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, even if I only hit the target 1/3rd of the time.
Follow that up with lots of gunny talk in the very hippie-vibbed coffee shop... hehee...
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
AHH!! COLD!!!
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...
Costa Ludus goes live
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.
A few months back Costa/Magpul announced he was following Travis Haley in leaving Magpul starting his own training company.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
One of Those Days...
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 been wanting to get my hands on for a while as well.
Later I got an email letting me know Wisconsin Carry, Inc. is getting their first round of Free Training Courses for WI CCL underway, and there's one nearby next weekend. The day's wide open for her, so she jumped on that fast. I'll be going along with (she'll be more comfortable with me being there, and even though I've got my permit, training is training.) In her own words, "I doubt I will ever carry, whether is it open or concealed, but I will go through a course and get my license. I want to learn the right way stay safe, just in case."
Later on in the evening she was talking about being at a liquor store a few weeks back, and a shady individual walked in. Apparently I'm rubbing off on her, as she noted him right away, and cautiously put herself in a position for a quick egress in case things went ploin-shaped, while taking a good mental picture of the guy. Thankfully for all involved, the guy just turned out to be your typical asocial drunk that looks like he's about to hold up the joint no matter where he is. He got his stuff and left without issue. She said that the best part of it was that she never was scared, just aware (she even used the phrase "situational awareness!")
It's just amazing to watch what was once a shy and timid girl bloom into a self-reliant and empowered woman in the year or so that I've known her. I think she's definitely worth hanging on to.
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 been wanting to get my hands on for a while as well.
Later I got an email letting me know Wisconsin Carry, Inc. is getting their first round of Free Training Courses for WI CCL underway, and there's one nearby next weekend. The day's wide open for her, so she jumped on that fast. I'll be going along with (she'll be more comfortable with me being there, and even though I've got my permit, training is training.) In her own words, "I doubt I will ever carry, whether is it open or concealed, but I will go through a course and get my license. I want to learn the right way stay safe, just in case."
Later on in the evening she was talking about being at a liquor store a few weeks back, and a shady individual walked in. Apparently I'm rubbing off on her, as she noted him right away, and cautiously put herself in a position for a quick egress in case things went ploin-shaped, while taking a good mental picture of the guy. Thankfully for all involved, the guy just turned out to be your typical asocial drunk that looks like he's about to hold up the joint no matter where he is. He got his stuff and left without issue. She said that the best part of it was that she never was scared, just aware (she even used the phrase "situational awareness!")
It's just amazing to watch what was once a shy and timid girl bloom into a self-reliant and empowered woman in the year or so that I've known her. I think she's definitely worth hanging on to.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Bang-Bang-Bang-Bang-CLACK!
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) and myself (shooter of said rifle,) this was a "best case scenario" for a squib load. Last round in the mag, and had it not been, we doubt another one would have fed into the chamber (that's how far the bullet didn't go.) Also, although the Krag is a "soft" shooting rifle, the round in question had zero recoil, and with earplugs in, all I heard was the "CLACK" of the striker hitting the primer. So, wait a couple beats in case of a hang-fire, open the bolt... and no bullet in the cartridge? And unburned powder pushed all the way to the front of the case? Huh. "Hey Cro, I'm sorry, but I seem to have lodged a bullet in your barrel."
We're not too sure what the issue was, theory is some oil from lubing the case made its way inside and dampened the powder, preventing it from igniting. The more important lesson, however, is when something weird happens when you're shooting, stop and evaluate the problem. It could save your rifle and your face.
Thankfully for Cro (the owner of the rifle) and myself (shooter of said rifle,) this was a "best case scenario" for a squib load. Last round in the mag, and had it not been, we doubt another one would have fed into the chamber (that's how far the bullet didn't go.) Also, although the Krag is a "soft" shooting rifle, the round in question had zero recoil, and with earplugs in, all I heard was the "CLACK" of the striker hitting the primer. So, wait a couple beats in case of a hang-fire, open the bolt... and no bullet in the cartridge? And unburned powder pushed all the way to the front of the case? Huh. "Hey Cro, I'm sorry, but I seem to have lodged a bullet in your barrel."
We're not too sure what the issue was, theory is some oil from lubing the case made its way inside and dampened the powder, preventing it from igniting. The more important lesson, however, is when something weird happens when you're shooting, stop and evaluate the problem. It could save your rifle and your face.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
December 7th.
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.
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.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Korean M1s?
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)
I hope they let it pass, both Dad and myself would love a Carbine for many many reasons.
(h/t the Duck)
Monday, December 5, 2011
It's not a bug, it's a feature!
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)
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)
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Arts and Crafts
Made a Holiday ornament to unwind a bit from the weekend.
The decorations have now been touched, and the house properly blessed.
RAmen.
The decorations have now been touched, and the house properly blessed.
RAmen.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Art of the Precision Rifle
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.
*Grumblemumblezzzzzzhuh*!"
*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.
Draco Bullpup Pistol
From Center Balanced Systems...
Somehow it skirts around the NFA requirments and doesn't look bad doing it.
Somehow it skirts around the NFA requirments and doesn't look bad doing it.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
New Magpul Stocks
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.
I like. I wouldn't mind trying the ACS-L on my newest build.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Rally Fighter
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.
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.
M&P Gets Belgium Contract
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 agency, a force with 12,500 officers, has received an initial shipment of 2,500 pistols as part of the full department conversion to Smith & Wesson duty firearms.I'm pretty convinced the M&P is probably the best "agency gun" on the market. It shoots well, is plenty accurate and very reliable, and the interchangeable back-straps make it comfortable for a huge spectrum of users.
Monday, November 28, 2011
The Telephone Game!
S&W 442 Video
Short video of a few rounds from this morning.
Yeah... I need to work on reloads a little, and I am not responsible for the actions of Fudds in the background.
Overall, most round hit the little steel Practical Plinger, although a few went just left (need more dryfire time.) I've got a little tender spot on the base of my right thumb that may or may not bruise, but really not too bad after 105 rounds (only 5 +P though.)
Now to get some dies and whatnot to reload for it. Already have a bullet mold...
Yeah... I need to work on reloads a little, and I am not responsible for the actions of Fudds in the background.
Overall, most round hit the little steel Practical Plinger, although a few went just left (need more dryfire time.) I've got a little tender spot on the base of my right thumb that may or may not bruise, but really not too bad after 105 rounds (only 5 +P though.)
Now to get some dies and whatnot to reload for it. Already have a bullet mold...
J-frame Range Report
It works! And 100 rounds, while not pleasant, isn't as bad as I expected.
Video to come as soon as I can find a free video editor I don't hate.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
G&C Stickers...
Looks like Rainier Arms has them for $1... I should probably get some eventually...
(These were inspired by the Starbucks/Brady group dust-up from February of last year and are not connected with the blog. Just awesome for the sake of it.)
(These were inspired by the Starbucks/Brady group dust-up from February of last year and are not connected with the blog. Just awesome for the sake of it.)
Friday, November 25, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
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