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I never really liked the terminology "Old Farts" but this makes me feel better about it. And if you ain't one, I bet ya you know one! I got this from an "Old Fart" friend of mine! OLD FART PRIDE I'm passing this on as I did not want to be the only old fart receiving it. Actually, it's not a bad thing to be called, as you will see.     Old Farts are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of the National Anthem. Old Farts remove their caps and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them.     Old Farts remember World War II, Pearl Harbour , Guadalcanal , Normandy and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War, The Cold War, the Jet Age and the Moon Landing. They remember the 50 plus Peacekeeping Missions from 1945 to 2005, not to mention Vietnam .     If you bump into an Old Fart on the sidewalk he will apologize. If you pass an Old Fart on the street, he will nod or tip his cap to a lady. Old Farts trust strangers and are courtly to women.     Old Farts hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make certain the lady is on the inside for protection.     Old Farts get embarrassed if someone curses in front of women and children and they don't like any filth or dirty language on TV or in movies.     Old Farts have moral courage and personal integrity. They seldom brag unless it's about their children or grandchildren.     It's the Old Farts who know our great country is protected, not by politicians, but by the young men and women in the military serving their country.     This country needs Old Farts with their work ethic, sense of responsibility, pride in their country and decent values.     We need them now more than ever.     Thank God for Old Farts!     Pass this on to all the "Old Farts" you know. I was taught to respect my elders. It's just getting harder to find them.       

News from Detroit you'll never see in the main stream media: Another would-be burglar was fatally shot Thursday by a homeowner — at least the fifth such incident in recent weeks. Thursday’s shooting happened at about 12:30 p.m. when two men allegedly broke into a home on the 8200 block of Penrod on the city’s west side, Detroit Police Third Deputy Chief Rodney Johnson said. “The homeowner was able to retrieve his weapon, and fired hitting one of the burglars,” Johnson said. “He ran away and collapsed in the driveway. The other burglar was able to escape.” The homeowner heard glass shatter near the rear of his home and found one intruder, believed to be 17 years old, attempting to enter through a window, Johnson said. The resident fired two shots hitting the victim in his chest. The juvenile intruder died. His suspected accomplice, a man in his 20s, fled the scene and is still at-large. This shooting is the fifth incident in the past two weeks, where a resident shot an alleged intruder, said Johnson. "It's a message to the criminals: stop coming into people’s homes unannounced and uninvited," Johnson said. Other recent incidents include: ■A woman in her 50s on Friday shot and killed a man trying to break into her home in the 22000 block of Grove Street. She heard noises at her rear window and shot the intruder in the chest. ■On Feb. 22, two home invaders were killed: At 2 a.m., two men broke into a house on the city's southwest side; the homeowner shot both men. A 21-year-old man died and the other man escaped. Earlier at 12:30 a.m., a woman who was surprised by a gunman when she pulled her car into the garage was able to reach for her own gun and fatally shoot the man. ■In an incident that made national headlines, a woman on Feb. 17 opened fire on three teens who kicked in her door. The alleged intruders, ages 14, 14 and 15, were caught by police, and face home invasion charges. Police Chief James Craig caused a national stir in January when he told The Detroit News he felt the city’s crime rate would go down if more people were armed because it would make criminals think twice about breaking into their homes or attacking them. (From The Detroit News)

I've always been treated fairly at Academy Sports. No lies, no misrepresentation. If anything, they have bent over backwards letting me know about deals I was not aware of. Be willing to bet that is the corporate image they want to project. If you play with dirt, expect to get dirty. The question he has to answer to his management; what was in it for him? One doesn't lie to customers and expect his character to stand up to scrutiny.

Profiling. Profiling was all that was lacking from the old method. TSA doesn't do anything except harass regular folks and make politically correct screening. It's the epitome of the political postilion of doing something while doing nothing.

I must say I'm virtually speechless at that admission.  :stunned:

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.

Crossman Premier is a good and accurate pellet.

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.

