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My previous post was somewhat tongue in cheek. I have a neighbor (curmudgeon) who prefaces everything he says with something to the effect of "Those idiots from your generation..." (Mind you some of my peers that I grew up with have grown children, so it's not like I became an adult last week). I just looked at him one day and said "why did your generation raise so many worthless kids?" that was almost a year ago. He hasn't spoken to me since. I'm good with that. Truth is, I know people who are retirement age that never contributed anything noteworthy to society, and I know people who are not yet 30 who have built successful businesses, provided jobs for others, and contribute very substantial amounts of money to worthy causes. I kind of wish this mentality that people have more or less worth because of what decade they were born in would just go away.

last gasp of stuff I'm not using anymore ... Doc wants to replace my shoulder, but I was able to keep it tolerable by just not running the reloading press anymore ... so, would like to sell off my remaining reloading components so I'm not tempted to do just a few more rounds ... a few 100 boxes of large pistol primers @$10 each, lots of lead left in, .38, and 44 ... .RCBS small base .223 die set with case lube die, sorry no shell holder for $50 ... also have a Lee 40/10mm factory crimp die - $15 and a Dillon 550 toolhead and stand with .45 ACP dies, Lee factory crimp die, shell plate and buttons at $150 for the full setup, that are also listed on gunbroker so inquire about availability of these last two items if interested

Been looking for one of these at a decent price for awhile. It will be part of a display for an old truck when I show it. I plan to make a gun rack for the back window. You can just see the top of a small still on the left side, it needs the copper condensing coil attached. Should have added something for scale the new gun is only about 23" long. Kinda scaled to the pickup.

I routinely work with people half my age. Some of them are fine, productive employees, but the work ethic of the average 25 year old is a couple steps below other generations. Probably every generation said something to the effect of “these kids don’t have what it takes” but many young folks nowadays don’t even want to have what it takes. I don’t feel like I got my butt kicked, but I’ve worked all kinds of blue collar jobs and wanted my own money without help. That mindset is now nonexistent. Not only do younger people often expect help, some thrive on feeling like a victim. On the other hand, I see and hear young folks getting bashed about not being willing to do the career type jobs that others have done for years. One reason may be because the job isn’t as lucrative. Sure, it may pay the same or more than what it used to, but now there are fewer benefits, no bonuses the old heads used to get, no retirement, etc. Pensions are going away in the private sector and still only exist mainly in government or union jobs. So I can’t blame some millennials or gen Zs not wanting to work stupid hours that older folks used to or be faithful to a company only to get less in return.

In general exposed rim cartridges don't feed or load all that well in box style magazines. Traditional cartridges' and shotgun shells from the period of transition from percussion fired weapons (powder, patch, ball) were typically straight wall and with an exposed rim. These feed just fine from a tube magazine and a lift mechanism or could be easily extracted/ejected from a break action. As higher power "modern" cartridges came into play things shifted. Now there was a concern that the modern jacketed and point tip bullets were not safe in a tube magazine however with their traditionally rebated rims they would load and feed in a box style magazine. The spring loaded box magazine lends itself to bolt action as the bolt will compress the magazine spring when closed and then strip that next round from the magazine when cycled. You can do this with a pump action but there would need to be a rotational aspect designed into the action, such as a cam, to rotate the bolt and lock the lugs into the barrel/extension since you do not have the manual rotation of the as you would in a bolt action.

You know, we're partly to blame for kids who don't want or know how to work. Most of my/our generation grew up having to work hard and earn what we got. So when we had kids, we didn't want them to have to go through that. In turn, we made it easy for them. Unfortunately, many parents went too far. They spoiled their kids plumb rotten. Gave them everything they wanted and asked nothing in return. These are the problem workers we have today. And now the liberals have convinced many young people that they are underpaid. So their attitude is "I don't get paid enough to care." They do just enough to get by and nothing more. Don't feel like working today? No problem, just call in. Some don't even bother to do that. They have no work ethic at all because it was never taught to them. I admit, I spoiled my sons to some extent. But they were also required to do chores around the house and save for that special thing they may have wanted. They also understood that I worked hard to provide for them. I'm proud to say they both grew up to be fine men.

Picked this up at Goodlettsville Gun Shop, I orered it out of KY. and got a good deal on it. Also got a SB TACTICAL Folding Brace, SUREFIRE Forend, I also ordered a Rail for it should be here Saturday. I'll post some more pictures once I get everything put on.

I stopped at a pawn shop down the ways from me that I visit here and there. The other day I noticed this CZ75 sitting in the corner. It's a plain jane 75 but it's hardly been fired and the price was only $333. There is no more striker pistols nor plastic pistols that I want. I have got to where now I am shooting my metal hammer guns a lot more and having fun. I think it's called getting old. The CZ75 platform in my opinion is right on line with the Beretta 92 series and the Ruger P-Series. These three platforms simply run and run. Good ole DA/SA with a hammer and the ability to carry cocked-and-locked or DA with the hammer down. It's heavy and well made. It has the old school original style innards and not the new "Omega" innards. I am very surprised to find this at this price with the crazy high guns prices I have been seeing lately. Thought I'd share. The wet looking stuff around the slide-stop and safety-lever is oil.

