So, hell yeah, let's do it! The San Antonio (also the closest airport) area can be in can be freezing or damned hot or both in almost any month. Wife and I are debating a gathering of the ringed clan but in someplace new like North Dakota or Maine or Idaho.BenThere wrote: ↑Fri Jun 19, 2020 12:37 pmbrickhistory, Dushan,
Fond memories of our get togethers in both Seattle and Jackson Hole. We should do it again I think, and I can think of no finer place than Texas. What is your closest major airport? Would early next Spring work? For us in Toronto and Detroit, still freezing in March, that would be a good time. We'd also like to host you both in Mexico at some point.
Last issue - I was working on my Kimber Pro Carry II .45 pistol the other day and have a difficulty. I can't get the barrel spring set and don't know why. I took it to the range to renew my concealed carry permit late last year and had 3 or 4 jambs in 100 rounds. I'd never had it jamb before over 15 years. It had set in its case for about a year under my bed without being fired. I figured you would be more expert than me or I could just take it to a gunsmith. I've been shopping .45, 5 shot, short barrel and lightweight revolvers, mostly with my wife in mind. They are simple, intuitive, and you can readily take a look to make sure the chamber is safe. And no springs to deal with. Also semi racking is harder for my wife, requiring a 15 pound or so pull to get a clean rack. I was thinking a good solution would be 2 small .45 revolvers, one for each jacket pocket which should cover most situations and be easily concealed and ready. Any thoughts?
Are you still working?
As to your pistol issues:
Not qualified to diagnose an issue remotely. A 'smith is your best bet every time. Sounds like a worn spring to me, but let the expert help you with something this important.
I recently switched from a Springfield XDS in .45 - wonderful to conceal, but damned snappy to shoot and painful to practice with after about 50 rounds. Switched to what wife also carries - S&W Shield in 9mm. Also ultra concealable, but the 9 is much easier to shoot (including for wife) than a really big bore. Some quality JHP and I"m comfortable with the choice. Also allows for similar practice/carry/swapping magazines with commonality.
Likewise on your big caliber revolver idea. If both of you are still robust and practice, then sure, go for the .45 (acp in revolver is scarce on the ground. .45LC is common). If doing that, go .44 special. .38s have been doing the business for over a century, again with a good JHP and are much more pleasant to shoot/practice. Just don't go with an ultra-lightweight. Little bastard hurts to shoot; couldn't imagine a snubby .357 lightweight.
Oh, and I'll send an invite to Justin to see if he wants to attend since he won't be at the Security Council meetings. Wonder if he'll arrive in blackface (again)?