Blog O'Stuff

Dave Markowitz's Blog O'Stuff about computing, shooting, RKBA, and whatever else I feel like ranting about.

Saturday, October 20, 2018

October 2018 Overnight Camping Trip

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Sunday, September 09, 2018

Polymer 80 Range Report

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I shot the Polymer 80 "Glock 19" last night. My dad and I put about 150 rounds through it, mostly Herter's 115 grain ball (mad...
Saturday, September 08, 2018

Polymer 80 Build Complete

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I finished up the Polymer 80 "Glock 19" today. Impressions: "Milling" the frame is easy. I used end nippers to remov...
Wednesday, September 05, 2018

Rehydrating Dried Out Pipe Tobacco

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I am an occasional pipe smoker, which means that sometimes my tobacco dries out before I use it. Hence this video from a friend: I ha...
Monday, September 03, 2018

80% Glock Build

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We've done 80% AR15s, so now it's time to build a Glock 19 from an 80% lower. Like with AR15s, this isn't about saving any money...
Monday, August 13, 2018

How to Make and Use a Stropping Block

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Sunday, August 12, 2018

Shooting a Smith & Wesson Model 2

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In this video, I shoot a Smith & Wesson Model 2 revolver, made in the 1870s. It is chambered for the .38 S&W round, not to be confu...

Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener Review Video

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Sunday, August 05, 2018

CAD Files for 3D Printing and Machining Guns

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https://www.codeisfreespeech.com/

Chaga Tea

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As I write this I'm on my second cup of chaga tea, made from the stuff I got from russianfoodusa.com . I had to do some googling to see ...
Saturday, August 04, 2018

There's Russian collusion in my kitchen!

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On July 26th I placed an order with russianfoodusa.com (located in Brooklyn) for a few items: Bulgarian Brand "Filet Yelina" ...
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Some Facts About 3D Printed Guns

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My G-d there is a lot of utter rubbish being spewed about 3D printed guns in the media over the past couple of days. Some facts: 1. You ca...
Saturday, July 28, 2018

Old Gun Day at the Range

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Today was old gun day at the range. First up was my Wartime Commercial Mauser C96 Broomhandle, in 7.63x25 (.30 Mauser). I wanted to see ho...

Vinpok Bolt "MagSafe" Power Cord for MacBook Pro

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If there's one thing I hate about the most recent MacBook Pros, it's that Apple replaced the MagSafe power connector with USB-C AKA ...
Monday, July 23, 2018

New Sights for the Rossi 92

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My 14 y/o daughter wants to join me deer hunting this year so I needed something she could shoot well with mild recoil. The Rossi 92 in .357...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Your Very Own Dictatorship

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The following essay was Posted by an online acquaintance. I didn't write it. But I agree with it. Your very own dictatorship. Two o...
Monday, July 09, 2018

Made a Stropping Block

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Today one of my friends on Facebook posted a link to an article on the A.G. Russell Knives website, How to Make a Finishing Paddle . Coin...
Sunday, July 08, 2018

Camillus TL-29 Electrician's Knife

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I picked up this old Camillus electrician's knife off eBay for a whopping $11.50 shipped. Generations of American servicemen have ...

Worksharp Field Sharpener

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In the past couple of weeks I’ve been on a cutlery buying binge. I received a nice Amazon gift card for my birthday at the end of May, and a...
Thursday, May 31, 2018

Day at the Range

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I've been off all week and despite the crappy weather forecasts, made it to the range yesterday and today. This post has pics from today...
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