Jeeeeeaaaaalous
Yes… Yes I am I wonder if this is anyone we know. If not, I'd like to friend them. Hat Tip Random Nuclear Strikes
posted @ 2/22/2010 7:28:42 PM | Feedback (6)
You want to see reasoned discourse?
THIS is reasoned discourse Hi Readers — Here’s another question that arrived in th email. It began,  ”Can we talk about gunplay for a few minutes?” Happily, by “gunplay” they writer didn’t mean, “What’s the upside of random shootings?” But rather, “Is it okay for kids to play around, pretending to shoot each other?” While it drives me crazy when one of my sons puts his hand up to his brother’s temple and pantomimes “Pow!”, I totally love it when they get out their Nerf guns and run...
posted @ 2/20/2010 12:44:40 PM | Feedback (2)
An admission
I see things like this Up for sale is a Colt 1911 made in 1916. All original and in excellant condition. This is a piece of American history and only going up in value every year. And I feel nothing. Now, I'm not 1911 savvy enough to know if that's the real deal or not, but when it comes to collectibles or rare firearms, I couldn't give two shakes of your ass. I feel bad when I'm on #Gunblogger_Conspiracy IRC and people are discussing a great historical find at the gun show or...
posted @ 2/14/2010 6:54:19 PM | Feedback (16)
Doing the right thing
Reading about that horrible accident with a 50 BMG upper, I was reminded that Zel Custom Manufacturing recently had to recall some of the 50 BMG uppers they make. I emailed Michael Brendzel about them because I was curious to know more about the issue they were having. Michael was kind enough to respond We discovered that ours, too, could bind when (1) the bolt handle is threaded longer than nominal, (2) the bolt is narrower than nominal and (3) the operator overtightens the bolt handle...
posted @ 2/11/2010 8:16:36 PM | Feedback (0)
The best gun porn ever
EVER. Yes. Your eyes are not deceiving you. That really is a Smith & Wesson J-frame revolver (a.k.a. a snubbie) with a laser sight, a flashlight, and a bayonet. Heretofore unseen, I have created the tactical snubbie. This is the Rooney of snubbies. Snub-a-rooney. You gotta see the picture. It's a sight to behold. JayG has really outdid himself on this one.
posted @ 1/8/2010 6:55:17 AM | Feedback (5)
An affordable 50?
Michael Brendzel of Zel Customs (makers of the Tactilite uppers for your AR) asks Tactilite - The Affordable Fifty I wrote earlier that my goal for 2010 is to mainstream the .50 BMG.  I've gotten a few questions about that and a few folks got defensive, so I thought I'd clarify.  I think most people would agree that most shooters view the .50 BMG as an exotic caliber.  For many of those people, it's something that they would like to try.  Maybe even own.  But the...
posted @ 1/4/2010 9:35:56 PM | Feedback (11)
There can only be one
So, I've already complained about last year's dearth of firearms purchases. This upcoming year doesn't look to be any more promising. One of my biggest issues is that technically speaking, I've got all my 'needs' covered. Shotguns, Evil Black Rifles, .22s for training, CCW pieces, revolvers, competition rigs, etc. I don't need anything. So, considering that I might only get one chance at purchasing a firearm this year, what should it be? Here are some things to consider. First and foremost, I...
posted @ 12/29/2009 3:06:57 PM | Feedback (24)
2009 – A sh***y year for firearm acquisition
This year saw only ONE firearm purchase. So far, 2010 doesn't look to 'purchase happy' either.
posted @ 12/28/2009 1:08:22 PM | Feedback (9)
2x the fun. 2x the PSH
US Citizen is looking at a Dual Ma Duce. I couldn't afford to feed that thing for 10 seconds.
posted @ 12/15/2009 8:32:15 AM | Feedback (2)
A pallet full of AWESOME
Tactilite has shipped their first pallet of 50BMG upper conversions Last week, we shipped our first pallette of Tactilite T-1 .50 BMG conversion kits.  First, big thanks to the customers that have patiently allowed us to slip on our delivery dates.  Most were amazingly gracious and told me to go ahead and let this important order go through ahead of them.   Oh, the amount of compensation one could do with several of those… Update – Had to modify the image because of...
posted @ 11/30/2009 1:07:52 PM | Feedback (1)
When you need to up your hit count
Nothing beats barely clad women shooting a .50 BMG. When you really need to get those hits up, try posting two videos!
posted @ 11/30/2009 8:13:24 AM | Feedback (2)
I've named two of mine
This guy named all 36 of his firearms. I like 'Birthmark' and am very curious to know the story behind 'Hymen'. Or maybe I'm not or at the very least, shouldn't be.
posted @ 11/23/2009 8:21:18 PM | Feedback (14)
Completely, utterly, and miserably jealous
Mad Duck got the Para TTR. My thoughts on the weapon can be found here. Had I the money, I'd pick one up. I don't, so I'll live vicariously through the Duck.
posted @ 10/22/2009 9:15:03 AM | Feedback (2)
No, really. I only read it for the advertisements
Maxim, the magazine geared to young, trendy, metrosexual males is advertising Evil Black Rifles. The fifth of Jack Daniels and the 30 count bottle of Ambien on the nightstands of anti-gunners everywhere just started looking even more attractive.
posted @ 10/21/2009 11:36:01 AM | Feedback (8)
No, seriously. Get off my lawn
A 20mm bullpup. Sure, I could just shoot you twice with the 10mm, but that takes extra effort.
posted @ 9/18/2009 9:24:48 AM | Feedback (7)
Industry links
In the blogroll, I've added a new category of industry links. These are companies that manufacture firearms and firearm related gear. These are businesses that I have dealt with, manufacturers of products that I have used, or companies I generally think make decent products. Links to these companies are not paid links nor do they confer any sort of endorsement. I know there are weasels out there who think I'm some sort of paid shill, but the link section is simply for those companies I wish to...
posted @ 9/12/2009 4:59:30 PM | Feedback (1)
Other stuff I cannot obtain
The Micro Tavor. Looks a bit funky, but it does appear to get the job done.
posted @ 8/31/2009 9:00:56 AM | Feedback (3)
Good question
What is 'tactical'? I never think in terms of tactical. I think in terms of utility and reliability. Will the firearm put the round where I need it each and every time? That's the first thing. Any doodads I can hang off the side that might assist me in those endeavors are secondary in nature, and rarely make it past the "Man, that looks cool. Too bad it costs money" stage. I don't have anything besides the standard plastic hand guards on my AR. Sure, rails would look cool, but...
posted @ 8/24/2009 9:09:08 AM | Feedback (11)
As it should be
Glenn tells us a tale SCENES FROM A NEW AMERICA: So I dropped the girls off at a movie, and — since the Insta-wife was lunching with her mom — stopped at a Sonny’s Barbecue for lunch. A man — late 40s, big, with a wife and a daughter — came in with an empty holster on his belt. As he sat down at the booth next to mine, the manager came by and asked him if he’d left his gun in the car. Yes, said the man, who had a permit but thought he wasn’t allowed to carry in restaurants in Tennessee.....
posted @ 8/15/2009 4:23:27 PM | Feedback (6)
Now chambered in even more AWESOME
Recently I've blogged about Tactilite and their 50BMG upper for the AR. Well, they've gone and made an upper in .416 Barrett (the only known caliber capable of making Chuck Norris flinch) ODESSA, FL (August 9, 2009) – Due on the success of the Tacilite .50 BMG, Zel Custom Manufacturing has released,today, a new line of Tactilite that convert a standard AR-15 into a .416 Barrett bolt-action rifle. The Tactilite, a complete upper assembly that allows a user to quickly convert an AR-15...
posted @ 8/10/2009 8:34:56 AM | Feedback (4)
Smooth operator
So, in my fantasy world where I actually have some cash to spend on toys, I've been thinking about what I would get if I had a few grand sitting around and could purchase a nice, new gun. Sure, I'd love a BMG and some year I think I might do it, however I'm still locked into the more practical mindset – I want something I can shoot the heck out of and would have a good use for. I don't hunt, although I'd really like to, so a nice hunting rifle would do nothing but collect dust. So, I've...
posted @ 7/24/2009 8:20:06 AM | Feedback (14)
I missed the show last night
The Vicodin assisted unconsciousness kicked in before the show started, but on last night's Gun Nuts show Caleb and Breda had Michael Brendzel of Zel Custom Manufacturing, makers of the Tactilite .50 BMG AR upper on the show. Not only did I apparently miss a good show, I missed this priceless quote A .50 BMG upper makes Josh Sugarmann look at his bottle of whiskey and sleeping pills and think "maybe tonight is the night" I'm telling you, I need to find a bit of extra outside...
posted @ 7/15/2009 7:45:20 AM | Feedback (2)
Change of heart
The other day I was talking about possibly switching the Para USA Gun Blogger 45 for a 1911 style pistol in 10mm. Enough people chimed in that the Para is special and I'd hate myself for letting it go, and I've put a lot of thought into that. After my range trip last night, I'm not only positive I don't want to trade it, but I've actually realized the more I shoot the 1911, the less I like my Glock. At 10 yards last night, the Glock stayed on target, but there was nothing approaching a...
posted @ 7/12/2009 9:39:31 AM | Feedback (18)
Because everyone needs a .50BMG
Got an email yesterday from the makers of a nifty little AR-15 accessory. It's the Tactilite, a .50 BMG conversion for the AR-15 rifle (www.tactilite.com). It's a single-shot, bolt-action .50 BMG upper that fits right on top of the standard AR lower. Helooooooooo sexy! Let's look at some of the awesome features of this thing of beauty It's a 50 BMG. I could stop here, but it keeps getting more awesome It fits right on your existing upper From the email I received, their midrange...
posted @ 7/10/2009 8:10:34 AM | Feedback (11)
Possibilities and emotional attachments
So, just random IRC conversations has brought up the fact that someone might be interested in trading a 10mm 1911 for the Gun Blogger .45. While it's just talk at the moment, it really got me thinking. I'm dying for a 1911 pistol in 10mm. I love my Glock 29. I love the 10mm platform. Shooting 10mm in IPSC would be good for several reasons. Easy to make high power and don't have to worry as much about the old farts stealing my brass. Plus, ammo interchangeability with my carry piece is also...
posted @ 7/9/2009 9:35:17 AM | Feedback (22)
I guess it's a trend
Tennessee apparently had someone at a state park with a gun. We had a similar incident today. Apparently, a man entered a local, small zoo while carrying a large handgun and from initial reports,  even proceeded to hand feed a flamingo Interestingly enough, the flamingo didn't receive several 10mm bullets to the brainpan upon biting the man with the gun. A faulty mind-control chip in the firearm would appear to be at fault.
posted @ 6/13/2009 8:14:36 PM | Feedback (15)
Right after I hit the lottery
This will be something you see in each room of the mansion Hat tip Murdoc, who is a sad panda because that's not his safe.
posted @ 6/5/2009 3:21:50 PM | Feedback (10)
What if you tried to start a war
And nobody came? I think that's what just happened over at Brigid's with her latest post, Hooked on Plastic. I mean, she brought up the whole Glock vs. 1911 thing and so far, the hating in the comments is nowhere to be found. I mean, seriously, that's perfect flame war material right there. I'm a Glock guy because I am all about function over form. I entrust my life to that thing practically every time I step out of the house. The Kel-Tec gets tucked away here and there, but my primary piece...
posted @ 6/5/2009 8:12:28 AM | Feedback (9)
Time to clean the blogroll
It's a rare thing, but every here and there a blogger I generally respect goes and does something that pisses me off so bad that I take the drastic measure of cutting them off my RSS feed and delinking them on the blogroll. Countertop has just crossed that line Stupid lucky bastard…
posted @ 5/18/2009 8:26:36 AM | Feedback (0)
I'll take the Para TTR instead
Ruger's new product? A gas piston AR. A little underwhelmed, especially given we saw the bolt a few days ago and it was clear it wasn't a DI system. Look for the recall in 3…2…1… Maybe it's decent, I don't know. All I do know is that after firing the Para TTR, I wanted it with a passion. If I'm going to spend 2k on an AR, it would be that. But let's hope Ruger does well in this regard. It's a saturated field, to be sure.
posted @ 5/15/2009 1:25:06 PM | Feedback (5)
Crimson Trace – 100% Awesome
The Big Brown Truck Of Happiness showed up today with a package from Crimson Trace. Inside the packing peanuts and receipt was, lo and behold, a laser sight for my Kel-Tec P3AT.   Inside was everything I needed to help bad guys make informed decisions. Batteries, swabs, Allen wrenches, and of course the laser unit itself. The laser clips onto the forward portion of the trigger guard in two halves. Here you can see the innards of the light amplification through stimulated emissions of...
posted @ 5/14/2009 5:58:24 PM | Feedback (4)
The most lethal firearm I own
Surprisingly, it's my new Kel-Tec P3AT. I got a chance to shoot it this weekend and all I can say is that if you force me to have to shoot you with this thing, it will piss me off so badly that I will beat you to death with my shoe. Holy crap on a cracker, Batman. I literally had to put my left thumb in the trigger guard to try to keep it from leaping out of my hands. I'm not sure a follow up shot is going to be feasible unless I aim for your toes first, then maybe, the second shot will part...
posted @ 5/4/2009 9:13:06 AM | Feedback (21)
Not fair
Brigid finds a piece of art for a song. Man, I'd love to have a side by side for sporting clays as nice as that one. And in the bargain bin? Why can't I ever luck out like that?
posted @ 5/2/2009 3:53:04 PM | Feedback (0)
Reach out and touch someone
So, Boomershoot appeared to be a big success this year. Looks like everyone had fun and there were plenty of 'splosions to entertain those of us who like things like that. I really would love to make it to one some year, however there are some pretty big hurdles I'd have to overcome. Outside of travel and lodging, my biggest thing is that Boomershoot appears to cater to the long range shooter, something I am most definitely not. I appreciate the dedication and skill it takes to bolt a firearm...
posted @ 5/1/2009 1:47:10 PM | Feedback (5)
Warning – Bib Alert!
