Just some gun and prepping related links that I thought interesting or useful:
- An excellent video going over considerations and procedure to determine the best ammunition to stockpile for your SHTF rifle. Since the right ammunition will depend on what your particular firearm likes, the process is the important part.
VIDEO: "Choosing the Right Ammo for Your SHTF Rifle"
Black Flag Civilian (19 min)
- "Motor Oil Vs. Gun Oils"--Athlon Outdoors. The author tests various gun oils and 5W-30 synthetic motor oil (Mobil-1 Synthetic Motor Oil (5W30)). The gun oils tested include Rem Oil, Hoppes CLP, EEZOX, Vendetta Apex, and Milcomm TW-25b Grease. Tests included heat tests, rust tests, and then a range test. The motor oil performed best in the heat test. The Rem Oil was the worst in the rust test, while Vendetta Apex also performed poorly. The others did fine. And his range observations:
Rem Oil, Hoppes CLP and Hoppes Black are rather thin and needed extra helpings of product to run correctly. This resulted in oil getting sprayed everywhere and coating my shooting glasses and the window of any installed optics. Though thin, the EEZOX performed with ZERO malfunctions and minimal (but some) overspray. Vendetta Apex worked as advertised and went on smoothly; it had zero overspray. Considering the trouble some of the thinner oils had with the ammo, I wasn’t expecting much from the Milcom TW25b grease. It performed quite well in this test and a little went a long way. Since the Sig Sauer P365 X Macro is my carry gun, it came to the range pre-lubed with the Mobil-1. As expected, it handled the 40-round test like a champ.
- Some articles on pocket pistols, or, as one author succinctly put it: "small pistols that are specifically designed to be easily concealed in a pocket." But just because you can stuff a handgun n a capacious pocket on a coat or trousers doesn't make it a "pocket pistol." IMHO, it is a handgun that can be fit into the inside pocket on a suit coat or sports jacket (I'm not saying that is the best way to carry, but it is a quick and easy test of whether a firearm is sized such that it would work well as a pocket pistol). I consider the Walther PPK (not the PPK/s) with a flush fitting magazine to be the largest you can go and still be a "pocket pistol" and, frankly, even it is pushing the limits. It is 4 inches tall with the flush magazine and 6 inches long. Some firearms on the envelope will qualify with flush fitting magazines, but be slightly too large with extended magazines. I consider the Ruger LCP Max or Sig Sauer 238 to be a better fit for a "pocket pistol".
- "Pocket Pistols Past and Present"--American Rifleman.
- "Are Pocket Pistols Good for Conceal Carry? Pocket Carry Pros & Cons"--ValorTec.
- "The 'Why' of Pocket Carry"--American Fighting Revolver.
- "The Pocket Pistol and Lessons Learned Toting Them"--Guns America.
- "The Truth About Pocket Pistols -Mini, Micros, and More"--Cross Breed Holsters.
- "That’s Metal: .380 Pocket Pistol Shootout"--Guns.com.
- "The Five Best Pocket Pistols For Deep Concealment"--Safariland.
- "Pocket Pistol Primer: Mastering Small Self-Defense Guns"--American Rifleman.
- "The Best Coat Pocket Defensive Pistols"--Active Response Training.
- "Duty Pistols vs. Pocket Handguns: Key Self-Defense Differences"--ValorTec.
- "The Pocket Pistol"--Gun Culture 2.0.
- ".30-30 Winchester — History & Ballistics"--Athlon Outdoors. A quick summary of why the author believes it to still be a viable cartridge:
- "Concealed Carry Corner: Off-Body Carry With Viktos Concealment Bags"--The Firearm Blog. The author notes:
During the hot months, having a larger firearm can be way more fatiguing than during colder times throughout the year. When your body starts to sweat, it increases the skin’s sensitivity, which allows the contact with your gun to rub your skin. These sensitive areas can result in hot spots, creating a ton of discomfort. Having your firearm in a discreet carry bag can be the answer to being properly armed while remaining comfortable all day long.
The author reviews the CCW Counteract bags from Viktos, one being a backpack (roughly a day pack sized item) and a sling bag which is probably more practical for most people; but he discusses the pros and cons of each size of bag.
- "Combat Textiles Adhesive Grips Review"--The Truth About Guns. These are pre-cut adhesive pieces for various firearms. Per the article, "The grips are made from 1000D Cordura fabric backed with 3M 300lse adhesive tape. They’re cut for each firearm, so you have a perfect fit for your gun, unlike some more generic grip solutions for polymer frame guns." They are also offered in a variety of colors and patterns.
It isn’t all looks though. The Cordura fabric has a texture to it that does improve your grip. It’s secure without being overly rough. It works especially well when it’s wet too.
So for foul weather or sweaty hands it’s a definite bonus over the polymer of many frames.
- "Schumer targets Trump budget bill on gun silencers deregulation"--Axios. Per the article, "Schumer will argue removing silencers from the National Firearm Act violates the requirement that provisions in the bill be budget related," but Republicans will argue that it is budget related because of the loss of the $200 tax on such items.
- "16 Attorneys General Sue Trump Administration To Block FRT Settlement"--The Truth About Guns. So the government lost the lawsuit over its banning of forced reset triggers. But in settling all issues in the lawsuit, the federal government agreed to return all of the FRTs that were illegally seized from owners. But 16 liberal states are trying to intervene to block the return of these triggers.
- "Backcountry Hiking Survival Guide"--The Armory Life. The author first discusses tips so you don't get into trouble in the backcountry. Noting that many of the rescues conducted are not for people that get lost, but that have health issues, he recommends that you realistically assess your physical fitness and abilities and limit your hiking trips to match those abilities. Next, understand the area you are hiking into such as potential hazards and weather (not just what is forecast but what could pop up). Finally, set yourself up for success:
Hiking with a buddy or group is always best, but if you’re dead set on conquering the wilderness alone, there are a few steps you can do to make that solo trip safer.
- Know where the service range of your phone is — don’t assume that your phone will work if you need to call for help
- Leave a detailed plan with a trusted family member or friend that includes where you’ll be and a map of the area with clear marks on where someone should attempt to look for you if they need to
- Have an expected ETA set up so that if you aren’t back or haven’t spoken with your contact by a certain time, they know something happened and can call for help
- Have at least a general plan in your head of how you’ll handle various things that could go wrong — even something as basic as rolling your ankle can become a big deal
- "The Ten Warning Signs: A huge change is coming" by Ted Gioia, The Honest Broker. The author believes that our knowledge system is collapsing, citing the following ten signs:
(1) Scientific studies don't replicate.
(2) Public distrust of experts has reached an intensity never seen before.
(3) The career path for knowledge workers is breaking down—and many only have unpaid student loans to show for their years of training and preparation.
(4) Funding for science and tech research is disappearing in every sphere and sector.
(5) Universities have lost their prestige, and have made enemies of their core constituencies.
(6) Plagiarism is getting exposed at all levels from students to corporations—and all the way to Harvard's president. But the authorities just take it for granted.
(7) AI is imposed everywhere as the new expert system. But when it hallucinates and generates ridiculous responses, the authorities (again) take this for granted.
(8) Science and technology are increasingly used to manipulate and exploit, not serve.
(9) Scandals are everywhere in the knowledge economy (Theranos, Sam Bankman-Fried, collapsing meme coins, COVID, etc).
(10) We hear constant bickering about “fake science”—from all political and ideological stances. Nobody talks about “true science.”
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