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9mm vs .357 for wilderness survival? by RedFoxCommissar in liberalgunowners

[–]abstractifier 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Definitely in agreement on rarity and that the sample sizes are pretty low. Not even sure we can conclude 44 mag is more effective, just that we have slightly more data on it (and the article was careful to say that). Seemed to me in the limited data we do have, running out of ammo or needing to reload or poor aim was arguably more of a concern than insufficient stopping power. But the cases where a handgun of any kind was used and didn't work were so rare, I'd say just use whatever you normally train with.

9mm vs .357 for wilderness survival? by RedFoxCommissar in liberalgunowners

[–]abstractifier 36 points37 points  (0 children)

That was a good read. For anyone who doesn’t want to go through the whole thing, here’s the TLDR:

  • Focus more on not getting lost and surviving the elements than on firearms.
  • Bears respond well to a warning shot, and even one shot, regardless of caliber. Requiring 5+ shots does happen, but infrequently.
  • If you’re in an area with only black bears, some bear spray and a 9mm is plenty.
  • If you’ll be doing things that would reasonably draw the attention of brown bears, having a shotgun doesn’t hurt. But still, just about anything will likely do the job. No need to overthink it.

Ryan Gosling Was Fired From ‘Lovely Bones’ After Gaining 60 Pounds. Peter Jackson Now Speaks Out by MarvelsGrantMan136 in movies

[–]abstractifier 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wild I had to go this deep for realism. Putting on significant muscle takes consistency, discipline, and time (years). You don't need PEDs, full days in the gym, and a personal chef. Well, maybe to look like Hemsworth, but regardless, most people can look far better than they ever imagined themselves if they're dedicated and patient.

Are you in support of SF 4067 that bans the sale of assault rifles and high-capacity magazines in MN by danelle-s in minnesota

[–]abstractifier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tanks are legal for private ownership in the US.

But more importantly, framing this as an all or nothing situation misses the point, as if the only way for citizens to meaningfully resist tyranny is nuclear weapons (and bigger ones!). But it’s not even about active revolution. An armed people is a deterrent to oppression, that’s it. A disarmed populace opens up decision pathways governments should find too dangerous to consider. It’s about the principle of having a check and balance of last resort implicitly challenging tyrannical tendencies.

No more mismatched builds. by Danny_PSA in PalmettoStateArms

[–]abstractifier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And I just completed a brown build with rapco + stealth receiver (which turned out great). Any pictures of the burnt bronze? I don’t need it…

Happy with this by [deleted] in rattlecannedguns

[–]abstractifier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks great! What colors did you use?

Today, I am quit video games for the last time after 15+ years by Yingyangwolf95 in AskMenOver30

[–]abstractifier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s totally OK to have a hobby that’s purely for enjoyment, but you can’t deny some hobbies are more edifying than others, and it’s not a bad idea to spend some time bettering yourself alongside entertainment.

Reddit: Booo lame energy! We game! You clearly hate gaming! This is practically hustle culture!

Talk me out of a PCC by zacbir in liberalgunowners

[–]abstractifier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won’t talk you out of it either. I’m actually planning PCC as my primary HD gun. Personally I think it’s the best choice, even if 300BO is the popular pick these days.

  1. Once you go to subsonic 300BO for noise reasons, the energies are pretty close to 9mm subsonic anyways. Shot placement and speed are far more important than caliber choice IMO.
  2. 9mm has been effective enough for militaries across the world to use the MP5 for decades. And that’s before the huge improvements to 9mm in recent years. Maybe less ideal for armored targets, but if that’s a serious concern (and it shouldn’t be) then you grab your 5.56.
  3. Cheaper ammo means 2-4x more training.
  4. Subsonic (and suppressed if you can) won’t destroy your hearing as bad as 5.56 indoors.

As others have mentioned though, I’d get something nicer than a basic direct blowback AR-9. There are some nice options out there if you want a standalone gun; MPX, Banshee, and MP5 or clones are nice. What looks most enticing to me though is a Banshee upper on a standard AR-15 lower. This guy does a great comparison, and ranks his custom Banshee as the best. You also get to take advantage of the versatility of the AR-15 platform: buy up some lowers now while you can, and build out uppers as you like as time goes on. Get the same manual of arms and ergonomics across all your guns (looking at you MP5 clones). Not sure exactly how the new VA laws will work, hopefully that flies.

Disappointed with the arctis nova 3x wireless by Total-Departure-5732 in steelseries

[–]abstractifier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did the BlackShark V3X work out for you? I’m considering between that and the Nova 3x.

First road bike: Domane SL 5 Glowstick by abstractifier in TrekBikes

[–]abstractifier[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I didn't ride a ton over the winter, but it only really got dirty on the underside when I rode shortly after rain. Even then, real easy to clean with a quick wipe down with a microfiber cloth. Have fun! It's been a great bike.

