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U.S. Admits for First Time Drones Killed 4 Americans

TBO — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:50:22 GMT

U.S. Admits for First Time Drones Killed 4 Americans

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/23/us...%2Findex.jsonp
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They only meant to kill one of them.

Interesting day at the range yesterday

Vigilant — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:48:08 GMT

Yesterday was Range Day for annual recert. I usually score a 98 or 99 with the Smif Fotie, but had a bit of a mishap this time around. I haven't shot an M&P or messed with a retention holster since last year's recert, unfortunately. On top of me being a bit rusty, we shot in the pouring rain, and I fumbled a bit with the retention hood on one sequence. The Rangemaster took 2 rounds, or a possible four points. I was pretty bummed out, knowing that the best I could do was a 96, but was bound and determined to get it. Wellll....... about two sequences later, the jackass in the lane to my right put a round into my target. I finished the course, and when they graded me..... I made a 97 out of a possible 96! :rofl:

Beretta 92 Type M single stack 9mm

brianfede — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:39:48 GMT

Anyone have one? Tell me about the gun, especially the grip size ergo's versus the 92fs double stack. What are these selling for?

I love the look of the Beretta but hate the grip, I have this urge to buy a type M single stack.

Thoughts.....

Your favorite fast food joint?

Rabbi — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:37:44 GMT

I understand a lot of people don't like any of them. I get that. This thread is not for you if that is the case.

For everyone else...

What is your favorite fast food joint and why? Preferably a chain. If it is a local or regional chain, try and include a link if you would.

Gen4 21 with TLR-1s

MissoulaZ28 — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:14:21 GMT

What are people using for a holster with a G21 and TLR-1s light?

Sen. Cruz: "I don't trust Republicans"

JFrame — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:59:04 GMT

You gotta love this guy's guts! :cool:

Of course, Cruz is referring to RINOs...

Maybe -- just maybe -- with enough guys like Ted Cruz, we really COULD change the culture of Washington...

http://thehill.com/video/senate/3013...st-republicans

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Car ?s for the GT braintrust:

Fiery Red XIII — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:58:53 GMT

The Dodge Stealth finally crapped out (I will miss that car!!!). I am not a Chevy guy, but found what may be a great deal... Looking at a 1993 (yes I know it's old) GMC Silverado 2500 (3/4-ton, Regular cab/bed) with the 5.7L V8. Runs good, topper, AC is out...new U-joints in the last year, new battery, new tires, 99K miles. Minimal rust. $1200.....is this an ok risk/deal? How can I tell if it has xtra features like a tow package (it IS 2wd only)? Anyone with info on the engines/transmissions in these cars? What can I expect for MPG? Is the 1993 R12or R134 for AC coolant?

Thanks! :wavey:

Red :cowboy:

New here from NC

pbfd2001 — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:55:01 GMT

I'm New On Here & I Just Bought My Very 1St Glock 30SF. Can't Wait To Get Another 1. Quick Question Will The Parts For A 30 Work On My 30SF?

Little Caesars Deep Dish- Surprisingly Edible!

GLWyandotte — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:42:23 GMT

I wouldn't't call it a deep dish per se. More like Sicilian. Crunchy bottom, pillowy soft, thick and chewy middle; light sauce and cheese. I haven't had a Sicilian pie in years and this brought back memories. Pretty good!

New Glock Owner from Eastern NC

Condition1 G29 — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:40:39 GMT

Hello members,

Just got myself a beautiful Glock 29 last week and I love it. Went to the gun show Sunday and bought 100 rounds of cheap hollow point ammo (PPU) so I can't wait to go shooting.

In the picture, one magazine has the Pearce +2 mag extension for G29/30 glocks. The bullets in the picture are Hornady hollow points. Inside the trigger guard is a weaponized kiradashi I bought at a gun show from a NC knife maker.

Just back...

BierGut — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:39:53 GMT

Passed on 4 until we saw this puppy. Like they say... it's better to be lucky than good.

