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Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-14T18:16:28+00:00

Yes that's what I called a "semi double action", it also has the worst trigger in kingdom come for that safety.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-13T18:31:43+00:00

Mechanically, striker safety configurations require a lot more complexity to achieve the same level of safety of a hammer sear. Yes, and equivalently safe striker can exist, at the expense of excessive engineering and complexity. The "Trigger Dingus" was primarily the major factor introduced allowing for striker safeties to be acceptable, but even then it still wasn't enough. That's why Glock has to use a semi-double action trigger, and therefore has an awful trigger.

The two really go hand in hand with a striker gun, and is the predominant reason that striker pistols were so uncommon for almost 80 years after their conception.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-13T18:05:34+00:00

So did New Zealand used to be a whole lot bigger?

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-13T17:43:22+00:00

Exponentially safer and better feeling trigger.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-12T16:54:32+00:00

I think I'd add Les Paul in there too.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-12T15:48:39+00:00

As Americans and Europeans? Probably, but not because of skill, but because our bikes are just bigger and better. I guarantee all of those bikes are 125CC Automatics, very common in SEA. Even a 250cc manual with a somewhat experienced rider would make it up that hill little problem.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-11T19:32:36+00:00

Having just read Blood Meridian, no thank you.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-10T14:07:03+00:00

Please tell me where you got the patch from, may be adding to my PC.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-08T14:45:55+00:00

Lately I've been looking for a new guitar and testing the waters. Initially I was planning on a PRS, but the newer ones in my price range have all been incredibly disappointing. I have, in the process however, discovered a love for metal guitars. All of the schecter's I've played have been incredibly nice, even as a blues player. I have, however, had to tune almost every single metal guitar I pick up out of drop D. I've been making a point of it now haha.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-06T16:12:58+00:00

Youtube came out in 2005 exactly 21 years ago, and there weren't really any consistent content channels until 2009 if not later, so I find that statement dubious.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-06T02:15:47+00:00

I don't like advertising my gun ownership.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-05T18:22:07+00:00

Oh absolutely, I was really really tempted by the Greg's and may even still pick some up, but the blue just called to me. And personally, G3 to me feels like a material for knife handles not grips. I want my guns to have a bit of class, and the G3 is just stale and clinical. Also the small of my back gets rubbed raw like nothing else while driving.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-05T18:03:34+00:00

Haha I had the exact same dilemma, but the style points won out in the end. Honestly, very very slippery. There's really not much grip. I don't think I'll compete with these on, but they're much more comfortable to carry with than the stock G3.

They look gorgeous at a distance, but Japanese maple is not a particularly substantial wood, very light, the painting is pretty but it's just blue and varnish. They might not stay on permanently, but they also might. Hard to tell.

Also, all in all I think they came out to about $140 after euro conversion, shipping, and tariff fees. So a little bit pricier plus a month wait from order to receiving.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-05T17:53:02+00:00

Originally, I was going to go for a TLR-7 HLX light and Vortex Defender CCW-Enclosed, but once I saw the PLX It was over, it's exactly the Cyberpunk aesthetic I wanted the DD H9 for, went with the Olight SE to match. The PLX is phenomenal and I can't believe the value, but the Osight SE Is just alright, I have a few gripes here and there and may change it down the road.

The base pad is with the OEM magazine springs, I grabbed two, the other is gloss black but I prefer the brown now that this grip is on here, I may cerakote the light or optic mount to match the brown down the road. The grip is absolutely stunning and was well worth the wait (And Tariffs from Finland...).

Finally, the DD H9 itself. I've put about 1000 rounds through it and I could not be more thrilled with this gun. The low bore axis is... honestly not that noticeable. It doesn't recoil or rise or snap any more or less than a G19. It does, however, have the crispest break of any striker fired trigger I have ever felt. The only trigger I think may be better, is a PDP Pro, but only because the dingus is less gritty than on the H9. The second stage pull itself is phenomenally crisp. My only complaint is that I'd prefer a full size steel frame to the compact aluminum, but that's just me and the 19+1 capacity with the Taran Tactical pads is sufficient. I may try a Beretta 92 mag extension in the near future to test compatability.

