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    I've done my grunt work from iron ore all the way...

    I've done my grunt work from iron ore all the way to the crucible 3lb block and made a number of 3' blades until I found that money was much better doing other things in life. Obviously you have...
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    Frankly you began this with a dick measuring...

    Frankly you began this with a dick measuring contest. Maybe you meant no disrespect, but it was taken.
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    Surviving examples that have changed owners hands...

    Surviving examples that have changed owners hands for centuries, or museum pieces that have only been restored for preservation purposes? The later will generally have a corroded edge, or an edge...
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    Depends. Many medieval swords were given only a...

    Depends. Many medieval swords were given only a smooth chisel edge. In a world of iron covered shields and mail, a sharp edge didn't last long and all you have left is to rely on your blade...
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    From my observations over the years, you have...

    From my observations over the years, you have chaos on top of chaos, with a little chaos on the side. The minute you think you have found a pattern, you run into OISs that completely change you way...
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    I never trust any firearm right out of the box. ...

    I never trust any firearm right out of the box. I get more confident with it after I have put 500-1000rds through it and push its abilities. I "generally" trust the P320s offered as LE/Military...
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    https://lawofficer.com/exclusive/officer-down-the-...

    https://lawofficer.com/exclusive/officer-down-the-peter-soulis-incident/

    Officer Soulis was using .40S&W Winchester 165gr Ranger Talons rated at 1160fps, and his duty weapon was a G22. The...
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    I would agree, I am doubtful that the 9mm would...

    I would agree, I am doubtful that the 9mm would loose popularity with a ban as it still is a much easier cartridge to shoot for most people. For a long time I carried a single stack Sig P239 9mm...
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    What's the best place to target on those bear...

    What's the best place to target on those bear targets with a handgun?
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    Speeding up production doesn't necessarily mean a...

    Speeding up production doesn't necessarily mean a quality issue. Colt delivered 20% more contract M4s in 2003 to the US Army after being informed of its urgency and there were few reported issues. ...
  11. You mean the M9? Where exactly are you...

    You mean the M9?



    Where exactly are you reading/hearing this? In DOI we have 3-4 full day trainings each year just for handgun, and we issue out 100rds of handgun ammo a month for individual...
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    Unfortunately that's what happens with any...

    Unfortunately that's what happens with any discussion on caliber choice. Ultimately, a firearm is really a customized tool to fit your particular attributes and skill sets which may follow the...
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    I am only authorized to carry classic DA/SA Sigs...

    I am only authorized to carry classic DA/SA Sigs or the P320 and P365 series. I am currently using the P320 full sized .45acp, and the P365xl 9mm off duty. I was using the regular P365 for a while,...
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    The simple answer is to first get good quality...

    The simple answer is to first get good quality training, and train often......then train some more with other peoples equipment(borrow/rent/buy). Once you think you have trained well and tried a...
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    Very tapered case versus less tapered case,...

    Very tapered case versus less tapered case, combined with designing a magazine that angles rearward versus a SMG magazine which is straight or curved forward with the natural curvature of the case...
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    Although I haven’t had any issues when I buy IOP...

    Although I haven’t had any issues when I buy IOP products from them, indeed I would very likely buy Glock or H&K instead for personal ownership/use. I’m only authorized to carry Sigs, so I’m in this...
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    Yep, you will never catch me buying Sig Sauer...

    Yep, you will never catch me buying Sig Sauer products outside of the IOP program.
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    All of my full sized P320 .45acp mags are marked...

    All of my full sized P320 .45acp mags are marked "Made in Italy". I've got 2 generations of them including ones put out within the last 6 months. The P365 series mags are all marked "Made in USA",...
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    That's what this guy was using in his 1911 :D...

    That's what this guy was using in his 1911 :D
    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1389775/Armed-robber-killed-gun-shop-owner-Georgia.html

    …..actually I have no idea what kind of ammo he...
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    I've got a coworker in Philly who works with the...

    I've got a coworker in Philly who works with the PD and got some more info. There were two sets of brass on the ground. An area where there were a few .45acp casings(media pictures), and an area...
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    If this video actually goes with this incident, I...

    If this video actually goes with this incident, I would say they appear to be .45acp brass based on characteristics such as primer-to-case head size ratio, the characteristics of the case rim, and...
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    Jerry wasn't about to allow a deadly force...

    Jerry wasn't about to allow a deadly force situation to get in the way of a good training opportunity. With three 6-shot speed loaders on his belt, the fire hydrant across the street received the...
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    Clearly you haven’t considered the Jerry Miculek...

    Clearly you haven’t considered the Jerry Miculek theory.....
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    Double Post.

    Double Post.
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    Ultimately, most of the mid-higher end modern 9mm...

    Ultimately, most of the mid-higher end modern 9mm makes and models out there from the major manufacturers will be reliable and durable enough for you to not be overly concerned for your usage. I...
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