Testing...the waters for acronyms.

RimShot — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:21:28 GMT

On my first visit here, I found the "Common (and not so common) GT Acronyms" thread to be very helpful. However, I did come across several other acronyms that were not mentioned.

Since the thread is locked, I can't add an entry.
At the moment, only one's coming to mind...anyone have any others they'd like to see added?

RSA = Recoil Spring Assembly

My son wants to start investing, but how?

jame — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:21:18 GMT

I know education is first, and he's already of hot pursuit of that elusive degree. He's paying for school as he goes, and carries very small debt that is well managed.

But he works hard, and has some extra cash on any given month. He's been told by some that he needed a minimum of 5 grand to get started, but I know there has to be some out there that will take $100 to $500 at a time.

We're talking mutual funds, here. All eggs in one basket is a big no no.

Any suggestions?

British soldier attacked and beheaded by London mob

Snowman92D — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:20:03 GMT

Surprise...surprise...the 'mob' was yelling "Allahu Akbar".

http://patdollard.com/2013/05/354399/

Another "this vs that" thread...

cfr — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:14:30 GMT

So I recently couldn't stand it anymore and sold my PPQ "classic". I'm likely not ever going to own very many pistols, and decided I want push button mag releases, that can be switched over for a lefty, on all of them.

I originally sold the Q to get a Q M2, but made the mistake of going online and into several shops just to make sure it's really what I wanted (I should have known better :faint:).

I've ruled out all competition except for an M&P, either a Pro model (shorter barrel with night sights) or with an Apex trigger.

The ergos on the Q cannot be touched by anything in my hands. Between that and the awesome trigger, the PPQ shoots better for me than any other striker fired pistol I've ever shot. In fairness though, I have little experience with timers, etc. so I don't have much to compare it to in that regard.

The M&P brings less muzzle flip to the party. I do believe the Q has got a bad rap with all the "snappy", "wrist breaking", "violent recoil" internet claims, but to say it doesn't exist at all, when comparing to an M&P or Glock is simply to live in denial IMO.

While the M&P feels OK in my hands, it pales in comparison to the majestic wonder that is the PPQ grip, clearly inspired by the "Gods of ergos". :supergrin: It's also been rumored that even an Apex kit still isn't as good as the PPQ trigger, though I've never tried one.

Now my dilemma: Finding a place to rent both an M&P (either Pro model or with an Apex trigger) and a PPQ, both in 9MM, is going to be tough.

All said, what really matters more -- better ergos and trigger, or less muzzle flip? I know this will be subjective, but insight is still appreciated.

This gun will make it's living in home defense, classes, possibly low level competition, possible occasional carry, etc.

Thanks!

Rangemaster Courses

Tom Givens — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:09:31 GMT

The following are Rangemaster courses at home in Memphis or on the road. The primary instructor will be Tom Givens, assisted by other Rangemaster staff.

JUNE 22-23 Combative Pistol 1, Rogers, Arkansas contact Jon Hodoway
479-631-1321 jehodoway@yahoo.com $425.00

JUNE 29-30 Mas Ayoob, MAG-20 at Rangemaster
call 901-370-5600 to register $400
Optional addition, Advanced Pistol Skills, with Tom Givens, Monday, July 1, 9am-6pm, $200

July 6-7 Combative Pistol I, Carthage, NC (Grey Group) $450.00 http://store.greygrouptraining.com/2...-PISTOL-I.html

AUG 2-4 Three-Day Firearms Instructor Development Course, at Rangemaster Memphis call 901-370-5600 $499

SEPT 6-8 Three-day Firearms Instructor Development Course, McLoud, Oklahoma
call 901-370-5600 to register $499

SEPT 14-15 Combative Pistol 1, Camden, TN at Tactical Response�s range facility
Contact Marilyn at Tactical Response
731-676-2041 $425

Goodbye my loyal friend.

wuvmyglock — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:59:33 GMT

I had to put my beloved rottie to sleep today. After 10 years of faithful companionship and playing ball, the old hips just gave out. It was so tough holding her closely as she breathed her last. Her spirit was strong. Her heart was loving and she quickly slipped into a peaceful slumber. The wife and kids shared one last rub on the chest. I will miss you. Thanks for all the smiles. Thanks for all the hugs. Attachment 233488

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Acetylene + spark = BIG BOOM

bccop — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:57:36 GMT

A plumber stored a canister of acetylene gas in his car that had a slow leak. When he came back to his car and used his FOB to unlock the car it created a spark and BOOM!!!!

