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BOOK REVIEW : Oldsmobile "Rand McNally POCKET ROAD ATLAS, United States / Canada / Mexico", 1986. Wikipedia article on Road map : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_map Wikipedia article on Atlas : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas Wikipedia article on Rand McNally : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rand_McNally Wikipedia article on Oldsmobile : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oldsmobile Wikipedia article on General Motors : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors

CURIOS for the CURIOUS [163]: Celestial, Sun, and Moon Disc, Resin Cast. 2001, CELESTIAL GARDEN, NEW CREATIVE ENTERPRISES INC., A DECORATIVE CONCEPTS INCORPORATED Company. #29992 Celestial Stepping Stone/Wall Plaque. Wikipedia article on The Sun in culture : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sun_in_culture Wikipedia chapter on Moon, In culture and life : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon#In_culture_and_life

BOOK COVER REVIEW : "PETER JONES: Solar Wind", 1980 (1989) PAPER TIGER, A Dragon's World Imprint, Magnetic Storm, Ltd. Wikipedia article on Peter Andrew Jones : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Andrew_Jones Wikipedia article on Paper Tiger Books : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_Tiger_Books there is a website, but was not able to currently verify connection : peterandrewjones.net

SHOW AND TELL [167]: Belgium FN Model 1924/30 Sword Bayonet, 11.75 inch blade, (RARE) Export Short Length variant pattern, Overall Length 16.75 inch. World of Bayonets page section on Bayonets of Belgium, M1924 Mauser Export : https://worldbayonets.com/Bayonet_Identification_Guide/Belgium/Belgium_2.html#belgian_m1924_mauser_export_bayonet Wikipedia article on FN Model 24 and Model 30 : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_Model_24_and_Model_30 Wikipedia article on Bayonet : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayonet Wikipedia article on Scabbard : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scabbard

AA&E LEATHERCRAFT Quick Adjust Nylon Gunsling. Circa mid-1990S. Sourced from RAY'S SPORTS SHOP, INC. Blue Force Gear Sling Snap Hooks. Source video from alvmahn : https://rumble.com/user/alvmahn

UNBOXING [178]: another delivery from Army Navy Outdoors. Eagle Industries MBITR Radio Pocket, Used. 2 Pack, USMC Hydration GP MOLLE Pouch, New. New, U.S. Issue ACU Knee and Elbow Pad Set Type II. 2 x USMC Issue Coyote MOLLE Dump Pouch, Used. U.S. Issue LC-2 ALICE Pack Straps, Used. USMC Issue FILBE 3 Day Assault Backpack, Surplus Grade Grade 2, Used.

BOOK COVER REVIEW : THE PENTAGON AND THE ART OF WAR, The Question of Military Reform, by EDWARD N. LUTTWAK. 1985, 1986 TOUCHTONE, SIMON AND SCHUSTER. Wikipedia article on Edward Luttwak : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Luttwak Wikipedia chapter on Simon & Schuster, Former imprints : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_%26_Schuster#Former_imprints Wikipedia article on The Pentagon : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pentagon

CURIOS for the CURIOUS [162]: DURAN DURAN, THE REFLEX, 12 inch single, 1984 TRITEC MUSIC LTD., Capitol Records Wikipedia article on The Reflex : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Reflex Wikipedia article on Duran Duran : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duran_Duran Wikipedia article on Capitol Records : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitol_Records

BOOK COVER REVIEW : ALTERNATE VIEWS, ALTERNATE UNIVERSES, THE ART OF DAVID B. MATTINGLY, 1996, PAPER TIGER, An imprint of Dragon's World Ltd. Wikipedia article on David B. Mattingly : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_B._Mattingly Link to David B. Mattingly's site : https://www.davidmattingly.com/ Wikipedia article on Matte painting : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matte_painting Wikipedia article on Digital matte artist : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_matte_artist Wikipedia article on Paper Tiger Books : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_Tiger_Books

SHOW AND TELL [166]: MODEL 1874 SINGLE ACTION ARMY CALIBER .45 Colt, 4.75 inch barrel, JRCM (JRC/Marushin Die-Casting Industry) Die-Cast Replica Model #100, blue finish, moving parts. 'single-action revolver-model' series, late 1980s - early 1990s. Wikipedia article on Modelguns : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modelguns Wikipedia article on Replica : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Replica Wikipedia article on Colt Single Action Army : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_Single_Action_Army Wikipedia article on Revolver : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolver (suggestion) Wikipedia article on MGC, ModelGuns Corporation, (トイガンメーカー) : https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/MGC_(%E3%83%88%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%A1%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC)

SHOW AND TELL: AR-15 Single Stage Trigger vs Two Stage Trigger, dry fire observations.

