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Flex-" How many ads/commercials have you seen...often...that you remember the neat commercial...but have no idea of the product or service?" Very often! A couple of nights ago a commercial runs by and Bonemomma looks at me and asks, "Were they trying to make a point, or are they just targeting stupid people who have credit cards?" I can't remember the commercial she commented on now, but it could have been one of several. The marketing ploy is too obvious for me: If you're cool, you will get the nebulous message. Un-cool people will never figure it out, dude! So, be cool and buy our product.

Pat, I was hoping to use epoxy too. Nolan, the initials are a nice touch!

Eric, thanks for the support. And I think Flex knows;) I may need to go to the Hate forum and do a good soul cleansing rant on the topic of corporate malfeasance later.

Before........... Pure, Ghost Dog, Gold! Travis, I would really enjoy seeing some pics, if it isn't too much trouble. Dang, I should have questioned why I have always used a long trigger! I'm planning to install a new Strayer tri-glide system after the holidays, so I can shorten the old trigger right away! Thanks!!!

Sorry for the rant everybody. (I have a pet peeve....it's complicated, OK?) But, Ayn Rand novels are excellent! I've been trying to get bonemomma to read "We the Living", I know she'd dig it.

I've read several Rand novels. Loved them too. The heros in Atlas Shrugged bore no resemblance what-so- ever to the real "looters" of the current age, many of Americas CEO's. It's simple. Rand's heros built companies because it was their purpose in life. They did what they did becaused they loved it. And everyone else profited by their ingenuity. The modern day list of Atlases is pretty short. Folks like Sam Walton, Bill Gates, Mike Dillon, and a few others. These people took all the risks! They mortgaged their own homes to make it happen. By contrast, many CEO's of large corportations are outright stealing other peoples money by getting insane salaries and sweetheart stock options. Then they totally gut the company and cook the book$ to get a temporary pop in the stock price and SHAZZAM! Instant multi-milionare. Friends, this little story is far, far, from over. I wish I could tell you it's going to end nice, but it ain't. PS: I guess I should tell you why it isn't going to end nice. Economies only function on trust. The medium of exhange doesn't matter, the base requirement is trust. (Edited by bonedaddy at 10:31 pm on Dec. 16, 2002)

Great comeback, Ron! PS: It's also a great time to buy new lingerie. DOH!.... No, no, I mean for the wife! Everybody's doing it this time of year, so a guy doesn't feel so awkward.

I totally agree SiG Lady. If one could identify the "paying of attention" in a demographic sense, shooters probably rank right up there at the top. (Brain fade does occur in shooters infrequently, and usually only on treacherous courses of fire.)

I totally agree SiG Lady. If one could identify the "paying of attention" in a demographic sense, shooters probably rank right up there at the top. (Brain fade does occur in shooters infrequently, and usually only on treacherous courses of fire.)

Pat- "Brian once told me on a past discussion about slapping (still not an accurate word to describe it) that it has to do more with your personality traits. I lean more towards gross motor control so slapping works for me." I know what you mean Pat, people who know me well have referred to me as being "slap happy" on several occasions. Travis, Pat, Brian, or anyone who does sub .10 splits, how "good" must my trigger job be to approach this amazin' feat? I see .16-.15 splits frequently, and my S_I has a 2.75 lb trigger that really ain't that good I've been told.

Whew! Thanks, Travis! I was wondering if I was missing the boat. I went back and read what Pat said again, it makes more sense now. Ron, I went over and blew away a few hundred rounds after posting my last question. I did feel my finger lift off the trigger several times while going pretty fast. (running the triple dog drill) I feel all better after reading Pat and Travis' explainations. Don't disturb the sights, that pretty much sums it all up. Once again, the be.com forum provides a life line to the geographically isolated shooter. Thanks All! -Sam

I heard this story from a friend yesterday and like so many things, it made me think of my shooting. It's probably been around for awhile, I'm often the last to hear things. There was a young Brave who felt a great turmoil in his spirit and so, he sought the wisdom of his Grandfather. " Grandfather" he asked, "why do I have all of this commotion going on inside of me"? The Grandfather replied, "Inside each of us there are two wolves. They are constantly engaged in battle with each other to see who will control our spirit. One wolf is filled with hate, envy, greed, and fear. The other wolf is filled with peace, hope, compassion, and love." "But Grandfather, which wolf will be the stronger and win the fight for my spirit", asked the young man ? "The one you feed", the old man replied.

Ditto Jack , great post! "While the occasional post regarding defensive shooting is not prohibited, this is not the place for lengthy discussions/debates regarding defensive shooting." - from the new members section, marked "please read". So far, I've resisted posting much, if anything, about this whole mess. Now, I guess it's time to comment. BRIAN HAS CHOSEN TO PROVIDE A FORUM ABOUT COMPETITIVE SHOOTING. This has been clearly communicated from the very start. If Joe and others want to operate sites that focus on defensive shooting, then more power to them. I truly wish them great success. We would be wrong to go to their sites and argue competitive shooting with them, they should not come here and argue defensive shooting with us. Let's respect our differences and realize that competition is about self improvement and defensive shooting sadly, is about having to kill other people. Does anyone lecture Barry Bonds about how to swing a ball bat in defense? Who is telling Tiger Woods that his golf club wielding technique will get him "killed in a real world fight"? A gun is only a tool, with no will of it's own. It yields to the intention of the user. Around here, the intention is self improvement through competition. Defensive shooters: Please, don't feel any burden to teach me how to save my own life. I admit to being something of a fool when it comes to looking after myself, and hereby release you of all responsibility in my certain demise. The time and place and circumstances of my death are all matters that my Creator is fully capable of dealing with. So, I freely choose to enjoy my life, and walk without fear all of my days. -Best wishes & enjoy life! -Sam Johnson A-19603

I've been working really hard to teach myself to NOT slap the trigger. (and making good progress too) Now I find out that guy's who are light years ahead, are slapping it. I would love to be able to slap the trigger and still get my hits! Now I'm wondering, is there a level of acceptability? Is there a time to slap and not to slap? Do they also slap at long distances and where high presicion is required? I'd really like to hear Ghost Dog's insights on this one. Brian, please? -Sam