tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40698656452452462382012-01-29T13:24:00.210-06:00About guns, coffee, and all the other stuff I feel like talking about.Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.comBlogger14451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-49017082506004738282012-01-29T13:22:00.001-06:002012-01-29T13:24:00.220-06:00

"Thin Wall Challenge" is quickly becoming one of my favorite series of YouTube videos. Plus he's just awkward enough to make it doubly hilarious. (Warning... some swearing, and the entire premise revolves around his neighbors doing it.)

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-48120959053566609072012-01-28T02:40:00.000-06:002012-01-28T02:40:26.332-06:00

Love them or hate the fanboys, Magpul always puts out some innovative stuff. The 2012 Catolog is up for download here.

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Apparently they used live ammo for many of the scenes in "Act of Valor." Cool beans. From the previous trailers, I'd just thought since they had SEALs in the film and plenty of Technical Advisors that actually know their shit, they just kept the CGI at a more realistic level. (h/t ENDO)

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-13836379320914595692012-01-26T13:41:00.001-06:002012-01-26T13:43:33.070-06:00

Nothing warms you up like a hot barrel and 40lbs of unnecessary gear and armor.  My wallet said I needed to use the M&P15-22 today though.   That is the awesome benefit of having a sub-caliber training analogue of your primary weapon systems.  I didn't have a whole lot of .223 laying around, and I can't afford to go out and get a couple hundred rounds to burn off.  Thankfully I have a few

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-60492266733336671072012-01-26T12:49:00.000-06:002012-01-26T12:49:03.246-06:00

Back from some cold-weather carbine practice... I'm gonna edit some photos while I warm up.  Check back in a bit.

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Between the J-frame upgrade last week, and today's vanity top/sink/faucet replacement, all I can say is specialty tools are generally worth it. Last week I stabbed the crap out of my thumb with a screwdriver because I didn't have a Rebound Slide Tool (in my defense, I hadn't found one for less than $20 before this one...)  Needless to say, next time I order anything from Midway USA, that's

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-32263146494795684282012-01-24T11:29:00.000-06:002012-01-24T11:29:02.990-06:00

MkII. Apparently the Brady Bunch is still miffed that Starbucks went with the "whatever the local law allows" view on carrying (especially openly) of firearms in their shops, and are trying to get another boycott of them on Valentines Day (somehow in retaliation for us gunnies making fun of their candle idiocy the other week...) Of course this means our side will just declare a "buycott" and

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Gotta drive 30 miles north to ship out the M&P22 for repairs, then it's gaming day... may post something later, may not, who knows?!

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As in the Benelli 12ga. Neat.

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Alcataz, San Francisco Bay, CA

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Flipping through the newest Cabela's catalog and saw this- 20 Ga., 11.4" barrels, and black powder, so the ATF can go to hell.

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Started to convert a bunch of the .nef raw files from the trip to California last fall into .jpegs so I can actually upload them onto stuff... the big laptop has been cranking away at it for about two and a half hours now, and that's just one folder... Procrastination's a b____

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-27901529345359696892012-01-20T14:16:00.000-06:002012-01-20T14:16:26.238-06:00

Something I've noticed from the pictures I'm seeing this year, is a lot more new pistols being shown at SHOT with extended and threaded barrels. Such as the new Sphinx polymer gun (Photo and more at Gear Scout) It's good to see more and more guns coming out "suppressor ready," and a lot more people accepting suppressors not as a piece of assassin kit, but merely another bit of safety equipment

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-10784561010416308982012-01-19T14:16:00.000-06:002012-01-19T14:16:29.444-06:00

From now on you can refer to me as "Irreverend Fred."  Yar.

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To quote Uncle: It looks like the .gov has unfucked itself and they will be imported 

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Who doesn't want an AK that breaks in half?

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-50618311419909898402012-01-18T15:17:00.000-06:002012-01-18T15:17:59.635-06:00

I just finished installing the Apex J-Frame spring kit in the 442, and for now let's just say, it's pretty sweet.  Where there once was stacking and a pretty heavy trigger, there's now a somewhat lighter one, that's smooth and consistent throughout.  (Need to find my trigger gauge to see how much lighter it is now though.) I followed the two videos Apex has on YouTube, and they're pretty good

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-58947400590158417902012-01-17T15:07:00.000-06:002012-01-17T15:07:26.999-06:00

I didn't even know Charles Daly was operating again... Anybody know more?

