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All I have to say is...fucking hell! It is not fucking hard to adjust AK sights, and they are trying to tell me the Afghans didn't even know how to do it?!? YGBFSM! Cheers! M²

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Gladly. Although I don’t go there often (maybe 4-5 times a year, if that), almost every time I’ve been I’ve witnessed numerous safety violations. The last time I went, with our Canadian exchange officer, we were checking targets and I turned around to witness some jackass on the line handling his firearm. I yelled at him and he looked at me like I was crazy, but at least he was smart enough to put the pistol down as my next move was going to be to draw mine (I had my XD on me). That same day, while shooting on the 10 yard line, a different idiot walks out at the far end of the pistol range without ever calling the range cold! I had to yell “cease fire, cease fire!” before someone got shot. Also, a gentleman I work with, who is a really nice guy and who buys an annual family pass there, has had three instances where the owner and employees have yelled at him for picking up his own brass (he obviously reloads). For some reason the “management” feels that they own whatever brass hits the ground there, and confronts anyone who tries to collect theirs. Previously I have seen too many gang-banger wannabes at the Bullethole and no attempts to run the range. I’ve seen rapid fire on the pistol range (prohibited) and illegal weapons, and the owner just doesn’t care. The place has gone downhill ever since the original owner passed away, and even members of his immediate family have quit over the way his wife has run the place since he died. There have been instances of people being shot there (one fatally that I know of) and I am just not going to risk my neck or even more so my son’s life to shoot at such a poorly run and unsafe range. As I stated, Blackhawk is less than ten miles south of the Bullethole, only costs $125 a year for an unlimited family membership (half of what the Bullethole charges), and is professionally run. Cheers! M2 This... It was all Walmart had. I am going to try something else... Cheers! M2

Good one... "Free parking in the rear!" Cheers! M2 Oh, and fuck you, you fucking fucks for making jokes about my age as well! Have a nice day!

My son and I took the new Savage 64FXP .22 rifle out on Saturday. First and foremost, for those in or visiting San Antonio, the Bullethole is off my range list. We experienced yet another care of pure buffoonery there that was the last straw. Instead, we went to Blackhawk Range, less than 10 miles south towards Atascosa, and it was extremely better to shoot there. Go to the Bullethole at your own risk, but my fat self won't be seen there again. Anyhow, the Savage was fun and the Simmons 3-9x40 scope really worked well. About the only problems we had was one shell extractor failure and several failure to feeds. Several rounds were actually bent at the bullet from the bolt trying to load it. I accept blame because the seller told me it was ready to shoot, and I didn't clean it. My mistake. Still, we got the scope dialed in and easily has 2-3" and less groups at 50 yards. Considering this was using a bench but no rests, we were very happy with the results. The entire morning was a blast, and you can't beat a day out with your 12-yr-old son shooting! However, I did get bad news that the Army has prohibited any calibers larger than .223/5.45 at Camp Bullis, so I can no longer take my Mosins, SKS or AKs out there. The gents at Outdoor Rec are trying to get that rule changed back, but for the time being it looks like the 100 yard range at Blackhawk is going to be my rifle range (except for the Savage). We can still shoot pistols at Bullis, but the 300 meter Sportsmans' range will be missed. Oh, and the annual family pass at Blackhawk is half of what it is at the Bullethole, so there's another good reason to pass on that death trap of a range! Cheers! M2

***THREAD REVIVAL*** An update (sort of)... Cheers! M2

Since I couldn't find that video, no slam for not searching; but it is very old and I believe it has been posted here before. It is also pretty old, as I recall seeing it when I was still in Belgium and I left there in 2005...any of our Rucker brethren know?

Hasan’s no longer at BAMC… Adios, motherfucker!

T-bonez It was my first 1911, and half of the reason I bought it was because I had just finished watching Saving Private Ryan (again) and this scene always made a strong impression on me... It is a fun, basic 1911 that pays tribute to the pistol that won WWII. I don't think I'd conceal carry it; but I love shooting it. Sure, my more expensive 1911s are more accurate, but this gun pays homage to the history of the 1911 and that was justification enough for me! Of course, like many firearms, sometimes you can't own just one...here's the family photo I love to show! Cheers! M2

That's Margaret Nolan. It's from the movie "Carry On Girls” (1973), one of a “long-running series of low-budget British comedy films, directed by Gerald Thomas and produced by Peter Rogers. They are an energetic mix of parody, farce, slapstick and double entendres.” It was actually her body painted with gold in the titles and advertisements for the Bond flick Goldfinger

The SC2 is currently the same price, uses two CR123 batteries (so obviously it's longer), and goes up to 220 lumens, but I liked the more compact size of the SC1 better. I just wish I had checked Amazon.com first. I paid $49.95 plus tax for mine, but it’s still worth it!

