Recent content by dkk73

Well, I'd not like to get shot with either, terminal ballistics aside. I'd think, FWIW, the main issue is operation and manual-of-arms. The AR is not a simple gun, and drilling failure, chamber check, etc, requires a fair time investment and familiarity with the gun. Heck, I like it and...

Not trying to insult your intelligence or assert that you are a "cowboy". I think being nervous is usually a sign of awareness of what could happen. Often when this comes up people take "nervous" to imply that there is something fearful or unconfident or unmanly. My point is that there are...

Nervous is a good sign. IMHO, a sign of intelligence, of responsibility. For those who haven't carried before as LEOs or in the military, it is indeed a new experience. It's great if a person is confident or is so accustomed to guns that they had them in a crib... but I think carrying a...

The S&W 442/642 is very well-liked in this capacity. The 38sp isn't far off from the 9mm. I like the 9mm. If the G19 is a bit chunky, consider an HK P7 (my carry). Very thin, much more concealable. That said, I carry the 442 more often. my 2 cents, David

Good job. Thanks for being positive. The number of snarky, defensive, provocative comments goes to show how easy it is to take offense, presume malice, etc. Teachers have a tough job, and a lot of the hands they are dealt are not enviable. Disturbed kids, drugs, guns in the hands of...

Chris, You make a very good point that cuts both ways. The fear of being part of a killing spree, home-invasion, etc, is what seems to fuel 80% of the discussion on most gun forums. People will perseverate to absurd lengths about slightly differences in tactical effectiveness of...

(1) I believe the 2A was probably meant to grant to ordinary citizens (in some reasonable legal standing) a right to possess military arms comparable to those of an individual soldier. Now, obviously these days a foot-soldier can pack a lot more heat than most of us would be comfortable...

Wow. That's more horse-trading than compromise. Completely unrelated issues... I hope the pro-2A movement doesn't get further conflated with these other issues, whatever stance you take on them. Straw-man issues, in some ways. That said, you're probably right. ;)

Ya know, it's not an unreasonable question. But I doubt you're going to get a neutral discussion here. So far 85% of the response has been sloganeering and chest-beating. By selection, most people here feel strongly pro-2A and interpret it liberally. And, while it seems reasonable to...

I've noticed a lot of folks just like to collect/accumulate. From a pragmatic standpoint, a 2nd (or additional) gun is not only a working backup but a source of spare parts. Currently, I have 2 HK P7's, 'cause I use it as a carry gun. Buying spare parts is almost more expensive than a...

Think of it as one of those offhand drills that is always advocated... ;) Hope you recover smoothly, regardless!

One of my biggest preparations is moving out of my old crime-ridden neighborhood into a place that's enlightened but doesn't have too much of a wealth disparity to attract high-profile crimes. As far as situational awareness and defense go, I prepare for isolated robbery or assault...

I wrote my legislators and 2 of 3 wrote back saying they'd oppose it; one on 2A ground and one on 4A grounds (at least the anti-gun one had the reasonability to apply her standards regarding 4A fairly). The sense I got from them was that it was unlikely to see the light of day. In general...

I would recommend a brass .270 bore bush (make sure no steel on the end) and/or simply the factory carbon scraper, which would be sufficient by itself.

Also, a great, reasonably inexpensive and quickly-available holster. My best IWB out of about 5 so far: AKJ Concealco IWB This has a funny-looking position of the front loop but it works like magic, especially with such a thin gun. They make the holster a bit longer for the P7, and are...