Recent content by ColoradoMinuteMan

I think you mean Legislative Branch for enacting laws.

One of my longest friendships is a US Army CSM. He is Airborne Ranger qualified and spent many of his earlier years leading LRP teams in various places. LRP is absolutely the role in which you end up humping in everything you depend on for days or a week at a time. He is a crusty ol’ bastard at...

Yes, the bolt and carrier get hot (in this case the cutout is in the bolt carrier). The exhaust vent for the gas impingement operating system is in this slot as well. A handful of shots will get it too hot to touch with an unprotected finger. There is no material benefit of not having a forward...

I never said it was ideal. I believe “in a pinch” is representative of that. Also read post #90.

I agree in principle, however, in a pinch you can push forward on the bolt using the cam cutout for the dust cover latch.

I’ve been doing the AR thing for quite some time in recreation, target shooting and hunting. I can’t recall a situation in which I have thought “if only I didn’t have this pesky forward assist, I could have made that shot or walked an extra mile.” At the same time I’ve ever had a use for it...

I have found that ChatGPT almost never gives a definitive answer.

I have never much appreciated debating with those who don’t really take the time to read what you have said and take multiple occasions to object to some premise you have never stated. I don’t think there is anything further to be gained by our exchange. Have a good evening.

Please, point me to an FBI paper that gives data on self defense outcomes. Data on performance of handguns and ammunition may be “real data” however, it is not a self defense outcome as I’ve stated. I have made no assertions that anything I have said is conclusive evidence of “handgun...

I didn’t realize the LCR came in .500 S&W. Which cartridge in LCR are you carrying?

I think the most important factor in choosing a firearm or cartridge for self defense is to understand why you are choosing it, understanding the benefits and understanding its liabilities. I have yet to see any real data, that analyses real-life defense outcomes that provides significant...

Yes, a heat gun makes it much easier. Cosmoline melts around 125° F and then it can be simply wiped or brushed off. Clean up with acetone or mineral spirits.

Fair enough, to be honest I wasn’t familiar with the 26th Amendment until I just read it.

Retrieved can mean, regaining possession. Though getting one from the safe isn’t a transfer of possession in a legal sense, it makes perfect sense to use retrieve in the context above.

There is no age restriction as it relates to rights. Being a senator or the President isn’t a right.