TGO David

I had an Echelon for a while. Sold it primarily because I just needed to stop fragmenting my EDC kit with a bunch of different options. Anyway... really good gun! Ergonomics were excellent, accuracy was excellent. The optics mounting system is very well thought-out. Now that the Echelon comes in a 15rd Glock-19-sized "Echelon Compact" package, I really don't see how you could go wrong with it.

Yeah, they look reliable.

It is probably the most economical thing for them to do. MOS models are of course capable of being run with iron sights only, so standardizing on a optics-ready slides means less product SKUs to produce and manage. SIG really could take a lesson from them on this.

They are shrinking their catalog, not growing it. The exact opposite of trying to be like Sig.

SOLD! Always a pleasure, @KahrMan

*** SOLD! *** I am doing some spring cleaning. This black Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger sling bag is virtually brand new. I bought a few of them last year as a way to put together some covert medical bags and decided to go a different direction. This bag is the perfect size for everyday carry when you don't want or need a large backpack. I will sell it for $70 shipped to you in the lower 48 US States. Amazon has this bag listed for $97.89 right now. PayPal or Venmo accepted. Bag is in excellent condition. No tears, frays, stains, or blemishes. I added upgraded Maxpedition zipper pulls to a few of the compartments to make it easier to access them. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for photos of the actual bag in question. Sitka Gearslinger Designed for outdoor excursions or office commutes, the popular Sitka Gearslinger has plenty of space for your laptop (up to 14.1") and gives you top-down access to multiple pockets & pouches, 14 channels of PALS webbing, internal organization, CCW and 100oz/3L hydration reservoir storage. Combine it all with a practical and durable design and your everyday carry bag becomes your daily tactical companion. Volume: 940 cu.in. / 15L NTOA Member Tested & Recommended Concealed Carry Pocket Anti-Theft Zipper Capture System Y-Compression Strap Ergonomic Fixed-Strap End-buckle distress whistle Overall size: 10.5"(L) x 7"(W) x 18"(H) Here are some actual photos of the bag in question:

FOR SALE: $150 - SHIPPED Up for sale is a virtually new pair of Double H brand, US Made, Rockdale boots in size 9.5D (medium). I ended up having to go up half a size but didn't fully realize that until I'd worn them off the carpet therefore committing to keeping them. These boots have been worn less than five times. Never in wet weather. As far as I can tell, their Bulldog Folklore leather is a soft, waxy leather that breaks-in fast. The more you wear them, the more they take on the appearance of your favorite pair of go-to boot with plenty of character. The non-metallic shank means you can waltz through metal detectors. The ICE outsole and heel provide excellent traction and don't have to be babied like leather soles do. They are also recraftable by Double H, so you don't have to throw them away if the day comes that you wear the sole down. Specs: Men's 11" U Toe Roper Crafted with Bulldog Folklore Leather and featuring a midnight shock-absorbing PU insert, it offers unparalleled comfort and durability for long days on the ranch or in the saddle. With a slip-resisting Oak I.C.E. outsole and non-metallic shank, the Rockdale ensures stability and safety in every step. Union Made in USA with Global Parts Leather Welt Construction Bulldog Folklore Leather Upper U Toe Unlined Electrical Hazard Rated 100% Non-Metallic Midnight Shock Absorbing PU Insert Oil & Slip Resisting Oak I.C.E. Outsole & Heel Non-Metallic Shank https://www.doublehboots.com/en/rockdale-28153.html?dwvar_28153_color=Dark BrownS Terms of Sale MSRP on these is $255. Will sell for $150 shipped to the lower 48 US states. Payment via PayPal More Photos As always, here are more photos. Click into any of them to view a larger version. What you see is what you get. Nothing is hidden here.

It's the same problem with the database that was mentioned here. I thought I had caught and fixed all of them, but apparently a few still slipped through.

Well, it's been a while since I supported the firearms economy and I was probably overdue. Last week I took receipt of this Walther PDP Pro ACRO models. These are 4.5" bbl guns with slides that are milled specficially for the Aimpoint ACRO footprint rather than using an interchangeable plate system. They also include the ACRO 3.5 MOA optic as part of the package, along with tritium night sights, the improved PDP Performance Trigger, aluminum magwell, and three (3) 18rd magazines with extended aluminum baseplates. My 4-inch Walther PDP Compact with Holosun 509T is my EDC and absolutely one of my most favored hanguns, so when I decided to pick up something new it was a no-brainer to do another PDP and the Pro ACRO pacakge was even more of a no-brainer. This gun will predominately be a duty firearm. For me duty means volunteer service on my church security team and also any gigs I might pick up as a Tennessee Armed Guard license holder. I do not foresee myself carrying this concealed IWB very often, instead preferring to carry it in a concealed OWB holster or an overt Level III holster. So far, I am digging it. The price of the overall package was far less than the total sum of the individual components. I am no stranger to dot optics but this is my first Aimpoint ACRO and I can see why these get such good ratings. They are built like tanks and the glass is crystal clear. I do wish that it had an automatic brightness adjustment, particularly a front-facing auto-adjust sensor like the Trijicon RMR HD has, but no dice. The battery life of the P2 version ACRO is so signficantly improved over the original, however, that I am not too concerned about the lack of auto-adjustment for the sake of power savings. I do have a ZR Tactical staineless steel captic recoil assembly with a 17lb spring on order, similar to what I run in my PDP Compact. These RSA's have proven to be reliable and address the over-sprung condition of the PDP in stock form. It made a world of difference in my split times and ability to track the dot with my Compact, so I hope it will be the same with this gun too. I'll check back in after a few hundred rounds and maybe a class or two and let you know how it's going. Big thanks to Thompson's Station Armory, my preferred FFL. Jonathan is a TGO member and a good dude. If you get a chance to support him, please do. He is a small business owner and has one of the most impeccably appointed and generally coolest stores you are likely to find. I'm saying this as a customer who pays full price, too, because I believe in what he's doing and what to see him succeed. As the founder, owner, and admin of TGO, I get to plug businesses who aren't vendors. It's good to be the king, right? But know this: If I advocate for them, they are squared away.

Hail to the king, baby.

Right across from housewares, I would imagine.

How did you like that 4PM storm today, then? I was able to stand on the front porch and get a pretty wild video of it passing just north of us. Once again.

That was another close one for my neighborhood in rural southern Williamson County. When the alarms went off, we pulled the family into the safe room and then I went to the front and rear porches to see what the weather was really doing in my area. I am almost positive that I saw the tendril from the rotation, backlit by lightning, as the tornado moved from southwest to northeast about 2-3 miles from me. Since we sit on a hill, we have an excellent vantage point. It was a legitimate "Oh wow" moment. Well... maybe I didn't say wow.

I still kick myself for not doing a basement when we built 13 years ago.

Looks like we're potentially in for yet another night of severe weather tonight. Y'all stay safe and keep your weather alert radios / smartphone apps turned up.