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It is perfectly legal to mail your guns to yourself in another state. Hunters typically do this on hunts in different states.   If not then I would pack them up in cases without ANY ammunition present. Remove any, and all bumper stickers, and drive with the flow of traffic. The way to prevent an issue in some of those states is to keep from getting pulled over.   Please do not bring a single ounce of the Massachusetts liberal mentality with you.

Yeah, it's old but I'm just now seeing it.  Funny stuff!         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tXREbvXKeA

I was surprized to see my sheild number 2   https://youtu.be/4sIC5Gu7UjE

Funny how they say the XD-S is the first, and only, single stack handgun from Springfield. Guess they don't know about the 1911's they make.

    Probably this, but I can think of several non foods items I wouldn't want in mine. Like mayonnaise  :yuck: .

In Russia, he rides up front.

These people are the open-carry-an-AR-into-walmart-just-because-I'm-cool folks of the diesel truck world.

This is pretty freaking cool!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCgmfbAbP-Q

13th is a Saturday, I need an extra day of work for all the ammo...

I got released to Fly home this last Thursday, so i will be flying back home either Sunday, or Monday I thank each and everyone of you for your thoughts and prayers, I honestly feel 20 years younger, it is hard to explain but after these surgeries I feel like a new man,

  Good choice GTownGeorge. I have a GI model that I've upgraded the sights, had a trigger job, and the rails cleaned up on. Great shooter.    Just as an added protection, I plan on polishing the feed ramp as well on it.   But still thinking about one of the new tactical models as well. lol

I have no issue with it. No where in the Constitution does our specify that our rights only apply to certain sects.

  Oh the RIA are definitely on my list of wants.  The new Ultra models are sweet.

Just load em up in the car and drive south.   As Dolomite eluded to, Tennesseans are friendly, but wary of yankees. Try to assimilate, and for goodness sake, NEVER tell anyone here "That isn't the way we did it in Massachusetts"! That'll incite an altercation you don't want.   Enjoy our humidity! It's weather you can wear.

Gosh, I cannot believe Bersa didn't make the list..................... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rock: :rock: :rock:

no surprise with the shield IMO it should be #1

I didn't get any BBQ sauce on my P938!

Yeah, I've seen this video before. It doesn't "prove" anything except that the network is backing the efforts of those statists who want to disarm honest people, Disgusted, Whisper

That's from 2009. 20/20 were trying to push their view.

This thread has both made me glad about society, and sad at the same time.   It is a shame that this world has become so distinctly 'us and them.'

I wonder if the people who build grills/smokers out of old drums as a business give a crap about what was in it before.  From the ones I've see the answer is no.   They don't sell Oak Ridge 55 gallon drums, those are buried somewhere.  I have a feeling fire will take care of what was in any other non-food grade drum.

Read about it, heard about it and seen it first hand confirming my belief that some peoples only true purpose in life is to make a public ass out of themselves for the petty purpose of pissing other people off.

I guess having a small penis does that to some guys.   I call it like I see it :) :blush:

  Sorry, but I had to post the Monty Python video clip...   [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAW6D21ICdg[/media]

Finally got my very first 1911 - a Springfield Armory Loaded Parkerized. Sorry for the terrible pictures. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but I did field strip it and do an initial cleaning. A couple of observations along those lines: 1. Everything I had read about the FLGR is absolutely true. Even using the included allen wrench, I didn't think I'd ever get the thing loose. And getting it back together after cleaning? Yeah, it was even more... interesting. May eventually go with the GI guide rod. 2. Even more difficult than the FLGR, however, was getting the slide stop back in - particularly the end closest to to the grip. There is a small piece of metal that protrudes slightly from the plunger tube (I think that's what it's called) that has to be depressed in order for the slide stop to go back in. Doing that without scratching your gun all to heck? Interesting... But in spite of the first-time challenges, there was something strangely fun about the whole thing. There's just something about working with a 1911 that is, well, pleasing... Provided I enjoy shooting it, looks like I may have found my handgun niche -- a very expensive niche... :D Thanks again for all the advice I receive here about what to get for my first one. So many good options... I'm confident this one won't be my last.

  You could call his record "mixed" on that .   He kicked off some of the major gun restriction laws in Kali. Signed the Mulford Act which ended public carry of loaded guns.  “There’s no reason why on the street today a citizen should be carrying loaded weapons.” Signed a 15 day waiting period into law there too.   Supported Brady Bill. Made various public statements about how certain arms should be forbidden. Signed FOPA, which was good, except for the glaring exception of the  machine gun ban (which was passed illegally by Charlie Rangel on a voice vote that clearly went the other way); he could have vetoed it on that part and sent it back, but he was clearly in favor of banning auto weapons period.   Etc.   - OS

I shot a 3MR & Slidefire setup on a blowback 9mm setup. EIther one is plenty fast once you learn the system. Combined ROF was ridiculous, but it was a hoot.