In addition to the millions of ammo rounds, the airline passenger molesters are buying 1400 pounds of dynamite. Perhaps for data mining....   http://www.prepperpodcast.com/tsa-orders-over-half-ton-of-high-powered-explosive/#axzz2vO0iidHp

Last Thursday, I went to church with my brother, a long time member of that church, Lone Oak Baptist Church just outside Paducah, KY.     It was a celebration of the 2d amendment.  The first thousand members of the public at large that showed up got a free steak dinner.  After dinner and a great speaker, 25 guns were given away by drawing.  It was a good guess that 1,300 people showed up in all.   https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.643705952333807.1073741827.180789028625504&type=1

This is a funny story at TTAG - http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/03/daniel-zimmerman/incendiary-image-day-ankle-holster-edition/

Several years ago I received an heirloom after a relative passed away. It is an ELG black powder flintlock derringer. When I received it, it was in a shadowbox frame and I had it hung on my office wall. Couple weeks ago I bumped the frame and it fell and shattered. So...It gave me an opportunity to get a closer look at the pistol and it has my curiosity up a bit. Hammer and trigger function well. Anyone know much about these old pistols? I've attached some photos below.

Surely you jest at "inferior quality". Even if you do, saying things like "just to piss people off" won't get you far around here If you want some sort of help, you might want to state what your purpose for this pistol will be. Are you going to carry it? Range gun? What? You've given us zero info to go on. If you truly want to talk about "inferior quality" you should buy a Hipoint...it will most likely run better than the Kimber you have your eye on.

Good wife. Good pistol. Good choice. 'nuff said.

I've shot a couple Ultra Raptors and carry an Ultra CDP II. I love 'em. Never had a problem out of mine.

The Key West cam is good if you can't make it to your local zoo.   http://www.liveduvalstreet.com/

I voted "Other," because I still say the Springfield Loaded is the best option. The GI has been discontinued. If you have to have a Colt, I would get the Series 70 Repro. It's a better gun to modify later on if you decide you want other features. The XSE is overpriced for what you get (25% pony tax). In my experience, I wouldn't give a second thought to Kimber and none of the manufacturers that have jumped on the 1911 bandwagon over the last few years - Ruger, Remington, Sig, S&W, etc.

Good choice in pistol and wife!  Light weight 45 with enough grip to control the recoil.  Don't own one but I have shot one.

Does this mean there will be a shortage of blasting supplies for strip mining increasing the cost of coal?   Think about it, they don't want people using coal as it is.      Yes, I know 1400 pounds is just a drop in the bucket.

Buy her a Kimber Ultra Raptor ... Problem solved! Good wives can be hard to find, sounds like you have a good one.

Your wife wants a Kimber Ultra Raptor II...Congratulations! Does she have a sister?

1000 pounds of explosives is minuscule   If they were ordering it by like 10 kilotons at a time, then that would concern me a little more. 

Still chalk one up for the good guys and it does prove that the system that is in place does work even though the Anti gun folks say it doesn't............jmho

Sweet, score one for the good guys!

Seen it happen twice before.  Yes, TBI will notify local police if someone with warrants is having a background check done. 

well that could never work here. To have people of that quality you would have to require basic intelligence and background checks and I think we all know three quarters of the TSA would never make it! ;)

And we all need to get together sometime.

The only place I consistently boycott is CTD. They have a long history of sticking it to their customers. On top of that the owner is a crook.

  Let's see, various folks here just in the last year state they claim to "boycott" Walmart, Dick's, Gander Mountain, MidwayUSA, CTD, or Troy just off top of my memory.  Not to mention a host of local gun shops near them.   If I followed each of those leads, don't guess I'd be getting much shootin' gear at all. :)   - OS

[quote name="crossfire" post="1122096" timestamp="1394334908"]Still, I would hate to see him fired for something like this. But that's in Academy's hands where it should be.[/quote] Yeah, I hear you. No one wants that bad karma, but what does one do? Choice is either to stop patronizing a business or suck it up and accept that you'll never get what you want from that source because it's been corrupted. I would feel obligated to say something to the employer simply out if courtesy. If the employee is a good worker and this is just one screw up, I'm betting they'll just tell him to stop. But if this is an employee with a history of being a poor performer and engaging in shady stuff like this after being told not to, then you have done the manager a favor and it is the fault of the employee 100% if he gets canned. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Same here. I put a lot of rounds through my AR's for 3-gun, and i always use the cheapest Russian ammo i can find. It runs flawless for me also. I can't recall ever having a failure with any of it. I was impressed during my last range trip with the accuracy I was getting from Tula at 100yds with the irons. I load up "premium" rounds for my precision AR, but I have no complaints with the Russian steel for most of my shooting.

