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A while back I ask my mother if I could have my fathers old dress uniform jacket. It has all his service ribbons. Well today I went by to show her some pics. and helped her take down and box up the Christmas decorations. Before I left she pulled the jacket out and gave it to me. Cool! Well I've been researchin the ribbons and have figured out what they all are except for one. Am curious if anyone here may have a clue. He served at the end of WWII & the Korean War. The ribbon in guestion is the buttom right in the third row.

Never, ever carry in a purse or bag. The reason is that is the first thing most bad guys grab leaving you without a way to protect yourself.

Saw these over on CDNN. Pretty good price for the Nightmare model, and the bobtail frame would make for a good carry piece. http://www.cdnnsports.com/sig-sauer-1911-45-nightmare-bobtail-2-8rd.html#.VJ8mX14ASE

Took the advice and put a RI on layaway. Put over half down. So by the end of next month, I should officially own it. Its is a 1911A1 in black. Im stoked to be into the 1911 world. Still love my glocks tho.

  Gordon, if it helps, try to look at it this way:   The people that you and I generally think of as the "gun community" are the people who think like us.  They hold dear to traditional, dare I say conservative, values and believe in the principle of God, Family, Country.  They love Liberty and love what this great nation of ours once proudly stood for, and lament what it has become and is becoming.  They are "salt of the earth" people who believe in personal freedoms and desire that they be left alone while they in turn live and let others live.  For those folks... us... a firearm is either all or in part a tool of provision, protection and freedom.   When I frame my fondness for gun owners in that light, I generally do OK and am not regularly disappointed.   But when you bear in mind that anyone regardless of their character or morals can own a gun, as our Forefathers wisely engineered into the Constitution, it widens up the audience considerably and includes all kinds of people (good and bad) with all sorts of ideas (good and bad) and all manner of agendas (good and bad).  Thankfully we TGO'ers tend to be more of the first-paragraph type and run off the majority of society's turds that happen across our happy corner of the Internet.  But damned if there aren't still some complete and utter window-lickers out there who own guns and hurt us more than they help us.

Yeah, I fell into it.[emoji10] I had started an AR308 and while I was looking for parts I found so many good deals, I just couldn't pass them up. Went from all AK's to adding a 308, 6.8, 5.56, and an extra complete lower. I don't even like AR's, but I figured they aren't getting any cheaper! All running Bushnell AR223 scopes and Larue APEG grips. Got two of the Delaware lowers for $30! 5.56 BRO lower, Mega upper with Adams piston kit. 6.8 SPCii on Delaware lower ($30!), RRA heavy barrel. 308 Aero m5 receivers

You beat me to it!!! That was my first thought as well.

I think you need to use it to trim your toe nails !

i do not recommend that anyone update to the latest Tapatalk. It is impossible to browse the forums, thank goodness for the nice mobile web interface.

Another good reason why women should carry on their body, not in their bag.  Of course, MSN couldn't help but say it occurred in a "politically conservative" town.

Let's see if I get this right:   The top badge is the Combat Infantryman's Badge. The star indicates that he earned 2 of them.   Starting with the ribbons and moving left to right:   Row 1: Bronze Star Medal (agree with Dolo that there was possibly a "V" pinned there that broke off) Row 2: Army Occupation Medal; Korean Service Medal (3 stars = 3 campaign phases); United Nations Korea Service Medal Row 3: Purple Heart (silver oak leaf indicates 5 awards, plus the ribbon itself = 6 purple hearts); Army Good Conduct Medal (the double looped rope = 3 total awards); European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal  (3 stars = 3 campaign phases) <<Note that this ribbon is actually upside down>> Row 4: American Defense Medal; World War II Victory Medal; American Campaign Medal   The bottom one on the pocket in the gold border is the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation.   Conclusion: Your father was a certified badass!   ETA: updated based on additional info from Sidinman.   *A bronze oak leaf indicates an additional awarding of the same medal. 5 bronze oak leaves are replaced with 1 silver oak leaf.

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I got a set of weathertech liners for my FJ as well. I'll post a pic when I get home and install.

Got a decent bonus from work on the 20th, paid my truck on the 21st, got a notification on the 24th, title arrived yesterday..it's all mine...

I should have taken these pics on Christmas day while they where still shiny and black, but my wife got me a set of Weathertech floorliners for my Tundra And my brother got me a Rough Country 3/1 level kit for it! Cant wait to get some new wheels and tires now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bodies and red panels and plane parts, I'd say the conspiracy theorists are hating life today.

To me it looks like something was pinned to the Bronze Star ribbon. I would check to see if maybe it was a V device. Based on the rest of the ribbons it would not surprise me.

All I know is that there are a lot of people who aren't lawyers talking about what-ifs, and a government agency doing what government agencies do best and confusing the hell out of people and leaving just enough rope for them to hang you with later if it becomes profitable and/or politically prudent for them to do so.   Also consider that the SIG Brace has undoubtedly taken money away from one of the most profitable government agencies in terms of lost NFA tax stamp revenue. If you believe that Big Government has an insatiable appetite for taxpayer money (see: duh) then it stands to reason that the BATFE has a vested interest in squashing this.  The very fact that they've allowed it to continue this long frankly dumbfounds me.

