Jessica Got Her Butt Done

As you may know, I named my AR pistol Jessica. It seemed like she needed to have her butt re-done , so I decided to take advantage of the BEE AY TEE EF ruling regarding SIG TAC arm braces being just that, arm braces. I think she looks better with a little junk in the trunk...

Finally...

It's been 11 months since I made the purchase, 8 months since I went pending but finally...I have a stamp!!! Picked up my can today and made a dozen copies of the stamp and put them everywhere. Thinking about getting a tattoo of the damned thing 😜.  

Jessica

I call her Jessica, after Jessica Rabbit. She's not bad, she's just built that way.

GARP (Something AR Pistol)

So, I finally collected all the pieces for the AR Pistol lower. That Guy helped me put it together but it looked a little plain. Fortunately, AR15.COM has a great thread about coloring the roll marks in the AR platform. I used Elmer's Painter's Pens and Hoppe's No. 9. I'm inspired to do my other toys but not today. 

 

Not Just a Coincidence...

I picked up on two consecutuve stories on Weasel Zippers today that just MIGHT be related...
The first story talks about how the Obama campaign aparatus is being retooled to be a non-profit anti-gun advocacy group to support the president’s legislative agenda.

http://weaselzippers.us/2013/01/18/obama-campaign-organization-to-reform-as-a-non-profit-devoted-to-pushing-obamas-agenda/

The other refers to how there is language in Obama's gun control directives that removes the 1995 ban on Federal funds being used to advocate or promote gun control.
Per WZ, "Under the terms of the memo, CDC may “sponsor” another entity to conduct the research, which is a handy way of funneling taxpayer cash to sympathetic gun-control groups."

http://weaselzippers.us/2013/01/18/obama-executive-order-quietly-removes-1995-ban-on-using-federal-funds-to-advocate-for-gun-control/

Could one of those sponsored entities be a certain "non-profit group to support the president’s legislative agenda."?

Looks like Jim Messina and Stephanie Cutter will have jobs after all.
H/T http://weaselzippers.us/

Phase One of Load-Out

Finally clearing out the last of the kitchen remodel clutter from the garage. Mrs. 2Tall suggested that I use the table to start getting RRGR 2012 gear laid out. Phase One complete

Latest Addition-Ruger10/22 TD

I was at Academy with the family today and ran off to the gun department as usual. I asked if they had the Ruger 20/22 TD in stock. The guy went to the cage and pulled one of five down to show me.
It comes in a padded backpack in two pieces. Just slide the barrel into the receiver and twist and voila, you have a complete rifle. Pop in a 10 or 25 round magazine and it's ready to shoot. I added a Burris Fastfire that wasn't making the grade on my AR and I'm ready to hit the range this week.

New Carry Piece-Kahr PM45

I qualified for my CHL with the Ruger SR1911. It is a fantastic full-size 1911, but a little substantial for everyday carry. I carried it in a Bianchi shoulder rig last weekend and it was a little tiring by the end of the day. That's when I decided to look for a carry .45. I really like the Kimber Stainless Pro Carry but it is a bit expensive and wouldn't pass the WAF (wife approval factor).


After some searching, Rockinaseaofchaos and I went to Central Texas Gunworks. They had a Kahr PM45 in their preowned case. I'm not usually a fan of polymer pistols but Elmer showed my why this one was different. It's really small, holds 5+1 (or 6+1) rounds of .45 ACP and fits nicely in my hand. I picked it up Saturday and will be headed to the range for a little run through on Monday. Thanks to Mike, Scott and Elmer for all their help.

PS-
It was great not to have to wait for four days to pick up the pistol; CHL is my friend!!

Today...a First

Today, for the first time, I exercised my constitutionally guaranteed and state approved right to carry concealed in public. My weapon did not kill anyone.

CHL Class

Took my Texas CHL class last weekend with the wife of rockinaseaofchaos . It was informative and despite my concerns about qualifying with the SR1911 (which I'd only taken to the range twice before), I shot 239 out of 250. Not too bad for a guy with a space age eye.

Cue Angelic Choir...

Rockinaseaofchaos and I went to pick up MY SR1911 today. We took it to Red's and put a quick 50 rounds through it. It ran like a champ; not a single FTF or FTE. I'm really going to like this.

