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I was offered the opportunity by a coworker/friend to stop by their place today and learn how to reload some ammo. I was kinda ho hum about it at first but thought I'd try it. It turns out it was pretty fun. We used his RCBS Rock Chucker to load some 9mm and .45 ACP rounds. He showed me how the set up worked and how to use the loading books. The cases already had been prepped (with some exception to the 9mm brass) and the primers installed so that helped. The trickiest part was getting the equipment set up properly and the powder to measure correctly for the loads we were using. Once that was done, and seeing a few examples of how to load the powder and press the bullet into the case, I got to take my crack at it. It took me a little while to get somewhat of a rhythm down. I managed to make about 100 rounds of 9 mm and 100 rounds of .45. After we were done, he let me keep what I made! From other posts I read about learning reloading, now's a bad time to start with availability and pricing issues. Hopefully things will settle down over time and I will seriously look into investing into the equipment and supplies. I wish I had gotten into reloading sooner but better late than never I suppose.

It started out political... It always was political... leroy

Glad you liked you experience Lock n' load. Many years ago like mid 70's I had a customer and he let me go to his place and load up .38's. It got me hooked. Nice of your co-worker friend. It is a hobby in itself. I find it peaceful, when you are reloading and you are focusing on what you are doing, you don't even think about life's challenges like mortgage and car payments. Plus at the end of your reloading session you are X number of bullets ahead in your quest to have ammo on hand whenever you feel like shooting. Then you get to pick up the brass and start all over again. It really is a viscous cycle!! LOL Btw it isn't about how many you can load in a session it is about the quality of your creations.

9MM what ever, try your hand at 25ACP!!!

That's the Bronco Sport, essentially a slightly less gay version of the Escape. I too, was disappointed. The Big Bronco hasn't been released yet.

It's a shame that folks can't seem to resist turning an otherwise harmless thread political.

I believe the point is that this was a huge formal occasion for the democrats. Most were dressed in their very best. Then old Bern shows up casually dressed for cold weather like the inauguration was just another stop between the Post Office and the grocery store on the day's to do list. Lots of Dems are pissed off at him for not taking it more serious. Meanwhile the rest of the country is laughing their butts off. Hell, Bernies gettin' more mileage out of the inauguration than Biden did.

I’ve had both my Moderna shots. First one gave me minor aches. Second had a headache off and on for two days. The people I know that felt bad after the first didn’t have any side effects on the 2nd. Everybody has said they had shoulder pain so go with your weak side and see if they can give it higher up. Good luck

Time to pull out the lead and casting pot.

I took it as Mortin . Ibuprofen (Motrin) is what I've heard recommended.

The local V A Hospital called me this morning, and I get my first Coved shot on Wednesday(27th) and the second 4 weeks later. Getting the Moderna(S) Vaccine. Will be exceedingly glad. Been told to take a Modem tablet prior. Let you know how it goes.

Desert Eagle in 50AE, brushed chrome finish with picatinny rail on the top of the barrel. Have no earthly way to justify the purchase other than to have fun off the back porch and to see what happens when it hits the 50 yard gong. Purchased it on Gunbrokers so it will take a week or so to get here. No hurry as I have zero components for it, not even reloading dies. Will take me a few months to gather brass, dies, and bullets as everywhere is out of stock. I double dare the local racoons or skunks to make them self visible around my house this coming spring. Figure all I need to do is get within a few feet and the shock alone will kill em, lol. Empty a mag or two into the ground should take care of the moles. Hope to add a red dot and try it out when deer hunting next season. I'll try to remember to update this post when I finally get a chance to shoot it.

I'm looking for a house now too, and all I can come away with is being underwhelmed for my budget range. The idea of making such a huge decision on what amounts to acceptable rather than something to be enthusiastic about isn't one I'm enjoying.

I looked at the MGW and the Wheeler pushers and am leaning towards the Wheeler at the moment.

These do indeed work on 1911's-I have replaced or moved around sights on 3 of my Kimbers-2 Ultra Carry and a master Carry Pro. Then moved my night sights on my Springfield EMP 3 to the 4 inch EMP and installed ledge sights on the other EMP. I know for a fact they also will push the S&W M&P which the sets I have done have been very tight from the factory-tighter than my Kimbers were. I have also used on a couple of Sig P series pistols. When Range USA was open I was their armorer for a little over 2 years so I got a chance to do a few different make sights.

