Misc Firearms crew LXX: Hold my beer a SEC. Georgia blew a 20-7 lead

[Wakaaa]

Actually the Gen5 trigger has gotten much better after a thousand rounds or so. Might as well keep two 19s considering how many mags I have. And now that I have the Wheeler sight tool I can put some night sights on them. I still think I got a bad Gen4 19 because my Gen4 20, 27 and 29 all have decent factory triggers.

Cool. Armsunlimited has Trijicon HDs for 115 which beats the usual price of 150-160 I’ve seen them at.
J want to stack up on mags for the glock.

[blumpkin415]

Morning. Wind chills are brutal today

[Raxys]

Morning. Wind chills are brutal today

Yeah, drops from like 57 to 49 around here.

[Farley1324]

It was 17* here this morning. For middle GA, that's pretty chilly (actual, air temp)

[Rajeev762x39]

Watched a personal trainer have his client do flat bench.

He loaded the bar with 215 for the first set. The client couldn't unrack it without help.
The trainer spotted (pulled the bar really) so the dude could grind out three slow reps with miscer form (maximum back arching).

Before the next set, the trainer says that the flat bench bar path needs to be perfectly vertical.

The trainer then added two 25 plates for the next set.

Hard to believe people pay money for this kind of training. He's gunna wreck some backs and shoulders before he's done.

[R3L3NTL3SS]

Watched a personal trainer have his client do flat bench.

He loaded the bar with 215 for the first set. The client couldn't unrack it without help.
The trainer spotted (pulled the bar really) so the dude could grind out three slow reps with miscer form (maximum back arching).

Before the next set, the trainer says that the flat bench bar path needs to be perfectly vertical.

The trainer then added two 25 plates for the next set.

Hard to believe people pay money for this kind of training. He's gunna wreck some backs and shoulders before he's done.

STFU man. Guy probably took an online class and is more certified than you'll ever be.

[DualRectifier]

Speaking of gyms, I haven't seen the usual resolution rush at mine. I've only seen a few new faces, in the past it's been hundreds of newbies who show up for three weeks and disappear. They have sh!t gym etiquette and don't know how to use any of the equipment, always glad to see them leave.

Maybe the weather, who knows. Or maybe it's too early.

[SpeedCheeser]

Colion Noir will be at a range in my area later this month to roll out his special edition VP9 "The Advocate"

lmao. $2500 and it doesn't include a red dot or silencer? lol, no thanks Colon.

[Farley1324]

lmao. $2500 and it doesn't include a red dot or silencer? lol, no thanks Colon.

$2,500? Holy ****. But why? You could buy two brand new VP9's, both with really expensive aftermarket sights/night sights of choice (or just two Tacticals) + around 5,000 rounds of factory new ammo for that money.

[omnip0tent]

$2,500? Holy ****. But why? You could buy two brand new VP9's, both with really expensive aftermarket sights/night sights of choice (or just two Tacticals) + around 5,000 rounds of factory new ammo for that money.

> $2500
> Polymer

Pick one.

[rtm0004]

Speaking of gyms, I haven't seen the usual resolution rush at mine. I've only seen a few new faces, in the past it's been hundreds of newbies who show up for three weeks and disappear. They have sh!t gym etiquette and don't know how to use any of the equipment, always glad to see them leave.

Maybe the weather, who knows. Or maybe it's too early.

same here, maybe a couple new people

as long as they leave me alone, they usually provide some decent entertainment

edit: there's a brand new planet fitness in town so they have gotten the brunt of it

[taf1968]

Most of the trainers at my gym are man-bunned, tatted twinks who don't do much other than put people on a treadmill and then take them through a serires of "core strengthening" exercises or their version of "crossfit" (which means taking as much crap off racks as you can and taking up as much space as possible for extended periods).

[DualRectifier]

Most of the trainers at my gym are man-bunned, tatted twinks who don't do much other than put people on a treadmill and then take them through a serires of "core strengthening" exercises or their version of "crossfit" (which means taking as much crap off racks as you can and taking up as much space as possible for extended periods).

Personal trainers are the gym douchebag version of open carriers and loud motorcycle pipes

[Raxys]

Speaking of gyms, I haven't seen the usual resolution rush at mine. I've only seen a few new faces, in the past it's been hundreds of newbies who show up for three weeks and disappear. They have sh!t gym etiquette and don't know how to use any of the equipment, always glad to see them leave.

Maybe the weather, who knows. Or maybe it's too early.

Saw about 15 new faces when I went on Wednesday. Only 5 or so yesterday.

I've been thinking about switching gyms to more of a club style. But I also kinda don't want to switch right now so that I'm not the new years tard at the new gym lol.

There's a Villa Sport really close to me, but it's also $140/mo for me and the wife. Guess we need to decide if all that extra stuff is worth it - indoor and outdoor pools, spas, classes, basketball court, etc.

