You know you've pissed me off, right? I have a Korea era practice grenade (M4?) but I can't find it. For 11 years it lived just to the left of where I'm sitting right now but I had to take the shelf unit down when I got Starlink. That's close to two years ago. I just must have put it someplace really safe. I've looked in all the usual places... There was also a jar full of bullets. Orphan calibers that I no longer own. I can't find them, either. I did find a holster and 2 chrome wheel center caps that were presumed lost.
It's been a minute. I'd like to apologize but I can't. I'm not sure why, but I've made some foundational changes and switched priorities. It's not like I found someplace better, I'm not really anyplace. It's not like I don't think of you and others from time to time, I do. I bought a pair of 5.11 ATAC boots on your recommendation. I really like them, thank you.
So. I just found the bullets, but the grenade isn't there. There are 3 linked 30.06 cases that would work in a BAR, but no grenade. Need a few .456 Casoul bullets? 30.40 Krag?
I miss your smiling face. Hell, I miss your unhappy face.
Haha, well yeah I have that effect on some people...the legit ones tell me.
It's a bummer about the grenade as that would be coo, but at least you found the bullets...it's always a good day to find such things, unless one finds them inside of oneself; that day isn't so good.
So, you got those ATAC's Good work and I'm glad you like them, solid boots for sure and they'll see you right when in the desert with Sam. I wear them all over the place though, not just in the field. They make me feel...comfortable, if you know what I mean. They're familiar.
Don't worry about apologising, I know you've been away for a while and figured you were doing things that had to take priority, it happens and is totally acceptable. I appreciate your comment about missing me, my faces. Here's both you mentioned just to warm your heart and bring you joy. 😀😒
Come now man, all ammunition is accepted, at all times. To do otherwise would offend the gods of war.
So. After years of careful study I finally found and owned a motorcycle with too much horsepower (180 hp Suzuki B King). Likewise I found that the .456 Casoul was just too much for a hand cannon. Damn that thing hit hard. There just was no second shot :) But it's kind of cool to have some elephant type pistol rounds...
I love my boots and boots in general. The 5.11s are a little like wearing slippers. I'll just guarantee that I'll never put my hiking boots on again. Really a good recommendation, my friend. So far I'd call it perfect.
I wear boots at least part of every day. These are my new riding boots, also. Another two pair of shoes I'll never wear again... I might get a pair of booties for wet weather, or I might just be a tough guy. I have a pair of 3 finger rain gloves that work well.
30.40 Krag was a WWI American rifle. I used one for deer hunting in my youth.
I have put the grenade on the "pick up when seen" list. I have actively checked every possibility that I can think of. I stowed it someplace special for sure...
Some calibres are overkill and as someone who has shit a lot I focus on the right tool for the job.
I knew a guy who had a need to have the largest most rediculous calibres he could find. (probably had a small dick). He was the worst shot though, couldn't hit shit. We called him Howie (to his face) as we always joked that even with a Howitzer he'd not impact the target.
I'm not saying it's not fun to shoot heavier calibres from time to time, but I've seen them be the reason someone can't shoot effectively and for me there's no reason to do it without the expectation of hitting the target and being able to follow up quickly if one doesn't.
I have fired a 30-40 Krag, only a few rounds. It's not common here, certainly not as common as the .303 SMLE. It's always nice to shoot something historic though.
Those boots man, I'm so pleased you like them. I love mine and wear them so much but I always worry people will buy things I suggest and then hate them.
Well, you don't use a screwdriver to drive a nail. I'm a serious believer in the right tool for the task.
With a pistol I seriously believe in the second shot. I want to be very close with the first shot but want the second to be 10 ring. With a rifle it's all first shot-fact of the matter is, when hunting deer or elk, there is no second shot. Get it right the first time.
With a shotgun it's a series of first shots. I've gotten a few doubles on ducks and I have seen a couple of triples.
I have a lady friend that is just nasty with a .22winmag pistol. I certainly wouldn't want to be caught creeping around her place. For me, the big calibers are giving the shooter 'miss room'. I had a .44 Mag in my young days. I got over that pretty early :)
I have always been comfortable in boots. The best of them have been custom built and I wore them all day every day. These boots are the closest I've had to the customs, and made for the desert. The right tool for the job, it seems.
You're right, that second shot, the double tap, is important with a handgun, especially the lighter calibres like 9mm. Being able to back up quickly and accurately is the key.
I'm not so good with a shotgun, not bad, just better in long guns and handguns. I'd still not advise standing in front of me if I had a shotgun and the intent to use it though. I can hit stuff.
I hope you're well and you have a good weekend ahead.
I may or may not have a hallway gun in my bedroom. Pistol grip short barrel 12 ga. Nobody will come down my hallway.
Haha, I'm not surprised.
Well, they might...and will probably wish they hadn't!