As in, you'll need one before looking at this 1911. Xavier has Ugly Guns, Oleg has the polar opposite.
posted @ 4/27/2009 1:28:11 PM | Feedback (1)
Waaaaaaant baaaaaaaad
I could shoot in my backyard with this thing.
posted @ 4/21/2009 8:23:34 AM | Feedback (0)
Everywhere you go
Looked at a few places for ammo. I swear, they had sold the shelves the ammo used to sit on as well as the little tags that told you how much per ounce things cost. Several places had handwritten signs that said "WE DO NOT HAVE ANY 9, 380, 45, 40, OR 357". Nobody had any large boxes of .22LR either (and the 100 count boxes aren't cost effective). Guess shooting the .380 will have to wait. Thankfully, hand loading allows me to keep 10mm, .45ACP, and .357 Magnum in my stock pile as...
posted @ 4/19/2009 9:54:53 AM | Feedback (11)
Side by side comparison
My Glock 29 is considered a sub-compact pistol. It ain't tiny by any stretch of the imagination, but I've found it to be relatively easy to conceal with my CTAC holster. Of course, sometimes shorts and a t-shirt are called for in the Florida sun, so its bulk becomes easier to notice. Hence the purchase of the KelTec P3AT. Here's a bit of comparison of them for scale (each picture allows the depression of the left most mouse button in order to facilitate image enlargement. For image enlargement...
posted @ 4/13/2009 7:19:06 PM | Feedback (6)
Premature Buy-A-Gun-Day celebration
I mentioned that I was back in the running for a mouse gun since a store down the road from where I worked was going to have 2 KelTec P3ATs in stock tomorrow. Being the anal-retentive guy I am, I called today to not only validate that they were still getting them in but to also see if I could put a hold on one (via prepayments of promises of firstborns). Turns out, the owner was opening the boxes as we spoke. I informed her I'd be there in 20 minutes. By the time I got there, one was already...
posted @ 4/13/2009 1:42:37 PM | Feedback (15)
A strange business model
So, there's a local gun store that's really an office with a shelf with a few guns on it. I guess when you get used to the department store feel of massive shops like Shoot Straight, these places seem 'quaint'. But, I'd not been to this particular store since they moved a while back and being that I'm in the shopping spirit, went to see what they had. First off, unless you call and get GPS coordinates, good luck finding the place. It's in a strip mall, but in the back inside beside insurance...
posted @ 4/11/2009 4:58:10 PM | Feedback (8)
This should be fun
Caleb has to pick a new side arm and asks for your opinion as to what he should get. No H&K… That should piss off the fanboys.
posted @ 4/10/2009 10:49:06 AM | Feedback (1)
No gun for you
Well, I think my quest for a mouse gun has come to an end. Weighing the pros and cons of each model, I'm either going to pay out the ass for a heavy, very reliable, brick that is in stock, or I'm going to pay out the ass for a light, semi-reliable pistol that's rarely in stock. And over $350 for a .380 pocket pistol is just not what I consider to be worth my money. I prefer the slight discomfort of my normal carry piece for the prices these people are asking. $400 for a pistol with an MSRP of...
posted @ 4/7/2009 11:35:53 AM | Feedback (33)
North American Arms Guardian .380
Picked one up today to see if I liked the way it felt. I did. A little more heavy than the Kel-Tecs, but from reputation a bit better made. Anyone have thoughts on 'em?
posted @ 4/6/2009 12:47:33 PM | Feedback (15)
LLLLLlets get ready to RUUMBLLLLE
Bill Quick If you had to choose between them for a self-defense carry handgun, would it be a .45 ACP, or a .357 revolver of some sort? 10 Print "Begin Flame war" 20 GOTO 10 Run
posted @ 3/27/2009 8:30:33 AM | Feedback (16)
April 15th didn't come early for me
No, not tax day, but National Buy a Gun Day. Went to go look at the PF-9 at Shoot Straight since when I called earlier, they had one albeit at a little bit higher than I was wanting to pay. Figured since they sold it at the gun show for $299, they'd be willing to come down to that price. Apparently, while I'm confusing the PM9 for the PF9 (two different brands), whoever I talked to heard "P11" which sounds very much like "pee eff nine". So, they didn't have it. Here's a...
posted @ 3/25/2009 7:08:01 PM | Feedback (3)
There actually is a difference
When calling gun stores looking for prices on the right firearm, it is good to remember that Kahr makes the PM-9 and Kel-Tec makes the PF-9. One runs $800+ for some reason and the other $300'ish. If the PF-9 fits for me, that's going to probably be my choice for the mouse gun, Kel-Tec haters be damned. If the size difference between the P3AT and the PF-9 is negligible, I prefer the strength of the 9mm offering better.
posted @ 3/25/2009 3:56:18 PM | Feedback (10)
Leaning towards the Kel-Tec
Called a gun store yesterday that told me that had he a case of Kel-Tecs, he'd not sell me one because they were junk. I've read more message boards and forums than I care to admit regarding the P3AT. The vast majority of P3AT owners are happy with their investment, even with the few that had problems. Most people talk of a fluff & buff treatment to get it up to par, and that's something I can deal with. The Ruger would be fine if I could find one at a non inflated price. It's a mouse...
posted @ 3/24/2009 2:26:02 PM | Feedback (19)
Under compensation (i.e. mouse-gun shopping)
Since I'm well endowed, it behooves me to purchase a small firearm since there's simply nothing to compensate for (they're talking about feet size, right?). The only consolation to missing the Bash is I can use the money to purchase a gun, and the only need for my collection is a mouse gun. Here in the sunshine state, shorts are practically mandatory for 3/4ths of the year and lugging around a Glock, even a sub compact 29, can be difficult at times. So, a mouse gun would fit the role nicely. ...
posted @ 3/23/2009 2:34:15 PM | Feedback (30)
Can't help but want
I'm not a tacticool kind of guy. I've always put function well over form in practically everything I've owned, from cars to guns. I don't care about pretty shotguns, I want one that works. I don't need 65 attachments hanging off my AR-15 because it's what all the cool kids are doing, I just want to be able to place shots on target (a laser? That's acceptable). However, there are times when my sense of "If it doesn't have a use, I don't need it" can be overridden. The KRISS Super V...
posted @ 3/20/2009 9:20:54 AM | Feedback (5)
Blasphemy I can agree with
LDA triggers Love mine. Love the way it feels. I realize it's Satan's work, but I'll sell my soul for a smooth pull with a crisp break. (and yes, it's all Caleb, all the time today apparently here at SaaM)
posted @ 3/19/2009 9:30:31 AM | Feedback (1)
My hobby is too {bleep}ing expensive
Seriously. A gun should cost around $300, max. Why, oh why, are all the pretty 1911's $1k or more? Besides, I either can get a new gun or go to the Second Amendment Bash but not both. Curse you Law of Economics!
posted @ 3/14/2009 4:37:43 PM | Feedback (12)
Even in uncertain financial times
Bison Armory is almost ready to roll. Too bad I don't need another 6.8SPC upper, but if I ever do, I know where I'll be going.
posted @ 3/9/2009 7:25:11 AM | Feedback (3)
For erections lasting longer than 4 hours
Close down this page and stop looking. Good lord, I hate people with lots of money that can buy that much armament. I need some of that bailout money so I can have a collection like that. Of course, my problem is that I'm a shooter. I refuse to own something I can't take to the range whenever I want. So historical items should never be left in my possession. Hat Tip Say Uncle
posted @ 3/5/2009 10:59:43 AM | Feedback (9)
Mentioning the unmentionable
So, the Mrs. and I have been discussing the Second Amendment Blog Bash. Money's tight, time is tight, yadda yadda yadda. Going to be a tight fit if I get to go. This would probably be a bad time to start thinking about my next gun purchase. Yeah, there's going to be one this year if I can wrangle up a little business on the side. Because twice this weekend caught me without a firearm. I need a pocket pistol. Sometimes the Glock is just too much to carry, especially if I'm going to be running...
posted @ 3/2/2009 8:43:39 AM | Feedback (15)
High on my list of WANT!!
There's a Smith & Wesson Model 500 for trade on Tampa Gun Trader. Part of me wants to try to trade off the Gun Blog .45 (although it's commander length and he stated he wants it in full size) only because the 500 is one of those pistols I've always wanted. There is no logical reason, much like my desire for a Desert Eagle in .357 Magnum, it's just something I'd love to have. I've never shot one because none of the ranges near me rent them which is sad because I probably could satiate myself...
posted @ 2/13/2009 11:36:19 AM | Feedback (7)
Make 'em yourself
J.D. give a run down on making your own firearms. If I weren't so mechanically inept I might think of doing something like this, but it's amazing I've been able to reload my own ammunition as it is. Now, if I could program a new gun!
posted @ 2/10/2009 7:51:23 PM | Feedback (1)
Useless, but if I had $2,550 to spare
I'd definitely buy this For sale is a very rare MBA Gyrojet Rocket pistol. There were only 250 of these presentation models manufactured prior to 1968. This rocket pistol production ended due to the 1968 GCA. They were over 50 caliber and that was restricted by the act. This is an original 13 mm Model B in it's Walnut Presentation Box with the 12 Rounds and Bronze medallion to Goddard. (the father of the rocket). There will be a book published soon on the Gyrojet and I think after that the...
posted @ 2/9/2009 8:18:00 AM | Feedback (4)
Speaking of Crimson Trace
I'm not talking to you guys any more... I mean, you tease me with this Perfection Gets An Upgrade The Laserguard series for GLOCKTM pistols introduce an even more compact housing than traditional lasergrips, and provides instinctive grip activation while leaving the best attributes of GLOCK guns unobstructed and unaltered.  The LG-436 fits most holsters for sub-compact GLOCKs, and is our first GLOCK model to offer a master on / off switch so you can train equally with the laser on and with it...
posted @ 1/29/2009 8:20:40 AM | Feedback (4)
So much for 'thou shall not want'
'Cuz I want want want want want. Me and my stupid love of the 10mm cartridge will be the end of me. Update - A 10mm offering I don't want!
posted @ 1/19/2009 9:28:29 AM | Feedback (4)
Maybe it's a good thing I'm not at SHOT show
Because, yes, I'd want this.
posted @ 1/16/2009 10:04:14 AM | Feedback (2)
Soon, Jay G. will have a very, very sore shoulder
Definitely a good firearm to own. Unless, of course, you're a shoulder.
posted @ 1/9/2009 8:56:07 AM | Feedback (5)
It's more like a checklist
From everyone's favorite Uncle, a list of the 10 manliest firearms. #10: SMLE - No. Want one, though #9: Mosin-Nagant M44 - Duh! Took it out this weekend! #8: GLOCK - Tis my carry piece #7: Swiss K31 Carbine - Nope. #6: AK47 - Nope. #5: Smith & Wesson Model 29 - I'm going to say that my Dan Wesson Model 15 works here #4: AR15 - Don't Panic! #3: Remington 870 - The Mossberg 500 makes this one a yes #2: Colt Model 1911A1 .45 ACP - Again, I gotta...
posted @ 1/7/2009 2:16:09 PM | Feedback (14)
What I'd love to find in my gun stocking
Other gunnies are talking about the 5 things they want for Christmas from Gun-Santa. I've been a really bad boy this year so I'm not even getting a lump of coal, but if I were to get a chance to sit on St. Nick's lap, this is what I'd request A nice gun safe that's fireproof. The cheap ones only deter the really stupid criminals and in case of a fire, only leave a nice molten lump to remind you where you should have had a quality safe. A Knox SPECOPS Stock from Blackhawk. A 12 gauge is brutal...
posted @ 12/16/2008 7:14:42 PM | Feedback (13)
Bison armory
Looks like a fellow blogger is now a death dealer Bison Armory is go! As a wholly owned subsidiary of Fudge Enterprises, Bison Armory will be selling AR-15 barrels in 6.8 SPC. This is a little side venture on my part in order to fill the gap left by Tim Hicks at Ko-Tonics/Cardinal Armory since he went out of business. These barrels are made by E.R. Shaw, the same company that made Tim's barrels, and they will be made to the same specs. We're going to benefit from Tim's effort, and I'm passing...
