Glock Talk

True Blue with Lead?

steve4102 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:27:40 GMT

I started casting my own 10mm bullets a few months ago. I use Lee molds and my 175gr TC bullets drop at about 180gr with straight WW alloy.

As Ramshot has no data for True Blue in the 10mm, I was hoping some of you guys could share your True Blue loads with lead bullets if you have any?

Thanks
Steve

What to do in Thailand?

Altaris — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:16:06 GMT

I am going with several friends (6 of us in total). 4 guys, 2 girls, all of us open to whatever. This will be the first time for all of us. Are there any 'can't miss' areas?

Our fight lands in Bangkok on December 1st, and we will be there 11 days.
We are debating on how long to stay there the whole time, or whether to take a train down to ph.uket, Thailand for part of it.

Does the GT brain-trust have any thoughts on this?

This is why you buy a quality safe

Anglin_AZ — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:50:41 GMT

In a tornado it might be a good idea to hide inside a safe.

http://hhshootingsports.com/WireShots/archives/5154

Ejector tearing up brass

tilefish — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:47:30 GMT

Have any of you guys seen this happening? Initially I thought it was the extractor but after examining the brass more closely, its the ejector. I am getting sharp gouges/dings on the face/side of rim.

I have never seen this particular issue with any other guns, Glock or otherwise. The gun in question is a gen3 G20

WWJD (What Would Jack Do?)

labdwakin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:39:18 GMT

Monday morning I went to my parents' farm to oversee the work on the house I'm rehabbing so I can live there. On the way to the house you have to go past the barn where I had been doing my reloading until I could get them to finish my house. I stopped... looked... and my heart fell through my shoes... I screamed an animal cry of rage, pain, and loss all at once. :crying::steamed::crying::steamed:

Sunday night a large system of thunderstorms moved through our area. Lightning hit my dad's barn and burned it to the ground with ALL of my reloading gear and components in it. I had slowly built up a very nice selection of rifle bullets, pistol moulds, powder, primers, tooling of all kinds, and some shooting accessories. I don't even want to THINK about what it would cost to just go out and buy it all.

I went through the morning until lunch just in a state of shock and pain. Then at lunch time I was telling one of the guys working on my house that I wish Jack were around to talk to about it. Then it hit me... Jack would have just shrugged and rebuilt.

Now, I'm mostly over the shock and anguish of it. And I'm looking forward to rebuilding my reloading empire! :supergrin:

Glock 30S

xcrewman — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:11 GMT

Any owner of said pistol have side to side slop/ or play from front end slide and frame.

I just bought one today. It's an annoyance paying premium price only to find the slop. None of my G22,23,27&36 have such play.

At least Walmart isn't price gouging

Louisville Glocker — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:21:23 GMT

Bought three boxes (the limit) of Tulammo 223 at Walmart tonight. Pre-panic price of $5.27/20 rds. It may have only been $4.99 before, can't remember. But they could be selling it for twice as much now and it'd sell.

I just wish I could get more than 60 rds/day. It is on my way to work, so if it stays on the shelf, I can stock up slowly I suppose. Plus, I'll ask my gf to pick me up some too.

In any case, that ammo in stock, along with a Colt 6920 priced at $1097 in stock, tells me that the panic is definitely getting closer to over. Thankfully..... the weather is nice and I'm ready for some serious shooting...

Cheers!

Two more older S&Ws!

nathanours — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:20:14 GMT

Found another deal I couldn't pass up on two older S&W revolvers. The first is a 5 1/2" barreled 17-3, and the second is a 6" barrel 19-2. They are both in very good shape with the only wear spots being holster wear on the sides of the ends of the barrels. The seller wanted to keep em together as a sort of set so I gave him $1200 for the pair. The bluing looks like it could drip off of em, I'll have to get better pics later tomorrow night. I've never had a .44 before so it'll be fun to see how it shoots.

I'd really appreciate it if anyone could tell me which years they were made. The serial number on the 19-2 is N63XXX, and the 17-3 is 6K10XXX.

What do you guys think? I think I did pretty well price wise...

Pilot, busted by FLIR

G19Tony — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:40:25 GMT

Everyone is always watching. :rofl:

http://www.military.com/video/off-du...XTUqk.facebook

G17 now or G19 later

Hej Hej — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:39:00 GMT

I am on the wait list at my LGS/range for a Blue Label G19 Gen4. I
was told today I'm #16 on the list. I would be #3 if I wanted to purchase a G17 Gen 4....I am new to handguns and have rented
both. I want a 9mm for sure. I have no interest at this point to carry, and am mainly interested in range time and home security. I can purchase 2 handguns with my 2 coupons in the next 2 years. Thoughts.....

