Mozilla is not suing MS. Opera is the one. Mozilla was just added as an 'interested third party', not as a litigant.
FTFA:
Mozilla has been granted what's called "interested third party" status in the case, which allows it to submit arguments to the European regulator, to see the confidential statement of objections the EC sent Microsoft last month, and to participate in a face-to-face hearing if Microsoft requests one.
However, it isn't a complainant in the case. That role goes to Norwegian Web browser Opera, which complained to the EC just over a year ago about Microsoft's practices in the browser market.
Your whole post makes no sense, has nothing to do with reality, and is nothing but FUD.
Well, I don't know about that second amendment applying here.
But, If you shoot them in the face with style and good form, that should still be covered by the first for artistic expression, no? Just put a blank canvas behind them to be sure.
Well when I ran it, this was the result: small window titled "Install Failed" popped up that said This "Fix It" does not apply to your system with a button labled "OK". I clicked on "OK" the window was replaced by one titled "Enable Media Center DVD Library" that said Enable Media Center DVD Library has stopped.
Below that are two links(?)* "For information on this or other "Fix it"s", click to visit our blog:"
and "To provide feedback on this "Fix it" tool, click to send us an..."(has area marked as 'EmailBtnJPG')
with "cancel", "Back", and "Close" buttons on the bottom
So, that's what happens trying to run the file on Kubuntu Hardy with WINE.
Dumb-ass indeed!
From the way he was carryin on, I halfway expected it to brick my PC, ass rape my cat, and drain my bank account...yawn.
Please ignore my unfounded aand pointless ravings. I had totally misunderstood your point of view, smashed my nose from knee-jerking, and made a total arse of myself. You have my sincere apologies!:-)
Ah.. Then ignore my previous reply[check time stamp].
My apologies! Really.
I grew up on a ranch, and had my own horse since I was 3 years old, (yes, I was dumb, awkward, unknowing, and unaware-but I learned quick)
We focused more on 'getting the job done' than protocol, but yes, I understand and respect it. Traditions and customs, right, mate? (no sarcasm intended-it really provides a solid foundation for everyone to work from)
Again, I apologize for my over-board reply. No good excuse!:-)
"Beyod that, I imagine you'e from the US, and didn't regularly wear a hat for riding." Yes, from the US,(Oklahoma) and never been worried about whether I had on the 'right' hat to ride on a horse. I just jumped on the critter and rode.I had horses many years before I was introduced to a bicycle. Never worried about putting on a fashion show first.
"...not wearing a hat is like showing your grandma your cock; it's considered bad form."
Well, I would not deign to go about flashing my cock at Grandma (as my cock would be short-lived for that kind of foolishness), but she has seen it many times before I was old/aware enough to be concerned about it.
I guess different cultures have different perspectives. To me, a horse is just another tool to utilize on the ranch. Kind of like a tractor, or a truck.
BTW, Don't cast me as callous towards horses, I'm not. I've had some 'interesting' and entertaining cow-orkers with four legs over the decades, but they were tools/equipment to be utilized on the ranch. No more, no less.(I always treated them 'like family'- if it seems a contradiction...Heh!Heh!1...Take care of your tools/equipment!!!
Helmets?!?!!!? I truly don't understand!...Please explain!?!?!?11
...only thing that sucks about deer season around here is we are close enough to the city to get all of the assholes...
LOL!! remind me to relate the ' ChipmunkChronicles to you!ROFLCOPTER!!!
The argument I've heard against that is that if you get ambushed and lose the use of one arm (it's pinned, you get shot in it, or whatever other reason) you have no way to bring your weapon into action. I'd tend to agree with you on not taking sides though -- ultimately it's up to the person carrying the weapon to decide the best method for themselves. This can get complicated if you are lax. Be Aware of what's happening around you. You lapse, you lose!!(I formed my protocol from harsh and unforgiving circumstances.)
