DaveTN

Yes, the graphics card will be the key and I don’t expect to skimp. I don’t mind paying the money for the i9, I just want to make sure I’m not picking the wrong processor for gaming.

I kinda thought that might be the name for PA’s house brand, but it doesn’t appear it is. Here is an interview with the owner. https://www.arbuildjunkie.com/fm-products-fm-9-ppc-overview-with-paul-noonan/

That’s a great picture Greyfox. I had people at work ask “How do people up North drive in all that snow?” I usually replied “Well you know, there are speeds besides 5 and 70.” Light dusting here in Murfreesboro this morning. One thing great about when it snows here; I take the stand “God put it there, and God will take it away”. My snow shoveling days are behind me.

My grandson ask me about building him a gaming PC. I have built several PC’s but its been a few years. I’m considering supervising him building one. I know I could probably buy for close to the cost of what it would be to build one, but I think that’s a skill set people need to have. In checking things out lately I see a lot of conflicting info on the i9 for gaming. Some appear to be trying to justify the i7 because of the substantial cost difference of the i9. Others have said the i9, while performing better in a workstation for CAD or graphics intense applications, be may be slower than the i7 for gaming. Taking the price out of the equation, I would think a i9 should perform better than an i7. But I’m not a gamer. What do you guys think? Anyone built their own gaming PC based on the i9?

I’m a little surprised to see that out of Ky Guns. I used them for the first time last month on a S&W 610. I felt like they bent me over a little bit, but not that bad compared to what I saw elsewhere, certainly nothing like that Python pricing. When I was looking for a S&W Model 41 last year, they had the lowest price of anyone. Lower than people were asking for used. But of course things are different now. But GAG is doing pretty much the same. They have set their plain jane 6” 686 (164224) price at MSRP. Which is almost 30% higher than it was in January. And they don’t have it; so it may be more when they do. Having said that I owned three “vintage” Pythons back in the late 70’s, early 80's. Of course they weren’t vintage then. And I’ve owned countless S&W’s in the L,K variety. And so should you. Everyone should try both and make your own decision. I’ll take a 686 over a Python any day, but its because I can shoot a S&W better than a Colt. As a matter of fact at a Police Match in the 80’s I got so pizzed off at my 6” Python, for the 2nd match I pulled my 4” 686 duty gun out of the trunk and used it; outshot the Python hands down. But that was me; not the guns. As far as value goes…. who knows. Will a 2020 Python hold its value as well as a vintage Python? Who knows. Never in the past has a post-Lock 686 had the value of a Pre-Lock. They do today. As I matter of fact I see new or slightly used 686’s with asking prices higher than a Pre-Locks. Who knew? Would I pay twice the price of a new 686 for a new Python? Of course not. But it looks like some folks will if they want one. Do I wish I had kept those three Pythons? Of course I could sell them to you guys and buy ....oh..maybe a Barrett. Here is a video of Hickok45 comparing the 686 and 2020 Python. He stops short of saying he would pick a 686 over a Python, but you can tell that’s how he feels.

So go get your groceries, wear a mask, gloves, use sanitizer, wash your hands and face. What's the problem? What do you want to do? How long do you think our economy can with stand this crisis? What do you want to do with people that are out there not wearing their mask?

That attorney is making the same legal argument made for the bump stock. Gee, I wonder how that will work out for them?

I bet that sign doesn't say $499 anymore.

Oh no, now…Now you are “Late to the Party Leroy” Merry Christmas brother

Prior to Covid my hair was kept short. I haven’t had a haircut since this started and it is down to my shoulders. I feel that getting a haircut with someone standing over you and putting their hands all over you face is about as personal as it gets. But I don’t think the shops should be closed and if someone wants to get a haircut; they should be able to. I feel the same about restaurants and other business. If they want to stay open and people want to go to them; they should be able to do that. Even though I won’t do it. What happened to personal responsibility? It’s your responsibility to stay away from places and people that may/may not make you sick. I see too many people that have constantly spouted off about not needing/wanting the government to protect them; all of a sudden wanting the government to close businesses and destroy peoples livelihoods and jobs to protect them. What changed? I wear a mask. Most people are getting their hackles up not because of wearing a mask; but the threats of punitive action if they don’t. Private businesses open to the public have the right to post that they won’t allow you on the premises without a mask. I see no problem with that. Why does the government need to be involved? Luckily I’m retired and this isn’t hitting me as hard as some others. Other than the fact that my wife still works and it will probably only me a matter of time before she is exposed, which in turn will expose me. But there was a time in my life when I was living paycheck to paycheck trying to support a family. I can’t imagine what its like for people in that situation that have had their income cutoff or greatly reduced.

Sure, but I don’t think there were any additional checks. What I suspect happened on mine was that one person saw it and said “That’s decades old, and isn’t a disqualifier even with a conviction” and approved it. The next time someone saw it and said “Danger, Danger Will Robinson! That’s a weapons violation and even though its decades old, and a misdemeanor; it could be a felony in this state!!" And denied it. Then someone with more sense reviewed it on appeal and approved it. But that just a wild azz guess.

My wife gets terrible migraines that can be brought on by lights or smells. I was using Hoppes #9. She said if I going to have to that out in the garage. I switched to M-Pro 7 and I’m back to doing it in the house with no repercussions.

Merry Christmas! I can’t go see my family this Christmas so you guys in the same boat; we are stuck with listening to each others ramblings. We can only hope that next year will be much better.

