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Happy Holidays, my friends! I spent the Christmas holiday with my family in Mexico. My family has a home that is perked up on a mountain overlooking the largest freshwater lake in the country. It was the first time that my siblings and I have spent Christmas in Mexico and it has been well over 40 years for my parents. In the spirit of the forum, I have included photographs of my grandfather's Pre 70 Series Colt 38 Super Automatic that was produced in 1966. He gave it to my father prior to his passing in 2006 and my father gave it to me on Christmas Day.

I had a friend that was handy with a welder, make this for mine. Might not stop a 30-06, but will keep all the pistol rounds from ventilating it. http://

Hello everyone, I'm brand new to the forum, and pretty new to the state. My family and I just moved up to Knoxville from the metro Atlanta area back in October, and we love East Tennessee so far! Work has been too busy for me to set aside time for the concealed carry permit class, but I'm hoping to get that taken care of in the next few weeks. I'm also hoping to try out some IDPA matches pretty soon as well.

I agree. The criteria is quite limited, and would seem only to affect those who I probably wouldn't want to be around if they had a gun period, much less provide them with one. The alarm is of course just due the general mistrust for abuse many most have regarding the fed's potential for abuse -- and the fact that so much is determined by a "rule" rather than enacted law. - OS

I wrestled with the idea of reloading for over 20+ years, trying to justify cost vs. what I can buy new ammo for. The only way I could justify the cost was to look at the variable cost only (powder, bullets, primers) vs. new ammo cost. I even lumped my brass into my fixed cost (press, dies, cleaning), this would finally yield a positive return (very minimal), then Sandy Hook happened in late 2012. All of the factory ammo dried up, and it changed my reload model from a cost savings model to a necessity model. Then I made all of my investments to reload every center fire ammo I shoot approx. 8 calibers. Having done heavy research at the time, it seemed that most reloaders always had a single stage press in their shop, either as a carry over from their first press, or something to handle one off calibers or simply to push out spent primers. So I read and listened, and purchased the Lee Breech Lock Classic Cast Press. Its large, and can handle up to 50 caliber reloading (I don't have a 50, but may have a 338 Lapua on the distant horizon). So why share my story? Looking back after reloading 5000+ (total) in varying calibers using my single press, I have no regrets, I have learned so much, very easy to setup, easy to change calibers, but yet I still do not feel I can justify a Dillon yet. Besides, I very much like my little setup. I like working in my shop, painstaking going through each step. It feels more like careful craftsmanship, vs. a mass production line in my own weird way. However, if I shot just one caliber exclusively, and shot in the 1000s per year, a Dillon would make sense to me. BTW, make sure you get a good reloading book, read, read, and read some more. Its good that you have buddies that can help you. I am self taught by reading and Youtube is my friend! For what it is worth, my 2 cents!

The chronograph probably mistook it for a small import driving by.

Got mine but unfortunately haven't been able to use it yet. Just so happened I had to move the day it came, still getting unpacked and haven't had the chance to use it yet. It sure does look good though!

If your loading for a lever rifle, you will need to crimp your bullets in place, and the cases will need to be the same or pretty close to the same length. Its not as hard as it sounds. I've done it a lot of times. I used to load a lot of .30-30 ammo.

You're welcome! You guys didn't have to be patient with me but you did and that helped me spend some extra time with the family during the holidays and I appreciate that!

I received mine yesterday, so it is on it's maiden voyage this morning. 3 1/2 hours in, and my coffee is still warm. David, you didn't need to include the extra goodies, but they are appreciated.

I have seen it in several articles over the last few years that the reason Colt doesn't make DA revolvers anymore is because they don't even own the machinery the old ones were made on anymore and the hand fitting craftsmen have all retired. If they do make they again, they will not be the same. CNC machining can't match hand fitting. To get old school quality, you have to use old school methods. If they make them it won't affect the original snake guns at all.

