Gun Thread: First May Edition!

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

Holy Shitballs! How in the ever-loving Hell did it get to be May? It has to be May because I have it on good authority this is the First May edition, right? Not the May first edition, but rather the first May edition!

PSA: Don't forget next Sunday is Mother's Day!

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

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FUNdamentals

Do you save your targets and take them home from the range for later study? If not, how do you know what to work on during your next trip?

Below is a handy shot analysis chart I found online. Too teensy to read? Here is a handy-dandy link to the full size chart with analysis.

Take your targets home and study them!

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Good Ol' Days of Remington

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Too Much Polish?

What do you think? I like the regular stainless finish more better.

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You'll Put Your Eye Out!

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Magazine Loader

Courtesy of our pal Pillage Idiot

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Our Pal Nuclear Explosives

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NoVaMoMe 2026

What - you thought there wasn't going to be a NoVaMoMe in 2026?

Note: One of the great joys of NoVAMoMe season, at least for me, is being able to cut and paste the entire block of text below and haranguing you to attend the event. Are you attending? Are you focusing on the fundamentals of attending?

Alright, guys and gals, the long awaited and highly anticipated details of the 2026 NoVAMoMe are here! That's right, I finally got my act together and updated the information page for 2026, and need to go over a few details. First, the date is June 20th, 2026 from 11am to 3pm. Nextly, my bestest blog buddy bluebell and I have decided 2026 will continue the longstanding tradition of NoVAMoMe simplification, and want to pass along the changes from prior years.

First, no registration and no advance charge for food. If you would like to attend, send an email to WeaselBell Productions, and let us know. You will be directed to a sekrit webpage with all of the details. We do ask once you have decided to attend to let us know so we can coordinate an expected count with venue management. Once there if you are hungry or thirsty simply order from the onsite menu and pay separately. Cash and credit cards accepted. Next, although fun, we have decided to again take a break from the raffles and mug sales this year. Depending on how it goes, that may be something we bring back in future years. While your generosity is always appreciated, with no prize table, please leave donations and contributions at home, but bring your appetite for a great afternoon spent with your imaginary online friends.

Next, a NoVAMoMe PSA from our pal bluebell

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

Seriously, just send an email then go to the website with the password provided. If you forget, a link to the email is on the main page, left sidebar. If you do not sign up, bluebell will be disappointed. Weasel will be disappointed, too, but it's bluebell you need to worry about.

That's it, people. Don't be a dork. Email WeaselBell Productions today!

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Highway Patrol!

This week's episode: Psycho Killer!

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Battle Of The Worlds!

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Cigar of the Week

This week our pal rhomboid scores again with this excellent review of the Drew Estate 20 Acre Farm

Most premium cigars with American leaf get that from Connecticut shade or broadleaf, or Pennsylvania broadleaf. A few however use tobacco from other states, and one of those is Drew Estate's 20 Acre Farm, whose fillers include leaf grown in Florida. On top of that is binder from Honduras and a beautiful golden brown connecticut shade wrapper from Ecuador. I tried the toro (6 X 52). The draw was just right. Due to breezy conditions I sort of botched the light-up, scorching up the side of the wrapper in one area. As an experiment I let the burn line correct itself - which it did - and it didn't require much management after. Smoke, as always with a Drew Estate cigar, was plentiful. To me a nice version of the classic connecticut shade cigar - mild profile, hints of sweetness and sweeter flavors throughout, some light wood or cedar in the background. More perceptive reviewers find coffee bean, citrus, and vanilla. Very pleasant smoke. This cigar is available online for $11 and up.

Excellent as always, rhomboid! Thank you!

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

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

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

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

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Ammo Link-O-Rama
I'm really very seriously not kidding around anymore. Buy Ammo
AmmoSeek - online ammo search tool
GunBot - online ammo search tool
SG Ammo
Palmetto State Armory
Georgia Arms
AmmoMan
Target Sports USA
Bud's Gun Shop
American Elite Ammo
Lucky Gunner Ammo NEW!

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

Posted by: Weasel at 07:00 PM

Comments

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1 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at May 03, 2026 07:00 PM (Ia/+0)

2 Good Sunday evening, gub 'ettes and 'rons, and a special non-Commie May greeting to our host Weasel!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at May 03, 2026 07:01 PM (t2oSI)

3 Good evening Weasel!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 03, 2026 07:01 PM (kGf4g)

4 Bong

Posted by: Eromero at May 03, 2026 07:02 PM (LHPAg)

5 Hey, “Weasie”!

Posted by: RI Red at May 03, 2026 07:02 PM (h87eb)

6 Highway Patrol, featuring special guest artist The Talking Heads

Psycho Killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, fa

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at May 03, 2026 07:03 PM (t2oSI)

7 Hey, “Weasie”!
Posted by: RI Red
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Of course this would be you......

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at May 03, 2026 07:05 PM (IQ6Gq)

8 Good evening all....

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at May 03, 2026 07:06 PM (IQ6Gq)

9 Hey, “Weasie”!
Posted by: RI Red
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Of course this would be you......
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at May 03, 2026 07:05 PM (IQ6Gq)

Well, bluebell left it hanging right over the plate!

Posted by: RI Red at May 03, 2026 07:07 PM (h87eb)

10 Hello, Weasel!

Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 07:08 PM (BCwQW)

11 Pew pew

Posted by: Rancherbob at May 03, 2026 07:08 PM (FpkXG)

12 Hey folks, sorry I cannot stay, out with family.

See ya next weekend!!!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 03, 2026 07:08 PM (PFq8S)

13 Is this a thing? This looks like it might be a thing.
(I really don't know)

MAJOR BREAKING NEWS! FEDERAL APPEALS COURT SLAMS MACHINE GUN BAN — LEGAL EARTHQUAKE JUST BEGAN! THIS IS AN URGENT LEGAL UPDATE. “Did lawmakers go too far this time?”

