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db99wj - Thanks.

What's going on here? I understand my comment was excellent but I did not start this thread! Have I been high-jacked or is there something cross-wired?

Very nice. Just got my first recently and have not fired another long-arm since. Garands are infectious and mighty fun to shoot.

Done

Does it dispense PEZ?

I carry some keys, a cell phone, wallet and maybe some change. When the State sees fit to grant my request for the privilege of packing I'll carry my brand new S&W 442 when going incognito or the SA 1911 if I feel like struttin' about town.

You were blown and didn't know it! Best post title of the day. Is there a category for that?

They won't have jobs 'cause the only ones they would be eligible for are already taken by Mexicans.

That's illin'. Am I wrong or weren't pawn shops good places to go fo yo gats about 10-15 years ago or more? I got both my SA 1911 and S&W 28 from pawners - used but very good condition and very reasonbly priced (over 10 years ago). I quit going into the places 'cause all they have is over-priced junk.

Everything I have is a favorite. That's part of my problem. However, the M1 Garand is right on top of the list. M1 Carbines after that. I thought you said EVER!. Never list too long.

Today will make 8 weeks waiting. If it's not in the mailbox this evening I might just throw a conniption fit right there in the front yard. What's the deal? It only takes 5-45 minutes when you buy a gun. Every local, state and federal agency is computerized and I was under the impression all the LE agency systems were now linked. Thanks for letting me vent. I've got a funny feeling that my app fell under someone's desk. TGIF.

Isn't the East Tennessee crowd getting together pretty soon? I might like to come and shoot! What's the schedule? Who's the ringleader of that?

How long did it take to get you permit? Tomorrow is 8 weeks for me. Do not carry in your purse if you have a small child. There's a post around here about a grandmother whose young granchild pulled out her "piece" and shot herself. Very unfortunate. Don't know where the post is but here is an update on the story: http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8451232 Other than that I have no suggestions. Just wondering what you wait time was. Good luck and never leave that gun loaded around the youngin'!

I picked up a brand new 442 at the gun show this past weekend. $399.95 before taxes and that ridiculous $10 background check fee. Can't wait to go out and fire the little devil.

According to S&W that cartridge and model were introduced in 1899. Apparently I missed something in my education but that don't add up. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=11101&langId=-1&productId=35402&tabselected=over&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=15705 If you're unsure email or call S&W, but since it's a "K" I'm sure it's fine.

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I'll be the one drooling over guns. From West Knoxville you can take I-40 all the way to James White (the end). From there follow bkelm18's directions.

I like the black 'cause it's more "sinister" looking. I too will mainly just stick the thing down in my pocket when needed. It's only a tool, but I like my tools to look good . Mainly, I'm just curious about the durability of that black. What do these go for in your areas? Saw both brand new for $459 (which I though might good for this area) at a dealer yesterday. Gun show in Knoxville Saturday-Sunday. Will be doing some browsing there but we all know that's hit or miss.

I've decided that either a S&W black 442 or stainles 642 needs to be added to the inventory for carrying purposes. Can't quite make up my mind on the finish. I lean towards the coolness of the 442 but am unsure of the durability. I know that any carry gun will get scratched up to some degree. Who likes what?

TripleDigitRide - Thanks for posting. I thought I had it but did not see immediate results. I'm impatient like that.

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I used to be a "regular". At a bicycle shop. When I was 12.

I can plan my weekend now.

There's nothing wrong with keeping you're mouth shut when you don't know what the hell you're talking about. If you don't know something, admit it, then go look it up. Gun shops sometimes do seem to be at the pinnacle of "expertise". Funny thing is when you ask a direct question that you know the answer to, you get B.S in return. I especially enjoy when someone's looking to but their "first" and are immediately directed to the most tac-ed out, 1000K+ handgun with lasers, lights, grenade launchers, etc. I just shake my head and keep walking before I'm forced to say something, something uncouth.

I watched that show. Amazing stuff. Looks like it's on again Saturday the 21st: http://www.history.com/shows.do?action=detail&episodeId=281384. That Herb Parsons guy they talked about is from Tennessee - Somerville.