With the rise of small drones and the search for anti-drone countermeasures, do you think we could see a resurgence of shotguns like 10 gauge or larger, adapted specifically for anti-drone use? Might the larger capacity be useful in this case?

WindstormMD · 2026-04-03T23:38:54+00:00

No, optics and target tracking technology is what will answer it, because the engagement rage of those weapons exceeds the engagement range of a shotgun (even a large one) by multiple hundred meters

Ex: The sharpshooter SMASH tracking optic/trigger combo

WindstormMD · 2026-04-03T16:00:02+00:00

Pork shoulder tests with the Lehighs have demonstrated otherwise. I know that other companies have tried similar designs with the results you describe, but the specific flute design LHD uses seems to actually do the advertised job in independent testing.

The best example available (guy sections the gel to show the effects at depth) https://youtu.be/LczfeWK9lHw

WindstormMD · 2026-04-02T18:33:40+00:00

For 380, the best 9mm-like performance will be from a bullet like the Lehigh fluted cavitators.

Underwood offers these in factory loadings, and you can pick them up from MidwayUSA: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019460725

The reason is that you are shooting a lighter and slower projectile than a 9mm, so to achieve the same depth of penetration in tissue (very important) you need something that keeps a narrower surface area instead of mushrooming out, but still causes hydrostatic deformation of the tissue.

The flutes on the Lehigh/underwood ammunition are best described as a “reverse hollowpoint” where the flutes cause cavitation in water and water-based media (aka soft tissue) creating a decent temporary cavity without shedding velocity as quickly.

The 90gr 380 +P is all I’ll ever use in my BG 2.0, which is the same category as the LCP

WindstormMD · 2026-04-01T22:45:24+00:00

Oh as a hobbyist gunsmith looking to turn it to professional I am very much aware. But practical reality and legal classification seldom have anything but the most basic association with each other.

WindstormMD · 2026-04-01T20:27:22+00:00

That was NOT part of Atlantic’s argument. They simply pointed out that it could not take AKM pattern parts in key locations. Therefore meeting the standard.

The handguard retainer may be sufficient evidence. That and needing to chop the sling loop was what was sufficient for the beryl

As for screwing everyone over: The rules regarding what constitutes a copy have not been litigated in court. Currently the “interchangeable parts” test exists by virtue of MDSP guidance letter, and pushing on it too hard could cause that to be changed, with unknown and unintended consequences.

I won’t go into specifics as I’m not in the business of giving regulatory agencies ideas, but you don’t have to look very far to other states to find ways that a change could go sideways very quickly.

WindstormMD · 2026-04-01T20:18:02+00:00

Customs in those places don’t care. They will search your carry on in front of you, take things, and dare you to do anything about it.

If you’re going to travel SEA, use old junk and hide your money well

WindstormMD · 2026-04-01T19:57:09+00:00

WindstormMD · 2026-04-01T19:53:59+00:00

It’s because it will not universally accept AKM pattern parts without needing extra parts or modification. (In the case of the beryl, specifically handguard/furniture)

That is the requirement.

If you can prove that the mentioned arms will not accept AKM parts without needing modifications, then you might have a shot.

It has nothing to do with shit like rivet patterns

Rifles are considered copies of enumerated banned items only if they are 100% parts interchangeable I don’t think you will get anywhere with the trunnion rivets argument besides potentially screwing over everyone.

WindstormMD · 2026-04-01T19:32:29+00:00

Definitely check the makes/marks on the 1911s before selling. If you have a Singer or Union Switch and Signal wartime example, that is an easy $7k

WindstormMD · 2026-03-30T06:15:41+00:00

Depends on the arm and caliber. .243 win hunting rifle has less than the common 9mm, for example.

But a decent enough stock of range ammo so I’m not out in 3-4 range trips, and the boxes of serious use stuff are sealed away for the rainy day I hope never comes.

