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So along with the bullet buttons (which I have on order), Fox News has also educated us on the purpose of Dry Firing.   :wall:   Additionally, investigators believe both Farook & Malik were "dry-firing" in the back yard of another Southern California home in the days leading up to the attack, according to law enforcement sources.  Dry-firing, as explained by a source, is pulling a gun's trigger with no bullets in the weapon's chamber.    "The intent is to train the mind to kill,” the source told Fox late Sunday.   http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/12/07/dry-run-san-bernardino-shooter-practiced-at-gun-range-days-before-attack/?intcmp=hpbt1

I have a race gun and use 147's. I can't say I have even heard of someone using 165gr bullets in a 9mm, but that doesn't mean much either.  I basically find what I like and stick with it.   I would think you would need to have a custom chamber to really use them.

  If the government did their job, we would be able to mind our own business.  I probably wouldn't have done that myself, but catch me on the day I have to send in my quarterly taxes and I just might be persuaded to.  At some point it's hard not to say anything when many of us are paying in so much for absolutely nothing.

  I think you misunderstand my post.  I am saying that if criminals followed laws, they wouldn't buy a gun, no matter the arena.  So the direct logic is correct.  If a buyer had to go through a background check (and followed the law and did it), then it would prevent someone from owning a gun that shouldn't.     Their argument is everyone should have to go through a background check.  We know criminals won't.

I truly believe a rescued dog knows you rescued it. That said, my full akc dogs from breeders have been great dogs as well. I believe dogs are a product of their environment. They emulate their owners, basically like kids. I would say go to a shelter. The dog will pick you.

Thanks for all of the feedback guys. I think I will try one of the IPhone options first and see how it works.

Very wrong, but oh so right.  He's lucky he didn't get shot.   I am going to have to re-use the triple F-up line.

  That one has a cracked screen  :pleased:

Thanks KahrMan.  I may just go ahead and get the new one and try it out.  Worst case, I can send it back.

 That one is about 3k  :pleased: .

Thanks, the Flir for Iphone is similar to the last one I linked.  Appears reviews on the one I linked are a bit better.  I am just not sure if there is some advantage I would be missing by going with the Iphone versions over a handheld.  I suppose i can buy one of the Iphone versions and if I don't like it, send it back.  I am partly afraid of losing it being so small.

I just looked it up.  I want one that shows the actual picture, not just a temp.  I want a better view of the overall picture so to speak.  

I have been contemplating buying an IR Thermometer (with graphic interface) to use around the house to find leaks and to be honest, just play with.  I know we have a diverse range of people on here and thought maybe someone would have some experience with some of them.   Basic requirements: Needs to work for checking windows, doors, etc in a house Budget ~$400 or less.   I have looked briefly into a few at various levels.  I do believe in good equipment, so I am not looking for the cheapest, although if it works, value is always good.   Fluke: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EW2MC9Y/ref=s9_simh_gw_p328_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=09V0T3J784FY52T7KKCW&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop   Flir: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NXJDQV0/ref=s9_simh_gw_p328_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=09V0T3J784FY52T7KKCW&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop   Seek for Iphone: http://smile.amazon.com/Seek-Compact-Thermal-Imager-Apple/dp/B00NYWABAA/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1449249038&sr=1-1&keywords=iphone+heat+camera   Anyone have any experience with any of these or similar?

  Bullet size has been my biggest issue.  I have some 240 grain Missouri Bullet Lead bullets that I use for subsonics (I powdercoat first), but I had a heck of a time getting them to work in my chamber.  I haven't messed with mine in quite a while, but maybe this will prompt me to go out and shoot it some this weekend.  

Ok, I have to eat a bunch of Crow.  I have no excuses as much as I wish I did.  :surrender:   I had to go back and look at my upper and see if I had misspoke.  Of course with my rail on I couldn't see the twist rate, but when I looked up my order, there it is in black and white.   3003080820SS 30 Caliber 1-8" Twist, 20" SS Blanks 1 AR15 Pre-Fit 300 Blackout, Modified HBAR, .750" Gas, Pistol Length Gas System, 8.5" Long, 5/8" x 24 TPI   I think I had stuck in my head my research between 1/7 and 1/8 on some AR's.  I know my old Sig 556 had a 1/7 twist which was for heavier bullets.  So mea culpa, I was wrong.   Sorry about that.  That's what I get for not checking first to make sure.  So, for that kind of money, I don't think you can go wrong.  I agree it won't be the highest quality, but it will probably work just fine.  Building one is always fun and a good learning experience though.  I just ordered some items to build a 5.56 upper to put on mine as well.

  No offense taken.  Just a point though.  I am way more likely to read a link (even if the linked data is very long) with a short, to the point explanation than some super long copy and paste.  You may have even edited it some, but I will normally always skip such a (long) post.

When the cliff notes are available, let me know.

I simply meant him or her by them. If he was actually in the vehicle I think we would have seen them pulling him out as well. My money is it was him on the street. I would guess he was 20-25 yards from the vehicle. I think they are saying that is "close".

I am pretty sure it was the guy. He was away from the vehicle well before any of the swat got there. He was dead (or most likely) in a big pool of blood when I started watching the live feed. There is a post on here that would time stamp it. He may have been hit originally while in the vehicle, but I thought I heard them say early on they shot one guy running from the vehicle. This would align with what I saw as well. I suppose it could have been the woman, but I am almost certain it was one of them.

In a 300 Blackout SBR? I have a 8.5" 1/7 McGowen barreled 300 Blackout and 240s will stabilize, but I don't think they will in 1/8. It's not an exact science. Each bullet will be a bit different depending on their design. No one can say for sure what will stabilize without testing and you have to test before putting the suppressor on. If you like the price, go for it. You can find some bullet that will work, but heavier bullets are easier to get subsonic. To be fair, my barrel was $350 so I don't think you would ever lose money even if you get it and find out you want a higher twist.

It may or may not stabilize certain bullets. Only way you will know is to shoot it. I doubt it will stabilize a 200 grain or higher, but it might. If you can find a load for a 180-190 grain bullet it would have a better chance.

Only issue you may have is if you want to shoot subsonics.  I would want a 1/7 twist for the heavy bullets.  If not, it will be fine.

  I certainly didn't say that implying it was better from a family perspective.  I think everyone knew exactly what I meant.  

Go Ruger. I love Sigs, but a Mosquito is only good if you run CCI Mini Mags all of the time. They are way too ammo picky.

  We are referring to the actual law enforcement people giving the press conferences.  I have no expectation the media will wait on anything, correct or not.