My team supplied security for the CIA agents escorting defectors out of E. Berlin. It was not all in fun! People bitch about certain groups, but the STASI were in aa class by themselves. *shudder*
but I've also seen enough law enforcement agencies abandon the 9mm to make me remain skeptical about it
This may be my downfall...having been shot by 9mm weapons several times, I'm alive (aggressors are not around to contest the application of a.45 cal. response!) Frankly, I (foolishly laugh at a 9 mm having been shot several times by them.) I have never had a target survive a well placed.45 or 10 mm., but these 9 mm slugs I carry in me only make weather changes uncomfortable for me...and piss me off!! i AM LUCK!Y
Let us get back on topic: Awareness and paying attention are the two caveats. Anything else is just icing on the cake. Live your life freely, but be aware of what happens around you....Sorry about the sermon!!
Portland sounds more like the exception than the rule in this discussion!\
People will be people...get used to it.
the last time I saw that many speeding drunk dickheads at once it was after a Nascar race.
I quess you were one of the pansies protesting our "Race in Reverse' after the race to get to the restaurant.(clue: can't put the car in drive, only reverse to complete the race!)
Where's your sense of adventure?...Do you want to live forever?...Think of the children...think of the terrorists..think of the War on Drugs, etc...
Get a life!
Because you want a Nanny State, does not mean the rest of us do. Grow some balls.
Get out of my life!! I do not want/need Minority Report- like adverts! I'm to the point of developing and making what I think I need/want. *hint: it has nothing to do with current marketing. "I will research, and make up my own mind!!"
GO THE FUCK Away, Maarketdroids!!...You aare wasting time and resources on me!
Since when has ANY European cities' drivers paid attention to traffic laws? LOL!!! (no diff in LA or NYC!) The last time I was there, it was all "Hurray for me, and fsck YOU!
"Dropping a gun and having it go off (is this even possible with modern firearms?) " M1911 can be subject to this, depends on model year/mfr. This is where it gets tricky. For example: if the pistol has an inertial firing pin*, then dropping it muzzle (with round in chamber) down can result in a discharge. Rare, but far from unheard of. Remember, you are trusting a fallible engineering and manufacturing process here. Examine the design, use your head.(note: don't be freaked out by my warnings, only trying to provide info for you to make informed decisions. Mechanical failure induced accidental discharges are far less common than negligence/carelessness...but can happen)
Personal philosophies will vary greatly here, and I won't take sides. My personal tactic was chamber empty for normal carry. (easy to rack the slide when drawing weapon). Now at home (it's a long story, but I'm not as paranoid as this is going to sound-I had legitimate reasons back when!), the.45 slept under my pillow cocked, locked, and loaded with the safety on-I felt I had good reason for this!)
Although it does not seem applicable in comparison, there was a good reason the venerable Colt model 1873 Single Action Army was typically carried with 5 rounds in the 6 shot chamber- hammer down on the empty chamber.(think hammer/trigger sear relationship...small contact area!)
There have been improvements since I was current, so do some research!
You can't ever be too safe can you?
NO! (excellent attitude, BTW)
"so this way I can combine two hobbies, help hone my shooting skills and keep track of how many rounds I've put through my guns." And also document your most beneficial loads, whatever your criteria. Afterall, gun control is all about putting your rounds on target!:-)
That's another reason I like the 1911. That nice single action trigger pull. You don't have to worry about adjusting your shooting style for the first shot. I'll confess that I kind of got roped in by the mystique of Browning's creation but I actually shoot it better than all the other handguns I've tried so I don't feel too bad about buying one:)
Browning HiPower?? (the only 9mm pistol I would stake my life on!!!) Always trust John M. Browning, and you can't go wrong. If IRC, the Czech CZ75(that became the Bren 10) was based on the Browning HiPower. Excellant pistol...for a 9 mm.(I have little faith in a 9mm, as I carry 4 of them in me, and those that put them there are long gone!...Thanks Stasi!
Naw, Upstate New York here.
Yeah, you did mention that early on. Sorry, I just got carried away!
Pennsylvania is a good 'shooter' state. I lived there after I got out of the Army until I moved to Oklahoma. (Dec.1980- Jan. 1990 in Fulton County, PA) The only place I've ever lived that schools and most businesses shut down for the first several days of deer hunting season! LOL!
I used to work commercial construction all over the mid eastern seaboard(NYC, Philly, NJ) and will have to say that I found 'brotherhood' in all areas of NYS, but NYC seemed like a foreign country at times.:-) I don't judge NYS residents by the ?whatever? that thrive in the city. Whole different class of people.
