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    1. Gyokusai

      Wait times - Post 5/1/13 Purchases

      May 1st, just picked up today (August 27th).
    2. Gyokusai

      Why such a long wait

      Hmm, sounds strange. Did they give you a reason? If not, you should get one. Perhaps the disapproved was in err. I certainly hope so for you!
    3. Gyokusai

      Should this forum go private?

      Pretty much what everyone else has stated... no? What exactly needs to be hidden anyway, transparency is far more powerful here. We've got nothing to hide here or statistics to mask us with, that's for others.
    4. Gyokusai

      1911 or Desert Eagle???

      Surprised this thread is still going, but I'll add to it yet again. I can see a place for a DE, but in the case of the OP certainly not before owning a 1911. The DE, honestly, is a pretty fun range toy... but I wouldn't go beyond that. It's really expensive (read: twice a good 1911), and can...
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      Can anyone answer this question: What is a "high powered assault rifle"?

      Relative term is relative. What's a fast car? A Mustang is a fast car, but is it like a Ferrari? Nope. Unless the term is actually defined, "A high powered assault rifle is ______________." than it's just a tool designed to create wedges and scare people. Is a Barrett 50 cal "high-powered"...
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      ANTI-GUN NEWS ANCHOR DESTROYED by Keith Morgan (WVCDL)

      Talk about getting a new one ripped open!! Seriously though, this is a prime example of a rational, calm, logical way to counter the anti arguments. If only we could see this much more often instead of things like the Alex Jones vs Piers Morgan style conversations that don't help the cause...
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      Lurkers, reveal thyselves

      In the right neighborhood at least. Not a reference to that slogan per say, but simply the core term itself, Gyokusai (玉砕) - honorable suicide; noble death. As in the Banzai charge or Kamikaze attack for example, performed as an expression of the Bushido code of the Samurai.
    8. Gyokusai

      Lurkers, reveal thyselves

      Indeed. Must have missed that link under Community. Certainly a decent sized member base, of course I'm sure all 16k aren't active or around, but that's a solid subscription to date nonetheless. :thumbsup:
    9. Gyokusai

      Lurkers, reveal thyselves

      Curious, and forgive me if this is actually posted somewhere and I missed it. Do we have and published metrics/demographics of the MDS community, like how many members and whatnot? I joined a month ago and seems to be quite the active community, glad I found this little corner of the internet...
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      Ruger 10/22 Question

      If you want a true Ruger BX-25 (which you do I'm sure), they're going to be neigh impossible to find and you'll likely have to wait for the back orders to start being fulfilled. That, and obviously having a friend or shop outside MD to get them from. Good luck!!! :party29:
    11. Gyokusai

      Does Government Have Right to Determine What Weapons People Can Own?

      Just about as much right to determine what car I drive... ie: no, up to a certain limit. The question has always been, what is that limit? IMHO all the stuff in these AWB or mag cap limits are nuts, but I'll concede that perhaps we don't have the right to own an RPG. Got to love defining gray...
    12. Gyokusai

      Top Five Combat Handguns (all-time)

      I'll admit, that's the one gripe I do have with the Glock 22. Like I said, it isn't my favorite by any means. It was one of my earlier handguns a ways back and perhaps it's just gotten too comfortable in my collection if I start defending it lol. Great analogy, funny one actually as I was an...
    13. Gyokusai

      Top Five Combat Handguns (all-time)

      Curious, do you just not like the caliber or is there something specific about a glock in 40SW? It's not my favorite, but I have a Glock 22 in my collection and find it fairly decent. But that's just my opinion, we all have our own preferences. :)
    14. Gyokusai

      Top Five Combat Handguns (all-time)

      Ok, that's a valid point... touche. As far as the "40 sucks" argument, I don't buy that at all. I'm not saying I favor 40 over 45, but assuming we're comparing good loads on both the extra capacity you get on the 40 certainly has something going for it, that's all. Just an observation/thought...
    15. Gyokusai

      Newbie looking for first purchase

      Eyes of the beholder. That said, with so many black/blued guns in a collection, seeing a chrome toy is a nice change of scenery every once in a while. ;)
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