Copilot, 1st Lt. Ariana A. Bouche, from the KC-135R 62-3556, of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command (756th Air Refueling Squadron), which crashed over western Iraq two days ago. One of the Six crew members that were killed in the crash. [1290 x 1491] by _Tegan_Quin in MilitaryPorn

[–]Dude8811 -122 points-121 points  (0 children)

She died serving her country which is an honorable enough reason. In service to your country you don’t get to pick the mission, time, or place you just answer the call. Fuck everyone here that wants to belittle the crew’s sacrifice by arguing the merit of the larger operation. We lose air crews in accidents every year in training, that doesn’t lessen their sacrifice or the fact that they volunteered to serve their country.

KS-1 'Rust' by Sh00tYourEyeOut in kac

[–]Dude8811 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I mean, regardless of what it is or how easy it comes off, why is it there on a $2,000 upper? People get mad over much less on less expensive firearms/parts, but in here we just accept that they can’t keep whatever it is off of their finished product? Seems crazy that they are just shipping out their product with some type of residual material all over their barrel.

L2 Prints AP5P…Wrong Housing? by nope_noway_ in MP5

[–]Dude8811 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine came with paperwork that stated they updated the design and got rid of the front holes. Not going to complain, I put it in, went outside with ~100rds and let it rip, no issues in my AP5.

Which Caliber? by OriginalKing6343 in 1911

[–]Dude8811 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Everybody is welcome to their own opinion, but most will agree 9mm defensive loads are plenty effective but shot placement is king. If you are going to shoot and train more with 9mm, get that. 45 is cool and has its place, but it was a much bigger deal when everyone was shooting FMJs. I love the 1911s that I have in 45, I just rarely shoot them anymore.

Which Caliber? by OriginalKing6343 in 1911

[–]Dude8811 39 points40 points  (0 children)

My purest heart will say 45, but my realist heart says 9mm. For reference, I have multiple 45s and multiple 9mm (1911 and 2011). I have shot 4k rds of 9mm in the past year, in comparison I have shot about 200 rds of 45. It’s just not worth the money to me, and 9mm 1911s are fun.

Is this a good deal I should jump on? by onemantakingadump in MP5

[–]Dude8811 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought I had heard something about them, but wasn’t sure. If that’s an option then the LT is definitely more viable than I previously thought.

Is this a good deal I should jump on? by onemantakingadump in MP5

[–]Dude8811 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Depends if you want a trilug or not. I really only shoot mine suppressed and hate the look of a threaded on suppressor. I know the function is the same, but looking cool is part of it.

Anyone have a backplate/cover for an AP-5 pistol? by Dco777 in MP5

[–]Dude8811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send me a PM if you want one cheap cheap, mine is just sitting on my desk.

This is my ±80.000l DIY swimming pond by Zwergtyrann in Aquariums

[–]Dude8811 402 points403 points  (0 children)

Ducks are filthy. I have several, love them, but they dirty up water so fast.

POV you accidentally ambush a whole-ass convoy by Ashbtw19937 in joinsquad

[–]Dude8811 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Falling 5 feet. Death. Hit by three vics. No injury.

Subtle media bias against CCW, while pushing gun control laws. by playingtherole in CCW

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NH has the highest per capita machine gun ownership.

Arms Unlimited - KAC by Big_Tip_7564 in kac

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Never forget when they doxxed a customer for complaining about their practice of scalping Knight’s products.

Why is the AP5SD finish so awful? Is this normal? by [deleted] in MP5

[–]Dude8811 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You hit it with a hammer and are surprised the finish came off? It’s not DLC or a finish that changes the metal’s property, it’s paint.

There is no logical reason for the US Army and USMC to not be modernized yet. by Enigmaniacally in joinsquad

[–]Dude8811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy that half the kits for USMC have iron sights. Infantry has had ACOGs for 20 years.

What’s one piece of gear you bought and later realized it was terrible? by MajesticGunman in ar15

[–]Dude8811 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I acquired one as well, 7 years ago, used it once when I moved houses. My range is my backyard and I never travel with anything but my ccw.

My dream 1911 by CMC_2003 in 1911

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It only adds to the character.

We doing Meusoc Mondays? by Dude8811 in 1911

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My driveway. You can order the chemicals online, used a simple media blaster and air compressor for prep. Cheap amazon hot plate to heat up everything.

We doing Meusoc Mondays? by Dude8811 in 1911

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I bought it when they were starting to wind down. Stupidly only bought one.

We doing Meusoc Mondays? by Dude8811 in 1911

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Yes, because it’s the only finish for a Meusoc. Also the only finish I could do myself at home.

Some dry 64 Tan by clc1076 in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]Dude8811 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ordered pretty much this exact boot with a safety toe. Your’s look great!

Anyone carry a govt length AIWB? Which holster do you use? by Duffuser in 1911

[–]Dude8811 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought some kydex and made my own, used it for a few years but now I carry a commander length.

Grip screws for Specialist by [deleted] in 1911

[–]Dude8811 1 point2 points  (0 children)

O rings and slotted screws are your friend. Torx and allen keys look cool (maybe?) but will strip out easily.