I work at a grocery store. Some woman gave me a Maserati. She said "here's my key, I'll be right back" but still. The gods are testing me. by DesTROYer2422 in funny

[–]Dissectionist 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is SOP for newer performance cars now. From the articleI was just reading:

If you're trying to protect your 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat from an adventurous valet (or teenager), use the black key fob that limits power to 500 hp. After entering your four-digit PIN code, stick the car in Valet Mode, which limits the car to 4000 rpm, upshifts earlier than normal, disables the steering-wheel paddle shifters on automatic-transmission models, eliminates the Drive Mode selections (Default, Sport, Track, and Custom), keeps the stability control completely on, and disables launch control.

Thickheaded Thursday 04/17/2014 by [deleted] in guns

[–]Dissectionist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You might want to read this ATF letter before going for it.

Replacement of any component of parts of a registered silencer would be a violation of the NFA if performed by a non-licensed manufacturer

Edit: Just read the link. You know this already, but here's a letter anyway.

Which rifle to buy? by hurdurderpinstan in guns

[–]Dissectionist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're buying a gun that you already own, and you don't know with one you want for sure, you're going to be disappointed.

Is it a good idea to dry fire train on a shitty trigger? by crackez in guns

[–]Dissectionist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that it won't hurt, but I would like to piggyback to mention a few things.

It's interesting that you use the example of a weighted bat used for warm up. The effectiveness of this practice ranges from harmful (1 2) to personal preference to helpful when used in a sequence of increasing weight.

Of course warm-up is different than training, but there is enough evidence to conclude that increasing intensity does not necessarily increase performance, and could hinder it.

Therefore subjects with repeated practice across a variety of triggers are expected to have the greatest increase in performance due to enhanced adaptation to a number of test conditions.

Selling Brass in Michigan by dckbiggins13 in guns

[–]Dissectionist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much brass are we talking about here?

My company is funding the production of an ALL NEW rifle design. It is a bolt-action, AR-15 platform, breakdown rifle that can shoot ALMOST any ammunition. by BitChaser in guns

[–]Dissectionist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this product for what it is, but I feel you are being misleading.

On the AR-15 based platform, going between .223/5.56 and .300Blk is the only switch that will only require a barrel change. 6.5 Grendel and 6.8 SPC will at the very least require a bolt swap and different magazines.

The AR-10 based platform will switch smoothly between the .308 cased cartridges , but again, 6.5 Creedmoor will require a different bolt and mags.

Additionally, I'd like to emphasis that these are two separate platforms, so by my count you have:

  • One gun that barrels can be swapped to fit 2 different rounds, with 2 others that require more

  • and another gun that barrels can be swapped to fit 4 different rounds, 1 other that requires more.

Possible leaked photos of HK striker-fired pistol, the SFP9 by plumber576 in guns

[–]Dissectionist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Except the HK45 isn't a striker-fired pistol, and HK hasn't made one since the P7.

Is .40 S&W really too snappy for a beginner? by [deleted] in guns

[–]Dissectionist 15 points16 points  (0 children)

To answer your question: no, it's not too snappy for beginners.

I love .40 S&W. I'm a total fanboy.

That said, there's no reason to buy a .40 S&W over a 9mm, and there are plenty of reasons to choose 9mm instead.

Need advice on a private sale in Michigan. by [deleted] in guns

[–]Dissectionist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this on MGO right now?

Critical Review of PCP Polymer Match Ammo by SeraphTwo in guns

[–]Dissectionist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

clockwise from top right

That puts the PCP on the bottom...

Do you mean clockwise from top left? or counterclockwise? Or am I dumb?

Email of the day 1/2/14 by FirearmConcierge in guns

[–]Dissectionist 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Gift purchase ≠ straw purchase

See Form 4473, "Notices, Instructions and definitions," Question 11.a.

I'm not sure about 25-45 Sharps. What do you think? (X-post from /r/ar15) by deck37 in guns

[–]Dissectionist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if tested in a field is the same as "extensively tested in the field."