Everything posted by Theron
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the new taliban secret weapon
Is punting taught in modern combatives?
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USPSA Introduction Class at Shongum
good for sundays as well
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USPSA Introduction Class at Shongum
I would like to attend.
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1100pm >> knock knock >> hello whoz there
My front door and back door are separated by 50' of driveway alongside the house and I can see either door from the opposite entry. When someone unexpected comes a knocking I first look out and see whose there, then if I don't get a bad vibe exit from the opposite door to meet them outside the house. This past summer of was woken up by loud banging on my front door at 3am by someone shouting for Sheila. No Sheila lives at my house. So I told my wife to call the cops and I grabbed my bedstand pistol and went downstairs to await the cops and defend the reduced mobility mother-in-law who was in her room downstairs totally freaking out. I could see a dude leaned against the front door banging and moaning on about "Sheila." I thought to confront him then regained my senses and ran back up stairs and poked my head out the second story window above where he was standing. "No %^&* Sheila here man. Cops are coming." He just said, "oh," and staggered off. The police arrived several minutes later and found him passed out down the street. The one problem with this habit is one time just after a friend had left I noticed they had left a pair of gloves on the table so when I heard knocking a few minutes later I just took the gloves and opened the door expecting to have a chuckle. Instead there was a teenager pressed up against my back door who took a step in. Without thinking I stepped forward,chest bumped him and slammed the door. It turned out to be a neighbors kid who has autism and just wanted to "see my cat he saw on the front porch." Fortunately my close calls have only been with the inebriated and the developmentally challenged.
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springfeild armory sucks!
Sorry to hear you were disappointed. If you enjoy shooting the firearms they make/import then I would call their CS back and politely explain the situation and how it has upset you. Give them a chance to make it right, then if they don't I would mail the rejection letter to their Ceo/Cfo with a note explaining why you will not give them your business in the future and will be sure to discuss their failure to address your concerns in a professional manner with your friends in the shooting community.
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Sig p226 e2 vs elite black
I got my 229 elite back last week from Sig after the E2 conversion and enhanced action package. The difference for me is night and day, mostly because I have small hands. The E2 frame is dramatically smaller allowing for me to finally have a proper grip and be able to shoot DA without straining. (read as really poor groups shooting DA). The E2 grip texture is sandpaper-like, but this did not bother me while shooting. I was happy with the 'stock' srt trigger before, but I thought what the heck and got the AEP. As for the AEP package the DA pull seems to have gone from 7# to 4# and the single from 3# to 1.5# though this is anecdotal as I have no gauge. Pull is incredibly smooth with no slop or overtravel. Original 229 magazines work fine as does the .22 conversion slide so hooray for that. Total turnaround time for me 9 days door to door. Bottom-line for me was the E2 was a better ergonomic fit, YMMV.
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Prescription Shooting glasses
I have the ESS RX version. They are adequate. Their modular nature is nice, but the double lense set up is prone to smudging and a slight hassle to clean. On the upside they do offer RX protection at a lower price point. I usually only use them for indoor shooting and use my Oakleys for outdoor.
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Sig offering E2 conversion on existing 226/229
Action enhancement package "Action Enhancement Package – Our factory gunsmiths hone and polish critical surfaces to lighten and smooth both the double-action and single-action trigger pulls taking your SIG SAUER to the next level without voiding the factory warranty. (Excludes SP2009, SP2340, SP2022, 226X5, Mosquito, P238, P250 and 1911 models. Improvements are not as pronounced in our DAK trigger system and not generally recommended for DAK's)" I'm having this done as well. Mark, the sales rep, said it would lessen the double action pull by 2 pounds and the single action by a half pound.
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Sig offering E2 conversion on existing 226/229
Due to my girlish hands I've been waiting for them to offer this since they announced the E2. I was originally going to burn a permit, but $99 + 28.95 shipping round trip seems fair enough. Sent my 229 elite out today. The sales rep said right now the custom shop is running 2 week turn-a-round. According to rep. the magazines I currently have will still fit so that is bonus as I was expecting to buy more. Fingers crossed.
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Your favorite gun shop. The one you always go to
Pk90/arms-n-ammo.com and Tanner's sporting goods in Jamison, PA. Knowledgeable, professional and pleasant to deal with.
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Weird goings on
All kinds of police activity in Princeton today. Multiple county and state K-9 units down the street and parts of Wiggens and Witherspoon are blocked off. Some black suvs as well with men in suits. Interesting indeed.
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Tactical rifle
It didn't have a "lazer" so it is useless.
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Carry Knives
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Central Jersey Shooting Ranges
Another place a few minutes away from Wicens for indoor. www.classicpistol.com
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Sig Sauer P226 e2
Asfaik the materials are the same. I know the weight was the same, but had a better balance as I was able to grip it properly without over extending my trigger finger. I never realized how much I was forcing my hand until I tried this and then the CZ 75B which also felt really great.
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Sig Sauer P226 e2
You are correct Bob. I thank you for the reminder, but being a "gun nut" requires I acquire a new shiney E2.
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Sig Sauer P226 e2
I own a std. 226. I've shot the E2. I have a smaller hand. The difference in feel was dramatic enough that I went and applied for more permits the next day. Obviously you should try it out for yourself, but I think it is a big improvement for the small handed.
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30 gang bangers outside your home? Defend yourself = arrest
You say gangbanger, I say enemy combatant? What's the difference really?
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Classic Pistol in PA (25 minutes from Trenton)
+1 Classic pistol. I have no regrets buying having bought a membership there.
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Any knife enthusiasts / collectors on board?
Have you ever checked out mineral mountain knives? http://mineralmountain.com/knives.htm I bought the FFOK#3 for camping. Heavy, not so pretty, near indestructable.
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PA Gun Store Road Trip
Before hitting Tanners check their auctions on Gunbroker. Sometimes there are some sweet deals to be had and if you call before you can save on shipping. main site: http://tannerssportcenter.com/ http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Seller ... ser=250902 They also tend to have some pretty good deals on pre-owned.
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Classic Pistol - Langhorn area in PA
I have a membership here and consider it money well spent. I appreciate how the staff is professional, courteous and knowledgeable without trying to force their opinions about politics or brands. As far as rates go I found their pricing to be competative or better than other ranges in the area (Central Jersey bordering PA). FT. Dix is my favorite for outdoor.
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Explain your avatar
poor resolution, but it's a situational awareness flowchart.
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Doing recon for the wife...
Both sig226 and 229 have the E2 varient with a smaller grip frame and decocker. My wife couldn't hold the Std 229 comfortably, but the E2 fit perfectly. I also think the Beretta nine-two has a smaller grip version available with the safety/decocker.
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Three reasons I am looking forward to getting to the range
Nice rifles. Is the Garand from CMP? If so what grade was it?