Category Archives: Guns

Nothing Really New

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Jay has a post up with a photo of an old “Fitz Special” revolver. These were professional conceal carry modification to what were then large revolvers, to make them more portable. Such a gun even graced the holster of James … Continue reading →

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On Pocket Autos

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Jason again has another great Empty Mags Podcast talking about pocket carry. If you pocket carry, or are thinking about it, go give that podcast a listen, and while you’re at it go read my post about it. He points … Continue reading →

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Who OK’d This?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Cold Steel Knives has a video out called “Never Unarmed”. In it the company founder Lynn C. Thompson demonstrates some questionable shooting skills and techniques. Take some time to watch this, as Cold Steel has taken this video down before. … Continue reading →

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For Massholes Who Like 1911s

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Weerd Beard

BTW the other day when I was in the gun shop I spotted a Remington R1 1911 (the “Mill-Spec” model, not the “Enhanced” yet) Its Mass approved. The shop keeper even sold one to a friend who says it runs … Continue reading →

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You Know You’re a Lost Cause

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Weerd Beard

…When the Daily Kos bans you. I won’t lie, before today I never read Kos. I didn’t like the format, and I had been told it was a site vastly to the left of places like the Huffington Post. Well … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Waldo

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Weerd Beard

As many of you know my buddy Waldo works at the gun counter at the Cabellas in Maine. When reading this post where I mention the general ignorance of firearms law of the general population he responded with this: As … Continue reading →

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Kel Tec Sub2000 Review

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Looks like Erin got herself a Kel-Tec Sub2000, and she writes an awesome review of it, go give it a read. BTW I was unaware that that nubbin under the buffer tube was the charging handle. Erin wasn’t pleased with … Continue reading →

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Take a Newbie to the Range

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Weerd Beard

So my wife’s sisters came for a visit this weekend, and one of the sisters had never shot a gun before and has decided she really wanted to have that experience. I LOVE teaching new shooters, and I find the … Continue reading →

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A Look Into Their Black Hearts

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Bob just put up a LOT of work compiling quite the compelling case of the violent criminal past of one Michael Bonomo (AKA Mikeb302000). However you feel about the troll its worth a look, its a sordid tale of addiction, … Continue reading →

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Love Them!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Weerd Beard

A Day At The Range has a review of a 1,000 round range test of a S&W1911 Rail gun. Hilton Yam has similar experiences with the S&W1911 E-Series. My 5″ Stainless 1911 has about 15,000 Rounds through it with no … Continue reading →

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