There is some wisdom in having multiples and the reasons are well covered above. But like hlb14 mentioned above, having a (trusted and proven) duplicate of your carry gun for training and practice makes sense to me. I want another G19, but own a 17 & a 26 as well. Functional transition, magazine, ammo, and holster interchangeability and compatibility make sense to me. I reread this thread and don't recall reading that, if, God Forbid, you are involved in a self defense shooting...your gun will more likely than not, be taken into evidence and for a long time. Badguys have friends and family that may well wish to seek retribution. After all, you just smoked their source of income or drugs, perhaps a member of the gang they recently been jumped into, their "baby daddy" or "baby momma" ( criminals come in all shapes, sexes, and sizes). Being able to remain armed with a reliable handgun whose format you are intimately familiar with (same trigger pull, manual of arms, sights etc.) just makes sense to me. Just food for thought and the opinion of an old fart.

Finally, with the end in sight, you chamfer, burnish, and paint the edge. The goal of the chamfer tool is to take the corner off the piece you're working on so that you can create a nice smooth edge when you burnish. Just run the tool along all the edges and take just a little off. Next take a paintbrush and start painting on the Gum Tragacanth on the exposed edges. Once you've coated the edges take your burnishing tool and run it back and forth until everything smooths out and takes on a glossy sheen. You have two options. Leave it as is or paint it with Edge Kote. Either way is completely fine and just depends on what look you like. Personally I'll paint holster and sheath edges but leave wallet and covers as naturally burnished.

Well, a lot of the nurses look real young to me too. It ain't all bad

I was asked to do this over in another thread but I'm putting it here for anyone to reference. I'm going to preface this by saying I'm completely self taught so the way I do things probably vary considerably from "correct" methods. Feel free to add any information that you might have picked up at some point or your methods for working around a problem. This thread will be updated over the next couple days as I work on some of my various holsters and what not as they come in.

I frequently shoot .40 and 10 mm. Drawbacks of 10 mm for my preferred platform (Sig DA/SA) are weight and capacity. A huge drawback of 10mm if you do not reload is cost and availability. I frequently cannot find ammo in a store, and although I can always order it, there are times when I would rather be in a store and see what I am getting and compare box to box. More than once I have ordered ammo online and what I got was not what I thought I was getting (my fault, I know). I do not like to get into ANY caliber wars but for me .40 is a fine platform. 10 mm is obvously better BUT there are times when I cannot carry (or even cannot shoot) my 10 mm. Ammo not ordered in bulk is $$. Ammo ordered in bulk cannot be tested first. Those are (to me) drawbacks. Strange that I had the same experience as others here--during the shortages, 10mm is all that seemed to be on shelves. Then when there is plenty of ammo, there is seemingly none of the 10mm? Buffalo Bore is my favorite "Boutique" ammo so far for my Sig Elite 10 mm but Underwood is gaining rapidly (both thanks to tips on TGO.) The Sig factory 10 mm shoots well but I am not sure the difference in energy (over the .40) of that round justifies the cost (I also shoot and carry 9mm, .380, and several others.) I have not yet tried out the Glock in 10mm but plan on it soon. Glock is not my favorite (Sig is) but I do own and shoot Glocks and like them fine. Related but unrelated note--I have never considered myself much of a s&W semi auto guy, but I shot my brother's new M&P 9mm this weekend and I REALLY liked it. The trigger surprised me,

OK, OK you got me. I want ahead got myself another sp101 2.25 .357. Sheesh. So, that brings the .357 count up to 3. All Ruger's.

Simply showing up is such an underrated virtue these days. You've definitely put the time in. I hope that mountain lease pays off for you.

Mama says not to use new dishes without washing them first

If you have never fired a 38 Super before, you're going to love it! That is a beautiful handgun and words almost fail me for the scenery. Amazing!

Went out Wednesday and Thursday with no luck. Saw a total of one doe and one coyote. Both were moving fast and did not offer a shot. Still a little time left.

As long as you don't start wearing orange, welcome to TGO!

Took the new PPS out to the woods & fired a few rounds, didn't have time for much. Shoots very well, no issues, very accurate off hand. Can't wait to have a better setup off a bench & see what it'll do without my influence, LOL. Very pleased with this gun thus far. Shot some Federal factory + some reloads of my own. Never missed a beat. Looks like my PPQ 40 has found a little brother.

My congestion is lingering, but I finally feel like getting out of the house. First time since Christmas eve. Hope ya'll feel better!

