Defender

Hung my Christmas stocking up today. Hope Santa fills it with ammo and gun stuff!

When I saw your dog tip the boat over I was laughing so hard, I ran into another boat, causing mine to sink, losing all my guns.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you guys! Hope you have family or friends to share it with.

My best friend and I developed a keener interest in guns about the same time and our thing was going to gun stores together once a week and to the Nashville and Murfreesboro gun shows every time and also some others locally that popped up. Sadly, after he passed, it was very difficult to do that and for several months, maybe a year, I just couldn’t. Now I go to local stores, but it’s not the same. U Les I’m looking for something in particular, I’m in and out pretty quick. Same at the shows. It’s not as fun anymore.

As an Air Force vet, I agree. In my day, the USAF really took great pains to make sure the barracks, chow halls and other base facilities were top notch. The philosophy of leadership was kind of like, take care of the troops and the troops will take care of the mission. Whenever there was any kind of issue with the food or hours, command was really quick to get involved. I worked with many army guys both with me at army bases and them with me at USAF bases, and we all agreed that the Air Force had great food. Typically they served four meals. Day. The fourth being what they called midnight chow, which was for night workers mostly. That’s when I usually had breakfast. But back to the point, I have read that the air Forde is having these issues too. Generals being more concerned about dei recruitment and training will result in lack of money/concern in other areas.

But at least the generals are pushing DEI.

Every Day Carry EDC, usually in relation to what gun do you carry?

I much prefer a sling, but couldn’t find the right one this time so am trying a 20L pack. I’m afraid it’ll be too big but we’ll see.

That’s what I thought too!

Thanks. I had,but ruled them out prematurely, not seeing all of their line. Hopefully the bag I ordered will be the bomb and my quest will end. If not, I’ll relook at these. Thanks.

Saw a really good review of the Vertx Urban Ghost 20L and that pushed me over the edge. Couldn’t find a source cheaper than 175 on Vertx web site , then finally tried GOVX. For those familiar with it, sometimes you can find it way cheaper other place and sometimes they give you a great deal. I had a 15$ coupon code so with shipping and everything, I paid 125.57. Hope to discover that I love the bag, LOL. I’ll post my experience in case anyone else is interested in this bag.

Thanks. I’m tired of buying bags, and then either returning them or putting them in a closet. At my age, with my physical limitations, I doubt I’ll be doing any rucking, though I do keep a get home bag in my truck. I’m looking hard at the Vertx Urban Ghost 20L and the Maxpedition Entity 21L. I like having loop lined in most sections for customization and the Vertx might be better in that regard. Wish there was a man bag store in/near Nashville’s, LOL. Heck if women can have them, why not us? But maybe call it something other than that…maybe Men’s Travel Store or something.

Not looking for a big pack myself, but that looks like an awesome pack for a very reasonable price.

Ps.I don’t. Want a big pack for my EDC bag. I’ve been looking at the Maxpedtion Entity series, specifically the 16 and 21 which are pretty similar except the 16 is smaller with a sling and the 21 has normal backpack straps. The 21 would carry my everyday EDC gear plus have room for more without being too big, I would have preferred it to be a sling also but I doesn’t come that way. I’ve watch so many reviews my head is spinning but I think I want the 21L Been looking for a deal but haven’t found one yet. Anyone have one?

Me too, TV was on and I noticed music, and I thought well, what kind of award show is this. Turned it off after realizing it was CMA without country music. Why is it that they feel compelled to have non country artists on these shows?

Nice knife and well worth the price. I’ve got 3 similar to this and they are high quality knives. GLWS.

I’m a member at GOVX. Some of their stuff can be found cheaper, but sometimes they have some pretty good deals. This one looks good, but you have to a member to log in and see the price. Membership is free but you have to be military, LEO or first responder with credentials. Retired is also ok, and I think just veteran is too. When I looked just now it said $149.98! GOVX: This is BIG. Get 50% off the Benchmade Mini Osborne Folding Knife, a GOVX exclusive. Lock in all Black Friday Week for more daily deals. https://m.govx.com/oOtRU5

How do I tell if my Sig-p-365 xMacro grip module is the one with the older proprietary rail, as I suspect it is, or the newer one with the true piccatinny rail? Looking for one of Sig’s newer ones that has the true 1913 piccatinny rail, not the proprietary Sig rail. Sig has them for around 100 bucks, but I’m not positive which one I have. Looked at pictures on Sigs web site and I just can’t tell. edit: I found out my answer by asking on a facebook forum. Can’t see how to delete this post.

My local Gunshop gets these a lot.

I use their Baldr S (yes they use weird names) weapons light/laser. It’s bright (800 lumens) and mine has a green laser, but can come with blue if desired. I didn’t want a permanently attached weapons light. This one has a lever to quickly attach or remove so it’s perfect for me. I put it on at dusk and remove in the morning. I’m not sure how accurate the laser is with this mounting method, but I reckon inside my house, where I’m likely to use it, it will be fine. It has a magnetically attached charger that charges quickly, but to be honest, I’ve still not had to charge mine. I turn it on briefly every evening when I put it on my gun. Oh and it comes with Glock and Piccatinny rail mounting adapters.

I looked at these a while back when they first came out, just out of curiosity,a s I already have my Holosun optics and am happy with them. I am an Olight fanboy, having maybe maybe 15 or so of their flashlights as well as a weapons light. One thing I like is the forever warranty.

We really should change the title of this thread, LOL. I’ve been looking at bags online, I’m very hard to please. I sent my Vertx Commuter sling back. I see that Vertx has a new line called the Urban Ghost and I kinda like the 10L sling version but i am sure it will be too small. I also was looking at the Maxpedition Entity 16L sling as well. I think if they built a man bag store that had all the different bags to look at I’d be a happy camper! I don’t off body carry, I do carry extra full mags in my bag, and I have a Velcro holster attached in the conceal carry compartment, just in case, but I the other than making sure my gun fit and that I could deploy it reasonably fast, I don’t use it. I’m not giving up my essentials 10L bag for another 10L bag, what I’d like to have is a bag just like this but taller a tad. The Navigator isn’t any bugger, just laid out differently..does anyone on here in the Nashville area have a Maxpedition Entity16 that they would let me look at?

Depends on your budget. I try to buy at least one box of ammo every time I’m in a place that sells ammo. I tend to work a certain caliber for a while then change to the next. A few years back, a friend of mine and I went in together and bought cases of ammo to split. That built up my stock pretty quick. Since then I’ve acquired a few new calibers and really need to bulk those stocks up some.