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Re: rifle vs pistol primers

I've used Winchester small rifle (WSR) primers in place of small pistol primers in my 9mm, .40S&W and .357 Magnum handloads with no problems. There were no significant differences in velocities between the WSR and pistol primer loads. A few weeks ago, I loaded up a test batch of .40 S&W hand...
by dleong
on Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:39 pm
 
Forum: Ammunition & Reloading
Topic: rifle vs pistol primers
Replies: 3
Views: 1142

Re: Worried Residents Sue Minneapolis Leaders Over Crime Spike

I wonder who they'll vote for come November.
by dleong
on Fri Aug 21, 2020 5:40 pm
 
Forum: In The News
Topic: Worried Residents Sue Minneapolis Leaders Over Crime Spike
Replies: 10
Views: 1370

Re: Media ramping up "gun violence" coverage

Rip Van Winkle wrote:American news media has degenerated into nothing but tabloidism.

I've found my attitude and outlook has greatly improved after I stopped watching Television news.


Word!
by dleong
on Tue Jun 18, 2019 7:19 am
 
Forum: In The News
Topic: Media ramping up "gun violence" coverage
Replies: 9
Views: 1998

Re: HK VP9 Long Slide

If they made a "long slide" variant of the VP40, I'd pick it up in a heartbeat.
by dleong
on Fri May 31, 2019 5:11 am
 
Forum: Handguns
Topic: HK VP9 Long Slide
Replies: 7
Views: 2120

Re: PTC renewal took 3 days

Handed in my permit renewal application and the $50 fee at the "Gun Permits" counter of the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley on Sept. 13, received the permit in the mail on Oct. 15. Dropped by the "Gun Permits" counter on Oct. 12 to ask about the status of my ...
by dleong
on Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:37 am
 
Forum: General Gun Chat
Topic: PTC renewal took 3 days
Replies: 25
Views: 6429

Re: Active Shooter, Casualties Reported At YouTube Headquarters

I wonder when surveillance video of the shooting will turn up on YouTube.

Oh, wait...
by dleong
on Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:03 am
 
Forum: In The News
Topic: Active Shooter, Casualties Reported At YouTube Headquarters
Replies: 22
Views: 4863

Re: My Quest for a VP40

Have you looked at this brand and these models in other gun stores? Same issues? Nope. I've only ever ogled and fondled the VPs at Cabela's. Wasn't even interested in that particular line of guns until I shot a colleague's VP9 last year. FWIW, the only firearm I've ever purchased at Cabela's is my ...
by dleong
on Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:35 pm
 
Forum: Handguns
Topic: My Quest for a VP40
Replies: 27
Views: 8499

Re: My Quest for a VP40

Got back from the Cabela's in Rogers about an hour ago. 110 miles round trip, so it was a bit of a haul. Got to the firearms counter and was helped almost immediately. Told the salesperson what I wanted and he retrieved the only "new" VP40 they had in stock from the back room (I didn't eve...
by dleong
on Wed Mar 21, 2018 1:42 pm
 
Forum: Handguns
Topic: My Quest for a VP40
Replies: 27
Views: 8499

Re: My Quest for a VP40

It's nice to be able to order online and perhaps save a few dollars, but there's still no guarantee that you'll get an unbuggered gun. The current sale at Cabela's brings the out-the-door price of the VP40 close enough to online pricing that I'm willing to pay the small difference to be able to actu...
by dleong
on Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:47 am
 
Forum: Handguns
Topic: My Quest for a VP40
Replies: 27
Views: 8499

Re: My Quest for a VP40

Ghost wrote:I’d never buy a scratched gun for new price.

Did you offer to buy it for a 25% discount?

That thought did occur to me after the second disappointment at the Owatonna store, but I didn't think my fragile ego could have handled being laughed out of the store by the staff...
by dleong
on Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:28 pm
 
Forum: Handguns
Topic: My Quest for a VP40
Replies: 27
Views: 8499

Re: My Quest for a VP40

At this point is sounds like you are all in on the VP9 - 40 S&W may as well make the trip. Not to further confuse things, (and it is a little more money) but have you handled an LEM version? I own 4 Hk P30's 2 of which are the light LEM version and I absolutely love 'em! Give Bill's in Robinsda...
by dleong
on Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:06 am
 
Forum: Handguns
Topic: My Quest for a VP40
Replies: 27
Views: 8499

My Quest for a VP40

I was bitten by the H&K bug after shooting a colleague's VP9 last year; the VP40 (the version chambered in .40 S&W) was promptly added to my list of guns to get in the near future. Fast forward to last week, when I noticed that Cabela's was running a sale on the VP9 and VP40, with the standa...
by dleong
on Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:50 am
 
Forum: Handguns
Topic: My Quest for a VP40
Replies: 27
Views: 8499

Re: BPR today & PPS random whining

As someone with relatively small hands, I find paddle releases to be advantageous as I can very easily depress the right side paddle with my trigger finger to drop the magazine without changing my grip. A standard magazine release normally requires me to swivel the gun slightly to the left for my th...
by dleong
on Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:37 am
 
Forum: Handguns
Topic: BPR today & PPS random whining
Replies: 26
Views: 7727

Re: Most durable gun finish?

How do you like your PPQ? Looks like a great gun. Got me thinking about a Christmas present... BB I got the gun primarily because everyone was raving about how refined the SAO trigger was. Out of the box, it honestly wasn't all that good, with a heavy take-up and mushy break. I have a Gen. 2 P99 AS...
by dleong
on Fri Dec 22, 2017 5:59 pm
 
Forum: General Gun Chat
Topic: Most durable gun finish?
Replies: 11
Views: 3462

Re: Most durable gun finish?

My vote goes to titanium nitride. Had the slide of my Walther PPQ 5" .40 refinished in black titanium nitride last year: https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1554/25006115820_427f715710_b.jpg I've put hundreds of rounds through it since then, and the finish shows NO wear, both inside a...
by dleong
on Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:31 am
 
Forum: General Gun Chat
Topic: Most durable gun finish?
Replies: 11
Views: 3462
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