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  1. Since some people act stupid after they drink, I don't think we should make it perfectly legal for them to go to their local watering hole while armed and naively expect them to not drink. If this is allowed, I fear that some bar patron will inevitably become a criminal, and do us unrecoverable damage in the process. Hopefully I am wrong.
  2. Absolutely not, but why make it legal for the HCP holders with 1.5 digit IQs to possibly jeapordize our (fragile IMO) HCP privileges? Find the average BAC of patrons driving themselves home from bars, and I bet an alarming percentage of them would not be law-abiding. An alarming percentage of them would be armed, too. This is not something that might happen; it's something that already happens. Taking the wife and kid to the local Mexican restaurant and packing to prevent a parking lot assault or worse is no comparison to drinking in a bar while packing a pistol. I have no problem banning HCPs in bars, not because it simply won't affect me, but because I don't think there is any good reason to go to a bar, armed or not (again, the fuddy-duddy factor is in play here).
  3. It is and will continue to be against the law for a person to be intoxicated while driving. Thank God that law has never been broken
  4. It's by far the best 1911 $1000 can buy. Hell, maybe the best 1911 $2000 can buy. This particluar gun was a 9mm, which is what I would buy for IDPA. All the Trojans I've seen outshoot and run more reliably than Wilsons, Nighthawks, and especially Kimbers. Making the switch to a 1911 will be a lot work for me--I'm so used to Glock triggers, reset, and controls. I haven't decided to do it, but if I do, an STI will be the only gun worth considering. I can't explain how much better I think they are than most other 1911s. I still wouldn't drop the slide on an empty chamber, though.
  5. I'm a little late on this, but I'll put in my .02 anyway. Sorry to disappoint, but I agree somewhat with DaveTN (sign of the apocalypse). I'm all for carrying into Red Lobster or O'Charleys, but against carrying or even being legal to carry into Billy Joe's Redneck Pool Hall or Lil Tyrone's Shake Joint. I wasn't a huge fan of the 11 p.m. curfew, but all along I was hoping for a percentage-of-revenue-from-alcohol-sales rule. That would keep it legal in said restaurants, but a no-go in "bars." It would have prevented a lot of the negative publicity HCP holders have recently gotten, as well as prevented the "guns in bars" label from developing. Guns have no business in bars. As far as I'm concerned, people have no business in bars, but my wife tells me I'm a fuddy-duddy for my age. IMO, you have no business touching a steering wheel if you touched a drink. Likewise, you have no business touching a gun if you've been drinking. I know too many people who drink, and then drive themselves home, and think nothing of it. Many people will regard carrying after drinking exactly the same way. When they get a DUI, people snicker or throw stones or say our DUI laws are messed up, etc. Lots of variety in responses. If someone gets a weapons violation (or worse) because they were drinking, everyone's reaction will be the same--"they never should have allowed 'guns in bars.'" Hell, they could do everything right, and still get the book thrown at them because they were drinking, and help paint us all as gunslinging, beer swilling rednecks. I'm with Dave--when something happens (not if), it may just cost us dearly. Hopefully it won't, but I'm nervous about the full-blown HCP-is-allowed-anywhere law that we will soon have.
  6. Right. Abuse the piss out of a Glock and abuse the piss out of the masterpiece, and see which one hiccups first. Oh, and bring your paycheck. I borrowed an STI Trojan for an IDPA match today, since I'm considering shooting 1911s competitively in the near future. The first thing I was told by the owner was not to drop the slide on an empty chamber, because this is hard on the extractor (I knew this anyway). As for dry-firing, everyone in IDPA dry-fires their guns before reholstering. Lots of 1911s have been dry-fired 1000s of times with no damage. I would dry-fire the hell out of it and not worry.
  7. Any idea on number of people shooting? A group from Memphis is considering going, but undecided so far.
  8. That is a good looking set of sights--it looks a lot like a Sevigny Competition sight picture (minus the dot). I believe that is the same rear sight as the Pro Series .180 I mentioned earlier. I also like the tritium front/black rear setup for carry guns. One area of concern for me was that none of the 9mm/.40 Ameriglo (.256" or 6.5mm) rear sights were tall enough--they all shot low. It wasn't me; friends tried my guns with the same results. I put the .45 sights (.272" or 6.9mm) on a 19, 23, and 27, and they all shot dead-nuts on. YMMV.
