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Gun Thread: It's Snowing Down in Texas Edition! [Weasel]
Full speed ahead!
Speaking of likable Texans, our pal and TXMoMe host extraordinaire RancherBob, takes time out from shoveling and shivering to share pics of his beloved Winchester Model 1907. You may recall last week's mailbag entry featured the following page from a vintage Sears catalog.
Vintage Sears Catalog Ad (courtesy WTM)
Sorry to say I lost this gun in a tragic ferry boat incident. I'm still quite traumatized and unable to talk about it.
I had private instruction at the range today. It included about a half an hour in the classroom and 45 minutes at the range. The purpose of doing this was to review the operation of my Glock 43X, including loading, clearing, grip, etc. Because this is new to me, it will be a while before I want to fire the gun without an expert beside me to make sure I'm doing everything right. At the range I had detailed instruction on loading and firing. The instructor had me do five rounds at a time, dry firing at the end of each five rounds. My first few shots were disappointing--I think I was more focused on pulling the trigger than keeping my eyes on the sight. It got better as I went on, but it was harder than I thought it would be. The targets were at five yards.
Regarding concealed carry, I was wondering about holster styles; kydex vs leather, amount of retention necessary, and locations of gun placement, appendix vs 3 o'clock vs 6 o'clock vs pocket, etc... Also a brief range report: took my 15 y.o. son to the range Saturday and we shot our way up from 22LR to 45acp, with stops at 32acp and 9mm. We didn't shoot super-well, but it was our first time with all those pistols. A bad day at the range is still always a good day!OK! Let's help a fellow Moron out. I personally like Garrett Silent Thunder Holsters and have been buying them for various guns for years. I carry at about 3 o'clock with a slight forward cant. What are your favorites?
I have been watching a bunch of videos by a guy posting on YouTube as GunBlue490. His videos are great, but they are long! Here is one on oiling and lubrication that clocks in at just over an hour, so don't try and watch it tonight. Instead, try and watch it when you have time this week and we can discuss next Sunday.
AmmoSeek - online ammo search tool
GunBot - online ammo search tool
SG Ammo
Palmetto State Armory
Georgia Arms
AmmoMan
Target Sports USA
That's it for this week - have you been to the range?
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: nurse ratched at February 21, 2021 07:00 PM (U2p+3)
Posted by: Numbuh Two, 2x4 Technology Operative at February 21, 2021 07:00 PM (YWBlw)
Posted by: AZ deplorable isolated at February 21, 2021 07:01 PM (gtatv)
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 21, 2021 07:02 PM (cLNC/)
McGyver, over
Posted by: McGyver at February 21, 2021 07:04 PM (Iw46i)
I had the impression that things had finally melted. No?
Posted by: Splunge at February 21, 2021 07:05 PM (RzGcW)
In some positive political news for a change, Montana is now a constitutional carry state. Huzza! The legislature had approved it some time ago, but the previous governor wouldn't agree to it because Democrat.
Posted by: Numbuh Two, 2x4 Technology Operative at February 21, 2021 07:05 PM (YWBlw)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 07:05 PM (2DOZq)
Was asked to help a neighbor move a nug safe to his 2nd floor bedroom this week. It was a monster.
I didn't even know he was an enthusiast. Jeebus this neighborhood is armed up.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 21, 2021 07:06 PM (Rvt88)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 21, 2021 07:06 PM (VNmG1)
Posted by: Winston, GOPe, not one dime, not one vote at February 21, 2021 07:07 PM (z985I)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:08 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 07:08 PM (2DOZq)
I *really* want a Model 81 derivative of the Remington 8.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:08 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 07:09 PM (1+b9Z)
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 07:09 PM (TigTd)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 21, 2021 07:09 PM (qc+VF)
I'll be the best-armed sumbitch
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at February 21, 2021 07:09 PM (oAY8z)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 21, 2021 07:10 PM (tkyK5)
Ladyl, nice shooting there! Keep at it, it will get even better as you continue your journey.
Weasel, for what I am doing the Tipton is not to bad. Holds the rifle steady which is all I am asking of it. And the storage wells that are in the base are perfect for holding things like tools, screws and other doodads while I am working on it.
The scope is mounted. All I can do now is wait for nicer weather so I can zero the rifle. Probably sometime in April.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 21, 2021 07:10 PM (Fdgdx)
Posted by: Norman Spiny at February 21, 2021 07:10 PM (68uBc)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:11 PM (MVjcR)
Don't know about the panhandle but central TX was pushing 70 today.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 21, 2021 07:11 PM (qc+VF)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 21, 2021 07:11 PM (tkyK5)
printable issue zero targets here: https://tinyurl.com/34pc2tx9
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 21, 2021 07:11 PM (cLNC/)
Almost like they've been told "the ammo ain't coming back dude!"
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:11 PM (Lzpvj)
-- Fawn Revere
"Don't fire until you see their . . . antler fuzz!"
-- Col. William Presbuckk
"I only regret that I have only one life to give for raiding your garden."
-- Nathan "Bambi" Hale
Posted by: Sharkman at February 21, 2021 07:11 PM (YzhgI)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 07:12 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 21, 2021 07:12 PM (VNmG1)
Posted by: Paul Revere and the Raiders at February 21, 2021 07:12 PM (63Dwl)
McGyver, over
Posted by: McGyver at February 21, 2021 07:12 PM (Iw46i)
I'll be the best-armed sumbitch
Posted by: ghost
Apache lake AZ.
Last week a herd of Big Horn Sheep and Bald Eagles were spotted.
No diving was attempted.
Posted by: AZ deplorable isolated at February 21, 2021 07:13 PM (gtatv)
I'll be the best-armed sumbitch
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at February 21, 2021 07:09 PM (oAY8z)
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i was on my way to Catalina Island... the channel is only about 4K feet deep, so it should be easy....
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 21, 2021 07:13 PM (cLNC/)
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 07:13 PM (TigTd)
It is almost like anomalous weather is "anomalous."
Don't worry this is all because Texans were uppity enough to demand energy self-reliance without being SMART enough to successfully sue EPA for regulatory fiat games with coal in their own state.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:13 PM (Lzpvj)
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When I'm mounting a scope I just use sandbags and a machinist's level on the kitchen counter. WeaselWoman loves that!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:13 PM (MVjcR)
-- Texas Flood (first draft), Stevie Ray Vaughan
Posted by: Sharkman at February 21, 2021 07:13 PM (YzhgI)
Check Walmart. The cans they have are Chinese knock-offs of USGI cans but they good enough.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 21, 2021 07:13 PM (qc+VF)
Posted by: kbdabear at February 21, 2021 07:13 PM (qAR6u)
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 07:13 PM (1+b9Z)
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 21, 2021 07:15 PM (cLNC/)
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 07:15 PM (TigTd)
Posted by: DB- just DB at February 21, 2021 07:15 PM (iTXRQ)
Posted by: Tonypete at February 21, 2021 07:06 PM (Rvt8
This warms my heart!
Posted by: Emmie at February 21, 2021 07:15 PM (ofYez)
Posted by: The Neon Madman at February 21, 2021 07:16 PM (KSXRc)
"If you need 30 rounds to hunt, you suck at hunting."
-- Bloomberg
"If you need a disarmed populace to govern, you suck at governing."
-- Anonymous 2A person
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 21, 2021 07:16 PM (tkyK5)
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Yeah, I found some 50cal there and they are surprisingly good quality (although you need to open / close each one to check alignment and seal before leaving), but the stores around here don't have metal 30cal, either. I like 50, but I find that I can use space more efficiently with the 30.
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 07:16 PM (1+b9Z)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:16 PM (MVjcR)
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Good advice. My instructor said, "don't even care when the gun goes off, just hold it still and squeeze as smoothly as you can. Let the gun shoot itself!"
Posted by: chris-cross at February 21, 2021 07:17 PM (k8uM2)
that's assuming the perp doesn't do us all a favor and bleads out before he gets there.
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 21, 2021 07:18 PM (cLNC/)
Posted by: SMH at February 21, 2021 07:18 PM (l64hh)
I have nothing to report this week- still waiting on 150 rounds of ammo that has been delayed by weather along the shipping route-
latest promise is Tuesday
Posted by: DB- just DB at February 21, 2021 07:18 PM (iTXRQ)
for some reason I have several DeSantis ones; the pocket holster I carry the mini .22 in, the OWB for the J-frame (between 3 an4 o'clock, canted forward).
A couple that are S&W branded, a thumb-break one for the 66, and a plain belt-slide for 1911.
A factory Kydex for the P290, special to fit the laser that I removed.
I have been playing around with making my own Kydex holsters, so far neck holsters for the mini .22 and the J-frame ... thought about one for the P290 but I think that it's too heavy to wear that way
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 21, 2021 07:19 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:19 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: navybrat, semper paratus at February 21, 2021 07:19 PM (w7KSn)
I got my little Winchester Model 1890 back from a gunsmith buddy. Now cycling well.
Going to try it out with daughter #3 next time it is warm enough to work at the farm.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 21, 2021 07:19 PM (tkyK5)
Guns and Boobs
https://tinyurl.com/1x2nrao2
Posted by: kbdabear
They want to know my birthday. Are they going to send me a card?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 21, 2021 07:19 PM (63Dwl)
I'll be the best-armed sumbitch
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah
Ross Lake. North Cascades. Good luck.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 21, 2021 07:19 PM (U2p+3)
I used it to zero a scope or two on an opposite wall with a laser until I could get to the range.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 07:20 PM (rdbLX)
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Hope you will send us a range report!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:20 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 21, 2021 07:20 PM (9ZsDn)
I guess I could live in one.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 21, 2021 07:20 PM (Rvt88)
In my continual search to wring the very best out of my gear, I restarted weighing my bullets. Hornady 120's were plus or minus up to .5 grains. Sierra match kings were .2.
So I loaded up with spot-on 120s and went to the range.
Slightly better grouping, but not dramatic.
Next step and already shipping is neck turning gear.
I love this hobby.
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 07:21 PM (TigTd)
I'll be the best-armed sumbitch
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah
Crater Lake. Dropped it out of a private airplane.
Posted by: Emmie at February 21, 2021 07:21 PM (ofYez)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 07:21 PM (2DOZq)
Remember, it's purely a social gun. Center mass is what matters. Keep practicing and you'll be out shooting some old timers soon.
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 07:22 PM (1+b9Z)
i did get the air rifle down to Mac-1 for repairs... i'll get it back one of these days.
you can't rush a one man shop who has built world record holding air rifles. Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 21, 2021 07:22 PM (cLNC/)
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Hey! Been thinking about you. WW says howdy!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:22 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 21, 2021 07:22 PM (Fdgdx)
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 21, 2021 07:22 PM (R/m4+)
Collecting parts for a 3-Gun competition build. 16.1" barrel in .223 Wylde, Odin tunable gas port at Intermediate length (between mid-length and Rifle). Trying to figure out a proper buffer system. Vltor A5H2 looks good, but 2-5 month backlog. Geissele Super 42 system looks good too but only a carbine length tube (not sure if that would be an issue). Other info or ideas would be very welcome!
Posted by: Norman Spiny at February 21, 2021 07:22 PM (68uBc)
Posted by: andycanuck at February 21, 2021 07:23 PM (d6he9)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 21, 2021 07:23 PM (kTF2Z)
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 21, 2021 07:13 PM
That is absolutely the best place to lose your guns. The oil seeps will keep them lubricated until you get a chance to recover them!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 21, 2021 07:23 PM (tkyK5)
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 07:24 PM (gjvwR)
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Let's discuss when you have time. Measuring differences in the ogive will give you much better results.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:24 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 07:24 PM (1+b9Z)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 21, 2021 07:20 PM (9ZsDn)
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be a DAMN shame of someone spilled some corn out there...
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 21, 2021 07:24 PM (cLNC/)
I am getting old and cranky. :-) I am loathing the cold and the snow. I have the patience to wait until April so I do not have to spend and hour or more thawing out from sitting at a bench zeroing the rifle. :-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 21, 2021 07:24 PM (Fdgdx)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:24 PM (MVjcR)
That being said... when my son was up a couple weeks ago and ammo, being scarce forced us to use some .380 that had been in storage, cleaned our pistols after shooting. He spent about 2 hours on 4 guns.