Prize Cert Paperwork Question

haskovez — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:21 GMT

I got lucky enough to win my first prize pistol (Random) at the Carrollton, TX Match this year. I was looking at the form and I think I want to go with the Gen4 Glock 34. So is there only the $35 gen 4 upgrade fee on that or is there an additional fee. It looks like the gen 3 34 costs $107 upgrade, but that comes with Adjustable sights and the - connector. The Gen 4 lists fixed sights and 5lb trigger so does that mean the only fee is the Gen 4 fee or will I get hit with both fees?

Thanks for any help that can be provided, I am so excited to have finally won one after my 3rd year of competing here in Dallas.

Lady lives on a Glock block!

M&P Shooter — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:23:13 GMT

http://gunsnfreedom.com/pistol-carry...borhood-crime/

What to do w/ a broken Gen2 G19.

M1fuzz — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:07:30 GMT

I was at my local gunshop the other day when my dealer stated he had a Gen2 G19 come in. The gun's owner brought it in and said it blew it up.

I proceed to look it over. Mag is shredded, chunk of the frame is missing to where you can see the trigger bar working, frame cracked from the missing chunk all the way down past the mag release.

Dealer showed me the ammo the owner was using. Ultramax 9mm 115 grain fmj. One of the casing was split approx. half way around the casing right above the extractor groove.

What can I do as an armorer to help this gun out? Thanks in advance.

10mm RSA

1canvas — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:59:12 GMT

I was surprized to learn from another thread that my new G20 stock recoil spring is only 17lbs. that seems a little light for Glocks most powerful pistol. to those that has owned them for a while have you settled with the 17lb stock spring or have you replaced it with something higher?
I'm not looking at shooting nuclear loads with my new 10mm but some of Underwoods ammo looks appealing.

Heating/Airconditioning Help Needed

Glocks and Garands — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:35:58 GMT

Help! My elderly mother has a GE Heating/cooling blower/evaporator/heater unit in a closet inside the house. It is model number BGLE034D1B03 and was installed new in 1978.

At first it would run the blower for about 10 seconds before tripping the breaker. Now it will not allow the 60 amp breaker to be set when the thermostat is in the cool, off, or heat selection.

My niece's boyfriend said that it was a bad breaker, but I am not sure. She cannot afford to replace the unit and will not let me help her. Please help.

Thanks

Glasses with vented lenses

vinstang67 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:27:37 GMT

I need a better pair of shooting/safety glasses after having a brass stack between my eyelid & glasses during a match (finished the stage and holstered, then removed the brass).

I need to find the pair fits better.
I am also having lenses fogging.

Would vented lenses be OK?

Travel Habits

wilhelm51 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:15:48 GMT

The recent threads about equipment lists and the number of divisions entered got me thinking how most of you deal with all that equipment on the road.

For instance, I am going to overnight one night for the Dawsonville match. As far as personal stuff I'll only be carrying a single change of clothes, my diddy bag for meds and toothbrush and my CPAP machine. But even only entering two divisions I'll have the 17 and probably 450 rounds along with other gear in the car.

I wouldn't consider leaving the gun in the car overnight especially since it will fit in easily with the one clean shirt but I really don't want to lug all the other gear into room.

What do the rest of you do?

wilhelm

Vintage Levi's to be sold in Japan

nursetim — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:07:40 GMT

So I have a pair of well faded, now ripped at the crotch Levi 505.

I thought I'd sell them in Japan. I hear they will pay silly prices. I figure I'll offer them on Craig's list.

First question, how much do you think they'll fetch? Second, should I list it in English or kanji?

Detroit moving the cost of early retiree health care over to the Feds

Mr981 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:06:27 GMT

http://news.investors.com/061813-660...-obamacare.htm

I see this as the way that many companies/municipalities will lower their health care costs and pass it on to the taxpayers.

Goodby Rambo, enter 'Rambetts'. lol

Detectorist — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:02:56 GMT

http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/18/politi...html?hpt=hp_c3

Looks like DOD is going full steam ahead on women being integrated into combat units.

I personally know at least one high ranking US Army General who must be biting his lip terribly hard just about now..

