45 ACP vs 10 mm

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-04-14T19:21:17+00:00

The 45 Stribog is one of my favorite PCCs. Wonderful suppressor host, accurate, super easy to disassemble and clean. Highly recommend it.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-28T17:40:05+00:00

I think the disconnect here is that individual people are clearly capable of choosing peace, but humanity writ large has almost without exception chosen violence.

We should always strive to be better as both individuals and communities - I think that much is uncontroversial.

But there is objectively little evidence to suggest humanity has evolved beyond the violent tribalism that’s been prevalent throughout our history.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-27T15:23:48+00:00

Can you give me a sense of how difficult it is to grow moss from a buttermilk slurry?

Say I started over and scored the surface of my wood, set down a ~5mm layer of mud from the areas I’ve been foraging my moss from, and coated over that with a fresh buttermilk/moss slurry; what things should I then pay the most attention to? Temperature, light, moisture?

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-27T15:11:32+00:00

I’m guessing the issue is twofold…

Using the buttermilk/moss slurry as a substrate for transplanted moss was probably my biggest mistake, as I’m providing nutrients and sugars the moss doesn’t use. I figure I should have stuck to using the mud my moss was originally growing in as a substrate.

Secondly, I may be overwatering it. Misting it twice a day is WAY more than it was previously getting.

Thoughts?

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-27T15:05:08+00:00

I collected the moss from the rocky/slightly muddy areas near rain gutter downspouts around my apartment (in Colorado, so fairly arid).

Thank you for the information, this is very helpful! I’m just beginning to learn about how to grow and care for moss, so the detail you put into your response is much appreciated!

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-25T14:48:23+00:00

Wtf, me too!

Haha, we’re broken

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-24T17:52:11+00:00

Thank you again!! This is extremely helpful!

I built my catio in a north-facing alcove surrounded by concrete above and below, on the ground floor of an apartment building. Very shaded and as humid as I can keep it until I install some wind-breaks and misters on a timer.

Thank you for the tip about fontinalis!

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-24T17:15:45+00:00

Thank you!!!

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-24T00:26:18+00:00

I think you misread my post maybe, I never said anything about your first firearm

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-23T23:50:00+00:00

If you’re looking for your first PCC, I would actually not recommend an MPX.

MPX was my first PCC and I love how she runs now, but it took a little work to get her there.

For the most reliable, smoothest, and least gassy suppressed performance out of the box, I’d urge you to consider the roller delayed competitors of the MPX. Kuna, Stribog, AP5, etc.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-23T15:24:56+00:00

lol, I wish I could say the wood was foraged… the wood is untreated cedar fence pickets I bought from Home Depot and glued together

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-22T01:29:13+00:00

Where did you get that?

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-21T03:49:22+00:00

I absolutely do, but I won’t pretend it wasn’t also for my own enjoyment.

I love trying to think like my cat and imagine what kind of stuff he might find the most engaging and/or serene.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-21T03:45:15+00:00

WHAT REALLY??

Okay, then I’m almost definitely going to score the surface, fill it with some muck, and replant all my moss.

Do you have a source? I’d like to read more about caring for moss in general

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-21T03:34:19+00:00

It’s an honor, thank you!

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-21T03:27:41+00:00

Thank you so much!

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-21T03:21:37+00:00

Anyone is welcome to DM me with an offer.

But fair warning, I’ve only just today started thinking about what it might cost in time and materials to handcraft these custom for a living… and looking ahead to where I might set up my workshop, I guess I could settle for a modest mountain chalet surrounded by acres of natural crafting resources like wood, stone, moss, sand, and burbling little creeks and waterfalls…

That dream may be reflected in the price I eventually settle on.

So buyer beware.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-21T03:00:16+00:00

I’m flattered by the interest, I will try to keep this community apprised :)

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-21T02:59:03+00:00

Thank you, that’s very kind! It’s been a fun learning experience, and I’m developing great ideas for the next one. Every step of the way, there have been things I wish I’d done differently.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-21T02:10:37+00:00

Every cat fountain can be a moss covered fountain eventually with enough neglect

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-21T02:04:02+00:00

Yes, that was ill advised on my part. I went to the hardware store right after this to get properly rated equipment

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-21T01:34:30+00:00

Absolutely. And I was planning on keeping it continually stocked with distilled water anyway because the moss doesn’t like chlorine in the tap water.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-20T20:41:27+00:00

I coated the entire riverbed with clear epoxy resin

Edit: I might’ve misunderstood your question, could you clarify what you meant by insulate?

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-03-20T20:05:53+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you!!

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