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Side by side with the P238.  Only a little longer than the .380, and supposedly should fit in some of the same holsters. Like I said when I first heard though, I'm sure it'll be too rich for me, despite being darn close to my ideal CCW gun. ETA: MandaFern found this link with more info.

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Shane (of Multitasker fame) snuck this one out- As a fan of mono-poding off the magazine with my ARs/M4, I can't wait to get my hands on one to try out. Hopefully before I head over to the 'Stan.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-36630222764740752252012-01-17T12:43:00.000-06:002012-01-17T12:43:18.196-06:00

I mean levergun SPX... Let's put it this way; I like the handguard, I can see the usefulness of rails on any rifle.  Personally, I don't want them on my lever rifles, but hey.  On the other hand, the rest of your gun looks like you drug it through the Tapco booth with a shit magnet on the ass-end.  Stop it. I saw these up on an Arfcom GD thread last week, and the massive cry was "

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-58385458968511999182012-01-17T09:50:00.000-06:002012-01-17T09:50:02.754-06:00

The Croatians are beating you to the punch... get on that!

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More than just a foregrip and stock- Words after the jump. Magpul Shotgun Accessories Magpul is excited to announce a new line of furniture and accessories for the Remington 870 Shotgun. SGA 870 Shotgun Stock The SGA 870 Shotgun Stock is an adaptable stock for Remington 870 12 gauge shotguns, designed with a wide range of customizable features and accessories to meet individual

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That's the rumor GearScout heard, and it makes sense for the reasons stated.

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I was so tempted to put "SD" up there rather than "Self Defense..." Anyway, Robb decided to strap a shock-collar to the Drama Llama and got a discussion going about installing the fancy APEX race trigger in your carry M&P.  The trouble, as Uncle mentions, is that Robb's particular M&P40 is lacking a thumb safety (the FSS does not work with the thumb safety varients like mine.) Tam makes an

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-45416740209994469732012-01-16T12:25:00.002-06:002012-01-16T12:25:52.656-06:00

Looks like a neat idea.  Could have your blacked out rear for competition, then swap it out for some tritium dots for low-light defense with the turn of a screw.  More at Gear Scout.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-51689848513322007462012-01-16T12:18:00.001-06:002012-01-16T12:18:04.893-06:00

Nothing like driving all the way to the coffee shop to realize your wallet's still in your work pants... in the bedroom........ Give me a few minutes here.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-39690840966760776042012-01-16T07:00:00.002-06:002012-01-16T10:19:53.845-06:00

For L.E. and .gov types... pics at TFB.

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Hey there Guns & Coffee fans!!  This is CRO.  So since the winter weather has hit the great northern state of Wisconsin I have decided to clean out the corner of the basement where my reloading bench lives.  The first can I grabbed was a .50 cal can that had my 8mm Turk inside.  My brother had recently picked up a Syrian Mauser and wanted some food for it.  I pulled the first bandoleer out of the

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-23024820287887773232012-01-12T17:00:00.000-06:002012-01-12T17:00:03.364-06:00

"That Judge is selling like hotcakes... but I wish it was uglier..." Some trends need to go die in a hole.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-30925671286988296112012-01-12T12:25:00.000-06:002012-01-12T12:25:23.586-06:00

So I was sitting here poking around the interwebs (ordering a J-Frame kit from Apex and a set of screwdrivers... look for that next week) and sipping my coffee when a guy approached me and said he's a writer for the local newspaper, and if I'd be interested in talking to him for a bit. This... could be fun. He's writing a piece about some of the local businesses closing, and looking for

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-56820708055210588332012-01-12T11:37:00.000-06:002012-01-12T11:37:13.135-06:00

Woke to find I have a lovely sinus thing going on (thanks Dan!) and that we finally got some snow, a measly two inches of powdered fluff that doesn't help make ski trails at all.  Thankfully it's payday, so I'm less than broke and was able to buy some cough drops to try and loosen up my nose and keep my voice from running away. I braved the cold and snow anyway and came down to the coffee shop (

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-20597361637234684372012-01-11T09:03:00.000-06:002012-01-11T09:03:08.284-06:00

After 300 flawless rounds Sunday, took it out yesterday and had failures-to-fire right out of the case.  Seems that at some point between leaving the range Sunday and going back out Tuesday, the firing pin return spring lost its sprung. Having done the seemingly impossible, I'll be contacting S&W Warranty Services...

