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How many of you remember Randy Rayburn, the local restaurateur that championed hard to keep "guns out of bars" in Tennessee back in 2009 when the State was trying to decide whether or not to allow Handgun Carry Permit holders to go armed where alcohol is served for on-site consumption?  He pretty much was the media darling of the anti movement and penned at least one editorial in the Tennessean.   Well, the Tennessean has a nice article today about the closing of his flagship restaurant, Sunset Grill after 27 years of business.  According to the article, business began to fall into a slump for Randy in 2007 and Sunset Grill just never quite recovered from it.  I guess that explains why he had so much extra time on his hands two-years later to be a pain in the ass to legally armed Tennesseans.   While the closing of his oldest Nashville property likely has nothing to do with his decision to be an anti-gun prick, karma does seem to be getting a running start in 2015...   http://www.tennessean.com/story/life/food/2015/01/01/sunset-grill-closes-year-run-nashville/21148391/    

He campaigned hard to deny you and me of our constitutional rights, I have no sympathy for him whatsoever. I hope the employees find something but that's it, Rayburn can go bankrupt as far as I care.

I think you need a 4th option- neither like nor dislike.  Rails, or lack thereof, on a pistol won't factor into the decision if I buy a pistol or not.   I do concur with your thinking the lack of them on most 1911's are for the purist crowd.

I can't help but laugh at the Doberman characterizations.  I guess maybe pitbull owners feel the same way, but my experience with the breed has been anything but what Hollywood paints them as.  I'm sure you can train them to be vicious guard dogs by abusing them and keeping them away from any sort of friendly human contact, but the breed has the sinister nickname "Velcro Dogs" because they tend to be very clingy and needy of affection.  The one that presently shares our house with us is most happy when he's laying on the floor and has a drooling toddler crawling all over him, using his ears as reins and his snout as something to smack and slap with five fat little fingers.   He wouldn't know how to bite you if you showed him.

During my career, I've dealt with many dog vs people attacks.  99% have been Pits. One, a family pet, attacked a 3 year old...she lived but needed 116 stitches to her face and head. Another, severed a lady's Achillies tendon while she was walking her dog.   Yes, I've had to shoot a couple.  They are bullet sponges and are not impressed by the .40cal.   I love dogs (my Avatar is one of mine...I was holding the Holy Tennis Ball when I snapped the shot), but there are two breeds that I'm always leary of...Pits and Chows.   Pit lovers will say it's their upbringing.  I don't know...they seem to have this switch and you never know when it's going to be flipped.   My Weimaraners absolutely love kids and I wouldn't hesitate to leave them alone with a child.  The only bad thing that would happen would be "kissy slobber."

I had the opportunity to work with Tater last year. What a wonderful, funny, no nonsense man. It was an outdoor festival in eastern TN. There were a lot of young performers, the crowd was full of oddly colored hair and tattoos and piercings... NOT a Little Jimmy crowd. When he came out... all those youngsters ran to get as close as they could, and every song he sang, they knew every word and sang along. It was amazing. He looked over at me with a look of, "What the hell?" :rofl:   We were talking backstage at the Opry one night, and I had mentioned I wasn't sure that I was gonna get there earlier that night, because I'd had car trouble. He looked at me and said, "Son, if it's got tits or a motor, it's gonna give you trouble."   I will miss him greatly. Godspeed, Jimmy. You were the last of the breed.