Yep, and had chores.

I've got a couple of pump action 22 rifles. One of my prized possessions is a bolt action shotgun. It was the first shotgun I ever shot. Eventually I inherited it from my Grandfather. It's probably a $200 shotgun to most people but to me it's priceless.

Because God and John Browning said it was to be so. I've handled a Winchester lever action shotgun and several bolt action shotguns, and unwieldy is the term that comes to mind. Although Remington made some pretty cool pump rifles, I expect it was difficult to get top flight accuracy out of such an arrangement. Colt also made some really nice Lightning rifles, but for whatever reason, they were never as popular as the levers.

Got the peppers and tomatoes planted today. Now that t’s time to let Mother Nature do her thing…and to fight off critters and weeds.

CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S1 with SB Tactical CZPDW™ Pistol Stabilizing Brace, Magpul grip and Holosun red dot also comes with three 30 round mags and two 10 round mags $1400 price drop /willing to trade it for a Beretta 1301 TT

As with the other ad I had up, I believe in light of recent events I'll just hold what I have.

AR-9 custom built from 80% lower. $800. Has 4" barrell with a 4" flash hider. 7" mlok free floating handgaurd. This is a fun little gun to shoot. Only have around 50 rounds through it. Comes with one 33 rd magezine that's not in the picture as well as a 15 rd mag. Accepts glock magezines. Will only do face to face in public place near Holladay tn. Only selling because I had some unexpected bills and need the funds. Thanks for checking out my post. If you see this post and don't mind, bumps are highly appreciated

A father used to say to his children when they were young: —When you all reach the age of 12 I will tell you the secret of life. One day when the oldest turned 12, he anxiously asked his father what was the secret of life. The father replied that he was going to tell him, but that he should not reveal it to his brothers. —The secret of life is this: The cow does not give milk. "What are you saying?" Asked the boy incredulously. —As you hear it, son: The cow does not give milk, you have to milk it. You have to get up at 4 in the morning, go to the field, walk through the corral full of manure, tie the tail, hobble the legs of the cow, sit on the stool, place the bucket and do the work yourself. That is the secret of life, the cow does not give milk. You milk her or you don't get milk. There is this generation that thinks that cows GIVE milk. That things are automatic and free: their mentality is that if "I wish, I ask..... I obtain." "They have been accustomed to get whatever they want the easy way...But no, life is not a matter of wishing, asking and obtaining. The things that one receives are the effort of what one does. Happiness is the result of effort. Lack of effort creates frustration." So, share with your children from a young age the secret of life, so they don't grow up with the mentality that the government, their parents, or their cute little faces is going to give them everything they need in life. Remember "Cows don't give milk; you have to work for it."

This past weekend Randy Harris (HCS) put on his Red Dot Pistol Skills class at Windrock Shooting Range in Oliver Springs. I attended along with 7 other students. I took a similar class in March from Aaron Cowan (Sage Dynamics) in Pikeville and had taken another 3 years ago with Randy instructing a Suarez International course as well as having a few years experience shooting red dot equipped pistols. The technology continues to evolve/improve as do the methods to better use the RDS on pistols. The early adopters like Harris and Cowan have not only helped prove the concept but are also constantly improving the methods for use and teaching of the RDS pistol. Randy is a known quantity to me. I have trained with him before and already knew him to be an excellent instructor. The Harris Combative Strategies RDPS (Randy's curriculum) is a big improvement over the course from 3 years ago. The best description of the class I can give would be "a wide presentation of information about the RDS and it's best use coupled with a precise boiling down of critical skills and drills to teach those skills". In other words, everything you need and nothing you don't. Skills covered included: Basics marksmanship skills (independent of RDS) Quickly picking up the dot upon presentation Fast and effective use of the RDS at ANY distance, near or far (including alternate sighting methods) Learning proper use of the dot (zero distances and hold overs at ranges near and far) Using the RDS to diagnose shooter mistakes/weaknesses in fundamentals // as a self learning tool These were just some, not all, of the skills covered in the class, not to mention the history/evolution of the RDS and it's use. The HCS RDPS class was outstanding and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to quickly and effectively use an RDS pistol.

It's not spectacular, but it's unforgiving. legal advises against discussing work on line or with non-employees. In 12 years I retire and boy do I have some stories. Most are funny, some...not so much.

My Wife likes the beach. I've had my fill of the salt water and sand. I'd be miserable. She knows this and would feel horrible trying to make me go. She would hate doing what I do on vacation and I refuse to demand She go. We live our own lives together with a common goal and the understanding that we are equal. I refuse to tell my Wife how to live her life and instead support her. In return She reciprocates. It's fantastic.