posted @ 12/12/2008 1:08:33 PM | Feedback (4)
The new Para USA GI Expert
Michael Bane gets a look. I'm interested in the pistol as well. I hope some day I can take one out for a spin.
posted @ 12/11/2008 12:03:25 PM | Feedback (0)
Yup, that's the general response I seem to hear
I got to shoot a gun!!! And it was awesome!!! It's a shame though that, being Canadian, this isn't as easily done on a regular basis, but it just goes to show guns aren't quite as scary as they seem.
posted @ 12/10/2008 10:23:48 AM | Feedback (1)
Strange satisfaction
A buddy of mine bought his first handgun ULTRA-PORTABLE-DEATH-MACHINE and takes it to the range. But my pattern did give me a happy inner glow, more confidence in the weapon, and some 'strange satisfaction'. I know of that feeling. I'm not sure I can describe it in words, but it has a lot to do with the realization that you're not powerless.
posted @ 12/2/2008 4:37:02 PM | Feedback (3)
Home for the holidays
The Para just showed up. Need to figure out how to hit the range this weekend somehow, although I don't think the schedule is going to allow for it.
posted @ 11/28/2008 9:58:40 AM | Feedback (0)
Need has nothing to do with it
I'm not going to lie, I don't need a Desert Eagle. You can't conceal them, they're too heavy and bulky, but dammit you can shoot a .357 Magnum out of them and what red blooded American doesn't love the .357 Magnum cartridge? It's all about the WANT!!! Granted, most people would get the DE in 50AE or 44Magnum, and I can't blame them. But there's a soft spot in my heart for .357 Magnum and if I ever hit the lottery and finally get my fill of 1911's in 10mm, the Desert Eagle will be next on my...
posted @ 11/22/2008 9:46:19 AM | Feedback (11)
Hey Mr. Brown Truck Of Happiness driver
Bring me back my Para! Just got notice it should be on its way Monday, meaning I'll have it on Tuesday. So, I definitely have to get some range time in before the next IPSC shoot. I may skip December in order to get a bit more practice time in being that I may have come in last place due to malfunctions, I definitely didn't shoot as well as I should have nonetheless. 20% tighter grip - that's my training goal for the next time.
posted @ 11/21/2008 2:28:32 PM | Feedback (0)
Mike W. gets a new toy
Sig229R. I love Sigs. Every one I've handled felt right and the ones I've shot were wonderful. Personally, I love the .357 Sig cartridge although that'd be a bear to reload.
posted @ 11/21/2008 7:31:36 AM | Feedback (6)
Great, just what I need
Another WANT SO BADLY BUT CANNOT AFFORD - STI sent me and email informing me The Two: The first is called the "Perfect 10" and is a knock off of a gun that we created for a movie a while back. Pretty big pistol! Think 6" Tactical in 10mm with Unique slide and full length dust cover cut for multiple tactical accessory catches. This is the only pistol that we plan to chamber in 10mm. I love the 10mm. I want so badly a 1911 in 10mm that I can taste it. Unfortunately, I've yet to find a 10mm 1911...
posted @ 11/20/2008 11:44:26 AM | Feedback (15)
New and improved?
4th Generation Glocks - Same gun, different pattern on the grip! OOOH, maybe they can come in different shades of black and be called 5th generation! Seriously, when I consider a different model of a firearm, I want it to have major changes, not just a different stippling pattern. Heck, change the grip angle since that seems to be the #1 complaint about Glocks. I love my G29. Reliable, ugly as a brick, and conceals nicely. Uncomfortable to shoot more than a half hour. Feels like an extension of...
posted @ 11/18/2008 1:03:48 PM | Feedback (4)
Setting priorities
Earlier this year, I made a good call on purchasing an AR style rifle, knowing the election could easily put them out of reach. My fears seem to be well founded as stories of gun shops selling out of gear and long waiting times on receivers and the such are popping up left and right. Make no mistake about it, Barack Obama is an enemy of the Second Amendment. While he may not have as much time to go after guns since he'll be too busy trying to explain why everyone isn't getting their ponies and...
posted @ 11/7/2008 11:04:59 AM | Feedback (8)
Update on the Para
Just want to make sure everyone is clear on the situation with my pistol. Para has a lifetime warranty. So, they will fix it no matter what for as long as the pistol is... well, a pistol. They are paying for the shipping of the gun back to the repair shop and the shop has been instructed to include an extra Power Extractor, just in case. Para USA called me at home to discuss the problem. They're going out of their way to ensure I have a working pistol. In fact, the specific breaking of the...
posted @ 11/5/2008 3:49:58 PM | Feedback (7)
Obama - 2008's Gun Salesman of the year
I do some technical work for Anvil Arms, the company that engraved my AR receiver. The owner asked me to update their calendar to cancel this week's gun show appearance *Due to the current political climate and the massive panic buying for the last 2 weeks we have sold out of almost everything we have to sell. We are currently taking back orders via email at Sales@AnvilArms.com With the current price of fuel, hotel rooms and tables at the show with us not having any meaningful inventory to...
posted @ 11/4/2008 6:11:34 PM | Feedback (2)
Surprise firearms
My wife wasn't raised around guns. Her family never really had any, she remembers her father had a shotgun and that was about it. Boy was she wrong! The other day, we were over at the in-law's house for dinner and her father brought out his collection. And kept bringing them, and bringing them, and bringing them. I've known the man for nearly a decade and only assumed he had a shotgun and something about a pistol. He had several shotguns, several rifles, and a few pistols. Both the Mrs. and I...
posted @ 11/1/2008 9:38:41 PM | Feedback (8)
Gun Pr0n - Q&O
Dale Franks of Q&O fame resists the temptation to buy an M1 Carbine.
posted @ 10/25/2008 9:13:03 AM | Feedback (0)
Red's got a new gun
Tanya picks up the Ruger. Like I said, on the list of firearms that actually have some sort of reasoning behind owning them, a small .380 is definitely on it. Last, and not financially feasible unless someone wants quite a bit of web design, at least not until the girls are in college. A mouse gun makes sense in Florida, especially when you're as adverse to wearing pants as I am. I hate shooting the damnable things, though. My XXL-sized hands just aren't good at holding onto the tiny grips....
posted @ 10/21/2008 2:44:49 PM | Feedback (5)
Not bad, considering the circumstances
Jan 1. 2008 had me posting this It's going to be a shitty year. The Mrs. has decreed that I shan't be buying any firearms this year since I bought 3 last year. It's going to be hard to figure out how to get around that one. Today, gun #3 arrived at my doorstep. I have to admit, this ain't a bad haul for having the above declaration hanging over my head.   Click to embiggen From bottom to top, that's the Gun Blog .45 from Para USA, the EBR in 6.8 Rem SPC, and on top my newest addition, a...
posted @ 10/20/2008 6:53:19 PM | Feedback (7)
Might as well change the name of my blog to West, By God
Greg hits another funny one Her Glock will function properly upside-down, packed with sand, loaded with the wrong caliber, and being held by Stephen Hawking. Outside of the jokes, he has a legitimate request. He wants to upgrade his carry gun. Go give him a hand in making the choice even more confusing than it needs to be.
posted @ 10/14/2008 11:48:26 AM | Feedback (2)
Whoa - $920,000 for a single pistol
1840s Colt auctions for $920,000 An anonymous bidder paid a record $920,000 for a historic .44-caliber revolver owned by a Libby man. And the buyer got a bargain, said auctioneer James Julia. The Colt Walker pistol made for U.S. marshals in the 1840s belonged to University of Maine graduate John McBride's great-great-uncle. That must be one hell of a revolver.
posted @ 10/9/2008 3:54:18 PM | Feedback (3)
Don't blog angry - issues with my Para 45
OK. I think I've calmed down enough to write a better blog post that doesn't use foul language every third word. Here's the story - When I received my Gun Blog 45 from Para USA, I was ecstatic. I only had a few glitches with the pistol at Blackwater and I primarily assumed it was just being a newbie when it came to the 1911 platform. However, when I first took it to the range, I discovered there was actually something physically wrong with the pistol itself. With the (superfluous IMHO) safety...
posted @ 10/9/2008 8:33:47 AM | Feedback (11)
My advice?
Get them all. Because the best choice is the one you don't have to make.
posted @ 10/2/2008 11:53:00 AM | Feedback (1)
The new pistol in video and pictures
This was my first outing with my new Para USA Gun Blog 45 since I picked it up yesterday. Joe Huffman will be glad to actually see his famous lock up happen in this video. I know what it is and it only took doing it once twice before I finally got it into my thick skull that you have to allow the trigger to fully reset else you'll lock up the pistol. On the second set of shots (same target @ 15 yards) you can see the laser is slightly off to the left. Even then, the grouping turns into...
posted @ 9/25/2008 8:38:56 PM | Feedback (6)
Traction Control gets what's coming to him
And I think he'll be quite happy with it.
posted @ 9/16/2008 8:13:41 AM | Feedback (2)
Soon my pretty, soon
I've got 499 rounds just itching to be tossed down range at 1150 fps. She's in the process of getting inspected and cleaned then shipped. She's all paid for too, so the last part is proving I'm innocent since I'm already presumed guilty when the pistol arrives at the FFL.
posted @ 9/15/2008 9:37:21 PM | Feedback (0)
Smart guns = stupid idea
Which has no bearing on the quarter million the taxpayers have to spend to show exactly how stupid it is The Department of Justice has awarded a $254,889 federal grant to the New Jersey Institute of Technology so the Newark university can continue developing its child-proof "smart gun" technology, members of New Jersey's congressional delegation announced today. NJIT has spent the last nine years on a "dynamic grip recognition" technology that can identify gun owners based on how they squeeze...
posted @ 9/11/2008 8:12:24 AM | Feedback (7)
Crimson Trace
So, the Big Brown Truck Of Happiness™ dropped off my Crimson Trace grips for my Glock 29 today. It was packaged quite nicely in a sturdy box with a small towel to lay your firearm on while installing. There were a set of batteries in there (the grip requires 2), a punch for removing the holding pin, some cleaning Q-tip things for the laser, two adjustment Allen wrenches, instructions, and of course the grip itself Installation is a breeze. Using the punch provided, you push out the small pin...
posted @ 9/5/2008 9:24:55 PM | Feedback (1)
Stupid DINKs
Caleb buys more things that go boom. Lucky bastard.
posted @ 9/2/2008 8:16:43 AM | Feedback (0)
Wanna make a bet someone has the wrong term here
Why do I have the feeling the weapon in question was not automatic in nature? Sheriff's deputies records show the victims called 9-1-1 sometime around 9:30 p.m., telling emergency operators they had been robbed at gunpoint. One man held the victims at bay with his sub-machine gun, while the other suspect pistol-whipped the man with a Desert Eagle .45 caliber handgun and demanded his jewelry, the victims told deputies. Being that machine guns are highly regulated and these two oxygen wasters...
posted @ 8/15/2008 9:28:41 AM | Feedback (12)
You know what was kind of cool?
Standing on my driveway with my father, looking at each other's carry pieces while he had a smoke. That, and being secure in the knowledge that if any of my neighbors saw us, they'd have come over to check them out as well. (Yes, we followed the 4 rules).
posted @ 8/2/2008 2:24:44 AM | Feedback (0)
Intense - Chicks with guns
DoubleTapper delights with women of the IDF and their armament. I mean, seriously. I look at that first picture and simply start drooling. The word "beauty" doesn't even begin to describe it. I'm in love. I mean, that Trigicon paralex sight is simply gorgeous! The women aren't half bad either ;)
posted @ 7/22/2008 8:09:52 PM | Feedback (0)
A difference that stinks
So, I watched this video yesterday and took the guy's advice about getting some high temperature wheel grease for the Glock. I've generally used basic gun oil to lube all my pistols and rifles, but as Mr. Yeager said in the video, the oil is loose and runs out of every nook and cranny which invariably collects dust and gunk. My Glock definitely shows wear on the barrel, so I figured for $3.19 for a tub of it at the local automotive chain, if it didn't work I could use it for my car or...
posted @ 7/21/2008 9:09:25 PM | Feedback (0)
Guess who the ammo fairy paid a visit to today?
Thanks to Caleb, the ammo fairy dropped this off today on my doorstep Being 10mm, that's something like $6.2 bajillion in ammo.
posted @ 7/18/2008 12:35:15 AM | Feedback (0)
Now why did I go and do that?