Things to remember about fly fishing   -80% of what you hear is BS and usually somoene trying to get you to buy something. -You dont need a 1000 dollar rig (trout dont care if you are casting a Orvis Helios 2 or a Pflueger from walmart) -you dont have to understand the 450 million different fly patterns to catch trout (you need to know about 5 drys and 3 nymphs and ONE midge) -you do need to understand at least what is hatching the time of the year you are fishing and to a certain extent and what size that bug is (a little entomology) -follow the  Curtis Creek Manifesto as JPS has stated (its so easy a 5 year old could do it) -Watch the movie Low and Clear and be like Xenie  -you dont have to be able to cast a perfect loop at 60 feet to catch fish -dont let your fly drag in the current -if you arent catching fish -- throw something SMALLER -Dont fish the same drift if your not catching fish .... you will continue not to catch fish (think of the definition of insane) -you need to learn 3 knots.... -ignore liberals who tell you to keep it low impact -- they dont catch many fish     buy Waders - stocking foot <-if you want to fish tailwaters or early and late in the year for creeks, if not wet wading will be fine mostly Boots - Felt (these are like driving 4x4s while wading, unless you are a commie, they will bitch about cross contamination, introducing invasive species of bugs and plants..if your a commie then wear vibram sole.. bust you a$$ and end your fly fishing career early...but hey, you didn't introduce any new bugs or plants to the area so its ok) Fly box Wading socks for wet wading Quick dry clothing rod and reel 5wt good all around for here (tfo has some good rods for cheap and they have lifetime unconditional warranties so when you break one swatting at a hornets nest they will replace no questions asked)   tippet and leaders 4x to 5x or 6x strength good all around for here   Terminology you need to know  Square Tails or Specs (often called brook trout or brookies by yankees ... but these are not trout at all...they are Char and are the only NATIVE species of so called Trout to the area) Brownies -- Brown Trout Bows -- Rainbow Trout F&&& me SOB MF...-- what comes out of your mouth when you wear Vibram and not Felt     Up to you but....... at least a 454 casull  (ruger alaskan will do) to carry as a sidearm for bears and banjos. <-- this is optional but highly recommended             that will about do it   :)    I fly fish all over east tn, southwest va and western nc about every weekend between feb and the end of october (anytime that isn't Duck Whacking time) and would be more than happy to help anyone who really WANTS to learn

  You obviously do not know anything about Dobermans.

I would trust my dog alone with kids more than ANY human I know. Here's the evil beast with my kids. [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_4617_zps5fa28856.jpg.html][/URL]

  Chows are some innately flaky animals.  Fatal Attraction, ice-pick under the pillow, kind of dogs.  I've known several people who owned them and to a one each of those dogs was batshit bipolar and you never knew "which dog" was going to be at the end of your arm when you went to pet them.

Well in the morning I'm taking my bil out for his first time deer hunting and possibly hunting in general but I'm not sure. I'm really hoping the weather doesn't keep them in the woods because I don't have any dry accomadations in the woods. I was planning to move a pop up into some woods today but just ran outta time. I keep telling myself that since it was nasty today and supposed to be all night, maybe they'll get out for a bit first thing. I suppose we'll see.

I will get my payment in soon. #21 again. Regular blade.

Payment sent for 26 and 32, regular blades

January 2, 2015... TGO Logo Decals are once again available in the store. Will be ordering more once this batch runs out. Also once again available in the store are the "Shall Not Be Infringed" decals. http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/store/

I'm pretty sure the NRA convention is at the Music City Center.  Everyone come and invite all of their friends.  Nashville needs to pay for that blasted building WITHOUT raising my taxes to do so!!!

I'm a big fan of the GSD. They make great working dogs and family members. I don't like small kids around large dogs unattended. When it comes to an animals prey drive, it's something that's under control until it isn't. I fall into the camp that believes that there are more bad owners than bad dogs.

I've been in the restaurant business for many years. I worked for Rayburn many years ago before any of his political BS. I never had any issues with him personally, but he was well known to be a horses behind in the industry. At that time he had a heck of a lot of debt and mutiple mortgages on his large home. I have a feeling with the help of his political stunts it all just finally caught up with him.

  My female is the exact same way. Hell, she is deathly afraid of a baby gate we have because if fell over once and made a loud noise.

All of this is why I have cats..... If I am ever mauled to death by my cats..... it was just my time.

I use to love to read Massad Ayoobs actual cop shootout after action reviews in American Handgunner. It showed me that all kinds of rounds may or may not stop an opponent. Every situation and individual is different.   As far as throwing the little .25 auto under the bus, hmmm, 50gr FMJ going 800+ FPS ... I would not want to get hit anywhere in the skull with it!     BTW, has anyone priced a box of .25 lately, if you can find them, that's the biggest reason I see to not owning one!  :pleased:   While I agree with being prepared to defend one's self, the reality is 99% of those on this forum will never pull a trigger in defense, and God willing, you better hope that to be true. I personally would not want to pull the trigger on another human being. Your life would never be the same in more ways then one. Would I defend myself or family in an armed confrontation? Darn right, but I pray to never see that day in my lifetime.

