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I'll second this recommendation. Seth is a great guy to deal with.

Excellent looking rifle, and pretty damn close to the build I want. I assume you haven't shot it yet, but how does it point, how is the balance?

Good to know he's OK. Do you, by any chance, have more information regarding the incident, such as distance to the target and steel type of the plate?

I did this a few days ago and was pleasantly surprised. They said the processing was going to take around 2 weeks.

It's unfortunate that this thread is making you feel instead of think. A well-reasoned, calm response would be so much better.

Maybe so. Regardless, their constitutional right to do so is more important to me than whatever affront it may cause, imagined or otherwise.

Before this thread inevitably ends up in the shithouse, I'd like you to kindly elaborate on that statement.

I can tell you with some certainty that your concern is unfounded and misdirected. As soon as the people at the PD see a legal letterhead, they cease to obstruct the application process (whether deliberately or by virtue of incompetence and/or laziness). You are not put on the department's shitlist, you simply get VIP-like treatment, because you're more trouble to mess with than it's worth. With that said, police departments differ greatly when it comes to processing FID applications. My standing recommendation is to apply yourself, wait 30 days and then take action if problems are encountered.

Do you know how to google? Do you know how to answer questions in a polite and helpful manner?

I applied for my FID and the initial permits through an attorney, and I don't regret it in the slightest. I was issued the FID and permits in under 10 days. Granted, the time it takes depends on your town, but I was not prepared to wait for months and being continually told off, as was some people's experience.

Funny you should post this now, autoxnyc, I'm currently deciding between a p226 x-five l1 and a s&w 952. How do you find the trigger on the x-6? Do you happen to know whether x5's are Exeter manufactured, or still German made?

So how's the trigger on it?

Nice sidekick, mega. How would you describe your grip with the bobtail? Is your purchase on the pistol less comfortable and/or compromised compared to a standard frame?

I did like the the changing gravity fight scene with Gordon-Levitt. The walk through Ariadne's Paris was also one of the highlights.

Very nice gun! but I can't afford it... :? What's your budget? Valors are going for $1500 now.

From the field/range reports and various posts on the Kimber forum at the 1911forum, for example, it seems to me that more Kimber owners encounter typical 1911 issues than, say, those with Springfields, Dan Wessons, Wilsons and Browns. There isn't a specific issue, just a lot of people with feeding problems, FTEs, mag issues, etc. Even considering the fact that owners of problematic guns are more vocal than the satisfied customers, the number of complaints appears higher, percentage wise, than with the other manufacturers. I don't have an axe to grind with Kimber (other than their questionable design aesthetics), I'm merely saying that at the asking price, I'd keep the above information in mind while making my decision.

No one is "hating on" the Kimbers, I'm only stating what I've observed on various 1911 forums that I read on a daily basis. I would not be comfortable buying a Kimber at the moment, just like I wouldn't be comfortable purchasing an Exeter SIG.

I saw Inception at an IMAX, and I felt that the film could have benefited from subtler direction. While the script is certainly clever, it simply didn't translate into a truly engaging, moving experience. The visuals are sterile, the chemistry between DiCaprio's and Cotillard's characters is unconvincing at best, the symbolism is heavy-handed, the loud soundtrack almost insulting in its droning repetitiveness. Regrettably, Nolan chose not to delve too much into the underlying theme of what comprises and defines our reality and ourselves within it, trading this potentially far more rewarding subject for a bunch of firefights, one of which looked like something taken straight out of a Modern Warfare game. He then proceeds to drive the plot toward a predictable and disappointing twist at the end of the movie. I can't help but wonder what someone like Gondry could have done with the material.

The TRP is one of the better buys in its price range. I would stay away from Kimber due to the recent quality control issues.

It's unfortunate, though inevitable, that what could have been an engaging show has turned into an equivalent of a high school locker room drama. There is about 10 minutes of decent content per episode, the rest is cheap, contrived theatrics punctuated by an occasional slo-mo shot. That said, I can't help but like the way Caleb carried himself in the last episode. If anyone cares, his blog is at http://gunnuts.net, where you can find a number of interviews he did with the other participants of the project.

Thanks for the info. Frank: I'm pretty sure I can shoot them at CJRPC's pits.

Looking for input from people who have done it. Should I be concerned about ricochets with 9mm and .45ACP? What's the recommended shooting distance?

This seems like the best course of action to me. If the officer were to ask me directly whether I had any weapons in the car, I'd indicate I had unloaded firearms secured in the trunk that I am legally transporting to/from the range/my residence. I would not venture any information myself. I would certainly not consent to a search.

Right on.

You seem to have this whole thing backwards, sir. Authority figures should respect people's rights. People should know their rights and question authority.