UNBOXING [177]: another delivery from "ArmyandOutdoors dot com" (New Zealand). British Army Desert Belt Large (120cm), British Desert DPM Radio Pouch Khaki, British Army MTP Radio Pouch, French Camo Flak Jacket 105cm (L/XL), British Army MTP Shovel Cover, British MTP LMG 100 Pouch, Greek Army Ripstop Lizard Camo Trousers Large (96cm), Austrian Army 3 Hole Web Belt 110cm x2, East German Cap Badge - Large.

BOOK COVER REVIEW : Greatest Ever Quick & Easy, easy and delicious step-by-step recipes, 2002 (2004) PARRAGON PUBLISHING. Wikipedia article on Paragon Publishing : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paragon_Publishing Link to amazon page on "Greatest Ever Quick & Easy" : https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Quick-Cookbook-Step-Step/dp/140543290X

CURIOS for the CURIOUS [161]: BILLY IDOL, "DON'T STOP" EP, 1981, Chrysalis Records Side 1 "Mony Mony" "Baby Talk" Side 2 "Untouchables" "Dancing with Myself" Wikipedia article on Don't Stop (EP) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Stop_(EP) Wikipedia article on Billy Idol : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Idol Wikipedia article on Chrysalis Records : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysalis_Records

BOOK COVER REVIEW : ULTRATERRANIUM, The Paintings of Bruce Pennington, Text by Nigel Suckling, 1991, PAPER TIGER, An imprint of Dragon's World Ltd. Wikipedia article on Bruce Pennington : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Pennington Link to Bruce Pennington's site : https://www.brucepennington.co.uk/ Link to Nigel Suckling's site : https://www.unicorngarden.com/index.htm Wikipedia article on Paper Tiger Books : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_Tiger_Books

SHOW AND TELL [165]: Turkey M1935 Mauser Bayonet and Turkish Scabbard sheath. AS.FA, Askari Fabrika (military factory) World of Bayonets page section on Bayonets of Turkey, M1935 : https://worldbayonets.com/Bayonet_Identification_Guide/Turkey/turkey_2.html#1935 Wikipedia lead article on Turkish Mauser : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_Mauser Wikipedia article on Bayonet : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayonet Wikipedia article on Scabbard : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scabbard

SHOW AND TELL: MAGPUL M-LOK T-Nut Replacement Set. Classic MAGPUL RVG MOE conversion to M-LOK. (Extra Life +1). item description M-LOK T-Nut Replacement Set : https://magpul.com/m-lok-t-nut-replacement-set.html item description RVG to M-LOK Adapter rail : https://magpul.com/rvg-m-lok-adapter-rail.html?mp_global_color=118 item description RVG, Rail Vertical Grip : https://magpul.com/rvg-rail-vertical-grip.html item description MVG, M-LOK Vertical Grip : https://magpul.com/m-lok-mvg-moe-vertical-grip.html

UNBOXING [176]: another delivery from Venture Surplus. USGI 1 Quart Canteen & General Purpose Pouch - Used, Multicam. Aimpoint Picatinny Gooseneck Rail Screws Pack Quantity: Single Condition: New ( sent 2 ). US Army Large Rucksack Sustainment Pouch - Used, ACU × 2. USGI E Tool, Entrenching Tool - Used. USGI PASGT Helmet, Black - Large, Used. USGI Double 40mm Pyrotechnic Grenade Pouch - Multicam, New × 2. USGI 1 Quart Canteen & General Purpose Pouch - New, ACU. USGI Sleeping Bag Hood, OD Green - Olive Drab, Used × 2. USGI E Tool Pouch - New, Multicam.

BOOK COVER REVIEW : RAIDER, THE TRUE STORY OF THE LEGENDARY SOLDIER WHO PERFORMED MORE POW RAIDS THAN ANY OTHER AMERICAN IN HISTORY, by Charles W. Sasser, 2002, St. Martin's Press. Link to a tribute to CSM Galen C. Kittleson, U.S. Army Special Forces : http://veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=1275 Link to item description : https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780312360658/raider Wikipedia article on Alamo Scouts : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamo_Scouts Wikipedia article on Alamo Scouts Training Center : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamo_Scouts_Training_Center Wikipedia article on Raid at Cabanatuan (30 January 1945, Japanese Cabanatuan POW camp near Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raid_at_Cabanatuan Wikipedia article on Operation Ivory Coast (21 November 1970, Sơn Tây prisoner-of-war camp) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Ivory_Coast Wikipedia.article on Raid : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raid_(military) Link to macmillan publshers page on Charles W. Sasser, U.S. Army Special Forces : https://us.macmillan.com/author/charleswsasser

CURIOS for the CURIOUS [160]: North Pole, Alaska. Juliana James, Woven Wall Tapestry, early 2000s. One possible location to find works from Acorn Studios artist Julianna James : https://wovenartandbeyond.com/search?q=juliana+james Wikipedia article on Tapestry : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapestry Wikipedia article on Snowy owl : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowy_owl Wikipedia article on Polar bear : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_bear Wikipedia article on North Pole, Alaska : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Pole,_Alaska