Posted by: Martini Farmer - Now a Pirate, Hoisting the Black Flag at February 21, 2021 07:25 PM (3H9h1)
g'early evenin', 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at February 21, 2021 07:25 PM (aSDzn)
Posted by: rudolf the red-nosed reindeer at February 21, 2021 07:25 PM (d6he9)
Posted by: JT at February 21, 2021 07:25 PM (arJlL)
It's like being in America again. Maskless restaurants! A place called "MACHINE GUN AMERICA" Gun stores next to Chuckie Cheese. Trump signs and flags all over the place.
It smelled like...Freedom.
Posted by: blaster at February 21, 2021 07:26 PM (Ef23Y)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:27 PM (MVjcR)
Ladyl, I second, third or fourth, as I've yet to peruse the comments, what Weasel said about your target. You're doing well and keep up the good work!
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 07:27 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: Sharkman at February 21, 2021 07:27 PM (YzhgI)
I'm going to respectfully disagree with this. If I toss you a tennis ball and say "squeeze this," what are you going to do? Probably exert pressure with your thumb and all four fingers. Instead, once you have a firm grip (but not a death grip) on the gun, the only motion you want is with the index finger. I suggest that instead of thinking "squeeze" or "pull," think "click" like clicking a mouse button. Not too slow, not too fast, just a smooth, steady, positive motion.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 21, 2021 07:27 PM (qc+VF)
Want enough property to shoot.
120 acres should do it.
Posted by: blaster at February 21, 2021 07:27 PM (Ef23Y)
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 07:27 PM (Veofh)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:28 PM (TdMsT)
The guns are cleaned, lubed, and ammo is already in the shooting bag.
Posted by: JTB at February 21, 2021 07:28 PM (7EjX1)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:28 PM (MVjcR)
And one day you are looking at a suitcase full of holsters.
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 07:24 PM (gjvwR) "
*in Bert Lahr cowardly lion voice*
Ain't it the truth! Ain't it the truth!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 21, 2021 07:28 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: blaster at February 21, 2021 07:28 PM (Ef23Y)
I'll try to learn something. Please don't use big words.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:28 PM (TdMsT)
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OK
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:29 PM (MVjcR)
I'm going to respectfully disagree with this. If I toss you a tennis ball and say "squeeze this," what are you going to do? Probably exert pressure with your thumb and all four fingers. Instead, once you have a firm grip (but not a death grip) on the gun, the only motion you want is with the index finger. I suggest that instead of thinking "squeeze" or "pull," think "click" like clicking a mouse button. Not too slow, not too fast, just a smooth, steady, positive motion.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 21, 2021 07:27 PM (qc+VF)
I'm going to really focus on that next time.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:29 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing
I've heard tell of good women having trouble finding a good man. If CLP and Hoppes put their heads together and came up with a perfume for ladies. . . .
Posted by: Tonypete at February 21, 2021 07:29 PM (Rvt88)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 07:29 PM (rdbLX)
A line to remember:
One day while the child was playing he became tired, and lying upon the ground fell asleep. A weasel bit him in the neck, and he bled to death.
Posted by: blaster at February 21, 2021 07:30 PM (Ef23Y)
Excellent products that wear well.
I've a full size Kimber 1911 I EDC with a TTgunleather IWB holster, the very same holster I use for IDPA. 8 years of abuse and going strong.
All leather, I might add.
Not cheap, but, quality never is.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 07:30 PM (2SdPm)
I'm going to really focus on that next time.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:29 PM (TdMsT)
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Same as with the rifle, grasshopper.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:30 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:31 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 21, 2021 07:31 PM (l9m7l)
I seat by ogive exclusively now.
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 07:31 PM (TigTd)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:28 PM (TdMsT)
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I'll endeavor to be as concise as possible.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 07:32 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 07:32 PM (1+b9Z)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 21, 2021 07:32 PM (VNmG1)
I think that's pretty close to the definition of squeeze.
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 07:33 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:30 PM (MVjcR)
LOL. That's what my tennis instructor used to call me when I played with the big kids.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:33 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: blaster at February 21, 2021 07:30 PM (Ef23Y)
Are you saying we should be wary around Weasel? He does not look like the biting type, Weasel Dog and Little Joe on the other hand................
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 21, 2021 07:33 PM (Fdgdx)
I think that's pretty close to the definition of squeeze.
Posted by: C 137
Wait, what are we talking about here?
Posted by: Tonypete at February 21, 2021 07:33 PM (Rvt88)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 21, 2021 07:31 PM (l9m7l)
Thank you, BC. I'm a rank beginner.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:33 PM (TdMsT)
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Sorting by ogive really improves accuracy, and in every box of 100 match bullets there is usually one comedian that's all wonky. Toss that one and you virtually eliminate fliers.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:34 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Tonypete at February 21, 2021 07:33 PM (Rvt8
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That perfect palm swell of that rifle stock that just fits the hand, of course.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 07:34 PM (2SdPm)
For WW: Hope to see you this year.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 21, 2021 07:34 PM (9ZsDn)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at February 21, 2021 07:09 PM
Normally, I wouldn't say anything, but since it's this Thread:
11°20'59.99" N 142°11'60.00" E
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 07:35 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:35 PM (Lzpvj)
Thanks for mentioning the GunBlue490 channel. The guy ought to know his stuff and I'm curious to hear his perspective on firearms.
For those of us who shoot traditional style muzzleloaders, there is a Townsends video on YouTube "Flintlock Rifle Breakdown and Cleaning". It features a reenactor who has carefully researched how the rifles of the 1700s were maintained and what materials were used. He does an excellent job explaining the what, how and why.
Posted by: JTB at February 21, 2021 07:35 PM (7EjX1)
like clicking a mouse button. Not too slow, not too fast, just a smooth,
steady, positive motion.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 21, 2021 07:27 PM (qc+VF)
tell that to some dough boy in 1914. Just kidding. Everyone has different feels and all that matters is what works for them. For a 1911 is is more like breaking a glass rod, at least that is how some feel it. Not much different than what you are saying.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 07:35 PM (Veofh)
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FSJ is a good boy. WD will bite your face off!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:35 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 07:29 PM (rdbLX)
I'm right handed with strong dominant left eye. I don't know if that makes any difference.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:36 PM (TdMsT)
https://www.blackarchholsters.com/
https://pjholster.com/
For the 1911, a Bianchi 135 in leather, if I'm going out. USGI M3 around the house or driving with a jacket on.
Everything that isn't a chest rig is at 4 o'clock.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 21, 2021 07:36 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: ck at February 21, 2021 07:36 PM (iBg56)
All woman training from a great female trainer back in RI, Daria Bruno.
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 07:37 PM (TigTd)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:37 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: itsacookbook at February 21, 2021 07:38 PM (yPxXc)
Posted by: rudolf the red-nosed reindeer at February 21, 2021 07:38 PM (d6he9)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:34 PM
This is also known as the 100 Commenter Rule.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 07:38 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:38 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 07:38 PM (1+b9Z)
Posted by: blaster at February 21, 2021 07:38 PM (Ef23Y)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:39 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:36 PM (TdMsT)
I am the same way, except when I hold a rifle it is natural for me to hold it left handed. Since I took up shooting I have been training right handed. However, if you were to toss me a handgun I will naturally hold it right handed.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 21, 2021 07:39 PM (Fdgdx)
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 07:39 PM (gjvwR)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 07:30 PM (2SdPm)
I love great leather. The really good stuff is expensive, but also you have to wait a long time. Some of my faves are Bulmann Gun Leather, R.L. Graham, Allesi, and Sparks. I think some or most of those might be out of business these days. I could be wrong about that but the hand crafted stuff is a fickle business. There may be others nowadays that are the best at what they do.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 07:39 PM (Veofh)
A beautiful Galco shoulder-rig for the 629 that I only wore once ... the leather is treated with some powerfully smelly oil or other that Mrs Eez cannot tolerate in the same room with her. SAD ! that was probably the most I ever spent on a holster ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 21, 2021 07:39 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 07:39 PM (UjxYw)
I have been dry firing my wife's S&W 9mm a lot while not aiming - just using a blank spot on the wall.
The more gently I try to "squeeze" the trigger, the more I observe the front sight wobble before the sear releases. My other option seems to be a very mild jerk when I try to "squeeze" in a more fluid motion.
Practice only makes perfect, if you are attempting to practice the correct motion!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 21, 2021 07:40 PM (tkyK5)
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Howdy and welcome to the Gun Thread!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:40 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: andycanuck at February 21, 2021 07:40 PM (d6he9)
Posted by: blaster at February 21, 2021 07:38 PM (Ef23Y)
I live in CO and right now I hate you. (not really) But you know what I mean.
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 21, 2021 07:40 PM (VNmG1)
I am banned, happily.
Right around the inauguration I expressed a heartfelt "thank you" to Mike in San Diego and a few other Chichi Jima NeverTrump Never Dies and mocked Driscoll for his frippery.
As an added bonus I also mocked the hell out of Mary Katherine Ham for being quite literally an Obama fluffer.
I suspect, strongly that a bunch of people who frequented the place have had enough. Salem needs to be made to feel deep financial and social pain for their position on promoting idiots and Mister Softees at the expense of actual classical liberal thinkers. I am not bothered at being banned there, and I will *never* ask for reinstatement like I did here.
My goal being there such as it was was to whip the conservative coalition, and you will recall for months I was courteous to all but the most ardent NTs asking for unity because what would be empowered would be horrific if able to get power. Glenn's response to COVID had me soul searching about his utility for the right anyway. He is a Libertine Transhumanist who is slowly devolving into a Liberaltarian.
Glad to see you.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:40 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 21, 2021 07:40 PM (t+qrx)
Mom is good to go again with heat, power, and bottled water until she turn her service back on out at the highway. She did that on S7nday night and drained her house so no burst pipes *crosses fingers*
Thank you all for yoir safe trip, healthy mom, and minimal issues prayers. They truly helped me get through this.
Asking to learn - when one 18 wheeler pulls out in front of you, with less than a 2 second gap between his trailer, and yoir frnt bumper, but no one insight behind you for a mile. Then passes another trucka maybe 1 foot per mile of speed advantage. Is he the asshoe or is it just me? Because this was a recurring theme both days.
Posted by: BifBewalski - wish I could at February 21, 2021 07:41 PM (VcFUs)
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 07:39 PM (UjxYw)
Well that's good!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:42 PM (TdMsT)
Also, the only place i gpt side eyed for open carrying all turee days, was a wallyworld in freaking waco of all places. What the eff has happend to my great state of texas?
Posted by: BifBewalski - forgot to change the nic to an on topic nic at February 21, 2021 07:42 PM (VcFUs)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:33 PM (TdMsT)
Nope. A beginner has never shot before. You're beyond that now.
Low left is typical for right handed folks. Assuming you've got the basics of sight alignment down, it's either grip or trigger pull.
I ran into a bad case of the shanks myself two years ago. My grip was solid but I was pulling the trigger down and left. Like pulling towards my left chesticle. That was pulling the front sight down and left too, which caused my shanks.
Once I started working on a flat pull, straight back with that accusatory finger, the gun barrel quit moving on me. Just lazy trigger. Also happens when you rapid fire.
Try the dry fire expertise and pay attention to if your trigger finger is moving back straight or if you're pulling down left. Even the smallest amount translates to a wobbly front end.
If your finger pull is flat, check your grip.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 07:42 PM (rdbLX)
I am giving serious thought to getting back into blackpowder with Navy colts and Remington 58 carbines.
