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Gun Thread: Sooper Bowl Edition!
It occurs to me I may not have sufficiently made my point regarding the depths of hell to which I believe the game has devolved. Remember when the Super Bowl was Super? Remember when those who played the game were too? Names such as John Unitas and Dick Butkus serve as a stark reminder of what the game of football used to be, and it's players once were all about. Depressing huh? Having said all that, it's A-OK if you would like to discuss the game tonight in the comments!
Springfield Armory Champion Operator
Here's a spiffy little 1911 which sneaked out of the safe for a photo op. Online reviews of the model can be found here and here. I like the pistol a lot, despite its goofy take down process, which is easily solved by rarely taking it apart for cleaning. It's a solid and reliable handgun and the fit and finish are excellent. I have replaced the factory grips with Hogue Combat Grips, or maybe it came with them, I can't honestly remember! Anyhoo, I like the grips a lot and have them on a bunch of guns.
Tonight we have not one, not two, but three range reports from the great state of Texas! First up, our pal and TXMoMe co-host extraordinaire Rancher Bob. For those of you thinking RancherBob's skills might be limited to maintaining an exemplary attitude as horde of unruly Morons descend upon his beautiful ranch like a plague of locusts, think again. He is quite the shooter, too!
$2.97?!
Range report from the home of the Texas MOME! Marlin 30-30, 336 C with micro groove rifling shooting hand loads at 100yrds using the IMR 4320 and Winchester 120 primers. The powder and primers are both from the 1960s. I've had one misfire out of 35 rounds. The primers were not in a sealed container. The one pound metal can of powder was still sealed. The bullets 170 grain Hornady flat nose. The aroma was perfect when I popped the metal seal out. I've reloaded all of my 30-30 with it about 230 cartridges and still enough to do another 10 or so shells. I used primers from the same era. I've shot about 20 with good results. My first five rounds at 100 yards were 12 inches low and not much of a group, you can see the holes below the paper They are the ones without paint.
I think I will stick with closer shots. This is a 3 shot group at 50 yards. The lack of grouping at 100yds is the result of my eyes not being what they used to be!
So Mrs. E was able to shoot on Wednesday at the brand new indoor range in our town. Family membership is $800 per year, it has six lanes and will allow rifles but no 50cal, and shotguns are slugs only. Any handgun except 50AE. She loved the place and shot her carry Kimber Micro9 and her target special Glock 17, both at 7 yards which is average gunfight distance.
Kimber target
Glock target
She had not been a-shootin' in over 8 months. Her Kimber is a ShotShow Special only change is HiViz sights and a CT laser which she never turns on. Her Glock is a retired race gun which is highly customized. She had it on the table year before last TxMoMe and some morons got to shoot it. The 1K rds 9MM she ordered from SG arrived yesterday. Should keep her out of saloons for a while.Thanks Eromero and very nice shooting Mrs. E!!
And so, I stuffed my range bag with my trusty S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman (4" bbl., .357 Mag/.38 Special) revolver, along with my tried and true Browning Buckmark UDX Pro .22 LR, and a brand new Browning Buckmark UDX Camper .22 LR, which was a Christmas Gift from my employer. Had eye and ear protection, and cleaning products in the bag, as always. My older Buckmark features a forged steel barrel, and the finger grooves are integral to the frame. The new Buckmark Camper has the feature distinctive to the "Camper" series, that being a small diameter steel "tube" barrel, with a (appx.) 1" diameter aluminum "outer barrel" swaged onto the inner steel barrel. This gives it a Bull Barrel appearance, while actually being a bit lighter than the older Buckmark's forged steel, slab sided barrel. The Camper also has a straight frontstrap on the frame, with the finger grooves being added by the contoured polymer grip. This also results in a slightly larger overall front-to-back grip dimension.
On to the target. I started with the S&W, firing 25 rounds of WW SuperX .38 Special, 148 gr. wadcutters. Double action shooting, as a warmup. That's obviously, the upper-right group on the target. Next was the vintage Buckmark, with 10 rounds (one full magazine) each, of Winchester Super X .22LR High Velocity (40gr), and Federal Gold Match .22LR (40gr). The Super X projectile was plain, lubed lead, while the Federal rounds featured copper-washed projectiles.
Upper left-side target was the two magazines of both varieties, fired in succession. Rate of fire, slightly faster than one round per second. Then, my phone rang, and I learned that my passengers flight had landed a bit early, so I knew I had about 30 minutes till they were out of baggage claim. With that in mind, I took up the new "Camper", and fired 20 rounds of each ammo, but this time with the RSO's permission, stepping up the rate to faster... between 2 and 3 rounds per second.
Results, on the lower left, the Federal Gold Match. Lower right, the Winchester Super X. After the 3rd round of the Federal, I experienced a Failure to Extract, but a single drop of oil on the hinge-pin of the claw extractor solved that problem. I had lubed the slide rails prior to shooting, but had neglected to oil the slide internals. Oops! Beginning to end, I was at the range for a total of 25 minutes. Still, some practice is always better than no practice! And, I made it on-time to pick up my passengers at arrivals, too!Great report! Nice shooting and congratulations on the new pistol, Jim SND!!
Here's a quick ammo update from about a week ago.
The She Equips Herself girl is back this week, this time on concealed baby carrying:
Cigar of the Week
AmmoSeek - online ammo search tool
GunBot - online ammo search tool
SG Ammo
Palmetto State Armory
Georgia Arms
AmmoMan
Target Sports USA
Bud's Gun Shop
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 07:01 PM (mcfjc)
Posted by: Skip at February 13, 2022 07:01 PM (2JoB8)
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Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 13, 2022 07:02 PM (a3Q+t)
g'early evenin', 'rons
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Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 07:05 PM (eeRB6)
Posted by: bluebell at February 13, 2022 07:05 PM (wyw4S)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 13, 2022 07:06 PM (yQpMk)
McGyver, over
Posted by: McGyver at February 13, 2022 07:06 PM (Iw46i)
Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at February 13, 2022 07:06 PM (8C7+r)
Posted by: JT at February 13, 2022 07:07 PM (arJlL)
I'm watching a golf tournament I recorded this morning. It's overseas (Euro Tour). UAE, I think. They were in Dubai a couple of weeks ago. That is one hell of a skyline. The downside is its proximity to Iran. Talk about an inviting target. I check the score of the SB from time to time. That's about as far as my interest goes.
(Back to lurking)
Posted by: Puddleglum at February 13, 2022 07:07 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: JT at February 13, 2022 07:07 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 07:08 PM (UHVv4)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 13, 2022 07:09 PM (a3Q+t)
today, went bicycle riding with Smash and Junior-ette.
definitely taking the new p22 to the range next friday when i'm off.
Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at February 13, 2022 07:09 PM (dAOVt)
Looking forward to seeing you again in October.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 07:10 PM (mcfjc)
I'm wandering around, stop at one place, and, holy smokes, there's a 1916 Smith & Wesson chambered in 45 Colt. I sighed, moved on..and, at another booth, a couple of Rock Island Armory pistols, one a GI pattern, 9mm and the other is a "tactical" model in 45acp. They were on the table next to a couple of Taurus revolvers.
This is a freaking swap meet, not a gun show. And, another guy sold his two cap and ball replica pistols that I'd noticed on a previous visit.
I knew AZ was a bit more relaxed about firearms, but, this? Very cool.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (5pTK/)) at February 13, 2022 07:11 PM (5pTK/)
But it seemed like there were less actual gun sellers this time. There were probably 5 large sellers that had 20+ tables. Then there were some specialty sellers with a handful - or one or two. But most of it was accessories and survival/tactical stuff and Trump T-shirts and sham-wows. Maybe it has always been thus, and this is the first time I was paying attention to it.
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 07:11 PM (9otr5)
Posted by: JustSo at February 13, 2022 07:11 PM (fdpot)
I call him: El Macho (h/t my man Insom)
I brought him to the range yesterday and let the Nurse and Lazy Messenger try him out as well. Range report follows but just to spoil it: if I can find a good holster for this overmodded monster, I have have found a good IDPA/Carry gun.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 07:12 PM (eeRB6)
Used my HD Military for that....but came into a High Standard Duramatic 101 for a song, almost literally. In any event, the one-piece grip was broken. I repaired it with epoxy so it should be shootable. Replacements seem to be few and far between, even from the normal places like Numrich.
I know it's also the JC Higgins M80, so have searched that as well.
Love the gub thread, Weasel! I read it and the comments every Sunday.
Posted by: Chappyman66 at February 13, 2022 07:13 PM (uRhGw)
Technical Note: I seem to be having trouble with YT links. Working on it but probably won't be fixed tonite if they're not showing up.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:13 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 07:04 PM (UHVv4)
That wasn't ever going to happen. Besides with LA traffic how would you have been able to tell?
Posted by: Buzzion at February 13, 2022 07:13 PM (vMCab)
Posted by: Ed L at February 13, 2022 07:13 PM (NacE+)
I think the only firearm related thing I will do is organize all my gear and ammo. And maybe clean the pistol and rifle.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 07:14 PM (mcfjc)
I bought a sheet of Talon Grip to use on various spots - it's not quite as rough on my hands as the skateboard stuff - seems to be a bit stickier and about the same cost.
Do they still do the puppy bowl? I cut the cord years ago, that was always my go-to during the bowl. I'll be interested to hear if the dialed back the woke on the commercials this year - somehow I'm guessing no.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with Vanax37, M390 and CPM-S90V at February 13, 2022 07:14 PM (wAnMi)
Posted by: Agitator at February 13, 2022 07:15 PM (pVjpT)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 07:15 PM (eeRB6)
At least I don't have to watch it any further.
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 07:15 PM (UHVv4)
I wunta known if it weren't for oblique references here & there...
*spits*
*types*
*deletes*
*spits*
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (5JfcP) at February 13, 2022 07:15 PM (5JfcP)
SG Ammo is starting to offer discounts on the Covid-priced ammo that is no longer viable. As I predicted in this space a few weeks ago, the people who starting hoarding the stuff during the height of the shortage in the hopes of selling it later are realizing prices aren't going to reach those peaks any time soon.
In fact, I'd argue that 9mm ammo prices are going to crash hard before rebounding because so many of the big players closed every other line to focus on making $.90 per round 9mm.
Now there's a major glut, and I'm starting to see other calibers re-emerge as the lines are retooled.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:16 PM (llXky)
Normally, I leave my pew sticks accessible as we have no children living at home anymore. When the grands (4-13) are here, into the safe they all go.
But, things have changed and we now have two little ones, both under 15 months here most days. One has just started walking. My range bag lives next to my bed and as I said, my pistol lives elsewhere when they are here BUT - the walker got into my zipped up bag and completely unloaded all contents onto the floor. He went through every pocket, zipped container, and little hidey holes. Tools, eyes and ears, a few spent shells, choke tool, notebook and pens - everything - thrown everywhere. Nothing overtly dangerous in there but still, the lesson is that the little stinker is faster, smarter and more dexterous than I thought he was.
I knew the bag was within his reach and I thought, eh, it's fine.
