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Well, I got me a M1A Scout Squad for an insane price that I simply could NOT ignore. It's been in layaway now for about 30 days and finally pulled her out. I've got 7 used surplus checkmate "restricted" mags, 2 new surplus checkmate "restricted" mags, 2 new commercial checkmate mags, and 1 dust cover, er I mean 10 rd mag. I've already got my optic picked out, which is a Nikon M-308 that I know I can get for a good price and have a line on about 4-500rds of Silver State Armory 7.62×51 168gr SMK. I've been working my butt off and it finally paid off. Can't wait to get her to the range and report back.

Do you drive a car? :doh:

Excellent example of the rifles are still available but getting harder to find especially Finnish rifles an the carbine version like my Russian M44 which I gave $75 for out the door. Surplus ammo is still corrosive but new commercial steel case ammo is not,both are still berdan primed though. I keep most of my steel or brass case corrosive berdan primed ammo stashed away for a rainy day but I shoot some on occasion and it's no big deal to clean after shooting. Prvi Partizan and S & B make brass case boxer primer ammo,the knockoff brands are Wolf Gold and Winchester whcih are a few dollars more per box but it's the same brass with a different headstamp. As to reloading I started reloading for my Mosins as soon as reloadable brass became available. I purchase a couple hundred pieces of Prvi Partizan and Winchester brass for around $36 per hundred you can still get the Prvi at Graf & Sons for around $46 per hundred. Recently my brother and myself were able to get a quanity of once fired Prvi and Winchester 54r brass for a commercial reloader we know as it was mixed in with his barrels of range brass he was buying for his business. We probably got around 500 or more once fired cases each for 10 cents per case. Although I have J bullets I prefer to shoot cast lead out of my Mosins as it much cheaper and there just as if not more accurate for plinking,target shooting and hunting purposes. 170 gr. cast lead loads. [url=http://s1052.photobucket.com/user/reloader762/media/Baseball002_zps6c1da535.jpg.html][/URL] My Mosin and the first five shot test group I shot with the above load at 50 yds. [url=http://s1052.photobucket.com/user/reloader762/media/54r_zpsdec2f3bd.jpg.html][/URL]

Guys, I absolutely dress like Taylor Swift.

If it's one of you guys, I apologize. It just struck me as funny.

Run it up to the 8 minute mark, and watch ol' Mikey blowin' his brains out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cct9RJR8_c&feature=youtu.be

No apology necessary bursaguy. Memphis crime is out hand, but most locals know that the victims almost always know the perpetrator. There are exceptions like the incident with the OPs buddy and they usually occur in apartment complexes or malls. I get irritated because some of the very kids who like to crap on Memphis live in smaller cities hunkered down in bunkers that would put some armories to shame. What are they afraid of? Obviously crime is everywhere and if you live in or around large cities there will be higher concentrations of crime, especially if that city has a large population of people who are poor and/or uneducated. I'm glad that the utopia comment made you think. Because as much as Memphis may scare a lot of our members, it appears by the number of weapons that they own, they are equally afraid of something in their own communities.

Get it fixed. That way if there is something you don't see they can get it too.

Memphis, Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Chattanooga, who gives a hoot.  Been there, lived there.  Just trying to pass along something interesting. Which you may notice I don't do alot, because folks round here, they be a bit sensitive.   

I wouldn't buy one. But ya gotta give Taurus credit. They're thinking outside the box, innovating and have to stones to try it. And that right there is what American industry needs. 

I don't see it. This is a square blocky design sure, but those were and are blatant attempts at disguising a gun as something else, this just happens to be squarish. I don't think this is something I'm interested in, but kudos to Taurus for breaking the mold anyway instead of adding one more section of rail to a 1911 and calling it a new gun.

Nope.....just....nope.  :puke:   The high point has been dethroned.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaD5_XJl0AY

I just looked up the Thermos press. Very nice! They are both very smooth and clean, for sure. The Aeropress only makes a cup at a time, so that may be a consideration. However, it takes only about 30 seconds to make a cup once your water is at temp, so if you're not the type to be in a hurry for a cup, that may not be an issue for you. Water temp is critical for making an outstanding cup of coffee with both of these methods. Ah, the good ole coffee bong! I still have one of these, albeit the plastic version from Bodum. I loved using it at work because people would always be like, "What the heck is that thing?"

