We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:03:40 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification I'll leave you with this video. Watch closely. The Armorer thinks there is a problem with this particular approach, that is visible in the video. Lemme know what you think I'm talking about - or just your comments altogether! Castle Denizens - this weapon will be available to play with at the party tonight. Click here to view the video. If you are coming in dial-up, you probably want to right click and save as. Hat tip to SangerM for the video!... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html Sat, 05 Mar 2005 09:43:34 -0600 Dr. Funk, with that thing loaded with #4 buckshot, you don't have to aim..... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-17843 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-17843 Fri, 11 Mar 2005 07:07:43 -0600 cw4billt, It has been a spell since I've had good venison. Mind if I can have some? I don't mind spitting a couple of OO's here and there. Besides the impart a good source of iron and zinc, and tenderizes the meat to boot. What's not to like. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-17421 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-17421 Mon, 07 Mar 2005 18:19:59 -0600 gah-dens up in Princeton. "Oh, Reggie, they're at the gardenias again..." "Don't fret, Cissy, the RonCo™ Deer-O-Matic© is readily to hand." [*ties red pseudo-regimental tie around head, slaps a drum into the sanger-banger, kicks open the ornate front door and leaps outside*] "A-DREE-ENNNNNNNN!! I'M COMIN' FOR YOUUUU!!!"]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-17339 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-17339 Mon, 07 Mar 2005 07:28:56 -0600 Auto loading shotguns have that problem- its a matter of the physics being different from that of a regular rifle or pistol cartridge pushing a solid projectile. A shotgun load doesn't produce the gas-seal you need for an efficient gas operated action... this is why the slide-action shotgun is still in use as a combat weapon- when every other military firearm in the world is auto or semi-auto- it's reliable in function. Auto-loading shotguns are fine for doves but when the chips are down serious shotguns still rely on manual reloading actions... (with a few exceptions). And while the demo flick was impressive in a showy way, any serious guy in that line of business will tell you that the proper tool for the job is a 3rd generation SMG (MP5 for example). Compared to a 12 gauge shotgun, the operator can carry three times the ammo load and maintain accurate burst-fire, with much greater penetration than any shotshell load to boot. The combat shotgun has it's place but the one in the video is in a sense a 'toy'- flashy and fun on the range... that's my humble opinion and with $3 it'll getcha a Starbucks ;) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-17014 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-17014 Sat, 05 Mar 2005 19:43:48 -0600 Yes, of course you can, ZoomieSib. Does anyone besides me not feel a little uncomfortable with the amount of flash *inside* the receiver? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-17003 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-17003 Sat, 05 Mar 2005 16:53:53 -0600 Like, WOW- that is sooo KEWL! Sanger found a video of someone using one of those "round bullet thingies". OMIGOD! Actually, it is pretty darn cool... Can I play with it later? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-17000 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-17000 Sat, 05 Mar 2005 15:43:22 -0600 I see the prob- no bayonet lug! Good eye, John ;) Looks like a good room-clearer. A bit clumsy on the mag change, but it's not a weapon designed for sustained firing (beyond that drum) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-16998 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-16998 Sat, 05 Mar 2005 14:54:48 -0600 That'd play he*l in the dove field! :-o It's a shotgun so shooting from the hip is no problem. From the length of the barrel the choke is at least a modified so it will hold pattern out past fifty. If it's intended to shoot buck then it's probably a full and will hold range for a considerable distance past fifty. Other than the fact that it is a shotgun I can't see where your scruples come in John. Spray and pray? With that much firepower in close combat there wouldn't be time for much prayin'! ;-) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-16997 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-16997 Sat, 05 Mar 2005 14:30:44 -0600 Except for the hip shooting thing, I'm good with it. And I want one! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-16989 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-16989 Sat, 05 Mar 2005 11:42:05 -0600 I take it the drum magazine is legal? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-16988 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-16988 Sat, 05 Mar 2005 11:41:00 -0600 Two things: a quicker loading system for the magazines would be nice. And, the problem that you are probably referring to: shooting from the hip looks cute on film, but you don't hit anything that you're aiming at when you do it... Have fun with it though. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-16986 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-16986 Sat, 05 Mar 2005 11:04:11 -0600 So, uh...How much for the new weapon? Can I get one this week? Nice piece. What were the differences in loads? Are there examples of the target? Thanks for your good work. Dan Patterson Arrogant Infidel Winston-Salem, NC http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-16983 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/03/since_im_busy_with_computer_issues_today.html#comment-16983 Sat, 05 Mar 2005 10:34:22 -0600