It. Was. Not.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 13, 2022 07:16 PM (mD/uy)
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Thank you and welcome Chappyman66! Nice to have you here!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:16 PM (uGvTZ)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (5JfcP) at February 13, 2022 07:17 PM (5JfcP)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (5pTK/)) at February 13, 2022 07:17 PM (5pTK/)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 13, 2022 07:17 PM (yQpMk)
Posted by: Diogenes at February 13, 2022 07:17 PM (1fHj1)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 13, 2022 07:17 PM (yQpMk)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:18 PM (uGvTZ)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 13, 2022 07:18 PM (r5z1z)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 13, 2022 07:18 PM (OcekT)
Range report
Met Mark Andrew Edwards and Lazy Messanger for some down time.
These guys are so generous and helpful. I get to shoot fun, new stuff in different calibers.
With their help, I have the confidence to be able to safely handle and shoot just about anything.
Wasn't my most accurate day on the range, but it was fun and helpful. At the end of the session, I started talking with a teeny little woman shooting next to me. She was practicing drawing from her IWB holster. We talked for a bit. She lives south of Seattle with her young daughter. We talked about pepper spray, which she carries, and concealed carry and general safety for her girlie. Was lovely.
Thank you for the forum, weasel.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 07:18 PM (U2p+3)
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Happy to do it!! Thanks for tuning in!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:19 PM (uGvTZ)
Somewhat interested in the Superb Owl because Zac Taylor, the Cincinnati coach, is a former Nebraska quarterback. I think the Bungles' Cinderella run is going to come to an end tonight, though.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at February 13, 2022 07:19 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 07:20 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 13, 2022 07:20 PM (r5z1z)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at February 13, 2022 07:19 PM (v23vE)
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I don't watch pro football. I'm a Lions fan.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:20 PM (llXky)
I am in a conundrum, on the one hand Bengal victory in the super bowl is one of the signs of the apocalypse....
on the other hand my sister wants the Bengals to win...
Posted by: sven at February 13, 2022 07:21 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:21 PM (0IeYL)
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These are the stories ripped from the headlines of Soros' D.A.s [dun dun dun-dun dun dun]
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 07:21 PM (UHVv4)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 13, 2022 07:17 PM (yQpMk)
Ellwood, is that you?
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 07:21 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 13, 2022 07:18 PM (r5z1z)
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"In the American system of justice, the only question that matters is 'who' and 'whom'."
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:21 PM (llXky)
Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen at February 13, 2022 07:22 PM (dVlo/)
Posted by: Ed L at February 13, 2022 07:23 PM (NacE+)
Posted by: sven at February 13, 2022 07:21 PM (Lzpvj)
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Who are the Bengal Lancers fighting against? Do they have artillery support?
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:23 PM (llXky)
The Nurse wanted to try a Beretta 92 and as it happens, I have a Taurus PT-92. It was my first pistol, purchased by me in 1991, the same week I turned 21. It has fixed sights, pachmar grips and the vastly superior frame-mounted safety. It is a very soft shooting pistol to me, but I'll let the Nurse give her impressions. I fired a 10-year old loaded mag out of it and there were no malfunctions of any kind.
Next up was El Macho. The compensator gives if very very little muzzle rise. The green dot is bang on with 115 gr 9mm CCI brass, shoots a little low with 124 grain Norma loads (my old P-07 is dead on with the 124 grain loads and shoots low with the 115 gr stuff)
The gun is very easy to shoot and control. Me likey.
Also shot my G44 with some mixed, leftover trash ammo. It all fed and fired but point of impact was WAY up and left with some ammo and a little high with others. Bleh. I'm swapping it out for another .22 pistol until I shoot up all this cheap shit.
A good day at the range though. Very good day.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 07:23 PM (eeRB6)
A double plus good day for me Friday. I made the drive to Yakima stopping at Cabela's. Ammo is much more plentiful and prices have dropped a bit. No where near enough to be affordable on a fixed, small, income.
WA state is also plotting another stab at outlawing, "High capacity magazines". 10 round maximum until they think they can grab everything.
But, in better news, my friendly local smoke shop on the Yakama rez is back open, although limited hours, none on weekends.
The humidor smelled so good I nearly fainted. Picked up some tines of panatella sized smokes to share with friends. Punch and Cohiba red dots.
Drove back through the canyon stopping to sit on an old pine stump and have a rick House Fumas in toro size.
Posted by: Winston, GOPe, not one dime, not one vote at February 13, 2022 07:23 PM (jAisO)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:24 PM (uGvTZ)
Posted by: Mr Gaga at February 13, 2022 07:24 PM (KiBMU)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 07:24 PM (mcfjc)
Posted by: Agitator at February 13, 2022 07:15 PM (pVjpT)
That is almost cheap enough to be party favors.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 13, 2022 07:24 PM (yQpMk)
Posted by: SMOD at February 13, 2022 07:25 PM (X5CsJ)
last (& only) one, I blew my entry on getting some practice in on the j-frame ... which was great, and much-needed, but also brought me in dead last (just above the Disqualified), when I could have fired the same course with the 66 and at least placed somewhere in the middle ...
First World Problems, amirite ?
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (5JfcP) at February 13, 2022 07:25 PM (5JfcP)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:25 PM (uGvTZ)
Posted by: Bete at February 13, 2022 07:25 PM (Ojki1)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 07:23 PM (eeRB6)
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I sold my M9 some weeks ago without any regret whatsoever.
Okay, that's not true. I have a little regret that I bought that instead of something fun like a Ruby.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:25 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Agitator at February 13, 2022 07:15 PM (pVjpT)
This is an EXTREMELY low price. Though between you posting and me going to look, looks like only side chargers are left.
So, part of the low price is that they are flat tops - so you need some optics (ask me about a $20 red dot. No, really.) You will also need mags and a sling because those are not included either.
I am not familiar with the side chargers - seems like they are right hand only. This means the forward assist is gone. And - this is just me - part of the attraction of an AR is the universality of milspec - a side charger means that there are some pieces here that are going to be unique to just this gun.
But still - TREE FITTY!
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 07:25 PM (9otr5)
I think gun shows have *always* had more of the peripheral stuff (table-wise) than actual guns. Even way back in the 90s. Some guys selling knives, and someone else selling accessories, and that guy selling survival food. And then the guy with 200 boxes of pistols neatly stacked - all on two tables.
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 07:26 PM (zVf5b)
If too long? punched primer, which could cause a Ka-BOOM. Too short? fail to fire. Ya learn sumpin new everyday. Thus endeth the lesson
McGyver, over
Posted by: McGyver at February 13, 2022 07:26 PM (Iw46i)
Posted by: PacosMojo at February 13, 2022 07:26 PM (YGVU5)
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at February 13, 2022 07:26 PM (ufFY8)
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If somebody will run it, I'll post it!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:26 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at February 13, 2022 07:27 PM (YynYJ)
The Ramses Goats or something....
the Bengals have "The Cajun Cannon" whatever the hell that is...
I am so happy I am clueless and LITERALLY all I know about the current NFL is from Madden.
Posted by: sven at February 13, 2022 07:28 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Skip at February 13, 2022 07:28 PM (2JoB8)
The side charging .223 Wyldes are awesome.
Posted by: sven at February 13, 2022 07:28 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (5JfcP) at February 13, 2022 07:29 PM (5JfcP)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 07:29 PM (mcfjc)
I have a side charger with a See All sight on it....cat's jammies.
Posted by: sven at February 13, 2022 07:29 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 07:29 PM (9otr5)
We shall see if this works.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 07:30 PM (eeRB6)
Posted by: Tonypete at February 13, 2022 07:16 PM (mD/uy)
Yikes, sir. Glad it was only the inert components of the range bag that got "inventoried".
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at February 13, 2022 07:30 PM (v23vE)
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This is an EXTREMELY low price. Though between you posting and me going to look, looks like only side chargers are left.
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I bought one - a side charger - a couple of years ago back when prices were crazy low, partly because it was cheap and partly to support a NC manufacturer. I think I gave $318 for it. I would buy another, although I would put some loctite on the charging handle if it was your daily driver because I feel like it could eventually work it's way loose and you'd end up walking around the range looking for that piece.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:30 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: sven at February 13, 2022 07:28 PM (Lzpvj)
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I did not know until a couple of weeks ago that the Raiders were in Las Vegas. No idea when it happened because I'm profoundly indifferent.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:30 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at February 13, 2022 07:27 PM (YynYJ)
Thank you, that's as good as news can get right now I guess.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 07:30 PM (eeRB6)
My fully appropriate attitude leaves more time for important matters. In this case, fitting a replacement cylinder on a Pietta 1858 NMA in 36 caliber. It came with a conversion cylinder to take 38 specials but I would just as soon save my ammo for modern revolvers. However, the price was too good to pass up even having to buy a replacement cylinder. You don't see a lot of 36 caliber Remington cap and ball guns.
I'm looking forward to trying it out. I've found that Colt style 36 caliber revolvers are damn accurate. And fun to shoot. I hope the Remington style will do as well.
Posted by: JTB at February 13, 2022 07:31 PM (7EjX1)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:31 PM (A4cav)
Completely ignored all the pregame horseshit, the game is being played with great skill, and the commercials don't utterly suck.
However, I have discovered that the only music all Americans listen to is hip hop.
Posted by: Sharkman at February 13, 2022 07:31 PM (8gxrg)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:30 PM (llXky)
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When did that happen?
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:31 PM (uGvTZ)
Indeed, I usually move the Bills or the Jaguars to London and make them the "Monarchs" and call it a day.
The Monarchs versus "The Patriots" titillates me..
Posted by: sven at February 13, 2022 07:32 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:31 PM (A4cav)
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You bet!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:33 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 07:26 PM (zVf5b)
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This is true. In Michigan you'll get a most a dozen decent displays out of 300+ tables.
The rest is the stuff you also want - craft cheese, jerky, milsurp, holsters, ammo, targets, etc.
Usually there's a roasted almond vendor there, and I pick up a few bags for the missus.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:33 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Sharkman at February 13, 2022 07:33 PM (8gxrg)
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Wait until you learn that 65% of the country is gay, and the ones who aren't gay are all in mixed marriages. Especially the super duper common white male / black female marriages.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:33 PM (A4cav)
Ummm, I do not know who you were talking to but John Madden passed away a couple of months ago.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 07:33 PM (mcfjc)
Two years ago I think, they had unearthed Jon Gruden who was ran by the league for hurting players fi-fis or something....
a lot like Brian "learn to fucking play" Flores....
fuck the NFL, that is all.
Posted by: sven at February 13, 2022 07:33 PM (Lzpvj)
Madden you know "the football video game?"
Never mind.
Posted by: sven at February 13, 2022 07:34 PM (Lzpvj)
SG Ammo is starting to offer discounts on the Covid-priced ammo that is no longer viable. As I predicted in this space a few weeks ago, the people who starting hoarding the stuff during the height of the shortage in the hopes of selling it later are realizing prices aren't going to reach those peaks any time soon.
In fact, I'd argue that 9mm ammo prices are going to crash hard before rebounding because so many of the big players closed every other line to focus on making $.90 per round 9mm.
Now there's a major glut, and I'm starting to see other calibers re-emerge as the lines are retooled.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:16 PM (llXky)
And SG Ammo shipped free in 2 days. Folks, put off that root canal and buy ammo.
