Creeker, SASS #43022

I appreciate that - I have read and studied many resources regarding the Platypus and amazingly have heard pretty much zero negative.

Fortunately from that standpoint - I have relatively large hands; so grip size is not a major issue. My hand fits around the grip and I can shoot a Glock fairly well; just have never warmed to the grip angle.

A stage writer CANNOT require holstering prior to the completion of the pistol string. (If shooting BOTH pistols at same position - a pistol string encompasses all 10 rounds). This instruction would either exclude or impede the Gunfighter category and as such is an improperly written instruction and can be disregarded (same as stage instruction written still using 1st pistol/ 2nd pistol nomenclature). A stage writer or club is NOT required to provide a table, platform or space to allow for pistol staging - or they MAY state that a given space may not be used for that purpose - but they cannot enforce holstering "during" the pistol string; only prior to the next firearm or prior to moving to the unloading table.

@Pat Riot I recently sold all my 45 caliber pistols. Since breaking my wrists a few years back - thumpy recoil is no longer my friend; but I still love the 1911 platform. So I was looking at double stack 1911/ 2011's in 9mm and decided I wanted to treat myself a little. So like many - I took a look at the ridiculous ultra expensive 1911/ 2011's and quickly decided (for me) that $10k + guns should be engraved and inlayed double rifles and high end trap shotguns (which I don't own any of either). So I looked at the Staccato pistols and while they are nice; at $5k, the cheap side of me questions how exactly they are $2,500 better than other pretty nice 2011's. Considered having one built for me by a very talented 1911 gunsmith locally - but again a lot of money. And the whole time - the price of magazines was in the back of my head; my last expensive (not cowboy) competition toy was a CZ IPSC model and while the gun was not stupid expensive the mags were $80 a piece. Knowing my weird need to own multiples of magazines - I wanted to avoid going down the road of buying $1000 worth of mags (again). So enters the Stealth Arms Platypus - semi custom double stack 1911 (not a 2011 as it is not a two piece frame; separate frame and grip module) that uses cheap Glock 17 mags WHILE retaining the traditional 1911 grip angle. The Platypus allows the purchaser to mix and match from drop down menus any number of variations of frame designs, slide designs, textures, barrel lengths, materials finishes (external and internal), bushing barrel, Bull barrel, threaded barrel, custom serial numbers, red dot platform cuts (RMR here) and (obviously) whatever fever dream combination of colors (on most every surface) one can think of. I have researched and questioned and researched further and am very impressed with what I know so far. So I pulled the trigger on purchasing one in early February and am scheduled to receive it in July. Already stockpiling magazines and my custom holster rig - still waiting to find a deal on a Holosun 507k to get that ordered up. And of course - stocking up on 9mm. So yes, full report will be forthcoming. Now I just have to find an old fart, crippled and slow, modern pistol group to shoot with.

An extra memory of those old magazines was that when loaded to capacity - the magazines would bulge and not seat fully. I just picked up 10 new magazines for a Glock 17... I am intending to purchase some of the metal body 17 mags as well. And I don't even own a Glock. They will be feeding my new toy. Stealth Arms Platypus - 1911 double stack running Glock mags. Per Stealth Arms - should arrive at the shop on July 8th

A unneeded solution to a non-existent problem? Maybe. But as an engineering exercise (moving the grip forward changes the recoil impulse), and creating a rearward magazine stripping design; it as certainly interesting. And anything that either defines the path forward or perhaps shows what avenues to avoid are worthwhile experiences.

When I was designing logo T-Shirts for our gun shop; I used AI to avoid manually creating the artwork (which I could do but is VERY time consuming) or "lifting" someone else's artwork (which is very unethical if for resale). But with properly phrased prompts and a willingness to redo as many times as needed - AI can provide some great options. Desert Scorpions personal logo Some of our T Shirt designs T Shirt Shotgun.pdf T Shirt 3.pdf T Shirt Thompson.pdf

I believe so. I was going to make match favors one year, for our annual shoot, of a comic book cover for each shooter. The idea never quite came to fruition - but I built up quite a library of old "Western" images and comics covers to work with. With the advent of AI - the ease of creating these images is amazing AND every single one is an original artwork.

@Escopeta Jake Just an example of a quick AI prompt.

I have done this before - it's not that hard; anyone with some artistic talent and rudimentary computer skills could kick one out in just a couple minutes. AI could also be prompted to create a like image. I have been playing with AI action figures as well.

Man, I wish I was able to make it. Anyone want to sponsor my airfare from Las Vegas to Tennessee? Of course; if Widder ever sees me shoot - he might move to revoke my Jedi status.

