tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post8938098711054606245..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: ...and then Max Hammer lovingly caressed the satin Tenifer finish of the Glock...Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-80019126994333304762012-02-17T19:49:08.319-05:002012-02-17T19:49:08.319-05:00"Jock Studright wrapped his BLACKHAWK!-gloved..."Jock Studright wrapped his BLACKHAWK!-gloved fingers around the Nitron-finished slide of the SIG-Sauer P226, withdrawing it slightly against the tension of the recoil spring to see the glint of nickel through the ejection port, confirming that the 147-grain Ranger T messenger of death was ready to blast the terrorist jihadi scum to hell as soon as he smashed the sole of his Asolo boot against the door..."<br /><br />You write that pretty well Tam, is your novel out soon?Warthoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10507247914387544169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-84803676589703628122012-02-16T20:27:48.185-05:002012-02-16T20:27:48.185-05:00mall ninja pr0n...mall ninja pr0n...Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452486400885521156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-36477803327082389002012-02-16T14:36:33.303-05:002012-02-16T14:36:33.303-05:00I think it's ok in two situations.
a) It'...I think it's ok in two situations.<br /><br />a) It's part of the characterization. We've had magic swords for years. Dirty Harry wouldn't be Dirty Harry without his Model 29 .44 Magnum.<br /><br />b) Where it is somewhat more visually descriptive. I may at least somewhat care if a guy is carrying an AR15, an FAL, or an AK-47. I'm moderately interested in whether it uses a scope or iron sights, or if it has a flashlight. These things add to the portrait of the scene more than "assault rifle" - are they a teched up tactical badass or a dirt and cast offs freedom fighter?<br /><br />But, even in that case... I don't care who made the AR15, I don't care if it's a Leupold scope or a Zeiss, and I *especially* don't care how much money you sent to Magpul for accessories. Give me a visual - don't give me your own special AR15 build.Yrrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533533699684806728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-10435988645920894542012-02-16T05:56:48.844-05:002012-02-16T05:56:48.844-05:00Meh... I sometimes think the authors just keep the...Meh... I sometimes think the authors just keep the catalogs handy when they run out of things to write... :-)Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-73842714131107791522012-02-16T04:00:12.267-05:002012-02-16T04:00:12.267-05:00DaveFLa:
Is that a Motard with a chin scoop and p...DaveFLa:<br /><br />Is that a Motard with a chin scoop and plastic luggage?<br /><br /><b>BSR</b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-32060275039872279592012-02-16T00:45:19.707-05:002012-02-16T00:45:19.707-05:00Dirt,
Could you describe said hook's specs p...Dirt, <br /><br />Could you describe said hook's specs please?<br /><br />I've been so lonely...Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414687981098467556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-16872577170990231012012-02-15T20:04:14.367-05:002012-02-15T20:04:14.367-05:00You sure know how to hook 'em Tam!You sure know how to hook 'em Tam!NotClauswitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358707844087117280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-9610030765912296622012-02-15T18:52:50.540-05:002012-02-15T18:52:50.540-05:00Yeah, I was going to throw in what Marja said. Ki...Yeah, I was going to throw in what Marja said. Kind of a "No, lissen up guys, I really have an idea what I'm talking about here!" Not like safeties on revolvers, or automatic revolvers (yes, yes, Webley-Fosberry, we know), or silencers on revolvers, or the thing on the stock that goes up.<br /><br />Maybe a better way to convey that information would be when Jock McStudly meets his old buddy Peregrine Exposition. "Yeah, I switched to a Ed Brown a few years back because the bobtail conversion makes it hide just a smidge better, otherwise it's the way you remember it: Heinie Straight 8 sights, trigger set at five pounds with a bit of take-up, and I'm still running Terrace eXploder rounds."<br /><br />Or put all that stuff in an appendix at the end.<br /><br />wv: ration, I've had my ration of gun pron for the day.Lewisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-22299599217503502462012-02-15T18:16:26.027-05:002012-02-15T18:16:26.027-05:00I'm writing this comment while wearing my khak...I'm writing this comment while wearing my khaki EOTEC long sleeve Operator Grade polo shirt with zipper pocket on the upper left sleeve ...<br /><br />(really, was on sale for $15 )Cincinnatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424218376882403880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-38360079806258642092012-02-15T18:07:47.842-05:002012-02-15T18:07:47.842-05:00Tam; you know altogether too much about Harlequin ...Tam; you know altogether too much about Harlequin romances (looks at her sideways). -- LyleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-24555805614731735682012-02-15T17:18:40.443-05:002012-02-15T17:18:40.443-05:00Jock Studright? See, a real pro would use Slab Har...Jock Studright? See, a real pro would use Slab Hardcheese, or Gristle McThornbody, or Big McLargehuge.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780425923108876647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-91808416755459427232012-02-15T16:05:51.800-05:002012-02-15T16:05:51.800-05:00Thanks for the links, BTW can we mention Queer Gea...Thanks for the links, BTW can we mention Queer Gear here.