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 07:34 PM (0OP+5)
I don't care which teams are playing because it's meaningless to me. Who are the two quarterbacks?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:35 PM (A4cav)
Wait until you learn that 65% of the country is gay, and the ones who aren't gay are all in mixed marriages. Especially the super duper common white male / black female marriages.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:33 PM (A4cav)
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In all fairness, that really helps me decide what brand of toothpaste to buy.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:35 PM (uGvTZ)
Posted by: Buzzion at February 13, 2022 07:35 PM (vMCab)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:31 PM (uGvTZ)
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I'm telling you - I have no idea. I do watch the college ball and the only reason I know any of this was that U-M's coach was flirting yet again with the NFL a couple of weeks ago.
I heard he was interested in the Raiders coaching gig and I said "Well, that makes sense, his wife is from California so she'd want to move back there," and my friend said "Uh, the Raiders are in Vegas now."
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:35 PM (llXky)
And I got to shoot an Israeli pistol owned by LazyMessenger.
Sometimes you have to hold a gun and appreciate the history behind it, and shoot it, and appreciate the worksmanship. I'm not a gun snob. I'll find a way to appreciate anything a friend hands me.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 07:35 PM (U2p+3)
Posted by: Sharkman at February 13, 2022 07:36 PM (8gxrg)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:36 PM (A4cav)
Seeing 71,000 maskless screaming fans at the Super Bowl made me very worried about COVID spread.
But then I remembered that 5-year-olds will have cloth masks on their face tomorrow, so crisis averted!
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 07:36 PM (UHVv4)
Went to the local range with my wife and sister yesterday. We have been back and forth about membership but pulled the trigger yesterday as it were. Nice range, and members only pistol lanes with programmable systems to offer different training scenarios. Should be interesting.
Wife and I shot Taurus G2Cs. Hers has a laser, mine does not. I have better 9s, but it's an inexpensive carry option. She wasn't having a good day, but any therapeutic paper shredding is good.
Sis shot her Colt Mustang in 380 as well a Canik 9. I brought the High Standards, but the HD Military was the only one that wanted to shoot. My sister laughed....she hadn't shot it before and didn't know the 22 wouldn't kick. Quite a giggle.
We also tried the Mako from Kimber. My wife's comment was "I didn't know how long the Taurus trigger was until I shot the Kimber". A much lighter trigger and easy to shoot.
And she saw a Keltec KSG that she was considering.....
Posted by: Chappyman66 at February 13, 2022 07:37 PM (uRhGw)
We shall see if I get the notification, and the discount. Price like that will qualify this one as the designated "truck gun". Alas, no truck, but I'm not quarreling with the 33 MPG from the 2015 Mazda 5.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at February 13, 2022 07:37 PM (QzJWU)
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 07:25 PM (9otr5)
That's about what I built mine for. And yes, I had to add a handle/optics, and pick up a sling and magazines. But that was all pre-Wuhan. That's good if some of the prices are slipping back down there. (PSA is still going to run about $500 using their kits and such, which is what I used to build my first one.)
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 07:38 PM (zVf5b)
Same advice that my mom gave me still holds true at gun shows: Always comparison shop first before putting your money on the table. Taking the time to check out who's got what for what price is never wasted.
Posted by: Ed L at February 13, 2022 07:38 PM (NacE+)
So....tell us about a $20 red dot. Cheapest I've gone with is a Holosun.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 07:38 PM (eeRB6)
Jerry Miculek is a national treasure.
Hope to liberate a Cetme L from Commifornia this week. Fella who is selling it is currently pinned down by incoming from Newsome's goons but has assured me once he reaches the safety of an FFL base he should be able get a shipping quote and get the rifle airlifted before he is overrun. I wished him the best of luck.
Cigar this week is a Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Churchill from a box which Santa left when his drunk ass came by last December 25th. Nice and mild with a hint of coffee at the finish.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 13, 2022 07:38 PM (R/m4+)
Aguila Colibri and Super Colibri. .22lr ptimer powered only. 20 grain pill. Can fire in your living room with just a phone book backstop. Out of a Ruger 10/22 Carbine, all you hear is the click of the hammer hitting the pin. You have to manually cycle it.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 13, 2022 07:38 PM (Hica+)
Posted by: ... at February 13, 2022 07:38 PM (dscaa)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:38 PM (A4cav)
McGyver, over
Posted by: McGyver at February 13, 2022 07:39 PM (Iw46i)
And here we keep getting told "size isn't important."
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 07:39 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 07:33 PM (mcfjc)
He means the video game.
Posted by: ... at February 13, 2022 07:40 PM (dscaa)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:40 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Agitator at February 13, 2022 07:15 PM (pVjpT)
I have heard unkind things about reliability from this manufacturer, for what that's worth.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 07:40 PM (P4LRL)
So, good news and bad news. The good news is better than the bad news, though.
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 07:40 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:38 PM (A4cav)
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I think people were clearing out local retail and putting it on gunbroker in a big way. And now they're hosed.
What makes me smile is seeing .32 Magnum coming back online. Still small-batch artisan stuff, but soon I'll be able to pick up some for less than absurd prices.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:40 PM (llXky)
Little VIA just called to say his Virginia Concealed Carry is approved, and tried out his new Glock at his girlfriends parent's place yesterday.
Both he and she enjoyed it, and claimed a fair degree of accuracy.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice. Asymptomatic raycist at February 13, 2022 07:40 PM (3D/fK)
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My nephew has an Israeli [army] pistol too. I've forgotten the name-brand but don't feel like DDGing it.
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 07:41 PM (UHVv4)
Never mind.
Posted by: sven at February 13, 2022 07:34 PM (Lzpvj)
How are you playing football video games with John Madden?
Posted by: ... at February 13, 2022 07:41 PM (dscaa)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 07:42 PM (mcfjc)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D
about face?
Fortunately, I NEVER watch TV so though I knew this was a thing these days, I have not had to witness it.
Posted by: Sharkman at February 13, 2022 07:42 PM (8gxrg)
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 13, 2022 07:38 PM (R/m4+)
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A friend had an interesting sales experience with a Californian trying to unload a vintage autoloader over the summer. Short version: yes, you can actually ship a pistol across state lines without an FFL on your end so long as there is one on the other and AND you're willing to pay obscene shipping costs.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:43 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd
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Yeah, I have felt bad for .380 owners this entire time, too. Some moron posted a link the other day where it was almost reasonable. 50c/ round, maybe?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:43 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice. Asymptomatic raycist at February 13, 2022 07:40 PM (3D/fK)
o_O
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 07:43 PM (P4LRL)
Okay, that's not true. I have a little regret that I bought that instead of something fun like a Ruby.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:25 PM (llXky)
The M9/92F has that damn slide mounted safety. The old Taurus machines use the older design with the frame mounted safety. Sadly, it lacks a decocker, otherwise I prefer this version over the 'real' thing.
The Beretta 92 design is really nice, elegant, reliable and accurate....but the grip is CHONKY. And that's before the previous owner (he has mits like a gorilla) put the Pachmayr grips on.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 07:44 PM (eeRB6)
Posted by: Sharkman at February 13, 2022 07:44 PM (8gxrg)
118 So my prediction didn't come true? I thought there was gonna be some embarrassingly wokified commercials this year, with companies really trying outvirtue each other.
Posted by: ... at February 13, 2022 07:38 PM (dscaa)
Nothing I've really caught yet. But then I don't know if they've shown the Amazon lord of the rings commercial yet. Oh but all cars are now electric you know. They're pushing that.
Posted by: Buzzion at February 13, 2022 07:44 PM (vMCab)
last (& only) one, I blew my entry on getting some practice in on the j-frame ... which was great, and much-needed, but also brought me in dead last (just above the Disqualified), when I could have fired the same course with the 66 and at least placed somewhere in the middle ...
First World Problems, amirite ?
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (5JfcP) at February 13, 2022 07:25 PM (5JfcP)
Mrs. E wants another crack at it too. Last time she shot a KelTec PMR30, if she shoot it again I'll probably have to sell a firearm to buy the .22mag ammo.
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 07:44 PM (0OP+5)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:45 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: Sharkman at February 13, 2022 07:44 PM (8gxrg)
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Yes, about a week ago.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:45 PM (0IeYL)
And Donna && is having emergency gall bladder surgery. Haven't read an update on those today.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at February 13, 2022 07:45 PM (YynYJ)
I love Berettas in general, just not that one.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:45 PM (llXky)
He put his spirit and anima into a machine about 30 years ago
Posted by: sven at February 13, 2022 07:45 PM (Lzpvj)
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They're trying to keep Democrats in office this year.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:45 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:38 PM (A4cav)
That was exactly my rationale for stocking up during the inflated prices. Especially after some leftist backbencher filed federal legislation to eliminate Internet ammo sales.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at February 13, 2022 07:47 PM (v23vE)
I said this out loud a second ago at the start of a play: Stafford is playing great. No way he's throwing a pick."
Whereupon he finished rolling out and threw a pick in the end zone.
Cue Twilight Zone music*
*Hip Hop style, yo.
Posted by: Sharkman at February 13, 2022 07:47 PM (8gxrg)
I think gun shows have *always* had more of the peripheral stuff (table-wise) than actual guns. Even way back in the 90s. Some guys selling knives, and someone else selling accessories, and that guy selling survival food. And then the guy with 200 boxes of pistols neatly stacked - all on two tables.
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 07:26 PM (zVf5b)
And the 2 girls selling conceal carry fannypack and purses. And jerky. And teeshirts.
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 07:47 PM (0OP+5)
Tax and other taxes in Wa.
I think a lot of the gun and ammo sales were fueled by initial fears from the "Defund the Police " bs in a lot of cities. Now the initial panic is over, prices are coming down.
Unfortunately, in my city, the danger and violence is only increasing. I'm ready.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 07:48 PM (U2p+3)
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 07:34 PM (0OP+5)
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Ooh for a few cases of their com-block corrosive Tokarev ammo!
Because you know that the only way to truly experience Soviet design excellence is to put nasty ass ammo through it.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:48 PM (llXky)
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It's the entire point of what will be $6/gallon gas by the summer.
And the idiots will buy into it. "Where can I buy this $50,000 subcompact that requires a $5000 charger to be installed in the garage I don't own so that I can drive 60 miles in the winter so long as it's above freezing so my car allows itself to be charged?"
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:48 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 07:49 PM (P4LRL)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 13, 2022 07:49 PM (zWpOF)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:40 PM (0IeYL)
Will do Chief!
Thanks for another great thread by the way too!
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 13, 2022 07:49 PM (R/m4+)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:48 PM (A4cav)
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Except that GM will be out of batteries and chips so sorry, no cars for you!
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:50 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 07:47 PM (0OP+5)
The table of milsurp with every item labeled NOT FOR SALE
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 07:51 PM (P4LRL)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 07:51 PM (uGvTZ)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 07:49 PM (P4LRL)
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Another reason why I don't reload.
For the true Burning Times, I'll use my crossbow.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:51 PM (llXky)
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My nephew has an Israeli [army] pistol too. I've forgotten the name-brand but don't feel like DDGing it.
Posted by: andycanuck
Omg! It was lovely. Shot similar to a 1911. Smooth. Buttery trigger. Very little recoil. First shot was dead on.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 07:52 PM (U2p+3)
Evening Nurse, I hope that the prices do come down. But I have the feeling it will not go back to pre Defund the Police prices. As long as Dementia Joe and the Ho are in the WH and the Blue State leaders ignore the laws the prices will stay high.