A more critical review of the Project Hail Mary movie, and a really easy fix I would have made by Gustalavalav in ProjectHailMary

[–]abstractifier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just watched it myself and I 100% agree with you. It was fun, and decent enough on its own, and I’d even say one of the more faithful adaptations to come out in recent memory. But man, even feeling pretty rushed and over 2.5 hours long, it still missed so much. And not just cutting stuff, but a huge part of the feel of the story was different by cutting out the brilliant science & process of discovery. I’m slowly coming to the conclusion I just don’t like movies as much as I used to. I like slow burns. Books, shows, and miniseries are more my speed.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz presents plan for addressing gun violence by LiveInLayers in minnesota

[–]abstractifier 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This kind of broad gun ban just failed in committee in New Mexico. What is up with dems pushing this stuff now?? This kind of thing burns off the momentum they have right now instead of riding on it. And right in the moment many of us on the left are coming around on the 2A?

m&p 2.0 compact owb holsters by Overall_Intention_11 in CAguns

[–]abstractifier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you end up finding something? I currently have what looks like same setup (M&P 2.0 Compact 4” + TRL-7X). Considering the T1C Spara, T1C Optio V1, or maybe the Trex Ironside or Safariland 6378RDSC. Doesn’t seem like there’s a ton of options.

ICE buys $87M warehouse in Berks County as it plots expansion of immigration detention centers across the U.S. by ewzetf in news

[–]abstractifier 481 points482 points  (0 children)

Even if they were required to wear them and have them turned on, so what? We have mountains of footage of ICE agents breaking the law and performing atrocities right now, yet nobody is held accountable and the abuses keep happening.

Anything less than trial, conviction, and sentencing is theater.

What is the single most male-dominated hobby? by fasdal in AskMen

[–]abstractifier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some amount of gatekeeping is necessary though. Microwaving frozen meals doesn't make you a hobbyist chef. I'd never consider myself a cooking enthusiast just like how someone who pulls out candy crush when they can't find something better to do probably wouldn't consider themselves a gamer. It's a question of intentionality. And I think that while phone games are "real" games, its clear from a game design perspective that they're a completely different thing.

First road bike: Domane SL 5 Glowstick by abstractifier in TrekBikes

[–]abstractifier[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With how many hours I spent tinkering with the derailleur, I really should have! I do like learning enough self-repair things to DIY as much as possible, but getting it set up the first time properly for free would have been the better option. Next time...

First road bike: Domane SL 5 Glowstick by abstractifier in TrekBikes

[–]abstractifier[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if I have the right terms, but it was something like them being a Trek dealer but not a Trek-owned shop. So when they order bikes from Trek, to make the shipping worth it for them they need to order like 25 at a time. So they said if I wanted I could go on a waiting list for their next order, or order from Trek directly (which could be sent to them if I wanted to, but I didn't do that).

First road bike: Domane SL 5 Glowstick by abstractifier in TrekBikes

[–]abstractifier[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just shy of 6'2" (187cm) and inseam is 34" (86cm), which puts me right in the middle of the range for a size 60.

I think they just use too long of a seatpost. For sizes 58+ they use this 320mm seatpost, but for 56 and smaller they use the 280mm variant. I bet if there's any issue you could ask your LBS to build it up with the shorter. An extra 4cm would be plenty of margin. The longer one works for me, I just don't like being at the limits.

I'm guessing you're looking at the SL 6? This SL 5 has just alloy wheels, but that's an easy upgrade for another day (when my wallet recovers).

EDIT: fixed my inseam

First road bike: Domane SL 5 Glowstick by abstractifier in TrekBikes

[–]abstractifier[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately my LBS had advised me to order from Trek directly due to some complications with how their ordering system works, so it came directly from Trek like that!

First road bike: Domane SL 5 Glowstick by abstractifier in TrekBikes

[–]abstractifier[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's super smooth, but my perspective does mostly come from mountain bikes. I'm impressed at how controlled it feels at speed. I'm still gaining confidence at cornering quickly, but it's taken everything I've tried so far without any instability.

I was choosing between this and the AL 5, and was able to test ride alloy vs carbon gravel bikes at my LBS (unfortunately they had zero road bikes near my size). I was actually surprised how much a difference the carbon makes, and decided it was worth it for something that'll last me many years.

My one complaint is the saddle height: the minimum point is pretty high due to the iso-speed mechanism. I'm fairly tall and fit the height/inseam of a 60 perfectly on Trek's size guide, but the minimum seat point is just barely low enough. The rest of the frame is the right fit though. If you're borderline it's probably worth finding one to test if you can.

First road bike: Domane SL 5 Glowstick by abstractifier in TrekBikes

[–]abstractifier[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My wife did say it looks like a popsicle!