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-49118629495276020262012-02-15T15:22:25.715-05:002012-02-15T15:22:25.715-05:00Often can be a case of wanting to show off the res...Often can be a case of wanting to show off the research. That is also why you sometimes may get something like half a page long description of the hunting methods of a lion pride when all the story needs is a description of the hero running for his car and barely reaching it.<br /><br />Sometimes may be a case of trying to lure those readers who would like to sound as if they know something but are too lazy to learn by doing research or actually doing.Marjanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-56838154442537419122012-02-15T14:47:15.118-05:002012-02-15T14:47:15.118-05:00Dead Six still has a bit of gear queerness--just d...<i>Dead Six</i> still has a bit of gear queerness--just describe Dude's heavily customized Model 29 once, m'kay? After that call it his revolver, or maybe even just "gun"-- which I chalk up to it being Correia's first collaboration, and Kupari's first novel.Dranghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082177597135236652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-78691079862230072052012-02-15T14:44:45.243-05:002012-02-15T14:44:45.243-05:00"Jock Studright wrapped his BLACKHAWK!-gloved..."Jock Studright wrapped his BLACKHAWK!-gloved fingers around the Nitron-finished slide of the SIG-Sauer P226, withdrawing it slightly against the tension of the recoil spring to see the glint of nickel through the ejection port, confirming that the 147-grain Ranger T messenger of death was ready to blast the terrorist jihadi scum to hell as soon as he smashed the sole of his Asolo boot against the door..."<br /><br />Uh, I can't stand up right now.<br />It would be embarrassing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-79532875663711292752012-02-15T14:43:08.602-05:002012-02-15T14:43:08.602-05:00Dagnabbit, Loki1776 beat me to it! Does he win tod...Dagnabbit, Loki1776 beat me to it! Does he win today's internets, or was it too obvious?DaveFlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417508768115934945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-28760105449848554882012-02-15T14:40:09.517-05:002012-02-15T14:40:09.517-05:00Thanks, Tam. Now I have to go by the big Half-Pric...Thanks, Tam. Now I have to go by the big Half-Price Books tonight and see if they still have that copy of "The Executioner's War Book".Dwight Brownhttp://www.sportsfirings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-2135995676406327172012-02-15T14:34:04.056-05:002012-02-15T14:34:04.056-05:00I call it Vera.<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-e-HY69Gb0" rel="nofollow">I call it Vera</a>.Loki1776https://www.blogger.com/profile/13853962658466345401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-372485303943629052012-02-15T13:18:57.737-05:002012-02-15T13:18:57.737-05:00I'm waiting for the shower scene, when he gets...I'm waiting for the shower scene, when he gets in the shower with his M4, and and gets it all warm and lathered up.<br /><br />"Just cleaning my gun here ..."Kristophrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370888276707569365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-7219713916098588132012-02-15T13:14:09.998-05:002012-02-15T13:14:09.998-05:00Anon 1:08,
"One recently published book come...Anon 1:08,<br /><br />"<i>One recently published book comes to mind, in particular - good story, almost well told, but absolutely slathered in (a) commercials and (b) somewhat troubling self-fantasy by the author.</i>"<br /><br />Well...? Don't leave us in suspense!Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-38786565160396026862012-02-15T13:08:47.334-05:002012-02-15T13:08:47.334-05:00The only thing worse is when it's written in t...The only thing worse is when it's written in the first person, and the author is shilling products he actually sells in real life. One recently published book comes to mind, in particular - good story, almost well told, but absolutely slathered in (a) commercials and (b) somewhat troubling self-fantasy by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-75600501012790288412012-02-15T12:52:37.946-05:002012-02-15T12:52:37.946-05:00i think the thing that really got the attendees po...i think the thing that really got the attendees po'd was when i questioned the use of a marlin lever action in .444 marlin with some gawdawful weird scope as a sniper rifle from book to book...<br /> i mean a MARLIN?, why not something quality like a Winchester '71 with a Lyman peep sight... ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-47311544620090100532012-02-15T12:37:57.201-05:002012-02-15T12:37:57.201-05:00This sort of thing stopped me finishing "Amer...This sort of thing stopped me finishing "American Psycho", so it's not just hacks.staghoundshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05976667812875074135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-13735600963358289092012-02-15T12:33:18.498-05:002012-02-15T12:33:18.498-05:00they had the 1st mack bolan world convention many,...they had the 1st mack bolan world convention many, many, years ago in san franchitsco...<br /> i attended and got to talk to the people responsible for the story R&D...<br /> after asking them why certain gross errors and juvenile stupidity was retained from issue to issue, i was escorted from the convention because the fan boys were becoming agitated by my 'disruptive' presence<br />...<br />truth is not welcome in the 'Mack Bolan' world...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-38723330677580844052012-02-15T12:30:01.829-05:002012-02-15T12:30:01.829-05:00Makes as much sense as "Lovingly she caressed...Makes as much sense as "Lovingly she caressed the Energizer C-cell batteries before loading them into ..."<br /><br />And now you are wondering if it is a Golden Eagle or a Harliquin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com