Walther PPS

Hickok45 reviews the Walther PPS. And another review of the PPS. I had already been thinking about one of these even before I tried out Linoge's. I was surprised by how similar the dimensions are between it and the Glock 26. The width being the obvious and largest difference. I'd really like to compare the Kel-Tec PF-9 and the Walther PPS in person. I found this post that has some good pictures of the two guns.

Lesson of the Day

Via a comment on a post about using the front sight at Excels at Nothing.

"The reason that it's so important to focus on the front sight is because the sight alignment is a much finer adjustment than your point of aim.

If your point of aim is off by, say, one inch, but your sights are aligned properly, you're going to miss the bullseye by one inch.

If your point of aim is perfect on the bullseye, but your sights are misaligned by, say .075 inches. Assuming a sight radius of 5 inches (pretty generous in this day of compact guns) and a distance of 10 yards, you'll miss your bullseye by about 5 and a half inches."

Get a PC!

Scott over at the Power Line Blog is having problems with his Mac. When using the Wintel platform, the most common suggestion for resolving Windows problems is to buy a Mac. Unless you are on Slashdot.org, then they tell you to install Linux (after which comes a debate on what flavor).

I loved the comment by Charles Dorman: "GET A TYPEWRITER."

Nothing like a Luddite technology using comedian.

Magpul Bottle Opener

I can't seem to find this Magpul Bottle Opener on their site. Pretty slick none-the-less.



I already have a LaRue Tactical Beverage Entry Tool. I read that it can be used to remove their index clips, too.

Win a Glock from CCA

The Coal Creek team is at it again. They must have too many Glocks as they are giving another one away.

"TEXT the word "GLOCK" to 508-315-9971 and you will be entered automatically. Winner will be chosen at random on Sat March 26th.

You must be a TN resident to be eligible to win."

Via the CCA Facebook page.

Band Plans

K0NR talks about the importance of band plans. What I like about his story is both the detective work that went in to finding the source and the fact that it was resolved in a civilized manner. Ham culture is a little different from the internet culture.

Coat Tax

Another what's in a name post... death tax, Defense of Marriage Act, etc.

Let's see if "coat tax" sticks for fees associated with concealed carry permits.

(If your mission is to resist the Alliance's power grab and you carry concealed, then it is called the Browncoat tax.)

Via Snowflakes in Hell

Smokies Friends of the NRA

Does anyone go to these Friends of the NRA events? I've never been and wonder if it might be worth $35 and few hours of my time just for the experience. Of course, if I won the door prize, an EAA EZ 9mm pistol, I might have to go to the meeting every time.

Happy Birthday TNJeff!

Here is to the king of sourdough bread!

Happy Birthday Bill!

Happy 80th Birthday to Captain Denny Hooker!

(My favorite Denny Crane line was in an episode about a lady that was refusing to pay her taxes. He was appalled and asked, "If the little people don't pay taxes, who will?" Denny Crane.

And thanks for teaching us about technology...



Via Engadget.