Gun Thread: Fifth November Edition!

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Holy Shitballs! How in the ever-loving Hell did it get to be the last November Edition? Big wacky fun this week. My F-150 WeaselMobile farm truck decided to expire and I have been busy finding a replacement (another F-150) rather than writing Gun Thread content. Accordingly, this edition will represent less than my traditional minimal effort.

With that, step into the dojo and let's get to the gun stuff below, shall we?

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FUNdamentals

Stance, grip, sight alignment and trigger control. Sound familiar?

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More FUNdamentals

Fundamentals of the 1911 .45 ACP, that is.

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M1 Carbine

and...

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More Sig P320 Problemos

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How Brass is Made

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Our Pal The Slide Rule

Featuring perhaps the world's worst instructor.

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Highway Patrol!

This week's episode: Plant Robbery! Does this belong in the Gardening Thread?

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The Brain Eaters!

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That's it for this week - have you been to the range?

Posted by: Weasel at 07:00 PM

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1 HELLO!!!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at November 30, 2025 07:00 PM (aV+0B)

2 191 I might miss the gubthread, so SigSauer Romeo 5 Gen II Red Dot. Less than $100 with coupons at Academy.
Posted by: Eromero at November 30, 2025 06:08

Posted by: Eromero at November 30, 2025 07:00 PM (i+bC1)

3 Good Sunday evening, gub 'ettes and 'rons, and greetings to our host Weasel!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at November 30, 2025 07:00 PM (v23vE)

4 'grats on the FIRST, Scoob!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at November 30, 2025 07:00 PM (v23vE)

5 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at November 30, 2025 07:02 PM (Ia/+0)

6 Scoob, with the First!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 30, 2025 07:03 PM (Gesct)

7 Sorry to hear about the F-150. Originally when I was thinking about retiring to Texas I was looking at F-150's to replace my Jeep.
Now that Florida is where I will go I am looking at getting a Grand Cherokee instead.

Good luck with the replacement!!

No firearm content except I purchased a gun safe which should be delivered this Friday. Reason? rules and regulations from NYC.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at November 30, 2025 07:04 PM (aV+0B)

8 And, yay! Gubs!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 30, 2025 07:04 PM (Gesct)

9 Hello, Weasel!

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 07:04 PM (BCwQW)

10 Brain Eaters has Leonard Nimoy in it.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 30, 2025 07:04 PM (CHHv1)

11 Here.
There.
Everywhere.
Evening, Weasel and fellow Gubbers!

Posted by: RI Red at November 30, 2025 07:06 PM (30Gj0)

12 Range report: Took the Savage 110EP out for a fine range day at 200 yards. First 3-shot group was slightly under half an inch. For a factory rifle with factory ammo, I think that's a testimony to the quality of gub manufacture today.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 30, 2025 07:07 PM (Gesct)

13 Hey RI Red, depending on when I get the new rifle and install the scope, maybe just maybe I might look to come up in March or April for a day of so.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at November 30, 2025 07:12 PM (aV+0B)

14 RMBS, nice. Can’t wait to see it.

Posted by: RI Red at November 30, 2025 07:14 PM (30Gj0)

15 No firearm content except I purchased a gun safe which should be delivered this Friday. Reason? rules and regulations from NYC.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude
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Just great, another thing to move....thank you NYC.
Hello all, and happy post Thanksgiving greetings.

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at November 30, 2025 07:16 PM (IQ6Gq)

16 Scoobs, if you can brave the weather, I am always ready.

Posted by: RI Red at November 30, 2025 07:16 PM (30Gj0)

17 Weasel,
Sorry about your truck.

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No firearm content except I purchased a gun safe which should be delivered this Friday. Reason? rules and regulations from NYC.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude
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Gunsafes are a good idea anyway. A lot of the lightning fast burglaries are after guns, jewelry, gold coins, and checkbooks, etc. The aim is to be in and out in less than 10 minutes.

In some cases nowadays, burglars are setting up game cameras, etc. to watch until the people are gone from the house, then the bums rush to enter, steal, and get away before alarm response can happen.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 07:17 PM (WDjG6)

18 Oh, and a gunsafe makes it harder for perps to use your own gun against you if you happen to stumble into your own house being burgled.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 07:17 PM (WDjG6)

19 My choice for M1 Carbine reference book: "M1 Carbine Comprehensive Guide" by R.C. Larson. It's heavily illustrated with multiple closeups of serial numbers, markings, parts, tools, and accessories. All of the M1 Carbine manufacturers have their own section, along with the M1A1 paratrooper model, M2 full auto variant and M3 sniper scoped model. Also covered are the post-war arsenal rebuilds, modifications, and overhauls. This book is now out of print but still available used.

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 07:18 PM (BCwQW)

20 16 Scoobs, if you can brave the weather, I am always ready.

Posted by: RI Red at November 30, 2025 07:16 PM

We shall see. I admit, becoming more of a wuss when it comes to temperature.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at November 30, 2025 07:18 PM (aV+0B)

21 Shoots well, RI Red! Looking forward to stretching it out a bit. CBD was good enough to give me the dope he uses with his, so I should be close.

Also got my new scope for the Winchester. When I get the rings this week, I'll have to mount it and zero. Maybe even before it gets down to 16 degrees. 😄

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 30, 2025 07:18 PM (Gesct)

22 Good evening Horde. Thanks Weasel!

Posted by: TRex - Ford dealer dino at November 30, 2025 07:19 PM (IQ6Gq)

23 15 Just great, another thing to move....thank you NYC.
Hello all, and happy post Thanksgiving greetings.

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at November 30, 2025 07:16 PM

Yeah, but considering I will be leaving behind the bedroom set, it just may not be that bad. ;-)

And Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at November 30, 2025 07:20 PM (aV+0B)

24 Remember remember the Fifth in November..

Posted by: toby928(c) at November 30, 2025 07:21 PM (jc0TO)

25 12 Range report: Took the Savage 110EP out for a fine range day at 200 yards. First 3-shot group was slightly under half an inch. For a factory rifle with factory ammo, I think that's a testimony to the quality of gub manufacture today.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
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Savage took a lot of crap from aesthetes that whined about the barrel nut design compared with Winchester and Remington designs at the time.

But, Savage's design made making or even changing a barrel much easier as you only need a gunvise to hold the action, a cheap barrel wrench, and a headspace gauge plus far easier to produce good accuracy at a good price.

R700 folks now have the Remage system that essentially emulates what Savage did.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 07:22 PM (WDjG6)

26 26 Remember remember the Fifth in November..

Posted by: toby928(c) at November 30, 2025 07:21 PM

A fifth of what? Bourbon? Whiskey?
How can we remember if we do not know what it is?