Yesterday was range time. I decided to not abuse my shoulder as much and left the M44 at home. It was a good move too as the 12 gauge was simply brutal. I did find some reduced recoil slugs that were quite a bit less painful, so I can practice with those next time. Range time was good. I shot the Ruger for pistol time, but the battering of the shoulder took a toll on my accuracy so I only shot about 100 rounds before I stopped. It's still funny that at 15 yards I get ticked if I hit the 8 ring...
posted @ 7/14/2008 1:48:50 PM | Feedback (0)
Now this is an interesting idea
Uncle and Michael Bane both are talking about the Para AR that we might get to see at Blackwater. I like the idea that the spring is forward rather than in the stock. That 'twang' is actually so annoying I'm thinking about moving to a hydraulic piston system instead.
posted @ 7/7/2008 11:45:22 PM | Feedback (0)
Hoppe's #9 - Not just for breakfast anymore!
So, being that my pistol still reeks of solvent, I decided to test the rust removing abilities of Hoppe's #9 out on the reloading bench. My Wilson trimmer had started to show a bit of rust in places, and the Hoppe's & a wire brush cut through it like it was nothing more than dust. Now the trimmer, the calipers, the dies, and several rusting parts on the press are shiny and new looking. I gave them all a nice coat of oil to help keep that look for a while. And of course, I smell like I just...
posted @ 6/24/2008 1:21:40 AM | Feedback (0)
Want an M1 Carbine?
Traction Control has some sweet deals. I shot a buddy of mines a few months ago and it was a joy. Some day I wouldn't mind picking one up.
posted @ 6/10/2008 8:54:12 AM | Feedback (2)
Win a free trip to Blackwater
As many of you may or may not know, I have been diagnosed with a fatal case of a rare, Hawaiian disease - Iwannawinapara. This disease causes me to beg uncontrollably for you to go vote for me to win a trip to train with Para Ordnance's own Todd Jarrett at Blackwater. It is a horrible disease, which leaves me as nothing more than a shell of my former self, barely able to look at my own face in the mirror as I plead with you to click on this link and vote for Sharp as a Marble By voting for me,...
posted @ 6/9/2008 7:19:31 PM | Feedback (17)
Kill-O-Zap project - Complete
The designer of the gun had clearly not been instructed to beat about the bush. "Make it evil," he'd been told. "Make it totally clear that this gun has a right end and a wrong end. Make it totally clear to anyone standing at the wrong end that things are going badly for them. If that means sticking all sort of spikes and prongs and blackened bits all over it then so be it. This is not a gun for hanging over the fireplace or sticking in the umbrella stand, it is a gun for going out and making...
posted @ 6/7/2008 12:34:20 PM | Feedback (5)
I think I found what I want to get engraved - UPDATED
A little known fact about me is that I'm a huge fan of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. All my computers and network things here at home are named after various characters and props. Zaphod, Marvin, Heart of Gold, etc. So, I think I've finally nailed down what would not only look good on the lower receiver, but also have something meaningful in regards to me. Made it myself, in vector format, so I should be able to convert it over to what the system needs. Opinions? Thoughts?...
posted @ 6/4/2008 9:59:59 PM | Feedback (29)
AR-Engraving
So, this weekend I plan on taking the lower to the gun show to get it laser etched. I'm trying to come up with a few design ideas. I like this one   Honestly, I like the humorous aspect. I could do a Brady Campaign logo with FAIL stamped across it. Still, my favorite idea is something like this Needs typography work, but you get the idea. I'll try to throw a few more ideas up. I'd like to hear any suggestions. You can see some of the work this place does here.
posted @ 6/3/2008 3:57:12 PM | Feedback (15)
My thumbs scream for mercy
And this looks like just the thing to give them what they want I can't tell you how awful it is to load the Ruger's magazines. I think I've honestly shied away from shooting a few times because I didn't want to kill my thumb holding down that damnable tab while I try to somehow jam grain of rice sized cartridges into it the magazine in the correct direction. I'm getting one (uh... well, with the Mrs' approval) and I'll put up a video review. Hat Tip Yuri at The Real Gun Guys
posted @ 5/29/2008 1:52:00 PM | Feedback (9)
She could 'clear my chamber' any day
Chicks and guns. Two great tastes that taste... ah, I won't go there.
posted @ 5/29/2008 11:43:04 AM | Feedback (3)
Holster recommendations
My father just picked up a Beretta PX4 Storm and is looking for a decent, inexpensive, paddle holster. As a single holster kind of guy, I don't have much experience. He's looking for OWB and something that's comfortable. Keep in mind he's fat pulled towards the earth harder than most people. Anyone have any experience?
posted @ 5/28/2008 2:22:16 PM | Feedback (4)
1911 help requested
My friend Ted needs some help tracking down a particular 1911 model. I know the basics behind the 1911, but I'm nowhere near an expert. Heck, I'm nowhere near a novice. If you know anything about them, please drop by and lend a hand. Or, if you'd like, blog about it to cast the net a little bit further. Thanks,Robb
posted @ 5/24/2008 9:38:34 AM | Feedback (3)
Want, but cannot have
I won't lie. I have an addiction. I want more guns. No matter what new purchase I make, I'll still want more. In fact, I'd pretty much like at least one firearm in every caliber known to man with the possibilities of backups for the more popular ones. Fiscal reality dictates, however, that the closest I'm going to come to a new gun is if I win, inherit, or find one. Actually, fiscally I could purchase another firearm, but I've grown attached to my wife and kids and I'm pretty sure if I came...
posted @ 5/22/2008 10:07:39 AM | Feedback (9)
Seriously, Honey! I was only there for her guns!
No no no! Not those guns! Really! The guns that GunsAmerica.com was giving away! Please! Put away that rolling pin! Photo by Uncle
posted @ 5/21/2008 10:22:57 AM | Feedback (5)
Get a grip
Yankee Hill Machine has a pretty good reputation when it comes to forends for the AR platform. I simply love this design I saw on the floor. Now, before you all rush out and buy me one, remember I have a 16" barrel and require a midlength forend.
posted @ 5/20/2008 8:51:56 PM | Feedback (1)
GAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Godfribbinjegglemontockabijulistchm!!!!!! DAMN YOU LARRY!!!! I placed an order for a bunch of STI pistols a little while back.  That order is now ready to ship to me.  I ordered a bunch of extra Spartans http://www.stiguns.com/ as part of that order.  These are excellent 1911s, especially for for the price.  Regular retail is $660, and they absolutely smoke anything else in that price range.  I have a mess of these, and need to move them quickly.  If you’re interested, please e-mail me at...
posted @ 5/20/2008 6:35:49 PM | Feedback (2)
Kriss Super V
One comment made by our group during the convention was that there really isn't much you can do that's new an innovative in the firearm industry outside of cosmetics. TDI's Kriss Super V is definitely not in that category. The Kriss is relatively well known in the gunny circles, but for those who might not be as familiar, here's some info from TDI's website The KRISS system overcomes the shock-creating effects of the recoil gas by re-directing the gas’s energy down and away from the...
posted @ 5/19/2008 5:02:41 PM | Feedback (1)
Personalizing the EBR
Anvil Arms is a local company to me and they do a pretty kick butt job of laser engraving firearms, generally AR lowers. Check out their gallery here. For $15 (and since I can drop it off and avoid shipping fees), I am seeeeeriously thinking about doing something to mine. I can't erase the Bushmaster .223 / 5.56 markings, but on the other side I definitely could have some fun. I was thinking something like a warning (similar to this one) that says CAUTION: Proper use of this product may induce...
posted @ 5/5/2008 12:42:59 PM | Feedback (14)
If CO2 was a by product of jealousy
I'd be personally melting the ice caps by myself. I mean, I'm scraping change from the couch in an attempt to buy a simply BUIS while U.S. Citizen of Traction Control has this Barrett BORS Ballistic Computer and Leupold Mark 4 - 8.5-25 x 50mm LR/T Long Range Tactical Mil-Dot Scope. The software is for changing ballistic charateristics for different ammunition. This is the only sighting system I know of that has an integrated USB port for ballistic data right on the rifle. GAAAAAHHHH!!! From...
posted @ 5/4/2008 9:26:58 AM | Feedback (2)
Quote of the Day - Yeah, it's expensive edition
From Greg, commenting on the 6.8 I have to say, I was honestly expecting the 6.8 to feel significantly different from a .223. Other than the sound, there really isn't that much difference. Well, that's a lie. The difference you feel is just in your wallet instead of your shoulder.
posted @ 5/2/2008 1:04:21 PM | Feedback (0)
A FANTASTIC read!
Bullet efficiency from a coroner's perspective. Here's a sample I see an average of 8.2 autopsies per day/365 days per year, and I can tell you that when the chips are down, there's nothing that beats a 12-gauge. As for handguns, the name of the game is not only shot placement but how a properly-placed bullet acts once it gets there. I've seen folks killed by a bb to the eye and others survive after being hit by several well-placed rounds with a 9mm. As for me, I'll take a slow-moving .45 to...
posted @ 4/30/2008 6:27:17 PM | Feedback (6)
Oooh. Shiny
And 'prolly really, really loud. Countertop speaks of his latest conquest. Never shot .280 before but I sure wouldn't mind!
posted @ 4/28/2008 6:44:02 PM | Feedback (2)
Pure, black evil
She's here. Let the PSH begin! (click to embiggen) Ko-Tonics (soon to be Cardinal Armory) 16" Upper Grunt. YHM flip front sight (no BUIS as of yet). Bushmaster lower and collapsible stock. PSH-tol grip. Generic, no name brand red dot sight. C Products 10 round magazine, which, by the way, it costs more to put ammo IN the magazine than it does to buy the magazine. So far, no urges to go downtown and spray fire the homeless shelter, but I've only had her for a few hours.
posted @ 4/24/2008 9:59:59 PM | Feedback (8)
Robbers shouldn't use guns
Because their victim might take their gun and use it against them.
posted @ 4/23/2008 2:33:37 PM | Feedback (0)
Almost, almost, almost totally evil
Just got shipping notification for my upper. Should be here on Friday. But then again, this is me we're talking about. If there's ever been an issue with shipping, I've experienced it in spades.
posted @ 4/22/2008 11:37:20 AM | Feedback (5)
If my oldest saw this
She'd cry until I gave in. Maybe next year I can do this for the Buy a Gun Day.
posted @ 4/16/2008 9:55:14 AM | Feedback (2)
BAG day
I already bought my gun. Now I'm just waiting on the #$^@ parts to get in so they can get assembled and then sent to my happy ass. Patience is highly overrated.
posted @ 4/15/2008 12:19:50 PM | Feedback (1)
AAUUUUUUGGGGGHHHHH!!!
I just found out it'll be at least 3 more weeks before they work on my upper. Plus shipping time. I can't tell you how stressful that is. It's not Ko-Tonic's fault, per se. They're selling uppers faster than they can keep the parts in stock. My only complaint is that should have been noted at the time I ordered it so that my hopes and dreams wouldn't have been dashed ;) They're out of 16" barrels. Part of me wants to switch to the 18" because I'm impatient... But then there'd be some other part...
posted @ 3/25/2008 1:12:06 PM | Feedback (3)
Three-Quarters evil
Just ordered the upper. Went with the grunt version with flip up front sight. Slick handguards to come later, just couldn't put them in the budget right now. In fact, I got a browbeating over the phone from the Mrs. for going so far over budget. Apparently, my wife is an expert telebrowbeater. Tim from Ko-Tonics was a pleasure to talk to. I informed him that is was his outreach to the bloggers at GBR II that made the sale. No harm in rewarding good behavior. Should get built some time next...
posted @ 3/14/2008 11:36:11 AM | Feedback (9)
Half evil
It's not the Vltor stock, but honestly I couldn't tell the difference. Bushmaster lower, marked in .223/5.56, but oh well. I'll probably be ordering the upper some time next week from Ko-Tonics. Uncle, damn his black little heart, insists that I (a) go with a railed handguard and (b) get a front sight. I wanted to avoid the railed handguard because I didn't want to get caught in the trap of "Hey, this attachment would be cool. And I just happen to have a place to put it!" It's bad enough I'll...
posted @ 3/13/2008 12:37:20 PM | Feedback (8)
Scratching the EBR itch
It's official. The Mrs. has been nagged into submission finally understood my desire to pick up an EBR before McHillBama gets into office and has given me the green light. I have decided on a Ko-Tonics KT68 16" inch SPR w/ Specter Tube Forend in 6.8SPC, mostly due to Sebastian and Uncle's recommendations. I was planning on going the cheap route, but even the most precursory reading told me that what I was looking at was junk and would have cost more in the long run. To this I'm adding the...
posted @ 3/11/2008 9:31:07 PM | Feedback (8)
EBR fever
I admit it. I've got EBR fever. I want an AR-15 but not in .223. Either .308 or something more esoteric like the 6.8 SPC or 6.5 Grendel. However, I need to be able to buy ammo in bulk. I'm more for function over form kind of guy. If I can shoot 5" groups offhand at 100 yards, I'm more than perfectly happy with it. However, like always, I'm broke. So I was looking at kits from Model 1 Sales. Anyone have any thoughts about kits like this? I found Ko-Tonics had a lower for $150 for the 6.8, but...
posted @ 3/5/2008 7:34:15 PM | Feedback (5)
We're the 'Only Ones' over-prepared enough
Small town, large arsenal Until recently, the Blue Lake Police Department had a chief, a sergeant, two officers and 27 submachine guns. ... An investigation report by the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office in Gundersen's case file includes a list of firearms reportedly taken from the Blue Lake Police Department and, law enforcement experts say, the numbers are staggering. Among the 46 weapons listed, 27 were submachine guns, according to the report. Eureka Police Chief Garr Nielsen...
posted @ 3/5/2008 3:49:52 PM | Feedback (1)
Must read of the day
My name is The Mad Rocket Scientist, and I carry concealed. Especially poignant given my previous article. Packing heat comes with a lot of responsibility and those who undertake it aren't your average citizen.
posted @ 2/26/2008 2:06:00 PM | Feedback (2)
A cry for help
All of a sudden, when you move to a neighborhood known for crime and realize the police aren't going to be at your house 24x7, self defense starts becoming something you think of. In light of the problems in our neighborhood, my husband brought up the subject of gun ownership. Guns make me nervous petrified, when I think about them being in our residence. When it comes to owning, operating and storage protocol, I will readily admit that I’m in the dark. I’ve never had to ponder the idea of...
posted @ 2/21/2008 6:23:17 PM | Feedback (3)
I need to find work in Montana
Just LOOK at this quote from an amicus brief filed by the Montana Secretary of State, Brad Johnson, and a some Montana lawmakers A collective rights decision by the court would violate the contract by which Montana entered into statehood, called the Compact With the United States and archived at Article I of the Montana Constitution. When Montana and the United States entered into this bilateral contract in 1889, the U.S. approved the right to bear arms in the Montana Constitution,...
posted @ 2/20/2008 7:51:37 PM | Feedback (11)
How would this work exactly?
