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Friend of mine brought a VIS Model 35 to the range Saturday. Really neat old gun (serial number and configuration (no stock slot) puts date of manufacture around late 1942 - early 1943) that just reeks John Browning excellence. Very accurate with hardball UMC and Blazer brass 9mm. One major issue, though - it consistently experienced a failure-to-extract with the last round in the magazine. Never a hiccup with any other round, but every time the last soldier was fired, the gun would leave the brass just sitting in the chamber - nary a hint of extraction effort. He only has a single magazine (not easy to come by those), so we did not have an opportunity to try another one. Any ideas on what might be ailing this fine old specimen, and how to remedy it?
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It's a shame that Virginia is going this way. I live in the Tri Cities area and occasionally go to Bristol Virginia to shop. That will end as of February 1st. My suggestion is that as many people as possible notify the Virginia Chamber of Commerce that they will no longer be going to Virginia to spend their money. One strongly worded letter from the Chamber of Commerce will carry more weight with the Governor of Virginia than the opinion of every member of the Tennessee Gun Owners. I have no wish to harm financially any business in the Commonwealth of Virginia. However, I refuse to disarmed due to crossing a state line. Being a law abiding citizen my only choice then is to not visit Virginia. For any wishing to contact the Virginia Chamber of Commerce here is a link. http://www.vachamber.com/ also here is a link to the Bristol Virginia Chamber,
http://bristolchamber.org/about-us/contact_us/ . Yes, I also know Virginia is an open carry state but I prefer not to stir the pot with the folks who are afraid of guns.
Worth a try, but not so sure the Chamber will lend a receptive ear: they hate legal carry almost as much as Herr Herring and his ilk do...
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And now, we have Ramsey rattling his saber...
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Just heard from a friend that works at the recently-opened Cabelas in Bristol, VA - they are not happy campers, as a significant portion of their gun business so far has been generated from TN residents, thus raising the likelihood that a lot of of those are permit holders who will now take their business back to TN locations - including the BSP located just 2 miles away just across the TN state line. That Cabelas is already feeling a pinch with less-than-expected revenues (ie, visitors) in its first few months of opening, and anything potentially lowering that number is very worrisome for them (and, for the city of Bristol VA who mortgaged their soul to land that development.)
Like you, I am anxious to see how Bristol VA LEOs deal with it - have a friend on the force, and can't wait to hear his take. I have heard through the grapevine that a number of SWVA VSP patrolmen are not thrilled at all at being thrust into the limelight as the agency implementing this Obamination.
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Kind of hard to open carry in the winter, unless you want to strap a heater across your chest or something.
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"Virginia tuck"
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This bit of lunacy brought to you by the same state that accepts online training for purposes of obtaining their state-issued permit...just sayin...
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As I understand it (but I could very well be wrong), a reciprocity agreement falls apart if one party reneges... I would expect that, within a year's time, VA permit holders pretty much wont be able to carry into any contiguous states. I live only 300 yds from the VA state line - and, as others have pointed out, VA is (for now) an OC w/o permit state...guess the Springer gets to see the light of day on northerly excursions. Given the rabid anti-2A histories of Herring and McAuliffe, this will likely be but the tip of the iceberg. While it will be difficult at present for them to eliminate permitless OC, I do expect considerable pressure from them to make OC as uncomfortable - and as unwelcome - as they can.
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Been pretty pleased with a CZ 550
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Lifted up.
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Never used an electric...addicted to charcoal, I guess. But I'd like to throw a couple of alternatives into the mix...
I have a Weber Smoky Mountain cooker (22"), but I've had some good success with smaller cooks (and smokes) using a Weber 22" One-Touch Silver kettle and the Cajun Bandit Stacker
The stacker is also available for the 18.5" kettles. Pretty sure the stackers will work well with any other 18.5" or 22" kettles, if you happen to have one of those...
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Yeah, its a long darned way across this state. I believe I can drive from here to Canada quicker than I can drive to Memphis.
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Kettlefoot shoots indoor RF matches each Thursday night right after our ATA Big 50 trap event. Some guys haul in 3-4 different rifles in order to compete in each of 5 (I think) divisions. Get to see some fine pieces of workmanship. Kettlefoot hosts several ARA matches, as well as a bunch of IR 50/50 matches every year.
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Supposedly, the CVA BH 209 breech plug simply has a larger/deeper flash hole than that of the regular breech plug to better facilitate ignition of loose powder. Their Accura is an break-open inline, with an easily removed QXR breechplug.
