waterfowl woody
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never seen or had a squib either, but have heard stories of bad endings. sounds like you guys avoided a barrel explosion over and over. maybe go buy a lotto ticket!
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never seen or had a squib either, but have heard stories of bad endings. sounds like you guys avoided a barrel explosion over and over. maybe go buy a lotto ticket!
It started as a miss fire. Racked the slide to eject and fired the next round. Then another miss fire. Racked the slide again and the shell came out. After that couldn't seat any rounds fully. We couldn't figure out why. Was starting to think the mags or gun had a issue. Then FMJ Racked it back one more time and a bullet that was stuck in the gun just fell out. with no shell or anything. So basically with that round the gun pulled the shell off the bullet and left the bullet sitting inside the gun.
Went to the Centennial Trail up near Smokey Point at the "Wade Road" Trailhead off of 67th Ave.
I did a "Open Concealment", I had the Kimber and 2 extra mags hanging off a belt under my Gray Hoodie. Of course you could see it, but it was not exactly in plain view either.
So I rode about 1 1/2 miles before the trail "Ended", so then I turned around. Nobody cared that I had the gun at my side.
Then I drove down into Lake Stevens and got some Milk and Ice Cream at Safeway. Again, nobody cared that I had a gun.
Now I'm back at home wondering if I should do some clean-up work at the Gravel Pit off of Highway 530 near Oso.
I routinely ride from Snohomish up past Arlington and back. About 44 miles total. I carry my .45 in my Safariland ALS retention holster openly and have never had anyone say a word. Most people I ride past can see it just fine.
If you look carefully at a couple of the trail access points, they clearly state that Mountain Lions and Bears have been seen on the trail, with directions on how to "stand still and face them" so as not to be eaten.
I carry Buffalo Bore 255gr max SAAMI pressure ammo with me on those days LOL!
I routinely ride from Snohomish up past Arlington and back. About 44 miles total. I carry my .45 in my Safariland ALS retention holster openly and have never had anyone say a word. Most people I ride past can see it just fine.
If you look carefully at a couple of the trail access points, they clearly state that Mountain Lions and Bears have been seen on the trail, with directions on how to "stand still and face them" so as not to be eaten.
I carry Buffalo Bore 255gr max SAAMI pressure ammo with me on those days LOL!
Tempting indeed.As for the car prowlers, it makes one tempted to leave a "Israeli Mossad Cell Phone" on the seat. When someone breaks in and steals it, just dial the number. When the thief answers it explodes.
You were arrested? where for what? the prosecutor was at your arrest? Please tell us more about this!
I know, I got behind again, so here's the report for 4/14/2012.
Strapped on Mr. Kimber, Cell Phone, Keys, and some water and hopped in the Geo and headed down toward Federal Way. Car ran great, and no traffic to hold me up. Held it at 66 MPH the whole way down. Although some construction work caused me to have to detour right at the Exit I was going to take, so that slowed me down for about 20 minutes. Finally arrived at the OC Meeting, and some new guys were there, but they left after I arrived, so I went inside and got a Mocha Grande Latte. Then I sat down outside and we all talked for at least 90 minutes or more. That was fun. The sun was out too, so that helped. Afterward I hopped in the Geo again and saw traffic start to build on I-5, so I followed 99 North through Federal Way, Seatac, and finally out of Tukwilla. It was sorta "Thuggy" in there, but I was not afraid at all, I'm just passing through minding my own business. Got on I-405 and then took a quick trip to Mount Si to scope out the Hiking there, Everyone was flying on I-90 East so I kept up and went along at 75 MPH. Turned around after looking around at Mount Si. No strange looks or comments. Then got back on I-405 and headed up to I-5 and then onto US 2 all the way back home.
Overall it was a great day, and the New(Old) car got great mileage! I estimate at least 30 MPG or more!
What kinda Geo?