The case at the center of this moment, United States v. Wilson, began not as a constitutional test, but as a criminal prosecution.

https://tinyurl.com/2ca9wkvx

Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:08 PM (DSLf3)

14 Goodgolly, rickb, that reads like William Shatner!

Posted by: RI Red at May 03, 2026 07:13 PM (h87eb)

15 Hello gub folks. I highly recommend the NoVAMoMe. It's fun and filled with great people.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 03, 2026 07:13 PM (CHHv1)

16 The new Colt Python's stainless steel finish is just a bit less shiny than the old school "Bright Stainless Steel" finish of yesteryear. For a production line finish, I think it's pretty good. It's fair to say that today's Python finish will never be as good as those done by the old school craftsmen Colt had 50-60 years ago. But the modern finish is more durable than that old school polishing done by those craftsmen.

Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 07:14 PM (BCwQW)

17 Goodgolly, rickb, that reads like William Shatner!
Posted by: RI Red

I know. It's hard to follow.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:14 PM (DSLf3)

18 bluebell here, standing by and ready to receive dork-free emails.

Posted by: bluebell at May 03, 2026 07:15 PM (afFes)

19 Good evening Horde. Thanks Weasel!

Posted by: TRex - fifth circuit dino at May 03, 2026 07:15 PM (IQ6Gq)

20 The new Colt Python's stainless steel finish is just a bit less shiny than the old school "Bright Stainless Steel" finish of yesteryear. For a production line finish, I think it's pretty good. It's fair to say that today's Python finish will never be as good as those done by the old school craftsmen Colt had 50-60 years ago. But the modern finish is more durable than that old school polishing done by those craftsmen.
Posted by: Ed L

Old school was nickel plated. Had one. Still kicking myself for getting rid of it.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:16 PM (DSLf3)

21 15 Hello gub folks. I highly recommend the NoVAMoMe. It's fun and filled with great people.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 03, 2026 07:13 PM (CHHv1)
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Are you coming back? I sure hope so!

Posted by: bluebell at May 03, 2026 07:16 PM (afFes)

22 Excuse, Prezzies up a Palm Beach

youtube.com/watch?v=e43eMTACfdM

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 03, 2026 07:16 PM (HBgiC)

23 Good evening.

Well, my ability to hit stuff at long ranges continues to improve. We ran a match, 1,000 yard, KYL @ 1020 and turkey silhouettes @1185 yards.

Due to a tactical mistake on my part, I went from second to fourth place and just out of getting a medal for my efforts.

Darn. By the way, going 3 for 5 @ 1020 yards (12", 10" and 8" plate) is difficult. (technically, I went 4 for 5 but one shot didn't count because I hit the same plate twice)

The tactical mistake? I used the wrong target for sighting @ 1185. I didn't get the correct feedback to really judge wind, etc. Live and learn.

Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 03, 2026 07:17 PM (UJMvS)

24 15 Hello gub folks. I highly recommend the NoVAMoMe. It's fun and filled with great people.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 03, 2026 07:13 PM (CHHv1)

I need to get to one of those. Probably not happening this year. If not for the separation-anxiety dogs, I could go and drag Mr. Dmlw! along. But they have never once been away from both of us at a time.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at May 03, 2026 07:17 PM (h7ZuX)

25 RI Red, Weasel and I are old friends and I am allowed to use a nic for his nic.

Now, I do hope you and Mrs. Red will be coming to our MoMe.

Posted by: bluebell at May 03, 2026 07:18 PM (afFes)

26 bluebell here, standing by and ready to receive dork-free emails.
Posted by: bluebell at May 03, 2026 07:15 PM (afFes)
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Why do you always expect the impossible?

Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 03, 2026 07:18 PM (UJMvS)

27 bluebell here, standing by and ready to receive dork-free emails.
Posted by: bluebell at May 03, 2026 07:15 PM (afFes)

What? I can’t talk to you no more?

Posted by: RI Red at May 03, 2026 07:19 PM (o19x0)

28 Why do you always expect the impossible?
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 03, 2026 07:18 PM (UJMvS)
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My other nickname is Pollyanna.

Posted by: bluebell at May 03, 2026 07:19 PM (afFes)

29 Weasel and I are old friends and I am allowed to use a nic for his nic.
Posted by: bluebell at May 03, 2026 07:18 PM (afFes)
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Absolutely!!

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 07:20 PM (1S3fY)

30
Her Majesty is leaving Tuesday for points north and won't be back until June 1st. So I did Mother's Day today.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 03, 2026 07:20 PM (HdYcL)

31 Guys, guys, guys, if you look at what Weasel wrote above (I know, I know, content is for losers) You'll see that writing me automatically makes you not a dork!

Posted by: bluebell at May 03, 2026 07:20 PM (afFes)

32 Content?
Never heard of it. This is AoS, right?

Posted by: RI Red at May 03, 2026 07:23 PM (o19x0)

33 Guys, guys, guys, if you look at what Weasel wrote above (I know, I know, content is for losers) You'll see that writing me automatically makes you not a dork!
Posted by: bluebell
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Well, that's a new definition of optimism......

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at May 03, 2026 07:23 PM (IQ6Gq)

34 @21 - unsure. My anxiety levels are increasing. I almost skipped seeing William Shatner because I was having a semi-panic attack.

I know, I know, TMI.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 03, 2026 07:24 PM (CHHv1)

35 13 Is this a thing? This looks like it might be a thing.
(I really don't know)

MAJOR BREAKING NEWS! FEDERAL APPEALS COURT SLAMS MACHINE GUN BAN —

Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:08 PM
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Not an earthquake but a signal. The court indicated interest, but also said this case does not raise the correct questions to decide the issue of whether the constitution bans machine guns. The court can only decide the questions in front of them, not take up other questions.

Nothing changes until or unless a proper case is brought in front of this court and this court makes a ruling on the merits. But this is a signal that might encourage someone to make the arguments in a future case...

Posted by: TRex - judicial dino at May 03, 2026 07:24 PM (IQ6Gq)

36 Guys, guys, guys, if you look at what Weasel wrote above (I know, I know, content is for losers) You'll see that writing me automatically makes you not a dork!
Posted by: bluebell
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Ah bluebell, the forever optimist!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana! ~ at May 03, 2026 07:24 PM (hOUT3)

37 Old school was nickel plated. Had one. Still kicking myself for getting rid of it.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:16 PM (DSLf3)

I have one of the "Bright Stainless Steel" finished Pythons from the late 1990's (1997, based on the serial #) in almost pristine condition. Even though some would say that Colt quality was already well in decline at this point in time, that bright polish is still a head turner today.

Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 07:25 PM (BCwQW)

38 That's okay, BC. I understand. But if you decide you are up to it, we would love to have you back. You've got lots of time.

Posted by: bluebell at May 03, 2026 07:25 PM (afFes)

39 Is this a thing? This looks like it might be a thing.

Not a lawyer but it doesn't look like A Thing. On a quick read, it sounds like the guy lost at the appeals level, asked for en banc review, and was denied.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 03, 2026 07:26 PM (vTZFs)

40 It might be optimism, but it's also reading comprehension! 😂

Posted by: bluebell at May 03, 2026 07:26 PM (afFes)

41 Hrothgar! Great to see you in the comments. Hope all is well in your world....

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at May 03, 2026 07:27 PM (IQ6Gq)

42 So, let’s talk FRT. That’s Forced Reset Triggers. Anyone have any experience?

Posted by: RI Red at May 03, 2026 07:27 PM (o19x0)

43 Yo BeckChas, if you have survived one NoVAMoMe, you are de facto qualified for all future NoVAMoMes!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana! ~ at May 03, 2026 07:27 PM (hOUT3)

44 I have one of the "Bright Stainless Steel" finished Pythons from the late 1990's (1997, based on the serial #) in almost pristine condition. Even though some would say that Colt quality was already well in decline at this point in time, that bright polish is still a head turner today.
Posted by: Ed L

I had bought mine in '83 & sold it in '85. No biggie, right? You can get them anywhere.

Until you couldn't. 😡

Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:29 PM (DSLf3)

45 Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 03, 2026 07:24 PM (CHHv1)
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Listen to bluebell. She's smart!

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 07:29 PM (1S3fY)

46 So, let’s talk FRT. That’s Forced Reset Triggers.

Like bump stocks, they don't answer any need for me but they seem to make a lot of the right people unhappy. So I'm in favor of them on that account.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 03, 2026 07:30 PM (vTZFs)

47 In science fiction films, I find it hard to see Claude Rains in any other role than that of Dr. Jack Griffin. That’s the one he did for Universal in 1933.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at May 03, 2026 07:30 PM (ZVgZ4)

48 Howdy!

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by bang pew kablamo at May 03, 2026 07:30 PM (sAmhv)

49 Still haven't made it to the range in a while, but got a belated b-day gift from the missus - a Mantis Laser Academy kit. Anyone have much experience with these, any tips?

Posted by: MD_Mike at May 03, 2026 07:30 PM (LCVko)

50 Yo "The Grateful"
I am still having fun, a nice fundamentals afternoon excursion with the DMVMGC.

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana! ~ at May 03, 2026 07:32 PM (hOUT3)

51 Still haven't made it to the range in a while, but got a belated b-day gift from the missus - a Mantis Laser Academy kit. Anyone have much experience with these, any tips?
Posted by: MD_Mike at May 03, 2026 07:30 PM (LCVko)
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You can be our test dummy!

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 07:32 PM (1S3fY)

52 So, let’s talk FRT. That’s Forced Reset Triggers. Anyone have any experience?
Posted by: RI Red

Just video clips I've seen. You need a heavier buffer tube spring.

Tippmann Paintball came out with a marker called the A5 RT. (Reactive Trigger) The FRT works the same way from what I understand. If you pull the trigger hard, you get semi auto. If you pull it just right, you hit the sweet spot and it fires really really quick.

Some say you need a third position switch, some say you don't.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:34 PM (DSLf3)

53 RI Red. I looked into forced reset triggers years ago and have never done one for two reasons. One the legal BS that can come with one and two, I really don't see much benefit to it.

Posted by: Reforger at May 03, 2026 07:34 PM (vKmKk)

54 Like bump stocks, they don't answer any need for me but they seem to make a lot of the right people unhappy. So I'm in favor of them on that account.
Posted by: Oddbob

At least, with FRT, you can actually aim.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:35 PM (DSLf3)

55 So, I felt like crap,this morning and pushed myself to go to the range because at ,east I would get hugs. But, shooting guns miraculously cured everything that ailed me and I got hugs as well.
Life is Good.🤠

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 03, 2026 07:36 PM (kJmSS)

56 Tisas, the Turkish maker of 1911 clones, has changed import companies. As a result, there are bargains to be had as the distributors close out their stock from the prior importer.

This week's good deal is from Buds Gun Shop, a five inch, two tone number with good sights, burr hammer, and beaver tail safety. $420, with shipping included.

https://shorturl.at/Z2sj2

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 03, 2026 07:37 PM (mjROD)

57 DMV MGC meetup today. For a change of pace, I brought combat silhouette targets for Sharon to shoot vice bullseye targets. These targets are designed for police qualifications at 25 feet. I had Sharon shoot her Glock w/ optic at 30 feet, first two handed, then one handed. With two hands she scored 24/25. With one hand, she shot 16/25. Both were shot with five shot groups.

Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 07:37 PM (BCwQW)

58 At least, with FRT, you can actually aim.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:35 PM (DSLf3)

Which takes as much time as a normal trigger to reset.

Posted by: Reforger at May 03, 2026 07:38 PM (vKmKk)

59 Great cigar review rhomboid.
Thanxs.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 03, 2026 07:40 PM (2l5vB)

60 So I just watched the 1969 Remington factory film. I believe I saw my 1100 go through.

Posted by: Eromero at May 03, 2026 07:41 PM (LHPAg)

61 Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana! ~ at May 03, 2026 07:32 PM (hOUT3)
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I have an appointment with our buddy Justin P. this week.

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 07:42 PM (1S3fY)

62 Yeah, my Senior Citizen budget would not appreciate FRT. But, as OddBob, says, it pisses off the right people.
And rickb, the actual aimability is really the question. If it is spray and pray, I really don’t “need” it. But if short bursts are on target, I can see having it for certain situations.

Posted by: RI Red at May 03, 2026 07:42 PM (z1SIt)

63 I did do something useful this week. I put lights in my gun safes using 10’ LED strips and plunger switches from Amazon. It was pretty simple, just required a bit of redneck engineering to figure out how to mount the switches without drilling steel. The hardest part was splicing the switches into the power cords since the wires are finer than frog hair and break if you look at them too hard. Anyway it works and I’m so inordinately proud of myself that I keep opening the door just to see the light come on.

