gregintenn

Thanks for the offer, Rightwinger. I picked some extras today. I'll need em for something one day.

In your case, the previous owner devalued the shotgun.

An NEF Partner or Mossberg pump, no. It will not affect the value to any extent. If you refinish, say, a Model 21 Winchester or Purdy, you've lost an astronomical amount of money.

Any idea of the total production numbers of the receivers?

I've found an old M1 carbine sling works well for most of my applications. It adjusts easily, and for shooting, you simply put your elbow through the loop, and it helps steady your hold. The cotton it is made of does not slip off your shoulder. They are lightweight and inexpensive, and the olive drab color looks good on most any gun.

Yeah, I'm getting closer and closer to another one all the time.   Extra parts.   Kids might want to build one.   I'd like a very light carbine.   I'd like an M16 clone.   The list goes on and on, and I didn't even like these d@mned things a year age. :rant:

I'll go pick some spares up tomorrow. What else should I get? I look to lose at least one pivot pin detent. Do the springs jump away as well, or just the detents? Anything else I'll likely lose would be appreciated, as I don't want to go back to the store again over the weekend.   Thanks, All Thumbs Gregintenn   p.s. Why didn't they just put a head on the dust cover hinge pin?

You really need to get the sharing idea out of your wife's head. You just don't know what everyone's situation will be in 5 or 10 years form now. I can tell you story after story of seeing this sort of thing becoming screwed up beyond belief, ruining relationships and even lives.   I get along great with my in laws, and they are good people. Still, I refuse to do business with them. This keeps our relationship good.   Don't get in a hurry, and you'll find something that suits your wants and needs. I looked for several years before I found the place I wanted. I'm glad I was patient.

If I haven't forgotten anything, and I probably have, The remaining parts for my build should be in route.   I stopped by the Armory, the Lebanon Gun Shop, and the Shooting Range, all in Lebanon today.   In The Armory, I was the only customer in the store, browsed around for a while, and was never acknowledged.   At the Shooting Range, I was helped, and bought a few things, but they didn't have a big selection.   At The Lebanon Gun Shop, as always, I was treated very well, and really learned a lot from the very patient guy behind the counter. I bought everything I needed that they had in stock for this build. His help will be invaluable.   Alas, I ordered a barrel, stock, and handguard from Primary Arms.   I may work on my lower this weekend as the weather doesn't look promising for hunting.   I'm gonna have a friggin fortune in this thing! :stunned:

Sir, you likely handled it better than I would have. I'm glad you found her.

That's what I wanted to hear. They have a barrel and stock I want for sure.

It seems they have a large selection, fair prices, and good percentage of items in stock.   It would be nice to get most of the items I want in one shipment. I know I can hunt around and save a few bucks, but I'm not sure I'm up to the hassle factor.   Any other one stop shops you'd recommend?   Brownells is pricey, and Midway and Palmetto State are out of stock on most anything I'd want.

Then you are on your own there my friend.   I like the Triune area, as well as Chapel Hill. I expect property values in either place to explode shortly, if they haven't done so already. Make sure the place you buy will not flood, and make sure it will perk for a septic system if applicable.

You need to check in each deer.

You're ahead of me. I have the receiver set and I'm still not sure exactly what I'm going to do with them.

I picked up my upper, lower, and BCG this evening. Looks great, and exactly what I ordered. Thanks guys!

Very nice and professional people at D&T Arms. Thanks guys.

Being near them is great. Joining properties might even be tolerable under perfect circumstances. I assure you that you don't want your name on a property deed with anyone in your family, or your wife's family, with the exception of her.   You obviously haven't been married long. I'm trying to save you a whole lot of future headache here.   You will NOT get along with family or especially in laws if you have financial dealings together.

....at least I hope it ended well. She was found; is everything o.k.?

Prayers do get answered.

Bad idea! Buying land and building your house is a great idea. Including your brother in law in the deal; BAD IDEA!!!

You'll need to point that rifle up when turning around in the woods. :stunned:

The deer have to be somewhere. Hot and windy aren't my personal preferences for hunting, but you certainly won't get one if you don't go. I'd look for a cedar thicket to watch, or perhaps do a bit of stalking/hunting if I were going.

Wow! My heart sank when I read this. As others have said, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We're here if you need anything.

No, and no. I guess the first no has a lot to do with the second no.   I can't stay warm in the wind, and what little I've hunted in it proved unproductive.   You can't hear anything, it is uncomfortable, and the few deer I've seen in the wind were very wary; more so than usual.