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    Excellent post and excellent dose of reality.

    Excellent post and excellent dose of reality.
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    I like the black DLC coating and would like to...

    I like the black DLC coating and would like to see more watches offered with this finish.
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    I am a slightly below average size dude who can...

    I am a slightly below average size dude who can conceal a full size 1911 under a polo style shirt when I want to do so. I can do it because every single pair of pants I own has been purchased with...
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    You probably already planned to do this but stick...

    You probably already planned to do this but stick some of the hook portion of Velcro to the back of the Enigma. The holster will then stick nicely to the loop portion that is already in the gun...
  5. True in other circumstances, but I do not see...

    True in other circumstances, but I do not see that desire to punish anyone from anyone involved in the issues you mention. As we push for our agenda, be careful about falling into the trap of...
  6. What does anyone have to gain by punishing the...

    What does anyone have to gain by punishing the other side?
  7. This really misunderstands the motives of both...

    This really misunderstands the motives of both sides.
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    If I recall correctly, didn’t someone mention...

    If I recall correctly, didn’t someone mention elsewhere on this forum that Tom Givens had stated that the only students he ever saw charged after an incident were those who left a position of safety...
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    If we are talking about actual concealment on a...

    If we are talking about actual concealment on a daily basis, and we recommend a Glock 19 to a new shooter, we are not only telling them to buy a gun, but also telling them they are going to have to...
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    My daughter is a junior in high school. She is...

    My daughter is a junior in high school. She is currently taking a financial fitness class which is required of all students for graduation. The class seems to be well done, and it appears that she...
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    Having now seen at least 2 ammo shortages that...

    Having now seen at least 2 ammo shortages that lasted well over a year, I am in favor of having options that save me time and ammo at the range.

    I do have laser bore sight devices in various...
  12. George Zimmerman is an excellent example. How...

    George Zimmerman is an excellent example. How many people thought they “knew” he was guilty based on the preliminary news reports? We learned the truth later because he had a good lawyer, who will...
  13. Knew he was guilty? How? How is anyone ever...

    Knew he was guilty? How?

    How is anyone ever supposed to get a competent defense if their attorney decides not to do their job as well because they decide that they “know” their client is guilty?...
  14. Adding one more point to this list: after...

    Adding one more point to this list: after sitting through a 9 month trial, I cannot imagine a single juror not being very highly motivated to reach a verdict as quickly as possible to end that...
  15. My new 1911 holster is Tony's normal quality. If...

    My new 1911 holster is Tony's normal quality. If you need a holster I would check the list to see if anyting matches your needs.
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    How does one look through the wrong end of a...

    How does one look through the wrong end of a scope and not realize something is wrong?!

    Is someone deliberately trying to destroy the credibility of our military?

    We are in deep trouble.
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    I have owned several supposedly waterproof...

    I have owned several supposedly waterproof watches without screw down crowns, and with only one exception, every single one has had water leak into it. At least about half a dozen of them leaked the...
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    As a result, people go scuba diving with...

    As a result, people go scuba diving with Datejusts without problems.
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    I have read that theory before. However, the...

    I have read that theory before. However, the number of failures of water resistance I have seen with push-pull crowns is significant, and includes only one exception. The number of failures I have...
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    I have seen watches rated as high as 200m with...

    I have seen watches rated as high as 200m with push-pull crowns. The manufacturers claim the watches can handle it. I prefer a screw-down crown.
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    Was that supposed to be waterproof? If that is...

    Was that supposed to be waterproof?

    If that is a watch you would like to keep, get it to Hamilton or to a watchmaker ASAP. That water will take its toll.
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    One more point while the water resistance...

    One more point while the water resistance discussion is not too far upthread:

    Do not ever replace a bezel or crystal with an aftermarket part and expect water resistance to remain intact.
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    Perhaps a lot depends on what we consider to be...

    Perhaps a lot depends on what we consider to be bright.

    I have tritium sights on a North American Arms Guardian with inserts that are well over 10 years old (miniature Novak sights using...
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    If the goal is being memorable . . . maybe they...

    If the goal is being memorable . . . maybe they succeeded . . . for better or worse.
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    When my wife and I were first married, we both...

    When my wife and I were first married, we both had Luminox watches. The tritium in mine was generally usable for about 15 years, and by then something else in the movement had also stopped working. ...
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