For no reason: https://is.gd/f0n6Ua (Youtube)

Posted by: Oddbob at May 03, 2026 07:44 PM (vTZFs)

64 "No group - scattered" looks like what would happens if you closed your eyes every time you pulled the trigger.

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at May 03, 2026 07:44 PM (cWLG3)

65 18 bluebell here, standing by and ready to receive dork-free emails.

Posted by: bluebell at May 03, 2026 07:15 PM

I believe you may have come to the wrong place!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at May 03, 2026 07:48 PM (HlyYF)

66 In science fiction films, I find it hard to see Claude Rains in any other role than that of Dr. Jack Griffin. That’s the one he did for Universal in 1933.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at May 03, 2026 07:30 PM

I concur!

Posted by: Dr. Frank N. Furter at May 03, 2026 07:50 PM (0sNs1)

67 And rickb, the actual aimability is really the question. If it is spray and pray, I really don’t “need” it. But if short bursts are on target, I can see having it for certain situations.
Posted by: RI Red

From the videos I've seen, trigger pull is up to you. You can hold it and mag dump or you can feather the trigger for bursts. But that's going to take a lot of training.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:51 PM (DSLf3)

68 Saving that Pistol Group Analysis site
Have a good night everyone

Posted by: Skip at May 03, 2026 07:52 PM (Ia/+0)

69 >>>18 bluebell here, standing by and ready to receive dork-free emails.

Posted by: bluebell at May 03, 2026 07:15 PM

I believe you may have come to the wrong place!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot

>The dorks will come out free, and fill your inbox.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 03, 2026 07:52 PM (Fbc0I)

70 From the videos I've seen, trigger pull is up to you. You can hold it and mag dump or you can feather the trigger for bursts. But that's going to take a lot of training.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:51 PM (DSLf3)

Oh, dear. A lot of training sounds fun.

Posted by: RI Red at May 03, 2026 07:53 PM (tez/p)

71 Saving that Pistol Group Analysis site
Have a good night everyone
Posted by: Skip
*****
I'm with you Skip!

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at May 03, 2026 07:53 PM (IQ6Gq)

72 bluebell here, standing by and ready to receive dork-free emails.
Posted by: bluebell at May 03, 2026 07:15 PM

* deletes email *

* kicks dirt clod *

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 03, 2026 07:53 PM (0sNs1)

73 Which takes as much time as a normal trigger to reset.
Posted by: Reforger

Pull up FRT on YouTube. They don't seem to have an issue with aiming and mag dumps.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:54 PM (DSLf3)

74 Oh, dear. A lot of training sounds fun.
Posted by: RI Red at May 03, 2026 07:53 PM
I can vouch for this.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 03, 2026 07:55 PM (kJmSS)

75 I had bought mine in '83 & sold it in '85. No biggie, right? You can get them anywhere.

Until you couldn't. 😡
Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:29 PM (DSLf3)

My first revolver was one of the last Colt Detective Specials, bought in 1994 for $250. I had no idea at the time that it was the end of the line for this classic snubby. Brought it to a gun show to show to someone I knew there. While we were talking, some guy offered me $1000 for that Detective Special. I turned him down, of course.

Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 07:57 PM (BCwQW)

76 I'm persona au gratin on the gun thread
because I collect, but don't shoot.

I just won an auction for a Harrington and Richardson snub nose 'Premier' .32SW.
Some rascal recognized it too, but he
quit bidding at $900.

It's in the narrow very late serial range of
the 1,000 or so the OSS bought in 1943,
and has the small 'star' stamped on the rear
of the cylinder, for the OSS contract.

I only know of 4 others that have ever been found.
Pate only shows 1 in his definitive book on the secondary US handguns of WWII.

Posted by: retropox at May 03, 2026 07:58 PM (7rnzP)

77 Posted by: retropox at May 03, 2026 07:58 PM (7rnzP)

Dude! Haven't seen you around... years I guess. I've asked a few times if anyone knew what happened to you. Welcome back.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 03, 2026 08:00 PM (vTZFs)

78 I have an appointment with our buddy Justin P. this week.
Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 07:42 PM (1S3fY)

Give him my regards!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana! ~ at May 03, 2026 08:00 PM (hOUT3)

79 Weasel, I suspect the Cozy Caves have been put into hibernation for the summer, so how about a general sitrep?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 03, 2026 08:02 PM (0sNs1)

80 Posted by: retropox at May 03, 2026 07:58 PM (7rnzP)
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Good to see you and neat-o!

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 08:03 PM (1S3fY)

81 I guess I’m not surprised that no one here has gone with an FRT yet. They were up in the air legally for a while, and I know some states are trying to ban “machine gun-like” rate of fire.

It sounds as if I might have to be an early adopter and report back. May have to wait for my next Social Security check, though …

Posted by: RI Red at May 03, 2026 08:03 PM (tez/p)

82 Give him my regards!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana! ~ at May 03, 2026 08:00 PM (hOUT3)
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Will do!

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 08:03 PM (1S3fY)

83 Weasel, I suspect the Cozy Caves have been put into hibernation for the summer, so how about a general sitrep?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 03, 2026 08:02 PM (0sNs1)
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Correct. The caves have been washed and put away for summer. I do have to wrangle them both into the truck tomorrow morning for a trip to the vet for some sort of booster shot. Joe takes it like a champ but Gertie gets a little spicy!

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 08:07 PM (1S3fY)

84
In science fiction films, I find it hard to see Claude Rains in any other role than that of Dr. Jack Griffin. That’s the one he did for Universal in 1933.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit

He was hard to see in that one, too.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 03, 2026 08:07 PM (Cqx++)

85 By the way, the Hornady 6.5mm 153 grain A tip bullets remain a long range revelation in my rifle.

Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 03, 2026 08:08 PM (UJMvS)

86 Range report: Had help from the Horde a few weeks back on improving my trigger squeeze while managing a hand tremor.

I shot the S&W Bodyguard 2.0 (.38 acp) this week and kept it on paper, but did not shoot well while trying slight modifications to my grip and mental processes.

Some people opined that I probably also have pretty weak grip strength at this point - with which I agree.

