Dream Car? LM Rally Fighter!

I got around to talking cars recently, and like all guys, we got on the subject of what would be in our dream stable.  My pick for all around bad-assery?  The Rally Fighter built by Local Motors.  Not a lot of people have heard of them.  Check out this spot from Top Gear (US) and skip to 2:15 if you don't care about the intro.

Carbine's SMG's and Conversions...

What to choose...I have interest in a Ruger 10/22 for tinkering.  Now I'm seeing the Kel-Tec RMR-30 prototypes and am seriously interested.  Then there's also the thought of building an M4 lower and adding a specialized upper (AR-57 / 9mm / .22lr).  And then.... there's the wish I could get the Skorpion EVO III which looks like a sexy little beast.  I fear the closest I'll get to that would be the RONI-G2 system. 

In this post I'll go more into detail about options with the above systems and similar systems that grabbed my attention.

On the humble suppressor

Walther P22 with Silencerco Sparrow

I've used suppressors in the military and frankly wish they were more widely adopted in the service, and in civilian use.  Some may hear that and think we were running around doing assassinations.  The truth is much simpler and much less exciting.  More often than not they were employed dispatching feral dogs posing a threat to self, team, or mission and to protect working dogs (MWD) and sometimes for hitting street lights too even.  Splinter Cell fans rejoice...  For the actual sniper community I saw them as vital.  If you have ever fired a weapon in an enclosed space, you'll know it sucks for everyone present, and we don't want friendly snipers giving their positions up.  This is also where suppressor's are good for those going into CQB type situations, the reduced noise makes communications simpler, fire becomes less distracting and anything 'loud' is obviously not on your side.  So what about civilian usage?

Our Valentine

Me and Grace, we are a pair.  She surprised me by paying attention to some gun goodies I've been thinking about for Valentines Day.  I was interested in a Lone Wolf conversion barrel, from .40-9mm.  I have a Glock 22 (.40 Cal) and though I love it the ammo gets pricey.  9mm is just a bit cheaper to shoot and I believe Grace can handle the recoil easier than my .40 cal, which is a bit too snappy in her smallish hands.  So now I have a threaded 9mm barrel just begging for a suppressor ;)  Once I'm on my feet again I'll have to take it to the range and see how well it holds up.

My current weapons

You might think that being a Armorer and weapons enthusiast that I would likely have a small arsenal at my disposal.  Not true.  I am working to get together a wider set of weapons for fun and defensive purposes.  Mostly for fun.  I enjoy my time on the range and it does wonders to relieve stress.  Also my range time outside of the military is what makes me a consistently better shot than many of my peers.  I'd like to have a little something for every situation eventually.   What I do have at present sometimes seems to shock people.

Upgrading the home theater system...

One of my long standing goals has been to update my entertainment area to something I could enjoy for some years to come.  Liking items that are nice and well made sometimes conflicts with living on a budget with little disposable income.  I have to play the long-game to get the things I want.  I resisted getting a flat screen TV for many years.  I had a JVC 38" (?) second-hand TV that I picked up for $120 about 8 years ago.  I finally set my sights on a Samsung 46" 240hz LCD back in 2008(?) and got it on a windfall.  So far I am VERY happy with it, but a it was time to finish and upgrade the receiver and surround sound.  I don't have the money for super-high end, but wanted something better than the offerings at Wal-Mart...