Report claims new cause for the TWA #800 crash in 1996 which killed 230

Mr981 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:57:55 GMT

Former NTSB investigators claiming they were under a gag order to go along with the official cause (fuel tank explosion) of the crash, when they believed all along it was caused by explosions outside the aircraft.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/06/18...laim-original/

Could Pierre Salinger have been right all along?:whistling:

Saboteurs on armslist?

*ACE* — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:56:55 GMT

http://www.armslist.com/posts/...efully---read-this--

Quote:

I purchased a .45 ACP pistol today from a nice gentleman in a grey Mini Cooper S. He seemed nice enough and in the course of the small talk I failed to inspect this pistol as thoroughly as I would normally. I felt he was knowedgable enough to be believed on function and seemed sane at the time. I purchased the pistol and left.

The pistol is fantastic. What was not was the .45 caliber bullet lodged halfway down the barrel. Not sure if he was an idiot or a homicidal lunatic. If I had not purchased that gun, some one else may have taken it straight to the range and loaded up a magazine and proceeded to blow the gun and themselves up.

We have all popped a squib load that lodged halfway...but to leave one in and SELL THE GUN is criminally negligent at best, psychotic at worst.

But it gets better.

When I got the bullet out...it was never fired. Brand new bullet hadn't seen powder, case or primer. He just took a Speer jacketed hollow point and jammed it up the bore.
I believe he fully intended to blow this gun up. And the new owner with it.

Interpret as you will. But please tell your gun friends...
Check your gun purchases carefully before firing.
Keep emails and phone numbers of sellers to assist authorities of these 'booby trapped' guns.

Always get ID and bill of sale.

I got the emails and license plate number for OSP and BATF so they will hopefully check on this potential psycho anti-gun terrorist.

Be careful dealing with strangers!!

Looking for a .45 to carry

Stupid — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:45:38 GMT

I am looking for a .45 that:
1. Has 10+ rounds. I can live with 9+1
2. Has a thumb safety to carry condition 1.
3. Is small enough to carry
4. Works right out of the box, not like those 1911s that need 100,000 rd break in period.
5. < $1,000

Any suggestions?

Dawsonville, GA 2013

Roadkill_751 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:35:28 GMT

Well we are less than an month away, so I figure I will start on "Who is going to Dawsonville?" thread.

So who is going?

I will be there all weekend, as I will be setting up and tearing down.

We will have plenty of stages set up. Hopefully things will run smoothly and we have great shooting weather.

If you wish to RO, please PM me and I will see that you get too.

Hope to see all of you there!:wavey:

Phil

My First Glock!

alphadawg — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:24:13 GMT

I just bought my first Glock, a model 19 and I am pumped! As a kid my dad taught me on revolvers and Hammer fired semi autos, as an adult I have been primarily a Sig guy. The point being is that the G19 is my first Striker Fired pistol. The Decocker on my Sigs always gives me piece of mind. What are the biggest differences between Striker Fired and Hammer Fired pistols? Thanks.

Ron White on CMT

hogfish — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:20:18 GMT

Ron White: A Little Unprofessional (2012)

"So I bleep this bleep bleep, and then bleep in the bleep bleeping bleep."

Why do they do this bleeping bleep? :dunno:

Oh, Ron White's on. This ought to be good. Well, tough luck, because it's on CMT. "...gaber, gaber, bleep, bleep, bleep..." :steamed:

what gun am i thinking of?

Diesel McBadass — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:10:00 GMT

Remember seeing something about an older cheap revolver that fired by one triger pull to cock hamme rand a second to release it, which seemed real weird. What was this?

Had my best McDonald's burger, ever...

Detectorist — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:08:30 GMT

Just today, for lunch. I didn't expect it to be so good. Bacon Habanero Quarter Pounder. Yummy. Highly recommended.

http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/...ero-Ranch.html

Glockmeister Experience

Bigpoppie50 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:51:09 GMT

Anyone puchase a handgun from Glockmeister and what was your experience with that purchase. I am thinking about purchasing a Glock 30, customer service informed me that my FFL would need to Fax glockmeister my order # and copy of FFL license.

Vita Mix blender or another brand

Skykings2 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:48:05 GMT

does anyone know if there is another brand of mixer that would be the equivalent of a Vita Mix ?

Just trying to get the job done with a cheaper unit.

