MacGyver

Man, you’ve been pining after one of these (or maybe what it should be) for what, three years? I think you need to just go ahead and get one and get it out of your system. It might be a dog - but if anyone can spend the time to be able to trust it - it’s probably you. I’ve not spent a lot of time on the platform - but how many Kel-Tec’s Have you run over the years? It can’t be worse out of the box.

I like the Surefire frontend, too. I don't like the TLR1 on a shotgun. They're inexpensive, but the ergonomics just don't work for me. I do like the Inforce WML mounted on the side where I can hit it with my thumb. Whatever you get, you just need to really run it and make sure it works for you.

That stinks!

Wow. That’s not cheap. Still, it is a pretty neat piece of equipment. I rolled my own smokeless from a handi rifle - and it is .45 caliber. I’ve not had a problem because I’ve mostly been shooting sabots or cast. But, it would be nice to open up some other long range options. I’m not certain I paid that much for the handi rifle in the first place - so I suppose I could spend a little change on accessories, right?

I need one of those swing lock dies.

There are certainly benefits to manufacturing at scale.

This is why the Soviets lost the Cold War...

What are you running it in?

I’m 6’0” and 150lbs. if I’ve had a good breakfast. I generally run OWB in a RCS Phantom or similar. I’ve got some IWB holsters that work great, but as a general rule if I need to tuck my shirt in, I pocket carry a j-frame. At 285lbs., you’re going to have to find what works for you - and that’s as a whole system - pistol, holster and belt. There’s not a right answer, but every body type is different. You’ve got to find what works for you. I’d probably start OWB in a good holster around 4-5 o’clock. Maybe try IWB in the same position from there.

Generations of folks have carried bare bones 1911s without night sights or rails to good affect. I’ve yet to shoot a RIA pistol that wasn’t reliable. They conceal well in a proper holster. I wouldn’t hesitate to carry it.

Isn’t there a football game on or something?

Because you can gets parts and magazines at every gun store in America? And, because they work.

It might not be ideal, but the G29 has a squared off rear sight for a reason. Could you talk him into doing a one-handed rack using his belt or something to engage the slide?

While I like this as a fun concept, I have serious reservations about the decision making paradigm that brought this to market. If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s a duck. All this is going to do is open up another group of “unregulated firearms” for debate and restrictions because of “loopholes.” While I personally would love to be able to buy consumable suppressors at Walmart, that’s not where we are right now. I can’t see how this helps our optics.

That’s awesome!

I’m so sorry to hear this, Doug. Glad I got to meet her.

Yes.

No doubt.

The Discovery Channel did a great piece a couple of years ago where they show plausibility of the Single Bullet Theory. It’s JFK - Beyond the Magic Bullet. It’s well worth a watch: https://archive.org/details/JFKBeyondTheMagicBullet2004

My belief is that Oswald was in fact the only shooter - and was absolutely a patsy. That said, I doubt we’ll learn anything new. I expect the data being protected was more about the structures that protect the office of the President - not the President himself more so than evidence itself. The sad part is that the people who can really answer questions are either dying - or long since buried out in the desert.

I shot a Super Grade M70 not too long ago and it was beautiful. I think they’ve gone back to the pre-64 model extractors as well.

I like to have few bucks on me - but don't really sweat it much when I don't.

Man, my mom hated those folks back in the day She was certain their catalog put me on several lists before the internet was a thing. That said, if a kid tried half the things we did as kids today they’d undoubtedly be on the watchlist. But, looking back with fondness, Ragnar Benson, Loompanics and Paladin Press all contributed to my delinquency as a minor.

Neat. I hadn’t heard about this, and I’ve been a supporter of and occasional volunteer at Inner City Ministries since my college days in the early ‘90s. They do a lot of good work - especially with at risk youth. It’s awesome to see them continuing to partner up in the community.

The Gold Dot Short Barrels are probably my favorite load for it. I’ve had good luck with Hornady Critical Defense in .357, too. Seems like those are both 125gr. I’ve heard worries about heavier stuff jumping crimps. I’ve never experienced that, but I believe it. It’s a handful of a pistol with full power .357. I pocket carried that thing for years in a kydex Aholster. It wasn’t good to the finish, but you couldn’t tell it was in my pocket. I liked the Aholster because I could get a full firing grip on it when it was in my pocket and I didn’t need to readjust my grip upon drawing. You can’t say that about many pocket pistols.