SHEEPLE suck

American Handgunner, March-April, 2006 by Bob Merten

Why, why, do you persist in doing this to me? You continue to print the letters from those whining, sniveling, SHEEPLE (really, really like that word, by the way) in your superb publication. I read every issue cover to cover at least 10 times, and still enjoy everything except the sheeples. How about printing their letters in red, if you insist on printing them, so we "human carcharodon carcharias" can skip over their sniveling drivel.

Every article is a joy to read, even repeatedly! Then and only THEN do I pass the well-worn issue to one of my military neighbors.

A few points of interest (at least to me). Having reached the chronological stature of mid-pentagenarion, I found if I paint the front sight dot on my well-used and absolutely trustworthy S&W 6906 with a drop of fluorescent orange paint, and the rear two dots with fluorescent yellow, I pick up my sight picture even in low light three to four times faster! I showed this to a police officer one night where I work and I ended up painting four of his guns and six from his co-officers, including their Glocks! I use model paints available from any big-box store and a toothpick. Amazing results for less than $2 and if it gets dirty, hey, it's a five-minute fix.

While I'm at it, have you looked at the Hi-Point Firearms line? They're made in the USA and have a 100 percent lifetime warranty whether you're the original owner or the tenth. And they're truly inexpensive. What a good way to start off a shooter, I plan on getting a couple to save wear on my Smith. Keep doing what you're doing and don't change a thing!! Except to give Connor a raise and a huge bonus! Remember, I am the customer, and the customer is always right!

Capt. Bob Merten

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Bob, stay tuned for a comprehensive look at inexpensive autos by Alex Hamilton in a future issue. The results may be surprising. Editor