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My family was visiting Pigeon Forge last weekend. On our way home we stopped at a Cracker Barrel before hitting the interstate. We had an older gentlemen that waited on us that obviously didn't have much experience with serving. He was very polite and after our order he said let this old Marine get this order in. By the time our breakfast was done he had been probably the most polite and courteous waiter I have ever had. A friend from home was in the restaurant and we picked up his bill. Anyway for our waiter we had left a tip that was almost the total of the bill. While we where checking out he ran out to make sure we meant to leave that much. Wanted to know if he was supposed to split with the other waiter which we told him no. That the tip was for the great service for the meal and to our country, he almost was in tears and said thanks that he was working there because both of his boys where overseas and his daughter in law was in Korea. He has his grandchildren for eleven months til they get home , and needed every penny he could make for the kids. Just thought that was worth sharing about the kind of people this country never hears about.

Actually a system that is too large will be less efficient and less comfortable. In the summer it will not remove the humidity so you never really feel cool. In the winter it will heat the house too fast and not allow for balanced heat. The unit must be sized correctly so it can condition the load correctly. I would suspect that comfort is the main issue in this case.

Regarding the recent tragic events of the co-pilot that purposely flew the plane into the mountain killing 150 people, I got to thinking about something.    It has been reported that the co-pilot possibly had some mental issues which may or may not be true as more facts come out.   Either way he murdered those people.       Had the guy used a gun to mass murder those same people, all the anti-gun folks would be whipped into a frenzy pushing their gun control agenda.        So in this case why isn't the plane being targeted as the problem?    Yes, I know the real answer but using their same logic, the plane must be the problem.  

I knew it was fake because it says "30 round magazines" and not "30 round assault magazine clips"

  The school administrator responsible should be tarred, feathered, fired, and driven from town.

I don’t want her fired; she made a stupid mistake. I want her to admit she made a mistake and apologize to the young boy.

Wonder how distracting the media sensation is vs a high and tight. Heck all boys ought have a buzzed head. Instead of looking like that jackass beiber

Guys, I am extremely excited about a knife that is coming up, One of my all time favorite folding knife has been a Srider SNG. Protech is working with them to make an auto. Here is my knife Here is what I am talking about, you can click on the video link and see Dave handling one http://www.bladehq.com/item--Strider-Protech-SnG-Automatic-Knife--28902

I have been eyeing the Henry lever guns for some time now. I have a Marlin 336 30-30 and have had a 39a. I did not really like the 39a, so I sold it. Since then, I have been wanting a Henry. I pulled to trigger and bought a Henry Frontier model from Bud's over a month ago, but because of the winter storm and my work schedule, I was not able to take delivery until today. This particular offering is the blued 20" octagon barrel, painted receiver, and gold inlay branding. I am very happy with this rifle. For the price of these rifles, the fit and finish is amazing. The stocks are beautiful pieces of walnut. These rifles are made in America. There are no warning billboards on it, and there is no safety, as a lever gun should be. The action is smooth and was completely reliable during my short range session this morning. It shot about 200 LR and about 50 shorts with no malfunctions what so ever. I did not really check the rifle for accuracy, but I was able to ring a 14 inch plate at 100 yrds consistently and without difficulty. To this point, I can say this rifle is as advertised and is deserving of the plethora of the raving reviews that are found about these guns. It will not be my last Henry lever gun. Sorry for the grainy cell phone pics...

Had a couple of great days fishing the beach this week down in Seagrove Beach. Caught this redfish that was just in the slot within 20 minutes of my line hitting the water. It's rare that you get to share such a treat with family and friends, but the meal that this fish provided was a true blessing - blackened redfish over smoked Gouda cheese grits.

;)   http://realnewsrightnow.com/2015/03/24/obama-key-democrats-to-introduce-legislation-banning-30-round-magazines-in-video-games/

We had 7 adults and 9 kids down there. That redfish fed everyone. We made fish tacos with the pompano. We didn't want a single bite of the meat to go to waste, so we all ate until we were stuffed. We got to have some good conversations with a bunch of the kids, too - several of whom don't really come from sporting families. We got to talk about what it means to consume meat, and why some of us think it's important to participate in the food chain - how getting literal blood on our hands makes us more fully appreciate the proverbial blood each of us omnivores has on our hands. My oldest daughter and I have had this conversation before, and she really got it this time. It's neat because when we shared the meal that the redfish provided with our family and friends she really understood the almost sacred act that those meals represent to so many of us.

HCP arrived today

    Either that or one totally deranged person. lol

Illinois, your head is safe because we don't allow guns.

The old saying "The squeaky wheel gets the grease" is very true especially in todays world and the Libs are way ahead on having THEIR conversation with America about Gun Control and their hatred of the NRA.