Not really a forgotten gun - as its current version; the Bond Arms Bullpup is still in production. One of our local cowboys has one that he let me shoot a couple magazines thru. I liked it - especially as a novelty; just a bit pricey as a toy for me (but if one comes thru my shop at a stupid price - I will own it.)

It's not really. My shop phone is so customers can contact me - tying it up (or tying up a clerk, when we often are the only shop employee) for 10, 15 minutes just to verify a C&R is not an effective use of our time. Most everything else we do - verify FFL, NICS checks, send or receive faxes, send FFL's, etc. are all done thru the internet - no one is standing with a phone to their ear.

We lost our Shepherd/ Wolf mix "Huckleberry Holliday" last year. Painted Lady does not do well without a dog; so we adopted Rhyolite Ricochet, a Shepherd - Lab mix. ("Guarding" behind the counter of the gun shop) But, of course, Rhyolite decided that I was his human and we were back looking for a dog for Painted Lady. Enter Bisbee Buckshot to our lives - Pit Bull & American Staffordshire Terrier. And fortunately; Rhyolite has welcomed Bisbee into the house with minimal abuse. Tho I think he sometimes wonders why this little monster is eating out of his food bowl

All of the "risks" fall upon the FFL dealer; proof of valid C&R, proof of item eligibility, etc. I am not putting my business and license at risk to facilitate the convenience of a hobbyist. And sadly, a significant percentage of C&R holders have zero understanding of what privilege their C&R actually does and does not confer to them. I have had C&R buyers inform me that as long as the model itself was over 50 years old - then they could purchase any version on their license (i.e. Winchester 1894's were made over 50 years ago - so a new version from Miroku should qualify). I have had C&R holders tell me their license exempted them from sales tax. With research of item and discussion with holder; I may accept C&R in person, but I won't ship directly to one. The sales are not worth the potential hassle.

Ouch - that is both harsh and hurtful. I mean - it's true enough, but doggone. 😜

Naw, he tried that once in Phoenix - didn't go well and then I had to be nice to him during recovery. And I don't care for being nice to Shooting Bull - he might start thinking I actually like him.

And the improvements over the last few years have been huge. The Eldorado/ Rangers now have a dedicated shooting area - so the days of closing down the public range for CAS events is over. I believe there are opportunities for semi permanent facades and building fronts and with the range now home to the Nevada State Championships and the Western Regionals - the skies the limit. And who knows? Maybe I'll twist some arms and see if the old Nevada Rangers annual, "Stampede" might be possible as well.

I've "P'd" on my sweep so many times - I've considered renaming it the Urinary infection.

I'm just amazed that no one has shredded me for the sheer narcissistic act of putting my own sweep in the match. And then further attempting to curry favor with the wife by putting hers in too. But hey, I am what I am - if Desert Scorpion wasn't working Saturdays in our gun shop; I would have stuck her sweep in there as well. I'm tempted to go back and add in the "Shooting Bull" sweep to entice his attendance... Two rifle rounds placed on a pistol target Then three into the berm Then jack out four rounds Then Stage the rifle with a round remaining on the carrier. Realize you left your pistols at the loading table and your shotgun shells at your cart. Sing, "I'm a little teapot - short and stout" and proceed to the unloading table. 🤪

Dave, At the match proper - wear your duds and be prepared to see target placements that will surprise you. There will a vendor row; but Tombstone Livery is a relatively small space so the quantity of vendors is limited. In Tombstone; dress it up fully, duds, leather and guns - if you're going to walk the streets where Wyatt and Doc trod - can't do it unheeled. Most businesses are perfectly ok with you entering in full regalia. Just look for signage for the ones not interested in your money. Take a stagecoach ride. There are BUNCHES of re-enactment groups - no need to see them all, but visit the OK corral museum and at minimum, watch their re-enactment. My opinion, Crystal Palace serves the best food. But if you get burnt out on Tombstone fare (or pricing) - Sierra Vista is only 15 miles away and has "regular" restaurants and services. Bisbee is not that far away and has become a nifty little artist enclave town. Highly recommend scheduling the Copper Queen mine tour.

All the world rejoiced; for it is known far and wide that Creeker stages are fair and equitable. And that shooting a Creeker stage elevates all; from the speediest and even to the slowest and most afflicted Duelist like yourself. Blessings be upon you, my son.

If I have to go up against Deuce - The thing that "depends" is whether my adult diaper leaks or not. So there. 🥴

No - it doesn't. Deuce is one of the best in the world. And if that method takes HIM from Superman to merely fast. Then I'll happily take my chances with how much it affects "normal" shooters.

One of the perks of our auto shop (Velocity Custom Cars) being located at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is that Nellis AFB is located next door. Nellis is home to the Air Force Thunderbirds and their practice flight path takes them directly over the speedway and industrial park - an absolute joy to watch them doing their thing; often feels like my own private airshow.