I get the sneaking suspicion they are going to defacto outlaw ammo.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:42 PM (Lzpvj)
Grump earlier today posted a link to photos of 2 CZ-83s and a Beretta, he said he was thinking of refinishing them. I know zip/bupkis about refinishing, he said he was considering browning and cold bluing, I think. Maybe he's here and I missed it or he'll show up to discuss. CZ-83s are sweet little guns.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 07:43 PM (OTzUX)
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You bet. Good to see you rhomboid!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:44 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: andycanuck at February 21, 2021 07:44 PM (d6he9)
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 07:39 PM
Wearing a ... 9mm ... Glock?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 07:45 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 07:45 PM (1+b9Z)
Ed Brown has a trade-in going right now for magazines; if you have any crap 1911 magazines laying around, send them in for Ed Brown 8 round mags, $10 for stainless and $15 for black nitride.
Also AltonJackson and I just took number three out of six practical pistol courses at Huron Valley guns. This one was shooting and moving, before that was target focus shooting (both eyes open). First one was draw from concealment and fire, with failure drills. If you've only done the CCW class and range shooting, getting some instruction and practice in practical draw-and-fire is like night and day.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 21, 2021 07:45 PM (t+qrx)
Experimenting with different materials is part of the fun of using traditional muzzleloaders.
Posted by: JTB at February 21, 2021 07:45 PM (7EjX1)
I am giving serious thought to getting back into blackpowder with Navy colts and Remington 58 carbines.
I get the sneaking suspicion they are going to defacto outlaw ammo.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:42 PM (Lzpvj)
I've been thinking the same thing. Must be Horde Mind again.
Posted by: BifBewalski - what a terriboe thing to say! at February 21, 2021 07:45 PM (VcFUs)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 21, 2021 07:46 PM (qc+VF)
Was mulling getting a shoulder holster for the 1911, just for giggles. A re-enactor gear site has nice reproductions of the WWII one.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 07:46 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 21, 2021 07:46 PM (VNmG1)
If your finger pull is flat, check your grip.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 07:42 PM (rdbLX)
I will remember this.
I need minor surgery on the palms of both hands. My problem most likely affects pulling the trigger smoothly. And I don't plan to get the surgery any time soon!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:46 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Jen the original at February 21, 2021 07:46 PM (8j+aw)
Posted by: ck at February 21, 2021 07:47 PM (iBg56)
Posted by: Oddbob
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Ex-ex and I were just discussing this, re: dime/washer drills in basic training.
Pushing an elevator button is also a good analogy.
Awesome thread as always, Weasel.
Protonmail is an excellent choice, imho.
Posted by: SMH at February 21, 2021 07:47 PM (JKRhe)
I'm starting to despise Colorado
those regs have one purpose: to put gun stores out of business
Posted by: DB- just DB at February 21, 2021 07:47 PM (iTXRQ)
It makes the bullet-weighing easier. And it gave me a check on my RCBS balance beam.
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 07:48 PM (TigTd)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 21, 2021 07:48 PM (9ZsDn)
For holsters I carry my Sig P365 in a Don Hume holster. Oklahoma company and very nice leather goods.
Posted by: Aviator at February 21, 2021 07:49 PM (HQ9Sl)
The kept right is in for a shock, I had a long talk with my best friend here in Louisiana today. "Let go," was the conclusion. The "good left" has gained the ring of power humoring their nuts relying on the right to be the "bad guy" and keep the rails from falling off western civ. Let go, take your hands off the steering wheel, take care of your family and friends and be entertained when it is the "good left" who finally has to explain to the people they have taught to murder people who say "no" that "MATH" is real.
I lost, it is taking time to accept but once I have made my peace with it I will be more free than I have been in 30+ years of fighting these morons.
I started with nothing, and I can be happy with little. Generation Commiecrat cannot be happy when handed literally hundreds of thousands in loans to go party at dumbed down schools.
One of our two groups will walk away from the coming wreck smiling and it won't be them.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:49 PM (Lzpvj)
I chased a low left shooting pattern many moons ago. Over and over, grouping was low and left. I knew it had to be my grip or my trigger pull. I worked my grip over and over. Worked the trigger pull. Ran through hundreds of rounds and still, low left.
On the way out, saw the smitty was running a sale on gun cleaning and inspection. Figured I'd let him clean the gun up and give it a once over.
Pick it up a few days later and he asks me if I knew my sights were off.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 07:49 PM (rdbLX)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:49 PM (MVjcR)
Are you sure RancherBob isn't really RangerBob?
Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen at February 21, 2021 07:49 PM (bAe71)
I'll be the best-armed sumbitch
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah
Missouri River between Craig and Ulm. You'll have bttr luck just fishing with a decent rod and some salmon flies after a good hatch
McGyver, over
Posted by: McGyver at February 21, 2021 07:49 PM (Iw46i)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 21, 2021 07:50 PM (uxJPn)
I had the holster in about 4 weeks.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 07:50 PM (2SdPm)
I remember when Ed Morrissey was a semi-sane Minisoota blogger who helped unearth prairie malfeasance in Canada.
I think quite literally the right commentariat was either bought or told "this is the way it is" back in 2008-2009.
Literally.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:50 PM (Lzpvj)
He and I enjoyed a virtual cigar smoke session yesterday via smart phone. It was 75 here today, felt low 80s in the sun, ridiculous. One more day of it tomorrow, hope to go swimming or a long hike.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 07:50 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:50 PM (MVjcR)
Remember primers?
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 21, 2021 07:51 PM (B5IGS)
Those are great targets, Ladyl !
if I shot those under my normal range procedures I would think they were just fine !
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 21, 2021 07:51 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:51 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: andycanuck at February 21, 2021 07:51 PM (d6he9)
Most of us responsible conservative types have been armed for most of our adult lives.
I have always considered it an obligation.
Posted by: navybrat, semper paratus at February 21, 2021 07:51 PM (w7KSn)
Pick it up a few days later and he asks me if I knew my sights were off.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 07:49 PM (rdbLX)
At least you found the problem.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 21, 2021 07:51 PM (808UL)
It was an extremely controllable intermediate rifle that *should* have been where we were looking for a battle rifle.
That it was not is a testament to the US Army ordnance branch, f*cking the Infantry since 1776.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:51 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:52 PM (MVjcR)
I have always considered it an obligation.
Posted by: navybrat
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This^.
Too bad our guns were lost in the Mississippi.
Posted by: SMH at February 21, 2021 07:52 PM (JKRhe)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:49 PM
Flyover country thanks you Weasel for breaking the icy grip of the polar vortex - one stogie at a time!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 21, 2021 07:52 PM (tkyK5)
I think the 7.5 inch Navy is the most beautiful handgun I have ever handled.
The balance and pointability of it are amazing.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:53 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 21, 2021 07:45 PM
The Ed Brown mags functioned very well in the RIA 1911, other than needing a hydraulic press to load the mags (when Mr.Brown says that have a "heavy duty spring" the man ain't shittin' you). By the end of the evening the mag springs had softened a bit (or my thumb got tougher)
Seconded on draw & fire and move & shoot training
Posted by: AltonJackson at February 21, 2021 07:53 PM (aSDzn)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:53 PM (MVjcR)
https://tinyurl.com/1o8rfjgy
And as the result of a special deal negotiated by Gun Thread Executive Producer Weasel Dog, it's free to participants of this Thread.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 07:53 PM (DMUuz)
Yeah, another possibility would be a snaplock with a lighter flint mechanism.
Of course in a jam you could always go with matchlocks.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:54 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: vmom WWRS What Would Rush Say at February 21, 2021 07:54 PM (nUhF0)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:50 PM (MVjcR)
Yes--mild in right hand and worse in left land. Last time I got the steroid shots I got severe tachycardia. Ugh. What's weird is I have no arthritis at all.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:55 PM (TdMsT)
A Model 1873, production year 1908. Beautiful. 44-40. Belongs to one of my fellow ROs, shot his reloads. Barely any felt recoil.
The other was a nickel-plated S&W Model 19 snub-nose, former Border Patrol officer had it. The blued version of the 19 snub is one of the only gunz on my list, but the nickel one was purty.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 07:55 PM (OTzUX)
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Hoping to get some video this week at the farm if I can remember how to get down there.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:55 PM (MVjcR)
Seconded on draw & fire and move & shoot training
Posted by: AltonJackson at February 21, 2021 07:53 PM (aSDzn
No shit! I bought four of his for my EB 45 and I swear he puts car springs in them.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 07:55 PM (rdbLX)
Posted by: navybrat, semper paratus at February 21, 2021 07:56 PM (w7KSn)
Those are great targets, Ladyl !
if I shot those under my normal range procedures I would think they were just fine !
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 21, 2021 07:51 PM (AKJpt)
OMG. That's so nice of you to say.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:56 PM (TdMsT)
The .457 is the size used for my favorite cap and ball revolvers: the Ruger Old Army and the EMF Rogers and Spenser. The .310 round ball is used for 32 caliber muzzleloaders, rifles and pistols, and for mild loads in modern 30 caliber rifles. More on that below.
Posted by: JTB at February 21, 2021 07:56 PM (7EjX1)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 21, 2021 07:56 PM (t+qrx)
Life is full of IQ checks, that person failed a big one.
You are *always* outgunned at a gun shop.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:57 PM (Lzpvj)
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I have it in both hands too. *palmbump*
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:57 PM (MVjcR)
Shot IDPA with Lazy Messenger yesterday. I used my CZ P-07 with the Kadet adapter. Because shooting .22 means I can do an IDPA match without spending $130 in ammo...
Though I did use some CCI Mini-mags, just to be sure of no dud loads. And sure enough, though I had two light primer strikes, both rounds fired when I pulled the trigger again.
What did we learn? Well you can do most of a match with .22, though the steel targets usually didn't fall....sometimes they did. From .22 lr. Eye opening. I missed a few far shots trying for head hits, but on the whole, I'm happy with my performance. My Mozambique drills paid off, in particular. Didn't get Disqualified, I showed up and only got in a little trouble when the match ran late
Call that a win too.
Seriously if you have the ability, buy a CZ 75 or P-07 and get a kadet adapter. It's like using the same full sized gun, only using .22 ammo. Can't praise that combo enough.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 21, 2021 07:57 PM (uxJPn)
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Like in Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen!
Posted by: andycanuck at February 21, 2021 07:58 PM (d6he9)
Posted by: BifBewalski - wish I could at February 21, 2021 07:41 PM (VcFUs)
In a case like that, the trucker is the asshole. I don't blame them when there's a whole line of traffic coming up because then they have to let off and trying to get 80,000 pounds back up to speed again is tough. It's too bad most semis have their engines governed for a top speed of 70 mph.
Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at February 21, 2021 07:58 PM (R5lpX)
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 07:59 PM (gjvwR)
However, this weekend is a Garand shoot. Last one I shot, I did well prone and seated but, off-hand really cost me.
This time around, I've identified a couple of things, that, if I control them while shooting off-hand, it should help. Hopefully, I don't do better at off-hand and drop the ball prone and seated!
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 07:59 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:57 PM (MVjcR)
I would never have guessed!
Did you have surgery or do you get the steroid shots?
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 08:00 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 21, 2021 07:48 PM
It's often the result of tightening your fingers and/or jerking or slapping the trigger.
Or, in my case, using most Glocks.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 08:00 PM (DMUuz)
In practical shooting situations, such as steels matches, I hit the target, which is a fairly practical equivalent of "real life" situations, at least in terms of getting the job done (putting rounds on target).
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 08:00 PM (OTzUX)
Yeah I think smelters are going to be a "thing" soon, I could also see people making raids for expired car batteries in the not so distant future.
The donk "plan" is to use a combination of taxation and the EPA to outlaw shooting from a practical standpoint.
Which is "a-okay" (not really) but will lead to a sudden renewal in cutlery, and archery and crossbowmanship.
There will be a landmark US Supreme Court Case on the right to self-defense, Donkey party will argue that self-defense is an Anglo Saxon racial supremacy ideal and we must all be willing to endure even death as a "collective" group to make up for past sins.
It is immoral, unconstitutional, and unjust I support the natural right for self-preservation for all just people.