Apparently, the Ruskies keep a loaded firearm in their little spaceship. While I doubt there's much of a need for one up there, I don't begrudge them for having it. However, guns and Zero-G don't make a lot of sense for me. Here on Earth, I use the friction generated by my feet against the ground (which are held together via gravity) to stay in one place when I shoot. The amount of force pushing against my body is not enough to overcome the friction of my soles. In space, if you shot a gun,...
posted @ 2/14/2008 1:46:49 PM | Feedback (17)
The best wrapping paper I have ever seen
Good job Sebastian! The "bows" are an absolute stroke of genius!
posted @ 2/9/2008 6:06:53 PM | Feedback (0)
Uh oh. I wonder if Breda has an alibi
Because this sounds like something our resident librarian might do An alert clerk at a Wallingford UPS Store was preparing to ship the plastic-wrapped books on Jan. 31 when she noticed that one of the hardbacks rattled, according to police reports. The woman shook the book and spotted a gun part slipping through the pages. The clerk phoned police Monday, after attempting to contact the sender. Searching the books, officers found a disassembled Beretta handgun, three loaded magazines and two...
posted @ 2/8/2008 3:26:42 PM | Feedback (6)
Pre-ban warm up
I've pretty much resolved myself to a very gun-hostile government for the next 8+ years. HillBama, McRomney, it doesn't matter who takes the helm, we're all pretty much screwed. The AWB will come back, but I'm betting the scope is much greater with a lot of "no longer ownables" thrown in for good measure. For the children, of course. My poor wife doesn't get riled up like I do, and she doesn't quite get the "I want an EBR because the motherf*ckers don't want me to have one" attitude I've got....
posted @ 2/4/2008 3:15:07 PM | Feedback (21)
Ahab misses his
I love mine.   I am in no way a Glock fan boy. Come to think of it, I never really liked the way Glocks shot until I fired a friend's Glock 29. Now, it is my carry piece, and I'm glad I have it. It's accurate, solid, and the 10mm platform is a hoot to shoot as well. Like the old saying goes - 10mm. All of the fun of 20mm with half the recoil
posted @ 1/29/2008 2:19:41 PM | Feedback (5)
This is how the court system should work
We find the defendant guilty of failure to utilize the appropriate caliber. The charges against Taylor were considered to be serious. He is a retired Special Forces Weapons Sergeant with extensive combat experience during the wars in Korea and Vietnam. "Charges were brought against him under the premise that he should have saved the county and taxpayers the expense of a trial," said Chapter XXXIII President Bill Long of Asheville. "He could have used a .45 or .38. The .22 just wasn’t big...
posted @ 1/24/2008 9:49:01 AM | Feedback (2)
I'd say it's very much real
Squeaky hears gunshots It’s amazing, the sort of safety (real or imagined) that you feel when you know that it would take you approximately 10 seconds to obtain and aim your weapon, should someone succeed in getting past the 3 locks on the door. She's actually in a better situation than I am most of the time. With children, one has to balance their continual safety with the threat. It's not every day someone tries to break into our house, but every day the girls are running around, getting...
posted @ 1/19/2008 10:55:53 AM | Feedback (1)
Common-Sense gun control
Armed Canadian shows us what happens when "common-sense gun control laws" are put into place. When you're done chuckling at the whole thing, sit back and let it sink in that, had he not done this, he'd be a felon.
posted @ 1/16/2008 8:04:58 AM | Feedback (2)
Hide this one from my daughter
If she sees this I don't think I'd be able to withstand the whining if I didn't buy it for her.
posted @ 12/31/2007 2:17:14 PM | Feedback (3)
Quote of the day - The civilized edition
I like this turn of phrase A gun is a joy of engineering.  It is a nifty machine that throws a rock in a straight line.  It is classically civilized. It's an interesting (albeit a bit morbid) article that talks about the difference between knife and gun fights. It's actually a good read to understand why personally I think crimes committed with a knife are worse than those with a firearm. With the knife, it's personal.
posted @ 12/19/2007 7:50:52 AM | Feedback (1)
!OMG! Look what someone found
That someone being Greg. Here is my .22lr rifle that I own, brand new. I've had it for so long and it's some company I had never heard of, so I assumed they were defunct. It's good to know I can get some more magazines for it. I wonder how much for a new stock since mine is scratched up?
posted @ 12/17/2007 8:50:33 AM | Feedback (4)
.00000007% success!
Remember the "gun buy back" I talked about? Seems like out of the 270 million firearms in the US, they got 20. What a great way to spend $1000 of taxpayers' money! Especially when you read things like this "It is silly for us to think that the bad guys are going to bring their guns in,” said Jay Frank with the Sarasota Police Department. “We know that that they are not going to do that." [emphasis mine] And yet you hold these "symbolic" gestures that cost us money and quite often destroy...
posted @ 12/17/2007 8:40:55 AM | Feedback (1)
Timing is everything
So, the oldest walked in when I just happened to see this And of course instantly claims she wants it. Great, my daughter will probably get an AR before I do...
posted @ 12/15/2007 10:48:15 AM | Feedback (6)
Hmmm... $250 eh?
In a town, not too far away, some idiot has decided to host a "gun buyback". Buyback? Did the city actually own the gun in the first place? How can you buy something back that was never yours? The rules as I see them are Up to $250.00 in cash will be paid for handguns, long guns and assault rifles. The guns must be in working condition and unloaded. Anyway, I'm thinking I could turn in Sasha. I only paid $80 for her, plus $50 for a new stock, but for $250 I could pick up a nice, used rifle at...
posted @ 12/14/2007 2:18:04 PM | Feedback (5)
Advice for a reader
Anwyn writes Gun Advice Question, and sorry for the somewhat off-topic: I really like shooting the Ruger 22-45. But I'm guessing the 22 isn't really a good handgun to keep in your closet to use on intruders, eh? A 22 only slows bad guys down, is the general wisdom? So assuming that's true, what do you get for a bigger handgun that will stop an advancing thug but that is user-friendly without a ridiculous amount of recoil? Recoil is the main reason I don't just plan to buy a Glock 9mm, although...
posted @ 12/12/2007 2:25:38 PM | Feedback (7)
Gun myths - a gun in your hand makes you a killer
Jeanne Assam is a hero. There is nothing I can laud upon this woman that makes what she did any greater of a feat. But I don't want to focus on her right now, I want to focus on this (from the Smallest Minority) If what I heard on the radio this afternoon is correct, there were three armed security people at the church in Colorado Springs. Only one willingly engaged the shooter, calmly walking towards him, firing the entire time. Jeanne Assam fired approximately twelve rounds, and took down...
posted @ 12/11/2007 11:35:45 AM | Feedback (4)
Game on
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Second Amendment Challenge to D.C. Gun Ban Washington, D.C.—Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear the case of Heller v. District of Columbia, and decide whether the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the right to own guns.  At issue is a 31-year-old Washington, D.C. law banning handguns and requiring that all shotguns and rifles be kept unloaded and either trigger-locked or disassembled at all times.  There is no exception for...
posted @ 11/20/2007 1:32:38 PM | Feedback (0)
Programmers and politicians
I've said this before, but I'm going to say it again because it bears repeating. Thanks to Greg, my blood pressure has permanently gone up by quite a few points. Greg lent me his copy of Florida Firearms Law, Use & Ownership by Jon H. Gutmacher and I've almost finished it, but I've learned that if you want good law made, never leave it to the legislature. I am a programmer. I understand how to push buttons on a keyboard that will tell the computer to do what I want it to do. It is a major...
posted @ 11/19/2007 7:54:17 AM | Feedback (3)
Screw the silencer project
Holy shit, batman. The BATF is nothing more than a clusterfuck of power hungry dipshits who's only purpose in life is to make it damn near impossible to not be a criminal. I mean, if I want to build a silencer, I need to get permission. Then anal probed, fingerprinted (again, like they don't have my $#*& fingerprints at least twice already. Talk about "efficiency"), raked over the coals by the local constable, re-probed, and possibly fingerprinted for a fourth time, just because. Then I...
posted @ 11/14/2007 7:39:00 PM | Feedback (5)
Take someone to the range today
In a month, they may be standing by your side defending our rights. I am glad to be a small part of this story. Greg & I went to the range for the first time together with his wife and a friend who is a teacher and had never shot before. Now look at this email to Greg from her: "Thought you might find this interesting... there is a student who wants to do her senior project on gun safety... she wants to do a video of herself demonstrating proper procedures... she has her father's...
posted @ 10/22/2007 10:32:51 AM | Feedback (0)
New addition to the arsenal
Just doing my part to keep America the most armed country in the world. Meet my new friend, Ugly Betty Betty is a Mossberg 500A 12-gauge shotgun. I bought her used, so there's a few small scratches here and there, but let me tell you, she's damned effective I'm not going to lie to you. The last shotgun I fired years ago was a 20 gauge. I forgot how much kick a 12 gauge has. My shoulder was already sore from shooing Sasha the other day, but 5 shells was all I could do to test her out. And...
posted @ 10/20/2007 1:39:02 PM | Feedback (15)
I am a PEOPLE dammit!
I've tried desperately to get my picture on People of the Gun but apparently either my emails aren't getting through or I pissed of the right person at the wrong time. I HAZ GUNZ AND LIKES TO SHOW DEM OFF
posted @ 10/7/2007 2:10:32 PM | Feedback (6)
The arsenal
Being a Person of the Gun, I take pride in my armament. I was getting all my gear together for a photo op so I could have my picture on the PotG web site and decided to get the whole group together for a photo. (click for full size) Top is Sasha, my Mosin Nagant M44. Middle Left is the Dan Wesson .357 Magnum, to its right is the Ruger Mark III 22/45. Lower left, Glock 29 and the odd looking rifle is an Assault .22. That flash suppressor is deadly, I tell you and that black paint job helps when...
posted @ 9/27/2007 7:44:34 AM | Feedback (6)
Delta and my personal arsenal
Next week my mother goes in for her surgery, so I'm flying up to Atlanta to take care of her for a week. Of course, my Glock 29 is going with me, and I'm even thinking about taking the Ruger for a little plinking. There's a range not too far from my mom's house, and since my aunt is going to be there as well, I'll have the opportunity to get out a bit. My mother even asked me to shoot her snub-nosed Rossi 38 special. Eeek. I hate that gun. It's like a Jack Russell terrier on crack. My mother,...
posted @ 9/24/2007 9:32:26 AM | Feedback (6)
New gun blog
You can never have enough Gun Bloggers, so say welcome to The Gun Shots. We now return you to your complete lack of blogging already in progress.
posted @ 9/17/2007 12:59:27 PM | Feedback (0)
I wonder how much PSH I would invoke
If I were to actually make this shirt and wear it. Seriously though, I wonder if this would even be legal?
posted @ 9/14/2007 1:24:27 PM | Feedback (8)
Peace and pistols
A thought occurred to me the other day when poking fun at the "enlightened" who think that one day, man will be a peaceful being and that there will be no more need for weapons. I don't know exactly where this goes, but indulge me for a moment. In a totally peaceful world, what would be the harm if every single person carried a gun? If they're peaceful, there would never be a use of the weapon. It would be for all intents and purposes like jewelry, non-utilitarian and for decoration. But a...
posted @ 9/10/2007 12:45:24 PM | Feedback (9)
A brief lesson in proper fireball and concussion blast construction
posted @ 8/29/2007 9:50:13 AM | Feedback (0)
Good for you, Joy
They're not that scary, are they? Awhile back, I made a list of things I want to do that I have never done. On this list, I included “shoot a gun.” This weekend, I did it. The reasons I wanted to shoot a gun included: I had never done it before, I wanted to see what the big deal was, I wanted to do something that was scary/tough, I like Charlie’s Angels, I wanted to be able to judge action adventure movies better, I wanted a new experience, and I wasn’t sure how I felt about issues like gun...
posted @ 8/27/2007 1:52:31 PM | Feedback (5)
Guns - Their only use is to kill people
Or, to shoot things that could be used to kill people Sniper ONE Shot - video powered by Metacafe Nice shot indeed.
posted @ 8/20/2007 4:05:08 PM | Feedback (2)
You know how we're told to let the cops protect us?