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Haven't seen this with Nobel 686 primers in a CVA Accura using either 100 or 110gr BH...been thorough most of a bottle of BH so far. In that gun, with those loads behind either a 250gr SplitFire MZ or Horanady SSt saboted bullet, BH definitely burns cleaner than Pyrodex, Triple 7 or IMR White Hots - up to 5-6 rounds without even a dry patch. (NOTE: the CVA uses a different breech plug for BH than for other powders, but the differences seem to be forward of the primer - wouldn't seem to account for the primer issues you've seen.
I've been using lab grade screw-top plastic tubes for storing/feeding pre-measured loads of BH - seals are rather moisture-proof, yet easily unscrewed with one hand. Got a bunch of em off eBay a couple of years ago: a 5mL nominal capacity tube will hold right at 100gr, I believe.
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I've been quite satisfied with a Recluse holster for a Sig p238
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Here's a summary of CDC data encompassing the period 1976-77 through 2006-07. Excerpt: "A previous study (2) presented an average annual estimate of 25,420 influenza-associated respiratory and circulatory deaths during a 23-season period; this study estimated an average of 23,607 annual influenza-associated deaths using the same model but over a 31-year period. The findings in this report are similar to those of previous CDC studies (2,3) and other cross-decade studies that used similar models (4,7)."
One thing you have to recognize is that true influenza infection results in widespread systemic effects:respiratory and circulatory most heavily affected, but you can also see renal, hepatic and even Central Nervous System (CNS) effects in some people. Therefore, the cause of death is more likely not "influenza" itself - it is a breakdown/overwhelming of one of the bodies primary systems (ie, pneumonia, cardiac/vascular failure, secondary infections (respiratory and otherwise) due to immunosuppression brought on by the overall degradation in health, etc).
As earlier noted, true influenza infection is debilitating - you usually fell like you've been hit by a truck that then backed over you to see what he hit. Average recovery time for people otherwise generally healthy runs 3-4 days; if you have any kind of underlying health condition, that can double or more.
This article provides estimates of the number of influenza cases, cases requiring medical intervention, and cases resulting in hospitalizations that were averted by the 2013-2014 vaccine (latest year for which data is compiled). During October 2013–May 2014, influenza vaccination resulted in an estimated 7.2 million fewer illnesses, 3.1 million fewer medically attended illnesses, and 90,068 fewer hospitalizations associated with influenza. In that vaccine year, the predominant strain was an influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 virus: H1N1 serotypes are generally associated with a lesser degree of hospitalization than the Influenza A H3N2 serotypes that have been predominant in most recent years.
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Wife and I will both have one. Seen too many deaths from influenza sequelae in the 55+ population (of which we are both members).
TMFs observation about the "herd immunity" effect are quite valid.
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Been caching on and off for over 9 years. I personally do not hunt caches that are placed on private residential property near a dwelling, and I would never consider hiding such a cache (and have been asked to several times). Never seemed like the best idea...and this experience bears that out. One thing I learned about other cachers early on - a considerable number of them either don't read the page well, or choose to ignore it.
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All three grandkids received theirs before the latest price increase. It really is a good deal.
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I've known Ron since he was a surveyor. Long time ago. Ron's an opportunist.
Indeed he is.
My 'problem' with what he said is what he didn't say - and as good politically expedient speech usually does, his words leave an impression with the voters who are not 'detail oriented' on relevant 2A legislation thinking that he is a straight-up, hammer-down 2A supporter. Athletic supporter - maybe. 2A...not so much when it comes right down to brass tacks.
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Another brand that's become popular at our club is the Clever Mirage: several folks shot them in state ATA matches this past target year with no complaints. Can't give any info RE performance in semi-autos, but they seem to feed fine in Win Model 12s. Gamaliel has them for $5.90/box in lots of flavors.
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Winchester Ranger SXTs
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In general, if it flowers in the spring (sets buds on old growth), prune it right after it blooms in the spring - that will help maximize bloom production the next year. If it blooms later in the summer (sets buds on new growth), its generally best to prune it in cold weather before it begins to emerge. If it doesn't bloom...well...have at it when the spirit moves ya...
VIS Model 35 failure-to-extract: ideas?
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I now have the gun in hand to play with for a few days. First blush, noticed that the lefthand top lip of the mag (the extractor side) looks to be curled inward a tick (doesn't look like its meant to be that way) - may be affecting the travel/location of the follower when the last round leaves the mag. I'll get a chance to tear it down tomorrow evening and check the slide for wear marks, internal gunk, etc (overall, the pistol looks to be very clean).
Owner believes there is another mag for this one in storage, and is looking for it. We have an ATA shoot Saturday afternoon, and if daylight allows, I will run up to the pistol ranges afterwards and try a few different ammo/grain combos to see if there is any pattern to be found there.