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This seems like cheap insurance on the once in a lifetime Elk hunt you finally got drawn for. Seems like the average age on this forum is "Experienced" and having concrete comms in the back country makes this a must have. Medical emergency, lost, you name it. Out of cell service is common, but...

Agree. Carry the gun you have the most confidence in. That means if you shoot a 1911 in IDPA but carry a Five Shot Snubby, there is a disconnect. If you are only going to carry the snubby, shoot it in IDPA or however you train. Most guys do not shoot a J-Frame much, but it is the one they carry...

Awesome! Anything you can take the doors off of I am all for. My current favorite toy. Not quite an airplane, but as close as I will get.

I remember reading (and laughing) about the Skylark. Every kid should have a convertible growing up.

I am in Missouri, but the other side of the State!

I have always enjoyed your work, I think because you grew up parallel to me but in a different state. I hope you never outgrew your love of convertibles. The 80's were a great time to grow up with fun cars available to anyone that worked hard. If you make it up to the Bianchi Cup held at my...

Like people who would buy a 10 pound chocolate bunny would have a mallet. Only working folks have tools, and working folks don't waste money on 10 pound chocolate bunnies!

Greyfox, I am too lazy to do it, but step one would be to check how many politicians have died of cancer....

Stainless is slicker. Why not add wax to make it super slicker? That is one of the old timer tricks that does not cost much money (because you already had paste wax for your car...right?) but it might give you an edge. I personally am all about the edge. I want to always cut enough corners to...

It is a shame I am doomed to never grow up. Because if I was ever going to grow up, I would want to be Will Dabbs, MD.

Belt Fed if it is being sold on eBay it is probably a fake on top of all that. I used to give classes to the people that worked in returns. It is amazing how many people would buy an optic and try to return a counterfeit product. If I am not buying from a dealer, I have to inspect it myself...

Back when I retired the first time at age 28 I sold just about everything I owned, and bought rental property. With the money coming in from that I would not have to work so I got a Camper to see America. The property was in a college town, but it was near Whiteman Air Force Base. I always tried...

Red Goat, I agree true GI mags are good to go and I have had good luck with Checkmate. The main reason I like the Wilson #47 is they can be disassembled easily for cleaning and applying a coat of automotive paste wax on the inside.

Another thing is weight. 100 rounds of 22 LR does not weigh much compared to centerfire ammo. When I am just walking around the woods, lunch, a canteen and 100 rounds of 22 LR equates to a very relaxing afternoon. Plinking and enjoying the scenery. Good for ones blood pressure!

The chink in my cultural armor. I have never owned an Aston Martin. MG, Triumph, Austin Healey (big and little) Jaguar and Lotus have all leaked in my garage at one time or another but never an Aston Martin. I am afraid I would have to come out of retirement to afford one, so that is out of the...

Remember the old song "Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile". Kit is the English/old timers name for gear. And every time I go to the range I finish up with a box of 22 rimfire, just to work on the basics. As often as not, it is with a Kit Gun, just right for woods...

I got one of the Nextbelt versions a couple of years ago. It has held up well, and I can cinch as tight as needed when I am carrying, say, a revolver instead of a 1911 but both in an inside the waistband holster. I am a fan. I also saw the MidwayUSA has them under the Bianchi name. A good...

PS-Well done carrying a serious firearm! Most will never notice, and you have a nice tight holster and strong belt. But I still think you will be "made" if someone is closely watching.

Yep, I'm sure. When you are moving and the wind is blowing a guy that is looking for a gun will see a gun. My friends and I spot "concealed" carry guys all the time here in Columbia, a college town where cargo pants and baggy shirts are normal. First guy to spot a person that is heeled does not...

I am 5 foot five and carry a 1911 Government Model or a Browning Hi Power. Not hard with an inside the waistband holster. Anything else is going to telegraph you are armed, except perhaps if you wear a shoulder rig and a coat. If you can't get used to inside the waistband carry, you are limiting...