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1 hour ago, MadBomber said:
I was in the same boat a few years ago. I placed a want add here in the classified adds. Got him a custom STI open in 9 major with a slide racker and 2 big sticks for $2200. I figured he could run minor for a while then switch to major. Gun ran awesome, but turns out, it had less felt recoil with major loads. KC was pretty young when started, just teach him the correct ways of gun handling and go for it.
That is the debate I have going on in my head.
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3 hours ago, Hoops said:
In your post you said your son loved the Steel match. Based on Steel matches I would recommend a 22LR pistol to start with. Light weight gun, no recoil and cheap to shoot. I personally shoot Ruger Mark III 22/45 w/5” bull barrel with C-More slide ride red dot in SCSA matches. Trigger kit (Volquartsen a good one) reduced the pull weight to just under 2 lbs. Gun weighs 39 oz. Also starting matches with a 22LR/RimFire from low ready is a confidence builder. You learn all the commands and good firearm handling with all the weight and gear that comes with 9mm or up.
I just purchased a Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite and will set it up the same as my Mark III but it will weigh 29 oz. My 10 year old granddaughter loves the Ruger but there are other good choices too. BTW.....I also have a SW MP 15-22 carbine that is set up for steel. It is light and very fast and just plain fun to shoot. We see a lot of juniors shooting these also. Good luck.
Funny you say this as that is what I have him shooting right now. The 22/45 is a killer gun and I totally agree with you on it. I just am at the point of wanting to move to 9.
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I also am concerned about something that I can get a nice crisp light trigger in. The kid is just skin and bones.
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So after taking a 10 year hiatus from USPSA I started shooting again and now my 10 year old wants to join me. I took him to watch Tuesday Night Steel at Rio Salado last night and he loved it. So now I need to decide on a gun and gear for him. Obviously I will get him comfortable with the process etc before going to a match but I wanted to know what people use for guns on this.
He is 10 but light, like 70 pounds.
I don't really care if I have to buy something or care about costs. I was thinking a G34. But then I got thinking about a shorty open gun shouting 9 minor, initially. Does anyone use open, or other comped guns to reduce recoil? My concern there is that the gun is too heavy.
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Sorry to hear it.
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There is something special walking out of a pound with a dog. You know that you most likely saved its life. I think that they also know it.
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I notice this behavior pretty much anytime there is a woman at the range. The older guys have to help the poor defenseless female.
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That being said, did anyone else follow the link? It may very well be a legitimate patent law firm. It appears that they have three attorneys registered with the USPTO. Again, I do not know them, but their site looks very different from those of a lot of scam artists. However, you should still proceed with caution. Here is a link to the USPTO's pamphet on scam warning signs and how to avoid getting burned:
Thanks all and thanks for the cyclone for the links. Near as I can tell the firm I linked sounded legit and their fees, all inclusive for a simple US patent,(I think mine's simple) is around $5000. So if they deliver as promised maybe that's not bad.
Dont be fooled by their pricing. Read farther down the page. The 5K is to file. That is not the whole picture.
A response to an office action is 2-4K. If you find me a patent that the USPTO did not make you respond to at least 1 office action then it was a poorly written patent. Common is two office actions. Now you are at the 10K level.
Here is patent 101 for your benefit.
Your attorney's job is to write your patent as broad as possible so that it covers as much as possible to catch all infringers.
The patent office's job is to narrow your patent as small as possible. After you file then send in an "office action" which is an objection or rejection, of all or part of your patent, including subparts and specific claims. Your attorney then responds or edits the patent application to deal with the office action. This can occur multiple times during the process.
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I knew there were some other patent attorneys on this site beyond myself. Coincidentally I also live in Phoenix. I don't do patents anymore but am still licensed and I teach a few classes each year at U of Arizona's engineering school on patents. PM me your number and I will talk to you about the process and so forth and refer you to someone if you need it.
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Sorry Trapr,
As somone who had to put down two dog this year that I had for 15 years, I know your pain. I met Scout at many matches and you are a lucky guy to have such a good dog.
This are my favorite quotes.
I explained it to St. Peter,
I'd rather stay here
Outside the pearly gate.
I won't be a nuisance,
I won't even bark, I'll be very patient and wait,
I'll be here, chewing on a celestial bone,
No matter how long you may be.