This has worked great on my Glocks. Have never tried it on a 1911. I will admit my brother showed me how to use it and patience is key. Patience is not one of my best qualities so I have to be in the right frame of mind.

yeah,,,I want one too. I've been looking for a .44 mag Bisley. I can justify it because every time I go to Sportsman's warehouse they have ammo.

Good luck finding a builder, they're booked years out and the cost of materials is climbing just like house prices. A fixer upper is your best value right now. We saw a house in our neighborhood get flipped recently. The price they got for it made my wife say "we should sell and move!" Yes dear, but then we have to buy back into this crazy market. "Oh."

What you are seeing is foam to fit a .50 cal can, not .50 cal mags.

Here's a big one...

I’m planning on taking it, when it’s available to me.

My wife, and most of her co-workers, have gotten it and had no serious issues. Several had slight fevers, headaches, body aches, etc. for a day or so afterwards but we're five within a couple of days. The consensus amongst them is that mild symptoms for a couple of days is better than getting covid. One thing that we noticed talking to others that have been vaccinated is an inconsistency about directions of things to do/not to do before receiving the vaccination. Some people that I know were specifically instructed not to take ibuprofen based pain relievers/fever reducers before, or within a couple of days of receiving the shot. Others were not given that info. The more you know...

I was at the VA clinic on Friday, and the nurse who drew blood told me she'd had her first shot the day before. She said she was achy and tired, but able to work. I'm sure the Motrin is to combat the achiness. VA is still doing an age group older than mine, but as soon as it's available to me, I'm in.

I haven't actually read any speculation about why he's showing up everywhere. It's a funny visual that fits anywhere, like the beach picture of Christy.

This is a bit late to the party (seems to be my habit lately), but thought this might help someone along the way. There are all kinds of reasons issues arise on TICS years after the fact (and after previous purchases with no issues). This has been discussed at NRA legal seminars and matches up with experiences I've had. Here are the most likely reasons: 1. An old arrest without a disposition -- The typical reason for an old issue popping up is a new electronic reporting of the issue. After the Virginia Tech shooting years ago, the NICS Improvement Amendments Act was passed and state reporting to the FBI dramatically changed. To meet the requirements, many states have been gradually entering older cases (ones before they used computer databases) into their electronic databases over the years. You'd think most courts were using databases by the 1990s, but that isn't always the case. Even when they did, those databases did not always link to the state or FBI. So, an old arrest can pop up now when someone finally enters the old arrest into their system, the state makes a software update, they link old databases, or some other reason that changes or updates the data being reported to the FBI. For example, the state of Wyoming had 30+ years of arrest records on microfilm in the state archives that were gradually being entered into electronic form. Even though the project was complete, the state found a new batch of microfilm that had supposedly been lost and (magically), a new issue arose for one of my clients from the late 1970s. I only found out after 5 phone calls to the archives clerk in Wyoming. 2. Failure to Enter Dismissal -- This is similar to #1, but I see this one more in TN. In TN, it is not usual for someone to plead out a case that involves (i) some probation or conditions and then (ii) a dismissal if the probation or condition is met. So, the charges are active for a period of time and are dismissed at the end of the probation/condition period. But for whatever reason, the court clerk does not enter the dismissal at the end. The person has no idea what needs to be done to enter the dismissal and assumes that either the court or the criminal attorney will handle it (and normally does). However, in the rare case the court or the attorney fails to do it, the affected person doesn't realize it until a TICS is run. 3. Wrong Names -- This is rare, but it does happen (often in connection with an issue like #1 above). Someone with a similar name (or where a court clerk types the name in incorrectly) causes something to pop up on your background check. There are some others, but they are fairly unique circumstances. In virtually all of these cases, the proper way to handle it is (i) find out what is causing it (through the appeal or run your own FBI background check and (ii) go to the source to resolve it. If the problem is from out of state, you would need help in that other state (that is, a TN attorney is not likely to be able to help).

We're past that now...

The one with him sitting in Archie Bunker’s chair is pretty damn funny.

It is literary “Weekend and Bernie’s” and the memes I’ve seen are cracking me up.

I have never seen reloading supplies as hard to get as this time-even things like dies and press parts. Makes less and less sense daily-very much hysteria out there.

Good on you @pop pop. We visited with a friend today (RN) that had the Moderna vaccine and had no issues.