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at November 30, 2025 07:23 PM (aV+0B)

27 Scoobs, before you move out of NYC, check w/ the dealer you bought the safe from. It might be simpler/cheaper for you to sell back that safe you just bought as used and get another one in FL or wherever your final retirement location is. Some movers might not want to mess with safes due to their weight and if they have to move them up/down steps. Your higher end safes can get quite heavy and difficult to work with if you're a mover.

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 07:23 PM (BCwQW)

28 Weasel, might take a look at the Toyota Tundra.

Amongst its many other virtues, it's made in Texas, which should warm the heart of an Honorary Texan.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at November 30, 2025 07:25 PM (0sNs1)

29 Found On the Road Disabled (F.O.R.D.).

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at November 30, 2025 07:27 PM (36PRH)

30 Savage took a lot of crap from aesthetes that whined about the barrel nut design compared with Winchester and Remington designs at the time.
Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 07:22 PM

Some people consider the A-10 ugly.

A-10 people, like Savage people, don't care. The A-10's motto is "Ugly, but well-hung."

Posted by: Duncanthrax at November 30, 2025 07:27 PM (0sNs1)

31 26 Remember remember the Fifth in November..
Posted by: toby928(c)
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Well in the UK's recent history, Labor and Conservative governments in the House of Commons purposefully let themselves be invaded and impoverished by illegals and legals. That makes what ole Guy Fawkes did a whole less traitorous by comparison.

And they banned common folks from having handguns and tightly regulate long arms to prevent the common folks from defending themselves against teh government sponsored invaders. Now gubmint there is trying to regulate common kitchen knives because their pets are so violent and criminal.

Meanwhile ignoring the English Bill of Rights which is where our 2A comes from.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 07:28 PM (WDjG6)

32 29 Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 07:23 PM

Hey Ed, looking to move down myself. Looking to put it in a U-Haul and towing it behind the Jeep.

Also, the safe I got is just something to please NYC when I get another firearm. I only spent around 200 for it.
I can easily leave it behind and just put the 4 or 5 firearms I have in the travel cases I have.

Around this time next year I will make the decision of what will come with me and what I will get rid of.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at November 30, 2025 07:29 PM (aV+0B)

33 Maybe Ace should start up his own AI? ;-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at November 30, 2025 07:17 PM

It's already here, and called HordeSource (tm). Give it a try. I've heard it's aces for medical, dating, and relationship advice, especially.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at November 30, 2025 07:29 PM (0sNs1)

34 Howdy!

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at November 30, 2025 07:30 PM (sAmhv)

35 Need some advice. And trashing this firearm isn't what I'm looking for.

My son bought a Hi-Point 9mm 955 PCC a couple years ago. It will not feed from the factory mags more than a round or two. No jams, just FTF. I've no idea what the problem is. I can hand cycle the charging handle and it will eject round after round. But... it will not fire a full magazine without fail.

It appears that the cartridges don't sit properly in the magazine. They'll "tilt" down and thus not be fed properly. I've used some WD40 on the mag... no joy.

So.... is this a magazine issue or something else?

I've put in an order for a single 10 round ProMag to see if this will "fix" this problem.

Ideas?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 30, 2025 07:31 PM (NwnyJ)

36 Isosceles seems to be replacing the modified Weaver.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at November 30, 2025 07:31 PM (0sNs1)

37 Some people consider the A-10 ugly.

A-10 people, like Savage people, don't care. The A-10's motto is "Ugly, but well-hung."
Posted by: Duncanthrax

A good Remington action and barrel can match a Savage but at a higher price point and more difficulty (usually takes a gunsmith) for fitting/changing new barrels.

Winchester relied a bit too heavily on its model 70 mystique which is a damn fine hunting rifle but like the Remington, requires a gunsmith to change/fit barrels.

Ruger, once Bill had passed on, has had good success with its American line that also uses a barrel nut design.

Euroland (new Sauer, Mauser, etc) has instead went to hydraulically pressed in barrels (like the later SKS or AK 47s) which will always require significant tooling to change or fit a new barrel.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 07:32 PM (WDjG6)

38 So.... is this a magazine issue or something else?

I've put in an order for a single 10 round ProMag to see if this will "fix" this problem.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 30, 2025 07:31 PM

This seems like the wisest move.

Posted by: toby928(c) at November 30, 2025 07:32 PM (jc0TO)

39 12 Range report: Took the Savage 110EP out for a fine range day at 200 yards. First 3-shot group was slightly under half an inch.

I’m not a long gun guy. That sounds insanely good.

My range report not as good: the buffer tube detent managed to release itself and the spring into the lower receiver of an AR PCC. I’ve never seen that before and don’t know where to start. Any ideas?

Posted by: Kratwurst at November 30, 2025 07:36 PM (fcDpY)

40 Posted by: Scuba_Dude at November 30, 2025 07:29 PM (aV+0B)

If you're only in for $200, then it's (obviously) not that big of a deal. I'm told that some movers just won't mess with safes of any kind.

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 07:36 PM (BCwQW)

41 My son bought a Hi-Point 9mm 955 PCC a couple years ago. It will not feed from the factory mags more than a round or two. No jams, just FTF. I've no idea what the problem is. I can hand cycle the charging handle and it will eject round after round. But... it will not fire a full magazine without fail.

It appears that the cartridges don't sit properly in the magazine. They'll "tilt" down and thus not be fed properly. I've used some WD40 on the mag... no joy.

So.... is this a magazine issue or something else?

I've put in an order for a single 10 round ProMag to see if this will "fix" this problem.

Ideas?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 30, 2025 07:31 PM

Mags are always the first thought, and often the feed lips. Trying a replacement is a good diagnostic step. ProMags, *cough* however, do not have a good reputation. Given the 'hand charge' description, springs, especially the main spring, would be another place to look.

No jams, just FTF. is a curious statement. Are the rounds feeding, and just not firing. Given everything else you've said, is there just no round to fire? (IOW, *bang*, brass ejects, slide goes forward, trigger press, *nothing*?)

Posted by: Duncanthrax at November 30, 2025 07:37 PM (0sNs1)

42 38 Isosceles seems to be replacing the modified Weaver.
Posted by: Duncanthrax

Isosceles relies on human instinct more than the Weaver. In a fight, people almost naturally fall into a boxer stance and square up to the threat.

The Weaver is actually more like the stance you would shoot long arms, bladed, etc. One of the reasons that Massad, back when he was a cop instructor, felt the isosceles was better was in part that cop's ballistic vests at the time had protection front and back but not on the sides (if it did, it was far weaker usually). A Weaver stance exposes you to a side shot where the body armor wasn't present in the old days.

FWIW, I find myself using the Weaver for long shots and the isosceles and modified Chapman for closer in targets. If I wore body armor, I would probably not use the Weaver at all.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 07:37 PM (WDjG6)

43 I don't have one but, Hipoints are all blowback, yes? My experience with blowbacks are pretty high bolt velocities so you do need a good mag and mag spring to make sure that the bolt doesn't out run the ability of the magazine to feed up.

