Docwagon

Yeah, sorry, the victim was the one shot, not the suspect.

Aight, just me I guess. Carry on.

Just a thought, but with the relatively low volume of traffic here, do we really need so many sub-forums in the game section? Some of the game specific subforums have maybe half a dozen threads and go days or weeks without any new post. Maybe streamline it a bit and just have "shooter" "RPG" and "other", maybe a CoD specific subforum, but merge the others?

So I had a guy shot today in an attempt car jacking. He calls 911, gets put on hold (yeah, seriously) and drives himself to the hospital since he's close. I ask for uniform guys to go check the area he said it happened and try to find a crime scene. Often people who drive themselves to the hospital were either shot doing criminal activity or shot themselves, etc. and are trying to cover it up, so I want to check his story. They say they can't find a crime scene. I interview the guy and he seems legit. The bullet had taken a downward trajectory through his leg and had exited, and he said the suspect used a gun like a Glock. I grab an evidence tech and go out to the scene for myself. I do a grid search and find a disturbance in the grass that looks fresh, a hole with a small mound of dirt. I ask the ET if he has a shovel and he says no (and, really, why would he?) so I ask a neighbor on the porch if he has a shovel we can borrow. He lends us a spade. 5" down is a pristine bullet, rifling marks intact, absolutely gorgeous. ET photos and collects it. Based on the direction of where I knew the suspects approached from, the fact the vast majority of handguns eject to the right and back, and the location of the hole, I did a second grid search for the spent casing. The ET had already checked that area and given up, saying how amazing it was I'd found the bullet. I said "you can't find what you don't look for" and about 2 seconds later, found the casing. It was an aluminum case and blended it really well with the pavement color. It may or may not lead to an arrest, depending on if we can find a gun or get a NIBIN hit, but it felt pretty damned awesome to find it, especially the bullet in the ground.

http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2014/04/26/hundreds_of_atari_et_game_cartridges_unearthed_in_landfill.html ALAMOGORDO, N.M.—A documentary film production company has found buried in a New Mexico landfill hundreds of cartridges for Atari’s notorious E.T. game — described by some as the worst video game ever made. Film director Zak Penn showed one E.T. cartridge retrieved from the site and said that hundreds more had been found in the mounds of trash and dirt scooped by a backhoe. (more at link)

That's amazing fun for 10 seconds, and then you realize it needs boobs to hold your attention any further. Nipple pointer, it could be the next big thing.