BOOK COVER REVIEW : Electric Dreams, THE ART OF Barclay Shaw, INTRODUCTION BY Harlan Ellison, 1995, PAPER TIGER, An imprint of Dragon's World Ltd. Wikipedia article on Barclay Shaw : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barclay_Shaw Link to Barclay Shaw's site : https://barclayshaw.com/ Wikipedia article on Harlan Ellison : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlan_Ellison Wikipedia article on Speculative fiction : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speculative_fiction Wikipedia article on New Wave science fiction : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Wave_science_fiction Wikipedia article on Paper Tiger Books : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_Tiger_Books

SHOW AND TELL [164]: MODEL 1874 SINGLE ACTION ARMY CALIBER .45 Colt, 5.5 inch barrel, JRCM (JRC/Marushin Die-Casting Industry) Die-Cast Replica Model #101, blue finish, moving parts. 'single-action revolver-model' series, late 1980s - early 1990s. Wikipedia article on Modelguns : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modelguns Wikipedia article on Replica : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Replica Wikipedia article on Colt Single Action Army : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_Single_Action_Army Wikipedia article on Revolver : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolver Wikipedia article on .45 Colt : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.45_Colt (suggestion) Wikipedia article on MGC, ModelGuns Corporation, (トイガンメーカー) : https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/MGC_(%E3%83%88%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%A1%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC)

MEDIA REVIEW : MidwayUSA QR Code / " DON'T GET LEFT OUT " Flyer (arrived April 2024)

SHOW AND TELL: VG6 PRECISION, CAGE DEVICE (CONCUSSION ALTERING GAS EXPANSION DEVICE). CALIBER: MULTI. MADE IN THE U.S.A. Item description of VG6 PRECISION CAGE (C.A.G.E.) : (currently removed from VG6 website) The VG6 CAGE (Concussion Altering Gas Expansion) Device is the pinnacle of concussion reduction technology. Its primary essential task is to disrupt side concussion while keeping or enhancing the characteristics of the Gamma and Epsilon series of muzzle devices. It accomplishes this with ease. The VG6 CAGE does not use a large tubular construction because gas dynamics used for muzzle brakes do not operate efficiently when transferring energy into them. Instead it features a close wrap fit. This allows the CAGE to distribute the gases in a manner conducive to both muzzle control and concussion disruption. The sides of the VG6 CAGE utilize a series/pattern of small holes which move over the chambers of the Gamma and Epsilon devices. This allows the gasses to expend energy more uniformly and slows them down while moving through the porting thus disrupting horizontal concussion AND allowing the muzzle brake to have more time to influence the gaseous escape through all the ports. This leads to an extremely smooth recoil and zero muzzle flip by “bleeding off energy” rather than abruptly losing energy. SPECS Material: Highest Quality Stainless Steel Finish: BLACKNITRIDE™ – Matte Black Finish Surface Hardness: 68RC Compatibility – Dual Chambered Muzzle Devices, GAMMA 556, EPSILON 556, GAMMA 556 EX and GAMMA 300BLK Weight: 1.4oz Wikipedia article on Muzzle brake : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzzle_brake Wikipedia article on Flash suppressor : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_suppressor Further information on other items shown in video : Item description of VG6 GAMMA 556 muzzle device : https://www.vg6precision.com/vg6-gamma-556 Item description of VG6 GAMMA 300BLK muzzle device : https://www.vg6precision.com/vg6-gamma-300blk Item description of BALLISTIC ADVANTAGE, 17.7" 5.56 BA HANSON (3-GUN) MIDLENGTH AR 15 BARREL W/ LO PRO, PERFORMANCE SERIES : https://www.ballisticadvantage.com/17-7-5-56-ba-hanson-3-gun-midlength-ar-15-barrel-w-lo-pro-performance-series.html Item description of BALLISTIC ADVANTAGE, 16" 5.56 GOVERNMENT PROFILE MIDLENGTH AR 15 BARREL, MODERN SERIES : https://www.ballisticadvantage.com/16-5-56-government-profile-midlength-ar-15-barrel-modern-series.html Item description of Knights Armament Company, 4 Rib Rail Panel, Black : https://www.knightarmco.com/2123/shop/accessories/mil-std-1913/4-ribbed-rail-cover-panel-2 *Discontinued item* The Firearms Blog (TFB) article on MIDWEST INDUSTRIES, 17.5″ M-LOK RAIL. : https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/12/14/midwest-industries-mlok/

SHOW AND TELL [146]: M31 HEAT Training INERT rifle grenade. Wikipedia article on M31 HEAT rifle grenade : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M31_HEAT_rifle_grenade Wikipedia chapter on Rifle grenade : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifle_grenade Wikipedia article on 22 mm rifle grenade : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22_mm_grenade Wikipedia chapter on Spigot type Rifle grenade : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifle_grenade#Spigot-type