Go to the link for the rest of the story and the pics:

http://o.canada.com/2013/05/22/car-e...vers-west-end/

Pensacola/Escambia county Florida

wprebeck — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:53:40 GMT

Hey - who in the heck was the guy that was on here from ECSO? I remember talking to him a while back, and he knew my uncle; actually, they hunted together. My uncle is since retired from ECSO, and I wouldn't mind meeting up with the guy who is on here...

If anyone else is down this way, I'm here until Friday AM, bouncing back home then. It's a great trip, by the way. Went snorkeling and swam with dolphins today. Kids will be talking about this trip for quite some time. Wife just got pics of an osprey flying over our condo building, and I got some shots of the manta rays in the surf right in front of our condo. We also saw some F-22's out of Tyndall AFB this morning - good deal, since I'm a USAF junkie.

Gombey - I'll be heading back thru your AO Friday - we will likely stop for food there again. Did that on the way down, and I see that city is still a craphole...guess I shouldn't expect things to change for the better, huh? My sister was born at UAB, and Mom got her BSN there, as well.

I will be paying a visit back home on the way home...if that makes sense. I spend a few years as a kid in Walker county (Nauvoo, for those that know the area), and credit those times for making me into the man I became. I think back of living in the country fondly, and will be back there as soon as my youngest is eighteen (12 short years). I haven't been back home in almost 20 years, and am looking forward to the side trip.

Wifey wishes to stop in Lynchburg once back in TN, as she's a JD fan. So much so, that she had a bit too much, and was a grumpy little hungover bear yesterday :supergrin:

Anyway, if anyone is down in Santa Rosa or Escambia counties, hit me up. Wish we could come over to Mobile to see ya, BT, but not this trip. If anyone cares, I can post some pics of stuff we've seen. There's some nice vids of the dolphin trip, and other stuff. Having a great time, and this is exactly what we needed.

Oh, and it's our 16th anniversary today - things were such just a few short months ago, that I didn't think this day would come. Yay!!!

Characteristics of 'sin' and their affects and effects on human personality

Ronny — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:52:09 GMT

Lust- Characterized by desire for physical sex usually at any cost. The reproductive yearning plays a strong role. Danger is that a one night stand will result in reproduction but no family for the child and so harmful to society. In these days of birth control I wonder if it's still relevant.

Gluttony- Characterized by over eating and denying other people a fair share. Very common in modern civilization we see the characteristics in ourselves and neighbors in the form of fat 'asses'.

Greed- Characterized by the desire for things whether material or other, the main characteristic being that while greed covets things it is never satisfied by those things and thus always craving more. Effect on the human personality is that the greedy can never be satisfied.

Sloth- Characterized by laziness of some sort. Results are that other people have to work harder creating a burden on other people.

Wrath- Hatred and such is irrational and leads to irrational acts like homicide and all manner of man slaughter and violence. The main danger is that in lashing out recklessly the wrathful destroy themselves even if not their enemy. We see this a lot in foreign affairs, civil affairs, and family affairs. It is almost always harmful.

Envy- I think this overlaps with greed. Wanting things that you do not possess ensures that you are never satisfied with what you have.

Pride- The desire or belief that you are better than others. This belief has variously resulted in people behaving 'condescendingly towards other or even in 'ethnic cleansing' on the macro scale. I could write about this one all day but I'd just be paraphrasing from the Tao Te Ching.

