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Zoid's Grandpa . . . . My 90-year-old grandfather went to his doctor, "I've never felt better. I have an 18-year old bride who is pregnant with my child. What do you think about that?" His doctor considered his question for a minute and then said, "I have an elderly friend who is a hunter and never misses a season. One day when he was going out in a bit of a hurry, he accidentally picked up his umbrella instead of his gun. When he got to the Creek, he saw a rabbit sitting beside the stream. He raised his umbrella and went, 'bang, bang' and the rabbit fell dead. What do you think of that?" Grandpa Zoid replied, "I'd say somebody else killed that rabbit." His doctor stated, "My point exactly."

A Texas cowboy walked into a drug store and asked to talk to a male pharmacist. The elderly woman he was talking to said that she was the pharmacist and as she and her also widowed elderly sister owned the store, there were no males employed there. She then asked if she could help the gentleman. The cowpoke said that it was something that he would be much more comfortable discussing with a male pharmacist. The female pharmacist assured him that she was completely professional and whatever it was that he needed to discuss, he could be confident that she would treat him with the highest level of professionalism. The old bronco-buster agreed and began by saying, "This is tough for me to discuss, but I have a permanent erection. It causes me a lot of problems and severe embarrassment, and I was wondering what you could give me for it." The pharmacist said, "Just a minute, I'll go talk to my sister. When she returned, she said, “We discussed it at length and the absolute best we can do is, 1/3 ownership in the store, a company car, and $3,000 a month plus living expenses.

My New Young Bull . . . . I recently spent $2500 on a young Black Angus bull. I put him out with the herd but he just ate grass and wouldn't even look at a cow. I was beginning to suspect he was gay, if that's possible with a bull. Anyhow, I had the Vet come have a look at him. He said the bull was very healthy, but possibly a little young, so he gave me some pills to feed him once per day. ... Holy Cow (YEP)! The bull started to service the cows within two days. All of my cows! He even broke through the fence and bred all my neighbor's cows! He's been breeding just about everything in sight. He's like a machine!" I don't know what the heck was in the pills the Vet gave him, but they kinda taste like peppermint.

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Out for the Evening . . . . A couple were going out for the evening. They'd gotten ready, all dolled up, dog put out, etc. The taxi arrives, and as the couple start out, the dog shoots back in the house. They don't want the dog shut in the house, so the wife goes out to the taxi while the husband goes upstairs to chase the dog out. The wife, not wanting it known that the house will be empty explains to the taxi driver:"He's just going upstairs to say good-bye to my mother."A few minutes later, the husband gets into the cab. "Sorry I took so long" he says. "Stupid bi*** was hiding under the bed and I had to poke her with a coat hanger to get her to come out! Then I had to wrap her in a blanket to keep her from scratching and biting me as I hauled her a$$ downstairs and tossed her in the back yard! She better not shi* in the vegetable garden again either!"

I tend to not sell guns but I did have remorse for one. My first shotgun was a Mossberg .410 lever action. A misunderstanding of ownership and my Father sold it. Almost 40 years later I decided to try and get it back since I knew who he sold it to. I hadn't tried before because I was told the fellow never sold a gun and figured he would not sell it to me. My Mother still lives in the same town and knew him and contacted him. He said he had sold it to a big collector in Cleveland. He remembered who he sold it to and tried to contact the collector. The fellow had died but his wife was in the process of selling his guns and she still had it. My Mother was informed and she told him to buy it for her and arrange to have it picked up. On my next visit we were only home a few minutes and she disappeared into her bedroom and came out with it. She would never tell me how much she paid for it, she just handed it to me. So it took awhile but my gun remorse went away. If I had waited much longer it would have been gone forever, sold to someone else and the original fellow that bought it from my Dad is in his 80s and had a stroke the next year and has never completely recovered so would not have been able to make the connection to where it went.

I want one. Because Natalia. I also carry a Bali Song. Because Natalia.

