JimmyJoe69

Try calling Barlow Exteriors in Smyrna, TN and ask for Ed. They put replacement windows in my home last year and I was more than pleased with their work.

It is a skill that I can do... but not on the level that I am wanting. I can get the blade "adequately sharp" but I am looking to get it back to it's original edge. Or as close as possible anyway. Thanks for all the input from everyone.

Does anyone know of a business in the Murfreesboro/Smyrna area that sharpens knives for the public? I have a CRKT Mirage Grey Ghost and I have had no luck getting a good edge on the blade doing it myself. Thanks for any input.

OK... forgive my ignorance here. But what does the snakeskin (or laundrybag) sections accomplish? The reason I ask this is because from a distance they cannot be seen. No?

I can vouch for this place. It has good stuff and it is a welcome addition to this area. You simply get off at exit 70 and head AWAY from the Nissan plant (and Smyrna High School). After you pass all of the gas stations and fast food joints (McDonalds and Sonic) start looking to your left. It is only about 1/4 of a mile from the interstate. If you reach the point where Almaville Road narrows down from 4 lanes to 2 lanes... you have gone too far!

It is playing at The Galleria in Green Hills also. I have yet to see it though... but have been hearing rave reviews of it.

This is hilarious.

8 out of 10 here.... missed the Lone Wolf McQuade question and the .338 Talbot question. I do not guess that is too bad.

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This is the first thread I have ever read end to end!

I think everyone has missed the first thing you need to look for when trying to shoot tight groups. Make sure you are on a ROCK SOLID rest.... no truck hoods or truck tailgates or four-wheeler racks, etc. Many people overlook this simple fact and wonder why their rifle will not group. And once you get your rest make sure you sandbag the weapon.... none of this "rolled-up jacket" stuff.

I use old shot bags also except I fill mine with sand. If you can get your hands on more than a couple, you can have someone run a seam across the center of one using a sewing machine. Then you can fill up each side independently. What you end up with is a perfect bag for placement under the buttstock or forearm if you do not have a stock with a beavertail forearm.

Let's see.... a White House resident and a Westmoreland resident. Well I must hear you guys in stereo since I am in Portland. But the Mount Vernon area is a nice, nice area. I ride bikes there all the time.

I have insurance with Farmer's and their "standard" firearms coverage under their policy is $1,000.00. When I decided to take out an additional policy to cover the firearms (which they do offer at a very reasonable rate), I was told that the maximum amount that the policy could be written for was $10,000.00 This amount covers my personal collection but I do know that there are many people whom have much, much, MUCH more money in their collections than this. Other than that small glitch, I would recommend taking out the additional ryder.

The other day I found a pretty good deal on a tactical rifle. Upon emailing the seller, I found out that the rifle has had over 1,100 rounds fired through it. It seems that the seller was also a reloader and used the rifle to work up loads. So my question is.... when you guys are looking at purchasing a used rifle, what do you consider too many rounds to be. I understand that a rifle such as a 22LR (or even a AR-15) will have many more fired through it than most and I understand that how well the owner takes care of the weapon is a factor too. But I am specifically wondering about bolt action rifles, target rifles, etc. and how many is considered too many. Thanks.

Is that offer good to anyone? Because I might be able to make it happen.

+1!!

Thanks to everyone for their input on this firearm.

OK guys... here is what I know and have seen. The pistol seems to have it's original finish on it and I cannot find a spot of rust on it anywhere (including under the grips which appear to be plastic). There is a marking on the left side of the frame just above the magazine eject button and below the slide that appears to be "Si6" and it is accompanied by a logo of some sort. Atop the slide just in front of the rear sight is the letter "P". There seems to be another mark on the underside of the slide and it appears to be the number "1". On the left side of the dust shroud is stamped the words "UNITED STATES PROPERTY". The surface of the breech face hardly has a mark on it. And the typical 1911 "wear ring" near the end of the barrel is very slight. My friend has an "U.S. ARMY" leather holster with it and on the back is has a date of 1944. Enclosed are some photos. Needless to say I am one jealous S.O.B. right now!! When I was taking these photos, I was handling it like it were a newborn child! Sorry about the greyish look of the photos, I forgot to adjust my camera for incandescent lighting thus causing the grey "hue". But it has the typical brownish look of an antique military firearm.

The best magazines for the money are Wilson Combat... no question (in my opinion). I had an issue with one magazine not wanting to eject as smoothly as the rest. It still ejected but not as fluid as the others. I contacted Wilson Combat and they wanted me to mail it back to them. A few days went by and I received an email from them stating that the tolerances on that particular mag were "slightly" off. And to make up for the mistake, they sent me a brand new magazine back in the mail the very next day. That is the kind of customer service that makes me buy their stuff. Unfortunately I cannot afford one of their handguns.

Thanks Glockmeister. He lives up in Kentucky but I will pass the word on and suggest he drops by.

A friend of mine was just given a pistol in payment for some work he performed. It is a Colt 1911. The person who gave it to him claims it was given to his father while his father was in the military. I have done some online research and found out that (according to the serial number) the pistol was manufactured by Colt in 1918. It has the "United States Property" stamp on the left side of the dust shroud. According to my friend, the pistol is in perfect shape.... or as he puts it "not a scratch on it". Does anyone know what the value of this weapon might be? And do not start complaining about the lack of a photo.... I am working on it. I am continuing to research the value for him, but I just thought someone on here might have some insight. Thanks.

What type of camera?

Yes... I have access to one. PM sent.

It was not a text message.... it was a forward. I could forward it to you.