Karma is a bitch

You just never know with dogs. They are still animals. My fiance and I have talked this over and if we ever have kids they will never be left alone with our dogs and we have 2 of the sweetest dogs you can imagine. 

  No kidding.  I'd rather the cameras focus on the anti-gun crazies for protesting businesses and entertainers that appeal to everyday Americans rather than have idiots like Open Carry Texas, or any of the window licking militias doing their "training" be on the 'C' block of the news.

Moms Demand Action is a good enemy to have.  Did wonders for Kroger...   http://bearingarms.com/kroger-sees-profits-soar-ignoring-anti-gun-boycott-threat/

Just a reminder Gentleman, this knife is going to happen regardless  but if you want one payment is due by Jan 26th that is the deadline 

Full text of Elmer Keith's autobiography "Hell I Was There". https://archive.org/stream/Hell_I_Was_There_Elemer_Keith_Autobigraphy/Hell_I_Was_There_Elemer_Keith_Autobigraphy_djvu.t Free if I did this right.

I've got my ducks in a row for payment next Friday. I'm stoked about these!

A Paypal sent for a regular blade with my usual number.   Thanks Willis!

I've been on my own for 10 years in March. Not having a guaranteed paycheck on Friday will keep you honest. With small kids, I'm our sole breadwinner, so it can be stressful. Even with the stress, I'm not sure I could go back to the man. It would really have to be the right deal. That said, there's an old saying, "nothing parties like a rental." It's definitely worth spending some time with some folks who have done equipment rental.

I don't care would seem to equate to nice to have.

Like it for a home gun for a light , but I carry most home pistols. They may big .45's but if I carry them I also don't mind grabbing them in the middle of the night because I handle them all day. I would never holster a light or other railed accessory.

Stalking or stand?  I hunt out of my elevated stand, dry for the most part save a few leaks.  Just hope the rain doesn't make them bed down.  But at least I can run my heater since the rain makes it noisy anyway.  Got to find a quiter way to heat my stand, my Mr. Heater little buddy sounds like a small jet engine.

I had recently spoken with one of the trainers at Panera in Brentwood I jokingly said Glad I can still come in here I reallly like their Smoked ham and Swiss. But I will find other options when the Gun Buster sign goes up. She let me know that the owner would not be posting any such signs in his store. Some do get it.

Posting to remember. 

I have been a pit owner /breeder and lover for 25 years.   These dogs need to be socialized  like every other dog breed.  If done properly , you cannot ask for a better pet and protector.  BUT.. chain them up.. never take them anywhere and dont teach them the basic/advanced commands.. They are and can be dangerous, in the hands of people who dont care about the breed except how it makes them look. And that goes for any breed..  The crap they are breeding now.. called Bullies.. are a sick version of the old bloodlines and dont even resemble anything a pit used to look like.We own a female who I would trust with anyone.. absolutly.. would I put her alone with her on the ground and leave my grandbaby  with her? no way.. ever.. because she is a dog and she has preydrive.. like any other dog. She is the sweetest dog in the world. her only fault is that she loves to sit on people and sing to them.. ..Now Gus on the other hand is a bit hestitant with others, and i am sure if we let him,. he would eat someone .. he is a good boy but way worse that any other dog we ever owned.. and he is  very well socialized.    Accident and maulings happen because of  the people who own them and have no clue how to raise a dog.. much less a Pit bull. And those statistics are wrong because not all dog bites get reported...

I have a Technics SP-15 like this. They were used for on air record play, and were real expensive. The TT, base, and tonearm were sold seperately. Mine has a Technics arm like this one. Back in the day, I always used Audio Technica arms with these turntables and bases. The AT arm was more monkey proof. The Technics arms would have never survived in most control rooms.

