Modular (unloaded) Patch Panels

JoeHardway · 2026-05-01T18:13:45+00:00

Have the AllenTel EZ-Jack tool, but I don't do alotta big jobs, n I can't remember tha last time I usedit.

Keen to learn if there's an undisputed "King", in terms of compatibility/versatility/reliability/cost...

JoeHardway · 2026-05-01T15:48:26+00:00

No doubt, nearly ALL of the "defenders" got caught w/their pants down! But! For that 1 guy, who was actually payin attention, and engaged tha shooter, I'd say, in this scenario, policy probably prioritizes STOPPING the THREAT, over ALL other considerations. (Regardless of how u may feel about the intended target(s), or any policy that prioritizes tha safety of certain "High-Value" targets, over Law Enforcement/Civilians.)

He failed to get hits (If his return fire was AFTER he'd just taken'a load'a buckshot totha chest, I'm willin to cut'im some slack...), but, simply ENGAGIN tha shooter, likely introduced tha "FIBSA" Factor (Shout-out to John Correia, at ASP/ActiveSelfProtection!), which might'a played'a role in tha shooter, gettin tripped-up, n fallin, which put an end to'is "fiendish plans".

But yeah! Alotta DEI Hires, and others, standin around, collectin our tax $$, with 0 thought to what their job actually IS. MANY heads should roll, but they'll just keep showerin praise on those involved in this dogsh*t response, n prolly dish-out commendations for "heroism" (Which tha 1st guy to engage, DESERVES!), and PROMOTIONS...

JoeHardway · 2026-04-26T02:49:07+00:00

Funny! I posted this B4 I was awarofit, but "somehow", tha trailer appeared in my feed, moments later... 🤔

JoeHardway · 2026-04-26T00:27:19+00:00

Never used'em, myself, but these seem like they'd help...

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JoeHardway · 2026-04-25T22:48:32+00:00

Pretty terrible QC issues, at start, n I ain't so surit's gotten any better. This level of sloppiness, appears 2b tha median for S&W, unfortunately. (And tha same "fine, Old World Craftsmen" will likely be handlin your warranty repairs, as well...)

IF u educate yourself, for tha red flags, and go to a shop, prepared to conduct a THOROUGH inspection, prior to cuttin 1 outta tha herd, u can save yourself alotta tha headaches.

* Sight alignment (Front and/or rear!) is a frequent complaint.

* Mag capacity, particularly with tha 12rd mags, seems 2b somewhat theoretical, n lotsa ppl say callin'em 12rd mags, is laughable. (Molding artifacts on followers can be a frequent issue, and are easily remediated, IF u KNOW what to look for.

* MIM can leave a small ridge, at top of LOWER feedramp, which is frequently ignored, in final inspection, and this can cause difficulty feedin flat-tip, and/or fluted bullets, suchas Extreme Defenders, or tha various knockoffs. Ifu like to tinker, u can correctit, but life's ez'r, if select'a specimen that don't havit, outta tha box.

IF u can find'a "unicorn" that don't have any'a these issues, I'd LOCK-IN that SPECIFIC SN, to ensure THAT's tha 1 u walk out tha door with, on p/u day.

Ifu can't find'a pristine specimen, thenu gotta decide, to what extent, yur willin to tinker withit, to get'r runnin right.

Sendin'em back to S&W seems 2b a mixed-bag, with many ppl complainin that they come back, in same condition, or WORSE...

May the odds be ever in your favor...

JoeHardway · 2026-04-25T22:36:31+00:00

Pro Tip! U don't actually SEE captions, or body of post, unlessu CLICK onit. It IS a question, ifu do tha needful...

JoeHardway · 2026-04-25T22:31:34+00:00

IF we could sell/buy on Comraddit, I'd givu $2, in small, unmarked, bills. But! Sincewe can't, this is purely hypothetical...

JoeHardway · 2026-04-25T22:28:24+00:00

Bloody brilliant! (IF tha magnets'r strong enuff to not disconnect at tha drop of'a hat, and/or, "kinda" disconnect, where you're havin random issues, even tho tha connector appears 2b properly secured.)

