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I had one of these my dad bought me when I was a kid. He got rid of it for some reason and I always wanted another because it was such a fun little pistol to shoot. Finally picked up another yesterday. Stainless Ruger 22LR/22WMR New Model Single Six: Who else likes these? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have been wanting one of these forever, Gen 4 Glock .29 , I love this pistol and I installed my favorite sights on it Trigicon HD

I just bought a Vepr 12. Factory built with the folder that actually folds instead of one that is welded open. Get them while you can because they are going fast.

It is drying right now and the fit was super tight so I decided to put in a baggie now. Still need to do the edges, touch ups, some more oil, then the clear coat.

It's amazing how much we've learned about radiation safety in the last 50 years. It kind of makes you wonder what we're doing today that 50 years from now we'll look back and say, "we just didn't know any better." Cell phones come immediately to mind.

When I was a kid, one of my favorite things to do was to go with my grandfather to the jet base at Hartsfield where he was a pilot for Delta. He had helped Delta make the transition to the jet age, and as he was also a Colonel in the reserve, so it seemed like everyone knew him. He was completely non assuming and one of the most humble people I've ever known, but he might as well have been a celebrity around there. I used to love going into the machine shops down there where they actually made things in real time. It was amazing to see those guys weld wearing ties.

And it only hurts a little when you accidentally touch the rod to the tungsten while not wearing gloves. Just don't wear a white shirt, especially with AC.

Plus, you can TIG weld in your Sunday clothes...

You have the most control with TIG, that why I'm not a big fan of MIG. Yes, you'll need to deal with the complication of gas bottles (argon, preferably) and it's a little slower, but the end results are generally much cleaner and high quality. My welding background is on jet engine parts, so I'm kinda picky. If penetration is an issue, bevel the joint out, clean it thoroughly, and make multiple passes. It's kinda like painting, the better you prep, the better the results.

No biggie ... soldiers don't drop their weapons ... unless they're French.

Beautiful gun. I don't have a Ruger Single Six but I do have a much less expensive Heritage Rough Rider .22 combo. A single action .22 is a heck of a lot of fun and a .22WMR from a 6.5 inch barrel can quickly and humanely dispatch a nuisance possum.

Sounds like a good way to get their 'new' locations wrecked when a few hundred people who thought they had reservations show up to find that they are being screwed over by crooked owners/management.

VERY NICE

Flux core MIG will get you more penetration than shielding gas but it needs to be cleaned up because of the flux core. You are more than welcome to call me anytime. Or if you prefer you can come by and try anything I have before you buy. If you are used to brazing or using a torch to "weld" I would look at a TIG machine. They are like an acetylene torch except they use electricity instead of gas to heat the metal. You can also use a TIG to cut metal like an acetylene torch. I have a plasma cutter as well but I have used the TIG to make cuts from time to time because it is easier if you are already using the TIG. What are the specs on the welders and what are you trying to weld?

That first picture certainly brings back a lot of memories for me. I was a squad leader of a 60mm mortar squad for most of my first year and a half in the Marine Corps during the late 70s. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

True, recoil isn't excessive. I just didn't really want another caliber to feed since it didn't really suite me. Annnnddd...one of brother-in-law's buddies wanted it. So off it went.

Nice blaster!

i would suggest buying bigger and better than you think you will need as budget allows. 40 years in business and learned that just to get by didnt always work. quite a few times a job would have been easier if i had bought just a little bigger or better

Definitely congrats Willis, and welcome to the "Glock-side"! Trijicon HD are my favorite sights as well. Good choice imho.

Ahh, much better! Thanks. In addition to the dank, the wood background is visible on the sides a bit again as well. Always thought the forums look great (light or dark) framed against that a bit.

I'd go with a mig of some description. I had a stick for a long time and it just seemed to take more skill. The mig is much easier, at least for me. You might check around at some of the pawn shops. I bough mine at one and they will usually deal on them. I bought a mig and sometime later a tig unit. A lot of times they will have good accessories included with them. The most important thing you can buy after the welder is a quality helmet. The low end ones just don't work that well. I didn't know it until I used a Jackson Safety model. I think it was about $150 and my welds improved by at least 100% afterward.

I just got back from Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. They are expecting 300,000 visitors to the park for the eclipse. If you go there make sure you have a full tank of gas and food in the car. They don't think they will have enough gas for everyone even though they will fill the storage tanks full before the event. Restaurants and stores will probably run out of food too.

I've been saying "any day now" for a few weeks as I impatiently wait.

I agree with Dolomite's comments on the Hobart 140, it's a great value for the money, particularly for home or farm use. I haven't tried or needed a TIG yet but will be needing to purchase a decent stick welder and Oxy-Acetylene set for my hobby blacksmithing.

This is my Grandfather in 1952 Korea. He was a M.P at a p.o.w camp. I thought this was a good place to share these. What's he holding in the second pic? R.I.P ESKO BARNARD

if you're not looking to do anything spectacular, just pick up one of the harbor freight welders. Stick welding is cheaper and simpler.

Didn't Groucho Marx once say: “I don’t want to belong to any club that would accept me as one of its members.” ? And no secret decoder ring?! Balderdash!

Meh, the weather guessers do good to know what's gonna happen tomorrow, much less 10 days out. I hope the weather is good both so I can see the eclipse with my kids and for the boon of tourist dollars to lots of area businesses.

Are we sure this is not something from Dave Chappelle?

I need a gun that shoots that stuff!

Yeah my wife is the executive housekeeper at Hampton Inn in Gatlingburg and says they are booked full for next Sunday and Monday for the Eclipse, I think it's crazy how much excitement is surrounding this 2 minute event lol But that's just me.

My shoulder hurts just thinking about shooting that much 54r.