tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51828062024-02-19T23:43:30.589-08:00boone countryeastern hunting and shootingcraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comBlogger185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-56138789351679486792010-08-18T07:23:00.000-07:002015-03-16T00:45:06.784-07:00Carbines and bug-out gearSome important points to ponder here.
MAG BAGS?...
craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-78427245637937044802010-05-22T09:29:00.000-07:002015-03-16T00:44:54.887-07:00You know, i heard it happened to a friend of a guy who used to work with a guy ....
I discovered that there is still a largely overblown fear of damaging firearms by dry firing a handgun. ‘Damaging guns by dry-fire’ seems to be the gun hobby’s version of ‘I woke up in a bathtub filled with ice-water and one of my kidneys was stolen.” While it may be possible, it is highly improbable.
More at GHG and View from the Porch.craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-59396333791707128092010-03-24T00:42:00.000-07:002010-03-24T01:13:47.620-07:00Unsolicited marketing adviceCarbine/hangun combinations have been around since the advent of useful centerfire cartridges (i.e 1873). In the later Old West the 44-40 and 38-40 et. al. appeared in both the Colt SAA and the Winchester 1873.You can still own a revolver and carbine combination and enjoy all the associated advantages.It's harder with semi-autos and only Beretta has a current model line that includes pistol craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-71965248591899107352009-10-21T08:01:00.000-07:002009-10-22T15:01:58.625-07:00Poll on the .22 LRWhen is it the best choice for personal defense?Take the poll at GunPundit:Personal Protection SurveyUPDATE: If you read the comments over at Gunpundit, don't miss this:Something in the water today. craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-53778216235413951132009-07-06T09:59:00.000-07:002009-07-06T10:17:29.080-07:00Self-defence on the roadMore specifically on the road in motels/hotels. A really valuable piece here:MOTELS AND GUNS...craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-33679356060903027012009-06-24T05:58:00.000-07:002009-06-24T06:05:55.855-07:00The .38 Special gets some respectCouple of good posts:Thoughts on the 5-shooterFive for sureI'm a long-time fan of the Special and especially the J-frame:In Defense of the 38 Special craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-18232135012399596442009-06-24T05:40:00.000-07:002009-06-24T05:42:27.989-07:00Holsters reduxThe "Ayoob Files" in the July/August American Handgunner throws some valuable light on the holster controversy.It's the story of a 71 year old retired Marine who took on two armed robbers in a Subway.After the criminals got the money( including the Marine's wallet), they forced the store manager and our hero into the backroom. The Marine instantly recognized the danger and looked for his craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-67271729839208009892009-06-18T08:16:00.000-07:002009-06-18T08:40:09.036-07:00Pointless blog dramaWow. James Rummel may be many things. "Irresponsible" would be way, way, way down on the list.New argument, old problem. What advice should experienced shooters give to newbies? This time the subject is holsters. Some people are all hot and bothered because James suggested that the cash-crunched can make do with inexpensive nylon holsters. Predictable outrage followed from the usual quarters. craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-23922232615051986312009-06-15T19:34:00.001-07:002009-06-15T19:43:01.737-07:00Great readYou Can't Have Too Many TOOLS - A Beginner's Foray Into ReloadingI first started reloading to save money. Then, i liked the idea of loading premium bullets. For a long time, neither one was a particularly good reason. Now, with ammo prices skyrocketing and inventories low, they make sense again.The main reason i keep at it, though, is that i have an affinity for orphan or near-orphan calibers.craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-6210734057865898222009-04-19T05:12:00.000-07:002010-05-22T09:58:45.520-07:00A good man goneJack Weaver, RIPAs Ayoob says, he "made a difference".I'm pleased to say that i have the poster with his autograph. It hangs in my man cave.craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-13166115461689580742008-12-15T20:58:00.001-08:002008-12-15T20:58:26.735-08:00Smart talk on stopping powerThe LawDog Filescraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-41626073153786363782008-11-11T08:00:00.001-08:002008-11-11T08:02:22.274-08:00I couldn't agree moreOne of the pistols that I make no apologies for enjoying shooting is the Ruger MKII. Regardless of the misguided statements Bill Ruger made late in life, his rimfire pistol is an American firearms masterpiece. Even though it requires know how similar to a secret handshake to reassemble, the Ruger pistol is a very basic, simple instrument that gets the job done on a budget craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-71677648662974547612008-07-05T07:24:00.000-07:002008-07-05T07:25:56.016-07:00Model 19: Still the best all-round all-round?I’m a big fan of 38/357 revolvers in general and the S&W Model 19 in particular. Lately, though, I’ve had some second thoughts.I’ve been reading up on the durability issue and that appears to be a glaring weakness. I’ve