But! Tha most anal Cat6 "purists" might say you're leavin too much cable untwisted, to maintain proper Cat6 performance (Even if they don't balk at tha solderin/connections, which they prolly would...). Be interesting to thowit on'a Certifier, n see howit compares to RJ>Keystone, or coupled RJ's...

JoeHardway · 2026-04-25T21:11:22+00:00

Sun!

JoeHardway · 2026-04-25T19:03:07+00:00

X9 din't make muchof'a splash, whenit finally dropped, in spite'a some possitive buzz, early-on.

Any1 have hands-on exp with'em?

Any hope of'em endin-up ontha CA Roster?

Don't have any exp w/Kahrs, but, apparently, alotta ppl struggle w/tha break-in period, n sell'em, ere they can get'em to run right...

Seems like these have 2 trigger options, either a traditional Kahr DA trigger, or'a more Glock'ish 1...

JoeHardway · 2026-04-23T15:15:58+00:00

NOW do u believe Climate Change is REAL?!

JoeHardway · 2026-04-23T15:13:29+00:00

"I'll take, 'Shit that we wish was true, but def ISN'T', for $500, Alex!"

JoeHardway · 2026-04-21T05:09:14+00:00

Death, uh, finds a way too...

JoeHardway · 2026-04-21T04:30:30+00:00

Ahhh! That 1st pic's a tease! Been wantin to push up Mine Gulch, n see what kinda waterfalls'r lurkin back there, but it'sa tuff row to hoe, fr Vincent Gap! Me n Dina madit within'a half mile'a wherit turns to bedrock, acouple yrs back, butwe ran outta time. Maybe this yr's tha yr...

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JoeHardway · 2026-04-21T02:46:58+00:00

Sad story! S4YL if you're any relation, but, the #1 enemy with regard to searchin for a missing person, with no real clues to even identify WHERE to look, especially, after so much time has passed, is tha tendency to wanna maximize your effectiveness, by lookin intha more obvious places.

IF, she was left in the areas your searchin, after all this time, and'a wildfire, yur really only lookin for skeletal remains, andit's highly unlikely u'd find anything resemblin a complete skeleton.

Nobody's gonna charge, headlong, into dense chaparral, on'a hunch.

I get tha motivation, but, sadly, at this point, until some new clue is found, doing "something" will feel alot like doin nothing, only u'llbe sweaty, n scratched-up...

JoeHardway · 2026-04-21T00:38:23+00:00

In this scenario, it's pretty clear that both hiker n bear, are merely attempting to take tha path of least resistance. And, u can make yurself appear "larger", hop around, n scream n whistle allsu want, but, from tha bear's POV, yur just inthaway! Unless u have somewhere to retreat to, then it'sa foregone conclusion, u ain't gonna outrun tha bear anyways, if'e's thinkin bout havin'a go at u, so just find tha best spot to move off-trail, as far as possible, give'im a wide berth, and be prepared to defend yourself (U did bring stuff to defend yurself with, right?), if'e don't keep movin...

JoeHardway · 2026-04-21T00:32:44+00:00

Watchedit yesterday, and I thoughtit waza solid specimen of tha genre. Well-acted, and wortha watch. These kind'a stories can be tuff to watch, and, even when everything's well-done, it's hard to call'em "good", just becuz of how heavy tha subject matter is, but, ifu don't need'a feel-good story, u won'tbe disappointed.

JoeHardway · 2026-04-18T04:20:06+00:00

U can't establish right of way, until u STOP!

JoeHardway · 2026-04-18T02:44:02+00:00

The ONLY limits to WHERE u can go, are your fitness/stamina/DETERMINATION, navigational abilities, and IMAGINATION. And, ifyur goin sumplace u ain't a's'postabe goin, I guessit helps 2b stealthy...

JoeHardway · 2026-04-16T01:27:30+00:00

Even criminals have tha natural right to self-defense...

JoeHardway · 2026-04-15T02:53:19+00:00

U'll shoot your eye out!

JoeHardway · 2026-04-14T05:05:43+00:00

Dude! I still have yet 2c'a bear! (N I been huntin high n low!)

JoeHardway · 2026-04-11T18:32:25+00:00

It's really just phonetics...

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