The Packing Rat

Derek supplements Random Gun’s guide on how to remove the magazine disconnect on a Ruger SR22 pistol.

Derek shoots at a steel target from Grizzly Targets.

Derek jots some thoughts on his ear pro.

Derek, the moth, visits the lights of San Francisco. Didn’t get zapped.

Tired.  This is all I am posting this evening. Nightforce BEAST and ATACR.

Derek’s first day at SHOT Show 2013.

For awhile, I contemplated on a second vehicle; a truck for more utility and because truck. A while back, I drove a Nissan 1985 pickup and a 1993 Toyota SR5 pickup.  They were a blast – both were reliable junker trucks that took a beating and I wasn’t self conscious about the worn dull, rusty […]

I received word from TTGunleather that Occidental Leather’s holster models, Stronghold, will be discontinued. Stronghold is discontinuing their holsters – we have a lot of items in stock and available for immediate shipment. Please contact us if you need something for Christmas! Discounted Prices! I wrote a review of the Stronghold holsters awhile back. Now […]

Derek shuts down Facebook and becomes productive again.

If you were at the races, San Francisco pride, or just elsewhere all together, then you weren’t at the Triple Aught Design and Imminent Threat Solutions Tactical social event this past weekend. Even without a TAD sale, the turn out was quite impressive. If you’re not familiar with ITS Tactical, it’s a rich source of […]

If you didn’t know, Gun Blogger Rendezvous VII registration is open. It’s a little under 90 days away! Are you going to make it? Be sure to mark your calendars, September 5 – 8. You may download and send off the form here. Check out what others had to say about the Gun Blogger Rendezvous […]

The GunVault Mini GV1000 is broken. Mechanical lock still works, but the actual electronic mechanism is toast. When I enter in the correct code, an electric rotor inside “whirls.” It’s either a known weak point, or it happens quite a bit because it’s asked in GunVault’s, FAQ; the answer provided is less than desired. A […]

1.  Grip it. Flip it. Serve it. Made out of bushed stainless steel, Stake functions as tongs, spatula, or a fork. I imagine it would be perfect to save myself from having to fetch additional utensils.  Awesome cooking grilling ware. 2.  It’s not too late, or early to buy a darn good jacket.  I’ve never […]

Check out this interview with Mel Terkla at Kifaru International, from Carryology. It would great to buy a high quality bag without the milspec identifiers on it. The interview has a bunch of other wonderful information about the company, too! Well worth the read. None of Kifaru’s offerings are particularly work-oriented, have you thought about […]

This afternoon, I stayed in and installed an AEK Trigger on Shenanigun’s Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm pistol.  Courtesy of APEX Tactical Specialties, the addition of the AEK trigger provides a reduction in pre-travel and over-travel resulting in a perception of an improved trigger pull.  This trigger may stand alone, or further enhance APEX Tactical […]

Assuming a five shot revolver with a speed strip reload is the definition of an optimist, I’ve shed bit a off. After a recommendation from a TPR reader and Gun Blogger Rendezvous attendee, I picked up the 8-round Tuff Quickstrip to replace my 6-round speed strips.  Instead of 4 rounds on a 6-round Quickstrip with my […]

Yay! The sun was out, and so was I. Went to the range and did more revolver work based on Southnarc’s PDF on the snubbie.  Watching the video, my biggest challenge will be maintaining movement and scanning my surroundings for possible threats. I can already hear the folks crying, “MOOOON CLIPPPPS!”

The .22LRs were Remington subsonic rounds. Sounds like a sewing machine.

The rainy days were bound to show up.  It’s been a wet week and it appears some drivers forget what it’s like operating their vehicle in not-so-sunny weather.  My commute home on Friday took 1 hour and 45 minutes as opposed to the normal 40 minutes. On rainy days, or most days for that matter, […]