Lets get this discussion going and see if we can come to some ethical questions and psychological aspects completely free of religious overtone. Is this 7 deadly sin concept a plan for happy, content, and fulfilled living polluted with spiritual overtones? Or is it a theological teaching having some small amount of psychological wisdom concealed in it?

NJ Officer's house firebombed

m2hmghb — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:31:42 GMT

This was on my local PD's facebook page

NJ COP SHOT $20,000 REWARD

A $20,000 reward from NJ COP SHOT program is being offered for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the firebombing of a police officer�s home. The attack on the officer�s home took place early Monday morning in Monroe Township.

New Jersey State Policemen�s Benevolent Association President Anthony Wieners said, �"Regardless of whether a gun, a knife or a firebomb, NJ Cop Shot stands ready to assist with the capture of those responsible. We know the danger we face when we put on our uniform and head out each day, but this attack on a home and family is unspeakable."

Anyone with information should contact the Middlesex County Prosecutor�s Office at (732) 745-3300 or Middlesex County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-939-9600.

NJ COP SHOT is a program providing financial rewards to capture those who attack or injure New Jersey law enforcement. Since its inception in 2007, sixteen rewards have been authorized, with only one case not having been solved.

Stamford man charged with accidently firing gun at neighbor's house

TBO — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:14:27 GMT

Stamford man charged with accidently firing gun at neighbor's house

http://www.thehour.com/news/stamford...0737e2604.html

http://stamford.patch.com/groups/pol...th-paper--tape
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Not the way to meet your neighbor!

My Wife got me a little gift... SR22!!

Joshhtn — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:06:51 GMT

She came home from work today and ask me to help her unload the groceries from her car, and this was sitting on the front seat! Been talking about getting one for a while now, but couldn't justify buying another .22 without selling one that I had first... So she bought it for me. I'm a lucky man!

Gotta love Idaho...

vart — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:03:52 GMT

I'm up here in Moscow for a week or so for my daughter's graduation.

Woke up this morning to it snowing...

I miss Arizona now...:supergrin:

Rand Paul Defends Apple Against HSGAC Subcommittee

G17Jake — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:54 GMT

Quote:

Sen. Rand Paul attends the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee hearing that called for executives of Apple to testify on the companies tax practices.

Sen. Paul Defends Apple Against HSGAC Subcommittee - 05/21/2013 PART 1 - YouTube

This is great.

Ragdoll Cats

Neero — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:53:04 GMT

Getting a ragdoll in two weeks. Male, seal mitted, 8 weeks old (or something like that.)

Anyone have any fun ragdoll experiences or advice? I grew up with various adopted cats and taken in strays, and my beloved Aussie, but this will be my first pet as a living-alone adult. Only pet in the townhome - will keep entirely indoors.

G26 Gen4 - Problem

JohnnyDB — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:51:04 GMT

A little background, I've had this 26 about 3 mo. now about 900+ rds fired. I've put a stainless RSA, extended slide release, extended slide lock and a slide cover plate on it.
Last 2 trips to the range resulted in multiple misfires and when unspent round is ejected I noticed the primer was hit off center. This happened afte 3 mags shot flawlessly and continued until I stopped trying.
I would appreciate any help from the GT crowd, thanks.

Senior NCO caught videotaping West Point women.

Detectorist — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:39:59 GMT

I guess his career might be over with..

http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2013/0...at-west-point/

Check out this new stock for the old Mosin Nagant

mixflip — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:38:20 GMT

Archangel Mosin Nagant stock - teaser video - YouTube

G&R has BCM BCG $189, sure it will sell out fast

FatBoy — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:35:32 GMT

Now OOS

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...on&key=BCG-BCM

Quote:

SPECS:

MPI Bolt (Magnetic Particle Inspected)
Shot Peened Bolt
Chrome Lined Carrier (AUTO)
Chrome Lined Gas Key
Gas Key Hardened to USGI Specifications
Grade 8 Hardened Fasteners
Key Staked Per Mil-Spec
BCM™ Extractor Spring
Black Extractor Insert
Mil-Spec Crane O-Ring

Connecticut Lawsuit Has Been Filed!

