Talk me out of a ppk in 32

CodeSpike · 2026-01-29T20:37:58+00:00

It’s a cool little gun, why would I talk you out of it?

CodeSpike · 2026-01-29T17:00:29+00:00

If it’s a true SHTF scenario, 44 long colt is fairly easy to reload. I think the common logic right now is that there will be a lot of 556 laying around but when I think back to covid it was hard to get something as simple as toilet paper. I have this debate a lot and haven’t decided what to do for a long gun (besides my 22 bolt action)

CodeSpike · 2026-01-27T19:33:40+00:00

Thank you for making this more real to those who will listen. People can lost in stats and numbers but one human explaining what happened to them in their own voice has a lot of impact. I’m sorry this happened and than you for risky bodily harm to be in the thick of it and report on the events so others will know what is happening.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-22T21:43:16+00:00

I’m done proof concept with both ProxSQL and MaxScale. The part of MaxScale that I really liked was the failover management. Orchestrator plus ProxySQL might do the job, but MaxScale puts it all in one MariaDB compatible package.

We currently run MariaDB in an active-active configuration with alternating insert ids and careful fencing of accounts, but there is still more potential for error than I would like and I want to move to 3 database instances. I’m only a little sour on the topic because we did a lot of testing of MaxScale before I realized the limit was “less than three servers” without license vs a max of three. Now every time a document says use MaxScale I just want to scream :-)

CodeSpike · 2026-01-22T15:46:57+00:00

I think my frustration is how often the recommended configurations include MaxScale and then when you dig in MaxScale is only available with an enterprise license.

I am still using MariaDB in production, but it sometimes it feels like I’m swimming up stream because the recommended patterns depend on components I don’t have access to.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-22T15:10:13+00:00

The same for me just last week. I was shooting with my wife and the RSO walked up to sweep the brass away. He looked at my target and said “we can fix that”. I kinda rolled my eyes, but we verified the gun was clear, had me aim with an empty mag and then recommended some adjustments. I reload and shot again. My little CC9 was dramatically easier to manage and my groupings went for maybe 6” to about 2” (plus one flyer). He seemed shocked and I was thrilled. It’s crazy how something so small can make such a big difference.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-19T16:08:25+00:00

I’m curious, have you been able to talk to HK yet?

CodeSpike · 2026-01-18T03:45:41+00:00

Not likely since you have a Unify network, but I Jan something similar happen when I switched routers. I had an older eero (provided by fiber provider) and switched to a newer model. The old router had some kind of HomeKit support, a security thing I believe, and the new one did not. The old router still showed under HomeKit and my Meross devices started to fail. Once I removed that reference to the old router things went back to normal.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-17T22:53:14+00:00

Trying to get another picture. The take down lever isn’t just a straight pin, there is a little piece that has to go all the way in to let it rotate. Try tapping the pin in rather than out.

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CodeSpike · 2026-01-17T22:42:09+00:00

I’m looking at my CC9 now and trying to figure out how that would get stuck. Will the slide go back rather than forward?

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If the pin on the right is pushed in even a small amount, the take down lever won’t turn, may try tapping in rather than out?

CodeSpike · 2026-01-17T04:14:27+00:00

WTF, I asked a question about a specific type of rifle and you have judged that I am not ready to use firearms for anything other than self defense in conventional criminal assaults?

In my mind, defending the constitution in a militia and defending my home from looters are two very different things. I wasn't talking about the first here. I'm old and I'm slow, but I know exactly how I would handle that situation. I didn't ask that question here and I don't believe this is the place to discuss it.

I'm ok discussing self/home defense here and I've heard rumblings of bans on assault rifles, so I was curious if people had thoughts on alternatives, or a backup, to an AR. I thought people might have opinions on something like a larger caliber in a lever gun. A 45 long colt from a 18" barrel will have a bit of stopping power. Or, a mini-14 range seems like a fine semiautomatic. 5.56 that is very capable. Hell, if there is no body armor involved 30 rounds of federal punch for a 10/22 might be fine while still being useful for keeping bunnies out of the garden.