So I decided to test this theory and see how much worse a heavier trigger pull would affect my aim. I believe the BG 2.0 has about a 5.5# trigger weight. I grabbed my truck gun, which probably has at least an 8# trigger weight. It also happens to be a Hi-Point .45 that weighs 45 ounces unloaded!

Surprisingly, having that much weight in my hands actually "loaded" my muscles a little and minimized my tremor. I shot the cheap gun with the heavier trigger weight more accurately!

I don't know if that result is due to small sample size, but I did feel a bit steadier firing an anvil compared to a compact pistol.

I have opened up a pistol range at our farm, so I can keep experimenting, before I switch over to pounding fundamentals.

Thanks for all of the help everyone!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at May 03, 2026 08:08 PM (HlyYF)

87 Posted by: Pillage Idiot at May 03, 2026 08:08 PM (HlyYF)
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Nice!

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 08:09 PM (1S3fY)

88 Thanks for the Gub Thread, Weasel!

I have to run out now for a family dinner, but will come back and read later.

I hope everyone has a good week!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at May 03, 2026 08:10 PM (HlyYF)

89 My father gave me an 1100 for my 16th birthday. I still have it. Thank you Remington.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 03, 2026 08:10 PM (s1IWd)

90 Well good news, her trigger finger is on the guard. Bad news, not sure if the holster is viable.

https://tinyurl.com/3xyamkuc

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 03, 2026 08:11 PM (2GVsD)

91 Good evening gubthreaders and all the ships at sea!

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at May 03, 2026 08:11 PM (NlEaG)

92 47 Claude Rains did a lot of great roles, but his iconic one is Louis Renault.

Posted by: Bulg at May 03, 2026 08:12 PM (77rzZ)

93 Today at DMV MGC Hrothgar suggested the following drill:

Load up 5 rounds, shoot them as fast as you can and try to miss the target with all of them.

I call this the Secret Service Protective Detail Drill.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at May 03, 2026 08:12 PM (NlEaG)

94 Today at DMV MGC Hrothgar suggested the following drill:

Load up 5 rounds, shoot them as fast as you can and try to miss the target with all of them.

I call this the Secret Service Protective Detail Drill.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at May 03, 2026 08:12 PM (NlEaG)
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You practice this? I call it "Tuesday."

Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 03, 2026 08:14 PM (UJMvS)

95 After looking at a bunch of options, I have decided not to buy a smaller pistol for a potential CC because I just like my Glock. Started checking out holsters and seeking advice. Blaster and Sra Blaster had some ideas. I think I will,order a couple,different and see what works. Can send the ones I don't like back. I was surprised at how many options there were for my model with a sight.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 03, 2026 08:14 PM (kJmSS)

96 Also here is a funny.

Friday sra blaster came home from work and said she needed a hug, it was a rough day.

And she said, I'm not happy to see you, that's my gun.

Its an IWB holster joke!

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at May 03, 2026 08:14 PM (NlEaG)

97 Yes, Capt. Renault I think will be Claude's defining role.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 03, 2026 08:15 PM (2GVsD)

98 My Massachusetts based daughter took possession of a 20 gauge Baretta with a skeet choke this weekend. To own it she had to put in a gun safe (my rule) and get a couple of friends to tell the chief of police she isn't crazy (Massachusetts rule). Presto! Her gun club should offer storage as an option, imo, but I guess their insurance company disagrees.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 03, 2026 08:16 PM (ytIvj)

99 Yes, Capt. Renault I think will be Claude's defining role.
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 03, 2026 08:15 PM (2GVsD)

He's a pretty good baddie as Prince John in the 1939 classic "The Adventures of Robin Hood."

Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 08:18 PM (BCwQW)

100 Also we continue to work with this Kimber CDS9.

It is probably about broken in now. It seems to be settling down and it will go where you point it now. But it has a problem with getting dirty. Gets a carbon buildup on the rails and the slide will hang going back into battery. I cleaned it today before the range and gave it a light lube and after about 100 rounds it started again. BUT - I found this behavior could be defeated if I fully extended and locked my elbows. Anything else it acted like it was limp-wristed.

Going to clean it again and just try running it wet.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at May 03, 2026 08:19 PM (NlEaG)

101 My first revolver was one of the last Colt Detective Specials, bought in 1994 for $250. I had no idea at the time that it was the end of the line for this classic snubby. Brought it to a gun show to show to someone I knew there. While we were talking, some guy offered me $1000 for that Detective Special. I turned him down, of course.
Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 07:57 PM (BCwQW)
Ditto. But I've only had mine about 5 years.

Posted by: Eromero at May 03, 2026 08:21 PM (LHPAg)

102 99 Ed L, are you the guy from Hawaii who was at the NoVa MoMe a couple of years ago, and told my wife and me about Jelly Bryce?

Posted by: Bulg at May 03, 2026 08:23 PM (77rzZ)

103 Oh, and swa was ON FIRE today with shooting. She shot the CDS9 really well even though she had to tap the slide back into battery after each shot. Really well meaning 5 in the center dot of the target at 5 yards.

And then she took her purple Glock with the Holosun and put 5 in a 50 cent piece sized circle at 7 yards.

Earlier she was shooting her Kimber Aegis Elite (a gun we all recognize as a cheat code for shooting) and the RSO came by "Ma'am it looks like you are holding it this way and that's a heavy gun and blah blah blah blah." So she just plugged the target and he said "Well, okay, I guess I don't need to tell you how to shoot."

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at May 03, 2026 08:23 PM (NlEaG)

104 Gotta cut out early tonight, Weasel. Thanks as always for the forum.

Posted by: RI Red at May 03, 2026 08:23 PM (fRFTM)

105 Anyway it works and I’m so inordinately proud of myself that I keep opening the door just to see the light come on.

For no reason: https://is.gd/f0n6Ua (Youtube)
Posted by: Oddbob
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How do you know whether it goes off when you close the door? Best to keep checking.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 08:25 PM (E4rtv)

106 Ed L, are you the guy from Hawaii who was at the NoVa MoMe a couple of years ago, and told my wife and me about Jelly Bryce?
Posted by: Bulg at May 03, 2026 08:23 PM (77rzZ)

Yep.

Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 08:27 PM (BCwQW)

107 Ed L, are you the guy from Hawaii who was at the NoVa MoMe a couple of years ago, and told my wife and me about Jelly Bryce?
Posted by: Bulg at May 03, 2026 08:23 PM (77rzZ)

Forget to add that I'll be at the NoVA MoMe in June, too!

Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 08:28 PM (BCwQW)

108 How do you know whether it goes off when you close the door? Best to keep checking.

Good point. I need to kidnap a midget and...

Posted by: Oddbob at May 03, 2026 08:28 PM (vTZFs)

109 Mom gets a coffee cup this year.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 03, 2026 08:28 PM (T6aVk)

110 I really like that Kimber CD9 but I don't really need it and it has a 15 rd mag so buying it as a MD resident is a problem but I really want it so....
You all are a really bad influence.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 03, 2026 08:29 PM (kJmSS)

111 Posted by: RI Red at May 03, 2026 08:23 PM (fRFTM)
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Adios, Red!

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 08:30 PM (PVV5z)

112 81 I guess I’m not surprised that no one here has gone with an FRT yet. They were up in the air legally for a while, and I know some states are trying to ban “machine gun-like” rate of fire.

It sounds as if I might have to be an early adopter and report back. May have to wait for my next Social Security check, though …
Posted by: RI Red
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Gimmick triggers, stocks, etc. just ain't worth the hassle. Easy to end up from muscle memory applying the tricks you use with one trigger or bumpstock on another where it doesn't work right.

I prefer simplicity--one trigger pull and universal master grip for handguns. Double stage for rifles.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 08:31 PM (E4rtv)

113 We won't tell MD if you have a 15rd magazine.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 03, 2026 08:31 PM (2GVsD)

114 106 I look forward to seeing you there again, Ed L.

Posted by: Bulg at May 03, 2026 08:32 PM (77rzZ)

115 I really like that Kimber CD9 but I don't really need it and it has a 15 rd mag so buying it as a MD resident is a problem but I really want it so....
You all are a really bad influence.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 03, 2026 08:29 PM (kJmSS)

H&K CC9 has a 10 round magazine option. And Atlantic Firearms has it for $599 on their website...

Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 08:34 PM (BCwQW)

116 I was surprised at how many options there were for my model with a sight.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)

You are mentioning a major advantage for Glocks. Accessories and holsters galore due to volume that they sell.

It can be iffy to get a good off the shelf holsters or accessories for brands that sell less, but are still excellent firearms. And parts, accessories, etc. decline much faster for those when discontinued.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 08:35 PM (E4rtv)

117 I look forward to seeing you there again, Ed L.
Posted by: Bulg at May 03, 2026 08:32 PM (77rzZ)

Same here, Bulg!

Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 08:35 PM (BCwQW)

118 117 I look forward to seeing you there again, Ed L.
Posted by: Bulg at May 03, 2026 08:32 PM (77rzZ)

Same here, Bulg!
Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 08:35 PM (BCwQW)
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Well, that's two!

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 08:36 PM (PVV5z)

119 117 Jelly Bryce was awesome. Thank you for sharing his story.

Posted by: Bulg at May 03, 2026 08:37 PM (77rzZ)

120 No range time, but I did take possession of 4700 rounds of .22 delivered for just over $300.00.

So, there is a lot of plinking in my future.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 03, 2026 08:37 PM (uWORj)

121 Is there a date for the NoVa MoMe yet?

Posted by: Bulg at May 03, 2026 08:38 PM (77rzZ)

122 I can buy the gun in MD but they can't give me the mags that come with it. The weird thing is that it is perfectly legal to own 15 rd mags, you just can't buy them in MD. I was planning on trying to do so,etching at the gun show but they have canceled the May show.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 03, 2026 08:38 PM (kJmSS)

123 Hey Bulg. I'll be there. Look forward to seeing you again.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 03, 2026 08:41 PM (kJmSS)

124 Hey Bulg. I'll be there. Look forward to seeing you again.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 03, 2026 08:41 PM (kJmSS)

125 Is there a date for the NoVa MoMe yet?
Posted by: Bulg at May 03, 2026 08:38 PM (77rzZ)
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Yes. 6/20. Scroll up a little and there is a whole section on it.

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 08:41 PM (1S3fY)

126 Sorry about the double post.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 03, 2026 08:42 PM (kJmSS)

127 20 June?

Prior engagement.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 03, 2026 08:42 PM (2GVsD)

128 117 Jelly Bryce was awesome. Thank you for sharing his story.
Posted by: Bulg
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Mike Conti has written several books about Jelly Bryce (now only on Kindle unless you can find used copies) and also there is one by Ron Owens that is still in print.

Col Charles Askins has a book still in print, Gunfighters, that covers historical gunfighters until the 20's and 30's (Frank Hamer for example). In the case of Askins, he was a gunfighter himself in federal service in the military and Border Patrol.

Killed a Viet Cong as an 'adviser' in Vietnam with a 44 Magnum. Believed to be the first time that round was used in warfare.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 08:42 PM (E4rtv)

129 123, 124 Same here, Sharon.

Posted by: Bulg at May 03, 2026 08:43 PM (77rzZ)

130 120 No range time, but I did take possession of 4700 rounds of .22 delivered for just over $300.00.

So, there is a lot of plinking in my future.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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Lots of plinking makes perfect. Shooting 4700 rounds should just about make a person pretty near perfect.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 08:44 PM (E4rtv)

131 The weird thing is that it is perfectly legal to own 15 rd mags, you just can't buy them in MD.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 03, 2026 08:38 PM

Perhaps, instead of buying them, ask them to gift them to you after the purchase?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 03, 2026 08:44 PM (0sNs1)

132 MAJOR BREAKING NEWS! FEDERAL APPEALS COURT SLAMS MACHINE GUN BAN — LEGAL EARTHQUAKE JUST BEGAN! THIS IS AN URGENT LEGAL UPDATE. “Did lawmakers go too far this time?”

The case at the center of this moment, United States v. Wilson, began not as a constitutional test, but as a criminal prosecution.

https://tinyurl.com/2ca9wkvx
Posted by: rickb223 at May 03, 2026 07:08 PM (DSLf3)

***

Hot damn. Now all we need are fedoras, suits with wide lapels, for Detroit to go back to putting running boards on sedans.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 03, 2026 08:44 PM (2WIwB)

133 Hey, Whig. Hope you are well.

Posted by: Bulg at May 03, 2026 08:46 PM (77rzZ)

134 So, there is a lot of plinking in my future.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 03, 2026 08:37 PM (uWORj)
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Nice! A lot of people overlook the training value of .22's!

