Jamie Jackson

I've never heard of the Surreal McCoys before Major. Thank you!   You woulda thunk it? Led Zeppelin meets Johnny Cash...pretty darn slick. :pleased:

  I think jgradyc's suggestion is solid.   Quite a few forums I've been on in the past had similar requirements. In some manner it can add to the credibility of the individual.   I plead ignorant as to the legal ramifications as it relates to this, but I certainly wouldn't have any issues with calling out someone of dubious character and having a place to refer to for such information.   :2cents:

I purchased a 9mm S&W Shield a few months back. It's a great little gun and shoots easily as well as most full size handguns I own.   I've been a certified dyed-in-wool Glockophile for a loong time. Love my 19. And love the fact that parts, such as a RSA (Recoil Spring Assembly) are inexpensively and readily available.   I am a firm believer in training with what you carry. Working them hard. And maintaining them. I've fired many thousands of round through my G19, and routinely change the factory RSA every couple of thousand rounds.   I really like carrying the Shield but I have had a challenge locating replacement RSA's for it. I originally e-mailed S&W about it (maybe last April). They said they had none in stock and suggested Brownell's or MidwayUSA. They had none and suggested S&W. LOL.   I e-mailed S&W again in early Sept and the rep (Ashley) said they were still out, but she'd put in a back ordered for 2 of the RSA's for me at no charge. Well they arrived today. :up:   That is solid customer service imho. So I wanted to share that bit of info.   I'm right at 750 rounds through the Shield with no issues. Now I'm GTG for several thousand more rounds.     I've looked for aftermarket RSA's for the Shield, but haven't located any yet. I prefer to run OEM when I can...but if any of you run across anyone making aftermarket sets, please chime in. Options are a good thing.

Excellent choice comms. :up:   I've been handloading on a 550 since the late 1980's. Dillon's customer service is nothing short of remarkable.   I have no idea how many rounds of 9mm and 45acp I've loaded on it...but it's a significant amount (14 K just last year). I've worn out parts and Dillon has replaced them for free, and quickly. I did have "refinished" last year...minimal charge and it looks and runs like a brand new 550.   I do have an old single stage Lee I loaded on for a few years before the Dillon, and still use that old sucker frequently, especially for rifle rounds.   I keep saying I'll but a new press one day...but I can't seem to actually wear these out enough to justify the money for such. :pleased:

GTG. I've been using a Mika pocket holster for my J Frame for about 15 years. I've used numerous other pocket holsters over the past 25 years, including a horsehide leather one I bought from Greg Kramer back when it was ProLine Leather goods.   Hand's down the Mika is my favorite and I plan to order one for my Shield within the next few weeks.   btw...I've had my J Frame in my pocket every time we've shot and trained together. If I known you were considering one I would have let you try this out. You are more than welcome anytime brother.   http://mikaspocketholsters.com/index.html

That's impressive GT. She a beauty that exhibits strength, yet elegance. Excellent work Sir.

I'm about 70% finished with One Year After. It's definitely different, as I guess it would have to be. Still well written though. It'd be nearly impossible to match the uniqueness and originality of One Second After...that book open the door to prepping for a lot of folks.   Thanks for the head's up on Rage hipower. I'll check it out.   I just ordered: Session ll by Joe Nobody. The first one was decent...so we'll see.  :cool: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/151730895X?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

As far as I know there really isn't a wait list...but the process takes several weeks and includes a sit-down classroom type orientation that's about 4 hours long.   PM me when you are settled in and we'll arrange a "look-see" if you are interested.

Welcome Dan. Congrats on your choice of a new home state.  :up:   There are several ranges for handgun, shotgun, and rifle in the Knoxville area.   I am a member at ORSA and at Windrock.   Windrock will allow daily passes as well as annual membership. It depends on how often you go to shoot...but it's an excellent range and very affordable.   http://www.windrockshootingrange.com/     ORSA has a lot to offer and except for the various matches (IDPA,USPSA,Steel Challenge, 3-Gun and Cowboy Action) membership and a sponsor are required. Great place to shoot, I was out there with a couple of TGO members shooting this morning. Affordable place to shoot as well.   http://www.orsaonline.org/

I think it would take some work to obtain a one hand access and that is a valid concern. Although slower than a traditional draw, I think it could be developed.   As jgradyc mentions...a forceful pull may make the gun airborne...doubtful...but possible.   I just purchased a K of ammo, so I'll have to wait a bit to order one. But I would really like to explore it's potential.

