Tuesday, July 15, 2008

GSG 5 The mother of Fun Guns to Shoot


Ever since I was a young lad I dreamed of the day of having a H&K MP5, Ok maybe not since I was a young lad but at least the last 15 years. About 3 months ago a friend of mine ( we'll call him Jay ) showed me this great new gun that was coming out. Needless to say I was very excited ( any time a new fancy gun comes out I'm excited ) my wife wasn't! we'll guess what, it came in. I put 400 rounds through it this last weekend and holy crap is it fun.

The GSG-5 was designed from scratch to be a very close replica to the MP5. The controls are identical. The appearance is very close, and unless you have a real MP5 right there to compare against, you'd be hard pressed to find the differences.

"Just Like the MP-5, But in .22!"

Here is a you tube link to a guy ( not me ) shooting the gun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQtQhkZhd-E

Thanks Jay!! Money well spent!

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Go Back Packing!


A good back pack seems hard to find. I know that I have gone through many a pack trying to find the right one.

Bora 80 Backpack - by ARCTERYX


Designed with spirit-freeing multi-day treks in mind, the Bora 80 from ARCTERYX has the capacity to store lots of gear, and the supportive Vapor thermoformed suspension makes it a pleasure to carry heavy loads. Durable, weatherproof fabric and Water Tight zippers protect food and gear, giving you a worry-free attitude for miles of adventurous trekking.

Features:

  • Keeps pack contents safe and dry with Ripstorm fabric that sheds snow and resists abrasion; durable superpack nylon reinforcements
  • Loads are spread over large areas of contact in the suspension system and backpanel by use of Vapor thermoforming technology that anatomically conforms the components to your body
  • Occipital cavity cradles your head and the pivoting hipbelt design lets you hips move freely for more comfortable carry
  • Large kangaroo pocket with drain hole and separate sleeping bag compartment
  • Attach additional gear with 2 external daisy chains, hypalon and Velcro ice axe holders and water bottle pockets
  • Full-length side zip allows you to quickly find gear and pack easily
  • Compress the load for stability with 6 external compression straps
  • Key clip, hose clip, a removable/stowable lid and interchangeable suspension components round out the features

Specifications:

  • Capacity: 4390 / 4940 cu in (Small / extended); 4700 / 5250 cu in (Regular / extended); 5000 / 5550 cu in (Tall / extended)
  • Weight: 6 lb 10 oz (Small); 6 lb 13 oz (Regular); 7 lb 1 oz (Tall)
  • Fits torso: 16 - 19 inches (Small); 18 - 21 inches (Regular); 20 - 23 inches (Tall)
  • Material: 420-denier nylon / 630-denier nylon
  • Frame Material: HDPE
  • Access: top, bottom, side
  • Number of pockets: main compartment + 2 pockets