Oh Yes...It Will Be Mine

So, Rockinaseaofchaos suggested that I call McBride's again on Friday, as we approach the 2 month mark since putting a deposit down on the Ruger SR1911. I had even stopped carrying around the deposit receipt every day because it just made me sigh as I took it out of my pocket every night; like a love note from a secret admirer.
The first time I called, Butch, the buyer was on another line and I was asked to call back later (no hold button, I guess). When I called back, I got cut off waiting for Butch to pick up. Grrrrr. The third time I got him on the line. He put me on hold, and came back in a minute with the news I didn't think I'd hear until Christmas. "It just came in. We tried to call you but the number was wrong." He read my correct cell number back to me so I chalked it up to an ID10T error. I told him I'd be by later to pick it up.
Those of you that have followed me know that due to circumstances as yet unexplained, I get delayed EVERY STINKIN' TIME I try to buy a firearm. I have purchased several rifles and been delayed on every one except for a FtF purchase from a friend.
Never denied, always delayed.
This time was no different...I can pick it up on Thursday morning.
I see a long lunch in my future...

Are You Frickin' Kidding Me?!?

Apparently part of the POS Stimulus Bill went to funding a certain BATFE program that directly channeled weapons to straw buyers and Mexican drug gangs.

For an additional amount for ‘State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance’, $40,000,000, for competitive grants to provide assistance and equipment to local law enforcement along the Southern border and in High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas to combat criminal narcotics activity stemming from the Southern border, of which $10,000,000 shall be transferred to ‘Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Salaries and Expenses’ for the ATF Project Gunrunner.

And you're saying that no one in the Administration knew about it?!?

New Toy on Order

I have a deposit down on a Ruger SR1911 and I can't wait for it to come in. A US made stainless 1911 for under $700? Whoever heard of such a thing? I haven't had a pistol in about 14 years and I've sorely missed having one. The last one was the perfect carry piece; Smith & Wesson 469 9mm...12+1, bobbed hammer, lo-pro sights and Pachmeyer grips that made it feel like it was part of my hand. Oh, and it was made from METAL!! I still can't get my head around the plastic pistols; they just don't feel right.
I'll post pictures when I get it.

Pig Gun Coming Along

So, the PEPR mount finally came in for the DPMS .308 and I mounted up the Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 and the Midwest Industries quad-rail foreend. It looks great and I can't wait to get to the range to zero it in. Still looking to add a bipod and 200 watt weapon light. Then, it's Adios Puerco, Hola Carnitas.

BATF and Justice in Deep Mierda

So, in a recent article on Foxnews.com, Congress is about to ream the BATF and the Justice Department over Operation Fast and Furious; a program of allowing and encouraging gun dealers in border states to knowingly sell large quantities of weapons to straw buyers in an ultimately futile effort to track them to Mexican drug gangs. The program spun wildly out of control and most of the weapons disappeared from sight. Some of these weapons have been used to kill Mexican law enforement officers and U.S. Border Patrol agents.

It's ironic that BATF/Justice would allow this to happen with high-velocity, high-capacity, semi-automatic weapons but continues to "Delay" me when I try to purchase a lever-action rifle that fires handgun ammo.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/06/09/justice-officials-in-panic-mode-as-new-testimony-is-expected-to-reveal-depth/?test=latestnews

New Toy

Well, not exactly new...
I finally bought my .308...technically a 7.62x51 (or 7.62NATO) rifle. It is a DPMS Sportical. Need to make a few additions to it, like a quad-rail foreend, BUIS and a better optic. I've decided to sell the WASR to fund the additions, as I've lost faith in it to hit anything beyond 50 yards, and I already have several carbines that can hit dimes at that distance.

Need Upgrade

So, Rock in a Sea of Chaos and I went to Red's last week for a little end of the year shooting entertainment. I figured that after the success with sighting in the scoped Marlin .44 mag, I'd do the same with the WASR.
It was not to be... :(
Could not get any rounds below the 9-3 line at any distance. Cranked the elevation down 20 clicks at 100 yards but the POI would not drop. Although it is likely a scope issue, it has disappointed me to the point where I am considering using the WASR as *gasp* trade bait. I really want a 7.62 NATO (.308) rifle and I could apply the trade and some cash to secure it. I've looked at converted Saigas and CETME's but narrowed the search down to the DPMS Sportical. It gives the modularity and flexibility that I want without having to learn how to gunsmith. Also, the cost of acquisition is tolerable and might leave enough for a decent optic.

Random Acts of Patriotism: Now the NRA Bans Guns

Wow!
No guns allowed at the NRA Convention? Someone needs to pick better venues.
Random Acts of Patriotism: Now the NRA Bans Guns

Austin Update

It was announced last night that APD Chief Art Acevedo would not be taking the Chief's job in Dallas PD. This is sad, as we will no doubt be subjected to more nanny state (and fourth amendment violating) policies like mandatory blood draws for alleged DUI's.

It was also reported that Gov. Rick Perry shot a coyote with his legally licensed concealed Ruger .380 back in February. The coyote was apparently about to attack the governor's puppy.
BTW-His hair was perfect.
Way to go, Governor Perry!!