As I've posted recently, I was able to finally get my grubby mitts on a GP 100 Match Champion. I had put it on my short list for 2014 as soon as I'd seen it on Ruger's website, but my self control was sorely tempted by other firearms begging me to liberate them from their cold glass enclosures (looking at you Colt Commander and S&W E-Series). I held firm(ish) and am happy with the results. Appearance: Ruger is still not the most refined handgun maker out there. If a stray tool mark, electric pen markings on the inside of the crane, etc. bother you then this may not be the gun for you to purchase. Due to the stainless steel finish, its not easy to photograph, but I do have a light tool mark on the frame in front of the cylinder about 1/4" long. Its not deep, but you can definitely see it at a certain angle. There's also a slight tool mark near the muzzle. The inside of the crane is hand numbered, as are all modern Ruger GP100's. The wooden grip sits higher on the frame than traditional Ruger grips. There is a small gap between the wood and the frame at the very top, perhaps 1/16" of an inch. It appears to be on purpose, as it fits tight everywhere else, and I wonder if its not set back to reduce the chances of it cracking but to still let you get a higher grip on the gun. Either way, not aesthetically pleasing. Here you can see the gap, as well as another tool mark: Now, once you put away your microscope and back up 2', its beautiful. None of the imperfections are visible from any distance, and blessedly there's no big lawyer roll mark on the barrel. There is a very small "read the manual" on the bottom of the barrel, but on the sides it just has the "Ruger GP100 .357" on the right and "Match Champion" on the left. Function: It shoots. It shoots very well. Our qualifications run 5 shot strings for off-duty/backup quals (plainclothes can use off duty guns on duty) so that J-frames and the like don't have to reload in the middle of a string. Headshots from 7 yards using cheap-o UMC .38 standard pressure. I did notice a difference in accuracy between the .38 UMC vs my handloads and factory Blazer Brass .357. At first I thought it was the ammunition, but in hindsight I'm thinking it was me. The .38 was such low recoil, I was shooting it faster and that opened up the groups a bit. The fiber optic front sight is green in most lighting situations, although in very bright light it appears yellow. It is very quick to acquire and is very much oriented toward fast acquisition as opposed to long distance target shooting, as it is a bit bulky. I didn't shoot any further than 25y, and it was easy to keep everything in a half sized torso target, but I'm not sure I'd want to try a Texas Star at much beyond that. The trigger is smooooth. Blindfolded I don't think I could tell the factory slicked Match Champion from my gunsmith slicked Wiley Clapp. Speaking of which, I did a side by side comparison of the two. Yes, there's only 11 holes for each one. I was running low on handloads and with the second string fully loaded I only had two cartridges left so I downloaded each one round. As you can see, the MC is a bit tighter, which is to be expected with the 4" barrel. It was close though, you don't give up much with the 3". I think if I took my time and staged the trigger, the potential accuracy is the same. I know I've shot my WC tighter than that in the past with careful slow aimed fire, but the 4" sight radius lets you line up a little faster and make those hits a little faster. I think I prefer the WC's brass dot front sight, though, it seems to be easier to focus on the target past the sight, the fiber optic can glow so bright as to capture your attention more than the target. I'm sure this can be overcome with familiarization, but it was an issue on my first outing. The second issue to get used to was the grip. Its different. It doesn't feel like a revolver, there's very little flare at the bottom compared to traditional "plow handle" or even Bisley stocks/grips. It starts off thicker at the top and stays that thickness, with a slight palm swell in the center, and it comes up higher on the frame than traditional Ruger grips. Wiley Clapp on the left, MC on the right: That angle shows you the difference in thickness. Calipers put it right about 0.45" inches. My hand puts it at "too thick". With my hand size and grip, with the Wiley Clapp the trigger naturally falls right in the middle of the second pad of my trigger finger. With the Match Champion grips, it moves it to the pad just before the last joint, and as I pull the trigger slides into the joint. It makes it feel heavier and makes it easier to pull off target. It *does* give the webbing of your hand more protection from recoil, so there is a benefit if you have a long range day and are running full house .357's, and if you have bigger hands, you may very well prefer the Match Champion grips. For me I think I'll probably swap them out for more traditionally shaped revolver grips. I also think its why I started the day shooting a bit low: Summary: Overall, I'm very happy with this revolver. With a simple grip change, it will be a fine duty pistol and provide me with a 4" version of my Wiley Clapp. If you shop around, you can pick one up for about $150 more than a standard GP100 4". For that $150 you get a smoother trigger, dovetailed fiber optic sights, weight reduction with the half lug and lightened cylinder, no lawyer roll mark visible on the sides of the barrel, and the sheer sexiness of the Match Champion. That's tough to say no to, if you can find one.

Full range report soon. Too tired to do it tonight, but it shoots very nicely. The grip takes a bit of getting used to, though. It just feels very different than the Wiley Clapp grip, more like a semi-auto in that it doesn't flare out at the bottom like a traditional revolver grip, and it goes higher on the frame, which encourages a higher grip. After the first 5 were I strung them a bit low, I got on target.

"I need a new meat injector" "RIding my ass back into shape"

Another good deal on a complete carry package: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/sig-sauer-sp2022-two-tone-9mm-w-siglite-night-sights-e2022-9-tss.html $389.99 for a Sig SP2022 with night sights and a holster. I believe these come with 2 magazines, they only get 3 on a gov't purchase order, but I could be wrong and the ad doesn't say for sure.

I learned something about them. They shrink when you wash them, and then they feel even better. I'm washing my new pairs before I wear them for the first time now that I see the difference.

The new socks make a ton of difference. I've ran 4-5 miles each day since I got them and not only have I not gotten any more blisters, the old ones are almost healed. They are Wright Sock Cool Mesh socks. They are a dual layer sock, with the layers sewn together at the cuff only so they can slide against each other. One stays tight to your foot, one to the shoe, and any friction is between the layers instead of on your foot. They fell slightly warmer than traditional socks, but not uncomfortably so, and they definitely work to keep blisters away. I ordered two pairs to test out, and just ordered 3 more.

