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Interesting info on the optics options that are coming. I won't be mounting an optic so it is good to go "as is" for me. I was interested in the Hudson pistols but wanted to wait until they had gotten past their initial launch & worked out all the new gun glitches. Then reports surfaced of accuracy issues and they seemed to fade away after that. I'm hoping things go better for this firearm. I thought the Chiappa Rhino was intriguing & other manufacturers would get onboard with the concept, hopefully in a more aesthetically pleasing form, but that hasn't come to pass. Shooting one is a revelation compared to a "normal" magnum revolver. I'll probably break down & buy one since no one else has made a less ugly version, ha! Pretty is as pretty does?

That was a great look at how the gun functions & is put together. I'm intrigued & want to shoot one. Seems like a fresh design that will lower the felt recoil & muzzle rise. If it proves to be accurate, I'll have to get one.

The quality of Citori's never fails to impress, especially for the money spent on them. It's nice to see an older one that was used but not abused, getting a second lease on life. You got a nice shotgun @ a good price. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Nice post. Thx for sharing.

The armorer did NOT hand Baldwin the weapon. Which begs the question WHY they had the weapons out & were using them w/o the armorer present. The assistant director Dave Halls handed Baldwin the gun (not a "prop" gun) & stated it was 'cold' to indicate unloaded. We know that was a lie. Three people were charged. Dave Halls, who already pled guilty & struck a deal with the prosecutor to testify against Baldwin & the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed. Baldwin accepted a gun from a person who was not the hired armorer, accepted that it was not loaded w/o checking it himself, pointed it at a human being (Halyna Hutchins), cocked the hammer, & pulled the trigger. That makes him guilty & liable for the subsequent results. As the movie's director, he's guilty for not following safety rules on his own production. I am pretty sure Mr. Baldwin did not intentionally shoot two people, killing one of them. But he's the big boss. It's his production & his movie set. He hired a young, inexperienced armorer, then handled weapons w/o the armorer present. He and Mr. Halls were sloppy in checking the gun & handling of the gun. They are both guilty. Hall has already pleaded out to that fact. You have to wonder if the script had called for Baldwin to point the gun @ his own head or chest & cock the hammer & pull the trigger, would he have been so sloppy in accepting someone else's word that the gun was 'safe'? I doubt it. So, now he gets to explain to a jury why he was so negligent when it was someone else's life on the line.

These are very reliable guns. I shot a lot of skeet with one & was amazed how long it could go before needing cleaned. Beretta got it right with this model. Someone will get a good deal & a great gun. GLWS! Bump for a great shotgun.

Looking @ the 80X Cheetah, it is obviously an 'update' with modern additions, versus a bringing back of the old gun, as it was. I get it. Maybe they can pull in some newer & younger customers with the changes. But it makes me less enthused so I must not be the target audience. It seems like a solid choice for smaller handed & recoil sensitive people. Still...$800?!

I like the Cheetah & would be interested in a new one but agree with @tercel89 that $800 MSRP is on the steep end. We'll see what they are actually going for in a year or two. The Smith & Wesson M&P380 Shield EZ is a nice alternative these days.

You would think after the 5th Circuit Federal Appeals Court b-itch slapped the ATF over the bump stock ban overreach they would have abandoned this folly to change the rules on pistol braces. But, no. Full steam ahead because we - the ATF - answer to no one. To paraphrase Whose Line is it Anyway: "Welcome to the ATF, where everything’s made up and the law doesn’t matter.”

Toss me in with the "love the Glock 43X" crowd. For me, it is the goldilocks carry gun. Enough ammo on board to make me happy, skinny & light enough to actually carry, & enough grip to hold onto so I can actually shoot it well. It has been impeccably reliable thus far, too (200 rnds so far without a malfunction.)

Alec Baldwin childhood pic?

Painful to watch the beat down Georgia gave The Horned Frogs but proud of how far that underdog of a team made it this year. I agree with earlier post that Alabama should have been in the mix if we were looking for a competitive matchup. The SEC is just on another level. On the plus side, the two playoff games were off the chart close & exciting so we got two great games out of three; that's not too bad.

