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Gun Thread: Second August Edition!
FUNdamentals Lately we've been talking a lot about fundamentals and how focusing on them will make you a better shooter. We have even gone as far as separating fundamentals into four broad categories; stance, grip, sight alignment and trigger mechanics and how together these elements build practical marksmanship skills. With me so far? There is actually a fifth fundamental that is so fundamentally fundamental it is really a pre-fundamental or perhaps even a proto-fundamental, and that is Not Killing Yourself or Your Range Buddy While Practicing Fundamentals, or NKYOYRBWPF. That's a lot to wrangle, so how about we simply call it GUN SAFETY. Frankly, I know of no single better way to drive off all of the range babes than by inadvertently shooting yourself or an innocent bystander at the range. Q: Weasel, wouldn't it be helpful if there were safety rules to adhere to?
A: Yes. Yes it would. - Treat all guns as if they are loaded
- Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
- Keep your &%#$*^ finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot
- Know your target and what is behind it
- know how to operate the gun And I will add another:
- Don't be stupid. There are lots of variations of these rules but I think you get the idea. Shooting sports are fun and challenging but can quickly turn deadly if you aren't paying attention. Safety is a fundamental, and you need to be thinking about it at all times. It's fun and exciting to be at the range shooting especially if you're new to the sport, but it's important to remember you have a loaded gun in your hands and it's easy to become distracted by all that's going on. Conversely, with experienced shooters familiarity can breed overconfidence and carelessness and be every bit as deadly as inexperience. Whatever the case, never, ever, ever point a gun at anything or anyone you do not intend to shoot, and never shoot anything you do not plan to kill. Especially do not point a gun at me, thank you very much. It only takes a split second to go from a day of funsies at the range to absolute disaster, with one or more lives changed forever. Our pal hickok45 has the following short video on the topic.
Guns of Weasel
Or more accurately, Holsters of Guns of Weasel. Last week we looked at a pistol I recently purchased, the Kimber Micro 9. I have yet to shoot it but it seems like a pretty neat-o little gun. I mentioned that I'd been thinking about a compact 9mm as a step up in caliber from the Sig P238 (.380 ACP) I carry frequently in a front pocket or my computer bag. It's been a great option when commuting, at the office, and for quick midnight trips to the store for Slim-Jims, but I thought I might want something with a little more oompfh. I carry the P235 in a DeSantis Nemesis holster which also happens to fit the Kimber. I like the fact when dropped into a front pocket it's nearly impossible to see, so I ordered another one.
Ax Weasel
Although I am still waaaaay behind on my correspondence, I saw this question in the 'ol mailbox from our pal Ray regarding my recent purchase.
Just curious why you went with the Kimber instead of the Sig P938. (Since you have the P238 and seem happy with it) I have had the 938 for several years and am very happy with it.Well, "Ray" if that is your real name, I wish I could say I performed a big contemplative study on the merits of both firearms, and only after careful study weighing the pro and cons of each, made the decision to go with the Kimber over the Sig. Truth is, my process was about like this:
a) Well that's a nice looking 9mm pistol from Kimber
2) *clicks BUY* Honestly, that was about it. No study. No deliberation. 100% impulsive. Probably not the best example to follow! Thank you for the email! How about all y'all? What is your process for choosing one gun over another?
Red Dots
These need to be zeroed too!
Never Gets Old
How the AR that you shouldn't be allowed to own works.
Green Anole Korner
Pretty cool!
Particle Fizicks
What the heck is going on at CERN?
The Day The Sky Exploded!
I blame CERN.
Gun Basics 101
New video from the She Equips Herself gal! This week's video is on The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 vs a Glock 42.
The Cohiba Black Robusto Every so often you just have to be indulgent and treat yourself. I have favorite cigars, and "go to" cigars, even "emergency" cigars, but when it's time to break out the good stuff (be it whiskey, women... errr... Mrs D, and cigars) I always turn to Cohiba. With the admonition of Mrs D still ringing in my ears to stay outside, I pulled out a Cohiba Black series Robusto and headed for the patio. I matched it to some 15 year Redbrast, and proceeded to enjoy one of the finer blue sky days here in the Pacific NW. The Cohiba Black is drafted from a jet-black Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper as well as Dominican and Mexican tobaccos that have been aged at least three years. It has medium-bodied notes of cocoa, espresso beans, and, surprisingly, hickory that give it a awesome flavor from start to finish. It brings a leathery texture to the touch, and the finish lingers, a bit sweet and with none of the after cigar taste that so many leave with you. This will easily be one of the top three cigars I have this year. The down side is, it is $$$. Expect to pay in the $15-17 range for one of these. But, for those once or twice a year moments, it is worth every penny.Excellent, Diogenes! Thank you very much! I think I need to addd these to my next order. Appreciate it!
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Nicks Cigar World 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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Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Skip at August 11, 2024 07:00 PM (fwDg9)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:00 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 07:00 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2024 07:01 PM (DXbAa)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:01 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:02 PM (5Cn9h)
Posted by: Skip at August 11, 2024 07:02 PM (fwDg9)
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 11, 2024 07:03 PM (QfvaV)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at August 11, 2024 07:03 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 07:03 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:04 PM (Wnv9h)
We don't shoot 22LR much but firing from a rifle, even a little teeny one like the HSR it doesn't make much noise. It was cool to shoot.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 11, 2024 07:04 PM (QfvaV)
I have not been to the range, but I was on the loose at the Greenville gun show yesterday and something may have followed me home!
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 07:04 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 07:04 PM
*places chin in hands*
Story time?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:05 PM (Wnv9h)
It was fun to shoot. Shooting that with iron sights is a good reminder on fundamentals.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 11, 2024 07:05 PM (QfvaV)
A week ago you purchased a very interesting Gub. And you have yet to shoot it?
I am very disappoint!
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:06 PM (5Cn9h)
Posted by: Skip at August 11, 2024 07:06 PM (fwDg9)
Posted by: Alec Baldwin at August 11, 2024 07:06 PM (/1UO6)
Posted by: JTB at August 11, 2024 07:07 PM (zudum)
Anyone have any favorites among electronic ear pro?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:07 PM (Wnv9h)
I guess I am finishing about 20% from the bottom. Which is, umm, okay, I guess.
But a couple of fun courses.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 11, 2024 07:08 PM (QfvaV)
I've never thought about buying a holster. Guess I should look into that.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 11, 2024 07:08 PM (CHHv1)
Posted by: Ferd Berfall at August 11, 2024 07:09 PM (15lwl)
Now tell me you rode a Vespa to the tree warm.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:09 PM (5Cn9h)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 11, 2024 07:10 PM (VNX3d)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:10 PM (5Cn9h)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 07:10 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:10 PM
*sighs*
*makes note on RI Red's permanent record*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:11 PM (Wnv9h)
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I like the Howard Leight models
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:11 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 07:11 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:12 PM (Wnv9h)
After a few months, flip it around so you don't build an outline of a gun in a pocket holster in your pocket.
And I know you're not just happy to see me.
That said, nothing beats a slow dance with a pocket holster. You find out in the first 15 seconds if you're gonna get lucky.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 07:12 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:13 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:14 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:11 PM (Wnv9h
Welcome to the Encyclopedia Moronica.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:14 PM (5Cn9h)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 07:15 PM (nDGMq)
Damn!
That really was a great cigar.
*shuffles off to 'puter with credit card in hand*
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 07:15 PM (W/lyH)
No range report, but I did do something firearm related.
I purchased a new handgun, specifically the Sig Sauer 1911XR with a red dot.
I found they changed the whole process of getting a handgun in NYC.
It used to be you sent in a Purchase Authorization form via mail. The info needed on the form was of course your name address yada yada yada, your handgun license # and the make, model and barrel length of that particular handgun.
They would then send you back another PA form that had the information you provided and carbon copies that you bought to the FFL you are buying the gun from. You would do the 4473 and the FFL would fill out info on the PA form and you would get the handgun. You then had 3 days after taking possession to bring the handgun to 1 Police Plaza for "inspection" and they would add the serial # of the firearm onto you hand gun license.
That was the old way. Now you take a PA form that just has your personal information to the FFL. Submit a 4473 and purchase the firearm. The FFL will put your NIC# on the PA form.
Part 1 of 2
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:15 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:16 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 07:15 PM
Will be watching the inbox.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:16 PM (Wnv9h)
Spotted a Springfield Armory SA-35 at a lower price than I ever recalled seeing and made a total impulse decision to buy it.
Jesse wanted one of those so badly when they first came out, but for months they were unobtainable.
I field stripped and lubed it today to prep for its maiden voyage, maybe next weekend? Easier than a 1911... Snap cap testing was successful so I didn't screw it up too badly.
Wow, it is nice. Can't wait to shoot it!
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 07:16 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:16 PM
Thanks. I want to get a set for the RMBS Mom. While taking advantage of MA's sales tax holiday weekend (I hate this effing state).
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:17 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: whig at August 11, 2024 07:18 PM (qdbNv)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:18 PM (5Cn9h)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:14 PM
It upsets me that this is not a thing I blame this effed up timeline.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:18 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:19 PM (uGpeQ)
You then have to take minimum of 2 photo's of the gun with one of them clearly showing the serial #, a photo of the PA form, a photo of the bill of sale and a photo of the case the gun comes in.
I leave the firearm with the FFL and EMAIL the NYPD the photo's and wait for them to hopefully say OK to buy and they mail me a new license and the PA pink slip that I bring back to the FFL and take possession of my new firearm. No trip to 1PP anymore.
NYC is taking steps in the right direction it appears.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:19 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:19 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: whig at August 11, 2024 07:18 PM (qdbNv)
Whig,
Get better soon!
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 07:20 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:07 PM
Walkers ear buds
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:21 PM (0XVad)
Is carrying in your computer bag, which I do a lot, really carrying? When I'm traveling for business, almost always alone, my bag is on the seat beside me and it's "secret compartment" is easily accessible.
