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Don't laugh. :meh: This table was made completely out of junk and scrap wood, iron and aluminum by my Dad. It was to be a portable reloading table that he could wheel in the living room and watch cowboy flicks while reloading. Then, wheel it back out so my mom wouldn't get pissed about dads old junk table being in the way. :lol: I know, it's ugly. But it works perfectly for its intended use. Using it as a kid, it was my favorite reloading table out of all of them he built. Bare table: On the way to getting it setup: My Dad is retired now and trying to downsize his man-cave. He has like 5 reloading tables with presses on all of them. He even built a couple so he could reload outdoors on a nice day. So I scored this one from him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is a warning for individuals or trusts who are unfamiliar with the NFA laws relating to machine guns.     First rule of thumb, if it is to good to be true it probably isn't true.   You cannot buy ANY full auto that is legally registered for under $3,000 now, especially an AR-15/M16. Legally registered  full auto ARs are now $15K-$30K depending on the make, model. The days of cheap full autos went away in May of 1986 and after that date there was no way to register or make a machine gun legally as an individual or as a trust. You cannot legally convert your gun into a machine gun without registration and that registration ended in May of 1986.   So if someone is trying to sell you a machine gun or the parts to convert your gun into a machine gun be aware it is not legal in any way shape or form to convert your gun to a machine gun after the 1986 date. Possession of the parts needed to make a machine gun is just as illegal as possessing the machine gun itself.   Even if your gun was made before the May 1986 cutoff date it cannot be converted into a machine gun unless it was actually registered as a machine gun prior to May of 1986.   If someone is trying to sell you a machine gun ask for the Form 1, Form 3 or Form 4 to verify it is properly registered. I would also suggest you get the serial number and verify that the serial number is on file with the ATF. The reason is there has been a rash of people making up phony Form 4's, accepting payments then when the buyer tries to transfer it becomes clear the item is not on the NFA registry. This also applies to any other NFA item you are buying from another individual.   The only people who can legally posses a new machine gun after May of 1986 is government, law enforcement, the military or dealers licensed to manufacture or demo, or sell them.   So if you are contacted by ANYONE wanting to sell you the parts to convert your gun to a machine gun, "no questions asked", run away. What they are selling is illegal to posses and install in any gun not registered prior to May of 1986.    And yes, there is a reason why I am posting this now.   You have been warned!   **************************************************************************************************************** I wanted to add something else.   This also applies to lower receivers that might already be fitted with the machine gun parts. I recently read of some people trying to sell airsoft lowers as full auto lowers. Some are built so realistic that it would be easy for anyone, especially someone who is not familiar, to confuse them for the real thing.

I’m kinda surprised that I see many stories of how you can buy parts or skirt the law on machine guns by people that would wear out Google on any other law. I have friends that know my machining skills; they have asked if I could convert an AR15 to fully automatic. My answer is “yes”. When they ask why I don’t do it my answer is “Prison”. However, I have no desire to own a fully auto weapon; I can turn cash into empty brass fast enough without one. And I sure don’t want the expense of defending myself in court if I win, or going to prison if I lose. I can’t think of anything I need or want that I would pay the government for the privilege to own; the costs are ridiculous. I feel that someday suppressors may be legal to buy without the Feds involvement. If that happens the price will drop to where it should be.

I've lived here most of my life and never knew they had them, either. Probably not a good sign. I on the other hand will be dressing up like the Mario Brothers and going to the go cart tracks to watched all the little stoned teenage employees think their video games have come to life. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Yesterday I went and splurged a little on a couple guns. I picked up an 870 Police Magnum and bought all the Magpul furniture which I'll post some pics of later. I was in the market for a good ol' bolt action .22. I found a Savage Mark II FV-SR. It has a 16.5" threaded barrel which I plan to suppress one day. I matched It with a Nikon ProStaff 3-9x40 Rimfire scope with a BDC reticle. It is meant for a 50 yard zero and drops 75, 100, 125 and 150 yards. I took it out on the "back forty" this morning along with my saw horse bench and sandbags. I started shooting federal bulk through it at 50 yards and worked it in to a closer group and then switched to 36 grain HP Mini Mags to close in my group. The pic below is 4 shots all connected at 50 yards from the bench and the top is a shot from 75 yards through the first reticle below 50 which I squeezed a little high. I could not be more impressed with this rifle and scope. It only came with the 5 round mag which did get a little annoying while on the bench but I have 3 10 rounders on the way. I am glad to add it to the family.

Function trumps all and that fills a niche you can't get elsewhere.     Being as your old man put that together; It's heirloom quality to boot.     NICE.  

Picked up a new Ruger LC9S yesterday at Guns and Leather at an excellent price. Thank you Daniel for another great deal. I bring the gun home and did a detail strip for cleaning, etc. All went well until I put the manual safety spring back in. After two hours of searching for it after it slipped off I gave Ruger a call for a replacement. They are shipping me a new one at no charge and paying for shipping. This is excellent customer service IMHO. I know I don't need the safety but I feel better having it in. Also the CS rep informed me that they are no longer including a cartridge case with their firearms because the two states that required it no longer do.Since I had the box in front of me she was correct. So, I gave her the serial number to find out when the gun was born. It is from June of 2015. Maybe next week after I put the spring in I will take it to the range for function testing and if all goes well add it to my carry rotation after I purchase a box of defensive ammo.

