Gun Thread: NoVAMoMe Registration is Open Edition!

Howdy, Y'all! Welcome to the wondrously fabulous Gun Thread! As always, I want to thank all of our regulars for being here week in and week out, and also offer a bigly Gun Thread welcome to any newcomers who may be joining us tonight. Howdy and thank you for stopping by! I hope you find our wacky conversation on the subject of guns 'n shooting both enjoyable and informative. You are always welcome to lurk in the shadows of shame, but I'd like to invite you to jump into the conversation, say howdy, and tell us what kind of shooting you like to do!

Holy Celebratory Shitballs! How in the ever-loving hell did it get to be 2024 NoVAMoMe Registration time?

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

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2024 NoVAMoMe
Alright, guys and gals, the long awaited and highly anticipated opening of 2024 NoVAMoMe registration is upon us! That's right, registration for the event of the season is open, which means you can register to attend! You see, in order to attend, you must first register, and then wait for June 8th, and then attend! It's really more of an application to attend based on whether we like you or not, but what have you got to lose?!

Q: Weasel, your world frightens and confuses us. How do we, how do you say, register for the NoVAMoMe?
A: Welp, given the intended audience we've tried to keep it pretty darn easy!

First, check your calendars for June 8th, 2024, and cancel anything already planned. Good so far? Then simply send an email to WeaselBell Productions expressing your interest, then sit back and anxiously wait for a reply. Our pal and most delightful 'ette and MoMe Hostess Extraordinaire bluebell will review your application and relevant permanent record notations to decide if you're NoVAMoMe material. If you're one of those selected, you'll get a reply with a link and secret password to the registration site containing all the pertinent details. Look these over and complete the simple registration form, following the PayPal link provided at the end of the form to make your payment. The $30 pp fee covers appetizers, dinner (BBQ Chicken, hamburdogs, sides, and dessert) plus an unlimited amount of fun! Since we must guarantee a headcount to the caterer, all registrations must be made online by May 26th. We are not accepting payment for registration at the door. You do not need a PayPal account to register and can pay with any major credit card.

A NoVAMoMe PSA from our pal bluebell

Hi folks - just a quick PSA. If you write for info about the MoMe, please give us a few words in the body of the email just so I know you are a Moron and not a spammer (moron). I do receive spam on this email account because it's sitting right here in my nic, so that's why I'm asking. I don't want to give our details to a spammer. Also, once registered, remember to check your spam folder if you don't receive a confirmation email.
Thanks.
bluebell

HINT: Try not to sound crazy in your email to bluebell.

Seriously, just send an email, go to the site with the password provided, fill out the simple form, and make your payment. If you forget, a link to the email is on the main page, left sidebar. If you do not sign up, bluebell will be disappointed. Weasel will be disappointed, too, but it's bluebell you need to worry about.

Win a Dream Date with Weasel!
Due to popular demand, we are again conducting a separate raffle for a Dream Date with Weasel This fabulous prize includes an entire day of shooting and personalized one-on-one handgun & rifle coaching and instruction at Weasel Acres on a mutually agreeable date with yours truly. The lucky winner will be able to not only bring and shoot their own weapons, but also try out a variety of WeaselWeapons using WeaselAmmo!

We will end the day with dinner at a good Mexican place in nearby Appomattox. The winner will be responsible for their travel to and from Central Virginia, hence the separate drawing.

Don't be a pathetic girly-man loser, register today!

Q: Weasel, anything else for 2024?
A: Why I'm glad you asked! There are in fact TWO things to mention for 2024.

First-o, we are again having a pre-party get-together the afternoon/evening before the main event. Details at the registration site.

Dos-o, we are again offering a NoVAMoMe commemorative mug for 2024 available only to NoVAMoMe participants!

We sincerely hope you can join the festivities. I promise you this event is as laid back and non-anxiety inducing as humanly possible, and nothing makes me happier than to meet new people who have been reluctant to join in the past. If sitting on the sidelines and just observing is your thing, you can do just that with zero pressure from anyone. I hope some of the past NoVAMoMe participants will jump in and share their thoughts on the event to inspire the scairdy-cat lurkers out there to throw caution to the wind and sign up!

That's it, people. Email WeaselBell Productions today!

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Fundamentals

Guess what?! Fundamentals time!!! To-date we have covered stance, grip and sight alignment.

Q: Weasel, what is left besides yanking on the trigger like a monkey hopped-up on 8 balls?
A: You're not ready for trigger work. You can't handle trigger work.

Have you been practicing and building on the fundamentals covered so far? Every time you are introduced to a new or different skill or concept, it must be practiced to commit it to memory and this process never stops. Have you gone to the range and really focused on the things we have covered so far? Are you taking range notes on the things you have tried, noting what has worked and what hasn't worked? If not, why not? Shooting is a fun and interesting hobby, but to do it well certain skills must be learned, practiced and kept current. If you are the sort of shooter who goes to the range once a year for funsies and doesn't much care about results, then just skip down to the SEH gal section now. No point in reading further. However, if you are someone who wants to achieve a level of basic competency, and then maintain and improve upon it, you need to practice frequently. There isn't a shortcut, or 'one weird trick' that is going to help you.

Tough Love Department
And for Pete's sake, buying the latest 'new' gun isn't going to change much if you don't know how to shoot the gun you already have. I'm serious people. If you are having trouble or are not seeing repeatable results, buying a new gun to fix the problem is only going to give you less money for ammo and two guns you can't shoot. The problem is very likely you. It's never a popular discussion, but one I have had with a lot of new shooters on rifle teams. Chances are, spending a bunch of dough on the latest and greatest thing is only going to show results if you are already performing at a more advanced level. Learn the basic fundamentals of marksmanship, apply what you have learned on a regular basis, and all the other stuff like small groups and impressing range babes will take care of itself. Then go get a new gun.

So where does that leave us? Ah yes, trigger work.

I shoot with the trigger in the center, or maybe very slightly past, the pad of my index finger, which I think is the general consensus of how you're supposed to do it. I pull back smoothly and steadily until any slack is taken up and I am ready to break the shot, then continue past the break and pause for a second or two before allowing the trigger to reset. During the entire process, I am focusing all of my brain molecules on some aspect of fundamentals and not jiggling the gun around in the process. That's it. That's what I do and it seems to work for me. For those paying attention to their breathing rhythm, I try to time the shot about 95% of the way through the exhale. The reason? I do not want to end up waiting until the bottom of the cycle and then holding my breath as everything gets lined up if any final adjustment is needed.

Let's look at a couple of videos.

Will you look at that watch!

Tell time from space!!

SEALs need to tell time too! This guy makes some very good points.

One final (ha!) point from WeaselDoctrine; taking a bag o' guns to the range is fun, but is not at all conducive to developing and mastering basic marksmanship skills. Every gun has a different feel, whether it's from caliber and recoil, grip, sights or trigger mechanisms. Shooting three or four different guns in a single hour-long range session isn't training, it's really just confusing the issue. They all feel different because they are all different, and you are doing almost nothing to reinforce any of them into your memory, because the training is not additive. Rather, you have shot a lot of valuable ammo and received very little in return in the form of fundamentals development because each time you pick up a different gun, you're essentially starting from scratch. Splitting up your range time into little 10 or 15 minute segments firing different weapons gains you virtually nothing, and you will be hard pressed to reliably recall specifics of any of them.

If you're serious, focus on one thing at a time. Just my .02.

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Guns of the Horde
First up, our pal Hairyback Guy shares a real beauty!

Here are pics of my Springfield Armory SA48 FAL in 5.56. Springfield Armory brought about 700 of these into the country back in the 1990s and every once in a while you will see one pop up for sale. Exactly like a FAL in 7.62, except the barrel and bolt face are of course different as well as a magazine well insert welded in place for 5.56 magazines. Weighs about 10 pounds but is a great shooter and very accurate out to 500 yards. Had wood furniture on it when I got her but I like the standard FAL buttstock and Brit pebble grain handguards which I installed along with a standard FAL flash hider.

Ho-Lee Crap! That right there is a good looking rifle! Anybody else jealous? Thanks HbG!

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Gun Thread Homework!

Ok, this was fun a few weeks ago and a lot of you chose to participate, which does my old withered heart good! So I am going to ask you to watch this short video presentation sometime this week, and return next Sunday prepared to discuss your thoughts. Please don't comment on it tonight in order to give everyone who is interested a chance to watch and participate in the conversation. You will have a week to think about your reaction when in real life the decisions are being made in seconds.

This video is from an attorney in WA who gives the legal perspective on what you can and cannot do when your car is surrounded by a mob of peaceful protestors. Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to place yourself in the driver's situation and decide what you would have done a) without first watching lawyer-guy, and 2) what if anything you might have done differently after watching lawyer-guy.

Bonus Question: Do you know the relevant law(s) in your state? How does it differ from what was described in the video?

I hate to say it, but as this year goes on, I think the likelihood of our seeing these situations again will only go up. I truly believe it's a very good idea to think of these sort of scenarios and what your reaction might be in advance.

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How Can You Go Wrong?
Best selling gun? You decide!

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Neat-O
A cane pistol for crippled shooters.

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Hanging Out With Hickok45

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Killers From Space!

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Musical Interlude
The world lost Dickey Betts recently. Here is The Allman Brothers Band in 1972 with Ramblin' Man. RIP Mr. Betts.

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Gun Basics 101
New video from the She Equips Herself gal! This week's video is from the series on finding the perfect carry gun.

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Cigar of the Week

This week our pal rhomboid scores again with this excellent review of the Foundation Olmec Robusto

Foundation Cigar company's founder and blender Nick Melillo loves him some history. Several of his lines and individual sticks are named for historical objects, periods, or civilizations. I reviewed his Charter Oak shade (named for a famous tree in his home state of Connecticut) here a while back.
The Olmec (robusto, 5 X 50) has a toothy ( = somewhat rustic finish, with veins) wrapper, a dark chocolate brown from the San Andres region of Mexico. The Olmec civilization is believed to be among the first users of tobacco, and inhabited this region. Binder is Nicaraguan, filler "undisclosed". It's softly box-pressed. Construction is nice, burn was even, lots of smoke. The company considers it full-bodied, I'd say at least the stronger end of medium-full. For me the flavor started with a brief period of classic maduro cocoa notes, but soon shifted to predominantly earth, leather, and some hint of a spice I can't put my finger on (surprise!). I'd bet more sophisticated palates would pick up a lot more, and would enjoy this one. The Olmec maduro is available online for $13 and up.

Excellent, rhomboid! Thank you!

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Here are some different online cigar vendors. You will find they not only carry different brands and different lines from those brands, but also varying selections of vitolas (sizes/shapes) of given lines. It's good to have options, especially if you're looking for a specific cigar.

Cigarsinternational.com
Cigarpage.com
Famous-smoke.com
Cigarsdaily.com
Neptunecigar.com
Smallbatchcigar.com
Bobalu Cigar Company
Cigarbid.com
Nicks Cigar World New!

A note about sources. The brick & mortar/online divide exists with cigars, as with guns, and most consumer products, with respect to price. As with guns - since both are "persecuted industries", basically - I make a conscious effort to source at least some of my cigars from my local store(s). It's a small thing, but the brick & mortar segment for both guns and tobacco are precious, and worth supporting where you can. And if you're lucky enough to have a good cigar store/lounge available, they're often a good social event with many dangerous people of the sort who own scary gunz, or read smart military blogs like this one. -rhomboid

Anyone have others to include? Perhaps a small local roller who makes a cigar you like? Send me your recommendation and a link to the site!

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Ammo Link-O-Rama
I'm really very seriously not kidding around anymore. Buy Ammo
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
American Elite Ammo NEW!

***Mail Bag***

This week's mailbag entry is from our pal WTM. I'm somewhat surprised this wasn't a game changer. (fyi - Weasel hates the term "game-changer")

Are there any historical weapons that were complete failures? Oh yeah. This weapon (The Krummlauf) was a German invention that was supposed to allow soldiers to shoot around corners. It seemed like a great idea, but it was a total failure. It would break after 150-300 rounds making it useless for long term use. The bullets would shatter in the gun causing a "shotgun" effect. It was a disaster of a weapon that never did any good.
Source

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

Posted by: Weasel at 07:00 PM

Comments

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1 Gubs!

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 07:00 PM (IQ6Gq)

2 BOOM!!!

Posted by: Scuba Dude at April 21, 2024 07:00 PM (f0/sc)

3 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at April 21, 2024 07:01 PM (fwDg9)

4 Nabg

Posted by: Eromero at April 21, 2024 07:01 PM (NxC5+)

5 One of my old WW2 weapons books has that MP-44 curved barrel weapon.

Posted by: Skip at April 21, 2024 07:02 PM (fwDg9)

6 HINT: Try not to sound crazy in your email to bluebell.

* hangs head, kicks dirt *

Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 07:05 PM (/y8xj)

7 WeaselBeenz. YUM!

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at April 21, 2024 07:05 PM (PiwSw)

8 Is anyone from SC planning to head up to the 2024 NoVAMoMe? I'll be relocated to SC in a few weeks, so if the schedule works out I'd like to make the trip. No hazing please.

Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 21, 2024 07:07 PM (pKJ6a)

9 HINT: Try not to sound crazy in your email to bluebell.

We're Morons, we always sound crazy.

Posted by: Scuba Dude at April 21, 2024 07:08 PM (f0/sc)

10 I'm here!
And I'll be there!

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 07:09 PM (1zxQh)

11 A Moron asked earlier today "How come all the pistols I want to buy are $1500+?"

Other Morons have been asking how to write the Gun Thread Staff with questions. Using the above question as an example, here is a template you can use:

Dear Gun Thread Staff,

I never thought this would happen to me, but how come all the pistols I want to buy are $1500+?

-- your nic

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 07:10 PM (a3Q+t)

12 @11 If you're talking about semi-autos, yes.

Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 21, 2024 07:11 PM (pKJ6a)

13 Hello, Weasel!

Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 07:12 PM (yRXSd)

14 -- your nic
Posted by: Duncanthrax

Covering for a fellow moron, well done. You're a giver!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 07:12 PM (KRNKG)

15 Many Thanks to bluebell and Weasel for the NoVaMoMe. More than ever Morons knowing Morons in real life is a good thing.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 07:12 PM (LfcYE)

16 Gub Thread!

We are getting such nice Spring weather AND tax season has passed, I figured there was a slight chance Weasel was in such a chillin' state at Weasel Acres that he might forget it was Sunday and a gub thread day.

I guess he is even more reliable that Old Faithful!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:13 PM (HlyYF)

17 Dear Gun Thread Staff,

I never thought this would happen to me, but how come all the pistols I want to buy are $1500+?

