I figured...

I would be a little more geek. I guess the manly shooting competitions keep me from being too geeky.

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Since I might have struck a nerve...



You know Ruger's entry into the AR-15 style market might not be a bad idea but they could have at least made a totally new rifle?

I mean that has not been done in a while and the last attempts have either not gone anywhere(Masada) or failed horribly(FN2000). I would really like to see someone make a totally new design or at least update an older design with modern engineering.

Ruger tried to take their old Mini-14 and make a "Target" model instead of just building a new rifle. Shit even Para-Ordnance is trying to get into the market. Nothing special just an AR-15.

Come on!

People stamping a name on something that is the same or very similar to what someone making is the problem. People don't know that the Remington R-15 is nothing more than a re-badged Bushmaster with a cool paint job!!!

Just as the old saying goes, "If you build it, someone will buy it."

People just don't care enough anymore. They want what they can get and they are willing too pay anything to get it.

Maybe I will start building AR-15s and sell them for crazy prices just because I can!!!

New stuff and old ideas

I love when companies show innovation and new approaches to older ideas.

I do not like it when companies try to pull the wool over my eyes and add their name to a product that is just like 20 others down the road.

A good example is a specific company offering another AR-15 clone with nothing more than a piston "upgrade" to the gas impingement that still works just fine on hundreds of thousands of AR's across the world.

If you are going to "fix" something that ain't broke then at least make it look cool. Just stamping your name on the gun isn't going to make me want your's more than the other hundred companies making the same thing.

Sure AK47s and other rifles have been using piston systems for a long time.

Who gives a crap???

Doesn't make it the only way to go...

I mean if I can build a simple AR-15 in my garage and have a fully functional gun along with doing the same thing with building an AK. Is one better than the other?

Piston or gas impingement???

If both guns work then what is the point???

You tell me.

Stress and dogs

So...
I have discovered that I have a bit of stress in my life.

I have a wonderful Girlfriend and a great life with her. I have a pretty good job when no one is telling me I'm a dirtbag.

The GF is now moving in with me and I figure it will be a little stressful and it is. Now we have added a dog to the mix! She is a Rott mix, we think Sheppard but some think some kind wire haired dog(she has a beard). I never knew walking a dog could relieve stress this well!

We have been watching Ceasar Milan's show, The Dog Whisperer, and I have become a fan of his methods. The 45min walk has been something I have started to look forward too. Our dog is named Kimber(yes the firearms manufacturer) and she is a rescue. Such a good pup! I love her very much and she makes me a proud Packleader!

If you are going to rescue a dog you need to watch Ceacar's show and get his book "Be the pack leader". You will begin to understand why his rehabilitation methods work so well.

since I am typing this from my phone... that's all for now! I will uodate with pictures later!

It's Been a while..

To say the least...

I have been off and on the net lately because of recent deployments and just plain laziness.

Plain laziness you ask?

Why yes! I am a lazy fuck!

I am so fuckin' lazy that I am going to get a lawn service to take care of my yard work! I have certain wants and desires in this world and not doing yard work is one of them! Wouldn't you pay an extra $75-100 a month to never do yard work again?

One answer...

FUCK YES!!

I just hope my estimate is closer to the truth than my fears.

I fear with all the gas prices skyrocketing(thank you my job!) and other strange happenings that it will be closer to $200 a month. Still not too bad.

I have trees growing out of my gutters!

Changing it up a bit...

I have come to the realization that i should change this blog's name to more of what I wanted in the first place.

Random Thoughts of an Amateur Gun Guru.

Here is a sample of what is to come...

Most commonly an amateur is understood to be someone who does something without pay or formal training.

Most people think that because you are an amateur that you don't know squat about what you are talking about. I see it a little differently.

Amateurs don't get paid.

Professionals do.

Amateurs can be just as good if not better than the pros as we have seen on shows like Pros vs Joes.

I don't get paid for my opinions and I don't really care what people think of me or my opinions. You need to do your own searching on the internet and come up with your own opinions. If someone takes my advice and it works out great for them then AWESOME!

If it doesn't...

Oh well. I tried.

More often then not I have done a lot research into whatever topic I am commenting on and I know what I am talking about. I don't try to pretend anything or give a bullsh!t answer. I hold a person's integrity to the highest and I will continue to call a spade a spade no matter what anyone gets a offended at.

We should all strive to be the best at what we do and I have to say I am slacking. I have not been giving XDtalk my fullest attention considering I have been dividing my attention between internet arguments(wrestling with pigs in some places), work, the forces of reality, and a the demand for a normal sex life keep me elsewhere. I can't over emphasize the necessity of practice in shooting and I can't tell you guys enough that just cuz the gun didn't work for you doesn't mean they are all broken.

Anyway...

Those of you that still believe Glocks are crappy, ask Dave Sevigny what he thinks.

Those of you that think traditional DA handguns are crap, go ask Ernie Langdon about that one.

To all those Revolver haters out there, Jerry Miculek has a few things to show you.

That is all I have to say for now.

Go find yourselves some answers.

Shawn

Long time!!!

Been quite a while since I was here last. I was not allowed access to my Blog in Qatar but that is OK. I am not pissed. To all who anxiously awaited my safe return, I am back and I am very safe.

I was in the R&R spot in the desert so I was not concerned at all that I would be in any danger but we all still have worries.

This is going to be brief.

Thanks to all that read my blog and thanks to all that respond to it. I can't understand why you guys read such a boring blog but thank you none the less!

Shawn

P.S.

To DOOM-
Thank you for all you did for me and thanks for all you were not able to do(cuz I wouldn't let him!!) I can only bring myself to accept thanks of a greatful nation and know that all forms of gratitude are truly appreciated.