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by paladin2019
Fri Oct 04, 2013 2:02 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 6793

UncleJoseph wrote:At any rate, if I wasn't obsessed with early 80's Chevrolet Blazers in military form (i.e. the M1009 CUCV),
As someone who's had to live out of one....
by paladin2019
Sat Sep 14, 2013 5:46 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Gun Range Report: An afternoon of shooting
Replies: 14
Views: 395

I have one of the compacts, their version of the GO/3.5" barrel model. And I put a Crimson Trace grip on it. That's it.
by paladin2019
Thu Jun 27, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Armed March on DC?
Replies: 3
Views: 162

US Constitution, Art 1 Section 8, "The Congress shall have Power To...provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;...."

http://constitution.findlaw.com/

Yeah, the whole exercise sounds like a superlatively bad idea.
by paladin2019
Mon Jun 17, 2013 3:59 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Game of Thrones
Replies: 149
Views: 2783

Raygun wrote: How is she going to FIND him?
Doesn't every cleric of god X personally know and keep up with the whereabouts of every other cleric of god X in your world? Like, they all have their godberries synced up to the same outlook server or something ;)
by paladin2019
Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:29 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Gun Range Report: An afternoon of shooting
Replies: 14
Views: 395

sinsual wrote:trying to work a trade for a Rock Island 1911...4 inch bull barrel model.
I like mine. :D
by paladin2019
Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

sinsual wrote:Sold my $500 DPMS for $1000 cash...

Picked up another lower with trigger for $50...
See, dear? It's an investment.
by paladin2019
Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:34 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Fuck the Police (a poll of sorts)
Replies: 16
Views: 378

We don't need police to protect us or patrol our neighborhoods or any of that. We can do that by ourselves. We'll likely have a lot more Trayvon Martins, but we can do it ourselves. I would argue that not everyone can do it themselves. Further, very few people want to do it themselves. Isn't the wh...
by paladin2019
Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:52 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: The U.S. Constitution: A time for change?
Replies: 4
Views: 191

Re: The U.S. Constitution: A time for change?

I am what you might call a "constitutionalist." Some folks feel that the constitution should be a "living, breathing" document that changes to be more consistent with the times. Afterall, it was written before things like cars, televisions and nuclear arms were ever thought of. ...
by paladin2019
Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:37 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Gun Control
Replies: 13
Views: 422

My thoughts.... Gun ownership is intrinsically linked to militia service. Militia service is the most visceral display of citizenship possible; to freely risk your blood and life for your country. It is the supreme act that vests a citizen's franchise. Derived from militia service are other responsi...
by paladin2019
Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:53 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Fuck the Police (a poll of sorts)
Replies: 16
Views: 378

I would start with saying police exist to make sure the accused make it to trial. As a society, we must enact retribution in an ordered fashion. Or else.... We don't need police to protect us or patrol our neighborhoods or any of that. We can do that by ourselves. We'll likely have a lot more Trayvo...
by paladin2019
Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:32 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: firefow safe mode
Replies: 3
Views: 169

Yeah, I had to restart about 4 times to make it stop.
by paladin2019
Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: firefow safe mode
Replies: 3
Views: 169

firefow safe mode

How do I turn it off?
by paladin2019
Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:45 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Alternate History: Germanic Tribes and Rome
Replies: 10
Views: 263

Are we forgetting Rome survived until 1453, when the Ottomans captured Constantinople?
by paladin2019
Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:05 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 6793

Bonefish wrote:Belt tensioniorulley broke. As in sheared completely the fuck off. Why would you make it outta plastic?!
How much does it cost to replace? I think you have your answer.
by paladin2019
Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:51 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Alternate History: Germanic Tribes and Rome
Replies: 10
Views: 263

You first have to ask why the Germans did and why they might not. You say they were a symptom of bigger problems? Without elaborating on those, does this mean that they took advantage of a Roman weakness? Does this then imply that they fail to overtake the Romans due to the Romans lacking this weakn...
by paladin2019
Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:21 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

So, I found out my FLGS friendly local gun shop) went ahead and ordered my 226 Combat. They said don't worry about it, we'll settle up when it and you get here.
by paladin2019
Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:24 pm
Forum: Words Without End
Topic: BeCKS v2 Now Available
Replies: 12
Views: 632

