Recent content by Dave85

I use the Federal 115 gr. +P+ or the Winchester Ranger 127 gr. +P+ simply because my pistol prefers the light to medium weight rounds, and these have a good track record. There are a number of good 124 gr. +P loads that I would also be very comfortable with. I wouldn't mind any of the current...

In the email I sent, I promised them my business in return for their stand, and am happy to announce I have already made good. I just got back from running some errands a little while ago, and while I was out, I picked up a bag of Starbucks Breakfast Blend, a bag of Mexico Chiapas, and a venti...

I am in Michigan, and am in the habit of examining doorways, even of places that I frequent. I have not encountered any posted restrictions at either their FedEx, or FedEx Kinko's locations. It has been a few weeks since I have been to either, so if they do have that prohibition posted, it is...

Grateful and congratulatory email sent. Starbucks, being a giant corporation that has grown to its current size very rapidly, has been a popular target for ignorance, and fear. This has resulted in a great number of misconceptions and urban legends casting them in a negative light. It...

First off, you'll note that I did not say that I can't get used to it, I said I have not yet gotten used to it. As a mater of fact, I made it quite clear that, given time, I expect I could get used to it. EDIT: Stricktly speaking, since I feel it, it is not unobtrusive to me. All of these...

Holster availability is definitely an issue. I had one made by Andy Aratoonian at Horseshoe Leather that carries it very nicely. I also got a Kramer Shoulder Rig for it last summer. It is a good winter option, but not my favorite way to carry. The one off-the-rack holster I bought for it was the...

I certainly do see your point about the parts availability and dearth of service options, Balrog. That is a legitimate concern. If it ever does break, it surely will take more time and money to get it fixed than a Glock. We have two different philosophies, I suppose. I don't worry about it...

And yet it still works essentially just like any other pistol. Squeeze the grip, pull the trigger. Not that I know of. Economic realities and changing technology has caused production to cease. Is any agency still using the Colt Trooper? Does that make it a novelty item?

We do sometimes get a bit touchy. I'll admit that. Maybe, though, It has to do with constantly fielding insults based on myth and misconception. Insults such as calling it a "novelty item." It is not a novelty item. The P7 is a serious gun for serious uses, just like other service pistols. It...

I don't know if they intended to offer it to the NJSP, but it was not adopted by them. It was submitted to the XM9 trials in 1983.

I think the concept is certainly sound, and the low bore axis (lower than autos) would be especially helpful in a short-barreled concealment gun. I am also in the "looks cool" camp. I wish them luck and nominate the Rhino as Deckard's gun should anyone decide to remake Blade Runner.

Heres my MLS belt slide and and MV1 magazine holder from Andy Aratoonian at Horseshoe Leather. Five weeks seemed like an agonizing wait three years ago. What would you give to get a made-to-order holster that quick these days? I think you guys who make your own have the right idea!

I have heard reports of reports of unintended discharges at the onset, and suppose it could easily be true. I don't know if the frequency would have been different that that among operators of DA/SA autos. The common issue, as I understand it, was officers attempting to reholster with their...

I've used both the Fiocci and the Sellier & Bellot, and like them both. As a matter of fact, I have a box of the S&B in the safe right now. Both seem to shoot right and leave little soot. I have not done a side by side comparison, though, so one may indeed hold an advantage. If there is such an...

In the winter time, when access to my primary carry piece is hindered by a zipped up coat, I have taken to slipping my little Taurus Model 85 into a chest pocket. As this is a ski coat with a vertical zipper along the centerline, access is quick; very much like drawing from a shoulder holster...