Grayfox54

The .50 G.I. has been around since 2006. It and the guns for it are made by Guncrafter Industries. It seems it never caught on. The pistols Guncrafter make are custom guns. Reported to be extremely well made and accurate. However, the ammo is also custom and I know of no commercial source other than Guncrafter. At roughly $50 for a box of 20 rounds. I think I'll pass. https://www.guncrafterindustries.com/

Mossberg makes and excellent set of adjustable sights to fit their 500 models. The receiver is already drilled and tapped for the rear sight. However the front sight must be soldered on. I added set to my 590 some years ago and have been very happy with them. https://www.mossberg.com/store/ghost-ring-sight-kit-500-590-95300.html

Understand that I'm not siding with ATF. I rarely do. But I can see their point. While the trigger does indeed mechanically reset after every shot, the rifle will continue to fire as long as pressure is held against the trigger. Thus multiple shots with one pull of the trigger. I think they have a valid case. I think this is just fair warning before they swoop in for the kill. This way Rarebreed has a chance to shut themselves down before ATF interevens. ATF gets enough flack for their surprises as it is. Its a PR move. Frankly, I think the whole NFA is anti-constitutional. It was designed as a tax. Not a restriction.

Well, we all knew it was coming. The product was intentionally designed to skirt the current laws. Sooner or later the law will catch up.

The failure of the .38 Colt against the Moro tribesmen prompted the Army to reassess their current sidearms and look for something better. The 1911 was developed as a Cavalry sidearm. The idea was to duplicate the .45 Colt revolver cartridge in a semi-auto pistol. The criteria was it should be able to kill a horse at 100 yards.

Talked to my oldest son yesterday. He was in a wreck last year and had to buy a new truck. Of course the only thing he could find had a big V8 in it. Just took a new job that's 20 miles each way. He's averaging about $78 a week for gas.

On most lever guns its a fairly simple DIY job. There are replacement sights as well as easy to install rails readily available on the internet.

I went thru the motorcycle phase years ago. I've owned three of 'em. Never wrecked one, but boy have I had some serious close calls. I'm talking butt cheeks with a death grip on the seat! But then driving in Memphis is dangerous enough with 4 wheels. On two wheels its life or death every day. Got tired of playing that game. Took every bit of the enjoyment out of it. Sold my last one about 30 years ago and have never had the desire to buy another.

Yep, we all goof from time to time. It just makes us human. After a lifetime of turning wrenches for a living, on both arms, everything from the elbows down is just a mottled patchwork of scar tissue.

There ya have it. Seems like every new gun owner goes out and buys a 9mm. There have been a lot of new gun owners in the last couple of years. So they're making ammo for the general public. Whereas .45acp shooters, especially 1911 shooters, tend to be more serious about their guns and most reload. I have a bunch of .45acp pistols. I haven't bought any factory ammo in years.

I know the Security Sixs are getting harder to find, but really? That's just nuts! I have one just like it that I bought two years ago. Granted, mine is used and no box. But I'm still astonished. Some people just got more money than sense.

I saw several days ago that UAE has agreed to raise their production a good bit to help offset some of the increases in price. I think they can get OPEC to go along. Looks promising.

Looks like its stopping here in Bartlett. Got about 2". It seems to vary a lot in this area. Local news at 10:00 showed some places locally with just an inch or two and other parts of Memphis with 6".

When I worked for the city this was an on-going problem. Especially on garbage trucks. All manner of critters love to chew on wiring and hoses. I forget which one, but one of the major auto makers had to completely change their wiring harnesses. It turns out that the specific plastic they used as wire insulation was considered a delicacy by mice. I usually drive my truck. So the car tends to sit for long periods between uses. Last fall I opened the hood to check oil and such and found the top of the engine covered in acorns. It seems the squirrels were using it as a warehouse.

Ammo Seek shows 3 listings. $3.80 per round!

The thread that wouldn't die!

I got out and about today. I paid attention to gas station signs. I live next door to Memphis. Highest was $4.19. Lowest was $3.98. My usual station was $4.09.

At least we can keep our sense of humor.

Gas in Europe has always been high. When I was a young troop in Germany way back in 74-75, gas was about $2.00 gallon then. We could have easily bought our own cars to use while there. But couldn't afford the gas.

The concept behind Biden's Build Back Better plan is great. Our nations infrastructure is in dire need of repair and update. The problem with it is that the Dems loaded it down with trillions in pork, totally unrelated BS and political favors. If they would just cut the fat, I could support it.