For new construction with a basement I would work with the builder to either have them partition off a section with rebar reinforced cinder blocks after the concrete was poured, or have them add on a separate room to the basement that is made/tied in at the same time. Those will minimize some of the leak or structural issues involved with adding on later. Depending on ones needs you don't necessarily need a big square room. I have seen a few that were 4-5ft wide but ran the entire length of the home. The narrow size also made it much easier/cheaper to use a steel roof for the safe room. One option for secure attachment of a steel plate roof is to weld a small "foot" onto the bottom ends of the rebar that go in the bottom row of cinder blocks. As you build up your rows fill the cinder block pockets with concrete as you go. You want to have the rebar a minimum of 6" taller than you want your roof. This will allow you to set your 3/8" or 1/2" steel plate on top to mark where to drill your pass through holes. once your holes are cut, drop the plate in place and weld the plate to the rebar, cutting of the excess end pieces. Then seam weld your plates together and coat with a subterranean protectant (like builders us on the outside of your cinderblock before backfilling. The "feet" at the bottom of the rebar prevent prying your roof off with a spreader breaching tool (think mini jaws of life) that would normally break the rebar free from the concrete. With the foot added the are pulling against the entire mass of the wall. This also makes an excellent storm shelter, exceeding the FEMA specs that I've seen.

I'll be doing 9MM to start, but will move into .45 and .223 soon. I'd really hate to buy something I'm just going to end up replacing down the road. I've been shooting IDPA and I do shoot a lot of ammo. I'd rather not invest in a press that is not very productive. I'll enjoy reloading, I just won't have a ton of time to do it so I'm looking for a long term do it all solution.

My symptoms are mild except for shortness of breath and some congestion. Can't take nsaids right now because of a bout with ITP. Anyway, I think it may be going away slowly.

I got mine yesterday and love them ! Thank You ! Happy New Year !

It looks like the ones going to folks close to Nashville arrived yesterday and the others going to the two ends of the state will arrive today and tomorrow! For those of you who already received yours, how do you like them? I'm using mine at the moment and am still very happy with how long they keep coffee warm!

Yeah...they are remarkably communicable! I was awakened last night with my throat on fire, headache and fever. I probably wash my hands 50-60 times a day and wear gloves with patient contact...but some adults still cough right in your face! With viral illnesses, such as this crap I caught, all you can do is treat the symptoms, stay hydrated, isolate yourself from others and ride it out. In my case ibuprofen or naproxen, OTC sinus meds and good old Berkey water and lots of it! If a person takes blood pressure meds (I don't) make sure if you use OTC meds they are "HBP" friendly...they should be labeled so. And be patient, and Good Luck! Any specific questions just ask. I'll help as I can.

I would love to see Colt produce a quality revolver. I'm very skeptical about their willingness to produce a top quality gun.

There are no giant leaps. I shot 100% on my permit test (nothing to brag about) with my model 59 S&W. It's the same size as the G19, and has the same capacity. I bought it in the late 70's, and wouldn't be afraid to carry it today. The CZ isn't going to be more reliable than the G19, or more accurate. Some may just like it better. A better trigger means a whole lot to some folks.

When we built I considered adding some large concrete sewer pipe perpendicular to the basement, 4 ft. or so in diameter or possible one of the oval styles sit on its side. Was going to extend it out to the edge of the hill and make a door of some sort. Was also going to set it up for an indoor shooting tube of sorts with a movable target mechanism. But didn't do it. I figured the pipe itself could be installed water tight, but didn't really feel confident the connection inside the basement would be. We were using block. If you used poured walls you could probably make it work. Still, probably not a cheap addition and most builders are not going to want to fool with it.

If Colt actually is going to start producing DA revolvers again it's probably because they want to cash in based on the ridiculous prices their old snake guns now command. S&W has done the same with their "classic" line that I do not approve of. Regardless, Colt does not rev my engine. Never has. I am an Smith and Wesson man.

Maybe I should start stockpiling Playboy and Huster mags as trade items. lol

Since we moved out into the sticks, we've learned the hard way that we can't mail or count on receiving important things like bills. Our mailman is a nice enough fellow, and our neighbor, but I don't know if it is him in specific or that post office location as a whole, I just know our mail service put here is super unreliable.

