Author: TJ Provost

But in all seriousness, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere near New York. The population density is too high. You are either going to have a crap load of walkers coming after your, or a lot of competition for whatever supplies are left from other survivors.

Either way, you are screwed.

 

So today was the first day we got to use our new shotguns at the range.

I have to say it was the most fun I’ve had in a while.

I’ll start with the Remington 870 Express. The gun shoots like a dream. It was quick and easy to get the right feel and strips down very easily. Clearly fifty years of manufacturing the weapon has given Remington some experience in how to build a shotgun. I am looking forward to shooting it again real soon.

On to the Stoeger stf3000 .410 my son was shooting.
He fired fifty rounds through it without a hitch, and had a ball doing it. We lost count somewhere, but he hit somewhere around 41 or 42 of the 50 clays. It took him a few shot to get a feel for it and then he was pretty much hitting every target.

 

So, after blowing throw a whole case of clays we had an awesome day. I actually wished I brought two cases, but I guess that is what tomorrow is for.

In terms of the Steoger, the safety (which throws itself every time you open the gun) was a bit stiff to start but loosened up a little over the course of the day. I have to say it is also a heavy weapon. It easily ways as much if not more than my Remington 870. It is an attractively made weapon, and functioned well, but if your kid (or petite wife) isn’t at least a hundred pounds it might be a bit too heavy for a full day of fun.

The show was interesting.

It was the first gun show I’d been to in PA and I was expecting a few different things.

I was expecting a lot more used inventory and a bit more selection. I’d say the show caters more to “home defense” weapons versus target or hunting shooters.

I only found one of the things on my list, and found a substitution for another. I’ll let you know how they shoot after we go to the range tomorrow.

1.) Remington 870

 

What I wanted was a used 870 at a bargain price with the synthetic black stock.  What I got instead was a very well priced new 870 and I am going to need to modify it myself with about $80 bucks of replacement parts. (I hate the fake plastic wood so I am going to get some black replacement parts)  Can’t wait to shoot it tomorrow. ***Correction – it actually is real wood and looks quite nice. The one at the shop must have had lamination applied to it or maybe it was plastic? – but when I assembled my 870 this morning it is quite aesthetically pleasing. Don’t think I’m going to change a thing. End Correction***

2.) I was hoping to get a single shot Rossi youth 410 shotgun.  What I got instead was a Stoeger STF 3000 over and under.  It is a lot nicer gun, but was well over what I wanted to pay.  Still, my boy was really happy.  Can’t wait to see him blow some clays out of the air tomorrow.

So overall the show was a little disappointing, but still interesting.

 

The dude does have arms, he pulls them back for the pics. I hope he was charging $10 bucks per picture.

 

Just twenty four hours to go until the show opens.

I’m sure I’ll see tons of fellow zombie hunters there.

This is what is on my shopping list, we’ll see how I do when I get back:

1.) 870 Express Super Magnum Synthetic 12 Gauge – New at $370, looking for a strike price at around $190 to 230.  I’ve seen them as low at $180 online but with shipping extra.

2.) Rossi Single Shot Youth Shotgun in 410 (need to teach the little guy how to kill zombies too) New at $160, looking for a used price around $100.

3.) Beretta U22 Neos .22LR Pistol.  New at $280, looking for a price around $180 to $200.

4.) Taurus 709 9mm.  New at $373, I’d pick one up if it was in the $250 range but that is aggressive.  But its a Taurus, so I don’t want to pay top dollar.

5.) Taurus Model 66 in .357.  New at $375, I’d pick one up again at the $250 range.

I’ll let you know how I did when I get back and review the weapons after I get back from the range.

Wish me luck.

Holy crap, is this true?

I have to say this ruined it for me. At first I was like, hey, they are in combat and the other kid had a shotgun, what was Carl supposed to do, start taking prisoners? It was cold, but maybe necessary. At worst it was a questionable split second decision.

Then I saw this – and went F*CK.  It kinda changed how I thought about it, making it seem much darker.

Knife Five for Team Dixon…

 

Sad but true…

Episode  16, Welcome to the Tombs

Summary:

OMG – It is the last episode of the season! I’m both excited and sad.

The episode starts with the Governor beating the crap out of Milton, angry that he burnt up the walkers in the pit, and took away a tactical resource in the process.

Back at the prison Rick and the team are packing up, getting ready to run, or at least that is what it looks like. After the Governor rolls through the front doors we find out that Rick planned an ambush, but it was kind of half assed. They should have hit harder while their enemies had their backs turned. It seemed like a poorly run counter ambush just to turn around and bolt while leaving Glenn, Carol, and Beth behind to fight off a second wave if the Governor returns?  Or was Rick going out to attack the Governor as he ran?  I have no idea.

The episode started out so strong. It had awesome gun battles and action.  Then it just went down hill. There wasn’t really an ending. I guess they were going for a cliff hanger for next season. What happens with the Governor?  But it just felt like crap to me. They could have done a better job.

Things I loved about this episode…

• Milton trying to do the right thing at the end. He didn’t really stand a chance against the Governor, but it was a better than killing Andrea. 
• The brief moment at Daryl’s bike when he and Carol touch hands.
• Awesome assult scenes when the Governor’s team takes the prison gates and blows the hell out of the place. The suspense builds as they get deeper into the prison and there is still no signs of Rick & Associates. I kept praying Rick set it up so the place was full of walkers.
• The beginning of the ambush, although I think it was only half effective. They should have figured a way to kill everyone in the prison.
• Carl killing the kid with the shotgun. I don’t really see he had any other choice. What was he going to do, take a prisoner in the middle of an assault?
• The Governor losing it. Unexpected but awesome. I just wished one of his guys had ended him like a dog. The bit with the woman lying under the body of the other dude was a nice touch. The really good news is that he slaughtered most of his fighters, which should give Rick & Associates a better chance at survival.
• Milton’s hand starting to move in the corner as Andrea is working at her restraints.

Things that I didn’t like about this episode…

• Andrea telling Milton that he’s going to be okay.  Total and utter b*llshit, but maybe it was the kind thing to say to a dying man. I still liked his reply though. “Find something sharp and stab me in the head.”
• Did Andrea’s toes look like they had recently had a pedicure? They looked well kept and shiny, not like what I would have expected if she were living it “rough” for a while.
• Andrea getting bit. I didn’t like her, but getting bit and then having to eat a bullet is a sucky way to go.