I accept the challenge :hat: Those 2 yahoos in the video said they had a 16 and were going to compare the two, they didn't :waiting: . The ROF in the video is around 8-850ish, I'll admit for $500-800 to do mag dumps in FA is cheap and not have to do the whole NFA thing, when he suppressed it the ROF went to 950+ and was overgassed he could correct that by and adjustable gas block and get the ROF back down...  I prefer to be around 650-700 ROF(chug, chug, chug x 30), there's that old seal saying: slow is smooth, smooth is fast..lol   I'll be off the grid for the next 3 weekends, soonest I can go would be 6/13

I used an old 1940's fridge and an old wood burning stove to make a smoker. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome to TGO.  As a fellow former resident of the Boston area (Malden to be specific) you're going to miss the food and spread out seasons more than anything else.  Tennessee has about a seven to eight month summer, with roughly one month each for spring and fall, along with a two month winter.  If summer or winter are going to be longer, spring and fall are sacrificed accordingly.   The cost of living is like the difference between night and day.  Keep a poker face when dealing with real estate agents so they don't see you're flabbergasted by the prices for property.   Also, the only magazines here that hold ten rounds are for larger caliber pistols.  15rd for a 9mm pistol, and 30 for an AR are norms around here.  I'd also look at getting some trigger work done on any of your weapons as we don't have that 10lb trigger pull for pistols sold in state.  

Don't count out a water heater core tank.  They work well.

I wouldn't say it is physically easier, but technically easier. A revolver round has to fit the cylinder, not explode the gun, and go bang. A lot of things need to be "right" in order for a semi auto round to properly function in it's host pistol.

Inmo if you are going to go through the effort of cutting and welding buy some sheet stock that will be a lot thicker than a drum. I don't think you'll get many years out of a drum.

  My 1911 is a Rock Island Armory 9mm. Full size and the tactical version that has better sights. Very nice gun, accurate, easy and cheap to shoot. 

  Would be good to look at other states that have constitutional carry and show that it doesn't increase crime.

I think you bought a fine gun and one that is the best for the money in today's market. Hopefully, som of this will be helpful: 1. Sounds like you may have scratched the gun putting the slide stop back in. My Loaded is my second 1911 and I scratched it. I'm trying to not let it bother me. This Springfield loaded is much tighter than my other one and the slide stop is hard to put in. I suspect that most 1911's that are shot frequently have been scratched by the slide stop. 2. There may be something wrong with the grip safety. Springfield customer service is awesome. If needed, they will email you a FedEx label and you'll get your gun back shortly. No challenge at all. 3. Nothing feels good in the hand like a Browning Hi Power or similar gun like your CZ. It may be that other grips would be better for you. I suspect you hand is big enough. Hogue, Packmyer or other grips may help you grip the gun better. Like you, I really appreciate the ones that came on it.....and the grips that come on some of Sringfield's more expensive 1911's are pretty badass looking and have better gripping. 4. You mentioned sore hands. I run my mouth and use a computer for a living. I've noticed that doing things with guns may hurt my hands at first, though it gets better. I love the suggestion to get snap caps and practice at home. Your muscles will build up in no time. 5. You mentioned the recoil being more than you are used to. My hope is that you will get used to it by shooting more. I'm getting better at focusing on the front sight and pressing the trigger and don't really notice the recoil. I also remember that when I first got back into shooting earlier this year that the 9mm felt like a lot of recoil. Having said that, I am a big believer in sticking to calibers that are comfortable for the shooter. Testosterone and ego get involved with guns, which causes many to develop significant flinch, wasted money on expensive ammo, etc...

Ditto. The more I hold and shoot the Shield, the better it seems to me.

Gunman arrested in Zimmerman shooting   As we condemn this man like the left wing mentalsexuals have, he keeps coming up clean. It's odd I know since he's a "white hispanic" and they also told us "word on the street is Mitt Romney hasn't paid taxes for 10 years"   They have a price on his head and I'm surprised he's still alive personally. There is no accountability on the left, they do no wrong and don't care who's life they ruin, the ends justify the means.         http://www.news4jax.com/news/gunman-arrested-in-zimmerman-shooting/33052516

