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Monthly Archives: September 2013
From empty hand to full in a second
Ruger LC9 with Viridian Reactor R5 resided in a holster corset. Very quick and allows for discreet carry of fairly large pistols (up to G19 or 3.5″ M1911).
Grafitti
One of my photos showed up as a street drawing somewhere in Pennsylvania (?)
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Price comparisons
Just an idle thought: from 1900 to 1933, US dollar was worth roughly a pennyweight (1/20 troy ounce or 1.556 gram) of gold. As of today, gold trades for just under $43/gram. A dollar today buys about 67 times less … Continue reading
Uzi loaded with tracers
Wherever he is, John Galt probably prefers a weapon with more range. The Uzi, especially with the solid wooden stock, does work all right to about 100 meters. A little more forward lean would have been nice, but it worked … Continue reading
Posted in ammunition, rkba, self-defense, weapon
Tagged 9x19, automatic, submachine gun, tracer, Uzi
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Just a portrait of a Dusseldorf man
Inspired by my friend’s blog.
A small but neat human.
I seldom connect with very young kids. This one, my niece, has enough personality at age one to actually be interesting.
The inexplicable ban on purely defensive guns
The two derringers she’s holding are chambered in .22 Short. They through a 27-29gr bullets at about 700fps, enough for 6-8 inches of penetration in flesh. Due to the minimal sights, they can be aimed reliably only at a fairly … Continue reading
Mauser derivative
This design is a 1940s variation of an 1890s design. Nothing like the scary semi-auto rifles that the US prohibitionists fear. And yet, can you imagine them being OK with you or I having this rifle without interference? Their end-game … Continue reading
People in love
From a recent wedding.
Good recoil control with M&P Shield
A novice shooter practices with her carry pistol, M&P Shield. My impression of the Shield has been quite positive — it’s accurate, has a good trigger, low felt recoil and muzzle rise, well designed magazines. No malfunctions over about 400 … Continue reading
New on AllOutdoor: GSG AK47-22
Rimfire AK trainer rifle.
One gun, two cylinders.
Ted Nugent branded .45Colt — 260gr at 800fps. Nice short-range hunting round. The revolver is a Ruger Blackhawk with pewter grips If .45Colt is unavailable, a mild 200gr plated plinking load in 45ACP is an option. Or any other round … Continue reading
Eight-point rat on the hoof
Spotted yesterday in Kentucky.
Great leather for a non-mainstream carry gun
Recently, two of my good friends married each other. Since I was responsible for the introduction, I took photos of the ceremony. I also wanted to come up with memorable wedding presents that would still be in use years later. … Continue reading
Would the mystery gift-giver please drop me a line.
I just got a copy of The Black Riders by parcel from somewhere in Europe. Who sent it?
Taking the fun out of flying?
The airports have largely rebounded from the low point of 2001-2005. TSA creatures are less deliberately odious, and the quality of the cabin service is slowly creeping up again. That said, look at any 1960s or early 70s movie that … Continue reading
“Walls, Wire, Bars and Souls” by Peter Grant
“Walls, Wire, Bars and Souls” is now available at Amazon.com, in both a Kindle edition and a print (paperback) edition. I read the early version of this book about three years ago and was extremely impressed. In fact, I read … Continue reading
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Tagged non-fiction, prison
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Uzi .22 rifle: new on AllOutdoor
Uzi .22 rifle overview.
Please recommend a gelato maker
I am looking for a way to make high-quality Italian style gelato at home. Would one of the roughly $300 machines sold on Amazon work for the purpose?