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  1. Jack K

    Hellion Bullpup for Vehicle Defense

    first the hellion is an excellent rifle, and i agree i think it would be hard to explain the taking of a long range shot as a need for personal defense. the more distance between you and the bad guy is good and lowers your risk. however being retired law enforcement i was issued additional...
  2. Jack K

    Is the .45’s Stopping Power a Myth?

    carry what your comfy and proficient with, my first gun many years ago was a colt 45 gold cup, its now been in the safe for years, i like and there is a place for multi caliber weapons (380-45). i carry something different but mostly sub compact or micros (in different calibers), depending on...
  3. Jack K

    Red Dot vs. Iron Sights for Concealed Carry

    I agree with you 100%, I am retired now from LE and also use reading glasses, however I dont need them for sighting with iron sights or the red dot. I have a hellcat with a red dot and another without, i carry the one without as i have shot iron sights for so many years, qualifying day, night...
  4. Jack K

    What have you bought firearms related in the last 48 hours?

    yea that's easy to do. i bought a glock, a s&w, and psa dagger, within the past 24 hours of the 48 hrs. (family had left me unattended over the weekend)
  5. Jack K

    Do Pistol Bullet Grain Weights Really Matter?

    use the ammo that works best in your gun. that being said i use a little different ammo (always federal hst or hydra shock, in different weight bullets) depending on the barrel length, after studying gel test using different ammo, guns, and barrel length, the penetration, expansion, and wound...
  6. Jack K

    Hellcat OSP and 147g JHP

    i watch shipping too, and look for free shipping on certain amount orders, however with target sports i subscribed to their no shipping and additional 8% off program, i have purchased enough from them with the discounts to pay for their discount and no shipping subscription
  7. Jack K

    Hellcat OSP and 147g JHP

    147g hst and hydra shock is plentiful on several web sites, target sports has the best price. federal made a special punch 124g for the hellcats
  8. Jack K

    Hellcat OSP and 147g JHP

    expansion if ok, it is slower and packs more of a punch than 115g and not as much of a chance of over penetration
  9. Jack K

    Hellcat OSP and 147g JHP

    the ranger t is what Winchester renamed the black talon
  10. Jack K

    Hellcat OSP and 147g JHP

    i carry the federal 147g hydra shock or hst ammo in all my 9mm's including the hellcat my edc, federal made a punch ammo specifically for the hellcat, however i got a box just because it was labeled specifically for hellcat. federal punch is good ammo however being retired leo, we always were...
  11. Jack K

    9mm vs. 40 — Is the .40 Caliber a Better Handgun Cartridge?

    a lot of the on line vendors have hydra shock, the HST is supposed to be an "upgraded/better" version of hydra shock. not sure its better. i have both, but normally carry the hydra shock
  12. Jack K

    9mm vs. 40 — Is the .40 Caliber a Better Handgun Cartridge?

    i have carried both during my le career, i like both and trained and felt comfy with both. now that i have retired i own and carry both calibers as my edc, along with a couple other calibers. train, practice, get proficient, with what ever you carry. also carry a good premium ammo for defensive...
  13. Jack K

    SOCOM 16 — Is a .308 Too Much for Home Defense?

    no such thing as "to much" especially if the bad guy is entering my house with me and the family inside, turn the .50 cal toward the door, i will be glad to replace the door and wall the next morning.
  14. Jack K

    A Gun for People Who Don’t Carry Guns?

    hey folks, theres not one weapon right for everybody. carry what you feel comfortable with, trained with and proficient with. as a retired leo, over the years i have carried several different weapons of different size and caliber. however now that i am retired i can carry what i want. i do like...
  15. Jack K

    Federal Practice & Defend Ammunition Review — 9mm Ammo Combo Packs

    i use a variety of ammo for range use, not cheap but good, however the only thing i carry for defensive purposes is federal either hydra shock or hst in all the calibers i carry, (380, 30sc, 9mm, and 40). I am retired leo and we ran tests with ammo long ago and federal had the best results...
  16. Jack K

    5.56 vs. 300 BLK: Which Rifle Cartridge Is Best?

    the 300 bo is a good addition to any home armory. different tools for different activities, i use both 5.56 and 300bo, along with several pistol calibers for home, family, and self protection, however if the need arises to reach out and touch someone from afar, i will use my A10, 7.62x51
  17. Jack K

    Too Much Gun for Home Defense?

    There is NO such thing as to much gun for home defense, or any personal defense as far as that goes
  18. Jack K

    9mm vs .380: Which is Better for Self-Defense?

    its simple, practice, get a feel and be familiar with what your carrying and shooting, to keep your efficiency up to an acceptable level. i am retired LEO, my state required a yearly qualification of 70%. a 50 round course of fire from 2-25 yards. the agencys i worked for (depending on the...
  19. Jack K

    Another Disgraceful Display From The New Breed Of Democrats

    i dont hold it against anybody for wanting to better their and their familys life, however the people your mentioning arent coming here to better anyones life. they are coming here to commit crimes and worse. as an American, a patriot, and retired LEO, is exactly why i am always locked and...
  20. Jack K

    LCP Max??

    i have a LCPMax and added the 12 rd mags, i love it and carry it a lot in addition to my hellcat. she should do well with the .380 version, also just a thought check out the ruger security 380 it is easier to rack than most, and handles good, just a fuzz bigger than the lcp max but thats ok with...
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