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If you don't like tipping EVERYONE, don't go to Jamaica. Otherwise, carry a big wad of $1 bills. My wife and I went for our honeymoon. I was nearly broke before we got to the resort. There was a guy getting your bags off the conveyor who wanted a tip ($2). There was another guy who carried them to the spot where they herded you onto the bus to your particuarly resort... he got a tip ($2). There was another guy who loaded the bags onto the bus who got a tip ($2, my last $1 bill). There was an attendant on the bus who brought you a drink ($10 for two $3 drinks, last $10 bill). The bus driver got a tip when he dropped you off ($5, last $5 bill). The bus attendant unloaded your bags and got another tip (I told him to split the driver's tip... he wasn't happy). The bell-hop at the resort carried your bags to the check-in desk wanted a tip (I told him I was out, but I'd tip him after I changed my travellers checks... he wasn't happy.). A different bell-hop carried your bags to your room (told him the same as the other... he also wasn't happy). The resort itself had "no tipping" policy, but service magically changed from mediocre to excellent with the addition of a few $. They also allowed various vendors on the property and nearly everyone who did anything while off property wanted tips. That was about the only negative part... otherwise we really enjoyed it. As for tipping at restaurants, typically 0 - 20% depending on the service. A good attitude can compensate for a slow kitchen. Very good or very bad service is pointed out to management. I don't normally tip other people unless I think they went above and beyond. I bring my own tools and install my own batteries and wiper blades. I'll give my barber a small tip when I get my Christmas haircut, that's about it.

A Freudian slip? Sounds like a good plan. Though the 91/30 ain't exactly a flyweight.

The more I look, I think this. There are holes in the first pic, whatever is behind the holes just happens to be a similar color. They couldn't be bothered to stick a light or something in there to make it more obvious. Someone should buy one so we can verify.

Plus they actually work for a living.

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

These photos are interesting. SERO - GM6 Lynx The 3rd one shows marks like the rounds are just bouncing off whatever that is. Not good when it says it's used to repel "light armored vehicles". The next photo shows holes but looks like it's key-holing, which indicates it's got a velocity/weight/twist problem.

Bill's Outpost typically has the best handgun prices around. $50 or more below everyone else on the usual suspects.

Move the flashlight to the other side. You may be able to position the light/grip such that you can reach the tail cap with your thumb.

Yep, contact TWRA. Zoos and other such places may take "reasonably fresh" road-kill deer to feed their animals.

Coal Creek Armory in Knoxville, Austin's in Oak Ridge, Frontier Firearms in Kingston, Gunny's in Maryville, Sevier Indoor Range in Sevierville, ...

It means there's large pictures in this thread, if you're on a dial-up internet connection (56k speed), be prepared to wait a while.

Care to comment on the duration of immunity from the vaccine? I have two young children so we get the shot every year (the only year I didn't, I got the flu). I've seen/heard conflicting info regarding the duration of immunity. Some places say 3 months, some 6 months...?

.380 ACP is simply a 9mm "short". Just like .22LR vs. .22 short. "Kurz" is German for "short".

Smart choice. As stated, the chemicals involved are quite unpleasant on a good day.

The engineer in me doesn't like the title... energy transfer is quite real.... but shot placement is obviously the most important.

Bill's Outpost, Maryville (highly recommended) Home - Bill's Outpost Gunny's, Maryville, (once highly recommended, now not so much) Gunnys Indoor Shooting Range The Gun Cabin, Maryville (meh...) The Gun Cabin Information in Maryville, TN - Cheaper Than Dirt! Austin's, Oak Ridge (highly recommended) Austin's Tennessee Firearms Gun Shop Farnsworth's, Vonore (highly recommended) Farnsworth Firearms - Vonore, TN, 37885 - Citysearch Personal Defense Options, Lenoir City HOME PAGE Plus a half dozen pawn shops here and there....

Um.... I think that's 4 reasons. Sucks getting old, doesn't it?

Cost is king for commodities. Other things you want to get touchy-feely with before buying, and I'm willing to pay (a little) more for that privilege. But I'm not willing to bend over just to keep a local shop in business. My biggest complaint is clueless gun sales people who think they know what they're talking about. They're easy to spot, they talk more than they listen.

I've played with these... fun, fun. You can subdivide the big container into smaller cans (we used old tin cans). You'll know when you hit it. BOOM!

I've never personally experienced it either, but I have seen pictures of what appeared to be lacquer goop in a chamber. The one I saw was a failure to extract problem rather than failure to feed. The guy had several 30 rds mags and blew through easily 100rds in less than a minute. He likely hadn't cleaned it (ever) either. The stock mag doesn't hold enough ammo and takes too long to reload.

I'll echo several others comments... I've had a PT145 for about 7 years and really like it. Fits my hand and my eye really well. While the trigger and accuracy is pretty good, it's certainly not 1911 race gun. It's also a tad heavy but a good belt holster works wonders. You'll be hard pressed to find anything lighter with 11 rds of .45 on tap. Recoil isn't a big deal.... less than a .38 snubby IMO. One thing to be aware of with the PT145... do not buy one that does not have the accessory rail. Early versions w/o the rail had a weak spot in the frame and were prone to crack with lots of use.

HA! oh, and nice gun!

If you blast away in rapid fire mode and then leave one in the chamber for more than a minute or two, the lacquer can melt off the casing.

Assuming the wood itself is very smooth, any of several varieties of oil and a buffing wheel will shine it up.

I read these stories and it makes me feel guilty for not carrying whenever I can, especially now that I have 2 young kids to look after. I got my permit during the previous presidential race. I wanted one anyway, but (unfounded) fears surrounding what might have happened prompted me to get on with it.