Parrothead
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Can you use the email address to sign them up "other" newsletters when they screw you?
Hillary 2016
Bloomberg circle-jerk
"but wait--there's more" hot line.................
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I sure would like to see a picture of the "9mm".
Will do. It will be a few days before i can pick it up. Can't wait. I've been blessed to have several firearms but i cannot wait to get this one in the safe.
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I don't know how to start this. Very emotional topic but i feel that i can share it here among folks who would understand. A couple months ago, my great uncle (87) passed away after a battle with cancer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and distinguished himself with meritorious service with the 45th Infantry Division. He was awarded the bronze star along with other medals and was honorably discharged in 1956.
He was like a third grandfather. Due to geographical challenges, he was much closer to me than many other family members. He taught me how to shoot. My first round was fired on his farm in the hills of North East TN.
Before he passed, i expressed to my grandmother how much one particular gun in his collection meant to me. It was a 9mm. When i shot it around age 10, i had no idea of the significance. When my grandmother inquired about this gun on my behalf, she was told that it had been sold. Over the years, the gun in question served by my great uncles right hand. It was the gun found under the newspaper on the coffee table. He had many guns but this one was special to him. As i aged, he finally told me the story of the "9mm." This particular gun was brought back from Germany after WWII by a friend of his. It was a German P-38.
After he passed, i would have been pleased with the opportunity to purchase any of his guns from the family. Unfortunately, that opportunity never came. However, my grandmother called me tonight and everything changed. She told this story to another family member only to find out that he had purchased the gun from my great uncle. He graciously gave the firearm to her for me to pick up. For this i cannot thank him enough. It's not only a damn cool piece of history--it's a family heirloom that i will treasure as long as i live.
I don't think i can say anything to this individual to express how much i appreciate the generosity shown during a very tough time. I greatly miss my uncle and my friend but i this gesture will allow me to keep his memories close whenever i pick up this firearm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh5UevdKIk4
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Wait-- did you just start a new thread to say you weren't commenting on a different thread? (Confused)
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I feel dry fire practice is way underrated. If you don't have snap caps, let me know. I can send you some in .45. It really helps.
Just be safe. They are a great tool but separate yourself from live ammo and loaded mags while practicing.
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Can we get some pictures already?!?!
Congrats on the purchase. Solid guns.
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I'll admit, I'm a j-frame fan. I love the simplicity and reliability. After several thousand rounds of practice, i feel confident in handling and firing this platform. But--i just fell in love again this weekend....
I have a 637 (chief special) that i picked up off a fellow member a this winter. Since the hammer is exposed, i carry this one IWB/OWB most of the time. Given the method of carry, i figured i could get away with something larger than the factory boot grip. I ordered these Hogue Monogrips last week and i couldn't be happier. Accuracy improved drastically and i didn't give up much--if anything--in concealability.
In addition to that, i think it looks much better (in my opinion)
So i say all that to say this; if you've considered aftermarket grips for your j-frame--do it!
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I go to wilderness road. It's located just over the va line. I can get you the info for the waiting list if you would like. I will say, it takes a while. Membership is only 75 annually and capped around 300. Someone pretty much has to die to move to open up another key. Your welcome to go with me as a guest until you get settled.
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I just picked up an FNS 9 compact. I like everything thing about it but I shoot low with it. I let two other guy shoot it and they were both dead on so I know it's me doing it. Gonna have to work with it some more.
I knew I could convert you. Once you get used to the grip angle, you'll be posting some glocks up for sale haha.-
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Freedom of speech only guarantees that the government will not infringe upon your right. Non government entities can, and do, limit people's speech all the time and it is perfectly legal. Any private entity CAN legally dictate what you can, and cannot, say on their property. I can guarantee that the only reason anyone has a right to free speech on my property is because I let them have that right and because I am NOT a government entity they can either abide by MY rules or leave my property. The right of an individual does not outweigh the right of the property owner, period.
And as much as we hate it liberals CAN dictate what they will, and will not, allow on their property. We have no right to free speech or the right to keep and bear arms on THEIR property unless they allow us to have that right. And likewise they are not allowed to say what they want on our property.
