Malice4you

I had someone borrow a Spyderco at work years ago, she then 'forgot' to return it to me for a week. Had to nag her a few times to get it back, but I finally did get it. I told her she was not allowed to use mine again, and she should buy her own. She did, and all in all, I ended up causing 5 coworkers to buy at least 11 different Spydercos over the years, all because they liked my EDCs so much. I believe all but 2 employees there carried a knife of some sort, and I used to sharpen the knives for them if we were real slow.

Looks good! I got some samples of Cerakote, and that is one of the colors I asked for. It is a distinctive color, and I think it works really well for the Glock. The holster really is eye-catching, too.

I did buy more handguns sooner because of the permitting process - instead of spreading the purchases out, I've bought batches of handguns within the timeframes the permits are valid for. I might have bought a single pistol every 6 to 9 months if there were no permit system, but instead consolidated multiple purchases into 3-5 months because of the permits. I also dislike having to spend the extra "tax" for the paperwork for permits for a single gun (not to mention the time involved), so I feel better if it is spread out across 3 or 4 guns...that $18+2/ea is a box or two of ammo and would add up if I had to spend that every 6-9 months to go for a single permit.

I'll assume you're looking for a much better one than the apps available for a few buck on your smartphone...but I'll mention them for anyone else reading this who might not be aware they exist...and wants to practice with a friend at the range... I have IPSC Shot Timer (Beta) installed on my Android, and for the nothing that I paid for it, it seems to work well... I've seen a few others, but never really have tried them. For *my* needs, the app is useful enough... Might also be enough for the times you forget to pack everything, it can help in a pinch...

If he likes the 226, there's always other P series Sigs - the P220, P227, P228, P229, (or the bastard child of both the P228 and P229, the M11). Could also always go with a P22x Classic .22 and then get the 9mm or .40 kit. SigPro series are kind of like a lighter, polymer-framed, budget P229 - I enjoy mine almost as much as my P226. After shooting a P220, I fell in love with the P220 (Elite Dark), and I really hope one of those is my next purchase. It fits me even better than my P226 - and I have large hands, so that was a surprise. Of course, everyone needs at least one 1911 platform firearm... I have put a few rounds through I believe a CZ75 and I was quite impressed by it. I own a Glock - the utilitarian brick may not be for everyone, but I like it and shoot it well. I'd suggest bringing your friend to RTSP and window shop...inventory there for pistols is the best I've seen locally...he might see something that calls to him...

I have to agree, though that said, I typically wear more Levis than any other brand.

Thanks, that's the stuff I used (unless it was the other solvent based paint). For extra kick, sprinkle some extra powder on the paint as it is drying...

How about some glow in the dark paint (good stuff, not the crap you'd find in most local craft stores). The glow in the dark stuff I have is an off-white color when viewed in daylight, but if you expose it to bright light for a few seconds, it can glow brightly for a few minutes and will still be faintly glowing hours later. This is my Glock 23. I painted over the stock plastic sights. This picture was taken on my phone about a minute after glowing the sights up with a 600 lumen flashlight for ~5 seconds. That super brightness will be greatly diminished in about 2-3 minutes, but for a half hour, those will still be easily noticeable in darker areas to eyes adjusted for normally-lit areas. With eyes adjusted to the dark, you'd still see these glowing in 4-6+ hours.

First time I watched that movie and realized "I have one of those!" was a pretty awesome feeling. I may have to get out the DVD of it later now....

I should start using P³ now just to confuse things further...

I saw that bumper sticker on a truck a few months ago driving through Chester...and tried to get some shots of it with my cell phone's camera.... Sadly didn't come out. I thought it was the best bumper sticker I'd seen in years...

Typically, I carry one of the above knives for special occasions...though a few of those have never been carried... My most commonly carried dress knives are the Spyderco "R" Nishijin, Volpe, Spyker, Centofante III, or occasionally Police.

You sure it's not a USP tactical? And whoever said Volvos have no room...I have to agree...

That's still a just a 300mm lens that the field of view is being cropped to what that of a 600mm lens would be on a film camera...and those hyperzoom compacts are not typically over 100mm... I have taken some shots at 4,500+ feet using a true 800mm lens, or even 1120mm/1600mm (with a teleconverter), which are detailed enough to identify individuals or get a license plate number. I've taken shots from 3 miles away which are clear enough to identify car models. And these were a number of years ago with an 8.2MP camera body... At these kinds of distances, the subject will never know they are being photographed... Guess it's a good thing I don't do bad things with my cameras and lenses... Point and shoot cameras, terrible as they may be, can have significant zoom ranges, are very inconspicuous, and would do the job for short to medium ranges. Hell, some can even be mounted to a telescope, if you want some real reach. Cell phones have cameras and video capabilities, and there are plenty of spy apps out there that can take stills, video, audio - completely inconspicuously. When's the last time you paid any real attention to someone with a cell phone? Google Glass. Spy cameras. Hidden cameras. Trail cameras. Drones. Need I go on? There are so many types of inexpensive ways to capture images without the subject ever knowing... Bottom line...if someone with nefarious intentions wants a picture or video of you...they will get it.

http://www.luckygunner.com/12ga-3-uranium-drone-load-tacnition-5-rounds (Sorry Howard..!) (Good thing this was an April Fool's joke)

Guess it's a good thing he didn't have a full 30 rounder loaded...

