Clod Stomper

Sending you a PM. Will

I picked up a .625 front sight base super cheap. I don't even need it. Just bought it because it was $5. It's yours if you need it. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the show yesterday. I found parts that are getting hard to find even online. At good prices, too. Will

Must be different for different individuals. I've had to self-inject epi when I had an allergic reaction to yellowjackets. I was good as new 20 minutes later except for soreness at the injection site. The first time I had a reaction, I had no epinephrine and I did get nauseous then. To the OP, like Metalhead said, having a plan in place will help a lot in case it happens again. Training and a plan. Those will help prevent the massive adrenaline dump in the first place. And don't let yourself be surprised by anything. Expect that car to pull out in front of you. Expect that person standing too close to grab your wife's purse. And expect that knock (or pounding) on the door when you're relaxing at home. Or maybe I'm just a natural pessimist. But it's always worked for me.

Has anyone on here used these yet? http://troyind.com/%...0%B3-with-sight For my next carbine, I'm thinking of going with the Troy Alpha Rail with the front sight built in. It appears that the Alpha Rail is going to replace the TRX Extreme. Just wondering. I know the TRX is very light, but has anyone used one of the new Alpha Rails? I'm looking for lightweight. I know the front sight will add some weight, but probably not much. Otherwise, I'll go with the standard Alpha Rail or TRX and use Magpul BUIS, but I like that the front sight folds down into the rail and completely out of the way. I'm interested in hearing about any experiences with either the TRX Extreme or the Alpha Rail, especially the Alpha with sights. Also open to other suggestions for other lightweight free float tubes. I have used carbon fiber before. They're ok, but not what I want for this one. Also have used Midwest SS series. I probably won't go with those anymore. Thanks, Will

I appreciate the feedback. I do realize that I can't compete with Cheaper Than Dirt. That's why I'll probably keep it within driving distance and local gun shows. Of course I would be happy to ship to anyone if that's what they wanted. I may put this project on hiatus for a while as I save up the cash. I'll let everyone here know when I start selling. Thanks, Will

I have a friend that bought a couple of these ceramic filters a while back. http://www.cheaperth.../CAMP352-1.html They were also mentioned in another recent post. I checked out the manufacturer's website and thought I might like to buy and resell them locally. Mostly for something interesting to do and to make a little extra cash. Unfortunately, they have a minimum purchase requirement for distributors. So, before I lay out the capital, I figured I should get an idea of what kind of interest there might be in this area for these filters. I would mostly be setting up at Knoxville gun shows and posting on Craigslist, but I may also become an advertiser on this forum, depending. So, check out the website and please give me your feedback. http://www.justwater.me/ I would like to offer the portable bottle and backpack filters, too. Perhaps even primarily, because as mentioned in the other thread, bucket filters can be made at home. Thanks, Will P.S. I want to make it clear that I am not soliciting orders right now. I am simply trying to find out if there would be enough interest to justify they effort. Though judging by the response so far, I'm beginning to doubt that there is.

I have a friend that bought a couple of the bucket-type filters. I haven't asked him yet how well he likes them. I've been considering becoming a small distributor for the company that makes the filters mentioned in the first post. Most likely selling only locally. They also make water bottle filters and backpack filters for portability. I think I'll start another thread to gauge interest before i spend any capital, though. Will

As already stated, most people just don't notice. I saw someone OC'ing at Sam's a few months ago. I mentioned it to my wife, who also carries sometimes, and she had no clue. We even passed the fellow several times. I've seen a couple people carrying where I'm working. No one even raised an eyebrow if they noticed. Will

I've only been pulled over twice since I've had a handgun carry permit. Neither time did I present it or announce that I had a firearm in the vehicle. Neither time did the officer ask if I had any firearms or other weapons in the vehicle. If asked, I would have responded truthfully. But I really don't understand the compulsion to tell a perfect stranger that I am carrying. I present less danger to them than they do to me. And in this state I am not legally required to inform them. So DADT. And please don't give me "they put their lives on the line". They are in their CHOSEN profession. By choice. I've worked a risky job as well (wildland firefighter) but I've never asked for special privileges over the rights of others because of it. Will

This is all true. I've built several "basement builds". The only things that separate basement builds from a high-end manufacturer AR are parts selection and a basic grasp of the proper procedures. Not difficult at all.

