Recent content by Buford57

MM is on a roll today. Pete's #1 is another good one and Dennis' #4 is a sign of the times.

Dennis' #1 posts frequently in the Concealed Carry and Self-defense section. The mouse guns in his hip pockets are printing.

When I used to fly I kept a small zippered bag in my briefcase. Inside were a mini-Maglite, a small stapler and a box of staples. I carried through airports around the country without incident for about 10 years before a very diligent scanner operator (pre-TSA) made me show him the contents...

The Skeeter conversion was done because S&W wasn't making a .44 Special and 28s were cheap. Today 28s are treasured collectables and the 629 Mountain Gun fills the niche. It is neither practical nor economical, but if you want something that is uniquely yours, why not? You already know it's not...

MM #1, Pete's #5 and Dennis #5 (I'll have the Demon Mustache Squid Roasts, please)

Dennis' #1 looks like something my Dad would have done.

I concur. Well executed but not factory. The ejector would gouge target grips which used briskly, which led to the football cutout. Even those did not play well with speedloaders, resulting in the next modification.

Thanks, Robert. This and the last few days' activities in LA have permanently extinguished any thought I ever had of moving even to NorCal. Seeing how far the conversation has deteriorated I wanted to get that in before the mods lock the thread.

An Air Marshal I knew professionally lost 2 duty weapons over a 3 year period, one in a burglary of his vehicle and the other from his unlocked garage. He also left his issued Blackberry in the seat pocket when deplaning. Makes you wonder.

If you mean the part about jealous bears, yes, that was sarcasm. I'm not angry. That is all.

Since you're quoting me, I assume you (personally) are addressing me (personally). Sorry you took personal offense at my question to the generic you.

And it gives the sound effects guy something do.

This. And when I did carry professionally I carried what my department issued/authorized - both sidearms and ammo. The fact it was department approved didn't mean it was the best choice. With the ammo it was low bid and I recall at least one incident when the ammo proved the old axiom about...

There are about 3 versions of this debate currently active on the Forum. Far more entertaining than what's on the tube. To distill all this down: never leave home without something in a caliber beginning with "4" that holds a minimum 10 rounds plus at least two reloads, preferably extended...