peejman

So I finally took my P3AT to the range yesterday. While plenty accurate and easy enough to shoot, it suffered numerous failures to extract. When I got home, google kindly informed me that the likely cause was the extractor screw being a bit loose. Sure enough, I was able to tighten it about 1/8 turn. So I took it all the way out, cleaned everything, put a dot of blue loctite on the screw, and tightened it down. When I put it back together, something wasn't right. The slide would go fully to the rear, but wouldn't come all the way back to battery. I noticed an interference problem between the hammer and firing pin, and noticed that the firing pin seemed locked up tight and a tad crooked. Further googling this morning informed me that the extractor screw also retains the firing pin. So in bottoming out the extractor screw, I've locked up (and possibly bent) the firing pin. I've also learned that the firing pin must go in a particular way. Shame on me for not reading up on it before I started messing with it. So.... for proper function of the extractor, the retaining screw must be tight. Yet when its tight, it locks up the firing pin. That tells me the screw is too long. Easy enough to file a little off the screw until it can be tight for extractor function yet not lock up the firing pin. Someone tell me why shortening the retaining screw is a bad idea. I've further discovered that, if I booger it up (or have already), replacement parts are quite inexpensive direct from Keltec.

My back order was a color problem. They had all the colors in stock except the one I wanted. I did some shopping around and no one had that color in stock at the time. That's typical for me... I always find the slowest check-out line in the grocery store, every traffic light turns red just before I get to it... Post up some pics and a review when you get it.

Our ancestors didn't have to deal with the "heat island" effect of our roads, buildings, etc. They had creeks to play in through the heat of the day. They got up at 4am and were done by 2pm. And since there was no air conditioning, they just got used to the heat. My little one has a nasty case of eczema, the heat makes it worse. It's been pretty frustrating feeling somewhat home-bound because we don't want to take him out in the heat. Even his older brother (who loves playing outside) walked out on our screen porch in the afternoon, piddled around for a minute or two and said "Daddy, lets go back inside. It's hot out here."

Welcome!

I suspect the perp in a home invasion will have a very different attitude. The guy who walked in is purely a crime of opportunity. The perp was on his way out.

I need to get one of these... In Car Gun Lockers

Congrats! Just don't look at the bottom line on that really long paper you have to sign. You really don't want to see what's written there.

No and yes... McMaster-Carr

Fun little track. I did the old configuration on my bike a couple times. The CMP is nearby too... 46 Pilgrim Ln, Munford, AL 36268 to Civilian Markmanship Program - Google Maps

This. Why do you think the 20" will be too much?

Shouldn't have happened in the first place, but they fixed it. Delta Air Lines Changes Policy After Charging Soldiers Returning From Afghanistan Thousands for Extra Luggage - FoxNews.com

Print out the regulations and have them with you in case you encounter an employee who doesn't know their own requirements. I assume you've got a direct flight but if you have a lay-over, make sure you know the pertinent laws in the event you get stuck there. I recall a story about a guy who got stuck in New Jersey and ended up in jail for possessing an unlicensed gun. Be patient.

+1 There are lots of "normal" leather holsters with adjustable tension via a screw in the body. Most can be made so tight your pants darn near come off with it. Any kydex holster can be adjusted with a little heat. Crossbreed provides instructions on how to adjust the tension in their holsters. I put mine on, jumped up and down, ran around the house, did jumping jacks, and rolled around on the ground. The pistol didn't come out. I decided that was good enough.

Attempting to draw when someone already has a gun on you is stupid. Don't kid yourself, you're not that fast. In this particular case, the guy entering the store had no situational awareness. If they'll take the <$20 I normally have in my wallet and go on their merry way... they can have it. I do agree to drop/toss the wallet and put some distance between you immediately. Anything to get away unharmed.

The classroom portion of mine was fine. The instructors did a good job making it interesting and keeping us awake. I'd say they had about 20 handguns (some new, a couple kaboomed) on a table up front and everyone was allowed to check them out during breaks. Several were passed around during the class. I remember hearing a few stupid questions, but no mall ninja antics. The shooting portion was outdoors on 29 deg day. The targets were fixed and the firing line consisted of a line of benches that we had to pick up and move to each distance. Not a big deal to me. There was "that one guy" shooting a .22 SA revolver using the classic one-hand straight arm bullseye technique. He was a good shot but exceedingly slow. Everyone would fire their 6 rounds and wait for him to finish. The instructors repeatedly told him "anywhere in the black is fine". I think he had a 2.5" group when finished. The girl next to me worried me a little. She had a SIG .45 that went bang, bang, click several times. Seems it was over-lubricated and the cold temp gelled the oil causing light strikes. She also started shooting almost from the hip. She held the gun with both hands, but very, very low. The malfunctions attracted the instructors who coached her and she did fine. I do recall the instructors laughing about the SIG's and HK malfuctioning while the Jennings and HiPoint did fine.

I've also noticed that even with slow fire, my one-handed groups (either hand) tend to be better than two-handed groups. I can shoot faster two-handed, but the groups are larger than I'd like. I think I'm anticipating with my support hand. I'm sure that would get better if I could ever figure out how to practice regularly.

Good.

Don't! They're awesome old guns. As stated, trade value is low. Mine's a beater but more accurate than me and shoots anything I put in it.

Am I the only one who said "Mila who?". Proof that you never know 'till you ask. Good for him.

So.... still employed?

+1 I wouldn't sweat the sore shoulder. My shoulder would certainly be sore after 100 rds of .243. It was sore after 60rds of .30-06 in a Garand. It doesn't take more than a couple shots where the rifle isn't pulled tight to end up with a nice bruise. If he shoots regularly, his technique will get better and he'll get used to it. Chamber it in whatever strikes the best balance of performance and cost.

They need to be removed one way or another. ASPCA, Animal Control, TWRA, bird shot, .... The cats will attract even more unpleasant things. A friend who lives near you had the classic "crazy cat lady" neighbor. Then the coyotes showed up. When the 'yotes began to go after my friend's cattle, he decided that was enough.

If that's the case, build a FAL (I am). AR's are like Legos by comparison.

Dayum, wish I could do that. I'm prolly 7-ring at best shooting that fast. As others have said, combat accuracy or bullseye shooting? The above is excellent combat accuracy IMO. I work with a bullseye shooter who shoots 3" groups at 100 yds off a rest with a customized .22 target pistol. Fundamentals remain the same for both, but execution is quite different.

Heh. The shooting portion of my test was at an outdoor range with 29 deg F ambient temp after all weapons had been sitting in those temps all day long. Three weapons suffered repeated malfunctions ... two SIG's and an HK. The Highpoints, Jennings, and my beat-up old Ruger worked perfectly. Even the instructors were laughing about it.