Thought I'd try to give a quick review now that the new has worn off. I'll start by saying this is my first AR. I've been distracted from purchasing since my M1 Carbine rebuild and modernization journey of numbskullery is within $25 or less of being completed...One more test and one more cut... From the above pic, the only add on is the sling, carried forward from my M1 Carbine. I'm pretty sure the sling is WWII vintage and like Martha Stewart, I'm happy to be able to repurpose it. I actually wanted the fixed front sight for a few reasons. I would like to learn how to shoot well with irons; it seems to be a dying art and optics break. The front sight is up/down adjustable with a spring loaded detent. The rail gives some options, but I'm staying practical with this one. The rear sight is a Magpul MBUS, which is a modern polymer. It seems pretty robust for a piece of plastic; I've been clicking it open and closed and I'm pretty impressed. If'n it breaks, I'll upgrade. The aperture has a large and small setting by flipping a tab of plastic. I'd be skeptical of this small piece holding up under commercial use. Under my use, probably my lifetime. 5.56 x 1:9 twist barrel No frills front handguard, I am absolutely clueless over the quality. In keeping with my practical theme, I'm not looking to add any accessories, so it works for me. Forward assist and dust cover - check One 30 round PMAG Gen M2 I hated the grip and everytime I gripped it I hated it more, it had to go. Replaced it within 24 hours of purchase with a Magpul MOE + grip...Aaahhh, now I'm happy again. Trigger seems more than acceptable. Stock has S&W logo embossed, nice touch though it does rattle, I'm assuming they all do. Not a huge concern in my world. I did look under the hood and everything seemed to be neat, tidy, and as it should be. I've got to clean and lubricate, then we'll be shooting it Sunday.

This thread is dedicated to photos of your Dan Wesson 1911's gents (and ladies). Post them up. I'll start with . . . . . The Twins - Dan Wesson Classic Bobtails - CBOB's - 10mm & .45 ACP (yea, I'm a lousy photographer)

Shop I work at is looking for a good auto tech. We are located in Spring Hill, Tn. Not the typical over staffed shop. You will have 2-3 lifts to work out of. Good people to work for. Paid holidays, paid vacation, insurance. Shop scantool is a Verus Edge. Subscribed to prodemand and identifix. PM if interested. Just don't lie in the interview like the last guy. Be honest about your skills.

Joe was a successful lawyer, but as he got older he was increasingly hampered by incredible headaches. When his career and love life started to suffer, he sought medical help. After being referred from one specialist to another, he finally came across an old country doctor who solved the problem. "The good news is I can cure your headaches... The bad news is that it will require castration. You have a very rare condition, which causes your testicles to press up against the base of your spine, and the pressure creates one hell of a headache. The only way to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles." Joe was shocked and depressed. He wondered if he had anything to live for. He couldn't concentrate long enough to answer, but decided he had no choice but to go under the knife. When he left the hospital he was without a headache for the first time in 20 years, but he felt like he was missing an important part of himself. As he walked down the street, he realized that he felt like a different person. He could make a new beginning and live a new life. He saw a men's clothing store and thought, "That's what I need -- a new suit." He entered the shop and told the salesman, "I'd like new suit." The elderly tailor eyed him briefly and said, "Let's see ... size 44 long." Joe laughed, "That's right, how did you know?" "Been in the business 60 years!" Joe tried on the suit. It fit perfectly. As Joe admired himself in the mirror, the salesman asked, "How about a new shirt?" Joe thought for a moment and then said, "Sure." The salesman eyed Joe and said, "Let's see... 34 sleeve, and a 16 and a half neck." Joe was surprised, "That's right, how did you know?" "Been in the business 60 years!" Joe tried on the shirt, and it fit perfectly. As Joe adjusted the collar in the mirror, the salesman asked, "How about new shoes?" Joe was on a roll and said, "Sure." The salesman eyed Joe's feet and said, "Let's see... 9 and a half." Joe was astonished, "That's right, how did you know?" "Been in the business 60 years!" Joe tried on the shoes and they fit perfectly. Joe walked comfortably around the shop and the salesman asked, "How about some new underwear?" Joe thought for a second and said, "Sure." The salesman stepped back, eyed Joe's waist and said, "Let's see... size 36." Joe laughed, "Ahh ha! I've got you! I've worn size 34 since I was 18 years old." The salesman shook his head, "You can't possibly wear a size 34. Size 34 underwear would press your testicles up against the base of your spine and give you one hell of a headache."