-- your nic
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 07:10 PM (a3Q+t)
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A more effective approach would be:

Dear Gun Thread Staff,

Here is $1,500. Can I ask a question?

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 07:13 PM (RG6z4)

18 Sadly, I will not be able to attend this years NoVAMoMe.

Also, no range report either. I can blame what ever I caught on my trip down to Texas the other weekend. Took over a week to shake and only now am I getting back to normal.

That being said I really should invest in an at home training system. I spend 2 days a week working from home, who says I cannot take the pistol out for a little practice while reconciling accounts? Just have to make sure the camera is turned off when on a Teams meeting. :-p

What system would the horde recommend?

Posted by: Scuba Dude at April 21, 2024 07:15 PM (f0/sc)

19 Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:13 PM (HlyYF)
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Soon!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 07:15 PM (RG6z4)

20 Range report for the week: Strapped on a reasonably sized watch and went to work on grip and trigger control with my handgun. Incremental improvement underway. Getting to mechanics that feel more comfortable and natural. Glimpses of very, very good and periodic reminders of humility. The instant feedback of seeing the hole in the paper is unambiguous. It is either good or it isn't. The rangebabe I was shooting with did well too. Progress... Thanks to the horde for suggestions last week. Looking forward to watching the trigger control videos in the content.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 07:16 PM (IQ6Gq)

21 No range report this week.

Stayed off the farm this week for the turkey season. My brother and one nephew each bagged a fat turkey this afternoon!

Their range reports are: one shot, one kill.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:16 PM (HlyYF)

22 A more effective approach would be:

Dear Gun Thread Staff,

Here is $1,500. Can I ask a question?
Posted by: Weasel

Wondering if that would constitute an in-kind donation for tax purposes.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 07:16 PM (KRNKG)

23 HINT: Try not to sound crazy in your email to bluebell.

We're Morons, we always sound crazy.
Posted by: Scuba Dude at April 21, 2024 07:08 PM (f0/sc)
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Yeah, it's like they've never met us...

The REAL Weasel and bluebell would know better than to ask us not to sound crazy.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 21, 2024 07:17 PM (BpYfr)

24 18 Sadly, I will not be able to attend this years NoVAMoMe.

Posted by: Scuba Dude at April 21, 2024 07:15 PM
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Bummer.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 07:18 PM (IQ6Gq)

25 Good Sunday evening, gub 'ettes and 'rons, and a special shootin'-around-corners hat tip to our host Weasel.

Unfortunately, mom's funeral put paid to my vacation days for the first half of the year, so the NoVaMoMe will once again be Puppy-less -- but Corsicana is still very much on the table.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:18 PM (v23vE)

26 20 Range report for the week: Strapped on a reasonably sized watch and went to work on grip and trigger control with my handgun.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 07:16 PM

What is the appropriate watch size if you have TRex arms?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:19 PM (HlyYF)

27 Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 07:10 PM (a3Q+t)

Because one's tastes have exceeded their budget/income stream? Very easy to do w/ most pistols.

Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 07:19 PM (yRXSd)

28 Sorry to hear about Mom, Schnorfle.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:20 PM (HlyYF)

29 HINT: Try not to sound crazy in your email to bluebell.

We're Morons, we always sound crazy.
Posted by: Scuba Dude
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Yeah, it's like they've never met us...

The REAL Weasel and bluebell would know better than to ask us not to sound crazy.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

Good point, if not a little bit crazy how could you qualify as a moron?
Moron: Honey, I'd like to drive for 2 days to meet up with a bunch of people we've never met.
Oh, and there will be long guns, short guns, and food.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 07:20 PM (KRNKG)

30 26 What is the appropriate watch size if you have TRex arms?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:19 PM
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As I understand the rules, answers to such questions cost $1,500.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 07:20 PM (IQ6Gq)

31 That being said I really should invest in an at home training system. I spend 2 days a week working from home, who says I cannot take the pistol out for a little practice while reconciling accounts? Just have to make sure the camera is turned off when on a Teams meeting. :-p

What system would the horde recommend?
Posted by: Scuba Dude at April 21, 2024 07:15 PM (f0/sc)

I own the Strikeman (https://www.strikeman.io/) entry-level system and have had good experiences with it. It's decent for the price point (current <$100 with laser cartridge included) and your smartphone. In case confederatefifth is around, I will point out that it's completely usable with a non-Internet connected smartphone, in case you're worried about Bob from NSA tracking your training prowess.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:22 PM (v23vE)

32 25 Unfortunately, mom's funeral put paid to my vacation days for the first half of the year, so the NoVaMoMe will once again be Puppy-less -- but Corsicana is still very much on the table.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:18 PM
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Bummer for the first part. Optimism for the second part.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 07:22 PM (IQ6Gq)

33 Good evening gubthreaders and all the ships at sea.

I've got lots of gub stuff. Let's get to it.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 07:23 PM (IFNME)

34 I never thought this would happen to me, but how come all the pistols I want to buy are $1500+?

-- your nic
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 07:10 PM (a3Q+t)

My failing is that I like guns that look cool and I can imagine in bladerunner. They see you coming, man.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 21, 2024 07:23 PM (di6C2)

35 Sorry to hear about your Mom, Schnorflepuppy. It is rough to lose ones parent. Prayers for you and your family.

Posted by: Scuba Dude at April 21, 2024 07:23 PM (f0/sc)

36 NovaMoMe rocks.
You'll enjoy it. If you're on the fence, go ahead and sign up.
Great venue.
Great food.
But mostly, great horde!

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 21, 2024 07:23 PM (dg+HA)

37 Another complete failure: chain shot cannons in the Civil War.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 21, 2024 07:23 PM (di6C2)

38 30 26 What is the appropriate watch size if you have TRex arms?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:19 PM
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As I understand the rules, answers to such questions cost $1,500.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 07:20 PM

I only covet $10 Saturday Night Special pistols from the sketchy guy on the corner wearing a trench coat.

Can I get an answer for a sawbuck?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:23 PM (HlyYF)

39 Howdy, all! Got to do some shooting yesterday and today. This was the first opportunity to fire my FN Reflex that had been having a problem with light primer strikes. I detail stripped it, cleaned and lubed it, and the problem seems to be fixed (he said cautiously). An additional benefit was that since I was burning a lot of different ammo to make sure everything ran OK, I was able to diligently practice the fundamentals that I seem to remember our host mentioning a time or two. By golly, they seem to work! 1 of _

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at April 21, 2024 07:24 PM (jrXDo)

40 What is the appropriate watch size if you have TRex arms?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:19 PM

I, too, am interested in this question.

Posted by: David Hogg, Harvard graduate at April 21, 2024 07:24 PM (a3Q+t)

41 28 Sorry to hear about Mom, Schnorfle.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:20 PM (HlyYF)

Thanks, Pillage. She had been in memory care these last few years, so the person I knew had already left us, but the finality still has yet to hit me even after the visitation and service.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:24 PM (v23vE)

42 I never thought this would happen to me, but how come all the pistols I want to buy are $1500+?

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I bet most of us are still hung on thinking in terms of 2019 dollars. We're no longer there unfortunately, and $1500 is, using food inflation numbers, a $750 or so gun from back then.

So you might regret not buying it at these cheap prices.

Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 21, 2024 07:24 PM (qQsNc)

43 Because one's tastes have exceeded their budget/income stream? Very easy to do w/ most ~~pistols~~ everything.

FIFM

Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 07:24 PM (/y8xj)

44 35 Sorry to hear about your Mom, Schnorflepuppy. It is rough to lose ones parent. Prayers for you and your family.
Posted by: Scuba Dude at April 21, 2024 07:23 PM (f0/sc)

Thank you, Scoob. The worst part, with my dad having gone before, is that I'm the adult now. I'm not ready for this ...

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:24 PM (v23vE)

45 29 Moron: Honey, I'd like to drive for 2 days to meet up with a bunch of people we've never met.
Oh, and there will be long guns, short guns, and food.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 07:20 PM
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Sounds like a party to me. See you there.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 07:25 PM (IQ6Gq)

46 31 Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:22 PM

Thanks for the tip!!

Posted by: Scuba Dude at April 21, 2024 07:25 PM (f0/sc)

47 Condolences, S'puppy.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 07:26 PM (RG6z4)

48 Thanks, Pillage. She had been in memory care these last few years, so the person I knew had already left us, but the finality still has yet to hit me even after the visitation and service.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:24 PM (v23vE)

Sorry to hear this man. Went through that with Mammaw and Pappaw. Dad said something before they passed (with love and respect to his parents): It's not them anymore.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 21, 2024 07:26 PM (di6C2)

49 S'puppy, Condolences and a hug.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 07:26 PM (LfcYE)

50 My failing is that I like guns that look cool and I can imagine in bladerunner. They see you coming, man.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 21, 2024 07:23 PM

The original Blade Runner was set in 2019!

Does our current future look better or bleaker?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:26 PM (HlyYF)

51 Sorry to hear this man. Went through that with Mammaw and Pappaw. Dad said something before they passed (with love and respect to his parents): It's not them anymore.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 21, 2024 07:26 PM (di6C2)

Thanks, Aetius, and I had that sense more than once when visiting my mom when she was still physically with us. Alzheimer's is a cruel damn disease.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:27 PM (v23vE)

52 49 S'puppy, Condolences and a hug.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 07:26 PM (LfcYE)

Thank you, ma'am.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:28 PM (v23vE)

53 44 The worst part, with my dad having gone before, is that I'm the adult now. I'm not ready for this ...

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:24 PM
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That's a tough inflection point. Best wishes. You've always got the moron family. May not help if you're looking for adults though...

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 07:28 PM (IQ6Gq)

54 Good evening fellow enthusiasts. I have not been to the range in 3 weeks! Bummer.
I did however obtain the Holosun Carry MRS green dot for my new lavender Glock. It was a bit expensive but looks like everything required to put it on is in the neat little box it came in. The dot is crystal clear and from what I have been reading, the green dot is especially good for 29 year old eyes.
I also got a set of electronic ear buds. Only problem is that the parts are so tiny I'm afraid to open the little plastic bags. But I will get it done because I intend to make up for my lack of range time next weekend.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:28 PM (t/2Uw)

55 I promise you this event is as laid back and non-anxiety inducing as humanly possible
This. You'll meet people (though, I suppose you don't have to meet anyone other than the check-in folks) who are quiet and some who are loud and some who carry squirt guns. And pretty soon you'll be enjoying yourself.

The food is always great, as is the booze (if you desire). It's a great time even if the weather turns wet.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 07:28 PM (1zxQh)

56 40 What is the appropriate watch size if you have TRex arms?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:19 PM

I, too, am interested in this question.

Posted by: David Hogg, Harvard graduate at April 21, 2024 07:24 PM

I said TRex arms!

For toothpick arms, I believe the Dora the Explorer model for 3-year-old girls is the proper watch for you.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:29 PM (HlyYF)

57 Because one's tastes have exceeded their budget/income stream? Very easy to do w/ most pistols.
Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 07:19 PM

That is only a temporary issue. By reducing extraneous expenses such as food, shelter, and chasing the opposite sex, you can more easily afford the firearms lifestyle you deserve.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 07:29 PM (a3Q+t)

58 Does our current future look better or bleaker?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:26 PM (HlyYF)

Deckard was free to have sex with crazy Sean Young. +1

Fashion looked better (future noir) +1

His handgun was cooler than the H9 or the 7.5 BRNO PSD. +1

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 21, 2024 07:29 PM (di6C2)

59 AZdeplorable, you must ask lin-duh about her expaining why she was coming to the first TXMoMe. Best one was jewells family thinking she might get kidnapped by a cult!

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 07:29 PM (LfcYE)

60 Unfortunately, I think these FNs are banned here unless grandfathered but I'd like one because it's what our troops were armed with when I was a kid and a teen:

https://www.dsarms.com/

[Not an endorsement although it looks like they might be out of business now.]

And this from the American Rifleman site:
https://tinyurl.com/2ywtf65s

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 21, 2024 07:30 PM (vtyCZ)

61 Fundamentals!

Went to the range for the first time this month and focused on trigger pull.

Did the "same hole" drill. Five shots at 3,5,7,10 and 15 yards each, trying to hit the same hole. I did ok. I focused on pulling the trigger straight back, smoothly, on the last part of an exhale. I also pulled the trigger about ever 3-4 seconds, which is really slow.

Took a few shots to get back in the groove. Was shooting my EMP Ronin. Good pistol.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 07:30 PM (TCtev)

62 I did however obtain the Holosun Carry MRS green dot for my new lavender Glock. It was a bit expensive but looks like everything required to put it on is in the neat little box it came in.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:28 PM

Are you getting it installed, or planning on installing it yourself?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 07:31 PM (a3Q+t)

63 On laser dry fire systems - we own a n iTarget system. It is very basic and serviceable. If I were to buy another I would get the MantisX Academy. One, Stav from She Equips Herself recommends it, though she could probably talk me into any number of bad decisions.

Second, watching the reviews, it offers more activities - different types of targets, etc. It costs a little more as a result but I think worth it.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 07:32 PM (IFNME)

64 CMP is releasing some Navy Garands in .308.

$900 for the not-recommended-for-shooting Mod (may be reconvertable to .30-06), and $1500 for the shootable Mod.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 07:34 PM (a3Q+t)

65 58 Does our current future look better or bleaker?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:26 PM

Deckard was free to have sex with crazy Sean Young. +1

Fashion looked better (future noir) +1

His handgun was cooler than the H9 or the 7.5 BRNO PSD. +1

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 21, 2024 07:29 PM

So our current crop of imbecile politicians have put us on a path that is WORSE than a fictional dystopian world?

Sounds about right!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:34 PM (HlyYF)

66 Are you getting it installed, or planning on installing it yourself?

Posted by: Duncanthrax

I actually read the directions and it doesn't look too difficult but I either need help from a friend or will have to take it to a gunsmith. My pistol is an MOS and this particular sight is made specifically to fit the G48 MOS, G43x mos and the Hellcat and the plate is in the package.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:34 PM (t/2Uw)

67 $1500 is a good reason to go with a revolver

Posted by: Skip at April 21, 2024 07:34 PM (fwDg9)

68 The problem is very likely you.
There's an old saw about "the one constant in every bad relationship you've ever had is... you."
It's the same with shooting. The one constant - regardless of weather, illness, batteries, range babes, or tightness of socks - is you. You can either be the rock amidst the storm or the plastic grocery bag being tossed about by cars on the highway. But it's you either way.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 07:34 PM (1zxQh)

69 Best one was jewells family thinking she might get kidnapped by a cult!

Which reminds me, did the ransom check clear?

Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 07:35 PM (/y8xj)

70 the Holosun Carry MRS green dot for my new lavender Glock.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:28 PM (t/2Uw)

Seems like that would clash. You need a violet dot, IMO.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 07:35 PM (1zxQh)

71 Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 07:30 PM (TCtev)
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Does it seem like an effective technique or is it too early to tell?

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 07:35 PM (JwHpX)

72 she might get kidnapped by a cult!
Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 07:29 PM

I thought you didn't have to worry about the Horse Trailer until your 3rd or 4th TxMoMe?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 07:37 PM (a3Q+t)

73 Seems to me the Krummlauf might have worked better if loaded with round ball ammunition. Spitzer bullets would have to bend into an arc to make it around the corner, and then get (somewhat?) straightened again. Spheres ought to track around pretty good.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2024 07:37 PM (tkR6S)

74 Tell time from space!!
That one DEFINITELY has a reel of monofilament carbon fiber in it to shoot out and reel himself back into the space station. Or it has a secret ammo compartment.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 07:37 PM (1zxQh)

75 I mean, look at it:

https://tinyurl.com/2hv52pd6

Although I wonder... where is the magazine... or cylinder or... bullet storage?

It even has wood!

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 21, 2024 07:37 PM (di6C2)

76 Best one was jewells family thinking she might get kidnapped by a cult!
Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 07:29 PM (LfcYE)
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Well, she kinda was!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 07:37 PM (JwHpX)

77 Schnorfle - So sorry about your Mom. NoVaMoMe next year!

Scuba - Glad you are better but sad you won't make the MoMe

TRex - what is the deal with your watch?

Posted by: Iris, Team Hedgehog at April 21, 2024 07:39 PM (n3DL0)

78 the Holosun Carry MRS green dot for my new lavender Glock.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:28 PM (t/2Uw)

Seems like that would clash. You need a violet dot, IMO.
Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 07:35 PM

Please. She's an 'ette. Chartreuse or periwinkle.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 07:39 PM (a3Q+t)

79 Does it seem like an effective technique or is it too early to tell?
Posted by: Weasel

It worked well for me. I was super focused on NOT flinching and pulling straight back. The timing was helpful for muscle memory. I can always go faster.

Plus, the timer in my head kept me from overthinking.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 07:40 PM (TCtev)

80 70 the Holosun Carry MRS green dot for my new lavender Glock.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:28 PM (t/2Uw)

Seems like that would clash. You need a violet dot, IMO.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 07:35 PM

Great, I am already the worst shot in the Gub Thread. If "fashion sense" becomes another relevant factor, then I am going to be last in TWO categories!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:40 PM (HlyYF)

81 VAMoMe!
Now that I have your attention...
If you are planning on coming and want to shoot with the DMV MGC on Sunday at our range which is not too far from where the mome is being held, you need to let me know asap. The party room at the range costs extra so if there are only a few, we don;t need the room. So far only heard from a couple of people. Send me an email if interested. We had a blast last year and then went to dinner at our favorite place.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:41 PM (t/2Uw)

82 My permanent record is in tatters.
But it is Mrs. Red’s birthday.
That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.

Posted by: RI Red at April 21, 2024 07:41 PM (wrDSd)

83 "For toothpick arms, I believe the Dora the Explorer model for 3-year-old girls is the proper watch for you."

Are you insulting us? I think you are insulting us.

How rude!

Posted by: All the three year old girls in the world at April 21, 2024 07:41 PM (89Sog)

84 Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 07:40 PM (TCtev)
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Excellent!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 07:42 PM (JwHpX)

85 Unfortunately, I think these FNs are banned here unless grandfathered but I'd like one because it's what our troops were armed with when I was a kid and a teen:
https://www.dsarms.com/
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 21, 2024 07:30 PM (vtyCZ)

From what I know, DS Arms has closed their storefront due to whatever insane laws they have up their in yankee heaven but they are still open manufacturing and selling their rifles and part etc.

Good folks, bad State.

A move may be in order.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 21, 2024 07:42 PM (R/m4+)

86 Splitting up your range time into little 10 or 15 minute segments firing different weapons gains you virtually nothing
The "let's take a bunch of guns" is good for two things (aside from sometimes it's just fun), IMO:
1) Cycling through some firearms that you don't shoot often. You're making sure they work and that you remember where the buttons are and what the ammo looks like.
2) Familiarization. I want to get my wife to the range and let her shoot a few different types so she can just have an idea what they will feel like and can figure out how to operate them if she needs to.

Of course, shooting in those ways (assuming you're not the one being familiarized) requires solid fundamentals, so you don't end up just throwing a bunch of lead away.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 07:42 PM (1zxQh)

87 AZdeplorable, you must ask lin-duh about her expaining why she was coming to the first TXMoMe. Best one was jewells family thinking she might get kidnapped by a cult!
Posted by: Ben Had

I'll remember to ask lin-duh, thanks.

Well, Jewells actually did get welcomed by a bunch of morons, and she is still one of us....

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 07:43 PM (KRNKG)

88 I specifically got the green dot because the red would clash. The green goes very nicely with the lilac. The slide is black so it is a very handsome firearm. I will have to send a photo. Iris has suggested that I coordinate my outfit as well.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:43 PM (t/2Uw)

89 2 of _ (Range Report continued)
I did somewhat violate WeaselDoctrine in that I fired more than one pistol during yesterday's and today's outings. I hadn't fired my Ruger LCP mouse gun in quite a while, and since it's my T shirt and shorts weather grab and go to Walmart piece, I put about 50 rounds through it. It has a Crimson Trace laser attached that is pretty useless in bright sunshine, so I mostly used the vestigial sights. Actually, not too bad. Definitely minute of bad guy. It is an uncomfortable gun to shoot, though, and I don't even have extra-large hands. And the trigger sucks. Of course, all triggers suck if you compare them to a 1911.

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at April 21, 2024 07:43 PM (jrXDo)

90 I actually read the directions and it doesn't look too difficult but I either need help from a friend or will have to take it to a gunsmith. My pistol is an MOS and this particular sight is made specifically to fit the G48 MOS, G43x mos and the Hellcat and the plate is in the package.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:34 PM

You'll need to clean the area(s) throughly, use some thread locker (I prefer Vibra-Tite VC3, but blue Loc Tite will work), and an inch-pound torque wrench. (Probably either 18 or 25 inch-pounds, but the instructions will have the manufacturer's recommendation.)

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 07:44 PM (a3Q+t)

91 I specifically got the green dot because the red would clash. The green goes very nicely with the lilac.

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Even though I know this is a joke this is my favorite post I've read in a long time.

Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 21, 2024 07:44 PM (qQsNc)

92 88 I specifically got the green dot because the red would clash. The green goes very nicely with the lilac. The slide is black so it is a very handsome firearm. I will have to send a photo. Iris has suggested that I coordinate my outfit as well.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:43 PM (t/2Uw)

So... you were going for a Cesar Romero in 60's Batman kind of thing?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 21, 2024 07:44 PM (di6C2)

93 CMP is releasing some Navy Garands in .308.

$900 for the not-recommended-for-shooting Mod (may be reconvertable to .30-06), and $1500 for the shootable Mod.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 07:34 PM

For that price I would be better off going to my local gun store and buying an M1A. According to the CMP website the gun has a new barrel and stock and is pretty much made from parts.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 21, 2024 07:45 PM (QNSds)

94 If anyone is interested in a great cigar deal, Holts is selling 10 Montecristos and 10 Romeo y Julieta 1875s for $95.

https://tinyurl.com/2efbepxe

Posted by: chris+opher at April 21, 2024 07:45 PM (dSco/)

95 Posted by: chris+opher at April 21, 2024 07:45 PM (dSco/)
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Thank you and welcome!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 07:46 PM (JwHpX)

96 Ah, my first MoMe. What fun memories.

That and trying to explain to my lovely wife that I was going to fly across the country to meet old friends I’d never met. She agreed to come along.

Turns out they like her better. And I don’t blame them.

Posted by: Pete Bog at April 21, 2024 07:47 PM (1C1sV)

97 The Nation's Gun Show returned to the nation's capital this weekend - I can hear that in the radio announcer voice. sra blaster and I took her sister to the show to get a holster (We met EdL. there too). We got her into an S&W 9mm EZ and she got her carry permit soshe needed a holster. We found a place with really minimal IWB holsters that have a nifty clip that you can flip up and clip on, not just a static piece of plastic or metal. So of course sra blaster needed one of those, too.

Lots of COLOR in the gun field now. Lots of wraps and paints and molded polymers.... It's kind of astounding.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 07:47 PM (IFNME)

98 $1500 is a good reason to go with a revolver
Posted by: Skip at April 21, 2024 07:34 PM (fwDg9)

I saw new Colt Pythons and Ananacondas for sale at the Chantilly show today for $1469 or $1499. Those are good quality revolvers there.

Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 07:47 PM (yRXSd)

99 According to the CMP website the gun has a new barrel and stock and is pretty much made from parts.

I think you are conflating the "Expert" M1s and the Navy Garands. Both are 7.62/.308 but the latter are collectors' items.

Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 07:49 PM (/y8xj)

100 Posted by: Pete Bog at April 21, 2024 07:47 PM (1C1sV)
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Try explaining to her not to be surprised if people call her WeaselWoman.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 07:49 PM (JwHpX)

101 From what I know, DS Arms has closed their storefront due to whatever insane laws they have up their in yankee heaven but they are still open manufacturing and selling their rifles and part etc.
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Ah! That explains the phrasing about their showroom not being open. Very good. Thanks.

I was wondering about buying FN Furniture there but getting a legal barrel/operating system here.

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 21, 2024 07:49 PM (vtyCZ)

102 77 TRex - what is the deal with your watch?

Posted by: Iris, Team Hedgehog at April 21, 2024 07:39 PM
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Short arms with good fundamentals is better than longer arms with poor fundamentals. At this point, I'm beginning to think that time at the range is best measured by rounds and boxes rather than minutes and hours.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 07:50 PM (IQ6Gq)

103 Lots of COLOR in the gun field now. Lots of wraps and paints and molded polymers.... It's kind of astounding.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 07:47 PM

So now my gun color, sight, AND holster must all match?

I think I am going to go full emo!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:50 PM (HlyYF)

104 On laser dry fire systems - we own a n iTarget system. It is very basic and serviceable. If I were to buy another I would get the MantisX Academy. One, Stav from She Equips Herself recommends it, though she could probably talk me into any number of bad decisions.

Second, watching the reviews, it offers more activities - different types of targets, etc. It costs a little more as a result but I think worth it.
Posted by: blaster

Blaster, can you tell if it demands/requires internet connection while using?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 07:50 PM (KRNKG)

105 Try explaining to her not to be surprised if people call her WeaselWoman.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 07:49 PM

My wife wants to come to the TXMoMe this year.

If so, can everyone please, please call her Mrs. Idiot?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:52 PM (HlyYF)

106 77 Schnorfle - So sorry about your Mom. NoVaMoMe next year!

Scuba - Glad you are better but sad you won't make the MoMe

TRex - what is the deal with your watch?
Posted by: Iris, Team Hedgehog at April 21, 2024 07:39 PM (n3DL0)

Thanks, Iris!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:52 PM (v23vE)

107 I dunno duncanthrax. No wrench required. There is this funny little tool in the package. It looks like I just have to unscrew something and then screw the sight to the plate and then screw the plate to the gun, tighten the screws. The picture looks pretty simple. Of course I know nothing about this stuff. My gun is really new. Only put couple hundred runds through it so pretty pristine at this point also.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:53 PM (t/2Uw)

108 @104 I think Judge Dredd's pistol requires internet connectivity.

Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at April 21, 2024 07:54 PM (snyZJ)

109 My wife wants to come to the TXMoMe this year.

If so, can everyone please, please call her Mrs. Idiot?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:52 PM (HlyYF)

That's easy. Have you met us?

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:54 PM (v23vE)

110 My wife wants to come to the TXMoMe this year.

If so, can everyone please, please call her Mrs. Idiot?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot

You sure about that?

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:55 PM (t/2Uw)

111 I think Judge Dredd's pistol requires internet connectivity.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO

They'll put an internet activated lockout on it when it comes out so... nope.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 07:55 PM (KRNKG)

112 According to the CMP website the gun has a new barrel and stock and is pretty much made from parts.

I think you are conflating the "Expert" M1s and the Navy Garands. Both are 7.62/.308 but the latter are collectors' items.

Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 07:49 PM

OK, I see them at the very bottom of the page. One is a non shooter and you have to sign a waiver to get the other one.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 21, 2024 07:56 PM (QNSds)

113 Unrelated to anything else in this thread, but very related to Guns:
Traveling by plane to LA area this week. So, no guns. No checked luggage, so no knives. Also no pepper spray.

Any suggestions? I mean I know it's not riot season yet, and guns don't help much with earthquake season. I'm trusting in the Lord, but I'd like to have something He can work with, if possible.

Nurse? How have you handled going down there?

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 07:56 PM (1zxQh)

114 If so, can everyone please, please call her Mrs. Idiot?

I'm smelling a setup....

Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 07:56 PM (/y8xj)

115 I dunno duncanthrax. No wrench required. There is this funny little tool in the package. It looks like I just have to unscrew something and then screw the sight to the plate and then screw the plate to the gun, tighten the screws. The picture looks pretty simple...

-

Torque wrench = apply loc-tite, tighten it down until it stops, then give it 1/8th to 1/4 or so more of a turn.

Label plastic bag, put tool in plastic bag, put bag in safe.

Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 21, 2024 07:56 PM (qQsNc)

116 I was wondering about buying FN Furniture there but getting a legal barrel/operating system here.
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 21, 2024 07:49 PM (vtyCZ)

The big fella you see in the video is the owner I forget his name but he is from Australia if I remember right and if you call them they usually will do what they can to get what you need or want. FALs and ARs full rifles, parts and accessories.

Small operation but first class and good fellas.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 21, 2024 07:57 PM (R/m4+)

117 Pillage Idiot, I look forward to seeing you both in Oct.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 07:57 PM (LfcYE)

118 Time today nibbled away as if by ducks plus feeling poorly after the strong cold front came through.

Best wishes for those on the gub thread and as always thanks Weasel for the content provision.

Thanks for the show and tell HB Guy.

Posted by: whig at April 21, 2024 07:58 PM (cViPl)

119 I dunno duncanthrax. No wrench required. There is this funny little tool in the package. It looks like I just have to unscrew something and then screw the sight to the plate and then screw the plate to the gun, tighten the screws. The picture looks pretty simple.