Funny you should ask! I just picked up an iTP SC1 Eluma this weekend at the gun show.... Very small (uses one CR123 battery), brighter than hell (190 lumens at full strength!) and adjustable settings with a strobe. Obviously, I can't attest to its long-term durability; but it is much brighter than the Surefire 6P I’ve been using and a much cleaner light as well (since it’s an LED). But if it lives up to expectations, it’s one helluva great lashlight! Cheers! M2

The current (and longest-serving) governor of Texas is a former C-130 driver (1972-1977)... He is also very pro-gun, and not only signed Castle Doctrine into law, but also expanded the rights to carry. Y'know who I'm voting for!

Picked this Savage 64FXP .22LR up last night for $100, it's for my 12-yr-old son... For a .22 it is actually quite nice. I looked at several at the gun show yesterday and not only was this a much better price, but it felt more like a "real" rifle in comparison. The scope is a POS Simmons 4x15 and made in China, I plan to replace it with something a little less crappy. Otherwise, I picked up 333 rounds of Winchester .22LR for $9.95 at Walmart (the only box they had) and my son is ecstatic about the rifle. He wanted a BB gun but next expected a real rifle. I figured he is less likely to get in trouble with the .22, as it will be locked up with the rest of my arsenal and he won't have access to it unless I am with him. Cheers! M2

Not military, but nine years as an operations officer at CIA and anyone who's served will usually get my vote over some scumbag lawyer or professional politician... Will Hurd And he's pro-2nd Amendment! Of course, I research all the candidates as I have always taken voting very seriously. If more people did, maybe we wouldn't have this assembly of assclowns in Washington that we have now...

How in the fuck did a thread with the last post dated 31 October 2005 suddenly become a huge pissing contest again? Also, there are posts quoted that no longer exist, so I suspect either a mod or the poster deleted them. Regardless, the discussion may continue on spouses talking shop (yeah, usually it's the wives; but we'll be PC and say "spouses") and the problems it causes; but knock off the personal attacks. This will be the one and only warning, keep this civil as Toro intended when he started this thread nearly five years ago, or the shit will hit the fan.

"William Parkar" has been flagged as a spammer, and his posts either deleted, modified or hidden. He cannot make any further posts until a determination has been made that he is not a spammer, but having read through his other "contributions," I doubt he will return. Cheers! M2

I prefer a shoulder harness, especially for a heavier pistol like my 1911s; but due to the impracticality of carrying with one during the summer I usually just use a lefthanded IWB at 6 o'clock. I am righthanded, but prefer the grip facing outward at that position...

JarheadBoom Depends, what weapons do you already have, and do you have a carry permit? Excuse me if I should know this, but I am getting old and forgetful! I'd still go for a 1911 over an AR, but it all depends on what you've got! And a separate note... This is why, no matter how hot your girlfriend is, if she's a bimbo then don't give her a full-auto AK... Anyone else instinctively duck? Cheers! M2

Spoo No worries, I was just giving ya some shit for asking T-bonez directly! However, I do agree with his recommendations. The problem isn't finding a good M1911 in that price range, it's picking one! I obviously have a preference for Springfields, but there are many others which I would own as well if I didn't already spend all my money on Soviet milsurp rifles! I'd almost agree with H2 except for his crack about the "plastic girl gun." I still prefer my XD for conceal carry, if only for the slight increase in reliability and lighter weight (mostly the latter). Hacker's another M1911 affectionado, hopefully he'll pipe up with his favorites as well. And I wish I was in your predicament, for me it's more of too many choices and not enough moolah! Have fun! M2

Why ya only asking T-bonez? Upper right-hand corner, a Springfield Loaded Black Stainless with Target Sights... The bottom left is a Lightweight Operator, a very nice 1911 as well!

Reminds me of an episode of the Young Ones, where one copper is telling another he got into a fight with his girlfriend. He said she got mad because he made some crack about the Pope. The other copper tells him he's an idiot, he know's his girlfriend is Catholic; to which the first copper replies, "Yeah, I knew she was Catholic, but I didn't know the Pope was!" Not even close, Steve-o! Been telling the wife for years he was a poof, but she never believed it. She hates it when I'm right!

This is hilarious, my wife is crushed by the news; but I am laughing my ass off! Latin singer Ricky Martin says he is gay What's great for us guys is that when a hot woman announces she's a lesbo, it's totally cool! For example: I don't care if Ellen nailed it before me, I still would!