It was a Nevada Test Site tower shot – the weapon was in a small structure or cab on top of a tower – the lines you see in the background are smoke rockets so the air movement around the event can be studied – the two protrusions you see running ahead of the fire ball are two of the guy wires turning into plasma as the initial energy burst of the device flows along them – the entire 8 to 10 seconds of the slow motion film clip that you are watching took only a micro second or so to occur – but the cool part?? It was captured on film and preserved . . .
This video gives you the background of the group of people that filmed this shot and in fact all of the shots – yes even the underground shots were filmed – remotely of course – LOL! – I knew it was out there somewhere – I just had to find it and get it posted for you folks . . .
Mentioned in the video is the Q clearance – you didn’t know what you were working on – what something did – or how at applied to anything – all you know is you have the clearance ( Clarence ) ( couldn’t help myself ) to do whatever the hell you were doing without any clue or point of reference to what exactly you were in fact doing – the amazing thing is for the most part they invented the techniques and methodology of the filming process as they were doing it – some really brilliant folks . . .
To this day I have to laugh when somebody says “THIS is fireproof” – duct tape “it” to a device – detonate said device – I assure you – NOTHING is fire proof – and yes I am sitting here Laughing My Ass Off!
Folks – you need to go check out the daily timewaster – great site – It’s on my daily list . .
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
On the FAQ page he has links to the most often asked question I get – and I know Nick is most likely getting these days – Bruce – I want to get a gun! – Which one? – Where do I start? – Nick has 4 links from real good and experienced people who can help you through the mental process of of deciding which gun – and point you to the physical process of learning how to best utilize for your situation – here’s one link to an article by Stephen Wenger called “Handgun Selection” – a lot of good stuff available on the site . . .
The primary focus of the site is snub nosed revolvers – and I’m sure as the site grows there will be additional “stuff” come on line concerning other types of hand guns – there is a lot of stuff out there already on auto loading pistols – Snubs? – not so much – so the focus will be primarily on snubbys . . .
Folks – I will run this post several times a week for about a month – trying to get this source of good information out to as many of you as I can – I do realize this humble site is a really big deal to 4 or 5 of you world wide . . .
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and Remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
A look into the “future” – modernize YOUR kitchen – from Department of Agriculture. Office of Public Affairs . . .
I don’t know about you folks, but I love this stuff – having been involved in more kitchen “upgrades” than any one person not doing it for a living deserves – it never ceases to amaze me how quick, easy, and simple it is in the videos . . .
And you need a far bigger counter to make Kimchi and dealing with fish heads – just saying . . .
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish heads are Cheap!!
The grips – Yes I know – actually stocks – are actually called ERGO DELTA GRIP(S) and are available through the manufacturer or a variety of retailers – Midway – Brownells – and Amazon come to mind off the top of my head – a search will give you a bunch of hits for them – pick your favorite retailer and get a set – they make shooting a J Frame with stout loads almost pleasant to shoot – and standard pressure loads are actually FUN to shoot – my normal load in the 642’s are 148 grain standard pressure wadcutters – first shot and follow up shots are very easy on you – 5 shots in 5 seconds go where they should – no pain – no strain – no sweat . . .
I keep a 637 in factory configuration in case a non snubby person wants to shoot it – folks shoot one of the 642’s with 158 grain LSWHP + p loads – the old FBI load – they are stout! – they never shoot more than one round out of the 637 – if they are shooting a snubby of their own I let them crank out 5 from one of the 642’s – then let them load their snubby – lo and behold – they generally never make it past the first round!
Between the ERGO DELTA GRIP(S) and the Wilson Combat spring kit from Brownells the 642’s really work great – I’m sure the spring kit is available at other retailers – I’ve only purchased it from Brownells – I don’t “spring kit” the 637 simply so folks can feel the difference – the Wilson kit takes the J Frame double action trigger pull from somewhere between 12 lbs and WTF is THIS! down to a nice – smoooth 9.5 lbs – a real nice trigger for a J Frame . . .
I actually went through this with a previous post <<< HERE >>> . . .
A pic of my 637 all pristine – fresh out of the box – had it quite a while now and I think it has 6 or 7 rounds total through it – LMAO!
Had a friend ask me if I shot as much as I claim to – them guns don’t look like they ever been shot! – I broke weak and did not explain that I don’t own any “guns” – just firearms – I sent him to a post I put up a while back on cleaning my little wheel guns <<<HERE>>> – again I will say – if I shoot one round or 100 out of a firearm – they are meticulously cleaned – If an OH FUCK!!! “thing” happens – I am betting my life on them to function. correctly. – every. pull. on. the. trigger. . .
Here’s a video from Brownells on the ERGO DELTA GRIP(S) . . .
And here is one from Mr Guns “n” Gear showing the “spring kit” install . . .
The grips?? – Oh Hell Yes! – if they are available for your particular snubby – I urge you to try a set . . . The “spring kit” ?? It vastly improves the trigger pull – which in turn vastly improves your ability to place rounds where you intend for them to go . . .
If you have never had the side plate off of a J Frame I really don’t recommend diving head first into that – find someone who has had a S&W apart before – or find a gunsmith to do it – and please fire a box of your normal carry ammo through it to make sure it will still pop the primer – the only thing louder than a gun that goes bang when it shouldn’t?? One that goes click when your life depends on it going bang!!
And the plastic bag trick? – it works good – I have taken a cardboard box and taped the inner flaps down – so nothing can hide under them – cut 2 holes for my arms – and taped plastic wrap over the top – if something comes launching out – it’s still in the box – and that works for just about anything you can think of – not just pistols or revolvers!
Folks – one more nugget of truth for you – there is no such thing as the perfect firearm – Snubbys come close for some purposes – little automatics fit into the puzzle for some purposes – buy them – try them – set up for YOUR needs and then PRACTICE with the platform – and I know ammo is hard to find – but you need to be able to rely on your set up – practicing presentation and dry firing does not require ammo – and the are several systems – Mantis is one such system – that utilize a laser system to help with your practice . . .
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
John Henry Fitzgerald was not the first person to cut down a revolver barrel, nor the first person to bob the trigger guard or hammer. But he was the person who put all these modifications together as a package and popularized it as a self-defense piece. “Fitz” was a former NYPD police officer, very successful competitive and exhibition shooter, and a gunsmith and representative of the Colt company from 1918 until 1944. He made somewhere between 20 and 100 Fitz Specials as part of the Colt custom shop, and inspired many more to be made by other gunsmiths.
The Idea was to have a gun that would carry easily, and not get hung up on clothing. The shortened barrel, bobbed trigger guard, bobbed hammer, and bobbed ejector rod all served this purpose, with the trigger guard removal also easing use of the gun with gloves on. With the exception of the trigger guard, all of these ideas have become commonly accepted and available on revolvers designed for concealed carry. The trigger guard, of course, is a bridge too far in today’s more litigious and safety-minded society…
If I were ever to come with multiples 100’s of money to spend – plus the cost of a donor piece – I will have one based on a S&W Model 64 – the last time I priced the work out on one it was in the $700 to $900 dollar range – and that’s not the cost of a high polish on the stainless – but I do want one . . .
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
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