Underdog

I don't think it is legal to bring a long gun on school property, etc. You had better know the laws in and out before you attempt it. And, even so, you might have to prove it's not a handgun, sling shot, or fully auto M60 if discovered.

Ask your friend if Obamacare and its austerity panels will cover his mental illness. Then ask him if he knows how many people are killed by hammers and other blunt objects every year. Also ask him how many people have been killed by their own governments in disarmed countries in moden history. Lastly, ask him if he would personally be responsible enough to own a gun, or if he feels that it is too much for him. If he says no, point out that he is projecting his own inadequacies on others. If he says he would be responsibe enough, ask him why he doesn't feel others are. Ask him why he doesn't trust the common man's ability to defend himself,a natural right, but is ok with that same individual,armed, with positions of power as a government official over his fellow man.

Nice choice on the Mora, and relatively light.

The warranty is worth something, too.

Amazon CS rep just told me that she had not gotten the Memo, and that I could call back in a week or two to get an answer. I hope that this gets disseminated across a lot of gun and sportsman sites and that Amazon gets a lot of negative feedback. I told the woman flat out that I would no longer buy anything from Amazon if they go that route of Magazine censorship. I am sure that there will be some lurkers on here that will say, well it wasn't Amazon's decision, or that it is their company and that they have the right. I agree. However, I have the right to go somewhere else, too. My Kindle can take a flying... Apparently the verdict is still out.. Now is the time to contact them. Perhaps GFH will have to think about expanding its Jersey mall boycott to boycotting Amazon.com. The list is growing... Dicks, Cheaper than Dirt, NFL, etc..

Will all ammunition, science applies... is there a trade off with penetration? What other products out there are similar?

Emmaus is a really nice town.

The Utilitac looks pretty sweet if you like Tanto blades. I would rather have a clip point.

All good advice. I was slightly exaggerating on the number of Moras needed, but rather discussing the uses and the thriftiness involvedi n the purchase. They are cheap enough to throw one in each vehicle and toss some apple cores around it. I like Djeep lighters and agree there is a difference between survival and primitive bush skills.

Get one of these for small game.... Morakniv Bushcraft Carbon Fixed Blade Knife Or, even just this one... Mora Companion Outdoor Knife And, you can attach a fire kit.... Mora Knife Fire Starting Kit

Agreed, cheap knives can do a lot. Take the Mora for example. It will do just about any of the fine tasks needed, but there is a balance between comfort, accessories, sheaths, etc. and the steel. Better knives hold a better edge and can be readily sharpened. For me, the sticking point is a knife in the $80.00 range such as a Becker. Lastly, in a survival situation, it might be better to have half a dozen cheap knives around, but if you could only carry, handle one, you would want a dependable one (to the extent that you could). I'm not sure how you damaged the F1 that easily. Maye it wasn't tempered properly. All mass-produced things can fail. But something with a tested design, reputation, and with your own testing would probably work better in the long run than some cheap knives which will add up. You should have gotten a Ka-Bar Becker BK2 tank.

This setup rocks! I'd get it with the BK10 instead of BK7, though. Not sure if there is a Kydex sheath out there for the BK10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZeNpR-mCYw Is there anybody locally that works with Kydex that could put this rig together?

Nothing wrong with the USMC Ka-Bar, but its a little big for my tastes, and the quillon would get in the way of bush work. Nothing wrong with the ESEEs or the Ontarios, either. The Becker BK7 or BK10 would be my choice, though, for budget and quality and customization, etc. These are what I would get, a Ka-Bar Becker Becker BK10 Crewman Survival Knife or the slightly longer BK7 Combat Utility Knife. And, a Becker BK14 Necker with the additional scales. I would give the nod to the BK10, as it is a little shorter and more manageable, but wish Becker came out with something in the 6" blade length. I would also want a Cold Steel Bushman as a backup, and a Leatherman Wave with the bit extender, and for the money a couple of these would be nice as well to keep in cars, etc. Mora On a very limited budget, it would be this... Shrade SCHF9 (better steel) or Shrade SCHF10 (better design and grip). Or, perhaps this: Ka-Bar Navy Mark 1 Kraton.

