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I take that back. I think I took my 5 year old (at the time, now 16) to shoot his .22 Cricket and we shot at 25 yards
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I take that back. I think I took my 5 year old (at the time, now 16) to shoot his .22 Cricket and we shot at 25 yards
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Ha ha ha! I bet I could shoot from the hip and put them in the black with an AR 15 at 25 feet. But of course I’ve never tried that
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Well, yes, but... perhaps Mr. Magoo needs some marksmanship lessons or better yet, he should switch to a scattergun.
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How to accidentally discharge your pistol properly.
Please read the commentary put up by GPS, the original poster of this 1:29 vid. I guess when a part's directions says, "Gunsmith installation only"...it should be!
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Great job on the instructor, pointing out how the student did everything correct, excellent teachable moment why the golden rule is thusly named.
The Golden Rule: ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
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Saw this interesting piece of hardware advertised, looks like the jackalope of firearchery:
(Below is from sales description):
Not quite a rifle. Not exactly a crossbow. No, the Crackshot XBR from Traditions® combines the characteristics of a rifle and a crossbow to create something totally new and totally unique. It uses proprietary .27-caliber blanks to propel special Firebolt arrows up to 385 FPS, with up to 94 ft.-lbs. of energy—plenty of power for most medium game. The arrows are hollow and fit snugly over the shrouded interior barrel. With the arrow in place, break open the action, and you'll see a chamber sized for .27-caliber blanks. Firing is as easy as cocking the hammer, disengaging the safety, and pulling the trigger. The arrows are equipped with standard threads, so you can affix whatever field point or broadhead you desire. Ideal for those who can't hunt or shoot with traditional rifles or crossbows, it's a whole new way to shoot. And for those times when you can't shoot arrows, it also comes with a standard 16.5" .22LR barrel for use as a rimfire rifle. To get your started, it comes with 3 Fireball arrows and a 4x32mm scope. Additionally, while the ATF has classified the XBR as a "muzzleloader," that decision is subject to change.
Key Specs:
Action: Break Capacity: 1
Barrel Length: 21" (XBR)/16.5" (.22LR)
Sights: 4x32mm scope
Mfg Number: CRX6-220070
UPC: 040589026626
(Below is from sales description):
Not quite a rifle. Not exactly a crossbow. No, the Crackshot XBR from Traditions® combines the characteristics of a rifle and a crossbow to create something totally new and totally unique. It uses proprietary .27-caliber blanks to propel special Firebolt arrows up to 385 FPS, with up to 94 ft.-lbs. of energy—plenty of power for most medium game. The arrows are hollow and fit snugly over the shrouded interior barrel. With the arrow in place, break open the action, and you'll see a chamber sized for .27-caliber blanks. Firing is as easy as cocking the hammer, disengaging the safety, and pulling the trigger. The arrows are equipped with standard threads, so you can affix whatever field point or broadhead you desire. Ideal for those who can't hunt or shoot with traditional rifles or crossbows, it's a whole new way to shoot. And for those times when you can't shoot arrows, it also comes with a standard 16.5" .22LR barrel for use as a rimfire rifle. To get your started, it comes with 3 Fireball arrows and a 4x32mm scope. Additionally, while the ATF has classified the XBR as a "muzzleloader," that decision is subject to change.
Key Specs:
Action: Break Capacity: 1
Barrel Length: 21" (XBR)/16.5" (.22LR)
Sights: 4x32mm scope
Mfg Number: CRX6-220070
UPC: 040589026626
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Crazy. It says “Ideal for those who can't hunt or shoot with traditional rifles or crossbows.” Not sure I understand how someone who can’t hunt with a rifle could hunt with this. But whatever “floats your boat”
I can't imagine that being legal in any state for hunting purposes. 'Bow' and 'crossbow' are pretty much well-defined, as are 'rifle' and 'shotgun.' On top of that, a smooth release is one of the most essential parts of archery accuracy. I can't imagine propelling a bolt with a blank being all that smooth. It's still pretty cool, though. I could see me plinking around with it.
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I meant to share these for @sanman, but I was at the gun store today. Polymer 80 (Glock 19):
That's a Brownell's black stainless slide with a stainless barrel. The only issue I see is that if you're not buying parts at wholesale like me, you'll spend more on making one of these than just buying a new Glock. I bought this frame kit when they were still $80, and spent about $300 more to complete it. People shoot Glocks in USPSA? I guess I have been out of it for far too long. When I shot in competition, everyone shot 1911s. I know. I am old.
That's a Brownell's black stainless slide with a stainless barrel. The only issue I see is that if you're not buying parts at wholesale like me, you'll spend more on making one of these than just buying a new Glock. I bought this frame kit when they were still $80, and spent about $300 more to complete it. People shoot Glocks in USPSA? I guess I have been out of it for far too long. When I shot in competition, everyone shot 1911s. I know. I am old.
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Lenscrafters will make you prescription shooting glasses. They are everywhere. Go to their web page and put safety glasses into the search engine.
$100 or less, depending on what style you want.
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Many thanks for this. Yes I understand it is cheaper just to buy a Glock unless you want something special. As my DS has started his journey to become a Coast Guard Officer (currently at NAPS as a CG scholar) I thought it would be cool to build one in tribute. So will go with Titanium Blue Frame, I know I can get a Titanium Blue slide as well. A ported barrel and then go with orange accents.
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Another thing that the polymer 80 has going for it (other than the agressive texture, extended mag release, and better trigger guard) is that extended beavertail on the backstrap. It is readily apparent in that last photo.
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Many of the Revision goggles and glasses have prescription inserts available, and multiple places will do them (DoD standard inserts).
I use the Sawfly version, which has quick change sunglasses/clear lens. I think the inserts were about $100 through opticsplanet.
I use the Sawfly version, which has quick change sunglasses/clear lens. I think the inserts were about $100 through opticsplanet.
So this happened... Crimson Trace LG305 laser sight for my S&W 442 pocket carry. This pretty much just sat in my Mika holster every day for the past 7 years. The button literally ripped off the grip. I hope to get some luck with CT tomorrow. The shame is, the laser works perfectly fine when I hold that button in place. It's almost $300 for a new one. I do like a laser on this revolver. It isn't the easiest thing to aim, and I feel a laser is a deterrent in itself if I ever needed to use it. I'd rather have a bad guy run away after seeing a laser on his chest than pulling the trigger. But it is a good reminder. Anything can fail. Be prepared for it.