  +1 And, since it's off of the other topic, I'll jump back in this thread. In TN, "Evading" in or on a vehicle is a Felony.  On foot, it's a Misdemeanor.   I'm in a similar LE supervisory situation...and I terminate a lot of pursuits because they're just not worth it when weighed against general public safety.   In the last couple / few years, there have been only two pursuits that I can think of right now (middle of the night, suffering from insomnia) where I said to myself, "No matter what happens, we're getting this one."   1.  A simple traffic stop attempt and one of the occupants started firing a handgun, out the window, at my officer, while they decided to flee.  They were caught and are lucky to still be breathing. 2.  Armed Robbery, middle of the day at a Krystal, and the scroat had a 12ga.  He fled in a vehicle (description broadcasted) and I just happened to be right around the corner and saw it.       It ended in a wreck (he crashed into 11 vehicles that were all lined up at a local car dealership...oops).  :) Funny thing, he was wanted for two Murders and two Aggravated Assaults in a neighboring jurisdiction...so I got a pat on the head for that one.   I always think to myself when deciding to terminate a pursuit, "If this goes bad, as tragic as the outcome may be, can I explain / justify it and still look at myself in the mirror." If the answer is no, I end it.

"DEF", thanks. I saw this stuff at Autozone and wondered WTF. Diesel Exhaust Coolant was what the box said. Also as a MC rider I'd hate to get behind these smokers but there's something that annoys me more and that is straight pipes on a Harley.

There's a guy that sets up in the parking lot of an abandoned business on Almaville Road just off of I-24 that sells all sorts of barrels. I saw that he had numerous 55-gallon drums that appeared to be food grade. EDIT: Coming from Antioch you'd turn right on Almaville Road and he was in the first parking lot. He was there on a Saturday morning, and from the look of his truck set-up he does this regularly.   There was a cat on here that lives off of Smith Springs Road and I-40 who sold me a barrel a couple of years ago, but I don't remember his screen name. He might see this and answer. Mine had contained Canola oil.   But, there are a few places online who sell them that have never had anything in them. More expensive, but clean.

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Rickey don't you know.....it's a Secret But to answer your question, they have never posted before so I doubt they will this time

When accelerating hard, or doing the same while pulling a trailer, many diesel trucks will smoke pretty good. But some of these guys are increasing it by modifying their trucks, I'm guessing by making it use more fuel. I belong to a large Dodge diesel forum, they have been banning anyone talking about it or asking how to mod their trucks to do it.

I drive a diesel that has had a lot of work done to it and it does not smoke drives me up the wall when i see these guys doing this they are trying to make up for what they are short on

A gentle remonstrance: Article 1 § 26 does not give the GA the Power to "restrict" [deprive (someone or something) of freedom of movement or action] the wearing of arms, only the Power to "regulate" [control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly] that act, a subtle nuance perhaps, but a difference nonetheless. One that should be taught to our legislators methinks.

This doesn't really surprise me. I am surprised it took this long. Sometimes when you go looking for trouble, you find it.

No doubt this is in response to s minor rant from the other day. The Benefactor box had a nice HCP badge in it and someone took it out. Personally I feel it is borderline impersonating an officer to display a badge. To me it all depends on how they look and dress. An older, bearded guy that is overweight with coveralls will not be mistaken for an officer while young clean shaven man, that looks fit, dressed in 5.11 clothing with their pistol on their side and a HCP will easily be confused for an officer. Those that feel the need to wear a badge while wearing cop garb have crossed over that line IMHO. I seen a gentleman wearing a shoulder holster the other day. My wife and I had a bit of a chuckle over it but in the end I will support his right even though it is not something I would do. I will say I do not like being around others that wear shoulder holsters because the muzzle points right at the person behind them. There are some who carry to impress or to try to get respect rather than for self defense. I am talking about those that carry a firearm that is not even close to being capable of use for self defense. Saw a guy carrying in Walmart. He had a single action revolver on his hip and it was obvious he was one of those "hey look at me" types. What he was carrying was a Ruger Blackhawk in 44 magnum but that did not make me think he was carrying for attention. What did was the fact the pistol had a barrel that was at least 12" long and it was in a holster like you would see in an old western movie. Pretty sure he had it tied off around his leg like most "gun fighters" do in the movies. The holster embossing on the leather and had spare cartridges in the loops in the belt. And that setup was nothing more than a means to draw as much as attention as possible. The caliber is way to powerful to be used in a populated area and gun was way to big to draw easily.

He is a good guy. I have talked to him in the past and he has always been honest with me.   He was the one who is suing on behalf of those who were approved to make a MG but later had the permission retracted.   Personally ownership of inanimate objects should not be regulated at all. What should be regulated is the person owning the item. That is if I can legally own a single shot 22 I should be able to legally own a 50 BMG machine gun in the same manner. If I want to own a tank, hand grenades or a fighter jet I should be able to if I can own a 22 and if I can afford it.