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 07:21 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Puddleglum lurking at August 11, 2024 07:22 PM (x/FnQ)
Ben Had, do you know anything about this?
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:22 PM (5Cn9h)
I saw 2 Highway Patrolman revolvers, both priced higher than I paid for mine a few months ago. One was advertised as "never fired." I wouldn't want one that pristine, myself. So no regerts on that score.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 07:22 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 07:22 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:10 PM
Had a couple before dinner drinks there Red? ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:23 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:24 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 07:24 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 07:21 PM (vFG9F)
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I think so, at least for me. The bag is either on the car seat next to me or within easy reach at the office. Other times, it's in my pocket.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:24 PM (uGpeQ)
We were a very small group today, Just me, Ed L and Hrothgar.
I only brought my old G48 and my new lily lilac G48 with the holosun green dot. Goal was to continue to use both to see any difference in handling basically. Grip felt terrific and arm steady with both firearms but surprisingly I shot better with the iron sight than the holosun. I am so happy I found the right psitol for my small hand. It is amazing how comfortable it feels.
Did have a few jams which Ed thinks is due to dirty mags so need to clean those up.
If I do decide to carry, I feel confident the G48 will work.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 07:24 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 07:24 PM (vFG9F)
Our definitions of concealed vary. I carry a 5" 1911 - before that, a 4" .357. IWB, small of the back, left handed on the right ass cheek.
I feel about "printing" the same way my grand-daddy felt when he caught you rubber necking him at the Rook table. The more you see 'em, the worse you dread 'em.
Posted by: The Way It Is at August 11, 2024 07:24 PM (Utewd)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 07:25 PM (tT6L1)
Peltor
Posted by: Skip at August 11, 2024 07:25 PM (fwDg9)
I guess that would have been on the last thread.
Posted by: GWB at August 11, 2024 07:25 PM (0Tese)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:18 PM
(In my best Lili Von Shtupp) It's Twue!! It's Twue!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:26 PM (0XVad)
Check out:
Talon Sig Sauer P-938 or 238 Equinox/Kimber Micro 9 Cargo Pocket Holster
Talon Holsters SKU: P938-WH | UPC: 632687912088
This is the larger version of what I use for my Rger LCP.
Pints like a wallet.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:26 PM (5Cn9h)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:26 PM (Wnv9h)
Last Wednesday on our morning walk my dog was attacked by a pit bull whose owner had let it off leash because he didn't think anyone else was on the trail. Damned thing was on my pup in a heartbeat. Its owner finally got it to release my dog by physically wrestling it away on the ground. I was armed, as usual, but I never even considered using my weapon - I would probably be in jail now if I had.
I have reconsidered my position of not packing nonlethal alternatives and am now carrying pepper spray. I think Nurse has had the right idea all along.
BTW, my dog had some serious gashes on her legs and hindquarters, but not life-threatening and she should recover fully.
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at August 11, 2024 07:27 PM (3rnQf)
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 07:24 PM
100% agree that they don't
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:27 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Weasel"
I'm comfortable with it. How about legally though? Carrying in a bag is not the same as on your person, I think.
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 07:27 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:27 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 07:28 PM (nDGMq)
I can't says it's my "favorite" because it's the only one I've owned but the Walker Razor seems to work fine and it's relatively inexpensive. Like $40 at Sam's Club. No stereo, no Bluetooth. The first time I put them on and turned up the mic, I heard paper crinkling from across the room and thought "Is this what dogs hear all the time?"
Posted by: Oddbob at August 11, 2024 07:28 PM (/y8xj)
"Well, what do you mean don't be stupid'?"
Well, treat every gun as if it's loaded, keep the muzzle pointe in a safe direction,....
Posted by: GWB at August 11, 2024 07:28 PM (0Tese)
Anyone have any favorites among electronic ear pro?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:07 PM (Wnv9h)
I have been happy with the Ready Up Gear Roger 22 Ear Muffs from ConcealedCarry.com. I swapped out the stock ear pads with SoftSeals for a more comfortable fit. Good performance and battery life at a sub-$100 price point.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at August 11, 2024 07:28 PM (v23vE)
I'm comfortable with it. How about legally though? Carrying in a bag is not the same as on your person, I think.
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 07:27 PM (vFG9F)
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If officer friendly doesn't bring it up, no reason to burden him with knowledge.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 07:28 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:29 PM (5Cn9h)
Peltor
Posted by: Skip at August 11, 2024 07:25 PM
I will wear ear cups (Howard Leight) if I am shooting handgun. When I shoot rifle I will use ear buds as it does not interfere with my cheek weld like the cups can.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:29 PM (0XVad)
She has been to the range (with an old boyfriend, you know where he lets you pull the trigger but doesn't really teach you anything; not like our Morons). I have no delusions that I should teach her. But she can handle my guns to get some ideas of what might fit her and I can show her the ropes at the range. She is young and very attractive so I know the range dudes will be ready to assist. I already encouraged her to sign up for a class.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 07:29 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at August 11, 2024 07:30 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2024 07:30 PM (DXbAa)
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 07:30 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 07:27 PM (vFG9F)
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Hmmm.. good point. I think it's OK since I have a permit, but cannot recall ever checking. I also, think the console in a car is OK (in VA) but again, not 100%.
Anyone know for certain?
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:30 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at August 11, 2024 07:32 PM (JfTEZ)
I need to work on my fundamentals.
I also ordered an Umarex air pistol today. It's got a "moderator" on the barrel to make it quiet. Because I don't want to alarm my neighbors. (I'm still saving my pennies for the Umarex Complete rifle, that uses the nitrogen cartridges.)
Posted by: GWB at August 11, 2024 07:32 PM (0Tese)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:32 PM (uGpeQ)
As per usual, gun was dead on. It's going to be interesting to see how things shake out once my new loads arrive.
Side note for weasel: I picked up the Hornady reloading manual and started reading it. Whig suggested the Lee manual and I will pick that one up at a later date.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 07:33 PM (tT6L1)
Have a great evening everyone
Posted by: Skip at August 11, 2024 07:33 PM (fwDg9)
Ben Had, do you know anything about this?
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:22 PM
*Spock eyebrow*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:33 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at August 11, 2024 07:30 PM
Thanks, have not "acquired"it yet, just paid for it. Supposedly I should receive the PA form from the NYPD in 14 days or so.
Already bought 200 rounds of .45 and will buy 200 more when I go pick the gun up. :-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:33 PM (0XVad)
Ben Had, do you know anything about this?
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:22 PM
*Spock eyebrow*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
It could be worse. He might have lost a colon.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 11, 2024 07:34 PM (VNX3d)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 07:34 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 07:33 PM (tT6L1)
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Normandy is a great place to start. The loads are generally very conservative.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:35 PM (uGpeQ)
Anyone know for certain?
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:30 PM (uGpeQ)
Mass would doink you - not under your exclusive control.
Local, local
local.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:36 PM (5Cn9h)
Posted by: Zorg of Galaxion at August 11, 2024 07:36 PM (TKQrs)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:36 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:37 PM (0XVad)
Doing back bends to figure how to carry in Maryland and north is why I don't work those places anymore.
Posted by: The Way It Is at August 11, 2024 07:38 PM (Utewd)
Ben Had, do you know anything about this?
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:22 PM
*Spock eyebrow*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
It could be worse. He might have lost a colon.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 11, 2024 07:34 PM (VNX3d)
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If not a whole colon then just a semicolon.
Wait till you're unconscious in a comma!
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, noccioline e mandorle #04 at August 11, 2024 07:38 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:39 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 07:39 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:19 PM (0XVad)
They evidently recently changed their non-resident permit rules... to actually allow non-resident permits. Except the one thing they didn't change was the need for a personal interview, keeping anyone from bringing a pistol to the city on their first visit.
Posted by: GWB at August 11, 2024 07:39 PM (0Tese)
Recently, a friend's son, a good kid, an Eagle Scout, just graduated from college and a great job lined up, accidentally shot and killed himself monkeying around with a gun. That shit scares the heck out of me. Both my boys have guns, and I and others drilled them on safety. One rule we have is no loaded guns in the house, unless it's a self defense weapon and in that case, no playing around with it. I hope they heed the safety rules we all know so well, but still, stupid things happen and you can't take it back.
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 07:39 PM (vFG9F)
Many places offer classes exclusively for women and taught by women. It's not that men necessarily can't be good teachers for women, but IME the odds are just better with female instructors. The students tend to be less intimidated and the instructors aren't thinking with the small brain. Again, not that they all are but...
Posted by: Oddbob at August 11, 2024 07:40 PM (/y8xj)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 11, 2024 07:34 PM
With that last colonoscopy prep, it sure as hell felt like it was trying to get away.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:40 PM (Wnv9h)
Decided to call upon snap caps to help get re-situated which helped. Soon began tearing up the center of the target. Ended up feeling good about the day and getting more confirmation that trigger control remains fertile ground for improvement.
Skills are perishable. Good reminder.
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Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, noccioline e mandorle #05 at August 11, 2024 07:41 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude
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Right back atcha, Scoob!
I guess you can't make an impulse purchase in NY like I did but at least you were successful.
Probably would be better for my budget if I had to do all that first.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 07:42 PM (iZbyp)
Used to be they wanted access or all the social media that you posted on for the past 3 or so years.
That is now no longer necessary. Damn unconstitutional if you ask me.
But they still want 4 character reference letters from non family members. That is still BS
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:43 PM (0XVad)
I have learned that - for most people - a gun really is the most dangerous tool they ever encounter and second place is not close.
Because they didn't grow up around air nailers, impact guns, tractor PTOs, extension ladders, foundry furnaces, concrete trucks and jib cranes ... and on and on.
