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  1. Thread: Swords.....

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    When bullets and hope have fled, all that's left...

    When bullets and hope have fled, all that's left is to die well sword in hand.

    Pole arms are for plebes, don't die a plebe.
  2. Thread: Swords.....

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    Here's a large Rondel dagger from the older Tod...

    Here's a large Rondel dagger from the older Tod Cutler Line. This is before he started having the blades manufactured offshore. Back then, the Cutler Line were simply plainer, non-custom stuff, but...
  3. Thread: Swords.....

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    In the original post: First sword is a large...

    In the original post:

    First sword is a large Oakeshotts Type XIV, inspired by an original housed in a museum in Paris. Early, mid-14th century. Made by Polish smith Mataeusz Sulowski.

    Second...
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    I'm afraid not. He made my single hander with...

    I'm afraid not. He made my single hander with the bronze pommel. But, I don't have a falchion though I should.

    The MRL Falchion you have is actually one of their better efforts. I've owned a...
  6. Thread: Swords.....

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    If you're going Falchion, go reverse Falchion. ...

    If you're going Falchion, go reverse Falchion.

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    I can outfit the whole family.

    I can outfit the whole family.
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    Swords.....

    I'm sure these have all been seen. But, I was taking some new photos. So for the hell of it.....

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  9. Thread: TISAS 1911s

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    Everything else is pretty standard. Nothing else...

    Everything else is pretty standard. Nothing else revealed any unexpected drama during fitting. But, why would you use a non-standard dovetail on the most modified pistol in history? Especially when...
  10. Thread: Fly United.

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    Spirit Aero Systems is one of Wichitas major...

    Spirit Aero Systems is one of Wichitas major employers. I have neighbors who work their and over the years many of my acquaintances have too. That workplace is so incredibly toxic, I wouldn't be...
  11. Thread: TISAS 1911s

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    I replaced my Stingrays sights with the MGW tool....

    I replaced my Stingrays sights with the MGW tool. I soaked it with Kroil and let it sit for twenty four hours. The MGW wouldn't budge it on removal. I resulted to driving the sight off with a...
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    "Warrior" is a term that's bandied about so much...

    "Warrior" is a term that's bandied about so much these days that it's become a cliche.

    Carrying a gun doesn't make you a fighter anymore than driving a car makes you Dale Earnhardt.

    Unless an...
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    Harrison has become my first choice due to things...

    Harrison has become my first choice due to things like this.
  14. Jesus, that guy is trying way too hard. He's...

    Jesus, that guy is trying way too hard. He's Colion Noir on speed.
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    So far, out of the two 9mm Tisas 1911s I've been...

    So far, out of the two 9mm Tisas 1911s I've been shooting:

    Magtech 115 grain 9mm is trash. It's POI is significantly higher at 25 yards than others. It is relatively hot, so the action cycles...
  16. Thread: Staccato

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    It shouldn't, but it surprises me the fact that...

    It shouldn't, but it surprises me the fact that all-metal guns, with long bearing surfaces, need lube has become such a discovery.
  17. Thread: Staccato

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    Shoot it first. Slide to frame fit contributes...

    Shoot it first. Slide to frame fit contributes no more than three percent to the guns accuracy potential. You may be surprised.
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    My experience has indicated that it's difficult...

    My experience has indicated that it's difficult to find 9mm ammo that is consistently accurate over a range of firearms. Being the most widespread service round world wide, there are many ammo and...
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    None. They're the new reality TV echo chamber.

    None.

    They're the new reality TV echo chamber.
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    My .45s now sit in the safe, begging to come out...

    My .45s now sit in the safe, begging to come out and play. 😩
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    It's been a godsend for me. Good luck.

    It's been a godsend for me. Good luck.
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    You're right. Considering his LE experience, the...

    You're right. Considering his LE experience, the cultural norms of our region and the fact that he wasn't even a church goer, it was quite strange. Doubly so considering we were all discussing one...
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    I knew a retired cop who was violently opposed to...

    I knew a retired cop who was violently opposed to carrying guns in church. He was a gun guy and could give no rational explanation for his feelings. It was actually a bit strange.
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    I've also started seeing the opposite viewpoint...

    I've also started seeing the opposite viewpoint expressed. About six months ago I started carrying a lightweight Commander 1911, in 9mm. This was entirely due to issues with arthritis. To me,...
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