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Very good point. I guess because being against gun ownership/2nd Amendment is a clear cut political/ideological view I assumed the opposite would be as well. Someone anti gun in Texas... now that would be weird, but I'm sure it exists. it's almost like the opposite of a pro gun guy in NJ. Oh to clarify I didn't mean if you own a gun you are "ideological or philosophical". Just that you hold a certain stance. Of course the degree to which those beliefs are held would vary from one individual to another. But I didn't mean you buy a Glock and you become Socrates, haha.

The 2nd Amendment is so controversial especially as of late that I view it as more than just the act of owning a firearm. I view it as a political stance and/or an ideology. I don't think you can merely state that you own guns and that is the end of it. I feel if you own guns then it implies you believe in other ideas and specific stances on self defense, the governments role in society, etc. If you are against gun ownership/the 2nd Amendment then likewise I feel it also implies you will have a specific political stance and a set of ideologies. I would say the only person who would maybe be neutral is the one that does not own a firearm just out of not being interested and really doesn't care if others do or do not. What is your stance on the subject? Is it just owning a gun? Or do you think it is much more than that?

When I use Tula or Wolf primers I get about 10-15 light strikes per 1000 round with my Glocks. . Hammer fired pistols maybe 3-5 per 1000. Striker fire pistols can be more suseptable to ammo issues as noted above. But I imagine LE ammo would have very sensitive primers. I'm no expert though.

Yes it's 3 mags and that means a lot more these days when mags are tough to find. I do believe the sub compacts only come with two. I like the Gen 4 look and feel better. The large mag release is a big pluse in my opinion.

Excellent write up! I like this J frme lot but it's kinda pricey. Even though we can't carry in NJ I'm still fascinated with the idea of a lightweight revolver.

Can you shoot these in Glocks? They are lead with a Teflon coating.

I like the Hinderer design myself. I like S30V a lot, but heard excellent things about Elmax. I have (or had) a 0561 Hinderer and found it to be excellent. They are all very high quality. I'd say buy the one that appeals to you the most aesthetically since you really can't go wrong with either.

I don't have experience CCW with any pistol (for obvious reasons). I'll tell you that I notice the size/weight of the 1911 even during a match with a good belt/holster. Granted it's OWB but even then it's not subtle. Personally I love the 1911, but if I could carry I don't think that would be my go to gun. I'd want something that disappears as much as possible. The size and the weight of the 1911 would be too much FOR ME. There are plenty of people who do it everyday. I think you should get a CCW style holster and where it around the house a few days and see what you think.

I got a new camera and decided to get some detailed video of my Glock 34 Gen 4. I didn't like the look of the 34 at first but it's starting to grow on me. There's something really nice about its simplicity. Definitely shoots better than it looks! Hope you enjoy the vid. And just for fun:

Other than the HK knives which has some built by Benchmade I believe a lot of the Gun Name brand knives are kinda crappy. You could do a lot better. I don't know about the XD knife particularly. My advice is to find out if it's manufactured by a reputable company first.

Just out of curiosity have any of you guys with NRA or gun related stickers on your car been questioned more by cops when pulled over due to the stickers? Example: Do you have a gun in the car?

I answered the questions people had here, that was that. I'm surprised this is the response, well it is only your response. But given today's climate around the 2nd Amendment I'd think people would want to know this information and not simply dismiss it.

You think I just made this whole thing up? Seriously? Really?

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I get the point he's making, but it's not a true test. No one would ever apply that much, firstly. The second thing is it's one test on one Glock in a very short period of time. Plus the environment is pretty clean. Introduce some real world elements like dirt and debris and I'm sure it will yield different results. That's the problem with these one off tests posted on youtube. They are too confined and too narrow that it only proves that in that one instance with that one gun it succeeded or failed. The best ones are when people compare one Glock to one 1911 and the 1911 fails and then they conclude that the Glock is the superior firearm. Whether it is or isn't is not the point, but that is certainly not proof of anything other than that ONE Glock outperformed that ONE 1911 at that ONE moment in time. That's not how statistics or true testing works. Case in point this video:

Got to test a couple of lights I had. A First Light Tomahawk and an Elzetta M60. This video is just the M60 being used. Honestly I don't know how to shot with a light so these were just a couple of my buddies I filmed who had more experience. Still it was a lot of fun. It's too bad there are not more places you can practice this type of shooting. If you're considering a light this is a great option. Built like a tank, very bright, and you can add different accessories to suit your needs.

I'm no 1911 expert but I have handled quite a few and that would warrant calling up Springfield and sending it back. Seems like too much of a gap if you ask me. Might not affect something now, but perhaps down the road.

The 1911 has a 22 conversion. I don't think it's impossible to teach on the 1911, but I think the other options may be a little better suited. Glock is definitely easy since are no external safeties or anything.

I'll be teaching a new shooter how to handle a pistol. The main purpose is not to shoot for recreation or sport, but rather in the event it is needed for self defense. In this scenario what handgun of the following do you think I should stick to? Beretta 92G Glock 26/34 Sig P228 1911 (I'm already kinda against this, unless you guys say otherwise) This is all i have for handguns accessible to me at the moment. I also have access to an AR and Rem 870. I kinda feel like that is a bit much for a newb, but again please interject if you disagree. Appreciate your thoughts.

I got a buddy in Baltimore who works at an FFL that is getting them in regularly. He LOVES it. I want one so bad, but I just hate the fact that I may not be able to shoot it due to ammo costs. If the 9mm kit comes out soon then I'm on board for sure.

I heard it's not as bad in other states ("free" states). Got a buddy in Maine and you can get mags, ammo, rifles readily.

One more question: Is 7.62 NATO the same thing as 7.62 x 39 (ie AK Rounds)? Is it kinda like 223 vs 556?

Haha, I asked cause I always sees he has them for sale and I got his e-mail just now. How does it mess up the brass exactly? How heavy is it compared to an AR or AK?

Tell me more about these rifles. I see them everywhere but no one ever seems to talk about them. Are they good, bad, accurate, reliable? What are the pros and cons? How are they compared to the AK and AR platform?