Thank you, DK-prof... I really don't spend that much time thinking about SHTF situations, I would just like to have every advantage I possibly can should something happen. It's more of a mental exercise. I do not care about the bayonet lug on a pre-ban whatsoever, but I have seen night fire with AR's, HK's, SKS's and AK's, and I have drawn my own conclusion that flash hiders are rather useful. Not perfect, but useful. I like Paspecops idea of the die and loose hiders for quick attatchment, again, the girlfriend will probably keep'em at her house. Lights, lasers, and other doodads don't interest me for what I'm interested in doing, namely being able to arm four people with enough firepower to fight their way out of trouble. I am not going to assault anything. You have six mags... good for an individual, but I want that many per person. At least. We just have a different philosophy...OH, and you may be right about the service experience, I have very little infantry type training (just what my USMC friends have shown me) but I did at least serve my time in the USN. And, in contrast to your statement, it was my USMC friends who gave me the idea in the first place, as that is the plan they follow. It seemed logical to me.