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I agree... not only is the area itself thin, but the sharp square cuts where it joins the slide invite stress risers and cracks. In actual use I'm not sure how much of a problem it really is, unless you happen to drop the slide just right onto concrete. The Glock slides I've seen crack have always been at the left rear corner of the ejection port, which is another sharp corner. I notice on the Gen 5s they've put a bit of a bevel or radius there.

I've owned the P365 for a couple of years. I was impressed with the way it fit my hand, and how it shot like a much larger gun without the snap traditionally associated with subcompact 9mms. I recently picked up a Hellcat as well. However, it was not nearly as good IMO. While the trigger was a bit shorter in travel, the gun grip itself was just that much fatter and the shape of the trigger made it noticeably more unpleasant to shoot than the P365. In particular, it was not always easy to get the perfect position of the trigger finger on the trigger to depress the safety finger all the way. The recoil was also sharper, which didn't make much sense given the more massive slide. I did seem to note that the recoil spring assembly was lighter on the Hellcat than on the P365. I can say the accuracy and sights were good, and I experienced no reliability with the 7 or 8 mags that I shot through it before my trigger finger was too numb to continue. However, I couldn't wait to get rid of it and I soon did.

That’s not American Loan on Poplar you’re talking about, is it? I’ve used them for transfers from time to time.

I bought one of these a few years ago and though it's large, that isn't a problem for me. No problem at all seeing .22 hits at 100 yards, haven't tested it much further except to look at Jupiter and Saturn. It's about as long as my forearm, from elbow to fingertip. https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-52250-Ultima-Spotting-Scope/dp/B0002CTZ70/

You can see in the photo below that a corner of metal has broken off above the extractor.

The only thing special about the Detonics mags are the custom length, IIRC. Standard 1911 mags will work but won't fit flush to the frame. The recoil assembly was the other special thing about these, getting the right springs to replace them can be a challenge. The reason for the odd cut on the slide is that the designer intended the gun to be carried hammer down, so provisions were made to make thumb cocking quick and easy. Apparently it's also not uncommon for the piece of metal above the extractor at the rear of the slide to crack off, I've seen photos of two guns that happened to. There is currently a really nice example on the shelf at Arms Fair in Memphis for about $850. Looks to be a later model, or one that had some custom work done. Black/OD Cerakote and checkering. I've thought about picking it up but haven't successfully talked myself into it.

Something like a S&W M&P AR .22 rifle. Not only are they fun in their own right, but they're a useful trainer for the AR platform.

One thing to be aware of if you reload, especially lead coated bullets. The 509 has a very short throat and unless you seat the bullets fairly deeply in the case, say 1.080" or 1.090", they simply won't chamber. And deepening the throat with a reamer is a no-go because of the nitride finish.

Newly acquired M&P. Accuracy is on par with my other 2.0s, that is to say, excellent.

This week, I should be getting back a CZ P-07 slide that I'd sent to Jaegerwerks a couple weeks ago, to be milled for the RMR/Holosun cut. If you have Glocks, you have more options and I think buying an aftermarket slide with the cut already done is the way to go. It allows you to try out a RDS without modifying your factory slide or making unrecoverable investments. Just be sure that the slide you buy is compatible with your frame; for instance, most of the slides I've seen have been for Gen 3 Glocks.

I used to order a lot from Brownells and Midway. About 5-10 years ago, their selection went downhill and the shipping duration went up. Before then, I could order something Monday and usually have it by Thursday. Over the past 2 years I found myself ordering a lot less because even if they had it in stock (and Brownells was bad about this), it would take at least 10 days to arrive... and that was before the current panic state. At some point in there, Midway also stopped giving discounts to C&R FFL holders as well, which didn't help.

I've always found the Midwest Industries handguards to be good quality and priced reasonably. I have several of them on different length rifles. I tend to favor the free float handguards, but installation does require removal of the front sight base as well as the barrel nut. From top to bottom in the photo below: UTG Pro, Midwest carbine length, and Midwest mid-length. The UTG brand as a whole has a reputation for being junk, but the UTG Pro stuff is a cut above that. I bought the rifle with it installed by the previous owner and so far it's hasn't given me any problems. I wouldn't recommend it, but I also wouldn't NOT recommend it.

