I shoot a lot of different metal frame and polymer pistols, but my favorite family of pistols is the CZ family and clones. Both the SAR K2 45 full size and compact 45acp are soft shooters and shoot like the 9mm CZ cousins with their 40oz it feels like a bigger "push" in a bigger grip. Shooting the P12 was just different, 8oz might only be 1/2 a pound but that feels different. It is not a "push" but "jab" or a "hit" two to the hand. The P12 barrel is 1/2 inch shorter than the K2 45acp but I felt a few gunpowder sparks. Shooting the P12 is exciting like shooting a 45acp as a kid. Para Ordnance was founded 35 years ago, in Canada of all places, by Ted Szabo (a Hungarian ex-pat) and Thanos Polyzos (who had immigrated from Greece). The company grew slowly and specialized in 1911s. In 2009, Para USA began domestic production in North Carolina. The Freedom Group bought them in 2012. The company built its reputation on rock-solid, no-frills 1911s. The guns sometimes strayed into more radical designs. Para pioneered double stack single actions and developed a double action for the 1911 that gained favor with law enforcement. In fact, if you look at the history of the company and the design innovations they developed, you’ll see evidence of a true dedication to the 1911. Think about the time frame we’re talking about here. In the mid-1980s, the American military kicked the old 1911 design to the curb. The era of polymer-framed double-actions was just ramping up. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUafcxXBfC0

P365X with PMM Comp & Icarus ACE Hybrid Pro Grip Parker Mountian Comp Icarus A.C.E. Hybrid Pro Grip ICARUS A.C.E. 365 XL Hybrid PRO The Icarus Precision, Accuracy, Control, Enhanced “A.C.E.” 365 Hybrid XL Pro grip module is machined from billet 7075 aluminum to be an upgrade for the Sig Sauer OEM standard polymer P365 XL grip module that takes your everyday carry to its max size/capacity within its class. The XL is designed for a longer grip with added capacity option and a moderately flared mag well for the A.C.E. 365 series – our 365 Hybrid XL grip module weight is approximately double the OEM polymer module and features an extended beaver tail providing the shooter mitigated recoil and reduced muzzle flip for accurate rapid fire. Our “Elite” grip texture has been developed to provide exceptionally secure grip without excessive bite. The elevated finger notch enhances the grip ergonomics of the firearm for more secure handling while the longer standard 1913 style picatinny rail offers the most options when selecting accessories for customizing your weapon. A.C.E. 365 Hybrid XL Pro Grip Module Features: • Machined from billet 7075 aluminum • Direct replacement of the Sig Sauer OEM standard polymer P365 grip module • Longer handle grip module of our A.C.E. 365 series• Increased weight mitigates recoil (weight 3.875 oz) • Flush Fit with XL length slide / Standard Slide + PMM Comp • Narrow extended beavertail reduces muzzle flip and improves comfort • NEWLY UPGRADED design featuring more aggressive "Elite" grip texture • Elevated finger notch allowing for a more positive grip • Longer mill spec 1913 picatinny rail that extended flush to the end of the XL slide allowing for the widest range of compatible accessory options • Ambidextrous Textured indexing points on the dust cover. • Moderately flared mag well with improved base plate compatibility. • Available in safety & non-safety versions • Capacity: 12 +1 rounds • Designed to be compatible with OEM magazine Parker Mountain Machine was started in late 2012 by Jarod Legsdin. The PMM MICRO JTTC for the P365 uses a proprietary threaded barrel designed specifically for mounting our compensator. Our compensator mounts much like what is found on all modern rifles utilizing a combination of thread locker proper timing of the compensator in relation to the P365 slide. Additionally, the PMM MICRO JTTC of the P365 utilizes a single port design at the 12 O’clock position which maximizes the effectiveness of the compensator. This keeps the muzzle of the pistol down and allows the slide to “track” faster and more accurately for follow up shots. The PMM MICRO JTTC was designed to work with most factory-loaded ammunition and yield a 30-40% reduction in muzzle climb with 115gr ammo! We have adapted our designs to integrate with and complement the design of your pistol so no longer does a compensator have to look like an afterthought slapped on the end of your pistol, rather it delivers unmatched performance and looks. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVZi3_DTRF8

The Parts Cost to Build SIG P320 with Icarus from Scratch ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPY5Z_QbLfc

How collectible are Case knives? Case Knives have been the most collected and appreciated traditional knife since the early 1900's. Beginning the the early part of the last century, Case knives were the yardstick all other cutlery was measured. What do the X's and dots mean on a case knife? The Case blade tang dating system allows you to identify your knife with a year or era in which the knife was manufactured. The dating symbols are found on the tang stamps at the base of the knife's main blade. In 1970, Case added ten dots beneath the “U.S.A” on all knife tangs. Each year a dot was removed. Why do case knives have two blades? Having a pair of different blades allows us to select the right tool for a given job. Often we'll pocket a knife with more than two blades, for the same reason -- to have choices, that is -- or when we're playing Kephart (camping, fishing, hunting or hiking). Why are case knives so expensive? Case knives are expensive because of their unique craft, which is rare. This brand has made a good reputation over the years, and its value will continue to increase with time. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7gloQ_p4e4