To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women. Oops, I'm sorry. I thought you said what was best in life. My bad.

I’ve tried (probably not hard enough) to not spoil my daughter. However she is an only child and I admit I’ve been wrapped around her finger since the day she was born. She has been a baby sitter or pet sitter for a while, but a was fairly proud when she decided she wanted her first real job. She found the opening, set up the interview and all but got the job before saying anything to us.

You may or may not smell a troll, but I definitely smell a Necromancer.

a little late, but . . .

"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid"

The "chassis" or fire control piece just looked a bit too complicated with too many parts. I guess I am spoiled by Glock with it having so few parts.

I have a hunting bow that has been sitting in storage for a few years and I have done nothing with it. Long story is a family friend promised to take me bow hunting several years ago. He passed away 4-5 years ago suddenly and his wife left me the bow knowing about the promise. I have never been able to use and I have now packed it up and moved it 3 times in the last few years and I am ready to just be rid of it. I have a bow (Safari High country I believe), 10-12 arrows, a hard-sided case, a block target, hunting arrowheads, and a glove. I am asking $150 OBO for the lot. I am regularly in Williamson, Davidson, and Sumner counties. I can meet elsewhere it is just not as convenient and so may take a bit longer.

I guess I'm the debbil. My kids worked when they were old enough.

That does seem like a steal in today's climate. You'll love it.

That is a good question. You have got me thinking. Maybe advertising and marketing many years ago.

2020 MT03. Got this two years ago for my brother and now he wants a KTM Duke 1290R. The Bike is in great shape and has 2600 miles. Rather comfortable to ride due to being a naked and plenty of power from the 323cc engine. Fantastic on gas and honestly, dont know what else to say. $4200 Title in hand. Sorry, not looking for any trades on this. I am the original owner and it was bought brand new from cool springs power sports and serviced there as well. Will knock off a few hundred for the right 1911.

Michigan State Police with a nice Lincoln police car. Any idea what the second weapon leaning against the running board is, first just looks like a pipe.

Mine too, along with a lot of other repairs in 1977. Made it to 2018 before I had total replacement. It never was completely right after the first surgeries I had back then, but I learned to live with it. The last 10 years before they installed the bionic knee, I had multiple injections each year, some of cortisone, many with the ground up rooster comb concoctions. I should have had it replaced years before I did, but at least I can walk again now, albeit slowly and with a slight limp. The arthroscopic surgeries they can do now are much less intrusive and the recovery period is far less, my advice would be to bite the bullet and get it done right away, hopefully preventing some of the long-term damage that I did to mine by waiting too long ...

Most of the problems come from progressive presses. This assumes everything is set up properly in the first place. I've had normal dies that work just fine on a single stage, but if used on my Dillon the brass is a bit tight in some guns. It's from the inability to cam over like you can with a single stage. I use the Dillon when I am processing brass for my ar10 or ar15. The trim die is essentially a small base die. Everyone will drop freely from a case gauge after loaded. I can't have a problem 12 hours from the house. I've seen what happens when ammo on the large end of the spec meets a chamber on the small end of the spec. Thankfully I always take twice as much ammo as I think I'll need and have had to donate some to the cause. @Handsome RobI usually do 1k 5.56 or 308 at a time and you can definitely feel the difference in some chambers from the change in force needed to size them.

That is some very sound advice, Grayfox. Farm labor provides some mighty fine life lessons. It is a shame all kids don’t get the privilege of growing up on a farm.

This might help you. Tennessee Gun Shows • 2022 list of TN gun shows (gunshowtrader.com)

Garufa is dead on. No matter what FN chooses to name their new pistol, its NOT a Hi-Power. it something completely different with a classic, but mis-leading, name.

...everyone quickly realized it’s not a Hi Power.

My biggest fear is my Protech auto opening in my pocket and slicing my pecker. I can't afford to lose any length.

If he has a hunters safety certificate from a different state, he's good in Tennessee. No need to take Tennessee's course.

I'm glad you answered that. It was something I wondered about for a very long time now. Great answers, too,

I can't help on all of your questions, but here's this: 1. It is legal for a felon to hunt with bows and with antique (black powder) arms and to take hunter safety courses in Tennessee. You can take the course online: https://www.tn.gov/twra/hunting/hunter-education/online-hunting-education.html 2. I don't know anything specific about western Tennessee but I know that the firing range at Long Hunter State Park does not require a background check to shoot on the range. I assume it follows the same rules as all other state ranges. But I'd be careful not to handle anyone's modern firearm while on the range. 3. No help here; I'm in Middle Tennessee. Stay clean and straight, and good luck to you. I applaud you for wanting to stay within the law. Cheers, Whisper