As a general rule I don't shoot other people's reloads.  Today I was testing a new SAA-type revolver at Koko Head.  My 19 year old .45 Colt loads shot OK (255 gr swc over 8.1 grains Unique).  I brought along some reloads a friend gave me when he moved to the mainland--250 gr. swc over 6 grains of Trailboss and sure enough the 12th round (more or less) was a squib.

The primer blew the bullet into the forcing cone and tied up the gun.  A few whacks with the RO's range rod and hammer jammed the bullet back into the case and I was able to clear the gun then put it away.  Guy then showed me a pic of a S&W 1917 that blew up this past Thursday.  A bullet stuck in the barrel and the next round split open the barrel about 2" from the muzzle.  Unfortunately a shooter next to the 1917 caught a bit of shrapnel in his upper left arm and lost a little blood.

I hope that the firearms "trainers" who use KHSC brief their students about the possibility of squib rounds and the danger they present--it's bad enough to have to put up with newbie gun handling.

If I see Guy again next week I'll try to remember to get a copy of that picture to post here.

Just got the word from the HHAA--the Spring 2021 Gun Show is cancelled.   The Blaisdell states that no events will be held until AFTER June 15, 2021.

This is the newest article printed in the HHAA newsletter:

Q:  Can my firearms and ammunition be confiscated during a crisis?

A:  In 2010 a law was passed to protect owners of firearms and ammunition.  Seizure and confiscation are prohibited under state law in a time of a crisis or emergency such as COVID-19.

134-7.2 HRS:  "...no person or government entity shall seize or confiscate,under any civil defense, emergency or disaster relief...or during any time of national emergency or crisis...any firearm or ammunition from any individual who is lawfully permitted to carry or possess the firearm or ammunition...."

There is also a federal confiscation prohibition (42 US Code Sec. 5207)


Well, whoda' thunk it in this state?

Over the years I've seen a few used (estate) or consignment handguns in lgs that had obvious signs of blood staining, which leads me to believe that the previous owner committed suicide with that handgun.  Some of the guns were great deals but for me I would not buy such a gun.  Would you buy a handgun that you strongly suspected was a "suicide special?"

I heard from one of the RO's at the pistol range today that someone blew up a .40 Glock this morning.  Apparently it was a double charged reload that split the barrel open--a "banana split" was how the RO put it.  I guess no one got hurt.  Anyone witness the "event" today?

OK, forget about overpriced water and expired MRE's.  What are you loading up for this weekend?

Me--every AR platform cleaned and oiled, every single magazine loaded with good ol' ball ammo.

1911 .45s stashed here and there with loaded mags, .38 J-frame loaded with FBI rounds in pocket at all times.

Sharpened every kitchen knife and a few Randall bowies.

Go-bag:  overnight toilet kit, meds for the week, 1911 in holster with extra mags and ammo, Randall Model 14 with diamond sharpening rod, flashlights, sewing kit, bandaids, couple bottles water and a few energy bars, lots of $20 bills.  Roll of duct tape, coil of baling wire, pliers, scfrewdrivers, hammer and socket set.  Machete strapped to packframe.  300 feet paracord in 100 foot hanks.  White terrycloth towels.  Couple of 5 gal buckets with lids in the car.  Tank's full, case of water in the trunk, 2-3 army blankets, 2 folding chairs, bag of charcoal and lighter fluid, hibachi grates, matches, Zippo lighter with spare flints and fuel, stogies,   Bottle of Jameson's, plastic cups, plastic bowls, wooden chopsticks.  Change of clothes, extra BVD's, socks, soap, bath towel, extra shoes and slippers.  Large blue tarp, box of garbage bags.   Box of vienna sausage, no MRE's--sold them all to aieahound a while ago.

I'm ready, how about you?

Since it's been nearly 3 years since the last vendor posting, and since they all seem to have their own thread/site, don't you think it would make sense to delete the vendor classified section?

OK, here's game 3:  guess what's buried under the .22s:


Rules:

1 guess per member per day

3 guesses total, contest ends Monday 1:30 p.m.

I will provide clues periodically.

To win, your guess must contain 3 specifics--for example, "knife" is too generic, "Gerber Paraframe Folder" meets my criteria.  "Fishing lure" too generic, "Rapala diving lure" meets the criteria, got it?

PRIZE:  NIB Gerber Paraframe Folder:


FIRST CLUE:  It is not the Gerber Paraframe folder (thanks hnl.flyboy)

I just finished cleaning up my place and found that I had 25 pounds of u.s. coins stashed away in various jars, trays, etc.  I'm going to cash it in tomorrow and maybe buy something at an LGS (maybe 25 pounds of .22 ammo, if I can find it!).

How much do you think it will come out to?  Closest guess without going over the actual amount will win a 50 ct. box of .22 LR ammo.  I'll post the actual amount 24 hours from now so take your best shot at it--one guess per member please.

I just tested some of CCI's "Quiet .22"s.  They are louder than CB Longs or Colibri rounds, but not by much.  It's a little louder than a high-powered air rifle.  It's loud enough to notice in an urban environment.

In my 10/22 it blows the bolt back a little more than half-way.  It's conceivable that by adjusting the recoil spring one could get it to feed and cycle.