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Pretty much ANYTHING that government does is, can, and has been done at 1/2 to 1/10th the cost of the government solution. What's more important is that in your examples above, the individual has the OPTION of not availing himself of government services. This takeover of the healthcare industry FORCES every American to utilize a service they may not want or need. From over twenty years I had no 'health insurance' except for accident and major medical. I had no need for anything else. Those in favor of government-mandated Health insurance are either ignorant, stupid, or evil. I believe most are more ignorant of basic economics than the average teenager in the 1850's. Must be that wonderful government schooling.

Sure looks like a reproduction to me. The rust freckling is the best giveaway. The originals would have acquired a nice patina to protect them by now. But the reproductions had a habit of developing a light freckling of rust if you looked at them with moist eyes. If it truly is an original in that condition, it is exceptional. Take off the stock, and I'll bet you find 'MADE IN ITALY' stamped underneath the barrel.

You can 'train' your eyes by closing your left eye when aiming. It takes time and practice, but you can make your brain treat your right eye as dominant when looking through the sights. The Army and Marine Corps have done this for 200+ years.

Tannerite GOOOOODDD!!!!

Not a matter of 'hate'. It's a matter of being realistic. The NRA helped write the 1934 National Firearms Act, the 1968 Gun Control Act, allowed the 1986 machinegun ban to pass without comment, compromised on the 1994 Brady Act & 1994 Assault Weapons ban, and has NEVER lobbied to actually repeal an existing law. That said, they ARE the largest lobby on the side of gun owners. That's why I'm a member. So I can vote out the idiot directors who allow compromise. Now, more than ever, is the time to refuse to compromise. And to let our legislators know that we are watching them and will campaign FOR people that defend the Constitution and State's Rights, and will fight AGAINST those who sell us out.

What kind of ammo are you using? If it's Winchester White box, the loads are known to be very light. Try it with a little hotter ammo like PMC or any NATO-spec. I'm reluctant to cut a coil off a spring. Spring length can be an important factor, so I would just order a slightly lighter-weight spring from Wolff Springs. Springs for TAURUS PT92, PT99, PT100, PT101 Semi-Auto Pistols

The city law very clearly bans carrying weapons. As such it is in violation of TN state law. Anything else is quibbling.

I'm also interested. But the price and lack of availability aren't impressive. And there aren't enough of them out there for the reliability and durability to have any track record. When I see one at a gun show for under $1000, I'll be a whole lot more interested.

Any cartridge can kill. If that was the only relevant factor, then the .22lr would be the world's best combat cartridge as it has excellent penetration and a proven kill record on people. Let's remember that the purpose of a handgun is to let you fight to your long gun. My preference is for a cartridge that will penetrate to vital areas while making a large enough hole to let out blood rapidly. The second part of that equation is where the small caliber bullets fail. While they may be great killers, they do not necessarily incapacitate quickly. I may be old school, but I do like to rely upon expansion, tumbling, or other unpredictable factors. If it happens, great! But I like my cartridge to be able to penetrate to vitals and let blood out quickly even if it does NOT happen! So, my choices will still be the 9mm-.45 diameter bullets travelling at over 1000fps.

The holes are not .224. My 5.56mm suppressor has a central passage that is actually .4" in diameter. I have shot 7.62x39 and .250 Savage through my suppressor without any issues. You do not want the bore in a suppressor to be too tight. Bullets are typically yawing a bit as soon as they leave the barrel. If the bore is too small, then you risk baffle strikes which cause major damage and expensive repairs to your suppressor.

The volume and pressure of gas is what's important in a suppressor. If you are going to shoot 6.8 or 6.5Grendel, then most .223 suppressors will work fine. If you are looking at 6.5 Creedmoor, 260 Rem, or another cartridge based on .308 cases or larger, then get a suppressor rated for .308. The best bet is to look at suppressor for similar cartridges (based on powder charge). Then call or write the manufacturers to see what they recommend for your application.

Well-made, all-steel, double-action little pistol similar to a Walther PPk. Understand, European .32acp is a bit hotter than ours, so the cheap stuff you buy at Wally World may not function well. Mine has been very reliable with FN surplus 7.65mm ammo I got from Century a few years ago. Winchester White box has been barely powerful enough and I got failure to feed problems from the slide not going far enough back.

I've got a PSL and with regular light ball I get 2.5moa. With the 7N1 ammo designed for the Dragunov, it drops dramatically to right at 1.5moa. Stay away from the heavy ball with this rifle. It's less accurate and will also batter the rear of the receiver. The 7N1 ammo is scarce, expensive, and will only get more scarce and expensive. Loading your own match-grade ammo for the PSL will probably be your best bet for long-term availability and cost. If you want serious accuracy, the PSL is not it. for pretty good accuracy and the ability to plink cheaply, you can't beat it.

Probably the best argument in favor of open carry is that it teaches people that 'guns' are not evil. TN has no registration, but think about how often you see a question about registration on this board. This is a result of TV and movies making everyone think that registration is normal. The same is true of carrying a firearm. When you see a pistol on someone's hip, the first thought that runs through your mind is that the person is law enforcement of some kind. The thought of non-LE carrying of firearms gets many people upset. So, open-carrying is useful to change this perception. That said, from a personal viewpoint, I rarely open carry. I feel that concealed carry gives me a tactical advantage in the event I may need to use my weapon. The only times I carry openly is when I am going to a shooting event or other place where I would have the weapon in a holster anyway.