The Winchester 333 pack I have, I wrote all over the package "NOT FOR SEMIS" - it was absolutely horrible in every single semiauto .22 I tried them in. They are fine in my lever and bolt guns, but I never have had as many problems with ammo as I have with the Winchester 333. Guns that have eaten every 1200fps+ ammo reliably - including Golden Bullets - couldn't get through 5 rounds of Win333 without a failure of some kind. One of my guns - S&W 22A - loves the Golden Bullets more than any other ammo I've fed it. That said, I purchased that gun about 3 months prior to Sandy Hook, so I have not had the opportunity to try as many variants of .22 as I'd like...but the 22A is happy with the cheapest, easiest-to-find ammo so I am OK with that for now.

For airsoft, FRS radios are a "requirement" on most fields. While packages claim "18(+) MILE RANGE!!!!!," you'll get maybe 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile if very lucky in heavily wooded areas with maybe 20-40 foot elevation differences. Places with better line of sight will allow slightly better range, but still not many miles. I have not had a chance to use FRS in a real city environment, but lots of large buildings in between you and your radio partner will likely not allow you significant range. Benefit of FRS radios is that they are easily portable and inexpensive. Most cheap models will take AA batteries, some slightly more expensive/(better?) models will include a rechargeable battery pack and charger. I have a pair of midlands which were about $50, which included a dumb charger (no automatic shutoff for charging), 2 rechargeable batteries, headsets, and the radios themselves. The included rechargeables don't hold a charge for more than a few weeks (without use), but on a full charge I can get a full day's use of the radio with limited use. My radios can also take 4x AA batteries instead of the pack. If you intend to have these radios for SHTF type use, I'd consider keeping some of the AA lithium non-rechargeable batteries in/with the radios, since they have a decade+ shelf life. FRS radios have "privacy" subchannels, but someone listening on say channel 1 will be able to hear someone on channel 1, subchannel 8, so don't expect real privacy. Some FRS radios will also have a weather band receiver, which can come in handy.

Had a great time today. Thank you everyone who brought throwers. As always, it was great to see the regulars as well as new faces. Despite the heat and humidity, this was the biggest group I have seen at one of these events. I am glad the rain and storms held off, weather map looks like some nasty little storms went by in the last hour. Hope to see you all again next time.

Expecting to be there +1 Look for the shirt with my avatar

The 12 gauge Remington Express magnum buckshot loads I have in 3 1/2" are 18 pellets of 00 buck...I'd have thought a 10ga would be more than 18...

I'll see you guys tomorrow... Thanks for having this on a Sunday...

Eccentric? OK, maybe I'll give you that...

I used to sell cameras. People used to point and shoot or cell phone cameras, upon picking up an SLR for the first time, almost universally exclaim the camera is "so heavy!" This happens with users young and old...but typically, the older the user, the bigger of a concern this is, due to medical issues like arthritis. If someone wasn't coming in interested (i.e. the husband wants a camera and came in with the wife), the less-interested party would often say something like, "OK, but you're carrying it..." I would strongly suggest against springing a "heavy" camera on people who might not want to carry it (and a camera bag, batteries, maybe spare lens, other random accessories...) - you might ruin the surprise, but bring them to test out a few models. I'd suggest possibly looking into the smaller interchangeable lens cameras (often called EVIL cameras - [Electronic Viewfinder, Interchangeable Lens]), such as the Olympus PEN series, Sony NEX, or Nikon 1 series. These cameras can be significantly smaller and lighter than a traditional dSLR (though slightly less so for the NEX models, as they use larger lenses due to a larger sensor), and are often less expensive as well. They still have faster focusing and multishot capabilities from their larger brothers, and still offer plenty of easy to use modes for a beginner like a point and shoot. Some higher-end P&S cameras are larger than the bodies of some EVIL cameras... You still will likely want a separate telephoto lens for the camera. For larger, true dSLRs, look into the Canon Rebel series or Nikon 3x00 or 5x00 line cameras. You usually get an 18-55mm lens included in the kit. You can usually purchase something like an 18-135mm kit, or a second lens like a 55-200mm/55-250mm/70-300mm. The longer the focal length, the easier it is to bring in distant subjects. There are also third-party lenses like the Tamron 18-270 VC which allow you to get all the focal lengths most people use without needing to change lenses - it is a compromise - but still a decent lens for the price. Whatever camera you get...buy spare batteries, a case, a book/guide for it (if available), GOOD QUALITY memory cards (don't cheap out, and don't put all your eggs in one basket!!!), and have them use the camera before going on the trip - no point trying to learn the camera on the trip...

I've got flashlights stashed all over, often multiple ones in a room....in addition to the Olight M10 and/or i3 that I carry on my person at all times. When I got started with flashlights, I bought inexpensive Chinese LED lights, and they do work for basic use, but some of them I would not trust for anything critical. I've started carrying Olights, and now have Olights as weapon-mounted lights. I dunno bout you guys, but I only run rechargeables in most of my lights. If you have a flashlight that can take a 17650/18650 battery instead of RCR123s, I strongly suggest getting those batteries (good quality ones, anyway) and a decent charger...makes a world of difference in runtime. Glad you found your four-legged friend...