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We can use phases from the anti gun folk’s play book, “No one is trying to make plastic guns, quit being paranoid…”
So we need more legislation? Isn’t it already a crime to shoot someone who isn’t trying to harm you?
We being Bloomberg, et al. Right Chuck?
So their panties are in a bunch trying to make a gun illegal to prevent someone from doing something that’s already illegal with the gun. Where do they acquire this logic? I have never heard of a criminal saying “I was going to commit a crime but the tools I needed were illegal so I didn’t buy them. Oh how those devious politicians foil my plans”
I’m fucking sick of these people thinking they can just pass any law they want under the guise of “protecting” the people.
Me thinks Sen. Schumer is the problem.
I had to LOL and spit out my coffee on this one. As if passing legislation will “eliminate” any problem. That’s the thing about statists, they see the solution as more regulation, more infringement, more control. They really have no idea how stupid they sound when they say things like this. They don’t even realize what they are slowly doing to the US. We are less and less free every year because these clowns insist that passing more laws is the answer. There are already so many laws on the books that I don’t even know about, I probably break half a dozen every day and don’t even realize it. But then that’s the way they want it. So when it’s convienient for them, they can jail you for one of their multitude of inane laws designed to “eliminate problems”. Funny he should use that term, or should I say ironic. Nez pas?
Reminds me of a quote from Atlas Shrugged:
“Did you really think we want those laws observed? We want them to be broken. You’d better get it straight that it’s not a bunch of boy scouts you’re up against… We’re after power and we mean it… There’s no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren’t enough criminals one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What’s there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced or objectively interpreted – and you create a nation of law-breakers – and then you cash in on guilt.”
Very appropriate – thank you! I propose “Guilt Free Gun Owner” as a bumper sticker.
Wow. That is looking more and more true these days.
This was how the Soviet KGB worked – bust someone for a trivial offense that could send him to the Gulag, then make him a snitch just to save his own hide.
A foreigner once bravely asked Yuri Andropov if it was true that the KGB arrested innocent people. He replied, “Of course we arrest innocent people! If we only arrested the guilty, the innocent would have nothing to fear!!”
Uh – just how many Federal statutes does each of us violate every single day?
Technology has made it so the government is incapable of regulating all firearms and this fool thinks that criminals and terrorists who already ignore all his other laws will suddenly take heed of another. What’s he going to do, ban computers?
Unfortunately, they won’t be that obvious. It will come in the form of tiered access to sites, web applications, etc.
Much like, “sure, buy all the 9mm and 22lr guns you want, but have fun finding ammo with which to use them”.
and youre telling me this damn guy got a KSG in CANADIA!?! shenanigans!!!!!!!
It will be interesting to see if they try to somehow make ‘homemade’ firearms illegal. THAT is what I would be concerned about. Backdoor 80% lower ban?
Also, given the wording in the article, I would be concerned about it being a ban on polymer or carbon-fiber lowers (and uppers). Including the Bushmaster CAR-15. (I know some don’t trust that anyway, but)
That’s kind of what I’m worried about to. I did the 80% route on an AR-15, and its all fine and good, but sometimes the lack of a serial number brings stress.
I don’t want to be in the unenviable position of explaining to the lowest common denominator of law enforcement why my “assault rifle ain’t got no serial?!”
If you want or need a serial number on a 80% build, you can etch it or stamp it on there. I suspect having someone etch an uncompleted lower with the first part of the serial you want, leaving you room to finish it would be legal. I think.
Either engrave it before or after its completed, it doesn’t matter. Companies like Orion Arms and Ident Marking derive most of their business from just engraving NFA and 80% firearms.
Very much my concern too. As a machinist who’s been able to make guns all along (just no time), these 3d print jerks are focusing a white hot ray of govt attention right where I do not want it. I really don’t know which approach is better for us in the long run, but I know everyone S’ingTFU about self made weapons would be ideal for me right now.
A law banning the election of politicians would go far in solving much of America’s problems.
Chuckie is always in the running for “Moron of the Senate” award. Crowded field though.