Not all P38s are C&R. The German surplus with an alloy frame are only C&R if they are over 50 years old. The slide date should be 3/60 or earlier. Steel frame P38s are excellent, accurate, reliable pistols. They are a bit dated with long, heavy DA triggers, dark sights, and typical European magazine release. WWII production had excellent mechanical quality well into the late 1944 timeframe. If you want an alloy frame versions as a shooter, look for one that has the steel hexagonal reinforcing pin through the frame just in front of the trigger pin. Alloy frames last about 20,000 rounds without the pin, and an indefinite life with it. Factory magazines are the only really reliable ones out there except for MecGar which are about the same price as surplus Walther mags. Centerfire Systems and Military Gun Supply have surplus mags for under $20. People that have P38s tend to like them a lot. My ex-wife hated guns, but when we divorced she kept the P38 I had given her, but not the .22, .38, or 16ga.

ATF as an agency has earned it's reputation for being 'thugs'. I'm not going to detail every event. But try looking here: Learn about ATF abuse here. While it's true that every agency is going to have a few 'bad apples', ATF has more than it's share. If you really want to get into the reason the Firearms division is held in such low esteem, you need only look at their persecution of firearms owners. Waco and Ruby Ridge were both ATF operations that killed people over the supposed non-payment of a $200 tax. As for machine gun cases, ATF has variously ruled that shoe-laces, steel pipe, paperclips, a nail, a hole, and duct tape are 'machine guns'. They have sent otherwise law-abiding people to jail for trying to comply with the law, malfunctioning AR15s, 'constructive possession' (you MIGHT be able to make a MG with what you have in your garage), and a host of other acts that defy common sense. In the past, agents have routinely lied about the accuracy of the National Firearms Registry, refused to set ANY standards for testing, refused to allow expert witnesses for the defense, and given false testimony in court. In recent years, some progress has been made in working with ATF. The National Firearms Act Trade & Collectors Association (NFATCA.org) has helped ATF compile a NFA Handbook which explains ATF processes and procedures in detail. I have hope that ATF will continue to try to work WITH firearms owners and enthusiasts rather than just as prosecutors. But they have a terrible and bloody past to deal with.

Modern cartridges have been shipped loose across some of the roughest roads imaginable, and seen some of the worst package-handling. I have never heard of any cartridge ever going off except by a very sharp, hard blow on the primer or by the application of extreme heat. Force applied to the case has no effect except to mangle the case and eventually spill the powder. Put all the pressure you like on the case. You will NOT set it off.

Here is the status of the Montana FFA lawsuit: Firearms Freedom Act Feds Respond to Firearms Freedom Act Lawsuit So far, TN, MT, WY, UT, and SD have all passed a Firearms Freedom Act. There are another 20 states that have introduced it in the legislature. If you think the Feds aren't taking this seriously, you are very mistaken!

ALL members of the House of Representatives only rule, er, serve for a two year term. They are ALWAYS running for re-election.

NASA has fudged it's data, The UN data is shown to be hopelessly wrong, and that's just the beginning. There never was a 'consensus'. Just a bunch of very vocal scientists trying to make sure that the hysteria continued so their grants would be renewed. More on John Coleman’s Special tonight – KUSI press release says NASA improperly manipulated data Watts Up With That? Michelle Malkin Hot news: NASA quietly fixes flawed temperature data; 1998 was NOT the warmest year in the millenium ClimateGate - NASA Satellites Loaded With False Global Warming Data - Criminal charges being pursued | NowPublic Video Archives And that's just the NASA data! Do a search for 'climategate' for information about the UN falsifying data.

The Democrats do not see Cooper's seat as being 'at-risk'. I sure would love to prove them wrong!! Hartline seems to have good positions. I like that he is not a politician.

Do you have a link or reference to this? I'm very interested in seeing what this is.

When one state passes such legislation, it's usually just to get votes from a small section of voters. When several states pass it, it's a message to the Feds. So far, TN, Utah, and Montana have already passed their bills. Alaska, Wyoming, Texas, South Carolina, Minnesota, and Florida look likely to pass bills this year. Another 19 states have introduced the legislation, but passage chances are unknown. If that is NOT a message to the Feds, I don't know what is!? Lastly, Montana already has a court challenge in process. The Feds are trying very hard to get it dismissed based on the grounds of 'Federal Supremacy'. In other words, they are trying to ignore the 9th and 10th amendments.

If you are having trouble with a USGI magazine (BRW S-1), then the problem is likely with your rifle. It's possible that you have a bad magazine latch or recoil spring guide that is causing the issue. Is there a dealer in your area for Springfield Armory? If so, ask them if they can help you. Also, check out the stickies at M-14 Firing Line Public Forum - Powered by vBulletin. There may be some help there. If not, ask for help there from the experts. Another option is to go to a High Power Rifle match and ask for help from the shooters there. Good luck!

You do know that you insert the front of the mag first, then rock it back until it latches? If does not go in straight up like an AR15 or Ruger 10/22.