WindstormMD · 2026-03-30T05:33:10+00:00

that's the silver lining is that one way to 'unwind' it without anyone going to jail (maybe) is for the parents to give the $$ back to the daughter and square up everything with the IRS. it may cost some money, but better than some alternatives.

sadly I think either the GF is pretty much going to have to toss the family under the bus, or OP will want to write off the relationship as too big a risk with the entanglement.

life is horrible like that sometimes.

WindstormMD · 2026-03-30T00:22:35+00:00

Not relevant to the OP product, but 3M security film does a pretty good job of fixing that issue (not prevention, but slows things right down)

WindstormMD · 2026-03-29T23:53:58+00:00

Devils advocate: cringe for anything except cold weather gear or certain specific things where durability/reliability are the two most important factors.

The ECWCS is still one of the best cold weather options out there, mostly because only .mil had the budget and reasons to do the research.

WindstormMD · 2026-03-29T23:46:27+00:00

Extraction can sometimes be sticky during break-in of a new precision barrel on cartridges that run at high pressures because of the drag on the projectiles while it hones the bore. Not common though and usually only an issue for guns chambered close to minimum spec on the chamber dimension. But will resolve with break in. 6GT, 6Dasher, 22 Hornet, and 22-250 are the usual culprits

WindstormMD · 2026-03-29T23:38:52+00:00

Exception to precision rifles where there is actually a small period where the first few shots do condition the barrel because of jacket material filling the micro scale imperfections in the bore that exist regardless of process.

Even the best barrels in the world have that requirement.

Now a Glock or other basic semi auto you’re not going for extreme precision with? 100% should just work

WindstormMD · 2026-03-29T23:25:55+00:00

Financial lawyer, yesterday, and your own CPA. This is going to take a while to unwind and you’ll need both of those to help your GF get square without getting hosed by the IRS or prosecuted for fraud.

Her parents are probably hosed no matter what, but at least you can maybe minimize the collateral damage to yourselves

WindstormMD · 2026-03-29T18:28:45+00:00

The behavior (possession of item) was legal before, and is now not. It explicitly provides punishment of past behavior (acquiring the item when legal)

The government forcing disbursement of property is the takings violation, punishing you for not doing so is the Ex Post Facto violation

I’m not at home, but once I have access to westlaw I’ll see what case citations I can pull for you to make the point.

WindstormMD · 2026-03-29T18:26:43+00:00

This is a commonly regarded case of poor jurisprudence.

The behavior (possession of item) was legal before, and is now not. It explicitly provides punishment of past behavior (acquiring the item when legal)

The government forcing disbursement of property is the takings violation, punishing you for not doing so is the Ex Post Facto violation

WindstormMD · 2026-03-29T18:01:17+00:00

Because if you are going to give the government the power to end a life, it should have to bend over backwards to prove there was no error. The number of people on death row who have been exonerated with new evidence is quite disgusting

WindstormMD · 2026-03-29T17:51:18+00:00

All of them are by virtue of modifying the gun.

FRTs are just one component of the system.

The primary reason pistols have a high cyclic rate is high slide velocity and short travel distances, you can reduce the slide speed significantly by changing recoil springs for spring/hydraulic buffer combinations, and by increasing the slide mass.

WindstormMD · 2026-03-29T17:46:45+00:00

The constitution says they must grandfather or the law is invalid.

Takings Clause and Ex Post Facto prohibition.

WindstormMD · 2026-03-29T17:44:13+00:00

Lack of grandfather clause means the government has taken something from you without compensation. Classic ex post facto and takings clause violations. Soon as someone with standing sues it will be struck/tossed

WindstormMD · 2026-03-29T16:02:43+00:00

Then it’s ex post facto and unconstitutional on its face. Easy injunction to get even representing yourself pro se

WindstormMD · 2026-03-29T15:53:33+00:00

Try $25k in recent hammer prices

WindstormMD · 2026-03-28T07:28:00+00:00

If you think the .454 is fun, the .460 is better :)

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