MacGyver

I’m 6’0” and 150lbs. if I’ve had a good breakfast. I generally run OWB in a RCS Phantom or similar. I’ve got some IWB holsters that work great, but as a general rule if I need to tuck my shirt in, I pocket carry a j-frame. At 285lbs., you’re going to have to find what works for you - and that’s as a whole system - pistol, holster and belt. There’s not a right answer, but every body type is different. You’ve got to find what works for you. I’d probably start OWB in a good holster around 4-5 o’clock. Maybe try IWB in the same position from there.

Generations of folks have carried bare bones 1911s without night sights or rails to good affect. I’ve yet to shoot a RIA pistol that wasn’t reliable. They conceal well in a proper holster. I wouldn’t hesitate to carry it.

Isn’t there a football game on or something?

Because you can gets parts and magazines at every gun store in America? And, because they work.

It might not be ideal, but the G29 has a squared off rear sight for a reason. Could you talk him into doing a one-handed rack using his belt or something to engage the slide?

While I like this as a fun concept, I have serious reservations about the decision making paradigm that brought this to market. If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s a duck. All this is going to do is open up another group of “unregulated firearms” for debate and restrictions because of “loopholes.” While I personally would love to be able to buy consumable suppressors at Walmart, that’s not where we are right now. I can’t see how this helps our optics.

That’s awesome!

I’m so sorry to hear this, Doug. Glad I got to meet her.

Yes.

No doubt.

The Discovery Channel did a great piece a couple of years ago where they show plausibility of the Single Bullet Theory. It’s JFK - Beyond the Magic Bullet. It’s well worth a watch: https://archive.org/details/JFKBeyondTheMagicBullet2004

My belief is that Oswald was in fact the only shooter - and was absolutely a patsy. That said, I doubt we’ll learn anything new. I expect the data being protected was more about the structures that protect the office of the President - not the President himself more so than evidence itself. The sad part is that the people who can really answer questions are either dying - or long since buried out in the desert.

I shot a Super Grade M70 not too long ago and it was beautiful. I think they’ve gone back to the pre-64 model extractors as well.

I like to have few bucks on me - but don't really sweat it much when I don't.

Man, my mom hated those folks back in the day She was certain their catalog put me on several lists before the internet was a thing. That said, if a kid tried half the things we did as kids today they’d undoubtedly be on the watchlist. But, looking back with fondness, Ragnar Benson, Loompanics and Paladin Press all contributed to my delinquency as a minor.

Neat. I hadn’t heard about this, and I’ve been a supporter of and occasional volunteer at Inner City Ministries since my college days in the early ‘90s. They do a lot of good work - especially with at risk youth. It’s awesome to see them continuing to partner up in the community.

The Gold Dot Short Barrels are probably my favorite load for it. I’ve had good luck with Hornady Critical Defense in .357, too. Seems like those are both 125gr. I’ve heard worries about heavier stuff jumping crimps. I’ve never experienced that, but I believe it. It’s a handful of a pistol with full power .357. I pocket carried that thing for years in a kydex Aholster. It wasn’t good to the finish, but you couldn’t tell it was in my pocket. I liked the Aholster because I could get a full firing grip on it when it was in my pocket and I didn’t need to readjust my grip upon drawing. You can’t say that about many pocket pistols.

I love my 340PD. It’s a handful with full bore loads. Have fun.

Not to mention that you won't shoot enough of them to matter. Pattern them on a target and you'll see what I mean.

It's still lead shot which is softer than the steel in your barrel. You're not going to hurt it.

Doug, I’m so sorry to hear about this. I know what a good dog Kasey is and how much you care for her. I know you’ll do right by her, but I’m sorry you’re having to go through it.

Hmmm. I had no idea. That’s pretty cool.

Will do. It’s hard, but they’re serious about keeping them still as they recover.

Turns out the note on the table in the pictures was a dope card: http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/07/us/las-vegas-shooting-investigation/index.html

Good fishing up there. I feel like there’s a ton of stuff up there that I’ve never explored. I need to spend more time up there. Good people in Big Sandy and Paris. My third grader went up there on a field trip for three days and loved it.