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 08:46 PM (1S3fY)

135 81 I guess I’m not surprised that no one here has gone with an FRT yet. They were up in the air legally for a while, and I know some states are trying to ban “machine gun-like” rate of fire.

It sounds as if I might have to be an early adopter and report back. May have to wait for my next Social Security check, though …
Posted by: RI Red

I have a SuperSafety in an AR pistol. I have reported on it here.

It is fun. I am sure that someday the ATF will make us criminals for having them.

And also - at 40 cents a round for 5.56 a 30 round mag dump is $12.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at May 03, 2026 08:49 PM (NlEaG)

136 133 Hey, Whig. Hope you are well.
Posted by: Bulg

We'll see. Visit with surgeon this week and new imaging to see if the implant is bonding with bone. Having a lot of muscle spasms right now lower down from those deteriorated discs as weightbearing on spine has changed. Can't get ablation nor steroid shots until surgeon confirms implant is bonding with bone. Steroids upset the process and insurance requires steroid shots before approving ablation. So stuck right now.

And I can safely say I won't be going to Virginia MoMeet as I simply cannot get in a car for muich beyond 30-40 minutes at a time. Flying is right out as well.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 08:51 PM (E4rtv)

137 That would be a good idea Duncanthrax but this is MD. I asked while back and they said they would ship them to a friend out of state if I paid the shipping. Probably worth it as they are $45 each. If I buy the gun at a gun show in VA, I might be able to get them to give me the mags and then ship the gun to my local FFL. The transfer fee is about $40.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 03, 2026 08:52 PM (kJmSS)

138 136 Whig, eesh.

Prayer up. Hope you recover soon.

Posted by: Bulg at May 03, 2026 08:54 PM (77rzZ)

139 I agree with Weasel, too much polish on the Python.

Posted by: Eromero at May 03, 2026 08:55 PM (LHPAg)

140 I have a SuperSafety in an AR pistol but it unfortunately fell out of the canoe and it is hopelessly lost at the bottom of a pond. I have reported on it here.

...
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at May 03, 2026 08:49 PM (NlEaG)

FIFM.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at May 03, 2026 08:55 PM (NlEaG)

141 Just had my pre-order copy of "Licensed Troubleshooter: The Guns of James Bond" from Headstamp Publishing arrive. If you're interested in the firearms wielded by 007 in the books or the films, this is for you. With 560 pages filled with color photos and text, this coffee table book can supply you with more than enough trivia and background about Bond's weaponry for the last 70 years since Bond's debut into pop culture. You can order your own copy from Headstamp Publishing starting at $105. This isn't cheap, but 560 page coffee table sized books (10" X 11.5" X 1.75") don't come cheap.

Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 08:57 PM (BCwQW)

142 We'll miss you at the NoVA MoMe, whig.

Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 08:59 PM (BCwQW)

143 Looks like my router had assigned a previously banned hash. Let's see if this sticks.

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 09:01 PM (c71FC)

144 Looks like my router had assigned a previously banned hash. Let's see if this sticks.
Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 09:01 PM (c71FC)

Hey, no banning yourself on your own thread!

That's Ace's job.

Posted by: mikeski at May 03, 2026 09:05 PM (VHUov)

145 138 136 Whig, eesh.

Prayer up. Hope you recover soon.
Posted by: Bulg

I knew the problems going it. But, I had to have surgery as I was losing feeling, strength, and function in both arms and hands. Peripheral nerves were getting severely compressed off the spine. But, when you fuse one part of the spine, it changes the weight distribution on the rest of it due to gravity and that is what is provoking the pain and back spasms. Eventually I hope a new equilibrium will be reached but nsaids, steroids, and other tricks are no go until the surgeon is sure that the cage implant is bonding to the bone.

Otherwise, I risk him going back in (about one in eight chance of the implants not bonding normally for multilevel cage type fusion).

So enforced idleness, weight limits on carrying, and constantly ensuring proper posture when sitting and walking. Has me going through my music collection and ready to digitize all my albums (down to 600 or so). Preparing to make a music streaming server out of some old desktops for the whole house.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 09:05 PM (E4rtv)

146 142 We'll miss you at the NoVA MoMe, whig.
Posted by: Ed L

Y'all can have fun at the shindig for me. That is the best thing anyone can do for me is enjoy themselves at such get togethers. I get a kick out of the after action comments and reports from such things.

Time is fleeting, the future is uncertain, and I'm glad other people can have joy in their lives whenever they can do so.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 09:08 PM (E4rtv)

147 Hey, no banning yourself on your own thread!

That's Ace's job.
Posted by: mikeski at May 03, 2026 09:05 PM (VHUov)
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Right! I guess all of my witty comments and personal replies this evening have been lost. Sorry all y'all!

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 09:10 PM (KX0bc)

148 This isn't cheap, but 560 page coffee table sized books (10" X 11.5" X 1.75") don't come cheap.
Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 08:57 PM (BCwQW)

This is a gorgeous book.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at May 03, 2026 09:11 PM (NlEaG)

149 Going to have to,sign off as my IPad has started to do something weird.
Whig, hang in there. Modern medicine can sometimes perform miracles. I am hoping you get one. I always appreciate your insightful posts.
Good night all
It was a fun day.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 03, 2026 09:12 PM (kJmSS)

150 Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 09:08 PM (E4rtv)
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Fingers crossed for the best possible outcome , whig.

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 09:13 PM (KX0bc)

151 139 I agree with Weasel, too much polish on the Python.
Posted by: Eromero

Photos don't do justice to the Double Diamond Python polishing on older Colts and probably don't do this one justice as well.

I prefer a matte finish anyway on working firearms although a nice nickel job is good too to my eyes. Just have to avoid using copper removing solvents on them.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 09:14 PM (E4rtv)

152 Weasel, it's time for me to sign off for tonight. Thanks for hosting!

Posted by: Ed L at May 03, 2026 09:15 PM (BCwQW)

153 Adios, Ed L! Thanks as always.

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 09:15 PM (KX0bc)

154 Fingers crossed for the best possible outcome , whig.
Posted by: Weasel
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Well, if the surgeon okays it, I might be able to start shooting some lighter recoiling handguns (22 LR or my old 32 S&W Long revolvers) again or 22 LR rifles soon. I will know from the imaging before the visit. Be fun just putting some holes in a target again.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 09:17 PM (E4rtv)

155 OK, guys and gals. 9:17 thank you time.

Thank you!

