post. That 451 and I spent a lot of time at the range with both 45ACP and a few different recipes of 451 Magnum ammo. I found a source of brass and picked up 900 pieces and had a good time attracting attention at the range. Put 11 grains of Unique behind a 200 grain bullet and ...
by NLVMike
16 Mar 2015, 19:20
Forum: Firearms For Sale
Topic: Five Seven USG for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 19244

Re: Five Seven USG for sale

Sold. Thanks Jim.
by NLVMike
04 Mar 2015, 06:02
Forum: Firearms For Sale
Topic: Five Seven USG for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 19244

Re: Five Seven USG for sale

Jim, I sent you an email.
by NLVMike
02 Mar 2015, 19:07
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Which to buy USG or MKII
Replies: 14
Views: 13279

Re: Which to buy USG or MKII

I'd think a USG would be $1,000 at best. I can say that pretty honestly since I have a LNIB USG that has been posted on this site for months for $1,000 and have received no interest. Why would a forum member here pay $1,200?
by NLVMike
23 Jan 2015, 10:42
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Completely unrelated
Replies: 445
Views: 519233

Re: Completely unrelated

Wow. Suddenly my recent attempts to move to a recurve with no sights seem positively kindergarten. This guy is impressive.
by NLVMike
23 Jan 2015, 06:35
Forum: Lounge
Topic: 2015 SHOT show
Replies: 15
Views: 18567

Re: 2015 SHOT show

It's a shame you don't enjoy pistols....
by NLVMike
22 Jan 2015, 13:51
Forum: Lounge
Topic: 2015 SHOT show
Replies: 15
Views: 18567

Re: 2015 SHOT show

Too overwhelming to describe. The industry is doing well. I didn't even make it to the FN booth, yet. Rock Island must have had close to 100 models on display, including a new 22mag 1911, several 6" 1911's, including a very cool 10mm, and Glock uppers to make a Glock into a 22TCM. Scads of very cool...
by NLVMike
16 Jan 2015, 22:30
Forum: Lounge
Topic: 2015 SHOT show
Replies: 15
Views: 18567

2015 SHOT show

I am going to stop by the SHOT show next week. Turning green already just thinking about all the stuff I will see that I can't have or can't afford. Anything specific I should look for? I know everyone will have a tacticool tweak to their AR platform, including FN. Anything else new expected?
by NLVMike
07 Jan 2015, 15:53
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Rubber Grip Sleeve For FsN?
Replies: 10
Views: 11073

Re: Rubber Grip Sleeve For FsN?

Blue has also sanded, dremeled and generally fitted the grip of his gun to his hand. My IOM has an almost smooth, dimpled grip that I have come to love. If I were to shoot my USG much, I would have to sand down the grip. I bought a Rock Island 10mm 1911 with VZ grips. Unbearable at first, but a litt...
by NLVMike
06 Jan 2015, 21:32
Forum: Firearms For Sale
Topic: Five Seven USG for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 19244

Re: Five Seven USG for sale

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USG, 3, twenty round mags. Adjustable sights.
by NLVMike
06 Jan 2015, 21:26
Forum: Firearms For Sale
Topic: Five Seven USG for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 19244

Re: Five Seven USG for sale

OK, I should add photos;

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by NLVMike
06 Jan 2015, 12:15
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Cleaner/Lubricant for Five Seven??
Replies: 19
Views: 21793

Re: Cleaner/Lubricant for Five Seven??

One of the things I love about my Five Seven is the low maintenance. I pull mine apart and hit the lower with a blast of compressed air, and you could never tell it is not brand new after 5,000 rounds. I pull the barrel out and with a q-tip and carb cleaner, make sure there is no lacquer in the cham...
by NLVMike
03 Jan 2015, 07:36
Forum: Firearms For Sale
Topic: Five Seven USG for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 19244

Five Seven USG for sale

I have an extra FsN that currently would be better off as a mortgage payment than a safe queen. It is a USG in the older flat box. Three 20 round mags and the cleaning kit, test fire casing, paperwork. Less than 500 rounds. I bought it as a back up to my IOM, but just haven't found much reason to ha...
by NLVMike
23 Dec 2014, 15:51
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: 5.7 Ammo For Self Defense
Replies: 5
Views: 7408

Re: 5.7 Ammo For Self Defense

EA or similar hand loads are a great answer, but the real answer is that best ammo and caliber are the one you have on you when you need it.
by NLVMike
18 Dec 2014, 10:30
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Factory FN 5.7 powder
Replies: 8
Views: 9179