*"Firearms that use long firing pins, such as pistols, will often use a firing pin that is too short to project when depressed flush by the hammer. This type of firing pin, called an inertial firing pin, must be struck by a full fall of the hammer to provide the momentum to move forward and strike the primer. If the hammer is down, resting on the firing pin, it is very unlikely that a blow to the rear will provide enough energy to the firing pin to detonate the primer. Most variants of the M1911 pistol use this type of firing pin.[2]"(from the wiki) It has been known to happen on rare occasions, but is a slight possibility.
I guess it's time to switch from Mandriva to Ubantu, I'm about ready to build a new computer anyway.
Worked for me. Funny...Mandrake is what got me hooked on KDE, so now I run Kubuntu!
Recently, I decided to take the plunge in installing WinXPProSP2 on my PC, strictly in honor of Fallout 3. I work at a state university and have free, legal access to a lot of MS software. There are 6 copies (2 ea of 3 versions) of XP, and two copies of Vista Ultimate sitting on a server with 'my name on them'. I downloaded a copy of XP Pro SP2 (all are VLK) and used WinRAR to extract the files compressed in an unpacking.exe, batch scripted for an unattended install...burned to cd. No obvious or noticeable CD key/ Lic. key....Hmmm contact tech support. "Just run the batch file from the command line" Okay.
My intent was to have a tri-boot system: Win98se, WinXXXXp Pro, and Kubuntu 8.04. Should have been easy, but I did not take into acoount the University's batch file....
I set up 3 partions on an EIDE 200 GB HDD. 30 gb FOR 98SE, 60 gb FOR xp, and the remainder (with a 1gb SWAP) as my ext3 Linux partion.
So far , so good. Win 98se installed without a hitch, installed drivers, and Windows Update. 2 hours tops...cool. Insert XP cd, reboot...Hah!! well Win 98 hosed, install script ignored it and defaulted to 'C:' for XP install...*sigh* It freaked out that there was already a Windows folder, and instead of over writing, or giving options, just created "Windows.0' instead. (bear with me, please)* Went to Windows updates and activation(no troubles)...Aahhh...Sevice Pack 3? Okay.
Long story short...by the time I had a 'complete', patched, and working XP install required 9 1/2 hours, wwith 3 BSOD's trying to install SP3.
Finally done...reinstall Kubuntu 8.04...1 hour 15 minutes to same>functionality of XXP.
Boot times: From POST to a working desktop where you can click on Firefox and have it actually start, and HDD LED not going nuts: Kubuntu==43 seconds (includes logging in) XP==2 minutes, 40 seconds, with no login>default to admin account with no password?!?!?!
* I'm sure this is a fscked up comparison. I will redo now that I have hacked the install batch file, and am hoping for better results. I also notice tha Kubunto 'seems' quicker and more responsive, but I consider the fscked install to be a major factor.
We will see.:-)
(the hype around Win 7 has me intrigued. I have no interest in Vista though!)
When we get Win 7 on the servers, I might try it in a VM.
Those saddled with doing the install may care.:-) If you are getting paid by the hour, then I *guess* the more time involved, the merrier. If your getting paid for timely results, it matters greatly...YMMV.
"Thanks for giving me another excuse not to do anything productive..." Heh! Heh! I'm off work awaiting surgery, and had to run errands today. I finished them far earlier than expected, so...I'm back!
Snap caps are also additional insurance against negligent discharges. I figure that if I make chambering a snap cap part of my dry fire routine then that's extra insurance against doing something boneheaded like leaving a round in the chamber.
