Ruger Super GP100 9mm 8-shot Competition Revolver

Ruger Super GP100 9mm 8-shot Revolver (no longer produced):
https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/ruger-super-gp100-9mm-revolver-review/382947
"In 2014, the USPSA amended its revolver rules to allow for a capacity of up to eight rounds, which made most traditional revolvers obsolete for these matches. Eight-round revolvers all fall into the “minor power-factor” category, which means the 9mm sits in its mild-recoiling sweet spot without having to push the pressure envelope. If an individual is interested in competing in the USPSA Revolver Division, the new Super GP100 in 9mm is a turnkey solution."
"Though it has an effective barrel length of 6 inches, only 43/4 inches of barrel extends forward of the frame. The reason for this is that the 9mm cylinder is appreciably shorter than the frame window, allowing the barrel to extend well inside the frame to mate with the cylinder’s leading edge."

Ruger Super GP100 Competition 9mm Revolver (2020):
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/review-ruger-super-gp100-competition-9mm-revolver/
"Like other members of the GP100 family, the Super GP100 is a double-action revolver with a transfer-bar safety and a cylinder that locks up in three locations (front, rear and bottom) for improved alignment and durability. However, this particular model is built around a Redhawk action. This provides the frame space needed for the larger diameter of the eight-round cylinder and a two-spring lock work configuration for improved cartridge ignition and smoother double-action cycling."
"While some shooting enthusiasts may argue the usefulness or limitations of moon clips when used in defensive revolvers, their utility is clearly evident in a competition gun like this one. Because the 9 mm cartridge has no rim, they are headspaced off of the cartridge-case mouth in each chamber of the Super GP100's cylinder. This means the revolver can be safely loaded and fired without a moon clip.
However, these semi-auto cartridges have no rims for the ejector star to press against in order to kick out the empty cases, so each case must be poked out of the cylinder manually with a cleaning rod or similar tool. This revolver arrives with three full moon clips which literally clip into the groove at the base of the cartridges to align them with the chambers of the cylinder. This allows all eight rounds to be dropped into the cylinder at once."

 

More on the Ruger Custom Shop GP100 9mm:

https://www.shootingwire.com/features/d4be9105-e26f-40d3-abb5-ecbca29d6f22/ 

"... the Ruger Custom Shop Super GP100 Competition Revolver is a stainless version of the current .357 Mag CS3, but chambered in 9mm. The cylinder is shortened and the barrel, shrouded forward of the frame, protrudes into the cylinder window of the frame to mate up closely to the cylinder."

"Speaking of the moon clips, I ran into some information online about a plastic moon clip – the RIMZ 929 Hydrocarbon Polymer ( 8 shot ) Moon Clip 9mm. I contacted the company through the website to ask if the 929 size moon fits the Ruger Custom Shop Super GP100 9mm 8-shot revolver. The answer was “let’s find out."  Shortly thereafter I received a pair of the RIMZ Moon Clips by Beckham Products Design LLC.”  

"The clips are also available from Brownells – that site notes the “High-strength, hydrocarbon polymer won’t rust, break or deform; fires 300-400+ rounds before requiring replacement. Loads easily by hand without the need for special tools or costly equipment. Keeps empties together, too.”"

"I found I could load cartridges the wrong way; there is a top and a bottom. The top, facing the shooter, is recessed."

"The revolver has a lot going for it; and the RIMZ 929 moon clips are a neat addition." 

 

 

Still easy to find used at around $1,500.

Hempcrete - fireproof building material

Hempcrete:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hempcrete

"Typically, hempcrete has good thermal and acoustic insulation capabilities, but low mechanical performance, specifically compressive strength.^[4] When used in prefabricated blocks, hempcrete acts as a carbon sink throughout its lifetime.^[5][6] The result is a lightweight, fireproof, insulating material, finishing plaster, or a non-load bearing wall, ideal for most climates, since it combines insulation and thermal mass while providing a positive impact on the environment."

