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Springmom, I also like the idea of a filter-mask but wonder whether you could try using a fan (maybe on those quiet days at the range) to minimize exposure to propellant gasses, etc. Your asthma may be ellicited by these inflammatory exposures and not just the larger, unburnt powder residues...

The version for my generation If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go. Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may or may not have always. Take what they have taught you with...

STI Ls9 I bought an STI Ls9 about two years ago and was initially pleased by the ergonomics of the pistol, scalloped front strap, and other nice details. After shooting the pistol extensively, however, I was a bit disappointed. Machining for the rear sight was not a good fit for the sight's...

In North Carolina A sheriff's permit (or CHL) is required to take legal possession of a handgun.

CZ reliability and accuracy +1. My 85C and SP-01 have been extremely reliable and launch Wolf, S&B, Federal, etc. down range equally well. I routinely achieve 3-inch groups with both at 20 yards. The right slide stop lever on my 85C did fracture after about 2K rounds (and an unknown number by...

Another positive opinion I buy at Ammoman regularly and have never had a problem. Clear, fast, efficient. You'll be GTG.

Recoil from a P3AT is unpleasant for me and I don't think my mother would do much better with it. But geez, it sure is easy to carry.

My Premier II makes me look a whole lot better than I really am. I've put about 2000 rounds through the pistol without any problem whatsoever. Baer's come very tight from the "factory." Some very knowledgeable folks, e.g. Old Fuff, have criticized this as unnecessary. I am not able to...

Optimum ratio Thank you, mjolnir. When you said, "There's probably some optimum ratio of slide travel to cartridge length, and chopped pistols ain't got it," I began to wonder if anyone had ever sequentially added or removed mass from a 1911-pattern slide to measure resulting changes in...

Reduce the bullet mass To zero and you're (literally) shooting blanks. The only force applied to the slide is proportional to the mass of the gasses produced by igniting the powder and their acceleration. That mass will exactly equal the mass of the powder load. If I understand this thread...

So what is the actual difference In the mass of a Commander length slide and the 5 inch Gov'ment model? Are the differences in acceleration of the two distinct slide masses linear or higher order? Whatever the answer to this question, why do 6-inch slides - which, I guess, might exhibit an...

Synopsis: From the Greek, meaning an overview of something that is too doggone hard for me to figure out without bustin' some neurons. Neurons: Greek again (!), meaning cells that I need a few more of to keep up with you all.

From the sidelines Tuner's doing an experiment! I'm no rocket scientist, but "watching" this is a bunch of fun and - sometimes - I even sorta understand what the bigdogs are talking about. Tuner et al., just one request: when all is said and done could you provide a synopsis for the plebes? A...

CZ vs. XD is a bit like comparing apples and oranges. I have examples of both in 9mm (XD-9/ns; CZ85C, CZ SP-01) and like both very much indeed. But they are different pistols. The XD has a good DA-style trigger, in my opinion is much more ergonomic than Glock, and is wonderfully reliable. My...

The darker the blue the righter it is.;)

Welcome to the triangle. "PS i'm interviewing at Duke and UNC. Would they be good schools from the perspective of availiability of IPSC, 3gun, and Highpower matches?" I may have missed 'em but the only shooting sports available at Duke and UNC are restricted to shooting bullstuff. Durham...

Welcome to NC, Glockster35. The Goldboro area is a nice place to live and the BBQ, whether better than that of Memphis, Austin, etc., is surely better than what's available in Germany. Best to you and family.

John Rogers' synopsis was clear and appreciated by me as well. THR is remarkable for the breadth of expertise available to its members. Thank you, John.

Even worse news for llama ranchers. The same research geneticists that cloned the sheep Dolly have now been able to clone llamas. The first success was, of course, the Dolly llama.

Trigger camming in CZ pistols is common. The factory cuts on the sear and hammer are responsible. Check the home gunsmithing section at the CZforum for details. Jim Miossi is a very reputable CZ 'smith and provides action jobs that eliminate camming (and give a great trigger). Good luck!