I lost the argument I think.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 08:00 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Aviator at February 21, 2021 08:00 PM (HQ9Sl)
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 08:01 PM (TigTd)
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Neither - it's not really bothering me yet.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:01 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 08:02 PM (2SdPm)
If anyone knows the script on the one CZ83, please let me know.
https://flic.kr/s/aHsmUpCvKy
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 08:02 PM (3aLWR)
Can only be done with a piston upper unless things have changed.
I am deciding whether I like the AR-180 setup more than a Piston AR-15 one. The AR-180 is a fascinating weapon. It is like a Stoner 63 and an AR had a baby.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 08:03 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:01 PM (MVjcR)
I can still hold a tennis racket , which is all I care about.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 08:03 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist
There is an injectable medication for that now. Xiaflex. It's not a steroid.
Posted by: Aviator at February 21, 2021 08:03 PM (HQ9Sl)
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 08:04 PM (OTzUX)
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I'm more of a prancer!
Thanks for asking - it's doing great.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:04 PM (MVjcR)
I am a large mammal, some days bordering on fat, so I always carry OWB (outside waist band) or otherwise called a 'belt holster' on some sites. Typically, I prefer a 4 o'clock with an FBI cant that has the butt forward slightly. My drawstroke usually has me taking a step back with my strong leg to get into a better stance for mobility or fighting.
My favorite style are leather with thumbbreak snaps for retention. I have owned kydex, I just don't trust it. I don't endorse the Serpa style that require your trigger finger to depress a bar or button
Favorite brands are Don Hume, Galco, Desantis, Bianchi and Kramer. There are other good gun leather makers, like Milt Sparks, or Andrews Custom Leather but I haven't spent the cash on them.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 21, 2021 08:04 PM (uxJPn)
The A2 rear sight drum is neat and all, but if you can estimate range and shoot well enough to actually make good use of it, then you already know how to zero for it.
As a practical matter, it's obsolescent; a "no expense spared" AR build with modern equipment will frequently not even have irons, let alone is anyone worrying about dialing mechanical elevation on them. If you're a new AR shooter using 1x optics or irons, I strongly recommend zeroing at 50 yards for 5.56mm. That will give you a 50yard/200m zero with most common ball ammo and land your rounds within ~3" or less of point of aim out to about 250 yards. For example, that's about sufficient to hit something clay pigeon sized.
If you have an AKM pattern rifle (or FAL or whatever), you'll want to stick to the OEM instructions, those sights may have some additional wrinkles.
Posted by: someguy at February 21, 2021 08:04 PM (BaGvt)
There is an injectable medication for that now. Xiaflex. It's not a steroid.
Posted by: Aviator at February 21, 2021 08:03 PM (HQ9Sl)
I'll ask about that for sure.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 08:04 PM (TdMsT)
Weasel, dunno where Weasel acres is exactly but I have an FFL in Mechanicsville who does transfers cheap.
I can send some info your way if you want it.
Posted by: blaster at February 21, 2021 08:04 PM (Ef23Y)
The balance and pointability of it are amazing.
Posted by: sven"
*****
Bill Hickock thought do, too.
Posted by: Cosda at February 21, 2021 08:05 PM (8Lslt)
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 21, 2021 08:05 PM (B5IGS)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 08:03 PM (TdMsT)
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And a Glock!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:05 PM (MVjcR)
Parkerizing is the easiest and parkerizing is a good substrate if you later want to paint it with Durocoat paint that resembles bluing. There are two different parkerizing formulas--one gives a blackish finish and the other a grayish green. The one two finish gives an excellent protective covering for firearms that will put up with hard use. Most labor intensive and prettiest is rust bluing and it does give some protection and you can darn near tune your hot bluing recipe to whatever color you want.
Hot caustic bluing is better left to pros as is plating either electroless nickel plating or hard chrome. The last one is one of the most durable finishes for a firearm with electroless nickel coming in second. Nitrocarburized finishes require a pro shop (Tennifer and Melonite are both this)
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:05 PM (pO7gM)
Thanks for asking - it's doing great.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:04 PM (MVjcR)
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With just a hint of sashay?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 08:05 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 08:00 PM (OTzUX
Yeah, this can't be stated enough. We practice to hit that little black dot, but that's only so we improve our chances of putting as many rounds somewhere on target in RWA.
Half inch groupings in real shootings are pretty rare unless you're danger close or Tom Cruise with some CGI backup.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:05 PM (rdbLX)
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 08:05 PM (OTzUX)
No range report. Split a shipment of ammo with SiL. Still have more than my body weight remaining.
Posted by: Zeera Hunkering down here, Boss at February 21, 2021 08:06 PM (RLANM)
Posted by: Jen the original at February 21, 2021 08:06 PM (8j+aw)
Posted by: irongrampa at February 21, 2021 08:07 PM (KATBx)
I can send some info your way if you want it.
Posted by: blaster at February 21, 2021 08:04 PM (Ef23Y)
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Due west of Richmond in Appomattox County. Thanks - it's been a while since I bought a gun!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:07 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 08:08 PM (1+b9Z)
I have SVT tachycardia, I use metoprolol to control it.
I made my boss laugh because he is amazed at how fast I limp for being a gimped out wide body....I explained to him I know what 376 beats a minute feels like.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 08:08 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 08:05 PM (2SdPm)
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Only when absolutely necessary.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:08 PM (MVjcR)
The donk "plan" is to use a combination of taxation and the EPA to outlaw shooting from a practical standpoint."
It is feasible to turn spent .22LR casings and lead wire into jacketed 5.56mm projectiles at home. No lead casting required.
Similarly, certain caliber pistol cases can provide usable jackets for certain other calibers.
Posted by: someguy at February 21, 2021 08:08 PM (BaGvt)
Just for fun, I like handloading low power rounds for these rifles. You use the earlier mentioned .310 round ball thumb pressed into the case mouth over a small amount of pistol powder, typically Red Dot or Unique. Dip or brush on some Lee Liquid Alox and the chance of leading the barrel is very slight. I haven't done this for a while but wonderful accuracy out to 50 yards is possible. And I'm amused at the idea of a WW I battle rifle being suitable for squirrel hunting or, in my case, mild target work. It also makes these rifles cheap to shoot with low cost round ball and small amounts of powder.
Posted by: JTB at February 21, 2021 08:09 PM (7EjX1)
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 08:03 PM (Lzpvj)
The AR-180 and 180B are sweet shooters but parts are rare for 180's and 180B's have their own issues. Nice rifles but not on par with a military grade AR. Check out StormWerkz.com for after market parts, stocks, and scope mounts.
Ar-180B's are big in Canada due to their draconian gun laws which are now going up a notch to full commie and I think they will soon be outlawed too.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 21, 2021 08:09 PM (R/m4+)
Posted by: ck at February 21, 2021 08:09 PM (iBg56)
Miscreants of all hues want consequence free life and license to do whatever they will.
That REALLY is what was at stake in 2020 and an America that could not cipher that out is an America that deserves the rewards it will bring.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 08:09 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 08:10 PM (OTzUX)
Half inch groupings in real shootings are pretty rare unless you're danger close or Tom Cruise with some CGI backup.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:05 PM (rdbLX)
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A zillion times this.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:10 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: andycanuck at February 21, 2021 08:10 PM (d6he9)
Jeebus... I don't clean guns often, but when I do, I don't ignore the corners.
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 08:10 PM (5hF5V)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 21, 2021 07:32 PM (VNmG1)
I'm expecting Colorado to go very bad in the near future. We Coloradoans are a tolerant bunch, which is nice during sane times, but now just means we put up with dictator-y boloney when we oughta say, "Hell, no!"
Posted by: Emmie at February 21, 2021 08:10 PM (ofYez)
His shot against Tutt was an amazing feat of marksmanship, I have tried to replicate it and found it "challenging."
I am not much of a natural pistol guy, I used to break broomsticks at 50-100 yards iron sight with rifle for fun.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 08:11 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: DBCooper at February 21, 2021 08:11 PM (y1Mvi)
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 08:12 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at February 21, 2021 08:12 PM (CcOog)
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 08:10 PM (5hF5V)
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Ha! Absolutely. Welcome to the Gun Thread!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:12 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 08:13 PM (DMUuz)
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I hear tell of well fed Channel Cats
Posted by: AJ Dhuie at February 21, 2021 08:13 PM (ScS+b)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 08:13 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: Jen the original at February 21, 2021 08:13 PM (8j+aw)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:13 PM (rdbLX)
https://bit.ly/3sje88W
It will fit a standard lower.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 08:13 PM (3aLWR)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:13 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 07:42 PM (Lzpvj)
I've been thinking the same thing. Must be Horde Mind again.
Posted by: BifBewalski - what a terriboe thing to say! at February 21, 2021 07:45 PM (VcFUs)
This is why I bought a pellet rifle, mostly for practice or for degrading delicate things. Or rats. You can buy a lot of pellets for $100.
I'm getting a Ruger, we'll see how it shoots when it gets here.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 21, 2021 08:13 PM (uxJPn)
Very deep. Do we even have a Trieste II to get those guns? The pressure should flatten any voids.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 21, 2021 08:14 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 08:14 PM (5hF5V)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 21, 2021 08:14 PM (9ZsDn)
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:15 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:15 PM (MVjcR)
Jeebus... I don't clean guns often, but when I do, I don't ignore the corners.
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 08:10 PM (5hF5V)
Now do the over oilers.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:15 PM (rdbLX)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:05 PM (MVjcR)
Well, THAT goes without saying!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 08:15 PM (TdMsT)
most guns ran flawlessly, except...two PPQ steel frame pistols both had multiple failures. One seemed to be a broken magazine, no idea on the other failure causes. The 1911s all ran, surprisingly, including a Kimber with 4k rounds through, according to the owner.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 21, 2021 08:16 PM (uxJPn)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 08:16 PM (3aLWR)
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 08:17 PM (gjvwR)
The safety etiquette of only uncasing and handling *at* the line, muzzle down-range of course, is obvious to those who've thought about it, but not intuitive to newbies. My range is considering adding a sign to this effect at the main entrance, after months/years of requests and complaints by ROs. I personally make a point to politely explain this to obvious newbies when they are checking in/paying.
Nobody resists or resents it - it's just not obvious common sense to all when they're starting out.
The horrific incident in LA sounds like it's on a different level, of course.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 08:17 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: AlaBAMA
I thought at the instant that was his problem. Who collects lint at the sight? Who friggin' oils a SIGHT?
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 08:18 PM (5hF5V)
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:18 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:15 PM (rdbLX)
I'd rather oil 'er over, IYKWIM.
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 08:18 PM (nakwk)
In the 2020 Election, President Trump won 40 of Colorado's 64 counties.In New York State President Trump won 41 of New York's 62 counties.
I think it is time for Electoral College style voting in all States for Presidential and Senate races as well as for the Gubernatorial race.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 21, 2021 08:19 PM (Fdgdx)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:19 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 08:20 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 21, 2021 07:31 PM (l9m7l)
Thank you, BC. I'm a rank beginner.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist
I'm sure you smell better than THAT !
Posted by: JT at February 21, 2021 08:20 PM (arJlL)
Woods carrying, I do like the Safari Land positive retention. I really don't want to retrace 16 acres of snowshoeing to find a missing gub. Once in the ancient past, our whole company had to comb an area for a .38 that had slipped out of a holster on a fellow pilot's vest.
And I do like having to train to extend the trigger finger to disengage the release. Makes for good form.
Under a suit or jacket? Talon leather is fine.
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 08:21 PM (TigTd)
the steroid shots I got severe tachycardia. Ugh. What's weird is I have
no arthritis at all.
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I had the surgery and it was a long time before I could use my hand again, with therapy. Need it in my left hand now and I'm debating on just living with it. I'm sure you have better insurance than the V.A. but my hand isn't anywhere near the same.
Posted by: dartist at February 21, 2021 08:21 PM (+ya+t)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 21, 2021 08:14 PM (9ZsDn
I may be wrong but they showed him using a slip on cheek pad on the mk13 but the mac tac has an adjustable cheek rest on the stock
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:21 PM (rdbLX)
With a tennis racket in one hand and a pistol in the other, the line judges should always rule in your favor.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 21, 2021 08:21 PM (u82oZ)
Col. Jeff Cooper's "Principles of Personal Defense"
https://tinyurl.com/2vb3xxk7
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 08:21 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 08:21 PM (Lzpvj)
https://tinyurl.com/qajhq0o3
Pretty much as I expected--shooter had ego problems.