"In the United States, the development and adoption of hemp-based construction materials were severely delayed by 20th-century cannabis prohibition. The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 placed prohibitive regulations and taxes on all Cannabis cultivation, effectively halting the domestic industrial hemp supply chain.^[12]

Federal restrictions on the material remained strictly in place until the 21st century. The regulatory landscape shifted fundamentally with the passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill), signed into law by President Donald Trump.^[13] This legislation legally separated industrial hemp (defined as cannabis with a THC concentration of not more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis) from marijuana, removing it from the Controlled Substances Act. This federal legalization opened the domestic agricultural market for hemp cultivation, directly enabling the commercialization and importation of hempcrete materials in the US.^[12]"

^"Hempcrete is made of the inner woody core of the hemp plant (hemp shives), a lime-based binder, and water.^[6] The binder consists of either hydrated lime or natural hydraulic lime.^[14] Hydrated lime is made from pure limestone and sets through the absorption of CO₂ during the carbonation process.^[14] When dealing with time constraints, hydraulic binders are used in combination with regular hydrated lime, because the set time for hempcrete will be less than that of regular limes (e.g., about two weeks to a month, to gain adequate strength).^[14]

A small amount of cement, pozzolanic binder or both are added to speed up the setting time.^[6] The overall process creates a mixture that will develop into a solid, light, and durable product.^[6]"

" Since hempcrete contains a plant-based compound, walls need to be built with a joint in between the wall and ground to prevent capillary rising of water and runoff, blocks need to be installed above ground level and exterior walls should be protected with sand and plasters to avoid rotting shives.^[6]"

" In 2022, the US Hemp Building Association submitted documentation to the International Code Council (ICC) to standardize the material. This effort resulted in federal codification; hemp-lime construction was officially approved and published as Appendix BL in the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC).^[44]"

Video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/4098082020439967

What is Hempcrete? Everything You Need to Know: 
https://www.designsindetail.com/articles/what-is-hempcrete-everything-you-need-to-know
" Cast-on-site hempcrete is installed in a similar way to in-situ concrete. Shuttering is erected and a wet hempcrete mix is either hand poured and lightly tampered down or sprayed in layers. Cast hempcrete panels can also be prefabricated off site to speed up construction."

"Hempcrete's density can significantly increase the thermal mass of timber construction, providing thermal comfort in both winter and summer whilst remaining lightweight enough to avoid excessive structural loads.

Hempcrete is also vapour permeable and hygroscopic, meaning it freely absorbs and releases water vapour. This prevents moisture from becoming trapped within the structure, reducing the risk of damp and rot.

Also, hempcrete is naturally fire and pest resistant, making it a well-rounded material choice for building projects."

"While both concrete and hempcrete can be cast in-situ or laid using precast blocks, hempcrete is non loadbearing (its compressive strength is approximately 17% of concrete) and must be installed between a structural frame.

Think of concrete as a primary, structural material that supports the building and hempcrete is a secondary, infill material used for insulation and thermal mass."

"From a practical perspective, cast-on-site hempcrete has long drying times, typically 6–12 weeks depending on wall thickness and weather. This can extend the overall construction programme."

"In new-build construction, hempcrete is most commonly used to infill and insulate timber framed walls, providing excellent thermal and acoustic performance. It can also be installed within suspended timber floors and pitched roofs, offering a dense yet lightweight and breathable insulation solution."

Building with Hempcrete: Pros, Cons & 6 Project Examples:
https://homegrail.com/building-with-hempcrete/

I‍ncludes links to several actual builds.

How to Make Hempcrete - A Step-by-Step Guide:  
https://www.architecturecourses.org/sustainability/how-make-hempcrete

Mainframe Computers cartoons and comics

https://www.cartoonstock.com/director

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Why Upgrade to a Honda RBC Intake Manifold for Your Honda?