That is my opinion. I could definitely be wrong.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 07:52 PM (mcfjc)
It is going to come up as an "air soft" sight but it isn't.
It's really nice for $20. And the kicker - it has shake to wake. Nothing in the sub $90 range has it. Originally listed at $50 with a 50% coupon is how I bought it. Then it went to full price. And now it is $20 and Amazon is hiding it.
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 07:52 PM (9otr5)
Posted by: Bete at February 13, 2022 07:52 PM (Ojki1)
I love Berettas in general, just not that one.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:45 PM (llXky)
Since you mention Paul, if he could only one handgun...it would be the Beretta 92 FS
https://youtu.be/qcrKJI5JYtQ
(I would have picked something else, but that's just me)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 07:53 PM (eeRB6)
McGyver, over
Posted by: McGyver at February 13, 2022 07:53 PM (Iw46i)
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I don't know. I have to think that it's kind of reassuring to have those parts sitting in that box in the garage. I've got a few of the simple Lee loaders for that very reason. I'll pick up the primers when I can. If it comes to it, I'm not going use them for feeding a machine gun, but for feeding my family.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:53 PM (A4cav)
I dunno, it's like "Fifty Shades of Surplus" or something.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:54 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Sharkman at February 13, 2022 07:54 PM (8gxrg)
It is going to come up as an "air soft" sight but it isn't.
It's really nice for $20. And the kicker - it has shake to wake. Nothing in the sub $90 range has it. Originally listed at $50 with a 50% coupon is how I bought it. Then it went to full price. And now it is $20 and Amazon is hiding it.
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 07:52 PM (9otr5)
Thanks. That's worth experimenting with. I'll pick one up if I can
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 07:54 PM (eeRB6)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:53 PM (A4cav)
That's what the flintlock longrifle is for. Not that I have a family to feed, but if I did.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 07:55 PM (P4LRL)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 07:42 PM (mcfjc)
I did wonder.
Posted by: ... at February 13, 2022 07:55 PM (dscaa)
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at February 13, 2022 07:55 PM (YynYJ)
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 13, 2022 07:56 PM (kuJJV)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:43 PM (llXky)
Yup...the poor bastard has to sweat getting the item shipped out of state while not knowing if someone is going to take advantage of him besides the sales tax and the knock at his door at zero dark thirty.
I may tell him to meet me in the desert outside of Las Vegas and we can do it old skool.
(looks right and left at at my six)
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 13, 2022 07:56 PM (R/m4+)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 07:53 PM (eeRB6)
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Sure, he knows it inside and out and mags are plentiful.
That's why I have a basic AR platform - I know there are cooler things out there but Uncle Sam gave me all this training on it so that's what works for me.
But the other ones might be better...
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:57 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Ed L at February 13, 2022 07:57 PM (NacE+)
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Wow, that's shocking for that to have a shake to wake function.
FWIW there's a Crimson Trace red dot for $50 right now, too. I might get one of each and compare them on some cheapo stuff.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:57 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at February 13, 2022 07:59 PM (KFhLj)
Aguila Colibri and Super Colibri. .22lr ptimer powered only. 20 grain pill. Can fire in your living room with just a phone book backstop. Out of a Ruger 10/22 Carbine, all you hear is the click of the hammer hitting the pin. You have to manually cycle it.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 13, 2022 07:38 PM (Hica+)
Dang, rick..I thought I was the only that sat on the couch and shot into the fireplace. .44 special primer/wax bullet many eons ago.
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 07:59 PM (0OP+5)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:57 PM (llXky)
What's your 'one pistol'?
I'm not sure I can narrow it down but it would either by my XD9, Glock 21 or CZ P-07....the CZ might win due to the OEM Kadet adapter.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 08:00 PM (eeRB6)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 07:45 PM (A4cav)
True dat. I usually have a great sense of this stuff. Radar is on the fritz.
Posted by: ... at February 13, 2022 08:00 PM (dscaa)
Posted by: Ed L at February 13, 2022 07:57 PM (NacE+)
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Exactly. It was okay, worked fine, but that wasn't enough reason to keep it around. It simply can't compare to a Walther PPQ or a SIG Sauer P226.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 08:00 PM (llXky)
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Get a kit or assembled Ferguson rifle instead!
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 08:01 PM (UHVv4)
Mission accomplished. Sent it to Weasel maybe it will grace these pages someday.
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 08:01 PM (9otr5)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd
Please don't forget battlefield pickup.
It's a very workable strategy.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 13, 2022 08:01 PM (mD/uy)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at February 13, 2022 07:59 PM (KFhLj)
That would be Lazy Messenger's 44 magnum Smith and Wesson. That thing is a melee weapon that also roars at people and makes holes in schools.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 08:01 PM (eeRB6)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:02 PM (uGvTZ)
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Yeah, I've got an old cheap-ass Traditions muzzleloader .50 caliber black rifle kit gun that I think I gave $80 for (with all the fixin's) back in 1998 or so that fills that also fills that role.
That has been a deer killing machine, btw. Price per pound that's probably the best money I've ever spent on a hunting rifle. Powder is cheap as dirt, and even pellets are reasonable, and you can cast your own bullets if it comes to it. Wrap one in part of an old COVID mask to tighten it up in the barrel and you're ready to go.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 08:02 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 08:00 PM (eeRB6)
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Probably the PPQ. The P226 is more accurate, but heavier. The PPQ can be both a carry and a service-level weapon.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 08:02 PM (llXky)
- From a US company (Colorado)
- Coated glass lens
- Pretty much no-questions warranty service
- Veteran/LEO discount
- Offers a green dot
Green is a hell of a lot more eye-grabbing and won't blend in to taillights quite so easily at night. Stands out more. The only caveat is that people are saying that the adaptive-brightness version gets too dark in low light, but I haven't noticed any issues with fiddling with the brightness manually. If it's too dim, you still see it, just not as quick: you're trying to acquire the dot as soon as you bring it up to eye level. If it's too bright, now you have a 5MOA dot instead of a 2.5MOA dot from the splash. Not a big deal.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 08:02 PM (P4LRL)
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.32 or .25, not sure about brand.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 08:03 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 08:03 PM (UHVv4)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at February 13, 2022 07:59 PM (KFhLj)
Colt 1851 Navy Revolver or any other Hog Leg.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 13, 2022 08:03 PM (R/m4+)
Posted by: Draki at February 13, 2022 08:03 PM (/QhW8)
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Unfamiliar with them, thanks for this.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 08:04 PM (A4cav)
But how likely is that really? One could argue that a .357 Magnum revolver with a 6" barrel would have both hunting and self-defense applications, with the additional advantage of longer range than a standard service pistol.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 08:05 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:54 PM (llXky)
I picked up my AKM (Mahdi, pre-ban) 30 years ago because I figured it would round out a selection of weapons some day. And yes, I have a bunch of Tula ammo for it. Because it's an AK.
After all, you might have a friend - not a GOOD friend, but someone that's at least a casual acquaintance - who needs a carbine when he comes to your house in the Burning Times.
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 08:06 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:07 PM (ufFY8)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 08:07 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at February 13, 2022 07:59 PM (KFhLj)
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I'm going to bet that statistically speaking, Glocks will be preeminent.
Hi Points and Kel-tecs will also be well-represented.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 08:08 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 13, 2022 08:08 PM (r5z1z)
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at February 13, 2022 08:09 PM (rfjjV)
Aguila Colibri and Super Colibri. .22lr ptimer powered only. 20 grain pill. Can fire in your living room with just a phone book backstop. Out of a Ruger 10/22 Carbine, all you hear is the click of the hammer hitting the pin. You have to manually cycle it.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 13, 2022 07:38 PM (Hica+)
The super colibi is my pest eradicator. In a bolt gun, much quieter than an air rifle and remarkably deadly. Seens to have a fair amount of velocity variation though. Best tool I have found for the job.
Posted by: Agitator at February 13, 2022 08:09 PM (pVjpT)
The Sig P226 was the runner up to the Beretta in the US handgun trials. I've read that although the P226 was the better performer, Beretta won the competition on the price of the total package (pistol plus spares and support) by the slimmest of margins. Supposedly, that margin was enough to buy the Beretta board of directors lunch but not much else.
Posted by: Ed L at February 13, 2022 08:09 PM (NacE+)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at February 13, 2022 07:59 PM (KFhLj)
Colt 1851 Navy Revolver or any other Hog Leg.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 13, 2022 08:03 PM (R/m4+)
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NO MORE WIRE HANGERS!!!!
Posted by: Mommy Dearest at February 13, 2022 08:09 PM (llXky)
Wife whipping needs a steel frame.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 13, 2022 08:09 PM (yQpMk)
Posted by: Ed L at February 13, 2022 07:57 PM (NacE+)
And that's its only drawback for me - it's not really a concealed carry handgun. It's large and has too many edges all over it. I would love one for carrying openly in a thigh rig - when that's appropriate - but it's down the list after a couple pf other guns I can't afford.
(And yes, I also carried one for almost 2 1/2 years, along with my M4.)
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 08:09 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:09 PM (ufFY8)
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 08:10 PM (UHVv4)
Posted by: Doof at February 13, 2022 08:11 PM (mZUr4)
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 08:01 PM (UHVv4)
Tell me more, please.
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 08:11 PM (zVf5b)
I don't know why they keep stuffing 1 1/8 oz of lead in 12 gauge bird shot shells. With 1 oz you get 90 percent of the pellets on target, faster, with 6 pounds less recoil.
I recommend people use 1 oz whenever possible. Maybe increased demand will encourage greater supply.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 13, 2022 08:11 PM (u2Gp9)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:11 PM (ufFY8)
**
I'm guessing there would be more Tauruses (Taurii?). They're cheaper to begin with, and much cheaper used.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 08:12 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:12 PM (0IeYL)
I dunno, it's like "Fifty Shades of Surplus" or something.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:54 PM (llXky)
Somebody here once said 'Use the AK as Kalishnikov intended. Shoot 500 rounds, never clean it. Bury it, dig it up take a boot lace and tie a piece of your shirt tail on, piss down the barrel and drag the bootlace through. Good for another 500 rds.
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 08:12 PM (0OP+5)
Posted by: OhNoNotTheBees at February 13, 2022 08:12 PM (TEWKg)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (5JfcP) at February 13, 2022 08:13 PM (5JfcP)
The funny thing is with the state of rap today, this probably represents the zenith of the genre.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 13, 2022 08:13 PM (r5z1z)
Men: tomorrow is Valentines day
Posted by: Moron Robbie
The stores are open tomorrow. No need to hurry. . .
Posted by: Tonypete at February 13, 2022 08:13 PM (mD/uy)
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 08:10 PM (UHVv4)
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"I'm a lesbian trapped in a man's body" was actually a punchline. Now it's an official victim group.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 08:13 PM (llXky)
I don't have an AK or 7.62 x 39 weapon but I do have 5 magazines and 300 rounds for one in my prepper cache. Never know what you might pick up in burning times.
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at February 13, 2022 08:13 PM (rfjjV)
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The stores are open tomorrow. No need to hurry. . .
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In all honesty, I posted that as a reminder to go to the store tomorrow.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 08:14 PM (A4cav)
No excuse, Sir!
