06 Aug 07
"The worm that destroys is the constant temptation to seek approval from your critics."
NM Governor-turned-presidential-candidate, Bill Richardson, who spent considerable state funds building an NRA/Police Range in Albuquerque, all to win NRA 's endorsement, has, thus far, been the only ostensibly pro-Second-Amendment candidate on the Democratic side. In fact, when campaigning for NM governor, Bill was a constant champion of gun shows and gun-show sales of firearms.
Not any more! Now, groveling at the feet of the DNC, Bill has suddenly done an about-face and announced that "we have to close the gun-show loophole," meaning that gun shows, indeed all gatherings of gun owners, formal and informal, need to prohibited by law.
As probably could have been predicted, Bill has knuckled under to demands of the DNC and, of course, as president would do the same. A bright light has fizzled, sputtered, and gone out!
"In a state of tranquillity, wealth, and luxury, our descendants will forget the Art of War and the noble zeal which made their ancestors invincible. Every corruption will be employed to loosen the bond of union which rendersour resistance formidable. When the spirit of liberty, which now animates our hearts and gives success to our arms, is extinct, our numbers will accelerate our ruin and render us easy victims to tyranny."
Sam Adams
/John
06 Aug 07
Walther PPS
Today, I handled a new Walther PPS pistol in 9mm. Imagine a G26 that is VERY thin! The PPS is a 9mm, polymer-frame 9-shooter (8+1), designed for concealed carry. Trigger is similar to Glock's, including a trigger-tab/safety. The pistol is self-dococking (DAO), with a crisp and short reset. No manual safety (which would be a silly redundancy).
The ambidextrous magazine-release "lever" is incorporated into the bottom of the trigger-guard. I'm not sure if Walther's engineers just wanted to be different, or if they really see an advantage here, but I found the lever difficult to use and would prefer a conventional button.
The PPS retails for $560.00, which puts it in direct competition with any number of other high-quality concealment pistols, like the G26, Kahr-9, SIG 239, S&W M&P Compact, et al.
I really like the pistol's flatness. I believe it will lend itself to comfortable carry in IWB holsters.
/John
06 Aug 07
LaserMax UniMas-6
LaserMax is currently marketing an extremely small laser unit and attached
pressure switch that is designed to quickly attach to rifles via a rail. I
have a copy, and I've put it on my RA/XCR.
What attracted me to this unit was its small size and the ability to attach
it securely and conveniently via a rail. Yes, I know I've been a fan of
neither rifle rails nor lasers in the past, but I may have been wrong!
I'll have an opportunity to use this slick LaserMax unit over the next few
months. It adds almost no bulk to the rifle and, I may find it useful. It
surely is bright and difficult to miss!
LaserMax is an innovative outfit, and they deserve a lot of credit for this
innovative product, which they have brought forth in the face of skeptical
comments from old guys, like me. I may be compelled to change my mind!
/John
06 Aug 07
Jensen's has a copy of the new Masada Rifle, produced by Mag-Pul of Boulder, CO. I got a chance to handle it today. It is a gas-piston 223, but 6.8mm, 7.62X39, and 308 versions are planned for the same platform. It features a folding stock, with adjustable length and adjustable rise (for when you mount optics on the top rail and need to raise you cheek weld).
The unit is smooth and snag-free, uses M-16 magazines, and comes in a tan color. First units are supposed to hit the market in early 2008. I'm sure I'll see them again at January's SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas. This rifle is designed to compete with other premium, light, military rifles, like Robinson Arm's XCR and SIG's 556.
On the subject of optics, many have asked where they can get their hands on Aimpoint's new Micro T/1. Jensen's now has them in stock, along with EOTech and a host of others! Call them at 970 663 5994.
/John
06 Aug 07
"Protest" at DSA in Lake Barrington, IL
The Jackson crowd has been conducting protests at several gun dealers in upstate IL recently, and getting arrested in the process. On 28 Aug 07 (Tues), they plan a protest at DSA's facility in Lake Barrington, IL.
Of course, protestors will be outnumbered by food-frenzied, media people who will stick a microphone into Jessie's face every time he clears his throat! They'll display scant interest in interviewing anyone else.
DSA makes a wonderful product that many of us stake our lives on routinely. They supply rifles and accessories to police departments throughout IL and the entire nation. DSA rifles are on patrol every day.
My friends at DSA will courageously face these bussed-in protestors. They will offer no excuses nor rationalizations for being good citizens and honest businessmen, although they probably won't be heard, nor even noticed, on the evening news.
All of us, along with DSA, need to stand up to these bullies. We need not apologize for exercising our rights as Americans. Cowering before bullies, as S&W did several years back, never has a good result. You may as well bleed in front of a shark!
"You probably have some habit or practice that I would find disgusting. If your actions do not affect me, I will leave you in peace, especially when I know as little about the subject as you obviously do about firearms. I askof you the same courtesy. I have owned firearms my entire life. I neither owe nor offer you an apology. In addition, I resent being beaten (by the likes of you) with the same stick as what real criminals should be beaten with, and are not."
Cooper
/John
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