Oh crap, here we go!

Now before you start cryin and git your powder wet, I'm just kiddin.  I write slogans for billboard signs for a livin, and I'm up late because I have to come up with a good one for Quality Month to inspire employees at a  Japanese manufacturing plant in the US. It's been a long day, and all I can think of so far is     "We've Upped Our Quality, Up Yours"   Its catchy all right, but I don't think it will fly.  :shake:

I thought it plenty "good enough". They can't all be as stellar as the generally deemed "best" ones.   Name any  movie you like, I'm sure you wouldn't equate all scenes in it as "good" as your fav scenes.   - OS

Mcdonalds drive thru seems pretty effective

The problem in Memphis is the voters that keep electing politicians that refuse to truly address the issues here. If the citizens would put their racist BS to the side and actually elect people that will work toward fixing these problems instead of voting based on skin color, Memphis would be a little better place to live... That being said, if you think you're safe in your neck of the woods and that trouble cant find you, might want to think again...

Ammunition just like everything else is worth whatever people are willing to spend on it.

Sorry just had to show it off! http://youtu.be/tfV_EfLQJZ0

I'm a senior citizen and blown away by this young lady and how fast she is braking down and reassembling her AR15.  I never seen this before   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irykjLjuKo8&index=19&list=PLaJrjoHB6LEZfdWLn7RaSVL3CshjJeVd0

Meet Peggy Sue! I've been wanting a red bloodhound for years & finally found one I could afford. She'll be on blood in a couple of weeks, after I stop cuddling the life out of her!

Woohoo! That's some good playing there sir!

Not sure if I should be happy or sad that no one wants to steal my Dodge Ram. LOL

Iphones bend...

The links below have much better pictures of what it really looks like. Has a normal muzzle and clip. It even has headlights. http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/taurus-curve-380-pocketpurse-pistol-yes-gun-bent/ http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=901&category=Pistol

There is no big deal.  Often, though not always, it's proportional to ego and/or Mine's bigger than yours.  Either way it goes, it's what makes you happy.  Some folks are happy feeding the delusion.  If they are, more power to them.  The folks who make the things are happy for the business.  

Sure keeps ambidextrous folks from fully being able to use their guns properly. 

Publix sells a "French Market" branded chicory coffee in a red can.  I'm kind of a coffee snob, but this is a go to coffee for me when I want an honest-to-goodness strong cup off coffee with some legs to it.  It's great stuff and definitely worth checking out.   Café du Monde is great when you're in the Quarter, and honestly, I could start every morning sitting there reading my paper, eating beignets and drinking a nice cup of chicory infused café au lait.  Community Coffee is right around the corner from there as well.  Both have good chicory blends that are available locally, but the French Market brand is hands down the best.

LOVE my Scout Squad. It makes me wonder why they didn't just build the M14 with the 18" barrel to begin with. I took the forward rail off (M1As aren't supposed to have optics :cool: ) and dropped it in a USGI M14 stock and handguard... Awesome rifle.

  Exactly there is quality MIM and then there is cheap MIM.... It matters not guns, jets etc you do get what you pays for.....

I've seen more than a few Kuerigs get smoked downrange by guys plugging them into 220 power. I've had two Kuerigs for 4-5 years. They do need to be serviced every now and then. Keeping them clean in the cup area is important if you want to keep the grounds out of your coffee. The only problem I've had with mine are grounds that get sucked up into the tubes through the needle spigot. Too easy to clean those out. I disconnect the hose from the spigot, use a paperclip to get all the grounds out, then run a few cycles of water through it until everything is clear. Do this once or twice a year and it should do fine. I'm a big fan because my wife and I have different tastes in coffee, and she usually makes hot chocolate with it in the winter. I go on Amazon and purchase K-cups in bulk when there is a sale going. You can get it cheaper that way instead of going to the store. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey now, he could be talking about Taylor Swift. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I bought one, and bought the little reusable cups the same day. I have been making my daily cup of Folgers out of it, with the reusable cups ever since.

I have had a Keurig for about a year now, and I love it!  It really makes some delicious coffee.  My favorites are the Van Houtte Mexico dark roast, and the Dunkin Donuts dark roast.  I really wish it would make a larger cup sometimes, so I may have to upgrade to the new 2.0 system in the future.

