Kingsoverqueens

We had a monster clan from my fishing board when the first COD/Black Ops came out. I don't ever remember laughing so hard while gaming. We'd do private matches on Nuketown, knives only or something like that. Then some knucklehead would set a claymore trap, or launch a rocket. Oops...did I do that? I'd laugh so hard my wife would come to the basement to see what the eff was going on, and then call me an idiot. I must have been some sight, sitting there in the dark with my headset on. lol Anyway, I don't play much anymore, and when I do it's usually Battlefield. I've got COD2 but don't really play it, and you'll never catch me playing modern warefare. It's like an arcade game and the graphics look like my kid drew them...with crayons. Anyway....Kingsoverqueens on PS3.

We're going to miss this one guys. I want to get my work bench finished.

Hey, you'll be flush with cash after you sell me the PX4, sow everyone wins. : )

Ask the guy for the time, he tells you how to build a watch. lol

Have you nobs with the goofy wheel guns considered cowboy action? Yeehaw!

I've got a righty holster for the M&P Max can use.

No, I really appreicate your input. You have insight and I'm a noob...I need to pay attention to you advice, and of the others. As far as the boy shooting high power, and how I'm confident he won't start shooting that discipline...pretty easy....I ain't payin' for it. lol. I want these damn kids off the payroll and out of the house. lol He has shot high power, at our range, and it wasn't for him. Too much time getting setup, putting on the jacket, going prone, whatever. We enjoy the USPSA, steel and skeet/trap.

I'm glad you replied, and you make very good points. I'd prefer to buy once, cry once, but at the same time don't see much value in over buying...the analongy of using a hammer to kill a fly, you know? I'm going to be doing 9mm only, but allow for the possibility of 40 cal in the future. I have no anticipation of going to 45 (I don't care for 1911's and the ammo is to damn expensive) and I have zero anticipation of needing to load rifle ammo. What size drum and machine would you put together for me for that purpose, and at what cost? If you'd prefer to reply by PM, that would be great too. I'll definately consider your machine first.

I got mine used on the Beretta forum for $325, and then I picked up some extra magazines, which are expensive. There is no dispute that you can find a dedicated 22 for the same money, more or less, depending on what you get. The M&P 22 that my son shoots runs in the low $300's, and the last time I checked Buckmarks were north of a half a yard. It really depends on what you are looking to accomplish and the type of shooting you do. For me, the practice kit has been a very good option. If/when I get my PX4 we'll see what happens, but for now while I'm shooting the 92 in USPSA, the practice kit is invaluable.

No cleaning issues at all, and as far as ease of swapping out the slide, I can literally do it with my eyes closed in under 10 seconds. The Beretta is very easy to take down. The only issue I have is there is a very small area where the guide rod sits, and if you nudge it while in the process of swapping the slide the spring will go boing, and when it goes boing it really flies. I do it at the range all the time, but on the rare occasion when I'm shooting indoors I'm extra careful to make sure the spring doesn't escape and go down past the fireing line. That's really my only complaint, that the guide rod doesn't have an ample area to seat. Otherwise I'm very happy with it.

As you can see there are mixed opinions on the subject. I've got the practice kit for my Beretta 92FS, and will use it for practice, but also as a dedicated firearm for static steel. I've gotten to the point where I'm considering picking up another 92 so I can mount the kit permanently and have an extra slide and barrel for in 9mm. There are some guns where you can get the same frame in center fire and 22, the M&P series being a good example. It requires the purchase of 2 different guns, but it's nice to be able to use the same holster and have the same, or similar, ergonomics on the different firearms. With that said, some of the dedicated 22lr's, like the Browning Buckmark, are sweet, and make excellent dedicated 22's. One day I'll get one with the rosewood grips.

We will be there. Going to design a stage today. < evil laugh >

Did he just call me out on my shot timing skillz? Cause I think he just called me out on my shot timing skillz.

It's cycled out too many times for me to be bothered with. At some point this nonsense has got to stop.

Yeah me too.

Will the black dog magazines fit? I got them for my sig522 and was told they will fit standard ar style guns.

For our 9's, we run 100 to 125 per practice session, and 150 to 175 per USPSA event. For the 22's we run probably 200 per practice session and about the same for Steel events. We shoot every weekend, either practice, or an event.

I've seen Thumbler mentioned, and Big Dawg as well. Any other mfg's to consider? I will be doing pistol exclusively...9mm and perhaps 40 in the future, but no anticipation of loading rifle.

I don't know the first thing about picking up women anymore...it's been over 25 years since I had the need. But, the truth told, I think your best bet is just like you said..."Hi, I'm Matt." What's the worst thing that could happen...she kicks you in the nads and dumps a drink on your head as you lay there writhing on the floor in pain? Confidence is the type of thing that you can achieve with practice. Keep at it.

His mother just walked by and told the golden child to "ignore daddy...he needs to gloat while he can." Good Lord woman, the kid is 15...ween him from your boosom and cut the cord already. I dunno...odds are I'm not getting any tonight.

Well, I've redeemed mahself. After January's event where I lost to the boy by 1.04, this month I crushed him, like a bug under my boot heel. Is it wrong I wrote that out loud? lol Those with kids who are looking to unseat them and take over the kinddom will understand. Those without...bite me. I won, he lost. And now I will do a victory dance.

Ray ray isn't isn't slow, but he isn't fast. Great time today. Cold. Unexpected cold. Forcast screwed the pooch, but otherwise, great day. I love shooting with this crew. God bless us all, everyone.

same...10 to 12 weeks.

Very good advice, all, and thank you. I spoke with Vinny at great length today. My kinda guy. I'll be placing the order ASAP and then waiting. Argh.

There is a lot of whining going on, and there is a lot of competition. The problem is that there is limited inventory. Limited inventory, higher price....full inventory, lower price. It all equals out eventually.