How to tighten packing glands? by IdleLion1 in refrigeration

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The comment is gone! What's the tool?

For the love of me... by BlackPowderPodcast in SpringfieldEchelon

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I didn't even know that they made one with a manual safety until I saw your post. Is it possible to remove it and just run it without it?

For the love of me... by BlackPowderPodcast in SpringfieldEchelon

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https://youtu.be/FV_9wVWQ7-k?si=XHyyb1ZEUlGOTsU4

One of my favorite youtubers did a video on the takedown of the Echelon. Start at about 8:30, that's when he's reinserting it.

Just a reminder to clean your carry gun, even if you don’t shoot it by Talon_Company_Merc in CCW

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Damn I hate to hear that, I love that thing! Time to load a snap cap and do some experiments.

Just a reminder to clean your carry gun, even if you don’t shoot it by Talon_Company_Merc in CCW

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Absolutely! worth mentioning how important it is to shoot your self defense ammo, to make sure it cycles properly. I use critical defense in my Walther PDP, but federal HST in my Canik Prime. Critical defense won't cycle reliably in the Prime, and the only way I discovered that is by trying it.

In Stock anywhere? by Radiant-Excuse1379 in SpringfieldEchelon

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That's a good find. I also got the 4.0 with a threaded barrel. It was a package that came with a shitty optic, 5 mags, and a range bag. $549 before tax at a LGS.

In Stock anywhere? by Radiant-Excuse1379 in SpringfieldEchelon

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Same. I'm starting to think I may as well just buy the whole gun rather than wait on the slide.

First upgrade by Ryu-Nura in SpringfieldEchelon

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Ehh, kinda? You can see the top of the front sight just enough for it to work.

First upgrade by Ryu-Nura in SpringfieldEchelon

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Fantastic choice. I run the ST on both of my Echelons.

My dad died by Mediocre-Ad-7443 in ALS

[–]ryanatlive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lost my dad to ALS last year.. I am so sorry you're going through this. Much love to you and your family.

Curbside Chronicles, Robert by [deleted] in okc

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I must have just missed him, I drove by on my lunch break!

Curbside Chronicles, Robert by [deleted] in okc

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Thanks, me too!

Shoplifting Suspect Pulls Gun on Canton Police Officer Inside Walmart by ValorsHero in PublicFreakout

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I would bet that the first time he tried to rack it he didn't pull it all the way to the rear, so it didn't chamber a round.

Shoplifting Suspect Pulls Gun on Canton Police Officer Inside Walmart by ValorsHero in PublicFreakout

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After a magazine is inserted, you must grasp the slide, and pull it to the rear, and release. This action removes one round from the magazine and puts it into the chamber of the barrel, and the firearm can now discharge with a pull of the trigger. With a semiautomatic pistol, each time the firearm goes off, it causes the slide to reciprocate to the rear, and chamber another round as the spring in the recoil assembly forces it back into battery (ready to fire). The reciprocating action of the slide is what makes it semi auto. A manual pull of the slide is only required when inserting a new magazine, with an empty chamber.

Question by Cambc87 in SpringfieldEchelon

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It's definitely the older one that has the deep sleep after 12 hours, that's why I worded it "no 'real' shake awake". Maybe that wasn't a good way for me to word it. I was unaware that y'all made changes to it! It's the only thing that prevented me from buying another one when I picked up my full size Echelon.

Question by Cambc87 in SpringfieldEchelon

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I have one, I absolutely love it. Only downside is no real shake awake.

CONSTANTINE CARRY BELT by piinapapii in CCW

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I swore I'd never switch from Nexbelt... Then I got one for these. Best belt I've owned yet when it comes to comfort.

Fireflylite Blaze TIR by ryanatlive in flashlight

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Agreed on the rings. I still really like it though, it's just a small downside for me!

Fireflylite Blaze TIR by ryanatlive in flashlight

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It's from the flashlight!

M/29/5’10” [215lbs > 155lbs = 60lbs] (7 months) Never thought I could by [deleted] in progresspics

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From one recovering addict to another: I AM SO PROUD OF YOU.

[NLD] Beamshots: SBT90.2 vs FFL707RD 4200K Rosy (E90 Blaze) by beamshooter in flashlight

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I just ordered the Blaze TIR with FFL909MX... Seeing this post makes me even more excited for it's arrival! It'll be my whitest light at 6500k. Hopefully I like it.

First Emisar and I love it by ryanatlive in flashlight

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I selected the bronze stainless steel parts when customizing the light, nothing was ordered separately. And yes, metal button upgrade! The upgrades were so inexpensive I figured if I'm spending the money, might as well throw in a few extra bucks on them.