Still, I would hate to see him fired for something like this. But that's in Academy's hands where it should be.

I dont lose anything. I just get up an hour later!

The Russian stuff doesn't function reliably in my ARs. (I think you could shoot most anything through my mini 14 and it would work.) The Federal value pack stuff is flawless in them all.

Congratulations. I'm trying out a few different kinds of pellets in my new Gamo silent cat. Mine seems to really like the Gamo red fire 7.8 grain pellets. I am using the iron sights (actually fiber optic). My dad has already taken the scope that came with it or I'd let you have it. Best 3 shot group from 25 yards using the side mirror of my truck as a support.

OP, you mentioned this would be your first handgun, so I'm going to ignore the warning and shoot you straight: a 1911 is probably not the best choice. Not the best choice in general, not the best choice at the $1100.00 price point, and certainly not the best choice as a first handgun.   I love 1911s. I have had several all up and down the price / performance spectrum. I currently have 2, but they are my least frequently fired guns and would be the first 2 guns I'd let go if I had to let some get away from me. Don't take my word for it - read Hilton Yam's article on why he (well-acknowledged 1911 guru) is moving away from the 1911 platform.   http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=6631   I suggest you try out a Glock 17 or 19 and an M&P FS and compact. Equip one of these with night sights, 2 quality holsters, and a couple of cases of ammo for your $1100.00. And don't forget some training!   Hope you enjoy whatever you end up with and let us all know what you chose.

Palmetto State Armory has some really good sales if you keep an eye on them.

If you don't mind a poly lower ....$409.00 and you get to build it by slapping the upper and lower together ! http://www.slickguns.com/product/complete-ar15-rifle-39998-free-shipping-new-frontier-complete-lower-and-ptac-complete-upper

[quote name="Ted S." post="1113446" timestamp="1392840224"]Toilet paper is one of the things that makes this country great. I know it's a luxury, but when SHTF, who says you can't have nice things?[/quote] if the "SHTF" you will need more than toilet paper afterwards, probably a shower.... lol

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

Report from the Tennessean - TN lawmakers pull guns on Moms Demand Action   I call BS.   http://www.tennessean.com/article/20140305/NEWS/303050180/Women-report-strange-encounters-Tennessee-lawmakers-gun-reform?nclick_check=1

  Damn, this is a new level of bullsh*t even for you....I'm impressed.

Well one is from Canada and another from the good ole USA... Top to bottom: Martini Cadet in 357, Savage no4 sporter, no4 mk2 with a sterling armaments 308 kit (my L42 fake), BSA no5, and my 43 Longbranch. Just got the Longbranch and dead centered the bull at 100 yds on the second shot. Excellent shooter. Hoping to trade the little Martini at the next gun show for a nice no1 mk3 to round out the collection. None are excellent examples but they are all special to me.

I an tell you authoritatively that if I see any ammo that David makes available to our members so that they and their kids can actually shoot for sale anywhere, we're going to have a big issue!   David and I have had this conversation multiple times.  He makes this ammo available to our members so that kids can continue to learn to shoot.  And, I'd encourage you to think about that a little bit.  If you're hoarding all your ammo and not getting out and shooting - who's teaching your kids to be responsible gun owners?  Shooters can be gone in a generation if we don't support it at home and support the programs like the Boy Scouts that teach kids to shoot.   I have ammo set aside, but I also have a deal with all of my friends - that if they're not going to teach their kids how to handle a firearm, then just ask and I'll be happy to teach them how to safely interact with one.  And, if I use my last round of .22LR doing that - that's okay.

Haven't gotten to it yet, but have seen a couple of ads that make it look interesting. Plus, I seem to be becoming a Woody Harrelson fan of late.   So, after the wife goes back to work and I can get away from Lifetime, I'll give it a try.

Kroil is made, or rather distributed from Murfreesboro, TN & I believe it's deodorized kerosene .. Do not know what Ballistol made from..

Kroil is the oil that creeps..... It's a penatrating oil....   It's also the bee's knees for busting rust off of your parts... Toss rusted parts in a container with Kroil and forget about it for a few days; rust be gone...

Mobil 1 for lube....

Weizenbier is nasty ..   I prefer a good Stella Artois