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This one? Russian Strategic Nuclear Forces

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Cheaper Than Dirt Ammo To Go But your best bet is Ammo Engine, here's the result for .44 Special. Cheers! M2

-9- There are many discussions concerning CCW in the 83 pages of this thread. I for one love my XD45, but I have also had good experiences with the two Taurus 9mm semi-autos I picked up (a PT111 and PT709 Slim). But I am one of those old school guys who prefer the larger, slower .45ACP over the 9mm, but as T-bone said, find what will do the job for you. The Winchester Ranger SXT +P is good ammo, it's got the current version of the Black Talon bullet. I would only recommend that you shoot a few through your Glock if you haven't already. Never use a self-defense round without knowing how it works in your weapon... Otherwise, it sound like a good set-up. Get some ball ammo and some range time under your belt, there is nothing better than practice. I'd also recommend trying an IDPA or some kind of other competitive shooting match. You don't have to worry about being competitive, just go out and have a great time, be safe and enjoy the training! It's much better than standing at a table taking all the time in the world to aim and shoot which will be unrealistic if you ever find yourself in a self-defense situation! Cheers! M2

Welcome back! Cheers! M2

Dang, I was doing pretty good until I spotted one of these at the gun show for $645 + tax... Essentially it's a AK-103 with 922r compliance parts on it. It also doesn't have the folding stock of the AK-103, but beyond that they are the same. Between this and the Savage Edge .308 I picked up yesterday, I had better hide the VISA card receipts from the wife for the next few weeks! Cheers! M2

In that case, go to Blackhawk; it's a lot nicer. However, if you must go to the Bullethole 'case they do rent firearms, try to go early on a weekday afternoon. Avoid weekends at all costs, and evenings can be bad if you're unlucky. But I consider the place to be a deathtrap, and I won't go there anymore... As for purchases, this is the Texas penal code for interstate purchase... But that deals with Texas residents buying contiguous states, and dealers are pretty cautious about selling to anyone who doesn't have a Texas ID... Oh, and since you are at Lackland, this weekend's gun show is about five minutes away from you! Cheers! M2

I know which one you mean, the one it appears wxpunk voted in. I'll lock it up...

Nope, you cannot "cash & carry" a gun in Texas without being a resident or on PCS orders (unless it is a C&R and you're an 03 FFL). At best you can purchase and have it shipped to a FFL where you're going. That’s Federal law, since technically you are not a resident of Texas; and don’t try get around it by buying from a private seller (Texas allows F2F transactions) as it is interstate commerce and requires an FFL. Get caught, and kiss your career goodbye! But the large monthly gun show in San Antonio is this weekend (3-4 July), at the SA Event Center at 410 and Marbach. Doors open at 0900, get there early as parking is a pain in the ass! Some dealers at the show may be willing to ship a firearm that you purchase from them… As for shooting, if you are up by Randolph than look into Bracken, Dietz or Cedar Creek ranges. There’s also a range on the SE side of town but the name escapes me at the moment. Stay away from the Bullethole if you can, that place is a clusterfuck and you stand a good chance of being accidentally shot by some of their “clientele.” You can also try Camp Bullis on the weekends (0800-1200), but call first (210-295-7577/7529) as the range is not always open and they will give you instructions on how to get to it. Oh, and the last time I was there a few weeks ago, they were still under a caliber restriction for rifles of .223/5.65. Cheers! M2 p.s. Here's the link for Bullis

Agree with you (and T-bonez) on the barrel break-in issue, it's probably not necessary especially for someone like me used to old Soviet hardware. As for police departments using the XD, there are a few that do; but I think Glock has locked that market in so tightly that it's tough for anyone to get in. There's nothing wrong with Glocks, I was a big fan until I discovered the XD; but since then I realized how much better the Springfield is! Cheers! M2

Well, I have a XD-45 Service (4") and a Mossberg Persuader, the latter being a pistol-gripped pump-action shottie loaded with 3" magnum 00-buckshot shells, which I think is a pretty good set-up for self-defense either at home or out and about... Now, if I could only convince the Frau to let me get one of these, I'd be all set! Cheers! M2