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From SSD. A few of the items have already been released, but it looks like they're finally making a fixed stock for the AR platform. Shorter LOP than an A2, storage, and means to mount a short rail to mount a monopod on the rear.  Looks good.  Possibly a good call for a "budget" PRS setup if you don't need/want the adjustability in the field.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-16119353487564455352012-01-10T07:28:00.001-06:002012-01-10T07:29:44.105-06:00

On their facebook- Okay, Jan 10 is close enough: for our good friend Steven S. who has impulse issues, here's one of our new product announcements for SHOT 2012 debut: a 7.62x39 45 round quad stack magazine! Yes, US PALM has successfully cracked that nut, and these babies rock! More, later, but for now, oh-yah! Estimated MSRP will be $99.95.While I like seeing more innovation, I don't think the

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-88814318950575259342012-01-10T07:21:00.002-06:002012-01-10T07:21:30.053-06:00

Gonna head out in a half hour or so to do some longer range plinking (or at least as much as 100 yards can be considered "long range"...)  Cro's got a new toy to show off, so hopefully some photos today or tomorrow, depending on when I can edit them.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-20240916627173386302012-01-09T13:34:00.002-06:002012-01-09T13:34:31.252-06:00

From A Girl and Her Gun.  Go read and be proud to know awesome people like this.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-35118462631496349312012-01-09T10:29:00.000-06:002012-01-09T10:29:04.892-06:00

Tam and Uncle both mentioned it the last couple days, 2,000 rounds with minimal cleaning and maintenance, and they keep chugging away.  Mine has similar numbers and exactly 2 stove-pipe malfunctions with TulAmmo steel cased stuff (both rounds from same batch.)

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A few pages of the 2012 Magpul Catalog have shown up over at Gear Scout... I'm hoping the new mags and floorplates will be out in time for my upcoming deployment.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-39480301534995466142012-01-09T07:00:00.000-06:002012-01-09T07:00:18.306-06:00

Looks pretty cool, more at SSD, including a video. Basic idea is a strap system for hands-free casualty evac.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-19936241288618416132012-01-08T19:42:00.000-06:002012-01-08T19:42:32.924-06:00

3 year Blogoversary is today! Went to the range to try Manda's new pistol, now a house full of people over watching James Bond.  Good day.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-32657244542984261822012-01-06T14:30:00.000-06:002012-01-06T14:30:44.518-06:00

I took some time today to field strip Manda's new gun and take some shots of the insides and some comparison shots with the "real steel" M&P9. Overall- Obviously, the hole in the muzzle is smaller on the little one, and you can make out the barrel nut that holds the barrel assembly together.  It is the same setup as the Walther P22, unsurprisingly, and P22 thread adapters

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-89358021936814301652012-01-06T11:03:00.000-06:002012-01-06T11:03:49.266-06:00

Found by Guns Holsters and Gear.  The P224 is essentially a cut down, sub-compact P229.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-4025228890092429512012-01-05T22:14:00.000-06:002012-01-05T22:14:22.351-06:00

More in depth look tomorrow, but for now... It's her gun, so she got to choose the background.  Penguins rock anyway. It's not mine, but MandaFern's very first purchase!  (It's always good to know the girl you're dating isn't a criminal or anything.) I'll get more photos (inside and out) tomorrow, along with some comparisons with the "full size" 9mm, and the P22.  Ok, maybe not

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-86372885215765124172012-01-05T12:27:00.000-06:002012-01-05T12:27:43.568-06:00

Will be at 2012 SHOT.  More info at Gun Nuts Media.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-15714250301451840562012-01-04T14:13:00.000-06:002012-01-04T14:13:27.803-06:00

If yes, head over to A Girl and Her Gun and get in on the drawing.

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My brain is stuck dry-firing.  I'm on the morning shift today, and my blogger is broke.  Check back later I guess.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-82790914256734658872012-01-03T10:47:00.000-06:002012-01-03T10:47:08.299-06:00

Good little refresher video from PerSysMedical (h/t to SSD) on various ways to apply the Israeli Bandage- I keep one in my range bag, and one in my blowout kit on my vests (personal plate carrier and my Army one.)  They are pretty amazing little things. (Just a reminder, while a good video, this is no replacement for proper medical training.)

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-8566113990224066402012-01-02T17:47:00.000-06:002012-01-02T17:47:09.290-06:00

I've been practically eye-humping this rig from ATEi for the last week or so... From ATEi's Facebook page Minus the laser (just not a fan of the CTC setup on the M&P...) May just have to save up while I'm gone...