Re: Factory FN 5.7 powder

He offered me all of the virgin primed brass for $.25 a piece. I passed, as I have lots of brass and I can prime it for a lot less than that. I will see him this weekend and ask about the lot number. He seems like a pretty upstanding guy, but I don't know what his motivation would be not to tell me ...
by NLVMike
16 Dec 2014, 16:31
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Factory FN 5.7 powder
Replies: 8
Views: 9179

Factory FN 5.7 powder

I am new to reloading, so I have got a system together that works pretty well for me. I gather all the components, then take them over to a very experienced reloader buddy and use his Dillon 550. Actually, I usually just end up watching him use the 550. He is beyond a perfectionist. So far, it has b...
by NLVMike
13 Dec 2014, 07:50
Forum: Classifieds Feedback
Topic: Discussions from Classifieds
Replies: 114
Views: 178223

Re: WTB: Five-Seven (5.7) USG or IOM - Black

From http://www.fivesevenforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=15935" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Ewet, stay patient and look for the right one. If you are not in a hurry, you will find it. I have purchased three, and sold one of them. Personally, I really like the IOM with the round trig...
by NLVMike
01 Dec 2014, 05:47
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: I guess SS195lf is still in production!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 15166

Re: I guess SS195lf is still in production!!!

I buy some ammo from a place called ammosupplywarehouse.com. They are mostly an online seller, but they are out of a small town not far from Las Vegas, so I go pick it up. They move an incredible volume. They almost always have 5.7 ammo at a fair, but not cheap price. Recently they have SS195 in sto...
by NLVMike
21 Nov 2014, 05:59
Forum: Optics
Topic: PS 90 White Ghost Ring sight!
Replies: 7
Views: 22827

Re: PS 90 White Ghost Ring sight!

Nope, I just added a Rem T3
by NLVMike
13 Nov 2014, 08:48
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Price on PS90s
Replies: 13
Views: 18297

Re: Price on PS90s

You really need to determine what you want out of it first. I have seen the ring sight from a G2 alone go for $400, even though you could buy something similar for less. I have seen the G2 hammer pack go for $600-$800. Crazy. If you value those aspects, it doesn't seem wrong to pay over $1,500 for a...
by NLVMike
07 Nov 2014, 06:13
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FN 5.7 handgun shortage
Replies: 29
Views: 26105

Re: FN 5.7 handgun shortage

Like any market, supply and demand factors work on price. If you are patient and know what you want, you can find them at "market" prices. If you are desperate and have to have one right now, there is a patient seller out there waiting to charge you whatever you will pay. I have purchased 3 FsN's. O...
by NLVMike
10 Oct 2014, 13:16
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: are p90 receiver & ps90 receiver the same?
Replies: 20
Views: 40675

Re: are p90 receiver & ps90 receiver the same?

Are the fire control parts (safety) and hammer pack the same as could be ordered from FN?
by NLVMike
10 Oct 2014, 08:34
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: are p90 receiver & ps90 receiver the same?
Replies: 20
Views: 40675

Re: are p90 receiver & ps90 receiver the same?

I think we discussed this once before, but it is back. A kit is for sale on GB. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=444788381" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; What was once an LEO P90 was destroyed according to ATF rules, meaning the receiver was cut up. It leave the re...
by NLVMike
09 Oct 2014, 14:59
Forum: Handguns
Topic: 10mm bug. Twice bitten
Replies: 7
Views: 12204

Re: 10mm bug. Twice bitten

Jay, will do. I'm now going to sell the Witness 10mm. This one is just way too much fun to go back to the Witness.
by NLVMike
08 Oct 2014, 06:00
Forum: Handguns
Topic: 10mm bug. Twice bitten
Replies: 7
Views: 12204

Re: 10mm bug. Twice bitten

It ran, but not perfect. It's like having Jay accurize a FiveSeven. I took off the magwell and sanded a tiny bit of the cheese grater finish off the grips. The 10mm recoil was tearing up my hand. I changed out the recoil and main spring to #20/#23 based on the advice of the gunsmiths at Armscor. The...
by NLVMike
07 Oct 2014, 20:39
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Shot my first 3-gun w/ my 5.7!
Replies: 5
Views: 11659

Re: Shot my first 3-gun w/ my 5.7!

Sounds like such a blast. I have been looking but can't find anything of the sort here in the Las Vegas area.