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A Georgia mother has been arrested for allegedly encouraging her daughter to snatch an unattended purse at a restaurant after surveillance video of the incident surfaced, and she was identified by police.

Kenya Butler, 28, of Union City has been taken into custody for a March 2 incident at The Juicy Crab in Newnan. Police say she is seen on video telling her 7-year-old daughter to take the bag from a booth.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/georgia-mom-arrested-allegedly-encouraging-7-year-old-daughter-snatch-purse-restaurant
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Starting a thread to share experiences and recommendations on weapon mounted lights, with particular interest in high lumen and candela.  For detailed information on lumens vs candela vs lux, please do some quick google-fu. 

I recently picked up a couple of new WML intended for use with pistols.  The Streamlight TLR7A and Surefire X300 Turbo.  I have a few X300 Ultras for a couple of ARs and pistols, we well as a few X300 (prior to Ultra).  I think the "regular" X300s are 180-200 lumen range.  I've had them on my longtime go-to HD pistols.  Long story short, for HD, I will be updating to the Streamlight TLR7A.  More on that below.

I haven't been able to test the X300 Ultra against the Turbo outside my condo.  However, I can already tell the differences in flood vs focused beam/throw.  There are a number of excellent videos where folks did outdoor testing, but the camera doesn't pick up as much as the human eye does, so I always want to test for myself.  I'll be sure to test next time I go camping at my friend's ranch property, which has large open spaces with stuff like trees, animals, etc to test lighting ID-ability at night/low light.  Overall, I think the Turbo would be a good combo with one of my ARs.  As well as maybe switching the M600DF on to a high candela light, or one with a better balance of high lumen/flood and high(er) candela.

For my condo, I like the features of the Streamlight TLRA.  It's 500 lumens and I think something like 1000-1500 candela (not much).  However, it's an improvement over the regular X300s.  I also like that the TLR7A is more compact front to back dimension than the X300s, for various reasons.  One of the more recent considerations is for CCW, where the TLR7A lens is about flush with the end of the barrel of a Glock 19, and slightly back from the end of the barrel for a Glock 17.  The lenses of the X300's get covered with carbon quickly with just dozens of rounds fired.  I'm not particularly concerned from a "real use" perspective, but just something I've noticed over years of shooting with the X300. 
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Political Discussion / Brazil Elections - Discuss
« on: December 08, 2022, 09:17:39 AM »
Brazil elections.  Discuss

Why isn't it all over the US news?

Were you even aware of that there's a "situation" in Brazil regarding recent elections?
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Firearms and Accessories / CCW Holsters - Experiences & Recommendations
« on: December 05, 2022, 12:42:30 PM »
What are your current CCW holster preferences?  Have you tried new holsters or other gear recently? 

I've been trying out different Tier 1 AIWB holsters lately.  The Aegis Elite, MSP, and Xiphos for my 17, 19, and 43x.  Before that, I had been using the Axis and a couple of different variations of holsters from TRex Arms, in the rare times that I would CCW on the mainland. 

Each of the holsters have pros and cons, so wanted to try for myself.  The newest are the MSP, which accommodates a wide range of firearms as long as you use a WML, in my case X300U. My current personal preference is the Xiphos for my 19 Gen 3, which also fits a 17 Gen 3.  The Gen 5 models fit slightly differently. 

The latest thing that I've been trying/testing is the Alias by Neomag, which is a bracket that goes on your belt in the place of the plastic clips.  It provides a more solid attachment without or less pivoting and up/down movement.  Both are helpful with certain methods of draw, but that's a whole other topic. 

Prior to the holsters I mentioned above, I used a holster from G-Code that was with HSP.  I've since gave that one away to a friend.  I still have an OWB holster and mag pouches from Raven Concealment.
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Sharing experiences with aftermarket triggers for handguns, and any recommendations.