I'll chime in. No we can't stop. This forum is extremely quiet on the state of affairs. We've been run over and haven't barely raised a stink. If we don't start talking about things, he deal will be sealed in two years and no one will question it. Here is plenty of evidence of what is going on, illegal, immoral and treasonous behavior in the powers that be including the media. We didn't bat an eye when we were told that millions of voters stayed home. (I don't believe it, the cover up began years earlier). Personally I think it's too late, but better late than never. While it's nice to ignore reality, we can't ignore the results. In not trying to start the conversation, but I don't think it should be quashed.

I think some of you need to get out and get some air.  I am getting more tired of the complaining about Liberals than I am the Liberals complaining about guns.  Not that a lot of it isn't warranted, but holy cow, you have to have something better to do with your time don't you?  This was a tragedy.  Everything doesn't have to be about Liberals and guns.   Also, can we try use proper grammar and spelling when complaining Liberals are "to stupid to think for there selfs".  It only takes a second to proof read.

Because liberals are to stupid to think for there selfs so one of there (god's) has to tell them how to think. They like having private jets so they will not blame the plane

Nice boat too.

Your last sentence pretty much somes up this photo up..LOL

  In all forums except Trading Post.   The VP9 by all reports is one helluva nice heater.   - OS

I was fortunate to find some .22 a few weeks ago. Took my son to Nashville Armory for some friendly competition. He was looking a little glum at the end of the session because he had come close, but not beaten me yet. The game was to use the "dot torture" target and with a 10 round clip, see how far you can go before you run out of ammo. The trick is you have to hit them in order and you cannot proceed until you hit, i.e. you can't shoot #2 until you hit #1. The point is, I told him to look around and he could see all these big targets at 5 yds and less in the other lanes, he had been shooting at 2" circles at 7 yds. He got the point and a big smile.    target http://pistol-training.com/drills/dot-torture

I moved here from a state that doesn’t require a helmet. I just asked my wife if my motorcycle insurance went up or down when we moved here. She said “It went up a little; but not enough to matter; why?” The insurance costs and health care costs is BS from the people that want the government to look out for them.

http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2015/03/24/tweaked-guns-parks-bill-likely-headed-house-floor/70406802/     This shows that republicans are not always supportive of gun rights.  Some people can't seem to understand that people with handgun carry permits are not the problem and that it is illegal to carry in this state without a permit.   "The committee avoided a vote on an amendment pushed by Gov. Bill Haslam, who opposes the bill. Earlier in the day Haslam said he had concerns the bill would allow guns in parks near schools. Although the law prohibits any guns in parks used or owned by schools, the Senate passed a bill Monday to roll back part of the law. The bill allows guns on properties used but not owned by schools, such as athletic fields. A Haslam-backed amendment to the guns-in-parks bill would've made guns on any property used or owned by schools illegal."  (Lots of properties are used by schools, such as any place a field trip group goes to)   After Rep. David Hawk, R-Greeneville, quickly read the current law, Rep. Steve McDaniel, R-Parkers Crossroads, rescinded the amendment he'd introduced on behalf of the governor because he deemed it redundant.  (Why introduce a change to further criminalize people with permits?)   Those of you who have representatives who have had involvement in this park bill, ask them what in the world is the worry about people with handgun carry permits carrying anywhere?  It looks like this rep from Crossroads does not trust handgun carry permit people because he was about to modify the park bill to not grant handgun carry permits an exception.

Just a few clues for my next project, that is if everything goes as planned. I think I have upset my mold maker so I might need to find another mold maker or use an off the shelf mold or try to make my own. Hoping to have it done by the end of the year.

  Phase Plasma Rifles in the 40 milli-watt range. lol

If you can pull it off, Sportsman's Outdoor Warehouse has the model I got for $749, free shipping.  This is the extreme model - has their special STR trigger, nice Hogue grips.  I would say they have all night sights, though I'm a bit confused about that at the present moment.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/   Palmetto State has numerous offerings at very good prices.  They constantly are running sales (as in prices change daily).  Many of their uppers use FN barrels....same as USGI.  I have a couple and they are very good for the price.

I always find it comical when people have to specify when something is satire lol

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Firebreathers are fine. Handbreakers, not so much.

I'm eagerly waiting to see a compact version!

Here's another one done. Outbreak Ordnance billet lower, PSA kit with the ALG QMS trigger/hammer kit with Seekins Precision mag release and bolt catch, and Magpul stock and grip. Radical Firearms upper with BCM Mod 4 charging handle. I really, really love the looks of this lower. I am very happy with the trigger even though it's not a 3.5 lb trigger, it's clean and smooth break at what should be about 5.5 or 6 lbs is a nice change from mil-spec trigger grit. Anyway, here are a few pictures. Sorry, I'm not using a fancy camera, just my cell phone but pictures turned out okay to show the profile and detail of the lower.