I don’t think collections will ever be an issue. But that’s just my opinion. One turning up on a traffic stop or other type encounter with the Police could be. I’m thinking of the PLR-16 fiasco in Sumner County years ago. If you put a stock on instead of a brace and pay the tax; this is no longer an issue for you. Unless of course you believe they will start confiscating NFA items. I sold my AR Pistol because I found that an AR without a stock is worthless. And I wasn’t about to pay the NFA tax. A 16” AR with a collapsible stock filled the bill for my application and I had a far more usable weapon. But whatever works for you.

What you do is up to you. Just make sure you are aware that ATF “letters” on the brace (or anything else) do not protect you. That’s not something we probably have to worry about in Tennessee, but you never know. As far as the issue of putting the AR in the NFA; I don’t think they will have the votes to do that. But I don’t pretend to know anymore what they will do. If they did, it would go to the SCOTUS. So far, the SCOTUS has refused to hear the cases on states banning the AR. The Feds trying to do it will almost make them have to decide. I expect Biden to ban high capacity magazines by EO soon after taking office. He may try to ban the AR by EO. I don’t think he really cares if the court kills his EO’s; he just wants to be able to say he tried. Anyone that hasn’t stocked up on magazines should probably do that if they are available.

That's kinda what I thought when I saw what happened.

Over my career I’ve bought most of my Machinist tools from MSC. They have everything from the cheap to the best and usually deliver in 1-2 days. https://www.mscdirect.com/

https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/breaking-atf-withdraws-comment-request-on-pistol-brace-objective-factors-classification/ The ATF has just posted a notice that they have withdrawn their guidance and request for public comment on “Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with ‘Stabilizing Braces‘” in the Federal Register. Here is the full announcement from the ATF: ATF is announcing the withdrawal of a notice and request for comments entitled “Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with ‘Stabilizing Braces’,” that was published on December 18, 2020. ATF Deputy Director Marvin Richardson has just issued the following statement: Upon further consultation with the Department of Justice and the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, ATF is withdrawing, pending further Department of Justice review, the notice and request for comments entitled “Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with ‘Stabilizing Braces’,” that was published on December 18, 2020. 85 FR 82516. As explained in the notice, the proposed guidance was not a regulation. The notice informed and invited comment from the industry and public on a proposed guidance prior to issuing a final guidance document. The withdrawal of the guidance does not change any law, regulation, or other legally binding requirement. December 23, 2020 Marvin G. Richardson Associate Deputy Director As of this evening, more than 48,000 comments had been entered in the Federal Register objecting to the arbitrary and subjective nature of the ATF’s proposed classification of pistols equipped with stabilizing braces. Yesterday, 90 members of Congress sent a letter to ATF Interim Director Regina Lombardo noting that the ATF’s proposed guidance was anything but objective and could put law-abiding Americans in potential legal jeopardy. But TTAG has learned that the final straw that persuaded the ATF to back down and withdraw the guidance was serious pressure applied by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. A call took place over the weekend involving a number of firearms industry companies and McConnell’s office. McConnell’s subsequent involvement in the matter, along with fast and furious (to coin a phrase) activism from the gun rights community in opposition to the ATF’s proposed move were what resulted in this evening’s win. More details may be revealed over time, but this is an unqualified victory. One that many in the gun rights community likely weren’t expecting given recent news surrounding the ATF’s appetite for more firearms-related regulation in advance of a Biden inauguration. This, however, is just one win in a larger battle to protect Americans’ Second Amendment rights. A battle that is never really won and will surely require more participation from gun owners in the weeks and months ahead. Stay tuned for more as it becomes available.

With vaccines not getting to the general public until spring or summer; it looks like a long deadly winter.

Sure, but if suppressors were ever removed from the NFA; you could buy quality suppressors from here for $100 or crappy ones from them for $25 and throw them away when they broke or needed cleaning.

Of course it’s a problem for them when a country they are trying to overrun has armed citizens, or their own that they are trying to kill get armed. Part of the justification for using the Atom Bombs on Japan came from the high estimates on casualties we would incur trying to invade Japan due to armed citizens. I don’t think China or Russia either one is an immediate threat to us militarily right now. But China is certainly more of a threat to our economy. The incoming administration is refusing to address the claims made against Joe’s involvement with China. We deserve an explanation, and we aren’t getting it; so he’s compromised on the China issue in my eyes. Of course we will see what happens. I feel the same why about how China feels about our laws that I do about the gun laws of other states; I don’t give a rolling rip down a razor blade what they think; and in our country I care what the state of Tennessee does. As Hozzie stated; we get in everyone’s business about nuclear weapons. If I was running a country I would want and expect to have nuclear weapons to protect my country. I wouldn’t care what the U.S. or the U.N. thought about it.

Congratulations! I don’t follow Glock, but had you used 686/19=36; I might have got it. But probably still wouldn’t have.

I agree. I don’t know what he will get done with AR’s and Hi-cap mags, but that’s why he (or she) will get private sales done away with. Most Americans are okay with that, and a big percentage of them think that is the way it already is. My guess is it will pass, and it will do nothing to reduce violence with guns. However, I’m sure they will manipulate the numbers to show that it is helping. Four years from now when Harris is President and running for a second term; it will be a big democratic talking point about what they got done.

So I’m to believe that “The People” hated Trump so much they are willing to give up their AR’s, give up their high capacity magazines and be okay with doing away with private sales without background checks to get rid of him? But those same people now want to “send a message” about their 2nd amendment rights? That doesn’t make sense.