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Yesterday I was checking out the Facebook page of one of our local gun ranges here in Memphis (Top Gun) and noticed they just received this New Colt Python in. I couldn't believe it was still available when I went over to the range this afternoon. I could not help myself I had to have it. It was between this beautiful Colt Python and Links2K Henry .357 Magnum Rifle. I am sorry Links2k, but the Colt won. I cannot wait to get to the range shoot this beautiful handgun.

Sad for you. Onions in tuna salad, chicken salad, on burgers. in baked beans, pinto beans, white, beans, and oh so many others. And I big thick slice on a baloney sandwich with lots of mustard!

Decided I'd take out the Ruger .22lr this evening, like usual 20min at the spot and this was the first to show. Put that 40gr solid through the ear and he took a dirt nap. Its always nice to change it up every once in awhile. But for under 50 yards a .22 will do the job with the right shot placement.

Alternately, you could wrap a drill in really coarse sand paper and hog out the bottom ring, then fill the top with JB Weld...

Traditionally, hogs were killed on the farm with a 22 short from a revolver behind the ear at contact distance. With the excess range in a hunting situation, 22lr sounds reasonable. Like stated, shot placement is most important. Also, from what I hear from other hog hunters, 5.56 works better than large bore, lower velocity rounds like 44 Mag or even 12 ga slug. Something about the way hogs react to the hydrostatic shock puts them down quick. Different than any other animal I’ve seen.

The recent Salmonella Newport outbreak that has hit the U.S and infected nearly 400 people may be linked to several onion brands, according to announcements from the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control. The onions that are in question were shipped from May 1 to present and were distributed in cartons weighing between five and 50 pounds and mesh sacks between two and 50 pounds. Red, yellow, white and sweet yellow onions are included in the recall among Thomson's 11 brands, including: Thomson Premium, TLC Thomson International, Tender Loving Care, El Competitor, Hartley's Best, Onions 52, Majestic, Imperial Fresh, Kroger, Utah Onions and Food Lion. https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/onions-salmonella-outbreak

I just hope there’s pics or video and someone to post them.

I've been using Comcast since we moved here in April. Comcast is absolutely horrible though. 2/10 do not recommend.

That's the bluest stainless I have ever seen-I like it-nice find.

@The Legion What do you mean by "new"? The new Pythons are stainless steel, no?

Nice going. And since I have bought some of your toys when you grow tired of them. I'll be over here waiting.

dual purpose. scope clearancing and recoil mitigation.

Start around 200 thousandths off the top of the barrel to fit the bell. Don't worry if you get into the bore, that's just early porting.

Oh, it'll be a magnum caliber before we're done with it, don't you worry!

Went by today and they have a pretty good selection in right now. Stoeger, Glock, S&W, XD's, Taurus and a few more brands. They have 380 acp, 9mm and 40cal pistols with a few .45 acp thrown in. Not many of each but more than I have seen recently. They also have some good prices on most.

LOL, well, I saw that after I enlarged it. Reason I asked, was because of recoil vs, plastic wire ties.

I imagine that 5.56 does a number on brain tissue. Probably turns to a lot of it into liquid, from the hydrostatic shock.

Let me fix it then

Some of us are saving the good stuff for our car repair needs... And deer stands!

Now see, that requires money. I already have zip ties on hand. No money involved.

Or any other bolt gun...

34mm tube. That's the factory scope base and yes it is a 20 moa base. My new rings have already been ordered (.885) and should arrive in a few days.

@OMCHamlin Check county codes before going down that road. When we were looking at land in Wilson and Rutherford counties we discovered both had laws disallowing any new modular homes in the county.

Williams Foolproof receiver sight. A scope on a Model 94 is an abomination.

Anything but stick built will be VERY difficult to sell later (doesn’t matter if you plan to stay the rest of your life). Even a log home is difficult to sell later and most everyone knows a log home is usually built to higher quality than any stick built ever will be. Why don’t they sell? It’s nearly impossible to get a reasonable appraisal for them. Appraisals are based off of other comparable homes sale prices. Very few log homes or anything else really built, so hard to get an appraisal and a certain percentage of mortgage companies won’t even touch anything that isn’t traditional construction. Mobile homes and modular homes aren’t considered real estate. All that to say, whether it’s a modular home or something else, a non traditional home will require non traditional financing. And many times that isn’t easy to find and when you do, it won’t come with favorable rates. If you are willing and able to go with non traditional construction, another option I would look at has a few names. Pole barn house, shop house, barndominium, etc. The basic shell is a pole barn on a concrete slab. Then it’s finished how you want. Some bachelors will have a 5,000 sq ft shop/garage with a 800 sq ft “apartment” built in the corner. You can do it all in living space as another options. They do usually come with metal siding outside, but you can add custom rock work or nearly anything. You can usually build one cheaper than stick built or build more square footage for the same amount of money. Some of these I’ve seen can be done very basic (just functional) to very lavish and fancy. They are starting to become more common in rural areas.

