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http://shockwavetechnologies.com/site/?page_id=88 What say the masses ?

I carry a Glock 17 regularly, but finding neutered magazines can be problematic from time to time. One of the members here alters the 17 rounds mags to legal capacity. A Glock 19 is a little smaller, but gets by with the NJ legal 15 round mags from the factory.

Hey Brother, I get your point, but liability is a damned if you do, and damned if you don't situation. If the Police had not insisted he be taken in for a review, but instead left him at home per his request, and he then committed suicide, who would have been at fault? Of course, they would have been held liable, specifically because they were advised by a trained professional in the mental health field of his duress, which he subsequently demonstrated on scene. There seems to be a few who think that antique firearms are somehow not dangerous, or at least less so. Has anyone seen the pictures of the firearms carried by the most recent nit wit who went on a shooting spree at the PD in Calif.? The pistol carried was black powder. The "lack of ammunition" is a non starter as is the "wouldn't know how to load it" comment. In Jersey, as I'm sure you already know, "antique" firearms are still considered firearms. Enter in also the lack of real information from the article, the conflicting reports about the mental stability of an individual who failed to control his emotions on at the very least the initial interview, much less the under reported future contacts, and it's easy to see why the PD chose to allow it to run it's course and force a Judge to return the firearms, thus placing the onus on the court and off the PD. There's perfect world, morally right, and regrettably, reality. As much as we'd like them all to share the same space at the same time, the truth is, in many things they are exclusive. It's not about Cops trying to be heavy handed, or run a Police state, or whatever fallacy of logic floats to the top of the bowl this week. It's just about men and women who are regrettably all too familiar with what some would deem frivolous lawsuits and their associated complete break down of common sense, trying to get through a shift, day and career, with not only their mental and physical well being in tact, but also their financial well being. Yes, to a degree it was a case of CYA, but the Police Officers and Department didn't create it; they are simply forced to deal with it.

Tell that to the British...

I read in one of the articles that the passenger was observed removing something from the deceased man immediately following the shooting, and then running back to their vehicle, prior to the Police arrival. Things that make you go hmm... Let's see...two men approaching me aggressively, after ramming my car(what condition was his car in? Did it have a fuel cutoff activated from collision?), the one with my wife and three young children in it. I identify myself, then go back into my car and get my gun, identifying myself again while now displaying the weapon, and they continue to approach...yep...definitely the Cop's fault...he should have tried to simply talk it out and exchange paperwork...they clearly posed no threat, like disparity of force, displayed intent, the item removed, ect...

So...when the mass shootings happen, we Second Amendment supporters rallied around the concept that it's not a gun problem, it's a mental health problem. When the powers that be respond to a potential mental health issue, by proactively interceding in confiscating the weapons of someone who might pose a danger to himself or others, we jump back up on our soap boxes and decry the same powers that be for taking action on the mental health front...so basically we know it's not a gun problem, it's a mental health problem, but we want them to figure out how to treat someone with a possible mental illness, while still maintaining that person's rights under the second amendment? FFS...

A drill press is not a lathe...

Thanks for the memory reboot. The Colt King Cobra was my first authorized carry gun in Jersey when I got off active duty back in 1991. I carried it while working for Princeton Armored...mine looked just like yours, but with Hogue Lamocamo finger groove grips. The double action weight was pretty stout, but the single action broke like a glass rod. I really wanted a Python in those days, but it was way outta my price range. One of the guys I worked with carried a Diamondback though which was pretty sweet...

I have, and my gym is only a mile from my home so I don't shower there. I do violate my own personal rules for carrying by only carrying a 6+1 short barreled .45 ACP while exercising, but that's a separate subject.

I like the Heine sights and have had them on a few of my pistols. If you've never had them before, you might want to check them out on someone else's gun first. They are taller then most other makers; not quite to the level of suppressor sights, but noticeably taller then many others.

Great additions, Bro

Damn Bro, sorry for the accident, but glad you were wearing your gear, and able to write about it, now. A guy passed me on 295 a week ago wearing a tee shirt, shorts, sneakers and a novelty helmet. Something tells me he wasn't "scared"...way too stupid for that...

Uhh...yeah...and the middle class coincidentally formed out of the benevolence of the wealthy. It's just as coincidentally shrinking with the disappearance of the "outdated and corrupt" unions. RIP Senator Lautenberg. Thank you for your service...

I carried mine off duty for eight years. The Glock 35 is a great gun. Congrats on the addition. I really like Glock's FDE and OD frames. The only real mod I'd suggest is a nice set of night sights, if not already equipped.

W...T...F...

It's kinda like racing...how fast you want to go is directly proportional to how much you want to spend

Here's another vote for the Glock 19. My wife is petite and had no problem with reaching the trigger, pulling the trigger or cycling the slide. I can't say that about a lot of the pistols out there.

http://www.ruger-mini-14-firearms.com/ruger_mini_prices.php#Kreigerbarrel

I use one daily and have for a few years. It's the most comfortable holster I've ever used in twenty plus years of carrying a pistol concealed seven days a week. I also have a couple of knock offs that aren't bad, but when compared side by side the VMII is more comfortable. The drawbacks are as described. They are expensive and the wait to get one takes a while. I had the completely opposite experience of Old Dog. Several folks recommended the MTac to me as the next best thing. Not only did I find the holster overly large and uncomfortable, but it destroyed the finish on my Para PDA due to the less then stellar formed Kydex portion.