Danke
by paladin2019
Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: Words Without End
Topic: BeCKS v2 Now Available
Replies: 12
Views: 632

Where is this hosted now?
by paladin2019
Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

How do you like the offset optics? Any issues with zeroing or bringing the gun to proper alignment to use the sight? I'm particularly interested in how the offset scops align with the barrel. From what I understand, the M1 was never satisfactory in the sniper role because the loading procedure requi...
by paladin2019
Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:13 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

Ummmm, my bolt right here goes from between 10 and 11 o'clock and 12 o'clock.That's the movement the cam makes as it engages teh track cut into the upper receiver. An eight of a rotation is, I think, ~45 degrees. Of course, I could be stupid and I'm misjudging the travel. I don't think you're stupi...
by paladin2019
Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:11 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

It's just poor design to make a machine that needs greater than normal cleaning (due to other, legitimate design decisions) more difficult to clean. And an AR-15 bolt rotates ~45 degrees anyway, as does an M60 and M249 with their 2 lug bolts. No, the AR bolt rotates 22.5 degrees. It's one of the tw...
by paladin2019
Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:50 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

I think Faxon, like Magpul and probably Robinson, may have addressed my one concern with 8 lug bolts in the AR15 platform; they make the chamber a bitch to clean. With the barrel fairly easy to remove, that should improve access to make the job easier. And I think difficulty in cleaning the chamber...
by paladin2019
Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:51 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

I think Faxon, like Magpul and probably Robinson, may have addressed my one concern with 8 lug bolts in the AR15 platform; they make the chamber a bitch to clean. With the barrel fairly easy to remove, that should improve access to make the job easier. And I think difficulty in cleaning the chamber ...
by paladin2019
Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

by paladin2019
Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 6793

Bonefish wrote:
paladin2019 wrote: And, Bone, what about an used Hearse? I've seen many a casket lined with styrofoam and aluminum. ;)
Call her Bernice?
There can only be one Bernice. But she may have a sister. :D
by paladin2019
Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 6793

If you're looking for something trucklike, but also sort of a station wagon, might I humbly recommend the Jeep Cherokee, of which copious examples can be found in your price range, and which are reliable and easy and inexpensive to repair? I was thinking the same thing except for the whole fuel eff...
by paladin2019
Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: The thing about Bulldrek that I've really, really missed?
Replies: 28
Views: 801

On Google+ right now, there's a spirited discussion of whether or not it was over the line for me to say someone was being "ridiculous." [Actual quote, "they haven't made me god-emperor yet, so I can't force you not to be ridiculous."] I really want to explain to them that were ...
by paladin2019
Wed Aug 01, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

FWIW, Botach Tactical is having a sale on optics. I'll get to use the ACOG I ordered in about six months.
by paladin2019
Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:22 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: [United States] Health Care Reform
Replies: 63
Views: 1619

Ah ha hahaha! They can go fuck themselves. It would literally be the end of us, economically. I'll happily not-pay the not-fine, thanks. Jesus fucking stupid fucking Christ. Weren't these people supposed to be the party for poor people? Again, how much of your income is the government aware of (a r...
by paladin2019
Sat Jun 30, 2012 12:59 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: GPS Tracking
Replies: 9
Views: 451

If the purpose is to document where you've been just in case, how much to lo-jack SDQ's car?
by paladin2019
Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:46 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: GPS Tracking
Replies: 9
Views: 451

Re: GPS Tracking

Raygun wrote:Anybody have any experience with this kind of stuff?
No, none at all. ;)

Not that that helps you any.
by paladin2019
Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:48 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: [United States] Health Care Reform
Replies: 63
Views: 1619

3278 wrote: a lot of my money
Does the gov't see enough of your income to fall into the category of payer or subsidised?
by paladin2019
Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:59 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

Botach is okay (hence why I get all the sale emails from them). I've only bought a couple of things on closeut from them.
by paladin2019
Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:59 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

