Recent content by Doctor Suarez

Outrages like this really make one think about the supposedly "wild" west. Would anyone dare do a thing like this when most of the men and some of the women are toting steel? The fact is, even with our gun culture, we live in an age of helplessness. People who don't carry a gun (or in my...

Alright, the chemical thing is a bit ridiculous. I got my wires crossed with indoor ranges, which ARE full of nasty air. I'll call the organizers and ask them what the best solution is. Understand, it's not that I think the kid's going to enjoy himself. He's not going to know what's...

Great answers so far on both sides. Some clarification: I will not be at the show very long. I'm after surplus 7.62 NATO and that's it. The Glendale Show, in my experience, is not a crowded one, at least compared to crossroads. My little boy is only 3 months, so he doesn't walk at...

Interesting point, jfh. We have an older-fashioned stroller. It's tall and maneuverable. Also, this is the Glendale GS, and when I was there a year or so ago, it wasn't particularly crowded... certainly not like the Xroads of the West show I went to. But, maybe this is occasion to try...

Hi there. My wife is leaving me alone with the little guy on the exact same weekend that I simply have to hit the local Evil Gun Show to find ammo for my rifle. Would it be safe for the baby if I wheel him around in the stroller while finding what I need? I plan on being there less than an...

Going to look at Burris scopes at Turner's soon, but if I wind up going with the Aimpoint can anyone suggest good 30mm rings? Also, what would be the right height? Is there a good quick detach option?

My version of an XD trigger job was to shoot 1,000 rounds through it. The weapon arrived a bit stiff, but firing it really smoothed things out. Unless you're antsy to sell it off if you don't immediately fall in love, I'd hang with it and take it to the range many, many times. Also, that's...

Everybody's got to have a 1911. You just do. The "bottom rung" Kimbers are excellent guns. I have a Gold Match, but my friend has the TLE II and it's just awesome. The Custom II is basically the same gun, which means it's a quality piece that handles well, has a great trigger, and is an...

I have a more general thread here, but now I'm getting down to the nitty-gritty. First, what I'm after. I'm going to add the Amega Ranges scout rail to my M1 Garand. To that I would like to add a low-power scope (probably 2x). I would like that scope to have a lighted reticle for...

Okay, so here's an update. Ian's suggestion of the Burris is probably the best, but here's the issue. I really would like the sight to have some sort of illuminated reticle. With Burris handgun scopes, this means their E-Dot. However, if you scroll down on this page, you see that the...

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Got an interesting bit of news from Burris. I inquired as to whether they had a 2x-7x handgun scope with the illuminated ballistic plex reticle, and they said no. But, they said that in 2008 they will have a 3x-12x handgun scope with an illuminated ballistic plex on the market, and that you...

You're now the second person to suggest that the rear handguard just lifts off, and my dad likes to say that if two people tell you you're sick, lie down. So I must be wrong-wrong-wrong. I'm glad you mentioned keeping the scope low. I'm leaning towards Burris thanks to Ian's remarks, and...

The Burris is appealing on price, to be sure. As for close-in snap shooting, well, in Cali there aren't many good options. The SKS is almost the same weight and length but with less accuracy and longer loading time. Minis don't have good 10-round mags. Kel Tecs are cool but I can break...

I was also wondering what y'all thought of sight options. I was thinking something without magnification, since I want the sight pickup to be fast. Ideally, I'd spring for something like the Eotech with the .308 bullet drop compensator. (Betty is a .308). Basically, since I have no set...