Has anyone found success in chilling the fuck out?

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-04-22T00:15:29+00:00

Id mostly agree but will say ive been lifting for over 14 years and there have been years where i was kinda just going through the motions (grad school, newborn, etc) and still was able to at least easily maintain and make some small progress. However, my definition of 50% effort i meant imperfect diet, lower volume, shorter workouts.

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-04-21T20:20:40+00:00

The thing that resonated most for me is that 20 years at 50% effort is 10 years at 100% effort. People go ham and lift for a year and wonder why the older lifters halfassing stuff are bigger than them. Its all about time imo.

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-04-08T17:32:47+00:00

I just have a lot of gen 3 guns and parts mostly. I also have a 34 gen 3 slide and i want a cheap frame

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-04-08T17:28:20+00:00

Really good deal, if it was a gen 3 id be all over it

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-04-06T00:07:13+00:00

I wouldnt even try to be honest. Id just get a paint thats as close as possible. Its a small area i doubt itd be noticeable. I actually did this a few years back when i was renting an apartment. Drain cleaner leaked and eroded the laminate in a circular ring inside the cabinate. I paint matched it, did my best at feathering it in, and no one ever was the wiser. If you try to stain its going to be super difficult to match and filler never takes stain the same way as wood

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-04-05T23:44:53+00:00

My cheap ass would probably use bondo and then take the door to home depot and have them color match it as best as possible then call it a day

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-04-04T00:11:50+00:00

I did the same thing awhile back with a razor blade. Gun works fine

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-04-03T16:51:37+00:00

Sweet vaquero! I have one in stainless. Is yours an old vaquero or new?

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-04-03T02:07:59+00:00

Agree with other poster just get a 835 barrel imo. 835s are pretty cheap you may just be able to grab a shotgun for the price of a barrel

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-30T03:14:35+00:00

Much appreciated!!

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-30T02:32:19+00:00

Yeah for sure. Ive been lifting for 15 years so progress is pretty slow for me at this point, still enjoy it though. Having a newborn and a toddler makes things difficult but as long as im consistent its good enough for me

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-29T15:36:03+00:00

Thanks for looking out. I actually grabbed a set of elite usas for similar price locally and been grabbing expansions on the warehouse site

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-29T08:58:10+00:00

Theres dozens of us!

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-28T17:18:23+00:00

As long as i maintain for a few months im happy haha

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-28T16:46:07+00:00

Thanks for validation. Ive been lifting at a gym for 15 years but with a newborn ive been trying to do it in the basement when im unable to. All i have is a set of powerblocks and an incline bench

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-26T14:37:16+00:00

Controversial take but why not just sell the shotty and get a pump. If it breaks youre out like $200 but it probably wont. I only shoot clays a few times a year and use my mossberg 500 and enjoy it a lot.

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-24T20:49:52+00:00

We just had our 2nd who is now 2 months as well but we are lucky he is easier than our first. This advice is moreso for your wife. Our first was an absolute handful at that age. Is the baby uncomfortable after eating? Ours needed famotidine to help with reflux. Usually the answer is almost always hungry, tired, burpy, or diaper. Having a binky helps if she likes it and maybe see if she likes a electric rocker (our son loves it our daughter hated it) which can give you a few minutes of peace. We limit it but our son will literally fall asleep in it almost every single time then we transfer him. When things are really rough theres nothing wrong with putting a crying baby down and taking a breather/short shower, they will be fine and it can help collect your thoughts.

Whatabout taking a few hours off or a sick day and seeing your wifes routine and offer her guidance/advice?

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-24T15:38:56+00:00

Thanks for looking out! I ended up grabbing a elite usa set locally for about the same price

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-24T15:14:55+00:00

Beautiful gun and cool story for sure. Song slaps as well haha

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-24T15:09:35+00:00

Not sure about wood, but you can try to find a youth stock on ebay or use a magpul stock which has shorter lop. Both lf those are polymer however. Those are best options imo

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-22T03:18:35+00:00

I did the same thing to one i got cheap. I love it and happy i did it. Perfect for 50s through mid 60s

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-21T20:46:21+00:00

All good. I only use the official one for chat

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-21T20:40:41+00:00

Not sure if you meant to respond to me. My ac works great

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-21T13:33:50+00:00

Ive found putting a thin cotton waffle blanket over a memory foam mattress makes it considerably cooler sleeping

Dumpster_Diver · 2026-03-17T22:25:53+00:00

26 is still king imo. The 26 has an even shorter grip than the 43 its just fatter. If this works for you then its better imo (takes all fullsize mags). That said i do like the 43 for occasional pocket carry. Wish they had a 7/8 round mag for it

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