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by soc_monki
Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1531
Views: 321422

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

https://i.imgur.com/py29jEV.jpeg Well, wore out my firing pin after about 600 rounds. Definitely not heat treated correctly. Pin on the right is a BCM pin, should be good to go for a few thousand at least. Company (Bear Creek Arsenal) has a new pin on its way to me, should be here today. Also order...
by soc_monki
Wed Jun 22, 2022 9:53 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Threadlocker
Replies: 9
Views: 1124

Re: Spyderco Threadlocker

Loctite stick (I believe 248). No run, no worries about getting screws out. Have a bottle of vibratite gel to try next since my stick is well over its March 2021 expiration date. Don't know if that really makes a difference but, whatever. Tried VC-3. Never worked for me. Apply, let dry 30 minutes, i...
by soc_monki
Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Why have multiple of same knife.
Replies: 57
Views: 4627

Re: Why have multiple of same knife.

If I like the design, and I want different steels, colors, etc, then I buy multiple knives! 4 shamans, 3 native chiefs, 3 Endelas...

And yea, they all get carried and used!
by soc_monki
Thu Jun 16, 2022 2:55 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who's Buying Murray Carter Spyderco???
Replies: 43
Views: 4509

Re: Who's Buying Murray Carter Spyderco???

As much as I take my pocket knives seriously, I half way just don't care about kitchen knives. Isn't that weird? I have a Spyderco Santoku and it's plenty for our kitchen prep. Not really? I'm the same. We have my wife's wusthof Santoku, and that's the only higher priced kitchen knife we own. It's ...
by soc_monki
Thu Jun 09, 2022 2:45 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Military 2
Replies: 188
Views: 20585

Re: Military 2

If this was BladeForums or some other place, I’d not bother to comment. But this forum is Spyderco’s own. Your accusations—of they this and they that—cannot but step all over our hosts. Is it your intention to do so? That is one of the reasons I put that user on ignore. I for one can't wait for the...
by soc_monki
Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Replacement Blades: Would you be for it if it could be done?
Replies: 41
Views: 5967

Re: Replacement Blades: Would you be for it if it could be done?

I love my Benchmades, but I love my spydercos more! As long as I'm not doing non-knife things with my knives I'll probably never snap a blade. Funny how that works... And in the event I do snap a Spyderco, it's possible it was a defect and I'll get it replaced under warranty. And if not? Such is lif...
by soc_monki
Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Sal!!!
Replies: 64
Views: 4451

Re: Happy Birthday Sal!!!

Happy birthday!!!!
by soc_monki
Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:05 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Isle of Man TT back for ‘22!
Replies: 10
Views: 940

Re: Isle of Man TT back for ‘22!

Since 1907 now over 250 racers have died on the unforgiving course. It’s hard for me to image how difficult it must be to learn the course on top of the distractions at such high speeds . MG2 Those guys are a different breed. Going that fast around those turns, with walls inches from you... Just in...
by soc_monki
Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:01 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Benchmade Crooked River folder?...
Replies: 11
Views: 1819

Re: Benchmade Crooked River folder?...

I have 2 crooked rivers and 2 minis, standard and customs of each. They're all excellent. Some of my favorites honestly. I prefer the large, but do carry the smalls quite a bit because the smaller knives are easier to handle with some of the work i do. They're like modern takes on the buck 110 and 1...
by soc_monki
Mon Jun 06, 2022 8:30 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1531
Views: 321422

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

Have friends who have seen it and said it's great. Don't think I'll go to the theater, but will watch it at some point. The best part is the motorcycle though... That old ninja! Talking about the first movie, not sure if he has the old 900 in the new one. Maybe a new H2, or at least a zx10.
by soc_monki
Mon Jun 06, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shaman QC feedback
Replies: 2
Views: 480

Re: Shaman QC feedback

I only notice it on the side that's close to my body when it's in my pocket. Hasn't ever been an issue, so i don't worry about it.
by soc_monki
Sun Jun 05, 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What do you think of the US Army going to the Sig XM5 6.8x51?
Replies: 102
Views: 13766

Re: What do you think of the US Army going to the Sig XM5 6.8x51?

There are some vids where they use the full power at military or Sig ranges. I think he has one or is in one that I saw. The recoil is not as bad as I feared because of the recoil mitigation systems and the weight. It is not a 5.56, but it is far from a 7.62, it seems. I will be interested to see h...
by soc_monki
Sun Jun 05, 2022 8:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Are you going to Blade Show?
Replies: 79
Views: 6590

Re: Are you going to Blade Show?

All I can say is, get me that military 2! The only thing keeping me from getting a millie in the first place is the clip position. I'm fine with liner locks. But that millie 2 is looking mighty fine!
by soc_monki
Sun Jun 05, 2022 8:12 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What do you think of the US Army going to the Sig XM5 6.8x51?
Replies: 102
Views: 13766

Re: What do you think of the US Army going to the Sig XM5 6.8x51?

https://youtu.be/MTZRCEh1Czg Here is a no nonsense review that debunks some of the hype. It has a take down demo and discussion. He says the rifle is mild shooting and I saw a video of him using it and it was controllable. A very good video, I love Ian. He does make sure to mention that all the amm...
by soc_monki
Tue May 31, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What do you think of the US Army going to the Sig XM5 6.8x51?
Replies: 102
Views: 13766

Re: What do you think of the US Army going to the Sig XM5 6.8x51?

The M16 is nearly 70 years old, now. It was designed in the 1950's. I don't know if the new Sig is a better rifle in every way. I hope they solve the mud problem. However, in some ways it is a better design. It runs cleaner, for one thing. Something had to be done. We couldn't keep fielding a firea...
by soc_monki
Sun May 29, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1531
Views: 321422

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

https://i.postimg.cc/15fYTshv/88133-E96-FB63-49-EB-8-FA8-CAFC6-EB67160.jpg Thank you , good to know. I may look at one at the Gen 2 in the future. I want to do a Graygun trigger job on my H&K P30LS and possibly my CZ75 Omega before anymore buys . Dan Sounds like a plan! I'm still trying to deci...
by soc_monki
Sun May 29, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1531
Views: 321422

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

Thank you , good to know. I may look at one at the Gen 2 in the future. I want to do a Graygun trigger job on my H&K P30LS and possibly my CZ75 Omega before anymore buys . Dan Sounds like a plan! I'm still trying to decide if I want to do anything else to my AR, but I'm really happy with how it...
by soc_monki
Sun May 29, 2022 8:33 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1531
Views: 321422

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

https://i.imgur.com/F3HO0nB.jpeg The Beretta shoots VERY nicely. Put nearly 200 rounds through it, no hiccups, soft shooting, easy follow ups. Still like the Arex trigger better, more positive reset, but the beretta is just smooth. It's a wonderful gun! A steal for $400! Soc, is it possible to swit...
by soc_monki
Sun May 29, 2022 8:00 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1531
Views: 321422

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

https://i.imgur.com/F3HO0nB.jpeg The Beretta shoots VERY nicely. Put nearly 200 rounds through it, no hiccups, soft shooting, easy follow ups. Still like the Arex trigger better, more positive reset, but the beretta is just smooth. It's a wonderful gun! A steal for $400! Soc, is it possible to swit...
by soc_monki
Sat May 28, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1531
Views: 321422

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

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The Beretta shoots VERY nicely. Put nearly 200 rounds through it, no hiccups, soft shooting, easy follow ups. Still like the Arex trigger better, more positive reset, but the beretta is just smooth. It's a wonderful gun! A steal for $400!