I really like the ESEE 5, and it has a good warranty, perhaps the best in the industry. It's similar in design to the Ontario Blackbird SK-5 and its cheaper brother, the Ontario Rat 5. I have to say, though, the Ontario Rat 5 at,$63.95 w/ Micarta handles on Amazon, is a bargain. Another choice is the ESEE Laser Strike. I like the Laser Stiker more than the ESEE 5 or the Ontario Blackbird SK-5, but it is twice as much as the roughly comparable RAT 5. When all things are considered, but it still doesn't have the best sheath. The Laser Strike might be a better deal than the Ka-Bar Beckers that I'm very fond of, though, especially, when you figure out what you are getting extra and what you would potentially have to put into the Beckers. The RAT 5 certainly appears to be an outstanding deal. Yes, the Ontario Rat 3 and Rat 5 quality has improved vastly in the last couple of years. The RAT 3 is a very nice fixed blade EDC knife. The Tops BOB is still a very nice top contender for a Wilderness Survival Knife and cannot be overlooked.

What would you choose for your survival knife? I guess a budget knife would be no more than $150 and probably under a $100. I don't think the difference between say a $80 survival style knife and a $300 survival knife is enough to justify the difference, and it seems like an $80 knife is the sweet point in terms of quality steel in the blade, the ability to hold an edge, etc. There really would be two categories, an all-out survival knife and perhaps a bushman-style knife. My number one choice for Bush knife would be a Tops Brothers of Bush Knife, followed by an ESEE SK5, or a Ka-Bar Becker (beefy) BK2 (BK22 with updated sheath). I am also fond of the Ontario Black Bird or the budget-minded Ontario Rat 5. The ESEE 5 is a little more and might have a better sheath than the Ontario SK-5. Still, another contender would be the Ka-Bar Becker BK10. It's sort of a cross between the Becker BK7 and the Becker BK2, essentially a lighter, thinner-bladed BK2 with a combat blade tip. I am also fond of the Ka-Bar Navy Mark I with the Kraton handle which is another awesomely priced knife for the money. As far as a real budget survival knife, I like the regular Cold Steel Bushman with the Secure X sheath. This can be attached to a pole for some real versatility creating a spear. I am not sure if I like the Bowie version of the Bushman as much. And, I like the Schrade SCHF10. It would be an awesome knife if it was made out of the 1095 Carbon steel used in the SCHF9, though it corrects many of the SCHF9's shortcomings even though Schrade decided to use an inferior steel. Maybe it is more rust resistant. I have bought into the Becker (Beckerhead) fanboy club. I like all the Beckers and feel they are a very good knife for the money. My main issue with them is that they don't come with Micarta scales and you have to pay upwards of $40 to get them as add-ons. And, I don't like the grips on the mid-sized Beckers that much, even though the midsized Beckers, the BK15, BK16, and BK17 are also very nice knives. In particular I like the BK17. It's kind of like an updated version of the Air Force Survival knife I had as a kid. As far as the other larger Beckers go, the Becker BK7 is also very sweet, and so is its big brother the Becker BK9. However, these seem a little too big for me and for the amount of times you would need a really big knife, the smaller 5" approx. ones are just more versatile, even though they cannot do what a large knife can. The BK9, that is a formidable blade and awesome! I like it better than the shorter ESEE 7. The BK9 coupled with a BK14 would be an incredibly well-rounded and versatile survival knife setup in which you could do just about anything required by a fixed-blade knife. I much prefer the shorter 5 plus inch the BK10 Crewman Survival Knife. Similar to the BK2, but thinner and a lot lighter, but still hefty enough for most things. That would also be nice coupled with a BK14 or BK24 (with a different steel and different finish) for finer bushwork. Or, a Mora (or 3 of them for that matter at their price point), either of which would be good for fine knife work. I'm also a fan of the modestly priced Cold Steel Kukri machetes, but that's another thread. What are your thoughts? What would be your ideal length, Blade shape, grind, etc? Do you like the drop point, clip point, or spear point?

Please don't take offense to this, Mr. Colandro, you are a likeable enough guy and a solid entertainer. But I'm on the fence on this one. You do a lot for the Second Amendment (and your businesses), but I am not sold, yet. I believe your heart is in the right place, but I don't know if you represent me. So, how are you going to make a positive difference rowing your boat merrily down 95? And, do you plan on being vocal representative of the NRA, or just a voter? How would you separate your celebrity persona and its consistent tastefulness from your role as a celebrated NRA board member? Still, what alternative choices are there? Just remember... do no harm, and good luck, and of course, stay strong...