Not watching sportsball.
Dinner with Mrs. Red and likely DIL.
Good evening, all!
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 08:14 PM (ETgC5)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:15 PM (ufFY8)
Posted by: Doof at February 13, 2022 08:11 PM (mZUr4)
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My pleasure, Doof! Hey, drop me an email if you don't mind, address is up there ^.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:15 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Well at February 13, 2022 08:15 PM (aqH/b)
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at February 13, 2022 08:16 PM (5P6Lv)
Cause I am romantic like that.
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 08:16 PM (9otr5)
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Well if it ain't Mr. Tardy Pants! Howdy, bro! Got your email - will reply tomorrow.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:16 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 13, 2022 08:16 PM (OcekT)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 08:16 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:16 PM (ufFY8)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 13, 2022 08:17 PM (r5z1z)
Posted by: GWB
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Breech-loading American Revolution Era flintlock that could even fire in a driving rain if you're not pulling my leg.
Info here
https://armourersbench.com/2018/10/15/
the-ferguson-rifle/
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 08:17 PM (UHVv4)
shot off the box I found out in the garage, need moar !
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (5JfcP) at February 13, 2022 08:17 PM (5JfcP)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:17 PM (uGvTZ)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 08:18 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: Indignacio Vindicatorem at February 13, 2022 08:18 PM (WfgEW)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:19 PM (ufFY8)
Posted by: Zombie Big Pun at February 13, 2022 08:19 PM (R/m4+)
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at February 13, 2022 08:16 PM (5P6Lv) "
grew up about 4 blocks from there ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (5JfcP) at February 13, 2022 08:19 PM (5JfcP)
And yes, this pertains to the gun thread. I have seen the autopsy photos.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 13, 2022 08:19 PM (8m0t4)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 08:20 PM (eeRB6)
they never give up
https://tinyurl.com/yvez3cvf
includes 'disallowing concealed carry in sensitive areas'
Posted by: DB at February 13, 2022 08:20 PM (geLO8)
Posted by: Dr_No at February 13, 2022 08:20 PM (mu5GU)
I did not go to the range today.
Cleaned some mags. Don't forget to take 'em apart and clean them! They get dirty inside.
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 08:20 PM (ETgC5)
Posted by: Buzzion at February 13, 2022 08:20 PM (vMCab)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 13, 2022 08:09 PM (yQpMk)
Not as much if you hold it sideways.
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 08:20 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 08:20 PM (eeRB6)
Posted by: Indignacio Vindicatorem at February 13, 2022 08:20 PM (WfgEW)
includes 'disallowing concealed carry in sensitive areas'
Posted by: DB at February 13, 2022 08:20 PM (geLO
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So "front of the pants" is out?
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:21 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:21 PM (ufFY8)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Proprietor of the Outrage Outlet at February 13, 2022 08:21 PM (FVME7)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 13, 2022 08:21 PM (8m0t4)
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I've finally gotten used to tuckable deep appendix carry while wearing a suit and now they want to remove it as an option.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 08:21 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: Zombie Rodney Dangerfield at February 13, 2022 08:22 PM (qFDg6)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 13, 2022 08:22 PM (r5z1z)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 08:23 PM (P4LRL)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (5JfcP) at February 13, 2022 08:23 PM (5JfcP)
Posted by: Weasel
What is this "office" you speak of?
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at February 13, 2022 08:23 PM (BQLyN)
Posted by: From That Time at February 13, 2022 08:23 PM (MZRI5)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:12 PM
I am in 2 pools. One $500 a box the other $50 a box.
The $500 pool pays out $1,000 every score change. Whoever has the final score wins whatever is left.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 08:23 PM (mcfjc)
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 08:24 PM (9otr5)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 13, 2022 08:24 PM (m0zqP)
which seems to be most everywhere if you read the article- parks, theaters, banks, any place that sells alcohol, within 500 feet of a polling place, etc
I couldn't paste here because I got the red text of death
Posted by: DB at February 13, 2022 08:24 PM (geLO8)
Posted by: andycanuck
And mandatory.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Proprietor of the Outrage Outlet at February 13, 2022 08:24 PM (FVME7)
I'm praying for Jesse...
Posted by: Ladyl at February 13, 2022 08:24 PM (+4oV5)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:15 PM (0IeYL)
Will do
Posted by: Doof at February 13, 2022 08:25 PM (mZUr4)
But where do I GET one? A modern one, preferably, I think.
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 08:25 PM (zVf5b)
Not much into cRap "music". Yo.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at February 13, 2022 08:25 PM (QzJWU)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 08:25 PM (P4LRL)
no, not gonna watch the USB port hopefully; just sayin' ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (5JfcP) at February 13, 2022 08:26 PM (5JfcP)
Posted by: Moron Robbie
You Sir are a great American!
Posted by: Tonypete at February 13, 2022 08:26 PM (mD/uy)
Posted by: Weasel
the way the law is written, it would be nigh on impossible to legally carry concealed in Boulder CO
Posted by: DB at February 13, 2022 08:26 PM (geLO8)
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Another good example. I'm sure there are many more.
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 08:26 PM (UHVv4)
When do we start nagging certain parties to respond to your inquiry?
And have you been to the range? Or did the dog sled team go on strike? LOL
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 08:26 PM (mcfjc)
Posted by: Theodore at February 13, 2022 08:27 PM (GJnvT)
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 08:24 PM (9otr5)
Same but 4 o'clock.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 08:25 PM (P4LRL)
OWB 4 o'clock
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 08:27 PM (eeRB6)
Posted by: DB at February 13, 2022 08:26 PM (geLO
Ah, DB gets it!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~Honk! Honk! Let's Geau Brandeau!~ at February 13, 2022 08:27 PM (hOUT3)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (5JfcP) at February 13, 2022 08:27 PM (5JfcP)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:28 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: DB at February 13, 2022 08:28 PM (geLO8)
*
Or places where you can mail ballots.
Wait, what?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 08:28 PM (A4cav)
The music was gibberish, but I liked the Barbie PimpHo Houses.
The mere presence of Snoop cracks my cracker ass up.
Also, all the black women's (didn't see any white ones) dressed like sluts.
Stereotypes reinforced.
Good times, good times.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:28 PM (ufFY8)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:29 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at February 13, 2022 08:09 PM (rfjjV)
Based only on what I've heard (secondhand at best) or read, I'd guess the bolt, barrel, and gas tube. Accounts of the battle of COP Wanat, where troops fired multiple M4s to destruction, 12-15 magazines fired continuously on full auto will destroy the weapon by blowing the gas tube, warping the barrel, or causing the bolt to seize in the chamber due to heat.
Posted by: Ed L at February 13, 2022 08:29 PM (NacE+)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at February 13, 2022 08:29 PM (BQLyN)
Stereotypes reinforced.
Good times, good times.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt
**
Never, ever, ever watch and HBCU marching band perform.
Spoilers: The majorettes will often literally carry chairs onto the field for their dance routine.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 08:29 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:30 PM (0IeYL)
includes 'disallowing concealed carry in sensitive areas'
Posted by: DB at February 13, 2022 08:20 PM (geLO
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So "front of the pants" is out?
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:21 PM (0IeYL)
Shucks.
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 08:30 PM (0OP+5)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:30 PM (ufFY8)
Posted by: dartist at February 13, 2022 08:30 PM (+ya+t)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (5JfcP) at February 13, 2022 08:30 PM (5JfcP)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 08:23 PM (P4LRL)
I've been IWB appendix carry since 1995 in an inexpensive Uncle Mikes neoprene holster. I don't have a gut so it's no problem sitting .
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at February 13, 2022 08:31 PM (rfjjV)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:31 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:29 PM
I wish!! I did not get good numbers for the single box I purchased. Bengals - 8, Rams - 1.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 08:31 PM (mcfjc)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 13, 2022 08:33 PM (OcekT)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:33 PM (ufFY8)
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at February 13, 2022 08:31 PM (rfjjV)
Well, that makes you a 1%er, so :p
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 08:33 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:34 PM (ufFY8)
Over the years I've tried to cobble together something like that on my own, but none of it ever really worked out.
Partly because of the difficulty of wearing all your must-carry items under a long winter coat.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 13, 2022 08:34 PM (IlgG0)
Also finally got my order from Uniquetek and installed the micrometer adjusters in my Dillon powder bars. Installed them myself without screwing them up. A little surprised at how quickly loctite 609 sets up!
Posted by: Arch Stanton at February 13, 2022 08:34 PM (2VTt6)
Posted by: hogmartin
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Tuckable holster, Sig P365XL. I'm not fit but I'm not fat, and I wear suits and or Sunday evening type slacks daily. Nothing tight. Everything seems to fall into place most times, although if I'm in a sports car I'll carry differently because getting in and out is already borderline flopping out onto the ground and then standing up.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 08:34 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:35 PM (0IeYL)
Our betters in Failifornia have done this:
shorturl.at/iBGW8
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 08:35 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 13, 2022 08:36 PM (OcekT)
Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at February 13, 2022 08:36 PM (OssQ4)
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter
oh look at mister 'my pants fit great' with his flat
stomach
I AM TRIGGERED
(get it? triggered? on the gun thread? No?)
Posted by: DB at February 13, 2022 08:36 PM (geLO8)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 13, 2022 08:36 PM (XIJ/X)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:37 PM (ufFY8)
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Howdy and welcome to the Gun Thread!!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:37 PM (0IeYL)
New normal prices seems to be 2.5 x what it was a couple years ago.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 13, 2022 08:37 PM (Flaph)
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 08:24 PM (9otr5)
Same but 4 o'clock.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 08:25 PM (P4LRL)
OWB 4 o'clock
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 08:27 PM (eeRB6)
OWB 4 o'clock, right now a 1911 gov mod.
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 08:38 PM (0OP+5)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 07:23 PM (eeRB6)
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I sold my M9 some weeks ago without any regret whatsoever.
Okay, that's not true. I have a little regret that I bought that instead of something fun like a Ruby.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 13, 2022 07:25 PM (llXky)
I wanted a Baretta 92, and went to the store to get one. this was mid 80's right around the time the CZ75 was rumored to be finally entering the country. I was usually at this shop every other day, saw the baretta, told the dude, I'll be back tomorrow. I go back to get the baretta and *poof* if by magic there was the CZ-75 in the show case. He says yeah just came in today, our first one. I'm thinking shit, can I swing both? Then he says well how about the taurus version, I have one of those, and it's almost half the price. I said hmm, $315 for the taurus, and $450 for the CZ...SOLD. I ended up with a taurus instead of the baretta, but.... I also got the CZ. Was a good day.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 13, 2022 08:38 PM (VwHCD)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:38 PM (ufFY8)
shorturl.at/iBGW8
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 08:35 PM (zVf5b
Ah 220 / 221. Whatever it takes.
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at February 13, 2022 08:38 PM (rfjjV)
McGyver, over Posted by: McGyver
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Pierced primers rarely cause kabooms but do release uncomfortably hot gases into the interior of your receiver. One of the reasons you should always wear eye protection. Leave it unfixed long enough, it will erode the bolt face in a particular ringlike pattern.
That being said, firing pin protrusion is usually more of a problem on bolt action rifles especially old military rifles because of tolerance stacking and people swapping components. You could get an out of spec AR firing pin but that would be rare.