Those putting on the show have NOT had their 1st amendment rights infringed. Even if those jihadists came in and forcibly made everyone shut up it was still not a violation of their 1st amendment rights, it takes a government agency to violate someone's 1st amendment rights and not some civilian with a gun. What the jihadists did do was violate law which is what is used for interactions between to private parties.
And yes there are consequences for everyone's speech, both good and bad, and there should be. One must weigh the consequences to determine if the reward outweighs the risks. For most people the risks are far too great to speak their mind. Everyone weighs those decisions every day and just because someone may have a right to say something does not mean they will not suffer the consequences for what they chose to say. If I were standing in front of a bunch of jihadists I can guarantee I will not say something that might result in my injury or death even though I am in the right and they are in the wrong. Just because someone has the right to say something does not mean they are exempt from the consequences and if those consequences break the law then they will have to deal with their own set of consequences for their actions. I can guarantee there is not a single person on this board who speaks their mind 100% of the time without weighing the consequences.
Turn out the lights--we're done here. It can't be said any better than this.......
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Can you purchase and delay delivery? Or maybe place a deposit?9
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$5,000 minimum bid. I hope this guy really likes that gun--he's gonna own it for a while.
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Very nice. They don't make them like that anymore (that i can afford)
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Being the previous owner, I can promise you must have a gun belt for the 30. I tried to resist for a while but after having one, I would never consider going without again.
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I have one gun that is unfired--it was my grandfathers Winchester 30-30. It is a 1958 build that is new in box. If he owned it for 50+ years without shooting it, i will leave to my kid(s) unfired.
But, i fire his Dan Wesson revolver and other guns on a regular. Other than the exception listed above, i fire all my guns when time and ammo allows...
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I could never get my parents to own a gun. Things started going south in a couple houses down from them recently. A couple break in's and such. My mom finally ok'ed my dad to get a firearm for protection.
But--my parents wanted to go cheap on the said firearm. I gave him a Ruger Security Six loaded with hornady critical defense in .38. Dad can handle the .357 but he isn't always home. Mom likes the .38
I can sleep well knowing they have six rounds on tap. I know it will "go bang" every time--i have thousands of rounds through the gun. I'm sure he will buy something in the future but until that day, they have something more powerful than a cell phone. And, given my moms limited experience with a handgun, i would prefer they stay with a revolver........
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Congrats!
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You have are now the proud owner of 4 Korea(s) :)
Yea I thought about that. Then I realized, I could go drop the extra $200 on ammo or add some cash and buy a 1911. After these thought, I felt very American again haha.-
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Went with a set of 275/60/15 made by Hankook. About $200 cheaper than the BFG's but for my use, i think these will work out great. i do like the look......
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As some of you may know, i inherited my grandfathers truck several years back. It was in decent shape at the time but i have been working on it over the last couple years. I simply love working on the truck. It brings back memories of riding around with him.
Anyway, it is time for tires--not due to miles but dry rot. He simply never drove it and the tires are 10-12 years old. I have added Belltech shackles on the back. The tires on it now look very undersized to me. I would like to go with something that will give it a sporty, aggressive look. Probably going to go with the B/F radials unless someone has a better suggestions. I'm thinking 275/60/15 but i am really wanting some feedback.
Keep these things in mind;
It's not a daily driver
It will probably never see rain/snow
I would guess less than 5,000 miles per year
I'm not going to be towing or hauling with this truck
It won't be going over 80mph
I will be leaving the SS wheels on it so 15's will be there to stay.
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very nice--just wondering, who are you working with? I assume they are in the Tri-Cities?
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very, very nice---for the sake of my marriage, i hope this never lands in the classifieds.
If so, it better come with a damn good divorce attorney. :usa:
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Five inches of snow here in the kingsport metro with more falling. They are saying 8"--time will tell.
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Ive got a box in the truck that contains the following;
Tow strap
Axe and hatchet
Sleeping bag
Matches
Two LED flashlights and batteries
Ratchet Set
Basic tools (hammer, screw drivers, wrenches, pliers)
Fuse set
Multi size hitches/balls
First Aid Kit
(2) 25# bags of salt
Jumper Cables
Coleman Lantern and Fuel
Newspaper (kindling)
Firestater bricks
Flare gun/ flares
Protein Bars
Water Filtration System
DC to AC power converter
Ratchet strap
Rope
Other things i forgot........but i'm not a "prepper" :ugh:
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