Posted by: toby928(c) at November 30, 2025 07:38 PM (jc0TO)

44 Martini Farmer, agree w/ toby928 that a new magazine might be in order. If that doesn't work, call HiPoint customer service and see if they'll take a look at the thing. There could be a problem with the feed ramp not lining up w/ the way cartridges are presented from the magazine.

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 07:41 PM (BCwQW)

45 43 My son bought a Hi-Point 9mm 955 PCC a couple years ago. It will not feed from the factory mags more than a round or two. No jams, just FTF. I've no idea what the problem is. I can hand cycle the charging handle and it will eject round after round. But... it will not fire a full magazine without fail.

Posted by Martini Farmer
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I would call teh folks at High Point. They have an excellent rep for customer service.

High Points are blowback mechanism instead of Browning tilt block which is the usual mechanism.

That means your ammo has to have a certain 'pep' from recoil to move the slide at the proper velocity to eject and pickup the next round from the magazine.

Blowback actions in handguns or longarms rely more on recoil slide velocity to make the action work than tilting block but you can also adjust for ammo by varying the recoil spring for the action. Less recoiling aka softer ammo, lighter recoil spring, harder recoiling, heavier recoil spring.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 07:42 PM (WDjG6)

46
10 Brain Eaters has Leonard Nimoy in it.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 30, 2025 07:04 PM (CHHv1)

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That was the one where Nimoy kills the monster by improvising a gun from a section of bamboo, gunpowder from coal and saltpeter scraped off a boulder. and a projectile fashioned from a mound of hardened pointy ear wax, right? That was tense.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at November 30, 2025 07:44 PM (Ijbq0)

47 No range time this week, but son #1 already made time for next weekend. Looking forward to it.

I need to get him a holster for his G19 for Christmas, any recs?

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 30, 2025 07:45 PM (YpGFG)

48 I need to get him a holster for his G19 for Christmas, any recs?
Posted by: nurse ratched

IWB with light, 4bros.
IWB no light, Tulster.

Posted by: Kratwurst at November 30, 2025 07:49 PM (fcDpY)

49 I need to get him a holster for his G19 for Christmas, any recs?
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 30, 2025 07:45 PM

How he carries will have a big effect on recommendations.

Posted by: toby928(c) at November 30, 2025 07:49 PM (jc0TO)

50 20 My choice for M1 Carbine reference book: "M1 Carbine Comprehensive Guide" by R.C. Larson. It's heavily illustrated with multiple closeups of serial numbers, markings, parts, tools, and accessories. All of the M1 Carbine manufacturers have their own section, along with the M1A1 paratrooper model, M2 full auto variant and M3 sniper scoped model. Also covered are the post-war arsenal rebuilds, modifications, and overhauls. This book is now out of print but still available used.
Posted by: Ed L
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For ordinary shooters, I recommend The M1 Carbine Owner's Guide By Larry L. Ruth and Scott Duff.

Larry Ruth was coauthor of the War Baby M1 Carbine series which is a three volume set from original design to the end of WWII. Seems to be out of print nowadays with used copies bringing big bucks.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 07:49 PM (WDjG6)

51 49 No range time this week, but son #1 already made time for next weekend. Looking forward to it.

I need to get him a holster for his G19 for Christmas, any recs?
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 30, 2025 07:45 PM (YpGFG)
VersaCarry for leather or Rounded for kydex. OWB.

Posted by: Eromero at November 30, 2025 07:50 PM (LHPAg)

52 I need to get him a holster for his G19 for Christmas, any recs?
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 30, 2025 07:45 PM (YpGFG)

I am definitely no expert on holsters, but given that there are many different makers, many different style, and more than one place to wear them on one's body, I'd say maybe a gift certificate for "the holster of your choice" would be the best way to do this.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2025 07:50 PM (npFr7)

53 I'd say maybe a gift certificate for "the holster of your choice" would be the best way to do this.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2025 07:50 PM

Brilliant!

Posted by: toby928(c) at November 30, 2025 07:51 PM (jc0TO)

54 If Plant Robbery belongs in the Garden thread then The Brain Eaters should be in the food thread.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 30, 2025 07:51 PM (pkeXY)

55 Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 07:32 PM

I love my Winchester model 70 target, but that Savage. 110EP is just as good, if not better. For the price, it's just a great rifle.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 30, 2025 07:51 PM (Gesct)

56 Range Report!
Dusting off winter pistol skills, I took the G 21 and Springfield GI Model 1911 out to the action bays yesterday.
Shooting, loading mags and handgun manipulation in winter gloves takes some thinking.
G21 had some light primer strikes, the 1911 ate those with no problem.
Today I cleaned the striker and channel. Yep, black schmutz and some fine metal particles. Enough to slow up the striker, I’d say.
But I’m reminded how pleasant it is to shoot .45 ACP from a heavy platform.

Posted by: RI Red at November 30, 2025 07:52 PM (LMRVO)

57 Of course it goes without saying you son should have the choice, his firearm, his hip.

Posted by: Eromero at November 30, 2025 07:53 PM (LHPAg)

58 Question for the horde. I’m going to be mounting a scope on my coyote rifle. A CZ 527 in 223. I’m waiting for Leupold rings from Midway for my 4.5 14 Leopold scope. How important is it to use a torque tool to set the base and ring screws. Also, which thread locker should I use? I’ve researched it but would like the advice of the horde.

Posted by: Charles Martel at November 30, 2025 07:53 PM (smrxK)

59 For anyone seriously interested in the mechanics of an M1 Carbines and working on them, I recommend "The U.S. .30 Caliber Gas Operated Carbines: A Shop Manual" by Jerry Kuhnhausen. For this one, Amazon is out of stock but Midwayusa has them in stock.

Jerry was a crackerjack West Coast gunsmith who produced numerous shop manuals for gunsmiths (which are also useful to troubleshoot if you are taking the firearm to a gunsmith to narrow the problem for them).

Army Field Manual reprints also exist and I would imagine you can find them in free epubs too.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 07:53 PM (WDjG6)

60 I'd say maybe a gift certificate for "the holster of your choice" would be the best way to do this.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2025 07:50 PM

Brilliant!
Posted by: toby928(c) at November 30, 2025 07:51 PM

Concur.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 30, 2025 07:54 PM (Gesct)

61 The 1911 training video reflects the influence of LTC W.E. Fairbairn, Royal Marines. The point shooting method and the combat course were heavily influenced by his training methods, first implemented during Fairbairn's 20 years with the Shanghai International Settlement Municipal Police. The combat course, with targets popping out of windows and doorways is almost identical to the first "kill houses" Fairbairn designed to train first police officers in Shanghai before training Royal Marine Commandos, SOE operatives, and OSS agents in WWII.

