deerslayer

Where can you go hiking where a permit is not required?

Check with Rangemaster--I don't remember how much they were, but I'm pretty sure it was less than $25/6. Also, Guns & Ammo used to sell them individually. Keep in mind that, while you really do want five or six .38/.357s for revolver training, you only need one or maybe two 9mms.

That has to be the crappiest video on the internet.

A friend did the same thing with a Rock Island .38 Super and he had the same problem. He solved his problem by using 10 round 9mm magazines by Metalform, I believe.

That sounds like something Marcel Ledbetter may have said.

One of the guys I shot with recorded me on stages 6 and 12: [ame] [/ame][ame] [/ame]

What do you get when you turn a blond upside-down? a brunette with bad breath.

It's not worthless at all--I've never found a reason that would make me WANT to own one (if you are referring to $2500 1911s). I have owned a Colt and a Kimber, however. I know they are sweet shooters (Wilsons, etc.), but many seem like too much trouble. If I thought they were worth it, I'd probably have one. I wouldn't put up with a supermodel wife, either. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

I won't be watching because it's not football.

Many people misinterpret these charts to mean that bullets actually "rise." They do rise, but only because they are being started on an upward trajectory so they will fall down on target at a specific range. If the barrel were perfectly parallel to the ground, the bullet would start to drop as soon as it left the barrel.

If you have a sight pusher, they are not terrible to install. Most aftermarket front sights screw on with a 3/16" nut, although some are staked on, like a Glock factory front sight. I prefer the screw-on kind. If you don't have a sight pusher, but are somewhat mechanically inclined, a vise and a pinch punch or even a piece of dowel will work. A gunsmith usually charges about $25 to put them on. Here are a few websites for aftermarket sights: http://www.ameriglo.net/weapon_site/store_pages/index.htm http://www.trijicon-inc.com/User/parts/parts_new.cfm?categoryID=7 http://www.meprolightoutlet.com/

I've seen a couple Wilson "religious experiences" result in a tirade of profanity.

Maybe so, but I bet the typical Glock shooter's blood pressure is lower. F1 cars often require F1 mechanics.

No idea, but they cost between $2200 and $2700.

From what I've seen (mainly IDPA competition), it seems that the best value in 1911s is an STI, especially after they've been sent to Dawson Precision. Several guys I shoot with have Wilsons, and we're always making fun of them because we can get five of our guns for what one of theirs costs, and ours actually run. Same with Kimbers, except we can only get two guns for what their guns cost. I like 1911s, and if I wanted a cheap one, I'd look at Springfields. If I had some extra cash, I'd get an STI and send it to Dawson.

Come to the Tri-State Regional in Memphis next March and you'll get the privilege of getting smoked by Randi Rogers.

Came in 2nd in SSP/Expert. 11th overall. I've decided that if I'm ever going to win in Expert and get bumped to Master, it's going to be with a Glock 34, not a 19.

That picture was taken while I was on one of those low-carb diets--I felt like I was about to blow away.

Haha...was wondering what the rest of the deal was. I stopped by Hero Gear on my trip from Florida to Manchester, and met gcrookston, Joe, and DanO. Nice place with lots of candy for kids like me. Joe is hands-down one of the nicest fellows I've ever met. Dan, on the other hand...

The little green Glock 19 brought home ANOTHER 2nd place plaque (SSP/EX). I think I finished 11th overall. I did beat all but one SSP Master, though. I dropped 43 points--as usual, I shot too fast but not so accurate. To hell with it, I'm getting a 34--I need that sight radius. Scott Hammond will be getting bumped up to Master--he beat all 7 SSP Experts plus all the SSP Masters (you get bumped if you win and beat 10 at/above your classification).

See everybody there tomorrow. I'll be the goofball in the TGO hat trying to make Master with a Glock 19.