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Hardware, Software, and Other Imperialist Crap / Sticks what spit fahr and such« on: February 12, 2011, 02:20:26 AM »
That's a nice bit of polymer, incidentally. I am a very hesitant latecomer to the tupperware pistols, but I've been quite pleased with the performance of mine. I shoot IDPA mostly, and try not to "race up" any of my pistols - though I will most likely always be a wheelgun and 1911 lad first, the glock has done more than acceptable service.
Did you do the stippling job yourself? 3
Hardware, Software, and Other Imperialist Crap / Sticks what spit fahr and such« on: February 11, 2011, 08:29:33 PM »Here ya go. Never can tell when Luci's comin' back, lol. Just another thing I have in common with many messianic figures. Pyrenius - it's a lot of fun. I got my start on stodgy old double guns, and that is still where much of my passion is. I will upload a picture of my Richard Nixon Presidential autographed browning the next time I am in Seattle if I remember to do so. Been building Armalites/ARs for a good long while now, too and it's quite the rewarding hobby - I am too old to have had legos, growing up, so it's some chord deep in that part of the mind I suppose. Of course it was also becoming something of an Irish national past time about the time I was getting ready to move to the US, so that may also have something to do with it. Like the saintly 12 intimated, don't rely on one source alone - while AR15.com may have good build manuals, you'll do best to steer clear of the forums - there is not an emphasis of quality components use there, and I have seem too many unregistered SBRs, etc, in the picture threads. Though I already mentioned them, here is a breakdown of the resources I have tended to find most useful: M4carbine.net's build forums, which have a primary focus on the three-gun/USPSA crowd, with some military orientation. Weaponevolution.com's how-to section caters to law enforcement/military folks and high speed gear types, with plenty of the USPSA crowd additionally. At these places you will find much more knowledgeable individuals and guides as it relates to keeping your rifle up to "mil-spec" conditions, which is very important for the durability of your investment. Likewise, Rob at TacticalYellowVisor is an authoritative source for components reliability. Even for those that prefer to build up their AR from a stripped receiver or an 80%, his charts will help you decide on quality manufacturers for your components. On the issue of home defense, I am not adverse to the use of the carbine in low grain .556 or civilian 223 - it doesn't tend to over penetrate compared to a 30 caliber round of course, and has the benefit of being much lighter and requiring less practice than a pump/automatic shotgun to run in a stressful situation. If you're going to go the handgun route, evaluate your living situation - I would have no problem using a .40s&w in my large ranch house, but I would stick to a hollow point .45 or similar moderate pressure round at either of my condos for example. The shotgun is all well and good, but remember that it requires a different set entirely of gross motor skills compared to a rifle or semi-auto pistol. The key to shotgun employment is practice and upper body strength, and even then - in my opinion - it's more of an outdoor weapon. 4
Hardware, Software, and Other Imperialist Crap / Sticks what spit fahr and such« on: February 11, 2011, 03:40:48 AM »
M4carbine.net and the weaponsevolution forums both have the smallest number of uninformed folks compared to, say, ar15.com.
If weapons aren't too scary for the geekery, here is a hastily assembled slice of my collection including my latest 556 build.  AR is a del-ton lower & lower, with BCM barrel (heavy 1:7 twist) and an H-buffer, with Magpul MOE furniture. LMT lower parts kit, MIAD grip. Trigger connector isn't LMT, it's a little lighter, but I don't recall the brand. Pistols are, from left to right: Ruger SP101 (Basic Service Pistol) in .357 magnum with 3 inch barrel and Hogue grips, Glock Generation 3 .40S&W (model 27), Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911 Champion (.45ACP) with GI furniture and 4 inch barrel, and Star M-45 Firestar in Starvel Finish (also .45acp). Pipe stem under the Star pistol belongs to a Peterson's of Dublin Bulldog pipe, from the Kerry collection I believe. 5
Sticky Stuff (no pun intended) / Re: What are you listening to?« on: February 09, 2011, 07:05:06 PM » Fantastic, that is.
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Sticky Stuff (no pun intended) / Re: What are you listening to?« on: February 09, 2011, 06:25:15 PM »
That is fantastic.
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Sticky Stuff (no pun intended) / Re: What are you listening to?« on: February 09, 2011, 03:53:40 PM »I was listening to this earlier That is fantastic. 8
Entertainment / Re: Hacker movies!« on: February 09, 2011, 03:22:32 PM »
I can't believe that only one person nominated Xanadu.