always known that a diet of full-house magnum loads was discouraged. The bigger concern is the cracked barrel problem.Handloader craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-30758602049790509612008-05-05T07:13:00.000-07:002008-05-05T07:24:49.658-07:00Self-defense weapons: let a thousand choices bloomGreat thoughts on the subject over at Hell in a Handbasket.craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-66274416593544714582008-04-06T18:53:00.000-07:002008-04-06T18:56:52.261-07:00The Newhall IncidentCalifornia recently honored the four officers murdered in the Newhall shooting. Here's an excellent write-up: Newhall Incident: The day that shook our valleycraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-31719189482306481842008-04-05T22:28:00.000-07:002008-04-05T22:32:29.540-07:00Just trying to help out the professionalsIn the march/April American Hangunner, Mike Venturino has a column on British military revolvers. It’ pretty think gruel since “Duke” Venturino admits that he does not know much about the .455 Webley and .380 Enfield.He closes his column with a revealing statement:Somebody probably knows why the Brits stuck to revolver in the years leading up to WWII, and craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-65005437654849686742008-04-01T20:39:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:46:14.615-07:00Deer and turnipsFor the past several years i've been planting purple-top turnips in late season foodplots and hot spots. They are supposed to be deer magnets after the hard frosts hit in late fall.I can say that they grow like gangbusters, are easy to establish, and look nice when their dark green leaves are coverd with a dusting of light snow.The only problem is that the deer do not eat them. craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-817803493457084962008-04-01T15:38:00.000-07:002008-04-01T15:47:31.672-07:00Jack WeaverAmerican Handgunner (May June 2008) has a must read article on Jack Weaver, the Weaver stance, and the development of the Modern Technique for Pistol.Nice that he is getting some recognition which he richly deserves.BTW: This really is a great poster. One is currently residing in my man-cave. (I.e. the basement where i keep gear and reading chair.)craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-73413589339120078702007-12-07T06:08:00.001-08:002007-12-07T06:09:03.839-08:00Ranger Ray on civilian reponseI discussed the role of civilian response in the Texas Tower sniper case here.One of the men who went up the Tower that day was officer Ramiro Martinez. In his memoirs he has some interesting things to say about the actions of the civilians in Austin.I was and am still upset that more recognition has not been given to the citizens who pulled out their hunting rifles craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-35766311779433561632007-08-14T09:12:00.000-07:002007-08-14T09:22:41.937-07:00Michael Vick: And the big losers are...hunters.The groups leading the charge against Vick (PETA and the Humane Society) are also vehemently anti-hunting. So as they use Vick's trial as a platform, it also gives them credibility in their work to ban and restrict hunting.Vick apologists play the same game. Listen to sports talk radio as they yak about the case and you will eventually hear someone craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-55206295159891695352007-07-12T14:26:00.000-07:002007-07-12T14:31:21.728-07:00Good lessons even for us civiliansI found two very interesting articles on police survival and deadly force.This one is filled with insight and lessons learned:STAYING ALIVE ON THE JOB - A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR PEACE OFFICERSNot everything is applicable to civilians and some of the lessons require modifications. For example:FBI’s annual “Officer Killed” summary, the statistics show that officers craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-4682284662891921882007-04-28T08:19:00.000-07:002007-04-28T08:21:25.417-07:00School shootings and civilian responseI have some thoughts on my other blog.craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-72273783105565108022007-04-28T07:42:00.000-07:002007-04-28T08:04:52.855-07:00Michael Bane says it allWhy I Never Fell in Love with the .40 S&WHe is not knocking the .40 S&W as a cartridge, just explaining why he prefers to carry what he does. This point can't be repeated enough: Finally, "stopping power" is wildly secondary to bullet placement. Let me say that again...in a handgun round, bullet placement is everything. What I want in a carry gun is the absolute craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-60127543870840617262007-04-23T06:43:00.000-07:002007-04-23T06:45:51.175-07:00Be preparedHere's a man who takes the injunction seriously.craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182806.post-13204877556465865152007-03-25T08:08:00.001-07:002007-03-25T08:08:49.016-07:00Email to Shooting TimesFor the first time that i can remember, i disagree with Sheriff Jim Wilson. He is a courteous gentleman so i understand why he apologized for his earlier comments about IPSC. (Although, calling it an "armed track meet" with " cute, pastel-colored pajama outfits" is pretty funny.) But he went too far when he wrote: "The majority voted, the majority rules, and life goes on."craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04406916480207918404noreply@blogger.com