Glock Talk

Off-Limits To Military Personnel

Eric — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:51:04 GMT

When I was in, there were a number of places that were off-limits to us. The ones I knew of made sense, even if I didn't like it, in some cases. They were places that presented a danger to servicemen. There was probably a list of prohibited places, but if so, it was never distributed to us and I never saw it.

I was on FT Campbell's website earlier and clicked on their prohibited sites list: http://www.campbell.army.mil/PortalD...itsMay2013.pdf Some of the sites on the list surprised me. It appears that every trailer park in the area made the cut. I don't find that surprising so much as amusing. It also looks like just about every transmission shop in the area made the least. I am sure that there are some less-than-scrupulous shops out there and the troops need to be protected from them, but how many transmissions shops are there, in that area and are that many of them dirty?

I saw some de rigueur head shops. No surprises there. I noticed a couple of individuals were mentioned specifically. What kind of scumbag must you be to get a nod like that? There was an Eagle Supermarket and BP store at the same address that was off-limits. I wonder what the story is there. Really bad neighborhood? The only times I was ever at Campbell, we flew directly into the boonies by helicopter. I've never been off-post there.

Anyway, just bored ramblings. Eric

Tornado shelters for the garage

jollygreen — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:06 GMT

I don't really like the idea of parking a vehicle outside, but I'm thinking about sacrificing half my garage for a tornado shelter.

I'd like something above grade so that in a worst case scenario the occupants aren't buried under rubble. Large enough to sleep in, in those nights where the storm system is so large it's impossible to tell exactly where the tornadoes are coming from.

In our part of Oklahoma, the ground isn't conducive to below ground. Shelters fill up with water. Very clayey soil.

Is it time to consider a RICO case against the Administration?

snerd — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Quote:

We are finding out new and interesting revelations about how our government operates every day, it seems. From an ever expanding IRS scandal to the Department of Justice's fishing expedition at AP to the President of the United States telling us that he found out about all of this in the newspapers just like the rest of us, it seems that everywhere we look there is evidence of the Administration using the apparatus of government as a tool of political repression and widespread corruption.

So say such diverse authorities as Bob Woodward, Charles Rangel, Peggy Noonan and Jon Stewart.

There is now enough evidence to begin considering a RICO (Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization) case.

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/...istration.html

Benghazi about Stinger missle sale to Al-Queda?

jeanderson — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:30 GMT

This may just be a new conspiracy theory, but sounds somewhat credible ...

Quote:

Stevens� mission in Benghazi, they will say, was to buy back Stinger missiles from al-Qaeda groups issued to them by the State Department, not by the CIA. Such a mission would usually be a CIA effort, but the intelligence agency had opposed the idea because of the high risk involved in arming �insurgents� with powerful weapons that endanger civilian aircraft.

Hillary Clinton still wanted to proceed because, in part, as one of the diplomats said, she wanted �to overthrow Gaddafi on the cheap.�

This left Stevens in the position of having to clean up the scandalous enterprise when it became clear that the �insurgents� actually were al-Qaeda � indeed, in the view of one of the diplomats, the same group that attacked the consulate and ended up killing Stevens.

http://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2013/...ton-and-obama/

California Certifies Microstamping

SJ 40 — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:35:03 GMT

So it looks like no Ca . resident is going to be purchasing a new Glock or any other semi auto handgun for that matter.

California Certifies Microstamping
NSSF WEIGHS LEGAL CHALLENGE . . . Last Friday the California Dept. of Justice suddenly announced that the technology to microstamp firearms is now unencumbered by patents. As a result, a law passed in 2007 becomes effective immediately. Every newly introduced model of semiautomatic handgun in the state now must have a microstamped firing pin that, theoretically, would accurately and reliably engrave a firearm's identification information on each cartridge casing fired from the pistol. The law was signed by Gov. Schwarzenegger in 2007 but never implemented because the technology was, and remains, patented. NSSF is exploring legal options to challenge the erroneous and politically motivated certification, which is in essence a gun ban since manufacturers cannot comply with the law due to the extra cost of at least $200 it will add to the price of each firearm. Even the patent holder has acknowledged his concept functions unreliably and requires further study, and should not be legislatively mandated at this time. The flawed and unreliable nature of this technology has been noted in independent peer-reviewed studies, including one by the National Research Council and another in the professional journal of the Association of Firearms and Tool Mark Examiners. As a crime-solving tool, microstamping is suspect because it does not reliably and legibly imprint the information on the casing, and the shallow marks on the firing pin wear through normal usage. Also, microstamping can be easily circumvented by criminals by filing down the imprinted code using common household tools or swapped out for unmarked pins. Read the Monterey Herald story and NSSF fact sheet.