Reporter at press conference: “Senator Schumer, since you can’t prevent the production of these one shot wonders without banning computers and 3D printers, is this just a publicity stunt, or are you truly that stupid to think you can?”
When will these narrow-minded politicians realize that the ONE tool they have at their disposal (passing legislation) isn’t applicable to every “problem”?
It takes a pretty staggering lack of awareness and abundance of arrogance to assume that yours are the category of person who can address every feature of complex society.
Duracoat is a lifetime finish, but is it removable, if you want to? Is there a solvent that will take it off?
For $35, this looks interesting – a lot less than a $200 Cerakote treatment, even if it’s not quite as DURAble.
They’re going to draft a law to license and regulate 3D printers. You will have to take a government-approved course, get a license (which will have to be renewed annually, for no small fee) and the devices will only be available from a select group of manufacturers at very high cost. Building a 3D printer at home will be made illegal and manufacturing technology will be set back 50 years.
Hmmm, maybe I’ll buy a can to test on some old Cold Steel knives I have first before a beloved firearm… but I think the cost and convenience are definitely attractive.
While I support most of your positions on this, you lack actual citations to impartial evidence. Meanwhile, you repeatedly point out that MDA lacks citations. While I may know you’re correct, others reading this with more skepticism may get the feeling this is a “he said, she said” argument. That doesn’t do much to convince those who may be on the fence.
It just occurred to me that this Mothers group doesn’t have many black, hispanic, nor lesbian moms. The DOJ should be looking into them.
***Sarcasm Warning***
Most people can be “cured” by trying some guns themselves. The moment most people hold a rifle/pistol/shotgun and realize that they dont want to murder anything is the moment they start thinking. I know I was raised antigun, but I always liked/had an affinity for firearms so I tried it, started thinking and here I am.
Ah the Savage 64 always wanted one. Tried it too but no 25 rd mag makes it a tough sell, but I could mock it up to look like a Dragunov (due to long receiver). Thats an idea.
I’m thinking it’s time to back off the Shannon Watts thing too.
I mean, look at that picture at the top.
Clearly, there’s a good possibility that the woman is afflicted with at least Partial Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. If that’s the case her ability to ever properly understand logical reasoning or proper roles within society could well be impaired and there would then be no hope of ever correcting her behaviors. Ignore and/or marginalize her and she’ll fade from view.
Have you guys ever reviewed a Charter Arms revolver? Based on the only one I ever bought vs. the magazine reviews I’ve read, I’ll never trust magazine reviewers again.
Wow, now I can have my Dark Earth Glock w/o buying another gun! (I know, who wouldn’t want to just buy another gun?!)
I am overall a big fan of TTAG’s gear and firearm reviews. However, I am often disappointed that chronograph results are often not included for several types of ammo. The gun rags often include 5+ different types of ammo, chrono results, accuracy results, and combined averages. I think its also reasonable to suspect that the gun rags may have a certain accuracy “goal” which the manufacturers would like to see. Since short barrels are so common, I want to know how much velocity loss I’m looking at with a 16″ or 20″ barrel, or that 3.5″ barrel on a subcompact.
Other than that, I have to say that I greatly respect TTAG’s review process. Facts are a good thing, and they ultimately rule the day, especially given something as serious as a choice for self defense. Everyone has opinions about the .380, 9mm, .40, .45, ideal gun, etc. What drives the intelligent opinion is the totality of relevant facts. TTAG provides those facts at its core, and I believe that it will be successful as long as it continues to do so. The commenters and other authors provide a healthy dose of counter point and opinion, and the overall effect is something unique in the firearms community. And if TTAG continues to be successful, the savvy manufacturer will offer up their products for an honest review.
About the only honest reviews you can count on are Tim from MAC and TTAG.
I actually found your sight by accident. It took me a while to get used to what you were putting out. However, after a while, I noticed that after reading several of your reviews, and, comparing them to reviews from other mags, I realized that TTAG was the only place to go for honest opinions on guns. Being new to the gun crowd, it took me a while to buy my guns primarily because of reviews that I’ve read. When I read your review on the Glock 17 Gen 4, I knew then that I was going to get a gun…be it a Glock or something else. Needless to say, I now have a Glock 17 Gen 4, Glock 21 Gen 4, Kimber Pro Carry II, and, my recent addition, a SCAR 17S. Of all the weapons I have, I love the SCAR 17S most.
