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I've done this. I have neodymium magnets with countersink holes in them. I cover them with shrink tubing, slick a vertical slit to insert the screw and then pull the tubing over the screw.  I think the liquid tape would work just as well. You want to cover the magnet with something to prevent scratching. It's REALLY easy to scratch the finish on a slide if you attach it to a bare magnet.   How does it work? Well, you might need to mount the magnet with a metal spacer or else use two magnets. I found that it was hard to get my hand around the grip unless there was more spacing than one magnet provided. I also found that bumping the handgun with my knee would cause it to fall off. This was only with the heavier handgun. The lighter gun (a Kel Tec P11) stayed put. If you put it in a place where it can get bumped inadvertently, you might want to double up on the magnets.  I'll see if I can find a link to the magnets I used.   Oh, I mounted mine flat on the side of the slide. Obviously, if you mounted them vertically with the magnet on the top of the slide, the grip issue I mentioned wouldn't apply. I like the sideways mount because the gun is invisible under a table   EDITED: Here's a link.  http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BX082CS-N

Good news!  Thanks for the update.

I also see Crow T. Robot to the left of the circled area. He's about a quarter the size of the circled area.

^This.  Well, more of an alien-looking creature with spines down its back and a scary face.

One of my pet peeves about cop shows is how they use flashlights and guns.  I'm watching the season opener of the mentalist (SPOILER ALERT!) and Lisbon does all the following.   Responds to an anonymous phone call about a person whose life is in danger without telling anyone. Goes in the house without backup. Doesn't turn on the lights. Just uses a cr*ppy light that only puts a 4 foot circle on the wall. Come on! I have a AAA keychain light that puts out more light than that! This just drives me nuts on TV shows. Holds the flashlight up by her head with her handgun pushed out in front of her, easily swept aside by someone hiding behind an object. Of course, her finger is on the trigger. She never sweeps a room when she enters. Then, if it couldn't get any worse, she goes into the basement. Hello... has no one ever watched Psycho?!?? The bad guys are always in the basement. I could tell you the rest, but at this point, I'm thinking... somebody just shoot this woman and bring in a smarter cop! The ending is as clichéd as everything else so just imagine your own ending.  /rant off

Okay, I'm not a doc, but I'd go to ER tonight with something like this.  Your eyesight is at risk.

I saw a similar article back last spring. I can't remember for sure, but I think it was murder rates and TN was pretty high up. I adjusted the figured to exclude Shelby and we dropped way down the list. Sorry I can't remember the specifics, but we were top ten (maybe 7 or so?) and dropped to mid-30s without Shelby County.

It doesn't have any pouches, it's just covered with molle loops.   I tried to post a pic but it wouldn't let me. Here is a link to it. http://www.lapolicegear.com/diplomat-3-day-backpack1.html

Just occurred to me... I'm going overseas (Costa Rica) for a week soon. My LA PoliceGear 3 day pack will carry all I need, but do I run the risk of getting hassled or standing out too much with a coyote tan bag covered with molle fasteners?  I haven't flown in 3-4 years, so I don't know what travelers are using for backpacks today. (In the past, I used a TravelPro roller, but it's not to practical outside the airport.)   Any thoughts?

I have the LA police gear 3 day backpack. I had to oil the zippers to get them to work properly, otherwise it's a fine bag. That said, I never use it. It's covered with molle fasteners, coyote brown, screams tactical, military, etc. Might as well carry a sign that says, GUN ON BOARD.  It's also way too big unless, well, you're gone for three days. :ugh:  I guess I should have figured that out from the name.   My primary carry bag is a shoulder strap sports bag with the gun in the hidden wet clothes compartment.

A neighbor's dog when I lived in Texas used to dig holes under our fence.  I was afraid it would hurt our little dogs. After filling the hole several times to no avail, I wired it with an electric fence wire.  WOOFFFF!  No more holes under the fence.

I like the backpack on the passenger seat idea.  It's hidden, easily available, carries spare mags, and allows me to take the spare gun with me when desired.   Even better, it gives me an excuse to buy another gun!

I found this in the Chicago Tribune.  I corrected it.  

After the biker attack in NYC, I've been rethinking my EDC. Usually, I carry a single stack 9mm or 380... easy to conceal, easy to carry in most any clothing... but I only have 7-8 rounds of ammo.   So here's my thoughts. Any time 8 rounds is NOT enough, 11 rounds is not going to be enough either, so going double stack is not the solution for me. I'd like to increase my capacity to at least 30 rounds, but I'm unsure how to do that. Obviously, I could carry a 2nd mag, but that's only 7 more rounds.   My thinking is maybe I should have a double stack "car gun" in 9mm or 40cal with 2 spare hi-cap mags, but I don't like leaving a gun in a car when I'm away from it.  My car has a couple of great places to hide a larger gun, but those locations aren't accessible from the driver's seat.   I could carry a rifle in the back, but again, if it's not accessible from the driver's seat, it's not going to be available in an incident like the one in NYC.   Thoughts?

