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  1. Andrew Blubaugh

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Open carry vs Concealed

    Re: Open carry vs Concealed Great point Bill.
  2. Andrew Blubaugh

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Open carry vs Concealed

    Re: Open carry vs Concealed <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kellogg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I read your point, I just don't understand its logic. Also, I would like to see some sort of statistic, newspaper article, interview, etc. where a...
  3. Andrew Blubaugh

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Open carry vs Concealed

    Re: Open carry vs Concealed <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kellogg</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-style: italic">"All I could think was why would this guy want to advertise his handgun in a very crowded rest stop all while trying...
  4. Andrew Blubaugh

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Open carry vs Concealed

    When I teach I stress to students, "Know the why". Why are you doing one tactic or technique versus another? The are numerous ways to accomplish a task. For example, open carry versus concealed carry. There is a time and place for Joe Public to carry open. The post New Orleans Katrina was a...
  5. Andrew Blubaugh

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Yes, I'm starting a caliber debate...

    Re: Yes, I'm starting a caliber debate... Staying true to your original question.... I see a HUGE difference in 38 vs 357 out of a snubby. My current job has me on the range with LE about 100 days out of the year with handguns. About half of my drills are on steel targets and I like to use...
  6. Andrew Blubaugh

    Sept-11th where were you

    Re: Sept-11th where were you 11,000 feet on the side of a mountain listening to the BBC on a shortwave radio. Still haven't forgotten.
  7. Andrew Blubaugh

    5.45x39 any thoughts

    Re: 5.45x39 any thoughts I have both AK74 and S&W AR15 platforms. The ammo is very cheap. I have used the AR15 much more than the AK with over 7K rounds down range. The C Product mags are 95% reliable and I have yet to see any excessive wear and tear on the AR when comparing it to a...
  8. Andrew Blubaugh

    Please school me on Tasers

    Re: Please school me on Tasers A lot of good points all around. My experience (15 years of LE, Mil and Security), I have witnessed OC fail more times than it has worked. I have only been working with a Taser for about 6 years and I have been involved in dozens of incidents where it has been...
  9. Andrew Blubaugh

    places to buy bulk ammo?

    Re: places to buy bulk ammo? Steve, For what I buy and search for it helps me narrow prices down. When it comes to Black Hills I purchase on their LE program.
  10. Andrew Blubaugh

    Sniper’s Hide Cup 2011 Bash

    Re: 2011 Bash http://www.riflesonly.com/competitions.html Tentative dates are Nov 10-12
  11. Andrew Blubaugh

    places to buy bulk ammo?

    Re: places to buy bulk ammo? Check out ammo seek. It is a great search engine for almost all ammo dealers on the net. I use it all the time and have found some great deals. http://ammoseek.com/ Outside of ammo seek I buy from ammoman.com all the time. Their prices include shipping and...
  12. Andrew Blubaugh

    Is your Suunto elevation ever correct?

    Re: Is your Suunto elevation ever correct? I have owned several watch/altimeter( to include 2 Suuntos) set ups and none have worked very well.
  13. Andrew Blubaugh

    Official MidwayUSA Codes

    Re: Official MidwayUSA Codes 1071171 $10 off until 7/31 Used it today
  14. Andrew Blubaugh

    Outstanding cardio option

    At the ripe old age of 34 my body is starting to break down. I am starting to experience more "bad" pain from years of abuse and some poor training methods. A few weeks ago I came upon an article that suggested other forms of cardio versus a strict long distance regime. Take a look at the...
  15. Andrew Blubaugh

    Scope for SCAR 17

    Re: Scope for SCAR 17 I have a Elcan 1-4 Specter on my SCAR16 and the Elcan Specter 1.5-6 on my SCAR 17. I really enjoy shooting the Specter. The BDC reticle is very accurate, the glass is great and you have so many options with the Specter... It is a small power optic, and red dot all...
  16. Andrew Blubaugh

    Best shooting mat??

    Re: Best shooting mat?? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pwerstroke</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Midway looks really nice. What country is it made in? </div></div> Most of their signature sewn products are made outside of the US.
  17. Andrew Blubaugh

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Glock 19 problems

    Re: Glock 19 problems Over gripping and depressing the slide lock is the most common reason next to mag springs wearing out. Though 2 years is way too early for 7 springs to wear out.
  18. Andrew Blubaugh

    equipment question

    Re: equipment question Ever since I purchased a Kestrel 4000 I have never looked back. It is a hit to the wallet but it does everything I need it to do.
  19. Andrew Blubaugh

    Sidearms & Scatterguns S&W M&P 9mm and 40 S&W

    Re: S&W M&P 9mm and 40 S&W I have been a die hard Glock shooter for the last 15 years. In the last year or so I am struggling with how much I like the M&P. I purchased an M&P 9mm after a few fellow trainers pushed me to try it out. I have about 3k rounds through the pistol myself and...
  20. Andrew Blubaugh

    Hearing protection

    Re: Hearing protection Any thoughts on the Pyramex PM5010? I have a distributor that is pushing them. The price is great but I am concerned about the performance and robustness.