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Today is the Kentucky Derby, the first jewel in the Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing (a.k.a. the Sport of Kings). Coverage by NBC Sports starts at 2:30, but post time isn't until 6:34 EST. So, there's ample time for you to google mint julep recipes, select one to your liking and then run out to replenish your stock of Kentucky bourbon and other ingredients. Yummers...bourbon, muddled mint... lord have mercy, what's not to like about Derby Day? If you've never been into the ponies, check it out anyway! Not only is it a spectacle steeped in tradition, but this race arguably features some of the finest talent - in terms of horses, jockeys, and trainers - anywhere on the planet and taking place on one of the prettiest little tracks in the country. Each horse is a winner brimming with the promise of true greatness to even be competing at that level, because they have to do well in qualifying races leading up to the Kentucky Derby. This year, I have a particular fondness for "Patch" - a 3 year-old colt so named because he lost an eye due to a mysterious infection. He drew a lousy pole position (#20) and his odds are 15 to 1. How can you not root for such an underdog? If he wins, it'll be legendary!

Married, but no kids. I work with some seriously smart people who can be incredibly stupid and child like though... They wonder why I drink...

I know it's not 40 years, but I have been carrying a gun everybday for just under 15 years. I got a Raven Holster, at the recommendation of Pat Rogers, when they were first introduced. They used to come to gun shows and would form a holster for any gun you had on the spot at the shows. It was awesome if you had something unique! Since then I have moved entirely to Kydex IWB holsters for off-duty carry. If I am not using a light, my pistol goes in a Desantis Gen 1 Scorpion. If I am carrying it with an X300U attached, it goes in a Raven Phantom or JM Custom. I have been meaning to get a Titan Concealment holster for some time but haven't gotten around to it yet. I haven't had a leather IWB or OWB holster in almost 6 years. I do have 2 Comp-Tac hybrid holsters, but they don't see much use. I find these kydex rigs to be comfortable and solidly made with excellent retention. They conceal extremely well, and keep the gun very close to the body. Most importantly, to me, for an IWB rig, the mouth of the holster doesn't collapse when you take the gun out making holstering easier and safer. The skin issue is easily solved by wearing an UnderArmor type shirt as a base layer. Most - maybe all (I can't remember the last time I had to qual someone on a leather rig or had a buddy that used leather) - of the shooters that I know that carry daily use some brand of kydex for IWB and OWB. Some of these guys and girls are legit gunfighters with serious backgrounds that are incredibly detailed regarding their gear selection. Some are just regular people carrying for the right reasons.

my 1st handgun was the ruger redhawk 44Mag 7.5 just a whole bunch of revolver fun.. they like fruit.. Congratz have fun.

I only drink bourbon on days that end in "y"

I've been to 1000 yard ranges and it's exciting until the shooting starts. There will be guys with $15-20k invested and none of them hit a big ass cardboard box, much less a braggable target. reminds me of the first time I walked into a curling match prior to my college hockey game. Whole team was pumped, then the curling match actually started. Much ado about nothing.

Get married and have kids and you will have an excuse every day.

Peel is into pony's. Go figure

Hmmmm, an excuse to delve into my bourbon collection......

If you don't know someone who's a member and want to look around the easiest way to look around is on a match day. Best is to shoot the match and you'll have plenty of people there to answer quustions.

HE all that's fine. You like Scotch, I like bourbon. You like Roy Rogers, I like Wendy's. You like Sinatra, I prefer Dean Martin. You drive an automatic, i like my 5 speed. We're both right in these preferences. You like Kydex, I like leather. We're also both right. You're not telling me I'm wrong because I like leather and you like Kydex. Nylon was the first move to reduce costs. The problem was most nylon holsters sucked and were just oddly shaped bags that carried a gun. Kydex has taken a huge chunk of the holster market for two reasons. Ease of manufacture and lower cost. The first makes more profit for the manufacturer which allows for the second. That doesn't make them bad. There are applications where Kydex is superior as I've stated. Weather protection issues in the military are nothing compared to the military. Having to have to carry a 1911 in a wet issued leather holster for days made you want something better. Many carried their pistol wrapped in a plastic bag in the holster. Thankfully we have evolved from this I can remember when Fobus holsters hit the market. I know they are injection molded and not Kydex. People at work flocked to them. A half or even the third the price of leather. They had retention issues but people loved them. I've tried some Kydex and just can't warm up to them. I've tried the DeSantis Scorpion and similar holsters. I just dont think that paddle adds anything. I prefer a Soft Tuk or a Milt Sparks Summer Special which stays open for reholstering. Yeah, I'm a old guy set in my ways that aren't wrong. Just different. I imagine in 25 years when they are making holsters from moon crystals you'll be telling everyone you like Kydex. And there will still be people using leather. Stay safe

Thanks. I was unaware

http://www.cwtv.com/shows/the-100/ Aha, it's like on "regular" television, whatever that is. =)

I imagine most feel as you do. Which is why voter turnout this next cycle is expected to be less than 30%. Now, think about for a second. If you can rally the downtrodden and pessimisticly broken like yourself. You can effect change. Jus sayen

CCW will never happen in NJ as long as "The People of NJ" keep voting the same politicians back into office. Unfortunate but true.

Yes. Midwest PX sells excellent products.

Yea, don't do polished stainless unless you do cowboy action. I have a Ruger New Vaquero that is being bead blasted because of how crappy it looked without keeping up on polishing. Just picked up my SP-01 from Howell Gun Works... not purchased, but for them to put a Pre B hammer on. Like the older spur hammer a lot more. And when I want to go plinking... And when I want to meat tenderize and slice...

you could check out one of our sponsors midwestpx.com bought a lot of stuff from Ty at great prices over the years

According to Gunboards izhevsk. Allegedly prototype removable foldable bayonets on stock 91/30s.

Just because a holster is kydex doesn't mean it's kydex against your skin - look at the hybrid holsters - kydex shell on a leather backer. The leather part is against your skin.

The repeatability surprised me in the gap between systems. I knew MLOK was better in that regard but I didn't know it was quite that much better.

WTF? So its a big gamble, then? If something goes wrong or Eo goes bankrupt anyone who sent it in is SOL? I Know i saw posts from a year or so ago of people who sent it in and got their checks after about a month, but im not waiting 5+ months to get the money, thats insane.

Fb seems to do a great job with Banning firearms....If they put in 1/2 the effort with jihadists and they did with guns they would not bother using FB as a promotional tool. They managed to clear out all the gun pages in a week. See what you can do when you really are anti something.

Fine job man. That's the advocacy that gains us some ground, one smile at a time...

Steel Roof and Floor Decking Manufacture Gun Seller Male Escort (Just a Dream)

It's not what it's coming to but what it's already become.

I would have, but I watched Rogue One a few days ago. Another gratuitous studio scale SW ship...this time, a Y-wing.

I think technically, if he still has full access/housing rights to the address on his DL, FID, and P2P (his parent's house) , he didn't really "move".

Sorry for ur loss, my dog suggests take the pistol n delete this thread immediately