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    Seven vs Eight-Why it matters!

    Finally, Feed Lips were mentioned ! JMB designed the 1911 with controlled feed . The new wave feed lips essentially convert into push feed . The original design depends on the gun having dimensions and angles faithful to JMB . The push feed mags are an adaptation to deal with wide...
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    Seven vs Eight-Why it matters!

    Bad Guys have friends with them .
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    .380 vs .32 - Make mine .32!

    As l alluded above , Barrel length in .380 can be a big deal . "Big" .380's actually have niche as an Orthopedic gun , for those who truly have physical limitations for minimum recoil . The extra 100 or 150 fps over the micro guns can make a difference in bullet performance. Sounds like a...
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    Next on New York Anti-Gunners’ Hit List:...

    Yes , all part of "their" ( successful) strategy. ALL teacher training institutions, and professional organizations have been imbued with leftist ideology for two , going on three generations. Even if " your state " , or " your school district " is in an otherwise conservative area ...
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    Family Stories

    My Uncle had told some about WWII, including the specifics of getting shot in Knee at Bulge . After he passed , the family was contacted by an amateur historian from Belgum . He metal detects the battlefield, and when he finds identifying artifacts , he researches the person , and contacts...
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    Which Hellcat Is Right for You?

    [ No , l don't own a Hellcat , but nothing against them . Would have been perfectly viable option . Trigger typical of class , good to have option of thumb safety , and like the OEM sights . But experience with the OG Micro Nine , its refined cousin , and just now a G43 ( no X) . But my...
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    Next on New York Anti-Gunners’ Hit List:...

    Yes, political landscapes often change . Albeit Never for the Better . Blue just gets endlessly Bluer . And now , previously " reasonably good " states , are moving backwards.
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    Civilians Now Own Almost 6 Million Suppressors and What That Means for the NFA is Glorious

    Actually, the effect will be the other way around. If 5.7 million people have gone thru the Process , that's a sign that the Process is Not Excessively burdensome , and thus does Not need changing .
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    Gunsmithing question: Mirrored finishes?

    I have been discussing the * How * , not my preferences . ******************* In my Formative Gun Years , l had positive exposure to Old School bright Nickle . And l like it . Likewise , l understand and apprecate guns with * Character * from being actually used , with Legitimite ( non...
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    .380 vs .32 - Make mine .32!

    Yes , only shorter. Yes , only substantly lower pressure. Yes , only substantly lower energy Yes , only precariously on the razor edge between no expansion , and expansion , with redicously shallow penetration . Yes , but the tipping point alluded to in above sentence , flips either way...
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    What have you bought firearms related in the last 48 hours?

    Have a picture this time of recent purchase #3 . Glock G43 , Two Tone Ice Blue .
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    Gunsmithing question: Mirrored finishes?

    Luckily , slides can be shipped , without the FFL rigamarol .
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    .380 vs .32 - Make mine .32!

    My NAA Gaurdian waves its hand in the back of the room . ************
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    A Deadly Load for the 32 H&R Magnum

    Hey ! I have one of those . In broaded context , Skeeter liked the .32 Mag , and ( before published data came out ) had worked up some loads in 1500 fps neighborhood in his .32 Single Six . Usual disclaimers . They were more than subsequent published data when it came out , etc . In...
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    Gunsmithing question: Mirrored finishes?

    You will have to compromise a little . Old School bright nickel on whole slide , then partially " paint " on desired parts with Gunkote / Dura Coat , etc . Or to compromise in the other direction , get Electroless Nickel polished " as shiny as practical " for base . ( E - Nickel is...
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    My first duty rig

    For actual putting to use , old school straight sticks are better . But ASP is Always on the belt , when the stick is in the car / at the desk / wherever , when you didn't think you'd need it right then .
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    Open Carry?

    I have had occssions where it was mandated ( reciprosity drama ) , and one season l did an experement on purpose . And to tick off everyone on both sides : ( Done with modicom of sense ) The Advantages of OC are greatly overstated. The Disadvantages of OC are greatly overstated .
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    Galco Thunderclap Masterbilt Holster

    Nah ! Over his life & career(s) , Askins liked , carried , competed with , and fought with a wide variety of handguns . Including being an early advocate of 9mm .
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    Traded in my car yesterday.

    The VW factory in Pennsylvania is jumping up & down , waving its arm .
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