True. I have put plenty of time and money into making my Mini-30 a relatively decent shooter. Shortened the barrel to 16" and added a folding stock to make it a compact "traveling" gun. I sent the barreled action off to be cryo-treated. It shoots pretty well now. But if my firing pin breaks because I'm shooting steel-cased Russian ammo, I have to send it to Ruger. And I have no idea what mods that they will undo. I really like my Minis. But I'm still partial to my ARs. For the reasons I listed above. Will

I can think of several advantages. Cheaper reliable magazines. Better accuracy. Better ergonomics (that one's subjective, of course). Easier (and cheaper) parts replacement. Modularity. Better sights. Easier to mount optics..... All at a similar price. I own both, BTW. Really, the AR is less complicated than the Mini. I can tear down an AR much easier than a Mini. And I've broken them both down to individual parts multiple times. Will

I've been wondering when Merle would show back up, too. And what about the black guy and his kid from the first couple episodes? Wonder if they made it. They just kinda left that hanging as well. I was looking forward to his character coming back on-scene. Especially if his character on this show is anything like he was in "Jericho". Loved that guy. In a straight way, of course.

I agree that this state doesn't yet respect our Constitutional rights as it should. BUT... I have bought several firearms legally without the permission of the state or paying a $10 tax. Can't do that in NY. And as far as I know, firearm possession isn't a crime, just carrying them. I could be wrong. If I am, please cite the specific code that makes it a crime to possess a firearm without the state's permission. Not saying things are as they should be, but I want to be clear about how they actually ARE. Thanks, Will

This is the one I use for mass bullet-pulling. It's on sale, too. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/851547/hornady-cam-lock-bullet-puller If you only need to pull one or two, the hammer type is more convenient. But for several dozen the collet type is well worth the money. You'll have to add the correct size collet. Will

But what about the wolves and mountain lions? jk, Will

Thanks for that link. I think I'm going to assemble a 7.62x40 Wilson Tactical and I was trying to figure out a way to trim cases efficiently. Will

Upgraded polymer? Makes me wish I had held off buying the PC. I didn't know about the New Frontier. Will

When I was much, much younger, I would have similar nightmares. Except, in mine, I couldn't get the gun to fire. I would squeeze as hard as I could and if it did eventually fire, it would be like a pipsqueak squib round. As I got older and more confident in my abilities, the nightmares went away. I'm not commenting on your skills, but I believe that the shrinks are probably right. Go to the range, practice hard and the nightmares will go away. Will

Are you using a mobile browser? I've had the same problem when I tried to post with my iPhone. No indentation or paragraph separation. I go back to the PC and it's ok. Will

I've heard the same thing as well. And they basically say that on the front page of their website. http://www.pcfmfg.com/ I guess they didn't really consider gov or law enforcement contracts when they came up with the name. I read somewhere (hearsay) that their goal was to get an AR-style rifle in every law-abiding hand in the country, hence the low price. Makes sense that they would go with an eye-catching name rather than something more professional initially. So, if PCF is not the actual manufacturer, what manufacturer actually makes the New Frontier and the Plum Crazy? Will

HA! According to the comments, they used the lid off a Quiznos salad so they could see the operation. Worked out brilliantly. Will

Looking at those pics and looking at my Plum Crazy at the same time... they look exactly the same. Internal dimensions, external dimensions, internal parts. Even the square outlining the logo on the right side of the magwell is the same size and position. The only difference I can find is the name molded inside the square. I have a feeling that they are made by the same manufacturer and have different names stamped (molded) on them. Much like regular AL lowers. Oh, the PC has steel hammer and trigger pins. The takedown and pivot pin are polymer. The PC did cost me a few more dollars, I think. But not much. Will

I would not report someone for doing something that shouldn't be illegal anyway. Besides, as I've read on this forum many times, it's illegal for any of us to carry a loaded handgun. The permit is simply a defense. As far as a gun-owning leftist changing his mind and voting for his gun rights, I wouldn't count on it. They're deluded to the point that they don't believe that even BO wants to restrict our rights. Never mind Fast and Furious, the UN Small Arms Treaty or whatever else will come out of Washington if The One gets re-elected.

As far as the choice of weapons in the book, they had to choose a handgun that would fit more hands, including women's smaller hands. The 1911 is better in that regard. I remember reading the shareware version online in the mid-90s, I think. Probably was written even earlier. The Glock wasn't as popular then as it is now. Concerning parts availability, I don't think I've ever bought a 1911 part that didn't need hand fitting. Not so with the Glock. I would choose the Glock because of rust resistance, availability of parts right now and capacity. I carried a stainless 1911 for years that would routinely get rust spots from being against my sweaty self. The HK 91 still makes no sense to me. A hard-kicking (from what I've heard), recoil operated rifle that destroys valuable brass? I'll take an M14/M1A, thank you. Will