Blaster — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:30:38 GMT

Posted on May 22, 2013
And the lawsuit is filed! Here is the official release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2013

Contact: Scott Wilson
President, CT Citizens� Defense League
860-235-7490

Contact: Brian Stapleton, Esq.
Goldberg Segalla, LLP
860-760-3300

Bridgeport, CT � Today, a widely-anticipated lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Connecticut, challenging the constitutionality of the new firearms law that was passed hastily by the Connecticut legislature in response to the tragic shooting in Newtown by a disturbed individual. The lawsuit seeks immediate injunctive relief and a ruling declaring the new law unconstitutional under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It alleges that Connecticut�s new firearms law is not only unconstitutional but dangerous, since it makes both citizens and law enforcement less safe by depriving citizens of firearms that are in common use throughout the country. The very firearms and design features banned by the new law are commonly used in part because of safety, accuracy and ease-of-use features that make them effective in the hands of citizens who must defend themselves and their families against criminals and the mentally ill who do not obey such laws.

Brought on behalf of individual gun owners, retailers, and citizen�s defense and sportsmen�s organizations, the lawsuit seeks to vindicate the constitutional rights of citizens who are harmed by the broad prohibitions and unworkable vagueness of the new law. The legal challenge focuses on Connecticut�s ban of more than 100 additional common firearms that the law now dubs �assault weapons� and on the ban of standard design features, including magazines that hold more than 10 round of ammunition, that provide improved safety, accuracy, and ease-of-use. The lawsuit also challenges the practical bans imposed by the new law on an even broader array of firearms due to the law�s vague language and interpretative confusion combined with severe criminal penalties.

Plaintiffs bringing the lawsuit include individuals such as an elderly widow who lives alone in a rural area where the emergency response time of a lone resident trooper serving the area is 45 minutes, a rabbi whose synagogue in the Bridgeport area has been broken into by intruders, a young professional woman whose efforts to defend herself are made more difficult by the loss of an arm due to cancer, among other individuals.

In addition, retailers whose businesses have been severely harmed by the law have joined the lawsuit, which was conceived and organized by fellow-plaintiff organizations the Connecticut Citizens Defense League, commonly known as CCDL, and the Coalition of Connecticut Sportsmen. Both organizational plaintiffs represent large numbers of Connecticut citizens whose rights to own the firearms of their choice for self-defense and other lawful purposes, such as sports shooting and hunting, have been harmed by the new prohibitions.

Despite the new law being called �An Act Concerning Gun Violence Prevention and Children�s Safety,� Connecticut�s new firearms law makes Connecticut citizens less safe. Among the individuals harmed by the law�s provisions are women, the elderly, and anyone of a smaller physical stature � individuals who typically lack the strength to operate older style, heavier, or difficult to use firearms and yet who need to be able to protect themselves in challenging home-invasion and other self-defense situations.

CCDL�s President, Scott Wilson, who has seen his organization�s membership grow from 2,500 to 7,600 in just a few months, says �On behalf of our members and all of the plaintiffs, we wish to thank the National Rifle Association, whose vision and stalwart defense of citizens� fundamental rights has helped make this important legal challenge possible.� Wilson says, �Connecticut�s new gun ban violates Second Amendment rights by depriving law-abiding citizens of firearms that are in common use throughout the country precisely because of their known effectiveness in the protection of citizens, their families, and homes. Criminals and the mentally ill will not abide by this terrible law, which means it has the perverse effect of actually making citizens and law enforcement officers less safe.�

Bob Crook, Executive Director of the Coalition of Connecticut Sportsmen, says, �This law will do nothing to prevent a tragedy or solve the problem of crime committed with guns. Instead of violating constitutional rights, we need to get serious about addressing violence and mental illness.� He continued, �Two recent independent studies by Pew and the federal government have just revealed that gun homicides are down almost 40% and general crime involving guns has dropped a whopping 70% since 1993, which corresponds with the elimination of the federal assault weapons ban. In contrast, the few areas of the country where gun crimes have increased dramatically are the very places where local or state governments have banned or severely restricted gun ownership by law-abiding citizens.�

Many of the design features now banned by Connecticut�s new law have long been standard in firearms design as they enhance safety, accuracy and ease-of-use, and include: design features that enhance a citizen�s ability to balance a firearm properly so that it can be shot safely and accurately based on the size of the owner � especially if the owner is smaller-sized like many women, the elderly, and youth shooters (retractable shoulder stock); design features that allow a long gun to be held more easily for accuracy and to be held onto by its owner if an attacker tries to take the gun from a victim (pistol grip and forward pistol grip); design features that allow those who are in stressful situations with multiple home-invaders or attackers to have sufficient bullets for meaningful self-defense without impractical situation of having to try to reload or access a second gun (standard magazine capacities over 10 rounds), etc. The specific firearms now banned by the law include some of the most commonly used and popular models in Connecticut and in America today, including the light and versatile AR-15.

Some local retailers supporting the lawsuit say that in addition to the increased dangers created by the law, the law is vague and unworkable. Although they are knowledgeable about various types of firearms, many are having difficulty trying to determine which firearms are banned and which are legal to sell. If they decide incorrectly, they could be facing years in jail. Some say it is difficult for reputable dealers to continue serving the law-abiding citizens of Connecticut under these circumstances. If licensed dealers leave the state, it will become increasingly difficult for the people of Connecticut to acquire firearms to defend themselves. Meanwhile, these retailers say, the criminals will still be armed and in an even stronger position to harm and terrorize the people of Connecticut.

The Connecticut lawsuit, like similar legal challenges in New York, Colorado and Maryland, is expected to better define the limits of a citizen�s right to own a commonly used firearm of personal choice for self-defense, defense of family, and other lawful purposes. Each of these states has enacted new firearms laws that make citizens and law enforcement less safe as they try to defend against criminals and the mentally ill who do not obey these laws.

UPDATE: Here is a link to a pdf of the actual lawsuit:
http://ccdl.us/blog/uploads/2013/05/...-Complaint.pdf

hello from Kalifornistan

NoSpam — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:29:06 GMT

Hi all! New member from Kalifornistan here! I followed the glocktalk forums about a decade ago. I just got back into shooting, so I'm here for my 2nd tour of duty :D

Check Powder Valley Often

F106 Fan — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:25:14 GMT

Yesterday they didn't have VV N540 powder, today they do!
A couple of days ago they had Tula primers, now they don't.

Richard

Beheading on a London Street in broad daylight.

JLe�dhas — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:23:33 GMT

Sorry if this has been posted before, remove this post if it has.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...ch-london.html

http://youtu.be/6d_-_Bp-BbU

G17 Gen2 locally f/s

meathead19 — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:14:06 GMT

No box, gun only w 2 mags (17 rds I assume).

He's asking $450......in the ballpark?

Thanks.

Would you Rather (Day 2)...

Sneegrl — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:11:41 GMT

Ok, same rules as before. You have to answer the question choosing only 1 of the 2 options. You cannot create a 3rd option. You cannot refuse to accept either of the choices. You have to pick one!

Also - I know your answer might depend on the circumstances. For the example below, you might wonder what kind of bear it is, what type of weapon it is, etc. All of this is unknown - you have to pick only one of the answers based off the information provided. There is no guarantee of anything except what is written in the options. You are taking your chances.

So...

Would you rather:

Try to defend yourself from an attacking, enraged wild bear only armed with a good sword

Or

Try to defend yourself from an attacking, enraged wild bear only armed with a blow torch?

For me, I guess I would choose the blow torch. I don't think there is any way I could use the sword and actually stop the bear. My upper body strength is pretty much non-existant. :crying: But maybe I could scare the bear off with fire???