If you look close, the guy in the red shirt pulls a pistol from his left side, that is the one that goes off.

Palmetto had Pmags for $13 and change. Saw on GB .38 special lead round nose 100 rds for $155.00 plus shipping not an auction a set price. Yea don't spend all your money on ammo, save it for the $7 a gallon gas we will be buying shortly.

I’ve got one of those Harbor freight Apache cases, and it is about as sturdy of a case as I’ve seen. With the coupon you can usually get it for about $110 or so. i’ve also got to say that if you need an overt holster with active retention, the Safariland with the ALS system is the only way to go. Everything else runs the gamut from merely falling short, to straight garbage (Serpa).

Cool! Another cartridge we won't be able to find. I'd prefer they design a new primer....one that can be found on dealer shelves.

I work at Academy part time and we get ammo in regularly. The problem is the guys standing in line and buying the ammo up to resale. I know it's capitalism but it still annoys the crap out of me. If those people would stop ammo would become much more available, a lot of times we are our own worst enemy.

I have their M1911 A1 Ultra Tac in 9mm. Shoots great! The only downside with RIA is how heavy their guns are. By Comparison I have Springfield and Colt 1911's which are noticeably lighter.

So I admit to being pretty hot headed in my younger days. I used to say and do stuff that I knew would blow up the situation. I have since learned to ignore a lot of idiots in the world. Makes me happier and removes their validation. When being in any type of "altercation", your actions are all you can control. I think one misstep, like in another recent thread, is your response. Probably seemed appropriate at the time but it just antagonized him and moved the situation along. Remember in lots of cases it might end up being your word against his and maybe he is a better storyteller than you. Especially when you are carrying, you have to remember that the first rule should be to avoid situation where you need to draw your weapon. What if he had been carrying his gun and immediately opened fire when he saw yours. From your seated position, he might have the upper hand. Now you were the one that pulled a gun and he responded in fear for his life. Or at least that is what he will say after he tosses the tire iron back in his trunk. Whether you can tell your side might simply come down to how good his aim is. I am leaving mine here just because. I guess I missed reading @GlockSpock's response. Sorry

The irreverent purchases are the best! Have fun with the new toy. Deadpool approved. You may consider getting another one.

The maglulas are a great invention. Don’t get knockoffs. They’re worth the small amount more to get the real thing. I will say that for rifle mags, the ETS cam loader is the absolute tits. The butler creek one suuuuuucks.

I love mine. I have a Para Ordnance P-14 and honestly, if it wasn't for the UpLula, I'd never be able to load a full magazine. The spring is just too strong.

So here's the latest! I found a great deal on Armslist on a Rem 700 I have been looking for for quite some time... Just decided what the hell let's try this again. So my FFL calls last night and tells me the rifle was there and to come on over. I get there and after exchanging pleasantries we get down to the business of the background check, but instead of using the online system he calls it in. He's on the phone for a couple minutes and the subject of my denial and subsequent overturn come up. She asks him (and me) if it had to do with a charge in California many years ago, and we responded "yes, as far as we know." She says "hmmm... hold on a sec" and puts him on hold. Evidently she got a supervisor or something, not sure, but we were on hold for about ten minutes I suppose. When she gets back on the line, she issues an approval number and my rifle is six feet to the right of me as I type. Unfortunately she wouldn't tell me a damn thing as to which charge and which county it might be in. She did say unless the records have been updated I could be denied again, but she didn't tell him if the record had in fact been updated and she did in fact approve the transaction and we really don't know if it would have been approved or denied. Frustrating right? All's well that ends well, and I am sure glad I have an FFL that is willing to take the time to call it in like that, you aren't going to get that kind of service at Bass Pro or Academy that's for sure. I'll proceed with my C&R application, in the meantime maybe I'll just try buying a stripped lower or something somewhere else and see what happens. Stay tuned boys and girls!

There’s nothing wrong with that plate, I back the Hogs too. My daily carry consists of a Glock 23 and a Kershaw Ken Onion design (I forget which model). There’s also an ifak in my backpack and more med in the trunk of my car, next to the AR bag, plate carrier, and 72 hour bag. Just never know what’s gonna happen. I’ve heard several guys, who are WAY more experienced than me, say “you’re more likely to need to treat someone medically than you are to get in a gun fight.” I’d implore all of us to get more medical training. The greatest gift we can give someone else is their life back.