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As a new resident of of TN, I took others' advice and went to the Oakland DMV office and showed up as early as possible. It was completely trouble-free. My wife and I both got our TN licenses and I applied for my TN HCP as soon as the driver's license number was issued. Got my HCP in the mail 35 days later.
Only negative issue was that the guy there offered some bad info, saying that I couldn't carry with any of my other permits anymore and that I needed to wait for the TN HCP to arrive. I saw no benefit in having further discussion. Out of the four states I've lived in, TN's DMV was among the best.
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Honestly, I don't see buying a holster that costs more than a Hi Point for use with any gun. I guess that is why I wanted to learn to make my own.
The good news is that there aren't many holsters that cost more than a Hi-Point.
The bad news is that there aren't many holsters FOR a Hi-Point. Some would call this "a clue." The bulk of the holsters for Hi-Points are crappy nylon or cordura like what's pictured in this thread. I don't foresee Comp-Tac, Bladetech, Raven, or KC whipping out kydex molds for these anytime soon either. It's not because they can't, and it's not because the pistol couldn't be concealed. I'll let you guys figure it out.
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Ever owned or shot one?
I've fired one and seen one "disassembled." I also was one of the founding members of the Ghetto Action Shooting Society (GASS) where the Hi-Point was selected to be the primary full size handgun, in addition to "any .22 or .25 caliber pistol valued at less than $100 which can be recklessly deployed from the elastic band of a pair of sweatpants."
It is a low quality design, designed solely to meet a specific, low-dollar price point. Pretending it is anything more is silly. By all means, if someone cannot afford to spend more than $100 on a gun, I'd rather see someone with a crappy gun than no gun. In the case of this thread, the OP is better off spending his $100 on literally anything else.
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Save your money and your heterosexuality. Stay away from that HIV-infested waterpistol. Spend the money on something meaningful, like ammo or lapdances.
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JoJo's Gunworks - Southington, CT
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Andrew over at VuurwapenBlog called this about a year ago (check the date on his video showing the Gen3 vs. Gen4 comparison), and this week's announcement by Glock came as no surprise, although it's a shame that so many Gen4s made it to market before this being fixed.
GlockTalk, I Told You So « Vuurwapen Blog
GLOCK Armorer’s Recoil Spring Assembly Notice « Vuurwapen Blog
We can point to every manufacturer out there for a screw up - it happens. In the case of the Gen4s, the biggest issue I have is that Glock was trying to fix something that wasn't broken... the Gen3. If they would have basically taken a Gen 3, made a modular grip assembly, put a Vickers-style mag release on it and called it a day, they'd have had a winner.
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I am sticking with my .270 for deer, and 30-06 for moose or elk.
I like the flat shooting 270, and you can select from several grain type rounds, depending on what you are hunting.
I like the .270 a lot, but that's a lot of powder and blast for an "all-around" cartridge. Also, the lowest bullet weight is 100gr with the most common being 130gr. With the .243, you start all the way down at 58gr and can go up to 100gr.
I would not want to shoot a .270 all day long, but you could easily load up a .243 with 58gr or 75gr bullets and spend an entire day shooting groundhogs or prairie dogs. The report is not too far off from a .22-250 and it's just as comfortable to shoot.
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Where do you know in East TN? I would like to have it done.
In Range in Kodak
Coal Creek in Knoxville (unconfirmed)
this dude...
I AM A 07/02 AND DO ENGRAVING FOR $20.00 & UP + SHIPPING PM ME OR EMAIL ME @ LRPRIFLE@AOL.COM
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Mods, forgive me but the sticky thread above on engraving is a trainwreck as are any others I've found on TGO and ARFCOM on this subject;
Looking for someone to engrave a lower. I'd prefer a firearms-related shop, but if there's a reputable non-firearms (trophy, awards, laser engraver) shop that you have good experiences with, that works too. I know of several places in East TN and out of state, but have found nothing in this area.
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Being a retired Firefighter/EMT, I am assuming you are talking about "basic first aid"? First Responder classes are many hours. EMT classes are many, many hours. Unless anyone is willing to take all the REQUIRED training, tests and refresher courses, don't do it. It is a committement in time and money most folks don't want to handle. If you are just wanting to shoot something to patch up, Kroger sells watermelons real cheap. EMT and HCP don't mix real well. Just my opinion is all!
If you're trying to sell this course...well......
While I have no experience with the instructors or this course, I don't see this course being advertised here or elsewhere as a fast track to your EMT certification. We train for many potential self-defense scenarios, malfunctions, and all other real world occurences. Why not at least get familiar with how to deal with the reality that if you're in a gunfight there is a good likelihood that you or someone with you is going to get hurt or shot? There will likely be a period of time between when the incident/injury occurs and when that person will be getting emergency medical care. I don't know about you, but I'd much rather know that my buddy or loved one knows a little more than the average mouthbreather so that they can help me instead of just hoping I'll be okay.
Carrying a gun every day is a big responsiblity that many people can't handle. Those few who seek out training to be more proficient in all related areas, including emergency care should not be persuaded that this is not good time/money spent. JMHO
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There is no way I would use a 25-06 or a 243 for Moose hunting. Anything else east of the Mississippi, ok.
