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  1. M2

    Gun Talk

    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
  2. M2

    Gun Talk

    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
  3. M2

    SEC Championship

    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
  4. M2

    SEC Championship

    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
  5. 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
  6. M2

    Gun Talk

    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
  7. https://www.city-data.com/forum/dallas/ Cheers! M2
  8. 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
  9. M2

    Gun Talk

    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
  10. M2

    Gun Talk

    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
  11. ˙˙˙ɥƃnoʇ ʇɐɥʇ ʇou s,ʇı https://www.sevenwires.com/play/UpsideDownLetters.html Cheers! M2
  12. Dyn-O-Mite!
  13. M2

    Gun Talk

    Maybe, but I would put my XD up against a Sig any day of the week! Cheers! M2
  14. A classic piece of Air Force history! Cheers! M2
  15. Update... Cheers! M2
  16. M2

    Gun Talk

    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
  17. 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
  18. Yes, under he-whose-name-shall-not-be-mentioned there was a change to the Dress and Appearance AFI that allowed "all, some or none" when it came to ribbons. It was mentioned earlier, and was a great option as it allowed us not to look like the aforementioned Mexican generals... Most went with the "top 3" option, some went NATO approach and only wore one (most countries aren't as medal-happy and don't hand them out like candy like the US). Cheers! M2
  19. M2

    Gun Talk

    Fogo Most semi-autos from the major manufacturers (SA, Glock, etc) come with at least a case, sometimes an extra mag. Those other items that come with the XD usually stay in the case, as the holster isn't that great and the only time I use the mag holder is during IDPA. Go for the right pistol, and if any of that stuff comes along with it, then it's gravy; but don't let the extras determine which gun to buy... Cheers! M2
  20. M2

    Post Editing

    Vulgarity? Who? Me? No way! Cheers! M2 Yes YOU!!!
  21. M2

    Gun Talk

    Exactly, and notice it is always the 9mm fans that show it. But the truth is that the larger caliber has a much greater chance of hitting a vital internal organ, not only due to size but also due to 'tumble' and the fact that a .45 JHP expands a lot larger than a 9mm JHP. Plus, the larger, slower round is less likely to overpenetrate then the smaller, faster 9mm. Just read the FBI report if you want the truth. Cheers! M2
  22. M2

    Gun Talk

    Fogo Y'know I was gonna chime in here, didn't ya? As I've said, I've got a Mossy Persuader which is basically the same thing as the Cruiser....6 shots, 18.5" barrel, I think the only difference is the stocks. Great HD weapon, load it up right and add on a light and laser and you've got one helluva blunderbuss! But don't buy one and leave it in the box. Most ranges will let you fire them, go run a few shots through it to make sure you know what kind of kick and accuracy you are going to get out of the thing. Shooting a pistol-grip shotgun takes some technique, and it isn't as easy as the movies make it out to be. The 'Just In Case' packaging is a marketing gimmick, why anyone would need a "waterproof, floating impact-resistant tude with strap" for is beyond me! Go out and find a Mossberg at a local gun shop or show, and save yourself a few bucks; but they are great HD shotties! Here's a quick pic of my baby... She's a little banged up, but it is a utility weapon not some safe queen! Look at the end of the barrel and you'll see the SureFire 6P I have mounted with the 120-lumen bulb in it. Makes nighttime turn into daytime! And the BSA laser (a cheapo) shines a nice, red dot right in the center of the bright light, so I can still aim it. And they are a blast to shoot slugs through! Be sure to pick up a box and try them at the range. Cheers! M2
  23. M2

    Gun Talk

    For about the same price you can get the XD45, and load it up with some JHPs and you've got a much better self-defense weapon. The 9mm is more likely to overpenetrate being a smaller round and therefore faster, and it does punch a smaller hole through the target, meaning there is less chance of hitting vital organs. The .45 is slower and "tumbles," thus causing more damage and decreasing the chance of going through the target and through the wall behind him. And this isn't just my opinion, I've got the offical FBI study that says all things being equal with the shooter (shot placement is the most important factor), it is best to to have the largest caliber possible. But if he's only looking for a HD weapon, then a Mossberg pistol-gripped 12-gauge is a much better choice, and cheaper. Mine's loaded up with 3" 00-buckshot Magnum shells and even at close range (10-15'), it is still the best choice. Cheers! M2
  24. Smoke, My bad, was too late last night to be posting (but I wasn't drunk, unfortunately). Funny thing is, I saw the Hap Arnold-wearing Service dress GO at MacDill a couple months back. He doesn't look that happy in real life, I think because these photos of him were leaked and sent across the globe. I'm sure he gets the "Hey, aren't you that dude..." several times daily! And, to add to stoleit2x's list of reasons that uniformed sucked, considering that so many "warfighters" in the Air Force appear to be overweight; that belt will only make it more obvious. It was the reason it got rid of the cool Ike jacket... Cheers! M2
  25. Sorry Smoke, but if you search on here you'll find the previous CSAF envisioned a Hap Arnold-style Service Dress. He-whose-name-shall-not-be-mentioned (nor should his picture appear) was the one who put us all in airline pilot uniforms... Cheers! M2
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