The COP - 4 Barrel .357 Magnum Derringer

I haven't added a Smith and Wesson to my collection for quite some time, but recently, I ran across three different ones I just couldn't pass up. top: model 38 no dash middle: pre 34 kit gun bottom: 14-3 (came with box and papers)

Two married buddies are out drinking one night when one turns to the other and says, "You know, I don't know what else to do. Whenever I go home after we've been out drinking, I turn the headlights off before I get to the driveway. I shut off the engine and coast into the garage. I take my shoes off before I go into the house, I sneak up the stairs, I get undressed in the bathroom. I ease into bed and my wife STILL wakes up and yells at me for staying out so late!" His buddy looks at him and says, "Well, you're obviously taking the wrong approach. I screech into the driveway, slam the door, storm up the steps, throw my shoes into the closet, jump into bed, slap her on the butt and say, 'You as horny as I am?' . . . And, she always acts like she's sound asleep!"

Vaseline . . . . A man doing market research for the Vaseline Company knocked at the door and was greeted by a young woman with three small children running around at her feet. "I'm doing some research for Vaseline. Have you ever used the product?" She said, "Yes. My husband and I use it all the time." "If you don't mind my asking," he said, "what do you use it for?" "We use it for sex," she said. The researcher was a little taken aback. "Usually people lie to me and say they use it on a child's bicycle chain or to help with a gate hinge. But, in fact, I know that most people do use it for s*x. I admire you for your honesty. Since you've been so frank so far, can you tell me exactly HOW you use it for s*x?" The woman said, "I don't mind telling you at all. My husband and I put it on the bedroom doorknob and it keeps the kids out."

It was my turn, you've caught a couple of mistakes... Truth is we probably know state firearm laws better than 90% of attorneys in TN

I've sold around 10 guns and don't really miss any. None of them were rare and I could easily find another one. I have 3 or so guns that have sentimental value so I would never sell them.

My first pistol was and still is a 39. Looks just like yours. Not gonna say how old I was when I got it because it's completely scandalous in this day and age. But I started reloading for it when I was like 13 or 14. Didn't know what the hell I was doing but never blew it up even though looking back I certainly was challenged in the crimping department. Came across some of the old loads many years later. Don't understand how the even chambered...some didn't. Picked up a 5904 a couple of years ago so I don't have to wear out the 39. It's not as pretty but is a mighty fine shooter.

This is precisely why I buy, but do not sell guns. Well that and the fact that I have not reached anywhere close to critical mass of my "armory." Also allows me to not worry about who ended up with a gun that has my name stamped on it via a background check.

Only People have Rights, governments have power allocated to them by the said People (or that is how it should work). Constitutions CAN enumerate them, (Rights) they do not however confer them.

You are correct, the word "Concealed" was inadvertently cut from the sentence, as in " bear arms concealed in some manner".

Thanks, that extra phrase in the "discharging in city limits" part of state preemption statute hadn't stuck in my brain pan. That pretty well covers it within with the rest of the self defense statutes I'd think. - OS

yes, it is real. happens to me all the time. sometimes I'll sell something, and within a week or two I'll have to track down an identical model to replace it with.

