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Also several pounds of Unique still there too.

Was there around 2:00 today and they had Titegroup, CFE Pistol, Power Pistol, Varget, Red Dot, and Reloder 15 among others. Looked like he had most all rifle powders covered - lots of IMR and Hodgdon. The pistol powder was going fast of course. I saw 17 pounds of CFE Pistol sold while I was there, and I will admit to buying what little Bullseye and 231 he had on the shelf, although I don't think he puts all his inventory out at once. Bad news is that some of his prices are $2-3/pound higher than they were 6 months ago, and some are priced 25% higher than what you should be able to get it for online. But pistol powder seems to be making a slow comeback, so that's a good thing!

Sorry, I went back and found the earlier thread about this. I need to pay better attention! For anyone else who missed it: http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/79503-permitless-carry-in-vehicle/

Could someone please elaborate on this? Is this new language in the TCA? My neighbor was telling me last week that it is now legal to carry a loaded firearm in your car without a HCP. I was always under the impression that a HCP was required unless you kept the firearm unloaded and ammunition ~not within easy access~ or something to that effect. Rifles and shotguns were always a gray area as far as the law read, but you didn't want to be caught carrying with the intent to go armed without the HCP.

Very solid. It's held in place by existing parts (the snap ring) on the shotgun so there is really no possibility of movement. I have the desert camo model so hacking up the forearm wasn't an option for me. This is a nice clean solution that looks factory to me.

I use the BLAM4 mount. It's a small picatinny section that replaces the forward sling attachment ring. This is the best solution I have seen for the Benelli without replacing the forearm. For me, light on the right side and I run a pressure pad that I activate with my left thumb when I shoulder the gun. My pressure pad is attached with the heavy duty 3m tape. Hasn't come off in over a year. http://www.brownells.com/shooting-accessories/flashlights-accessories/flashlight-mounts/benelli-blam-light-mounts-prod44716.aspx Also search google for BLAM4 and you will see pics of many installations.

I paid somewhere around ~$1,040 for my EMP 9mm with G10 stocks in early 2010 from Bud's. It hasn't been shot much, but I haven't had a bit of trouble from it. Always intended to put it into the carry rotation, but holster options were very limited when I bought it so I never had the magazines modified by logman. I've kept it around hoping the wife would take an interest one day. I think it's an ideal carry piece, especially for a woman because of the slim grip profile.

I've had to return more than one sight to optics planet because it was very obvious that it was a previously returned item. Apparently they give the returns a once over and if it still functions they offer it back up for sale. I've had windage and elevation screws with adjustment scratches, marred rail mounts, and fingerprints on lens. I would exchange because you've already attached a stigma to it. I would have done the same.

Lower prices? Ha...I know you can't do anything about that one. Seriously...I don't know how you could accomplish any of this, but here's the main thing I would like to see: more individuals selling used guns, fewer dealers selling new stuff. If I want to know what a dealer has I'll go to their store. Also, I'm one of those who prefer not to wade through tables of used books and wool socks when I go to a gun show. I know they help pay the bills, but why not have a gun show that's exactly what it says? Finally, lower admission prices or half price for NRA members or something. It's been over 5 years since I've bought anything at a gun show, but I still like to go. But throwing away $8-10 every time is keeping me away from a lot of them. With all that said, I applaud your motivation but I don't think you're going to be able to make any big changes. Gun shows are becoming a thing of the past because everyone puts the good stuff online. I don't know of any incentive you could offer people to sell at a show in one city vs. putting a gun online and being able to advertise to the entire country. Most of what I see these days are the old school guys who probably won't be doing it much longer and people peddling granddaddy's junk. Anymore if someone does have something desirable at a gun show, it's priced up to 5 times what it should be. Just really not worth it anymore for me.

Plenty of logic in that article but I'm not sure why he focuses on 9mm. His thoughts apply universally to any full-size handgun. 9mm, .40, 10mm, .45 Auto...

Something else I have often wondered: what kind of powder do ammunition manufacturers use? For instance, Winchester white box in 45 Auto - does Winchester use a certain powder? Something common like 231 or Bullseye? What does Remington or any of the rest use? Is it the same common pistol powders that we are trying to buy?

I think this nails it. The ammo manufacturers would have to see several years of this kind if demand to invest in new facilities. Here lately we're seeing an spike in demand every 2-4 years due to elections, but all this mainly started after the Connecticut shooting. Let's face it, ammo wasn't this hard to come by in November 2008, which marked the first big threat to gun rights in 8 years. Fortunately things are improving slightly with the ammo supply. Powder is another story. What Dave mentions above about a shortage echoes what suppliers have been saying for several months. The supply is drying up. Because the quantity demanded by reloaders has increased, this is perpetuating the problem. Where reloaders might have bought powder a pound or two at a time before, now they're buying all they can get their hands on and spending much more in one transaction than they ever have. I don't know how powder is made or what "ingredients" are used. Maybe if someone could explain the manufacturing process we could better understand this shortage.

