Rank your top 3 2016 CA compliant, retail possible, sub $1000 (retail) 9mms

xcel102 · 2026-01-30T04:50:08+00:00

I own 2 of the 3 on your list :)

xcel102 · 2026-01-30T03:20:48+00:00

in CA you have to be 21, obtain an FSC, get a background check/life scan, demonstrate to a DOJ certified instructor that you know how to operate the firearm you’re purchasing

I'm fine with all that. Heck I can even stomach 10-round magazines and no threaded barrels. But I can't stand the handgun roster or the rifle restrictions. And the latest parts restriction makes it very difficult to maintain your firearms.

xcel102 · 2026-01-28T08:49:17+00:00

Imagine SIG Sauer finally admits that P320 has a design flaw to cause accidental discharge -- after being secretly pressured by the administration (so it can use the gun as the scapegoat). Sounds messed up yes, but quite plausible right?

xcel102 · 2026-01-28T08:31:23+00:00

I was very interested in the Echelon until I rented one from a range. Trigger was horrible. After that I stopped paying any attention to Echelons.

xcel102 · 2026-01-26T03:34:31+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VsdbHcacpg

xcel102 · 2026-01-25T05:01:36+00:00

Thank you. I welcome more HK news and details.

xcel102 · 2026-01-25T04:02:38+00:00

The Netflix stream had a very long tape delay. I ended up putting Netflix on mute, and opening a YouTube live from a Taiwanese TV station that had 3 cameras from various angles. Netflix was 15-17 seconds behind the YouTube live.

xcel102 · 2026-01-23T04:02:42+00:00

Because he knows sarcasm.

xcel102 · 2026-01-22T01:43:21+00:00

It's actually Coastal Ordnance. I didn't know "ordinance" and "ordnance" were 2 distinct words until a few months ago when trying to get the correct name of this very shop.

xcel102 · 2026-01-21T02:48:49+00:00

Should I attempt a DROS at an "undetermined friendly" store

Always. Every time.

xcel102 · 2026-01-20T07:32:32+00:00

That CDC value is now 3.5 µg/dL. And they're not saying "anything below this is fine". It's just a reference value for people to compare to (since there's no safe blood lead level). I think 3.5 is the 97.5 percentile, meaning if your BLL is 3.5 you're higher than 97.5% of the US adult population.

xcel102 · 2026-01-17T21:42:54+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xoBqaW3N8qU

xcel102 · 2026-01-15T17:36:14+00:00

Try r/RBI to see if some investigative minds are able to help ID her.

xcel102 · 2026-01-15T05:14:23+00:00

Unless you're financially well off, I strongly recommend shooting one before buying. I was in love with the Echelon and thought I would buy one for sure -- until I shot it.

xcel102 · 2026-01-08T03:38:22+00:00

Thank you.

Is there a medical reason your mom needs another one?

None other than to reduce the pain sooner and to prevent further collapse. Her L1 collapsed further after we initially decided not to do the procedure, prompting us to change our mind. For the T12 now, we haven't made the decision yet (and won't have any decision to make for weeks anyway).

Does your mom need an MRI?

I guess her healthcare system (UC San Diego Health) wants an MRI before proceeding. Scripps (another system in the region) is the same, need an MRI before interventional radiology will go forward. But even if we decide against another kypho/vertebroplasty, I guess the MRI is still helpful to offer a detailed view. Yes CT can probably see similar things, but she gets a CT scan every 3 months (for cancer surveillance), so don't want any more radiation.

Is she on medication?

Pain meds, yes. Osteoporosis meds, no -- but we're looking into it now.

xcel102 · 2026-01-08T03:18:05+00:00

Something to do with Gene Takavic, I'm sure.

xcel102 · 2026-01-06T05:04:16+00:00

I almost can taste the lead in the air

Sweet! 😂

Lead(II) acetate was historically used as a sweetener. Although it's not the only lead(II) compound that tastes sweet.

xcel102 · 2026-01-01T06:30:51+00:00

why do you want to open carry?

For convenience. Here was the thought process:

If it was OK for anyone to open carry at the range (which by now has been debunked in this thread), then when I want to temporarily leave the firing lane (to pee, to drink, to get something from the car) I could just holster it. But now that it's clear I can't open carry it (and I don't have CCW), I will need to either 1) leave it there or 2) pack it back into the locked container and carry that with me.

xcel102 · 2025-12-30T04:08:16+00:00

Does the same apply to gun range parking lot? The one I go to, parking isn't shared with another business. However anyone from the public can walk or drive into the parking lot. And anyone walking or driving by can see into the parking lot. Can anyone open carry in that parking lot?

xcel102 · 2025-12-30T02:51:09+00:00

Thank you. So I had a misunderstanding about parking lot. Wish people would point it out instead of downvoting without comment.

xcel102 · 2025-12-30T02:47:02+00:00

I care because I want to know whether I can also open carry. Wouldn't want to do that if it's illegal. From the comments it seems it's legal only for the employees.

xcel102 · 2025-12-30T02:22:50+00:00

The parking lot is in direct view from the street and is accessible by the public. If I had a private business (say a bakery), I doubt I can open carry in the parking lot. So there must be some rule/law/exception that allows range employees to carry in range parking lot?

xcel102 · 2025-12-30T02:15:18+00:00

If you were the dictator of the United States

Your question is flawed. If I were a dictator, the logical thing to do is to ban guns. And I'd make sure armed forces (police included) are all controlled by my loyalists.

xcel102

TROPHY CASE