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<blockquote data-quote="LOKNLOD" data-source="post: 836489" data-attributes="member: 4165"><p>Copied and pasted from M4...</p><p></p><p>First off, thanks to Josh for getting this class set up, and Mike for the work on range logistics.</p><p></p><p>Second, thanks to Magpul Dynamics for putting on a heck of a good class. As Josh said, Chris Costa and Mike Lamb were the instructors, and both were great. Everybody knows Costa of course but Mike brought a lot to the table, and they worked together well as a team. They take the training very seriously, but with enough levity to keep everyone interested and having fun. I think someone in the class suggested a recommended viewing list be sent out prior to the training, and that wouldn't be a bad idea -- Both can spit movie quotes like crazy. On a serious note -- their discussion on mindset was pretty damn good too.</p><p></p><p>This was my first carbine class and only second class overall. I didn't come into the class as the hardest shooter, and didn't leave as the hardest shooter, but I could definitely mark my improvement through the class. My score on the BSA the second morning was half of my score the previous day. The instructors aren't there to pat you on the back and make you feel special about it though, as we improved they pushed us harder. There was no fluff or ballistic masturbation going on with the drills they had us running. Chris and Mike did a great job of managing a wide range of skill levels all shooting on the same firing line. </p><p></p><p>I was the one running the TR24R. It's on a BCM middy upper with 12" rail and BCM bcg, on a CDD lower with G&R guts and a UBR. I used a padded VCAS and a mix of Pmags and Bravo-Co marked USGI mags with Federal XM193. Except for when we were confirming zero, I kept the TR24 at 1x the whole time. I didn't have any issues with the optic, it worked well up close for shooting with both eyes open just like a heavier, more expensive Aimpoint. Shooting from the supine position was a little more difficult, because of the eye relief, and it caused a bit of a "looking through a straw" effect. My rifle didn't die on me in the class, but I did have double feed at the end of day one, and then started having some more towards the end of day two. I noticed it was getting pretty dry and dirty, and nothing catastrophic or consistent was happening, so I think it may have just been the lube getting burnt off. It was starting to feel like a heavy pig by the end of the day!</p><p></p><p>I had hoped to have an SBR together for the class, and was a little bummed it didn't work out, but now I'm glad to have the experiences from the class before I get the rifle, because it's affected how I want it configured. </p><p></p><p>I wore a "war belt" setup for the class, no chest rig. I was able to keep 4 mags on me + 1 in the rifle, and didn't have any issues running out of ammo in the middle of an evolution. Really I had no issues with my gear to speak of -- very pleased with my belt rig. Putting some thought into what I wanted and why and making some range trips to try it ahead of time paid off there. I'm not saying it's the best setup for anyone else, but it worked well for me. ICE outer belt, BFG inner belt, double FB Glock mag pouch, single FB rifle mag pouch (default reload), BFG ten-speed, CSM dump, Safariland holster modded for hi-ride. </p><p></p><p>BAD lever: I was waiting for this class to decide about the bad lever, hoping to see/use one before putting one one my rifle. After day one and the malfunction-clearing session, I was sold. I snagged one and I put it on my rifle for day two, and it was a boon for locking the bolt back. It'll take some practice to get it involved in my reloads, but contrary to many interweb threads, it didn't cause male pattern baldness, erectile dysfunction, or spontaneous NDs. </p><p></p><p>Overall, a great class and great experience. I hope to train with MD again. Love to see them come back to OKC for a pistol class...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LOKNLOD, post: 836489, member: 4165"] Copied and pasted from M4... First off, thanks to Josh for getting this class set up, and Mike for the work on range logistics. Second, thanks to Magpul Dynamics for putting on a heck of a good class. As Josh said, Chris Costa and Mike Lamb were the instructors, and both were great. Everybody knows Costa of course but Mike brought a lot to the table, and they worked together well as a team. They take the training very seriously, but with enough levity to keep everyone interested and having fun. I think someone in the class suggested a recommended viewing list be sent out prior to the training, and that wouldn't be a bad idea -- Both can spit movie quotes like crazy. On a serious note -- their discussion on mindset was pretty damn good too. This was my first carbine class and only second class overall. I didn't come into the class as the hardest shooter, and didn't leave as the hardest shooter, but I could definitely mark my improvement through the class. My score on the BSA the second morning was half of my score the previous day. The instructors aren't there to pat you on the back and make you feel special about it though, as we improved they pushed us harder. There was no fluff or ballistic masturbation going on with the drills they had us running. Chris and Mike did a great job of managing a wide range of skill levels all shooting on the same firing line. I was the one running the TR24R. It's on a BCM middy upper with 12" rail and BCM bcg, on a CDD lower with G&R guts and a UBR. I used a padded VCAS and a mix of Pmags and Bravo-Co marked USGI mags with Federal XM193. Except for when we were confirming zero, I kept the TR24 at 1x the whole time. I didn't have any issues with the optic, it worked well up close for shooting with both eyes open just like a heavier, more expensive Aimpoint. Shooting from the supine position was a little more difficult, because of the eye relief, and it caused a bit of a "looking through a straw" effect. My rifle didn't die on me in the class, but I did have double feed at the end of day one, and then started having some more towards the end of day two. I noticed it was getting pretty dry and dirty, and nothing catastrophic or consistent was happening, so I think it may have just been the lube getting burnt off. It was starting to feel like a heavy pig by the end of the day! I had hoped to have an SBR together for the class, and was a little bummed it didn't work out, but now I'm glad to have the experiences from the class before I get the rifle, because it's affected how I want it configured. I wore a "war belt" setup for the class, no chest rig. I was able to keep 4 mags on me + 1 in the rifle, and didn't have any issues running out of ammo in the middle of an evolution. Really I had no issues with my gear to speak of -- very pleased with my belt rig. Putting some thought into what I wanted and why and making some range trips to try it ahead of time paid off there. I'm not saying it's the best setup for anyone else, but it worked well for me. ICE outer belt, BFG inner belt, double FB Glock mag pouch, single FB rifle mag pouch (default reload), BFG ten-speed, CSM dump, Safariland holster modded for hi-ride. BAD lever: I was waiting for this class to decide about the bad lever, hoping to see/use one before putting one one my rifle. After day one and the malfunction-clearing session, I was sold. I snagged one and I put it on my rifle for day two, and it was a boon for locking the bolt back. It'll take some practice to get it involved in my reloads, but contrary to many interweb threads, it didn't cause male pattern baldness, erectile dysfunction, or spontaneous NDs. Overall, a great class and great experience. I hope to train with MD again. Love to see them come back to OKC for a pistol class... [/QUOTE]
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