A.J. Holst
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Consultative, common-sense, discover / establish a need, by asking questions sales. Have applied to tile, hot dogs, money, and now work for a software provider. After 3 years in software sales and service (I do get to handle some front line help desk stuff) I hope to retire from my current organization.
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Yes and add some tin foil hat .gov wants to control us, using drugs and fluorinated water. In some .gov run nursing homes, the elderly are safely medicated into compliant patients.
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Aside from the highly addictive tax revenues, I would think .gov would want as much of the mob consuming mass quantities to help keep us more manageable.
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If a skilled 'smith/machinist gets $30 - $50 per hour for precision work, plus the "cost" of the machine, seems reasonable to me for a 1 - 2 hour job.
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Post the last firearm related thing you bought!
A.J. Holst replied to TGO David's topic in General Chat
Epic Amazon Fail... Got some gift cards for my bday. 3" riser, perfect, ordered 1" height, need 1/2", knew I needed 1/2". TruGlo Snap on front sight for my 870 Tactical. Doesn't fit due to the position of the barrel clamp for extended tube magazine. Free Shipping! Ordered 7/4, arrived today. -
Gunsmithing Services
A.J. Holst replied to LawEnforcementSalesTN's topic in TGO Vendor Sale Postings
Thanks for listing your scope of work and services. Good to know there is a local to me gunsmith to call on and your company name does not narrow your customer base. -
This is why I have a love / hate relationship with internet purchases. Shipping on returns / exchanges / warranty work. $6.45 priority mail, no big deal, just more time. Sounds like they'll repair / replace, I would if I were selling holsters at this price point. Good luck, hope it is resolved peaceable.
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Spoke to Landon at Kimber today. This model can be upgraded to an ambi safety, by Kimber. They do not currently sell the part. No word on if they will sell it after market in the future.
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WalMart+purse snatcher+pregant victim equals
A.J. Holst replied to bubbiesdad's topic in General Chat
That was not a Hollywood glancing blow, she done run him down. -
They did as well at the Fantasy of Trees, security thanked me when they saw me turn around (without a fuss) and then return for entry.
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I found these guys with the simple Google search "best left hand aiwb holster for CZ75B" They got a hit, hand some youtube and written reviews, located one state over, great stated warranty and I liked their story. For $40 I was willing to give them a shot. Being left handed, it's hard to flip a holster for a not so common handgun, so price point is important to me. Bought their Original Full Size, I dislike tuckable holsters. This ultimately was a bonus as my future P01 fit as well. This holster has seen use under most conditions I'll ever be in...yard work, house work, hands and knees work over 14 hours laying carpet, other commercial flooring projects, training classes and concealed carry. Never been in a tussle where someone was going for my holstered weapon, so can't comment. I can say I have NEVER been concerned with weapon retention. The handgun is retained to the holster by a band of elastic, the entire rig by a single clip and friction. Having sweated into this holster for many years, it doesn't smell like old socks or a locker room and it has NEVER sweated through to my handgun. The full sweat shield helps disperse (?) the weight of the handgun over a larger area, so it doesn't shift and sag. It also takes a little practice getting a good grip when drawing. Re-holstering with a hammer fired gun is safe for me, thumb on hammer. The Original does not have a reinforced throat. Advertised as comfortable, true claim, specifically if you're 5'9", 165 x 33"-34" waistline and carry at the 10-11 position. The obvious wear is the elastic band has stretched and the gun sits 1/2" lower in the holster. Other than routine wear marks, it is still 100% serviceable. No noted separation of the layers, not one loose or unraveled thread, clip is still clippy. It also appears this holster is easy on the handgun's finish. CZ's polycoat is not known to be especially robust; I do not see additional wear marks on the leading edges of my gun.
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Anyone know if an ambi safety can be fitted to a base Micro Carry?
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Nearly but not all are unfunctionable plus a lot of dry goods in the kitchen in addition to hard candies and rocking chairs.
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They say Brazil, but isn't the round of choice in South America .380acp? According to some sources on Googlenet, I hear .380 is mostly ineffective. Are these magic .380 bullets, if so I want some for my Kimber Micro.
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Are you completely happy with your pistol choice?