Moose are the grand exception to the "East of the Mississippi" rule. Having lived in Maine, I'm sure you could also point out that even versus a large automobile, the vehicle and its occupants are more likely to be killed than the moose. In the last few months before I left CT, the state put out a warning to drivers that the moose population was growing and expanding, now down into within a few miles of the coast... That's only 40 minutes away from NYC.
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Glad to hear they took care of you - I'm actually a little surprised.
I own and have owned a number of SIG pistols over the years. The general rule of thumb is that the "old SIG" is better than the new one. In recent years, they have really missed the mark and took a big hit on customer service, and product quality side of the house. Here's a blog from Todd Green's website pointing out some of their recent shenanigans.
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Been thinking about getting a saiga in .223 and adding a pistol grip, it would be my first military style rifle and I figured its a fun, simple place to start before I move to building my own ar.
Who here owns a saiga rifle? Lets see pictures and reviews.
IMO - For your first military-type rifle, it would make more sense to buy a complete AR upper/lower, or to buy a complete AK than to mess around with modifying a Saiga into a traditional AK configuration. You could even shop for an already-converted Saiga.
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Before spending any money on a gunsmith, and assuming you are willing to give it a try, I would recommend the following for your .243:
-Disassemble the rifle and check the stock-to-barreled action fit - check for damage or wear.
-Remove and re-mount the scope rings and bases (assuming they're not integral), use loctite on reassembly.
-Substantially clean the barrel to remove any potential fouling.
-Buy about 5 different boxes of different types of factory ammunition to see if it's the load you're shooting.
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I just won't bring myself to buy an AK optic that costs as much as the rifle. I've had good luck with clones. I don't run and gun or anything. For casual range use they are perfectly fine.
"The mission drives the gear" has a lot of truth to it. If your life will never depend on it, then no worries.
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I was really thinking about a .25-06 or a .270 Maybe even a newer, not as worn out .243.....
What's worn out about your .243? I went through a caliber consolidation several years ago and the .243 is now my primary bolt action hunting rifle. Hard to beat the availability of ammunition, choices of loadings, and overall capability in the caliber. If you have an issue with YOUR rifle, then sell both guns and buy a new .243.
There are other caliber choices out there that are in the same neighborhood... .260rem and 7mm-08 especially, but they don't really offer the "light" loadings that the .243 does and neither one of them (especially the .260) share the extensive popularity of the .243.
The Remington Seven and 700 are excellent options in this caliber...
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We all start somewhere. You'll get better in time. Trigger control and breathing are pretty much key. Don't be afraid to start closer to the target and work your way back.
This. Most basic pistol classes will start at 3 yards or less, so this is good advice.
When first getting started it's more important to "do it right" than anything else. If you start off with bad habits, it'll take a lot of work to fix them. Sounds like you are approaching it the right way - good luck and shoot safe.
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You get what you pay for with the Primary Arms sights as well as any of the other Aimpoint clones. IMO, the PAs are better than the other clone options, but they're still not comparable. I've seen diode issues, battery issues, and unexplainably dead PA sights in my travels. A few months back, I was helping to set up a number of simunition-configured ARs that all had PAs sitting on top of them and it was not a positive experience.
The saying "buy once, cry once" comes to mind here. Save up some money, get an Aimpoint and then never worry. There are a good number of the Aimpoint R-1s floating around that Midway clearanced for $300. I would keep an eye out for one of them before dropping any dough on a clone.
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I carry a G19 in an MTAC every day along with at least one Kaluban Cloak mag carrier. Don't worry so much about slight printing - the general public doesn't notice anything. If you go around wearing firearm-related shirts, or 5.11s, some people might take a closer look, but in general those will be gun guys looking. I am a short, fairly skinny guy and if I can conceal this setup without wearing a goofy vest or oversized clothes, so can you. To be clear, I'm not rocking out with shirts so tight that you can see my nipples. (that's another thread)
Spend your money on some defensive training before you go too nuts on deciding how you're going to carry. There's a lot more to it than just buying a good gun, good holster, and good gunbelt. You've already got a solid gun which was the most expensive purchase, so don't cheap out on the other two items. Did I mention training?
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That's a valid point. I'll have to keep a close eye on the loops and see what happens with them over time. I've already considered having the local leather shop make leather loops for it and switching them out. I had initial concerns before making the purchase. I've never seen a holster with rubber components. There is significant retention within the kydex itself depending on how you adjust the retention via the screw.
But, the rest of the design seems to be very sound and well executed.
Yep, that's a first for me as well. Leather is an option, but I'd also look for other hardware options as well. Screw-attached plastic or metal clips are the safest bet such as what you'd find with Comp-Tac, Raven, KC, or Bladetech holsters.
On the retention, make sure you adjust accordingly, especially since you have some concerns. If you've never done this before, the technique I use is as follows: Load the magazine to capacity, insert it into the magwell (but don't chamber a round) and insert the pistol into the holster, then turn it upside down. Adjust so that the retention holds the pistol securely while inverted. Then loctite the retention screw(s).
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I don't like the sound of the rubber belt loops at all and I would be greatly concerned about the longevity of them. Once one of the loops dryrots or splits, is there a sufficient retention point in the kydex, or will the gun come spilling out? Definitely approach with caution and consider these issues now.
Walmart SUCKS!
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I don't go to Walmart for great service, or to feel that I'm appreciated as a customer, or to ask for advice on anything. I go there because they have cheap ammo 24/7.OP, check your expectations and your attention to detail.