http://www.montereyherald.com/news/c...amping-gun-law
SJ 40

Hello from eastern NC

Black Jack — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:22:53 GMT

I have been reading Glock Talk for a few weeks now and thought it was about time to make an introduction. I have come across more valuable information here than anywhere else on the web for Glock questions and issues! I currently have a Glock 32 and 27.

Nitro R/C truck

zukyota — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:42 GMT

Anyone here run them ? Anyone have experience with Traxxas ? Looking at getting into the hobby so any advice is appreciated.

I'm cutting back

CaptainXL — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:30 GMT

I'm seriously cutting back on my range time due to the lack of primer availability!!!

I'm down to less than 1000 Federal SPP's (which are my favorite) and have under 5000 CCI's & Win. Down to 1000 Federal LPP's.

Seeing as how there does not seem to be any light at the end of the tunnel as far as primer availability is concerned, I have decided to shoot drastically less than I normally do. I plan on going to the range as often as normal but will shoot far less ammo during each range session.

I did stock up on primers and powder before things got really bad but obviously I screwed up and should have made sure that I had a larger stock pile. Isn't hindsight wonderful?

Has anyone else had to modify their shooting habits?

Any reason this can't be done

G29SFWTF — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:12 GMT

If I want a G29 +2 mag. Get the PG extension for the G20:

http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=1280

Then get a G20 mag spring and clip off three bottom coils, reform the base coil and insert into the G29 mag. Or do I even need to clip the coils?

Shipping costs

jmsfmtex — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:31:53 GMT

Sometime I just need one part. And sometimes the shipping is double the part costs. Has anyone found a way around this?

BREAKING: Nationwide TEA PARTY PROTESTS Set for Tuesday at IRS Offices (Pas

zeke501 — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:27:07 GMT

NOW IS THE TIME TO STAND UP AGAINST THIS HORRIBLE ABUSE OF POWER!

Tuesday � May 21 � Noon � at Your Local IRS Office.

PROTEST THE CORRUPTION � PROTEST THE CRIMINAL OBAMA IRS

Thanks to Barack Obama the Tea Party is once again outraged and motivated.:supergrin: (Don't forget the best gun salesman of all time)

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2013...t-irs-offices/

Snohomish, Pierce County transits say no to gun control ads

HerrGlock — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:25:35 GMT

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/S...208247721.html

Florida Gov. Rick Scott should be fired up to sign this reasonable gun bill

HerrGlock — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:24:42 GMT

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opi...,3419345.story

Mandatory Firearm Insurance is the Newest Ridiculous Proposal

HerrGlock — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:20:34 GMT

http://www.policymic.com/articles/43...ulous-proposal

BILL CLINTONbS MILITARY CAREER

lethal tupperwa — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:20:01 GMT

Oh! You didn't know he had a military career?

Bill & Hillary got about $12 million for their to-be written memoirs.
Here's some help for them since their memories are getting old.

BILL CLINTONbS MILITARY CAREER

Bill Clinton registers for the draft on September 08, 1964,
accepting all contractual conditions of registering for the draft.
Selective Service Number is 326 46 228.

Bill Clinton classified 2-S on November 17, 1964.

Bill Clinton reclassified 1-A on March 20, 1968.

Bill Clinton ordered to report for induction on July 28, 1969.

Bill Clinton refuses to report and is not inducted into the military.

Bill Clinton reclassified 1-D after enlisting in the United States
Army Reserves on August 07, 1969, under authority
of COL. E. Holmes.

Clinton signs enlistment papers and takes oath of enlistment.