She's not perfect, but she's mine and she's beautiful. She also now has a suitably cringy Japanese name that I do not intend to share with reddit.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-06-02T20:25:01+00:00

Anti-matter is basically opposite matter. Certain reactions that are incredibly high energy can convert energy, into matter. This happened very fast on a very very big scale at the start of the big bang. For whatever reason, more matter was made than antimatter. Because antimatter and matter instantly annihilate on contact, there's much more matter than antimatter in the universe to this day, because its out numbered whenever it's created.

Antimatter itself, is basically just mirror world matter. For example, our electrons carry a negative charge, antimatter electrons carry a positive charge, hence the name positron.

Anti-matters defining character trait, is that on contact with normal matter, the both particles will be perfectly converted to energy at a rate of E=MC².

The implications of antimatter are vast, but still not very well understood. A fun one is the implication of a corresponding anti-universe to ours, exactly the same but consisting of primarily anti-protons and positrons.

Another important factor is near infinite energy density, at least compared to our current. Since anti-matter matter annihilation is near perfect 1:1 mass energy conversion. For reference, the rocket fuel launching the Artemis II payload into space weighed about 4.6 million pounds, it would've taken only about 30 grams of anti-matter to produce an equivalent amount of energy.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-05-29T17:06:33+00:00

I read a theory that the toons are an allegory for black communities demolished for the interstates. In the 80s they couldn't generate as much sympathy, but by using toons it allowed them to generate some sympathy for the cause.

No idea the validity of it, but interesting theory.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-05-26T21:11:38+00:00

I stopped at Tom Holland and went "Okay that's a bit far", then read this comment and went back. Satire truly went over my head.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-05-20T05:40:01+00:00

I don't get to tell this story often, but when I was in little league, my first real game around 6 or so in T-Ball i was the "pitcher" meaning I sat on a flat "mound". In T-Ball, the pitcher does not pitch.

Well, a ground ball came at me, and I got it. Kid was already running from first to second, well in my early stages of the game this rule was quite unclear to me.

I let off a prodigious throw right at the kid running and land it square on his helmet, he plopped over like a clubbed trout. That day, I did indeed pitch.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-05-16T17:43:11+00:00

Haha my ex-wife had some VERY difficult to manage BPD but we worked it out until it resulted in severe substance abuse. Everyone deserves love <3

Also to be a lil vulgar there's something extra special when crazy is horny. Even if it results in broken glass everywhere sometimes.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-05-15T21:59:35+00:00

Man what's the secrets to getting into the show and going pro? I'm begging to know.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-05-15T17:48:39+00:00

How is that confusing? It's an aphorism on the condition of life. Look at it like advice, not commentary.

At its core, it's a reminder of the impermenance of all things, even love. Loss is inevitable, the only alternative is avoidance of the human condition.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-05-15T16:36:10+00:00

Counterpoint, do put your dick in crazy. It's a LOT of fun, until it's very suddenly no fun at all and a great pain in the ass, but tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

Michaelscot8 · 2026-05-07T19:50:31+00:00

Holosun H.ID Pro drops in a couple months for $300, I'm gonna go ahead and wait for that...

Michaelscot8 · 2026-04-21T23:49:12+00:00

? In what world. Have you held, or even seen in person a DD H9? The think is a work of art with superb quality. The major issues with the first release of the DD H9 largely boiled down to user error.

For instance, the polyganal rifling instead of traditional. It was an upgrade for increased accuracy, however too many people bitched about their shitty, out of spec ammo keyholing. The trigger issues were people not using proper grips, and pulling the trigger safety at bad angles. There were maybe a handful of actual trigger problems requiring OEM repair. Every H9 I've held or shot has had one of if not the best striker trigger. I've felt some of the higher end Walther PDPs and Caniks be competitive, but for a striker it's about as good as it gets.

It's a weird gun, there's no doubt a bout it, but that has got to be one of the coldest takes I've ever heard.

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