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Hoss I got your PM, and will get in touch. Bracken is much closer to you than the Bullethole on the SW side of town, but it is like $7/gun to shoot whereas the Bullethole is only $7 no matter how many guns you shoot. I like that better, plus it is a more relaxed range. It is only a 45 minute drive from Randolph, just go to IH10 and point your nose west. Once you past 1604 on the western side of town, the next right turn is Grosenbacher. Follow it for a couple of miles and you'll see the Bullethole on your left. In the mean time, here is a good thread on The High Road forum concerning San Antonio gun shops and ranges. Cheers! M2

Hoss Where are you, Brooks, Randolph or Lackland? You just missed the big monthly gun show, but there are a few large shops out there. If you are near Brooks, check out Dury's (819 Hot Wells, 210-533-5431). Closer to Lackland, there is Nagel's (6201 San Pedro Ave, 210-342-5420), The Powerhorn (2412 SW Loop 410, 210-674-5220) or Texas Guns (7122 Bandera Rd, 210-509-4752). But my favorite is Ho Gun's (7914 Culebra Rd, 210-521-2288). Wayne's selection is not as big as those previously mentioned shops, but he's a lot friendlier and get can you better deals. By the way, do you have a Texas drivers license? I am not sure if you can buy a gun here unless you are a resident or on PCS orders...but you said browsing so if that's all you're doing, then obviously it's not an issue. And, for ranges, I know the Bullethole does rent. They also have some full-auto rifles that you pay per magazine. But if you are going to be in town for a while, PM me as I need to get to the range in the next week or so and if you want to meet up, maybe we can work something out. Cheers! M2

I thought this horse was schnitzeled, but apparantly the debate rages on. This is the latest issue of Airman magazine...at least it is well-written and makes the right points! Cheers! M2

Yeah, sorry but my AR expertise is very limited. I am an AK buff myself... But keep us updated as you build this, I am always interested in projects such as these! Cheers! M2

Pitt Are you talking about something like this? If so, you'll wanna check out this web site: Federal Firearms Laws Cheers! M2

It's due to the trigger safety. Once you get used to it, and don't anticipate it (which doesn't take long); it is quite easy to get very tight groups. The XD has little recoil for a .45 (at least the Service model, I expect the Tactical is even less) and the 1911-style grip angle and narrow (for a double-stack) grip make it a very comfortable handgun. For me it felt natural from the get-go... Oh, and no commission from Springfield (although it would be nice to get some free stuff if they'd send it!); and I even get hassled for not buying anything but Springfield 1911s; but I have had nothing but great experiences with Springfields and their customer service is unparalleled. And I like to try and steer buds to the best guns their money can buy, and it is great hearing when someone is very pleased with their new pistol. I was grateful to have a bud steer me towards the XD (actually, he wanted one really bad but I got one first), and I just want to 'pass it on'... Actually, there are a lot of 'gun nuts' where I work (not surprisingly, considering this is Texas) and some kid me about not trying other brands. I know there are a lot of sweet pistols out there, but I am the kind of guy who when he finds something that works, he sticks with it! Cheers! M2

Toasty Nice! My XD45 is my favorite carry gun! Once you get used to the trigger (most new righthand XD shooters will shoot low and to the left), you can get nice, tight little groups with it! Cheers! M2

Honestly, if the BCS did match up the two best teams in the country, it would be an all-SEC national championship game...and a replay of last Saturday's SEC championship! And before you get too excited, tell me again what league has won the last two national championships, and is about to win its third straight?!? Cheers! M2

Day-yum! An early Christmas at the Tomato Company! I was lucky to bring home two 1911s from the same show, if I showed up with this haul I would definitely be out on my ass! I hope you survive the spousal backlash! Cheers! M2

