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by ratf51
Sun Dec 08, 2019 3:28 pm
Forum: Defense
Topic: Glock thread
Replies: 129
Views: 86755

Re: Glock

My first Glock was bought in 1990-- a Gen 2 G17. I was doing some part-time security work at the time and I bought it to use in the job. It was an ugly pistol but it ran and shot well. I really liked it. About a year and a half later I traded it even for a G22. I was no longer doing the security wor...
by ratf51
Sun Dec 08, 2019 3:05 pm
Forum: Water
Topic: Water filtration/disinfection/purification options
Replies: 40
Views: 28661

Re: Water filtration/disinfection/purification options

Ten years ago I bought a Berkey. I had just started working on being more prepared for emergencies and got to the stage of improving our water situation. I researched and decided on the Berkey as our best option for emergency filtration. It stayed in its box with spare filters until about 4 years ag...
by ratf51
Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:30 am
Forum: Defense
Topic: Why did you chose your EDC pistol/revolver?
Replies: 15
Views: 4438

Re: Why did you chose your EDC pistol/revolver?

I have been using a G23 (4th Gen) for probably 6 or more years. Reasons for choosing it: 1. Compatibility-- I had a G22 already, so commonality of ammo and the 23 can take the 22 mags. Same manual of arms. Some overlap of holsters. 2. Acceptable size-- because I was going for ammo compatibility ther...
by ratf51
Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: We are back
Replies: 16
Views: 12968

Re: We are back

OK, I get it, I was gone for a couple of weeks and you moved. Just like my parents tried to do. I guess we have to start generating a lot of new threads and discussions. I hope y'all had a Happy Thanksgiving!