There are lots of tutorials on the Internet … https://kartmaterials.blogspot.com/2024/05/why-upgrade-to-honda-rbc-intake.html

How to Fix Windows Appearing Off Screen on Ubuntu Dual Monitor Setup

Probably applies to other Linux setups also ...

https://linuxvox.com/blog/window-appears-off-screen-on-ubuntu/

"If a window is partially visible (or you can select it), use keyboard shortcuts to drag it back into view:
    Grab the window:
        Click the window to focus it (or use Alt+Tab to select it).
        Press Alt+F7 (hold Alt, then press F7). The cursor will turn into a "move" icon.

    Move the window:
        Use the arrow keys (↑ ↓ ← →) to drag the window into the visible area.
        Release the keys when the window is centered on a monitor.

If a window is entirely off-screen (no title bar/edge visible):
    Select the window: Press Alt+Tab repeatedly until the window is highlighted (you’ll see its preview).
    Grab and move: Press Alt+F7 to activate "move mode," then use arrow keys to drag it into view.

Lots of other options in the article.

Best Used Hybrid SUVs

Hybrid SUVs offer a great combination of practicality and fuel efficiency, and these are the best choices to search for if you're shopping for a used example.

https://www.caranddriver.com/shopping-advice/g69496586/best-used-hybrid-suvs/ (Dec, 2025)

There are some big and expensive vehicles on this list, but take a look at:

• Honda CR-V Hybrid (2020+):  https://www.caranddriver.com/honda/cr-v-hybrid
• Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2017+):  https://www.caranddriver.com/toyota/rav4-hybrid-2021

Are Hybrids Good for Long-Distance Driving?
We explain how driving a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine, batteries, and one or more electric motors impacts road trips.

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a61730444/are-hybrids-good-for-long-distance-driving/

" Adding electrification to an internal combustion engine (ICE)—better known as a hybrid—typically yields fuel economy improvements; however, these improvements tend to have the greatest impact in city driving, and not on a long-distance highway drive."

" The electric portion of a hybrid power-train is most active in the city. Because the electric motor or motors are designed to assist the gas engine rather than replace it, they're not as powerful, making them most helpful when small amounts of power are needed. This includes easy acceleration and trundling along at low speeds.

...  Hybrids also capture energy under braking that would normally be lost as heat to the friction brakes ..."

" Ignoring slowdowns for traffic or construction zones, highway driving is a steady-state affair, or it should be if you have your cruise control set. Because of this, there aren't many opportunities for the hybrid system to harvest energy under deceleration. The hybrid system doesn't get the day off, though; many systems will run the gas engine at a higher speed than needed, but one that's efficient, and use the extra power to run a motor-generator that can then feed power to the battery or directly to a traction motor. All of this is to say, if you're worried about highway driving being detrimental to a hybrid system's longevity, don't be"

" For plug-in hybrids, the story is similar to that of the non-plug-in full hybrid. Plug-ins have the bonus of some all-electric range courtesy of a larger battery and a way to plug it into the grid. Once the battery's charge is depleted, however, so is the vehicle's electric-only range. You might get a couple dozen "free" miles at the start of your trip, but then the car will act like a normal hybrid ..."

"In general, hybrid systems provide a fuel-economy boost in steady-state, high-speed driving ..."

" Plug-in hybrids are biased more toward efficiency on short trips, when they can use the greater capacity of their batteries and sometimes not even call up the gas engine. The plug-in's larger, and therefore heavier, battery coming along for the ride has its drawbacks. Once its all-electric range drops to zero, the system acts like any other hybrid, with the extra weight of the battery doing no favors to overall efficiency."

"To sum things up, hybrids have no issues with long-distance driving."

A faulty BitLocker configuration is forcing some PCs into BitLocker recovery mode after the April 2026 update, but there's a workaround to resolve this issue.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-april-2026-update-breaks-bitlocker-for-some-pcs-heres-the-fix

"On April 14, 2026, Microsoft began rolling out the April 2026 Security Update (KB5083769) for Windows 11, introducing several visual changes, improvements, and fixes."

"... some devices are being prompted to enter the BitLocker recovery key on the first restart after installing the update.

The issue only affects a small number of systems with a specific configuration."

"... this is a one-time recovery event. After entering the BitLocker recovery key, future restarts should boot normally into Windows 11."