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I just wanted to remind everyone that no matter how busy we all get in our daily lives or how crappy our day has been to never forget to hold your loved ones close to you and hug them every day and tell them how much you love and appreciate them. This goes for our friends and buddies too!    I want to NEVER regret again not saying something or giving someone a well deserved hug or thank you. So please be kind to one another!   With that said Happy New Years to everyone and I pray that hope that 2015 brings success, hope, faith and love to everyone!

Here's the part of the couch I USED to sit on :rofl: They are wore out this New Years Eve!

http://youtu.be/0QtM7X0xYN8

is (at last) mostly done & ready for testing (who knows if it will actually run... but finished QA & function testing tonight) Needs optics installed, and adjusting of gas block. Oh yeah... got to install the Giessele National Match DMR trigger post testing, [url=http://s585.photobucket.com/user/HR_TR_2009/media/CIMG2398_zps43a37f39.jpg.html][/URL] [url=http://s585.photobucket.com/user/HR_TR_2009/media/CIMG2400_zpsc1d10301.jpg.html][/URL]

I wanted to take a minute to wish everyone on TGO and their families and Very Happy & Prosperous New Year....................... :up: :up: :up: :usa:

I'm gonna get these younguns in bed and go to sleep and get up and go hunting.

Did my mother in law make that picture? :eek:

Reminds me of when we had Siberians. Bedtime was a trip. Trying to get a pair out of the bed sometimes was a little bit of a problem. They considered it their bed. It wasn't unusual to wake up with a Husky nose in your face, or a set of big paws in your back. And the male was very protective of my wife. He'd get between us if I even tried to move over to her side of the bed. .

Are you saying that this story takes "doggie style" to whole new level?

My wife and I never celebrate NYE. It all goes back to a party we went to 37 years ago and involves a red headed woman wearing a dog collar. Sorta put us off the whole concept of New Years Eve. I'm watching the Beatles Hard Days night and drinking whiskey. All's well.

What is that saying Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

  By this logic, the Surefire Mag5-60 would be along the lines of a 40mm grenade. 

My other Christmas present. My upper came in today and my pig yesterday. Still waiting on everything else. Palmetto states customer service is non existent right now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

He also says EVERYTIME he posts some kind of rant that they are in the minority of his business. Most that I can remember are because of customers that think he keeps everything in stock when his website plainly states a possible 6-8 week wait and then complain about why it hasnt been shipped....I would probably get tired of that myself at some point...

  I sincerely hope you've learned patience and fiscal responsibility...those two things are severely in short supply around here. Especially for me.

I love his attitude. At least he isn't kissing the ass of every moron who screws up an order then blames him. The customer is not always right. Of course it helps Ive ran quite a hit of his gear and its basically bomb proof.

And then I found this... be forewarned gents, it is CRUDE. But you MIGHT giggle. http://imgur.com/a/gLBU5

You can get a thermostat and gasket for less than 10 dollars. You could spend  that much or more in extra fuel by driving it like that.

  He has the appropriate tool right there.

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.

[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.

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.

Excited.  My wife just informed me my Christmas present was going to be a day late.  She ordered me a Rock Chucker supreme master reloading kit.  Delivery was rescheduled for Friday.  Been wanting to get into reloading for a long time but just never "pulled the trigger" on the purchase.  Yes, my wife is a keeper.

Looks good, Bert. You're gonna love that trigger. Shoot it before you do any adjustments. It may not need any.

Happy New Years all. Today is my dads 89th birthday.

Really? That is unusual, I haven't seen very much from UTG that I've like in the past. I'll have to go back and look again. Especially if they supply tools with the guard.

Watching football. Wife is gone for a couple hours dealing with family issues. I am watching our kid and dealing with my family who are here visiting for a few days. I am trying to order more parts from PSA but their live inventory system is shit and will not let me add items that show in stock to my cart..........   Happy New Year! If any of you do get out be safe (the ones going out probably aren't checking TGO though).

That is a Blackhawk Ergo Grip.   Honestly, the only other grip I have ever handled on the range is a standard AR grip. So, I really can't compare (other then I like mine better).

We have a military meeting every dec 31st. The captain, her royal majesty, the general, ambassador to the royal crown, col beam and admiral stolichinaya will be attending. Food optional. Dick Clarks friends will entertain.

Thanks, brother. I appreciate it.

Wii games with the kids! I'll be in bed early for work tomorrow.

This repair was a real pain in my arse

You mentioned him being a paratrooper but he does not have wings on his uniform. It is possible that he was, his short frame would have been benificial, but maybe he decided just not to wear the wings.

I'm local to Foohills WMA but I've never messed with it.  Last I checked it was one of the few WMAs that you could take pigs on.  It is very hard to access from the South side, it's 3+ miles of walking from the parking area until you get to the actual WMA.  The terrain is basically the side of a mountain so it's rough going.  There are usually a couple of trucks around the South side during Archery season but not usually much of anything around after that.  IMO it's a whole lot of rough walking just to get in there, I couldn't imagine hauling game out of there.

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

Ha! I saw another post where a guy was trading the shotgun for a pistol or a pedicure.

If he trims, he won't be able to climb trees as good.    Yikes

Finished up the fix today.  Reused the gasket and replaced the leaking bulkhead pass through seal.  Man, I hate working under the vehicle.  Didn't help that to refill the fluid was a total PIA.  Almost as bad as Ford KNOWING the seal is bad, but wont pay to have it fixed.   All in all, I was down about 1/2 to 3/4 of a quart of fluid, so not bad, but I had a piece of cardboard under the tranny last night and it had a pretty good soaking of fluid.  Glad I did this now and didn't wait.

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

We'll changed the stock around to save some weight, but here it is finished. Now, I have to go shoot the thing and dial in the gas block.

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

  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.

  The other day I was going somewhere with my wife and that Lee Brice song "Woman like You" came on the radio.  It got to the line "I'd keep my cash in a coffee can," I looked over at my wife and asked her if she knew why he kept his cash in a coffee can, she replied "no, why?"  So I answered her "Because he's single and has cash."  I think she's still mad, and I'm still broke.

Why did they cheap out and put a short ejector rod on the darn thing?

There's not really anything you could have done that would be dangerous. Go shoot it. Some guns, particularly new ones that need a little break in, don't like to manually cycle rounds. Lube it up and go see if you you have live-fire problems before you start troubleshooting.

You are better off going with a 12. The lower capacity of 5 in the tube is a big disadvantage. You really cant go to speed loaders or "reloading sticks" as jonnin calls them as I dont know of anyone that makes them for 20 gauge and they put you in open. Trying to shoot open with less than 14 rounds at the start is pointless. If you haven't shot the 20 gauge yet and can take it back, do it. Get a gun that you can get a tube extension for.

I've got all kinds of Christmas spirit. I'm not sure why we've let KingArmory last as long as he has, here. He's been quietly trying to circumvent vendor rules hoping no one would notice despite being warned not to advertise. This series of posts goes beyond that, though. Community is important. We do a lot to protect it. He's done here.

Haha! Just got my two boxes. I'm not hurting for 22... I buy what I see and usually give it to good friends who don't have any or sell it at my cost to someone who hasn't been as lucky to find it. These boxes will be going to nephews who will be getting a 10/22 for Christmas. :-)

Italian Gun Grease, wasnt in their test...my favorite.

Hey I've got some tarp, we could hit the junkyard and start a business. Fat Ass Armor, "we cover your butt, all of it".