You are too young to be jaded by some old guys with bad attitudes against cops. So here is some advice from an old guy that is a former cop and proud of it. First off you will be dealing with two separate sets of laws and two different types of cops. Police Officers should (and probably do) know the laws about you carrying a gun. They are who you will probably deal with if you are stopped on the street. TWRA Wildlife Officers are who you would likely be dealing with while out hunting. It doesn’t appear to me Midtown has a Police Department? So I would assume you are covered by Roane County Sheriff’s Office. If you have the time; don’t make phone calls; go there. Ask to speak with a Command Officer (or Deputy if that doesn’t work). Desk clerks and dispatchers aren’t cops and don’t work the street. (My department wouldn’t let them answer your questions; but we had an “inside” Officer all the time.) Don’t read the criminal law on LexisNexis and start making assumptions about what it says. We don’t have access to case law or other court rulings. (At least I don’t) Even law makers ask for AG opinions on some laws. Reading the law is a good start, and AG opinions are a good source; but the courts are not bound by AG opinions. There are good cops and bad cops out there. A good cop will answer your questions and treat you with respect (even if they are arresting you). If you are ever stopped and you think you are talking to a bad cop; don’t be stupid. There will be a time to straighten things out; but it won’t be on the street with a bad cop. After you go talk to the cops let us know what happened. Heck you might even see something that interests you and you might become one of the cops your community can be proud of. Then you can help people out.

Those bullets significantly increase the range of the 30/30. Definately needs to be kept in mind. You don't have to save money on every round to save money

I've about decided that if it truly hits the fan, I'm just gonna go down swingin. Hiding just doesn't sound appetizing and I'm old anyway.

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I have a friend who lost a house in a tornado a couple of years ago. They had 8 seconds from the time it started looking bad until the house dropped on top of them. If you're using it as a life safety option, the use case is really different than a gun room. Ventilation/Conditioning and backup power will be critical to either. Both will likely also serve elsewhere in the house in the event of weather related events. Were it me, any room I use for life safety will have an alternative exit. It may be secured from the inside, but they're not going to find me buried in there when they finally get around to excavating the wreckage of my house.

All these AK's are dangerous for me to look at! Impressive collection and if I keep on the way I have been, I'll be getting close to your collection in number. Funny thing is that I swore I would never own one. Just out of principle being an OIF Army vet. I shot one at the range and couldn't believe how much fun they were to shoot! Still need to pick up a 74 or 2 to add to my collection. Those Arsenal's are freaking sweet!

Yes, side of the road or middle of the forest are equally poor places to have a legal debate with a LEO. - OS

I might throw my hat in the ring for the SW title....just saying:)

As a quick update, all of these have shipped and the latest projected delivery on any of them is Saturday. Some of you will receive yours tomorrow (Thursday). To thank you for allowing me a few extra days to get them shipped, every one of them shipped with at least one TGO decal and one of the Shall Not Be Infringed decals.

It's not hard at all. If you want I can make a do a picture set showing beginning to completion with tools.

I hadn't decided at bedtime what I wanted to do, sleep in or hunt. I've hunted the past 3 days without even seeing a fresh track. I decided to sleep in so I didn't set an alarm. I woke up at about 7 or so and got up to drink some coffee. I looked out the window at the 4 wheeler on the trailer still hooked up to my truck and the frost on the ground. I went .......I couldn't stand it. I suited up, made a quick sammich for lunch and off I went. I was in my tree about 9 or so and it was a beautiful morning, but again not a sign of a deer. I could have filled a 5 gallon bucket with squirrels though!!! I got home about 3 and unloaded the 4-wheeler and trailer. I'm done until sometime middle of next week. I have no idea where these deer have gone unless they are laying low in the pine thickets. Just maybe I'll get lucky during the last 10 days or so. Woe to the one that gets into my shooting range!! LOL

I'm with Garufa. Look around at most people.....If something that catastrophic happens lack of meds and medical care will kill more Americans than lack of food will. Then disease outbreaks and loss of sanitation will take a whole lot more.

If you find yourself in a position that you need food with that kind of shelf-life you won't be around long enough to eat it.

Any one have one? Tennessee Gun Country has one for $585, I believe. They ordered it for someone who decided against buying it. They are looking to get their money back. I handled it and it feels good, rotating barrel instead of the Browning design. Looks good. STI use to import these and now Eagle Imports does. Slovakia made I believe.  Any info would be helpful.