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Update: I got a phone call from the District Manager, he was very nice and very apologetic about the situation. Conversation sounded like they confirmed my account of what happend but they have to do their due diligence before any action is taken. He said that he is pulling the tapes from that day and the appropiate action will be taken. He assured me that they have no policy that allows an employee to hold anything for anyone. He is also going to use this incident in his push to get the 22 put back up at the service desk to make sure that this does not happen again. He said he will be back in contact with me in the next couple days after they review the tapes.

I am also in full support of springing forward and staying there.         You just reminded me.   An old Indian chief sits in his hut on the reservation, smoking a ceremonial pipe and eyeing two US government officials there to interview him. One government official asks, "Chief Two Eagles, you know the white man for 90 years - his wars and his technological advances, his progress, and the damage he does." The Chief nods in agreement. The official continues, "Considering all this, in your opinion, where does the white man go wrong?" The Chief stares at the government officials for over a minute and then calmly replies "When white man finds land, Indians are running it. No taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water, women do all the work, medicine man free, Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing, all night have sex ..." The chief leans back and smiles. "Only white man dumb enough to think he can improve system like that.

I already thanked you in your original thread, but I thought this awesome act of generosity deserved its very own 'Thank You' thread.

  He's from Georgia. The southern United States one. ;)   - OS

Personally I'd buy a cheaper handgun and finish the 74. If you have any cash left spend it on ammo. Colt makes a fine pistol, but you're paying a lot for that dancing pony IMO. I'd go with either a Rock Island or Ruger.

It was a good price at the time. I'll bet this ammo is out of stock before the weekend is over.   I'd buy a tractor trailer load of Norinco 7.62x39 for a dime a pop like it was in the 90's. I'd also like to get some more 22lr for less than $10 per brick again. Those days are gone. I'd sure hate to go back to making the money I was making then.   On a positive note, I imagine the U.S. population is more well armed today than they've ever been.

I'd get a Rock Island in the configuration of your choice, and spend the rest of your budget on ammunition and/or training.

Not sure of the legalities but taking even one drink while armed & in public ain't the brightest idea.

I would take a look at an STI Trojan as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would recommend a Ruger SR1911.   And spend the leftover $300-350 on ammo.   It really does have alot of features that are nice to have, including the sights, beavertail, and skeletonized trigger.     In my limited experience, you're not going to be able to tell a huge difference in 1911's in this price range, so I'd suggest going with one on the lower end of the spectrum.  I'd also recommend speding some of that $1100 on a good holster for it, perhaps the Galco summer comfort if you would ever carry it...   Just my thoughts

I hope the guy at Academy doesn't lose his job. I don't wish that on anyone.   As for Pax,  well they come and they go.

My dad carried one for 35+years. He eventually stopped I think because his back and knees aren't what they used to be. He could clear leather and dump all 5 shots from his S&W 36 in the blink of an eye. The entire time he was on the force he qualified consistently at the marksman or expert level with his little snubbie. Not typical for most people, but it worked well for him (I assume after LOTS of practice). He did make one point about them that stuck with me though, inside left leg is a very handy place to carry while in the car. If you have your right hand below the window in your lap you can lift your leg enough and reach enough to clear the holster and have the gun in your hand without anyone being the wiser. A handy trick for a cop working a beat in the city, or an armed civilian for that matter.

  I understand you may not be trying to fan the flames but that is exactly what posts like this do.  Some ignorant fools will read this hunting for ammo and think they'll never be able to get it again.  Therefore they buy it all up.  Retailers face a run on stock, wholesalers cant' keep up then start raising prices, etc., etc.  Not to mention just plain greed that gets factored into it all.   Has the .22 famine not been enough of a lesson of how this all works?  Haven't we been through this enough?   Russia is NOT going to cut off the shipments of anything to this country.  If there is a shortage it will come from trade sanctions and import restrictions imposed by the US guvment and primarily hysterical gun owners.