I'd miss you so much, if I went in alone,
It wouldn't be heaven for me.
The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
This Youtube is also really good
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After taking my 6 year old shooting for the first time he also wanted to load some ammo. He is a little short to do it but got the hang of it loading some 7.62x39.
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I finally got organized and set up my reloading equipment. It had all been sitting in a box for the last five years. It was depressing seeing it in my garage. I haven't shot much since I moved back to phoenix but have decided to get back into it more. I even went last night and shot Tuesday steel. And since I have that new 38 super that I posted about in the other thread, it was great timing to get this all set up. The new loading area is no where as nice as the old one but it will do. I weled up the strongmount for the one 650 and the rockchucker myself instead of paying $50 for one. $3.00 of steel and an hour or so of work is a better deal. The normal strong mount is also not tall enough to put it in a cabinet with closing doors since the arm hits the table.
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After not having any of my stuff set up for the last 5 years, I finally got around to it.
Here is the last setup
Here is the one before that
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I have never shot or loaded super so I have to run by Dillon this week to get some dies. Any advice on a load? I have a bunch of 147gr Zeros left.
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I have an client whose case I finished a year or so ago who dropped by with a present for me today. Can't beat a Kodiak Precision open gun that has maybe 1K rounds through it.
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Is it just me or is that an illegal stage requiring 9 shots through the furthest port...
It is just you! The picture was fromm 2005 which meant the 2004 rulebook was in effect which had a 9 round limit in 1.2.1
Funny enough I actually had just gone through the Rulebook at an RO class when I drew it out for her, and it was made to comply with the rule. The fact ChuckS caught it is hillarious though!
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A week or so ago my two year old was rummaging through a cabinet where I keep old magazines and she pulled out a Frontsight from August 2006. She hands it to me, open, and I look at the picture on the second page. There right in front of me was a picture of a quilt my Wife made that I never knew was used in Frontsight. I guess I never read that issue. Pretty cool.
Here is the picture that was there.
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I love putting them up every year. This year I made a 25 foot tall snowman on the top of my house out of 1/2 inch EMT. It is 35 feet to the top since it sits on top of the first story of the house. I am also building 6 15 foot tall candy canes and a 10 foot star.
I put up pictures tonight. So far one candycane and the snowman are up. The rest will be next weekend.
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6 months ago I had to put down my 15 year old dalmation, the greatest dog I ever knew. When I put her down I knew that my 11 year old would not be far behind. Not because she was sick or in bad health, quite the oppoisite as she couldn't be in better physical shape; but I knew that she would not last without her best friend. About 30 days ago she got a nose bleed and after three separate tests and scopes they found it, cancer. At this point it has eaten through the bone in her nose and has likely gone into her brain. Now I am forced to take this sweet healthy animal and put her down. I have one last appointment with the oncologist this week but overall the prognosis is "How many weeks do you want?" I am not going to have her suffer through this with an incurable tumor like this. Putting down two in 6 months really sucks.
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Eric,
Sorry for your loss man. I was there with my 15 year old three months ago. Although it was tough to put her down it was actually easier after. I knew that she was no longer in pain. You'll see them again some day.
If dogs don't go to heaven then I want to go where they do.
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My favorite Twain quote is
"Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry. "
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15 years ago, at the age of 18 I brought home a six week old dalmatian. Last week I had to put her down. Although people usually put this in the What I Hate section, I would rather celebrate the 15 years that I was lucky enough to spend with her by my side. I will never forget her and she can never be replaced. She was with me through my entire adult life, throught hte birth of my 3 kids, the loss of my mother and every other major event in my life. She taught me what it was to love unconditionally. Evertime I pick up my limited gun I will be reminded of her, as the Serial number is MILLER35.
I will see you again some day my friend.
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Although I was an IT consultant for a while I have fallen out of touch with the newer software. I am looking for software to do the following:
Basically I want a client to be able to log into my website via a secure sever, fill in some online forms with data and then have a document created from their data. From that they can either download the document or have it emailed to them. I need a shopping cart feature also.
Any ideas for software?
Competition gun for 10 year old
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I was thinking that as well. Leupold Delta Point on it would work well.