Bad experience building, mostly due to the builder, and his incompetent Son! Would rather buy pre-constructed and renovate... alas, location, location, location! Contract should have milestones with penalty for the builder: Foundation poured by XX-NOV, or -$10k Dunno what the builder will agree to, but you get the idea. Our build took 6 months longer than promised, always blamed it on the weather or some external factor (which I will admit WAS a problem part of time - can't run a dozer if it's soaking wet rain for 3 weeks). That being said, when the crew shows up at 930, smokes until 1030, hangs 2 pieces of siding and breaks for lunch, don't tell me it's the weather's fault. Watched 2 guys working on the siding on separate sides of the house. One would climb up the ladder, take a measure, climb down, cut 1 piece, climb up the ladder and hang it. Rinse, repeat. Other guy was on other side of house doing same thing. Dunno, maybe 1 guy on ladder measuring and hanging, 1 guy on ground cutting and running. Call me crazy, I worked in printing for 20 years. See/touch/feel all materials. Builder helped us reach a price by getting cheap kitchen cabinets. We knew they were cheap based on the price for the whole kitchen. That being said, had I SEEN how cheap they were, I would have paid 10k more for better stuff. Now it will cost me 30k to retro in 5 years. Don't over-think the little stuff. You'll repaint and replace flooring, so just get something and get it done. Big fan of the tile we used ( go to Crossville Tile in Crossville and buy from the scratch-n-dent pallets, we saved a TON on material that way). Lots more advice, but kinda scattered in my head. Was a challenging experience, liked just buying a house better, then making it mine. - K

I try to go in when I am in town, Clarksville is just at a hour away from here in Mt Juliet. Wish there was one closer, I like the place a lot!

It does! But you need to be extremely careful as there is a huge chance of static electricity causing premature ignition.

Wow, a hog with a .22lr? And I thought 5.56 was way underpowered for hogs!

One thing I have learned from having stuff done for the house AND having worked for a general contractor is that you need to be ultra specific on all details IN WRITING. Stuff like I said I wanted all screws in the deck we built... but I didn't get it in writing, so I ended up with 1/3 screws and 2/3 nails. Do you want the tile in the entry way the same height as the laminate in the living room? Get it in writing or they will take the cheapest and easiest way out. If it is not in writing, some builders will change order (extra fee for changes) you to death on every little thing. A buddy just finished a house, but he is a structural engineer with a couple decades experience working with subcontractors. He even drafted the plans. He still had a rough time getting it done how he wanted.

According to lastest IHME projection, we're still just getting started statewide, which of course will affect Knox proportionately, and maybe worse just because of UTK. - OS

I am sure we can work something out. I will pm you.

I built a new 1900 sq ft house two years ago. Builder figured it at $250,000. Ended up costing $310,000. I would have been in way too much but for the fact it was on the lake and the lot has appreciated enough to make up for what I lost on the house. I love the house but if I were doing it over, I would have sold the lot and bought an existing home on the lake. Building is a losing proposition.

This is one of the best communities you will ever find on the internet.

Steppenwolf- Magic Carpet Ride

Not so much funny Didn't think it needed its own thread. . but interesting.. I can't prove it is true though.

Since were posting belt-feds, first time out it was a F-in jamomatic, second time I did a little better, that's a 170rd burst, nothing like warm pile of brass in the morning

I used to be an electrician working on custom homes. The main reason it costs more is you will pick out materials that will last 20-50 years where as “builder grade” materials that go into “spec homes” are basically as cheap as you can get and it still look good to sell. Example, 15-25 year shingles instead of 45-50 year ones, cheapest hardwood that’s still hardwood instead of what you really want, off the shelf cabinets for $5-10k vs $40-50k+ for full custom cabinets, cheap carpet that looks 20 years old in 3 years, vinyl flooring instead of tile in laundry room, the most basic ceramic tile in bathrooms. List goes on. 9 ft ceilings instead of 8 ft cost difference is more than you think, even more for 10 ft ceilings plus cathedral ceilings in great room, 12 ft in dining, trey ceiling in master bedroom. Having everything laid out exactly how you want is worth a lot for quality of life, instead of you conforming to the house you found. Building a custom home is NOT worth it if you won’t stay there 10-15+ years. If you have a career where there is a likelihood you may have to relocate, don’t do it, you will lose money. You won’t spend $500k on a $350k house, it will appraise for what you have in it unless you do something crazy. You’ll spend $500k on a house that to the uninformed looks just like the $350k house next door or down the road, but it’s built better with higher quality materials and finishes. And it’s your dream home. Might sound dumb/crazy, but I got a lot of enjoyment helping people realize/achieve their dream home.

Brad Wesley tried to finish off Dalton with one of those things before the townsfolk stepped in.

Not sure that it's that much more "sketchy" to shoot as a FP-45 Liberator in my opinion.

Or just say "ok". Do they just drop in anytime they want to check, or call first? As far as having it in lock box by your bed, I doubt they'll come by at bedtime. Or in car, I don't think they'll flag you over on the road. And if you're conceal carrying one during the day, nobody should see it, eh? Used to shoot .22's with my foster kid right where we lived. Disclaimer: This is not official advice. But it's what I'd do. - OS

Does any one know if they make scope rings this low? If I can't get rings low enough then I'm thinking about just getting some zip ties and adding a wood wedge between the scope and the rail for an added few MOA of cant.

Limited time only.

Our's stopped filling them due to the China Virus, I miss them.

I just found out yesterday I have a bag of the tainted peaches.