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 07:55 PM (BCwQW)

62 56 If Plant Robbery belongs in the Garden thread then The Brain Eaters should be in the food thread.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 30, 2025 07:51 PM (pkeXY)

If CBD sees this, next week's Food Thread will feature "head cheese".

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at November 30, 2025 07:57 PM (v23vE)

63 60 Question for the horde. I’m going to be mounting a scope on my coyote rifle. A CZ 527 in 223. I’m waiting for Leupold rings from Midway for my 4.5 14 Leopold scope. How important is it to use a torque tool to set the base and ring screws. Also, which thread locker should I use? I’ve researched it but would like the advice of the horde.
Posted by: Charles Martel

A) very important as ring screws are often made of cheap Chinesium nowadays and easy to strip or break off.
B) LOCTITE® 222 (purple).

Avoid any loctite that requires heat to remove unless you are toting a serious recoiling elephant gun.

I would also take a bit of fingernail polish and mark the screw position on the surrounding metal. You can tell at a glance if the screw has backed out.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 07:57 PM (WDjG6)

64 SigSauer Romeo 5 Gen II Red Dot. Less than $100 with coupons at Academy."

Academy had some good black Friday deals - the Echelon w/green dot, bag, and handful of mags...is right over there, while over here is the Kimber w/mags, bag, holster deal...

Yes, there will be much breaking in of new gubs this winter...

Posted by: man at November 30, 2025 08:00 PM (XuXeR)

65 I love my Winchester model 70 target, but that Savage. 110EP is just as good, if not better. For the price, it's just a great rifle.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
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Have a Savage 11 in 6.5 Creedmoor that I have never shot due to back and shoulder problems outweighing optimism. Once I get have my spinal surgery, if all goes well, I will probably mount the action in a really heavy stock as my hunting days are over anyway (requiring a full knee replacement soon as well).

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:01 PM (WDjG6)

66 Weasel, might take a look at the Toyota Tundra.

Amongst its many other virtues, it's made in Texas, which should warm the heart of an Honorary Texan.
Posted by: Duncanthrax

Second his recommendation!
Gun content: It'll fit your gubs!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 30, 2025 08:02 PM (AsaWd)

67 Thanks Whig. I wanted to avoid having to use heat when removing screws having been down that road before. Also the stripped screws road. Great idea on the nail polish! Thanks again.

Posted by: Charles Martel at November 30, 2025 08:02 PM (smrxK)

68 That was the one where Nimoy kills the monster by improvising a gun from a section of bamboo, gunpowder from coal and saltpeter scraped off a boulder. and a projectile fashioned from a mound of hardened pointy ear wax, right? That was tense.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at November 30, 2025 07:44 PM

Gorn AI says no.

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at November 30, 2025 08:03 PM (0sNs1)

69 Good evening gubthreaders and all the ships at sea!

Posted by: blaster at November 30, 2025 08:03 PM (RoO7G)

70 My range report not as good: the buffer tube detent managed to release itself and the spring into the lower receiver of an AR PCC. I’ve never seen that before and don’t know where to start. Any ideas?
Posted by: Kratwurst at November 30, 2025 07:36 PM (fcDpY)

If you are talking about the buffer retainer and its spring, it is kept from escaping by the edge of the receiver extension (buffer tube), which is screwed into the back of the receiver. If the buffer tube gets unscrewed just a little, the plunger and spring head for orbit. This is why the nut at the back of the receiver is often staked in place.

To replace, the buffer tube is slightly unscrewed, you only need to back it off a couple of threads, and a new retainer and spring are dropped in the hole. Press the retainer down, screw the buffer tube in until the edge of it just barely covers the hole. Line the parts of the stock up and tighten the nut down. An AR15 armorer's wrench is the preferred tool for this.

The good news is replacement parts and a wrench are readily available online, and are inexpensive.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at November 30, 2025 08:03 PM (P/woT)

71 Ssssss

Posted by: Slow Newsday Gorn at November 30, 2025 08:04 PM (jc0TO)

72 My range report not as good: the buffer tube detent managed to release itself and the spring into the lower receiver of an AR PCC. I’ve never seen that before and don’t know where to start. Any ideas?
Posted by: Kratwurst at November 30, 2025 07:36 PM (fcDpY)

AR PCC's are pure blowback weapons (I think). Are the detent and detent spring themselves out of spec? If they're in spec, they shouldn't be popping out like you describe. Do you know what kind of ammo were you using? I don't know what the buffer weight should be for an AR PCC.

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 08:05 PM (BCwQW)

73 Larry Ruth and Scott Duff are the experts on the M1 Carbine. This of course, recognizes that any firearm made by more than 10 companies, over a period of 5 years, has a patchwork history.

Posted by: Quacker at November 30, 2025 08:05 PM (7haIJ)

74 Same trick can be used on action screws, use a bit of fingernail polish or liquid paper if you can find it now to mark important screw and sight positions so that any movement of those screws can be noted.

Very important for hard recoiling rifles and shotguns.

In a pinch, for a low grade thread locker, you can use fingernail polish on the bolt/screw. Trick also works on the cylinder removal bolt for Smith and Wesson revolvers to keep them from popping out.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:05 PM (WDjG6)

75 I need to get him a holster for his G19 for Christmas, any recs?

EDC holsters are a very personal and subjective choice. I would no sooner buy someone else a holster without their input than I would buy my wife a pair of shoes on my own judgement. That said, I have been very happy for quite a few years with my IWB from ttgunleather.com.

Posted by: Oddbob at November 30, 2025 08:06 PM (3nLb4)

76 How important is it to use a torque tool to set the base and ring screws. Also, which thread locker should I use? I’ve researched it but would like the advice of the horde.
Posted by: Charles Martel

A torque tool is very important, as are the manufacturer's recommendation for correct torque.

Loc Tite makes a low-strength treadlocker. It's purple. (222?)

Posted by: Duncanthrax at November 30, 2025 08:07 PM (0sNs1)

77 Good evening to all and I hope the GunHorde had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend.

Thanks Weasel for the great hospitality and content.

Posted by: Coelacanth at November 30, 2025 08:08 PM (Mmf4/)

78 My range report not as good: the buffer tube detent managed to release itself and the spring into the lower receiver of an AR PCC. I’ve never seen that before and don’t know where to start. Any ideas?
Posted by: Kratwurst at November 30, 2025 07:36 PM (fcDpY)

Castle nut not screwed down to correct thread depth? I am working off of memory one of the pieces that screws/threads in at the buffer tube should go over the edge of the detent to hold it in place

Posted by: blaster at November 30, 2025 08:09 PM (RoO7G)

79 Amy Schumer may be back on the market, fellas.

Posted by: AoSHQ Celebrity News Bureau and Rumour Centre at November 30, 2025 08:09 PM (0sNs1)

80 So... the weather's gonna be shitty the next couple days, but I'm taking my son's Hi Point PCC down to the range to wring it out and see what's what. I've shot it... a year or two ago, and it either FTF or jammed... then continued to FTF... even after the jam was cleared.