Case Fans-need Power Source Info

Breadman03 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:43:44 GMT

I am looking to hook up 2 case fans to provide air circulation in the canopy of my fish tank. I plan on buying two of these.

I need to provide a power source and the manufacturer hasn't responded to my request for info on what kind of power supply I could use.

Some people have recommended generic 12V/2A AC adapters off EBay, but I'd like to keep my out of pocket expense to a minimum.

I threw out a broken Wii a couple years ago, but kept the power supply because, well, I figured it might be useful someday. It is a Class 2 supply rated to put out 12VDC at 3.7A.

Will I be able to use this supply to power 2 fans?

Should I wire them in series or parallel?

Thanks for the help!

Set trigger on T/C Hawken Muzzleloader?

cloudbuster — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:33:13 GMT

I received an old .45 cal T/C Hawken muzzleloader as a gift.

It has a double trigger set up.

One trigger is a "set trigger." You're supposed to pull it back and it sets the primary trigger for an extremely light release.

Does anyone know how this is supposed to feel?

On mine, the set trigger clicks when you pull it, but doesn't lock back, and I can't feel any discernible difference in the primary trigger.

I have the manual, and there's a set screw to adjust the set trigger, but before I go fooling with it, I was wondering if anyone knows what it's supposed to feel like. Is the set trigger supposed to lock back when you pull it?

Suppresor for Ruger Mark 22/45

musclegto — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:19:32 GMT

Looking to pick one of these puppies up soon. Have not found much in my searches. Looking for an affordable suppressor, any input appreciate.

Plumbing Question?

Adjuster — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:02:26 GMT

Underneath sinks what is the most common size connection of the water supply valve or angle stop as I believe it is called? The size of the threaded connection that connects to the supply line and then to the faucet?

Thanks

I'm guessing no tip?

Detectorist — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:59:54 GMT

Employee should have been fired.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/18/us/mis...tml?hpt=hp_bn1

training in Phoenix

imaguy3 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:50:29 GMT

Hey all, I know I don't post as much/regularly as others, I mostly read unless I see something I can provide meaningful input on...

Anyway I'm in Phoenix this week (AZPOST) for a week long supervision school... Sitting in class wondering today if anyone on this board happens to be at the class or nearby.

If so I'd love to put a name with a real person over beer one night...

:wavey:

Volkswagen - recent years ?

HKLovingIT — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:40:26 GMT

So, where do Volkswagens fit in the grand scheme of today's American automotive market?

What are your thoughts about them?

Are they only good for college kids to drive with a NIN sticker in the back window?

Just thought about them today as I was reminded of my mom's old school VW bug she had when I was a yard ape. Peace man!

Tweet!

Israeli use of the 10/22

mac66 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:21:45 GMT

I know we beat the 22 rifle for survival to death. It is either the best thing there is or the worse. One thing that usually pops up during a discussion about using a 22 for self defense is that the Israelis used a suppressed 10/22 to shoot protesters during the intifada (Palestinian uprising). The tactic was to shoot protesters in the groin as a non lethal method of discouraging them. Unfortunately the femoral artery is in the groin area and more than a few rock throwers died. Made the Israelis look bad so they stopped using it for riot control.

Here is one of the more famous photos of the Israelis 10/22s from back in the day.

They apparently did not stop using the 10/22 for other things however, like sniping. Here is a photo from a Palestinian newspaper from Feb 2013. Same guns, different optics, even using a hi-cap mag. The Pals were complaining that the Israelis are now using the 10/22 as a sniping rifle to murder innocent people silently.

You have to admit that a quiet shot in the right place from a 22 has some advantages.

How rich people act.

NeverMore1701 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:14:59 GMT

I've noticed something over the years, both here and out in the world, and it confuses me.

Why do people sing the praises of others who they perceive to be wealthy, but live in modest houses, drive older vehicles, wear normal clothes, etc? Why shouldn't rich people live a more lavish lifestyle than Joe Average? What makes the loaded guy who drives a ten year old pickup better than the guy with the same amount of money who drives a brand new Porsche?

From Couch to 5k? Taking Up Running?

Restless28 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:55:21 GMT

My daughter's enthusiasm about cross country running has gotten me interested in trying it out.

I have heard of the "Couch to 5k" program. Has anyone done this? I'm pretty well fit nowadays, but not 5k fit.

Any suggestions?