Now take this with a grain of salt...it is the NY Post...   “The shooter was lining people up and asking if they were Christian,” she wrote. “If they said yes, then they were shot in the head. If they said no, or didn’t answer, they were shot in the legs."   I've seen this on another forum as well. And not having any demographic information yet to be released on the shooter, one has to wonder why?  It probably doesn't fit the left's narrative very well I would suppose.       http://nypost.com/2015/10/01/oregon-gunman-singled-out-christians-during-rampage/

You know...I've been thinking...that's not always a good thing. :ugh:   This definitely looks to be a great niche holster, certainly great for an NPE (Non-Permissive Environment). The draw is similar to drawing from a deep appendix bellyband carry I use in certain environments. The grip on the handgun is carried underneath the beltline. It too requires 2 hands to draw the handgun, and it too makes for a difficult re-holstering, at the very least a cautious and purposeful 2 hand re-holstering. That is the primary reason I usually choose to carry a Hip-grip J-frame in this manner.   This is not a compliant, merely an observation.   But this holster looks to have a more positive drawstroke than my occasional bellyband carry.   I'm putting this one on my "potential purchase" list. I can definitely see value in it.   :2cents:

Great deal bersa! Good for you.  :up:   My father & I each had one of those back in the mid-1960's. They put many, many squirrels on our table. And quite a few rabbits to boot. Great little guns.

That's pretty innovative Dolo. It reminds me of the old "Shadow Concealment systems" holster...later "Law concealment", only taken a couple of steps further.   The $65.00 price is definitely inline with today's holsters, and for a leather holster it's not bad at all.   http://urbancarryholsters.com/holsters-37/original-urban-carry.html

  I'm not trying to speak for Dolomite. But I believe the tube with the red cap is an angiocath for needle decompression of a tension pnemothorax. The blue-green item is a Naso-pharygneal Airway or an NPA. It's inserted into one of the nasal passages and does a great job of maintaining a patent airway in an unconscious person.   Am I close Dolo?

    Yes...we have taken a vow.   kind of anyway... :pleased:

It wouldn't surprise me at all that they'll hold up at those velocities. I've only run our PC'd bullets at 1300 fps in 9mm and had no issues.   I believe Dolomite has run PC'd bullets much faster if memory serves.   Falcon is a good resource as well. Very helpful folks in my experience.

I know you asked about jacketed bullets, but I've loaded and shot thousands of Berry's plated bullets in the past and couldn't have been more pleased.   http://www.berrysmfg.com/product-i14478-c11-g8-b0-p0-9mm_356_124gr_RN_1000ct.aspx   Another option is powder coated bullets. We cast and PC our own, but Falcon Bullets produce a line called "FalCoated" that are excellent.   http://www.falconbullets.com/9mm_parabellum_125_grain_conical_nose_FalCoated_p/fbc-9-par-125cn-c-bulk.htm   +1 on the X-treme bullets as well. :up:

None needed hipower.   "stuff" happens. Heck...I pre-ordered the book and didn't update my card when it was renewed and so essentially just ordered it on Tuesday...now I have to wait until Saturday to even start the book. Aw..technology... :cool:

Thanks juice! Good to hear.   hipower...Dude! You had me worried! LOL. :pleased:

I didn't realize that hipower. Wow.   I thought I read it was set back at Black Mountain. I probably should have read a bit more closely...but heck, I still have high hopes for it.

LOL. No worries my friend. :pleased:   I enjoyed "Enforcing Home" well enough. It does seem to be only half the book as it left the scenario/situation just hanging...not cliffhanger style...just like there should have been another chapter. But overall I have thoroughly enjoyed the series.

  Same here. News to me as well.     I looked at their load data page and it does list the same range for 45 acp. Have you ever used it for 9mm or .38 spl?   fwiw the various burn rate charts seem to list it close to W-231, HP-38, and AA32.

  Maybe I haven't had enough coffee yet :pleased:   Are you referring to "Enforcing Home" or "One year after"? They are both new..."One Year after" to be released on the 15th...today...it's the followup to "One Second After".

  This could well be so. I'm certain there are many other folks, besides myself, that have moved outside of their traditional powder choices and discovered new "favorite recipes" during this protracted shortage. I used Alliant Unique and W-231 for my handgun loads for a long time, but I have no complaints with the expanded options I now have.