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Re: SHOT Show 2016
« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2016, 11:36:22 AM »

Thanks, all.  I am sorry, I did not get back by the Glock booth after your message...

I did bet on 9 on the roulette wheel -- it's one of my regular numbers.  I didn't make a killing, but I left Las Vegas with some of their money.

I may consider getting an RM380.  I do not currently have an assignment to review one, but I'm working on it.

The most exciting thing (for me) at the show was the new Kimber K6s revolver.
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Re: SHOT Show 2016
« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2016, 08:32:29 AM »
   Thanks any ways Duane.
     For peace of mind I did call Glock to get the low down on the 43,as far as if the 2 are identical in all respects.I had heard the tennifer process might be different depending if the handgun is manufactured in Austria,as opposed to here in the US.
            The guy I talked to assured me it was not.So that's that I guess.
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Re: SHOT Show 2016
« Reply #17 on: February 01, 2016, 06:58:56 PM »
Duane, if you left Vegas with ANY of their money you have done better than I ever did.  Congratulations!  ;D
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Re: SHOT Show 2016
« Reply #18 on: February 03, 2016, 11:46:31 PM »
Last time I was in Vegas, I stopped while I was ahead. I cashed out and keep the receipt. Have it somewhere. I thought it was funny. The cash voucher was for. . . . . wait for it!. . . . . _____   .01 cent! . . . . But at least I won!  lol
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Re: SHOT Show 2016
« Reply #19 on: February 04, 2016, 09:12:39 AM »

I am not a big gambler -- I enjoy the comraderie of sitting at a blackjack table if you find the right one.  On the trip of 4-5 days like that, I would plan to lose no more than say $200 or so if things go very badly.  I left up $150, and spent a fair amount of time playing, so that is a win/win.

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Re: SHOT Show 2016
« Reply #20 on: February 04, 2016, 04:41:04 PM »
Good job Duane!
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Re: SHOT Show 2016
« Reply #21 on: February 05, 2016, 12:26:17 PM »
The last time I was in Vegas I found myself up by $300 after some time at the slots and tables. I decided to spend a couple of hours with the Daily Racing Forum and place the entire amount on a Trifecta at a track I once patronized in Maryland. This was to be straight Trifecta, no box or key bet for me -- just all out and 1,2, 3!

Two hours later I had selected the race and picked a Trifecta. After placing my $300 bet I sat there drinking a beer and waiting for the race to start.

At post time the odds were such that my $300 Trifecta ticket was set to pay in excess of $6,000. Everything went as planned until the final furlong.  Suddenly, my number three horse faded to fourth and finished  behind some late closer by a nose.

Close but no cigar!
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Re: SHOT Show 2016
« Reply #22 on: February 05, 2016, 01:33:41 PM »

Richard -- I often have a similar pattern.  Once I am playing with house money I like to increase the odds a bit to see if I can hit a serious score.  I went up about $300 on my first day and I spent the next couple days trying to lose it and was only half-way successful!

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