I am new to this site and wanted to introduce myself.  I am a lifelong Middle Tennessean.  I recently re applied for my permit after letting it lapse for 1 1/2 years.  Had to retake the class, go to DMV, and get fingerprinted after carrying a weapon everywhere I went for 15 years!  i would love to report that I learned a ton at the class, but alas--I didn't.  I did score 100% on the written test and 99% on the shooting portion (indoor range, "someone opened a door and the paper moved"--is my official excuse.  Real reason--i yanked the trigger.)  In case anyone is wondering the time frames involved--July 12th was the date of the course.  Info was transmitted to the state before I got home (I know this because of the state "dashboard" on the website).  July 17th--went to DMV for photo and to pay $$. (dashboard updated before I got to the car).  Fingerprinted the same day, 30 min after I left the DMV.  No dashboard updates after the DMV updated on July 17th.  Letter dated July 22 arrived on July 31st stating that my fingerprints had been rejected.  The case # that they gave me to enter on the website to reschedule fingerprinting did not work.  Since this was Friday after 5, I had to wait till monday (August 3) to call to schedule.  Monday at 7 am central, 8 am eastern time, I called as instructed on the letter..  Voicemail said they did not open until 8 am CENTRAL which is not what the letter from the state or the companies own website said.  called back 8 am central.  Put on hold till 8:26.  Got the lady on the phone who quickly took down my  number and said "sometimes the state takes a while to update our system."  It had been 12 days since the date on the fingerprint denial letter..  Scheduled for an appointment on the same day at 1:45.  Was told that I HAD to go back to the exact same location that I had the prints the first time, which was not convenient for me since I had picked that place because it was on my  way home from the DMV the first time, but ok since it was same day.  Went back at 1:00 pm hoping to finish early.  Finished in about 10 min.  Interestingly, the same "girl" (quite young) fingerprinted me again.  She did it very rapidly and told me that she was not concerned with quality this time, because they will just run the background check "based on my social security number" this time if they deny my fingerprints.  I noticed that the computer said "poor quality" after each individual fingerprint.  She said she did not care.  Finished about 1:10.  Went back and started checking the computer "dashboard".  Still no updates, at all, since July 17th DMV update.  Dashboard has not changed since I walked out of the DMV.  On August 7 the website finally changed to "Permit Approved".  Today is August 9.  I am guessing the permit will come in the mail on August  14 th ish.  WiIl update when it does.  Sorry for how long this was, I just figured there would be some wondering about the timeframes involved and a few interested in the second fingerprinting conversation.

  That's actually a pretty good idea. I'll have to add that to the list of things I intend to pack and never get around to.

I'll carry 2 Safariland speed loaders if I'm carrying a revolver as my main gun.  I don't like the twist off speedloaders, or speed strips, as both are too much slower for reloading.

Two Safariland speed loaders.

PERFECT!!!!

I think this thread has discovered the secret of Eternal Life on this earth.

Good shooting-I also have a Savage but in .22 mag.Boyds does make some nice stock options.I went with the Varmint look on mine.They are really nice shooting rifles for not very much money.Actually I don't understand how they can sell them so cheap. .22 Caliber is becoming my favorite

I've been carrying one HKS speedloader, but I too find it a bit bulky, especially in the same pocket with my phone keys and pocket knife ( the other front pocket has my S&W Mdl 38).  So today I picked up a couple of speed strips.  They carry much better, but they are slower to load.

When my primary carry was a Ruger SP101, I kept quite a few speedloaders close to hand...even made a decent drop-away carrier that held 2. They were just too bulky for my taste, so I carried a couple of speed strips instead and kept 3 or 4 more in my bag and car.

  http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_17/322347_So_you_found_an_MG_in_the_attic______.html

Don't know what that board is for Jonnin, but I'd have my RCBS LAMII there, if it were mine.   :pleased:

neat! whats the board beside the press for?

Full auto = missing faster. Lots of fun, though.

Who left the gate open? That dead horse just wandered in. :ugh:   Can "Jade Helm" be far behind? :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:

Fine looking gun, great shooting and 6,k rounds of .22 LR.  What's not to love?

I'm sure it brings back good memories. Apparently he built it well since he has passed it down to the next generation. :up:

I believe your dad and my dad must have been kin.  Though I use a store bought table for my bench, my dad prides himself on building things out of junk, especially things he finds at the trash transfer station, etc.  Great stuff.

  I've bought 2 or 3 times from CTD since their Big Gouge Period, including an AK pistol, cheapest anywhere at the time. It got a bit confused because the FFL I had it sent to, 6 or 8 showed up same day, as he'd bought the others to sell retail, were cheaper than he could get from any of his distributors.   Anyway, I don't care what CTD's biz model is ... it must work for them when they gouge, they're still in same biz, but that doesn't for me. Works for me when it's the cheapest, though. I do believe that's the 'Mericun Capitalism thang in which most folks here seem to believe?   - OS

I don't shoot 22 that much and a box of 500 will last me awhile or it used to.  I don't shoot much paper either, but this seems like a cheaper alternative then 9mm or something. Most of my shooting is at deer and pigs but this just seemed like something everyone could enjoy. Friends, family etc.    If this is the last box of 22 on the planet then I'll have fun shooting it with my new pistol. 