Posted by: The Way It Is at August 11, 2024 07:43 PM (Utewd)
I immediately wanted to hand him my credit card and tell him to load a few dozen rounds and take me shooting with his firearm.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 07:43 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 07:44 PM (yRXSd)
Wait till you're unconscious in a comma!
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, noccioline e mandorle #04 at August 11, 2024 07:38 PM (qfLjt)
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Congratulations! You win the post #100 award!
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 07:44 PM (IQ6Gq)
Anyone know for certain?
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:30 PM (uGpeQ)
Yes, with a permit. Handguns may be transported in a vehicle without a permit if secured in a container or compartment including a console, glove compartment or any other area of the vehicle or vessel that possesses the ability to be closed.
[Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308]
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at August 11, 2024 07:44 PM (3rnQf)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:43 PM (0XVad)
Have you ever thought about AOS references?
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:45 PM (oxyBa)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 07:42 PM (iZbyp)
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Eh, so what if you need to eat Top Ramen for a month to pay for your new acquisition, right?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 07:45 PM (tT6L1)
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That's what I seemed to recall. Thanks!
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:46 PM (uGpeQ)
Already bought 200 rounds of .45 and will buy 200 more when I go pick the gun up. :-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:33 PM (0XVad)
SiD said it best -- New York really limits your impulse purchases!
The social media thing is just creepy. Wonder if they even read the character reference letters, or just weigh your application packet in their fingers and say "yep, this one is complete".
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at August 11, 2024 07:46 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 07:29 PM
Be sure to implement Weasel-san's guidance, and have her check out the size of any range dude's watch early on.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 11, 2024 07:46 PM (Y2hZ6)
Posted by: GWB at August 11, 2024 07:39 PM
True. Oh, one thing I forgot to mention there are only 6 acceptable colors your handgun can be:
black
dark grey
dark green
silver
steel
nickel
The only reason I can think of for this is they do not want the cops trying to figure out it that bright yellow thing some perp is waving around is a toy or a gun.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:46 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Alec Baldwin at August 11, 2024 07:47 PM (2UBPP)
Posted by: The Way It Is at August 11, 2024 07:47 PM (Utewd)
It’s a rule.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:47 PM (oxyBa)
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That's not Nice!
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 07:48 PM (i0CiB)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:45 PM (oxyBa)
Heh.
Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2024 07:48 PM (DXbAa)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 07:42 PM
Thank you. I will not tell you how much I spent, but even though I cannot purchase another firearm for another 90 days I do not see any new things being added to the collection for some time.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:49 PM (0XVad)
The descriptions of the operation are decent, though the pictures don't always cover the important steps.
On to the Disassembly chapter!
Posted by: GWB at August 11, 2024 07:50 PM (Sg0Ow)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:45 PM
Wait... you actually want him to get approved, right?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:50 PM (Wnv9h)
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Well I was thinking getting four letters was a fairly high bar!
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:51 PM (uGpeQ)
Automobiles. People don't even think about it.
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 07:52 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: GWB at August 11, 2024 07:50 PM
NZFrank will probably want to borrow it.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 11, 2024 07:52 PM (Y2hZ6)
Ok, I can see reusing the spent case and reloading, but where the heck do you purchase the projectile for something like that?
Don't think I have seen any 20mm at Cabela's ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:52 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: The Way It Is at August 11, 2024 07:47 PM (Utewd)
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I could never use a tool that made me nervous just as in the lab I would never use a chemical that made me nervous. Cautious? Yes.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, noccioline e mandorle #06 at August 11, 2024 07:53 PM (qfLjt)
Used to be they wanted access or all the social media that you posted on for the past 3 or so years.
That is now no longer necessary. Damn unconstitutional if you ask me.
But they still want 4 character reference letters from non family members. That is still BS
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:43 PM
Connecticut required three hand written letters of character references from non family members to get a concealed carry permit back when we got stationed there in 1995. I got my permit and renewed it once. IIRC it cost $95 for a 3 or 4 year card and you had to go get finger printed at the state police barracks each time, no idea why you had to do that to get renewed other than harassment from the state.
We finally got out of that state in 2012 after the housing market recovered from the self induced crash of 2008.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 11, 2024 07:53 PM (QNSds)
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He must certainly already have a copy!
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:53 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: The Way It Is at August 11, 2024 07:43 PM (Utewd)
I will admit that most of those you can't put in a pocket and take it to the mall, though. So, one difference.
Posted by: GWB at August 11, 2024 07:53 PM (CSM2t)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 07:53 PM (B1dzx)
Posted by: Cinematographer who should totally be out of the way at August 11, 2024 07:53 PM (2UBPP)
Good guy he laughed, we all laughed.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 07:54 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:45 PM
Hmmmmm, that is an idea until they find out where I know all you folk from!! LOL
But it is an intriguing idea. Must think about this.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:54 PM (0XVad)
Never point a car at another human with your foot on the pedal. Shit never said.
Posted by: They Way It Is at August 11, 2024 07:55 PM (Utewd)
If you are now ready to get rid of your savage, I know a nice home.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:55 PM (oxyBa)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 07:45 PM (tT6L1)
Pfft. Top Ramen is what I was eating before the last gun purchase. Now I'm eating Close-to-Bottom Ramen.
Posted by: GWB at August 11, 2024 07:56 PM (CSM2t)
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Ha! I usually think of retorts like that 15 minutes later.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:56 PM (uGpeQ)
Agreed. But I am not looking to get a CC........yet.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:56 PM (0XVad)
As an inducement, I'll rarely, if ever, mention The Fourth Shot here again.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 11, 2024 07:57 PM (Y2hZ6)
But it is an intriguing idea. Must think about this.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:54 PM (0XVad)
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"Other than the Texas thermite incident, he's generally been OK with high explosives so far and hasn't lost too many fingers."
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 07:57 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: blake
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If I had a husband he'd probably be telling me to develop a shoe habit instead.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 07:57 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: The Way It Is at August 11, 2024 07:47 PM (Utewd)
See, perfect opportunity for a sock: Frodo of the Nine Fingers would have worked.
Posted by: GWB at August 11, 2024 07:58 PM (CSM2t)
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That's not Nice!
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 07:48 PM (i0CiB)
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Just Cannes with your complaints will ya!
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #07 at August 11, 2024 07:58 PM (qfLjt)
But it is an intriguing idea. Must think about this.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:54 PM (0XVad)
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"Other than the Texas thermite incident, he's generally been OK with high explosives so far and hasn't lost too many fingers."
Posted by: TRex
He does more with explosives, and Elon Musk will be recruiting him for SpaceX to work on Mars mining techniques.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 11, 2024 07:58 PM (VNX3d)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 07:50 PM
Ok, scratch RMBS off the list for character references. LOL
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:58 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 11, 2024 07:57 PM (Y2hZ6)
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Hmmm.... I wonder how many here even recall the fourth shot!
I think I demonstrated NOT getting Garand thumb!
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:58 PM (uGpeQ)
But it is an intriguing idea. Must think about this.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:54 PM (0XVad)
Seriously, many of us have some impressive credentials. Apart from commenting here …
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:59 PM (oxyBa)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:51 PM
True!!! Me know four actual, living human beings that will vouch for me? Preposterous!!! ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:59 PM (0XVad)
Damned trash pandas.
Posted by: jackcoke at August 11, 2024 08:01 PM (EFQuV)
I think I demonstrated NOT getting Garand thumb!
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 07:58 PM (uGpeQ)
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I remember the 4th shot. You were miffed, because rather than dead center on the steel, you were off by almost 3"!
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 08:01 PM (tT6L1)
It’s a rule.
Posted by: RI Red
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Of course! I took one yesterday for the DMV MGC but it deserves a full photo shoot, although I have no talent for gub photography.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 08:02 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 08:02 PM (nDGMq)
As an inducement, I'll rarely, if ever, mention The Fourth Shot here again.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 11, 2024 07:57 PM
Brandon Herrera already took that one for the team:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo7DraLWzpw
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 08:02 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 08:02 PM (B1dzx)
Posted by: jackcoke at August 11, 2024 08:01 PM (EFQuV)
Does seem like it would minimize the need for fundamentals, though....
Posted by: GWB at August 11, 2024 08:03 PM (CSM2t)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 07:55 PM
Why would I ever think of getting rid of a gun? Especially the one that I used to hit my first 1,000 yard shot with!!!
INCONCEIVABLE!!!!
But I know that if I did it would love the woods of NH. :-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:03 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 07:30 PM (vFG9F)
Justified, maybe, but still too close to a residential area, and still too easy to make a mistake.
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at August 11, 2024 08:04 PM (3rnQf)
1. thank goodness for the TS rains, we needed them!
2. RI Red - are you actually coming to the TX MoMe?
3. SD - yes, NYC is "improving", but wow, what an onerous process. More improvement is needed....
4. Sid - congrats! Can't wait to hear about how it shoots.
Posted by: Grateful at August 11, 2024 08:04 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 07:57 PM
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL
(scratches TRex off the list)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:05 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 07:57 PM (iZbyp)
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Hah, he'd probably be asking you if you got him one!
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 08:05 PM (tT6L1)
Damned trash pandas.
Posted by: jackcoke at August 11, 2024 08:01 PM (EFQuV)
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Hmm, didn't wish to know that.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #08 at August 11, 2024 08:05 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 08:01 PM (tT6L1)
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Yes. It was a day I not only shamed myself, but my ancestors as well.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:05 PM (uGpeQ)
Back after a two week absence...some good, some not so good. But I will say that after the not so good, I took a deep breath and tried to determine what the problem was. I know...it's that darn trigger control...so that's first on the list for Friday....
Posted by: Grateful at August 11, 2024 08:06 PM (IQ6Gq)
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I'm almost always business casual, often with a sport coat on, so I usually have quite a few concealment options. I find I go more and more towards IWB appendix tuckable simply because I'm tied to the coat as part of my "holster" package otherwise.