Combat Handguns rocks!

Check out a Ruger Mark III 22/45 Lite.

My top choices are a Kershaw Blur S30V, or on a budget an Ontario RAT 1 folder. I have a SOG Microdot, too. The Leatherman Squirt is also very nice on a key chain to compliment any choices. And, when wearing a jacket, its nice to toss a Leatherman Wingman in the pocket. I find it a toss up between the Rebar and the Wingman. Rebar has more blades and saw and I think file, while the Wingman has scissors and you can open blade when closed. My favorite is the Wave, but its a little too big to carry, even in a jacket pocket. For a very nice budget knife, order a Kershaw Crown (about $5-$10 on Amazon). . It is very nice for what it is, though a bit heavy... I still like it and find it is nicer to carry sometimes instead of the larger folding knives. There is a smaller Crown II which would also be nice if one could find one. Walmart had them on clearance for $10 with attractive blue Micarta handles. If you want a EDC fixed blade knife, check out the Ontario RAT 3 or a Becker BK14 / BK24.

Unless you want to get a Smith & Wesson M&P, I would not try one, especially with an Apex trigger job.

Does anybody locally make Kydex sheaths and/or custom grips for knives, specifically Becker knives? I am a big fan of Becker knives; these knives are an awesome value for what you get. Does anybody like, use, have, or have any thoughts on Becker knives. My favorite is the BK17, but I like many of the others as well, especially the BK2 and BK10. The larger Beckers are awesome knives, but even if you were carrying it for "legal purposes" and had your proof, it is too big to carry in NJ. Even the BK2 comes in at over 5 inches in blade length of 5, and an overall length of more than 10". So, is there a source locally for micarta grips and/or custom sheaths? Does anybody have any Beckers that they would like to part with?

I think one of the problems is that the ranges, gun dealers, etc. are hurting now that there isn't such a rush on guns and because people aren't shooting because they don't have enough ammo and it is too expensive, as the crowds couldn't keep that up with sustained purchasing of firearms, and now these businesses are turning to ammo to supplement their books. In a way, it is nice to see the guns becoming more available and the prices much better with the saturation. However, the stores had ordered a lot of inventory and now they need to unload that inventory that has their money tied up. There is bulk buying of 22s for profit, but there is still something going on with our government that is limiting the supply. It would be much easier to meet the demand if foreign suppliers were allowed to meet the demand. However, I fear that this is largely still being caused by the behind-the-scenes gun control and the czar-in-chief. Make it impossible to produce ammunition in this country and then make it all expensive, imported ammo. Next, ban the importation of all ammunition through executive order. The same model that is being done with the healthcare. Completely destroy the current healthcare system, replace it with Obamacare, and when that comes down and the old system is destroyed, replace it with whatever you want.... But, I'm sure some Fudd will likely say... "They can't be that smart, they can't even run a post office..." as he complains about not being able to buy ammo.

With modern, quality magazines it is not a problem to keep them loaded. If you have ANY concerns then load with just one less round. And, if you have a few on hand, keep one loaded for 6 months and then rotate and load the next one. What wears a magazine out quicker is the constant compressing and decompressing of the springs by loading and unloading of them. And, for many brands, you can get replacement magazine springs and put some of those away.

I would say most likely a full-size S&W M&P 40 and a conversion barrel, or either a Glock 22 or 23 w/ conversion barrel (and a 9mm conversion barrel). The alternative would be a Ruger SP101 in .357 with a Hogue grip. Alternatively a S&W 686 or Ruger GP100. My last thought would be a CZ 75B.

I think I will try 124 grain 9mm rounds. I don't expect this with a new gun. The sight on the Shield came out... yeah, a little paint can fix that... but shouldn't have to do it. And, now the full size ejecting rounds at my head. I think I will get a Glock 17 and chop the grip to accept 19 magazines and make that my full size handgun. I did a search and someone suggested an Apex solution for the M&P. I should contact S&W and let them take care of this. I should let them fix the sight, too, on the other one...