Good idea again!...but always remember: Rule number one: The Gun Is Loaded! When in doubt, see Rule Number One! When not in doubt, see Rule Number One! This cannot be stressed enough! Sorry, but most of the 'accidental' shootings I've seen/heard about are due to forgetting Rule 1. (the basis for my comment about setting up a routine procedure/protocal for the reloading...and sticking with it. *climbs down from soapbox*
When you start reloading, keep a logbook. 1. bullet wt./type/composition. (cast lead, JHP, FMJ, Frangible, etc... 2. Primer type/brand (yes, it can make a BIG difference) 3. Powder charge, and type. and whether it was weighed or measured...(don't get too caught up in this debate. It has been documented that consistent volume measures provide slightly superior accuracy and consistency in muzzle velocity[1]) You will be amazed at how the variables in powder charge/type caan affect Muzzle Velocity, and accuracy!(see #4 also) 4. case mfr, and weight of case. (heavier cases ==thicker case walls== lower internal volume==higher pressures for same powder wt.-this is one reason that 'volume' works best. 5. Note indications of cartridge/load stress.ie:
a. flattened primers
b. difficult extraction of spent cases
c. excessive recoil (note: this is subjective until 'you are experienced' as Jimi Hendrix said)
d. separation of head/rim, leaving cartridge case walls firmly 'welded' to inside of chamber( Arhhgg!!) 6. Perceived accuracy.( I used sandbags until I had access to a Ransom Rest. Just reat your wrists across the sand bags-not the pistol, and be consistent with your grip/hold/sight picture/ trigger control.
[1] Talk to some 'Bench Rest' rifle target shooters about this. Almost none of them weigh the powder charges, they use volume based powder measures. What I would do while reloading when I worked up the load I was going to use was this: Set the measure for the desired wt. Double check. Thereafter only weigh every tenth powder charge. YMMV. With the logbook, and some experience, this will become second nature fairly quick. Just like following the rules for a programming language and proper documentation/comments in the code. Consistency Rules!:-)
I'm familiar with the 'Mexican Carry', but not the Glock. (have read about them, seen them, but never interested enough to put hands on one) But what's life without a little humour? Ha! Ha!
I can't imagine it would be fun to blow your own balls off due to a glitch in carrying/deploying!!!...but I don't suspect that I need remind you of that!
I'm 'old school' enough that I prefer single action pistols and revolvers, though I'm not Luddite enough to dismiss the double action camp. To each their own, but I do like the Czech CZ75 that was the basis for the Bren 10. Nice pistol in spite of above statement.
Feel free to email me at 'rts008@suddenlinkDOTnet'. I absolutely love helping people getting started with recreational shooting, and all modesty aside, I do have a lot of knowledge/experience to share.:-)
*disclaimer* I don't have to use my email for work, so I might not check my inbox more than two or three times a week, But I Will reply for this!
Is this where I reply that 'we have to stop meeting like this?' LOL!
P.S. You wouldn't happen to be near Stillwater, Oklahoma?
With Murphy hanging out in my back pocket, you may want to aanswer NO!!
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Who would have predicted that when you clicked on a youtube link, you hoped you would "only" be RickRolled, instead of "Songsmithed"?
Funny world, full of funny people.....
No, you for sure don't get it.
Mozilla is not suing MS. Opera is the one. Mozilla was just added as an 'interested third party', not as a litigant.
FTFA:
Your whole post makes no sense, has nothing to do with reality, and is nothing but FUD.
Unicorn Pink?
Hey, this is a trick question, right?
Well, I don't know about that second amendment applying here.
But, If you shoot them in the face with style and good form, that should still be covered by the first for artistic expression, no? Just put a blank canvas behind them to be sure.
*blinks*
I don't think that word means what you think it means.
Well, it's named "EnableMediaCenterDVDLibrary.msi", if that helps you out.
Well when I ran it, this was the result: small window titled "Install Failed" popped up that said This "Fix It" does not apply to your system with a button labled "OK". I clicked on "OK" the window was replaced by one titled "Enable Media Center DVD Library" that said Enable Media Center DVD Library has stopped.
Below that are two links(?)*
"For information on this or other "Fix it"s", click to visit our blog:"
and
"To provide feedback on this "Fix it" tool, click to send us an..."(has area marked as 'EmailBtnJPG')
with "cancel", "Back", and "Close" buttons on the bottom
So, that's what happens trying to run the file on Kubuntu Hardy with WINE.
Dumb-ass indeed!
From the way he was carryin on, I halfway expected it to brick my PC, ass rape my cat, and drain my bank account...yawn.
Please ignore my unfounded aand pointless ravings. :-)
I had totally misunderstood your point of view, smashed my nose from knee-jerking, and made a total arse of myself.
You have my sincere apologies!
Ah..
Then ignore my previous reply[check time stamp].
My apologies! Really.
