Recent content by Quaamik

No, its not obsolete. For a general purpose military arm, the pistol caliber sub gun lacks compared to a true "assault rifle" (light caliber selective fire rifle). But that doesn't really matter unless you are in or supplying a military. For a general purpose SHTF rifle, a rifle caliber...

I wish it would have been spelled right.

I think anyone carrying could have stopped the guy sooner. From what heard he went on shooting for close to 15 minutes. ---------------- That being said, I thought about upgrading to a 7.5" bbl .454 as a backup gun with a AR-15 pistol as primary, 6 spare 30 rnd mags. then I thought maybe I...

In any case where water on the outside, or water intrusion inot the internals of a firearm would freeze and stop functioning, either revolvers or autos can be affected. So the slide freezes shut on an auto? If the hammer (or striker) will set off the round in the chamber the slide is going...

I hope the first person in TN who's name is on that list who has a problem with identity theft sues the paper.

Bear spray first and a handgun as a backup does not apply to switch between them during an encounter. It's more like carry and plan to use bear spray. But have a handgun if bear spray is unavailable / out of reach or to give some chance if it's inneffective. Kind of like planning on using...

The inner portion (retaining portion?) of the slide stop is rounded. If you use a little force it will usually "snap" past the plunger, depressing it as it goes into the hole. If it doesn't do it with moderate force, check to make sure the pin will depress. You shouldn't need to use a tool of...

Look around for a.22 revolver. At $250, there isn't a lot that you are going to want to trust in 9mm, .40 or .45. You might find a used gem, but it's just as likely you'll get something with problems that you won't be able to rely on without putting money into it. Both new and used .22...

You'd probably duplicate .40 Super loads. The 460 rowland has slightly less case capacity than the .45 Super. The difference is that if you load .45 super to .460 Rowland velocities, you unlock the gun while still at an unsafe pressure without the compensator setup they use to hold the breech...

When I think "Common Service Calibers" I think of those that have been standard issue to US military or US LEOs and that are common enough to pick up ammo for at any sprting goods store or walmart. .38+p .357 Mag 9mm .40 S&W .45 ACP Thats the total list of pistol calibers that meet the...

Bear spray is the first defense for you. Take one of the pistols (they can't hurt) as it's nice to have options. Neither is ideal for bear defense. Assuming the .45 is a full size 1911 with asteel frame and if you are willing (and have time) to make modifications and check them out i'd go...

As a note: The anti's would point out there are "amnesties" run all the time for people who want to get rid of illegal machine guns. They are called "Gun Buy Backs". That would be used to discredit any one prosecuted for grandpas war bring back. They would just say they could have...

Personally I doubt we will ever see another amnesty and I wouldn't want one anyway. To explain the second part of the statement first: - An "amnesty" is a limited time offer for someone to admit to an illegal action and have it forgiven. There has been one at least and I believe there were...

The first problem I see with this is who gets to decide what's "reasonable"? - Is it hundreds of dollars in fees and background checks including interviews with your family and friends plus a signoff by the local LEOs to bless your exercising of your rights? - Is it a simple...

Zach S and Helotaxi, You misinterperted my statement. I'm not asking "why" you choose a AR (or any rifle) for HD. I'm suggesting that the reason why it is being used has a large bearing on what ammo is best for it. For example: Lets say your home is remote, with several hundred yards...