Went to the big monthly gun show here in San Antonio. Wasn't expecting much as Saturdays are when the hords hit and all the good deals get lapped up. But, was out wheeling with the Jeep club yesterday, so we couldn't make it until today. Got there early, and the place was vacant; about one-third of the vendors weren't there at opening. I guess the good people were at church! Still, walked around just to see what was there. Most assault rifles were overpriced, the Yugo underfold I bought a year ago is now 50% more. Even crappy Romanian WASR-10s, which were running $300-350 a few months ago were close to $700! And people were snagging them left and right. It was pathetic. The dealers are capitalizing on Obama fears, and I lost count of the number of times I heard them pitching how much prices were gonna go up in January. It's BS profiteering, and I am not falling for it. But, I was contemplating another Springfield 1911, this time a Mil-Spec in stainless steel, to round out my collection. I have a black stainless Loaded Target, a Lightweight Operator in Armory Coat, a Parkerized GI, and felt a stainless would go well with that crowd. Unfortunately, all I could find was another Loaded with combat sights (but not night sights). It was sweet looking, so I grabbed it... And here's the gang of four... Sorry for the crap pictures but they were quickly taken before the wife dragged us all out grocery shopping. I haven't even broken it down and cleaned out the excess oil; but I hope I can get out to the range this week and shoot 'em all. A word of caution, having open spaces in your gun safe will drive you to purchases like this. That, and a wife that gives you the 'cleared hot' everytime you ask about buying a new gun (God bless her!). But that's it for a while, prices are too crazy and I think I am going to focus on storing up some ammo just in case there are more taxes imposed on it. However, I did see a nice Webley 455 chambered in .45 Colt that was only $500... Cheers! M2

Sounds like the same frontier jibberish Ohio State was spewing a couple of years ago... Seriously, are you actually saying that the SEC, which has won the last two national championships, doesn't provide tough match-ups? I think someone tipped a cow on your cranium! But, we'll let the national championship game decide! Cheers! M2

Inasmuch as I'm no fan of the BCS, I do believe Florida deserves to be playing for the national championship this year. Beating 'Bama gives them the right to the title... As for the Oklahoma/Texas debate, it'll only decide who is going to lose to UF... Cheers! M2

Love 'em or hate 'em; but you can't deny that my Gators emerged victorious in a tough battle against 'Bama! I'll be honest and say I'm glad that's over with! I was sweating Percy Harvin not playing, and the Crimson Tide is one helluva team! There is no doubt why they were ranked #1...until now! Cheers! M2

Hell, the Brits and Aussies need to bring those guns over here and sell them! Maybe that'll drive down the panic prices we've been seeing since last month's election! If they don't want 'em, I'll buy 'em! Cheers! M2

https://www.city-data.com/forum/dallas/ Cheers! M2

Y'know, I was gonna schwack this thread the second I saw it; then I saw how many people actually posted (or at least responded to the polls) and figured I would let it go. I still think it is a big 'WTF?' but it appears some folks are enjoying it... Cheers! M2

I've never seen an XD do this... I used to be a big fan of Glocks, during their time they were probably the best polymer semi-auto handguns out there; but since the XDs were launched and Glocks started having problems with non-factory ammo thanks to problems with chamber support on some of their pistols, it was easy to become a Springfield convert. I applaud Glock for having a military discount program, and the chances of a kB are slim if you stick with factory ammo; but the truth is that a vast number of XD owners are former Glock owners, and you wold be hard-pressed to find any of them that would want to go bacl to the Austrian-made pistol. It is not that they are bad guns, it is just that there are better options out there, and why settle for second best? Cheers! M2

Good article...there are links in the original article that didn't copy over. Click on the article title to go to the web site... Cheers! M2

˙˙˙ɥƃnoʇ ʇɐɥʇ ʇou s,ʇı https://www.sevenwires.com/play/UpsideDownLetters.html Cheers! M2

Dyn-O-Mite!

Maybe, but I would put my XD up against a Sig any day of the week! Cheers! M2

A classic piece of Air Force history! Cheers! M2

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Fogo Glad to hear it. My wife enjoyed her first time at the range as well. My next step is to get her a gun she'll be comfortable carrying... Cheers! M2

Roach Thanks for the keen observation, but if you'll notice, it is no longer the Demotivational Poster Thread but now De Motivational Poster Thread...as in, de bomb! It was changed several months back. But I can understand how someone would be distracted by the obviously eye-grabbing turn this thread has taken! Cheers! M2