The one thing I still haven't found a good solution for is a spare magazine when I do. I'd love some sort of belt-paddle type system to clip firmly into a back pocket.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:06 PM (mIykB)
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 08:06 PM (i0CiB)
Yes, I was ignoring you earlier. The day count is getting shorter, isn’t it?
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 08:07 PM (oxyBa)
Posted by: Grateful at August 11, 2024 08:07 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 07:52 PM (0XVad)
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Honestly, once I looked at the complete round and a projectile, all rational thought pretty much left my mind.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 08:07 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 08:02 PM
Thank you Ben. You can have the pleasure of trying my newest acquisition at the MoMe. :-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:08 PM (0XVad)
Your dog. Your call. I put muzzle to pit bull and squeeze.
Posted by: The Way It Is at August 11, 2024 08:08 PM (Utewd)
They want to create a singularity that will destroy the Earth.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at August 11, 2024 08:08 PM (+H2BX)
Also Damnit Van Owen would be a great name.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:08 PM (mIykB)
Back after a two week absence...some good, some not so good. But I will say that after the not so good, I took a deep breath and tried to determine what the problem was. I know...it's that darn trigger control...so that's first on the list for Friday....
Posted by: Grateful at August 11, 2024 08:06 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Atta girl!
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:08 PM (uGpeQ)
They want to create a singularity that will destroy the Earth.
Posted by: no one of any consequence
Earth will get thrown out of the solar system, a la Space:1999.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 11, 2024 08:08 PM (VNX3d)
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But I don't want Toulouse face!
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 08:06 PM (i0CiB)
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Hey, I've Seine your face and it's no Adonis.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #09 at August 11, 2024 08:09 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 08:02 PM (iZbyp)
Try lighting your gub with natural, indirect sunlight. Direct sunlight is too bright and tends to produce harsh shadows that tend to obscure what you're trying to get in your picture. If you use indoor lighting, light your subject from two different light sources from different directions. That will usually wipe out most shadows.
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 08:10 PM (yRXSd)
I run Sordin earpro. If all you want is anti-bang then go cheaper.
Posted by: CZ = FNG, Free Republic of Florida at August 11, 2024 08:10 PM (MkuC5)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 08:10 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:10 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 08:10 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:06 PM (mIykB)
Robbie, have you checked out Snag-Mag?
Fairly inconspicuous, looks like a pocketknife clip.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 08:11 PM (oxyBa)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:06 PM (mIykB)
I've been IWB appendix with an inexpensive Uncle Mikes with plastic clip for 30 years now. Easy in , easy out.
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 08:11 PM (B1dzx)
Fairly inconspicuous, looks like a pocketknife clip.
Posted by: RI Red
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(looks)
ooh, never heard of it before. Thanks.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:11 PM (mIykB)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 08:07 PM
I have a 20mm dummy cartridge that my Dad got when he worked at Eglin AFB back in the late 50's, early 60's.
If I remember maybe I will bring it to the MoMe in October.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:11 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 07:57 PM
Sounds like a great possible-husband qualification question for the first date.
Besides, I thought you informed us that the shoeware depicted in those cinematic exposés of after-hours librarians were Hollywood exaggerations, and not gritty documentaries?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 11, 2024 08:12 PM (Y2hZ6)
Posted by: Ciampino
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Arras me any more and it will end in Angers!!
Serenity now.
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 08:14 PM (i0CiB)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:08 PM (mIykB)
That's how my wife usually addressed me.
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at August 11, 2024 08:15 PM (3rnQf)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 08:15 PM (nDGMq)
Thankfully I was able to handle the gun before I started filling out paper work. It felt GREAT!! It really fits my hand. And I think that is because it is a single stack and not a double stack like my P226.
And the trigger was really, really nice. :-)
Cannot WAIT to see how it performs at the range!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:15 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 08:10 PM (tT6L1)
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Most threads degenerate into (in no particular order) puns, food, movies, guns, bewbs.
No, the gun thread will not degrade into a gun thread however logical that sounds.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #10 at August 11, 2024 08:15 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:06 PM (mIykB)
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I almost included a mention of the spare magazine holder I bought for the single stack 9mm. Surprisingly nice for the money.
https://tinyurl.com/58emnkyk
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:15 PM (uGpeQ)
(scratches TRex off the list)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:05 PM
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Not again! Harrumph. *kicks rocks*
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 08:16 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:16 PM (t/2Uw)
Range report:
It's been a couple weeks, so focused on my carry, the EMP Ronin and one handed shooting. Did pretty well, wasn't too concerned about stance, was focused mainly on trigger pull. Pulling straight back, smooth and deliberate. The same way every time. Then offhand and applying the same process. I shot a tighter group left handed.
Then I relaxed and shot 80 rounds of .22 with the Ruger Mark IV. Took it out to 25 yards and focused on sight alignment. Then pulled in to 7 yards and my grouping were about the size of a quarter.
Fun day at the range.
Posted by: nurse ratched, certified weirdo at August 11, 2024 08:17 PM (infHK)
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 08:17 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 08:16 PM
It may be a blessing. Would you really like to be known to the NYPD as an associate to me? :-p
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:18 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 08:18 PM (i0CiB)
Posted by: blake
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I can be persuaded to share!
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 08:18 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #10 at August 11, 2024 08:15 PM
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As it ever was, so shall it ever be. Natural law.
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 08:18 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 11, 2024 08:18 PM (Y2hZ6)
Of course that only means12+1. But better than 6+1.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 08:18 PM (oxyBa)
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Nice!! Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:18 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 08:18 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:18 PM (t/2Uw)
That's exactly why I never leave home without pepper spray in my right pocket. That dog would have gotten a face full.
Posted by: nurse ratched, certified weirdo at August 11, 2024 08:19 PM (infHK)
https://tinyurl.com/58emnkyk
Posted by: Weasel
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That's similar to what I have. It's not a big deal but there's no doubt that I'm carrying even if I have my pistol IWB and tucked.
Let me recommend the marine at Gunners Haven in or near Tryon NC again, btw. He does mail order - well, internet, but you know what I mean - holsters but has a storefront with guns now IIRC. That guy can make just about anything you want. I might see if he can make a pocket+paddle setup.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:20 PM (mIykB)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 08:21 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1)
>WHARRGARBL!
Posted by: Jack Kennedy at August 11, 2024 08:21 PM (2UBPP)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:18 PM
Hell yeah I am bringing it to TX!! I am driving there this year so I can bring a lot more stuff with me (meaning ammo and other gear).
You are more than welcome to try it out (If the NYPD says I can have it)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:22 PM (0XVad)
Of course that only means12+1. But better than 6+1.
Posted by: RI Red
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Dang right. The one thing I've never heard anyone say is "I hate I had so much ammunition for that encounter."
Sig recently started making a 17 round for the little 365s and it's great. It gives the gun a near full-size grip, too. It looks like the snag mag only offers a clip for the 12 round stock magazine, but I'm fine with that.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:23 PM (mIykB)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:24 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: Ciampino
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Arras me any more and it will end in Angers!!
Serenity now.
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 08:14 PM (i0CiB)
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Caen your threats, I've got Reims of puns to get through yet.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #11 at August 11, 2024 08:24 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: javems at August 11, 2024 08:24 PM (8I4hW)
The SA-35 feels almost exactly like my RI 1911, but has better sights for 29 year old eyes, a white dot on the front sight makes it much easier to pick up.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 08:24 PM (iZbyp)
My iist of thank yous is very long.
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 08:25 PM (nDGMq)
Same here Blake. I love the long range shooting, but I really need to make time for handgun. I get so focused on the rifle range either shooting, or spotting or helping others that I forget about the time and miss all the fun at the handgun range.
Gotta make the time this year.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:25 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:26 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 08:26 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:27 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:26 PM (uGpeQ)
How does that correlate to watch size, might I ask?
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 08:28 PM (oxyBa)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:24 PM
Here is what I purchased
https://tinyurl.com/48ds8u6u
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:28 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:28 PM (t/2Uw)
Gotta make the time this year.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:25 PM (0XVad)
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What makes it hard here is the number of rifle matches available. We've two thousand yard matches, a 500 yard match and 500 meter silhouette match every month. I hardly have time to even look at a pistol!
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 08:28 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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Sorry to disappoint, but the sensible shoe stereotype is true. Of course, now that I work at home it's usually flip flops for me.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 08:29 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:29 PM (uGpeQ)
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If you remind me we can toss you in the back of the Gator with the rifles and lawn chairs.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:30 PM (uGpeQ)
I don't worry about the lesser shots in the single stack mag. Don't need as many. And two mags fit just fine in a back pocket.
Posted by: The Way It Is at August 11, 2024 08:31 PM (Utewd)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice)
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Sharon, we can carry you to the rifle range if your leg gives out!
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 08:31 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 08:31 PM (oxyBa)
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #11 at August 11, 2024 08:24 PM (qfLjt)
***
How many puns do you Harve?
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 08:31 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 08:31 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #12 at August 11, 2024 08:31 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:29 PM
(Looks at the 45mm bezel of my watch and wonders if Weasel will approve)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:32 PM (0XVad)
Here is what I purchased
https://tinyurl.com/48ds8u6u
Posted by: Scuba_Dude
Wow. Very nice. I happened to chat with an instructor while waiting for the others today and in the conversation talking about how the G48 fit my hand so well, I realized that the only other model that feels as comfortable is the 1911. Pretty much any 1911.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:33 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 08:31 PM (iZbyp)
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I saw we borrow a horse and toss Sharon across the saddle. Maybe even put a "Wanted" poster on her.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 08:33 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Oh no he dint at August 11, 2024 08:33 PM (A0Q3l)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:32 PM (0XVad)
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Generally there is a 43mm maximum, but you can apply for a waiver.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:33 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 08:31 PM
Quite the opposite. Though I have not actually shot it yet, just handled it. :-(
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:33 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2024 08:34 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: Moron Robbie
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I need to look for that 17 round mag! I neglected to buy 15 round mags when I had the chance, and now they seem to be discontinued from what I can tell. I have the very smallest P365 and the little extra real estate on the 12 is helpful.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 08:34 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:33 PM
***
Please submit four letters of reference from horde members in good standing.