In this instance, the torque "wrench" is used instead of a screwdriver. You want to get the screws set to a particular (and even) of tightness. The instructions should say what that is in "inch-pounds". The recommended inch-pound setting may be different for the adapter plate to slide screws and the sight to adapter plate screws.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 07:59 PM (a3Q+t)

120 One thing to note about that cane pistol: it is NOT concealed! It would definitely fall under open carry laws.

Now, do knives/swords....

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 07:59 PM (1zxQh)

121 Oh, and nice FAL, Hairyback Guy!

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 07:59 PM (1zxQh)

122 Try explaining to her not to be surprised if people call her WeaselWoman.
Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 07:49 PM (JwHpX)

And I thought you were my friend!

The unseemly underbelly of a MoMe exposed. Shocking.

It was bad enough when she was Mrs. Bog.

Posted by: Pete Bog at April 21, 2024 07:59 PM (1C1sV)

123 Gub!

Posted by: Notorious BFD at April 21, 2024 07:59 PM (V8he0)

124 When I asked RancherBob and CowHorse Queen to help me with the first MoMe their reaction was " have you lost your mind?". The rest is history. #9 this year.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:00 PM (LfcYE)

125
It was bad enough when she was Mrs. Bog.
Posted by: Pete Bog

It was the chicken bog that got it started, really!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:01 PM (KRNKG)

126 I came home from Chantilly w/ a 1959 Colt Detective Special. Although the finish and grips are well worn, the rifling of the barrel still looks sharp. I took it to this afternoon's range session to test fire it. At 10 yards, I was able to get good hits on the target firing in double action. I tried speeding up my shots and saw my accuracy go down the drain. Although it's still a viable carry gun, this Detective Special is more of a collector's item than an everyday carry piece.

Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 08:01 PM (yRXSd)

127 OK, I see them at the very bottom of the page. One is a non shooter and you have to sign a waiver to get the other one.

Honestly, if you're not an M1 collector* you probably wouldn't be interested in the Navy rifles.

* or in my case "amasser" is probably more accurate. I don't claim any real scholarly interest or knowledge; I just happen to like them.

Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 08:01 PM (/y8xj)

128 The big fella you see in the video is the owner I forget his name but he is from Australia if I remember right and if you call them they usually will do what they can to get what you need or want. FALs and ARs full rifles, parts and accessories.

Small operation but first class and good fellas.
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Thanks very much for that too! My lucky day.

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 21, 2024 08:01 PM (vtyCZ)

129 So now my gun color, sight, AND holster must all match?

I think I am going to go full emo!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 07:50 PM

They don't have to match, but they should complement and accessorize.

Don't you ever read the Fashion Threads?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 08:02 PM (a3Q+t)

130 One thing to note about that cane pistol: it is NOT concealed! It would definitely fall under open carry laws.

Now, do knives/swords....

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 07:59 PM

Not a problem in Texas. Open carry of swords is OK.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 21, 2024 08:02 PM (QNSds)

131 Never forget that Weasel is married to the Bacon Wench Emeritus.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:03 PM (LfcYE)

132 If so, can everyone please, please call her Mrs. Idiot?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot

You sure about that?

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:55 PM

She already married me of her own free will and while of sound mind.

She is pretty much numb at this point to constant ribbing by a Moron!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 08:03 PM (HlyYF)

133 Good evening.

Thank you for the gun thread, once again, Weasel.

Range report to follow.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:03 PM (tT6L1)

134 Not to interrupt but needs to be said;
If this website were any more difficult to open no one would be here.

Posted by: Braenyard at April 21, 2024 08:03 PM (RNiJ/)

135 124 When I asked RancherBob and CowHorse Queen to help me with the first MoMe their reaction was " have you lost your mind?". The rest is history. #9 this year.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:00 PM (LfcYE)

And we thank you all!! ((((Big Hug))))

Posted by: Iris, Team Hedgehog at April 21, 2024 08:04 PM (n3DL0)

136 Hello Weasel and horde....apologies for my tardiness, just some business that had to be addressed. Have I been to the range? Yes, indeed. Still working on the grip. Why? I thought I had a fix, but then TRex keeps saying "Weasel buddy Geoff" says blah, blah, blah...so I am now, at least according to TRex, shooting with a Weasel buddy Geoff approved grip. They don't necessarily go where I intend, but they are all clustered, generally within the black circle. Of course, I have a reliable stream of strays. I learned this weekend that I tend to tense my shoulders before shooting, and when I breathe and relax, the bullets find their way closer to the intended target. So, baby step progress and much more to learn....

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:04 PM (IQ6Gq)

137 Nice FAL, HG. I've always had an affinity for the platform and owned one way back in the day. Other than having to stay on top of the gas system functionality, the rifle was a delight to shoot.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at April 21, 2024 08:04 PM (V8he0)

138 Longtime lurker here. Please tell me what NoVaMoMe stands for.

Posted by: folderjam at April 21, 2024 08:04 PM (wYJJa)

139 Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:03 PM (LfcYE)
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That's right!! She's pretty cool. I like her.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:04 PM (JwHpX)

140 That is a fine looking weapon, HBG.

Thank you for the pictures and nice write up.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:05 PM (tT6L1)

141 117 Pillage Idiot, I look forward to seeing you both in Oct.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 07:57 PM

I am trying hard to come see y'all!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 08:05 PM (HlyYF)

142 Honestly, if you're not an M1 collector* you probably wouldn't be interested in the Navy rifles.

* or in my case "amasser" is probably more accurate. I don't claim any real scholarly interest or knowledge; I just happen to like them.

Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 08:01 PM

I used to be "that guy" but I have been drastically downsizing. I am down to two guns safes now and I am concentrating on PCC's and lever guns at the present. Almost all of my long range stuff has been sold. Old eyes and not many places left to shoot over 200 yards are the reasons for that.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 21, 2024 08:05 PM (QNSds)

143 Pillage: So she'll be wearing a t-shirt with an arrow saying "I'm with Idiot"?

Posted by: Iris, Team Hedgehog at April 21, 2024 08:05 PM (n3DL0)

144 Longtime lurker here. Please tell me what NoVaMoMe stands for.
Posted by: folderjam at April 21, 2024 08:04 PM (wYJJa)
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Northern Virginia Moron Meetup. Welcome and thanks for de-lurking!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:06 PM (JwHpX)

145 Pillage: So she'll be wearing a t-shirt with an arrow saying "I'm with Idiot"?
Posted by: Iris, Team Hedgehog at April 21, 2024 08:05 PM (n3DL0)
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If wife of Pillage goes for "I'm with Moron" she'll be correct no matter what at the MoMe.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:07 PM (tT6L1)

146 Wanted a FAL since I was a young lad, oh well
Hope everyone has a great evening

Posted by: Skip at April 21, 2024 08:08 PM (fwDg9)

147 If this website were any more difficult to open no one would be here.

Are you using an iPad or iPhone? Something in the ads causes Safari to crash. Turning off Javascript "fixes" it but makes a lot of other sites (e.g. Insty) a PITA.

Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 08:08 PM (/y8xj)

148 143 Pillage: So she'll be wearing a t-shirt with an arrow saying "I'm with Idiot"?

Posted by: Iris, Team Hedgehog at April 21, 2024 08:05 PM

Heck, she already wears one of those just around town here!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 08:08 PM (HlyYF)

149 We went to the Nation's Gun Show to look at Holsters, but you know, it's not called the Nation's Holster Show. They had guns for sale! Who knew?

And you know who has been looking for a pistol? sra blaster, that's who. She wanted a pistol for her man (that would be me). Yeah, I know, I said maybe I wanted a tractor instead, but we were there and there was exactly one P226 Legion RXP in the whole show. One. And it was listed at MSRP which they all are online. Our range/gun shop marks theirs up $60. So we have been waiting for it to come down in price a bit.

sra blaster asks "what's your best price?" Guy goes and gets the boss and they took $105 off the price -which was the number she was looking for. Soooo.

A P226 Legion RXP followed us home.

And SHUT UP about the $1500 pistols!

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:09 PM (IFNME)

150 Are you using an iPad or iPhone? Something in the ads causes Safari to crash. Turning off Javascript "fixes" it but makes a lot of other sites (e.g. Insty) a PITA.
Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 08:08 PM (/y8xj)
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Lately it's been working fine for me on an iPad or iPhone, but my Windows PC goes bananas on the main page.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:10 PM (JwHpX)

151 Condolences, Schnorflepuppy. Been through it earlier this year and it's not fun.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:10 PM (tT6L1)

152 The screws are tiny. The little tool has two functions. It supposedly does everything necessary. There is no direction about how tight to tighten the screws.
Bottom line here is that there is no way I am going to attempt this myself.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 08:10 PM (t/2Uw)

153 I learned this weekend that I tend to tense my shoulders before shooting, and when I breathe and relax, the bullets find their way closer to the intended target...
Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:04 PM (IQ6Gq)

I’ve done a number of training sessions designed to simulate real life scenarios. Even knowing it was fake controlling my breathing, heart rate and repetitive gun movement was a challenge.

Thankfully so far I haven’t ever been in a spot where it was real. So far……

Keep training

Posted by: Pete Bog at April 21, 2024 08:11 PM (1C1sV)

154 And SHUT UP about the $1500 pistols!

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:09 PM (IFNME)
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We sneer at your piddly $1,500 for a pistol.

Posted by: Wison Combat at April 21, 2024 08:12 PM (tT6L1)

155 Group of Yale students form a human chain to BLOCK a Jewish student from entering the University.

Maybe we are the baddies.

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 21, 2024 08:12 PM (ENQN6)

156
And SHUT UP about the $1500 pistols!

Posted by: blaster

1500 dollar pistols? We're waiting for the tractor report.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:13 PM (KRNKG)

157 I think I can say for those of us that host the MoMe's that you all are what make them so special. Where else could a simple horse trainer hang out with such accomplished people?

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:13 PM (LfcYE)

158 A P226 Legion RXP followed us home.
And SHUT UP about the $1500 pistols!
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:09 PM

You could have rescued several Taurii from vendor tables for that, you know.

;-)

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 08:13 PM (a3Q+t)

159 What does a base Kimber cost now 1200

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 21, 2024 08:14 PM (ENQN6)

160 Range Report:
AR -10 folks, what is your favorite load?
I’m at 225+ rounds and still looking for a sweet spot.
Speer manual and Hornady manual are out of whack with each other. Hornady starts at 33 grains for a 168 and ends at 37. Speer starts at 37 and ends at 42. Safely, I tried Hornady and got MV under 2000, and no good nodes.
Then I shot Norma 168 at 2640 and it was ok.
Halp!

Posted by: RI Red at April 21, 2024 08:14 PM (wrDSd)

161 What system would the horde recommend?
Posted by: Scuba Dude at April 21, 2024 07:15 PM (f0/sc)

I have the Strikeman system. It seems decent, but the tripod they send for your phone is inadequate for my needs. (My phone pops out of it, being thicker than it likes; and they said size doesn't matter.)

Once I get a different clamp I can put on a regular tripod (it also seems to count on you having dresser space or something to set everything down) it will be used a LOT.

Gonna miss you at NoVaMoMe!

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 08:15 PM (1zxQh)

162 Where else could a simple horse trainer hang out with such accomplished people?
Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:13 PM

Simple is not a word I would use to describe you. Erudite, perhaps.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 08:16 PM (a3Q+t)

163 Mrs. Idiot just called me for dinner. I hope she once again cooked mine WITHOUT arsenic.

Thanks for the the gub thread Weasel!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 21, 2024 08:16 PM (HlyYF)

164 Maybe we are the baddies.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 21, 2024 08:12 PM (ENQN6)

They certainly are.

Posted by: Pete Bog at April 21, 2024 08:16 PM (1C1sV)

165 My Kimber 9mm with Vortex Venom installed was $1500 and worth every penny.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 08:17 PM (t/2Uw)

166 We sneer at your piddly $1,500 for a pistol.
Posted by: Wison Combat at April 21, 2024 08:12 PM

LGM has a green Wilson full-size w/case and 6 mags "used" but never fired, for $1800.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 08:18 PM (a3Q+t)

167 Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:13 PM (LfcYE)
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Agreed, and I'm not even a horse trainer!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:19 PM (JwHpX)

168 {{{Ben Had}}}

Soon....

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 08:19 PM (t/2Uw)

169 151 Condolences, Schnorflepuppy. Been through it earlier this year and it's not fun.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:10 PM (tT6L1)

Thank you, and sorry for your loss as well, blake.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 08:19 PM (v23vE)

170 NoVaMoMe registration email sent!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 08:20 PM (Wnv9h)

171 sharon, can't wait.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:21 PM (LfcYE)

172 Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 08:20 PM (Wnv9h)
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How's your permanent record?

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:21 PM (JwHpX)

173 So, range report: Massive Failure edition

I went out the day before to confirm data on the loads I was running through the 06. (178 grain Hornady ELD Match @ 2675fps) Data confirmed, I headed home, cleaned the rifle, figuring the sight in shots would take care of the fouling needed to bring the rifle back into zero.

I thought I had things lined up after a few practice shots, then started shooting for score @600 yards, 5 shots downrange at a 10" plate, and zero hits. It was so bad, I quit the match after my first 5 shots, because, as I told everyone, "No reason to keep throwing lead downrange when you don't know where the shots are going." No idea what's gone wrong and will hit the range next Friday to see if I can work it out.

A 10" plate at 600 yards should be a walk in the park, at this point. Instead, that plate had me for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ah, so it goes.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:21 PM (tT6L1)

174 Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:24 PM

May God give you strength and comfort. We will miss you at the MoMe.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 08:22 PM (1zxQh)

175 Today we had a smaller contingent at the DMV MGC with Horthgar, Ed L., sra blaster, and myself.

Speaking of color, sra blaster wanted a "skin" for her P320 to help differentiate our P320s. She got this really subtle "Galactic Landscape" skin that is not flashy, but if you look at it you see the shades of purple and the stars.

And the new P226 went right to the range. Right out of the box, that thing is a shooter! It is very, very nice. I like it a LOT. I have a classic West German P226 that I like, but this one is much, much better.

And now the laager contains 2 Sig P226s, 2 Sig P320s, and 2 Sig P365s. I guess we are a Sig family now.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:22 PM (IFNME)

176 113 Traveling by plane to LA area this week. Any suggestions? I mean I know it's not riot season yet, and guns don't help much with earthquake season. I'm trusting in the Lord, but I'd like to have something He can work with, if possible.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 07:56 PM
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Situational awareness.