  9. The Comp rear sights' notch is .115 wide and .120 tall (I believe this is what it means). For some reason, they don't list the Comp's rear sight height, but it's the same as all others, and they are .250". Sevigny Competition Specifications: Front Sight: .115” wide x .215” tall, 70 LPI serrations, black oxide finish, 3/16” hex screw retention Rear Sight: .150” wide x .120” rear notch, flat back drafted surface (no distracting points, edges or serrations) with nominal 1/8” radii corners, hardened steel, black oxide finish, dovetail press fit and stainless set screw for back-up retention Made in the USA, PATENTED design Drift adjustable rear only Sevigny Competition w/fiber optic front sight Same as the “Competition”, with a fiber optic front sight. When heated, the 1mm fiber optic rod melts to a 1/16 th of an inch diameter. The top of the rod diameter and top of the front sight appear flush when aiming. Specifications: Front Sight: .115” wide x .215” tall, 70 LPI serrations, 1mm fiber optic through diameter with a .060” front counterbore, black oxide finish, 3/16” hex screw retention. Green and Red, 1mm (.040”) fiber optic rod included, approx. 2 ½” long Rear Sight: .150” wide x .120” rear notch, .250” tall, flat back drafted surface (no distracting points, edges or serrations) with nominal 1/8” radii corners, hardened steel, black oxide finish, dovetail press fit and stainless set screw for back-up retention Made in the USA, PATENTED design Drift adjustable rear only Installation recommended by a qualified gunsmith only. Sevigny Carry Same as the “Competition”, with a wider front sight and rounded outer corners on the rear sight. Specifications: Front Sight: .125” wide x .215” tall, no serrations, black oxide finish, 3/16” hex screw retention Rear Sight: .150” wide x .120” rear notch, .250” tall, flat back drafted surface (no distracting points, edges or serrations) with nominal 1/8” radii top corners, designed to be more “Carry Friendly” with rounded outer corners, hardened steel, black oxide finish, dovetail press fit and stainless set screw for back-up retention Made in the USA, PATENTED design Drift adjustable rear only Installation recommended by a qualified gunsmith only.
  10. I have Sevigny Competition sights on my Glock 34. I'll research it to make sure, but I could almost swear that the Comps are a .150 rear/.115 front combo (much more than a .005 difference). The Sevigny Comps have a perfect sight picture on a G34, IMO. Also, the daylight will vary with sight radius. In other words, the longer the barrel, the thinner the front sight will appear. I'll double check everything, though.
  11. Enos' website goes into uber-detail about accessories, parts, etc. Have a question about an option? His FAQs will link you to a three page thread on his forum about the subject. He also offers package deals that Dillon doesn't. As David said, you can even talk to the man himself, and he's a straight shooter. The only drawback to ordering one from him is that you will not automatically get signed up for Dillon's monthly Blue Press, but this can be remedied with a quick call to Dillon Precision. Brian Enos - Competition Shooting Books, Slide-Glide, DVDs & Reloading
  12. What "fixins" did you get? I started to get the roller handle, but decided not to since I take my hand away from it to pick up a new case. I love the cartridge bin & bracket (about $25, IIRC), but it's not needed if you get a casefeeder. I thought of the allen wrench set and mounting bracket as more of a novelty, but got it anyway and have been thrilled that I went ahead and got it. It's handy as hell. The powder warning system is a waste to me, since it's right in front of your face. I never let my powder get less than 2" from the top anyway. MemphisMechanic recently bragged to me that he loaded 1000 rounds in 48 minutes with his 650 w/ casefeeder (after he had filled 10 primer tubes). Here's a sample of him and his 650: The 550 is slower than a 650, but it's no big deal to me. You can run out of components quickly with either one.
  13. This thread may help you decide to get a Dillon: http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/ammunition-reloading/17233-big-1-dillon-precision.html
  14. agreed...even the shipping is a good deal.
  15. I may be a bit leary of the earlier M&Ps, but a used Glock is just about as good as a new one. I wouldn't be afraid of a used one from Summit.
  16. SIG SAUER P6 9MM : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com SIG SAUER P6 9MM (9 MM, LIKE P225 225) IN BOX : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com
  17. In that case, I'd look for a used Glock 19 or Smith M&P. Either are 10X the gun as any in your original post. Also, if they are still available, a SIG P6 (aka SIG 225) may be just the ticket.
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  19. If you want more daylight on each side of the front sight, check Ameriglo. They have all kinds of options. They have always been cheaper when I call and talk to them. Ameriglo My Glock 19, which serves as my carry gun 90% of the time, wears one of their plain back rear "Combat" sights w/ a .200" rear opening and a .125" front tritium sight. There's LOTS of daylight, maybe a bit too much. IIRC, their "Pro Series" rear sights have .180" rear notches, and they are a perfect match for the .125" front, IMO. Don't be afraid to call them--they are very friendly.
  20. The plain-jane $25 Uncle Mike's kydex/plastic paddle holsters seem to work well for women. They are illegal in IDPA for men (due to excessive offset), but women are good-to-go.
  21. MO State Championship this past weekend. I'm the lefty in the black DP hat and green vest, and MemphisMechanic is the lefty in the camo vest. Charles Parisi ran a great match
  22. I'm still debating whether or not to go. I came close to getting bumped up in ESP in MO this weekend, and felt I shot pretty good. I kinda want to go to Manchester while I'm still "warm."
  23. Baloney. MSSA is only 5 minutes away...

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