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In another thread I was talking about wearing armor and other protective gear during a hunt. I should have explained that I do a lot of hunting with these big bore rifles. When you are on a range its not so hard to lose control of the rifle but out in the wild in a dynamic environment it...

To be fair I did not post the link and would appreciate if the moderators removed the link. Its not my purpose to direct people to someone elses website to buy a product. If you dont like me or my writing style or the way I express myself you dont have to read what I write. By all means dont...

During this last hunt my buddy introduced me to the .50 Alaskan which I say is the best bear cartridge Ive ever known. With 4300 ft lbs of stopping power this is the ultimate bear stopper. We came out of this last hunt satisfied with the round. Our rifle on this trip was the Master Guide. It...

There are Level IV small and medium plates which run 3-4 lbs by BAE systems. There are many other variations out there as well made boron carbide. The largest plate is about 5 lbs. https://www.entrygear.com/product.asp?id=7710-1 My personal choice is to go with a plate one size lower...

The heat issue is not an issue with some external carriers because of the design. The PIG in particular is designed so that air circulates behind it. High quality carriers are not all that hot anymore. The older variety were very hot and constricting. In any event we are not doing exercises...

I wanted to add that some here may not see the value behind safety and wearing the PIG on the hunt or an instructor vest while teaching a course. The may think it doesnt look cool or its uncomfortable. Let me just say you will see the value when you become a victim of an accident. Just as...

Hey now lets stop the threadjacking. If you dont like folks wearing rigs while hunting than please keep that opinion to yourself. I dont make fun of you for climbing up into a tree when you hunt or when you mix it up with the bow and arrow. I respect other peoples choices. For the record...

I think we are on two different pages so let me clarify. This is the PIG www.skdtac.com/PIG-Plate-Carrier-p/pig.502.htm Basically the PIG is a few straps and two plates. Its not a vest and isnt meant to have any soft armor. This rig isnt hot because its an exterior open harness with no soft...

The red firearms instructor ballistic vest is common in my neck of the woods. There have been plenty of accidents over the years and my insurance carrier actually requires our instructors to wear the vest. If you are wearing the old 16 lb Interceptor rig from years back then you need to try...

I have a few armor rigs for different purposes. When I go out hunting, I have a PIG which I use for purposes of safety. There are always firearms accidents around here of different varieties and I look at wearing a PIG like a motorcycle rider wears a helmet. I see quite a few guys out...

If you could have just one pistol to go to war with what would it be?

The problem is that if an officer is practicing with their firearm than they are technically "working" and so the department has to pay for it. Therefore, the department must authorize such practice time and these days not much extra time is authorized. There is also a matter of who is going...

There is a double standard in society. Lets say this was an ordinary citizen effecting a citizens arrest then what would happen is they would be arrested for a whole host of crimes and Bloomberg would be on television speaking against vigilantism while the conservative minds on here would...

It just seems like when there is any kind of shooting incident with the police all common sense and marksmanship goes out the window. How can someone squeeze of 17 rounds and 3 manage to get into the target? Thats just horrible and makes me wonder. Even if I wqs stressed to the max I think I...

There have been a number of incidents over the years not to mention my observation of many law enforcement members at my local range. It seems like any time I see a police officer take aim they hit everything else besides the target. One would think if you carry a tool for your trade then you...

You guys crack me up. When you spend your life smithing, dealing and competing you reach a certain Zen. I enjoy what I do from day to day...thats how I get my "high". There are certain rockstars which come to mind in the 1911 Universe. Its kind of like the Marvel Universe, but Bill isnt...

Some of you guys just dont appreciate my enthusiasm which is surprising. This is an enthusiasts site so it should come as no shock when you see someone displaying some enthusiasm. Bill Wilson is the legend of the 1911 world. He is the Prince, the Rockstar, the main man, the zen master...if...

Mmmm mmm good. It just doesnt get any better than this when a man designs his own 1911 and carries it around. You gotta love Mr. Wilson and his fine instrument which keeps our world free. Mr Wilson is not a sexy character nor does he look like he could join the Navy seals, but in this video...

So just sit there behind the wall watching children get shot while waiting for the police to come who will ultimately stop the shooter. Then you will be a witness against him in court and you can testify that you personally watched him slaughter a hundred school children while you stood by and...

So lets say you are driving by a school yard when you see a man with a shotgun running around and shooting at the children. You immediately pull over and take cover behind a wall with your pistol and the shooter is about a 100 yards away. Would you take the conventional advice of "being a good...