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:22 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:15 PM (rdbLX)
*shifty eyes*
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 08:16 PM (3aLWR)
Heh
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:22 PM (rdbLX)
https://heavy.com/news/joshua-jamal-williams/
"Play stupid games, win stupid prizes."
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 08:24 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 08:24 PM (2DOZq)
Hi rhomboid,
Lee Liquid Alox can be cut 5 parts water to 1 part alox, even more, and still be effective. It is what I use when tumble lubing lead bullets. It doesn't take much and coats the entire bullet. There are other bullet lubes out there but the Lee Alox has worked for me and lets me get up to 1,300 muzzle velocity without leading as long as the bullet fits correctly. And it doesn't require expensive tools to apply: a plastic ice cream tub, a little squeeze bottle to hold the diluted lube, and some wax paper to let the lube on the bullets dry. My kind of cheap and simple.
Posted by: JTB at February 21, 2021 08:24 PM (7EjX1)
McGyver, out
Posted by: McGyver at February 21, 2021 08:25 PM (Iw46i)
I would bet the baby shoe money the idiot refused to practice range safety and was called out on it POLITELY and went nuts.
Absolute moron, like I said you are guaranteed to come up lemons in a case like this.
Posted by: sven at February 21, 2021 08:25 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:26 PM (MVjcR)
Collecting parts for a 3-Gun competition build...
Posted by: Norman Spiny at February 21, 2021 07:22 PM (68uBc)
Ping Geissele with questions about the super 42 with an intermediate length system, their customer service has been good and so have their parts quality.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 21, 2021 08:27 PM (uxJPn)
Could be a deranged idiot committing a variant of suicide by cop. or simply someone with absent self control of any sort.
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:27 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 08:27 PM (3aLWR)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 21, 2021 08:28 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 21, 2021 08:29 PM (Fdgdx)
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 08:29 PM (TigTd)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:30 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 08:27 PM (3aLWR)
Honestly, I do the same with my long guns. I have seen some particularly oily handguns at the range though.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:31 PM (rdbLX)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:19 PM (MVjcR)
Howdy back, Weasel! Hope you're well, amigo.
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 08:31 PM (nakwk)
Did you want to diy or have it done?
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:31 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:27 PM (pO7gM)
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And I guarantee you the usual suspects will point to this incident and tell everyone this is why a psychological examination is necessary before one can legally own a gun.
I'm looking at you, Dan Crenshaw.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 08:31 PM (2SdPm)
Just SWAGging here but I wonder if that wasn't a variation on "suicide by cop."
Posted by: Oddbob at February 21, 2021 08:31 PM (qc+VF)
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 08:31 PM (1+b9Z)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 08:27 PM (3aLWR)
Concur. Long wait time between shoots (6 months to 2 years) I do the same. Seems to help in the high humidity.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 21, 2021 08:31 PM (R/m4+)
Howdy back, Weasel! Hope you're well, amigo.
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 08:31 PM (nakwk)
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All good here thanks. Crazy Time at work seems to be over, which helps.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:32 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Muad'dib at February 21, 2021 08:32 PM (Q9w+/)
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 08:32 PM (1+b9Z)
I guarantee Crenshaw has his eye on us.
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 08:32 PM
ISWYDT
Posted by: AltonJackson at February 21, 2021 08:33 PM (aSDzn)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 21, 2021 07:19 PM (63Dwl)
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They have several little tricks causing one to check in.
NOPE
Posted by: Braenyard, Patriot dog at February 21, 2021 08:33 PM (UjxYw)
The 36 has a deservedly evil reputation for FTE issues in the first issue. Fanbois all about the 'nets will tell you "ur holding it rong lol" but when an experienced shooter (26 y specops) checks it at the range because you are having issues with it and after the third shot hands it back saying "Nothing worse than a gun that won't run" it's pretty clear it is the gun, not the shooter.
The fix is to change the barrel. The chamber on the first round of factory barrels is a bit tight and even though factory loaded rounds will chamber, they won't always extract. The same fanbois that say it's the shooter, not the gun, will also say they can't imagine why a barrel will fix it and will recommend against "wasting your money" on it.
At any rate, changing the barrel has caused the gun to run flawlessly for the past couple of years, so yes, changing the barrel on the first round of Glock 36's will fix them. Funny thing, the subsequent rounds of the gun work fine so I guess Glock fixed the barrels that they steadfastly refused to acknowledge there was an issue with.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at February 21, 2021 08:33 PM (CcOog)
Front of the store refers to the gun sales area. The range is in the back where most enter a side door to get to.
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 08:34 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: Muad'dib at February 21, 2021 08:32 PM (Q9w+/)
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Smart man. If this is what you may have to do, everyone, then do it. Buy ammo.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:34 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Jen the original at February 21, 2021 08:34 PM (8j+aw)
The moral to this story is...GGE is no good at buying Glocks. That's why I have Sigs now.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at February 21, 2021 08:35 PM (CcOog)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 21, 2021 08:35 PM (AKJpt)
Doing that dime drill now.
Posted by: navybrat, semper paratus at February 21, 2021 08:36 PM (w7KSn)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 08:36 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: DB- just DB. at February 21, 2021 08:36 PM (iTXRQ)
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:31 PM (pO7gM)
Myself. I am getting pretty comfortable at cold bluing on a warm gun. In my early attempts I was disappointed in the depth, evenness, and durability of the cold blues. Now I first brown them with Birchwood Casey Plum Brown on heated metal and they blue using one of several cold blues that I have. The different alloys seem to take different blues better. Browning first seems to add durability and evenness to the final finish.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 08:36 PM (3aLWR)
Posted by: C 137
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And just when he was getting his life back together.
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 08:37 PM (1+b9Z)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 08:36 PM (2DOZq)
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Amazing how these people always ignore the minor fact their little boopsie killed a couple of people on the way to permanent checkout.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 08:37 PM (2SdPm)
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My pleasure navybrat! That simple drill really can help.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:37 PM (MVjcR)
Most probably. The thing is my guess is this guy will have a long history of petty fighting etc. He shot the gun store guy most probably because he felt the guy disrespected him but he then did not think through that he was probably not going to live through the confrontation. It is possible that he chose to go out that way but no intelligent person would think that they would not face a lengthy stay in prison or even get the death penalty if you shot someone over a dispute over a loaded firearm at a gun range.
The nasty truth of the matter is that absent organic brain disease such as a tumor and/or acute psychosis, most murderers did not just "snap"--they had long histories of antisocial violent behavior and often a string of arrests etc for violent crimes that were often pleaded down.
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:37 PM (pO7gM)
Range report: I reset my scope on my RPR for prone position shooting, so I was out to the range today re-zeroing.
Thursday, I hit the range working on first shot speed and accuracy with my concealed carry followed up by some Mozambique drill work to make the head shot at the same speed as the torso shots. Then, some rifle work with a 10/22. Goal with the rifle was to put all the shots in a 2" circle at 25 yards from the standing position.
Posted by: Long Running Fool at February 21, 2021 08:38 PM (Oa5xy)
The moral to this story is...GGE is no good at buying Glocks. That's why I have Sigs now.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at February 21, 2021 08:35 PM (CcOog)
Glocks are a mystery to me. Some people run em and swear by them. Some people have issues and turn away. I imagine that's the same for a lot of gun/shooter combos out there. Shoot what you can make work for you.
I can't make glocks work for me either.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:38 PM (rdbLX)
The shooter's mother has already whined that her son was murdered.
Posted by: C 137
And just when he was getting his life back together.
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce, 100% abortion free and only tested for safety using abortions at February 21, 2021 08:37 PM
a Grammy for the posthumously released rap album?
Posted by: AltonJackson at February 21, 2021 08:39 PM (aSDzn)
Then, on one of his days off, some idiot went off shooting through the plywood between stations, killing (I think) 4 or 5.
I'd rather have the hard-ass.
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 08:39 PM (5hF5V)
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 08:39 PM (TigTd)
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Sounds like a very productive range trip!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:39 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 08:40 PM (5hF5V)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 21, 2021 08:19 PM (Fdgdx)
We want Electoral College-style voting. We'll get universal mail-in ballots with ballot harvesting done exclusively by Democrats.
Posted by: Emmie at February 21, 2021 08:40 PM (ofYez)
Posted by: JTB at February 21, 2021 08:40 PM (7EjX1)
Lake Michigan is deep... I'll miss my collection but did get home safe.
Posted by: Inogame at February 21, 2021 08:41 PM (+2xjH)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:38 PM (rdbLX)
I can MAKE them work. I just can't get one that works right at first.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at February 21, 2021 08:41 PM (CcOog)
Posted by: Lysenkos Bagged Lettuce
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWwGXIjxbnI
Posted by: SMH at February 21, 2021 08:41 PM (JKRhe)
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at February 21, 2021 08:42 PM (TPa/W)
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 08:42 PM (TigTd)
Posted by: BifBewalski -
Coming back from CA to AZ there were 3 semis obviously from the same company with the same load.
The middle one pulled out in front of me (with about 3 cars behind me, not close; but, traveling as a pack).
The slight grade made for a long follow until able to pass.
We stopped at the border for gas (AZ gas 90cheaper/gal) so we caught up to those 3 again.
Same routine, the middle one pulled out in front of me. I passed him on the right and he pulled right back in to the slow lane and allowed the (new) pack to pass.
I think they are bored and want to get people upset.
Posted by: AZ deplorable isolated at February 21, 2021 08:42 PM (gtatv)
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:37 PM (pO7gM)
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You know, there is a valid point: The guy probably does have a long string of violent offenses, to the point the real question shouldn't be, "Why did he gun down a bunch of people" but, "Why wasn't he still in jail?"
I know I see a version of that here all the time. Some miscreant does some horrific crime, and, it turns out they are on parole after committing some other heinous crime. A crime for which they should have still been in jail.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 08:42 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 08:43 PM (3aLWR)
A hammer is a more visible cue, obviously, unless it is a concealed hammer.
I had to get used to the striker design, but I like it. I never had a failure with it. My 1911 (with a hammer) has had numerous "stovepipe" incidents.
Never on my Glock.
Posted by: navybrat, semper paratus at February 21, 2021 08:43 PM (w7KSn)
Posted by: AZ deplorable isolated
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This is true.
Posted by: SMH at February 21, 2021 08:43 PM (JKRhe)
Cold blues stain the metal (color varies with the trace elements added to the cold blue formula) and it depends on the porosity of the metal as to how it does along with trace elements such as nickel etc. Heat can help but the key to a good cold blue is etching the surface to take the stain and thoroughly removing all oil with acetone. Oxpho Blue from Brownells is one of the more durable cold blues but no cold blue gives rust resistance.
I've used it for touchups, primarily on barrels or floorplates, etc on rifles but not on a whole handgun so give us a report on its longevity as I am curious.
Parkerizing is the more durable finish that is relatively easy to do at home for handguns at least and it can then be topcoated with a Durocoat paint that closely resembles bluing. Rustbluing is also doable at home and gives a gorgeous finish but it is a lot of labor and does require some knowledge of polishing.
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:44 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 08:44 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 08:39 PM (5hF5V)
Yup....a good RO keeps everyone on line, all on the same page and safety first, communicating all the while so everyone hears and understands.
Makes it a pleasant experience instead of having to look over your shoulder every few seconds.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 21, 2021 08:45 PM (R/m4+)
The best pair of guns you'll see all day:
https://youtu.be/ayjx2GnQecM
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at February 21, 2021 08:42 PM (TPa/W
That's a proper stopping caliber.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:45 PM (rdbLX)
Thanks you for the tips. I am going to try rust bluing after I retire next month. And I am definitely going to add a parkerizing tank to the new shop.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 08:47 PM (3aLWR)
A sobering statistic is that in most cities, the murderer and the victim both have serious criminal records in the majority, sometimes overwhelming, of shooting deaths in cities. You subtract the shootings and other violent deaths in those cities from the US and you get a rate comparable to Europe on deaths.
