Weapons

Springfield XDM Compacts

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We got in a few of the .40 XDMC’s…  You know, while at SHOT I took a look at them and at the time they just didn’t blow my skirt up.  However after handling the production gun here… taking some more time to examine it…

I like it.  It’s the first XDM that I could see myself getting if I was in the market for a Sub-Compact sized Poly-Striker.   The grip is short, but it works.  The 3.8 inch barrel and related sight radius makes getting a good Sight Picture easier than on other sub-compact guns.   And the XDM’s lines seem to work better with this hobbit sized grip.    I give it my nod of approval.

Crusader, Weapons

Are you ready for a Crusader 1911?

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Joe has surprised me, yet again.  When it comes to making things happen, Joe is the man.  Check this out:

… a good friend of mine just happens to be a master smith that apprenticed at Wilson Combat. The man knows everything there is to know about building a fine 1911. If there’s anyone that can build a Crusader worthy 1911 it is my friend Paul.

So that leaves us with a little problem. Paul is in Virginia….yeah, that’s why we haven’t done anything about this. Well that may not be as much of a problem as previously thought. Paul approached me with a proposal last night. To start out with he is building up a pistol for us to shoot, photograph, and do a write up. From there we will leave it to you. We have the best 1911′s on planet earth to offer you. We will work out pricing with Paul and he will build them there in Virginia (we’ll add our logo here) until such a time when we can bring Paul out here to build for us full time.

One thing we are also able to offer is the ability to convert your stock pistol into a full custom, perfectly tuned 1911 that your friends will drool over and covet until they have one of their own.  Stay tuned and we’ll have more info for you.

Government Models, Commanders, Officers, in .45ACP and 10mm.  Hell Yeah!

Weapons

Looking at Browning

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Looking at the Browning Catalog, I have some thoughts.

First.  The Micro Midas X-Bolt Rifle… Why is it not available in .223?  You have the .308 family of short action cartridges and the .22-250… but why not a .223 and a .204 option?  I think the .223 especially is an oversight.  For bringing up young shooters, .223 is ideal.  I know Browning’s reasons for only using the bigger rounds… I don’t need to hear them again… but they are wrong. Continue reading Looking at Browning →

Training, Uncategorized, Weapons

Hunting Guy or Tactical Guy.

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A big chunk of the shooting community seems to be in two camps. Hunting Guys and Tactical Guys and I’ve heard arguments between the two about who is better and all that nonsense. I know guys on both sides of that line in the sand.

One side buys long brown guns and fire rounds never used by the Military. They will also use pointy sticks and strings to bring down big game. These guys can load their guns backwards and then kill an Elk with it. They camo up and blend in with their surroundings like the Predator and will mimic their prey and get within spitting distance.

The other guys buy guns that are Black or Coyote Tan and they fire rounds by the bucket loads and practice shooting their Semi’s with speed and accuracy that is unprecedented in Military History. They will rip into a target like a hurricane, dominate a situation, and counter any threat they come across. Both sides have strong points. Continue reading Hunting Guy or Tactical Guy. →

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Horrible Horror

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I love horror movies…   But lately I’ve found no good scary movies at all.

“Devil”?  No.  Come on, the Devil is really in an elevator?  Stupid story to begin with, but at least that one had… Okay, I don’t know what that one had…  Paranormal Activity… started out good… had potential.. then the ending totally ruined the whole movie.  Paranormal Activity 2 was even worse… the super slow build up that lead to nothing but bitter disappointment.

I just watched “The Last Exorcism”.  This flick was semi interesting… A fake preacher doing a fake exorcism that turns out to be real… at best, it got “interesting”… had some potential… and then the ending was the worst of the retarded cliche endings that made Paranormal Activity look brilliant.

Ewe Boll could have made better horror movies than these.  These are “Pants On The Head” retarded.  I want my Dollar Fifty back from the Red Box.

Where are the good new Horror movies?  If this is what American Horror Film Makers are doing – they need to go back to Remaking Japanese Horror movies.  Or just quit… and go away.  Second thought, yes… do that.  Go away…

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A 3 rifle battery for sale or trade for a bike

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I need a motorcycle.  This isn’t a “want” anymore… I need one.  Bad.  I gotta have a bike.

I’m putting up 3 of my favorite, best shooting rifles, for sale or trade so I can get a bike.

1.   A Remington 700 Stainless CDL .223 with a Nikon Monarch scope on it.  Yes, this the new new one I just got.

2.  The Savage model 12 with a Leupold VariX III in .22-250.  Harris bi-pod.  Serious accuracy and was my best Coyote Murder Weapon when I was hunting them.  Use Hornady 55 grain V-Max loads and nothing is getting away from it.

3.  This one shows how serious I am… Savage 10FCP topped with a Vortex Viper 6.5-20×50 Mil Dot scope and a Harris bi-pod.

2500 bucks for all three or for a decent cruiser style motorcycle 750cc’s or bigger.   If you have a nicer motorcycle… I’ll throw in a couple more guns.  Another reason, I have got to have a second vehicle.  My truck is the only vehicle we have.  The wife can drive it when she’s staying out in the country… but when I need to come into town, I need something more economical anyways…  and I bike is impossible to beat for that.  I gotta have one.

Crusader, Weapons

Crusader LEO Sterling 9mm UPDATE

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Crusader’s “Limited Edition Offering” Sterlings… Joe has all the parts and everything we need to do these builds.  I’ll be going out to SLC this coming Wed so we can get these things rolling and done.     I am so jazzed I can’t even sit still… This is like Christmas Eve coming… Building these guns is going to be a blast… but more so than that… One of them is mine!

I’ve had enough queries to insure that it is very likely that at some point in the future, we will make another run of Sterlings again.  But not any time soon.  Sorry.  If you didn’t get one, and you really want one.  I’m sure one of the guys that are getting one, might be willing to part with it, if the money is right.   But already these have become an instant collectible gun.. so the offer will have to be – generous.    Good luck with that.

Crusader, Training

March 26th, Crusader Defensive Pistol

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March 26th, 9AM, at the Buckskin Hills Range.   Crusader Defensive Pistol Course.

As usual, the price is 200 dollars per person.  If you bring a friend or a spouse, you get 25 bucks off the cost of your course.   You bring two people, that’s 50 bucks off.   Payment in advance of the course.

350 rounds of ammunition, food, water, and clothing appropriate for the weather.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

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