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Off Topic / Re: What happened to the Vegas I used to know.....smh
« on: October 23, 2025, 02:18:35 PM »
if you believe in the math, you will not believe in a "hot roller" or hot/cold table...
Math? What dat math?

I do have superstitions. Like have super dirty friend that we never let even touch a table if he didn’t start with us. It’s not weird/strange if if “works”  :crazy: :rofl:
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Off Topic / Re: What happened to the Vegas I used to know.....smh
« on: October 23, 2025, 02:16:33 PM »
How were the tables?  My friend came back this past week and he's a pai gow and bacarat player.  he got smoked. Even on face up paigow, which is usually a push.  He would lose 8 hands in a row.  Same with bacarat. No matter what he bet, he lost.

I saw a youtuber do interviews Miki Maski or something like that.  He says how they can rig the show/machine for cards being dealt.  I find most of what he says as BS and his vids are for entertainment purposes. Can casinos rig shoes, of course, but if they were ever caught that would be the end of them. Do they do other things to throw off your game, of course and that has been done for generations.  Like changing the stickman more often during a hot shooter.  But if you believe in math, then this action has zero effect.
This trip, I didn’t play much on tables. Mostly live poker. Played craps, BJ, bac, etc here and there. It was same to me.
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General Discussion / Re: Glock to discontinue models
« on: October 23, 2025, 02:14:17 PM »
Is Jedi rubbing off on you?
Actually no. His class was good info/experience, but nothing to do with consideration of PDP.
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Off Topic / Re: What happened to the Vegas I used to know.....smh
« on: October 23, 2025, 12:00:46 PM »
I was in Vegas for a week end of Aug. It certainly oha changed a lot since what I remember from pre-COVID. That said, reasons and “approach” in going to Vegas has changed a lot over the last 5 years or so.

I went stayed at Aria and Venetian, but went to Downtown often. Big difference in areas as well as which days. Since I was there for (9) days, I saw stark difference between Mon-Thu and Thu-Sun. Some venues seemed to have less drop off between the “rush days” than others.

Talking with locals, Uber drivers, etc most commented about how times have changed and “times are rough”. Nothing new or not mentioned above, but seemed like that’s all folks were talking about.

I don’t enjoy Vegas as much as I used to, nor do I have the burning desire to go to Vegas as before. It’s ok though. It is what it is. I still enjoy going to Vegas, but nowadays I’d rather travel to other destinations. 
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General Discussion / Re: Glock to discontinue models
« on: October 23, 2025, 11:44:12 AM »
I was considering a PDP anyways, this has me thinking more about that. Mostly joking, but somewhat serious.  :rofl:

Aside, recall similar with ARs and the “ledge” that blocks the installation or use of FA sear.
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General Discussion / Re: Anyone mill optics cut for glocks on Oahu?
« on: August 04, 2025, 04:33:00 PM »
check with danger close tactical
i think they had something on their IG in the past week...
They outsource, but it’s high quality, good/decent pricing turn around (IMO).

I’ve also used CHPWS and Maple Leaf. Lead times can be kinda long tho.
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Trying it in my carry optics setup. So far only 100 rounds to zero new optic and get used to the new setup.

A few shooting buddies also trying. One shot two matches with it so far and he really likes it. Very different than any other Glock trigger and lots of adjustability. I’m trying it how it comes out of the box for now.
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Political Discussion / Re: trump is such an embarrassment!
« on: February 07, 2025, 11:57:29 AM »
biden blocked sale of US Steel to japanese company
trump says it's an "investment" rather than a sale
goalposts moved...
please show me where i said anything about Bidet?  FOCUS!

:P

(kidding, kidding, kidding) 
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Political Discussion / Re: trump is such an embarrassment!
« on: February 07, 2025, 11:32:36 AM »
all the world leaders laugh at him!!!
https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-japan-pledges-1-trillion-investment-in-the-us
I saw news of a deal (or potential) deal regarding steel with Japan.  I'll have to look it up.  I saw "news flash" while I was at the doctor's office this morning. 
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got it
my apologies...
Was it a blue moon the other night?

See, it isn't hard to admit when a mistake was made.  This is how its' done. 

Instead of trying to move goal post, deflect, change the topic, etc...
:o

I never thought it was possible. . .   :rofl:
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Strategies and Tactics / Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« on: January 31, 2025, 08:28:38 AM »
Fear really can be paralyzing and I have come to learn how much training helps. I had always heard about how it helps but I think I have come to understand the question of how better now.

When you react based on training quickly then you don't have time to stop and contemplate the danger. If I stop and give the fear a chance to develop I am more likely to become paralyzed. 
Of course it isn't just bravery through ignorance either, the training makes the safer choices instinctual so you get better outcomes.
Personally, I think the training has honed other skills where they are subconscious, and not taking up "brain bandwidth", thus allowing your brain to process/deal with other things.  In the context of this thread, (hopefully) defensive use of firearm.