Eventually, the coddling will end and a lot of violent thugs will end up being removed but at a horrific cost in the meantime. Any government's first order of business is to provide public safety and when it fails that, its legitimacy starts to disintegrate.
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:48 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 21, 2021 08:48 PM (U2p+3)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at February 21, 2021 08:33 PM
Unpossible! Glock Perfection!
Also, .40 unsupported chamber issues. Again, impossible! Glock Perfection!
/s
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 08:48 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 07:50 PM (MVjcR)
Yes--mild in right hand and worse in left land. Last time I got the steroid shots I got severe tachycardia. Ugh. What's weird is I have no arthritis at all.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 07:55 PM (TdMsT)
So, Viking blood, eh Ladyl?
That's what the hand specialist told me I have when I visited him about 5 years ago. He suspects it's a genetic thing. Lots of Norwegians and Swedes in the Ballard area of Seattle, or used to be, before hi-tech changed everything. Unfortunately, going to have to visit him again before too long.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at February 21, 2021 08:48 PM (sy5kK)
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 21, 2021 08:48 PM (U2p+3
So it will be stormy in Alabama in a coupe days. Thanks for letting me know!
Lol
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:49 PM (rdbLX)
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Hey there! Sorry I haven't replied to your email yet.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:49 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Dr. Bone at February 21, 2021 08:50 PM (03n3v)
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:48 PM (pO7gM)
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We are here: its legitimacy starts to disintegrate.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 08:50 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:32 PM (MVjcR)
Good deal. Crazy Time at work is always a suckfest.
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 08:52 PM (nakwk)
Especially with that most dangerous game.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 08:52 PM (3aLWR)
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 08:52 PM (gjvwR)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:52 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: whig
I'm not sure, but I think the reason the crime rate is so high, is because the cops, the courts, almost everyone knows that both sides of the average "argument" are not good guys. They tend to shrug it off. No one's gonna talk, no one's gonna turn. They'll take care of it.
It's always a surprise when a killer is a non-inner city yoot... heck, it makes news!
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 08:52 PM (5hF5V)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 08:53 PM (TdMsT)
Collecting parts for a 3-Gun competition build...
Posted by: Norman Spiny at February 21, 2021 07:22 PM (68uBc)
Ping Geissele with questions about the super 42 with an intermediate length system, their customer service has been good and so have their parts quality.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 21, 2021 08:27 PM (uxJPn)
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I was planning to call them tomorrow. And yes, I have "several" of their triggers......top notch quality!
Posted by: Norman Spiny at February 21, 2021 08:53 PM (68uBc)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 08:54 PM (2DOZq)
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Yup.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:54 PM (MVjcR)
Latest purchases - 200 6.5 Creedmoor, 500 .22lr and 1000 9mm.
Ammo doesn't seem to be in short supply in Canada. Well, not before we went shopping.
Posted by: all doubt removed at February 21, 2021 08:55 PM (S2eH9)
When are they gonna fly the helicopter? Can't wait for the picks.
Vibration is radically different in low G I read. Real interesting stuff.
We live in interesting times.
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 08:55 PM (5hF5V)
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 08:55 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 08:55 PM (5hF5V)
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 08:52 PM (gjvwR)
Hasn't Glock fixed the trigger guard thing yet? I sold mine because of that and I just hated the grip in general.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:56 PM (rdbLX)
Posted by: all doubt removed at February 21, 2021 08:55 PM (S2eH9
I knew it was the Canadians!!!
Lol
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:57 PM (rdbLX)
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I think I heard at least a few weeks for the helicopter. I think they are supposed to have more landing pics and video soon.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:57 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist
There is an injectable medication for that now. Xiaflex. It's not a steroid.
Posted by: Aviator at February 21, 2021 08:03 PM (HQ9Sl)
Yes, and 5 years ago cost $10,000 for a shot, and the medical visits were an extra $600 for about 5 total visits. The insurance dropped it to about $4k. Yes, shitty insurance, but still better than Obamacare. It's basically a Botox derivative that destroys the growth and then the doc numbs your hand and snaps it to break it. It looks bad, but the hand is numb, and takes a couple of weeks to heal. The doc has to be careful not to let it spread to a muscle, it destroys that, too.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at February 21, 2021 08:57 PM (sy5kK)
Very interesting since I know some guys in on the "ground floor" of those missions going back now, what, 20 years?
I have no idea how they do the math on those, but they do.
Posted by: navybrat, semper paratus at February 21, 2021 08:57 PM (w7KSn)
I trust you are all smiles after such a great weekend.
Chore accomplishment went well for me this weekend.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 21, 2021 08:58 PM (u82oZ)
I need to finish getting home, so later!!!
Posted by: Jesse in DC at February 21, 2021 08:58 PM (Lqv/5)
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Good job! And welcome to the Gun Thread! I used to head up to Connaught Range a couple of times a year. Really enjoyed the range and all the friends I made there.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 08:59 PM (MVjcR)
If they shoot my SiG the first thing they bitch about is how heavy it is.
Then they realize they've been shooting junk.
Posted by: Martini Farmer - Now a Pirate, Hoisting the Black Flag at February 21, 2021 08:59 PM (3H9h1)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 08:54 PM (2DOZq)
Yup....I was in a hotel not too long ago and they were showing this at the bar. The 3 utes killed a guy because they wanted his BMW. They were his neighbors just down the block. Feral Savages, couldn't even speak english in their detective interviews. Sounded like Stepin Fetchit on crack.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 21, 2021 08:59 PM (R/m4+)
More warnings to keep your booger hook out the bang hole until you want it to go bang.
Posted by: navybrat, semper paratus at February 21, 2021 08:59 PM (w7KSn)
I trust you are all smiles after such a great weekend.
Chore accomplishment went well for me this weekend.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 21, 2021 08:58 PM (u82oZ)
I'm so glad you had a good weekend, Salty Dog. I hope you had some fun, too.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 08:59 PM (TdMsT)
I need to finish getting home, so later!!!
Posted by: Jesse in DC at February 21, 2021 08:58 PM (Lqv/5)
Send your report to weasel so he can post in the gub thread
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:59 PM (rdbLX)
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 09:00 PM (pO7gM)
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Howdy Jesse not in DC! Have a save remainder or your trip!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:01 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at February 21, 2021 08:57 PM (sy5kK)
Good grief. I'd rather have the surgery.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:01 PM (TdMsT)
I'm noticing that while ammo prices aren't falling, availability is increasing.
It's weird that .38 Special is now more expensive than both .44 Magnum *and* .455 Webley, but that's 2021 for you.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:01 PM (llXky)
Posted by: andycanuck at February 21, 2021 09:01 PM (d6he9)
Posted by: navybrat, semper paratus at February 21, 2021 08:59 PM (w7KSn)
Like when she goes on and on about her ex-boyfriends on the first date.
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 09:02 PM (nakwk)
I'll never understand brand snobbery.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 21, 2021 09:02 PM (uxJPn)
Posted by: Inogame at February 21, 2021 09:02 PM (+2xjH)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 08:59 PM (rdbLX)
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Yeah!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:02 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Obama at February 21, 2021 09:02 PM (rdbLX)
Nice shooting. That will sure enforce any social distancing issues.
"Listen, Bub. Keep your hands to yourself. "
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 21, 2021 09:03 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:03 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Inogame at February 21, 2021 09:02 PM (+2xjH)
One day, AlaBAMA will have an HK. One day.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:03 PM (rdbLX)
We are shallow, hierarchal creatures that want more status than others. YMMV.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 21, 2021 09:04 PM (u82oZ)
So, Viking blood, eh Ladyl?
That's what the hand specialist told me I have when I visited him about 5 years ago. He suspects it's a genetic thing. Lots of Norwegians and Swedes in the Ballard area of Seattle, or used to be, before hi-tech changed everything. Unfortunately, going to have to visit him again before too long.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at February 21, 2021 08:48 PM (sy5kK)
Hi LeftCoastDawg!!
I'm English and Austrian. It would be cool if there was some Viking in there, too!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:04 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 21, 2021 09:04 PM (kTRt4)
I hope to one day send in a range report, complete with pics of targets with amazing groupings. Like 5 shots all in the same spot. Hey, it's good to have goals in life.
Posted by: all doubt removed at February 21, 2021 09:04 PM (S2eH9)
Seriously? Go with some thing cheaper, like .41 Magnum.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:05 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 09:05 PM (gjvwR)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:05 PM (MVjcR)
I've shot most manufacturers and I don't think I'm shooting junk. It's okay to hate them but it's okay to like them too. I happen to like Glock. Though I don't like that they won't make their own carbine. It would be a money tree.
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 09:06 PM (2DOZq)
Not so surprising on .38 Special as I would imagine a lot of old revolvers were sold to first time gun buyers and a bunch that already had them went shopping for more.
I think you can find lists at places like Chuck Hawks and other places as to the most popular cartridges in ammo and firearms.
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 09:06 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: all doubt removed at February 21, 2021 09:04 PM (S2eH9)
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I hope that you do!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:06 PM (MVjcR)
Reading the comments here, perhaps I made a mistake buying the Glock.
I'm wondering if I should go buy something else!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:07 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 09:08 PM (2DOZq)
My targets look like children's drawings of elephants or dinosaurs in connect-the-dot fashion.
I need a heavy weapon for hand-to hand combat.
I can hit with a 127 mm gun and a Mk 86 fire control radar. But if I see them on the horizon, they are too close.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 21, 2021 09:08 PM (u82oZ)
I'm wondering if I should go buy something else!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:07 PM (TdMsT)
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Only if you want to be one of the cool kids.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:08 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist
And so it begins.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 21, 2021 09:08 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: all doubt removed at February 21, 2021 09:04 PM (S2eH9
If you send a pic of one bullet hole and tell us all five when through the same hole, we may ask for a demonstration.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:08 PM (rdbLX)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:03 PM
P-30 is sweet. The configurable grip works amazingly well.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 09:09 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: andycanuck at February 21, 2021 09:09 PM (d6he9)
Thanks for another great thread. Looking forward to seeing weaseldog next week!!
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 21, 2021 09:09 PM (U2p+3)
Posted by: Inogame at February 21, 2021 09:09 PM (+2xjH)
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Howdy Salty! I didn't see you were here. How's things?
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:09 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: ck at February 21, 2021 09:09 PM (iBg56)
I'm wondering if I should go buy something else!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:07 PM (TdMsT)
No, you did fine. Keep at it, get good with a Glock. Avoid gun and caliber sprawl. I have wasted more time and money trying to get the 'perfect' gun. I wish I'd just gotten a Glock, one Glock, and just focused on it.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 21, 2021 09:10 PM (uxJPn)
Reading the comments here, perhaps I made a mistake buying the Glock.
I'm wondering if I should go buy something else!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:07 PM (TdMsT)
Well, the answer is always yes, but not because Glock is a bad gun. It's definitely not. For most, it's just a preference. Like key lime pie.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:10 PM (rdbLX)
lot of old revolvers were sold to first time gun buyers and a bunch
that already had them went shopping for more.
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 09:06 PM (pO7gM)
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Oh, that's absolutely the case. .38 Special was on decline for decades as people switched to .40 SW and 9mm and so they shut down production lines/switched them to other calibers and now there's really no reason to switch them back because *all* ammo is selling well.
I'm old enough to remember when .38 spl was $10 a box, same as 9mm. Times have certainly changed. As for me, I'm going to buy something in 9mm Largo - the ammo is cheap AND available.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:10 PM (llXky)
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Ammo has never been more expensive or more difficult to get.
And ammo will never be cheaper or easier to get.
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 21, 2021 09:10 PM (Kt1w/)
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Will do - she's in the couch nest next to me right now.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:11 PM (MVjcR)
I like glocks, I like sigs... I like my 1911s... they all work so they are good for me.