Our buddy at the Bangswitch called Wolf. Get you some sanity...   http://www.thebangswitch.com/is-the-x39-world-coming-to-an-end/

well I will have 2 cases this weekend in Knoxville but I only sell it to tgo members does that make me a bad guy to everyone else

Since we have been discussing passports in one the  threads this story came to mind.     Back several years ago a bunch of teachers both active and retired where taking a trip across Europe. There was one relatively elderly gentleman on the trip and when they reached France the older gentleman was looking through his bag for his passport. The Frenchman at the gate was growing very irritated with the older gentleman and he said you should have had your passport ready. The older gentleman said he was sorry and again the  gate keeper repeated that he should have know he would need a passport to enter France as that has always been a requirement. Finally the old man looked up at the gate guard and said well last time I was in France was 1941 on a beach and funny thing is I could not find a Frenchman anywhere to show a passport to back then. The gate guard got very quiet and calmly waited while the old gentleman found his passport. Complete attitude change took place. Funny how things are forgotten till they are brought back to someone attention huh!!!! I read that and I had to laugh because a buddy of mine happen to know the old gentleman that was on the trip.  

I hope they throw him in jail! Even better we can all march up to his house in an angry mob with pitch forks and burn him at the stake.... Regards, sarcasm

    There ya went and jinxed us! It'll snow !!!  

I've been wrestling with this same decision myself lately. After lots of reading I think the answer will be save up a little more for a nice Dan Wesson.

  Hmm. I shoot Russian steel 90% of time through 3 AR rifles and an AR pistol. Stuck empty casing once in a blue moon, easily remedied with quick light mortar. Flawless other than that.  And of course, through my Minis also.   - OS

Definitely a good pistol next. Doesn't have to be a 1911, but if that's the direction you want to go....Ruger, RIA, or a Remington. Just as good functionally, won't cost you as much, and have a little money for ammo or more AR parts. 

Sure, I can do it when I get home. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[quote name="Oh Shoot" post="1121960" timestamp="1394307820"]Yup, it's not necessarily unlawful to consume while packing, but the first sip in an establishment open to the public becomes a Class A 'meanor. - OS[/quote] Yup. I don't much agree with it, since I believe that someone who gets drunk while packing would do so whether the law allowed for drinking to a level below legal intoxication or not. The illegality of consuming ANY alcohol while carrying is silly,in my opinion. I made it a point the last time I was in Indiana to have a few beers at dinner while packing. Up there it isn't a crime. Somehow I didn't get into a drunken shootout. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[quote name="semiautots" post="1121954" timestamp="1394306232"]I guess they could invade New York City, Boston, and Washington DC.[/quote] There is a very strong case to be made that the Commies already have.

I do expect CT is going to have a problem as I suspect that many of their LEOs do own weapons they must now register and/or are as pro-2A as anyone else! :)

Back in the day I drove an ambulance for the FD in Kitsap County Washington...yeah...they were painted an almost florescent green and had flashing lights and sirens all over the place but I had to assume the people didn't see me (and was generally correct).  I guess it was probably during that time of my life when I began to realize just how stupid and unfocused most people are. ;)

  The Battle of Athens, Tennessee, 1946.   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Athens_(1946)   The Hallmark Hall of Fame movie "An American Story" describes the battle, though it resets the locale into Texas, for whatever reason. It's a pretty good movie.   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103673/   http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/american_story/   http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T9tUQxsrQGw   http://www.amazon.com/An-American-Story-Brad-Johnson/dp/B0002QG98E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394300462&sr=8-1&keywords=AN+AMERICAN+STORY

P.S. I think it's great that the law has all of these happy faces written into it. That just makes me feel warm all over.  :cool:

  This sentence is unclear.   If the women are disarming themselves, it implies they were drinking AND carrying at the bar. It is against the law to drink and carry.   If the women are disarming their husbands, before engaging in intimate activities, the only crime committed was distracting their husbands from their most-favorite activity in favor of their second-most-favorite activity. I'm not sure where to find that in TCA Annotated. 