[omnip0tent]

Saw about 15 new faces when I went on Wednesday. Only 5 or so yesterday.

I've been thinking about switching gyms to more of a club style. But I also kinda don't want to switch right now so that I'm not the new years tard at the new gym lol.

There's a Villa Sport really close to me, but it's also $140/mo for me and the wife. Guess we need to decide if all that extra stuff is worth it - indoor and outdoor pools, spas, classes, basketball court, etc.

I've tried switching to the smaller closer gyms. LA fitness is just so convenient (when it isnt packed like a club) and I've got a crazy grandfathered rate.

Have been considering signing up for maybe some boxing classes, just to pick up something Active for a few weeks. Just feel like all those classes are also Mass produced and I'm not gonna do anything but "Cardio Boxing" lol

[weightsb4dates]

I've tried switching to the smaller closer gyms. LA fitness is just so convenient (when it isnt packed like a club) and I've got a crazy grandfathered rate.

Have been considering signing up for maybe some boxing classes, just to pick up something Active for a few weeks. Just feel like all those classes are also Mass produced and I'm not gonna do anything but "Cardio Boxing" lol

jiu jitsu, judo or bust

[weightsb4dates]

when you just a white girl underneath it all

[omnip0tent]

jiu jitsu, judo or bust

Also in contention for something I'd sign up for. Will do them all eventually.

There's a local "Fight Club" gym right next to my job, but its a bit pricey and reviews are mixed. Gotta find one of those hole in the wall schools with some dude who actually fights teaching us.

when you just a white girl underneath it all
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Maybe I'm paranoid but I hate drinking Coffee out of those wax lined paper cups. Also starbucks taste worse than the folgers I make @ home. Don't see the appeal unless you want a latte or one of those random basic bitch drinks.

[DualRectifier]

Saw about 15 new faces when I went on Wednesday. Only 5 or so yesterday.

I've been thinking about switching gyms to more of a club style. But I also kinda don't want to switch right now so that I'm not the new years tard at the new gym lol.

There's a Villa Sport really close to me, but it's also $140/mo for me and the wife. Guess we need to decide if all that extra stuff is worth it - indoor and outdoor pools, spas, classes, basketball court, etc.

Once you get used to laundry service, private locker, toiletries, towels, steam room, dry sauna, no kids running around, etc., it's hard to go back.

[SpeedCheeser]

$2,500? Holy ****. But why? You could buy two brand new VP9's, both with really expensive aftermarket sights/night sights of choice (or just two Tacticals) + around 5,000 rounds of factory new ammo for that money.

I don't know. That's crazy. It has slide cut and milled and recoated, 2 fluted barrels, upgraded trigger, and fiber optic sight. I have no idea what people are charging for the slide work, but I feel like at that price you should have all of that plus the RMR and a suppressor, and then maybe that price is closer to realistic.

[taf1968]

jiu jitsu, judo or bust

This right here . . .

But really, jujitsu is the GOAT as far as the conditioning aspect, the relative ease/speed at which you can get proficient, direct application to self defense, etc. Even better if you can find a more "aiki-jitsu" type school where you do the ground work in addition to striking and joint manipulations (also some throws).

Judo is awesome conditioning, but it takes a long time to get good at it and your body gets hit with the planet . . . a lot. You spend a ton of time learning to roll/fall at first--which you need, but the learning curve is a lot slower than jujitsu unless you're a natural with regard to body control/balance/etc.

[Rajeev762x39]

Maybe I'm paranoid but I hate drinking Coffee out of those wax lined paper cups. Also starbucks taste worse than the folgers I make @ home.

Folgers WTF?
I thought you’re supposedly Latin. Publix sells a dozen different brands of Latin coffee.

I’m cheap af and I don’t buy Folgers.

[weightsb4dates]

Also in contention for something I'd sign up for. Will do them all eventually.

There's a local "Fight Club" gym right next to my job, but its a bit pricey and reviews are mixed. Gotta find one of those hole in the wall schools with some dude who actually fights teaching us.



Maybe I'm paranoid but I hate drinking Coffee out of those wax lined paper cups. Also starbucks taste worse than the folgers I make @ home. Don't see the appeal unless you want a latte or one of those random basic bitch drinks.

Thats a reusable cup that says JOY on it boyo. also if you do bjj you can find a great school and check the lineage and pedigree of the professor online etc.

[weightsb4dates]

This right here . . .

But really, jujitsu is the GOAT as far as the conditioning aspect, the relative ease/speed at which you can get proficient, direct application to self defense, etc. Even better if you can find a more "aiki-jitsu" type school where you do the ground work in addition to striking and joint manipulations (also some throws).

