Thanks for bringing that to my attention. When I wrote that, there wasn't a lot of emphasis on 1:8 barrels. When people asked "how fast?", it generally was either 1:9 or 1:7. Therefore, I put in 1:7. Realistically, it should say "1:8 or faster".

This is so true. The higher that post count goes up the smarter some people become. Though they really don't know much more than when they started. Its like that on every forum I have ever been on. Be it guns, trucks, boats, cars.... meanwhile there is some guy with 25 posts or doesn't even use forums that would blast 95% of the people on the same said forum right out of the water.

Not to say I'm talking shit to anyone before you start flaming. Because I have seen a few guys that actually know their shit on this site. But then there are the ones who are obviously recycling words they have seen others say and acting like they have known it from the day they slid out of their mothers fun chute.

Trying to outbid me? Ok, I'll up my offer to $525.

I was in a Carbine 1 class Sunday with 21st Century Gunfighter and used my Costa rifle with Federal XM193 of different lot numbers. The rifle had 150 rounds put through it before class and was cleaned and lubed with frog lube in preparation for the class.

I had similar experience to OP during the class while using Federal XM193. Numerous FTE and failure to lock open on the last round using PMags that were not new. Approx 450 rounds shot during class in extreme heat. Who the hell takes a class in Texas in August?

The guys at 21st Century Gunfighter were pumped to see two Costa rifles in class and helpful with diagnosing issues with both rifles, watching ejection patterns and the types of issues seen during class. I swapped the red spring for the white one and we wiped off excess lube (a hard habit to break) as the guys at 21st CG thought lube could be a contributing factor. This greatly improved the function and I believe there were no further gun related issues in the next 200 +/- rounds expanded till the end of class. I had tried to keep lube to a minimum but being used to a Colt BCG with a sand paper finish has built some training scars in my maintenance procedures. I include this so others might be aware of lube issues as well.

The Costa is awesome and is so accurate. I never used to put double taps at 15 yards that touched. It is a racehorse and will require more attention to specific maintenance and ammunition selection. Make the proper selections and it will run like the wind.

I won't speak to the issues with the other rifle in class as I cannot verify all the rifle prep and ammo used but it was not the OP in this thread.

Please understand, I was not there to do scientific rifle testing and analysis, but to learn to refresh my skills and to get used to the new rifle. Malfunctions were something to be dispatched, not dwelt on. I will answer questions but I don't pretend to be any kind of expert and I think I've been here supporting LaRue to not be considered a troll.

PS
If you can take a class with 21st Century Gunfigherts, do it. The one day format and cost made it really easy and they do a really good job. Stephen Pineau also worked with Chris Costa when he did his class in Gainsville this past June and I found that he is a first rate teacher and decided to take this class as well. I was not disappointed.

I met Stephen in geology class in college. I felt bad for our teacher come the end of semester!

If you see him again, ask him about Geology 1 final exam study guide! LOL!

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Again I ask, How does changing a buffer spring (To one that comes with the rifle no less) make the gun unreliable, or untested?

Would you be happier if a manufacturer put in a very light buffer\spring combo just so it could cycle all ammo from the get go?

Also why would a organization such as the Texas Rangers use LT products if it wasn't properly vetted?

I also see that noone has brought up yet––that many, many people have needed to tune thier 14.5 middys from manufacturers such as BCM, PSA etc. Having to play with buffers and springs is nothing new with a 14.5 Middy.

For the people that have so much Hate for Larue and this rifle––they seem to have no problems showing up in the larue forum and shitting on the product. People really need to let the cost point judging go, and move the f*** on. If I wanted to buy another brand of rifle I would have. Its my money, I worked hard for it, I wanted a Costa––now shut the f** up and move on.

Leon––-you have made your points in the release thread––you think it is over priced––frankly all of us that bought dont care that you think its over priced––move on. From a man that has an affinity for sports cars, as far as I am concerned you point is invalid.

I am not trying to justify pricing. That is up to the person who decides to buy the product, and judging by how fast the CE rifles sold they seem to disagree. (I didn't buy one)

I am trying to justify the reasoning for including different buffer springs with the rifle, and claims the rifles aren't tested\vetted.


You never answered my question about if you would like manufacturers to only include a very light buffer\spring combo with their rifles instead of giving the consumer the ability to tune their rifle to the load they are going to shoot.