SHOT Show 2016

[DDGator]

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.

[johnny]

   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.
                                                                                                                     Have a good week,
                                                                                                                       Johnny

[Richard S]

Duane, if you left Vegas with ANY of their money you have done better than I ever did.  Congratulations! 

[ECR]

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

[DDGator]

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.

[ECR]

Good job Duane!

[Richard S]

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!

[DDGator]

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!