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Update: I got a phone call from the District Manager, he was very nice and very apologetic about the situation. Conversation sounded like they confirmed my account of what happend but they have to do their due diligence before any action is taken. He said that he is pulling the tapes from that day and the appropiate action will be taken. He assured me that they have no policy that allows an employee to hold anything for anyone. He is also going to use this incident in his push to get the 22 put back up at the service desk to make sure that this does not happen again. He said he will be back in contact with me in the next couple days after they review the tapes.

I am also in full support of springing forward and staying there.         You just reminded me.   An old Indian chief sits in his hut on the reservation, smoking a ceremonial pipe and eyeing two US government officials there to interview him. One government official asks, "Chief Two Eagles, you know the white man for 90 years - his wars and his technological advances, his progress, and the damage he does." The Chief nods in agreement. The official continues, "Considering all this, in your opinion, where does the white man go wrong?" The Chief stares at the government officials for over a minute and then calmly replies "When white man finds land, Indians are running it. No taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water, women do all the work, medicine man free, Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing, all night have sex ..." The chief leans back and smiles. "Only white man dumb enough to think he can improve system like that.

I already thanked you in your original thread, but I thought this awesome act of generosity deserved its very own 'Thank You' thread.

  He's from Georgia. The southern United States one. ;)   - OS

Personally I'd buy a cheaper handgun and finish the 74. If you have any cash left spend it on ammo. Colt makes a fine pistol, but you're paying a lot for that dancing pony IMO. I'd go with either a Rock Island or Ruger.

It was a good price at the time. I'll bet this ammo is out of stock before the weekend is over.   I'd buy a tractor trailer load of Norinco 7.62x39 for a dime a pop like it was in the 90's. I'd also like to get some more 22lr for less than $10 per brick again. Those days are gone. I'd sure hate to go back to making the money I was making then.   On a positive note, I imagine the U.S. population is more well armed today than they've ever been.

I'd get a Rock Island in the configuration of your choice, and spend the rest of your budget on ammunition and/or training.

Not sure of the legalities but taking even one drink while armed & in public ain't the brightest idea.

I would take a look at an STI Trojan as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would recommend a Ruger SR1911.   And spend the leftover $300-350 on ammo.   It really does have alot of features that are nice to have, including the sights, beavertail, and skeletonized trigger.     In my limited experience, you're not going to be able to tell a huge difference in 1911's in this price range, so I'd suggest going with one on the lower end of the spectrum.  I'd also recommend speding some of that $1100 on a good holster for it, perhaps the Galco summer comfort if you would ever carry it...   Just my thoughts

I hope the guy at Academy doesn't lose his job. I don't wish that on anyone.   As for Pax,  well they come and they go.

My dad carried one for 35+years. He eventually stopped I think because his back and knees aren't what they used to be. He could clear leather and dump all 5 shots from his S&W 36 in the blink of an eye. The entire time he was on the force he qualified consistently at the marksman or expert level with his little snubbie. Not typical for most people, but it worked well for him (I assume after LOTS of practice). He did make one point about them that stuck with me though, inside left leg is a very handy place to carry while in the car. If you have your right hand below the window in your lap you can lift your leg enough and reach enough to clear the holster and have the gun in your hand without anyone being the wiser. A handy trick for a cop working a beat in the city, or an armed civilian for that matter.

  I understand you may not be trying to fan the flames but that is exactly what posts like this do.  Some ignorant fools will read this hunting for ammo and think they'll never be able to get it again.  Therefore they buy it all up.  Retailers face a run on stock, wholesalers cant' keep up then start raising prices, etc., etc.  Not to mention just plain greed that gets factored into it all.   Has the .22 famine not been enough of a lesson of how this all works?  Haven't we been through this enough?   Russia is NOT going to cut off the shipments of anything to this country.  If there is a shortage it will come from trade sanctions and import restrictions imposed by the US guvment and primarily hysterical gun owners.

