The best places in my area are about a 20 to 30 minute drive away, which has pushed me to frequent independents.

Independents are hit or miss but my experience with FSEMPs has always been good. So I am now thinking of trying out AAMPs. I have read both good and bad about these spots and I was wondering if anyone here had any advice or stories to share.

There's tons of great help on AAMP beginner tips and the best is run a few searches - below are a few to get you pointed in the right direction.

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The 1st post that responds to the original/starting post in the 3rd thread has the essential guide to get you started.

Have fun & stay safe out there, Dude.

Hey Time, thanks for the heads up. I will do the research and let you guys know about my experience when I pull the trigger.