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 08:35 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 08:35 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:33 PM
(Goes to fill out waivers on around 4 or so watches)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:35 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Ciampino
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Évry one??
I don't think so, Nancy.
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 08:36 PM (i0CiB)
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 08:35 PM
Dammit!! Foiled again!!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:36 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 08:37 PM (oxyBa)
Posted by: javems at August 11, 2024 08:24 PM (8I4hW)
Supposed to be an ode to Los Angeles where the next Olympics will be held.
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 08:37 PM (B1dzx)
SiD, I know I can always count on you to have my back.
Just hope is not quite as hot as last year.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:38 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 08:36 PM
I hope you are not Lyon again...
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:38 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Oh no he dint at August 11, 2024 08:33 PM (A0Q3l)
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Le Mans, sorry, The Man has spoken. Anyone making hotdogs, I want Dijon mustard on mine.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #13 at August 11, 2024 08:38 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:38 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #12 at August 11, 2024 08:31 PM (qfLjt)
Nice one.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at August 11, 2024 08:39 PM (4Med0)
Posted by: Ciampino
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Évry one??
I don't think so, Nancy.
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB
C'mon Guys. Be Nice.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:39 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 08:39 PM (B1dzx)
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It's not exactly a WeaselAcres pine straw ride, but the trip is shorter.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:40 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: javems at August 11, 2024 08:24 PM (8I4hW)
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They made many changes to the closing crap. They were afraid of more backlash so I'm sure it involved more trannies, nakedness (of people that shouldn't) and blasphemy against Christians.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #14 at August 11, 2024 08:41 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 08:39 PM
Are the barrels a Brest of one another?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:41 PM (0XVad)
Why do you need a new gun?
Why do you need so many guns?
Why do you need more ammo?
Don't you have enough ammo?
You're going shooting again?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 08:42 PM (mzM2O)
For me, it's all about how they feel in the hand. If it doesn't feel good in the hand when I pick it up, odds are I'll give it a pass. That's why I prefer the Colt D-frame snubbies over the S&W J-frames; the Colts just feel and fit better in my hands than the S&Ws do. It's really hard to explain it any further than that.
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 08:43 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #15 at August 11, 2024 08:43 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:43 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 08:44 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 08:44 PM (mH6SG)
Back to .45 versus 9 mm !
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 08:44 PM (oxyBa)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 08:39 PM
C'mon...don't Poupon our puns.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 08:44 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 08:44 PM (nDGMq)
Why do you need a new gun?
Because.
Why do you need so many guns?
Just because.
Why do you need more ammo?
Because so many guns.
Don't you have enough ammo?
Never.
You're going shooting again?
Yes.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 08:42 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:44 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 08:45 PM (IQ6Gq)
Today I was talking with youngers about how with Oklahoma's medical pot laws, getting a license is akin to registering your guns. Oklahoma law says it's legal to have guns even if you have pot, but the Fed - if the laws were enforced, would argue otherwise. Suggested if the Fed began cracking down, the laws would get changed, the way Oklahoma liquor laws finally changed when they began enforcing the law on clubs. Meanwhile, when they "legalized" weed, all mine was unfortunately lost in a canoe accident.
Watched the Collider video. Don't mean to be insulting, but I felt like I had just been to a Kamala Harris word salad lecture -- on a whole 'nother level, of course, just considering the enormity of the subject. Cool, though.
Oh boy, another 1950s SciFi flick!
Posted by: mindful webworker - disarming charm at August 11, 2024 08:45 PM (soZKq)
Posted by: screaming in digital
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they have a couple, one will fit (Legion maybe?) but doesn't have the spacer to make it smooth / clean.
The weird part is there is no real noticeable difference between the length of it and the 15 round magazine. Matter of fact, the 15 might be a tad longer. The baseplate has a slightly different angle where they worked their magic, though.
Link to the Sig store but you can probably find it elsewhere for cheaper:
https://tinyurl.com/2nyf79fx
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:45 PM (mIykB)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:45 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 08:39 PM
C'mon...don't Poupon our puns.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
lol
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:45 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 08:46 PM (i0CiB)
Went with Amberide kydex. Decent holster and not too expensive. Positive lock noise too, which is nice.
The loss of the printing profile is pretty good too. Went from 'anyone can tell if they look' to only another gun owner could probably tell.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 08:47 PM (mzM2O)
My divorce lawyer will be in touch.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 08:47 PM (oxyBa)
Will question again when I go back
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:48 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 08:48 PM (B1dzx)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:38 PM
#MeToo
Posted by: Hillary! 2024! 2028! at August 11, 2024 08:48 PM (Y2hZ6)
I was in Bayuex last September. Beautiful little town with a gorgeous cathedral. Maybe next time I visit I will do a little sightseeing there.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:49 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 08:48 PM (B1dzx)
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Certainly something to be said for that.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:49 PM (uGpeQ)
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No one can Denis that.
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 08:49 PM (i0CiB)
Took Buckley for a walk. Forgot I was wearing my daughter's shooting team shirt... I don't wanna talk to anyone anyways. He's wiped out. I need to schedule his "* surgery *". He's still not afraid of pew-pews. Strange men on the other hand.
Just switched out spawns receiver to a Magnum Research Switch bolt. For her rifle. Getting her pistol cerekoted purple. Practice starts back up on the 19th.
Posted by: lin-duh at August 11, 2024 08:50 PM (PZo5T)
Posted by: AlaBAMA
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And most of that likely goes away once you figure out how to overcome the "have to check and fidget with it" habit.
I always figured a clip on cell phone case would be a good distraction from the IWB belt clip, but so many people have medical devices and what - not nowadays that it's probably not a big deal to have something like that on your belt. Plus most people are fairly unobservant anyway and only 20% or so of the public might even begin to notice it.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:50 PM (mIykB)
Posted by: Dr. Bone at August 11, 2024 08:50 PM (2UBPP)
BTW that Dijon hotdog feast would go well with a Nice Bordeaux.
PS: We have been threatened with Nimes being taken for the barrel.
PPS: I'll try and steppe now.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #17 at August 11, 2024 08:50 PM (qfLjt)
Why do you need a new gun?
Why do you need so many guns?
Why do you need more ammo?
Don't you have enough ammo?
You're going shooting again?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 08:42 PM (mzM2O
Because those people over there have more artillery and infantry than we do. And they have more rations. Form up.
- something TJ Jackson may probably said
Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2024 08:50 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 08
You must have lost some weight.
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 08:50 PM (B1dzx)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 08:50 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: Dr. Bone at August 11, 2024 08:51 PM (2UBPP)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 11, 2024 08:52 PM (Y2hZ6)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 08:50 PM (nDGMq)
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Yep. Buy ammo. Spicy time may be just around the corner.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:52 PM (uGpeQ)
I see you have a pocket holster. I,ve owned a few. A “Sticky” brand, and a “Clinger” brand one, which I still use. The Sticky was nice, and functional, but just gave it the the daughter for her 38 auto…
Still have the clinger and it’s nice. 9mm Springfield XD9 subcompact. It’s a shooter! Nice placement at the 5 o’clock position, and computable when driving.
Tried a 9 mm Glock, and couldn’t deal with the “cant” of the grip.
This model actually made me a better shooter on my 45 auto.
A Kimber Custom full sized 1911. It’s a boomer, but fits my hands perfectly.
So, Weasel, if any one else again asks you why the Kimber, my suggested response would be, “Duh, Kimber!”
They are first rate, without question.
Posted by: Gunslinger at August 11, 2024 08:52 PM (65a8d)
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 08:52 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 08
You must have lost some weight.
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 08:50 PM (B1dzx)
I bought bigger pants.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 08:52 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 08:53 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:53 PM (0XVad)
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Waiting for a sucker to come along. Unless it's an SBR I guess. I think you can buy the standard ones all day long for $1400 or so.
Which probably only have another 4" or so of barrel now that I think about it.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:53 PM (mIykB)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 08:54 PM (B1dzx)
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Howdy and welcome to the Gun Thread!
My "main" carry gun is a Kimber Compact Custom in .45ACP. Love that gun!
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:54 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:52 PM
There is iron in the words of Weasel for all Gub Threaders to see.
Posted by: Duncanthrax Ten Bears at August 11, 2024 08:55 PM (Y2hZ6)
Posted by: Ben Had
I worry about cara jackings more than anything else. there have certainly been instances of serious crime in quiet Bethesda but at times of day when I would not be about. But the instances of car jackings has gone up dramatically and if nothing else, being ablet o carry in my car would be a plus.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:55 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 08:55 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: Ben Had
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I've moved from that to fairly routinely having a pistol caliber carbine folded up in a backpack, too. It might stay in the car, but it's a 100+ yard weapon if I need it.
I need to look into folding AR stocks that still allow the gun to fire.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:56 PM (mIykB)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:49 PM (0XVad)
Spent a couple of nights there while we toured Normandy. They have a famous tapestry there if I recall. There and Brittany beautiful
Posted by: javems at August 11, 2024 08:56 PM (8I4hW)
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Sounds like now you're Russian but I'll stop now too as I sense I'm failing to a Meuse.
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 08:56 PM (i0CiB)
Posted by: Weasel
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You mean the people who said they won't seat Trump and there will be violence after the election might have some Great Unpleasantness II plans regardless of how things turn out?