What would you choose?

"Keep Calm, Carry On"

Jade Falcon — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:52:15 GMT

Yes, it was famously said throughout Britain during the Blitz of WW2.

But damn, these three guys give "Calm" a whole new meaning. ("All four engines have stopped. I trust you are not too much distressed.")

Well...."new" by 1982 standards.

It's about 45 minutes long, so enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpuxqBp-CXw

If it wasn't so terrifying and damaging, it probably would have been a beautiful sight to see.

Any doubts as to flying through an ash cloud can now be put to rest. Don't listen to the pilot who tells you, "I can do it."

Picked up a Couple of Classics

CajunBass — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:46:23 GMT

I hope it's ok to post this here. If not, I suppose someone will move it or lock it. It IS General Firearms related.

I picked up a couple of classics over the last few days. I should have gotten them years ago, but kept putting them off, and putting them off. Finally bit the bullet, so to speak.

"Sixguns" is a recent edition. I didn't know it was still in print.

The copy of "Hell, I was There" is really interesting. The blurb on Amazon said "It's been written in by someone who apparently knew him and hunted and camped with him."

I was expecting some scribbling on the pages here and there. I was not expecting an autograph with that signature under it.

2 Men Kill man with Machete, shouting Allahu Akbar

Mango40 — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:42:59 GMT

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...kbar-and-mach/

A machete-wielding attacker and his gun-toting sidekick killed a man in the streets of London on Wednesday, and police are regarding the pair – whom they subsequently shot – as potential terrorists.
The prime minister called the incident “truly shocking,” and said police are investigating it as a terrorist attack, BBC reported. Witnesses say they saw a man walking down Woolwich Street, when he was attacked by two individuals. They also said they heard at least one of the attackers scream ‘Allahu Akbar,” meaning God is great, during the course of the attack, BBC reported.

Image post ... test

Bill2037 — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:31:01 GMT

No luck with posting an image; only a link shows up.

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Crimson Trace Laserguard: Compatible with Clipdraw?

Obi-Wan Kenobi — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:27:47 GMT

Considering investing in a laserguard for the CW9. I carry this 4:00 iwb cond3 with nothing more than a Clipdraw. Wondering about my waistband activating the button.

Carrying deep in a iwb holster might apply similar pressure to the frontstrap.

Anyone tried this yet?

Mod. 30 "Slide Stop Spring" Install ??????

canine906 — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:24:34 GMT

I had a LaserMax Laser on a Mod. 21 and sold it this past week. The guy that bought it said I didn't send all the parts and he was right, I didn't. LaseMax kept my OEM slide stop switch and spring back in 95. Well as I was in the basement checking out the pistol to see if he was right I disassembled my Mod. 30 to see if the spring was the same as the 21. NOPE it wasn't.
I sent him the slide stop (from LM) and the spring as well.
OK, I said all that to say this.

FOR THE LIFE OF ME, I CAN'T PUT THE SPRING BACK INTO THE 30. and make it cause upward tension on the slide stop.

HELP :crying::crying::crying:

"To our knowledge" >> DOJ: We haven't 'compromised' Sharyl Attkisson's comp

snerd — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:18:30 GMT

"To our knowledge" >> DOJ: We haven't 'compromised' Sharyl Attkisson's computers

Quote:

The Dept. of Justice says it has never "compromised" computers belonging to Sharyl Attkisson, the CBS News investigative reporter who on Tuesday said that her personal and work computers were under investigation after intrusions by an unspecified entity.

�To our knowledge, the Justice Department has never �compromised� Ms. Atkisson�s computers, or otherwise sought any information from or concerning any telephone, computer, or other media device she may own or use," Dean Boyd, a Justice Dept. spokesperson, told POLITICO on Tuesday night.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/...rs-164537.html

Another "we don't know" answer.

A Note to IRS & DOJ miscreants and Obama Staffers

czsmithGT — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:16:22 GMT

History tells us that protecting a criminal president can be risky business.

