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    1. Ponder_MD

      Going rate for Glock 17

      I'm looking to purchase a Glock 17 at some point. What is the typical going rate for this model, new, totally plain without "bling." ETA: chambered in 9mm.
    2. Ponder_MD

      .277 Fury/6.8x51- School me

      I'm not a ballistics guy. The Navy gave me ammo and I shot it. End of story. Now, in my private life I enjoy learning about this stuff. The new Sig Army Service Rifle is supposed to be this major game changer. When I compare it to 7.62x51 and .30-06, the chamber pressure is much, much higher. I...
    3. Ponder_MD

      The Switch and its effects

      There's been a lot of news lately about Switches. Caveat: I am NOT looking to print or obtain one. I do not want to install one. Don't go there. Simple question: When I observe videos of people running through 30 round magazines on a handgun (usually a Glock) equipped with a switch, to me, it...
    4. Ponder_MD

      Amateur Radio question

      A lot of people who use GMRS are also HAM operators. They bring their HAM habits with them when they use GMRS. I had my Morse code Novice class license for 10 years and I was a Navy radioman/ET for 20 years. I know my Q & Z sigs, but I don't recall speaking in just numbers except for "73's."...
    5. Ponder_MD

      Body Armor and Preparedness

      I hope I don't accidentally start some flame war or religious war over this. How many of you are considering body armor? What kind? Why? I'm considering it because I think advanced medical care/trauma care is going to be in short supply in the future. A GSW that might not be fatal when care is...
    6. Ponder_MD

      Beretta 92S

      I kind of want a full frame pistol. A friend has a 92S that he might part with. I think it was Italian police surplus or something. Anyway, as I'm sure many people here know, it has the heel magazine release which is slow and cumbersome compared to the typical thumb release that is higher up on...
    7. Ponder_MD

      C&R transfer question

      I have a friend who has a WWII veteran friend that is gifting him an M1 Garand. Neither of these people are C&R FFL's. Can a C&R FFL record this transfer in his book or must these two gentlemen go to a full FFL (such as Tyler's) to make this transfer?
    8. Ponder_MD

      One of my reference materials- Seabee Combat Handbook

      Many years ago, as part of my qualification for the Navy Expeditionary Warfare pin, I completed the Seabee Combat Handbook Vol I and II. It is a compilation of useful things stolen from the Army and Marines because obviously, the Seabees are a ground force. Rather than reinvent the wheel, they...
    9. Ponder_MD

      Boot recommendations?

      Yesterday, I hiked 4.5 miles with a 40lb pack. Zero problems except for blisters due to improper footwear. I need recommendations for a combat-ish style boot. Stuff like Columbia hiking boots are very comfortable for me but simply aren't durable enough.
    10. Ponder_MD

      SHTF- In his own words

      One problem I have with most US preppers (especially on Youtube) is that none of them have ever lived it. They're all guessing. They put out a lot of conflicting information. They change their views every few months as perceived threats change. A lot of time is spent telling viewers "You're...
    11. Ponder_MD

      My 5.56 testing

      I have a 16" 1x7 twist barrel. I made up 3 small batches of cartridges using 62gr Hornady (3037B bullets) and H335 powder. 3 velocities. I shot at a 3" target at 100 yards using a 1x6 optic. Some weirdness ensued but I think I'm on solid ground. - The first and slowest batch made an acceptable...
    12. Ponder_MD

      Case gauge or comparator set?

      When resizing your brass, do you prefer to check them with single caliber case gauges or a comparator set? - With a comparator set and caliper, I can use a case fired from my rifle as an example and set the shoulder back 2 thousandths when resizing so that they will safely work in MY rifle and...
    13. Ponder_MD

      The final piece of my puzzle- Powder measuring

      The final pieces of my reloading setup will arrive today. I opted for the RCBS Quick Change powder measure. It's basically an upgraded Uniflow with a larger hopper and quick-change metering screws. This will allow me to change over from .30-06 to 9mm in a hot second without re-calibrating...
    14. Ponder_MD

      Lyman Case Prep Xpress

      Picked up one of these today. It does the job well. Quiet, strong motor, many accessories. 4-6 seconds per case, total for inner and outer deburring/chamfer.
    15. Ponder_MD

      Trust- the most precious prepper commodity

      I had a brief conversation with a neighbor a few days ago. He's an Army reservist and an investigator for a 3-letter gov't agency. We are on neighborly terms but I have NOT gone into detail about my supplies. He only knows I own some guns (and he does too) and that's about it. The wind storm...
    16. Ponder_MD

      When trimming-

      I did search the archives for this but didn't quite find the answer I was looking for. When trimming brass, do you trim for the shortest tolerance or the longest? Why? Example: A .30-06 Springfiled case should measure between 2.494 and 2.474. Do you aim for 2.474, somewhere in the middle? The...
    17. Ponder_MD

      Handgun drills

      I wasn't sure where to put this. There doesn't seem to be a section for "Personal Defensive Shooting." At my club, we are not allowed to draw from holsters on our plinking range for safety reasons. (the club doesn't want inexperienced people sweeping their neighbors on the firing line) I'm...
    18. Ponder_MD

      Reloading unfired brass

      I'm going to load (vs. reload) some .350 Legend. Is there anything different about the procedure than when reloading used brass? Also, these will be my first straight walled cartridges.
    19. Ponder_MD

      RCBS 5.56 AR dies in short supply

      So, looking around I find that RCBS 5.56 AR reloading dies (P/N 11107) are in short supply. RCBS is out of stock and ebay doesn't seem to have any either. Basically the only thing difference between the "AR series" and the standard 5.56 set of dies (P/N 11101) is a special 7 degree crimp for AR...
    20. Ponder_MD

      How to identify Berdan primers?

      I shot a bunch of .30-06 bearing the headstamp "K 70." This appears to be from the Kynoch munitions plant in England, but I'm not 100% certain. The primers do not appear to be staked in the military fashion. How can I tell whether the primers are Berdan or Boxer? I don't want to bend a...
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