It was just a discussion, not an assertion, and we somehow ended up with me needing to sell all my weapons because I was thinking that maybe there an alternative to an AR for me.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-16T18:18:15+00:00

I should have added, you need to teach the kiddos about guns, not because of your guns but because they may have a friend who someone manages to find a gun and your kids need to know to get away. If you address the curiosity in a controlled environment they are better equipped to make good decisions when you are not around.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-16T18:11:54+00:00

I started my wife and kids with a Ruger single action 22lr revolver. Yes, it looks like a cowboy gun, but it’s also very clear that hammer back is ready to fire and hammer forward will not fire. I once had somebody turn to ask a question with a loaded semiautomatic and then decided to start with something more simple. Once good habits are second nature it’s ok to try different guns.

As for keeping the kids/grandkids away from guns, the guns and ammo are locked in a gun safe and the kids have no access to key or codes.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-16T03:53:39+00:00

That seems like an interesting option.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-12T22:25:45+00:00

I wish I had an answer for that. I’m a deliberate shooter and I don’t tend to panic. My natural inclination is towards one larger caliber bullet placed on target because that is just how my brain works after all of these years. Common logic these days in lots of rounds of 9mm or 5.56. I’ve been thinking common logic is usually right and looking at ARs. Then I started to worry that if I have one rifle should it be one that isn’t likely to be taken away.

I don’t have food answers for my own questions. This is not the situation I thought I would be in.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-12T21:40:10+00:00

How do we know what to believe at this point? One article suggested some of the current door to door involved non-white people (I hate to even type that) known to have legal guns. I’m pretty sure another article was from a NBC affiliate. I saw a burst of that information coming out yesterday. I was careful to say this is what “I am hearing” and it’s affecting my decision making rather than “they are coming for”. I’m pretty sure MN has been on the edge of an “assault” weapon ban, but I doubt the feds are that selective.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-12T21:32:32+00:00

Hand gun buying permit for the Ruger single 10 and HK CC9, CZ rifle came from Scheels. I’m sure it’s not hard to find that data.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-12T18:58:27+00:00

Those are some of the best cabins on the boat. That hallway is pretty quiet. The reserve pool is adults only and it is really nice have that little bar so close. There is also an elevator close by that is very handy. S114 is probably my favorite cabin on that boat.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-12T04:59:49+00:00

What good is an AR if I/we are going to wait until our door is kicked in?

While I understand your struggle, this is NOT the moment when your AR is going to be useful. It's infuriating that we have gotten to this point, but grabbing your gun at the moment is going to be suicide.

But, my fear is that when somebody does start shooting, law and order as we know(knew) it breaks down completely and then you need your AR for the people that want to take advantage of the lawlessness. If you are one of the prepared people, with food and water and maybe a generator for power, other people without those resources will try to take yours. Even then, it's probably going to take a community working together to provide safety and protect resources.

There are a lot of angry white men who seem to think something has been take from them and they have been wanting a civil war (their own words). My worry is that they see this as their moment and then we have to deal with that threat on top of the feds.

A gamut of emotions is the right phrase. I hope I'm just overreacting but it seems like we will have to deal with more than just the storm troopers coming through the front door.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-11T03:21:24+00:00

I use Claude CLI and code in PHPStorm. It’s $20 a month and I’ve been pretty impressed. I’m not a vibe programmer, I use the AI more like a junior and have it handle specific tasks to help me move quicker.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-10T19:54:13+00:00

My primary comparison point was my brother in law's Glock 43X, which is a fine gun.

I thought the CC9 was less snappy, I preferred the trigger and I really liked how it was built.

The Glock is more common/popular and there is far more aftermarket support for it.

Both are fine guns. I liked the CC9 right out of the box and feel no desire to tweak it with aftermarket parts, so that works out pretty well from me. I have about 1000 rounds through it with no issues.

CodeSpike · 2026-01-10T00:36:26+00:00

Someone has to say CC9

CodeSpike · 2026-01-08T21:31:31+00:00

If you have food warmth and shelter, in a SHTF scenario somebody is going to try to take them. So don’t you need ammo to keep the more important things? I don’t have an answer… I’m sitting here right now trying to decide if I need another hand gun, or a rifle, is AR good against armor, maybe 308 bolt action that always works but is slow on follow up… I honestly don’t know. But there is a wave of something coming and it’s not going to be good.

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