This cop doesn't agree Having been a police officer for 20 years, I give all due credit to the first responders. You must be reminded, however, that paramedics, firemen and law enforcement cannot immediately resolve your emergency or protect you from a violent criminal because it takes time to proceed from Point A to Point B, even when the 911 caller provided crystal clear directions, which seldom occurs. There has been some talk among the wizards on TV in regards to "improved procedures."...
posted @ 8/16/2007 8:56:54 PM | Feedback (1)
Ok, David. Count me in.
August 28th, the Brady Bunch is calling for protests nationwide On August 28, activists in cities across America will hold a national day of protest to focus attention on the scourge of illegal gun trafficking. The interesting thing is that they will be doing this by not protesting around those who actually do the illegal trafficking, but by harassing law abiding, legal businesses. Because in the anti-gun world, nothing is harder than actually trying to focus on the real problem. Anyway, David...
posted @ 8/16/2007 11:07:35 AM | Feedback (2)
The stockpile
Went to the range last night with Greg. Had a damned good time shooting .22, 10mm, 7.62x54R, and 7.62x39. The SKS is fun to shoot as the 7.62x39 is nowhere near as punishing as the 7.62x54R. However, before I hit the range, I needed some more .22LR. Since I seem to go through a brick of it in less than 3 weeks. The guy at Wal-Mart had to ask if he heard me right. Yes, I wanted 5 550 round boxes. If it wouldn't have pissed off the Mrs., I would have cleaned them out of the 20 boxes that were...
posted @ 8/16/2007 9:59:43 AM | Feedback (7)
Setting the example
So, today I'm sporting a rather lovely burn above my right eyebrow from an errant .22 case over the weekend. It's real noticeable and I've been asked repeatedly about it. So I tell people the truth, that it happened at a gun range while shooting a pistol. However, I don't stop there. I go on to show them the 2 other burns on my arm, the hole in my left hand where the action caught me, and if appropriate, I peel back my shirt off my shoulder to show the bruising left by firing Sasha. I also tell...
posted @ 8/13/2007 1:53:49 PM | Feedback (0)
If you can picture 75 football fields end to end
That's how far the bullet will travel. I think I have a slight case of turgidity. Thanks Sebastian!
posted @ 8/9/2007 11:03:19 AM | Feedback (0)
Setting my sights
So, I've learned that I can't hit the broad side of a barn with Sasha if said barn is 100 yards out. 50 yards is no problem, and at 25 I'm actually semi-accurate. So, I need to put a scope on her. M44's don't really have a place for a scope so there are two options. One is to buy something like the B-Squared kit that requires a lot of tapping and drilling as well as a new bolt handle that bends out of the way. Not my favorite choice, but it does allow you to use copes that don't require long...
posted @ 8/9/2007 10:34:07 AM | Feedback (4)
Amazing what happens when you open your eyes, isn't it?
Liberal writer goes to gun club. Assumes that people who would join a gun club are "must be some kind of militant, gun-toting, camoflauge-wearing guy resembling the offspring of Ted Nugent and G.I. Joe". Not so, it would appear. ...Not a single gun club member looked anything like G.I. Joe or Ted Nugent. In fact, most of the members I met on that second visit were children, and well-behaved children no less. I was amazed at how seriously the kids took the competition. They were careful with...
posted @ 7/31/2007 8:06:04 AM | Feedback (3)
David and the hornet's nest
He's got a stick, and he's going to use it! If I were given only one thing to change about our government, it would be that everything that doesn't involve national security to require complete and unfettered transparency. All records should be open to the public. All of them. Every invoice, every bill paid, every bid for a contract, salaries (although I could see generalizing that), everything. A government that fears transparency has something to hide. Kudos to David for not letting the...
posted @ 7/26/2007 12:31:38 PM | Feedback (4)
Think handguns have no use whatsoever?
Would you deny this man the ability to protect himself? Jim: "When I was diagnosed with cancer I found myself and my family in need of protection. I was too old to fight, too sick to run and since cancer took my vocal cords, I couldn't yell for help. I purchased my first-ever firearm." You see, his handgun gives him a fighting chance against criminals. He can't run, but he can hold a handgun and apply 3 to 5 pounds of pressure. He will probably never need it. But it affords him true security...
posted @ 7/24/2007 3:30:06 PM | Feedback (0)
Wish me luck!
I've lucked out and managed to get a meeting with the manager at gun store & range to go over the possibility of me redesigning their web site. It's not a big site, and I'm sure that redesigning it won't be very time consuming for me since it is something I do for a living, but the payment is going to be in firearms (not directly, see below) so I can't complain. The law states that they cannot barter weapons, and I'm cool with that. So, depending on what they need, we'll work out a deal...
posted @ 7/24/2007 1:19:25 PM | Feedback (1)
Quote of the day - Basic truth edition
“When seconds count between life and death, the police are only minutes away.” Emphasis mine. From Pro-Gun Progressive and you should read the rest.
posted @ 7/20/2007 8:21:22 AM | Feedback (0)
First blood
So, here's the Ruger after range time (and before breaking it) and the associated hemoglobin spots. By the way, did you know that Hoppe's #9 doesn't remove blood very well?
posted @ 7/7/2007 10:07:15 AM | Feedback (4)
Today's mood - utterly foul
I'm not enjoying my new, $500 paperweight. I picked up the Ruger Mark III 22/45 Hunter last night. The very first thing I did was slice my finger open on the bolt and bled all over the damned thing before I had put a single round through it (I have pictures for later). I purchased some high falutin' CCI ammo from the store, but it wouldn't feed worth shit. I'd say 1/3 of the ammo crumpled on the feed ramp and half of the others wouldn't even eject. When they did fire, I was literally hitting 1...
posted @ 7/6/2007 10:05:21 AM | Feedback (7)
With any luck
This will be mine by the end of the day. It's a Ruger 22/45 22LR pistol with 6 3/4" fluted bull barrel and Hi-Viz sights. The sight is simply amazing - it's a fiber optic that gathers light and shines almost like a red dot. I want a plinking pistol that I can practice on for hours at a time for cheap. I also want something the Mrs. can fire without flinching that will also help her start shooting better - something I honestly believe would make her want to go shooting with me more. The...
posted @ 7/5/2007 8:34:54 AM | Feedback (4)
Well, I've already found my daughters' 8th year birthday presents
If they're so inclined and want one, this absolutely rocks It's a single shot, bolt action .22 from Crickett Rifle. And it's PINK! How cute would that be to have my daughter at the range, plinking away with a pink rifle? Heck, I'd even pay extra to get Hello Kitty engraved on the butt stock.
posted @ 6/28/2007 3:37:49 PM | Feedback (3)
New link on the block
Gun Owners Against Violence. Consider me one. I'm totally against violence if it can be avoided. Guns do not equal violence, and it's good to see a site that is going to make that point. Please give a visit. Hat Tip Armed and Safe
posted @ 6/28/2007 2:48:39 PM | Feedback (3)
Hammering the point home with a 20 lb. sledgehammer
And then some. Short story. A lady in California goes into a gun shop because her ex boyfriend is hassling her and she's afraid for her life. She tells the clerk “I can't believe I'm here. I've been against guns and violence my whole life.” She's then told how long it takes and all the hoops she has to jump through to purchase a firearm “Ten days?” she cries. “First you have to take a test, here in the store, a written test. They'll give you a booklet to study from. Then you get a certificate...
posted @ 6/27/2007 5:12:02 PM | Feedback (3)
Happiness is
Knowing that these pictures of your 5 year old little girl helping you clean your Mosin Nagant M44 is going to cause several members of the Million Mom March to suddenly moisturize their Depends. Update: The bolt has been removed from the rifle, rendering it useless and impossible to fire. Hence why the muzzle placement isn't a major concern. However, Rule #2 is still important to remember (Never aim the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy). *Sigh* I'm just sad she's too small...
posted @ 6/20/2007 10:34:20 AM | Feedback (10)
Shopping list for the addiction
One can never have too many guns, in my opinion. However, one must balance needs versus wants. I'm not at that point yet, so I'm just compiling a list of firearms that I want. I need to put them in order and I'd like a little help in determining brands if anyone has any advice. Used is probably what I'd look at to save some dough. The .22 pistol - I'm thinking about getting a nice .22 with a red-dot sight for accuracy shooting. With the ,257 Magnum, 10mm, or the 7.62x54r, all I care about is...
posted @ 6/18/2007 9:08:44 AM | Feedback (7)
Introducing people to shooting
I meant to link to this video a few days ago, but like everything else in my life I forgot about it. Oleg Volk takes Jennifer out for her first time ever shooting Now, this video makes me sad in a way. Actually two. One, I don't own enough guns. Two, the guns that I do have are not suitable for introducing someone to firearms. Jennifer here starts off on a .22 pistol. I have a .22 rifle, and that's a nice start, but I have nothing in a handgun caliber that is isn't guaranteed to...
posted @ 6/13/2007 12:46:48 PM | Feedback (1)
Bath time
So, last night I had bath duty for the two girls. Usually the Mrs. and I swap days so that the other can get 25 minutes of time away. Normally I bring a book with me. The girls are old enough to play without drowning each other, so our presence is just in case of "soap in eyes" or a "sharing incident". However, last night I had no book. So I cleaned my rifle. The best part was Georgia commenting on how she liked the new synthetic stock and asking me what the bolt was and how it worked. She even...
posted @ 6/13/2007 12:05:29 PM | Feedback (0)
News that makes me smile
No, not Paris Hilton getting dragged back to the clink (although that did give me a warm and tingly sensation for quite some time). The Brady Bunch isn't doing as well financially. The Bitch Girls give us this So we can see that the two major divisions of the Brady Bunch did see a combined loss of $2,310,000 in revenue from 2004 to 2005.  With losses like the passage of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act that took several of their big legal challenges off the table, it’s not a shock...
posted @ 6/10/2007 8:56:14 PM | Feedback (1)
Quote of the day - Because it simply doesn't get any easier than this edition
From Joe Huffman's blog Henderson's second insight was that despite the right belonging to "the people" in the amendment, it actually belonged only to the militia as an organized military force. To believe this, you have to believe that the United States is the only nation on Earth that felt a need to guarantee its government, in writing, the right to have an army -- which is possible, I suppose, if Jefferson foresaw the attitude of the modern Democrat party towards the military. The Second...
posted @ 6/5/2007 10:01:26 AM | Feedback (5)
Fifty-three pounds of surplus *love*
Well, today I went out for dinner and when I came home, lo and behold there was a package waiting for me on my doorstep. I think the UPS guy kicked over a plant on his way out for making him lug this package to my house. After peeling off 40 layers of cardboard and several nautical miles of packing tape, I was graced with this kick ass wood crate. Inside, there were 800 7.62x54r* rounds just dying to meet me. And I was dying to meet them too! I broke the seal and checked out the contents. To...
posted @ 6/1/2007 10:04:15 PM | Feedback (7)
How I became a 'Gun Nut'
Sebastian tells his journey into Gun Nut territory. Here's my tale. If you've been a reader of SaaM for any time, you'll notice that I rarely talked about guns even a year ago. What happened? Well, unlike Sebastian I grew up around guns. My father always had one in his nightstand. My cousins hunted and sometimes I'd go with them. When I got a bit older, my dad would take me to the range with him on a regular basis. So, growing up, guns didn't hold any magical properties to me. They were just...
posted @ 6/1/2007 10:48:28 AM | Feedback (8)
M44 Fireballs
Using state-of-the-art forensic technology (i.e. the "Next Frame" button), I got some screen grabs of the fireballs from last Monday's shoot. These are the best ones.
posted @ 5/30/2007 10:03:26 PM | Feedback (2)
Sasha in black
Yeah, yeah, yeah - It's becoming all Sasha, all the time here at SaaM. But I can't help it. I purchased an ATI Monte Carlo synthetic stock since the wood on the M44 was a bit on the rough side. Here she is all decked out in her new outfit I showed the Mrs. my handy work last night, and God bless her, she said "I much prefer the wood". I do too. But the wood needs some work. It's in rough condition, and I'm not a great wood-smith. I'm not sure it it's even repairable. What I really want is a...
posted @ 5/30/2007 10:10:27 AM | Feedback (0)
Because this comment deserves a post of its own
In my post regarding the purchase of my M44, commenter DC decries the only thing guns are good for, is putting holes in things ( and people ) In reply, I said: Actually, that's one thing they do. They're also good for the enjoyment people get out of target practice. They provide a good hobby for some of us reloaders to try to get the best ammunition possible. They provide an equalizing force for people like my 98 pound mother who can take on a 300 pound linebacker. They provide an extra bit...
posted @ 5/30/2007 9:59:21 AM | Feedback (4)
Guess what I bought today?
