Looking For A Cool Gift For Your Youngster? - Shameless Plug!

I have never pimped anything I have professionally worked on before but, with our upcoming "Old West" themed ACTS match, I just had to! It fun for kids. Even the "big" kind!

Hotshot's Gunslinger School

* HOW TO SPIN TOY GUNS *

GUN TRICKS FUN AND EASY TO LEARN

This fun and instructional video for kids and adults shows and explains how to perform over twenty gun tricks in detail. It features a cap-gun safety lesson, two mini-movies, a special action-packed stunt-filled shoot out, original music, hilarious out takes and more. This is gun spinning made fun. If you ever wanted to be a gun spinner, this is the one for you. All the gun spinning tricks are the real thing, just done with toy guns. Now you can learn gun spinning with your kids at home.

Buy it here HotshotPerformer Store -or- SASS Mercantile

I have audio engineering, composition, and arrangement credits for this DVD. The first link has audio that plays when you visit it. That music is from the DVD and sounds much better than the compressed version used for the website. BTW, Volume II is in the works!

ACTS Is Going Cowboy Tactical!

I just had to share this. Yep, we are actually doing an ACTS match based on real world events from the "Old West" and it should be a blast. Hope to see you guys and gals there!

My New Millet DMS-1 In Action!

Even though I didn't actually shoot the ACTS match this month (what else is new?) I did shoot one stage to try out my new Millet DMS-1 scope.

(For a full review of this month's ACTS match please click here: Cowboy Blob's March ACTS Match Review)

For those not familiar with the Millet DMS-1 scope the "DMS" stands for Designated Marksman Scope. It is a 1-4 x24 variable power scope with illuminated reticle. Some complain that the reticle illumination is not visible in bright sunlight and I must say they are correct. However, I didn't in the slightest find that it slowed me down or create any problems for me. Unlike a traditional red dot, the DMS still has the reticle even if the battery is dead. I consider that a huge bonus over an Aimpoint/EOtech. IMO, the lighted reticle is more for use in low light conditions and, in that it role, I do believe the lighted reticle would be an excellent choice for precision shooting. Here is a graphic of the reticle. For actual pics of the scope and the lit reticle see my earlier post titled "Hmm, Maybe Change Is Good?".





I must say that it was a big change from using an Aimpoint type red dot. Eye relief and alignment are something you have to pay attention to with the DMS. However, I did find that on the 1x setting I could shoot with both eyes open like a red dot and I was quite happy about that.

OK, enough of my rambling. Here is a vid of my first ever action with the Millet DMS-1.

(BTW, my setup consist of Vector HK93 clone, American Defense AD-SCOUT mount, Millet DMS-1 w/Butler Creek flip up lens caps)

So, Am I A Terrorist Now?

I guess when I drive through Missouri each summer I had better keep my head down and remove any patriotic/pro-American bumperstickers from my car according to these documents. I guess the 1st and 4th Amendments really don't mean anything anymore.

Anyways, read it for yourself and make up your own mind.

Finally, Something To Shake Off The Funk.

I have not felt like posting anything here lately but something I have been waiting for has finally arrived to help chase the blues away.

What is it you ask? Well, I had an order in for a custom walnut grip for HK93 clone. My plan has been to not only have the forend and buttstock like some HK's have but to have the grip as well. Hell, you won't even see HK93's with would forends as they are really hard to find. My forend is a bastardized G3 forend that I had to cut down to work.

Anyways, here is the grip. It was made by John Downey and cost me $60 (with no finish applied) to my door. He offers them finished for $75.

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BTW, here are a few grips he did for other people. Sweet lookin' grips, huh?

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Oh, I almost forgot. I also got one of the much needed metal endcaps so that I may mount a wood buttstock to my rifle. I'm getting very close to having my rifle the way I have envisioned it. Now I got to get some tung oil and do some sanding!

Eh...

Sorry but I haven't felt much like posting anything lately. I lost a very close family member and it has been hard to be interested in just about anything.

What's Scares Me More Than Zombies?

As you already know, we are putting on our first zombie themed ACTS match this weekend. Well, I'm a little scared right now because if everyone shows up that says they are we will have about 60 shooters! YES, 60 SHOOTERS!!! It would be the largest match in AZ ACTS history and make for one helluva long day at the range.

Man, I'm going to be one worn out puppy! :)

Z-WAR Standing Orders!

Situation

Enemy Forces

At this time, information on the enemy is scattered at best. The enemy seems to be people previously thought to be dead.

Friendly Forces

Friendly forces are limited. There seem to be few people available who are both prepared and trained to engage these hostile forces.

Mission

All units receiving will rally at Pima Pistol Club (32.458360N, -110.906789E) NLT 0830 21FEB09 to defend prescribed area against incursion.

Execution

Commander's Intent - At this time, survival is our primary goal. Stay tuned to receive more information.

Concept of the Operation - Again, to stay alive. As we receive more information from intelligence, we will have a more concrete plan.

Service Support

Administration - We will take no prisoners. Since it appears to be a contagion, at this time, we will not have any CASEVAC plans.

Logistics - Each individual will be responsible for arriving with at least 200 rounds of ammunition for their rifle, and 75 for their pistol. Water is also suggested.

Command/Signal

Signal
http://tinyurl.com/9nggqe
arizonaacts@gmail.com

Zombies? Yes, Zombies!

That's right, we are throwing a zombie inspired ACTS match! It should be a lot of fun and not everyone will survive!

Hmm, Maybe Change Is Good?

Since our new President has said it was time for change I figured I would do my part. I ditched my Fakepoint and and my HK93 clone is now sporting a brand new Millet DMS-1 1x4 scope!

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Yeah, change can be good!

That Wise Old Bird

A wise old owl lived in an oak.

The more he saw the less he spoke.

The less he spoke the more he heard.

Why can’t we all be like that wise old bird?

I Think I'm Going To Puke!

Wow. Just...wow.

Newsweek: We Are All Socialists Now

"In many ways our economy already resembles a European one. As boomers age and spending grows, we will become even more French."

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Read it if you dare! Now excuse me while I go puke my American guts out!

P-Mags Found!

It seems like it is almost impossible to find P-mags anywhere unless you want 20 rounders. Well, just a heads up that Adam Weber of HKparts.net has them in stock. Black or Dark Earth, windowed or not. They are listed on the HK416 page near the bottom if you are looking for some.

RKBA - The Right To Self Defense - Part 5

Around 5:30 p.m., two armed robbers entered Grand Market convenience store in Tucson, Ariz. and fired at the employee on duty. The employee retrieved his gun and fired back at the robbers, striking one, and causing both to flee. The injured robber made it outside the store, but died in the parking lot. Police are still searching for the other robber. The employee was also wounded in the exchange of gunfire, but is recovering at a local hospital. A frequent customer of Grand Market, Margarita Grajeda, noted that the store had been the target of robberies in the past and that at some point the store would be forced to fight back. Grajeda also expressed her sympathy for the owners of the store and said that “they’re such nice people.”

The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Ariz. 01/27/09

The Wait...

I have finally ordered the AR kit from J&T and now it is the waiting game. It sucks bad enough with the barrel delays but they were also hit by that brutal snow/ice storm in the Midwest. They are currently without power so nothing is getting done. Yeah. :(




This is basically what it will look like when it is done. BTW, this "rendering" of what her rifle might look like when completed was made using Brownell's AR-15 Builder. It isn't 100% accurate but it is close enough to get a good idea on what your rifle will look like.