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That's what I was getting at. If you're willing to make a big enough stink, there are good arguments to use their logic against them. In Plessey vs Ferguson, it was a man who was 1/8 black and 7/8 white that was discriminated against as being black, and then you can bring up the 1-drop rule. I'd...

I think it's obvious that people often call for more tyranny, not less until they reach a breaking point where people can no longer tolerate the blatant abuse by their oppressors. Two examples most people might be familiar with: The Hebrew Bible. If you believe the story has any merit, it was...

So far, I went to the private property I hunt with a group of friends to help clean up and finish setting up some tree stands and that's been all I've been able to get done for hunting this season so far. This weekend I'm planning on doing some squirrel hunting on some public land in Putnam with...

So, I don't know how black you have to be to get this thing, but if anyone wants any of their crap, I'll get you a 40% discount on it.

If you don't reload and want to go cheap and easy, go for .300 Blackout and just get an upper with a carbine length gas tube. You wouldn't want subsonic ammo for hunting (or for much of anything living in a state where supressors are a no-go), so a carbine length gas system is fine. You can use...

It's called a "wheel" gun because it's from back when they invented the wheel.

So I didn't like the weight and balance of the 4+ oz TRS-25 on my revolver so I decided to put a miniature reflex sight on my 629. I bought the Swampfox Kingslayer after hearing good things about it. It's a 1.2 oz part including the Picatinny rail base with a 3 moa dot framed by a 65 moa circle...

Good for them as long as they don't come crying to the Federal government when (not if, even without this) they go bankrupt.

I was pretty excited about the Pork Sword, but FrankenCub and repete introducing the Thompsons into the discussion really have me leaning that way. Awesome versatility (.22lr to .45-70; handgun to rifle). Way cheaper. They've got the reputation for crazy good accuracy and nice triggers. Huge...

Yup, that's the one. This is the other: T/C G1 Contender (or SSK50) Grip with -1913 Picatinny Interface

Looks like there are also replacement grips that put a picatinny rail section on the butt so you can install folding stocks.

I only did a brief search after reading this, but there's at least one option. It changes the grip to one that's got a hole in the back and is threaded to accept an AR buffer tube. From there you'd be able to use any AR pistol brace or buttstock if you're inclined to throw a 16"+ barrel on it.

That turd is what inspired me to want to build a bolt-action hunting pistol. (I figured I could put together a better one than Remington). This discussion does add an Encore with a pistol brace into the running for my consideration though. Swapping barrels and paying less are very attractive...

I've been vaguely aware of this due to having worked with an Armenian immigrant who was just as interested in history and with whom I swapped service stories (him from the Soviet Army before the dissolution). This conflict has been going on for a very long time and has yet to draw Russia and...

Haha, gotcha. I thought the one you posted was yours. Anyway, I appreciate the starting point on my research.

Also, two cents on the shotgun, if you haven't already, maybe try fitting the shotgun to his length of pull. A shotgun (or any long-gun) that fits is more comfortable than one that's too long or short and depending on what shotgun, you might be able to find a stock with spacers so you can fit it...

Did you go with a Remington or Savage action in yours? And what caliber did you go with? How's recoil with the pistol brace? Thanks for the info and starting this thread.

Beautiful pistol. Bookmarked, thanks! Definitely don't want it in .300 Black. I like the chambering a lot to fill the niche of a CQB AR Other with a 16" barrel that I used to be able to get affordable supersonic factory ammo for. I'd want something more powerful for this build. I'll have to...

I doubt it (that they'd hassle you). I've met an older guy who hunts with a Thompson single-shot pistol chambered in .30-06. Those things are pretty much just technically a pistol also. Since I like to go look for deer in Putnam, I was very close to making my .300 Blackout into a pistol. I...

Yea, they're decent at QC. What they do well is knowing what corners to cut to still make a solid product, and their customer service will bend over backwards for you when you do notice the issues your firearm has. They are very good at making "modern classics" like the Blackhawk, Vaquero...

So not exactly the most tactical application, but I decided to try it for handgun hunting/woods carry this season. I previously put it on my Glock 35 briefly before I sold it. I really don't like the bulk of the optic and I definitely prefer a 2 MOA dot like my Aimpoint over a 3. If I like how...

It's like they heard the joke that "if nothing is illegal, the crime rate is zero" and didn't realize it was a joke.

Another thing that's been very useful to me is maintaining a log book. I always annotate the date, quantity, bullet, powder charge, case, case length, primer, and overall length. Since I got an auto powder thrower, I note whether I used that or hand-weighed each charge, and highest and lowest...

To imagine what it would look like, think NYC in the 60s-70s. I do think the city will recover. I don't think it will be quick (years, maybe decades), and the longer the lockdown lasts, the longer the recovery will take. Investment in it would be a good idea, I think, as long as you can...

Wtf is that thing other than atrocious and freaking awesome?

