Free For All Friday 3-5-2015: Ask Me Anything Edition
Keeping the intro short here. Got a lot of questions this week and there were more non-gun related than I expected. A lot were really good and fun. Some were a bit disturbing. Let’s start with the gun related because this is, of course, a gun blog after all.
Why has .38 special stayed a revolver round while 9mm and .380 go to semi-auto. Is there something that makes .38 special incompatible with semi-autos? Also, I’m curious of your comparison of revolvers and semi-autos. Is there some real benefit to revolvers or drawbacks to semi-auto that keep them both viable? -Daniel L.
It really comes down to the length of the cartridge. Putting a cartridge that long into a semi-auto means you’re going to have to increase the depth of the grip. This would make the gun difficult to use for a large portion of people not to mention harder to conceal. There are some semi-autos that use .38 Special but they’re usually specialized or custom models. More often, you’ll run across semi-auto pistols that are chambered in .357 and .44 Magnum because to do that level of work to make it work in the first place, you might as well put some beef in it. Look for the Coonan 1911 which shoots .357 Magnum rounds and the legendary Desert Eagle which has a version chambered in .44 Magnum. Not many people can grip those comfortably.
As far as viability, I personally apply the “anything is better than a pointy stick” approach. The smaller pocket pistols and many concealed carry geared semis only hold 5 or 6 rounds so there isn’t a real advantage to either side there. Some people like the slightly higher reliability of a revolver in that case but I prefer the ability to reload faster and carry extra magazines easily that comes with semi-auto. Everyone has a different opinion on it, however. Ultimately, it’s purely a matter of personal preference.
As you learned more about firearms, what was the most egregious or embarrassing fact/belief/opinion that you’ve had to let go of? Have your pro-gun opinions and your work in IT, a field not known for social graces, ever conflicted? -Kurt S.
I will admit that I was once one of the “just point a shotgun in the general direction of someone and they instantly turn to a disorganized mass of organized chemicals” people. I also started out with the “Hollywood Cup”. Could have been worse, I guess, but I still shudder to think about it.
One thing you’ll find about computer nerds in general is that they typically don’t care as much about guns as many (especially reddit) would have you believe. Keep in mind, the majority of us grew up playing video games that were chock full of guns so it’s not like we’re not exposed to them. In fact, nerds like myself are likely to be more open to pro-gun stances because of that. At the risk of skirting dangerously close to my no politics rule, I should point out that the NRA taking that “video games are bad, m’kay” approach a while back completely alienated a large demographic that, with only a slight amount of massaging, would have gladly joined their ranks. Nerds don’t like being thrown under the bus and they have a much longer memory than most other groups.
LIGHTNING ROUND!
When are ya gonna do the whole Mosin vs Mauser surplus rifle comparison? -Leroy N.
As soon as I can get my hands on a Mauser to round out the comparison. Otherwise I’m just quoting Wikipedia facts.
What World of Warcraft server do you play on? -GarroshSux
Trollbane. Alliance side. If you see someone from the guild “The Aristocratz” that’s me. I’m the only member of the guild.
What do you do for fun besides guns and Warhammer? -Sherry K.
Watching Formula 1 racing (go team Ferrari!). Also video games and driving around. I love road trips. Cars in general, really.
We know Doctor Who is your favorite show. What’s your second favorite? -Amanda J.
Top Gear (British version)
When are you going to get off your lazy [redacted] and make some more videos? -Dave T.
Yes.
Do you use Mac or PC? -James R.
I use a Mac for a large portion of my stuff but when it comes time to do my day job, I swap to PC because all my programming is in Microsoft’s .NET environment. I also swap to PC when I want to play certain video games.
What do you think about the rumors for the new version of Warhammer? -KhorneFlakes
1st, love the name. Second, some rumors, like the combining of various armies, makes sense considering the events going on in the End Times right now. As far as the crazy rule changes (like switching to 40K style combat), I’m skeptical of the majority of them as they make no sense from a business standpoint.
You used to talk about the firearm stocks. Do you still have them and how are they doing? -Michael N.
I still have stock in Ruger and S&W. Both are doing fantastic although Ruger has been on a bit of a rollercoaster as of late. S&W keeps consistently creeping upwards. I’ll be holding on to both for a long time.
Ever thought about competing? -Olivia W.
Quite often. It comes down to time and more-so money, really. Competing isn’t cheap. If I could bring in more money to GunNoob, I’d be able to afford it easier. If someone wants to sponsor my competing, I won’t turn it down!
Who’s your favorite My Little Pony? -Mike N.
http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/259943-are-you-fucking-kidding-me
What software do you use for GunNoob? -Karen J.
The site itself runs off of DotNetNuke. I have various modules installed to handle the different aspects of the site. Offline, I use Photoshop for any graphics and when I was working on the videos, I used Adobe Premiere and After Effects. I do all my writing in Google Docs then just copy and paste it into DNN to publish.
Thanks for the questions!
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