Bill Clinton fails to report to his duty station at
the University of Arkansas ROTC, September 1969.

Bill Clinton reclassified 1-A on October 30, 1969,
as enlistment with Army Reserves is revoked by
Colonel E. Holmes and Clinton now AWOL and
subject to arrest under Public Law 90-40 (2) (a) -
registrant who has failed to report...
remain liable for induction.

Bill Clinton's birth date lottery number is 311,
drawn December 1, 1969, but anyone who has
already been ordered to report for induction is INELIGIBLE!

Bill Clinton runs for Congress (1974), while a fugitive
from justice under Public Law 90-40.

Bill Clinton runs for Arkansas Attorney General
(1976), while a fugitive from justice.

Bill Clinton receives pardon on January 21, 1977,
from President Carter.

Bill Clinton becomes the FIRST PARDONED FEDERAL FELON
ever to serve as President of the United States.

All these facts come from Freedom of Information requests,
public laws, and various books that have been published,
and have not been refuted by Clinton.

After the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, President Clinton
promised that those responsible would be hunted down and punished.

After the 1995 bombing in Saudi Arabia,which killed five U.S.
military personnel,
Clinton promised that those responsible would be hunted down and punished.

After the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia,
which killed 19 and injured 200 U.S. military personnel,
Clinton promised that those responsible would be hunted down and punished.

After the 1998 bombing of U.S. embassies in Africa,
which killed 224 and injured 5,000,
Clinton promised that those responsible would be hunted down and punished.

After the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole,
which killed 17 and injured 39 U.S. sailors,
Clinton promised that those responsible be hunted down and punished.

Maybe if Clinton had kept those promises, an estimated 3,000 people
in New York and Washington, DC, who are now dead
would be alive today.

THINK ABOUT IT!
It is a strange turn of events.
Hillary gets $8 Million for her forthcoming memoir.
Bill gets about $12 Million for his memoir yet to be written.
This from two people who spent 8 years being unable to recall
anything about past events while under oath.

Sincerely,
Cdr. Hamilton McWhorter USN (ret)

PS.
Please forward this to as many people as you can!
We don't want this woman to even THINK of
running for President!

AL: Bill allowing employees to stow firearms in cars while at work passes

HerrGlock — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:19:27 GMT

http://www.alabamas13.com/story/2229...-for-signature

PBS: The Gun Lobby�s Concealed Weapon

HerrGlock — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:17:36 GMT

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontl...cealed-weapon/

Okie - where you is?

HKLovingIT — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:16:57 GMT

Check in man.

Pop bottle bomb?

G19Tony — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:15:22 GMT

Never heard of this one before.

http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/bottlebomb.asp

Anyone hear of this? :dunno:

Ameriglo GL 101

Castello Dunhill — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09:44 GMT

Is there any difference between the Ameriglo I-Dot Pros and the Ameriglo GL 101's besides the white outline in the 101's?

I ask because I am slightly color blind the the Orange outline on the I-Dot Pros kind of hurts my eyes.

The white outline with the green inserts of the GL 101's would be perfect, but I want to know of they have the same construction of the I-Dot Pros such as the slanted back of the rear sight and same sight picture an whatnot.

If the 101's are identical to the I-Dot Pro's, but with a white outline they would be perfect for me.

Any knowledge would be appreciated

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...lock+Green+Fro

For those that buy rice in bulk quantities--one source to avoid

Mr981 — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:37 GMT

Anything grown in China:
http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-h...9/SS-2-235886/

In a major city in China, half the samples tested were contaminated with high levels of cadmium--a toxic heavy metal.
Not a surprise that there is tainted food in China, but the extent that the basic staple of the country is so tainted is creating a big stir in the country.

Ameriglo GL 101

Castello Dunhill — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:58:43 GMT

Blind Skateboarder

Mrs Glockrunner — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:56:48 GMT

Pretty cool.

Blind skateboarder. Be brave, be safe. - YouTube

Norinco 1911 or CZ-75B

Line Rider — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:43:12 GMT

I have a little extra cash, for once, at I've found a couple of pistols that either would go well in the collection.

