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  1. As Sempratus mentioned, the better shops & shows are in Middle TN. Any one of close to a dozen shops in the Nashville area is better than what our best one is here, IMO. Ah, well. It is what it is.

    Camp Jordan shows used to be better, pre-covid. Hopefully that will pick up before too long? Right now it's worth the 2hr drive to the Knoxville Expo show, IMO. 

    One range not mentioned is the one off of Hwy 411, in Polk Co. It's on National Forrest property but it's unmanned. Has a nice shed, benches & so forth. There may or may not be any target holders so it's better to bring a big cardboard box of something to use. Some folks use some PVC pipe to assemble a target holder for example. Public range, fee is something like $6 per car load but I could be wrong on that price. It's been a while since I've used it. 

    Oak Ridge, TN has a pretty nice range. Goes out to either 800 or 1000 yards, I don't recall which. Open to the public. Google them up to get a more accurate poop than what I know. I've never used it. so I can't say too much about them. 

    If you haven't already, please look into joining the TN Firearms Association. They're our local NRA except they're actually influential. They're the reason TN has better gun laws than 90% of the rest of the US. I've been a member for close to 12-15 years now. TFA web site.

    The SE TN corner is blessed with all sorts of terrain for outdoorsmen. Hiking, hang gliding, fly fishing, hunting, rafting, kayaking, motorcycling, photography, etc are all done here at all compass points. You won't have to keep going to the same place over & over, there's multiple options. It's the Smokies without the crowds or traffic, in short. If you get the occasional Big City itch, Atlanta is only an hour or so down I-75. Buckhead Mall is a fav of the ladies.

    There are multiple Civil War sites if you're interested in history. Lots of Indian history as well. Just a cool section of the country that offers things not many other places can, if any. 

    My .o2

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  2. 17 minutes ago, Photoguy67 said:

    What I find insane is that ANY law is actually believed to reduce any crime.

    Well............................ Were the law to take anyone who drove into a crowd with a deadly vehicle, throw a baby off a third floor level or stop your car to get out & shoot a 7 year old boy in the head "just because" & sat them in the electric chair about 2 days after it happened, I believe there would be fewer of those instances. 

    But I could be wrong.

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  3. 1 hour ago, LEANDER said:

    She's a rescue so total pitmix.  Turned 7 in January.  She's my buddy.  Usually sleeps in the bed.  Goes for car rides.  Walks every day.  Pretty low maintenance and a friendly companion who loves everyone.

    Sounds like you hit the doggie lottery, IMO. I'm jealous!

    How about a free ACOG???????   😆

  4. Story

     

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    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Department of Justice on Wednesday sued Missouri over a contested new law banning local police from enforcing federal gun laws just days after pulling out of a state crime-fighting partnership.

    The Justice Department has said the law, which declares “invalid” federal gun regulations that don’t have an equivalent in Missouri law, has scared police departments away from helping the federal government fight violent crime. Agencies risk being sued for $50,000 by private citizens who believe their Second Amendment rights have been violated.

    U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement that the law “impedes criminal law enforcement operations in Missouri.”

    “A state cannot simply declare federal laws invalid,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division, in a statement. “This act makes enforcement of federal firearms laws difficult and strains the important law enforcement partnerships that help keep violent criminals off the street.”

     

    The insane part is that anyone whom believes the current administration is looking to keep criminals off the streets..................   Cracking Up Lol GIF by Rodney Dangerfield

  5. I've been hitting GB for a USP .40 Compact. I've seen several .45acp Compacts in there. Nor do you have to be a member to search or see the prices, thank goodness. Most of the .45 models were decently priced as I recall. Worth a look, IMO. 

     

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  6. 4 hours ago, JustEd said:

    When I pointed out how this differed from my instructions the CS agent said he didn't want to hear about center hold vs combat hold.  He said they way they do it now is the way it is. 

     

    At that point *I* would've reached through my phone & introduced him to one of my boot camp DI's! 

    You NEVER tell a customer "you don't want to hear about" something!!!!!! Ho Lee Schitt!!!!!! Who does he think he is, H&K?????   😆

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  7. On 2/14/2022 at 8:14 PM, 10-Ring said:

    Must have been a heck of a time.  I've heard stories about $100 SKSs, $70 Mosins with a span can of ammo, and $25 German Mausers.  I was slightly too young to take advantage. 

    I remember when the first com bloc SKS' came in to the shop I was working at. They were selling for $60 each but covered in cosmoline. 

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  8. 10 hours ago, deerslayer said:

    PSA is the budget route for PCC.  I’ve seen lots of people have plenty of trouble with them.  For the serious PCC shooter, JP is the buy once-cry once solution.  

    For me, it'd be a lot more than crying. More like a screaming hissy fit.........................    😆

    Do you recall what sort of problems there were with the PSA rifles?

  9. Got my monthly magazine from USPSA & they always do the follow-up on who uses what in guns, ammo, gear, etc. Some of it is surprising, some of it isn't. But I thought I'd list the main items such as guns, ammo & holsters. For those times when we struggle to find a holster, these brands may not be well-known to non-competitive shooters. I know there are several I've never heard of.

    It surprises me that Glock has dropped as low as they have in participation %. When I first began USPSA, Glock dominated the Production & Limited classes. Now, not so much. 

    Nice to see CZ making big jumps as well. When I began using my CZ at matches, I was the only one using them. Nice to know I was ahead of the curve for once in my life. LOL!