I think "stress inoculation" is another angle, and one that has been discussed a lot online recently, particularly for certain professions. 
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Political Discussion / Re: power limit on ebikes
« on: January 30, 2025, 04:43:09 PM »
You a dog faced pony liar!
:o

dog faced, yeah. . . pony?  :rofl:
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Political Discussion / Re: ICE "raids"
« on: January 30, 2025, 04:38:10 PM »
Love it!😊 Bodies can be used as fertilizer! :thumbsup:
Feed the hogs. . . now wouldn't that be ironic. . .
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Political Discussion / Re: power limit on ebikes
« on: January 30, 2025, 04:37:17 PM »
Or make sidewalks e-bike a sensitive place.

Oh wait, it's already illegal to ride a bike on the sidewalk.
Yup!  Especially after the City took away a bunch of parking on King St and Ward for bike lanes.  Still see lots riding on the sidewalk, sometimes on the sidewalks right next to the bike lane. 

They present a safety hazard to the houseless. . .
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Political Discussion / Re: Eggs are expensive because of white people
« on: January 28, 2025, 06:16:29 PM »
The ratings for leftist media are tanking. Trump won a clear majority of voters.
MSNBC and other democrat stooges then decide to double down on stupid.
seeing this at work…

Some peeps totally losing it with irrational overreactions. Mostly because b/c of media spin, like MSNBC.
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Strategies and Tactics / Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« on: January 28, 2025, 05:19:00 PM »
sounds like fun
too bad i don't own any firearms nor ammo...
I can loan you one… for PCC 🤔
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Strategies and Tactics / Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« on: January 28, 2025, 04:12:12 PM »
1) A competitive situation is important when training for the real thing.  You're under pressure to hit the target in an area that scores points, you're under a time crunch, depending on the stage you may be using barricades, obstacles, moving targets and other challenges, and you have a bunch of people watching how you do.  All that, and you have to be careful of safety rules such as being aware of muzzle direction, safely drawing from holster, and above all not dropping your firearm.

Anyone can practice on a target range and meet high standards with enough practice, but that can change when you have to move, fire at moving targets, perform reloads, fire from behind cover, shoot through small openings, and do it all as fast as possible while following safety rules.

2) The problem I saw with MPPL competitions was the lack of trigger time.  Most of the time was spent watching everyone else shoot and helping reset or tape targets.  Maybe 15-20 minutes of shooting out of several hours standing in the midday sunshine trying to stay hydrated.

if they could have split us up into smaller groups among more stages running simultaneously, I would have continued going.
1) That's mostly why I started shooting USPSA.  Well, mostly to "do more" than shooting on the bullseye range, specifically shooting and moving.  The pressure of the (fcuking) buzzer does simulate stress.  Ya, not stress of "real thing", but point (at least my take away) is your performance (mind, body, whatever) is affected by stress, adrenaline, etc.  It's not necessarily a bad thing,  but key to realize that it happens and some level of exposure of if/when it happens.  Also the "problem solving" aspects, which (at least to me) include assessing of target difficulty, and yeah the fumble and occasional malfunction.  And YES, the stress of competing with your friends definitely matters, which makes it fun, challenging, and sometimes embarrasing.

2) Yeah, that is one sucky part of it.  You're there for 5+ hours for maybe 2 mins tops of shooting.  The range does make a lot of limitations for groups waiting on neighboring stage.  I've been to some mainland matches where every stage is a separate bay.  However, in some cases, that leads to folks taking a ton of time to walk through the stages. . .
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Preparedness and Survival / Re: Are you really ready for a disaster?
« on: January 28, 2025, 04:04:58 PM »
If the incoming storms produce even a minor disaster by mainland standards, remember:

Hawaii people, for the most part, are clueless when it comes to survival, perseverance, and thriving through adversity.

Get your popcorn ready. :wave:
Heard this one is going to be pretty nasty, but who knows.  Info not from Lie Hagi. . .
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Strategies and Tactics / Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« on: January 28, 2025, 03:07:03 PM »
Can you elaborate on this: I've seen competition shooting and when they messed up, they just gave up cause they know they won't finish their time goal.  Like fumble on re-load, jam, drop mag, of course jams may be rules as well to stop.

What I'm getting at is IMO, training thru the problem is the common all the above have except competition, unless it's a specific problem solving competition.  This is why I'm not a fan of setting up malfunctions cause you still know it's going to happen.  I learn more thru unplanned malfunctions, which is rare cause M45A1's don't jam (joke).
Elaborate on what?

Not ALL folks who are into competition are in it for pure competition/score.  Some are in it for improvement of skill overall.  You should try it. . . it might open your eyes to some things. . .
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Strategies and Tactics / Re: Combat vs Competition Shooting
« on: January 28, 2025, 12:37:46 PM »
Interesting topic. 

Good point on the "timer doesn't go off".  That said, there's a lot of videos on correlation between performance shooting on "real work engagements".  Not necessarily combat, but LEO engagements, "CQB" (purposely in quotes), etc.

I've never been in combat, so will leave it to experts like CMO. . .  :P

This video focused a lot on mindset and emotional side of the comparison of the "misconception".  "mental and psychological terror", where many folks are associating gun handling proficiency with that experience.  Where many assume all are "gun guys", where many view guns as just another tool. 

One point that I've noticed with my personal experience with firearms training, is that there are those that can do, but not necessarily teach.  There is NOT a direct correlation with those that (at least say they are proficient) to teaching.  Teaching, especially relating to a range of people being trained is a special talent/skill. 

His value is survival, where he made a great point of diversifying other skills, especially medical. 

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