Yes, I agree. They're outright telling us. It's not too late to prepare, but one day it will be.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:57 PM (mIykB)
Posted by: zombie Leonidas at August 11, 2024 08:57 PM (Y2hZ6)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:57 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:58 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 08:58 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: ZOD at August 11, 2024 08:58 PM (P+D4R)
We're not headed anywhere good.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 09:00 PM (mIykB)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:01 PM (uGpeQ)
Definitely on the uptick here in my AO. Seems to have become an industry, so to speak.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:01 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 08:52 PM (uGpeQ)
Weasel, any recommendations for 9mm defense ammo? For my PCCs, I'm considering +P ammo because my PCC are rated for +P rounds. For handguns, I'm favoring standard pressure defense rounds because I don't see anything in my owner manuals that say the handguns are OK w/ eating +P rounds.
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 09:01 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at August 11, 2024 09:02 PM (v23vE)
Busting clays with Mrs. Zod at Hopkins tomorrow. If you're within hollering distance of 21620 and you've got a scattergun...holler.
Posted by: ZOD at August 11, 2024 09:03 PM (P+D4R)
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I usually go with Federal Critical Defense in my carry guns. At least I think that's what it's called.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:03 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:03 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 08:56 PM (mIykB)
I think that's the AR-18/AR-180 models (or its derivatives) that featured folding stocks.
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 09:04 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:04 PM (x977k)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 11, 2024 09:04 PM (Y2hZ6)
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In 9mm it's either 124 or 150-something hollow points.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:05 PM (uGpeQ)
Hey buddy! Hope you're well. We're in gun country now--rural Maryland, Eastern Shore.
Posted by: ZOD at August 11, 2024 09:05 PM (P+D4R)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:03 PM (uGpeQ)
Thanks, Weasel!
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 09:05 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:03 PM (nDGMq)
The face colander strategy.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:06 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 11, 2024 09:04 PM (Y2hZ6)
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Thank goodness. Those calls are rough with all the yelling and sobbing.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:06 PM (uGpeQ)
Spent a couple of nights there while we toured Normandy. They have a famous tapestry there if I recall. There and Brittany beautiful
Posted by: javems at August 11, 2024 08:56 PM (8I4hW)
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The Bayeux Tapestry. Learnt about it in middle school (Kenya). I've never actually seen it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayeux_Tapestry
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #18 at August 11, 2024 09:07 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 09:07 PM (mIykB)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 09:07 PM (tT6L1)
Definitely on the uptick here in my AO. Seems to have become an industry, so to speak.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:01 PM (mH6SG)
***
In my community, there has been a dramatic increase in illegals, and specifically around my shopping area, an increase in druggers.
I always carry.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:07 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:03 PM (nDGMq)
10,000 rounds won't be that much if you have an NFA Class III item. It's crazy how hungry those things are when the fun switch is activated.
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 09:07 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:07 PM (mzM2O)
Other than the fantasy of watching old westerns ... I don't know why otherwise logical people fantasize about going all "living off the land" when shit gets tight.
Posted by: The Way It Is at August 11, 2024 09:07 PM (Utewd)
Posted by: Ed L
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Thanks Ed L
And thanks as always Weasel.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 09:07 PM (mIykB)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:08 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:09 PM (uGpeQ)
Hey Sharon. I have an Uncle Mike’s shoulder holster for my full-sized Kimber 45.
Look into it. Your heater will fit nicely under you opposite-side armpit, slightly down a little. Adjustable for your use, comfort, and acccessabilty, but if it’s a full-sized 1911, I don’t need to tell you about the weight…
Posted by: Gunslinger at August 11, 2024 09:09 PM (65a8d)
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 09:09 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 09:07 PM (tT6L1)
Vests save lives and that is all well nd good, but if i have to shoot, i consider it suppression. Target goes down, i move on.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:09 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: The Way It Is at August 11, 2024 09:07 PM (Utewd)
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Feral hogs are plentiful. Any other wild game would probably be rapidly depleted but feral hogs probably wouldn't.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 09:09 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:03 PM (nDGMq)
Doomed to defeat. Shoot, move, shoot. Napoleon taught us this; the French that followed him forgot it, and got their asses handed to them in 1940.
Shoot, move, shoot.
Posted by: ZOD at August 11, 2024 09:10 PM (P+D4R)
And usually subsonic, so quieter. Even more so with a can.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:10 PM (x977k)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:11 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:11 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: Weasel
I love that pistol as well. Really wanted one for my carry, but had to settle on the Ronin.
Oh well. My Ronin is a good pistol for me. I'm well over 1000k rounds and had one misfire with crappy ammo which I was able to identify, clear and carry on. I can take her down, clean, put back together. I can shoot with either hand, sitting and standing, with and without using the sights.
I should try shooting from a lying down position. Like I got knocked down. Prolly have to do that in the woods though. Don't think the range will allow that.
Posted by: nurse ratched, certified weirdo at August 11, 2024 09:11 PM (2cQUE)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:11 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:11 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 09:11 PM (tT6L1)
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Howdy ZOD!
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:01 PM (uGpeQ)
***
And the people said Hail Zod!
And Zod said Hell yes!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:12 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 09:13 PM (cTK4u)
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #19 at August 11, 2024 09:14 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: ZOD at August 11, 2024 09:14 PM (P+D4R)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:14 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:08 PM (mzM2O)
So.
An embarrassment of riches?
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:14 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:15 PM (x977k)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:15 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 09:16 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:11 PM (nDGMq)
My stash can get me through ... for at least thirty days.
Lack of water kills in seven. Food in fourteen. Most will die of exposure first.
I'll hunker down. Same as you.
Posted by: The Way It Is at August 11, 2024 09:16 PM (Utewd)
They do. Ever heard of a sniper killed in his hide (outside of the movies)?
Posted by: ZOD at August 11, 2024 09:16 PM (P+D4R)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 09:17 PM (Wnv9h)
I am seriously considering the G48 though. At the last gun show I went to, a holster guy had one that he was able to modify slightly and it seemed to fit at my waist and because i usually wear tunic tops could be hidden. Not quite ready to do this yet but guy I talked to at the range today said he is certified in MD to teach course. thinking....
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 09:17 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:17 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:08 PM (mzM2O
MINIMUM 10 mags each firearm. I know, sounds like a lot. Forego some frivolous crap and make an investment to protect your family.
Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2024 09:17 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:08 PM (mzM2O)
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Belt-fed?
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #20 at August 11, 2024 09:17 PM (qfLjt)
Thank you! All y'all is the best! Hope to see you back here next Sunday.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:18 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: ZOD at August 11, 2024 09:18 PM (P+D4R)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 11, 2024 09:19 PM (Wnv9h)
Look into it. Your heater will fit nicely under you opposite-side armpit, slightly down a little. Adjustable for your use, comfort, and acccessabilty, but if it’s a full-sized 1911, I don’t need to tell you about the weight…
Posted by: Gunslinger
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I don't know why but I have never considered a shoulder holster.
Granted I haven't even fired the SA-35 yet, but I'm hoping I shoot it better than my P365 since it is very 1911-like. But with 15 round capacity...
I'm not Sharon, but I appreciate this advice!
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:19 PM (iZbyp)
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My pleasure. Thanks for being here each week!
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:20 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:20 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:20 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:20 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:18 PM (uGpeQ)
Lord willing and the creek don’t rise.
NorTPTB start some fool war.
Night, Boss.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:21 PM (x977k)
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 09:21 PM (i0CiB)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:11 PM (nDGMq)
My stash can get me through ... for at least thirty days.
Lack of water kills in seven. Food in fourteen. Most will die of exposure first.
I'll hunker down. Same as you.
Posted by: The Way It Is at August 11, 2024 09:16 PM (Utewd)
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Prep first.
And when we know, raid the hell out of the local.stores.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:21 PM (W/lyH)
Feral hogs are plentiful. Any other wild game would probably be rapidly depleted but feral hogs probably wouldn't.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 09:09 PM (tT6L1)
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I thought they were diseased. Tape worms? Other nasties?
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #21 at August 11, 2024 09:22 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: AlaBAMA
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Jesse had one for the .460. To my knowledge, he never carried it, though. He was a big guy and probably could have made it work.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:22 PM (iZbyp)
There are people right now right here living off their land.
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 09:22 PM (B1dzx)
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 09:23 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:23 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:23 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:11 PM (uGpeQ)
That's what I shot in my 1911 for the longest time, but I tried 185 grain and never went back! Well...except for 200 grain semi-wadcutter in my target 1911, but that doesn't really count.
The 185s seem to shoot much softer, and with the extra velocity they hit just as hard as the 230s. Because velociraptors are tough to put down!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 11, 2024 09:24 PM (d9fT1)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:20 PM (iZbyp)
HST is the name of a brand of self defense ammo (hollow points) made by Federal.
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 09:24 PM (yRXSd)
Not stupid, at all SiD.
While Federal initially developed HST ammo for law enforcement personnel, these cartridges are excellent for self-defense applications. HST ammo is designed to expand upon impact, creating a large wound cavity. The rapid expansion causes the projectile to quickly lose momentum when it strikes a target. This ensures that the round causes damage to the intended target while simultaneously minimizing the risk of over-penetration.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:25 PM (mH6SG)
And when we know, raid the hell out of the local.stores.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:21 PM (W/lyH)
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So will 500 locals so a good place to get shot or hacked out of hand.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #22 at August 11, 2024 09:25 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: AlaBAMA
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Jesse had one for the .460. To my knowledge, he never carried it, though. He was a big guy and probably could have made it work.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:22 PM (iZbyp)
They are hard to draw from for sure. Hard to move quickly without the gun slappiing you and bruising a rib. I carried with one for a couple years before I retired it for good. Just can't compete with the waist band holsters.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:25 PM (mzM2O)
Im off to do more samples and testing.
And the hardest part is staging the photo. Even a simple cigar seems to want to roll off to a side.
Ugh
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:25 PM (W/lyH)
Granted I haven't even fired the SA-35 yet, but I'm hoping I shoot it better than my P365 since it is very 1911-like. But with 15 round capacity...
I'm not Sharon, but I appreciate this advice!
T shirt and a loose over shirt.