39-17-1314b2: 39-11-611 and 39-17-1322 both allow you to expressly use a firearm for self defense. While some might argue that 39-17-1322 only protects you from state charges, I'd argue that since the state allows cities and counties to have laws against discharging a firearm under 39-17-1314, activities protected by 39-17-1322 are exempted from the purview of the cities/counties. Either way 39-11-611 allows you to use deadly force or the threat of deadly force, which would clearly be covered under 1314b2 removing the ability of cities to charge you if you're involved in a self defense shooting.

The only 1911 I have owned was an ATI. It was one of the compact models (officer's model, I guess) and had the nickel boron finish. It was a nice looking gun. I bought it used and it already had the type of hammer and trigger I would have put on it aftermarket and a nice safety lever (I think they were factory original). I had plans to trick it out with some really nice, custom grips, make a nice, leather holster and mag pouches and carry it as sort of a 'barbecue gun'. I shot it pretty well, liked the size of the .45acp round and so on but could never get it to reliably fire hollow point rounds even though I tried several, different brands and types. This was despite trying the factory mag, a Kimber mag and another, very well regarded brand of aftermarket mag (which I can't recall right now.) Would pretty much never make it through a full mag regardless of mag or ammo type used. In fact, every once in a while certain FMJ types would jam, too. The nose of the bullet would get 'stuck' on the feed ramp. This continued even after I polished the feed ramp to a literal mirror shine. Well, I really am more of a revolver guy, anyhow, so I traded it at the LGS for a Taurus Tracker in .44 Mag. The Tracker was new/used - apparently a guy bought it, took it home and brought it back within a day or two, unfired. It seems he got home and got 'scared' of firing a .44 Mag so he bought it back and traded it. It really did appear to be unfired. I had been wanting a double action .44 Mag and so I didn't and don't really have any remorse about the trade. Also, I have to admit that - once I really started thinking about it - I am not sure how comfortable I would be with 'cocked and locked' carry and I wouldn't want to carry a 1911 any, other way. So, while I remain a bit bummed that I didn't get to create the cool, semi-custom 1911 setup I wanted to create I also have to say that there is a good chance I will never own another 1911 which is kind of a bummer, I guess, because I want to like them but the reality is that I am not sure I would even if it had ran perfectly.

Good'n!

En Banc results released today...sorry to say gun rights lost. I'm still unpacking this, and it'll take a bit with all I have going on this week, but this part near the begining says it all. Basically, they said assault weapons (as the government defines them), & magazines are not protected by the 2nd Amendment because they're weapons of war, and that intermediate scrutiny, not strict scrutiny was good enough even if they were when cases like this come up. I hope that this is appealed, that SCOTUS takes it up, and puts commonly used/produced assault weapons under 2A via the Heller standard. Sad day, friends.

I hope Cabelas remains separate. It is the only true outfitter class operation going. Quality of their brand far exceeds any of the others. Gander is a joke.

Agreed. Ironically I received a 20% off store wide coupon for Gander Mountain in the mail today. I guess that would only bring it in line with other big box retail pricing with 20% off.

My favorite and my EDC are one in the same, custom G19. But I also tend to side with the "respect the man with one gun" type of philosophy. My backup, custom G17, used to be my favorite and now just sits in my safe. If it wasn't filling the role of backup it would be sold.

Wish I would have seen the signup earlier...very fun!

Only because you don't.....

Just for pedantic accuracy, it's $10 per 4473, not per firearm. - OS

You shot a 50 bmg at steel at 100 yards? I think I know how your obituary will read.

As soon as you tie your right to carry to the United States Constitution; you lose. To believe that you need to believe three things: 1. That the Federal government controls the safety of citizens even though they are not responsible for local law enforcement. 2. That the SCOTUS will someday proclaim that everyone in the country can strap on a gun and walk down the street. 3. That States Rights do not exist. They don’t, doubtful, they do. The state needs to step up first.

