i have just started a 300 BLK pistol build myself, albeit a bit more traditional looking than yours. The "brass" steampunk finish looks really cool. I can't wait to see it completed!
http://www.weartv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/can-canned-goods-stop-school-shooters-54000.shtml#.VLaVEMnLpRE
I know it sounds like an article from theonion.com but apparently it is real :P
"I am telling you if there is a God, when I get to heaven I’m not stopping to be interviewed. I am heading straight in. I have earned my place in heaven. It’s not even close."
Because the Bible teaches that we just buy our way into heaven, right?
I got screwed over a few years ago on a gunshow purchase so I am a little leery myself. As to the post count thing, I think it leads to more crap-posts from people just trying to up their post count so they can get to that level. It would hinder me personally as I am a big-time lurker. I read...
They have also relaxed the three box limit at this location on everything except .22lr. I dont know if that is common to all locations or what but it is a good sign.