First is a well maintained Norinco 1911. The gun is like new made in the late 80's or early 90's its 95% one factory mag. Round court about ~200 Current owner is an older man who collected 1911 now he's decide to sell of most of the collection asking $525

Second is a plain jane CZ-75B made in 2011 both last year. Box and 2 mag. The current owner has fired ~ 500 round thru it. The gun is 95% . The owner wants something smaller, the CZ to him is too big for CCW. $500.00 solid

I come use a little in put on this. This is going to be a purchase that I have to smuggle into the house. :rofl:

What are common options for secure e-mail?

Kevin108 — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:29:05 GMT

I keep reading stories about Google and other common providers handing e-mails over to virtually anyone who asks for them. [mediaite.com]

I have nothing of interest in my inbox, save some registration codes for software I've bought over the years. Still, I value my privacy and am interested in migrating my e-mails to somewhere secure. I own a few domains myself but the mail servers are through the hosting company. I have cable internet and am fairly proficient in basic IT work (I can't program but I'm not intimidated by changing a config file with a text editor.) so I'm not against running my own mail server.

Any suggestions?

First They Came For Fox News

Ruble Noon — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:01:28 GMT

http://www.thedailybeast.com/article...st+Articles%29

me and "the waitress".

BEER — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:44:00 GMT

me and her have been "dating" for the past 2 weeks. the pros far outweigh the cons, but the cons are freaking numerous.

1) this girl can not cook.

2) even though she's a country girl she has no idea how to live out in the country.

3) she can't drive a manual vehicle.

4) she's ok with shooting an animal like a feral pig, but that's where the fun stops. after it quits kicking and twitching she's done with it.

5) she's one of those "eeeeeew i got dirt under my nail!!!" types.

now for the pros

1) she's more fun that any 1 man deserves in any situation you can think of.

2) she drinks beer. actually she puts my old habits to shame. (by the way i'm started drinking again sue me)

3) she knows how to "snap shoot".

4) she carries a gun, and she's a better shot than i am. wait, maybe that should be one of her cons. lol

5) i offered to take her out to a nice dinner and a movie and she declined with the response "'d rather save the money and watch a movie here. you have hamburger buns and a grill right?"

6) when we discussed family she told me she has 3 older brothers, but instead of doing the usual chick thing and trying to intimidate me with them she told me that they'll either like me or she'll kick their asses.

7) when i told her i had stuff to do out in the shop she showed up and offered to help.

8) even though i was laid out on the couch with my shirt off and i have multiple pimples and whatnot on my back she didn't lunge at them with her deathclaws like most women would.

this girl aint exactly the easiest on the eyes but i think i'm in love anyway.

Pistols and PJ pants

blueshot3 — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:37:14 GMT

I know this may sound strange but I'm interested in carrying while wearing pajama pants I work nights 7P to 7A and when I'm off I don't switch over to a day shift schedule been doing it this way for 10 years my wife does the same when I'm off I usually lounge around my house in pajama pants and a T-shirt sometimes I even run to the corner store in said Attire When I Where regular pants I also wear a belt which allows me to carry inside the waistband or at least in my front pocket but in pajama pants I have nothing to Hook my holster to and wit front pocket carry even my PF 9 Is Way too heavy What I would really like to do is carry either a Glock 19, 26 or PF nine on my hip while wearing pajama pants any suggestions would be greatly appreciated Thanks in advance

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Gang Members Get Guns At Gun Shows

HerrGlock — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:13:51 GMT

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22...s-at-gun-shows

The Life Of A Beretta Man: Why Gun Control Measures Misunderstand America

HerrGlock — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:12:42 GMT

http://www.forbes.com/sites/frankmin...stand-america/

Illinois, meet U.S. Constitution

HerrGlock — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:09:32 GMT

http://www.pjstar.com/opinions/ourvi...S-Constitution

You asked for it? You Got it! Ballistics Gel Testing Videos.

GunRunnerZ YouTube — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:22:16 GMT

I finally finished the video from this past weekend's ballistics gel testing. We had a blast and even though it was our first test we think it was quite successful. We have two videos for you guys today.

