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But he is at least using his index finger to pull the trigger, not his middle finger. That's the difference which concerns me... Real 'point-shooting' is a very useful skill to practice.

There are a couple of reasons why this method is flawed. -Reduces the number of fingers holding the grip solidly when shooting and drawing from a holster. -The middle-finger is difficult to move independantly of the other fingers, causing less precise trigger movement, and greater possiblity of pulling the grip off-target I can imagine that this method might be adequete in a few circumstances, but overall is inferior to a standard grip. Your results my vary, this is just my observation (as one who has tried it, and seen it tried).

I like that idea. Given enough lead & lag time, I could certainly participate... it would certainly be fun.

The ruskie calibers 7.62x39 and 5.45x39 use the same parent case, the 5.45x39 is necked further down onto a .21 caliber bullet. .308 NATO is 7.62x51mm .30-30 Win is 7.62x51R (rimmed, totally different case and pressure-rating than .308 Win) Mosin-Nagants, SVDs and Drugnovs use 7.62x54R (rimmed) .30-06 is 7.62x63mm (larger case than .308, but lower pressure) So, 7.62x39mm is a small case-capacity rifle cartridge, compared to most conventional .30 caliber applications. This was done to allow the cartridge to operate in a short-action autoloading action.

I don't have an AK, so I have no stake in defending their 'honor'... but an AK from a quality manufaturer will not feel like "junk" (That word gets tossed around alot, here, doesn't it? ). I've handled low-end ARs that were pretty crappy, too... Romanian, Yugo, etc... rifles which were pieced together from assorted surplus parts and stamped recievers DO handle pretty rough... for sure. Go look at a Vepr though, you'll notice a difference. A Vepr will cost as much as a low-end AR... but remember that the question was asked about an all-purpose rifle. The answer depends on what was meant by the question. For instance, I assume that all-purpose means something that can be used to hunt deer with, as well as be effective in combat. This requires a heavier rifle, especially when the user wants to hang a 30-40rd magazine under it loaded with 7.62.

It would defenitly be a good idea to buy a factory assembled mil-spec upper, with matched, headspaced bolt & carrier... But, as long as you mate it with a mil-spec lower, you'll be fine. Pieceing an AR together from component uppers and lowers is unlikely to cause any noticable problems. Problems come from cheap parts, regardless of who pushed the pins to unite the upper and lower. Building an AR from scratch is a different matter... don't expect to get that right the first time (or first half-dozen times) without expert input and tuning, and quality parts (which won't save you any money).

If you want to be able to hunt with it, an AK or SKS in 7.62x39 is the way to go. They can adequately do anything you might need (aside from long range work). Since I don't intend to rely on one single platform for all uses, I prefer an AR in 5.56, supplemented by a more powerfully chambered bolt-gun... But if I was limited to one rifle, it would be an AK.

The Winchester Rangers are loaded to high velocities, plus the SXT bullet provides reliable expansion. It is a bonded JHP, similar to the Speer Gold-Dot.

CDNN sells 155 & 180gr Ranger for $12.99 per 50rd, free shipping. (800) 588-9500 It's good stuff.

The 27 is a good choice for CC, potent but still pretty controllable. The grip is short, and it's a blocky Glock frame, but there's still enough to hang on to in a pinch. Just make sure you get a holster which covers the trigger. The Springfield XD-40 SubCompact would be an equally good choice, depending on your particular tastes.

Yes. And the SAF, and the TFA... I may not always be able to contribute, but when I can, I do. I refuse to leave other gun owners out-to-dry, regardless of whether we sometimes disagree over small issues. We must fight for every inch we gain, and make the anti-gunners efforts futile.

If I do, it will be on Sunday... I've got a busy Saturday tomorrow. I'm not sure yet.

Every gun-shop owner/manager which I have spoken to on this matter (amounting to 3), has expressed that they actually prefer the Democrats to be in slight majority... because it's better for business, not because of their own political views. I guess I don't blame them... But it is depressing when money and profit is ever-more important than principle. I'll be buying at least 2 more long guns this year, one of which will be an "assault weapon", and the other a "sniper rifle". Perhaps I'll get another 12ga "street sweeper", and a couple of "high-capacity assault-pistols" to boot... I know a handful of dealers who whom I consider not-only fair, but concientious... They are the ones who will be getting my business. If some vote FOR money, I will vote WITH money.

I wonder if he can get .357sig...? Best price I can find on bulk 357sig is $60 per 250rd on OutdoorMarksman, for loose-packed ammo-cans of Speer Lawman. I would hope that reloads would be even cheaper...

http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/asp/WebBillInfo/BillCompanionInfo.aspx?BillNumber=SB0187 This would do it, and it is in the process of being introduced.