My memory might be.... bad.

But, after looking at the factory magazines again... there's something "not right" with them. Rounds should sit properly and not have much "wiggle room."

So I get to play with it....

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 30, 2025 08:09 PM (NwnyJ)

81 Kratwurst, I defer to Idaho Spudboy's explanation of your problem. I assumed that your AR had a staked castle nut which not all ARs will have.

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 08:10 PM (BCwQW)

82 What @70 said.

Posted by: blaster at November 30, 2025 08:10 PM (RoO7G)

83 67 Thanks Whig. I wanted to avoid having to use heat when removing screws having been down that road before. Also the stripped screws road. Great idea on the nail polish! Thanks again.
Posted by: Charles Martel
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Not a problem. I am saving you from suffering my mistakes in the past. If you know the specific torque needed, fix it stick in that is fine. If you want something more adaptable, Wheeler sells a fat wrench calibrated in inch-pounds as do several others with competitive gear nowadays.

Cyber Monday is sometimes a good time to pick up such tools btw.

Aluminum is an unforgiving material compared to steel and for serious hunting purposes, consider getting steel scope rings, steel screws, and scope mount.

Those are generally a bit more, a bit heavier, but easier to deal with if you like to swap scopes, etc.

Don't use steel screws (or vice versa) with aluminum scope rings and mounts. In some cases, these can gall and be a pita to remove. If you must, make sure to thoroughly coat screw with loctite to minimize direct exposure of metal to metal.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:11 PM (WDjG6)

84 Avoid any loctite that requires heat to remove unless you are toting a serious recoiling elephant gun.

I once had a 2nd hand motorcycle on which the previous owner had used red Loctite for the seat bolts. Removing the seat is the first step for most routine maintenance on a bike. Don't be that guy.

Posted by: Oddbob at November 30, 2025 08:12 PM (3nLb4)

85 Amy Schumer may be back on the market, fellas.
Posted by: AoSHQ Celebrity News Bureau and Rumour Centre at November 30, 2025 08:09 PM (0sNs1)

I'm not her type: Pudding.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 30, 2025 08:12 PM (O+H2/)

86 Castle nut not screwed down to correct thread depth? I am working off of memory one of the pieces that screws/threads in at the buffer tube should go over the edge of the detent to hold it in place
Posted by: blaster
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Yeppers, You want that castle nut staked down. Some go belt and suspenders and use mild loctite in addition but really not necessary if you stake the castle nut to keep it from moving.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:13 PM (WDjG6)

87 No, no range time.

I did just get an ad in one of my phone games for the Colt $100 rebate for optics-ready 1911s, though. (I need to get my rebate on the Python turned in.)

Otherwise, I'm grumpy, disgruntled, annoyed, uncomfortable, and generally disagreeable right now.

Posted by: GWB at November 30, 2025 08:14 PM (SH0ta)

88 "Crawling slimy things terror-bent on destroying the world"

…and the hijabs they make women wear…
🫤

Posted by: mindful webworker - armed and legged at November 30, 2025 08:15 PM (LaTF/)

89 Martini Farmer, magazines are expendable items. If you're having problems with the rounds not seating properly as you describe, I recommend discarding them IMMEDIATELY and getting replacements. Don't try to fix them yourself.

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 08:15 PM (BCwQW)

90 I once had a 2nd hand motorcycle on which the previous owner had used red Loctite for the seat bolts. Removing the seat is the first step for most routine maintenance on a bike. Don't be that guy.
Posted by: Oddbob
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I found using a soldering iron worked okay for removing loctite of most grades as well as thermal expansion for rust stuck screws and small bolts. You can precisely aim the heat where you want it until it starts smoking.

I've used loctite green, in place of soft solder, for remounting military fixed sights on old bolt guns. Works okay on Mausers as you generally have to adjust sights on Mausers after a used barrel install.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:16 PM (WDjG6)

91
We have a Toyota Tundra and we love it..

Posted by: fourseasons at November 30, 2025 08:17 PM (3ek7K)

92 Huh. Next year, Voyager 1 will pass the one lightday distance from Earth.

Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space.

Posted by: toby928(c) at November 30, 2025 08:17 PM (jc0TO)

93 Spudboy and Ed L,

Thanks. PCC is blowback, I use Federal or Blazer brass, either 124 or 147 grain. 147 Blazer when failure occurred. Failed part was original equipment.

I probably screwed something up. Failure occurred after replacing rear breakdown pin detent spring. Castle nut had worked loose and stock rotated taking that spring with it. Replaced, tightened up with an AR armorer’s tool and then this started.

Posted by: Kratwurst at November 30, 2025 08:17 PM (fcDpY)

94 No range time this week.

Do they still do turkey shoots? I remember them being a thing when I was younger

Posted by: blaster at November 30, 2025 08:18 PM (RoO7G)

95 But, after looking at the factory magazines again... there's something "not right" with them. Rounds should sit properly and not have much "wiggle room."

So I get to play with it....
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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HiPoint will probably cover the mags if you call them and swap them for new ones pretty darn quick. After all, they are just over the river from KY.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:19 PM (WDjG6)

96 I will soon be beyond your command.

Posted by: V'ger at November 30, 2025 08:19 PM (tfRlN)

97 Thanks everyone! Kinda what I thought but wanted some validation from some experienced folks!

Posted by: Charles Martel at November 30, 2025 08:20 PM (smrxK)

98 Problem is,
He doesn’t know how he wants to carry and what is comfortable. Like me, it’s easier to adjust to something than to prefer.

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 30, 2025 08:21 PM (mT+6a)

99 That’s funny Whig! I got that wheeler fat wrench delivered yesterday in anticipation ! You are a f***ing genius!

Posted by: Charles Martel at November 30, 2025 08:23 PM (smrxK)

100 100!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at November 30, 2025 08:24 PM (v23vE)

101 I will soon be beyond your command.
Posted by: V'ger at November 30, 2025 08:19 PM (tfRlN)
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Say "Hi!" to the Creator for us!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at November 30, 2025 08:25 PM (IBQGV)

102 Your higher end safes can get quite heavy and difficult to work with if you're a mover.

Northwest Tool has a crate dolly that is two heavy duty hydraulic jacks on wheels. One on each end of the safe, cinch two straps and one person can move a one ton safe by themselves.

Not for use on stairs. But very easy to maneuver.

Add a drop deck trailer and you have a business right there. No hernias, no crushed anything. Just drop the trailer deck roll the vault in, chain it down, lift the bed and Bob is your Uncle.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at November 30, 2025 08:25 PM (+4Cf6)

103 How did that P320 fire in the holster?

Easy. There was a donut in the holster and his hand resting on the gun pushed it against the trigger. C'mon, look at the guy.