No evidence…easy access.
Posted by: Gunslinger at August 11, 2024 09:27 PM (65a8d)
I have some knowledge of defense ammo but don't think I'd ever heard that term before.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:27 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Ben Had
What?
That is only, like, ten boxes.
Most people have more books than that.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 11, 2024 09:28 PM (cOq4q)
Posted by: TRex at August 11, 2024 09:28 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:28 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: ZOD at August 11, 2024 09:29 PM (P+D4R)
I'm not Sharon, but I appreciate this advice!
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:19 PM (iZbyp)
SiD, before you take your SA-35 to the range, check to see if you're liable to hammer bite first. Get a good grip on your SA-35. Lock the slide to rear. Does the back of the hammer touch the webbing of your hand or your hand between your thumb and index finger? You should be able to feel the hammer's touch. If it is touching your hand, wear a glove on your shooting hand when you go to the range. It may save you some pain and possibly some blood, or a band-aid.
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 09:29 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 09:29 PM (cTK4u)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 11, 2024 09:28 PM (cOq4q
Heh. My movers hated moving all the boxes labeled 'books'.
That were padlocked closed.
'books'
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:29 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 09:30 PM (B1dzx)
Hydra Shock Technology
Or, Hit Shit Terminally.
Or, Has Superior Tits.
Or, Holy Shit, Tonto!
Your call.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:30 PM (x977k)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:30 PM (mzM2O)
It's definitely an offshoot of that. I'm not sure where the 't' came from.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:30 PM (mH6SG)
Mine attaches to the belt too. No slapping, other than expected movement while just…moving, although I’ve never been in a combat sitch. Just climbing down riverbanks to get to the honey hole!
Posted by: Gunslinger at August 11, 2024 09:30 PM (65a8d)
Range Report:
Took the Kimber Micro 9 to an outdoor range, 25 ft.
Someone left a silhouette target up and just blasted out the center mass. The head was untouched, and it was one of those reactive targets. It was black, but when you shot a hole through it, the edges of the hole are green so you can see the hole very clearly.
I learned that it shoots high at that distance. I thought it was weird, but someone told me that that small gun is meant for close range, so I guess it makes sense.
Because the center mass was blown out, and the head I was aiming at was at the top of the target, it took be a couple of mags to figure out it was going high.
Once I got that dialed in and adjusted my aim, I did pretty good blasting the face out.
Posted by: haffhowershower at August 11, 2024 09:31 PM (NMT5x)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:31 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 09:31 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:32 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: Oddbob at August 11, 2024 09:32 PM (/y8xj)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:33 PM (uGpeQ)
Not sure what the HST stands for - Hydra Shock _____?
Posted by: Weasel
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Yes it looks like they wrote a whole article without telling us what the initialism stands for.
But at least I now know what it is!
I have some Underwood defense 9mm but thinking it is time to invest in more, and in various calibers. Do not have much defense .45 and no .357.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:33 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 09:33 PM (B1dzx)
Granted I haven't even fired the SA-35 yet, but I'm hoping I shoot it better than my P365 since it is very 1911-like. But with 15 round capacity...
I'm not Sharon, but I appreciate this advice!
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:19 PM (iZbyp)
Sid, you will love the SA35, but you should know it’s a gateway to 1911 Gov Mod .45acp.
Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2024 09:33 PM (LHPAg)
You da man!
Was Bugging the crap out of me
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 09:34 PM (B1dzx)
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I was thinking the same thing!
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:34 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:34 PM (mH6SG)
I dunno. You could make a case that John M. saw it the other way around.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 11, 2024 09:34 PM (/y8xj)
Hydra Shock Technology
Or, Hit Shit Terminally.
Or, Has Superior Tits.
Or, Holy Shit, Tonto!
Your call.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:30 PM (x977k)
I vote for number 3 but what do I know?
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:35 PM (W/lyH)
Tonight has been enlightening, informative and just plain fun.
Thanks for the forum Weasel.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 11, 2024 09:35 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:35 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:25 PM (mzM2O)
In the now classic cop movie "Bullitt," Steve McQueen carries a Colt Diamondback snub nosed revolver in a shoulder holster with the butt facing down for a faster draw. You can see his setup in the movie posters for the film. This the opposite of normal shoulder holsters that have the butt facing up toward the user's armpit.
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 09:36 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 09:36 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Oddbob at August 11, 2024 09:36 PM (/y8xj)
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Thank you Sharon. Nice to have you here!
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:36 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 11, 2024 09:37 PM (PZo5T)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:35 PM (W/lyH)
Pics. The Rule. It would help.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:37 PM (x977k)
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 09:36 PM (vFG9F)
My freeze dried stock is mostly 20 years old now.
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 09:37 PM (B1dzx)
Hydra Shock Technology
Or, Hit Shit Terminally.
Or, Has Superior Tits.
Or, Holy Shit, Tonto!
Your call.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:30 PM (x977k)
I vote for number 3 but what do I know?
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:35 PM (W/lyH)
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Don't get me started on Brest again.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #23 at August 11, 2024 09:37 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: Ed L
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checking that now...
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:37 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:38 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice)
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Of course!
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:38 PM (iZbyp)
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Don't know. It's possible, but I just don't know. 70 comments in 22 minutes?
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:39 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: polynikes"
I think this coffee is supposed to be good until 2040. When 2039 rolls around I'm going to try some.
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 09:39 PM (vFG9F)
Granted I haven't even fired the SA-35 yet, but I'm hoping I shoot it better than my P365 since it is very 1911-like. But with 15 round capacity...
Mine is a hold over from my army days and no, not the classic army shoulder holster. All nylon. It can be worn inside clothing or outside. either one. comfy and most important...
Do Not Forget Additional Mags!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:39 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 11, 2024 09:39 PM (PZo5T)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:39 PM (uGpeQ)
It can be done.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:40 PM (x977k)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:40 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:38 PM (mH6SG)
Black Hills is my .223 stock. Hornady or Hydroshock is my carry ammo.
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 09:40 PM (B1dzx)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 11, 2024 09:40 PM (PZo5T)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:40 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 09:41 PM (vFG9F)
There were nights. And of course, it would be cheating to go OT by starting an argument about, say, the best style of pizza. So I won't do that.
(Psst. Chicago.)
Posted by: Oddbob at August 11, 2024 09:41 PM (/y8xj)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:41 PM (uGpeQ)
I've got a lower I have dedicated to the day I can, without too much shit from Mrs. R, buy one of these.
https://tinyurl.com/2p9zwr2k
Posted by: Reforger at August 11, 2024 09:41 PM (xcIvR)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:33 PM (iZbyp)
I've fired 125 grain .357 Magnum Hydra-Shocks out of one of the new Colt King Cobra revolvers (3" barrel small frame revolver) and it is definitely a handful. For small or medium frame revolvers in .357 Magnum, .38 +P defense loads might be a better choice because they're more controllable. They also give you a better chance at follow up shots.
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 09:42 PM (yRXSd)
Love handguns, but boom-stick behind the bedroom door.
Posted by: ZOD at August 11, 2024 09:42 PM (P+D4R)
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 09:42 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 11, 2024 09:42 PM (PZo5T)
And it was?
Remington Nylon 66. I was probably around 12. I still have it.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 11, 2024 09:42 PM (/y8xj)
Again.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:42 PM (x977k)
I dunno. You could make a case that John M. saw it the other way around.
Posted by: Oddbob
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I already have 2 full size .45 ACP 1911s, a Rock Island that I shoot frequently, and Jesse's Colt that I do NOT shoot frequently!
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:43 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 11, 2024 09:43 PM (PZo5T)
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #24 at August 11, 2024 09:44 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:44 PM (mzM2O)
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Wasn't there a problem with hot 124's cracking the forcing cone on .357's?
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:44 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: JQ at August 11, 2024 09:44 PM (njWTi)
Or maybe conserving ammo.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:44 PM (x977k)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:35 PM (W/lyH)
Pics. The Rule. It would help.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:37 PM (x977k)
I agree but like I said, what do I know.
That said Mrs D is watching Hallmark, and it's one with Jill Wagner.
Bunk time!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:44 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:45 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2024 09:45 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:46 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: JQ at August 11, 2024 09:46 PM (njWTi)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 11, 2024 09:46 PM (PZo5T)
Posted by: Eromero
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The thought crossed my mind on several occasions! LOL
Posted by: JQ at August 11, 2024 09:47 PM (njWTi)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:47 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 11, 2024 09:47 PM (S6gqv)
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 09:47 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:47 PM (W/lyH)
Red Ryder BB gun for Marine when he was 8.
My first was a S&W .357 Magnum when I was 29.
Posted by: nurse ratched, certified weirdo at August 11, 2024 09:47 PM (YOgOt)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 09:48 PM (B1dzx)
Distance wise.
1000 yards
500 yards
200 yards
100 yards
Truck gun
Get back to truck gun
100 yards
20 yards
Grappling range.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:48 PM (x977k)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 11, 2024 09:47 PM (S6gqv)
I agree!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at August 11, 2024 09:48 PM (hOUT3)
Posted by: ZOD at August 11, 2024 09:48 PM (P+D4R)
Posted by: Tom Servo a
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Are you talking about me?🤪😎
Posted by: lin-duh at August 11, 2024 09:48 PM (PZo5T)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 11, 2024 09:47 PM (S6gqv)
I agree!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar
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#MeToo
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:48 PM (iZbyp)
Legally?
1984 Remington 700 in 308.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:47 PM (W/lyH)
My Remington 700 was the same year, but in 30-06!
And left-handed...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 11, 2024 09:48 PM (d9fT1)
471 For the rifle shooters out there thinking of defending a fixed position like your casa, it's not a bad idea to know the range to various prominent features around the neighborhood.
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:47 PM (uGpeQ
Stop peaking in my DOPE book!
