Recent content by chrisb507

Exactly. Same thing with the "one guy did it once and how he's dead" posts. Both are just anecdotes...about one single time and place...and basically speak to the risks of stopping. As for the stakes of stopping, heck, driving itself is one of the most dangerous things you can do. Accidents...

As a kid, my father always stopped for cars on the side of the road. Always. I spent a memorable portion of my childhood waiting in our car with my mom and brothers while dad helped some stranded motorist. Robberies, muggings, rapes, beatings and shootings I saw over maybe a two dozen stops: 0...

I would buy two, but I don't need the Extreme Professional model. I sure hope he comes out with a Regular Professional model for a more reasonable price. I don't need a knife that can "literally chew through anything." I need one that can figuratively chew through anything. :scrutiny:

As a VA resident familiar with our state's odd laws, I guess I'd ask: Why not carry a folder?

Bummer. The old Blind Horse Knives website points you to each one's new company. They made pretty nice knives for pretty good prices (I picked up two earlier this year). Nice to see that they will still honor the warranties.

I'm not familiar with that brand, but AUS-8 at those prices isn't unheard of. Al Mar makes somewhat pricey gentleman's folders with that steel, and they have some nice stuff. Cold Steel also uses AUS-8.

I'd suggest the Buck X-tract. There are a few variations, but I have the 735. It carries like a smaller multi-tool, but works well as a one-handed opener. It's very affordable, too (though one of China-made Bucks). A good pair of scissors are another plus, as is the one-handed screwdriver...

I don't think most antis simply want to "take our guns" or achieve a government controlled utopia. The just want to "feel" safer. I usually defuse these arguments by asking: How would (background checks/"assault weapons" bans/licensing/etc.) ACTUALLY MAKE you safer?

For rimfire dry fire, most places aren't sold out of #4 drywall anchors, which work quite well for .22 lr. I'm not 100% sure how they'd work in an auto, but can vouch for them in a revolver...

You can always get a Sig "Classic" (I have a P226, though there are a few others) in .22lr. It's a full-size gun, and you have the option to upgrade to calibers like 9mm, .357SIG, .40S&W and .45ACP.

Try googling the item number: E26R-9-BSE-SAO. Looks like several places have it available for pre-order.

Another vote for "never had a problem." I have two XDMs; I haven't had one issue in about 3K rounds.

Depending on what you're looking for, a Sig P226 Classic in .22lr might fit the bill. It's a full-size gun you can upgrade to larger calibers, where the Mosquito isn't.

Thanks for the responses, all. Looks like there are a few classics recommended out of the Colt stables...

So after a few years of shooting .38/.357, 9mm and plenty of .22lr, I have the itch for a 1911 in .45. :) I've read up on a number of brands at a number of price points, but I keep coming back to the Colts. The current catalog is a bit confusing, so I thought I would ask the experts: If you...