I shot all stock triggers for a long time.  My first foray into aftermarket triggers was with my Gucci Glocks that came with a ton of aftermarket parts, including the trigger.  Shot those for a long time.  It wasn't until recently that I dabbled into aftermarket triggers on other handguns. 

Some recent trials:
- Glock Timney with Johnny Glock vex shoe
Have this on a Gen 4 17 frame meant for competition.  I use a 34 and 17RDS slide.  The Timney trigger break is nice compared to the stock Glock, but quite light and quite a bit of overtravel.  With the JG shoe and connector, it increased the break a touch (haven't put on a gauge), which I like.  Also decreases the overtravel, reset spring pressure is improved, a solid wall, and short reset. 

- Overwatch Precision
Have this on a 43x.  Only about 50 rounds with it, but there are some things I like over the stock 43x trigger, but some things that are meh, or at least that I have to get used to.  Need to give it more time. 

Swapping out the complete FCG also served as a reminder on occasionally needing to clean those areas that are exposed when swapping those parts out.  Talk about years of gunk, that some mention can act as mild abrasives and causing wear.  I now occasionally clean out those areas here and there because things can start to bind up, particularly with a carbon cleaning product, which I no longer use. 
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Sharing experiences and recommendations on subcompact pistols, like Glock 43/43x/48, Sig P365 variants, etc.

I recently bought a Glock 43x and 48 MOS.  Got the 43x milled for the Holosun K footprint and put on an EPS Carry.  With the micro/slimline pistols becoming a lot more popular, I wanted to see for myself.  I have shot many in the past, but just a mag or two of friends' guns or other folks who came to various range days. 

For CCW, my primary is Glock 19.  I have tons of rounds with them in training, classes, and some competition.  I have carried it here and there when/where legal.  While I can conceal it just fine, I assumed a smaller pistol would/could be a benefit.  So wanted to try for myself. 

I have about 300 or so rounds with the 43x.  I have a couple of IWB holsters and a OWB holster.  Still getting used to shooting it.  Overall, I enjoy shooting the 43x, but shoot the 19 way better.  I think mostly due to the grip stippling I have on the 19, as well as the width of the 19 allows for a more comfortable or maybe familiar grip.  I plan to get the either the 43x or 48 stippled soon and see if that changes things.  I can get a comfortable grip on the 43x, but seems like my hands are fighting for space.  Results on paper are also way better with the 19, but assume mostly because of familiarity. 

No malfunctions or other issues with the 43x so far.  The only issue I noticed was that when I changed out the mag release to a Vickers, the mags wouldn't drop as well as with the stock release.  I have the Vickers on all of my other Glocks (19, 17, 34) and they work well.  For the 43x, the profile seemed lower than the stock.  So I went back to the stock mag release. 

I've shot the P365 side-by-side with the 43x.  The P365 XL or Macro do interest me a little, but will likely stick with the 43x and see how about 1000 rounds go.  I had hoped to shoot the 43x in a match in carry optics, but that won't happen for a while. . .  :(

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Reloading / Mile High Shooting - Powders and Bullets
« on: August 30, 2022, 10:14:43 AM »
Heads up that Mile High Shooting received a shipment of VV and Berger bullets.
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Share your experiences and recommendations for closed emitter RDS for pistols.

Just ordered a Holosun EPS Carry from Midway.  Signed up for notification over the weekend and got the notification some came in stock this morning. 

Have been researching a lot more about pistol RDS, particularly for a Glock 43x that I bought recently.  The EPS Carry is one that is for the "slim" Glocks, but also have been researching a lot of the Aimpoint, Steiner, and Holosun 509T for full sized handguns a lot lately.  Good feedback from some YTers as well as a trusted instructor friend.  Know a couple of members here picked them up recently as well.

It will be a couple of weeks until I have both the gun and RDS to test, but already looking forward to trying both. 
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Dipping my toes into the Sig P320 world.  I have LONG wanted a P320 X-Five Legion, but held off for a number of reasons.  The cost of mags as well as having to get all of the support gear were the main reasons.  I had plenty of opportunities to pick up the X-Five Legion from friends along the way for great prices, but even then held off.

