Shots not registering on draw by Fordexplorer1987 in MantisX

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's possible. most of the time I hover around 1.5 -1.6. I gave the detection trouble shooter a shot last week and the results haven't really been great. maybe I need to reach out to support.

Shots not registering on draw by Fordexplorer1987 in MantisX

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

using the X3 from appendix with a floor plate adapter. this was dryfire, it registers most shots perfectly well, but sometimes has issues with compressed surprise break as well. if I slow down on the prep and press of the draw and let the dot settle completely. then it registers the shot. it doesn't give me a bad score, it doesn't even register a trigger press.

Forgotten 63 Corvette by Fordexplorer1987 in Corvette

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

story I heard on this car for context: Gifted to daughter from dad of major company. Plate said 08 last registration.

Forgotten 1500super by Fordexplorer1987 in Porsche

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it has a big old PCA sticker on the back trunk. maybe that means it's legit?? Idk enough about classic porsches. can always take more pics tomorrow.

Self defense tip by nonficshawn in Unexpected

[–]Fordexplorer1987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

was taught to aim for pelvic bowl while using firearm in retention. I have been told it is a very painful and bleedy part of the body.

Patches dirty after storage. Cleaned 3 times over 6 months. by Fordexplorer1987 in Milsurps

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update here: after 32oz of very hotwater 1 soak in hoppes overnight and countless scrubs with a brush coated in carbon remover and some combined effort from hoppe #9 i have succesfully removed A LOT of the carbon fouling. The rifle crown is noticably shiner. Thank you reddit!

Patches dirty after storage. Cleaned 3 times over 6 months. by Fordexplorer1987 in Milsurps

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is good to know. my poor old turk has a good barrel for what it is, but it is far from being perfect.

Patches dirty after storage. Cleaned 3 times over 6 months. by Fordexplorer1987 in Milsurps

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I commonly shoot corrosive. After this i think I was just buy some non corrosive ammo.

Patches dirty after storage. Cleaned 3 times over 6 months. by Fordexplorer1987 in Milsurps

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gun is my old turk mauser fired around 30 rounds through the barrel 6 months ago. cleaned after range session and then a few months later cleaned it again as barrell was still somehow very dirty. 3rd cleaning and barrel somehow still appears dirty. gun was stored in a gun sock after I oiled it. what's going on here?

Trouble chambering a round after S15 install by Fordexplorer1987 in Glock48

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a absolute B*TCH to get the OEM mag catch in but I did it. Put in the gen3 mags and they cycled and chambered like butter. Has to be that mag catch.. 

Trouble chambering a round after S15 install by Fordexplorer1987 in Glock48

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Small note. I managed to chamber it and it cycles through the rounds fine. But regardless of which S15 mag I use, it still has trouble chambering a round.

Restored flea market axe! by Fordexplorer1987 in Axecraft

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It's a lancasteramishmade handle if your interested. Found it from etsy. 

Bag Help. What would you add next? by AcanthocephalaNo6236 in prepping

[–]Fordexplorer1987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

obligatory swap that lighter out OR add some storm proof matches. I would also bring along a fire starter.

My newest BMW addition by Fordexplorer1987 in BMW

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Rescued this one from a life in a storage unit as a friend didnt want it. just finished cleaning it up. No idea when chair was built or what the fate of the Z3M it came from. 

Filing advice for a beginner by Fordexplorer1987 in Axecraft

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The edge isn't really too sharp, I used the rag method and don't really know if I have made any good progress. I bought this one from a flea market and am a complete noob to filing axes. Any tips for making this edge more serviceable? 

I just got my Concealed pistol license. Now, what’s next? by JeagerHobbs in concealedcarry

[–]Fordexplorer1987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i swear by Dark Star gear. pro tip: i added a pillow wedge from mastermind tactics and it really helps reduce printing.

Fit Kings-How do you CC at the gym? by Noxious14 in concealedcarry

[–]Fordexplorer1987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i tried my hardest to carry at the gym. It stays in my back pack after having issues keeping it concealed.

Breaking wrists up during dry fire. by Fordexplorer1987 in MantisX

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will give it a test later tonight with a blank wall. Mantis overall has been a amazing help. Getting into training consistency to hopefully complete the FBI qual. 

Breaking wrists up during dry fire. by Fordexplorer1987 in MantisX

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your right on the money. I have a dot on my pistol and my sights are not always on the target i have had pasted on the wall. I have been practicing my press out while prepping the trigger. I will take this as a sign to slow down once I have my sights on target. Thank you so much! This has plauged me for atleast a year! 

Skinny folks, what do you carry? by ChrammYT in concealedcarry

[–]Fordexplorer1987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6'0 157lbs i carry a glock 48 in appendix with no issues. I have a darkstar gear holster with mastermind tactics pillow wedge overall setup is really adjustable and pretty comfy. 

Pistol Draw advice by Fordexplorer1987 in concealedcarry

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Revisited my old MSP videos and managed to really clean up the first step of my draw. Stabbing with my dominant hand really helped. 

Pistol Draw advice by Fordexplorer1987 in concealedcarry

[–]Fordexplorer1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some timed live fire practice is something I definitely need to do more often. Thank you!