[Got my card, going shopping!]

Good grief.......Welcome to the free state of Tennessee, my friend. 

[Got my card, going shopping!]

I am a strong supporter of the 2nd Ammendment...........however, I would support a ban on Pink Guns.  Sorry.

[Another 380 Thread]

I have a West German Sig P230 bought for me by my dad in 1981 as a graduation present.  As far as I'm concerned........best .380 on the planet.

[M249 build]

May I just say......."Well done, sir!"

[Another off the bucket list, Ruger No. 1 45-70.]

I really......REALLY like that.  Thanks for sharing.

[What are TGOers putting on their Christmas list this year?]

Peace on Earth and goodwill to all men.  Just kidding.  I'm hoping Santa brings me a Benelli M4 Tactical Shotgun.

[Sword Canes?]

I agree with musicman.  I believe this restriction has been lifted in TN.  I have been thinking about ordering a Burger sword cane.  Check out their website.  They walk you through the various models and process used.

 

http://www.swordcane.com/

[My pair of 6's]

Well, sir.........these are very sweet indeed!  Well done.

[TGO Punisher TR4 Official thread]

I feel like it's almost Christmas!!!  Willis, you da' man!!!!

[2nd Amendment Event - Franklin, Tennessee - October 10th]

Thank you for posting this.  Sounds like a great event! 

[World Markets Going Down]

It's always a good idea to have some cash in your portfolio.  When there is a "crash" or major correction, then bargains abound.  And then it's time to buy, buy, buy!!  I like to focus on the following six metrics:

1. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC or ROC) ≥ 10%
2. Book Value per Share (BVPS) Growth Rate ≥ 10%
3. Sales Growth Rate ≥ 10%
4. EPS Growth Rate ≥ 10%
5. Cash Growth Rate ≥ 10%
6. Debt (Payable in 3 years)

[Time to replace wife's pk380, need advice.]

 If you can find one, a Sig P230/232 sounds like something she would like. Decocks to half cock so the first round isn't a heavy trigger pull.

 

I still occassionally carry my Sig P230 which was purchased brand new in 1981.  Continues to function flawlessly.  Still love that gun! 

[Colt 1908 Vest Pocket]

Very cool. 

[Bucket List is Shorter by 1]

You, sir, have acquired a world class revolver.  Congratulations.

[Remaining Govt Inventory of 1911's to be Sold to the Public?]

Sorry.  Ran a search before posting. 

[Remaining Govt Inventory of 1911's to be Sold to the Public?]

Ran into this article the other day.  Looks promising.

 

https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/remaining-government-stock-of-wwii-m1911s-handguns-to-be-sold-off-to-the-public.html

 

The upcoming National Defense Authorization Act that passed committee includes a plan to transfer the U.S. Army’s remaining stock of .45 ACP 1911A1 pistols to the Civilian Marksmanship Program.

Added as an amendment by Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, while the NDAA was in debate in the House Armed Service Committee, it could see potentially the largest remaining stock of military surplus World War II-era handguns in government hands sold to the public.

[New toy.]

Me likey very much.  You cannot go wrong with a world class revolver.  Congratulations on your new toy, sir!!!!

[Agape Tactical]

A buddy of mine took their LEOSA training and said it was excellent. 

[Walking Dead Season 6 Trailer]

This can't come soon enough to suit me.

[Greetings all]

Glad you're here.  Welcome.

[History Channel: "Forged in Fire"]

I'm gonna watch it but I'm afraid it's going to be drama filled instead of quality craftsmanship. I don't see making a knife/sword as a half hour deal but I guess we will see.

 

Yeah......jury is definitely out for now.  If the show doesn't treat the art and craft of knifemaking respectfully, I'll lose interest pretty quickly.

[History Channel: "Forged in Fire"]

Has anyone else seen the preview for this new reality show?  Will be a competition featuring master bladesmiths creating a variety of edged weapons.  I have to admit that I'm intrigued.  I'll definitely watch.

[TGO Punisher TR4 Official thread]

I'm in for one.  Stonewashed.

[Blade Show 2015]

I hope we get a full report--complete with pictures.  I've wanted to go to the Blade Show for several years now.  Would love to hear more about your experience there.

[Randall Made Knives]

I am not knowledgeable on this so I'm not trying to be a smart aleck, but why a 5 year wait? Does he have that much business or does he just work on making them on a limited basis?

 

Excellent question.  Short answer:  demand exceeds capacity.  Each knife is individually hand-crafted.  This takes quite awhile and they just don't take any shortcuts in their knifemaking process. The old man, Bo Randall, was a fanatic about quality and I truly believe that same spirit remains in their operation today. 

 

I think they have an interesting history. Randall Made has always been a small, family-owned business.  They really began to be noticed during WWII and the demand for their blades from soldiers, sailors/marines, airmen just took off.  So....over the years demand has just grown to point where today it takes them 4 to 5 years to fulfill a custom order.  The line to get one of these knives is simply that long.