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I've gotta work overnight, so it's not really hitting me as anything special aside from meaning I'll go through twice as many checks as normal the next couple months from writing the wrong date down... Thankfully MandaFern rocks and decided to knock out a sweet sweet dinner for me before I head out for the night. Since it's Wisconsin, cold and snow doesn't mean jack- She managed

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-88457148529855697032011-12-30T07:00:00.009-06:002011-12-30T10:22:53.794-06:00

A few months back Nate from UBG Holsters asked if I was interested in reviewing some of his work.  With Concealed Carry right around the corner here in Wisconsin, I was definitely in the market for some IWB holster options and jumped at the chance to try out some good leather while I was at it. I settled on the Canute model for my M&P9, and Nate sent one out to me a couple weeks later.  As a note

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-16133806267816508452011-12-29T07:18:00.000-06:002011-12-29T07:18:00.088-06:00

The "Holy Grail" of sketches for their 40th Anniversary. I'm rather partial to... pretty much all of them.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-74729234842190455642011-12-28T14:28:00.000-06:002011-12-28T14:28:25.277-06:00

Whenever you guys click an Amazon link on here, and buy something, I get a cut of the profits.  True to past experience, December is usually my big sales month, and this year is no exception. This is awesome, and I thank you guys immensely.  I found out recently that I've been selected for a one-year deployment starting next summer, and despite my strong preference towards printed books, I think

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-59926728255397677232011-12-28T12:58:00.000-06:002011-12-28T12:58:21.727-06:00

And why that many? A couple weeks ago MandaFern took her CCW course (provided free through Wisconsin Carry, Inc.) and I tagged along, both for morale support, and because (generally) any training is good training and I treasure gathering viewpoints and training techniques from any source I can. At a few points throughout the course, the instructor (an avid 1911 fan) voiced his negative feelings

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With a few days left in December, the FBI reports the number of background checks has already topped the previous one-month record -- set only in November -- of 1,534,414 inquiries by gun dealers to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System also known as NICS. Almost half a million checks were done in just the last six days before Christmas.Neat.  Also of note- Data recently released

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-85157093237773988322011-12-28T10:17:00.000-06:002011-12-28T10:17:11.808-06:00

More importantly, what she looks for. I've got to agree, a quality holster is a great thing.

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...Single-point Slings. What's old is new.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-76359851968724171382011-12-23T05:43:00.000-06:002011-12-23T05:43:10.997-06:00

May be light around here.  Will be traveling for family get-togethers and the like. In case I don't get a chance, Happy Holiday from G&C.

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From Magpul themselves.  Guess they gave in since they made enough of a splash and put them up on the site.  Currently they're only for 12 Ga. Remington 870s.  Stock  Forend I'd definitely want to handle the stock before buying one, but the forend looks pretty good.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-39464151445361954112011-12-22T23:36:00.000-06:002011-12-22T23:36:24.060-06:00

I'll be there.

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Beyond Buckshot - A Look at 20-gauge Rifled Slugs for Self-Defense in the Smoothbore Shotgun Well worth a read.  One of the reasons I picked up a 20 gauge is knowledge similar to this quote- When compared to a 12-gauge, the 20-gauge delivers 75% of the lead with a recoil that is 40-50% less.  This is equivalent to the ballistic force of being hit with two .44 Magnum rounds simultaneously.  In

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-50100518260159623662011-12-21T15:35:00.000-06:002011-12-21T15:35:22.050-06:00

First official trailer is out- I've always like The Hobbit more than the trilogy.  It seems more "story" and less "history text." It could be that I grew up watching the classic animated one, but I'm really happy to see it coming back to the big screen.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-8512004276134126562011-12-21T14:51:00.000-06:002011-12-21T14:51:44.884-06:00

For immediate release: On September 18, 2010 five law abiding Wisconsin residents were peacefully having dinner at a Culver's Restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin. These 5 individuals, who were legally openly carrying as provided by Wisconsin law had finished their dinner and were preparing to leave the restaurant when they were unlawfully detained by a mass of Madison police officers. Despite the

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-65642203550451786622011-12-20T23:38:00.000-06:002011-12-20T23:38:23.807-06:00

Something sprung a leak... Guess I may be back to my 12ga 870 watch.

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Always a good time.

