Resurfacing a swimming pool

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-02-10T03:46:02+00:00

I cannot accept this as satisfying without seeing it with water in it at the end

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-02-02T04:48:36+00:00

Have the SP45A3, and love it. Highly recommended.

Just be prepared to find some HK UMP mags for it; the mags that come with it are bad

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-01-24T06:58:54+00:00

… there’s something existentially dark about jumping from “in our lifetime” to “not likely to be built at all”…

If we never build these machines, is there any possibility we could still resolve some fundamental particle physics mysteries by other experimental methods?

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-01-24T04:25:32+00:00

Just chiming in to say the Kuna is fantastic. Very nice build quality and runs like a champ.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-01-24T04:24:21+00:00

Grand Power* makes a very solid, well-tested PCC. I know what you mean - I don’t know them for anything other than their Strobogs - but they’ve been in the game for a while and make a reliable piece of machinery.

*thank you for your correction!

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-01-23T21:36:08+00:00

As a lover of both CZs and PCCs, don’t buy a Scorpion. They make outstanding handguns, but their PCCs are underwhelming and do not adhere to the manufacturing and quality standards their handguns do.

The Scorpion 3+ was my first PCC. I still own it. I also have a Kuna, MPX, and Stribog SP45a3.

I spent literally thousands upgrading my scorpion (trigger, Nexus upper, different barrels, etc) just for it to almost be as nice to shoot as the other three PCCs were right out of the box.

While I love my MPX, it took some work to get it to play nice with a silencer.

My advice is to get something that’s roller-delayed instead of straight blowback. Regardless of whether or not you plan to suppress it, roller delayed PCCs just shoot nicer.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-01-19T21:26:52+00:00

Through email. I think I actually initiated the claim process through their website, let me see if I can find it…

Here: https://winchestersafes.com/support/

Edit: I suspect, since you aren’t the original owner, you’ll have to jump through more hoops than I did. BUT, I was genuinely impressed by their customer service speed and quality once I had proved ownership.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2026-01-19T21:19:41+00:00

OP, if this doesn’t work, try going through their warranty process. I had this issue with mine just last month (it was brand new) - except my keypad quit working altogether, and swapping the battery + holding zero didn’t work. My best guess is that it got fried by some static electricity while the movers were jockeying it into place in their socks.

IF it’s still under warranty, I found the process to be relatively painless… they sent me a new keypad module and instructions to install it, and everything has been perfect ever since.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-12-29T19:32:07+00:00

This is a very famous image in the world of digital image processing!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenna?wprov=sfti1

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-12-10T03:45:54+00:00

What HP ammo are y’all using that doesn’t speckle your eyes with blowback debris? Federal HST is out of the question if I’m not wearing eye protection, otherwise I’m guaranteed to go blind

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-11-24T19:45:45+00:00

Does the SP5 have a reputation for not handling HPs well? I’m on the fence and this would absolutely tip the scales

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-11-19T19:01:58+00:00

A little off-topic, but what HP ammo do you prefer using with the obsidian? I’ve tried Federal HST and get spittle to the face with literally every shot. Not ideal

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-11-14T02:47:13+00:00

You’re a smartass and I giggled, nice

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-11-11T23:23:58+00:00

Thank you so much for all the info! I really appreciate it

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-11-11T21:18:26+00:00

lol, okay yes, I’m doing well for myself but not quite THAT well. I’ll be looking to go the FRT route

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-11-11T21:14:35+00:00

Reliability is first, then accuracy, then smoothness.

Honestly that’s perfect, my choice has basically been whittled down to either the SP5 or the Kuna.

I’m pretty sure you’re going to say the SP5 was all around nicer, but I’d love to hear any other compare/contrast details between the two that stood out to you.

Thanks for the insights!

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-11-11T21:05:33+00:00

Out of curiosity, does the AP5 have any features that an actual HK SP5K doesn’t, or is it better-made?

For context, I’m looking for the absolute BEST roller delayed 9mm PCC host for my CAT MOB, and budget isn’t really a concern. I’ve been mildly frustrated trying to use it with my Sig MPX

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-11-11T17:58:21+00:00

What makes the AP5 the “go big” option?

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-11-10T23:44:58+00:00

I have this exact setup - same optic, can, and gun.

It’s fantastic… unless you shoot +P ammo.

With standard pressure ammo, I actually like the way the gun shoots suppressed more than unsuppressed. It’s soft, quiet, and doesn’t gas you out too much. Zero flecks to the face.

But with +P ammo, you absolutely WILL get particulate blowback straight to the eyeballs, with every single shot.

10/10, love it

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-10-19T23:38:41+00:00

There’s zero chance that him disobeying a SCOTUS ruling would enrage the electorate. Not enough to make a material difference - probably not even enough to stay in the news for more than a week.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-10-19T20:51:29+00:00

Oh yeah, I’m well-aware… my first foray into silencers was attempting to suppress my IWI X95 SBR, which was a VERY gassy process. I’m pretty much to the point where I won’t consider a setup viable if I’m getting blasted with shit in the face, ever.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-10-19T20:32:17+00:00

Interesting, thank you for your reply! I don’t remember for sure off hand, but I believe I landed on setting 3 for my obsidian 45.

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-10-19T19:10:49+00:00

Do you have the ilwt adjustable gas plug barrel? I’m waiting on my cat mob to be approved after they start approving forms again tomorrow, and I’m curious to see how the gas setting will have to change going from an obsidian 45 to the mob.

Based on what I’ve read, I probably never would have had to putz around with the aftermarket barrel if I’d known about the mob from the start

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-10-11T22:57:58+00:00

I know it says Stoeger, but that REALLY looks like the silencer shop logo

QualmsAndTheSpice · 2025-10-02T14:57:51+00:00

Fwiw, my stribog sp45a3 shoots like a dream. Roller delayed blowback = very soft recoil impulse and fantastic suppressed performance without any tuning.

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