I also like your reviews. I appreciate honesty.
FWIW, I started with a Swarovski scope on my .50. After 2 days of trying to get a 500 yard zero out of it, I dumped it. Very happy with the Millet replacement.
Keep up the good work guys.
More than fair.
Duracoat is such a great application, simple yet solid. The regular guy and gal can do a professional job the first time and only get better over time. I practiced on ar magazines before I did my first full firearm duracoat and my first project was as perfect as my last one. Hardest one was a exotic ak variant and the issue was with the pattern stencil residue remaining behind after removal.
Love the guys over at Lauer Weaponry in Chippewa Falls. Especially Greg who has done trigger jobs on many of my firearms.
Not apropos of your societal breakdown/Zombie Apocolypse scenario, but look at this nonsense. What can we do to start to turn this perception around?
with its Remington relationship, the company appeared to be doing extremely well . . .
I think you mean “despite its Remington relationship, the company appeared to be doing extremely well . . .”
Walther P22, because I’d get that spiffy NFA-regulated item with it. Plus, 50 shells for 60 days is not a happy proposition if things are really bad. I’d rather have more ammo.
I have the base model henry .22 . Beautiful gun . At 68 with fading eyesight its hard to get a good sight picture. Rear sight is always a bit out of focus; i have trouble with rear sight. cannot adjust it to shoot any lower. At first it was 5 inches to the left and 6 inches high at 50 yards. Got the windage corrected. so at least on line . After 100 rnds and rear sight as low as i could get. finally just decided to aim a bit low an then got groups of 3 that would fit under a nickle in the bulls eye. love the feel of gun prefer to shoot it over my 3 AR 15s. I also shoot a Rossi .357 lever action and a Winchester 94. all good guns but like the Henry best despite the lack of acuracy
I want to get a concealed license badly but Im a skinny athletic guy who doesnt wear very loose clothing…I have tried out several methods of carry of a P238 and it prints badly…not sure what to do…
What about one of those undershirt/holsters and a casual button down shirt?
http://news.gunholsters.com/the-holster-shirt/
A bit pricey IMO but could be a solution.
A computer print magazine I read called Maximum PC will publish a review that is akin to tar & feathering a company. There’s a reason they’re one of the few print magazines about computers left.
DS Arms not being willing to let you T&E their guns seems strange, simply because I have a few of guns they have made and all are really great.
Lauer / DuraCoat is sponsoring our “DuraBuggy” project. Basically our street legal dune buggy is being DuraCoated. (desert color)
Krylon or any other standard spray paint would fail without question long before DuraCoat when exposed 24/7 to the elements.
If DuraCoat can stand up on an on-road / off-road machine it is safe to bet your firearms will hold out just as nicely.
People who like to compare DuraCoat to over the counter stuff are generally blowing smoke out the rear, or tried DuraCoat and became frustrated after being unable to master it.
We apply with an HVLP spray gun or airbrush (Depending on the size) – so I can’t comment on their new product. I can however comment on the product in the can.
Did Wafer fire two blasts through the door?
Being old and feeble, I’d opt for the .22, both because it’d be lighter and easier to carry and aim, and because the recoil from the scattergun would probably knock me on my tushy.
And about the ability to hit my target, I’m a natural. My very first shot with a pistol was a 9mm Beretta and I hit dead center from about 20-25 yards. I already knew about sight picture from USAF M-16 training.
A well-armed population, able to self-organize into an effective and independent fighting force, is necessary to ensure the freedom of the People and the security of the free Republic. Therefore, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
“the signature gatherers are criminals, and warning people to not answer the door for them”
Is this the next dirty step in political campaigning? I can imagine several amusing and twisted rumors that can be spread about campaign workers who are on the political side of candidates opposed to my values.