I used a Brownell's firing pin gauge for checking rebuilds when I do it on occasion. Works with a caliper set and is a universal one.
You can make your own if you have patience and precision measuring tools and know the specs for your firearm. Most field ones used by the military are simply slots in a piece of metal--one is max, one is minimum.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 08:38 PM (Iq9dF)
McGyver, out
Posted by: McGyver at February 13, 2022 08:38 PM (Iw46i)
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Oh, I like your nic and use the same blades!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:38 PM (0IeYL)
shorturl.at/iBGW8
Posted by: GWB
Geebus, need to buy more ammo.
Former business partner just texted she's at a sb party. It's all I can do not to answer back about pimps and hos.
Posted by: Infidel at February 13, 2022 08:39 PM (iFFK0)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:40 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at February 13, 2022 08:40 PM (OssQ4)
Posted by: Chappyman66 at February 13, 2022 07:37 PM (uRhGw)
How do you like them? I recently picked up a G3c and found it to be a little snappy. But I have only shot it once (and that wasn't a good day for shooting anything).
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 08:40 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:35 PM (0IeYL)
Left-handed or right-handed?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 13, 2022 08:41 PM (XIJ/X)
Posted by: Shooter McGavin at February 13, 2022 08:41 PM (734Sg)
We have the opposite taste in guns. I love my 92fs. . I also love that it pairs with my CX Storm carbine. You might also want to talk to the SEAL command for replacing the P226 with the Glock 19.
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at February 13, 2022 08:42 PM (rfjjV)
Oh, I like your nic and use the same blades!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:38 PM (0IeYL)
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C&P fail. That was for FeatherBlade if you haven't figured it out.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:42 PM (0IeYL)
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Oh, I like your nic and use the same blades!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:38 PM (0IeYL)
Talking to yourself Weasel?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 08:42 PM (mcfjc)
Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at February 13, 2022 08:42 PM (WF/xn)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 13, 2022 08:41 PM (XIJ/X)
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Straight with intact pivots!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:43 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:43 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 08:43 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 13, 2022 08:36 PM (XIJ/X)
Did I ever tell you how I ended up with that stainless .357 Blackhawk convertible?
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 08:44 PM (0OP+5)
Posted by: Weasel
Thank you!
The nic is a coincidence, but it does keep my internet activities well buried under irrelevant search results.
I have heard good things about the blades, though.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 13, 2022 08:44 PM (IlgG0)
We like them. Inexpensive and they have eaten everything we have fed them without complaint. Wife has difficulty with slides on autos, but she can rack the G2C.
It takes a firm grip, the polymer nines are light.
Posted by: Chappyman66 at February 13, 2022 08:44 PM (uRhGw)
My nephew has one and it is a revolver I too would like to own.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 08:44 PM (mcfjc)
Posted by: Buzzion at February 13, 2022 08:44 PM (vMCab)
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It looks like there are plenty from an online search of "ferguson rifle kit" including people selling assembled ones although it looks like the Rifle Shoppe, mentioned by several, no longer carries them.
Crap! Spending some time poking around, there might not be a current maker. Sorry.
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 08:45 PM (UHVv4)
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 13, 2022 08:45 PM (kTRt4)
Posted by: Dr. Bone at February 13, 2022 08:45 PM (dA9eR)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:45 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter
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Ar15 dot com has a long running thread with reports from the owners of Battlefield Las Vegas, a firing range where you can fire all sorts of rare goodies in full auto. Those have full mag dumps, etc. and they more or less have rated components that they used. Think the thread is under Henderson Defense and they also have an AK thread as well.
The biggest issue is running full auto with a suppressor along with running shorter gas systems. Bolt lugs, extractors with parts, cam pins, gas keys with screws, and occasionally buffers themselves are parts that are wise to have as spares. Ditto on mags--those are consumables. Occasionally a bolt release latch will give way.
Fire semi auto at a reasonable pace, have a mid length or longer gas system, use high quality bolts, and even a decent chrome moly barrel should last for thousands of rounds. Pat Sweeney, in his AR book series, Vol. 4, has torture testing of various ARs that you might find interesting or appalling depending on your outlook on intentionally abusing firearms.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 08:45 PM (Iq9dF)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 13, 2022 08:45 PM (r5z1z)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:46 PM (ufFY8)
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 08:46 PM (Iq9dF)
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Really pulling for you both. Please let me know if you need anything.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:47 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
IIRC, Mark has both. And he's shared both with me. And I CAN hit the broad side of a barn with them
There's not many pistols I've fired that I can't manage.
Don't care for snubby revolvers. Oooof. And pain does not equal pleasure.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 08:47 PM (U2p+3)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 08:47 PM (mcfjc)
Posted by: Buzzion at February 13, 2022 08:48 PM (vMCab)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at February 13, 2022 08:48 PM (Xrfse)
Posted by: Dr. Bone at February 13, 2022 08:48 PM (dA9eR)
Thanks. Also thanks to Ed L for his earlier post.
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at February 13, 2022 08:49 PM (rfjjV)
Posted by: jasonj at February 13, 2022 08:49 PM (ocTOb)
>>50 Cent was there so even if there was gun fire he'd be ok.
He's a black Bullet-Tooth Tony.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 13, 2022 08:49 PM (r5z1z)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at February 13, 2022 08:49 PM (BQLyN)
The cannot abide dead air.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:50 PM (ufFY8)
Walked into LGS and it had 140 g Hornady 6.5 Creedmore Match bullets. Bought them.
Also had Large Rifle Benchrest BR-2 primers. Expensive, but bought them.
Stuff is gradually getting back on the shelf. Will start shooting the 6.5 again.
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 08:50 PM (ETgC5)
Posted by: Agitator at February 13, 2022 08:09 PM (pVjpT)
I'm late, and probably redundant. But Colibri and the CCI are both cap rounds. I consider both "dispatch" rounds only. No way to sight in at any distance at all for squirrels, et alia.
I bought a Marauder PCP air rifle a coupla weeks ago. Been a real springer aficianado for years. NO way in hell to actually put 10 rounds in the happy ring with a springer. I've tried.
Posted by: MkY at February 13, 2022 08:51 PM (cPGH3)
Cause I am romantic like that.
Posted by: blaster
Brought tears to my eyes
Posted by: 7man at February 13, 2022 08:51 PM (qwO6y)
Posted by: screaming in digital
Take care of yourself.
Prayers continue for both and the family.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at February 13, 2022 08:51 PM (BQLyN)
I don't have an AK or 7.62 x 39 weapon but I do have 5 magazines and 300 rounds for one in my prepper cache. Never know what you might pick up in burning times.
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter
Build kits are around for those--Centerfire Systems in KY has some already assembled barrels and receivers for about 250-300. The difficult part of AK assembly is the front barrel trunnion and the barrel has to be pressed in (for most models) and then pinned after you headspace it to the bolt you are using. Most of the rest of the assembly used riveting or some folks simply use bolts (those are made fun of due to ahistorical assembly but as functional rivets). Key is making sure the barrel is over 16 inches and that you use enough American parts to avoid 922r (BATF) problems with your build.
Or you can buy one from Palmetto State Armory with an American flavor.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 08:52 PM (Iq9dF)
My nephew has one and it is a revolver I too would like to own.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 08:44 PM (mcfjc)
It's one of the better Rugers. Rugged as all get out.
If I were to pick nits, I prefer the S&W cylinder release and their trigger. But I know several people who swear by them. I think it's Scogg Dog's EDC too.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 08:52 PM (eeRB6)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 08:53 PM (ufFY8)
That ain't accuracy, and, in my mind, is unacceptable.
We'll see what this PCP will do. Heard lots of good things about them.
Posted by: MkY at February 13, 2022 08:53 PM (cPGH3)
My nephew has one and it is a revolver I too would like to own.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 08:44 PM (mcfjc)
Scoobs, Jr. has a couple - 6" and 3" bbl. nice hefty gun with which to punch .357" holes at a distance.
I am jealous, but I still reload for him.
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 08:54 PM (ETgC5)
Posted by: jasonj at February 13, 2022 08:54 PM (ocTOb)
There's not many pistols I've fired that I can't manage.
Don't care for snubby revolvers. Oooof. And pain does not equal pleasure.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 08:47 PM (U2p+3)
Yup, was never a fan of the snubby. I mean yeah it has it's purpose, but unless you're john wick and want to beat somebody's helmet visor with it before sticking it in his eye socket and pulling the trigger I would rather have something a tad longer in the barrel.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 13, 2022 08:55 PM (VwHCD)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 08:56 PM (A4cav)
I have them on my list. I believe he's ahead of both of us.
Posted by: MkY at February 13, 2022 08:56 PM (cPGH3)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 08:57 PM (0IeYL)
Might look at after August when my NYC handgun license is hopefully renewed.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 08:58 PM (mcfjc)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 13, 2022 08:55 PM (VwHCD)
You're a poet, you know that, don't you?
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 08:58 PM (U2p+3)
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 08:59 PM (ETgC5)
Don't care for snubby revolvers. Oooof. And pain does not equal pleasure.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 08:47 PM (U2p+3)
My 1911 likes to munch on my thenar webspace. I grip too high and my hands are a bit meaty. I adjust.
Posted by: Javems at February 13, 2022 08:59 PM (MLw1k)
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Little spinny things that go inside a watch to hold gears and springs in the jewel settings,
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:00 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: RI Red
If you didn't get the memo, you don't need to know.
Posted by: MkY at February 13, 2022 09:00 PM (cPGH3)
Posted by: Javems
I've not met a 1911 I didn't love.
Love love LOVE them.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 09:00 PM (U2p+3)
Posted by: Moron Robbie
Robbie,
I am one of those that got into reloading seriously during the panics 2007 Obama. Loaded handgun rounds before because even before then .38 special and .357 was more expensive that reloads. Cheap ammo suddenly became unobtainable.
Simply buy the cheap 9mm or 5.56 when it appears (assuming you have a 9mm) and then save the brass. Buy up the primers and powders when they dip before the next surge and I would also advice picking up bullets as well. Revolvers or oddball rifle cartridges, it is always worthwhile to reload. Shotguns, I don't bother.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:01 PM (Iq9dF)
If you didn't get the memo, you don't need to know.
Posted by: MkY at February 13, 2022 09:00 PM (cPGH3)
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Yeah! This!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:01 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 09:01 PM (UHVv4)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:02 PM (0IeYL)
And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High. I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. Thy way, O GOD, is in the sanctuary: who is as great a GOD as our GOD? Thou art the GOD that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people. Thou hast with thine own arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 09:02 PM (0OP+5)
Posted by: Javems at February 13, 2022 08:59 PM (MLw1k)
You might try some Mechanix gloves for shooting. You lose a touch of dexterity but they're great for guns that bite. Also nice for Fall/mild winter conditions.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards (Logan Tiberius 2012-2021) at February 13, 2022 09:02 PM (eeRB6)
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 09:02 PM (ETgC5)
Posted by: t-bird at February 13, 2022 09:04 PM (AytXr)
Posted by: ... at February 13, 2022 09:04 PM (dscaa)
Posted by: Pete in Texas at February 13, 2022 09:05 PM (J+xkY)
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 09:05 PM (UHVv4)
Love love LOVE them.
