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Did you find out whether he has a storefront? I am in that area frequently.

I was curious too, and found this: T G T, Inc. (Tennessee Gun Traders) 255 Old Edgemore Lane Powell, TN 865-945-5653 ......................................

I bought a 995 several years ago to practice Duracoating and other stuff. I figured I wouldn't be out much if I screwed something up. I bought the ATI stock and several accessories made by Bushman Parts, including a skeletonized trigger. I shot it a while, then put it on Gunbroker and actually got more for it than it was worth, around $400. This was during the '08 gun scare and the Beretta CX-4 Storm carbines were inflated to around $900-$1000. It shot well and never malfunctioned, I just never got over the crudeness.

I was just out in the shop finishing a gun part and this thread popped into my head. I want to add another one of my opinions on airbrushes. I was in the RC airplane hobby for many years and painted many parts, and watched others finish parts with various equipment and various results. One mistake I see folks often make is to assume a dual-action airbrush is "superior" to a single-action airbrush. This not true, the big difference is that the dual-action allows you to vary the pattern while spraying. This is great for free form artistic work like the fades and variable line widths you see on t-shirts, murals, and custom motorcycle tanks. Unfortunately, because of the variable trigger, the dual-action airbrushes can be difficult for the occasional painter to master. The single-action airbrush is much simpler to use and from what I've seen, yields superior results for the occasional airbrush user, especially when a uniform, consistent finish is the goal.

Thanks NRA. To answer the original poster's questions regarding tips, tools, and techniques, I'll post a few thoughts since I just refinished a CZ: On my CZ, I looked it over before stripping it and made a few mental notes regarding improvements I wanted to make. There were several sharp edges I noticed, particularly the trigger and trigger guard. I softened these edges ever so slightly after stripping, breaking the edge with 400-grit wet/dry paper. The extractor has some surface rust (see before photo) and some deep tooling marks. I took care of those with a few careful swipes with a fine needle file. Following the file, I flat sanded the extractor (exposed edge) with 400 grit. I would add a needle file set to the supply list. The mag release spring it WAY too strong. I used the method posted online by Sailor Curt (google "Sailor Curt CZ") to adjust the spring compression without affecting the spring's length. The safety will also be smoother if the detent area that engages the peened-in ball bearing the polished (Dremel & buffing wheel works great). As for stripping, I disassembled the gun and used Citristrip to easily remove the factory finish. It surprised me how it just bubbled up and slid off. This conserves blast media (I used medium aluminum oxide fron Northern Tool). I basically use the blaster for surface finish rather than stripping the original finish. Following the media blast, I use brake cleaner for final cleaning. Note that the parts do not get touched following the blasting / brake cleaner spray. At that point they are already suspended on wire and ready to paint. That's about it. If I think of anything else, I'll post it or feel free to ask questions. I have no idea how to do the camo and pattern finishes like the one posted about by vantoo. That is impressive!

Just my humble opinion, but having used both Duracoat and KG Gun Kote the past few years, I have gotten far better results from the Gun Kote, particularly with regards to a texture-free finish that looks like metal and not paint. It is very possible that my airbrush technique favors Gun Kote over Duracoat and that others are more proficient with Duracoat. Another plus with Gun Kote is that it gets baked (a toaster oven works great) and can be reassembled immediately. I just refinished a CZ-82 in Gun Kote with favorable results:

While I wouldn't disagree with the previous poster's endorsement for the factory-threaded Ruger, what about a Buckmark?

I got one apart right now. Hopefully, I will be able to reassemble it! I still have the opportunity to change it now, but I kind of like the two-tone scheme. KG Gun Kote (Flat Black and Brushed Stainless) Finished it! (see below):

I would love to find an unsold late '60's vintage 10/22 with walnut stock and metal butt plate! Even the pre-2008 10/22s with metal trigger groups are considered more desirable than the current ones. I know I'm talking apples and oranges here, but my point is, as others stated, you likely got a higher quality firearm.

I got into a mild scuffle several years ago in the PCB Walmart parking lot of all places. I don't want to go into too many details, but it was a fellow that wanted some additional vacation money. My wife and daughter were in our vehicle and I was refilling the windshield washer reservoir when the fellow confronted me. It was resolved without firearms and we enjoyed the rest of our evening, but it was a bit disturbing to my young daughter. Other than that incident, we have vacationed there many times and I consider it very safe.

Same here - no Facebook!

Good news, the north side needs a good gun shop and an indoor range would be icing on the cake! I just noticed this thread and I will visit them soon. Thanks for the info!

I have one that shoots nicely, no feeding or extraction issues. In fact, I would give it the edge out of the box over the newer 10/22s. The Volquartsen hammer is a great improvement as is the VQ scope mount.

Good advice. The current rate for the membership at silencerresearch.com is $30.

Thanks bonzii, that is good info. I'll keep working on it and see where I get.

I was motivated to buy a suppressor. I have a Tac-sol Trail-Lite threaded barrel on a Buckmark, and a 10/22 with a threaded barrel. The paperwork and background check didn't bother me at all, I'm used to that. I did my homework, got a premium membership at silencerresearch.com, and decided between a few mid-to-upper range rimfire suppressors, my final choice would be based on availability which I understand can be an issue. I even went and got the passport photos and was ready to get started, cash in hand. The frustration started when I started dealing with a few local Class 3 dealers. They have locally-manufactured suppressors in stock and seemed very helpful with general questions, but after multiple attempts over several weeks, I cannot get an answer on price/availability of more premium models, such as the top performers at silencerresearch.com. After multiple inquiries with promises to get the info, I'm starting to reconsider whether it is worth the hassle. I figured the frustration with acquiring a suppressor would be NFA-related instead of retail issues. I suppose these are niche market items and perhaps not the most profitable?

It started out as a pretty cool block party, the best in the 'hood. It went bad when they turned up the heat and it all hit the fan. Some of us got belted pretty good in there.

No problem. It will be legal if you leave the plug in that limits the capacity to 3-cells.

I think you're right. There are large pines 50 feet away with large cones on the ground. The little yard rats must like 'em warm and roasted, like the ones they sell at the gun shows. It could have been worse - I found this on the web:

That was my guess too. I need a new holster for my phaser. I suppose it could have been a rodent's stash, but I'm surprised there were that many as I'm never parked very long in one spot.

I was under the hood changing the oil a few weeks ago and these were not here. They are about the size of a dried bean with a little hole. I guess some larvae crawled out of the hole after incubating on my engine. Any idea what critters these produced?

Funny, I was in there last night (I had not seen this post previously) and noticed that all the guns were gone. The fellow at the counter claimed that the North Peters location was the highest selling location for guns. He said the decision was made "up high" to focus on fitness and athletics. He also claimed that Academy Sports was opening a store "down the road" that likely contributed to the decision to move the fishing/hunting merchandise to the Blount county store.

Do any dealers in the Knoxville or surrounding area stock CZ-82s?

Congratulations! Excellent choices. It was nice to see so many nice rimfires.

Very nice! Those X-ring actions are works of art. I wouldn't mind having one setting on the desk just to admire the craftsmanship. That is a beautiful build with top-notch components.