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With apologies to Ken W., I have 5 1/2 XDs. The 1/2 is the .357 Sig barrel that I bought to go with the .40 cal models that I have. Great ergonomics, easy takedown, and the slightly smaller grips that the XDs have over the XDMs just fit my hands better. I'll go on to say that my full size XD9...

First, thanks to John and Richard and those who replied to my post! And yes, John, I agree that Boker's ad copy for the Wagner knife is pretty hilarious. Reads like something Tackleberry would have said from the Police Academy movies. Kind of interesting to think that someone was actually...

I saw the title of this thread, and was interested, because I was in the market for a similar knife. My thoughts were that I wanted something to carry in the car that could be used to cut seatbelts, break open the glass, and also for self-defense, as a fall back weapon when I'm not using a...

Well, let me first say thanks for all of the kind replies. Unfortunately, I did decide to pass it along to a local shop as trade-in material. My thinking was that this revolver would be worth more in untouched (testfired only) condition in the years to come. From a value standpoint, to...

Thanks for the information! From what you've said, it doesn't sound like there's a real compelling advantage for me to go with the M4 over the ML3. It seems like the biggest bang for the buck will be the ML3, with the savings going to buy ammunition or apply it towards training. :D emc

I've been comparing Eotech versus the Aimpoints, and decided to go with the Aimpoint, particularly the 2 MOA models. In looking over the choices, I compared the M4 versus the ML3, and just wanted to ensure that I wasn't overlooking something here. At the local gun shop, their pricing for the...

Natchez has them at $459. SWFA at $475. Current pricing. HTH, emc

I strongly recommend the Milt Sparks Versa-Max II. Not cheap, but nicely made, and a good design. It's what I've chosen for the Springfleld XD pistols I have. FWIW, emc

I have a nice AR with 24 inch barrel that I was looking to get some more use out of, particularly for long range targets and some varminting. I wouldn't mind trying some F-Class, also, if there are any matches situated here in the Midwest. I'll be doing some checking into that. I've...

Well, I attempted to speak with someone at Noveske several times. Left multiple messages, and finally said the heck with it. I'm ordering the twelve inch fore end on the VIS, and will order the additional pieces that I need and then make arrangements to farm out the work that I can't do...

Our esteemed moderator has brought up a good point that I've had in the back of my mind. Yes, I was looking at removing the front sight altogether. The longer fore end I was looking at (10in. or 12 in.) would require that I install a low profile gas block and remove the existing front sight...

I have an older Bushmaster M4gery, with the A-2 upper (14.5 inch barrel, AK style muzzle brake). I really dislike those sights and that receiver configuration, and after looking into some other combinations, said the heck with it, and decided to get the VIS system and do things right. BUT...

I've contacted the Greg Garrison show about this. (Local conservative talk radio program. Highly recommended.) They were unaware that the Indianapolis Star was planning on doing this. After his producer checked into this, he sent me a note indicating that they have called Dennis Ryerson...

The term that I had heard a little while ago was that the Japanese were busy mechanizing their economy, while we were busy Mexicanizing ours. I would say that the Japanese have the better idea. FWIW, emc

Well, FWIW, here's my experience with the 500. My father bought one last fall, to replace a Smith .44 Mag that met an untimely demise at his hands. (You don't want to know!) When he visited in the spring, he brought along his new acquisition, and we promptly made a mad dash to the range so...

Thanks for the comments, RealGun! What I was getting at, however, is that the Republican Party keeps on supporting him, rather than telling good old Dick that it's time to go. They just won't replace him with a better candidate who is willing to stand for the proper position on key issues...

Another Republican running for re-election to the Senate is Dick Lugar of Indiana. He's made no secret of supporting various anti-gun ideas like voting in favor of the assault weapon ban every time it has come up, etc. :fire: There are any number of other issues that he's very squishy on. He...

jwmiller beat me to it. His method would be the quickest and easiest way to sum things up by candidate. FWIW, emc

Some interesting things said here. From the WS Journal. FWIW, emc ********************************************************** COMMENTARY Khobar Towers By LOUIS J. FREEH June 23, 2006; Page A10 Ten years ago this Sunday, acting under direct orders from senior Iranian...

Indiana conservatives have known Helmke to be a RINO for years. This is nothing more than his coming out of the closet politically and showing all the world his true colors in regards to his viewpoints. :barf: FWIW, emc