  Comrade Kalashnikov designed it that way. Otherwise, one might eventually have to clean it.   - OS

Not to hash it again, but no one has EVER even been charged with 922r compliance (after importation) as it is unenforceable and a misapplication of import restrictions to the original importer - not a continuation after importation. In other words don't sweat it. It's actually kinda hard not to have enough US parts to satisfy those that think 922r necessary    BTW - John, I have the threading parts if you want to borrow them or if you are in the Nashville area I can help you with the project. 

We definitely need to work on repealing that and anything else blocking 2A rights via imported firearms and accessories.

budget?   Used gun at a show or reputable shop!    As to what ... what do you want it for?   I mean I can recommend 30+ guns at you but without knowing...   its just randomness.  Ruger mk .22 or other target .22 range gun?   RIA 1911 9mm target pistol?   Something smaller for light carry days?  A revolver, just cause (uberti .45 breaktop?  Ruger gp 100 357?  --- most revolvers unless used are gonna break the budget though )   Dunno.  More input, feedback, or anything to help us help you?  

All the soldiers I knew were OD green.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaJzcpiiwVw

He's not sorry for anything. He just didn't get the response he was looking for and poked a bear that shouldn't have been poked, and now he's having to back-track on it.

I forgot that the bump on the top/front of the gun actually has a use.

Has nothing to do with revenue. It is just like everything else, control. They want to control every aspect of our lives even if it is very, very minor. Our country never repeals laws, they just choose not to enforce them. But they are still there waiting for the right person to decide to suddenly enforce them again. Jury nullification can be used to find someone innocent of an old law but most courts will not allow anyone to taint the jury with jury nullification.

Think about this.  These people are blaming legal handgun carry permit people for their problems in parks.  They are making a bigger deal out of handgun carry permits carrying than gang bangers carrying.  They think gang bangers carrying is just something that happens but throw a fit when an honest man is carrying to protect himself from the criminals.  I've never seen this much effort put into deterring criminals from carrying.

  Over a Year later and I am now convinced more than ever that this zombie thread is the Revenge of TankerHC!   And for those newer members to TGO..., TankerHC was a flaming A-Hole who just didn't know when to back away from the keyboard.  The SOB would private message you and attack your thread comments.   Then came "The Rapture" where TGO David banished TankerHC to pre-tribulation where he now experiences hardships, disasters, famine, war, pain, and suffering.   And forthwith Peace came upon TGO.    And civil discussions on firearms and the topics of the day resumed......    ...... which gets me back on topic.   I'm not a big fan of cheap 1911s.

Because I shoot Jcoop's old gun.

well either you can't carry your gun outside or you need to conceal it.

Is this a reflection of someone with authority doing something on their own, or is this a reflection of the agency. 

Shouldn't the Forestry Dept be in a wood structure instead of a block building? :) Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Who puts a blue cap on a beer bottle? 

The buster is ridiculous! Tell em you want hazard pay!

Hey, as long as you're not packing a revolver, you're good to go :)

  Cops generally ask you to turn off your engine. Is that some sort of civil rights violation too, even though you've shown no inclination to run him over or flee?   - OS

 Here are some tidbits I learned during my career. I think you can find an application to this stop for most of them,  but not for #6 in this particular case.   (1) Nothing about police work is easy or simple.   (2) If you lose psychological control of a situation you will probably die for it.   (3) .The officer must survive. When one's rights run counter to his survival, that person's rights (temporarily) lose. For the most part the courts agree.    (4) If you don't see the other guy's gun until it is coming out of his holster, you're a dead man.   (5)  'Tis far better to apologize for scaring hell out of a citizen than to foolishly avoid scaring hell out of him at the cost of your life.   (6) Never eat barbeque in a tan uniform. :pleased:

Gun gets snatched open carrying in an unsecured holster; what a surprise. Goes to show how easily someone could disarm him. He should have had a secure holster; especially riding a motorcycle.

I'm getting ready to order a PT 845. Trying to wait out the blems at KYGun co and get one for 230 bucks. I would also like to get the wife a PT 111 from Kygun Co for 198.00. I've owned multiple Taurus guns over the years and have nothing but good things to say. The 1911 I owned was great, ate everything I fed it and was way more accurate than I was. 

I also like the N82 Tactical (have one for my 75B and P01) I would opine that most holsters with a full sweat shield or low-ride design add the challenge of getting a proper grip (without practice) For a low cost option, I also use High Noon's light duty line. Specifically the Upper Cut for my P01 - higher riding so I get a very positive grip and the Hidden Ally for my MK9 and 2" SP101. The Hidden Ally is tuckable which I didn't like; gjohnsoniv modified it to a non tuckable setup for me

  ATF just needs to stop harassing people. Guns were all good and fun until they showed up and pooped in the punchbowl.