Posted by: nurse ratched
I don't know whether it's the double stack, or what, but every 1911 I've ever shot (3, maybe 4 mfrs?) fit my hand well. Every 9mm I've shot, I can't hit shit.
Small hands, maybe. Meaty hands, yes. I know I couldn't pick up a 9mm after emptying a 1911 and expect to hit squat, except maybe by throwing it.
Posted by: MkY at February 13, 2022 09:05 PM (cPGH3)
Posted by: Javems
I've not met a 1911 I didn't love.
Love love LOVE them.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 09:00 PM (U2p+3)
Mine is a Colt. She is beautiful.
Posted by: Javems at February 13, 2022 09:05 PM (MLw1k)
Posted by: JT at February 13, 2022 09:06 PM (arJlL)
One thing though, the forcing cone is at a much shallower angle than Smiths or Colts and without some alterations, it is not as friendly to lead bullets. Plated or fmj, etc. are fine though. Rugers are also a bit rougher and harder to tune its trigger. Best to simply dry fire it a lot and you can adjust springs easily.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:07 PM (Iq9dF)
Posted by: Ed L at February 13, 2022 09:08 PM (NacE+)
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at February 13, 2022 08:45 PM (UHVv4)
'Lock Tease!
(I'll look around, though. Thank you.)
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 09:08 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: ...
Nope !
But I'm sure Miley's busy and Donna is recovering from surgery and unable to post.
Posted by: JT at February 13, 2022 09:09 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 09:09 PM (ETgC5)
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If you really want to test your patience, get a non-working 19th century watch, which can be surprisingly inexpensive, take it apart and clean/lube it, then start looking for parts that haven't been made in 145 years.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:10 PM (0IeYL)
Both had been sitting around for months, so it might've just been that the 1911 needed to be lubed, but it was put away thus and I would've expected that the eight previous rounds would've warmed things up nicely. 230gr FMJ ball, same as in town.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 09:10 PM (P4LRL)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude
Seconded !
Posted by: JT at February 13, 2022 09:06 PM (arJlL)
Thirded (at least). Thanks for the update on Jesse and yourself.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at February 13, 2022 09:11 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 09:12 PM (mcfjc)
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 13, 2022 09:12 PM (kTRt4)
And Donna && is having emergency gall bladder surgery. Haven't read an update on those today.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at February 13, 2022 07:45 PM
#FREEPUBLIUS
#GODSPEEDDONNA&
Posted by: Zettai at February 13, 2022 09:13 PM (Kzdsz)
Now then.. ..So, what do you fine folk think of the Ruger GP100 in .357 Mag? My nephew has one and it is a revolver I too would like to own. Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 08:44 PM (mcfjc)
You might choke on the price, but find a Wiley Clapp Competition edition, and you'll have very nearly the equivalent of a S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman. The Ruger is ever so slightly stouter than an "L" frame S&W, but not as big as the "N" frame -28.
The Clapp edition gets you as good a double action trigger as you can get in the Ruger's lockwork, and it is in a word, superb. Price difference? About what you'd pay a skilled Ruger specialist to do a trigger job on a plain ol' GP-100, but the Clapp is Good to Go, right outta the box.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at February 13, 2022 09:13 PM (QzJWU)
Posted by: JT at February 13, 2022 09:13 PM (arJlL)
Ruger SP100 or the rare Security snubbies are pretty heavy as are the few K Frame snubbies around but those soak up recoil nicely even in .357 magnum in some cases.
On occasion, I even carry a Rossi 68 in .32 S&W Long with Buffalo Bore ammo walking doggies. It carries six cartridges and Buffalo Bore makes some decent coyote defenders with that particular cartridge. Good penetration with not much expansion and has a 3 inch barrel with a gold bead front sight.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:13 PM (Iq9dF)
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 09:13 PM (0OP+5)
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 08:59 PM (ETgC5)
I'm not sure, but the demand for them from the Democrat party has made the price go sky high!
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 09:14 PM (zVf5b)
Thankfully I have a 5 day weekend coming up!!
Weasel, thanks again for what you do. Makes me look forward to Sundays.
Night everyone!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 13, 2022 09:14 PM (mcfjc)
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 09:14 PM (ETgC5)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 13, 2022 09:15 PM (WBAWe)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:15 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: JT at February 13, 2022 09:15 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 09:10 PM (P4LRL)
If you don't meticulously clean every Colt 1911 after every 1,000 to 1500 rounds, you might get a misfire.
Posted by: MkY at February 13, 2022 09:15 PM (cPGH3)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:10 PM (0IeYL)
You literally have nothing going on in your life if you have time for this...
Posted by: Boswell at February 13, 2022 09:15 PM (5iUNf)
Posted by: JT at February 13, 2022 09:15 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: Zettai at February 13, 2022 09:15 PM (EDr3W)
Thank you. A reminder is always needed.
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 09:16 PM (zVf5b)
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Watchmaking has all the joy of precision reloading with the added bonus of working with microscopic parts.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:16 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Weasel
Every man needs a hobby... or three.
Posted by: MkY at February 13, 2022 09:17 PM (cPGH3)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 13, 2022 09:15 PM (WBAWe)
Did you check your P.O.B.?
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 09:17 PM (0OP+5)
Posted by: Boswell at February 13, 2022 09:15 PM (5iUNf)
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Always something happening in WeaselWorld.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:18 PM (0IeYL)
How you doing?
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~Honk! Honk! Let's Geau Brandeau!~ at February 13, 2022 09:18 PM (hOUT3)
Posted by: Weasel
Makes for a fine UToob video though.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 13, 2022 09:18 PM (IlgG0)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:19 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 09:19 PM (ETgC5)
Posted by: RI Red
Nope, Wolff springs makes a kit where you simply swap out mainsprings until you get the pull you want that pops your primers.
My GP100 is well broken in from use and dry firing to the point it is buttersmooth. Ruger uses a lot of castings and their trigger group is not hard to remove from the revolver but is not that friendly without jigs to reassemble if you do a detail disassembly. You can stone both sides of the hammer which helps and if you have a delicate touch and good mechanical sense, you can reduce the friction in a couple of places. It is however, harder to tune than a Smith.
In addition, the GP 100 benefits from its beefy cylinder (in any revolver) because they act like a flywheel that seems to lessen trigger pull when broken in.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:19 PM (Iq9dF)
Makes for a fine UToob video though.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 13, 2022 09:18 PM (IlgG0)
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Oh hell yes!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:19 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Weasel
Makes for a fine UToob video though.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 13, 2022 09:18 PM (IlgG0)
Very fine. Need a Hubble telescope.
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 09:20 PM (0OP+5)
Posted by: Weasel
Bill Wilson started out working on watches in his parent's jewelry store. Ditto for Grant Cunningham I think.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:20 PM (Iq9dF)
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 08:44 PM (0OP+5)
Oh boy...I hope it is a good story!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 13, 2022 09:21 PM (XIJ/X)
Hrothgar the picture was gorgeous
Weasel, you should have mail on Tuesday
Took care of that!
Posted by: Ben Had at February 13, 2022 09:21 PM (WBAWe)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:16 PM (0IeYL)
And tiny little springs to sproing, right?
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 09:21 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: fd at February 13, 2022 09:21 PM (vrz2I)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:18 PM (0IeYL)
Indeed Weasel, you learn a lot here when you read through this thread - fascinating stuff. I am always amazed that the horde has the time to work through the ballistics of the weapons they carry or want to carry - envious actually.
Posted by: Boswell at February 13, 2022 09:21 PM (5iUNf)
Posted by: Weasel
**
I never would've remembered it if this hadn't been mentioned, but this is a great thing to have around if you don't have a set yet:
Head-Mounted Magnifying Glass with 6 Detachable Lens, Handsfree Magnifying Glasses for Jewelers Loupe, Crafts, Repair
https://tinyurl.com/2p88tazw
There are some that are more like glasses, too, but I just linked the first ones I saw.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 09:22 PM (A4cav)
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I have a lifelong appreciation for mechanical things, and the movements in many of the watches are really industrial art. Lots of satisfaction in getting one keeping time again!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:23 PM (0IeYL)
The gunsmith at Impact Guns is supposedly a fine Ruger revolver Smith. He will do a trigger job on a GP100 for about $100.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 13, 2022 09:24 PM (XIJ/X)
Hugs to all the Horde, with apologies for my corona cooties. Time to eat.
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 13, 2022 09:24 PM (kTRt4)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 09:24 PM (A4cav)
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 08:44 PM (0OP+5)
Oh boy...I hope it is a good story!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 13, 2022 09:21 PM (XIJ/X)
Bought it used without a thought. After another guy looked at it for a week. He walked in day after I bought it ans aske where his Ruger flat top was. My gun guy asked him if he meant the one he should have bought a week ago? Timing is everything. She's one in a million girls......
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 09:25 PM (0OP+5)
No problem Anti,
Do go to the AR15 dot com AR thread though. It is actually pretty funny at times to see fanboys of one or the other sort of expensive toys or gadgets get disappointed because it doesn't hold up.
Full auto mag dumps are hard on firearms.
The related AK thread is also informative about parts that break over time.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:25 PM (Iq9dF)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - did you wonder about the sciinz behind the D about face? at February 13, 2022 09:22 PM (A4cav)
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I mostly work with a 5x loupe on my glasses, or under a microscope. Or just using my readers. Depends on what I'm trying to do.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:26 PM (0IeYL)
So I think I settled on a 9, and will get the Walther PPQ. I love all things German, like motorcycles, cars, eyeglasses, and power tools (Festool), so the PPQ will be a nice addition.
And a reason to stock up on rounds at under 50 cents per.
Posted by: Mr Gaga at February 13, 2022 09:26 PM (KiBMU)
M80s or gunshots?
Hard to tell with sound that ricochets off the buildings. Might turn out the lights and lay low for a bit.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 09:26 PM (U2p+3)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:27 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at February 13, 2022 09:28 PM (Xrfse)
Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 13, 2022 09:28 PM (IlgG0)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:29 PM (0IeYL)
So you are saying you feel guilty and should probably sell it to a needy gun enthusiast named CBD?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 13, 2022 09:29 PM (XIJ/X)
Posted by: Ed L at February 13, 2022 09:29 PM (NacE+)
Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 13, 2022 09:28 PM (IlgG0)
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Happy to do it. As long as you all pretend to read the content, I'll continue to pretend I know what I'm talking about!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:30 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Mr Gaga at February 13, 2022 09:26 PM (KiBMU)
Walthers have the best trigger of any striker gun I've ever fired. There are better triggers, and maybe even better striker triggers, but IMO none right out of the box like a Walther.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 09:30 PM (P4LRL)
Mama likes the one she got me so much I think maybe I will get her one for Mothers Day.
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 09:30 PM (9otr5)
That's about as small as I want to go with springs and gears; I'll leave the watchmaking to others.
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 09:30 PM (ETgC5)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:31 PM (0IeYL)
So you are saying you feel guilty and should probably sell it to a needy gun enthusiast named CBD?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 13, 2022 09:29 PM (XIJ/X)
Well, I can do the next best thing. Bring you ammo in October and you can spend some time with Cara Mia.