Bought a P320 X-Full with Romeo.  In the waiting period now. 

I was always interested in the P320 series for a while, so looking forward into having one for myself.  I thought about getting one a while back for USPSA Production, but then I got super busy with work.  Blah, blah, blah, excuses, excuses. 

I've read and seen a number of videos of how folks got a P300 series addiction.  Some started with P320 and then on to P365.  Some starting with P365 and on to P320.  For me, I recently bought a Glock 43x and was looking at a P365XL as well.  Since I have to go through the PTA process anyways, might as well "maximize"  No P365 in stock locally (at least the LGSs I checked).   However, one did have the X-Full in-stock and got the bug. 

Anyone else a P320 & P365 fan? 
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Durham releases former Clinton lawyer Michael Sussmann's text message, says he put 'lie in writing'

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Special Counsel John Durham, in a filing late Monday, released what may prove to be a crucial piece of evidence in the case against former Clinton lawyer Michael Sussmann—a text message he sent to the former FBI general counsel the eve of their September 2016 meeting stating "the same lie in writing" that the information he would share would be "not on behalf of a client or company."

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/durham-text-message-sussmann-lie-writing

Hope he has good life insurance, with coverage for sudden suicide syndrome. . .
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Finally picked up a PCC in 9 mm recently.  A friend is moving away and needed to liquidate some of his collection, so I figured I would "help".  ;D

It's a AR style with Colt SMG mag lower, which was what I was looking to get for a while.  I had the mags for probably over 2 years now, but finally getting the gun.  Both the ammo craziness and COVID put a big damper on that, as well as getting side tracked by the rabbit holes of .22 lr and long(er) range centerfire.  In the last many months, I was able to slowly pick up components for 9 mm, so that should help both getting back into shooting pistols as well as the PCC.

Anyways, what have you got?  Good, bad, etc.  For USPSA/IPSC, I've seen many CZ and MPX.  I came close to getting an MPX a while back before deciding to go the Colt pattern SMG route. 

For now, have have the gun and recently picked up a Holosun.  My first time owning a Holosun, so looking forward to seeing how the red dot does. 
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U.S. Olympic gold medalist and WNBA champion Brittney Griner could face up to five years in a Russian labor camp after she was arrested in the country last month, an expert said.

Griner, a 31-year-old Phoenix Mercury basketball star, has not been seen since she was arrested in Russia last month after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/us-olympian-brittney-griner-5-years-russian-labor-camp-expert

Want to be woke, go.  Just watch out for which bridges you try to erode. . .
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Vice President Kamala Harris was ridiculed for appearing as a deer in headlights in response to a question on how the United States could assist in the plight of Ukrainian refugees during the Russian military invasion, even appearing to look to Polish President Andrzej Duda for help.

A reporter pressed Harris on the Ukrainian refugee crisis during her joint press conference with Duda in Poland Thursday, saying that according to a colleague's reporting, Poland would not be equipped to handle an influx of Ukrainian refugees. Her colleague said that, in its current state, the refugee system in Poland will collapse because it's an improvised system that can work for "maybe two weeks, but not indefinitely."

"I'm wondering what the United States is going to do more specifically to set up a permanent infrastructure and, relatedly, is the United States willing to make a special allocation for Ukrainian refugees?" the reporter asked Harris. The journalist then asked Duda if he had specifically asked the U.S. to accept more refugees.

Harris did not appear eager to answer the inquiry, turning expectantly toward Doda and saying, "A friend in need is a friend indeed," before laughing for several seconds. Duda eventually capitulated and answered his question first, saying he had asked Harris to help speed the process of Ukrainian refugees obtaining U.S. visas in order to stay with family in the States.

Harris later said she understood the "unprecedented" situation presented to the Polish government, but did not say how many refugees the U.S. would be willing to take.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/kamala-harris-ripped-looking-polish-president-help-question-ukrainian-refugees

What a train wreck. . .