I wrote a long post, but there's no point. The city is fucked both in the private sector and the public sector. The working class that relied on Manhattan economically are fucked. Real estate is fucked. Most people will not consider voting against the Democrats, but we'll see in November if I'm...

Not that I don't trust tests to determine who gets to stay in one of the highest offices in the country, it's the people who would develop, administer, and grade those tests that I don't trust. Haha, true, but not exactly the point. After all, we don't want average senators and presidents...

I pegged it roughly to the current average life expectancy in the U.S. All age limits are ageist, yet they're all over the place and work generally when talking averages. The average 16 year old is too stupid and inexperienced to vote, but you can't say there aren't exceptional 16 year olds out...

“By enabling individuals to have guns without adequate training ..." :wtf: This coming from an apparatchik of the state that doesn't let you even touch a handgun during your mandated, BS, so-called "safety" course. That's rich.

I'd go with the Hodgdon data and stay strictly within bounds at first. They're pretty conservative with maximums and starting loads. I've yet to get pressure signs on anything I've loaded strictly by the book by Hodgdon. Hornady and others have given me some loads that are a good deal higher and...

I don't know about term limits for the SCOTUS. I think I'd prefer age limits. Statutorily forced resignation after a justice reaches their 78th birthday. If their birthday occurs when the court is in session, their resignation will take effect at the end of that session. Of course, this is all...

My 629 Classic looks more classic with some nice wood furniture. The stock rubber/plastic grips are so wide they make my trigger reach too long, and the Hogue rubber grips are so skinny they don't fill my hand. These Hogue wood stocks fill my hand nicely and place the trigger right in the middle...

Eh. Dunno about .30-30 or .410, but .45 Colt hasn't been in stock anywhere. I don't own any, but I keep an eye open for friends that do and .357 and .38 Spl are tough to find as well. I'm always looking for .44 mag/special/Russian ammo since its the one caliber I got after this started so I...

I was just getting into guns during the last big ammo drought when Obama became president and then all I cared about was 12 ga birdshot bc I started with trap and skeet shooting. Now I get what all the fuss was about.

When you said you were looking for primers, I was gonna joke and say "buy me some LPPs if you see any." Maybe I should've asked you for real, haha.

I keep thinking to do this and always forget. I'm setting a reminder this time so I actually do it. I always think to myself that if I just do an "oh shit" grab of my rifle, all I have are those 10-11 rds that are already aboard my rifle. This doubles that. Thanks man.

Yea, I read the linked Chicago Tribune article as well. That leftie author claims shooting the asshat that drew a handgun down on him would be the hardest charge to beat, but I disagree. That will probably be the easiest to beat. I'm guessing he'll get convicted on the misdemeanor charge with...

Gotcha. I really recommend a book on technique and beginner's instructions to read cover to cover, just to understand what's going on. I used "The Beginner's Guide to Reloading Ammunition" by Steven Gregersen, and it was very useful. In terms of data, I use Hodgdon's website a lot since I've...

Going off what @Marine Cpl said about ballistics, this is the website I use to figure out trajectories and set zeros on everything from my .270 to my handguns and it's been a very useful tool and very accurate: Shooterscalculator.com What you might find most useful for your purpose is the...

Besides that one Hornady book, do you have any reloading books/resources?

It's definitely a capable hunting round, but the 7.5FK and .44 magnum have totally different ballistics. The energy is in the ballpark (a lil less than my moderate handload with a 200 grain bullet around 1400 fps), but Remington's original factory spec is a 240 grain lead bullet at 1400 fps...

Don't really see the appeal to the 7.5FK, but I prefer sectional density and momentum over speed and energy in a handgun, especially a hunting handgun. That said, with a 9mm and a 10mm barrel included with an apparently very well-constructed firearm for $1,700, it's a good deal. Hell, a Glock...

Just used mine for light camping chores over the weekend. You won't regret it.

No, but I looked into it once because I wanted .22 full wadcutters for my revolver. If you spring for a set, please post a review. This does seem like a cool way to make specialized .22 lr bullets out of cheapo lead round nose stuff.

Yea true. I was hoping fixing a mag somehow made 120 rd drums legal. With my "other", I installed a quickly reversible fixed mag option just so I can walk in to ranges I don't know and make sure they're cool before I use it like an " other". I don't keep it set up with a fixed mag and I do keep...

Can you legally have over 10 rds in a fixed mag rifle?

For a home defense rifle, I don't see a fixed mag as being bad for me. If I hear a bump in the night and grab a gun, I'm gonna be honest, I'm not going to grab a rig with spare mags, I'm just grabbing whatever handgun or rifle is at hand. What's in that is what I'm fighting with. Out of my...

Yea, under normal circumstances, that would be pretty unacceptable. Given the situation in the world and in the industry, who knows what a reasonable turnaround time is these days?

Just put a magnifying glass up to a "regular" pistol. Note that some people call them "small pistol", but what do they know.

Enough of most things. Not enough large pistol primers.