Melee Weapons:

YouTube (Short URL)

RBCD Performance Plus 60g 357 Magnum:

http://youtu.be/r-q48Ryj10Q

Let us know what you guys think. It was our first test so we learned a few lessons and are always trying to improve. :cool:

I'm bored, I want a XDs that takes 1911 mags

seamaster — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:18:13 GMT

I know I'm dreaming but someone has to. How cool would it be if they stretched the grip to take full size 1911 mags and what the heck, lets give it a 5" barrel. Would you buy one?

Some pictures out of Oklahoma

The Maggy — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:21:24 GMT

As my friends are slowly making their way back to the internet, they have begun uploading some pictures from their neighborhoods. Some people were asking what the big deal was so I figured I would share for those that have never seen what a storm like this does.

New EDC Birthday Present...

BAB 78 — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:45:28 GMT

Sorry for the huge Picture. Didn't know how to make it smaller. This is my birthday present from my wife and my new EDC knife. It is also my first Benchmade knife. Its the H&K Conspiracy. Before this my EDC was a Ka-Bar TDI. I liked the TDI but a couple months ago like an idiot I let my CCW license expire by accident. And all I had to carry for about two months was just the TDI. So I got to thinking if I got into a jam and needed to defend myself it would probably be difficult to take down a BG with such a small blade. So the reason for the purchase of my new Benchmade.
The knife is a little heavier than I thought. Its a thick, heavy well built knife. I bought a Tek-Lok clip to use with it but apparently it doesn't fit on this sheath which sucked. It comes with a plastic belt loop which I'm using but it moves around a little bit when I'm carrying it. Its not too bad, I'll just have to get used to it. So far I'm impressed with the knife. Its very well built. I'm sure there will be more Benchmades to come in the future.

What you see when you step out of your shelter after massive tornado.

Gonetodarkside — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:23:35 GMT

LiveLeak.com - Family comes out of storm cellar after tornado

yup, it is time for a shelter for the fam.

Pearce +2 Baseplate

atlboy89 — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:55:28 GMT

Hey guys. Went and picked up a Pearce +2 baseplate today for my G19. Installation was easy, but for the life of me I cant get 2 extra rounds in my mag, only one. Now I bought the Pearce +2 baseplate for the Gen3 model, as my G19 is a Gen3, but I read online that if your mags have the double notches in them like the Gen4 mags then the Pearce +2 baseplate (Gen3 model) will only add one round and that I needed the Gen4 Pearce +2 baseplate. Note: I have a new G19 Gen3 that is only a few months old and it came with the double notched mags. Has anyone else had this problem, or tried the Gen4 version of the Pearce Baseplate on a new Gen3? Thanks guys.

My 2nd grader is getting good at soccer

ithaca_deerslayer — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:43:04 GMT

I was good in HS, not World Cup material, but a starter.

Teaching the boy. Been teaching him since he was a toddler. But also skiing and horseback riding and bicycles and baseball. All that stuff.

But he's recently taken more of an interest in soccer. Even while he's currently on a little league baseball team. Every evening he has me out in the back yard.

Got him signed up for a local town soccer league for this Summer. Plus some fellow Cub Scout dad has asked me if I want to join his over 30 team this Summer. I qualify for over 40, but the other dads aren't as old.

So I took the boy out shopping for cleats and shin pads and socks for the both of us. We've been suited up each evening, playing half field 1 on 1, open goal. Or taking turns as goalie.

I am beat. Out of shape. And he is learning quickly. I'm not playing rough with him. If I did, I'd have the huge unfair advantage. I was center full and center half in the olden days, so I've dropped a few guys on the field with legal tackles. But leaving that out of the mix, and not trying to over power the ball through him, and instead playing clean, it is tough to keep up with him.

It just happened suddenly, this Spring, stuff just started to click with his playing technique. He's keeping the ball in tight on his dribbles, and changing direction good, and using acceleration when he breaks past me. He's also picking the ball from my feet, and when defending keeping his position between me and the goal.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying he's the best at his age in the world. I'm just happy that at this rate he'll get a couple years starting varsity when he reaches HS. I hope he gets that experience. The friends, the sport, the girls, you know, all that good stuff. Along with the academics.