I grew up on a ranch, and had my own horse since I was 3 years old, (yes, I was dumb, awkward, unknowing, and unaware-but I learned quick)
We focused more on 'getting the job done' than protocol, but yes, I understand and respect it. Traditions and customs, right, mate? (no sarcasm intended-it really provides a solid foundation for everyone to work from)
Again, I apologize for my over-board reply. No good excuse! :-)
*feels 1 cm tall!*
Ahh!Different culture.
"Beyod that, I imagine you'e from the US, and didn't regularly wear a hat for riding." Yes, from the US,(Oklahoma) and never been worried about whether I had on the 'right' hat to ride on a horse. I just jumped on the critter and rode.I had horses many years before I was introduced to a bicycle. Never worried about putting on a fashion show first.
"...not wearing a hat is like showing your grandma your cock; it's considered bad form."
Well, I would not deign to go about flashing my cock at Grandma (as my cock would be short-lived for that kind of foolishness), but she has seen it many times before I was old/aware enough to be concerned about it.
I guess different cultures have different perspectives.
To me, a horse is just another tool to utilize on the ranch. Kind of like a tractor, or a truck.
BTW, Don't cast me as callous towards horses, I'm not. I've had some 'interesting' and entertaining cow-orkers with four legs over the decades, but they were tools/equipment to be utilized on the ranch. No more, no less.(I always treated them 'like family'- if it seems a contradiction...Heh!Heh!1...Take care of your tools/equipment!!!
Helmets?!?!!!? I truly don't understand!...Please explain!?!?!?11
Good drivers?
Hah, you must not have been on USA's roads lately!!! (or you are delusional!)
ROFLCOPTER!!!
There is an old but venerable saying: If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen.
Survival of the fittest, and all that....get over it.
"good drivers." Hah!!Hah!! Muhahahah! Roflcopter!!!
...only thing that sucks about deer season around here is we are close enough to the city to get all of the assholes...
LOL!! remind me to relate the ' ChipmunkChronicles to you!ROFLCOPTER!!!
Well, be glad, and feel lucky.
Portland sounds more like the exception than the rule in this discussion!\
People will be people...get used to it.
I quess you were one of the pansies protesting our "Race in Reverse' after the race to get to the restaurant.(clue: can't put the car in drive, only reverse to complete the race!)
Where's your sense of adventure?...Do you want to live forever?...Think of the children...think of the terrorists..think of the War on Drugs, etc...
Get a life!
Because you want a Nanny State, does not mean the rest of us do. Grow some balls.
Get out of my life!! I do not want/need Minority Report- like adverts!
I'm to the point of developing and making what I think I need/want.
*hint: it has nothing to do with current marketing. "I will research, and make up my own mind!!"
GO THE FUCK Away, Maarketdroids!!...You aare wasting time and resources on me!
Not always what it's cracked up to be.
Get out of my life!
Since when has ANY European cities' drivers paid attention to traffic laws? LOL!!! (no diff in LA or NYC!)
The last time I was there, it was all "Hurray for me, and fsck YOU!
"Dropping a gun and having it go off (is this even possible with modern firearms?) " M1911 can be subject to this, depends on model year/mfr.
This is where it gets tricky. For example: if the pistol has an inertial firing pin*, then dropping it muzzle (with round in chamber) down can result in a discharge. Rare, but far from unheard of.
Remember, you are trusting a fallible engineering and manufacturing process here. Examine the design, use your head.(note: don't be freaked out by my warnings, only trying to provide info for you to make informed decisions. Mechanical failure induced accidental discharges are far less common than negligence/carelessness...but can happen)
Personal philosophies will vary greatly here, and I won't take sides. My personal tactic was chamber empty for normal carry. (easy to rack the slide when drawing weapon). Now at home (it's a long story, but I'm not as paranoid as this is going to sound-I had legitimate reasons back when!), the .45 slept under my pillow cocked, locked, and loaded with the safety on-I felt I had good reason for this!)
Although it does not seem applicable in comparison, there was a good reason the venerable Colt model 1873 Single Action Army was typically carried with 5 rounds in the 6 shot chamber- hammer down on the empty chamber.(think hammer/trigger sear relationship...small contact area!)
There have been improvements since I was current, so do some research!