I also do wonder (more seriously) if it was a universal fit kydex holster, and he pushed the gun in a way that moved the trigger.

Posted by: GWB at November 30, 2025 08:26 PM (HMAMI)

104 Problem is,
He doesn’t know how he wants to carry and what is comfortable. Like me, it’s easier to adjust to something than to prefer.
Posted by: nurse ratched

If he’s unsure, maybe the first step is understanding where and when he will be carrying.

Appendix vs hip, IWB vs owb are influenced by that.

FWIW, Tulster profile is the most comfortable IWB holster I’ve had, and easy to take on/off quickly and discreetly. But he will have his own preference.

Posted by: Kratwurst at November 30, 2025 08:27 PM (fcDpY)

105 75 I need to get him a holster for his G19 for Christmas, any recs?

EDC holsters are a very personal and subjective choice. I would no sooner buy someone else a holster without their input than I would buy my wife a pair of shoes on my own judgement. That said, I have been very happy for quite a few years with my IWB from ttgunleather.com.
Posted by: Oddbob
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Almost everyone that carries a firearm for social purposes ends up with a box of holsters.

Nurse, your son might do well to go to a really big gunshop with a lot of used weapons because often the holsters are traded in with the firearm and most big gun trading stores end up with a bunch of used holsters lying around to see if they are roughly to one's liking.

A lot depends on whether how he chooses to carry. I would not care to have kydex rubbing up and down bare flesh from IWB (inside the waist band) or Appendix carry. Leather gives more comfort.

On a shoulder holster or OWB (outside the waist band), kydex is fine if you have stainless or nitrided steel (like Glock's Tennifer or S&W Melonite). Not so good on regular bluing, nickel, or Cerakote, etc.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:27 PM (WDjG6)

106 99 That’s funny Whig! I got that wheeler fat wrench delivered yesterday in anticipation ! You are a f***ing genius!
Posted by: Charles Martel
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Heh. I borrowed Ace's time machine I guess. I've used the Fat Wrench for years since it came out because it was easier to use than ratchet type torque wrenches. I think Fix it Sticks are fine but I can't afford the freight on them when I have other solutions that work as good. I think the new FAT wrench is a bit more refined than the older model I have.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:30 PM (WDjG6)

107 He doesn’t know how he wants to carry and what is comfortable. Like me, it’s easier to adjust to something than to prefer.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 30, 2025 08:21 PM (mT+6a)

Nurse, he might have more than one holster for his pistol, depending on what he wants to do with it. During my Iraq and Afghanistan deployments, I used three holsters for my one M9 Beretta. One was a cheap, simple belt holster for when I was on the base/FOB. One was a Safariland thigh holster for when I went outside the wire and had to do a lot of walking or dismounted activity at an objective. The third was a Blackhawk holster I attached to my body armor for the times when I would be inside a vehicle most of the time. The Safariland got in the way of the seat belt buckles inside a HMMWV or MRAP. I don't remember anyone over there who had one "do it all" holster for their sidearm.

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 08:32 PM (BCwQW)

108 Almost everyone that carries a firearm for social purposes ends up with a box of holsters.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:27 PM (WDjG6)
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I keep mine in a milk crate.

The ones I use currently have their special place, but they do accumulate.

Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at November 30, 2025 08:33 PM (ZOv7s)

109 I also do wonder (more seriously) if it was a universal fit kydex holster, and he pushed the gun in a way that moved the trigger.
Posted by: GWB
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If you want a bargain, I think AIM surplus was selling police trade in Sig 320's for under $300 (Black Friday price was $249 I think).

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:34 PM (WDjG6)

110 I keep mine in a milk crate.

The ones I use currently have their special place, but they do accumulate.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd
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I've found I prefer leather over kydex for the most part with simple retention straps. OWB, strong side.

But given my loss of grip on my right hand, I may have to start looking at practicing draws from left handed holsters using my left hand. Right now it is about twenty pounds stronger in grip strength than my right.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:38 PM (WDjG6)

111 Someone offli e suggested a good gun belt. That way a holster has a fighting chance of being safe and effective.

Posted by: nurse ratched at November 30, 2025 08:40 PM (mT+6a)

112 110 I keep mine in a milk crate.

The ones I use currently have their special place, but they do accumulate.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd

Oh, AH. Fwiw, I am seeing some 32 H&R magnum ammo out there and Charter Arms has a nifty 3 inch not so snubbie in 32 H&R called The Professional. Has a cylinder that holds 7 rounds with good sights.

About around $400 or so from Gunbroker FFL sellers new and in stock.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:41 PM (WDjG6)

113 > HiPoint will probably cover the mags if you call them and swap them for new ones pretty darn quick. After all, they are just over the river from KY.
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Agree.

But... it's not my rifle. Don't know it that matters. But I will mention it to my son if I don't figure out the specific issue(s) with this thing.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 30, 2025 08:41 PM (NwnyJ)

114 But given my loss of grip on my right hand, I may have to start looking at practicing draws from left handed holsters using my left hand. Right now it is about twenty pounds stronger in grip strength than my right.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:38 PM (WDjG6)
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I often practice with my non-dominant hand (left) and I'm not half bad. I also fenced with my left hand, and that threw a lot of people for a loop, most especially lefties.

My right hand (and wrist) is much stronger for various reasons, and so my preference for lighter calibers (like .32 Magnum) is firmly rooted in practicality.

Shot placement is king. Go with what you can control.

Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at November 30, 2025 08:45 PM (ZOv7s)

115 111 Someone offli e suggested a good gun belt. That way a holster has a fighting chance of being safe and effective.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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Reinforced web if he likes that style or stiff leather about 1.5 inches wide. The leather of that width can be a problem for belt loops in some pants.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:45 PM (WDjG6)

116 Someone offli e suggested a good gun belt. That way a holster has a fighting chance of being safe and effective.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 30, 2025 08:40 PM (mT+6a)

+1 to this. Most men's belts you get at Wal-Mart or Target won't be able to take the additional weight a sidearm and an extra mag or two will put on it.

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 08:45 PM (BCwQW)

117 In a continuing list of really cool pistols I will never be able to afford:

Webley & Scott Model 1913 Navy semi-automatic pistol in .455 Auto (Best not to use in humid environments)

https://tinyurl.com/mtyymb4s

Webley Fosberry Model 1901 automatic pistol in .455

https://tinyurl.com/4yt6rezr

Posted by: Kindltot at November 30, 2025 08:46 PM (rbvCR)

118 Oh, AH. Fwiw, I am seeing some 32 H&R magnum ammo out there and Charter Arms has a nifty 3 inch not so snubbie in 32 H&R called The Professional. Has a cylinder that holds 7 rounds with good sights.

About around $400 or so from Gunbroker FFL sellers new and in stock.
Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:41 PM (WDjG6)
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I am very much aware of it.

