Recent content by chieftain

Lemay, I did not retire from, but was with Brevard County SO. I agree I f I was to step out of my own house, any rifle or shotgun will have a sling. In my house, fighting on my own personal ground as a civilian, I see no need for a sling, for myself. If I go hands on it means I will be...

I use Safariland ALS holsters for open carry. I use them for competition too. The ALS "ARE" that fast to presentation. A very large secondary advantage for me, is that it places your hand in a superior grip angle/position than any holster I know of. Unlike the Blackhawks, I don't know of...

My fighting shotguns include a Norinco 12ga double 20" hammer gun, a Mossburg 590A1, and a Benelli M4. The hammer gun is loaded and still leaning against my headboard. On my nightstand is my secondary weapon a railed 1911with a surefire light & DG switch. Go figure. Fred

The Walther 99 mags work in the PPQ Classic and the PPQ M1, not the PPQ M2. There are 10, 15, 17, and 20 round factory 99/PPQ mags. FRED

It appears to me, many folks here do not really know the difference between the Ruger LC9 and the LC9s. Appearance and caliber are about the only similarities. Go figure. Fred

Decide the mission(s) of your weapon. Then if more than one mission, prioritize your missions. Then select the type optics best at handling your primary missions. Quickly, red/green dots do best for 200 yards in. Scopes are best, depending on power, can handle close in well, but not as...

Walsh, I the Enfield rear sight as a much larger ID than the Springfield A3. Inaddition the front sight on the 1917 is thicker than that very thin blade on the A3. Smaller rear sight ID and thinner front sight blade, for me makes the Springfield more accurate. The Enfield is quicker on...

Depote, I like my 1917 too, but it is heavier and of course longer. Better field/fighting sights than either of the 03's too. But for best accuracy I prefer the 03-A3 sights. My personal problem is my eye sight is going to hell in a hand basket. So scopes it is for me since I went to...

My favorite is my Remington Model 7 Stainless 308 win. with a Fiberglass stock, Cryo'd barrel and a well setup trigger. Weights with a Burris 3x9 compact. Had her for almost 20 years now. Sweet shooter, a hair under 3/4 inch. Light weight, quick action and accurate as all get out. I do...

Doesn't matter. 1) I am a Bona fide old fart. 2) I recommend everyone use what ever you like, it's your life, family, property at risk, not mine. 3) 10 times I had to go to my secondary weapon, my sidearm, in military combat in Vietnam. 7 times it was an issue 1911A1 and three times it...

Been shooting my first two PPQ's since 2011, training, practice and competition. Got. A third PPQM1 this past January. They have replaced my four HK P30's one of which us a P30L, and all my HK's have/use the LEM trigger. That includes my SK, 45/45c's and USP too. As to the PPQ going full...

Lots of hyperbole here. The new pistols are tremendous, I really enjoy them them, and there is a bunch to choose from.. Presently I have parked my SIG's, HK's, etc... for my Walther PPQ's when I want or feel a need for a 9mm or high capacity. I have given my married daughter and son-in-law a...

"Blooper". 3rdMarDiv 67/68/69. The best M-79 grenadiers took their weak and gangly sights off, and still rarely missed. Those issued sights hung up on everything in the bush, and would get bent and break VERY easily. A great weapon. I hope those new overunder grenade launchers are...

Amazing stuff here. I have been in multiple gun fights with both semi auto's 45acp, and a Victory Model S&W in 38spl (WW II model 10). These were military fights, and in every case I had an empty rifle in my other hand. Most often a M-14. My problems these days is the arthritis in my arms...

I use Winchester 148gr lead wad cutters in my "J" lightweight 638 & 642 (all without that abominable hole in the side of the frame). Doc Robert's on an article comparing the "J" frame 38spl vs the small 380 back up guns, recommended the wad cutters. Some years ago. For a guy who's...