Botach is okay (hence why I get all the sale emails from them). I've only bought a couple of things on closeut from them.
by paladin2019
Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:21 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

by paladin2019
Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

RE: rail length, if you do decide you want a vertical foregrip, Magpul's MOE foregrip comes with it's own 4(?) slot rail and MOE mounting hardware.
by paladin2019
Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:19 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Game of Thrones
Replies: 149
Views: 2783

WillyGilligan wrote:some purpose only they know.
'cause she's gonna be kewlest, moar powa!1!1!1, l33t'est faceless chick of the all! :D

But what I really meant is, had Eddard Stark, at some point, earne/been given one of those iron coins and the secret words to summon the assassin, and if so, wow :eek
by paladin2019
Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:35 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Game of Thrones
Replies: 149
Views: 2783

Random thought: Jaqen H'ghar and Syrio Forel are simply two masks the nameless Braavosi assassin has discarded.

This begs the question, did Eddard Stark summon him as he instructed Arya?
by paladin2019
Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Satire?
Replies: 0
Views: 233

Satire?

by paladin2019
Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:04 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

RE: ACOG reflex sights, that would be my hoice, too. They're dual-illuminated, fiber optic and tritium. If the fiber is too bright in daylight, you can slap some tape over the receptor (on the front for the reflex sight.) I've used an M150 on my service rifle and always kept all but a half-inch of t...
by paladin2019
Wed May 30, 2012 11:31 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Game of Thrones
Replies: 149
Views: 2783

No, Davos is Stannis' Hand. The bearded guy that got blown up leading the naval attack on King's Landing. Blown off his ship. Big difference. He was airborne at the time the explosion hit him, so he's safe. And he fell into water. Doubly safe. That's what all the action movie physics I studied when...
by paladin2019
Wed May 30, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Game of Thrones
Replies: 149
Views: 2783

Davos is Tyrion's squire, correct? I didn't quite catch his name in the dialogue.
by paladin2019
Wed May 30, 2012 5:32 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

Actually, this is making me question something: Is the 16" barrel of my AK sufficient to stabilize the M855 as well as provide enough velocity for the fragmenting/yawing effect? It depends. Is your AK derived from the -47 or -74? If it's -47, no amount of barrel length will properly stabilize ...
by paladin2019
Tue May 29, 2012 9:56 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 7861

Continuing on the bullpups, isn't the ability to retain a full length barrel in a smaller than carbine frame something a military should consider, especially with the ever increasing mechanization of warfare? Well, for mechanized use, they should consider a package that can at least be made particu...
by paladin2019
Thu May 24, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Game of Thrones
Replies: 149
Views: 2783

This season would have really benefitted from an additional two episodes. Yeah, it really would have. They really should give it more episodes per season, but they seem to be sticking with 10. Probably has to do with back-end DVD sales. 3 shows/disk and bonus features on disk 4 or something. It isn...
by paladin2019
Mon May 21, 2012 5:39 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Students to Be Graded on Weight
Replies: 377
Views: 7039

FWIW, I'm about to go on a 21-28 meals/week outside the home schedule.
Just doing my part to skew the average. ;)
by paladin2019
Sat May 19, 2012 3:13 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Students to Be Graded on Weight
Replies: 377
Views: 7039

3278 wrote:And keep in mind, that would still mean for every person like me, who doesn't eat out 5 days a week, that means there's some other dude out there eating out ten times a week.
Or, more likely, 5 others who eat out 6 times a week.
by paladin2019
Fri May 18, 2012 1:56 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Students to Be Graded on Weight
Replies: 377
Views: 7039

3278 wrote:One statistic I found shocking: on average, Americans eat 5 meals a week outside the home. What the fuck?
On average, Americans hold jobs that require them to be out of the home, and thus not at home for lunch, five days a week?
by paladin2019
Wed May 16, 2012 10:22 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Game of Thrones
Replies: 149
Views: 2783

He's definitely a pragmatist, and righteous in his own way, and as skilled in psychology as his son in personal combat. And Tyrion is truly his son.
by paladin2019
Wed May 16, 2012 12:53 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Game of Thrones
Replies: 149
Views: 2783

WillyGilligan wrote:I'm really loving the back and forth with Arya and Tywin
Agreed. I beginning to think he's a lot like her father.