I agree with all of you, but might say it in a bit harsher terms.

A dog is a dog. I've been bitten by Labs before, on several occasions. I also have a scar on my eyelid as proof to one of the bites. Like others have said you never know what they're going to do but how they're raised has a lot to do with it. My opinion at least.

  I've witnessed ours run for his life, unsuccessfully on the hardwood floors for lack of traction I might add, on more than one occasion when a cabinet door was shut too loudly or a pot or pan fell onto the floor.  It's like watching a giraffe try to breakdance on a frozen pond.

When you run from them - particularly young children - it kicks in their instincts to bring down game. That's hard for a 5 year old to understand.   Other than bat-crap crazy animals, dogs generally are what they are taught to be. Breed characteristics are a generally identified trait. I've seen a pit that was an incredibly big baby obcessed with his tennis ball. He was so obcessed that he'd try to drink water with the ball in his mouth. All he cared about was you throwing the ball for him. Little dogs can be the meanest of the bunch, and just because they are little they get away with a lot more than they should. We have two Rat Terriers and a Rottweiler, and guess which one has bitten our line-in 5-year old granddaughter? I trust the Rotty more than the other two dogs with the children. He's content with being loved, but I would not advise coming into the house, or behind the fence, without someone in the famly having introduced you first.

The Karma of pro-gun is on the rise for sure. As more and more small businesses feel the pain of going gun free and look at their bottom lines each month it might finally begin to sink in. I think a lot of what is happening to small businesses is that because many or most of their clientele that do business with them go concealed. The way that goes is the business owner does not realize that 2/3 rd's or more of their business were pro gun people. They didn't know it until the signs went up and business declined.     In most cases the only people that approached them are the anti-gun people. Pumping all the ridderick of negative gun beliefs so that was all they hear. I think what needs to happen is small groups of pro-gun folks need to get out and talk with small business owners and put a little bird in their ear informing them that possibly 2/3rds to 3/4 of their business are legal gun permit people they will lose when the signs go up. It won't take but a few minutes and you don't have to go out of your way to dod it. Just next time your in a business you trade with often that has not put signs up or even those that have. It might be to every ones benefit to take a few minutes and share the pro-gun side about his or her business................jmho

Knock em out of the game and they just might get replaced with "someone competent against guns". I'm more than happy to see a non effective joke of an organization taking Bloomers money. They most likely spend more of their time and resources protecting their Facebook page then anything so I say good riddance, let em have their fun. They're not nearly as bad for gun owners PR as some gun owners are.

A great many of these people who own business' do not realize the number of people who strongly believe in the Second Amendment.   They seem to think like the politicians, that they know what's best for everyone. And that usually means what they think is the God's Truth, and all else is just nonsense from the poor peons they wish to frequent their business and support said business.   Many of them are now realizing that the peons may have more clout than previously thought.

  I'll restart it. Have I iterated my personal stance? (I'd have to re-read thread to see :) :)) :   Short of getting a letter addressed to me personally forbidding it, or a public official ruling on ATF site that shouldering a brace on my AR or AK pistol is unlawful period, I'll continue to fire mine as I please. I maintain I have no illegal SBRs in my possession.   - OS

Thinking about 70 years ago, January 1st. 1945. My dad was hit in the back, left shoulder with a piece of metal he thinks from a German morter explosion behind him, maybe an small mm.artillary round. He was taken off the front, out of the knee deep snow and sub-zero temps in Belgium and sent to an evacuation hospital in France for a few weeks of recovery. No vitals were injured, he made a full recovery and returned to the front and awarded the Purple Heart.

IMO they are the best single stack CCW weapons out there today Great triggers,no safety BS ,priced right and USA made,I own 3 and all run great

WOW ! That was easy........ I drilled one small hole then a second larger hole.....tapped in the easy out and she screwed right out. I sincerely believe I will never get that lucky on something like this again.

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)

While not holding my breath, I will line up for a single stack 9mm Glock that is near 42 size. Every day I see those 300.00 NIB Shields makes me want to get one, but I will wait to see if Glock produces a Shield beater.

I believe so.   Dave