Category Archives: Guns

New Sidebar Links

I added a new links category for vendors I recommend. If I list a vendor there it means I’ve used them more than once and they’ve provided a great product and exceptional service. The first two on the list are: … Continue reading

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New Gun – Springfield XD .40

Yesterday I bought a new Springfield XD in .40 S&W. My problems with using the Sig left handed in the IDPA match made me question it’s suitability as a carry gun for me. Although IDPA is not a real world … Continue reading

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2nd IDPA

Today I shot my 2nd IDPA match. I love my Sig P245. It’s a fine gun, that performs flawlessly. Unfortunately I’m left handed, one of the most discriminated against minorities in the world. I can’t effectively operate the slide release … Continue reading

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When is a cell phone like a gun?

When you’re a student in New York City. New York’s cell phone confusion for students is similar to what CHL holders face daily. Students in New York public schools can carry their phones to school, but they can’t take them … Continue reading

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A must have rifle for the Monkey

I have to buy one of these for the Monkey. Santa brought her a BB rifle this year, but it’s not pink. It’s definitely on the list for when she’s older.

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1st IDPA Match

I shot my first IDPA match Saturday. The day started off at 28 degrees (F) but it warmed to 50 (F) pretty fast. We’d had rain in the area so mud was a problem once the frost melted. I didn’t … Continue reading

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Random gun stuff

I just saw on teh Intertubes, the SWD M11 I paid $600 for ten years ago is going for $5000 now. Of course without the market distorting machine gun ban in the Firearm Owners “Protection” Act of 1986, that SMG … Continue reading

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Getting used to carrying again.

The Northeast being what is is, I didn’t carry for the last 14 months. Granted, because of reciprocity I would have been alright in Pennsylvania but the City of Brotherly Love considers itself above the state law and frowns mightily … Continue reading

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The SCOTUS 2nd Amemdment decision – Stiring the pot

If you haven’t been hiding under a rock then you’ve heard by now that the Supreme Court is going to opine on the DC gun ban. I think the possible decisions fall into two broad categories. 1. The court rules … Continue reading

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You know you're a gun geek…

…when you look at this photo and all you see is the psychedelic M14.

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