I had a chance to "fondle" a new Springfield XDm-45 weekend before last, it's a very sweet pistol but I'm still not convinced it is that much better than my XD-45. I shot a XDm-40 a few months back and it's great, but again nothing that would sway me away from the "original" XD. Now, if I were in the market for a new polymer semi-auto, then I would seriously consider it. As a matter of fact, I would put anything from the XD series ahead of everything else in the class; but most of that confidence comes from the outstanding experience I have had with my XD. Did I mention I am a fan of the XD series? Cheers! M2

T-bonez Interesting article, and one more along the lines of what I subscribe to as I am not one of those clean freaks when it comes to firearms (which is why I mainly stick to old Soviet milsurp, the stuff that was designed with tolerances for lazy users!). I work with a guy who got a DPMS LR-308 who forgoed (forwent?) the break-in process and he doesn't seem to be having any accuracy issues with his rifle... I will ask the guy I am using as an FFL, as he builds ARs and knows his shit. Thanks for the "dissenting view," it would be a lot easier following it than that "break-in" procedure Savage proscribes... Cheers! M2

T-bonez That was straight from the Savage web site. Since most of my rifles have already been "broken in" (in such garden spots as Stalingrad ), I'm pretty new to this. And of course, there is another rifle catching my eye, a Savage Mark II BTVS .22 Rifle with Mueller Scope for sale for $475 on Texas Gun Trader... If the seller is willing to negotiate on the price a bit, I might just drive up to check it out. I've been contemplating joining the Boerne Schuetzen Verein [shooting Club] which has been around since 1864. Only .22 caliber target rifles are used at the club, using standard velocity ammunition, so this should be more than adequate. Last year I was out and about in the Jeep just south of Luckenbach when I came across the Grapetown Schuetzen Verein. I stopped and jawed with the folks there for a bit, and quite enjoyed watching them shoot. It was also a very festive environment, in true German fashion! These clubs use the old German style of shooting from stair-stepped wooden ramps at a target 100 yards away. Most are from the mid-to-late 1800s, and at their peak at the start of the 20th century there were over two hundred; but now there is only about 20 throughout the state. The oldest, started in 1849, is just up the road from here in New Braunfels. I think it would be quite a lot of fun to get my son and myself involved in one of them... Cheers! M2

Will do, but understand the first trip to the range will be focused on properly breaking in the barrel...50 rounds using the following procedures: I probably won't get an accurate idea of how she shoots until the second trip to the range. Cheers! M2

I think you'd like the Sprint a lot better than the 'Busa! From what I've heard, it's a very good bike; and this review agrees. As for the CBR600F3, it's probably one of the best bikes in its class. Honda sold millions of them, and they are great for all kinds of riding. If there would be one concern, it would be the age of the bike (it's a 15-year-old sportbike). Look it over good, and hopefully the owner will have taken good care of it and have the maintenance records. If not, just be sure to check for any indications of crash damage. But all in all, those are two great choices!

The latest addition to the collection...a Savage Edge XP in .308...and a real bitch to find as they are quite popular right now... Luckily, Bud's had them in stock for a few hours last night, so I jumped and got my order in. Just about $300 with shipping, and from all the reviews I've heard so far, it's a great shooter! Sure, it's an entry level hunting rifle; but I wanted something good for 200-300 yards and this will do the trick. Plus, with .308 I will able to take down most anything in Texas, to include a chupacabra! Hopefully it'll get to my FFL in a week or so. I'll post up a range report once I get a few rounds through it. Cheers! M2

For some reason this last poster didn't show up in my last post... And here are a few more... And not boobs, but I still like it! Cheers! M2

I had a bud with one in Belgium that I used to ride with. In the straights he could walk away from me, but in the curves I could catch him easily. I don't like 'em that much, there are much better performing bikes out there and too many of them that I've seen end up looking like they came from the movie Torque...

I credit the company, and not douchenozzle himself, as his previous track record would indicate a big "fuck them" attitude. So good on Massey, and Foglenuts still remains an asshat!

In your dreams, cupcake!

Maybe in some ways it is a good idea to ban Spice...

The usual knee-jerk reaction… Based on the above guidance, caffeine and laxatives are illegal as well! However, Red Bull and Monster Energy drinks are still OK… Cheers! M2

Not a poster, but a video. Still worth viewing... Cheers! M2