Posted by: Inogame at February 21, 2021 09:09 PM (+2xjH)
stay away from gun forums, they would likely call you a hippie.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 09:11 PM (Veofh)
I'm wondering if I should go buy something else!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:07 PM (TdMsT)
Only if you want to be one of the cool kids.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:08 PM (MVjcR)
416 I'm wondering if I should go buy something else!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist
And so it begins.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 21, 2021 09:08 PM (u82oZ)
I'm laughing my ass off here.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:11 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 09:12 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 09:08 PM (2DOZq)
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+2 damage on pistol whipping.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:12 PM (llXky)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:03 PM
P-30 is sweet. The configurable grip works amazingly well.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 09:09 PM (DMUuz
*..cough MP5...cough*
Just need the end of the world scenario so stamps go away.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:12 PM (rdbLX)
Don't listen to the haters. They are just the opposite side of the same coin of the fan bois.
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 09:12 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: C 137
The Ruger PC 9 Carbine will take Glock mags. The big ones too. So... there's that.
Posted by: Martini Farmer - Now a Pirate, Hoisting the Black Flag at February 21, 2021 09:12 PM (3H9h1)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist
And so it begins.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 21, 2021 09:08 PM (u82oZ)
I'm laughing my ass off here.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:11 PM (TdMsT)
Once you pop, you can't stop!
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 09:12 PM (nakwk)
The truth is I have been to the range once in two years. At the TxMoMeet.
Been busy with my startup, my elected position, my school job, and spousal maintenance. Mostly the later. She is slowing down a lot.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 21, 2021 09:12 PM (u82oZ)
Well, the answer is always yes, but not because Glock is a bad gun. It's definitely not. For most, it's just a preference. Like key lime pie.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:10 PM (rdbLX)
Oooooo--Key lime pie...
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:13 PM (TdMsT)
Glock is a bad gun. It's definitely not. For most, it's just a
preference. Like key lime pie.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:10 PM (rdbLX)
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Key lime pie is delicious, but fattening.
Glocks are functional but odious.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:13 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 09:13 PM (gjvwR)
Pay no heed the the Glock haters. Get good with what you have. Glocks are more durable and easier to maintain than many of the other "snooty" brands. Just go with it.
And if you want to get another, you'll always have your Glock to call back on.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 21, 2021 09:14 PM (U2p+3)
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My pleasure! Well we'll have to fix that in October.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:14 PM (MVjcR)
Is it lawful to send someone the money so they can buy it for me?
I can't go through that again!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:14 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: nurse ratched
Stay safe and warm, Nurse !
Posted by: JT at February 21, 2021 09:14 PM (arJlL)
Supposedly Ad Topperwein did a trick shot where he would throw a washer in the air, shoot at it, then pick it up off the ground and say "Yep, right through the hole." Everyone would get the joke and laugh. And then he'd put a postage stamp over the hole and do it again.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 21, 2021 09:15 PM (qc+VF)
Of course, I'll bet that a LOT of firearms start to appear on GunBroker, your local gun show, FFL, whatever as the "emotional purchase" some made, with no intent to ever use the gun, wanes.
Posted by: Martini Farmer - Now a Pirate, Hoisting the Black Flag at February 21, 2021 09:15 PM (3H9h1)
She tugs an ear like Carol Burnett and he yelps.
Texas and it's powergrid is done for.
Posted by: BluesFish at February 21, 2021 09:15 PM (WQZ1O)
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 09:15 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:05 PM
Yah, the last ammo I've managed to score was some .41 Leveraction. At 49 cents a round, compared to over a buck a round for FMJ .380, I went skipping down the aisle to checkout.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 09:15 PM (DMUuz)
Is it lawful to send someone the money so they can buy it for me?
I can't go through that again!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:14 PM (TdMsT)
That gets complicated. Perhaps take someone with you to help you through your next purchase?
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 09:15 PM (nakwk)
Call me sometime time that's convenient for you so I can give you my latest updates!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:15 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:16 PM (rdbLX)
Ah, the old pics or it doesn't count thing. Okay, I promise to not be totally perfect. Which should be really easy.
Posted by: all doubt removed at February 21, 2021 09:16 PM (S2eH9)
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at February 21, 2021 08:57 PM (sy5kK)
Good grief. I'd rather have the surgery.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:01 PM (TdMsT)
5 years ago, that hand specialist told me he has done over 400 procedures with it, and he's so far 100% and counting. The Xiaflex essentially rots it out in a day.
It is a whole lot better than surgery. It's genetic, my Dad had the same thing but got surgery as Xiaflex hadn't been invented yet. It took him a few months to get back to 100%, and I remember Mom telling me the hand exercises he had to do were painful at first. Dad didn't complain about much regarding his health, but he sure did about that. Unfortunately, Dad passed in 2011 and Duperin's didn't start on me until about 2013 or so. Other than second hand stories from Mom, I was on my own to learn.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at February 21, 2021 09:16 PM (sy5kK)
Don't listen to the haters. They are just the opposite side of the same coin of the fan bois.
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 09:12 PM (2DOZq)
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I think Glocks are like stale farts. I don't harbor them any ill will, but I do avoid them when I can. I certainly won't pay for one.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:16 PM (llXky)
And ammo will never be cheaper or easier to get.
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 21, 2021 09:10 PM (Kt1w/)
In nothing flat, these will be The Good Ole Days.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 09:17 PM (3aLWR)
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 09:17 PM (Veofh)
Posted by: Jewells45 at February 21, 2021 09:17 PM (nxdel)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:13 PM (llX
Kind of funny. Got a Sig .45 which I like. Shot 1911s for many many years.
But my go to gun right now if I had to pick up a pistol?
My replica single Action .45 Uberti El Patron. Dang thing is SO accurate both when aimed, and when I'm shooting 'from the hip', that it now my go to.
Sometimes technology progresses beyond which is best.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 21, 2021 09:18 PM (oHd/0)
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 09:13 PM (gjvwR)
I want an AR15 just like Weasel's!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:18 PM (TdMsT)
Littleton has assembled a lengthy tip sheet aimed at assisting business owners put together a plan to obtain the expensive licenses they now need in order to stay in business. Critics estimate that implementing such plans will cost individual retailers, depending on size, anywhere from $10k to $100k or more once the massive gun safes, employer training, and long list of stipulations are met.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at February 21, 2021 09:19 PM (sy5kK)
I want an AR15 just like Weasel's!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:18 PM (TdMsT)
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So happy you enjoyed shooting it!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:19 PM (MVjcR)
them any ill will, but I do avoid them when I can. I certainly won't pay
for one.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:16 PM (llXky)
tastes vary, but they are proven sidearms.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 09:19 PM (Veofh)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:18 PM (TdMsT)
Who doesn't?
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 09:20 PM (nakwk)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:18 PM (TdMsT)
Dang, you do have the bug!
Lol.
You still need a home defense attention getter, an 800 yard long distance call and a boot backup.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:20 PM (rdbLX)
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 09:20 PM (Veofh)
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 09:20 PM (nakwk)
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That was a really fun day, wasn't it?
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:21 PM (MVjcR)
I have enough .38 and .357 brass to last awhile. I don't hotrod my reloads and so the brass lasts a pleasantly long time. Only exception is nickel plated brass which cracks a lot sooner.
45 ACP is another great reloading round. 9mm is a bit more fussy but not difficult if you lube about every ten round on resizing and I haven't reloaded 40 S&W in years.
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 09:21 PM (pO7gM)
I think it is time for Electoral College style voting in all States for Presidential and Senate races as well as for the Gubernatorial race.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 21, 2021 08:19 PM (Fdgdx)
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A really good point about the counties. Here in WESTERN Colorado, the counties are mostly very conservative, and want nothing to do with the Denver-Boulder scum. The sheriffs are elected by the county residents to uphold the law and vow to uphold the Constitution (I.e: Not to confiscate legally owned/obtained firearms). The communist Dems are playing a really dangerous game here.
Posted by: Norman Spiny at February 21, 2021 09:21 PM (68uBc)
Just need the end of the world scenario so stamps go away.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:12 PM
Given those conditions, why not go for the MP10?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 09:21 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 09:19 PM (Veofh)
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De gustibus non disputandum.
Did I spell that correctly?
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:22 PM (llXky)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 09:22 PM (3aLWR)
thing is SO accurate both when aimed, and when I'm shooting 'from the
hip', that it now my go to.
Sometimes technology progresses beyond which is best.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 21, 2021 09:18 PM (oHd/0)
not sure what my go to would be. But the one i could not live without is a three screw Ruger Blackhawk.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 09:22 PM (Veofh)
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 09:20 PM (nakwk)
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That was a really fun day, wasn't it?
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:21 PM (MVjcR)
Most excellent indeed. Can't wait for the next one!
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 09:22 PM (nakwk)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 09:21 PM (DMUuz)
Figured 9mm would be easier to scrounge.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:22 PM (rdbLX)
There is a new Turkish made High Power clone that is now around. Last I checked, Sarco in Pennsylvania still had some FEG Hungarian clones of the HP and an Arcus which is more or less a High Power from Bulgaria with a bit more beef on the slide and frame.
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 09:22 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: C 137
The Ruger PC 9 Carbine will take Glock mags. The big ones too. So... there's that.
Posted by: Martini Farmer - Now a Pirate, Hoisting the Black Flag at February 21, 2021 09:12 PM (3H9h1)
I have that as well as the Kel Tec 2000 that takes Glock mags. I just think a Glock manufactured carbine would be the biggest selling carbine ever . For the reason a lot of people don't like Glock. Their fan base.
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 09:23 PM (2DOZq)
bit more fussy but not difficult if you lube about every ten round on
resizing and I haven't reloaded 40 SW in years.
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 09:21 PM (pO7gM)
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Crossbow for the win!
(Or longbow, if you swing that way...)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:23 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:22 PM (llXky)
better than I could.
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 09:23 PM (Veofh)
Posted by: ck at February 21, 2021 09:23 PM (iBg56)
Many gun stores have almost no stock of any kind, they sell out every gun they put out.
I have been wrong before, like last year, but I think 2021 is going to be worse and bloodier.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 21, 2021 09:23 PM (uxJPn)
Most excellent indeed. Can't wait for the next one!
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 09:22 PM (nakwk)
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Yep!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:23 PM (MVjcR)
No! One of the questions on the form 4473 is something to the effect "Are you the actual purchaser of the firearm?" If you (or whoever) answer no, the sale cannot proceed. If you answer yes and it's not true, you're committing a federal felony. Besides all that, if the whole purpose is to get the gun that's right for you, why would you ever let somebody else do that for you?
Posted by: Oddbob at February 21, 2021 09:23 PM (qc+VF)
Posted by: whig
Which the original lacked, no doubt
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 09:23 PM (5hF5V)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 09:21 PM (DMUuz)
MP10, MP11, whatever it takes.
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 09:24 PM (xWqXn)
+1
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 09:22 PM (3aLWR)
Interesting history. Pull up YouTube of the Gun Stories episode.
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 09:24 PM (2DOZq)
Weasel, thank you for more education & encouragement. If I go to the MoMeet,I will bring a 30-06 deer rifle. But every day, all I really need is a derringer. We are a deer bed & breakfast.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 21, 2021 09:25 PM (u82oZ)
And the brass lasts a long time. I noted here once that I've come across at least 2 WWII arsenal 45 cases in my reloading, headstamps almost worn off, but arsenal ID still barely legible. I actually have a box's worth of WWII 45 cases in my supply that I shot myself (somebody gifted me the box at the range one time, can't recall why and actually can't imagine why) - but those are easy to ID, headstamps are clear.
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 09:25 PM (OTzUX)
I should get a gun. .38 seems like a good caliber.
Oh, and I need 9mm. Everyone has 9mm
I need something bigger than 9mm but 45 is too much. Let's get a .40
I've got a .40. Might as well get a .45.
Need 5.56. Everyone has those. Wonder what this creedmore thing is....
What caliber would take down a bear??
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:25 PM (rdbLX)
I'm not a Glock fan, but I own some because they're reliable, and mags and parts are readily available.
There is no magic pistol, revolver, or caliber. All handguns are tradeoffs.