Our buddy at the Bangswitch called Wolf. Get you some sanity...   http://www.thebangswitch.com/is-the-x39-world-coming-to-an-end/

well I will have 2 cases this weekend in Knoxville but I only sell it to tgo members does that make me a bad guy to everyone else

Since we have been discussing passports in one the  threads this story came to mind.     Back several years ago a bunch of teachers both active and retired where taking a trip across Europe. There was one relatively elderly gentleman on the trip and when they reached France the older gentleman was looking through his bag for his passport. The Frenchman at the gate was growing very irritated with the older gentleman and he said you should have had your passport ready. The older gentleman said he was sorry and again the  gate keeper repeated that he should have know he would need a passport to enter France as that has always been a requirement. Finally the old man looked up at the gate guard and said well last time I was in France was 1941 on a beach and funny thing is I could not find a Frenchman anywhere to show a passport to back then. The gate guard got very quiet and calmly waited while the old gentleman found his passport. Complete attitude change took place. Funny how things are forgotten till they are brought back to someone attention huh!!!! I read that and I had to laugh because a buddy of mine happen to know the old gentleman that was on the trip.  

I've been wrestling with this same decision myself lately. After lots of reading I think the answer will be save up a little more for a nice Dan Wesson.

I never considered the specifics...just thought 35cents / round for plinking to be a decent price.

I agree. If a few beers makes you unsafe to be around a gun, you were already unsafe to be around a gun before you drank the first one.

Definitely a good pistol next. Doesn't have to be a 1911, but if that's the direction you want to go....Ruger, RIA, or a Remington. Just as good functionally, won't cost you as much, and have a little money for ammo or more AR parts. 

Upon hearing about DST an Indian said, "Only the white man would think he could cut a foot from one end of a blanket, sew it on the other end and think he had a longer blanket

[quote name="Oh Shoot" post="1121960" timestamp="1394307820"]Yup, it's not necessarily unlawful to consume while packing, but the first sip in an establishment open to the public becomes a Class A 'meanor. - OS[/quote] Yup. I don't much agree with it, since I believe that someone who gets drunk while packing would do so whether the law allowed for drinking to a level below legal intoxication or not. The illegality of consuming ANY alcohol while carrying is silly,in my opinion. I made it a point the last time I was in Indiana to have a few beers at dinner while packing. Up there it isn't a crime. Somehow I didn't get into a drunken shootout. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[quote name="semiautots" post="1121954" timestamp="1394306232"]I guess they could invade New York City, Boston, and Washington DC.[/quote] There is a very strong case to be made that the Commies already have.

I do expect CT is going to have a problem as I suspect that many of their LEOs do own weapons they must now register and/or are as pro-2A as anyone else! :)

  The Battle of Athens, Tennessee, 1946.   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Athens_(1946)   The Hallmark Hall of Fame movie "An American Story" describes the battle, though it resets the locale into Texas, for whatever reason. It's a pretty good movie.   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103673/   http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/american_story/   http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T9tUQxsrQGw   http://www.amazon.com/An-American-Story-Brad-Johnson/dp/B0002QG98E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394300462&sr=8-1&keywords=AN+AMERICAN+STORY

Wouldn't bother me one bit. I could go hunting after work on weekdays!

[quote name="jtmaze" post="1121885" timestamp="1394294095"]I thought a good price for 7.62x39 was about .10 a round. That is what I paid for the last surplus I bought in the late 80s early 90s. I might need to get some more 7.62 x54r tho. I am down to about 2000 rnds. And I still shoot this. Now they want what I was paying for a case 2.5 years ago for a can now. Rediculous. JTMWe the People of the United States, in order to form a more Perfect Union......[/quote] You really expect prices will hold same over 15-20 years or even 2 years ago? I bet you get sticker shock everytime you go to the gas station. Surplus runs out. Prices go up accordingly. You probably bought a Garand out of a barrel in the hardware store for $50 too. Don't go looking for that our your may have a heart attack! :-)

[quote name="musicman" post="1121847" timestamp="1394289697"]Are they disappointing for 223 or 5.56?[/quote] I've never chrono'd any but all have functioned fine for me. Plenty sufficient for target shooting. I've got better stuff for soft tissue anyway :)

[quote name="maroonandwhite" post="1121842" timestamp="1394289558"]Well the more checking I have done there isn't one really that close to me anyways. Nashville Armory seems like the best indoor range but it's a bit higher than I'm used to paying. No doubt worth it though. Guns and Leather is a few bucks cheaper but on the other side of town. May just have to bite the bullet and give Nashville Armory a shot. I have always been nervous at indoor ranges due to the lack of a safety officer actually in the range. I believe NA advertises that they have this. If they do then that's a definite plus. I get tired of constantly making sure someone isn't going to shoot me.[/quote] If you are looking for an outdoor range where range officers are patrolling, you need to check out the following location: http://www.tn.gov/twra/stoneshunted.html Not my thing, but sounds like something you're looking for.