In the case of an armed robbery I would think the cops would call the carrier and ask “Where is this phone?” Do they not do that?

Is this what you have in mind; http://images.halloweencostumes.com/products/1514/1-1/adult-gunfighter-western-costume.jpg

I am a native Memphian, and have lived here all my life. I am quite fond of the city and most of the people. I have a great deal of civic pride and love to watch the Tigers and the Grizzlies, love Graceland and the Pyramid (which will soon be the worlds largest Bass Pro Store), all the great blues music, and all of the fabulous BBQ places. It's really not as terrible as some folks would lead you to believe. But, there are places and times when you need to watch and be aware of your surroundings. A similar event took place here in an apartment complex almost two years ago strangely enough also a Sunday night, but that young man was carrying a concealed handgun and was well prepared when the balloon went up. When the two young thugs threatened to kill him if he didn't give up his wallet, he pretended to reach for his wallet but instead drew his pistol and shot and killed one of the robbers. He shot at the other one but he turned tail and ran away. I hope your friend is okay, and that he understands what happened here might just as easily take place in any city such as Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga or any place in between. Memphis just happened to be where your friend was when this event took place.

I don't want to ruffle any feathers but, if TWO BG'S get the drop on you and TWO pistols closely trained on you or pressed on you... You're pretty well screwed.   With your buddies experience I'd say he was better off being unarmed as a minimum his handgun would have been taken too and/or offended them and used on him? I doubt the punks would frisk him for an ankle holster but given the situation and them fleeing, I doubt it would have done any good anyway.   By your description, it sounds like even situational awareness would not have been quick enough. Sometimes no matter how alert / careful we are, it's just not good enough and the BG'S always have the advantage of surprise.   If that happened to me I would be counting my blessings. These days criminals seem to be more prone to shoot you out of fear, needing a drug fix, meanness or lack of anyone to testify against them in court.   Glad he survived in check.

I got hooked on these when I was in Italy. You'll love it. Sorry about that I was replying to CZ9MM I plead being old, 

Sounds a lot like almost every community in America to me.

I don't drink coffee unless it's spelled "Kahlua", but my wife swears by her Chemex (http://www.chemexcoffeemaker.com) You can make it as strong as you want and you can control the temperature of the water better so you don't get the bitter flavor (this all according to my wife.)

I've had one for about 2 years now.  Mostly I buy Tim Hortons coffee.

A $20 Timex will keep perfect time. Why do people buy Rolexes? Same thing.

I don't really have anything to say but according to Tapatalk this is my 1000th post! Figured I'd do it in the TWD thread. I just couldn't wait.

Moving along at a pretty good pace on this! Rough count at 36? In 5 days! As a non-knife guy who got into this recently, I can say that after looking at custom knives from big and small name knife-makers and several from big names from Blade magazine and the like; unless you have LOTS of money to spend--these Protech knives are some of the best out there. I got a chance to see the Runt while at Smokey Mountain Knife Works a couple of weeks ago, and it is a really nice pocket size knife. It's a good size without being too big, and easy to open and close. JMO, but it this had been the first TGO Knife, I believe more of us would have gone into the buy on it.

I'd like to see the whole safe commute law modified and just add a sentence that people with handgun carry permits cannot be prosecuted for carrying anywhere outside of the vehicle (parks, no gun signs, schools, etc.) BUT that the property owner can ask someone to leave.   I think if you specify that property owners still have the ability to ask people to leave, something like that can pass.  Property owners do not want to lose the option to ask people to leave.  If you take that ability away from schools and business owners, that kind of bill would not pass.   I don't think most people want to slam folks with permits criminal charges, they just want to still be able to disallow guns.    Remove the criminal penalties and the folks that are smart and conceal will not have to worry about problems.

I would recommend giving our Mystic X a look.  It is light, not too long and suppresses the 300 BLK in both supers and subs extremely well.  In addition, it is rated for a ton of other calibers as well which makes it an even better investment.   Give me a call if you want to learn more about it.  706-661-6911.   Tim @ Liberty

  Or a shock collar. :pleased:   Truthfully, I think it conditions the dog to be happy with whatever scraps it gets (a bone), lick it's master's hand (or give him/her it's vote) for being so 'good' to it and shut up barking/begging for any, real meat.