I was always a 30 caliber fan, Believing the bigger bullet the better. But I got my son a 243 and was very impressed. Even killed a couple with it my self. What about 30-30? Tried and true I have killed many with one and still like it due to the compact size...
I save it all, like others I have a hard time finding it sometimes. I have even bought ammo for a gun I don't have and right now can't even remember what caliber it is... But it was a good deal....
I have had good luck with M&P 22 Compact. Limited suppressor use (200-300 rounds) that was a mixture of ammo some old and new. Mine required a thread adapter which requires a couple of extra steps to remove to take down.
Not that this helps the conversation but... The first AR I built, this spring was missing from the hammer. In my ignorance I did not notice how "easy" the hammer pin went in. So after shooting a few times the pin walked out. Did make for some interesting shooting (multiple discharges) for a...
My first one is better also. (cost $5.00 more) More machine marks on the second for sure. I think either one will be fine. I am waiting on gas keys and then I hope to hit mtdawg169 up about doing the screw staking....
No "S" on my second one however there was a note about it in the listing.
"small (s) may be engraved on top of part near rear (see photos) is a manufacture mark from my shop".