Do you enjoy shooting your pistol?
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 21, 2021 09:25 PM (B5IGS)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:26 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 09:28 PM (gjvwR)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 09:28 PM (3aLWR)
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 09:28 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 21, 2021 09:28 PM (uxJPn)
Shield Arms has a 15 round mag for the 43x that's getting good reviews.
Yes, get an AR-15.
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 21, 2021 09:28 PM (B5IGS)
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 09:29 PM (Veofh)
It is not lawful to have someone else buy a gun for you as that is defined as a straw buyer and violates the GCA of 1968. When buying a firearm, one must answer whether or not they are the actual buyer of the firearm and you can go to prison the ATF has evidence that you provided money in order for someone else to buy a firearm. It gets murky with gifts and expectations but the recent Supreme Court case involving a Virginia former cop who bought a firearm for his uncle using his law enforcement discount. He received a check from his uncle for the cost prior to purchasing the firearm and neither he nor his uncle were prohibited persons under the law.
He then went to a FFL to transfer the gun legally to his uncle which happened. He got convicted and Supreme Court declared that even if both were not prohibited persons, the former cop's actions met the legal criteria of not being the end purchaser of the firearm and thus a straw buyer.
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 09:29 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 09:29 PM (5hF5V)
Appreciate you all checking in and hanging out for a while. This wouldn't be nearly as much fun without you all, and it'd definitely be quieter. Thank you! Hope you all have a great week. See you next Sunday.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:29 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:25 PM
What kind of bear? A little Eastern blackie? A Montana grizz? An Alaskan Kodak? A Russian Tupolov?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 09:30 PM (DMUuz)
Does he still have it?
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 09:30 PM (3aLWR)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at February 21, 2021 09:30 PM (VVEnO)
Canada has stricter gun control than the US, but Canucks have access to weapons whose important is banned in the US.
ChiComs gotta make a buck.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:31 PM (llXky)
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 21, 2021 09:31 PM (B5IGS)
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 09:31 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 09:31 PM (2DOZq)
Thank you, sir. I am surprised that no one has recognized the script on that CZ83. Maybe some lurker overseas will comment later.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 09:31 PM (3aLWR)
Posted by: Martini Farmer - Now a Pirate, Hoisting the Black Flag at February 21, 2021 09:15 PM (3H9h1)
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Exactly where I sourced my sticks that go bang, before the state deemed private sales illegal.
Only one pistol I got was not nearly new. So I cleaned it and sold it for 50 bucks more than I paid for it. And cleaning guns, especially a Springfield XD, is pretty easy and relaxing.
And every time, I met another decent fellow gunner. Consistently. Cuz that's the way most of our ilk are.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at February 21, 2021 09:31 PM (sy5kK)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:32 PM (llXky)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 09:32 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 21, 2021 09:28 PM (uxJPn)
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Happy to do it. Always a pleasure to have you here.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:32 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:25 PM
What kind of bear? A little Eastern blackie? A Montana grizz? An Alaskan Kodak? A Russian Tupolov?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 09:30 PM (DMUuz
Exactly! What if you come across a polar bear?? I should get something that fires .470 nitro!
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:33 PM (rdbLX)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 09:33 PM (2SdPm)
Thanks for another wonderful gun thread. I wanted to tell you before the ONT takes over. Best to all the family.
Posted by: JTB at February 21, 2021 09:33 PM (7EjX1)
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 21, 2021 09:31 PM (B5IGS)
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My pleasure. Thank you!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:34 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 21, 2021 09:34 PM (AKJpt)
No state involvement whatsoever. And I BEGGED my sons to buy their weaponry face to face. Did they?
Yeah, maybe. But also bought from FFL's.
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 09:34 PM (5hF5V)
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 21, 2021 09:34 PM (kTRt4)
Posted by: Martini Farmer - Now a Pirate, Hoisting the Black Flag at February 21, 2021 09:34 PM (3H9h1)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:35 PM (MVjcR)
Are they a 300 yd weapon?
100 yd?
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 09:29 PM (5hF5V)
Effective range max 100 yards IMHO.
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 09:35 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at February 21, 2021 09:33 PM (2SdPm)
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'Night blake!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:36 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:25 PM (rdbLX)
12.7x99, delivered through a M2.
Posted by: Insomniac - Zhou Bai-Den Is Not My Chairman at February 21, 2021 09:36 PM (bWyp6)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 21, 2021 09:36 PM (qc+VF)
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Thanks for being here JTB. Howdy to the missus!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:36 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 09:37 PM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:37 PM (llXky)
The only negative thing about the High Power is the magazine disconnect and the somewhat less tunable trigger than the 1911. The oldest ones also have typically lousy sights too and the tangent sight on some of these are simply ridiculous.
But, they point naturally, heavy enough for good recoil management, and have a 13-15 round magazine count. You do need to be careful about what hollow point bullet profiles you use as the short stubby ones like Hornady XTP can have problems feeding in older Hi Points. I use 147 gr. Federal Hi Shocks when I carry one or the older standard pressure Federal 9BLP 115gr hollowpoints.
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 09:37 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:37 PM (MVjcR)
What kind of bear? A little Eastern blackie? A Montana grizz? An Alaskan Kodak? A Russian Tupolov?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 21, 2021 09:30 PM (DMUuz)
My first missile could take out a swarm of the tupolov bears with a single nuke. Forced the russkies to change tactice, whic brought forth Patriot.
Arent there some peeps that hunt kodiacs with .357 magnum
revolvers? Not it.
Thank you for the gub thread, sir weasel.
Posted by: BifBewalski - what a terriboe thing to say! at February 21, 2021 09:37 PM (VcFUs)
Posted by: Quint at February 21, 2021 09:22 PM (Veofh)
They are so balanced, and easy to bring back on target for the next shot.
After having tried a couple of them, in .41Mag and .44mag, I tell myself "someday, LCD, someday."
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at February 21, 2021 09:37 PM (sy5kK)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:38 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: C 137
Thx. Didn't want to go hunt a ballistics chart. Kinda what I thought. There's a black powder revolving rifle patterned on the 1858 Remington that will do about that.
I assume ballistics about the same.
100 yards ain't nothing, though.
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 09:38 PM (5hF5V)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:39 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:39 PM (rdbLX)
Posted by: rhomboid at February 21, 2021 09:40 PM (OTzUX)
Even .357 magnum loses gas fast outside 100 yards.
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 21, 2021 09:40 PM (B5IGS)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 21, 2021 09:37 PM (llXky)
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My pleasure. Got 'em, will reply soon.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:40 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 09:41 PM (gjvwR)
Posted by: BifBewalski - what a terriboe thing to say! at February 21, 2021 09:37 PM (VcFUs)
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You're very welcome, Bif!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:41 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 09:41 PM (3aLWR)
Posted by: Eromero at February 21, 2021 09:41 PM (gjvwR)
My condolences.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 21, 2021 09:42 PM (3aLWR)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:43 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:39 PM (rdbLX)
You could probably target shoot out to 250 yard but talking consistent effective range.
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 09:43 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 09:44 PM (rdbLX)
It IS something.
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 09:44 PM (5hF5V)
Posted by: AlaBAMA
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Well, if pistol, and I am the shooter, you would be safer than the people around you.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 21, 2021 09:44 PM (1vynn)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:44 PM (MVjcR)
The CZ's are full steel frame handguns firing a relatively low pressure cartridge. Pretty much since the 1930's, the Czechs have made darn good firearms including their post WWII 7.62x39 auto battle rifles like the VZ-58
But I have only reloaded a smidge of .380 and I hated it. Knew a guy that reloaded .25 ACP and I would not do that for the world.
I use a powder checker die when reloading as it is pretty easy to integrate into the reloading cycle and I deprime, size, and prime off press anyway. That way I have an extra station free and get better results depriming etc. which I have now switched to the Lee App press.
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 09:45 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: Mike Hammer
Don't feel alone. That would be an accidental shooting, regardless of intent.
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 09:45 PM (5hF5V)
Posted by: whig at February 21, 2021 09:45 PM (pO7gM)
Posted by: MkY at February 21, 2021 09:46 PM (5hF5V)
But practical shooting -- making the most out of 9mm without expensive scopes, stocks, hand loads, etc -- you're looking at 100 yards give or take.
ymmv
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 21, 2021 09:46 PM (B5IGS)
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Happy to do it whig. Thanks for being a regular.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:47 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 09:47 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:47 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Infidel at February 21, 2021 09:49 PM (JKh2y)
Posted by: C 137 at February 21, 2021 09:47 PM (2DOZq)
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I'll be sweeping up and stacking chairs for a few more minutes. Hit the lights when you leave!
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:50 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 09:51 PM (TigTd)
Posted by: jasonj at February 21, 2021 09:51 PM (4Tpar)
Posted by: RI Red at February 21, 2021 09:51 PM (TigTd)
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Goodnight, pal.
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 09:52 PM (MVjcR)
revolvers? Not it.
Thank you for the gub thread, sir weasel.
Posted by: BifBewalski - what a terriboe thing to say! at February 21, 2021 09:37 PM (VcFUs)
A few years back, went to Alaska, Kenai peninsula for a vacation with Little LCD. Mostly fishing, but fresh out of high school, LCD spotted an ad from a guy renting ATV's for a few hours cruise in the woods about an hour outside of Anchorage. Met him at the trailhead, he had a big trailer and an ATV for both of us.
Guy carried a Ruger .41 Mag with custom 240gr soft points, that he reloaded himself. He was also a Bush pilot for 30+ years. That combo was specifically for Grizzly bears. Twice we stopped, guy went forward for a while to check for bears. He'd seen a couple of them a few days before. None seen, but bear scat was everywhere.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at February 21, 2021 09:53 PM (sy5kK)
Are you gonna let us know how it shoots?
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 21, 2021 09:54 PM (B5IGS)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 21, 2021 09:56 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Weasel at February 21, 2021 10:06 PM (MVjcR)
But no, it's not a good round for rifles. Agreed.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at February 21, 2021 10:33 PM (rdbLX)
Posted by: GWB at February 21, 2021 10:45 PM (7kVu3)
I will say that Georgia Arms always seems to have _something_ available. Small batches of 100 to 1,000, and limited to a buy of 1 "pack", but always something, slow and steady.
Posted by: GWB at February 21, 2021 10:52 PM (7kVu3)
Went out to the desert with lurker Osprey, and another buddy, and expended some ammo. The Walther P38 performed flawlessly, except for a FTF on one round that I will attribute to Peon error. It is a very sweet pistol to shoot.
Buddy's S&W model 10, that I fixed the hand spring on? It ran fine, too. He fired several cylinders, and I fired one. Another real nice piece.
The little H&R .32 hammerless? It went bang, right out of the gate, and I actually hit the little spinning target I was aiming at from 20 yards away. Surprised the hell out of me. Next round was FTF, one after that, I hit one of the other spinning targets. It just aims naturally, all I can say. But most of the other rounds were FTF. Either most of the old ammo I was using are duds, or else the firing pin strikes are on the weak side.
Osprey brought a Browning Hi-Power, a CZ .22 rifle, and a CZ 83 pistol. I fired that, and it is a sweet shooter, too.
Other buddy brought an FIE .22 pistol, and it managed to not fire at all. Barely dimpled the rim of the cartridge. So, I have another project.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 21, 2021 11:13 PM (mzC78)
I'm right handed with strong dominant left eye. I don't know if that makes any difference.
Oh! Oh!
Pick me!
I know this one:
Rotate the pistol held in your strong hand (right hand in your case)to the left about 30 degrees (so that the sights line up with your dominant eye...kinda semi-gansta style).
This is also the recommended technique when shooting weak hand only for strong hand same side dominant eye folks.
You have the delightful happenstance that when you shoot weak hand (left hand in your case) your left dominant eye will naturally fall to the sights and no rotation will be needed.
Posted by: waepnedmann at February 21, 2021 11:22 PM (9vPJV)
Posted by: Tamaa the Drongo Bird at February 22, 2021 05:43 PM (FLiOE)
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