I have Ruger 77s & Remington 700s & my Tikka T3 is better than both in regards to action smoothness & metal to metal fit. The Tikka trigger is better as well. Many find the Tikka's to be very accurate but mine must be the exception (.338 Win Mag that won't do better than 2", three shot groups @ 100 yards.) But I'm still trying different ammo so maybe I'Il find something it likes @ some point. It's accuracy hasn't held it back as it has helped me take an elk and a bison so far. For the money, I would definitely recommend the Tikka T3 to others & will likely buy others for myself. Only real nit to pick is I do not like the plastic bottom "metal" but I can't say I've ever heard it causing a problem for anyone. But I like my action screws to bear on metal when snugged up...not plastic. Just a "me" thing. There are companies that sell bottom metal that is actually metal so its a 'fixable' situation. Tikka - they're good rifles! I was surprised.

If it kicks hard, sell it. If it's inaccurate, sell it. If it's broken/non-functional, sell it. If it's chambered in a funky cartridge you can't buy or is super expensive, sell it. If you look at it & have no feelings for it one way or another, sell it. That should get you down to guns you like, you can shoot, & you can still enjoy having around.

This was a post on the AK forum from a member named "DamascusKnifemaker": "Ironhandjohn passed away today (Jan 1st, 2023) which was a real shock to me as I saw him yesterday at the gun show in Murfreesboro, TN. Apparently he fell down some steps at his apartment and suffered a fatal injury. I just now heard about it from a mutual friend. I know some folks here liked to bust his balls but I knew him in person and he was a really good guy. Rest in peace to him and prayers for his family." Then his passing was separately confirmed by a co-worker of his @ Barrett (see attached from post on AR forum today.) From what I've read, he was in his early 50s & of the Sioux Indian Nation. He seemed well respected on both the AR & AK forums. There is no funeral planned but his family will have a wake for him (date? time? Unknown...) So much life ahead. Who thinks of stairs as a high risk activity?! Apparently he had bad knees & that was a longstanding problem for him. I don't know if that was a contributing factor or not. Sad to lose a member of our community. I'm reminded once again tomorrow isn't promised to any of us. Godspeed ironhandjohn

I'm in for a TCU miracle over Georgia. I'd like to see the underdog get the win. Go Horned Frogs!

I would agree with that assessment. It kicks less than the .30-06, too, which is a plus as we 'mature' & recoil becomes more bothersome.

Voted yes because it took place at the wife's Christmas party & John McClain gave Hans the greatest gift of all - the gift of flight!

Classic rifle & cartridge combo; congratulations! Remington 700s are very strong actions with a super quick locktime. The .270 Win is the perfect combination of flat shooting & hard-hitting without being too punishing to the trigger puller. As for advice, sight in 1.8" high at 100 yards and you can hit exactly at your point of aim (plus or minus 2 inches) out to 250 yards. Merry Christmas to you!

My wife is a lifetime Steelers fan & cried at the news Franco had died. He meant something to the fans & by all accounts he was a funny, standup, decent man. God bless him & his family. As I write this we are only two days away from the 50th anniversary of his "immaculate reception". It would have been great if he could have made it to see & celebrate the day with all the fans. Thanks for the memories Mr. Harris.

Good to know. I appreciate you posting on these topics. It is really helpful.

Man's best friend? I think not!

Sad. I can't believe she was 71 y/o. Time is just slipping away & the birthdays keep coming. Until they don't. God speed Ms. Alley.

Georgia. They are good everywhere (offense/ defense/ special teams.)

Limbsaver makes a nice slip-on pad that would be just the ticket for trips to the range. https://limbsaver.com/products/airtech-slip-on-recoil-pad

I think this makes the most sense to me. USC looked dominant against Notre Dame. They look like the 3rd best team to me. Alabama won the iron bowl against Auburn, but all that game did was highlight how (relatively) weak Alabama's defense seems this year. And I still believe offense sells tickets but defense wins games. 'Bama needed a more dominant performance to have a chance @ sneaking into the CFP . USC looked like the winner (comparing the two against each other.)