Thirty-Six Years Ago...

deputy tom — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:48:09 GMT

Thirty-six years ago tonight I was Raised. Exactly that long ago , this very minute I was being prepared to enter the Lodge room and take the obligations that would guide my actions for the rest of my life. I am feeling very satisfied with the results. tom.

F150 ecoboost vs 5 liter v8

Old School — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:38:05 GMT

Per my other recent thread, I will be in the market for a new F150. It looks like the ecoboost gets 2-3 mpg better than the 5 liter v8. But the ecoboost adds $1000 to the price. I only put 6-8k miles on my truck per year so I'm wondering if its worth the expense.

I rarely tow so torque isn't that much of a consideration. Does the ecoboost / turbo charger necessitate more frequent oil changes? Any real world stories from ecoboost owners?

Dealt Nail Gun - probably posted somewhere already

railfancwb — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:28:08 GMT

DeWalt Nail Gun

A must have in every home in America !

For everyone who would rather not have a gun in the house!

In view of the recent Supreme Court ruling, sales of this new product may skyrocket.

Washington thinks they are going to take away our guns, so check this out. I like it!

NAIL GUNS! AND, you don't even have to REGISTER them or have LICENSES for them!

AND, you don't have to worry about them being CONCEALED!

Just a LOT of good stuff to do with THIS!

Once in awhile something so totally cool comes out that even a guy who doesn't normally even know what he'd like for Christmas would immediately ask for it:

Thank you, DeWalt!!!

Attachment 234046

New Nail Gun, made by DeWalt

It can drive a 16-D nail through a 2x4 at 200 yards.

This makes construction a breeze, you can sit in your lawn chair and build a fence.

Hundred round magazine.

Someone invades your home, just nail his ass.

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Leaked Sony Xperia ZU Benchmark: Fastest Phone Yet?

TBO — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:27:34 GMT

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Son...est,23132.html

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Albino Gorilla

kahrguy — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:24:32 GMT

It was a 9mm. Figures!

ked — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:23:11 GMT

i bring this story for humor, not for a 9mm vs .45 debate.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer...164318994.html

ked:supergrin:

Eric helped me today

Bill Powell — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:15:38 GMT

Today Eric re-instated the Surprises Slicky Boy thread and the original Bill's Stories thread. I'll try to keep them alive.

G20 slide locking back

tilefish — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:15:23 GMT

And yes, I am 110% sure that I am not hitting it with my thumb. I shot it left handed and let someone else shoot it too.

Here is the kicker, it was only happening with 135 grn JHP and it has never happened before today. I picked up a box of Sierra 135 gr JHP and loaded them in brand-new Starline brass and brought them with my 180 gr cast rounds. I had a few issues with the slide locking back and noticed it was only the 135 gr loads. I started switching back and forth between 180 and 135 and it always happened with the 135. I also tried alternating the mags to rule that out as well. It only happens with the 135.

Have you guys ever experienced anything like this? It was rather odd

My Dog Just Did The Weirdest Thing.

GLWyandotte — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:10:44 GMT

About a half hour ago I fed my Lab. The bowl sat unattended for a while. She just picked up her whole bowl and very neatly carried it, level, into the living room. She set it down near my feet, ate, and then picked it up and brought ti back to the kitchen.:dunno:

Gross. My EDC got totally slimed.

F14Scott — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:00:18 GMT

I was out at a nice dinner with my family, when the waiter stepped behind my chair with a tray full of drinks, specifically kir royales and a Sprite. He lost balance with the tray, and all the drinks landed squarely on my back.

I was wearing an untucked golf shirt made of microfiber material over khakis and my gun belt, which held my MTAC Minotaur IWB and my G23 at 3:30. The drinks passed through the shirt with zero resistance and dumped right on my pistol and then into the gap right down the back of my pants. It was, um, refreshing!

When I got home, everything seemed like it was dry, but when I pulled the mag, it was wet on the sides. Further, over the next day, dust and lint was collecting in the groves more than usual. I knew I was going to have to open her up and take a look under the hood.

With each part I removed, I found more and more places wet. I ended up having to do a complete detail strip, disassembling everything (except the sights) down to the smallest components. There was sticky sweet liquid in every nook and cranny. I gave everything a bath in hot water and Simple Green, scrubbing everywhere with a toothbrush, then blew them all out with compressed air. Put it all back together, six drops of lube, fresh ammo, and she's GTG.

I don't think there's really a moral to the story. Just thought I'd share.