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:48 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:49 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 11, 2024 09:07 PM (tT6L1)
Vests save lives and that is all well nd good, but if i have to shoot, i consider it suppression. Target goes down, i move on.
Posted by: Diogenes
New Mozambique - One in the chest to knock him back and two in the crotch up and out the shoulder.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 11, 2024 09:49 PM (cOq4q)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:47 PM (uGpeQ)
Good point.
Aka...range cards.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:49 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #25 at August 11, 2024 09:49 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: nurse ratched, certified weirdo at August 11, 2024 09:47 PM (YOgOt
Dayum.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:49 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: ZOD at August 11, 2024 09:50 PM (P+D4R)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:50 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:50 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:50 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 09:50 PM (B1dzx)
I'm good with it.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:51 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:51 PM (x977k)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 09:33 PM (B1dzx)
Ok not defense loads, but kinda related. I read on the interwebz peoples opinions of how long you should keep ammo and whatnot.
I"ve got some .223 that is about 30-32 years old. Norinco. North China something or other. It's been stored in basements all this time. Not sealed, no battle packs or nothin. 20 rounds per box standing up in a little styrofoam holder inside a carboard box. Stuff shot just fine for me. Which is good, because I've got some more I need to shoot up!
Posted by: haffhowershower at August 11, 2024 09:51 PM (NMT5x)
And left-handed...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 11, 2024 09:48 PM (d9fT1)
You're weird.
Humor aside, a very good friend of mine is a.lefty. his rifle is beautiful. But...backwards.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:51 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: fd at August 11, 2024 09:51 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: JQ at August 11, 2024 09:51 PM (njWTi)
Distance wise.
1000 yards
500 yards
200 yards
100 yards
Truck gun
Get back to truck gun
100 yards
20 yards
Grappling range.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:48 PM (x977k
Where does the bow fit?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:51 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: Oddbob at August 11, 2024 09:51 PM (/y8xj)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:50 PM (mzM2O)
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Leave the 44 out, what do the ladies say?
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, le pallottole sono 9mm #26 at August 11, 2024 09:51 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: Ben Had
Coolest gun I ever had was a cork-ball shooting muzzle loader rifle fueld by those caps.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 11, 2024 09:51 PM (cOq4q)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 11, 2024 09:52 PM (PZo5T)
I still have it and it's a POS. A sporting clays gun.
I bought it on consignment and it is probably at least a 5000 round gun.
Worn the fuck out.
I've thought about machining a new receiver for it.
Dumb ass 18 year old with a small tax return burning a hole in my pocket.
Posted by: Reforger at August 11, 2024 09:52 PM (xcIvR)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:52 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:52 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: JQ at August 11, 2024 09:52 PM (njWTi)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 11, 2024 08:49 PM (0XVad)
You have to see their tapestry. It will leave you in stitches.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 11, 2024 09:53 PM (Jj3ts)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:53 PM (nDGMq)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 11, 2024 09:53 PM (Q4IgG)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:44 PM (uGpeQ)
I understand that S&W Model 19s had this problem if you fed them a constant diet of hot .357 Magnum ammo. A couple of cops I knew in the SD ARNG in the 1990s told me this because they'd had this problem either themselves or with people they knew in their PDs. Model 19s were their issue sidearms through the 1990s. They shot .38 Specials for practice almost exclusively and loaded .357 only for duty patrols or qualification. This reduced wear and tear on their sidearms.
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 09:54 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 11, 2024 09:54 PM (mzM2O)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:44 PM (W/lyH)
Is that the same Jill Wagner that's on Wipeout!? The messy obstacle course game show?
Posted by: haffhowershower at August 11, 2024 09:54 PM (NMT5x)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2024 09:53 PM (nDGMq)
Condos.
Stalls.
Somehow I’m skeptical.
But we did 500 ! Well done Horde !
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:54 PM (x977k)
Posted by: lin-duh at
I've got downstairs and across the wall neighbors. I think they would both be appalled if they knew what is just a few feet from their heads.
Posted by: nurse ratched, certified weirdo at August 11, 2024 09:55 PM (O9B8K)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 09:33 PM (B1dzx)
Well, there was this girl in Riverside...
Ok. Humor aside.
It's all defense loads.
Just gotta know what lot you are using.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:55 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2024 09:55 PM (LHPAg)
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This is no-joke maybe my favorite gun ever. Big and ugly and heavy and completely unsexy, but hands-down THE most reliable pistol I've ever owned.
If I had to grab one gun out of the safe and never return home I wouldn't even think twice about it.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 09:56 PM (cTK4u)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 09:56 PM (uGpeQ)
+Hornady Critical Defense Lite 100gr FTX
+Remington HTP 147gr JHP
+Federal Premium HydraShok Deep 135gr Personal Defense
And Blazer Brass Case 124gr FMJ for regular rounds meant for my PCC.
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 09:56 PM (i0CiB)
Posted by: JQ at August 11, 2024 09:57 PM (njWTi)
Still got it.
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 09:57 PM (x977k)
Posted by: haffhowershower at August 11, 2024 09:54 PM (NMT5x)
Yup
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:57 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:57 PM (iZbyp)
A great story, dude. Heh.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:57 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 09:50 PM (B1dzx)
If you're willing to go the NFA destructive device route, M79 and M203 grenade launchers are on the market starting at around $7,500 based on what I've seen.
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 09:58 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 11, 2024 09:58 PM (PZo5T)
Posted by: Guy who used to have front teeth at August 11, 2024 09:58 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:49 PM (W/lyH)
A true art form on a .50 cal position with T&E mechanisms.
Posted by: Reforger at August 11, 2024 09:58 PM (xcIvR)
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I think
Posted by: JQ at August 11, 2024 09:58 PM (njWTi)
Posted by: screaming in digital
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my bank account is not laughing...
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 09:58 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 09:59 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: screaming in digital
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my bank account is not laughing...
Posted by: screaming in digital at
I told myself after buying my Ronin, it was my
Last gub purchase.
We will see
Posted by: nurse ratched, certified weirdo at August 11, 2024 10:00 PM (O9B8K)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 09:55 PM (W/lyH)
You lost me? I shoot white box at the range and put my carry ammo back in my mags after I'm done. Periodically I will shoot the carry ammo and put in a new box.
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 10:00 PM (B1dzx)
Posted by: JQ
You had rocks?
Luxury!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at August 11, 2024 10:00 PM (hOUT3)
Posted by: Weasel at August 11, 2024 10:00 PM (uGpeQ)
Sweet dreams, all!
Posted by: RI Red at August 11, 2024 10:00 PM (x977k)
Posted by: nurse ratched, certified weirdo at August 11, 2024 10:01 PM (O9B8K)
Posted by: PabloD at August 11, 2024 10:01 PM (nbhYK)
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I have no problem saying that unless there's some major technological change my P365XL will likely be the last carry gun I ever buy. I mean, I might *buy* another something because I like them and do carry other weapons occasionally, but not with the intent of it being my daily carry weapon. This one is just about perfect for me as an all-arounder.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 10:01 PM (cTK4u)
Posted by: JQ at August 11, 2024 10:01 PM (njWTi)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 11, 2024 09:58 PM (PZo5T)
I'm planning on dragging my H&K SP5 and SP5K-PDW in SBR format to TX. Hubby can try for himself just what a PCC is capable of and how much fun it is.
Posted by: Ed L at August 11, 2024 10:01 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: Oddbob at August 11, 2024 10:02 PM (/y8xj)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 11, 2024 10:02 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: PabloD
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IIRC I bought the P89 over the P85 because there was a bigger discount on it. I think I got that gun out the door for under $180
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 10:02 PM (cTK4u)
Hah. Just looking for mob control in an urban setting that will buy me time.
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 10:03 PM (B1dzx)
Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2024 10:00 PM (B1dzx)
Sorry.
Is the ammo from the same lot, or the same case?
Not a huge deal, but if you are looking for consistency, need to look for this.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 11, 2024 10:03 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: Iris at August 11, 2024 10:04 PM (n3DL0)
Posted by: PabloD at August 11, 2024 10:01 PM (nbhYK
I had one of those bricks, too. Utterly dependable. Thought it was too heavy.
Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2024 10:05 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: Moron Robbie
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Oh, the P365 is awesome and I still think it was a good decision considering I knew NOTHING at the time, even though I still have my struggles with it. My thought process at that time was, I can only afford one and so it will be something I can CC.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 11, 2024 10:06 PM (iZbyp)
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I will be getting a 5.56 rifle in the near future as well but the PCC because I live in a suburban neighbourhood that's under 150 yards for the longest lines of sight and probably just 30 between, say, houses across the street; legal 10-rd magazines for PCCs here but only 5-rd for rifles; and the prevalence of 9mm ammo also usable with pistols in the family.
Posted by: andycanuck (i0CiB) at August 11, 2024 10:08 PM (i0CiB)
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This was a good approach.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Women pursuing older men must desire incestous father fantasies at August 11, 2024 10:16 PM (cTK4u)
The problem with red dots is you can bring up the gun, ready to shoot, but you don't see the red dot. I have never been in a fire fight, will do most anything to avoid such a situation. Still, I want my handguns combat ready. If you don't see the red dot, by the time you figure out that the gun is pointed down, up, left, or right and bring the red dot on target, you will have been shot dead.
Last CCW class where I had to shoot, I had 4 in the 9 ring. 6 in the xxx center and the rest within the ten ring. Not exceptional, except the instructor insists on standing next to me to show me how to shoot. He deals with many newbes. He had me shaking like a leaf in the wind. It is intolerable that an instructor touches my hands while I am ready to shoot.
At each shot, I raised the barrel, focussed on the front sight and shot as it crossed the target. It worked. I shot fast and accurately. The instructor criticized me for raising the barrel.
Target shooter. Not ready for a combat. First guy to shoot twice on target wins. One has to see that front sight.
Posted by: FlimFleamed at August 12, 2024 12:06 AM (Eaklp)
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