In the past, spam was a real problem. I am enabling LJ comments again just to see if the situation has improved.
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Enabling LJ comments again.
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Rimfire trainer guns
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Ever since I got to shoot a suppressed GSG1911-22 in Nevada, I wanted to have on on hand. Rimfire trainer guns were extremely useful then and they have become even more useful since the price of ammunition gone up so much.
GSG 1911-22 has a good trigger and accuracy, little kick. It’s lighter than the standard 1911s but matches them in size, so the same holsters fit. Too large for kids, it’s just right for teenagers and women with small hands.
Chiappa mfour-22 on a polymer Omni receiver worked out well — it’s as light as Cav Arms lowers and as adjustable as the standard M4. Surprisingly good trigger, better than most milspec lowers. Accuracy with 1-4x Primary Arms scope was excellent. Reliability was also very good. Included 28rd magazine was too long for bench shooting, so I mostly shot it with BDM 50rd drum and 25rd box magazines. Light weight and adjustable stock make it very suitable for kids.
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What kind of AK should I do with this?
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Recently, I acquired from Brownells a Mako mechanical recoil-reducing stock for comparison with the hydraulic ITT version. Now I am looking for suggestions on what kind of rifle to make with it. One option would be to apply it to 7.62×39 or even .308 version for maximum recoil reduction. The other is to put it on a 5.45 or .223 to take recoil from minimal to non-existent — but I am not sure just how effective the mechanism would be at at reducing already slight kick. Also, while 5.45×39 is relatively inexpensive, it’s the only cartridge of the four that I do not stock. I am also not up to date on what is available these days in terms of parts and magazines. Suggestions?
I know that AK already has minimal kick, but this way it can be even easier to handle for lightweight shooters over long training courses.
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Why I like bullpups.
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A .308 rifle with a sound suppressor, BUIS and a low-magnification scope weights quite a bit. Add to that a 20-round and this RFB weighs 13.2 pounds (6kg). M14 and AR10 variants with the same 18″ barrel length weight the same or more. The advantage to bullpups is the weight distribution, enabling the 110-pound girl to handle it effectively.
Another advantage to RFB is that it vents gases forward, keeping them away from the shooter. That becomes very helpful when used suppressed. That does make administrative chamber checks slower, so there’s always a design trade-off. Forward ejection also allows right or left hand use. Shown here with 1-4x Nightforce scope, YHM iron sights and AAC 762SDN-6 suppressor.
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Famous gun writer, retired Marine Corps Major Tom Kill.
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The illustrious comrade in arms of Major Caudill, Tom Kill…err, Tamara Keel of View From The Porch blog is writing an article about Boberg XR9-S for Concealed Carry magazine. I got to photograph her on the secret Lunar base right after she test fired the guns to evaluate their performance in reduced gravity. Photos of her with Professor de la Paz coming shortly.
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Iver Johnson Sealed 8 revolver
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Model 844, 1950s production. The backs of the chambers are recessed to enclose the case heads, which isn’t a bad idea with rimfire cartridges. The front of the cylinder is extended to reduce the forcing cone flash.
Ejection of all eight rounds is simultaneous.
The front sight is adjustable for elevation.
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Beggars
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When in Prague, I was surprised that all but one of the fairly numerous beggars I saw were apparently able-bodied young men. These two were typical examples.
I don’t know why they were out begging when others were not visible? Could be that shelters prohibit pets, could be that they prohibit drugs or alcohol, could be that these men are transients, could be many reasons…but I am so used to beggars being more typically old folks, women with kids and others less immediately considered capable of fending for themselves. And people did give fairly generously to them. Any insights?
Unlike US pandhandlers who are usually confrontational, Czech beggars had a ritualized manner of bowing deeply enough to keep their faces mostly covered, with hat or bowl held out with both hands.
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Men with swords.
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Unlike Czechia, Hungary is not a gun friendly country. That may be why I saw more swords than handguns during my visit.
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2016 CAFE rules.
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I get a distinct impression that USGov is deliberately trying to make cars too expensive for the majority of the population. The so-called “clunker” destruction reduced the availability of inexpensive used vehicles. CAFE rules on fuel efficiency slated for 2016 phase-in would be the end of simpler, lower-maintenance engines. I wonder what can be done to arrest this undesirable trend.
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Oh say can you see?
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110-pound girl firing a 13+ pound rifle off-hand? Check.
Left-handed user running a bullpup comfortably? Check.
Sound suppressor making muffs unnecessary? Check.
Great day at the range today? Check.
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You can’t ride like that!
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These two are well equipped for the the less common human road hazards, but they are missing leather and helmets for the more usual perils. It takes both — and good judgment — to be safe.
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OD Green
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Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
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Or something like that…
Does anyone know what species this is?
(The composition was actually noticed by April, so the credit for the idea goes to her.)
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Three questions and requests.
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I’d like to get in touch with Gary Johnson’s (LP) marketing/PR team to offer my photography services. I think the visuals on his web site and print materials can be much improved and I would be willing to provide the time. If you have the contact info, please share or make an introduction.
Does anyone know what was the first car model to have a designation that wasn’t either sequential (Model A, B or 1,2,3) or descriptive (such as “touring car”)?
I am still looking for a TGS-104 video cable or a functional equivalent. If none are available for purchase, could I have one custom made?
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Owen Zastava Pitt
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The main character from Monster Hunter International. Met him yesterday.
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Protection of family.
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A well-armored visitor
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M39 rifle in use
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Language as a weapon.
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Looking at the current conflicts, it seems that counties with common languages enjoy a major PR advantage in wartime. Countries like Albania and Georgia have to resort to other languages (English and Russian, respectively) to get their version of the events out. Who outside of RSA has ever read the Boer version of the events of the 1899 war? Who outside of Pakistan knows much about the Afghan perspective on the current war?
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Bersa Thunder 9
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Had a chance to shoot this 17-shot 9mm pistol recently. Interesting weapons, a pistol equivalent of police Crown Victoria Interceptor, heavy, solid and reliable. Quite accurate, with very minimal recoil. I used it to train a new shooter who found even a smooth-shooting HK P7PSP a bit much. If you like DA/SA pistols with a decocker safety, this pistol would work very well. At $400 with two magazine, it’s not too expensive.
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