Wouldn't bother me one bit. I could go hunting after work on weekdays!

[quote name="jtmaze" post="1121885" timestamp="1394294095"]I thought a good price for 7.62x39 was about .10 a round. That is what I paid for the last surplus I bought in the late 80s early 90s. I might need to get some more 7.62 x54r tho. I am down to about 2000 rnds. And I still shoot this. Now they want what I was paying for a case 2.5 years ago for a can now. Rediculous. JTMWe the People of the United States, in order to form a more Perfect Union......[/quote] You really expect prices will hold same over 15-20 years or even 2 years ago? I bet you get sticker shock everytime you go to the gas station. Surplus runs out. Prices go up accordingly. You probably bought a Garand out of a barrel in the hardware store for $50 too. Don't go looking for that our your may have a heart attack! :-)

Correct, "No Center fire Rifle", I asked the last time I was there, as my 44 mag "broke" a weld. I did offer to pay for repair, was told it happens and not to worry, and was told "Thanks" for letting them know what I did.

[quote name="musicman" post="1121847" timestamp="1394289697"]Are they disappointing for 223 or 5.56?[/quote] I've never chrono'd any but all have functioned fine for me. Plenty sufficient for target shooting. I've got better stuff for soft tissue anyway :)

I wonder what the last thing to go through his mind was.............................. :whistle:

I read just last night regarding wet tumbling with stainless pins that it is not a good idea to let the brass sit in the solution long after tumbling because the Lemi-shine can begin to degrade the brass. I'm not sure that your current method is the best approach, but I can understand needing to hold off on a rotary tumbler setup. It does require a big investment initially.

Well, everybody's buddy Alex Jones says,   "The largest wholesale gun & ammo distributors in the US have informed us in private conversation today that a massive scramble is on for all 7.62 as Russia has reportedly halted all exports to the US of Russian made ammunition."   http://www.infowars.com/a-run-on-ammunition-has-begun-russia-has-reportedly-halted-all-exports-to-the-us-of-russian-made-ammunition/   So much for fanning any flames here on TGO having much affect.   - OS

ain't no one invading the USA.  As messed up as this place is no one wants to invade a place where everyone owns a rifle.

  Lots of old people in Savannah. You should fit right in :)

Let's turn this shit up a notch...   [media] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24b4hMMrq90 [/media]

Sounds like the best decision was to give Academy the opportunity to handle the situation internally.

I'm amazed there's a '93 Dodge anything still running. :stunned:

... and this is how the shortages, price hikes, and conspiracy theories regarding shortages, price hikes, and conspiracy theories get started. Reposting non-sense and then not wanting to be the "alarmist". :surrender:   PLEASE stop this non-sense.

Welcome from the 'Boro. Just remember, we don't care how you did it back in Michigan! It being anything.

  If you had to drill out the pin, I probably would order a new one

The Academy in question has issues. Not that long ago I posted about the sporting goods counter not answering the phone because they were BSing. How do I know? Because I called as I stood there and watched how they acted when my call rang at their counter.

What, the BATFE NOT recognizing a states laws, or common sense for that matter, NO WAY??? That's unheard of...

I just lost my coffee!!! Dave

I can get past the "Team Spiffy" (sounds kinda strange)  but the "competitive" looks way to scrunched.  You asked

Check the site regularly.  They update periodically.  My kiddo took hers at Bass Pro last summer.  It wasn't placed on the site until just about a month before it happened,

Take a deep breath. Now either change the title on this to "Mods please help" or delete and start a new thread in the feedback forum with that title. Its probably just a glitch in the system, its technology, stuff happens. I'm sure they will get it cleared up. Btw, acting like a child and being pissy when you have Christian in your name isn't real Christian like is it? Tapatalk ate my spelling.