It's safe to say I'm definitely still a "ring wing extremist" and hopefully I'll get to make some more comments in the coming weeks.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Hiatus
Been on an extended AFK during the summer, when it seems like my writing should have been most prolific. Lots of stuff going on at the moment, but pulling twelve hour days has me not interested in writing at the moment.
It's safe to say I'm definitely still a "ring wing extremist" and hopefully I'll get to make some more comments in the coming weeks.
It's safe to say I'm definitely still a "ring wing extremist" and hopefully I'll get to make some more comments in the coming weeks.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Things I Like -- Shooty-wise
In response to Caleb's post I thought I'd compare my list to his of about the same categories of shooty stuff that I enjoy.
1. 1911s. Period. Single action masterpiece of John Moses Browning(PBUTH). There is no more recognizable or customizable weapon in the world. I prefer mine in the flavors of .45, 5" barrel and series 70. There are times when I think I'd like a 4.25" length barrel, but as Stephen Stills said once - you gotta love the one you're with.
My Para SSP, despite being series 80 is still the finest firearm I've ever shot. I know you can pull out your series 80 parts, but since it's my carry gun and my competition gun so I can't do that.
2. Trapezoid Sights. The sights that come on the Steyr M9-A1, of which I am also an owner. These sights can be just as accurate at 50 yards at they are at 5. They're super fast and there's never any question about your sight alignment. My next 1911 project is going to have a set of these. Not the crappy imitation sights, but the real thing.
3. Double Stack 1911s. The new ones built on the Fusion STI-esque frame may be the sexiest firearm I've ever seen. Yes I know the purists will wail and gnash the teeth but come on that has to be one of the sexiest pair of pistols I've ever seen.
4. Really nice over-under shotguns. I love the pumps and semi-autos for home defense, but for trap you have to have a really sexy over-under. I've shot a couple of full-house Perazzis before - most amazing shotgun experience ever.
5. Kydex IWB holsters. I use a Blade-Tech IWB holster. Living in Florida and dealing with all the humidity causes me to lean this way more than to leather, which can soak up sweat and humidity. It's not unconfortable for me either since the 1911 holster is thin enough.
6. Watching Todd Jarrett reloads. Is he human?
1. 1911s. Period. Single action masterpiece of John Moses Browning(PBUTH). There is no more recognizable or customizable weapon in the world. I prefer mine in the flavors of .45, 5" barrel and series 70. There are times when I think I'd like a 4.25" length barrel, but as Stephen Stills said once - you gotta love the one you're with.
My Para SSP, despite being series 80 is still the finest firearm I've ever shot. I know you can pull out your series 80 parts, but since it's my carry gun and my competition gun so I can't do that.
2. Trapezoid Sights. The sights that come on the Steyr M9-A1, of which I am also an owner. These sights can be just as accurate at 50 yards at they are at 5. They're super fast and there's never any question about your sight alignment. My next 1911 project is going to have a set of these. Not the crappy imitation sights, but the real thing.
3. Double Stack 1911s. The new ones built on the Fusion STI-esque frame may be the sexiest firearm I've ever seen. Yes I know the purists will wail and gnash the teeth but come on that has to be one of the sexiest pair of pistols I've ever seen.
4. Really nice over-under shotguns. I love the pumps and semi-autos for home defense, but for trap you have to have a really sexy over-under. I've shot a couple of full-house Perazzis before - most amazing shotgun experience ever.
5. Kydex IWB holsters. I use a Blade-Tech IWB holster. Living in Florida and dealing with all the humidity causes me to lean this way more than to leather, which can soak up sweat and humidity. It's not unconfortable for me either since the 1911 holster is thin enough.
6. Watching Todd Jarrett reloads. Is he human?
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Super Duper Anti-Robbery Sign
Maybe more detail is needed to make them more effective. Surely this one works right?
Monday, June 1, 2009
Late Term Abortion Doctor Assassinated
Story here.
Now - I am disgusted by the concept of late term / partial birth abortion. It's a concept that repulses me to no end. By that point the obvious choice for the mother is to seek adoption services. That, however, is a discussion for another time. That being said I can in no way condone the seemingly cold-blood murder of this doctor. Last time I checked pro-life applied to currently living human beings, too. This kind of extremism is on par with any of the current crazies out there.
Now - I am disgusted by the concept of late term / partial birth abortion. It's a concept that repulses me to no end. By that point the obvious choice for the mother is to seek adoption services. That, however, is a discussion for another time. That being said I can in no way condone the seemingly cold-blood murder of this doctor. Last time I checked pro-life applied to currently living human beings, too. This kind of extremism is on par with any of the current crazies out there.
Friday, May 29, 2009
New Favorite Blog - Women of Caliber
I've been catching this website on my reader for some time. Kellene has some great articles about shooting and self defense for women. However, the central message of almost all her posts are uber-valuable to anyone interested in lawful self defense - man or woman:
Be aware - confident awareness goes a long way to preventing an attack by a predatory goblin.
Be prepared - not only with the right equipment for lawful self defense, but also with the training and mindset to do so.
Cheat - There are no rules when your life is at stake. Fight to win, do whatever you must to stop the threat.
Win - see above, in a violent / deadly-force encounter you must win, you$must stop the threat.
Be aware - confident awareness goes a long way to preventing an attack by a predatory goblin.
Be prepared - not only with the right equipment for lawful self defense, but also with the training and mindset to do so.
Cheat - There are no rules when your life is at stake. Fight to win, do whatever you must to stop the threat.
Win - see above, in a violent / deadly-force encounter you must win, you$must stop the threat.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Fascist?
Last night on the Glenn Beck Program on Fox (one of the only TV shows I watch anymore) Glenn interviewed Thomas Sowell. When discussing the nature of the US economy as it stands today Beck asked Dr. Sowell: Do you think we're a capitalist nation anymore?
Fascism? While I don't think we meet all the requirements of the textbook definition of fascism - in a way it does make sense to me. The more I watch the news and the more I see the attempt to expand the power of the executive branch - the more I think he could be right.
Fascism? While I don't think we meet all the requirements of the textbook definition of fascism - in a way it does make sense to me. The more I watch the news and the more I see the attempt to expand the power of the executive branch - the more I think he could be right.
Ugh
I beg forgiveness for the light posting of late. Career direction being in flux has made me less than enthusiastic about most things of late. Going to make an attempt to resume today. Lots of stuff of interest has been going on in the Second Amendment realm as well as the freedom realm.
Gonna shoot for some commentary today.
Gonna shoot for some commentary today.
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