For $80, I couldn't pass her up. She's a bit rough in the wood, but everything else is in damn good shape. Spent an hour cleaning the cosmoline our of her this evening and even had Georgia help me a little. Won't be able to get to the range until some time next week. My shoulder is happy about that, but I'm not ;) More later.
posted @ 5/25/2007 10:22:43 PM | Feedback (25)
My shoulder isn't happy, but I am (rifle update)
Last night I got the sheer pleasure of meeting Greg from West, By God along with his wife and a friend of theirs. This is the first blogger I've ever met face to face so that was kind of an event. We met at Shoot Straight for a night of poking holes in paper and making Sarah Brady soil her Depends. Since I had to deal with the little ones last night, we couldn't get there until 7:45 PM and they closed at 9. Unfortunately, the rifle range was full so we shot pistols. Greg liked the 10mm, but...
posted @ 5/25/2007 9:47:38 AM | Feedback (2)
Today's gun pr0n
Say hello to my friends. All 100 of them. Click for full size
posted @ 5/24/2007 8:56:53 AM | Feedback (1)
Somewhere, Sarah Brady weeps uncontrollably
posted @ 5/16/2007 9:58:15 PM | Feedback (5)
I am not you.
Dear Gun-Grabbers, I am not you. When discussing firearms and gun control with me, it would be in your best interest to remember that small detail. What you would do in a certain situation is not necessarily what others would. If you carried a weapon and someone scared you by shouting "Boo!", you might turn and shoot them, but I would not. For I am not you. If someone takes your parking space, that might be all the justification you need to commit murder, but not me. For I am not you. You might...
posted @ 5/8/2007 3:30:54 PM | Feedback (1)
Pistol whipped - A cry for help
Help me. Please. I readily admit that I am a handgun guy. I've shot rifles and shotguns, but I always came back to my handheld machines of death. The only rifle I own is a .22lr that I could poke out the eye of a crow from 100 yards with and when he turned around to try to see what happened, I could shoot the other one out. But other than that, I am rifleless. And that absolutely needs to change. I love these But honestly, when it comes time for the poop to hit the air spinner, I'd like to...
posted @ 5/7/2007 1:35:55 PM | Feedback (49)
Honestly, I haven't the foggiest clue
What the hell is this thing? I can't even come up with something snarky it's so friggin' weird looking.
posted @ 5/1/2007 10:17:04 AM | Feedback (3)
What a fool believes
Over at the HuffPo, some dimwit broad tries to argue for gun control. Carnaby simply eviscerates her 'logic'. Go over and read his post, then come back. I'll wait. Anyway, this moronic bint gets 99.9% of her facts completely and totally wrong. Eddie Eagle does not teach kids to shoot guns - he teaches them to avoid a gun if they find one and to tell an adult. She lies about the federal government's role in the VT shooting - She has BSD and pins it on a single man (Bush), but technically she's...
posted @ 5/1/2007 9:54:37 AM | Feedback (0)
My new targets
My father-in-law runs his own printing business, so I'm having him print out a ton of targets for me. I like shooting a single magazine then replacing the target. Since I'm a cheap bastard, I usually reuse for at least two magazines. However, since I can get these cheap (so far he keeps saying he wont charge me, but when I order them by the 1000 I'm hoping he'll change his mind) I should be able to use them the way I like them. Here's my design - The big circle is 10" and the smaller ones are...
posted @ 4/29/2007 5:29:30 PM | Feedback (3)
A day at the range
Well, the Mrs. was supposed to go the range with me today, however due to this and that, we had to reschedule for this Friday afternoon. I loaded some Hornady XTP 155 gr. with 10.4 gr. of TiteGroup which I didn't think I liked. After today, that has changed. It's definitely got a snappier feel than the Longshot, but the 10.4 grain loads just seemed to fit in my hand. I also took some advice from some of my commenters and dry fired like hell throughout the week. Turns out, there's nothing wrong...
posted @ 4/28/2007 3:13:03 PM | Feedback (6)
Round 1 Part II
Loaded the first .357 Magnum round (just a dummy round - no powder or primer) tonight and thought it'd be a fantastic time for a little Gun Pr0n! Click for fullsize. Amazing how massive this firearm is and just how much fun it is to shoot.
posted @ 4/24/2007 10:02:18 PM | Feedback (0)
Someone tell the shrew what a shroud is
This is a riot. Senator Carolyn McCarthy wants to ban guns with barrel shrouds. The problem is, the stupid twit doesn't even know what a shroud is. In her little incompetent world, I assume she'd outlaw these things too. I mean seriously, we can't have protective covers to keep from burning our hands now, can we Carolyn?
posted @ 4/20/2007 12:36:10 PM | Feedback (0)
Amen, amen, and amen!
We license people to drive, right? Why not to own guns? According to Law Dog, that's not a bad idea!
posted @ 4/18/2007 1:28:39 PM | Feedback (0)
Gunman takes hostages... at a gun range
The fact that he didn't immediately receive several dozen extra holes in his body might explain why I no longer go to this 'range' From TBO TAMPA - A 10-hour hostage situation at a shooting range came to an end about 3 a.m. when Jeffrey Lane Dudney, 42, killed himself. Dale Mabry Highway, which was closed during the tense standoff, is open for the morning commute. ... Gee said that there were three customers and two employees taken hostage. Two others in the store were able to flee before...
posted @ 4/13/2007 8:32:30 AM | Feedback (4)
I'm smashing bones here
But I'm going to continue to beat this horse, no matter how dead it is, because there are too many people out there that simply can't get this through their thick heads. This is from Philidelphia's Chief of Police in an editorial from the Philadelpha Inquirerer We have to stop pointing the finger everywhere but at the very people who prey on us each day. Over time we have allowed our value system to erode. We refuse to hold people accountable for their actions and constantly make excuses for...
posted @ 4/12/2007 10:44:50 AM | Feedback (1)
A 'pencils cause spelling errors' type of guy
Gah. An unnamed, opinion piece in the St. Petersburg Times get's my blood boiling. But what do you expect from a leftist rag like that? Onto the fisk NRA power play stomps on safety Ahh yes, the whole "The NRA = All Gun Owners" lie. I own several death-toys firearms and am not an NRA member. Strike one. Who says the Florida Legislature doesn't look out for the working stiff? A bill (SB 2356) that so far is breezing through the Senate would stop employers from banning guns in their parking...
posted @ 4/2/2007 2:13:37 PM | Feedback (3)
Forgiven with a VENGANCE
Jim Zumbo not only learned from his mistake, he's actively working to correct it! March 28, 2007An Open Letter to theUnited States Senate Dear Honorable Ladies and Gentlemen: It recently came to my attention that one of your colleagues, Michigan Sen. Carl Levin, has chosen to attack firearms owners using remarks I wrote in mid-February as his launch pad. As you probably know, Sen. Levin has been making anti-gun speeches every week for the past eight years because of a promise he made to the...
posted @ 3/30/2007 11:30:24 AM | Feedback (3)
Why The Gun Is Civilization
I have always said that civilized people are not incapable of violence but rather choose reasoning when possible. A civilized person will recognize when civility and reason no longer work and use force, overwhelming at that, to ensure his or her safety is paramount. Marko, though, 'splains it much better than I.
posted @ 3/24/2007 9:03:30 AM | Feedback (3)
"But before you go, I would like to meet you and make sexy time with your nostrils*"
It's a bad time to be a whiney, gun-grabbing, Brady Campaign weasel, isn't it? Paul Helmke calls a ruling he doesn't like 'Judicial Activism'. Paul Helmke must live a very, very sad and confused life. *from comment #34
posted @ 3/15/2007 2:54:12 PM | Feedback (1)
Since you can level *entire* neighborhoods with the stuff
I figure the 2 pounds of gunpowder in my car at this very instant should be enough to take out the drive through windows at the local drycleaners. Isn't that nutty? 1/10 the amount that idiots thought would take out an entire retirement villa and I'm driving around like the stuff is less dangerous than gasoline or something. I might even shake the containers ever so slightly! You know, just to piss off Atropos. Don't even get me started on the thousands of explosive primers in the same bag.
posted @ 3/5/2007 1:09:44 PM | Feedback (1)
1oz. trigger pull .50 cal
I'm only linking this out of sheer jealousy. It's not fair I can't wake up the dead with a single pull of the trigger.
posted @ 3/3/2007 12:05:22 PM | Feedback (0)
"We're possibly dealing with a survivalist"
Gad, this article makes me sick Stockpiled inside, authorities say, were 60 rifles, multiple handguns, a million rounds of ammunition and 20 pounds of gunpowder -- enough to level several houses in the quiet neighborhood. An eight-foot deep tunnel led 30 feet from the middle of the garage -- where canned and dried food was also stored -- to a spot beneath the main house. OMG!!!! IT'S LIKE A NUCULAR BOMB OR SOMETHING!!!!! Criminy, 20 pounds of gunpowder isn't going to level anything but a room...
posted @ 3/3/2007 11:36:03 AM | Feedback (4)
How to piss off a gun-nut
 Call this   a clip. It's not. It's a magazine. This is a clip However, the term has been so misused that the connotation is becoming interchangeable with the denotation. Me? I use the term correctly but I don't bristle when someone says clip. Plenty of other gunnies' hair stands on end, though, when you confuse the two.
posted @ 3/2/2007 11:19:30 AM | Feedback (2)
Quote of the day
What many in the anti-gun movement are trying to do is to get one to believe that if you put racing stripes and decals on your dad’s Oldsmobile you can take it out to the NASCAR track and compete equally. Rick Schwartz, discussing how most 'assault rifles' are simply cosmetic in nature. Read the whole comment, it's very enlightening.
posted @ 2/26/2007 2:44:55 PM | Feedback (0)
Zumbo idiot - "we can help take them away!"
If you want to see why Zumbo and his fellow quislings are fucking idiots, look no closer than the comment left by John here. I have followed Zumbo carrier for many years and there is not one of you that deserves to lick this mans boots. He is allowed to have his opinion if you and I agree with it or not. How many of you are the idiots that hunt Northern Wisconsin fire 50 to 70 shots between 6 guys and never get the deer let alone see my 13 year old son laying on the ground because he thought...
posted @ 2/24/2007 10:06:48 PM | Feedback (3)
We're the 'Only Ones'* that should keep up with the Joneses
From a USA today article discussing the need for the Police to buy more military style weapons WASHINGTON — Law enforcement agencies across the country have been upgrading their firepower to deal with what they say is the increasing presence of high-powered weapons on the streets. Scott Knight, chairman of the Firearms Committee of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, says an informal survey of about 20 departments revealed that since 2004 all of the agencies have either added...
posted @ 2/20/2007 11:47:50 AM | Feedback (9)
An open letter to Glock, Inc.
Dear Glock, I recently purchased a 10mm Glock 29 and I am sad to say that your reputation for producing "quality firearms" is undeserved. Since my purchase, your firearm has completely failed to live up to its promise. I have been told time and time again that easy access to firearms is the number one cause of violent crime in today's society. Well, being a concealed weapons permit holder, your so called 'gun' is always within reach and to this day, I've yet to shoot anyone over a parking...
posted @ 2/19/2007 3:04:34 PM | Feedback (4)
Jim Zumbo, Staples Stock Clerk
As I write this, I'm opening boxes of Post-It Notes in the main store in southeastern Wyoming with Freddie Svenson, Dayshift Manager for 3M, Grant Vennison, who is senior research engineer for 3M, and several other stock boys. We're testing Freddie's keys to his 1978 Pacer on several boxes of the new, hot-pink Post-It Notes. I must be living in a vacuum. Grant tells me that the use of 'box cutters' have a rapidly growing following among stockmen, especially office supply workers. I had no...
posted @ 2/19/2007 8:56:42 AM | Feedback (27)
How's that sign working out for you?