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New Geeks on the Block / Re: Кто-нибудь знает русский язык?« on: February 08, 2011, 04:06:25 PM »איך האב ניט געדאַנק וואָס איר משוגע מענטשן זענען טאַלקינג וועגן. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU9u9Jb36AU Vanya! Clear eyes works wonders, my friend. 11
New Geeks on the Block / Re: Кто-нибудь знает русский язык?« on: February 06, 2011, 04:44:02 PM »
Τι είναι αυτό το μέρος, ένα είδος φόρουμ για σπανακόπιτα ναι?
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Sticky Stuff (no pun intended) / Re: 2010 Book Thread« on: March 19, 2010, 01:08:04 PM »
Newbie made me read Barn Burning, from this anthology, which doesn't count as a whole book, but I thought I'd at least mention it. Love the Faulkner.
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Entertainment / Re: Do You KNow Someone Who Isn't Funny?« on: March 08, 2010, 06:13:25 PM »
I guess that should be a rector, not a deacon. Anyway, one more:
Guy is on a train, frantically running through all the cars. "Help! Help!" he is yelling, "is there a Priest on this train? A catholic priest?" Up and down the length of the train he goes, to no avail - priests are not in supply. Then, he makes another circuit, shouting: "Is there a rabbi!? A rabbi on this train?" But again, there appears to be no such individual on board. He makes yet another circuit - "Help!" he cries, "is there an Anglican clergyman aboard? Any at all?" The whole length of the train, he finds no such Anglican. Finally, as he stops at the last car and sighs, a man tugs his sleeve and says that he's a Presbyterian minister, and asks if he can help. The man turns to him, and gives him a short look. "No, pastor, that's no good - we're looking for a corkscrew." 14
Entertainment / Re: Do You KNow Someone Who Isn't Funny?« on: March 08, 2010, 05:29:05 PM »
Ha!
Edit: Oh, and a joke: An Episcopalian church deacon walks into his therapists office one afternoon, and complains of some marital issues. "My wife wants to expand our sex life, she's quite adventurous, but I am having a lot of trouble going along with what she wants," he tells the doc. The doc inquires what interests his wife. "She wants to get involved with groups, orgies - the swinger life style!" the troubled man opines. The doctor nods, and asks if this prompts feelings of jealousy or insecurity in the man. "Oh, no," says the man, "but my hand gets so worn out writing all the thank you notes afterwards!" 15
Sticky Stuff (no pun intended) / Re: 2010 Book Thread« on: March 08, 2010, 05:24:26 PM »
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New Geeks on the Block / Re: salut« on: March 02, 2010, 11:26:00 AM »
Exquis! Il est très bon qu'on ici puisse utiliser un accent aigu. Bienvenue au Geekery.
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Entertainment / Re: What's the deal with Anime, or manga, or japanimation, or whatever.« on: February 25, 2010, 07:52:40 AM »
In a topsaiil breeze. Lakemen; lakemen, or I'm a lizard.
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Sticky Stuff (no pun intended) / Re: What are you listening to?« on: February 18, 2010, 06:16:20 PM »
Tin soldiers, and Nixon's coming; we're finally on our own.
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Sticky Stuff (no pun intended) / Re: Geekery Denizens Photo Thread« on: February 18, 2010, 06:08:10 PM »
Those devilish things are the reason the curtain fell. Never has a thing killed more apparatchiks.
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Sticky Stuff (no pun intended) / Re: Geekery Denizens Photo Thread« on: February 18, 2010, 05:37:51 PM »
Belomorkanal?
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Sticky Stuff (no pun intended) / Re: What are you listening to?« on: February 17, 2010, 12:19:09 PM »24
Entertainment / Re: Myers-Briggs Personality Types« on: February 17, 2010, 10:42:27 AM »
I have never put my trust in such witchcraft. The one time I deigned to take such an inventory, I was assigned only THREE measures of my whole personality; three, by my honor. I was insulted to be shorted a measure, and be defined only as a "CAD."
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Anarchy / Re: Computer Desk/Setup Thread?« on: February 17, 2010, 08:03:52 AM »
Stupid.
You know what I love about you, Lucy? The way you always manage to maintain such a positive attitude and demeanor. That, and your rogueish good looks, of course When taken out of context (and I make it a practice to take everyone duly out of context, a right of my advanced stature,) you are far too kind. "Aeldo undereotone, eorðgrap hafað - waldend wyrhtan, forweorone geleorene."  edit: I found the eth (ð) character. Geþungen! |
