EP is part time stuff right now.. because i've only been to one school i don't get much work.. once every 2 or 3 months is about right.. but it's getting better.. the only problem is, you MUST have some sort of semi auto to do EP work.. the last time i did it, i used a bud's carbine.. now he's in iraq doing ep work and they somehow got him his carbine.. if you handed me a water pistol i'd laugh, but an ar15 w/ a heavy barrel is a FAR CRY from a water pistol. i wasn't trying to sound like an arse, i was saying the simple is good when the SHTF.. i don't want an ak.. i like the ar.. i AM, however, planning to get a 16in upper.. i have about 1000 to spend so i'm' gettin that upper and maybe a new sight.. i'd like to use the other 250 i'd spend on a lower and get ammo.. sound better to you?? i know my first post made me sound like i was being a jerk, wasn't trying to be.... REALLY just want an honest opinion...