Citizen_B

The Streamlight polytac hp is a small, lightweight light with great throw and not too expensive.

Nice work! Where did you get the aervoe paint?

I like survival-pax.com for buying paracord. All of it is the real 7 interior strand stuff. Good prices and great color selection. Lots of other neat stuff on their site. The first business day of the month they do a paranoid by the pound sale. Good way to get lots of cord if you don't mind odd lengths and getting whatever colors they have. Paranoid by the pound tends to go quick once they put it up.

Anyone else notice the Magpul product placement this season? Lots of pmags and moe stocks.

Hmm, metal vs. plastic mags... I'd say yes.

What was their price for the M&P mags?

Do it. You won't regret it. http://www.survival-pax.com/ is the best place I've found to get 4sevens and accessories ( and paracord and Mora knives ...). Nice folks that run it too.

I've got a 4sevens quark, 2 aa model. Can't beat this light for an EDC / camping / have around the house light. Seems to be pretty durable and tough, at least as good as my streamlight. Very well built too, especially little details like the square machined threads. It's as bright as you need for general use, but I find myself using the lower modes at least as much as full on. Especially like the moonlight mode when the lights are out and I don't want to bother the wife or kids. The cr123 quark model burns a little longer and a little brighter but I wanted a more common and cheaper battery, plus I can use my rechargeable eneloops. I spent an extra ten bucks and got the tactical tail cap because I liked the momentary on / one handed thumb operation but didn't like the limited functionality of the tactical model.

I've been happy with the Streamlight Polytac on my HD 12 ga.

Glad to see another run being made at this. So what specifically has been done that addresses the Sheriff's Association's concerns?

I've used my Mora Companion probably more than any other knife over the last year or so that I've had it, primarily for various outdoor chores around the house. It's tough enough to stand up to hard work, but cheap enough that I'm not afraid to abuse it. Easy to sharpen to scary sharp too.

I've carried a Spyderco Delica most days for the last at least 15 years. Got several other folders I carry from time to time, but keep going back to the Delica. For me it's the perfect blend of size, weight, and utility. If what you're doing isn't broke, don't fix it.

If you're looking for something different and somewhat unique, try a Smith & Wesson 457. It's been discontinued for a few years, but shouldn't be too hard to find a used one hanging around somewhere. This is one of Smith's most underated pistols. Fits all of your criteria; all metal (as long as you count the aluminum frame), DA/SA, carries easily (not too heavy and thin), and about $500 if you can find one. 7 round single stack .45acp. Probably very comparable in size and weight to your Colt. This review is a few years old, but rates it against a couple of current popular carry guns: http://www.kahr.com/Reviews2007/gun-tests.asp

I've got a pair of Tru Spec 24/7 pants that I really like. Coyote color is nice looking, more like a dark khaki. Pockets are plentiful and logical. They're ripstop poly/cotton blend and are definitely cooler than jeans.

+1 on Charlie Haffners. Most people shoot rifles from bench or standing, but I shoot prone or kneeling just as much as I shoot standing. Bring a mat or blanket if you go there since the firing line is gravel.