Sure do appreciate all y'all being here tonight and hope to see you next Sunday!

Nite!

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 09:17 PM (KX0bc)

156 137 That would be a good idea Duncanthrax but this is MD. I asked while back and they said they would ship them to a friend out of state if I paid the shipping. Probably worth it as they are $45 each. If I buy the gun at a gun show in VA, I might be able to get them to give me the mags and then ship the gun to my local FFL. The transfer fee is about $40.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at May 03, 2026 08:52 PM (kJmSS)
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It felt like freedom when I was finally able to purchase 20 rd mags after leaving CA.

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at May 03, 2026 09:17 PM (cWLG3)

157 And it is time to thank Weasel and the other commenters for being here.

Appreciate the kind thoughts everyone.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 09:19 PM (E4rtv)

158 @151 The person who owns that Python will cry the first time it gets a scratch.

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at May 03, 2026 09:19 PM (cWLG3)

159 Don't be a dork.
.......

*looks over shoulder*
Oh, you mean ME.

Posted by: wth at May 03, 2026 09:21 PM (b3Yos)

160 158 @151 The person who owns that Python will cry the first time it gets a scratch.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO
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Either they are rich enough not to care or they keep it as a heirloom where it won't get a scratch unless the younguns get at it.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 09:23 PM (E4rtv)

161 It felt like freedom when I was finally able to purchase 20 rd mags after leaving CA.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO
*************
It felt like freedom once we left CA, and has everyday since.

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at May 03, 2026 09:24 PM (IQ6Gq)

162 FWIW, the pistol group analysis chart is a good self diagnosis for fundamentals. And you can check using a weapons mounted laser during dry fire practice at the zero you set.

You can see the laser light moving in exactly the same way a bullet would at normal 7 yards or less range as you work the trigger using your grip.

Sometimes dry fire is about all one can do to keep up practice and a laser mounted helps if you don't buy the more expensive laser training systems.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 09:30 PM (E4rtv)

163 Nice! A lot of people overlook the training value of .22's!
Posted by: Weasel

Plus, there’s so much fun to be had shooting overripe produce at 25-50 yards in the woods.

No clean up required but the brass and plinking in the woods is THE BEST PLINKING!

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 03, 2026 09:32 PM (A5RD0)

164 Welp, good night everyone. Have a nice week.

Posted by: whig at May 03, 2026 09:40 PM (E4rtv)

165 I find it hard to see Claude Rains in any other role than that of Dr. Jack Griffin.

And most people just couldn't see him in that role.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 03, 2026 09:43 PM (CHHv1)

166 I find it hard to see Claude Rains in any other role than that of Dr. Jack Griffin.

And most people just couldn't see him in that role.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 03, 2026 09:43 PM (CHHv1)
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Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 03, 2026 09:46 PM (gnNyN)

167 Claude Rains was also perfect as Mr Dryden of the Arab Bureau in Lawrence of Arabia.

"It is recognized that you have a funny sense of fun".

Posted by: rhomboid at May 03, 2026 09:50 PM (U/Byj)

168 Remember Mom's Day next Sunday!

Posted by: Weasel at May 03, 2026 09:50 PM (A44Mw)

169 Though someone referenced the Talking Heads, no one posted the video? For shame.

https://shorter.me/EauTm

Posted by: GWB at May 03, 2026 09:50 PM (D4VUo)

170 FRT: I bought a used heavy barrel "Varmint" AR-15 that was described as having a Giessle match trigger. When it came in it had a Franklin trigger with a 3-position safety installed.

I think I made money on the deal. I can always swap out the trigger. I just hope the previous owner didn't burn out the barrel throat doing mag dumps.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 03, 2026 09:52 PM (mjROD)

171 Shootin' match yesterday was fun. Six stages, seems I "warm up" (mentally) as the morning goes on, so by Stage 4 I'm not making gross mental mistakes (umm, how does the first string of a 3-string stage, each with 6 shots, end up with 5 shots on the first string? Fair amount of laughter ensued).

Haven't been shooting much and basic technique sloppy (I can see my sights moving around). One thing is I shoot while moving whenever possible, don't do much static shooting. But with longer days I plan to do some movin'/shootin' practice after hours at my range.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 03, 2026 09:54 PM (U/Byj)

172 General Allenby to Mr Dryden:

"Well, do we have any intentions in Arabia, Dryden?"

Dryden (steepling fingers):

"Complicated question".

One of the zillion classic lines/exchanges in that masterpiece.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 03, 2026 09:55 PM (U/Byj)

173 169 Though someone referenced the Talking Heads, no one posted the video? For shame.

https://shorter.me/EauTm
Posted by: GWB at May 03, 2026 09:50 PM (D4VUo)

Yeah, that's on me. I was caught up in the plot of Highway Patrol ...

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at May 03, 2026 09:57 PM (t2oSI)

174 But the reloading operation is finally back in action. Filled the 9mm can (shot about 130 of it yesterday at the match). Tumbling all my dirty 9mm brass. Finished off about 60 rounds of 30 carbine. Now bench is set up to charge/seat about 120 rounds of 30-06 food for the M1s.

1911 needs full disassembly and cleaning. M1 No. 2 needs the same.

After that, 45 Colt, .380, and 38sp. American manufacturing is on the rise, even in garages.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 03, 2026 09:58 PM (U/Byj)

175 ONT nood. G'night, all!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at May 03, 2026 10:00 PM (t2oSI)

176 One guy had an S&W M&P FPC, their (new to me) 9mm pistol caliber carbine. Pretty sweet. Folding stock, light, so very handy. Keep thinking about something like this for 1) home defense 2) something the boss will enjoy shooting (she's great with the M1 carbine).

Still wondering about the point/fun quotient of using one of these - with a dot sight - at a handgun match. As I recall when scoring his paper targets - yep, all "As". Duh. Anyway.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 03, 2026 10:07 PM (U/Byj)

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