Years ago when I thought about buying a rifle I was debating between and M4-type rifle and a Garand. Two retired Marine friends convinced me to go for the Garand and that's what started my entire collection. Now, after a safe full of Garands and Carbines, I finally decided to get a black rifle. I just sent my payment in for a Daniel Defense V2 carbine and should have it in a few weeks and I'm giddy like a school girl. I'll post pics here when it arrives. And since somebody here showed me the "ammo engine" website, I know just where to go to find cheap ammo for it. Thanks for helping with a new sickness!