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There's a place in this world for everything but I reckon LowSlow did say "upgrade" The Bark River isn't too bad (around $110 depending on handle materials), and the Spyderco isn't either. Also... I used to have a Graham Bros Wee Razel. That is another great EDC. (Fate determined that it belonged to another. It was gifted to a nice young couple on their wedding day because it was used to cut the ribbon holding the rings to the pillow when they couldn't untie it.) Blade length under 2", combination razor and chisel. CRKT makes a mass-produced, slightly larger, version that can be found for about $70.

LowSlow... if you're looking for a small bladed EDC that still feels full size... I highly recommend you have a look at the Bark River EDC series... specifically the PSK. I have been carrying a PSK for about 2.5 years now. It's heavily in my usual work rotation. (2.75" blade. Small, unthreatening for an office environment, good handle size for good control.) My EDC rotation from top to bottom: SOG Micron and Atwood MSoPT (both of those are ALWAYS in my wallet, the rest depend on what I'm doing/where I am), Bark River PSK, Strider PT CC, Hinderer XM-18 (3"), EDCF edition Moonglow Spyderco Manix 2, and finally a ZT 0560 (usually only in the outdoors... it's too big. It's basically a mass produced 4" XM-18) D'oh! Should have put something in the pic for size reference. The blade on the PSK and the Strider PT is 2.75", the XM-18 is 3" and the ZT is 4".

Should standard media misinformation rules about weapons apply to the captions of those pics? (Is it really an M16, not just an AR? Is it really a Tec-9... or an NJ legal clone?)

I read an article about this this morning and they said some people were surrendering inherited guns because they were "sitting around the house," etc. One guy allegedly sold a double-barreled shotgun he inherited from his grandfather from the late 1800s - early 1900s! If it's true and it was in remotely good shape... wouldn't that be potentially worth FAR more than whatever they were giving here? And another thing... I wonder how many illegal guns they actually got instead of just getting the legal guns of lazy (potentially former) gun owners? My guess... I'd be able to count 'em on 1 hand. And this is for our safety. Booooo.

They're all here for the "airlift"! How else do you think the gub'mint agencies move around all those billions of rounds that they just bought? (I'm not worried though... I made me a tinfoil helmet! )

I'll echo the generally "people are honest" sentiments. Even the infrequent shooters are pretty close in their guesstimates. That being said, I still keep a log for all my guns.

My very first time shooting trap and this is where my buddy took me. Nice place, reasonable prices.

Sucks to hear... but I'm hoping it's a isolated or rare incident. I ordered a bunch of stuff from them. (My WileyX riding and shoot glasses and my TA31H. 3 separate orders) Didn't have a problem with a single order. In fact, got the ACOG faster than I expected, with a discount and a free Leatherman. Give 'em another shot! :-)

Depends on how the finances work out... but most likely a H&K P30 (my HK45c wants a brother), a new trap gun and either a lever action or a bolt action. (Still trying to decide). But those are the things the safe keeps telling me it wants most. :-P

You mean kinda like a dovetail, right? /_\

I'm still learning something new every day. Never seen that before.

I think I'm picking up what you're putting down... you carefully file a V or something into the blade and fill it back to it's original shape. I've used similar techniques for adding glow inserts in G10 knife scales. Notching/carving and filling or drilling and filling... That's a good idea. If I can find that spare front post I have for my AR I just might have to try it.

Hell yes.

The powder does go a long way... I ordered an ounce over a year ago, made a bunch of beads and scale inserts and have a little bit left. Tip: If you mix it with epoxy... it's good to be a little heavy handed adding the powder. The more powder, the better and brighter. But, with more powder and less epoxy... it's a little less durable. (it chips easier, etc.)

Exactly. Stick the tip of the soldering iron in the hex hole and let it get warned up. Should help loosen that thread lock.

This might be a little late to the party... but check here: http://glowinc.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=11 Their powders (which I mix with epoxy for things like knife scale inserts, beads, etc.) are awesome and their paints are arguably the best. The v10 green glows bright and lasts for hours on a quick charge from the sun, flashlight , etc. Sure it's not the cheapest paint, but you really get what you pay for.

As of this morning... Cabela's still sells it! And it's in stock too!

Whoops!

H&K P30 (or P30L) or H&K USP .40

I'm not exactly sure what mount you have that optic on (if you could get us a measurement...) but my Troy BUIS fit under my ACOG on the stock trijicon mount. If that mount/optic is about the same height I don't see why it wouldn't fit.

Just adding my experience. I have 6 15/20 PMAGs from Midwest PX and do not have this issue at all. My mags seat no problem with the bolt forward, haven't noticed them being particularly tight/finnicky. Probably just who pinned them and how "tightly" they pinned 'em. Since I haven't had this issue, I don't download any of my mags.

I have a TA-31H (Trit and Fiber Optic) on my AR and I love it. I'm not terribly worried about the short eye relief. Hasn't been an issue yet. You can sometimes find TA-01s new for around $800-$900... or buy used. Quick note: if you review something on Optics Planet they send you a 10% coupon off anything. I did that and bought my ACOG from them... saved $120+.

What? No love for the Ruger 10/22?

I have a pair of the Impact Sports... and I've found the Howard Leight's, while not the best, are certainly a killer bang for your buck. I got mine last year during some blowout sale at Midway for like $35. If they're still too loud at indoor ranges... just wear plugs under then put the muffs on and crank the volume. (Put the plugs in lightly... don't cram 'em in your ears too deep. You only need a bit more muffling.) Works quite well. Took a friend and his wife shooting... the loudness spooked her but I wanted her to be able to hear me if need be... so tried this combo for her... worked perfectly.

It really wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. I completely thought that they would go off the deep end, and portray our valiant OP/interviewee as a gun-toting lunatic and they didn't. Our "intrepid" reporter (hey... give him credit... he got up close to a mean and scary gun owner and his AR ) most certainly didn't help our cause... but he didn't make it any worse either.