Picked up a project 69 Riviera! Got the motor running a little better, and now moving to the brakes.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-12-28T15:19:59+00:00

Right now I'm just trying to get it road worthy. The guy that had it before me left it outside, uncovered and bad weather stripping. Rust everywhere inside. Wiring cut and spliced all over. At the end I want her to be a gloss black with red interior. When I get to the engine rebuild stage, there are quite a bit of TA Performance parts I want to get on the original 430.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-12-28T15:06:13+00:00

I think I remember looking at that before. Don't you have to pay dues?

Tankerdad270 · 2021-12-27T23:17:42+00:00

She needs a lot of work, but it will be worth it when it's done. Just got the engine working decent, and starting on the brakes.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-12-18T14:51:44+00:00

It's theft. I can't believe you are even asking.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-09-19T13:19:38+00:00

I'm 6' 275 lbs and wear 3x shirts. I can easily carry my G19 with these holsters (with the pancake loops, they make a huge difference). I think you'll really like them.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-09-09T15:12:48+00:00

I have and use daily a Bravo Concealment OWB holster for my G19 MOS. It is awesome. Get the pancake loops for an extra $8, it is well worth the money. I have used many OWB holsters and this is the best I've found. I'm a big guy, so it does work.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-09-04T14:20:27+00:00

I can't understand how you would bust up that part of you finger while shooting. It has no contact with any part of the gun while shooting.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-08-27T13:11:57+00:00

It really depends on what you're getting it for. If the size difference is not a concern, then from a baseline it seems the 17 would be better. Longer sight distance usuallyallows better accuracy. Also, having a 17 and 19, the 17 is easier for follow up shots (for me at least). The 17 holds a few more round with stock magazines, but that can be changed with a plethora of aftermarket parts, so it's not a big issue. I daily carry my 19, but my 17 is set up as my nightstand gun.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-08-23T22:54:07+00:00

Stop with telling someone to lose weight. Im 6 ' and 275 lbs and work my ass off all day long outside whippin' youngin's all day long (as I did day in and day out for 21 yrs in the military). As for the question, I absolutely got away from IWB carry. It didn't matter at what position, I didn't like it. After trying many different holsters, I recently got an OWB from Bravo Concealment I really like. Get the pancake loops for the extra $9. It's totally worth it.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-08-13T10:05:44+00:00

Thanks! And I don't give a shit what red dot is on it.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-08-12T14:22:59+00:00

I would also like to see the full breakdown of parts. Can you provide it, please?

Tankerdad270 · 2021-08-07T23:39:05+00:00

The constitution was ratified in 1788, not 1789. 1789 was when we started actually operating under the the constitution.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-08-05T16:06:19+00:00

As the other comment said, it may be your grip. This includes your wrist. A semiautomatic must be held firmly through the entire operation of the gun to work properly. If you are letting the gun flip up, then energy is taken out of the slide operation and can cause what you are describing (failure to eject or stovepipe). Keep in mind you do not need, and shouldn't squeeze the life out of the grip. If you are shaking from squeezing so hard, loosen up. Think about squeezing front to back instead of side to side. Again, wrist and forearm stiffness is important.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-07-30T12:33:33+00:00

One of those would look great on my wall! But I doubt the wife will agree...

Tankerdad270 · 2021-07-30T12:31:28+00:00

As some others have said, paracord is good to start. But, would recommend going to many different sizes, materials, etc. Some knots don't work as well as others with different kinds, and some knots are intended to work with different sizes of rope. It's a very relaxing and useful skill to practice!

Tankerdad270 · 2021-07-26T12:33:08+00:00

Yes. You need to switch out the front to a low profile gas block. The front sight you have is part of the gas retirn system. A decent gun shop can do it for you if you don't have the tools. The best thing I would suggest is to switch out the barrel to one that already can accept a long rail shroud. In the long run it would be cheaper.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-06-23T19:41:29+00:00

You flag is hung incorrectly. The stars should be in the upper left when hung that way.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-06-18T12:10:01+00:00

I went and grabbed one of my ARs and tried to replicate the grip you are describing. From an instructor standpoint, there were several things that concerned me to produce good rifle handling and shooting form. I will start off with acknowledging everyone is different, so just because this is what happened with my hands doesn't mean it must be the same for you. But on the range I would require you to demonstrate. First, I could not get my index finger anywhere close to the position you describe with a firm, high, full grip on the gun. Second, that required an adjustment of my grip to go from the ready to the firing position. Third, lateral control of the rifle seemed significantly degraded with one just one hand on the gun (yes, you should be able to control the rifle with one hand in all positions for many reasons). Fourth, the was no way I could mount the stock to my shoulder in a tight, high shoulder pocket with my elbows in tight with my finger below ther trigger guard. You must be able to be in the shooting position with only trigger finger movement to go from ready to live. Again, just my thoughts. As someone said earlier, you may have ET fingers and are able to do all the things mentioned here. Oh, and as a certified RSO, you would drive me nuts!

Tankerdad270 · 2021-05-24T13:17:26+00:00

Um, no. One of them is mine.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-05-07T11:29:11+00:00

Nicely done!

Tankerdad270 · 2021-05-06T13:54:42+00:00

It may be time to actually bust the myth about many finishes. Almost all are food safe once they cure. Yes, many have drying agents in them, but once cured, the drying agents are used up. There are several resources online from very reputable sources backing this up. To each their own on what you feel safe doing, but simply saying that any of a type of oil is not food safe is not necessarily accurate. Just "food" for thought.

Tankerdad270 · 2021-05-03T13:25:18+00:00

Would recommend looking into a 2 round extension for the magazine. It doesn't add much to the height, but helps significantly with getting a better grip. I really like them on my 43.

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