Made A Change

One of the blogs I regularly read is Women's Outdoor News. I am a firm believer that more women need to be exposed to firearms and shooting activities, and by all means carry one for personal self defense. That said I can not get my wife to participate at all. Every time I go to the range when she is around, I invite her to go, but she always declines. She has her Kommiecticut pistol permit, but she is reactive not proactive. It will take her getting assaulted and robbed or carjacked to finally consider carrying a firearm. Anyway I found this post from the other day interesting and dropped a comment that got a positive reaction from the author Michelle Cerino. Read my comment for the little reminder saying I came up with for remembering where to aim when closer or farther than the set aim point. It got me thinking about my own laser equipped pistol.

I have a Streamlight TLR-4 laser/flashlight combo. It was mounted on my Colt Government Series 70 1911 with a Recover Tactical grip/rail system. I also have the Recover Tactical active retention holster that locks onto the grip/rail system and accommodates the TLR-4. It has been just sitting in the safe set up that way unused for a long time. My home defense firearm on the nightstand is my Glock 21 Gen 3, a spare mag, and my SureFire E2D Defender flashlight. I went with this combo years ago when my daughter still lived at home. The thinking was, not to go searching for the source of noises in the dark with a gun mounted flashlight because what if it was my daughter coming in late? Pointing a gun to light up and identify someone I would not want to shoot to me was a bad idea. Those days are over. My wife is in bed with me, the dogs sleep secured in our room, so anyone/anything causing "bumps in the night" are unwelcome visitors that probably need to be covered with my gun muzzle. I decided to go ahead and move the Streamlight TLR-4 to the Glock. Both guns were removed from storage, ensured they were cleared, and had a bright yellow chamber flag inserted in the chamber. I then pulled out the storage box containing the spare mounting parts for the TLR-4 and rubber Pachmyr 1911 grip. I took everything down to my basement gun bench to do the swap. There was no ammo or magazines involved or anywhere near the area I was working. I did have my Ruger SR9c in a holster on my hip because I am always armed after all.

I started with the Colt. Using my Wheeler 89-piece gunsmith screwdriver set, the TLR-4 was removed using the curved large bit designed for Redfield scopes and set aside. You're supposed to use a coin not a screwdriver, but this bit fits perfectly like a quarter in the slot without slipping or marring. I switched to a hex head bit to remove the grip screws, then a smaller one to disassemble the nuts and bolts on the trigger guard and rail. The nuts and bolts were put back into the rail and trigger guard for safe keeping. The gun was disassembled and lightly lubed, then wiped down with a silicone infused cloth. The rubber Pachmyr wrap-around grip was put on the gun as it once was. The gun was checked again to ensure it was cleared, function tested, a chamber flag placed in the open action, and it was set aside.

Turning my attention to the Glock, I had to change the rail adapter per the instructions for the TLR-4 from "B" for the Colt, to "C" for all Glocks with a rail. You have to remove the TLR-4 retainer bolt completely to change the adapter. It is held in place by an "e clip" so it can't come all the way out and get lost. I then mounted it securely on the Glock. Knowing where the gun hits, I adjusted the aiming set screw for elevation only. The windage was right on. The bullet strike and laser point are set to coincide for the seven yard mark. I will make a trip to the range soon to verify and tweak if necessary, but it should be fine for close quarter defense inside my home. Here is the finished setup.

I don't yet have a holster that will accommodate this setup, but for now with warmer weather, I won't be carrying this gun anytime soon. My favorite supplier On Your 6 Designs does not have a version of their kydex holster for this combination. I could send them the TLR-4 and have them make it up, but I would prefer to find one already made. If anyone has a suggestion, leave it in the comments.

Call It What It Really Is

Like El Rushbo always used to say "words mean things."

This Saturday the 30th is "National Prescription Drug Take Back Day" where you're supposed to turn in unused and unwanted prescription drugs in order to keep them out of the wrong hands. I have no problem with the concept, but I think it should be called "National Prescription Drug Safe Disposal Day." Just like the gun "buy back" programs, government NEVER owned private firearms, so there is nothing for them to "buy back." The DEA and FDA never owned these drugs, citizens do, again nothing to "take back." I have a bottle of prescribed oxycodone that I will hang onto, thanks. Its only 10 pills, but if I do something stupid and really hurt myself, they may help take the edge off. Besides, I paid for them, you expect me to dispose of them without compensation? Fuck off.

Of course, I believe it is purposeful wording, to condition people to think things like guns, prescription drugs, or money actually come from a benevolent government. So if you don't want it, you should turn it in to them.

Going On A Picnic ?

 

It's Erf Day

Or as I call it, "Pagan Dirt Worship Day." The religion of the Commies as an excuse to control you to save the planet. Horseshit!

Its 39 degrees out right now. My big V-8 pickup is sitting outside running to warm up inside before I drive away. Tonight I will have every light on inside and out as a beacon of freedom.

Apply The Rules From Zombieland

Violent crime has been spiking across the country for the past couple of years. Last night I watched a rerun of the  movie "Zombieland" and was reminded of the rules to survive a zombie apocalypse put forth by the characters "Tallahassee" (Woody Harrelson) and "Columbus" (Jesse Eisenberg). In an era of coddling criminals, BLM bullshit, de-funding the cops, rampant mental illness and drug use; there's no reason to not apply these rules to the violent sub-human criminal element.

The original rules from the first movie:

 

Rule #1: Cardio

"When the virus struck, for obvious reasons, the first ones to go were the fatties."

Rule #2: Double Tap

"You had to get a gun and learn how to use it, which leads me to my second rule: the double tap. In those moments when you're not sure the undead are really dead-dead, don't get all stingy with your bullets. I mean, one more clean shot to the head."

Rule #2: (Deleted Scene): Ziploc Bags

"You got enough problems, moisture shouldn't be one of them."

Rule #3: Beware of Bathrooms

"Don't let them catch you with your pants down."

Rule #4: Seatbelts

"Fasten your seatbelts. It's gonna be a bumpy ride."

Rule #6 (Promotional Video): Cast Iron Skillet

"Big. Cast iron. Contrary to what you've seen, it won't flatten a face, but the feel of it when you hit something, chills. Your whole arm vibrates."

Rule #7: Travel Light

"And I don't mean just luggage."

Rule #12 (Promotional Video): Bounty Paper Towels

"If there is one way to describe Zombieland, it is 'moist.'"

Rule #15 (Promotional Video): Bowling Ball

"Nothing says massive head trauma like a bowling ball -- preferably 16 pounds. Don't use a little pink one."

Rule #17: Don't be a Hero

As Columbus says, "Some rules are made to be broken."

Rule #18: Limber Up

"Going down that hill, it is very important."

Rule #29 (Promotional Video): The Buddy System

"We have each other's backs."

Rule #31: Check the Back Seat

"No one back there but my duffel bag."

Rule #32: Enjoy the Little Things

"I hate to give credit to anyone who looks like Yosemite Sam, but I'm writing it down." Thanks for this one, Tallahassee!

Rule #33 (Promotional Video): Swiss Army Knife

"The Swiss army used that knife for a reason."

 

I'm good with these for a start. Stealing catalytic converters in the dark of night is a big thing in Kommiecticut right now, mostly in large parking lots like apartment complexes or shopping centers. Come out my way to the rural hinterlands and you may find my pickup truck with the electrified exhaust system. The cause of death of the potential thief will simply be listed as cardiac arrest.