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One of my prize possessions is my Sig Trailside. This is a Hammerli made pistol designed for competition. Unfortunately Walther bought Hammerli so Sig no longer sells the Trailside. I would imagine it is just a matter of time until Walther comes out with their own version. You can still find the Sig's around and they are a can't miss gun. If not get the Ruger.

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If I can confirm my availability for those days, I plan on attending. I look forward to training with an actual Spetsnaz operator. I should be able to confirm within the next 2 weeks, hopefully there will still be a spot available.

That is the best suggestion I have heard yet. Seriously, I would not get rid of a 1911 for a XD. Now a Glock...

welcome aboard:)

That my friend is the sign of a wise man. I figured the Vick question may give us a breather for a sec. Then when can get back to dogmatic theology.

So you think Michael Vick will ever play in the NFL again?

Time to go to Wal-Mart. For the hell of it.

Nuff Said!

What I think may be happening here is the same thing the Catholic Church did to celts and other pagans when they were trying to convert them. Just about every major Christian holiday we celebrate(Christmas, Easter) just happens to fall on the same dates as pagan festivals which predates christianity. The logic was it would be easier to convert the pagans if they could keep their major festivals(times of worship) similar. Maybe the bishop is thinking along similar lines. Instead of worrying about the details(Moon God, Storm God) get the same title and then change the details.

I can not overexaggerate how much better you will get by dryfiring. Make sure the gun is unloaded, aim at a backstop you would not mind destroying and dryfire ...dryfire....dryfire. When I first get a new handgun I dryfire to the point I can balance an empty cartridge case on the front sight while pulling the trigger with out dropping the case. Then I dry fire somemore. There is no cheaper way to practice grip, sight picture and trigger squeeze. DryFire!

Don't know anything about Ruger rifles. But I hear you got a Glock 17 for sale?

Alrighty then back to the original topic. The bishop's reasons for his suggestion seem to stem from his time in indonesia and the arab world were it is common for Christians and Muslims to both refer to their higher power as Allah. This actually kinda makes sense. Two doctrines but the same "God" Although this is common in the Arab world I do not see non arab countries embracing the concept. After all why should they change their culture for a non indigenous religion/culture? Good find Boomhower! Thanks.

Ordered from them a couple of times. Everything went smoothly.

http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/:eek:

Blasphemy!

I once took an oath to uphold th U.S. Constitution and I have tried to stick to that. Whether we like it or not the free society we enjoy comes with a price. Freedom is not always used for good but is still a good thing. I do not believe we can allow political policy to be determined by our personal religious beliefs. This is unfair to the whole of society. At the same time your beliefs are the foundation of who you are. "Damn.....we're in a tight spot"

Google....St. James the Moorslayer. 700 years of moorish(muslim) predation in that particular case. Although don't kid yourself the Roman Catholic church was killing pagans as godless things. It was a somewhat different kind of world.

Therefore it is unconstitutional. You know I never thought of that angle. But what would you do declare Islam illegal?

That is a beautiful piece. What affiliated club do you belong to?

Fury I completely agree with you. The single biggest threat to free society is Islam. But that does not change the fact that they are protected by our Constitution.

Fundamentalist Islamic Terrorists and the hate they spread is the enemy of all mankind. They have declared themselves my enemy so be it. I fail to recognize Al Quieda, Hammas and Hezbollah as anything but murdering thugs that need to be exterminated. That said, all muslims are not using terror tactics to spread their beliefs. On the contrary westernized Muslims are seen as traitors to Allah by fundamentalist muslims. In America the same bill of rights that gives us our cherished 2nd amendment also gave us the 1st amendment: Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Many people would say that Islam is not protected because it preaches hate and uses violence and fear to spread it's message. And while I agree it would be easiest to target all muslims. Fundamentalist Islam is a(in Christian terms) denomination of the ISLAMIC faith. The majority of the 1.3 billion muslims in the world are not terrorists. So the conundrum remains. Do we infringe upon the civil rights of all Muslims granted in the 1st Amendment? If so can you really whine if someone infringes upon yours granted by the 2nd Amendment?

I did not post this to slam Islam. I have some Bosnian muslim friends that I consider amongst my most cherished. I judge people by their actions not their beliefs. But I am appalled that a leader in one of the world's most prevalent religions is willing to suggest he and his followers change the way(it is all in the details) they worship in order to make it more friendly to people of a different faith. Faith is only as strong as belief that yours is the righteous path. I would hope a leader would exhibit a stronger belief in faith. Seems to me that fear of Fundamentalist Islamic terrorism may have something to do with his suggestion.