Recent content by DFW1911

OP, I know that area of Dallas very well. I lived there for over 5 years. FWIW, nice work! You and your family walked away from a situation - unharmed and able to carry on - for the measly sum of $30. H*ll, you would have (and may did :eek:) spent 5X that on dinner alone in the West End...

I think you're on the right track with Ruger SR9 series. I recently bought a SR9 and it's been a blast to shoot. No problems of any sort and we put 500 rounds through it in one afternoon. I really like it and wouldn't hesitate to use it as my CCW. I hope this helps! Take care...

Check out the Springfield Armory 1911's. I have several of them and for me, they make one of the best 1911's out there (in their respective price points). I have a lot of 1911's, and my 2 favorites are both Springfields. I carried both as CCW for years (not at the same time; chronologically...

As others have said, I recommend trying a BHP or CZ-75. Find a local range that rents them and put them through the paces. I think you'll find both are outstanding pistols...and, arguably, two of the most natural pointers on the market, esp. (with all due respect) to the 229 platform...

Since 9mm is a standard NATO caliber it is plentiful in all sorts of configurations. It's interesting to note that once the Weapons Ban was lifted how fast the 9 regained traction. I carry a Sig P250 in 9mm, normally loaded with 124 rounds of some form or fashion. I feel as "safe" as I do...

I concur 100%. Go to a local Dojo or Martial Arts gym and ask to spar for just 3 minutes, just 3 minutes, and see how you do. Fighting is one of the most taxing experiences we can experience, and often a battle of attrition. IMHO, conditioning is just as important as the fighting style...

Great - and oft overlooked topic - that we all should know. I've been practicing pistol failures for some time now. What I've learned isn't earth-shattering, but to me it's important: you need to recognize what issue your firearm is having and if it's worth trying to clear and re-engage the...

I fought competitively for years, so I'm reasonably confident in my abilities. Of the 4 fights I've been in during my "adult" life (post 40), I've only ever used Aiki-Jitsu or Judo and have emerged the winner (if anyone ever wins a fight) each time. I've not thrown a punch or been punched...

Thank you for the replies: very much appreciated. I'll pass on the info to him and see what he wants to do. I ran several searches but was unable to locate a slide. I'm sure they're out there, but finding one may be a challenge. Thanks again for the assistance. Regards, DFW1911

All, A friend of mine inherited this pistol when his grandfather passed away. There is no slide: he's in the market for one but has no idea what he has. So he sent me 4 blurry photos of it. I cleaned them up the best I can and they are attached. Here's what we know: Italian...

I couldn't agree more. The guy crashing through the ceiling...I don't think I'll figure that one out anytime soon :confused:!!!

Very good post: thanks!

CWL makes a great point. I think that many folks are under the impression that a gladiator fought all the time and always to the death. The reality is that when they started gaining popularity, they'd fight, maybe, 3 or 4 times per year, and as CWL points out, not always to the death...

Thanks, all, for the responses and education. Looks like we have a winner with that explanation! This site actually sells them...don't know what I'd use one for unless I volunteered to enter the arena and battle it out! URL to a picture of a Quadrant...

All, I'm a Roman-history junkie and was recently doing some research when I came across this phrase regarding an injury to a gladiator: "From examining a knee injury, it was revealed the injury was inflicted by a quadrant, long thought to be a religious weapon; but it was also used in the...