It was great. To say it was humbling is an understatement. Multiple spinning steel arrays being shot from a seated position (also pivoting) isn't something I typically incorporate into my dry fire drills. :o
"How comfortable do you think I will be sending you additional consignment guns for testing if this (article) is an acceptable practice? Working with the media is a two way street, is it not?"
This is a pretty discomforting statement when you realize that it represents the majority of...
I'd break my own rule and pursue quantity over quality, with some debatable inclusions:
A used S&W model 52 - I've always wanted a wadcutter gun.
An LCP... why not?
An STI Spartan in 9mm...
I think I've prob got a few hundred to play with If I play my cards right... so now I've got to play...
...Had a great time folks; It was nice to see some friendly faces and sneak away with a few toys. I'll be looking forward to next year, and checking my phone monthly for that "gun a month winner" call :D
Sadly he won't be there:(. Last week was a blast, and I sure as heck would like to make this one. Hopefully I'll be able to shoot with EAPS guys soon enough.
Now that he definitely knows it's counterfeit... it sure would be terrible if someone made him drive "up to an hour away to meet" just to find out that they are not willing to buy a clone. Yep... it sure would be terrible.
I've been comparing a few one-piece mounts: Burris P.E.P.R., RRA, Armalite, Larue SPR, and the Primary Arms. I like that it doesn't have the unnecessary top-mounted rails like the Burris. The primary arms has exactly the features I want, and as a bonus, looks great, and is a few buck cheaper...
The casual (non-disruptive) conversation within a classified thread is helpfull and is typically a healthy addition for the buyer and seller. The discussions generate interest, and when searched, an old for-sale add with visible comments is a pretty nice piece of archived info.
I like the idea of not knowing the stage before the start signal. I'd like to watch a group of your typical "gamers" go head-to-head with some of our military and law enforcement folks.
It sucks that it happened to you, but thanks for the information. This is how reputations are developed, and is also why I go out of my way to do business with companies like BCM, Dillon Precision, RCBS and Missouri Bullet Co. Even if you made a mistake with one of these companies they...