But right now, the only thing that saves me from being completely bested by him is his attention span. After a half hour he's ready to go play on the playground or get a squirt gun out. And I'm about doubled over and huffing.

___________
I joined the NRA, have you yet?

Can anyone help me ID or price this old bolt-action rifle?

Kevin108 — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:39:49 GMT

Supposedly it's a WWI 8mm. I found multiple numbers on it but knowing nothing about it, I didn't know which were relevant. The pics are in florescent light so they're not the best.

A family member is needing cash and wants to sell it but doesn't know what it's worth. Can any of you help me out?

"New" .38 Special

Tiro Fijo — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:24:51 GMT

Remington is "reintroducing" their old standby FBI load but in plain brass cases and for a lot less money:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/598...oint-box-of-50

Written Consent Forms

cowboywannabe — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:12:51 GMT

can any of you guys (PM if needed) copy and paste your department's written consent form?

The ones you would use for getting written consent from a mom to search her house because lil'jimmy (14 years old) is suppose to have a gun, has talked about it at school and on his face book page he flashes signs and boast about being in a gang....

i need a template for such a thing. (not one for doing a roadside vehicle search for dope).

thanks.

Carbine class, A2 rifle, & cross-eye dominance

GAFinch — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:08:32 GMT

I would like to take a professional training class (or two), as a civilian, but keep seeing recommendations for a gun with an optic. I have long arms and love the feel of my (A2) 20" AR, with a mid-length being passable, but I really dislike carbine-length guns. Is an optic a realistic, useful upgrade for someone who's right-handed/left-eye dominant and, if so, is it feasible for a rifle with a carry handle? If not, which optic would be best on a new mid-length/A4 build? If I'm not uber-competitive and just trying to simply be useful in a SHTF situation...am I better off just making the most of what I already have?

God Has a Sense of Humor

GlockPistola — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:29 GMT

Today's Short Reading from the Bible... from Genesis: "And God promised men that good and obedient wives would be found in all corners of the earth."

Then he made the earth round...................and he laughed and laughed and laughed!

Question for competition rifle shooters

pesticidal — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:43 GMT

We're in the process of drawing up plans for an indoor, underground rifle range. We have room to build to 100 meters, but going to 100 yards will save us several 10's of thousand dollars. Is there competitions that require 100 meter, or is 100 yards sufficient?

Also looking for design information on shooting tables. From what I understand, bench rest shooters require a rock solid table, so post able stations may not be the answer.

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Concerns using Velcro on Shotgun

BlueEyeDevil — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:43:26 GMT

Has anyone had any negative side effects of using Velcro on their shotguns to mount side saddles?

I am not worried about shells falling out, just the effect directly to the gun.

I have a new 870 tactical, and I really don't want to ruin the finish, and damage the gun.

My primary concern is rust getting started under the strip.

A bigger concern is after reading a thread when I goggled "rust & shotgun & Velcro"

Has anyone had any crazy side effects like the gentleman in the thread I read where the finish came off his 870 tactical?

Gen 3 G36 Loading

F106 Fan — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:41:59 GMT

Let's skip over all the Internet rumors about FTE, etc. and get to loading for the G36. By all accounts, the guns work perfectly with SD quality ammo. Similarly, there seem to be some problems with range ammo like WWB and Federal Champion. But let's just skip all that...

I have some Montana Gold 230 gr CMJ and some Extreme 230 gr TMJ plated plus some cast 200 gr LSWC and 230 gr LRN.

The question is, what works in a G36? I think I'm more interested in muzzle velocity than actual charge as I doubt we will have the same powders. Nevertheless, complete load data would be a help.

Anybody around here load for a G36?

EDIT: I'm thinking about 6.2 gr of Unique to get around 850 fps. I just happen to have a full can and nothing else to use it for.

Richard

10-22 will not feed.

I Shooter — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:32:10 GMT

I put together a 10-22 from parts and I am having trouble getting it to feed.

It was built to fire the Aguila 60 gr. The barrel has a 1 in 9 twist. After I got it together I tested it out for function by feed rounds through the action. I then took it out the the range. The first ten rounds went fine. I reloaded the mag and started having feeding problems.