Duly noted. When you said you were building one, I mistook that to mean you were actually building one, not simply adding an upper and lower together. I think I'll go build myself a glass of soda. Thanks for the clarification...and yes, you are correct that all firearms use a form of controlled explosion. Those that have a healthy dose of common sense know that any weapon, particularly when you are new to it, should be treated cautiously and with respect...I've only been shooting issued and personally owned ARs for about twenty-five years though, so maybe I've still got a lot to learn yet...I never suggested that construction was impossible, look who's exaggerating now...I simply suggested that just because someone may have the rudimentary capability to do something, doesn't mean they should...like someone giving advice from their third point of contact, as an example...Ever see an AR go uncontrolled full auto because of worn, broken, debris and/or poorly installed internal parts? I have, thankfully on military ranges. In the civilian world, particularly here in Jersey, it can get you in over your head, fast for construction/ possession of an illegal machine gun...Come to think of it, that all starts in the lower receiver that any idiot can build, right? Here's a quick example of a broken gun costing a guy his freedom, and he was in America, not NJ...http://oathkeepers.org/oath/2009/10/18/amicus-brief-for-the-olofson-firearms-case/

I would chose a quality semi auto should I go back to a scattergun from my current AR. If necessary, it can be used with one hand should the other be incapacitated or otherwise occupied, such as when turning a door knob to go get your kids, or investigate that bump in the night. There is a reason the US Military has moved away from the pump guns I used in my day. The current breed of quality semi autos are reliable. As in all other cases, any weapon to be used for defense should be run with the ammunition to be employed, to ensure complete reliability. It should also be patterned with those same loads, at various ranges, so that you know exactly where to aim, should a precision shot be needed. I've personally seen pump guns go down on the firing line for a variety of reasons; from bent action bars, to dicked up/rusted/filthy fire controls, to rusted bolts and firing pins, ect. from both Mossy and Remy, the two biggest providers. As a matter of fact, when I went to the DCJ Firearms Instructor Course, the staff told those of us in attendance that Mossberg shotguns were the least reliable weapon they saw come through their classes each year. True to their predictions, the only one in the class broke in short order and a loner 870 used. Some 870s were having issues as well, but the Benellis that the Trooper along side of me was using, and my personally owned M1 Super 90 Tactical, ran perfectly through the dust and sand on Fort Dix. This with an older generation of semiauto. Saying that pump guns are substantially more reliable then the current crop of quality semiautos is akin to saying that revolvers are more reliable then the current crop of quality semiauto handguns. You won't see most folks giving up their semiauto handguns to go back to a wheelgun for the old adage of "six for sure." As an added note, a quality semiauto can be run manually by cycling the bolt after each shot. The fastest way for a right handed shooter is to simply reach under the receiver with the support hand, while keeping the thumb on the left side, and the palm facing to the rear. After each shot, simply cycle the bolt handle to reload by fanning it to the rear. It can be done faster then manually cycling the pump with a small amount of practice.

What is the dwell time of your rifle? How would you adjust it? What do you recommend as optimum? . . .How about your head space? What is the range for safe and unsafe? How do you adjust it? . . . .How would you diagnose and correct an over gas issue? . . .What torque rate on your barrel? . . . Yep...they are simple. You can just ballpark it, right? It's only a controlled explosion right in front of your face...It's always fun to watch people show how much they really don't know...Go go Gadget Google...

On my Liberty, as the primary batter starts to run down, you get a blinking light to warn you. Even if it dies completely, there is a battery back up that lasts for thirty days I believe. I've never needed it though, and I routinely enter my safe multiple times a day.

The detector only locks out the original false signal. If an Officer is running radar at the location, you get a new signal. I've seen it in action several times with mine. The first time it happened, the Officer was hidden really well and I thought the detector had either broken, or wasn't working as advertised. I was wrong on both accounts.

I went with the Passport 9500ix. I did a lot of research before sinking the cash on it, and like the fact that it remembers false signals, and also has a database for cameras and the like. In independent testing, it had one of the longest ranges, as well. Having used some lower end units, l learned where the false signals were, and like most, quickly learned to ignore them. Apparently I wasn't the only one, as I found Officers monitoring traffic in those false signal areas from time to time, as well. I looked at the V1. The Valentine V1 doesn't record the false signals, cameras or speed traps. It just gives you a numerical count of the number of signals you are getting. A friend who ran one got A LOT of false signals on his, as well. I didn't feel the need for the arrows. Where the Officer is located in relation to me seemed unimportant. The fact that I was about to pass through his signal was. I should mention that I don't routinely speed, or drive like an idiot. I'm normally driving within the speed limit, and I don't regularly or intentionally run red lights. I do however drive Cop magnets, so I'm already at strike one for being in a fast car. I have gotten a couple of traffic tickets in my life. They invariably seemed to come on beautiful days when I was cruising along listening to music with no other cars around...except for the Officer running radar, of course. If I'm the only one on the road, and the Officer is using an Instant On or a Laser, it might not help, but then again...nothing is a hundred percent, including driving the speed limit. I once got a ticket which was later dismissed because the Officer admitted that he had probably tagged a traffic sign that was vibrating in the strong wind, instead of my car; the bright red Z28. The detector gives me that extra warning to look down and make sure I'm doing the right thing, before it's costs me in time, money and aggravation. I'm not a big fan of fines, and surcharges. One ticket alone between fees, court cost, time away from work, and surcharges can quickly surpass the cost of a good detector. It's better to have and not need then need and not have... As it applies to instant on radar and laser; my detector begins chirping as the Officer hits the cars in front of me. as I get closer, the bars jump with each new hit, until I get a full display when I'm targeted. Also, depending on the unit the Officer is using, many radars seem bleed even when they aren't being actively used, and you'll get weaker signals of varying strength the closer you get. One of the nice features of the Passport is it also displays the exact speed you were traveling when you were hit by the radar. It's a nice way to make sure your speedometer is still calibrated, and I imagine if you were pulled over, and told something contrary, it might give you the motivation to challenge the display or certification of the Officer's radar. I used the BlendMount to install mine and it's worked great, and given a nice clean finished look.