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...of Wisconsinites who applied for their CCW Permit in the first six weeks.  In less than six weeks, 56,000 people applied for a permit under Wisconsin's new concealed carry law and thousands more bought handguns, swamping the state agency handling the required background checks.The applicants so far amount to about 1% of the state's population, and very few of them have been rejected for a

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-14834621871842054582011-12-18T21:13:00.000-06:002011-12-18T21:13:29.242-06:00

The Norks have officially announced it.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-65801984650781824972011-12-18T20:35:00.000-06:002011-12-18T20:35:39.620-06:00

Amazing gun photog and fantastic gear reviewer Stickman has launched an official website. Right now it's just a simple splash site linking to his Facebook and Flickr account, but it's worth checking out if you like awesome pictures of awesome gear.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-19804325053286936362011-12-18T16:58:00.000-06:002011-12-18T16:58:55.162-06:00

EMT meets MilSim Genius.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-61770256643927477682011-12-18T15:24:00.000-06:002011-12-18T15:24:54.735-06:00

From Haley Strategic Being an Operator who regularly operates in pretty cold weather (hey, it's in my Army job title... 12N-Heavy Equipment Operator) I'd say he makes some pretty good points. It's all about the right mindset, and good techniques. Buscuits and gravy make a fantastic pre-cold weather ops breakfast. Also, the Nissan Thermos Backpacking Bottle tends to keep coffee drinkably warm

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-40111440018520203232011-12-16T03:37:00.000-06:002011-12-16T03:37:39.595-06:00

That's right, .22lr! Photo from, and more information at GunsAmerica. Now if S&W would make a .22lr version of the 442 for a similar price...

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G&C contributor, range buddy, and all around cool guy Cro picked up an Egyptian Contract FN-49 and was kind enough to trust me with it for a week or so to take some photos. It really is a gorgeous looking gun. The FN-49 began life just prior to WWII, and the designer, Dieudonne Saive, fled to England when the Nazis invaded Belgium.  Saive took the plans with him to prevent them

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-86427584892563031392011-12-15T23:32:00.000-06:002011-12-15T23:32:30.224-06:00

Has potential...

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-17570780533027094462011-12-15T19:15:00.000-06:002011-12-15T19:15:15.282-06:00

For cleaning with exploded diagrams of various guns. Good assortment of long guns and handguns, and not bad prices either.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-46372368680586055462011-12-15T18:04:00.000-06:002011-12-15T18:04:31.486-06:00

Magpul Dynamic's newest DVD set is available from DSG Arms.  (Blue-ray coming soon.)

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-33344188540366721522011-12-15T10:05:00.000-06:002011-12-15T10:05:27.833-06:00

Peltor ear pro at Amazon for $50, plus another 30% off at checkout, so about $35 for electronic ear pro that works pretty well.  I paid about double for mine a couple years ago, and I'm half tempted to get another pair.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-65169571612766556042011-12-14T11:44:00.002-06:002011-12-14T11:44:27.831-06:00

From Oleg on CTD's blog.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-24969224649050140632011-12-14T09:50:00.000-06:002011-12-14T09:50:29.223-06:00

Sometimes you find yourself in a place where you can't have a gun, and we know the stupid little signs don't stop the bad guys from being violent, so what can you do with another common EDC tool? Breda posted this link on facebook, and it's well worth a read (and bookmarking as she suggests.)

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-61926265685520547402011-12-13T13:36:00.000-06:002011-12-13T13:36:31.640-06:00

Some range time and coffee time with Cro this morning.  Also finished off all the photo ops needed to take a good look at his Egyptian FN-49 (so if that interests you, should have that up towards the end of the week, a crapload of photos to edit...) Also, RRA NM AR-15A4 is all sorts of sweet.  And ringing steel at 100 yards with the M&P15-22, standing, offhand, is too much fun for my own good,

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-91274354266364823192011-12-12T15:20:00.000-06:002011-12-12T15:20:33.642-06:00

Take one J-frame, stash it in a car for an hour in December in Wisconsin, then insert in your Super-Tuck without an undershirt on.  Stupid rules...