You should try it in a rifle. You would really like the cartridge in my little single shot It can be a bruiser in a handgun though.

Gents,   I have one posted in the classifieds.  There are pics if you want to see them.

#tatertots #pizza #corn #chocolate milk

It is worth every penny.

The XDs 3.3 45 ACP is a little fireplug and a very good defensive carry pistol which I'm tempted to buy as I have the same model in 9mmP.

I think you can only link to pictures, at least in some forums.

The only two calibers a man needs are a .45 and a .308... 

Go, and take a box of Junior Mints with you.

  An XDs .45, or a wife that says "just go buy another gun."?   I'd like to know where to find the later.

I generally think of a knife as more a 'tool' than a 'weapon'. I have zero experience or training in knife fighting. If someone had me cornered with no way out, my life in danger and my only choices were to try strong language or get stabby, I'd have to choose the latter option and hope but that isn't my main focus for a knife. I do like the idea of carrying a small, fixed blade because it eliminates the potential 'weak point' of a folder - the spot where it folds. The problem I find is that a lot of neck knives, etc. run into the problem of being pretty thin and I wanted a heavier blade. What I ended up doing was getting an inexpensive knife from the Buck Packlite line and making my own kydex sheath. I wanted horizontal carry just for ease of concealment as well as keeping the knife out of my way. Because when I can carry I have a handgun on my right hip or in my right pocket, I wanted to keep that area clear. Also, because if I carry a semiauto I have a spare mag on the left side I wanted to keep that area clear, too. By going with horizontal carry, I could have the knife SOB without it getting in the way when I sat down, etc. Therefore, my idea was to carry the knife SOB. I also did a woven paracord treatment on the 'skeletonized' grips. The Kydex I ordered was a little thicker than what I really needed which made it a bit harder to mold, etc. The texture came from heating the Kydex in a baking pan that was protected by laying the Kydex on a (previously used and therefore a little crumpled) sheet of aluminum foil. It bothered me a little, at first, but then I decided that it was a happy accident and I actually like the texture. Anyow, these were my results: Unfortunately, I did all of this shortly before having to have emergency surgery to remove a colon blockage that turned out to be a cancerous tumor. Due to my surgery scar still being tender and having a (hopefully reversible) colostomy, I am currently unable to wear a belt so, obviously, I can't carry a belt knife - meaning I haven't had a lot of opportunity to carry this one since making the sheath, etc. I can say it worked well during the limited opportunity I had to carry it and I will carry it some more once I can go back to wearing a belt.

Gawd knows it's a damn rare purty thing to be found in Bayonne.   - OS

Disregard.  I have one on the way.  $470'ish with the various pieces I needed was a hard pill to swallow but in the long run it's often cheaper to buy the right tool than try to make something else do the job.

Like the WiKi Site "PRAG" Referenced in his post, if you read the entire Article?! Benchmade has Not manufactured any of their knives anywhere except the United States for about 5 years and the small amount of Red Class knives that may still be in the open market out there were only a small Fraction made for a very short time!!! That was one small amount that Benchmade Broke Away from because they Only wanted American Made Products, that Red Class didn't last long after Benchmade pulled away to open their Facility in Origan... Benchmade has Always had Top Tier First Class Customer Service, Including a Repair & Replacement Guarantee Like No Other Company, Period! They keep it simple and keep their Customers Happy with an Excellent Product Line that starts out with Great entry level knives that are priced accordingly, and Gradually step Up in Class with Different Materials being used to assemble a More Expensive knife with a Matching price to pay for those materials, and it Steps Up in Class all the way Up to the Gold Class Knives which are the Cream of the Crop in their product Line of knives, and the pricegrabber shows it too!!! Benchmade knives are Collected by More people in the US than any other knife, that I'm aware of? Benchmade has made a Reputible Name for them selves, and with such a Large Product Line here In the US and the Number of knives they sell yearly Here and abdroad, I say they are doing a Reeally Good job with their Business, especially when you consider they are making Production Knives like most knife Companies.. If I had to Guess, I would say that Benchmade & Spyderco sell & Manufacture More knives Yearly and the Most knives Yearly than any other Company in the Business!!! Why the Harshness towards Benchėmade "Willis"? They're just selling knives! Now Spyderco knives, if they aren't made in Golden Colorado, you can Bet it's made in Taiwan!? Tvvhey make knives all over this Big World Nice Ride BTW ?

If you want to shoot a lot of full pressure .357 rounds, buy a Ruger or Smith 686.  Save the 66 for carry.

I reload. I shoot. I deer hunt with my reloads with great success. Why would I not carry reloads in my handgun? I believe this topic has been beaten to death on the internet, and I've yet to see anyone produce anything but hypotheticals as to why not to carry reloads.   Reloads, as well as factory ammo consists of a case, primer, projectile, and propellant. I don't see the difference except for price.