Judo is awesome conditioning, but it takes a long time to get good at it and your body gets hit with the planet . . . a lot. You spend a ton of time learning to roll/fall at first--which you need, but the learning curve is a lot slower than jujitsu unless you're a natural with regard to body control/balance/etc.

foe me bjj is the goat as well. especially if you have any wrestling experience. but like you said, the application after justa few months is great for self defense. one year of jiu jitsu is enough to mangle the majority of goofball thugs out there and stay safe, despite that being a "just getting your feet wet" period of time for actual jiu jitsu.

[SpeedCheeser]

I've tried switching to the smaller closer gyms. LA fitness is just so convenient (when it isnt packed like a club) and I've got a crazy grandfathered rate.

Have been considering signing up for maybe some boxing classes, just to pick up something Active for a few weeks. Just feel like all those classes are also Mass produced and I'm not gonna do anything but "Cardio Boxing" lol

lol, I quit LA a couple years back because of my GF's silly membership. She had a membership forever, but it was a single location. I joined when we started dating so I could go there from time to time, but I was paying exactly the same for multi location access. For a while no one at the LA near me cared, but they eventually said something. So when she asked them to wave the $100 initiation fee (lol, why are they even charging a damn "initiation" fee for someone who's been a 4 year customer?) to upgrade her status, there was "nothing they could do". So naturally we both just quit the next day and she got a 24 membership. That extra $100 they were trying to screw us for wound up costing them $720 per year between our combined memberships.

Of course, now I get monthly emails offering $0 sign up fees to renew my membership. lol, get fukked.

[R3L3NTL3SS]

I don't know. That's crazy. It has slide cut and milled and recoated, 2 fluted barrels, upgraded trigger, and fiber optic sight. I have no idea what people are charging for the slide work, but I feel like at that price you should have all of that plus the RMR and a suppressor, and then maybe that price is closer to realistic.

slide work is pretty basic. Worth about $350 including RMR cut (if we were doing it)
stippling...god only knows. People charge anywhere from fukin $150 - $400+
barrels - most barrels these days go for $180-$200+ (X2)
Trigger - probably $100-$150
Dawson sights - $75


Pretty easy to see how quickly it adds up. $2,500 is definitely a giant mark up, but it is what it is. $2,000 is probably a much more fair/reasonable price, but... Of course it's only worth it if you're into that kind of thing. As it goes...an item is worth what someone is willing to pay. As hideous as it is, they'll probably sell loads of them.

[omnip0tent]

Thats a reusable cup that says JOY on it boyo. also if you do bjj you can find a great school and check the lineage and pedigree of the professor online etc.

Lel. Will look into that.

Folgers WTF?
I thought you’re supposedly Latin. Publix sells a dozen different brands of Latin coffee.

I’m cheap af and I don’t buy Folgers.

Ha I make my Cafecito w/ espumita (foamy sugar) every morning by hand. BUSTELO. Only the best boyo. Ussually have another shot at some point in the day whether at the office or after dinner.
But I also make a cup of Folgers every morning which I enjoy with some honey + Half/Half. It's like wine brah, that cheap chit is just as good as the expensive stuff. Unless ur looking for a "Specific" flavor.

I save my snobiness for scotch and beer.

edit: And Firearms

[SpeedCheeser]

slide work is pretty basic. Worth about $350 including RMR cut (if we were doing it)
stippling...god only knows. People charge anywhere from fukin $150 - $400+
barrels - most barrels these days go for $180-$200+ (X2)
Trigger - probably $100-$150
Dawson sights - $75


Pretty easy to see how quickly it adds up. $2,500 is definitely a giant mark up, but it is what it is. $2,000 is probably a much more fair/reasonable price, but... Of course it's only worth it if you're into that kind of thing. As it goes...an item is worth what someone is willing to pay. As hideous as it is, they'll probably sell loads of them.

Oh, no doubt. I was just thinking it seemed like a gigantic markup in my head. Not even in the realm of things I'm willing to pay for.

[taf1968]

foe me bjj is the goat as well. especially if you have any wrestling experience. but like you said, the application after justa few months is great for self defense. one year of jiu jitsu is enough to mangle the majority of goofball thugs out there and stay safe, despite that being a "just getting your feet wet" period of time for actual jiu jitsu.

I wrestled for years . . . from about 6th grade through HS. Also took a couple years of Judo before getting into Kempo Jujitsu after college. So all of that really blended well, since that style has a wide mix of techniques and principles. Basically have all the ground work, but we do a ton of striking and joint manipulations--some kicks but it's way more limited vs a Karate or TKD. Also incorporate a bunch of throws, reaps, sweeps, etc.

[spirit750]

One of the pitfalls of living in bum fuk nowhere. I would love to take some jujitsu classes but there's no telling how far I would have to drive for that. Probably at least 1 1/2 hours. No thanks.