1891/30 Mosin rifle

November 15, 2013, 12:10 pm

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For some reason, this photo brings the images of Spanish civil war to mind.

This rifle is a 122 year old design, updated in a minor way 84 years ago. This weapon and other arms like it still scare the antis, even if they don’t admit it yet. It takes only a very superficial knowledge of history to know the effect they had in competent hands during WW2, Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Matt Bracken’s book Enemies Foreign and Domestic describes that reality, along with the eventual anti-gunner response.

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November 15, 2013, 5:42 pm

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My new toy. Flush magazines hold 12 rounds of 45ACP, extended hold 14. This pistol is tighter than any custom 1911 I’ve handled.

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November 15, 2013, 8:08 pm

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Everyone kept telling me to get a Mac, so I did.

More plan changes for the Austin trip

November 15, 2013, 10:15 pm

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The get-together will be on Wednesday 20th at 8pm at Iron Cactus (I am guessing the North location, will double-check). Flying into Austin on Tuesday, leaving on Friday.

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November 16, 2013, 9:07 pm

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Busy, busy…in America and in Russia.

November 22, 2013, 7:02 am

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While I have been scrambling, camera in hand, through rocky hills of Austin, TX with my friends from TWS, quite a few of my photos got circulated in Russia at the second RKBA convention.  Many will see yourselves on the posters shown in this video. You’ll also see familiar gun rights faces as well as some strange bedfellows like Zhirinovsky. Never expected to be on the same side!

Quite a few posters in Russian and English were printed and displayed. This video about women’s holsters shows a few of the posters also.

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November 23, 2013, 3:54 pm

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I will be doing photos for friend’s brand (Crusader Weaponry), looking for 2-3 people with some firearm proficiency. Basic safety familiarity would be enough, I can coach the rest if needed. The shoot would last about three hours.

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November 23, 2013, 7:23 pm

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In particular, Fuji and Panasonic, though others would be of interest also. I’d like to T&E some of their gear and write it up, but lack the connections to the right people.

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November 23, 2013, 7:43 pm

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I’d like to verify AF calibration of my lenses with my primary camera body? What’s the nearest place to Nashville where I could get that done? I tried doing it myself but the results were inconclusive.

How to break plumbing glue?

November 23, 2013, 10:27 pm

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I am repairing a toilet tank for a friend. Got the replacement parts, but the entire flapper seal assembly seems glued in place. Prying it with a flathead screwdriver didn’t work. Any suggestions on how the glue could be broken down?

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November 27, 2013, 10:10 am

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AK74 clone (Tantal) in 5.45×39, with Aimpoint on a TWS railed cover, Magpul stock.

Co-witnessing sights for AK47 and AK74

November 27, 2013, 10:40 pm

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AK74 clone with TWS railed cover and co-witnessed Aimpoint and iron sights. Either v-notch (shown) or aperture sights from TWS co-witness perfectly with the low-mounted Aimpoint. Magpul CTR stock and AFG.

Orlando Dec.7-8

November 30, 2013, 9:03 pm

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I will be in Florida next weekend. If you are nearby and want to connect, drop me an email.

Procedural smoke, fire and the like

December 4, 2013, 9:45 pm

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Does anyone know of specialized standalone programs (not plugins for more complex 3D rendering programs) that simulate smoke, fire and other natural effect?

85 degrees F in sunny Cocoa, FL today

December 5, 2013, 5:53 pm

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And I found myself wishing for more clouds for my photo shoot.

Every time I come to Keltec, the most interesting variants of their guns come from the trunks and desk drawers of the employees. This one is no different, coming from a 3-gun shooter. It’s a PLR16 pistol registered as an SBR and fitted with SU16 stock. Very handy little piston gun with a 9.5 inch barrel. Fitted with Vortex Sparc red dot, it’s light and very fast. The flat shape on the shooter’s hip is a slightly customized PMR30.

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December 6, 2013, 3:52 pm

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This time, by restricting NFA trusts. You can comment on their web site. Here’s an example of a constructive comment written by my IP attorney Glenn Bellamy, aka Armorer at Law.

Rob Allen and Joe Huffman also have sample letters up. Please add your voice to the arguments against this ill-considered (or, more likely, ill-meant) plan by ATF.

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December 8, 2013, 8:31 pm

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Keltec PF9 with Twisted Industries .22 conversion kit. As you can see, even 22LR produces a considerable amount of muzzle blast. A typical 22LR round holds one grain of powder, while 9mm Luger is closer to six — the difference in report is quite significant to a newbie shooter.

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December 8, 2013, 9:31 pm

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Saw it today in Orlando. Seems to show a Mauser or a 1903 used with round nose bullets, and a pistol with no rear light and hammer down, held by a man who is OK with losing an eye to a recoiling slide. No idea who the background foes are supposed to be.

Friend’s article on AllOutdoor: International Disaster Kit, 3-Day Essentials

December 10, 2013, 7:04 am

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My friend Frank just put this up: Food and other essentials for emergencies.

Please do not use text messaging to communicate anything important to me.

December 10, 2013, 12:55 pm

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Late this morning, I saw two messages come in (notification and partial text came across the top of the phone) but neither is visible in the text menu on the phone. So I know that somebody tried to reach me but can’t get to the data. The phone (HTC Inspire) doesn’t bubble up fresh messages on top reliably, so unless I chance onto them by accident, I can’t view them.

To reach me reliably, please use email or call.