Also I recommend to anyone decapping before tumbling. I have a cheap Lee Reloader press with a universal decapping die setup just for this, and it allows me to inspect the cases before I waste time cleaning any that are cracked or crushed. This gets the primer pocket spotlessly clean, and you don't have to worry about any residual moisture being in the primer pocket if you decap after wet tumbling. I built a tray framed up with 2x4 and a hardware cloth bottom that I can place outside in the sun for thorough drying. Just dump all the cases onto the tray after separating the pins. Some people use an oven or dehydrator to completely dry the cases, but that's a little too much work for me.

I have a Frankford separator. It's not the greatest design ever, but in STM's youtube video demonstrating wet tumbling, he is using a Frankford to separate. I guess that video was made before he started selling his own version.

CZ, I don't know if you could come out tumbling other people's brass. Of course it's time consuming and the cleanup is more of a hassle compared to a vibratory tumbler. You need some counter space and a large sink, also plenty of room for drying. Or a setup to do all the separating and rinsing outside. STM recommends up to 4 hours of tumbling time for really dirty brass, so you're talking about running the machine all day just to clean 400 cases of common pistol rounds. Plus all the time involved with separating, rinsing, and cleanup.

Sorry that I didn't see this sooner. For anyone who's on the fence, there are a couple of coupon codes for STM floating around. "GunDudes" was the best that I could find, knocking off 5%. I ordered the Rebel tumbler kit (includes pins and Lemi-Shine - everything but the STM separator), and with the discount and $28.99 shipping, my total was $266.44. The Rebel tumbler uses the same motor as the Thumler and has some subtle upgrades. I thought it was worth it, plus the Thumler was out of stock. Lots of people scoff at wet tumbling, but I just like to work with clean stuff. No more searching for lizard bedding or having to order case polish for a vibratory tumbler. I like it!

An "order of protection" is only granted in domestic situations. Boyfriend, ex-wife, someone related by blood or marriage. Not applicable here - used in cases of battery or threatening situations. A "restraining order" is a type of injunctive relief that orders a party to do or not do a particular act. This was proper here; it just appears that it didn't work.

Brian's a heckuva guy! That site he has put together is an amazing resource for Dillon reloaders. I bought my 650 from him. I'll order my caliber conversions from him if I can't get a better deal from Grafs with the C&R discount.

Of all the component suppliers in Middle Tn, I've had the best luck with A&H for pricing and availability for common pistol powders. He's one of those guys that you have to force to be friendly though, and I do hate the hours especially since I'm 80 miles away. I sort of got the impression that he doesn't enjoy being there, and most of the questions that I asked were answered with "I don't know" (which was kind of funny actually), but he keeps the best stock and has the lowest prices from what I've seen. Good enough for me.

Midway stopped at the first of this year but Brownell's still discounts for C&R. Make sure you have an account already set up and email a signed copy to Rebecca.osterloh@brownells.com. Include your contact info and username, and that should get you set up. Most parts are discounted, but some speciality items are not - like a Geissele trigger that I just bought, regular price on that. Brownells almost always has a $10 off $150 coupon that you can use too. I didn't know about Graf's. I'll look into that since I need to order some Dillon parts.

Did you know that Tennessee also has the highest combined sales tax rate in the United States? It's a trade-off, pal. Sorry, I would like to pay a similar amount for my guns as someone who lives in a state where the sales tax is manageable. At least there are legal ways to avoid income tax, depending on your situation and lifestyle. Tennessee makes no attempt to collect taxes from online sales where the tax is not already collected by the seller. If they're not enforcing, I'm not paying. I need the money worse than they do.

Echoes my thoughts exactly! I have spent a fortune with Bud's. Not likely to spend any more after they open in TN. Good for the state, but bad for my wallet. Why couldn't they have made this a separate business so us online shoppers could keep purchasing from Kentucky? I just saw this thread when it got revived today. I had heard if a big gun store coming to the mountains but it being Bud's couldn't have been worse news for me.

What you're describing could reach $1,000 quickly, probably more. Trigger jobs are one thing but when you start talking about front strap checkering and engraving that gets into another story. I don't know of anyone in Tennessee to recommend. If anyone other than me touches one of my 1911s they're going to be nationally known. There are lots of armorers masquerading as pistolsmiths out there that have ruined a lot of nice guns. Consider Colt's Custom Shop for the work. Keep it in the family. There are some real old-school craftsmen out there if you want something really special. Ted Yost, Bob Rodgers, Jason Burton, Chuck Rogers...Wilson Combat will also work on Colts, and they have some of the best 'smiths in the business.

Lucky man! You were in the right place at the right time.

Wow. Well that's one way to go about it.