The tragedy in Trolley Square Mall, Utah should be a clear wake up call to all anti-gunners out there. How many law abiding citizens followed this sign's instructions? One guy didn't*, and he helped pin down the killer. If more people were armed, the return fire could have reduced the damage that kid did. Hat Tip - The War on Guns *Yes, the guy was an off duty cop, but that doesn't change the fact that he was armed with a concealed weapon. Just as the cop is a law abiding citizen, so are most...
posted @ 2/16/2007 10:35:42 AM | Feedback (0)
John Longenecker explains why I will not vote for Giuliani
Since I honestly believe that the 2nd Amendment protects all the others, any politician who does not respect the Right to Keep and Bear Arms by default does not support the rest of the constitution. John explains in detail why Rudy is not fit to hold the office of President. A choice quote: The Second Amendment isn’t about guns or hunting anymore than the First Amendment is about typewriters Hat Tip Alphecca
posted @ 2/16/2007 8:34:08 AM | Feedback (8)
Because it is such a damn fine quote
How a politician stands on the Second Amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual… as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded over, controlled, supervised, and taken care of. — Representative Suzanna Gratia Hupp (TX)
posted @ 2/16/2007 8:24:47 AM | Feedback (1)
Honor among thieves
From West Central Tribune Kenneth Englund, 74, was armed with a shotgun on Oct. 15 when he confronted Christian Harris Smith and a woman at a vacant farm near Englund's home as Smith was taking gasoline from a vehicle. Englund chased down the thieves and called the police. Smith was captured and admitted to guilt in court. Sounds like a pretty cut and dried case, right? Think again. From the first paragraph: A retired farmer who was charged with felony assault for wielding a shotgun near a...
posted @ 2/16/2007 8:18:30 AM | Feedback (2)
Gun nut quote of the day
You cannot arm slaves and expect them to remain slaves, nor can you disarm a free people and expect them to remain free. Don Cline - USCCA Member
posted @ 2/7/2007 1:52:39 PM | Feedback (0)
Land of the free, my ass
Two things, both from David C over at War On Guns. First, this little doozy from the NY slimes U.S. Set to Begin a Vast Expansion of DNA Sampling The Justice Department is completing rules to allow the collection of DNA from most people arrested or detained by federal authorities, a vast expansion of DNA gathering that will include hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants, by far the largest group affected. The new forensic DNA sampling was authorized by Congress in a little-noticed...
posted @ 2/5/2007 7:00:34 PM | Feedback (3)
Think guns can't protect you from the Government?
Many, many times. Before Adolph Hitler came to power, there was a black market in firearms, but the German people had been so conditioned to be law abiding, that they would never consider buying an unregistered gun. The German people really believed that only hoodlums own such guns. What fools we were. It truly frightens me to see how the government, media, and some police groups in America are pushing for the same mindset. In my opinion, the people of America had better start asking and...
posted @ 2/1/2007 1:46:49 PM | Feedback (2)
Bias? What bias?
Why is it that you always see stories like this? The Mecklenburg County District Attorney will now decide if a McDonald's employee will face charges for shooting and killing a robbery suspect. The employee did shoot, but the robber is only suspected. Why don't they write "A McDonald's employee is suspected of shooting and killing a robbery suspect"? Why is someone walking into a store, pulling a gun and demanding money considered a suspect yet the person who shoots the criminal is practically...
posted @ 1/26/2007 10:54:09 PM | Feedback (2)
Quote of the day
To be civilized is to restrain the ability to commit mayhem.To be incapable of committing mayhem is not the mark of the civilized,merely the domesticated. – Trefor Thomas From my new found friend Kevin over at The Smallest Minority This is something that I think is wrong with our society as a whole. Pacifism is a self-defeating premise. There will always be someone willing to take advantage of the weak. I'm not saying violence solves all problems and I'm definitely of the mindset that it...
posted @ 1/26/2007 1:51:21 PM | Feedback (0)
Citizens cannot be trusted to secure their weapons
I hear it all the time. "If you have guns in your house you're only adding to the guns in the streets since your weapon could be stolen". This is a major argument for removing the right to bear arms in the U.S. I guess the hoplophobes are going to start requesting the FBI disarm themselves for the same reason. Seven weapons, including two submachine guns, were stolen last weekend from an FBI agent's vehicle in Southwest Washington, the agency said yesterday. Also taken were ammunition, a...
posted @ 1/19/2007 12:31:40 PM | Feedback (2)
40 reasons guns should be banned
Banning guns works, which is why New York, DC, Detroit & Chicago cops need guns. Washington DC's low murder rate of 69 per 100,000 is due to strict gun control, and Indianapolis' high murder rate of 9 per 100,000 is due to the lack of gun control. Statistics showing high murder rates justify gun control but statistics showing increasing murder rates after gun control are "just statistics." The Brady Bill and the Assault Weapons Ban, both of which went into effect in 1994 are responsible...
posted @ 1/19/2007 12:05:18 PM | Feedback (2)
Protecting the family jewels and the built in seat cushion
No more Mexican carry for me! Got the C-T.A.C. in on Friday and it's a hit! Very comfortable. I'm attempting to wear it at 3:30 - 4:00 ish position if I'm going to sit anywhere, but I might try a more 'upfront' position to include crossdraw to see if it works. Not all of my clothing support it as they're getting tight as it is. When I got it, I put it on, tucked in my shirt, and had my wife try to see if she could tell where it was. She couldn't see it and she knew it was there. The funny...
posted @ 1/15/2007 9:42:14 PM | Feedback (2)
The slow drift into gun-nut territory continues
Just purchased a C-T.A.C. holster from Comp-Tac. I've seen one in action and it looks nice plus it has a lot of adjustability which, being new in CCW, could make the difference between buying one holster versus a dozen trying to find the right fit. Even though the Glock 29 is considered a sub-compact, it's a bit wider than many other handguns. The C-T.A.C. doesn't add hardly any thickness (in the mm range) so I've heard it made it much more comfortable. I will be in a transition period for a...
posted @ 1/8/2007 1:07:06 PM | Feedback (2)
Range report
Went to Knights Shooting Sports on Saturday to put a few rounds through the new Glock. The very first shot took out the X (@ 20'). The remaining 9 stayed within either the bullseye or the inner most ring. So, I'm confident I can handle the recoil of the 10 with no problem. The funny part is that since I've been practicing dry firing, there was 0 flinching for that first pull. I can't say as much about the next few ;) One thing that is really cool about the Glock 29 is that the rounds are...
posted @ 1/1/2007 9:50:06 AM | Feedback (0)
Reason 2,435,777,293 to never trust what you read in the newspaper
Apparently, the MSM's vaunted editorial checks aren't quite as vaunted as they like to pretend. Let's look at this little gem GULFPORT - Johnathan Barfield had gotten used to answering the door at his FEMA trailer with a Glock pistol in his hand. Scary gun story. But when Tiffany Talley knocked Wednesday, the gun somehow fell from his grasp and to the floor, discharging a bullet that struck the Gulfport High standout student in the face and killed her. Just to clarify something, this is a...
posted @ 12/31/2006 4:12:02 PM | Feedback (1)
Gun pr0n
Because they're just so pretty One day I'll get a shot of the rifle too. Can't wait to take the Glock out to the range.
posted @ 12/28/2006 10:44:00 PM | Feedback (2)
And now the wait begins
3 days. To make sure I have enough time to cool off, in case I'm mad or something. Then, I get to pick up this My new Glock 29 10mm Auto. I originally was wanting a Sig 229 (with both .40 and .357 Sig barrels) but Sigs, as nice as they are, are pricey. I decided on the 29 because I am so used to shooting .357 magnums that I've simply grown accustomed to massive rounds. Full load 10's can snap your wrist off if you're small of frame, but at 6'3" and ...ummm 200+ pounds...or so..., that's not...
posted @ 12/14/2006 2:14:18 PM | Feedback (7)
Me and my 'paranoid fantasy'
I am in the process of getting my Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit. At the same time, I'm planning on purchasing a new handgun that is more suitable to concealment than my Dan Wesson .357 magnum. I'm looking at a Glock-29 (10mm) which I'm taking to the range tomorrow to ensure it's comfortable for my hands. Now, I was just talking to a coworker of mine. The guy's fairly left leaning. The subjects of guns were broached and I mentioned I was getting my permit. This, of course, was totally...
posted @ 12/12/2006 1:47:59 PM | Feedback (3)
Gun-nut quote of the day
From Q&O, discussing the horrible fact that concealed carry permits have lowered crime instead of turning the states that have them into Wild West 2.0 Sometimes the truth hurts, but not as much as a well-placed bullet.
posted @ 9/26/2006 10:24:24 AM | Feedback (5)
Kick comparison
One caliber I've not fired before is .10mm. After last weekend at the range, I realized that while I'm no Hercules, my ability to handle larger caliber weapons far outstrips my wife's. Because the 9mm was about as much as she could handle, recoil wise, I didn't even let her fire the .40. Now, I liked the Glock 27 enough, minus the trigger, but a buddy of mine let me see his Glock 29, and it was much more comfortable in my hand, even with only a 2 finger grip. His trigger safety was a bit more...
posted @ 9/12/2006 12:24:35 PM | Feedback (2)
A blast of a first time!
The Mrs. finally, after 7 years together, let me take her to the range. I brought a 9mm, a .22 rifle, a .357 Magnum (loaded with .38 specials), and a .40 Glock 27. I started her up with the .22 rifle. She did fantastic. 2nd shot was a bullseye, and she managed to put a rather large amount of the rounds close together. Then we switched to the 9mm. This was a little more of a challenge for her as a 9mm has slightly more kick than a .22, and being a pistol it scared her a little. But she managed...
posted @ 9/3/2006 2:45:27 PM | Feedback (2)
Why is this such a hard concept for some people?
John Stossel on gun control myths Talking to prisoners about guns emphasizes a few key lessons. First, criminals don't obey the law. (That's why we call them "criminals.") Second, no law can repeal the law of supply and demand. If there's money to be made selling something, someone will sell it. {emph. mine} Gun laws have no effect on those who chose to not obey the law in the first place. Anti gun nuts just cannot seem to grasp this basic concept. Making it hard for law abiding citizens to...
posted @ 10/19/2005 2:23:00 PM | Feedback (1)
Slow day - Reposting my own comments
So I was looking through my referrals, and I reread a comment I made on guns. Just not a 9mm type of guy. I want stopping power over piercing power. When I have enough cash to purchase extra handguns, yes, I would get a 9mm simply because ammo is cheap and the range calls. But for personal protection I want a round that says "Hey! Your left lung and most of your pancreas is behind you on the floor" rather than "Excuse me, just passing through". Man, I crack myself up…..
posted @ 9/8/2005 2:30:00 PM | Feedback (1)
Range Report
Went to the ‘local’ gun range yesterday. I say ‘local’ because even though it’s in Tampa, it’s like a zillion miles from me. Anyway, the weeks stress had really bothered me, so I figured punching holes in paper would be a good way to relieve some of it. I took both my .357 Magnum and my .22 rifle. The small holes are from the .22 at the full length of the range, the larger from the .357 at ~25’. The holes at the bottom are me shooting offhand. So, if...
posted @ 9/6/2005 12:26:00 PM | Feedback (0)
Attention fellow gun nuts: Need boomstick advice
So yesterday, my wife calls me to tell me there’s some strange guy just waltzing around our backyard. We’re having an addition built onto our lanai, which will now become a ‘porch’, and this guy was just out early to see what he needed to do. The problem is no one ever called or knocked or anything, which reminded me that we don’t own a shotgun. Now, for me, I am comfortable with my .357 Magnum. Since I hit the range on a semi-regular basis, I can hit my...
posted @ 8/19/2005 11:30:00 AM | Feedback (27)
Not one of the Million Moms, I take it.
Love this picture!
posted @ 7/21/2005 11:29:00 AM | Feedback (0)
What a great point.
Why is it to gun control advocates that these phrases: "right of the people peaceably to assemble," "right of the people to be secure in their homes," "enumerations herein of certain rights shall not be construed to disparage others retained by the people," and "The powers not delegated herein are reserved to the states respectively, and to the people" all refer to individuals, but "the right of the people to keep and bear arms" refers to the state? From Evil White Guy and his 40 reasons...
posted @ 6/5/2005 9:20:00 PM | Feedback (4)
Concepts I Just Don't Understand
So here in my lovely home state of Florida, land of hurricanes, hanging chads, and feeding tubes, Jeb Bush* is preparing to sign into law a bill that allows me to protect myself if attacked. This is akin to signing in a law that allows me to shit after a good meal. Seriously. The current law states that, in the case I am attacked in public, I am to make like Brave Sir Robbin and run away. Which is a good idea if you’re Superman and can outrun a speeding bullet but a rather silly notion...
posted @ 4/7/2005 9:05:00 AM | Feedback (6)
Thanks A Lot, Dad.
Father called me today. Informed me he just got issued his Sig 226.Just rub it in why don't you? Asshole.
posted @ 3/14/2005 1:53:00 PM | Feedback (0)
I Don't Think My Homeowners Assoc. Would Approve
But I want this mailbox.
posted @ 3/11/2005 12:34:00 PM | Feedback (2)
I Need a New Gun
Seriously. I love my Wesson .357 but concealment is an issue. I'm dying for a Sig 226 / 229 but the costs just are too much right now. Come to think about it, the only thing I can afford right now would be a pistol someone lends me for a while. With ammo.Concealment isn't the only issue. We all know that guns talk to you and tell you to do evil things. My gun has stopped speaking to me since I fired some .38 specials at the range the other day. I tried to explain to him that someone had given...
posted @ 3/9/2005 2:22:00 PM | Feedback (7)
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