This is one of my "what if" guns that I am nearly done with but it actually shoots fine as is right now. About a year or more ago I picked up this Iver model 67-S Viking 2.75" 38 S&W at a GS. It was cheap enough because it had a bad trigger recoil spring in it. My intension for it was to load snake shot loads for it for around the house. Then one day I saw that 3" I.J. Supershot barrel and frame parts for sale on Ebay. I thought what if I could put the older supershot 22 barrel set onto the 38 frame? I had to try it since there were a few pluses in the final franken gun. The old world Supershot sealed 8 top break guns were beautifully machined with tapered light weight barrels and an auto eject feature. But by 1947 Iver had to cheapen the guns to stay competitive with the H&R 999. Once the Supershot turned into the model 66, The barrel became a bulky casting and they ditched the auto eject feature for a finger ejection rod. The 66 did have some important improvements such as a fixed firing pin with transfer bar, a nice wide spur hammer and a much needed larger trigger & trigger guard. So basically, I love the old Supershot top end but the newer 66 had the far better lower frame. So I set about mating the 2 together. I ended up getting a nice 6" supershot barrel from Numrich but found the forcing cone was off center. So I made a cutter up to correct that and found I have to cut new cylinder notches in the Supershot cylinder since the frame lug of the 67 center fire frame didn't line up. But that was fine since I could now match each cylinder bore with barrel bore using a brass alignment pin I made up. Milling each of the 8 cylinder notches threw the frame lug hole assured me a more accurate gun in the end. The newer & nicer rear sight/frame latch fit perfectly on the old barrel frame and of course the center fire FP bushing was removed, welded shut and remachined for a spring loaded FP of my own design. The frame did need a bit of weld to get a tight lock up also. I intend to color case harden the frame once I make up a crucible for a kiln I have. That will toughen the lock up to where it should be. Below you see one of the weak areas of the IJ design. The trigger rebound spring is not a good one. I tried to install a new Numrich spring in the gun and flat out couldn't get it to work worth a s***. you see it inside the trigger guard here. So I revised the design with duel spring arms that are seated into holes drilled into the forward potion of the guard as pictured. The new springs have a longer arc of bend to them and with about a dozen careful thinnings, I have a nice reliable and lighter trigger pull over that stock joke of a spring they sent me. Also you can see I put the cylinder lock up lug spring mid body on the lug for a far more reliable and solid cylinder lock. All that remains to be done is build up the front sight with some weld to match the higher rear sight and kiln color the frame and bingo, I have that old world top break I always wanted yet with modern full cylinder safe carry AND auto eject. No one in their "sensible" mind would ever go about a job like this so don't ask what it would cost..... never said I was sane when it comes to old guns :?

That old Savage looks great! I'd love a tour of the Numirich Arms place. I'll bet it huge! Here's an old 1899 my father restocked and gave me once. You're right...I really like the old Savages.

That Marlin is a real Gem. Anything that's tapered (unlike todays Henry's) octagon with crescent steel butt & a breach loader instantly rises to the top of the drool list! Weird how that is..... I used to work for George Numrich at Auto Ordnance which was across the parking lot from what is Thegunpartscorp of today. you should have seen what was called the "break down room". 8 foot high racks filled with handguns of all sorts in every kind of disrepair and stacks upon stacks of rifles every where. The only time George would put someone to work salvaging parts in there for the parts bins is when the orders slowed down. They all ways had parts pickers walking off with antique & current goodies out of there in their lunch bags. I see you like 99's, I was at a Gander mountain yesterday and they had a basic 99E in 300 Sav their for sale. Nice shape but nothing special with colored hard wood & press checkering. Burned my hands on the price tag of $1049 !!! What the hell are they thinking? Years ago I restored a 1899 303 TD for a friend of mine. It was spray painted to stop some bad pitting going on and the stock was cracked nearly in 2. A real basket case. I put new wood on it with a crescent butt & complete reblue. Heres how it came out.... Jimmy was in shock when I handed it back to him. He likes shinny stuff.....

The Reloaders Bench in Mt Juliet is close to Nashville.