The first three rounds stuck in the chamber half way in. It was really hard to get them out pulling on the charging handle. I took it back into the house and cleaned it. I checked the chamber to see if it was to tight by dropping a round in the chamber and pulling it back out. That went well, there was no problem. It fell into the chamber and was very easy to pull out. Put it all back together after cleaning and went back to my range. The first three fired then I got four no fires then one round fired that wasn't all the way chambered and blew out the side next to the rim. I went back in the house and cleaned the gun and checked to make sure that the bullet had went out the barrel.

I then polished the chamber with qtips on the end of a drill with a little Flitz polish. I ran twenty qtips into the chamber half with the Flitz then one with out. It seemed to polish up nice.

Back to the range. Nothing had changed the first three didn't feed more than half way into the chamber. Then they started going in deeper. Maybe sticking out by only a 1/4". The last round chambered all the way and fired. I filled the mag again and more of the same. I quit for the day.

The next day I took the new barrel off and put the old barrel on and it failed to feed CCI stingers. They would get stuck half way in the chamber. I changed back to the new barrel then tried to feed the 60gr through it. No luck they would go part way in the chamber part of the time out of 10 rounds only one chambered completely.

I am at a loss as to what could be wrong. I thought goop or wax was causing the problem but that isn't so because you can drop the rounds in the barrel with out cleaning it with no problems.

I have ordered a Kidd charging handle with the three springs. May be the old spring isn't giving enough power the put the case in all the way. I do know that I put in a new plastic buffer and it has been beat up really bad. So I ordered the Kid version of the buffer too.

I am at a loss as to what is wrong. Any one have any ideas? The mags are new and just to be safe I took one apart to clean it and shouldn't have bothered. It was fine as I thought it would be.

Thank you much for your time.

20sf hunting upgrades

tascofeldman — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:25:31 GMT

New to the forum but not Glocks. Swapped into a LNIB 20 sf and am planning to make it my woods walking, hunting gun as well as 2 legged varmint control. I understand that Glocks are perfect and cannot be improved upon but what mods have y'all done or would recommend. I'm thinking 6" ported barrel, who makes the best for this purpose? Sight upgrades, thinking night sites, what brand, adjustable? Stainless guide rod for extra recoil dampening? Trigger upgrades? I know that's a lot to ask but am in this one too cheap so got room to play. Thanks all!!

Using Slang Words Inside a Bank?

Pawcatch@aol.co — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:19:29 GMT

I was in the bank today withdrawing some money from my mm account when I slipped up and called a fairly large withdrawal my "extra sharp cheddar".
The teller then looked at me like I just killed a kitten.I then told her that I meant money and walked off.

I really didn't mean to use slang,it just came out.
Does this ever happen to you?

Surefire X300U 500 Lumen Light Review

plouffedaddy — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:10:52 GMT

I've had the Surefire X300U for a while now but never did a review; so here goes...

Pros:
-500 lumens with a good balance of throw/spill
-Uses two 3V CR2 lithium battery.
-Comes with a 1913 and universal mount/insert so it'll fit most modern rail systems to include rifles
-It handles recoil well. I've used the light on my G20 with hot ammo as well as on an AK with 0 issues from the recoil
-Rocker switch can be used for temporary and constant on modes
-Great warranty
-Great reputation for durability
-4oz weight

Cons:
-1.5 hours of constant on. The old battery life vs lumens issue is at play here.
-It's extremely tight when mounted on some guns. This could be a pro for some but, on my Glocks for example, the light is seemingly stuck on the gun and I've had to tap it with a rubber mallet while pulling down the tabs before to get it off.
-Price. No getting around it---it's expensive. It generally runs around $210-240.

Summary:

It's an excellent all around weapon light. It's versatile, bright, and durable. The big question is whether or not it's worth the money. Only you can answer that ultimately I suppose.

Here's a video showing the light in use on several guns, a comparison with some different lights, some night shooting, and a discussion of the pros/cons of the light:

Surefire X300u (Ultra) 500 Lumen Weapon Light Review (HD) - YouTube