Funny story: I'm at my sister's house fixing something because her husband has zero knowledge about this sort of thing. I ask my teenage nephew for a screwdriver. He hands me a pair of pliers!   1. To move big appliances, get teflon sliders and put under the legs. Even if you can't get to the back legs, you can rock the weight forward and slide it easily. 2. There is a lint filter inside the dryer. It should be cleaned after every use. I'm sure the repairman checked this, but you need to do it from now on after every use. The dryer will get so hot it can catch fire or burn out if this is blocked. As a result, manufacturers make them fit loose. When people don't change them, the lint goes around the edges of the filter. Eventually it will clog the inside of the vent inside the dryer or at the flap where the air eventually exits the house. I bought a used dryer and had to vacuum out the inside of the vent before using it for this reason. Once the outside vent gets cracked open, varmints can get inside and cause havoc. 3. For the next couple of uses, do NOT leave the dryer unmonitored. You could have some burnt wiring from overheating that could continue to be a problem. If you smell something burning, call your repair guy, or replace the dryer. Personally, I'd not take a chance. I'd replace it in a heartbeat if I smelled something burning AFTER the repair guy has fixed it. You can get a decent used dryer on Craigslist from some wealthy family that is redoing the wallpaper in their laundry and needs the appliances to match.    Another funny story:  We don't have a working dryer. My wife of 40 years cannot figure out that some clothes cannot be dried on the "High" heat mode so my clothes come out in doll sizes when she uses the dryer.  She can't figure out the washer either. Either that, or she's oblivious to what she's doing. She'll wash a new red shirt with white clothing!  I haven't owned white underwear in 20 years! :surrender:

I remember something important from one of the Jack Ryan, Jr books, but I can't remember what it was called. Ryan, Jr. goes in to clear a room in a training exercise and lets down his guard after dispatching the bad guy, only to get taken out by the second bad guy because he was no longer alert.  It was really good tactical lesson.   Anyone remember what this was called?  It's been bugging me for several months.

According to one article, he died at John Hopkins Hospital after a short illness. His publisher did not know the cause of death, according to the article.   That's odd for someone as young as 66.  Life expectancy for a male non smoker at 65 is age 84.

Update:  I tested two of the holster with a Taurus 709 Slim.  The slipless holster stayed where I put it all day.  It was not as uncomfortable as most IWB holsters I've tried. Unlike a clip holster, I could wear it a little lower to the grip was barely even with the belt line. I could sit or drive with no problems.  On the downside, it was really hard to access the weapon in this position.  Of course, if you wear it with the grip above the belt line, there's really no advantage to this holster that I can see. The gun is still visible. Well, you could tuck your shirt in over it and the gun would be almost invisible. Hard to draw, but better than no gun at all.   Anyway, if you like IWB holsters, it's worth considering.   The tuckable was a surprise. It was reasonably comfortable and ambidextrous. It worked in the 5 and 6 o'clock position for me. 

Here is what I found with a search.     This confirms my belief that milk is not good for you.

I have one. They're compression shirts so they fit small and tight. They are hot and they tend to sag with a heavy gun, but that can be offset by putting something heavy in the opposite pocket.  Ideally, they would be worn under a shirt with snap button or with magnets under the buttons so it opens quickly.   It's inferior to most other carry methods... unless... you need to carry a large gun with a couple of spare mags and you need it to be completely invisible and you're a small guy or woman who can't carry a large gun concealed in a IWB holster.  I'm pretty sure I could carry a 1911 and couple of mags in this under a dress shirt and no one would ever know.

I mentioned this a couple of days ago, but I don't want to hijack that thread.  Ace Case Manufacturing is having a holster sale in the month of September... any three holsters for $33.   I bought two of their slipless gripper IWB holsters. They arrived in a couple of days and I wore one today. The slipless holster is their version of the Remora holster. There's no clip; you just put it between your briefs and pants and supposedly it won't move around.   I tried it today with my (unloaded) Taurus 709 slim. On the pro side, it stayed right where I put it, much to my surprise. On the downside, I'm a skinny guy and I couldn't easily access the firearm.  I'll try different belts and different pants next.   The third holster was their tuckable ambidextrous. I haven't worn it yet, but just trying it on, it felt like it would be a very good Small of back holster for me. (Note: I'm skinny so reaching the small of my back is really easy. It might not be a good holster for normal sized men.)   The third holster is a slipless for my Kel Tec 380.  No need for it, but hey, it was three for $33 so I had to buy something. :rofl:

This^     Dick Cheney should take him hunting.

You might want to consider the Circuit Judge. It's the 410 pistol cylinder with a long barrel and a rifle stock. At less than $500, it's a lot of bang for the buck with the home defense load. It will be loud. I have one. It's a surprisingly small shotgun, so it should be easy to handle. I know nothing about ARs. Can't help you there. Here's a picture. This is the Rossi Circuit Judge Tactical. ... oh, and it also shoots 45 Colt... should a bear break into your bedroom. :cool:

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Just to present a different perspective, I don't get this concern about racking the slide.   My wife is not going to be shooting without me around. She isn't going to be carrying with a spare mag anyway.   How the gun fits the hand, accuracy, second shot target acquisition, recoil, trigger pull, caliber, comfort with whatever safety device the gun has... all of these are way more important than racking the slide.   Oh, to the OP, when you get that new gun, don't be surprised if it's harder to rack than the rental you shot. Guns tend to get smoother after a few hundred rounds.   PS. I gave up trying to the wife to be comfortable with a handgun. Her home defense weapon is a .410 Circuit Judge in a scabbard at bedside.  1. click on laser 2. put dot on target 3. pull trigger 4. Repeat as needed.