Recent content by cratz2

I was in sixth grade in Garland, TX during the sesquicentennial (sp?) in 1986 and it was VERY big deal. Plus it was only about a month after the Space Shuttle Challenger ceased to be. :uhoh:

With as many 1911s and CZs as I've owned, it's amazing that I've never owned a BHP or clone. I've almost bought severall and I've had the Arcus on my short list of guns ever since Duane Thomas (whom I don't like) gave a fairly glowing review on way, way back. Matter of fact, I went to a gun shop...

Always carry either a Spyderco Solo or a Camillus Cuda EDC. Sometimes I also carry a CRKT PECK (the itty bitty one).

I'd like to carry Ranger Ts but I've never shot enough of them to have complete confidence to actually carry them. I like 124 Gr +P Gold Dots in 9mm and and standard pressure 230 Gr Golden Sabers in 45.

I think for sake of the argument here, we have to assume that he did take something, or at least the LP guys felt he took something, that was not paid for. But those of you saying that he deserved or earned to be held to the ground basically until he died might need to do some soul-searching or...

Here's my $.02: 1. Different states give different rights to individuals and companies to defend their property and Texas is famous for giving many rights to property owners. 2. If the LP staff were not trained specifically on how to properly detain a person in the heat and/or on 120+...

My general preferences are for 1911s and the CZ75-based guns. They do pretty much everything I want for recreational and for more serious purposes. 22 conversions are available and with a bit of work (sometimes with none), both can generally be made to be extremely reliable and have excellent...

Hrmm... for my needs? I'd be happy with a solid 1911 (blued NRM Colt 1991A1) a full size CZ (CZ75B SA in 9mm with a little trigger tuning) a smaller CZ (PCR or P-01) something even smaller Kahr P9 Covert). I could stop there or I could add a 22 conversion of some sort for either the 1911 or CZ...

I like a bold colored or night sight (Green XS is perfect) up front and the least distracting rear sight possible - black black black works best for me though my current carry piece has a white outline.

Jane Fonda Regrets 1972 Visit to Vietnam Gun Site http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20050331/en_nm/people_fonda_dc_3 I like how she, at one point, refers to herself as 'Henry Fonda's daughter'. I imagine once one reaches a certain age, they tremble at knowing how they must...

Well, I think I bought my NRM in about Oct 2002 and I think mine was from the third batch my dealer received. Here's an Old Rollmark and a New Rollmark. Sorry for the angle on the Old Rollmark pistol. Though many will disagree, I never really found the old mark to be as hideous as others...

That's exactly my answer as well. 75B SA as a dedicated range gun or standard steel DA/SA 75B as a combo range gun/home gun if you aren't 100% comfortable with single action. For a carry gun, the PCR (or very similar P01) is my top choice. I've never used the 100, 40 or 83 but you really...

I am also a fan of starting off with a revolver. Maybe not as cool, but I feel in general, just a tad safer and they get to see and understand all the mechanics involved. Plus, I can't think of the last time I had a 22 revolver fail to feed or eject. On the pistols though, I don't count...

I think it's kind of funny that I got jumped on for stating that a local dealer with strong ties to Dan Wesson told me they were in financial trouble and that a major distributor had bought the rest of that years production to help keep Dan Wesson running. Some folks just about laughed out...

In all honesty, how I hold the 1911 for day to day shooting, I can live without checkering entirely. But I understand how those that use the 1911 in more stressful environments than I insist on some type of grip enhancement. I hear a lot of folks saying that the 20lpi is too sharp or too...