I hope all those who rooted for her because of whatever reasons, not her capabilities or anything rational, are happy. 
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NEW YORK - After deliberating for five full days, a federal jury has found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six charges in her sex abuse trial.

https://www.fox5ny.com/news/ghislaine-maxwell-convicted-of-helping-jeffrey-epstein-sexually-abuse-teens.amp

Wonder what other dominos will fall…
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Like the title says.  What .22 lr ammo have you tried?  What are your faves?

I'm interested in .22 lr ammo for B/A rifles, but feel free to chime in for whatever your use/preference is.

So far I've only shot CCi Velocitor in my B/A 22.

I have Eley Match and Lapua Midas+ coming, hopefully any day now.

I have more Eley Match and some Eley Target on order.  Prob coming end-Jan(ish).

Been trying to find SK Rifle match, but near impossible to find.  Was debating on the SK High Velocity that I found in stock.

Been eyeing RWS, but that stuff is pricey!  :o
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Deals and Sales / Safariland Sale
« on: November 19, 2021, 11:12:06 AM »
Pssst, CMO

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No idea on wait times though.
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The race to be Hawaii’s next lieutenant governor is still a year away, but it’s already attracting a crowded field.

Candidates include state Rep. and House Finance Chair Sylvia Luke and and her former state Senate counterpart, former state Sen. Jill Tokuda; and two former city Councilmembers: Ikaika Anderson and Ron Menor, who is also a former longtime state lawmaker.

Two business leaders, Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii CEO Sherry Menor-McNamara and former Hawaii High School Athletics Association Executive Director Keith Amemiya, who also ran unsuccessfully for mayor last year, are also running.

“Really it’s probably anyone’s race but I think Tokuda, Anderson and Amemiya are likely to have the most name recognition,” said Hawaii News Now Political Analyst Colin Moore.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2021/11/08/notable-names-among-crowded-candidate-field-eyeing-hawaiis-lieutenant-governor-position/
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Updated: The Legislature sometimes amends a bill with entirely new contents. The Supreme Court says those bills must get a full public vetting.

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The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Legislature should not be allowed to gut the contents of a bill and replace it with new provisions, sometimes unrelated to the original bill, because the practice “discourages public confidence and participation.”

It’s a significant ruling, putting an end to a long-held legislative maneuver just months before lawmakers are set to reconvene in January.

The tactic has long aroused the ire of good government groups calling for more transparency in the legislative process and comes more than three years after those groups first challenged the practice in court.

The ruling was split 3-2, with Associate Justices Paula Nakayama, Sabrina McKenna and Michael Wilson in the majority. Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald disagreed with the majority opinion, and in a dissenting opinion said that the three justices did not properly interpret the state constitution. Circuit Judge Shirley Kawamura, who filled in on the court due to a vacancy at the time, joined Recktenwald.

I recall a few instances where laws impacting 2a got "tweaked" last minute.  Wonder what loopholes they will find now. . .

https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/11/hawaii-supreme-court-ends-legislatures-gut-and-replace-tactic/
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Arizona Marine vet who disarmed robbery suspect accepts heroism award in 'Let's go Brandon' T-shirt

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The U.S. Marine Corps veteran seen on video stopping an attempted robbery at an Arizona convenience store has accepted an award from the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office for this "extraordinary heroism and exceptional courage" wearing a "Let's go Brandon" T-shirt. 

James Kilcer was presented with the Citizen’s Valor Award on Tuesday following the Oct. 20 incident. 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/arizona-marine-disarmed-robbery-suspect-accepts-heroism-award-lets-go-brandon
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Off Topic / Movies So Stupid You Have to Laugh
« on: October 04, 2021, 10:27:13 PM »
What are some movies are so stupid, you have to laugh?

One of my favorites is Army of Darkness. It’s on HBO as I type this. I would say a guilty pleasure, but that move has some classic lines and cracks me up.  :rofl:
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