Monthly Archives: October 2013

The Daily Show hits it on the head

By | October 31, 2013

I know a bunch of you don’t particularly like Jon Stewart due to his view on gun control, and his generally leftest views, but I think he hit it out of the park last night talking about the NSA. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W9hWJROeRs&w=420&h=315] Those whose jobs it is to oversee the NSA are either claiming “oh… we… Read More »

Notes from the weekend

By | October 28, 2013

Went to the gun show with oddball. Ammo retailers had ammo at their normal “Internet +25%” prices. I think I saw two bricks of .22lr, both less than $60. Towards the end of the show, there was a guy behind a table furiously trying to sell oddball one of these, with a forward vert grip… Read More »

Just a quick reminder…

By | October 25, 2013

I would like to thank this gentleman for demonstrating why you don’t look down the barrel of a gun.  Especially immediately after a failure to fire. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjDu5zwa4rM&w=560&h=315] Don’t worry, no blood and gore.  Just an amazing example of a hang fire. *edit* embedded video link fixed.

Well, that’s a relief!

By | October 19, 2013

On Monday, I picked up tags for the WRX. When I got in the car, it stalled out on me three times. Then I got a lean condition engine code (which I was able to read and clear using the ScanGauge II I picked up several years ago). No biggie. Well, the P0171 kept coming… Read More »

Gun Porn: Magpul on a Krink

By | October 8, 2013

My friend James sent these to me, with this: I decided to order one of the new MOE AK Grips from Magpul, just to try it out. Got it Friday, and put it on the AKSU. I like it, much more “grippy” than a traditional AK grip. It takes standard Magpul grip cores, so you… Read More »

Scooby Dooby Doo!

By | October 4, 2013

Alternate title: I decided to go in a different direction.* 2004 Subaru WRX. Turbocharged boxer engine. All wheel drive. World Rally Blue. 30+ MPG on Premium. Like the Excursion before it, I’ve wanted this car since it was new. Now I have it. Also like the Excursion, I paid a little bit more than the… Read More »