So, after some dry firing, here are my initial impressions: 1) The trigger is great out of the box. Ruger says they do a trigger job on these before they leave the factory and I believe it. Its silky smooth. 2) The sights are dovetailed so you can swap them out if you want, but the factory set up is probably going to work fine for me. Front fiber optic, not too bulky and not too thin. Goldilocks must have designed these sights, because they are juuuust right. If you wanted a bull's eye pistol, they are probably too bulky, but for carry or IDPA type competition they seem like they'll be perfect. 3) The trigger. Its so good I had to mention it again. 4) The Hogue wooden grips aren't as bulky as I thought they would be from the photos. I'd already planned to swap the out...now I'm not too sure. They feel good in the hand, so we'll see. 5) Its better looking in person than it is in the photos. The lettering is a bit more subdued in regular light than it appears in the photos. 6) It feels lighter than I thought it would be. I expected a stainless steel 4" barrel revolver with wooden grips to be on the hefty side. I don't know if its truly that much lighter thanks to the slab sided barrel and half underlug, or if it just balances so well if feels lighter. 7) At the $700-$750 these seem to be selling for, this is a lot of gun for the money. At $800-$900 you start wondering if its that big of a step over the standard GP100 with some custom work. At $700, its well worth it. After seeing how light it feels, I was curious, and I weighed it. 36.5 oz empty is what my scale says. Ruger says 38 oz, but I'm sure there's some variation in the wooden grips and my scale may not be dead nuts on. Interestingly, this is the exact same weight as my 3" GP100 Wiley Clapp. By slab siding the barrel and reducing the underlug length, Ruger has made the 4.2" barrel weigh and balance the same as the 3" barrel. That's probably the reason it feels so quick in the hand. I also weighed my 4" security Six, and it came in at 39 oz, a bit heavier. The extra weight is in the frame, though, you can see the top strap is much thicker and wider. The Security Six already has the half lug and the barrel isn't as thick as the GP100.

No, the only gold guns I have are the 870, MTAR, and Type 25.

Mine, mine, all mine!!!! Range review to follow.

Pffft, long barrel + speed loaders (quick mag) and your GTG. Anyway, I'm playing core. HC sucks without a team to help you get oriented when the spawns flip, etc, and who won't keep a stream of UAVs up.

Sucking its mouth, actually, to draw the magic out.

So I've maxed out prestige/attachments xp bonuses for the MTAR, type 25, M8A1, AN-94, and am getting close on the FAL. I wanted to try a new AR for the xp, and that leaves me with the MSR, M27, and 556. Is there any reason to use the 556? The delay between bursts seems to kill this gun. The M8 fires faster and is also a one burst kill up close. The FAL is easier to spray with in a panicky up close situation and is a 2 shot kill, plus easier to hit targets at a distance with...so what's the point of the 556?

It was pretty lighthearted. I'm not a huge Bob's Burgers fan but if you usually like the show, you'll probably enjoy it.

Did you catch last night's episode of Bob's Burgers?

I did 5 miles today. It's cool and drizzling rain, which I think helps because my feet didn't get so sweaty. I also pulled my shoes and socks off as soon as I got home to let them air out. I think I've been blaming my new running shoes and its actually just the distances I've been doing combined with my cushioned socks holding the moisture against my feet. Well, we'll see how the new socks do, they should be here Wednesday.

I use moleskin, which is like a velvety version of athletic tape that comes in little cut-to-fit sheets. As far as the pain, I dunno, I guess you get used to it. I listened to a story on NPR about those African dudes who run on the ultra-marathons and win. Their culture puts a premium on being able to withstand pain. They circumcise the boys at about 13 with sharp sticks. I figure if a 13 year old can stand their stoic while his dick is poked with sharp sticks, I can run on blisters. I think about that a lot, actually, when pain of any kind is trying to stop me from doing something I want to do. That, combined with the knowledge that medical technology can replace my knee when I finally wreck the damn thing beyond the VA's threshold and I can usually find the motivation to ignore it. Except tooth pain. I'm a big pussy if my teeth hurt. I still won't let the dentist take my wisdom teeth out.