LA is also very big, so your experience will depend a lot on where you are. Stay on the freeways unless you know where you're going. GPS directions don't always take into account the risk profile of local neighborhoods. If you don't have contacts there but need help in a pinch, give us a shout. We have a few friends there who haven't left the state yet. Happy travels.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:22 PM (IQ6Gq)

177 How's your permanent record?
Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:21 PM

Given your frequent contributions to them, you don't know?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 08:22 PM (a3Q+t)

178 Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 08:20 PM (Wnv9h)
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How's your permanent record?
Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:21 PM

*shifty eyes*

Why? What have you heard?

*shifty eyes*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 08:23 PM (Wnv9h)

179 Given your frequent contributions to them, you don't know?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 08:22 PM (a3Q+t)
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Oh, I know!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:23 PM (JwHpX)

180 By reducing extraneous expenses such as food, shelter, and chasing the opposite sex, you can more easily afford the firearms lifestyle you deserve.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 07:29 PM (a3Q+t)

And if you have a spare body part or two, you can have an even better one.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 08:23 PM (1zxQh)

181 HINT: Try not to sound crazy in your email to bluebell

Now you tell me...

Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 21, 2024 08:23 PM (IG4Id)

182 Unfortunately, mom's funeral put paid to my vacation days for the first half of the year, so the NoVaMoMe will once again be Puppy-less -- but Corsicana is still very much on the table.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:18 PM

Condolences and prayers for you and yours. May her memory be eternal.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 08:24 PM (Wnv9h)

183 We're supposed to try not to sound crazy to bluebell? Wouldn't that be a tipoff that perhaps it's a bot and not a moron?

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:25 PM (tT6L1)

184 Where else could a simple horse trainer hang out with such accomplished people?
Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:13 PM (LfcYE)

From my perspective Ben Had it’s more like how else could a simpleton like me hang out with such an accomplished horse trainer, shooting instructors, and all around good people. Even UW graduates!

Posted by: Pete Bog at April 21, 2024 08:25 PM (1C1sV)

185 Nurse? How have you handled going down there?
Posted by: GWB

I was with my armed Marine Corps Sergeant.

But. When we weren't with him, I pocketed the pepper spray he brought for me.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 08:25 PM (4t1fl)

186 {{{ S'puppy}}}
Sorry to hear of your loss and you will be missed at the MoMe. But Texas coming up fast.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 08:25 PM (t/2Uw)

187 Wanted a FAL since I was a young lad, oh well
Hope everyone has a great evening
Posted by: Skip at April 21, 2024 08:08 PM

One day, the RMBS collection will include an L1A1. But it is not this day.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 08:26 PM (Wnv9h)

188 Even UW graduates!
Posted by: Pete Bog

Whoot!

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 08:26 PM (4t1fl)

189 If I had to compare, this new P226 shoots like swa's Kimber Aegis Elite. I mean just hard to miss with it. And that Kimber was, umm, around $1500.

Someone upthread asked how much Kimbers are - they cover the market pretty well. I have seen sub $700 Kimbers on up with $2000+. Not all the way into Wilson Combat or Nighthawk territory. though.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:26 PM (IFNME)

190 Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:25 PM (tT6L1)
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It's a fine line - I know.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:27 PM (JwHpX)

191 A 10" plate at 600 yards should be a walk in the park, at this point. Instead, that plate had me for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ah, so it goes.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:21 PM (tT6L1)

Ouch. Nothing like knowing your dope and then it's "WTF? Where did that go?" happen.

Although it's a bit of work, enjoy it. When your in the black again you can crack open that beer and say "Mission Accomplished".

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 21, 2024 08:27 PM (R/m4+)

192 Those Foundation Olmec cigars can be hard to come by. I snagged a box last fall and have two sticks left.

Banger smokes.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 21, 2024 08:27 PM (Q4IgG)

193 Oh - swa's Kimber Aegis is a 1911 in 9mm. So they shoot similarly, but then I get 17 rounds....

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:27 PM (IFNME)

194 So, is the dress code for the NoVaMoMe blue pollos, tan shorts, big watches, dark sunglasses, and crew cuts?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:27 PM (KRNKG)

195 One day, the RMBS collection will include an L1A1. But it is not this day.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 08:26 PM (Wnv9h)
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Second mortgage would take care of that lack of a gun issue. Even better, you'll be armed and able to chase of those evil revenuoors.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:28 PM (tT6L1)

196 Pete Bog, you have become Chef to the Horde even if me and that CBD guy poke you once in awhile.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:29 PM (LfcYE)

197 194 So, is the dress code for the NoVaMoMe blue pollos, tan shorts, big watches, dark sunglasses, and crew cuts?
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:27 PM (KRNKG)

So you've met CBD, then.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:29 PM (IFNME)

198 SIR! TRIGGER CONTROL IS THE STEADILY INCREASING PRESSURE ON THE TRIGGER SO THAT THE FIRER DOES NOT KNOW WHEN THE FIRING PIN WILL BE RELEASED, SIR!

(Cadet Catch Thirty-Thr33 spouting his required knowledge from JROTC)

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 21, 2024 08:29 PM (SycPA)

199 specifically got the green dot because the red would clash. The green goes very nicely with the lilac. The slide is black so it is a very handsome firearm. I will have to send a photo. Iris has suggested that I coordinate my outfit as well.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 07:43 PM (t/2Uw)

I will definitely bow to Sharon's fashion sense!

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 08:30 PM (1zxQh)

200 S'puppy! So glad to see you on the thread. Have been thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers. Just focus on the good times, remember her in her prime. Looking forward to catching up in TX

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:30 PM (IQ6Gq)

201 198 (Cadet Catch Thirty-Thr33 spouting his required knowledge from JROTC)

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 21, 2024 08:29 PM
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Did JROTC training say anything about watch size?

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:31 PM (IQ6Gq)

202 194 So, is the dress code for the NoVaMoMe blue pollos, tan shorts, big watches, dark sunglasses, and crew cuts?
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:27 PM (KRNKG)

Bring a Tiki torch with you.

Posted by: FBI at April 21, 2024 08:31 PM (SycPA)

203 Did JROTC training say anything about watch size?
Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:31 PM (IQ6Gq)

SIR! WATCH SIZE IS NOT REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SIR!

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 21, 2024 08:32 PM (SycPA)

204
Bring a Tiki torch with you.
Posted by: FBI

Knew I forgot something.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:32 PM (KRNKG)

205 Hmmm Blaster. i think i see a competition in our future. My Kimber vs your new P226?

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 08:32 PM (t/2Uw)

206 Wife and I took a intro pistol course. 4 and 7 yard shooting. RIP future paychecks

Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:32 PM (+I6Y/)

207 Someone asked upthread about internet connection needed for the laser dry fire. Yes, and then no. They all use an app. To get the app, you have to be on the internet. But you don't need internet to run the practice.

But you need some device to run the app. I guess most people just use their phone. I use an old iPhone without a SIM card and leave wifi off

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:33 PM (IFNME)

208 Wife and I took a intro pistol course. 4 and 7 yard shooting. RIP future paychecks
Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:32 PM (+I6Y/)
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You could always downsize to that plush refrigerator box under the overpass....

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:33 PM (tT6L1)

209 BTW gun threaders.
Thank you for the a-Zoom snap cap recommendation.
Dry firing practice has commenced.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:33 PM (KRNKG)

210 Did JROTC training say anything about watch size?
Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:31 PM (IQ6Gq)
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< 43mm

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:34 PM (JwHpX)

211 Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:22 PM (IFNME)

SRA blaster wanted to try full power .44 Magnum loads. So I brought my S&W pre-Model 29 to try w/ some Underwood defensive loads: 180 grain jacketed hollow points moving at 1680 feet per second at the muzzle. For comparison, the .44 Special loads we shot were 240 grain FMJ moving at a lazy 825 feet per second. The first Magnum load SRA blaster fired gave her a bit of a shock. The muzzle blast and concussion from those .44 Magnum defense loads will rock your world. But she came back and tried a couple more Magnum rounds before calling it a day.

Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 08:35 PM (yRXSd)

212 157/ Ben Had, you are anything but a simple horse trainer. You are a very special gift to the horde, and we all know it.

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:35 PM (IQ6Gq)

213 CBD could be Mossad, ya know.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:35 PM (LfcYE)

214 So, is the dress code for the NoVaMoMe blue pollos, tan shorts, big watches, dark sunglasses, and crew cuts?
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:27 PM (KRNKG)

So you've met CBD, then.
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:29 PM (IFNME)
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HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Comment of the week right here!

Posted by: bluebell - NoVaMoMe registration now open! at April 21, 2024 08:35 PM (bS+DD)

215 Wife and I took a intro pistol course. 4 and 7 yard shooting. RIP future paychecks
Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:32 PM (+I6Y/)
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Congratulations!!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:35 PM (JwHpX)

216 So, I have major problems that I am confronting so no range time for me. BUT...

As a result of Eclipse Day, I pulled out from my mom's house my three guns that I left there in a Pelican case after a range visit in February. (It was leave them there or fly with them to VA and then take them into areas where they were and are verboten, like federal property and the Soviet Socialist Republic of MD.) So...I need to clean them to fully have them reconstituted and pressed back into service. Cleaning began with the Beretta because it wants lots of lubrication and does not take well to dry firing. I have two more to go but I'll be done with that this week.

Looking at range time next month after the retirement has passed.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 21, 2024 08:36 PM (SycPA)

217 Today I kept hearing weasel in the back of my head - "fundamentals." Oddly enough, the one I needed to keep working on and overtly thinking of was trigger finger placement. I find when I wrap my finger around the trigger and get the crease of the first joint around it, I jerk it off target. When I focus on using the pad of my finger, it shoots where I aim it.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:36 PM (IFNME)

218 But you don't need internet to run the practice.

But you need some device to run the app. I guess most people just use their phone. I use an old iPhone without a SIM card and leave wifi off
Posted by: blaster

Thanks, this is what I wanted to know. I don't mind getting an app; but, I don't want to have to connect to use the tool.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:36 PM (KRNKG)

219
Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:34 PM

We prefer <= 12.7mm.

Posted by: BATF at April 21, 2024 08:37 PM (a3Q+t)

220 So, I hope not to anger weasel-San...

There's a couple kinds of range visits.

One is when people bring all kinds of fun, funky, never handled (by me) guns of all types and calibers and I get to fire a few rounds and see how I do and what feels right.

Two is when you are actually training yourself to fire a certain firearm consistently. That's the one gun day.

I like both. But I do spend more time with only a couple of my guns, the ones I actually carry.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 08:37 PM (2VYYX)

221 203 Did JROTC training say anything about watch size?
Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:31 PM (IQ6Gq)

SIR! WATCH SIZE IS NOT REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SIR!
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 21, 2024 08:32 PM (SycPA)
My now deceased brother, another damn helicopter pilot, was sitting on a barstool, impressing an girl, when she remarked on the size of his watch. It was one of those big old calculator deals, but even as big as the new Casios, or his favorite M.Mouse model. He just grinned and told her 'Big watch, you know..'

Posted by: Eromero at April 21, 2024 08:37 PM (NxC5+)

222 What would really be funny is if we all showed up in khaki shorts and blue polos.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 08:38 PM (t/2Uw)

223 79/ Nurse, great report. You give me hope....

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:38 PM (IQ6Gq)

224 Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:36 PM (IFNME)
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Good job!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:38 PM (JwHpX)

225 215 Wife and I took a intro pistol course. 4 and 7 yard shooting. RIP future paychecks
Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:32 PM (+I6Y/)
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Congratulations!!
Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:35 PM (JwHpX)

Thanks. We were encouraged to take a cpl, but I(we) werent ready for that..plus its a 10 hour class on a Saturday. We will have to go to a local gunstore and check fitment and such. I dont forsee a large gun collection.

Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:38 PM (+I6Y/)

226 Wife and I took a intro pistol course. 4 and 7 yard shooting. RIP future paychecks
Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:32 PM (+I6Y/)

But you're not buying a couple of guns. If you're smart about it, you're making an investment into an appreciating asset.

Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 08:39 PM (yRXSd)

227 It's open window season here at Che Blake. Naturally, one of the neighbors has decided to let us hear his car alarm, repeatedly.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:39 PM (tT6L1)

228 weasel - do I recall correctly that you own a Sig P938?

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:39 PM (IFNME)

229 174 Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 07:24 PM

May God give you strength and comfort. We will miss you at the MoMe.
Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 08:22 PM (1zxQh)

Thanks.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 08:39 PM (v23vE)

230 225 I dont forsee a large gun collection.

Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:38 PM
***
I'm a newbie here and even I know that such a comment will stir up the gub horde hornets nest. Bracing...

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:40 PM (IQ6Gq)

231 Condolences and prayers for you and yours. May her memory be eternal.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 08:24 PM (Wnv9h)

Thanks much, RMBS.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 08:40 PM (v23vE)

232 186 {{{ S'puppy}}}
Sorry to hear of your loss and you will be missed at the MoMe. But Texas coming up fast.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 08:25 PM (t/2Uw)

Thank you, ma'am, and yes, it is.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 08:41 PM (v23vE)

233 Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 08:37 PM (2VYYX)
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All good. I'm not saying don't ever shoot multiple guns, but rather understand the implications of doing it all the time.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:41 PM (JwHpX)

234 227 It's open window season here at Che Blake. Naturally, one of the neighbors has decided to let us hear his car alarm, repeatedly.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:39 PM
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Is it within 600 yards?

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:41 PM (IQ6Gq)

235 164 Maybe we are the baddies.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 21, 2024 08:12 PM (ENQN6)

They certainly are.
Posted by: Pete Bog at April 21, 2024 08:16 PM (1C1sV)

I can not imagine dissing someone for their religion (ok french davidians) more importantly can you imagine a workplace that would accept 0.004% (CO2 in air) of this abuse?

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 21, 2024 08:42 PM (ENQN6)

236 Is it within 600 yards?
Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:41 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Like I could hit it.....

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:42 PM (tT6L1)

237 Hiya grateful!

I owe you and email.

Do we have steri strips in the First Aid bag?

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 08:42 PM (2VYYX)

238 Is it within 600 yards?
Posted by: TRex

What difference, at this point, does that make?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:42 PM (KRNKG)

239 225 I dont forsee a large gun collection.

Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:38 PM

No one forsees a large gun collection.