A.J. Holst replied to DWARREN123's topic in Handguns
I am becoming an expert at 3 - 5 lol. This is the first mag, fresh from the box, haven't shot it in over 9 months. 300 successful rounds, mixed HP / FMJ with no failures. Riding in a N82 Tactical as I type... -
To all fathers, husbands, step dads, and family leaders, I pray the Lord continues to give you the strength, wisdom, and courage to be men of greatness, to chose to be extraordinary, to be the man you want to be.
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Are you completely happy with your pistol choice?
A.J. Holst replied to DWARREN123's topic in Handguns
I am now. 3 yards during my function test of my recently returned 75B Omega -
Worked at a shop out West that has been 2 new reincarnations since I last darkened their doors.
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When my son was living at home and of prying fingers age, every gun was secured. In a safe or trigger lock. Willing to be at a tactical disadvantage in the event of a home invasion (pre HCP days) Now, they're stashed all over the house plus whatever I have on person
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Just received my 75B Omega back from David, very pleased with his customer service and looking forward to shooting it tomorrow. My Omega was needing a trip to a qualified gunsmith after having been fixed by a local expert. How one can take 4 months to booger up a hammer and sear as result of replacing a trigger bar spring is beyond comprehension. Contacted CGW in late February, was advised they were taking in no new work until late March / April. David told me he manages the inflow so he and his team can focus on the guns on the bench vs. the backlog of guns on the shelf. Received email from CGW, ready for additional work, if still interested, please contact. Opted for the Pro Package. Process for work order, shipping, etc all handled by CGW, combination of email and phone 8- 10 week promised turn time. Sent mid April, returned in approximately 8 weeks. Received a call from David verbally detailing the work completed and final cost. He replaced the sear, added $9 to my original quote. Credit card by phone for payment. Comparing the trigger action to my SDP from CZC, the Omega trigger is better. It's got to have something to do with geometry... I also think it equates the quality of work put out by David and Angus. Comparing the P01 to the 75B, note the differences in the pics: the upswept beaver tail allows me to get a slightly higher grip. Omega specific, the shape of the trigger is more comfortable for my itchy trigger finger and shorter reset/take up.
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I was speaking with my liberal, progressive high school buddy about the recent shootings. We differ AND agree on the 2A and all the subsidiary gun related topics we discuss. I can always trump him with, "I do not care what .gov does to make it impossible for BGs or the mentally ill to have or use guns, so long as it does not adversely impact me." Yesterday he brought up "Common Sense Gun Control Laws," with one point being a national .gov registry. "Wouldn't you pay a nominal $20 to eliminate future liability [in the event you sell your gun to someone who can't legally buy or possess] it's almost like the warranty they offer at Wal-Mart, for 5.99 you can..." "No, I would not, I am willing to take responsibility for my actions." Then I told the story of what can happen when our friendly .gov has the power to disarm the populace. While it would never happen here, authoritarian / totalarian have a track record of oppressing unarmed citizens. "The government does not have the resources or manpower to confiscate your guns. It is absurd to suggest they would go door to door to take them." True, so true but what if they send you a letter. Poof, you are a law breaker and subject to the police power of government. It costs them a stamp to make you a criminal. Then I added fear. "You told me Trump and his Minions as well as the Republican Party will do anything to win. You told me Trump is ruling by executive Fiat, that he would be an excellent oligarch, that he is ignoring the rule of law, thumbing his nose at the other branches of government, ad infinitum. If all these statements about Trump are true, he has opened the door for the creation of a tyrannical form of government. What does the Trump Train look like 25 - 50 years from now from a liberal progressive viewpoint. Still want that gun registration?
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The political football of tighten, relax or enforce current gun laws will be very much in play in light of all the the recent shootings. Found this opinion piece interesting... https://www.ammoland.com/2017/06/truth-gun-violence/?utm_source=Ammoland+Subscribers&utm_campaign=32325863a4-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6f6fac3eaa-32325863a4-21140109#axzz4jtS9EYRF
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Shooter from Illinois, illegal gun in Illinois, transported to VA, which I understand is not gun friendly either. Laws keep mostly honest people mostly honest. Other reports I'm seeing include quotes like, "it should have been..." Appalling ANYONE thinks or feels an act of violence should have been directed towards another person. What will be accomplished by using a firearm for the mechanism of change because you don't like or agree with the results of voting or the agenda of those public servants once in office? I know, reactive policy from .gov based on fear, from both sides of the aisle. Both sides? Yep, these boys and girls react poorly since "one of theirs" was attacked.