I was able to pick up a few more magazines from the IWI store about a month or so ago. They do come back in stock from time to time. Mine has been my primary carry for most of the year. I have about 900 rounds through it at the moment. Not one problem so far.

And here I was wondering when they approved a .nope domain

Yes, it does

Primary Arms, Holosun, SIG MSR (they can often be found on sale for $100), Vortex Strikefire / SPARC. Burris makes pretty good stuff. Ultradots are supposed to be good, but I've never owned one. Aimpoint PRO if you want something you never have to bother with again.

I suppose people like that are thinking of some sort of grandfathered provision like the one in the '94 AWB allowing you to keep pre-ban weapons. I doubt the ATF will ever bother with that; they have no oversight or public opinion to worry about. Judging by some recent hints, pistols in rifle calibers may be banned entirely, along with braces too.

Seems like firearm prices aren't really too bad as long as you don't want a Glock 9mm or an AK pattern rifle/pistol. For some reason, I've been contacted by several people asking if I knew where they could buy an AR pistol. Guess they all saw the same YT video.

Hard to see an argument for the .45 IMO. The .357 excels at penetration, which is your friend when it comes to shooting at woodland-type creatures large enough to make a meal out of you It will also give you an extra round and likely be slimmer to carry. About the only real benefit of the .45 would be speed of reloading, assuming the gun is set up for moon clips.

I have a few Steyrs, the M9 and L9 variations. Very well-made guns. Ergonomically, I think they're superior to Glocks. Accuracy of them tends to be excellent. I think they are oversprung, set up for hot ammo. Lighter loads, like minor power factor, can cause the occasional stovepipe. Bore axis and the effect on muzzle flip is very similar to Glocks, they come right down on target quickly. Don't much care for the sights. I can use them OK, I just don't see an advantage to the trapezoid design, and would rather have traditional post/notch. The grip is fine except for 1) rather slick texturing and 2) mighty teeny magwell which could use some beveling. The A2 model fixes the former issue, at least. The trigger could use a more noticeable reset.

Bourbon is a particular type of whiskey that must have the following qualities to legally be labeled as such: Produced in the United States Made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn Aged in new, charred oak containers Distilled to no more than 160 proof Entered into the container for aging at no more than 125 proof Bottled (like other whiskeys) at 80 proof or more Also, technically, most Tennessee whiskey meets the legal definition of bourbon, but usually adds the step of post-distillation filtering through charcoal, and must be distilled in TN to qualify. I read somewhere (I think it was in one of Cowdery's books) that there is more Jack Daniel's produced every year than every other bourbon combined.

It seems as though any 2011 holster would work, since the BUL seems to have a similar frame profile.

I've had a PA 1-6 ACSS scope on a BM ACR for several years. For the money, they deliver a fair value. I've never done much roughhousing or 3-gun with it, so I can't offer any meaningful experience as to the durability. The glass is pretty fair, not quite as bright as the similarly priced Vortex Strike Eagle. The eyebox is adequate, if not generous. The Strike Eagle seems a bit superior there. Taken all around, I find the ACSS reticle more useful than the Strike Eagle's. The only 1-8 I looked through had such a small eyebox that I, personally, would look elsewhere. I'd have no problem at all buying another 1-6, if the right deal came along.

I got a kick out of their site during the first real Obama panic. They had forgotten to remove the logic on their item pages that showed the difference between the MSRP and whatever they were currently charging. So instead of "You saved 10%", the page was showing things like "You saved -692% !" What a bunch of maroons.

That's what I asked myself immediately after buying a Steyr SPP about 20 years ago. Instead, I had a heavier, larger 9mm with a worse trigger and sights :( I didn't keep the SPP very long and I don't regret that sale at all.