Someday.

Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at November 30, 2025 08:46 PM (ZOv7s)

119 Nurse, concur on the gun belt. I have black leather roughly 2” belt if I am carrying a heavy gun OWB. It stiffens up the holster for a clean draw without the holster flopping around.

Posted by: RI Red at November 30, 2025 08:48 PM (LMRVO)

120 I often practice with my non-dominant hand (left) and I'm not half bad. I also fenced with my left hand, and that threw a lot of people for a loop, most especially lefties.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd
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Ah, you were in the Princess Bride, Inigo, wasn't it?

But seriously, I am going to try to go to the local indoor range and fire my 32 S&W and 32 ACPs along with 22 LR just for a human functions test.

I usually practiced shooting left hand but not drawing from a holster and that I would need to get a LH holster to do.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:48 PM (WDjG6)

121 Reinforced web if he likes that style or stiff leather about 1.5 inches wide. The leather of that width can be a problem for belt loops in some pants.

You can also get belts that are made of two layers of leather with a metal or plastic stiffener sandwiched in between. I had one with a metal stay for a long time and fortunately never tried to wear it past TSA but my current one is just plain heavy leather.

Posted by: Oddbob at November 30, 2025 08:50 PM (3nLb4)

122 Webley Fosberry Model 1901 automatic pistol in .455

https://tinyurl.com/4yt6rezr
Posted by: Kindltot at November 30, 2025 08:46 PM (rbvCR)

If it's remembered at all, it's remembered as the pistol used to kill Miles Archer (Sam Spade's partner) in the "Maltese Falcon."

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 08:51 PM (BCwQW)

123 Are any of the free shot timer apps for iPhone worth using for at-home dry fire drills?

Posted by: M. Gaga at November 30, 2025 08:51 PM (KiBMU)

124 I usually practiced shooting left hand but not drawing from a holster and that I would need to get a LH holster to do.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:48 PM (WDjG6)
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For a while I carried in my left front pocket. It was convenient and comfortable, but I also knew that in a hurry, I would not have time to complete a transfer, so I practiced draw and shoot with my left hand.

You may want to consider that rig as pocket holsters don't care what pocket they are in.

Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at November 30, 2025 08:51 PM (ZOv7s)

125 Agree.

But... it's not my rifle. Don't know it that matters. But I will mention it to my son if I don't figure out the specific issue(s) with this thing.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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One thing that can cause feed lips to spread in mags made with thin metal is leaving them loaded for a long enough time. Never heard of that as a problem for Hi Point but never owned one or had one in my hand to examine.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:51 PM (WDjG6)

126 I once had a 2nd hand motorcycle on which the previous owner had used red Loctite for the seat bolts. Removing the seat is the first step for most routine maintenance on a bike. Don't be that guy.
Posted by: Oddbob

Don't be the asshole that dips..DIPS every bolt used on a bike he built in red loc-tite and then bring it to me to fix. This one dude did that. Disassembling parts off the bike was a nightmare, and they were chrome nuts and bolts, AND the nuts were nyloc. I wanted to burn the bike on the lift.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 30, 2025 08:52 PM (snZF9)

127 Guns!

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at November 30, 2025 08:52 PM (xcxpd)

128 If it's remembered at all, it's remembered as the pistol used to kill Miles Archer (Sam Spade's partner) in the "Maltese Falcon."
Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 08:51 PM (BCwQW)

Not sure about that, I do know it was the pistol Zed carried in Zardoz

Posted by: Kindltot at November 30, 2025 08:53 PM (rbvCR)

129 Range trip with Lazy Messenger went well yesterday.
Mostly doing .22 shooting, comparing the G44 and the TX-22. The G44 prints tighter groups, the TX-22 is more comfortable, just need to adjust the sights.

Also did some Dot Torture drills with my XD45, I'm just not great at going fast with .45s but slow fire, that gun fucking cooks.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at November 30, 2025 08:54 PM (xcxpd)

130 Are any of the free shot timer apps for iPhone worth using for at-home dry fire drills?

Never used one but I wouldn't they all be sound based? Not obvious to me how that would work with dry fire.

I have used the Strikeman(tm) system and found it unimpressive unless you're willing to pay for the upgrade.

Posted by: Oddbob at November 30, 2025 08:54 PM (3nLb4)

131 The Armorer's Bench YouTube channel reports that Canadian Inglis made Browning High Power pistols are beginning to turn up in Ukraine. A look at one of the serial numbers says that this specimen was made in August 1945. It appears that with the introduction of the P320 platform to its military, the Canadians have released at least some stocks of reserve Browning High Powers to the Ukrainians.

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 08:55 PM (BCwQW)

132 For a while I carried in my left front pocket. It was convenient and comfortable, but I also knew that in a hurry, I would not have time to complete a transfer, so I practiced draw and shoot with my left hand.

You may want to consider that rig as pocket holsters don't care what pocket they are in.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd
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I have an old Nemesis pocket holster for that. Thanks. I have a 32 S&W Long snubbie, Rossi 68, loaded with hardcast SWC from Buffalo Bore in them. Plus a 32 S&W speed strip. While wadcutters would probably do as well, the SWC load better from speed loaders.

Right hand has dropped twenty pounds in grip strength since August when checked last week. Left hand is losing strength as well from nerve impingement and now general arm muscle weakening. January surgery date which gives me a chance to get a second opinion--both are top surgeons but the second opinion guy specializes in robo surgery and minimally invasive spinal surgery. We will see what he says about mid December.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:56 PM (WDjG6)

133 I went down the rabbit hole with the Ar15. I was looking at all the different things and parts available to build them. Damn, I can't believe how much they changed in construction from years back. There used to be 2, the regular Ar15 and the CAR15. Not today, noooo, we got carbine length barrels and rifle length barrels, and now these mid length barrels and 3 different size gas blocks, and pencils, and M4 barrels, and holy shit....

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 30, 2025 08:59 PM (snZF9)

134 Also did some Dot Torture drills with my XD45, I'm just not great at going fast with .45s but slow fire, that gun fucking cooks.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
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Yes, plus 14 rounds (13+1) of goodness. Mine has the rare thumb safety on it which ironically is almost exactly the same placement and size as a FM High Power (Argentian) which I also own. Worked for me when I carried it back when my across the street neighbor was a drug dealer with a pit bull that would get loose now and again and I had to walk my dog past the place.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 09:00 PM (WDjG6)

135 98 Problem is,
He doesn’t know how he wants to carry and what is comfortable. Like me, it’s easier to adjust to something than to prefer.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 30, 2025 08:21 PM (mT+6a)

He's going to have experiment.
Start with Galco, Don Hume or CYA holsters and see what works for him. He will just accumulate a bunch of holsters if he wants to carry, like Whig says.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at November 30, 2025 09:00 PM (xcxpd)

136 Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 30, 2025 08:59 PM (snZF9)

There's a reason it's called "Barbie doll for men."

