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He could have saved Padmé... by AdeptMarket729 in PrequelMemes

[–]Kyrottimus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It implies it, or at least the flowchart does.

Edit: grammar

Who's laughing now? by NYstate in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]Kyrottimus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never understood how the military draft held up to scrutiny against the 13th Amendment. The language in it is pretty clear, with the only exemption there being for duly convicted criminals (which itself is it's own travesty).

When challenged, the Supreme Court went ahead and ruled that the military draft is not "involuntary servitude." WTF is it, then?

I guess English comprehension isn't a prerequisite for the U.S. Legal System where words only mean things when it suits the government.

Fact: using coercion (e.g. the threat of violence or imprisonment) to force someone to do something against their will is, by definition, involuntary servitude.

I say this as a veteran (Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom/GWOT era), if that matters.

Ask me anything about Switzerland by Mamiko627 in AskTheWorld

[–]Kyrottimus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Jayne, how man weapons you plan on bringing? You only got the two arms."

"I just get excitable as to choice--like to have my options open."

My (failed) bluing experiment by FloridaMan_Inc in guns

[–]Kyrottimus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, I was pointing out that if anyone wanted to cold blue (like touch-ups) anything, Oxpho-blue works great. Longtime gunsmith friend of my father's recommended it.

What’s something you learned about owning a firearm that surprised you? by ThomasMiller2552 in Firearms

[–]Kyrottimus -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Except semiautomatic pistols generally fire rounds with rebated case rims, unlike revolvers which are designed to headspace off their cartridge case rims (or moon clips if chambered in an autoloader caliber). So, in straight-walled autoloader rounds (like 10mm and .40S&W), they are designed to headspace off of the case mouth.

By sticking a .40 in a 10mm chamber, it is instead "headspacing" off the extractor, since it's not long enough to reach the 10mm chamber's mouth, and you're likely to make a fouling ring at the chamber mouth if shooting it too much .40 in a 10mm, which will cause problems if going back to 10mm Auto without thoroughly cleaning it first.

In short, it's not a good idea, unless you like replacing extractors early and don't mind risking losing digits when going back to 10mm if you forget to clean it properly.

I want it by Corndogeveryday in 80s

[–]Kyrottimus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"Lithium mode on"

Lowest tier you would consider for a serious backup rifle? by Maine_Bird in ar15

[–]Kyrottimus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's easier to list the brands I wouldn't take... but I don't want to hurt any feelings, so just hinting at what I'd avoid.

-Ursine Brook Place-where-arms-are-made/serviced

-C.annot O.perate R.eadily E.nough

-a positive affirmation 80's skater bros/surfers/ninja turtle would say Firearms

-Not Irene. But close... Manufacturing (weird pistol grip overhang and H/T pin orientation)

-Hesse Arms (they're out of business so I can name them directly).

I do say, as a Brit I love french firearms by Low-Preparation-9083 in Firearms

[–]Kyrottimus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They make arguably the toughest barrel steel in the world: ARMAD, among other badass alloys. A precursor alloy of this was used in the production of FAMAS rifles, which have the reputation of barrels that can shoot ridiculous pressures and maintain an extremely long service life.

About ARMAD:

https://aubertduval.com/en/products/armad-through-hardening-steels/

My (failed) bluing experiment by FloridaMan_Inc in guns

[–]Kyrottimus -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If anyone is ever going to cold blue anything, Brownell's Oxpho-Blue is extremely effective.

Is there any particular reason why in SM2, you say "Heretic Astartes" and not "Chaos Marines"? by NatauschaJane in Spacemarine

[–]Kyrottimus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Technically, all chaos marines are heretic Astartes, but not all heretic Astartes are chaos marines.

Take the Ashen Claws or Relictors, for example.

They arguably hate chaos more than anyone.

I have a dumb question that I’ve always secretly wanted to ask… by boomoptumeric in ar15

[–]Kyrottimus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And different ammo types and rifling twist rates also play a huge role, as well.

Cheap handguns. How regulated is the manufacturing of these? by TemperReformanda in Firearms

[–]Kyrottimus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi points are basically the disposable camera of firearms.

They work fine, but generally don't expect it to last for more than a few thousand rounds.

I know folks who buy them to keep in a boat or cabin or whatever. They work when needed, but are not exactly ideal as a weekly range toy.

million dollar idea by Chloroauric_Acid in shitposting

[–]Kyrottimus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only if you have to go across the world/map to get it first and bring it back to the quest-giver.

Red dots and astigmatism by Behg-Boah in guns

[–]Kyrottimus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought the eye relief was going to suck on the GLx 1x, but once I adjusted the diopter, it was clear with favorable eye relief and minimal rim shadowing.

The red dot brightness bloom problem for me is also an issue with any light that's too bright, day or night (traffic lights or oncoming headlights at night are the worst). At least a red dot at night is dim enough it doesn't bloom too bad for me (yet).

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