TGO David

On Target in M'Boro is presently charging annual range members $30 for the whole transfer process and I believe that includes the TBI check. To me, that is a perfect example of good customer service. These folks who charge a % of the sale price are sending a very clear message to the customer: We don't like it that you bought from someone else and we're going to punish you for it so that next time you just buy directly from us instead. Well, message received and understood! When you rape me on an incoming FFL transfer, I'll use someone else not only for that but for everything.

I liked my USP40 a lot. A whole lot. Until it came time to carry it concealed, then I didn't like it so much. I could have concealed a cinder block a little easier.

There's a gun shop nearby that does something similar in respect to % of sale price + fee. I don't do business with them as a result of that. I can understand that a guy has to make some money, but this is a service that really doesn't cost them anything. They have no overhead involved and only clerical work with filing the appropriate papers with the ATF and the State background check. I like to support the local gun shops too. I've done so quite a bit. But I am also not scared to look on the Internet and see if there is a better deal. My decision process generally goes like this: 1. Add cost of Internet gun + shipping + FFL fee + TBI background check. 2. Compare to cost of gun locally + tax + background check. 3. Are they within $50 of each other? 3a. If so, buy locally 3b. If not, buy from the Internet. If the local guy can't or won't compete for my business within reason, then I take my business elsewhere.

Congrats on the new firearm and on the training! We've got an XD9 4" and it's a fine weapon. I think you'll enjoy it.

I've got a few. Can you really ever have too many?

Boomhower found a page at the GlockFAQ that has a collection of targets that you can download and print off on your computer. These are all Adobe PDF files so you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program to view and print them. TARGETS: http://glockfaq.com/targets.htm In the past, I have used some of these and just glued them to larger pieces of cardboard to give them some rigidity. This makes it easier to run them down indoor range target trollies and makes them more resistant to flapping around in the wind outdoors. Thanks for the link, Boomhower!

I'm interested. PM me with what you want for it.

Welcome! Are you the guy that we handed a business card to the other day at Franklin Gun Shop?

Took my 13 year old son shooting tonight at the local indoor range. He has shot a .22LR at camp before and has shot my .223 and even my .30-06 rifles in the past but never shot a handgun. After we reviewed the basics of firearms safety and I showed him the pertinent information about how to properly handle a handgun, I worked with him on some dry firing exercises, how to use proper stance, use the sights, press (not pull!) the trigger, etc. I loaded one round into the full-size M&P 40 and he squared off with the target at 7 yds. First shot was dead center into the red zone. We proceeded to fire about 20 rounds, one at a time. After he was comfortable with the recoil of the gun and I was confident that he was doing fine, we moved to two rounds at a time in the magazine. By the end of the session with the 40, he was loading four rounds into the mag on his own, racking the slide, keeping his finger out of the trigger guard until time to shoot, and putting all four rounds into a decent grouping. He didn't shy away from trying the .45acp and commented that it did have a little more kick than the .40SW but that he was still ok with it. He manged to put all of his four .45acp rounds into a 4" diameter Shoot n See target at 15 yds. We topped the night off shooting the snot out of the Ruger 10/22 and clearing jams. I've really got to send that rifle off for service. I also really need to go ahead and buy a .22LR handgun. Anyway... I'm really proud of him. He did great! PS: Check out that grip style! He got it right instantly with me only showing him once. Thumbs forward, hands locked together, weak hand shoved up tightly beneath the trigger guard.

Of the ones lised, Tancredo. But I'm down with Thompson and J.C. Watts.

Give me an example of a reply that might take less than five characters and still be worth posting? One word replies like "Yes" or "No" can be cryptic if the person posting doesn't quote the original message. It's also pretty annoying when you see people post replies like " " And nothing else.

Hang in there, man. Bump!

I don't want to hear about power after learning what you get to do at work.

I don't know why I had forgotten to do this... but Benefactors can now also modify their user title. It's in the User CP : Profile settings area.

Weirdos!

You mean it's not already doing that on your computer?

I don't think I'd give over $250 for a 2nd Generation G21. The 3rd Generation adds the accessory rail and finger grooves on the grip front strap. The 21's are honkin big ass guns and really live up to the Glock's unfortunate reputation as feeling like a "block" in your hands. For not much more than the asking price you listed, you could get a brand new G21 'SF' with the new slimmer frame. It's not that much slimmer, but it does fit the hand a little better. Still a really big gun.

Yes.

I'd say that after 30 years in that industry, you've earned your right to kick back and hang out with the grandkids!

I know that a few of us on the TGO Staff have been wanting some business cards to hand out when appropriate, so I made some up. I am going to attach the business card sheet to this post as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file that you can download and then print out on your color or black & white printer at home. That way if you want to hand some out to folks as well, you'll be able to do so. These print out nicely on Avery #5371 business card stock or compatible stock. You can find it at places like Wal-Mart, Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, etc. And I know people might open the PDF and think, "Wow the logo is all messed up looking" but it really isn't and it prints out very smooth and clean. Acrobat Reader just makes it look a little funny on screen. If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free here: [click me] Thanks! TNGunOwners Cards - Avery 5371.pdf

I think I need to hurry up and buy an AK47 before these congressional dipsticks go and wipe their feet on my God given rights again.

Firefox!

"Almost" only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades! What'd that set you back, if you don't mind me being nosy and asking. I really need to add a .22LR handgun to the collection.

Just wondering what some of you are using for IDPA. Description, modifications, pictures... post it all. I'm slowly transforming my full-size M&P 40 into a range toy. It's getting a 10-8 rear sight and a HiViz green fiber front sight, and I am thinking about sending it to Dan Burwell for his famous $50 trigger job to smooth it out.

I'm going to float your number around some "questionable" internet sites so that you stay pretty busy this weekend.