NO! (excellent attitude, BTW)
"so this way I can combine two hobbies, help hone my shooting skills and keep track of how many rounds I've put through my guns." :-)
And also document your most beneficial loads, whatever your criteria. Afterall, gun control is all about putting your rounds on target!
Browning HiPower?? (the only 9mm pistol I would stake my life on!!!) Always trust John M. Browning, and you can't go wrong. If IRC, the Czech CZ75(that became the Bren 10) was based on the Browning HiPower. Excellant pistol...for a 9 mm.(I have little faith in a 9mm, as I carry 4 of them in me, and those that put them there are long gone!...Thanks Stasi!
Yeah, you did mention that early on. Sorry, I just got carried away!
Pennsylvania is a good 'shooter' state. I lived there after I got out of the Army until I moved to Oklahoma. (Dec.1980- Jan. 1990 in Fulton County, PA) The only place I've ever lived that schools and most businesses shut down for the first several days of deer hunting season! LOL!
I used to work commercial construction all over the mid eastern seaboard(NYC, Philly, NJ) and will have to say that I found 'brotherhood' in all areas of NYS, but NYC seemed like a foreign country at times. :-) I don't judge NYS residents by the ?whatever? that thrive in the city. Whole different class of people.
*"Firearms that use long firing pins, such as pistols, will often use a firing pin that is too short to project when depressed flush by the hammer. This type of firing pin, called an inertial firing pin, must be struck by a full fall of the hammer to provide the momentum to move forward and strike the primer. If the hammer is down, resting on the firing pin, it is very unlikely that a blow to the rear will provide enough energy to the firing pin to detonate the primer. Most variants of the M1911 pistol use this type of firing pin.[2]"(from the wiki) It has been known to happen on rare occasions, but is a slight possibility.
There, fixed that for you....stupid git...
Worked for me. Funny...Mandrake is what got me hooked on KDE, so now I run Kubuntu!
Recently, I decided to take the plunge in installing WinXPProSP2 on my PC, strictly in honor of Fallout 3. .exe, batch scripted for an unattended install...burned to cd.
I work at a state university and have free, legal access to a lot of MS software. There are 6 copies (2 ea of 3 versions) of XP, and two copies of Vista Ultimate sitting on a server with 'my name on them'.
I downloaded a copy of XP Pro SP2 (all are VLK) and used WinRAR to extract the files compressed in an unpacking
No obvious or noticeable CD key/ Lic. key....Hmmm contact tech support.
"Just run the batch file from the command line"
Okay.
My intent was to have a tri-boot system: Win98se, WinXXXXp Pro, and Kubuntu 8.04. Should have been easy, but I did not take into acoount the University's batch file....
I set up 3 partions on an EIDE 200 GB HDD.
30 gb FOR 98SE, 60 gb FOR xp, and the remainder (with a 1gb SWAP) as my ext3 Linux partion.
So far , so good. Win 98se installed without a hitch, installed drivers, and Windows Update. 2 hours tops...cool.
Insert XP cd, reboot...Hah!! well Win 98 hosed, install script ignored it and defaulted to 'C:' for XP install...*sigh*
It freaked out that there was already a Windows folder, and instead of over writing, or giving options, just created "Windows.0' instead. (bear with me, please)*
Went to Windows updates and activation(no troubles)...Aahhh...Sevice Pack 3? Okay.
Long story short...by the time I had a 'complete', patched, and working XP install required 9 1/2 hours, wwith 3 BSOD's trying to install SP3.
Finally done...reinstall Kubuntu 8.04...1 hour 15 minutes to same>functionality of XXP.
Boot times:
From POST to a working desktop where you can click on Firefox and have it actually start, and HDD LED not going nuts:
Kubuntu==43 seconds (includes logging in)
XP==2 minutes, 40 seconds, with no login>default to admin account with no password?!?!?!
* I'm sure this is a fscked up comparison. I will redo now that I have hacked the install batch file, and am hoping for better results.
I also notice tha Kubunto 'seems' quicker and more responsive, but I consider the fscked install to be a major factor.
We will see. :-)
(the hype around Win 7 has me intrigued. I have no interest in Vista though!)
When we get Win 7 on the servers, I might try it in a VM.