    They didn't list it but I wish they'd done one for the race gun barrel mfgrs. 

     

    Open Division

    This is aka the race guns. Foot long mags, compensators, red dots, all the go-fast goodies for shooters.

    Firearm mfgr frame: STI/Staccato 18%, SVI 17%, Phoenix 12%, Atlas 11%. 

    Optic: Sig Sauer 41%, C-More 31%, Leupold 6%.

    Factory loaded ammo: Precision Delta 27%, Eley 25%, Atlanta Arms 18%.

     

    Limited/L10

    Firearm mfgr: STI/Staccato 29%, Atlas 17%, Phoenix Trinity 11%, Infinity Arms 9%, CZ 7%.

    Holster mfgr: Double Alpha 28%, Red Hill Tactical 14%, Safariland 10%, GX Products 8%, Ghost 5%.

    Factory loaded ammo: Federal 34%, Atlanta Arms 25%, Zoo City 13%.

    Grips: Factory 31%, Phoenix Trinity 20%, STI 16%, Infinity Arms 12%, CK Arms 10%. 

    Bullet caliber: 40S&W 76%, 9mm 20%, .45acp 4%.

     

    Production

    Firearm mfgrs: CZ 51%, Glock 12%, Sig Sauer 12%, Tangfolio 10%, Beretta 5%, Walther 3%. (Would've thought Glock would be much higher.)

    Factory loaded ammo: Federal 60%, Atlanta Arms 14%, Precision Delta 10%.

    Grips: Factory 43%, LOK grips 33%, Henning Group 12%, Shooting Sports Innovations 8%.

    Holsters: Red Hill Tactical 25%, Blade-Tech 19%, GX Products 16%, Comp-Tac 8%, Boss Holster 5%.

    Trigger mfgr: Factory 44%, Cajun Gun Works 20%, CZ Custom 10%, Gray Guns 8%.

     

    PCC Division

    Firearm Custom Shop: JP Rifles 26%, Parts Build 18%, Sig Sauer 15%, Palmetto State 10%, Leadstar 8%.

    Optic Mfgr: Holosun 32%, C-More 18%, Vortex 15%, Sig Sauer 13%, Trijicon 7%.

    Bolt brand: JP Rifles 28%, Taccom 7 17%, Palmetto State 12%, Stern Defense 10%. 

    Factory Ammo: Federal 31%, Blazer 14%, Impact Ammo 13%, Winchester 10%. 

    Bullet weight: 124/125gr 41%, 115gr 25%, 147gr 16%, 135gr 8%.

     

    Carry Optics

    Firearm: Sig Sauer 38%, CZ 24%, Glock 15%, Walther 9%, Canik 7%.

    Holster mfgrs: Red Hill Tactical 27%, GX Products 21%, Comp-Tac 16%, Blade-Tech 11%, Double Alpha 10%.

    Factory Slide: Optics Ready 66%, Milled 30%, Dovetail mount 4%.

    Trigger: Factory 44%. Gray Guns 19%, Cajun Gun Works 13%, Apex 5%, Sig Armorer 5%.

    Bullet weight: 147gr 40%, 124/125gr 30%, 150gr 14%, 135gr 9%, 115gr 4%.

     

    Single Stack

    Firearm mfgr: Springfield Armory 24%, STI/Staccato 17%, Dan Wesson 10%, Sig Sauer 9%, Ruger 8%, Infinity 8%.

    Bullet caliber: .45acp 36%, .40S&W 35%, 9mm 26%.

    Grip mfgr: VZ Grips 32 %, Techwell 29%, Factory 19%, Hogue 12%.

    Factory Ammo: Federal 38%, Atlanta Arms 21%, Precision Delta 7%, Armscor 6%, Winchester 6%.

    Holster mfgr: Blade-Tech 23%, Red Hill Tactical 18%, GX Products 14%, Comp-Tac 11%, Safariland 9%.

     

    Revolver

    Firearm mfgr: S&W 91%, Ruger 9%.

    Bullet caliber: 9mm 70%, .38 Short Colt 14%, .38spl 14%, .45acp 2%.

    Holster mfgr: CR Speed 21%, Double Alpha 20%, Comp-Tac 16%, Blade-Tech 9%, Hogue 9%.

    Grip mfgr: Hogue 91%, Factory 7%.

    Factory ammo: 80% Federal, Speer 20%.

     

     

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  10. On 2/8/2022 at 8:54 PM, Ronald_55 said:

    I dealt with a few guys in Washington state and a BGC is required by seller and buyer there. So they can only ship through a FFL. Most of them charge $100 and up plus shipping.

    They're just trying to shut down private sales, IMO. The gun grabbers, not the dealers. That's BS on running the seller.

  11. Biggest barrel I carry is my 3" Colt King Cobra. The rest are J-frame Smiths & my 2-1/2" Model 19. 

    4" isn't terribly viable anymore due to the multiple offerings, IMO. IWB holsters are a bugger to draw a 4" from & the OWB models are hard to hide unless one is 6' 5" or so. 

  12. JustEd, have you tried different bullet weights? When I shoot a Beretta 92Fs, I have to use 115gr ammo if I want a 6 o'clock hold. I use 124gr if I want a center of mass hold. It's a lot easier than changing sights.

    I agree with you on this issue as well. 

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