If you are truly on the path of growing firearms, buy a safe, a good safe, assuming if you do not have one already. 

Just received my 20 knives in the mail today from China. Packed well, individually sealed. I opened and closely inspected one, it looked and worked great, identical to the more expensive Sinclair Cardsharp unit I had previously received from the TGO secret Santa. I could tell no difference whatever, and have concluded that they are the exact same. Quite a bargain, I highly recommend getting them for $1.99 and not paying any more for a supposedly better unit. The only difference appears to be all marketing and packaging.

It's $79 above your range, but a verrrnice weapon.  Dan Wesson RZ-45 Heritage.   http://damascusgunshop.com/shop/dan-wesson/full-size/dan-wesson-rz-45-heritage.html

Well, everybody's buddy Alex Jones says,   "The largest wholesale gun & ammo distributors in the US have informed us in private conversation today that a massive scramble is on for all 7.62 as Russia has reportedly halted all exports to the US of Russian made ammunition."   http://www.infowars.com/a-run-on-ammunition-has-begun-russia-has-reportedly-halted-all-exports-to-the-us-of-russian-made-ammunition/   So much for fanning any flames here on TGO having much affect.   - OS

  Lots of old people in Savannah. You should fit right in :)

In no particular order of quality...Remington, Ruger, Springfield Armory, Sig.   All good quality firearms. Although the SA and Sig models might really strain your budget with anything above an entry level model.   And I'd consider the Rock Island Armory models as well. Most are within the 500-800 range.

Sounds like the best decision was to give Academy the opportunity to handle the situation internally.

Blade steel...   http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/879132-Stainless-Steel-Chart-Comparison-EDC-Knife-Blades-v5-3

I think Chrysler should auction them off and return the money to the gov't for the 2 bailouts I recall.

I'm amazed there's a '93 Dodge anything still running. :stunned:

  What about leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction machinery, etc?

Welcome from the 'Boro. Just remember, we don't care how you did it back in Michigan! It being anything.

I'm pretty sure the world has always been pretty violent and full of evil. We've just reached the point where we demonize those who wish to defend themselves and apologize for those that commit violence against innocents. It used to be people defended their lives and their homes, and those that attacked them would hang from a tree. Now we give them free college. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

The Academy in question has issues. Not that long ago I posted about the sporting goods counter not answering the phone because they were BSing. How do I know? Because I called as I stood there and watched how they acted when my call rang at their counter.

What, the BATFE NOT recognizing a states laws, or common sense for that matter, NO WAY??? That's unheard of...

I can get past the "Team Spiffy" (sounds kinda strange)  but the "competitive" looks way to scrunched.  You asked

My next purchase was going to be an early production gen3 glock 30, the one without the rail.  Has anyone else had problems with the spring breaking on their 30 like this guy's did?

Check the site regularly.  They update periodically.  My kiddo took hers at Bass Pro last summer.  It wasn't placed on the site until just about a month before it happened,

The Bear ask the Rabbit if he had problems with shit sticking to his fur.  The rabbit replied no, so the bear grabbed the rabbit and wiped his ass.

One of my local shops had the same model in VG condition that sold for $400. I though about buying it myself. I've got the fullsize RIA tactical and it's been a great gun.

Take a deep breath. Now either change the title on this to "Mods please help" or delete and start a new thread in the feedback forum with that title. Its probably just a glitch in the system, its technology, stuff happens. I'm sure they will get it cleared up. Btw, acting like a child and being pissy when you have Christian in your name isn't real Christian like is it? Tapatalk ate my spelling.