On-Target (Murfreesboro), and Viola Vally (Viola) or Terry Walden's (Manchester) when it warms up.

I probably shouldn't have used the term 'background check'... I whole-heartedly agree that private information should be guarded! I would never advocate invasion of privacy... quite the opposite, actually. Thanks for catching my incorrect terminology

I'm talking about a paid search of public domain information, a'la Intelius.com, etc... You don't need a SSN or any confidential information to do that. Just a known previous phone-number, and maybe a name or previous address.

Background checks are cheap... and always come up with a current address

I've had 3 XDs, with a combined round-count now of over 10k... zero malfunctions, even during extended sessions without cleaning or intentional limp-wristing. The mags have been dropped in the dirt many times and then reloaded, when doing drills at the outdoor ranges. On the other hand... The last time I rented a Glock (21), the darn thing had a FTE in the middle of the second magazine. The 'reliability' debate is inconclusive. Though there are nay-sayers on all sides. Truth is, most 'duty' pistols made by the big-names are more than adequate for carry and/or severe use. Likewise, any pistol can be made to malfunction under certain conditions. If we only went by 'sanctioned' torture-test competition results, say by the military, we'd all be carrying Sigs, H&Ks or Berettas... In terms of the Walther P99... the real German guns are phenomenal, esp the 9mm AS versions. Very accurate, and have well-placed controls. I would own and carry one in a heart-beat... and always have my eyes open for a good specimen to take home.

A quality G.I. or MagPul 30rd mag is just as reliable as a 20rd mag... Likewise, a cheap steel, black-follower 20rd mag can be just as un-reliable as a 30rd of the same quality. The curved 20rd mags feed better than the straight ones (IMHO), and they are nice for shooting from a prone position... cheap too.

The vibration issue... That could be any number of things, from a bad front propellor-shaft CV joint, to an engine hesitation (does it go away when coasting?). Does it vibrate again at 70mph? If so, the front prop-shaft may be 180 degrees out. A couple of these possibilities lead me to believe that these problems are related, and are the result of something wrong with your front prop-shaft installation. May want to get somebody to ride with you or check it. Good luck.

030400 - INTERMITTENT BUMP FELT AFTER VEHICLE HAS COME TO A FULL STOP Date: 06/23/00 (supersedes 030799 dated 10/29/99) Model year(s): 1999-2000 Description: A condition may exist where the vehicles owner may feel an intermittent bump (stop-bump) once the vehicle is brought to a full stop. The repair technician may erroneously diagnose this condition as a delayed transmission down shift into first gear. This condition may occur 3 to 20 seconds following the stop or when the load on the rear driveline is reduced (e.g., when the applied brake pressure is decreased). The stop-bump condition may be the result of a binding between the splined surfaces of the rear propeller shaft slip yoke and the rear output shaft of either the transfer case or the transmission. As load on the driveline is reduced, the bound slip yoke will release suddenly causing a bump-like sensation. The condition may be intermittent. If the above condition has been experienced, then perform the Repair Procedure. The splined surfaces on the slip yoke section of the new propeller shaft are nickel coated to reduce the opportunity of binding. Details: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20,1999. A WJ EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE, A NV242 TRANSFER CASE, AND A 198 RBI (M35) REAR AXLE USES A DIFFERENT STYLE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT THAN THOSE WHICH ARE ADDRESSED IN THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. FOR THIS VEHICLE, THE SPLINED SURFACES ON THE PROPELLER SHAFT SLIP YOKE AND THE TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT ARE GREASED TO PREVENT A BINDING CONDITION AND DO NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. Parts required: 52099484AD Shaft, Drive (4.0L / 4x2 / 42RE / 198 RBI – M35) 52099485AE Shaft, Drive (4.0L / 4x4 / 42RE / NV247 / 198 RBI – M35) 52099486AC Shaft, Drive (4.7L / 4x2 / 45RFE / 226 RBA – M44) 52099487AC Shaft, Drive (4.7L / 4x4 / 45RFE / NV247 / 226 RBA –M44) 52111483AB Shaft, Drive (4.0L / 4x4 / 42RE / NV247 / 226 RBA – M44) 52111490AB Shaft, Drive (4.7L / 4x4 / 45RFE / NV242HD / 226 RBA – M44)

Recessed or lever mag releases, such as those found on XDs, Walther, H&K, etc; effectively solve this problem... I can certainly see how the protruding mag release button on a Glock could be easily tripped un-intentionally, as you describe, regardless of which side of the grip it is on. So, unless Glock has done something new to improve the configuration of its mag release buttons to protect them from un-intentional activation, this has convinced me of one more reason to avoid Glocks... Since they are effectively doubling the chances of this happening with their 4th gen models.

That does indeed look insanely fun! Cool pics!