We need a bigger safe. We were hoping to wait until we have moved (TBD). I think we will just buy a used one for here and then sell it, buy new at our new place.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:42 PM (IFNME)

240 Thanks, Weasel!

Posted by: folderjam at April 21, 2024 08:42 PM (QhwXw)

241 200 S'puppy! So glad to see you on the thread. Have been thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers. Just focus on the good times, remember her in her prime. Looking forward to catching up in TX
Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:30 PM (IQ6Gq)

Thank you, ma'am. Looking forward to October as well.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 08:42 PM (v23vE)

242 Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:38 PM (+I6Y/)
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If you have questions along the way, please feel free to drop me a line.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:43 PM (JwHpX)

243 237/ Yes ma'am, we do. We got all kinds of goodies. But Weasel has the stapler gun.

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:43 PM (IQ6Gq)

244 I have a P220
After it is empty you throw it and it would kill a Trex.

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 21, 2024 08:43 PM (ENQN6)

245 Schorflepuppy, you said the person was already gone. Hang on to that. The person is in a better place and we have the hop of seeing them again. Sounds trite but it's true.

Posted by: Eromero at April 21, 2024 08:43 PM (NxC5+)

246 nurse and Grateful, anything you need just let me know, please.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:44 PM (LfcYE)

247 244 I have a P220. After it is empty you throw it and it would kill a Trex.

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 21, 2024 08:43 PM
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Hey now. These arms may be short, but they're ninja-quick.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:44 PM (IQ6Gq)

248 >>>I dont forsee a large gun collection.

Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:38 PM
***
I'm a newbie here and even I know that such a comment will stir up the gub horde hornets nest. Bracing...

Posted by: TRex

>If you're not into watersports, you're just another Tolkien geek from the book thread.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 21, 2024 08:44 PM (pDQ/8)

249 Wife and I took a intro pistol course. 4 and 7 yard shooting. RIP future paychecks
Posted by: a dude in MI

You know with an additional mortgage you can really build your arsenal quickly, right?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:45 PM (KRNKG)

250 Please know that all are welcome to the NoVaMoMe, crazy or not, gun person or not, commenter or not, lurker or not, introverted or not. We have lurkers that attend each year and sometimes they even start commenting. In fact, we have a fair number of them right here in this thread! But we also have lurkers who come each year and don't comment on the blog, and that's just fine.

And of course we have regular commenters too. It's just a fun place to meet up with like-minded people and enjoy the day. We would love to see you here on June 8.

Posted by: bluebell - NoVaMoMe registration now open! at April 21, 2024 08:45 PM (bS+DD)

251 Thanks. We were encouraged to take a cpl, but I(we) werent ready for that..plus its a 10 hour class on a Saturday. We will have to go to a local gunstore and check fitment and such. I dont forsee a large gun collection.
Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:38 PM (+I6Y/)

Yeah, that's what we all said when we first started out ...

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 08:45 PM (v23vE)

252 All good. I'm not saying don't ever shoot multiple guns, but rather understand the implications of doing it all the time.
Posted by: Weasel

I mean, if your purpose is to fire a bunch of guns and just see what happens, it's for fun. But don't be surprised if you don't really gain proficiency.

I fart around about one for seven sessions. Otherwise, I'm focused on either the Ronin or 1911.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 08:45 PM (2VYYX)

253 242 Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:38 PM (+I6Y/)
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If you have questions along the way, please feel free to drop me a line.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:43 PM
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And send $1,500 for shipping and handling.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:45 PM (IQ6Gq)

254 246/ Ben Had, thanks for the offer, but our job is to make your life easy and worry free - at least for that weekend.

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:45 PM (IQ6Gq)

255 Posted by: folderjam at April 21, 2024 08:42 PM (QhwXw)
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Sure! We'd love to have you join the party if you're in the mid-Atlantic.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:46 PM (JwHpX)

256 bluebell, it can't be said enough , Thank You.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:46 PM (LfcYE)

257 Happy travels.
Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:22 PM (IQ6Gq)

The only reason I'm going is for the funeral of a wonderful woman (basically godmother to my wife). She almost made it to 106.

But it will be a celebration of life. So maybe it will be happy. Thanks.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 08:48 PM (1zxQh)

258 245 Schorflepuppy, you said the person was already gone. Hang on to that. The person is in a better place and we have the hop of seeing them again. Sounds trite but it's true.
Posted by: Eromero at April 21, 2024 08:43 PM (NxC5+)

Indeed, Eromero, and not trite at all. We live in a fallen world, but we are secure in the knowledge that something more transcendent and wonderful awaits beyond it.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 08:48 PM (v23vE)

259 And send $1,500 for shipping and handling.
Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:45 PM (IQ6Gq)
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And 10 percent for the big bluebell.

Posted by: bluebell - NoVaMoMe registration now open! at April 21, 2024 08:48 PM (bS+DD)

260 Anybody seen Duncanthrax? Ok, here's the thing. Hickock45 made an excellent point at about the 15 minute mark. A Commander size in lightweight runs close to a G19 in size/weight. I have thought long on this.

Posted by: Eromero at April 21, 2024 08:48 PM (NxC5+)

261 I fart around about one for seven sessions. Otherwise, I'm focused on either the Ronin or 1911.
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 08:45 PM (2VYYX)

This is kind of where we have landed with the DMV MGC. Bring one-ish gun and shoot that well most times. Other times its show and tell. And of course Ed L. always has something in his box of toys. Like that Dirty Harry pistol today.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:48 PM (IFNME)

262 If you have questions along the way, please feel free to drop me a line.
Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:43 PM

Don't forget to use the template posted above.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 08:49 PM (a3Q+t)

263 250/ A year ago, I was mostly a lurker, an infrequent commenter. Leaving CA, and attending my first NoVAMoMe changed all that. Jump in the water people, you won't regret it

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:49 PM (IQ6Gq)

264 blue polos
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So I should stop painting my chicken blue??

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 21, 2024 08:49 PM (vtyCZ)

265 My bro carries that little sig 9

it is smaller than an iphone

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 21, 2024 08:49 PM (ENQN6)

266 So, is the dress code for the NoVaMoMe blue pollos, tan shorts, big watches, dark sunglasses, and crew cuts?
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:27 PM (KRNKG)

Nah. That's just CBD.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 08:49 PM (1zxQh)

267 This is kind of where we have landed with the DMV MGC. Bring one-ish gun and shoot that well most times. Other times its show and tell. And of course Ed L. always has something in his box of toys. Like that Dirty Harry pistol today.
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:48 PM

Is the DMV MGC shooting post NoVaMoMe?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 08:50 PM (Wnv9h)

268 Grateful, the range of my pharmacy is large and available.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:50 PM (LfcYE)

269 263 250/ A year ago, I was mostly a lurker, an infrequent commenter. Leaving CA, and attending my first NoVAMoMe changed all that. Jump in the water people, you won't regret it
Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:49 PM (IQ6Gq)

We do baptism now?

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 21, 2024 08:50 PM (ENQN6)

270 Okay, there is a meteor shower tonight and the best viewing is after mid-night until dawn.
I'm going to see if I can go to sleep now and get up very early.

Thanks for the gun thread Weasel!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:50 PM (KRNKG)

271 Yeah, that's what we all said when we first started out ...
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 08:45 PM (v23vE)

Eh..I dont have unlimited funds or time. I see 2 or 3 and becoming as proficient with them as my skills and age allow.

Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:51 PM (+I6Y/)

272 And 10 percent for the big bluebell.
Posted by: bluebell - NoVaMoMe registration now open! at April 21, 2024 08:48 PM (bS+DD)
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+ tax

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:51 PM (JwHpX)

273 269 Grateful, the range of my pharmacy is large and available.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:50 PM
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I can't wait to see the two of you working to re-shoe a moron or forcing a horse pill down someone's throat.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:51 PM (IQ6Gq)

274 Food Thread is currently at 261, so we're in reasonable shape for *this* week.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 08:51 PM (a3Q+t)

275 Is the DMV MGC shooting post NoVaMoMe?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 08:50 PM (Wnv9h)

See swa's post upthread. But in short, yes.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:51 PM (IFNME)

276 You could always downsize to that plush refrigerator box under the overpass....
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:33 PM (tT6L1)

You'll need a second one for the guns, don't forget.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 08:52 PM (1zxQh)

277
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 21, 2024 08:50 PM (KRNKG)
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You're welcome and happy star gazing!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:52 PM (JwHpX)

278 269/ Ben Had, I will certainly keep that in mind....and thank you

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:52 PM (IQ6Gq)

279 + tax
Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 08:51 PM (JwHpX)
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+ gratuity

Posted by: bluebell - NoVaMoMe registration now open! at April 21, 2024 08:52 PM (bS+DD)

280 I don't know why I'm surprised, but I mentioned Strikeman earlier on in the Gub Thread, and now my social apps (from which I know I should disconnect) are, I'm sure coincidentally, featuring that particular system. THIS is what I get for recommending them.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 08:53 PM (v23vE)

281 The wonderful part of getting to shoot a variety of firearms is finding out what suits one best. Then focus!

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 08:53 PM (t/2Uw)

282 TRex, I have the stuff that makes the most recalcitrant compliant and I ain't afraid to use it!

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:53 PM (LfcYE)

283 270 We do baptism now?

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 21, 2024 08:50 PM
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Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition
And we'll all stay free

Praise the Lord and swing into position
Can't afford to be a politician
Praise the Lord, we're all between perdition
And the deep blue sea

Yes the sky pilot said it
Ya gotta give him credit
For a sonofagun of a gunner was he

Shouting Praise the Lord, we're on a mighty mission
All aboard, we ain't a-goin' fishin'
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition
And we'll all stay free

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:54 PM (IQ6Gq)

284 Apr 21–22, 2024
Peak in Houston Lyrids Both Hemispheres

https://www.timeanddate.com/
astronomy/meteor-shower/lyrids.html

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 21, 2024 08:54 PM (ENQN6)

285 don't forget the VAT, bluebell.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 08:54 PM (tT6L1)

286 274/ You underestimate me. I have certainly "encouraged" medication down the throat of those who were reluctant. I can demonstrate if you'd like...

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:54 PM (IQ6Gq)

287 Bluebell, e-mail sent.

Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 08:55 PM (yRXSd)

288 See swa's post upthread. But in short, yes.
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:51 PM

Wait...I have to read all the comments, too?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 08:56 PM (Wnv9h)

289 289/ yes, you do...but there's no math!!!

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:57 PM (IQ6Gq)

290 I dont forsee a large gun collection.
Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:38 PM (+I6Y/)

It's like the Inquisition: you never expect it.
Start with a couple that work in your price range. Then decide that one would be better than the one you have because {numerous reasons}. But you don't want to get rid of any. So you slowly and inevitably accumulate them.

But it really doesn't have to be large to be a collection and to be fun and enjoyable.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 08:57 PM (1zxQh)

291 wow Trex, that could be our theme song!

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 08:57 PM (t/2Uw)

292 283 TRex, I have the stuff that makes the most recalcitrant compliant and I ain't afraid to use it!

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:53 PM
***
I'll send anyone I see drinking a Dr. Pepper your way.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 08:57 PM (IQ6Gq)

293 The worst thing about purchasing a firearm is the canoe tax.

Get a good one or you'll regret it like buying a cheap cooler with plastic hinges.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 21, 2024 08:57 PM (pDQ/8)

294 283 TRex, I have the stuff that makes the most recalcitrant compliant and I ain't afraid to use it!
Posted by: Ben Had

Heh.
Someone may get a tranquilizer dart in the ass if they misbehave again.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 08:58 PM (is5Ol)

295 Note: need tranquilizer darts....

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:59 PM (IQ6Gq)

296 TRex, you have a very good memory.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:59 PM (LfcYE)

297 296/ yes, unfortunately he does....

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:59 PM (IQ6Gq)

298 Start with a couple that work in your price range. Then decide that one would be better than the one you have because {numerous reasons}. But you don't want to get rid of any. So you slowly and inevitably accumulate them.

But it really doesn't have to be large to be a collection and to be fun and enjoyable.
Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 08:57 PM (1zxQh)
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Isn't that how most collections get started? And then before you know it, you have to buy a bigger house just to hold your collection...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 21, 2024 09:00 PM (BpYfr)

299 RMBS, you and Mom already on the list and GWB. Have not heard from anyone else but registration just opened. If there are only a few, we don't need the room and can just use regular lanes which would be cost effective.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 09:00 PM (t/2Uw)

300 300!

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 09:00 PM (IQ6Gq)

301 So I should stop painting my chicken blue??
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 21, 2024 08:49 P

Maybe ease up on the choking first?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 09:01 PM (a3Q+t)

302 TRex, go buy a lottery ticket, stat.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 09:01 PM (LfcYE)

303 Eh..I dont have unlimited funds or time. I see 2 or 3 and becoming as proficient with them as my skills and age allow.
Posted by: a dude in MI at April 21, 2024 08:51 PM (+I6Y/)

That's what I told myself in 2008 when I bought a Colt LE6920 (aka M4 Carbine) after coming back from Iraq...

Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 09:01 PM (yRXSd)

304 But it really doesn't have to be large to be a collection and to be fun and enjoyable.
Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 08:57 PM (1zxQh)

Concur. I knew a fella who only collected Italian pistols and revolvers. Nice niche collection he had in weird calibers too.

Thanks to Weasel for hosting each and every week and for all his hard work in bringing it all together.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 21, 2024 09:02 PM (R/m4+)

305 250/ A year ago, I was mostly a lurker, an infrequent commenter. Leaving CA, and attending my first NoVAMoMe changed all that. Jump in the water people, you won't regret it
Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 08:49 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Seconded! I attended my first MOME in 2021 in Corsicana and it changed my life for the better!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 21, 2024 09:02 PM (BpYfr)

306 298 Isn't that how most collections get started? And then before you know it, you have to buy a bigger house just to hold your collection...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 21, 2024 09:00 PM
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And then you have to keep track of which of your treasures you've recently fired and which you haven't yet fired and which you should go back and re-fire. And then people have new treasures that you don't have but sound interesting, so you add them to your pile. At least I think that's how this works...

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 09:02 PM (IQ6Gq)

307 Other times its show and tell.
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:48 PM (IFNME)

I will bring my 12.7x42 for show. Unfortunately I have not had a chance to shoot it, yet. (And I won't get to, there. Would make the range unhappy.)

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 09:02 PM (1zxQh)

308 Is anyone from SC planning to head up to the 2024 NoVAMoMe? I'll be relocated to SC in a few weeks, so if the schedule works out I'd like to make the trip. No hazing please.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO
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I live in SC, but most likely cannot make the NoVaMoMe this year. I went last year, and it's more than worth the drive.

What part of of SC are you moving to? I'm in the upstate and enjoy meeting 'rons and 'ettes when I have the opportunity. There are enough of us around to have an SC meetup, but I'll never get my shit together enough to organize anything. Email in nic.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:03 PM (wQXfi)

309 We do baptism now?

Yeah, but the snake handling is optional. For now.

Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 09:03 PM (/y8xj)

310 Good evening to all. Finally got some shewtin today at the local Cowboy Action shoot. It’s been a year since I’ve been able to do it. Came in dead last but had a couple of clean stages and finished with a borrowed shotgun.
Great service as always, Weasel and thanks.

Posted by: Coelacanth at April 21, 2024 09:03 PM (evLTX)

311 Perfessor, and we were enhanced by you being with us.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 09:03 PM (LfcYE)

312 TRex, I have the stuff that makes the most recalcitrant compliant and I ain't afraid to use it!
Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 08:53 PM

And beyond that, there's the Kitchen Table.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 09:03 PM (a3Q+t)

313 RMBS, you and Mom already on the list and GWB. Have not heard from anyone else but registration just opened. If there are only a few, we don't need the room and can just use regular lanes which would be cost effective.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 09:00 PM

Woot!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 09:04 PM (Wnv9h)

314 Bluebell, e-mail sent.
Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 08:55 PM (yRXSd)
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Back atcha, Ed!

Posted by: bluebell - NoVaMoMe registration now open! at April 21, 2024 09:04 PM (bS+DD)

315 Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 21, 2024 09:02 PM (R/m4+)
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Happy to do it HbG. Thanks again!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:04 PM (JwHpX)

316 Hi SiD. Was wondering where you were.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 09:05 PM (t/2Uw)

317 Ok, it's content pop quiz time!

What was the #1 selling pistol in the United States in 2023?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 09:05 PM (a3Q+t)

318 How about shooting in tongues??

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 21, 2024 09:06 PM (vtyCZ)

319 317 Ok, it's content pop quiz time!

What was the #1 selling pistol in the United States in 2023?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 09:05 PM
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Nerf?

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 09:06 PM (IQ6Gq)

320 Woot!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState

And a little more breathing room...

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 09:06 PM (t/2Uw)

321 I live in SC, but most likely cannot make the NoVaMoMe this year. I went last year, and it's more than worth the drive.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:03 PM

Wait, whut?!

*kicks rock*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 09:07 PM (Wnv9h)

322 What was the #1 selling pistol in the United States in 2023?

Just SWAGging, but G-19?

Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 09:07 PM (/y8xj)

323 Posted by: Coelacanth at April 21, 2024 09:03 PM (evLTX)
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Competition is great training! Congratulations on getting out there!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:07 PM (JwHpX)

324 I thank each and everyone that has spent time and treasure to attend a MoMe. You are an amazing group of people and I have forever been enriched by knowing you.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 09:07 PM (LfcYE)

325 What was the #1 selling pistol in the United States in 2023?
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Glue??

Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 21, 2024 09:07 PM (vtyCZ)

326 Yeah, but the snake handling is optional. For now.
Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 09:03 PM (/y8xj)

Au contraire! If there is a Python or Anaconda present, you must fire it! Trust me, you'll like it!

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 09:08 PM (1zxQh)

327 What part of of SC are you moving to? I'm in the upstate and enjoy meeting 'rons and 'ettes when I have the opportunity. There are enough of us around to have an SC meetup, but I'll never get my shit together enough to organize anything. Email in nic.
Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:03 PM (wQXfi)
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Trust me, it doesn't have to be anything fancy. Pick a date, pick a place where everyone can gather (usually an informal restaurant is a good starting place), and ask CBD to put a notice in the sidebar. Most MoMes are pretty small events, especially when getting started, so are pretty easy to do!

Posted by: bluebell - NoVaMoMe registration now open! at April 21, 2024 09:08 PM (bS+DD)

328 And then you have to keep track of which of your treasures you've recently fired and which you haven't yet fired and which you should go back and re-fire. And then people have new treasures that you don't have but sound interesting, so you add them to your pile. At least I think that's how this works...
Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 09:02 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Weirdly, the same attitude applies to books...Just change the word "fired" to "read" and it still works!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 21, 2024 09:08 PM (BpYfr)

329 Well, time to wander. Been busy this week, what with work and household chores.

Have a good one!

Later!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 09:08 PM (tT6L1)

330 Perfessor, and we were enhanced by you being with us.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 09:03 PM (LfcYE)
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*blushes*

Thank you!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 21, 2024 09:09 PM (BpYfr)

331 How about shooting in tongues??
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 21, 2024 09:06 PM (vtyCZ)

As long as there's an interpreter.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 09:09 PM (1zxQh)

332 Seconded! I attended my first MOME in 2021 in Corsicana and it changed my life for the better!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 21, 2024 09:02 PM (BpYfr)

Same, and same.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 09:09 PM (v23vE)

333 People, I said content pop quiz. Now go back and review all of the fine content that Weasel spent hours slaving over a hot word-processor to serve up to us!

#Don'tDisappointWeasel!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 09:09 PM (a3Q+t)

334 The worst part about the homework assignment presented above: it depends very much where you are. Not even here in TX are things a guarantee as far as the law goes.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 21, 2024 09:10 PM (nvtOt)

335 Time to start the revolver vs pistol conflagration.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 09:10 PM (LfcYE)

336 328 Weirdly, the same attitude applies to books...Just change the word "fired" to "read" and it still works!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 21, 2024 09:08 PM
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Great idea for a book thread theme! Um, well...nevermind.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 09:10 PM (IQ6Gq)

337 I live in SC, but most likely cannot make the NoVaMoMe this year. I went last year, and it's more than worth the drive.

What part of of SC are you moving to? I'm in the upstate and enjoy meeting 'rons and 'ettes when I have the opportunity. There are enough of us around to have an SC meetup, but I'll never get my shit together enough to organize anything. Email in nic.
Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:03 PM (wQXfi)

Good evening, ma'am.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 09:10 PM (v23vE)

338 SiD, if you put one together, I would do my dangedest to travel down for it. Any museums you can show me around?

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 09:11 PM (1zxQh)

339 #Don'tDisappointWeasel!

Oops, too late.

Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 09:12 PM (/y8xj)

340 I'd drive to SC for a MoMe!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:12 PM (JwHpX)

341 Time to start the revolver vs pistol conflagration.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 09:10 PM

What caliber?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 09:12 PM (a3Q+t)

342 Hullo!

Guns!

I'm late! Sorry. But having a puppy means much less free time for playing online.

I want to praise my Don Hume holster...to a point. I don't enjoy carrying in kydex, though kydex makes the draw easier. But a fine leather holster can make carrying a handgun much easier. So Don Hume doesn't make holster for the PSA Dagger but I hoped that buying a Glock 23 holster would work. Well...not perfectly. The suppressor-height sights on the red-dot mounted PSA dagger snags on the leather. Sometimes. Not always but...just often enough.

Something to maybe worry about but I'm not as fast as I used to be and the holster doesn't actually kill my draw, just slows it. So...so far I'm keeping it. Until I change my mind. Again. I have a lot of handguns to carry....

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, anti-Marxist, buy ammo and keep your rifle by your side at April 21, 2024 09:12 PM (xcxpd)

343 Ben Had, it was one of the great pleasures in my life to make your acquaintance in TX.

Hopefully, I make it this year, again. No promises, as my wife should be having eye surgery at some point this year.

Now I'm truly out.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 21, 2024 09:13 PM (tT6L1)

344 Time to start the revolver vs pistol conflagration.

I like 'em both. Guess that's not much fuel to the fire. Heh.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at April 21, 2024 09:13 PM (V8he0)

345 Posted by: bluebell - NoVaMoMe registration now open! at April 21, 2024 09:04 PM (bS+DD)

Bluebell, should be a done deal. At least the webpage says it is, pending the e-mail confirmation.

Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 09:14 PM (yRXSd)

346 No Shooting Report this week, alas. But, these (in reverse order).

I. I really REALLY like the pistol grip on Hairyback Guy's FN/FAL. That CURES the one thing I've never liked about those rifles; the radical grip angle as "from factory".

II. Y'all remember Bernadette Peters... roles in Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, etc? She played a one-night show here in Galveston, last week. "A Night With Bernadette Peters". No I didn't get to see the show.

But I *was* her driver, returning she, her Personal Manager and her Sound Engineer, back to IAH Bush Intercontinental Airport, for their flights back to NYC.

Turns out though, the Sound Engineer turned out to be a formerly, very active IDPA and Cowboy Action Shooter, in his previous California life. He still has two safes stuffed with guns out there, in fact. We had quite the enjoyable conversation along the way. Ms. Peters even acknowledged appreciating his interests in Our Sport.

And, I was able to give Mr. Engineer a bit of a run through on the "Blank, Featureless Wall" and double-action revolver approach to the Dry Fire Drill. (with snap caps, of course!)

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at April 21, 2024 09:14 PM (e6UQI)

347 RI Red, check out the Hodgdon reloading data center for your load. I shoot 150's and I end up around a gn less than max load. I haven't changed my 308 load in years and all my other cartridges end up about the same, a gn or so light.

Posted by: ck at April 21, 2024 09:15 PM (nMOLw)

348 I attended my first MoMe in VA in 2020 after moving to MD 3 weeks prior. A month later, having never shot a gun in my life, I was shooting pistols and rifles at an out door range in Manassas. Three months later, in October, I found myself in Texas getting a hug from Ben Had.
Talk about life changing experiences....

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 09:15 PM (t/2Uw)

349 When it comes to black-powder siderarms, I prefer revolvers to pistols, regardless of caliber.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 21, 2024 09:15 PM (a3Q+t)

350 Bluebell, should be a done deal. At least the webpage says it is, pending the e-mail confirmation.
Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 09:14 PM (yRXSd)
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That email confirmation is most likely in your spam folder, I'm sorry to say. Email programs don't like us.

Posted by: bluebell - NoVaMoMe registration now open! at April 21, 2024 09:16 PM (bS+DD)

351 Sharon, I clearly remember meeting you in 2020 right after you moved here. I was so happy you jumped right in and came to the MoMe.

Posted by: bluebell - NoVaMoMe registration now open! at April 21, 2024 09:18 PM (bS+DD)

352 Ed L - I see your registration went thru. RMBS too.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:18 PM (JwHpX)

353 I'd drive to SC for a MoMe!

Posted by: Weasel

Me too!

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 09:19 PM (t/2Uw)

354 Turns out though, the Sound Engineer turned out to be a formerly, very active IDPA and Cowboy Action Shooter, in his previous California life.

How does one start a conversation like that at the risk of possibly offending a paying customer?

Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 09:20 PM (/y8xj)

355 Ed L - I see your registration went thru. RMBS too.
Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:18 PM

See y'all in NoVa!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 09:20 PM (Wnv9h)

356 That email confirmation is most likely in your spam folder, I'm sorry to say. Email programs don't like us.
Posted by: bluebell - NoVaMoMe registration now open! at April 21, 2024 09:16 PM (bS+DD)

Not this time. Just had it arrive in my in box.

Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 09:20 PM (yRXSd)

357 Not this time. Just had it arrive in my in box.
Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 09:20 PM (yRXSd)
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Yay! I had to go fish my own out of my spam folder. Pretty disheartening.

Posted by: bluebell - NoVaMoMe registration now open! at April 21, 2024 09:21 PM (bS+DD)

358 Time for me to punch out.

Thanks for another great Gub Thread, Weasel.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 09:21 PM (Wnv9h)

359 OK, 9:22 thank you time!

Thank you!

Sure do appreciate all y'all being here and hope to see you next Sunday!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:22 PM (JwHpX)

360 I shot my S&W 30 Super Carry on Fri. Can't really say it feels any different than 9mm, but I don't have the Shield Plus in 9mm, so who knows.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at April 21, 2024 09:22 PM (b4o9z)

361 Thanks weasel. Good content. Still watching Hickock45 in 15 minutes segments.

Posted by: Eromero at April 21, 2024 09:23 PM (NxC5+)

362 Weasel, Thank you. I need to give you a call soon.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 09:23 PM (LfcYE)

363 You are the best, weasel-San. Looking forward to seeing you!

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 09:23 PM (DfaQL)

364 Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2024 09:21 PM (Wnv9h)
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Adios amigo!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:23 PM (JwHpX)

365 Wait, whut?!

*kicks rock*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
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Yeah, I get back from England on the 4th and then have to be in Columbia for work stuff for a few days. It would be a bit of a production for me to get there, not to mention I'm already leaving Mom with my cousin for #2weeks. So I doubt I can make it happen.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:25 PM (wQXfi)

366 >>>Ok, it's content pop quiz time!

What was the #1 selling pistol in the United States in 2023?

>In before the Glock geeks stink up the joint.

Damn it!

Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 21, 2024 09:25 PM (pDQ/8)

367 Bluebell, the welcome I got from you and the horde at that funny little train station was a real turning point in my life. Some people wish they could go back in time and change things, but I ended up exactly where I was meant to be and I wouldn't change a thing.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 09:25 PM (t/2Uw)

368 Posted by: Ben Had at April 21, 2024 09:23 PM (LfcYE)
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Looking forward to that.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:25 PM (JwHpX)

369 Thanks for hosting, Weasel!

Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 09:26 PM (yRXSd)

370 Range report:
Assembled the two PSA AR kits on hand. Always a bit of trepidation but as it turns out I shouldn't have had any.

Both ran flawlessly. The build was actually pretty easy, interestingly enough. Although my dad taught me how to field strip and clean a 1911 as a teenager so guns are mostly tools.

Posted by: Chappyman66 at April 21, 2024 09:26 PM (L3byd)

371 Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 09:23 PM (DfaQL)
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Aw, shucks!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:27 PM (JwHpX)

372 Good evening, ma'am.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy
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Evenin' S'puppy. I'm slow catching up with comments. Glad to hear you're planning on TX this year.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:27 PM (wQXfi)

373 Posted by: Ed L at April 21, 2024 09:26 PM (yRXSd)
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You bet, Ed L. Thanks for tuning in!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:28 PM (JwHpX)

374 >In before the Glock geeks stink up the joint.

Damn it!

Posted by: Dr. Bone

Hey!

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 09:28 PM (t/2Uw)

375 I really like my P365XL, will prob get the regular P365 at some pt too. They shoot way better than I expected.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at April 21, 2024 09:28 PM (b4o9z)

376 SID, we'd drive down to SC for a MoMe!

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 09:28 PM (IQ6Gq)

377 No gun stuff for me this week, but I did get my car seat built and installed in the car. Thank you for hosting, Weasel!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2024 09:28 PM (tkR6S)

378 Posted by: Eromero at April 21, 2024 09:23 PM (NxC5+)
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That guy has great content!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:30 PM (JwHpX)

379 Before this thread ends, thank you Weasel for all the content. AND for the Dickey Betts nod...his music has been playing in our house ever since they announced his passing. What an incredible talent....

