I Was A Tanker
Tankers are sort of Cavalry.So I could use a horse pistol.I wouldn't even violate my vow to never own a Beretta M9.It would also scratch the nostalgia itch and remind me, "this is why I made the vow."
View ArticleAbsurd Objection
I've seen it a few times...People who are morally opposed to filing NFA paperwork because of the onerous nature of the background check...Who have a carry permit from a state that does a much more...
View ArticleSome Of Us Knew This Already
Look carefully at the slow mo. The G3 has THREE distinct "hits" in its cycle.
View ArticleFeedback
Remember back in December when I complained about not being able to get the OEM mount off that Primary Arms 5x?Well, I complained about it in the customer review section too.I see today that they've...
View ArticleHigh Power Trick
If you kept the magazine disconnect in your Browning Hi-Power, you might notice that your magazines don't drop free.With the slide to the rear, hit the mag release and pump the trigger a couple times....
View ArticleI Should Be Released
All charges should be dropped!I am the victim of profiling!Did the police arrest everyone?No.They arrested JUST the guy running, carrying a purse, chased by a screaming woman.How is that fair?
View ArticleWasted Time
Doing the payday running around errands...Took a stop-watch with me.In an hour of running around 20 minutes was stationary sitting at a stop-light.With the snow-birds down, we never got near the speed...
View ArticleHow Did That Happen
With the announcement that 7th Sea is likely going to get a 2nd edition, Black Sails running a third season on Starz and a general interest in swashbuckling...I decided it was time to convert my Mary...
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Gripping Tale
My Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless succumbed to a common problem.Cracked grips stocks.Numrich lists a set of walnut replacements, with hardware! (Some fitting required).Their hardware sucks!So I...
View ArticleWalnut Observation
Willard made not that putting walnut stocks on my Pocket Hammerless would seem to most people to make it seem less martial.The thing is, the style stock I added is the style that goes on the military...
View ArticleReason (Lost Count) To Never Step Foot In New Jersey
NJ comic's movie bit part backfires, results in gun charge..Quote:"Bellario was handcuffed, arrested and charged with weapons possession under New Jersey’s strict gun laws, which say any weapon that...
View ArticleLearning Curve
I am absolutely done with people who are only "available" during work hours and use "I'm working" as their reason to never actually be available.
View ArticleA Dark Time
RIP Justice Scalia.Think that the Republicans will grow enough spine to hold off a replacement appointment for a year?
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Hey I Know That Guy
Happily stolen from: https://johnwynnehopkins.wordpress.com/2016/02/13/willard-chomps-fleetwood/I've been told the story of how he became known as "chomps" but I don't recall it.Talking to Willard is...
View ArticleBeing A Gun Guy
Watching a film, Hyena Road, and (of course) noting the equipment.Being a gun-nut means pausing the movie and trying to find out if Canada really issues Galco Miami Classic holsters.
View ArticleNot As Planned
The guy playing Cap'n Rathburn didn't always get the last word in our clever repartees.Rathburn: Bos'n!FuzzyGeff's Boatswain: Aye, cap'n?Rathburn: Ye're a stingy bastard!FuzzyGeff's Boatswain: Aye,...
View ArticleEvery Once And A While
It's your job to realize that you've been offensive and apologize; rather than it being mine to get over being offended, forgiving you and pretending you gave no offense.
View ArticleApplicability
I've put my finger on what's bothered me about several gun schools I've seen advertised.How is what they teach applicable to the real world?I've attended one that is sure to improve my times in a two...
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The Click Test
Take a Browning Hi-Power.Cock the hammer.Engage the safety.Pull the trigger.Release the trigger. Pull back on the hammer like you were cocking it.Did you hear a click?If you did, then your pistol has...
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