1976 Marlin 336. Belonged to my late grandpa. Finally got possession of it over Christmas and just got her cleaned up tonight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Never re-use a gasket. They wear out, you already have the parts disassembled, most of the work, cost and time are already spent. Spring for a gasket.

There are plenty of folks who look down their noses at the RIAs, but I've never heard a bad word by someone who's actually owned one. If you want a no-frills 1911 that will run 230gr FMJs without a hiccup, you don't need to look any further. They're great pistols at a great price point.

Early this past summer a good friend bought a plate carrier and gifted it to me. It kinda got put on the back burner and then about 2 months ago I was going to order plates for it and I asked him where he'd gotten his from. This is when he told me that he'd be replacing his AR plates with something lighter in the next month or two and that his current plates were mine once his new ones came in. I figure I could be patient for that deal! I got my sling, water and mag pouches attached and that's gonna be it. Steel plates are heavy enough without adding non essentials. I will say that I LOVE this carrier! The rig feels heavy when you pick it up but its spreads the weight out amazingly. I wore it for an hour or two while working around the house this evening and never felt my shoulders or anything else getting sore/pressure spots. I would definitely recommend this carrier.

Yes, I drink the HK kool-aid, I have been wanting a IDPA range 9mm for a few months now. Trust me, after shooting many different brands and styles, this is absolutely AWESOME!

Added my new avatar for 2015.............................. :up: :up:

Mid-way has .22 federal 3 box limit. 62.00 and change including shipping. If you need them. GOOD LUCK

Congrats that is a very good press! If you take decent care of it, it should only last you about 150 years! :)

A "how to" :D .....   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0dCqm6RBpE

  To assuage the tinfoil hatters, I opine it was probably due to a new faster acting eBola strain.   - OS

Wonder if that company has a disclaimer for 'cheeky' slaps... No pun in.... Nope, EVERY pun intended.

I always caution the ladies I know to never carry in their purse. The BG's target is the purse. Once he gets that he not only has your gun, your money and your credit card but also your ID with your home address and your keys. What if he has other mischief in mind?

Found some at Everything Weapons.

[URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_1885.jpg.html][/URL] [url=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_1886.jpg.html][/URL] Mine's a 4" with an Officer's grip frame. I can't find a bad word to say about it, I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. I've owned, fired, and otherwise tinkered with 1911s in many different brands and price ranges through the years. For all practical purposes, this one is as good as any.

For us non military guys, can some one start at the top and explain what each ribbon/medal is for?

  Maybe when we meet up soon we should just wave at each other from inside our respective vehicles.  :lol:

Unfortunately we had a house full of family visiting for Christmas when I came down with the symptoms, so I fear we've done nothing more than send it wider out into the populace.  My eldest daughter, away at college, posted on Facebook last night that she now has the stomach virus... and said she's never visting us at home during the holidays ever again.   :lol:   I feel bad for her.  Today is Day #6 and while I only had the urge to call for a new Buick (e.g. Buiiiiiickkkkkkkkkkkkkk) on the first day and not since, the other problem continues to come and go.  The only thing that's kept the other problem manageable is a prescription medication.  All of the over the counter meds like lomotil and Imodium were completely ineffective.

Not sure what records you have but you can also get his service record for free from the NPRC. http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/

Love it!!!! So this isn't mandala's ?

I think it would be fun to have some kind of monthly theme or challenge with the avatars.  I had an idea for a Christmas one but never got around to it.  Of course it would cause all kinds of cornfusion if we all started chasing our avatars around on a regular basis.  

  I wish I had your cc#!  I'd try to work it on gr8smiles for some of those Smiths. lol

Thank you for the nice words !! If you have stopped in before come back and see what we have done to it and let us know if you like it or not. We just signed up as a vendor here (Thanks to all the guys that stopped by and said they read about us here) We hope to stay around a LONG time and even expand to a new area soon. Thank You again for the warm welcome   We are open Tue-Thur 10-6 and Fri/Sat 10-7 (We also can meet on Sunday/Monday to sell that special weapon you wanted but just couldn't make it in ) We offer Firearm Transfers (private party to party or dealer transfers) for $15 + Tics ($10 for LEO/First Responders/Military (Retired/Active) and Yes Teachers)

Actually had first hand experience with one. Fellow had a 90% reduction in motor functions on his left arm so he has to use one legitimately AND the pistol itself needed to be as light as possible. I know, rather surprising.

  Sounds like my weekend!

I suppose all I can say is boy I'm sure glad I bought my Sig brace with the intention of firing my AR pistol with one hand, it sure is handy.

Yes.

Wow I've never broken one like that before. You big damn gorilla

Good thing these letters only apply to the individuals who submitted them.

   That is exactly what I want. A 1911 no frills gun that will run 230gr FMJ's without any trouble. One that is cheap and I can really use it and scratch it up with no worries unlike you would do to  a safe queen . 

You can't fix stupid!