No, Obama won't be impeached- Neither was Nixon.

No. Obama won't go to jail- Ford pardoned Nixon for any crimes he may have committed while in office.

But Mitchell, Haldeman, Erlichman, Colson, Dean, Liddy, Magruder, Segretti, McCord, Gonzalez et. al. all went to jail.

Hope you have a bottomless pit of money for lawyers, because prison, even one of those "country club" prisons, is not a pleasant place.

Just sayin'

Democrats Turn on IRS; Compare IRS Scandal to Totalitarian Regimes

snerd — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:13:29 GMT

Quote:

In a fiery statement, Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA), cited the State Department's annual human rights report, and the practice of tyrannical regimes that enact human rights on paper but fail to honor them in practice. He compared the conduct of the IRS in singling out Tea Party and conservative groups to those regimes.

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Governm...tarian-Regimes

It finally takes something this heinous to get their attention to what's been going on with "their" guy?!

Lois Lerner thrown under the bus

snerd — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:10:11 GMT

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Lois Lerner, the head of the IRS operation that targeted Tea Party groups is being thrown under the bus by Obama. As both John McCormack of The Weekly Standard and Bryan Preston of the PJ Tatler noticed, in the wake of her taking of the Fifth Amendment before the Issa Committee today, two Obama media operatives, both veterans of Journolist who were called into the White House yesterday for consultations, both called for her firing. The two are the Washington Post's Ezra Klein and Josh Marshall of Talking Points Memorandum.

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

Dawson sights

CaptainXL — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:50:05 GMT

I just finished adding Dawson Precision adjustable rear and fiber optic front sights to my G34. The front is a .355 tall .125 wide fiber optic and the rear is a Dawson Precision standard notch adjustable.

Dawson rears always have to be "fitted" and it took me almost an hour and a half of filing with a triangle needle file to get the rear sight fitted. File a little and try the fit. File a little and try the fit. Repeat 20 or so times and you've got it done right.

They came out nice. It will be a few days before I can try them due to rain for the next couple of days.

looking for a 29 OEM slide

1canvas — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:48:55 GMT

anyone knows who has g29 complete slides in stock?

Nikon Coolpix 330...who has one?

G29Reload — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:47:21 GMT

Just pulled the trigger on this, should have it by the weekend. Specs looked good, RAW capability. Looking forward to that and post processing ability to add color filters, etc.

Highest end pocket camera I could see at a human price before going on to something like the 800. $omeday.

Some neat techie features.

What says the crowd?

Walmart ammo tracking without an iPhone/iPad

Buckshot Barry — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:31:26 GMT

Ammo has been a little thin at my local Walmarts the last 7 days. I track it with my iPhone and iPad using the Walmart app. I got to thinking something might be up, even ran accross some online rumors, so I scheduled an early morning trip to the one Walmart I know that plays totally by the rules. They roll the cart out at 7:00 am sharp. Here is the info for 05/22/2013

Rumor had it that Walmart had lowered the limit to just 1 box per day. This Walmart still had the 3 box limit posted.

The Walmart app was spot on. Nothing received except for Federal Match Auto .22, 325 count boxes, just like the app indicated. It took an hour for the app to show out of stock after the 10 boxes were sold.

The shelves were bare of all the good stuff, just like the app indicated.

Here is the cool item. I found this script for use on computers / devices that can't run the iPhone app and it was spot on, including the hour it took the iPhone to show out of stock. Here is the link

http://mobile.walmart.com/m/searchfi...2&city=&state=

You will need to change the Zipcode. Here are 2 more items I follow

http://mobile.walmart.com/m/searchfi...4&city=&state=

http://mobile.walmart.com/m/searchfi...2&city=&state=

You can get the product id's from the regular website. The line at the web page that reads "In stock status is approximate and was last updated on 05/19/2013 at 11:41 AM )" does not seem to be correct. It's a lot more current than that.