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 09:02 PM (BCwQW)

137 whig,

I have been reading your encyclopedic knowledge of guns for years ... and greatly appreciated all of the bestowed advice!

On that basis, I am making a plea for you to not yet give up on hunting if you truly enjoy it.

My father was much more able to resume upland bird hunting after both of his knees were replaced.

He eventually got an inoperable cancer in one leg, so he had an amputation above the knee. We still took him hunting and fishing. Shortly before he passed, we had him in a wheelchair in a boat at Lake Texoma for the striper run. We boated at least a 150 before calling it a day.

My brother and I were blessed with a wonderful father, so we schlepped him around for many years as payback for all of the times he schlepped us around as little kids.

We are both fairly large, strapping lads so there was no physical challenge in doing so.

I hope you have sons/buddies able to take you out if you still desire to. If not, I will come out and take you on a hunt if you want a last hurrah before you hang up your hunting gear for the last time.

I only pillage part time, the rest of the time I actually like to care for things.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at November 30, 2025 09:02 PM (HlyYF)

138 116 Someone offli e suggested a good gun belt. That way a holster has a fighting chance of being safe and effective.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 30, 2025 08:40 PM (mT+6a)

+1 to this. Most men's belts you get at Wal-Mart or Target won't be able to take the additional weight a sidearm and an extra mag or two will put on it.
Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 08:45 PM (BCwQW)

+2. Don't know if it's appropriate to namedrop a brand, but I have had really good luck with the Anson carry belt. They have a ratchet (hi, Nurse!) mechanism that allow small adjustments to their fit.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at November 30, 2025 09:02 PM (v23vE)

139 The Armorer's Bench YouTube channel reports that Canadian Inglis made Browning High Power pistols are beginning to turn up in Ukraine. A look at one of the serial numbers says that this specimen was made in August 1945. It appears that with the introduction of the P320 platform to its military, the Canadians have released at least some stocks of reserve Browning High Powers to the Ukrainians.
Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 08:55 PM (BCwQW)

For some reason I find that darkly funny.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at November 30, 2025 09:02 PM (P/woT)

140 I went down the rabbit hole with the Ar15. I was looking at all the different things and parts available to build them. Damn, I can't believe how much they changed in construction from years back. There used to be 2, the regular Ar15 and the CAR15. Not today, noooo, we got carbine length barrels and rifle length barrels, and now these mid length barrels and 3 different size gas blocks, and pencils, and M4 barrels, and holy shit....
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 30, 2025 08:59 PM

The M16A1 style is still the best.

Posted by: toby928(c) at November 30, 2025 09:03 PM (jc0TO)

141 87 No, no range time.

I did just get an ad in one of my phone games for the Colt $100 rebate for optics-ready 1911s, though. (I need to get my rebate on the Python turned in.)

Otherwise, I'm grumpy, disgruntled, annoyed, uncomfortable, and generally disagreeable right now.
Posted by: GWB at November 30, 2025 08:14 PM (SH0ta)

Be prepared to wait awhile for that Colt rebate. I did the rebate for my Anaconda back in August and just received it a couple weeks ago.

Posted by: Arch Stanton at November 30, 2025 09:03 PM (xO+Bn)

142 Not today, noooo, we got carbine length barrels and rifle length barrels, and now these mid length barrels and 3 different size gas blocks, and pencils, and M4 barrels, and holy shit....

ARs are Barbies for guys.

Posted by: Oddbob at November 30, 2025 09:03 PM (3nLb4)

143 Not today, noooo, we got carbine length barrels and rifle length barrels, and now these mid length barrels and 3 different size gas blocks, and pencils, and M4 barrels, and holy shit....
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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By recent accounts, there are now over 30 million of them in the US. I can give some advice on building them as I built quite a few during the Obama years just to do it. Also have built in alternative cartridges like the 6.8 SPC, 6.5 Grendel, and 7.62x39.

For a mechanic such as you, building them is a piece of cake. The only thing to watch out for is if you are buying components from enough different sources, you can get tolerance creep enough to make consistent functioning an issue.

Better parts suppliers will often sell a matching bolt with the barrel which avoid the slight chance of too long or too short headspace.

Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 09:04 PM (WDjG6)

144 For some reason I find that darkly funny.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at November 30, 2025 09:02 PM (P/woT)

I guess if I want an Inglis Hi-Power, I will have to go to Ukraine, and bribe an officer.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2025 09:04 PM (npFr7)

145 Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 30, 2025 08:59 PM (snZF9)

And don't forget, you now have short stroke gas piston AR's (i.e. H&K 416/MR 556 types) in addition to the classic Stoner gas impingement system.

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 09:04 PM (BCwQW)

146 115 111 Someone offli e suggested a good gun belt. That way a holster has a fighting chance of being safe and effective.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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Reinforced web if he likes that style or stiff leather about 1.5 inches wide. The leather of that width can be a problem for belt loops in some pants.
Posted by: whig at November 30, 2025 08:45 PM
If your belt loops won’t support a firearm and a couple mags you need some other kind of pants?

Posted by: Eromero at November 30, 2025 09:05 PM (LHPAg)

147 If your belt loops won’t support a firearm and a couple mags you need some other kind of pants?
Posted by: Eromero at November 30, 2025 09:05 PM (LHPAg)

Suspenders?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2025 09:06 PM (npFr7)

148 The M16A1 style is still the best.

Pffft. You kids today with your fancy "forward assist."

Posted by: Oddbob at November 30, 2025 09:06 PM (3nLb4)

149 There's a reason it's called "Barbie doll for men."

Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 09:02 PM (BCwQW)

You're not frigging kidding. You can build these things for under $400 with the right sales. I remember you telling me how people were now building the "old style" ones. Shit man, I can't believe what I'm seeing out there.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 30, 2025 09:07 PM (snZF9)

150 And don't forget, you now have short stroke gas piston AR's (i.e. H&K 416/MR 556 types) in addition to the classic Stoner gas impingement system.
Posted by: Ed L at November 30, 2025 09:04 PM

Don't go down the AR18 rabbit hole.

Posted by: toby928(c) at November 30, 2025 09:07 PM (jc0TO)

151
My brother and I were blessed with a wonderful father, so we schlepped him around for many years as payback for all of the times he schlepped us around as little kids.

We are both fairly large, strapping lads so there was no physical challenge in doing so.

I hope you have sons/buddies able to take you out if you still desire to. If not, I will come out and take you on a hunt if you want a last hurrah before you hang up your hunting gear for the last time.

I only pillage part time, the rest of the time I actually like to care for things.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at November 30, 2025 09:02 PM (HlyYF)

Love that story, Pillage. It takes me back to the stuff I got to do with my dad before he passed. Wish we'd had more time with him.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at November 30, 2025 09:07 PM (v23vE)

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