Rant mode on.
OK, damnit, for the second time some of you have gone and picked on a friend of mine, Charlie Petty (author of the article.) A few years ago, Charlie took a bunch of heat when he did an article about Federal ammo which was being sold to law enforcement only.
Similarity? In both cases, the MANUFACTURER made the decision as to whom was going to be sold to. Charlie only reported the facts. What is this, "kill the messenger?" Geez.
You doubt Charlie's dedication to RKBA? Geez, would that everyone in the country share his "doubt about RKBA." There would be no anti's anywhere except in insane asylums.
Just recently, I and others from Prodigy's old Shooting Sports Bulletin Board gathered for the final "Gunstock-Summer of Lead" at the Charlotte Rifle and Pistol Club-hosted by none other than the fine man you vilify. (Interestingly enough, one of the attendees, who posts here occasionlly, brought along a Baer gun which, when tested from Charlie's Ransom Rest, turned in a 10 shot .93" group at 25 yds., and will do it all day long.)
As another friend, Dean Speir, recommends, perhaps one should apply the "critical thinking process" before one pops off.
Want some facts about the FN 5.7X28 bullet? OK, here's some: the forward 1/3 of the bullet is aluminum, the back 2/3 is steel. The combination allows BA penetration without causing overpenetration. It will pentrate body armour and 10" of ballistic gelatin, out to 200 meters. It is chambered also in FN's P90 subgun. These weapons are designed to meet 21st century criteria for tank crews, artilery support crews, etc, who will more than likely be facing, at short ranges, BA clad troops.
Would I like to own one or both of these guns? You betcha. Wanna bitch at someone about it? Bitch at the gov't which has created a myriad of insane and contradictory gun laws which make such things only a pipe dream if you ain't a LEO or military person.
Rant mode off.
As an aside, if you'd like to see a picture of the crew which attended Gunstock, follow the link in my signature. Click on the webpage tab at the top of the screen, then follow the link to the Rogue's Gallery. All of Schmit's photos are there, too, as well as some other odds 'n' ends.
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Shoot straight regards, Richard at The Shottist's Center
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