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 09:31 PM (0OP+5)
The PPQ is a lovely pistol. Super easy to maintain and pretty much hits the target on its own.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 09:31 PM (U2p+3)
The gunsmith at Impact Guns is supposedly a fine Ruger revolver Smith. He will do a trigger job on a GP100 for about $100.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
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The major difference between golden age Smiths/Colts, etc. was forged parts are simply easier to polish and clean up than cast. So, often the easier way is just dry fire it monotonously until you polish the internals that way. That is also the way to do Rossis, Taurus (older ones), and Charters.
Dunno about MIM parts used in today's firearms as I would be dubious to try to clean those up by filing and stoning. Both the Security Six and the later GP100, as solid frames, have trigger groups much like a Garand which makes it a bit more complex to disassemble and reassemble it. A good guide if you want to go into it is Jerry Kunhausen's Shop Manuals as it has detailed instructions with pictures on virtually every single part and diagrams of how the action functions. Also well advised for other classic firearms. FWIW, Spyderco makes an excellent 3 part waterstone file set specifically for trigger tuning for about $50. Easier to use than oilstones.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:31 PM (Iq9dF)
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 09:32 PM (0OP+5)
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 09:32 PM (ETgC5)
Hugs to you and Jesse. Still sending prayers.
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 09:32 PM (zVf5b)
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 09:33 PM (U2p+3)
And tiny little springs to sproing, right?
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 09:21 PM (zVf5b)
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Man, do they ever! Screws the size of a speck of pepper which you will NEVER find again.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:33 PM (0IeYL)
I call Ladies First!
Posted by: nurse ratched
Okay! Eromero is giving out Ladies first - THEN the 1911s!!
Posted by: Tonypete at February 13, 2022 09:34 PM (mD/uy)
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 13, 2022 09:34 PM (U2p+3)
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 09:34 PM (9otr5)
But tell me how manufacturing curtain rods does the same thing ?
Something I didn't know until recently is that Gaston Glock's partner tried to have him killed. Ironic part is he fought off the assassin but didn't shoot him.
Posted by: Anti doesn't matter at February 13, 2022 09:35 PM (rfjjV)
That's about as small as I want to go with springs and gears; I'll leave the watchmaking to others.
Posted by: RI Red
Power Custom did have jigs for doing trigger jobs on a lot of handguns. I would though advise using marking fluid as each Ruger is a bit different because of casting process. Some of the newer ones use MIM parts and I would find out which parts in that revolver were (Metal Injected Molding) parts. Some of those have voids and other such nasty surprises such as thin hardened shells from the process versus forged parts. Think Ruger has the casting part down but some other makes using cast parts, you see the same problem.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:35 PM (Iq9dF)
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 09:32 PM (ETgC5)
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I've bought a few guns from them and they have proven to be a good outfit.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:35 PM (0IeYL)
FYI, Walther will discontinue the PPQ in favor of the PDP this year if it hasn't done so already. If you do go with the PPQ, you might want to stock up on extra magazines before you start buying more 9mm.
Posted by: Ed L at February 13, 2022 09:36 PM (NacE+)
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 09:34 PM (9otr5)
Fundamental problem with shooting...
Posted by: GWB at February 13, 2022 09:36 PM (zVf5b)
Thanks to you Weasel and other commenters as well. Some useful information was shared by all.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:37 PM (Iq9dF)
I call Ladies First!
Posted by: nurse ratched
Okay! Eromero is giving out Ladies first - THEN then 911s!!
Posted by: Tonypete at February 13, 2022 09:34 PM (mD/uy)
If I won the superpowermegalottoball I would be like the armorer guy handing out 1911s. But as to the ladies, if Big Navy meant for you to have a lady you would have been issued one.
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 09:37 PM (0OP+5)
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 09:34 PM (9otr5)
Have you tried it out? I considered it for EDC couldn't get over the mag release - very unobtrusive to the point that I had to concentrate way to hard to find it and then to actuate it. So the idea of a 365 - which I really like otherwise - was set aside in favor of something of similar dimensions with more accessible controls. I have no idea how I got from there to a Shadow Systems MR920, but gun works in mysterious ways.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 09:37 PM (P4LRL)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:38 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Weasel
My brother messes with those old pocket watches. Buys them from ebay, takes them apart, cleans them, fixes them, puts them back together, etc. He scored a really nice old world watch maker tool chest with spare parts, and all kinds of shit. He gave me a Waltham pocket watch, I think from the 1920's. I thought he was fucking nuts at first, but it's a pretty cool thing.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 13, 2022 09:38 PM (VwHCD)
Posted by: Sharkman at February 13, 2022 09:39 PM (8gxrg)
Posted by: Dr. Bone at February 13, 2022 09:39 PM (dA9eR)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 13, 2022 09:38 PM (VwHCD)
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Yep! Plus tons of very fine tools that I didn't know I needed!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:40 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 09:37 PM (P4LRL)
Was that in TX last year?
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~Honk! Honk! Let's Geau Brandeau!~ at February 13, 2022 09:41 PM (hOUT3)
Posted by: Igotnothing at February 13, 2022 09:41 PM (xf2hT)
I want the XL I think though all the XL fanbois are pitching the X Comp now.
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 09:41 PM (9otr5)
Posted by: Sharkman at February 13, 2022 09:41 PM (8gxrg)
Posted by: Weasel
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It is good to enjoy it. I prefer woodworking to metal working and do repairs on mechanical things simply due to cost, time, finding competent workers, etc.
I built AR's because I simply did not find what I wanted at the prices I wanted to pay--by the time you are tooled up, then the marginal cost keeps dropping after the initial tooling expense. You also learn from building or rebuilding things how to keep them maintained in the long run as well as troubleshooting.
I am lucky that I have an excellent gunsmith in town but like most, he is always backed up.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:41 PM (Iq9dF)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:40 PM (0IeYL)
Omg, those little screws, holy shit! They look like specs of dust.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 13, 2022 09:41 PM (VwHCD)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:42 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~Honk! Honk! Let's Geau Brandeau!~ at February 13, 2022 09:42 PM (hOUT3)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~Honk! Honk! Let's Geau Brandeau!~ at February 13, 2022 09:41 PM (hOUT3)
You'd have to ask Eromero. I didn't own one last year.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 09:43 PM (P4LRL)
Posted by: Sharkman at February 13, 2022 09:43 PM (8gxrg)
Posted by: Robert at February 13, 2022 09:43 PM (Gor59)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 13, 2022 09:43 PM (nfrXX)
As soon as I hit post, I remembered it was probably Eromero's!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~Honk! Honk! Let's Geau Brandeau!~ at February 13, 2022 09:44 PM (hOUT3)
Omg, those little screws, holy shit! They look like specs of dust.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 13, 2022 09:41 PM (VwHCD)
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Ridiculously small! It's amazing to me the machining processes of the era were able to turn them out.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:45 PM (0IeYL)
I want the XL I think though all the XL fanbois are pitching the X Comp now.
Posted by: blaster at February 13, 2022 09:41 PM (9otr5)
I haven't been actively following the Sig lineup, so whenever they change trim lines I have to look around and figure out what the difference is. I had the Shadow Systems lineup and Sig's P320 carry lineup in my head long enough to flip a coin and pick one over the other.
Still want a Sig, though.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 13, 2022 09:45 PM (P4LRL)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 09:45 PM (ufFY8)
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Thanks, Hrothgar. My pleasure!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:46 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: ballistic at February 13, 2022 09:46 PM (oXNqT)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 13, 2022 09:43 PM (nfrXX)
As someone told me last week, "Depends what you were aiming at."
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 09:46 PM (ETgC5)
Looking forward to the next meeting of the Moron Gun Club so I can see if my outing with a 45 was a fluke. Seriously considering buying a S&W performance M&P 9 mm with the silver accents. I got to handle one at the gun show and it seemed to fit my hand perfectly. Really liked the safety on the grip.
We need Jesse back. Please keep Jesse and SiD in your prayers.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 13, 2022 09:46 PM (Y+l9t)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at February 13, 2022 09:46 PM (ufFY8)
Posted by: Igotnothing
Good show. Depending on your die set mfg, the seating die is also the crimping die but you have to normally readjust the die for the separate operations. On mass reloads for semi autos, I personally use the Ruger Factory Crimp die rather than mess with seating and crimping. Runs about 10-11 bucks for the die itself and it works with other die sets just fine.
Also I always check gauge my reloads--you can use your pistol's barrel to do it and occasionally on earlier 9mm's, you can find differences in the barrel throat. I have an older Sig from Germany that has a shallow throat and does not like some bullet profiles like the Hornady XTP's. As they used FMJ, it works with that profile or hollowpoints using similar ogives just fine.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:46 PM (Iq9dF)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:45 PM (0IeYL)
Have you ever looked into the technology of precision miniature machining in that era? I bet it is amazing.
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~Honk! Honk! Let's Geau Brandeau!~ at February 13, 2022 09:46 PM (hOUT3)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 13, 2022 09:48 PM (nfrXX)
Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at February 13, 2022 09:48 PM (dAOVt)
Posted by: Emmie is unacceptable, eh at February 13, 2022 09:49 PM (6RgRK)
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Only a little, and yep. Amazing. I have a set of Swiss tools used to undercut screw heads to adjust the weight for balances. Incredibly teensy. I'll try and post a pic sometime.
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:49 PM (0IeYL)
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 09:49 PM (0OP+5)
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Thank you for tuning in!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:50 PM (0IeYL)
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Very happy to hear that!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:50 PM (0IeYL)
The M&P is a tried and true firearm with plenty of accessories. The performance version sidesteps buying an aftermarket trigger as the trigger is already tuned by S&W armorers. Should have the better than std. sights as well.
I have one of the older generation M&P's that has the 5 inch longslide on it and the trigger pull and fit is quite nice.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:51 PM (Iq9dF)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:51 PM (0IeYL)
That would take incredible patience and excellent hand/eye skills to do that. Far beyond my league.
No wonder you are an excellent shot.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:52 PM (Iq9dF)
Of course, this was just after potential DIL got roses ordered by Jr. from the Bering Sea. Put my walmart chocolate candy to shame!
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 09:53 PM (ETgC5)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:53 PM (0IeYL)
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Thanks whig, but it's probably just confirmation that I've lost my damn mind!
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:54 PM (0IeYL)
For another source of High Standard parts, try Interarms in Houston (relocated from VA a long time ago).
Was on their website for Garand parts and saw that they had High Standard Semi Auto parts in stock.
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 09:54 PM (Iq9dF)
Posted by: Eromero at February 13, 2022 09:54 PM (0OP+5)
Posted by: RI Red at February 13, 2022 09:55 PM (ETgC5)
Posted by: Weasel at February 13, 2022 09:55 PM (0IeYL)
Learned to shoot with one.
Posted by: Chappyman66 at February 13, 2022 09:57 PM (uRhGw)
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Posted by: Theodore at February 13, 2022 10:00 PM (GJnvT)
Posted by: whig at February 13, 2022 10:05 PM (Iq9dF)
Went out to the desert, and ran 36 rounds through it. Twice, I was able to run thorugh all nine rounds in the mag without a hitch, and twice both myself and my shooting partner had multiple failures to load, with the round winding up wedged at a 45 degree angle, nose up. Will have to examine it carefully to see what is causing it. Maybe the magazine is not seating fully?
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blogging platform available right now. (from what I've read) Is that what you are using on your blog?
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