Those saddled with doing the install may care. :-)
If you are getting paid by the hour, then I *guess* the more time involved, the merrier.
If your getting paid for timely results, it matters greatly...YMMV.
"Thanks for giving me another excuse not to do anything productive..."
Heh! Heh! I'm off work awaiting surgery, and had to run errands today. I finished them far earlier than expected, so...I'm back!
Good idea again!...but always remember:
Rule number one: The Gun Is Loaded!
When in doubt, see Rule Number One!
When not in doubt, see Rule Number One! This cannot be stressed enough! Sorry, but most of the 'accidental' shootings I've seen/heard about are due to forgetting Rule 1. (the basis for my comment about setting up a routine procedure/protocal for the reloading...and sticking with it.
*climbs down from soapbox*
When you start reloading, keep a logbook.
1. bullet wt./type/composition. (cast lead, JHP, FMJ, Frangible, etc...
2. Primer type/brand (yes, it can make a BIG difference)
3. Powder charge, and type. and whether it was weighed or measured...(don't get too caught up in this debate. It has been documented that consistent volume measures provide slightly superior accuracy and consistency in muzzle velocity[1]) You will be amazed at how the variables in powder charge/type caan affect Muzzle Velocity, and accuracy!(see #4 also)
4. case mfr, and weight of case. (heavier cases ==thicker case walls== lower internal volume==higher pressures for same powder wt.-this is one reason that 'volume' works best.
5. Note indications of cartridge/load stress.ie:
a. flattened primers
b. difficult extraction of spent cases
c. excessive recoil (note: this is subjective until 'you are experienced' as Jimi Hendrix said)
d. separation of head/rim, leaving cartridge case walls firmly 'welded' to inside of chamber( Arhhgg!!)
6. Perceived accuracy.( I used sandbags until I had access to a Ransom Rest. Just reat your wrists across the sand bags-not the pistol, and be consistent with your grip/hold/sight picture/ trigger control.
[1] Talk to some 'Bench Rest' rifle target shooters about this. Almost none of them weigh the powder charges, they use volume based powder measures. What I would do while reloading when I worked up the load I was going to use was this: :-)
Set the measure for the desired wt.
Double check.
Thereafter only weigh every tenth powder charge. YMMV. With the logbook, and some experience, this will become second nature fairly quick.
Just like following the rules for a programming language and proper documentation/comments in the code. Consistency Rules!
I'm familiar with the 'Mexican Carry', but not the Glock. (have read about them, seen them, but never interested enough to put hands on one) But what's life without a little humour? Ha! Ha!
I can't imagine it would be fun to blow your own balls off due to a glitch in carrying/deploying!!!...but I don't suspect that I need remind you of that!
I'm 'old school' enough that I prefer single action pistols and revolvers, though I'm not Luddite enough to dismiss the double action camp.
To each their own, but I do like the Czech CZ75 that was the basis for the Bren 10. Nice pistol in spite of above statement.
Feel free to email me at 'rts008@suddenlinkDOTnet'. I absolutely love helping people getting started with recreational shooting, and all modesty aside, I do have a lot of knowledge/experience to share. :-)
*disclaimer*
I don't have to use my email for work, so I might not check my inbox more than two or three times a week, But I Will reply for this!
Is this where I reply that 'we have to stop meeting like this?' LOL!
P.S. You wouldn't happen to be near Stillwater, Oklahoma?
With Murphy hanging out in my back pocket, you may want to aanswer NO!!
While you raise some interesting points(and truthful, IMO), this one is easy to figure out for the veteran FPS player:
Frag EVERYONE, they will only get in your way.
Make sure you teabag your PHB! (this is important for gaining XP and leveling up)
When you get safely outside, SPAWN CAMP FTW!!!
Grenades are your friend.
Oh yeah, loot the CEO's corpse for the BFG9000 and his Golden Parachute!
Mine and booby trap EVERYTHING!!
Have I overlooked anything?
Well, I was with you 100% until 'helmet' came up...WTF??? (yes, I had horses many years before I got my first bicycle)
Gattaca, anyone?
It may be that in the long run, we can't totally avoid this crap, but the more we roll over and lick it up, the faster it will come to us.
Now, what's on American Idol...Ohh...Shiny!!