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 09:30 PM (IQ6Gq)

380 SiD, if you put one together, I would do my dangedest to travel down for it. Any museums you can show me around?
Posted by: GWB
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Back in the day, I could give a kickass tour of Fort Hill, home of John C. Calhoun, and the Hanover House, both located on campus at Clem[p]son. But it's been a minute and I've forgot some things since then.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:30 PM (wQXfi)

381 Evenin' S'puppy. I'm slow catching up with comments. Glad to hear you're planning on TX this year.
Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:27 PM (wQXfi)

Glad you made it, ma'am.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at April 21, 2024 09:30 PM (v23vE)

382 Aw, sharon, that's so sweet. I know how hard it must have been to move to a new place, even though you have your kids and grandkids here. So glad you're here!

Posted by: bluebell - NoVaMoMe registration now open! at April 21, 2024 09:31 PM (bS+DD)

383 Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2024 09:28 PM (tkR6S)
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Happy to do it, AOP!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:31 PM (JwHpX)

384 I'd drive to SC for a MoMe!

Posted by: Weasel

Me too!
Posted by: sharon
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Just for shooting at PSA and dinner at Waffle House? Cause that's probably what it would be.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:32 PM (wQXfi)

385 376 SID, we'd drive down to SC for a MoMe!

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 09:28 PM
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What she said.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 09:32 PM (IQ6Gq)

386 Back in the day, I could give a kickass tour of Fort Hill, home of John C. Calhoun....

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Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:30 PM (wQXfi)

That's like a war crime now.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 09:32 PM (IFNME)

387 Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 09:30 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Very happy to have you here!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:32 PM (JwHpX)

388 Just for shooting at PSA and dinner at Waffle House? Cause that's probably what it would be.
Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:32 PM (wQXfi)

That's a party right there!

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 09:33 PM (IFNME)

389 >>>Hey!

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice)

>Now, now. We're all just one big happy family here. Even the Tolkien inbreeds are welcome.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 21, 2024 09:33 PM (pDQ/8)

390 What she said.
Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 09:32 PM (IQ6Gq)

I think that is a clue...

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 21, 2024 09:34 PM (hOUT3)

391 Just for shooting at PSA and dinner at Waffle House? Cause that's probably what it would be.

Posted by: screaming in digital
The magic word is "shooting".
And i like waffles.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 09:34 PM (t/2Uw)

392 384 Just for shooting at PSA and dinner at Waffle House? Cause that's probably what it would be.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:32 PM
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Wait, there would be a Waffle House involved? We're definitely in.

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 09:34 PM (IQ6Gq)

393 Just for shooting at PSA and dinner at Waffle House? Cause that's probably what it would be.
Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:32 PM (wQXfi)
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Not a thing wrong with either!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:34 PM (JwHpX)

394 SID, we'd drive down to SC for a MoMe!

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 09:28 PM
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What she said.
Posted by: TRex
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Awesome. Y'all would also need to come over to SiD (Half) Acres as well, with Sharon and Iris and Weasel, and set on the porch a spell.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:34 PM (wQXfi)

395 That's like a war crime now.
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 09:32 PM (IFNME)

Surprised it hasn't been burned to the ground...

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 21, 2024 09:35 PM (hOUT3)

396 My mom lives near the PSA mothership in West Columbia so I get down there fairly often. I haven't shot at PSA but I do eat at Waffle House.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 09:36 PM (IFNME)

397 Awesome. Y'all would also need to come over to SiD (Half) Acres as well, with Sharon and Iris and Weasel, and set on the porch a spell.
Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:34 PM (wQXfi)
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Sounds awesome to me.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:37 PM (JwHpX)

398 Wafffle House is my birthday breakfast every year...since I left the evil CA empire.....

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 09:37 PM (IQ6Gq)

399 ...How does one start a conversation like that at the risk of possibly offending a paying customer? Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2024 09:20 PM (/y8xj)

He had asked me "so, whadday do when you're not driving?"

Reading things, writing things, building things...shooting things. He kinda glommed onto that last one, like a drowning man to a life-ring. As he's residing now in New York City, one would certainly commiserate with his plight.

And so, the conversation, began.

We do have friends in the most unexpected places.

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at April 21, 2024 09:38 PM (e6UQI)

400 400!

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 09:38 PM (IQ6Gq)

401 Wait, we're supposed to read the content?

Thanks Weasel. It's always fun even with the Glock cynics.
Have a good week all.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 09:38 PM (t/2Uw)

402 Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 09:38 PM (t/2Uw)
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Happy to do it!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:39 PM (JwHpX)

403 SID, we have property in TN, where one day soon we will reside. Then we'll practically be neighbors, only 4+ hours apart.....sitting a spell on a porch is one of life's greatest joys......

Posted by: Grateful at April 21, 2024 09:40 PM (IQ6Gq)

404 My mom lives near the PSA mothership in West Columbia so I get down there fairly often. I haven't shot at PSA but I do eat at Waffle House.
Posted by: blaster
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I really like the Greenville PSA, except it's on Woodruff Rd which is always a cluster. The range dudes are very nice and you can have groups there. Also they have an Uzi to rent, $20 same as in town.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:41 PM (wQXfi)

405 Thanks Weasel. It's always fun even with the Glock cynics.
Have a good week all.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 21, 2024 09:38 PM (t/2Uw)

I have not had enough hands-on experience with Glocks to be for 'em or agin' 'em.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2024 09:42 PM (tkR6S)

406 And SHUT UP about the $1500 pistols!

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:09 PM (IFNME)

This is about me, isn’t it?

Posted by: Sig Sauer P226 Tacops at April 21, 2024 09:43 PM (nvtOt)

407 404 Also they have an Uzi to rent, $20 same as in town.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:41 PM
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Just so I understand about the Uzi. Does that come before or after Waffle House?

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 09:44 PM (IQ6Gq)

408 SID, we have property in TN, where one day soon we will reside. Then we'll practically be neighbors, only 4+ hours apart.....sitting a spell on a porch is one of life's greatest joys......
Posted by: Grateful
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Oh wow, that's great! I've got a screen porch on the front and a patio swing on the back, where I watch the sunset most days. On many days, you can hear the beautiful sound of gunfire. Not like in Chicago. People with ranges on their land.

If Hordelings are coming, I need to acquire a few more rocking chairs for the front porch.

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:44 PM (wQXfi)

409 This is about me, isn’t it?
Posted by: Sig Sauer P226 Tacops at April 21, 2024 09:43 PM (nvtOt)

TacOps runs a grand. So no, not you.

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 09:45 PM (IFNME)

410 Just so I understand about the Uzi. Does that come before or after Waffle House?

Posted by: TRex
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Waffle House doesn't serve booze (except for the one at whatever the Braves ballpark is called now), so could be either!

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:45 PM (wQXfi)

411 And SHUT UP about the $1500 pistols!

Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 08:09 PM (IFNME)

This is about me, isn’t it?
Posted by: Sig Sauer P226 Tacops at April 21, 2024 09:43 PM (nvtOt)

The hundred and fifty dollar pistol you do have will outshoot the 1500 dollar pistol you don't have, when your life is hanging in the balance. (Opens drawer, looks at little H&R top break .32 cal revolver)

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2024 09:47 PM (tkR6S)

412 Thanks as always, Weasel. Hope you and the fam have a great week.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at April 21, 2024 09:48 PM (V8he0)

413 Posted by: Notorious BFD at April 21, 2024 09:48 PM (V8he0)
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Thanks! Heading to WA towards the end of the week, so all is good!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:49 PM (JwHpX)

414 ---
Awesome. Y'all would also need to come over to SiD (Half) Acres as well, with Sharon and Iris and Weasel, and set on the porch a spell.
Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:34 PM (wQXfi)

I'm in!

Posted by: Iris, Team Hedgehog at April 21, 2024 09:49 PM (n3DL0)

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Waffle House doesn't serve booze (except for the one at whatever the Braves ballpark is called now), so could be either!
Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:45 PM (wQXfi)

God held you if we catch you sharing.

Posted by: Waffle House at April 21, 2024 09:50 PM (nvtOt)

416 OK, kids. Thanks again for a fun evening. Many laugh out loud moments. Thanks to Weasel-san as always. Looking forward to NoVaMoMe, Corsicana, and SC Waffle House (tbd). Thanks to all those that make the real-life meet-ups happen. Cheers!

Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 09:51 PM (IQ6Gq)

417 414: if there is a SC MoMe, I’m there.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 21, 2024 09:51 PM (nvtOt)

418 I have not had enough hands-on experience with Glocks to be for 'em or agin' 'em.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2024 09:42 PM (tkR6S)

That can be fixed in TX!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 21, 2024 09:51 PM (hOUT3)

419 Posted by: TRex at April 21, 2024 09:51 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Nite!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:52 PM (JwHpX)

420 386 Back in the day, I could give a kickass tour of Fort Hill, home of John C. Calhoun....

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Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:30 PM (wQXfi)

That's like a war crime now.
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 09:32 PM (IFNME)
It's our history and it won't go away as long as we live. 'Oh, I wish I was in the land of cotton....'

Posted by: Eromero at April 21, 2024 09:53 PM (NxC5+)

421 Assembled the two PSA AR kits on hand.
Posted by: Chappyman66 at April 21, 2024 09:26 PM (L3byd)

Yay!

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 09:53 PM (1zxQh)

422 Thanks, again, Weasel, for the Gun Thread.
And thanks, Weasel and bluebell, for the NoVaMoMe's.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 09:53 PM (1zxQh)

423 414: if there is a SC MoMe, I’m there.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33
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*puts another rocking chair in the Home Depot cart*

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:54 PM (wQXfi)

424 >>>The hundred and fifty dollar pistol you do have will outshoot the 1500 dollar pistol you don't have, when your life is hanging in the balance. (Opens drawer, looks at little H&R top break .32 cal revolver)

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

>My little .410 single-shot shotgun has the best kill ratio of any firearm I own. Less than $100, made in Brazil.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 21, 2024 09:55 PM (pDQ/8)

425 That can be fixed in TX!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 21, 2024 09:51 PM (hOUT3)

Well, I am planning to come to Corsicana by way of Arizona, so if that goes off as planned, some of the Peon armory will travel with me.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2024 09:55 PM (tkR6S)

426 Weasel, thanks for posting and hosting this thread.
There is iron in your words on fundamentals for all to see!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 21, 2024 09:55 PM (hOUT3)

427 Just for shooting at PSA and dinner at Waffle House?
Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:32 PM (wQXfi)

We can go armed at Waffle House in SC, right?
Not that we need to, as long as Wendy is working.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 09:56 PM (1zxQh)

428 420 386 Back in the day, I could give a kickass tour of Fort Hill, home of John C. Calhoun....

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Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:30 PM (wQXfi)

That's like a war crime now.
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 09:32 PM (IFNME)
It's our history and it won't go away as long as we live. 'Oh, I wish I was in the land of cotton....'
Posted by: Eromero at April 21, 2024 09:53 PM (NxC5+)

Wanna bet?

Posted by: Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution at April 21, 2024 09:56 PM (nvtOt)

429 Thanks! Heading to WA towards the end of the week, so all is good!
Posted by: Weasel

??????

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 09:57 PM (Him2A)

430 Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 09:53 PM (1zxQh)
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My pleasure.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:57 PM (JwHpX)

431 Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 09:57 PM (Him2A)
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Not your WA. My WA!

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:58 PM (JwHpX)

432 'night all, and thanks for a great thread.

Ok, Imma call PSA tomorrow and ask for pricing on groups and check available weekends in late summer...

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 09:59 PM (wQXfi)

433 Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 21, 2024 09:55 PM (hOUT3)
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Thanks and happy to do it.

Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:59 PM (JwHpX)

434 431 Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2024 09:57 PM (Him2A)
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Not your WA. My WA!
Posted by: Weasel at April 21, 2024 09:58 PM (JwHpX)
nurse, he means Washington City, the Yankee Capital.

Posted by: Eromero at April 21, 2024 09:59 PM (NxC5+)

435 Is that WA-WA? or just WA?

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 10:00 PM (1zxQh)

436 nurse, he means Washington City, the Yankee Capital.
Posted by: Eromero at April 21, 2024 09:59 PM (NxC5+)

I think he means Weasel Acres.

Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 10:00 PM (1zxQh)

437 I think he means Weasel Acres.
Posted by: GWB at April 21, 2024 10:00 PM (1zxQh)
Ah, much better, more refined.

Posted by: Eromero at April 21, 2024 10:01 PM (NxC5+)

438 We can go armed at Waffle House in SC, right?
Not that we need to, as long as Wendy is working.
Posted by: GWB
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SC is now a constitutional carry state, but there are exceptions. (BTW, church is one unless you have permission.) I can't remember if Waffle House is on the list of exceptions...

Posted by: screaming in digital at April 21, 2024 10:01 PM (wQXfi)

439 ONT has ONTd

Posted by: Piper at April 21, 2024 10:05 PM (ZdaMQ)

440 Re: The $1500 gun you want.

I had a couple 9mm. One was a Beretta that shoots high and right, no matter what I do. I also have a .357 that can stop traffic passing by the range by sound alone. I took it in my head that I wanted a long-slide 9mm that would extract better performance from a 9mm cartridge so I wouldn’t need any new ammo.

A nearby gun range offers rentals, and they had the long-slide Glock (I forget the model), so I went to try it. I had a purchase all planned, optics and all. I wanted so badly to like the weapon, but it just wasn’t working. So I asked to try an Sig and this silly looking orange and black gun. The Sig was a work of art, but I wondered about a single-stack 9.

I tried the orange gun first. It pointed like a finger, it fired with no recoil at all. It had the most amazing trigger, and it fit my hand like a glove. When I went back, someone else had the Sig, and I was on my way to buying a CZ Tactical Sport Orange, at somewhere around $1200.

What is it worth to find a firearm that hits what you point it at? It is the only handgun that I’m surprised to find myself at the end of a magazine, it’s so effortless to use.

Posted by: Advo at April 21, 2024 10:07 PM (VHN21)

441 TacOps runs a grand. So no, not you.
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2024 09:45 PM (IFNME)

I’ve seen them in the $1200-1400 range. I paid $1000 for mine…and it was still stamped with the insignia of the unit I was deployed with in Afghanistan.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 21, 2024 10:08 PM (nvtOt)

442 San Jacinto Day

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 21, 2024 10:18 PM (uTTG7)

443 It is the only handgun that I’m surprised to find myself at the end of a magazine, it’s so effortless to use.
Posted by: Advo at April 21, 2024 10:07 PM (VHN21)

That is the good kind of clue!

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