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-86775578066816772512011-12-12T11:08:00.000-06:002011-12-12T11:08:26.651-06:00

As of Noon Eastern time, Chris Costa's new training company's site went live- Costa Ludus A few months back Costa/Magpul announced he was following Travis Haley in leaving Magpul starting his own training company.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-49212977197425113442011-12-11T13:53:00.002-06:002011-12-12T08:45:28.340-06:00

MandaFern just ordered her first gun! Going with an M&P22.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-88262406949283913762011-12-10T04:33:00.000-06:002011-12-10T04:33:35.047-06:00

When your SO catches you entirely off guard, and makes you all sorts of proud. I worked overnight Thursday, and eventually stumbled out of bed and read a text from her "So I see Shelley says the M&P22 is good to go, so I think it might be a really good gun for me to get for my first one... it really makes sense being able to go from that to a bigger caliber one." Awesome.  Plus, it's a gun I've

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-11095784522308304572011-12-08T10:36:00.000-06:002011-12-08T10:36:34.756-06:00

That's how my turn at the Krag sounded yesterday.  We also discovered the primers Cro is using have enough push to get the bullet into the throat, but not stuck particularly hard, when the powder fails to ignite for unknown reasons (thankfully a tap on a cleaning rod popped it out easily enough, and the gun was back to shooting in less than a minute.) Thankfully for Cro (the owner of the rifle)

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-57986778897264244792011-12-08T07:06:00.001-06:002011-12-08T07:06:00.616-06:00

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Strike Industries Sling Catch.

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A day that shall live in infamy. Not much to say, but will be heading out to the range with the Springfield in a few minutes (along with some other long arms.)  Hopefully I don't freeze.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-40354040483335302982011-12-06T10:00:00.001-06:002011-12-06T10:01:02.053-06:00

Might still make it. The state department is reconsidering their decision last year (or whenever that was) to not allow importation of Korean surplus Garands and M1 Carbines. I hope they let it pass, both Dad and myself would love a Carbine for many many reasons. (h/t the Duck)

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-71893081882428944952011-12-05T15:40:00.000-06:002011-12-05T15:40:01.802-06:00

Some business are catching on that by posting, they could be held liable if somebody was shot in their place. I remember this being mentioned when they were writing the bill, and it was intentional.  The idea is to give business owners an incentive to not ban legal Concealed Carry. (h/t SayUncle)

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-70327163992924199432011-12-04T21:51:00.000-06:002011-12-04T21:51:21.824-06:00

Made a Holiday ornament to unwind a bit from the weekend. The decorations have now been touched, and the house properly blessed. RAmen.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-72672306875065865272011-12-02T20:52:00.000-06:002011-12-02T20:52:49.626-06:00

5 Disc DVD available for pre-order and Blu-ray coming soon. The previous titles have been great, and are responsible for the resurgence in "training tapes."  While I don't plan on getting this one anytime soon (I just don't shoot this type of stuff enough) I wouldn't mind watching it a few times.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-55390095968399385492011-12-02T06:35:00.000-06:002011-12-02T06:35:58.261-06:00

*I am at the wrong end of an overnight shift, and I've got drill this weekend; so things may be a bit sparse around here.  Right now I just want to sleep a couple hours.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-91967119372882886012011-12-02T06:32:00.000-06:002011-12-02T06:32:56.552-06:00

From Center Balanced Systems... Somehow it skirts around the NFA requirments and doesn't look bad doing it.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-46723647891415053862011-12-01T14:58:00.002-06:002011-12-01T14:58:58.260-06:00

To be signed Dec. 7.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-84218141358549085722011-11-30T16:11:00.000-06:002011-11-30T16:11:41.822-06:00

Look like they bridge the gaps between the CTR and ACS, giving you options for battery tubes with no compartment, or a compartment with no tubes, but still with an improved cheek weld. I like.  I wouldn't mind trying the ACS-L on my newest build.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-85735756328959744232011-11-30T09:04:00.000-06:002011-11-30T09:04:37.093-06:00

Sounds cool, but I'm sure will be far out of my price range.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-83062613044187134132011-11-29T09:51:00.000-06:002011-11-29T09:51:25.134-06:00

I found my dream car... Local Motors Rally Fighter $75k, which includes going to their place for 6 days to actually build your car.  Badass. Spike's Tactical got one, and the vinyl wrap on theirs is pretty sweet too.

Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069865645245246238.post-79067250046054918912011-11-29T08:43:00.000-06:002011-11-29T08:43:13.636-06:00

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SWHC), parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 159-year old company in the global business of safety, security, protection, and sport, announced today that it has recently received a contract from the Belgium Federal Police calling for 20,000 Smith & Wesson® Military & Police (M&P) 9mm polymer pistols over a ten-year period. The police

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