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March 24th 2018 Show
**Major Announcement**
Many of you are aware that our Radio Station Co-Owner Linda Hughes passed away on March 15th following a tremendous battle with Breast Cancer.
Her Husband, Station Co-Owner and my good friend Thayrone has asked me to add her time slot from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. to TriggerTalk Radio expanding it to two hours.
Beginning today the show has been expanded to two hours. The file size has increased so I increased the compression on the MP3 files to make it easy to still download the files.
I have not noticed any degradation in sound quality, but if these files are too large for you too download I will need to break them into Hour#1 and Hour#2.
Please let me know if you feel the sound quality needs to change.
Linda, I love you and it is my privilege to add your time slot to my show! I will do you proud!
Dick
March 2018 TriggerTalk Article: Now What?
Like many people you may have spent eight of the last nine years buying some of the guns that you felt you needed to have, wanted to have, and maybe you even stretched a bit to acquire something you were worried you might not be able to get at a later date.
Much of this was brought on by the constant drum beat of anti-gun people blaming you and I, and “Easy Access” to guns for every incident caused by criminals with evil in their heart.
Make no mistake, those people still want to limit our 2nd Amendment Rights, but fortunately with the current administration at the helm we can take a moment to catch our breath.
You may be asking yourself “Now What?” There are many ways to enjoy the shooting sorts while honing your skills. People have often told me that somewhere along the line they realized that shooting guns is really fun!
Shooting as a hobby? In addition to self-defense and proficiency training. Many people find a new hobby as they explore the shooting sports. The history surrounding gun development has resulted in a rich selection for gun collectors, especially if they decide to collect around a specific type, brand or model of firearm. This can range from relatively inexpensive small .22 Rimfire rifles and handguns, up through powerful hunting rifles and fancy elite shotguns.
Even different types of handguns can become an area of focus for collecting, such a Single Action Revolvers (think Cowboy pistols), or perhaps a certain favorite or rare caliber. I personally have a thing for what might be called “Ugly Pistols like the Nagant M1895, they certainly are not beauties, but unique and functional.
Perhaps you purchased a home defense shotgun and took it to the range to practice. While there you noticed a group of folks and a rhythmic cadence of “Pull” followed by a shot caught your attention. Did you wander over to ask what was going on? If not do it the next time you are at the range.
You will likely find those Trap shooters very welcoming and happy to introduce you to their sport.
Did you buy a handgun for self-defense? Training is especially necessary to properly handle small guns. Look into finding a local club chapter of the International Defensive Pistol Association. IDPA offers you a chance to sharpen your handgun handling skills beyond target shooting at paper targets and adds the fun of competition and comradery. I have found the IDPA folks to be very inviting to new shooters and will help you feel comfortable and be successful at your first practice or match.
Long Range shooting from 600 to 1000 yards has become more popular with the introduction of special calibers with extremely aerodynamic projectiles. There is a very satisfying feel that comes with ringing a steel gong from over ½ mile away.
Many of you purchased your first gun at a Gun Store that has a range attached. Look into the educational and social shooting events at these stores. More than just offering classes for basic shooting, most will offer training in tactical shooting and advance techniques as progress with your skills. Virtually all ranges will have training for all skill levels and some offer “Women’s Only” shooting nights and classes if that interests you.
Next month we’ll talk about collecting around a specific model, and updates to a modular style rifle.
March 10th and 17th Show
Hi Guys!
Finally got the show files up from March 10th and the show was repeated March 17th
Sorry for the delay, this has been a tough week, On Thursday March 15, Linda Hughes the wife of Terry Hughes (Thayrone X) one of our two Co-Owners here at WAAM passed away about after a battle with Cancer.
We are heartbroken for the loss of our friend, co-worker, and fellow on air host. Linda was the host of the American Dream, the show right after mine as well as the General manager of the station.
Additionally I was out of state on March 15th through 18th to assist my Father after Hip replacement surgery. This next week I will back live in Studio.
Thank you for listening,
Dick Cupka
February 10th 2018 Show
Hi All,
Show files are up on the 2018 Podcast Page!
Today I mentioned the latest Michigan State Police CPL Report has come out We discussed a few facts, but the report is loaded with interesting data for the entire state and individual counties. Click on the link below to download the .pdf file.
2016 – 2017 Michigan State Police CPL Report
February 3rd 2018 Show .380 acp Ballistic Testing results!
Hi Guys!
Show Files are up on the 2018 Podcast Page:
There are files for both TriggerTalk RAdio and Linda Hughes “The American Dream” Pastor Rick, Phil Stargell and I co-hosted for Linda while She and Thayrone were at “Battle Cry Michigan” the conservative get together in Mount Pleasant MI Soaring Eagle Casino over last weekend.
My Guest on TriggerTalk this week “Tom from Northfield Township” . Tom is a retired Ford Dynamometer Technologist with a passion for testing things! He has developed a repeatable test media that simulates testing expansion in ballistic gelatin and also he has a method to simulate the effects of the projectile striking bone has on expansion. Today we discussed ballistic the performance of 10 different.380 acp rounds.
Posted below are the images and test results from his test procedure:
List of ten rounds tested.
Winchester PDX1 95gr. 1000 fps.
Hornady Critical Defense 90 gr. 1000fps.
Sig Sauer V-Crown 90 gr. 980 fps.
Speer Gold Dot 90 gr. 900 fps.
Federal HST 99 gr. 1030 fps.
Federal Hydra-Shok 90 gr. 1000 fps.
G2 Research Civic Duty 64 gr. 1130 fps.
Underwood Max Expansion 68 gr. 1150 fps.
Cor Bon DPX 80 gr. 1050 fps
Aguila 90 gr. JHP – Did not expand in Dirt, did not perform Bone test
All of the rounds except for the Aguila expanded in the media that simulates tissue, after the first 4 rounds in the bone test all of the rounds plugged with the media and did not expand at all. The Aguila was not tested in bone due to it’s poor performance on media alone.
