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I bought this at a gun show a few years back. It came with a set of stag grips. I finally located original style grips for it. This was no easy feat. In case anyone isn't familiar, this is a Smith and Wesson Heavy Frame Target Model, also referred to as a Bekeart Model. I'm not sure the year of manufacture, but it is roughly 100 years old, and chambered for 22 Long Rifle. I've always wanted one of these, but never thought i'd actually have one.

This is Mark Robinson. He just took office this month as lieutenant governor of North Carolina. He rose to public prominence largely on the strength of this appearance before the Greensboro City Council.

My wife (and dog) use CBD products. I don’t. Even if I were so inclined, I can’t risk a failed DOT physical because somebody had a bad day in QC and THC ended up in a batch.

Purchased a new Ruger SR1911 competition 45 ACP. Took it to the range this afternoon to start the break-in process and it is a great shooter.

A friend sent me this video. I wish more people from the "majority" would stand up in city counsels the way this fellow did. I'd like to shake his hand. 1960767221_COMEHELLORHIGHWATER(2).mp4

Not a monster, but I wanted something besides pictures.

Mosins are out there, but they're not the fabled $100 rifle anymore. The flood of imports ended several years ago, dealers and distributors have sold through their stocks and all that are available now are on the secondary market. If you've followed older milsurp rifle sales for any time, you'll know that once the primary sources dry up there's a gradual increase in prices over time, as the huge supply dwindles away. We've seen this happens with German and other Mousers, Enfields, 1903's and Garands, etc. It's a normal progression and has been going on for years. With the current craze on firearms in general going on, this process has been hastened somewhat for Mosins, but it was inevitable that they would become more scarce and higher-priced on the open market. Of course, you'll still find plenty of people who will blab on and on about how they remember when there were crates of these available at $29 and such, but none of that is relevant to today ...

I’m no expert either but I think the market is definitely over saturated. Seems like you can’t drive a mile around here without passing a CBD shop or seeing/hearing an ad for one. I also believe big retailers are getting in on it as well

Me too. Fewer than 10 times though. But I'm hedging my bets even more now, especially with the apparently more contagious strains coming into play. I'd really be pissed if I croaked so close to being able to change the odds big time by getting dosed. (I have more than one chink in my anti-virus armor btw). - OS

Historically yes, however in the age of Trump, tolerance seems to have all but disappeared.

Bayonet inbound.

There are clips, and then there are magazines. In any case, it should not damage either one to keep them loaded. Springs wear from being cycled, not from being compressed.

After a few decades away I have returned home to the mountains of my youth. After having spent the last decade or so in the commie-wealth states of New England I am so looking forward to some overdue range time.

Alvin York achieved fame by using an M1917 rifle.

If you've never went to see his homeplace up in Pall Mall, it is worth the ride in my opinion.

We were informed in n uncertain terms that CBD use did not guarantee a failed random drug test, but could do so, and f t did, we have no recurse. That’ll keep me away from it.

I love it Brother..! Helluva idea.. After all, Tennessee is the birthplace of that greatest of all doughboys, Alvin York..!!! admirin leroy...

Had my first today.

I have been going in and out of buildings without two masks (gasp!) for a year now and have somehow survived.

The quality of the service varies wildly from store to store, and the substitutions sometimes make very little sense at all. If you have a good store, with good curbside that’s great. If not, I’ll ask my wife what personal shopping app she uses as she has had amazing luck with that.

Here we go.... buckle up ! https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/127/text?fbclid=IwAR021QhDyjQxsAkCompDi7WIVRvTYlzxnCMhNemtRnQoHmuK-mkA4ORNETs

Yep, I know of two CDL holders who lost their jobs due to failed drug tests. They both swore CBD was the only thing they ever touched and I believe them.

I have a friend that grows hemp then does the extraction into CBD. He and I have had some discussions on the topic. The market is saturated. I also think most of the claims made about CBD are largely exaggerated. I'm guessing people tried it in the beginning and eventually realized it wasn't really doing much to help them. My friend has a theory that the folks that love CBD must be highly sensitive to the tiny amounts of THC in it, and that's the real reason they like it.

I like it. I saw one at the Sparta gun show a few years ago. It was not an original though but, had been built by a guy that definitely knew what he was doing. It had a bayonet too.

You might find a good one for around 400-500 dollars. It's sad that I just typed that.

Magazines last forever...until they stop working. Then you have to question whether you dropped one and the feed lips got bent, if there is so much fouling inside it causes friction on the follower, or if the spring is really worn out. How many people have legitimately worn out a mag spring?

Ten years later, same answer

I have a 91/30 in the classifieds now with ammo and an extra stock.

Add this to the category of don’t need, but must have. I just ordered this pistol. I’m certain I overpaid for it, but such are the times. I’ve owned four 15-22 carbines. I still have one in fde. I have a ton of .22 ammo so the carbine, my G44 and this pistol will get to the range more. I can’t wait to get my Dead Air Mask silencer. I’ll throw a Vortex Spitfire or Swamp Fox Blade on this pistol and have a little .22 fun.

Complacency, no, not really, you have to concede the fact that these people are capable of anything, but one doesn't need to comply. I suspect the amount of boating accidents will increase dramatically, or in my case:

I'm just gonna use their online system from puter. I think I'll just check no substitutions, whatever I get will be enough I'm sure. May need to do same from Sam's too before I can get dosed. - OS

I’m half tempted to get a doughboy outfit and an ‘03 and go compete in a 3 gun match in the “heavy metal” division.

On the smith and wesson forum.

Kinda makes a fella think about liquidating.

Neat!

If they find a way to stack the courts it’s over. I’m sorry I do not share the optimism as some.

https://armyjeeps.net/listings/british-cvrt-sultan-armored-command-vehicle/

There sometimes seems to be an abundance of complacency on this site.

If you think it will not pass then you are fooling yourself, it will probably go. Things are not the same they were 4 years ago.

Yep that one got me to. The govt will never want to give public access to that database. This also makes it become a privacy issue, not just a gun registration issue. Also the part that every one has to have a psych evaluation.

The proper approach to this question and others like it isn’t “what can I do?” It should always be “what must I do?” Whether in your home or elsewhere. So the question isn’t “can I shoot this person,” the question is “must I shoot this person to defend my life, or the lives of others from imminent harm.” If that’s your operating position, I think the odds of you actually being in a position to shoot anybody are pretty damn low, and facing legal trouble over the shoot well below that.

Placed my first order for seeds yesterday for my 2021 garden. 30 days to receive.... Wowzers.

Thank you I appreciate it. Knifemaker also offered. So which ever of you is available I would appreciate the tour! I down loaded my app the other day.

Welcome to TGO and TN. I'll 2nd ORSA is a great facility. Was there this morning. Shoot Point Blank in Knoxville is a great indoor facility.

Believe it or not, this should be cheaper for us in the long run. I won't have to pay AWS each month.

While this is true in a sense, I suggested to everyone they should stock up when there was no fear and everyone was fat , lazy, and comfortable. Back when ARs were $400 and stores had so much ammo there wasn't enough room in the shelves. Everyone's response was " I'll wait. I think the crazy times are over. I don't think we'll see any shortages again" In the last 6-8 months, I get phone calls daily of panicked people complaining and whining about availability and prices. I really have no sympathy.

True enough if we're talking about non-essential items like ammo or components. Not so true if we're talking about essentials after a disaster. I'm thoroughly disgusted with the current market for ammo and components, and I'm trying not to participate. Another thread here on TGO linked to a GB ad in which a 525 box of .22 ammo was bid up to $250. That strikes me as insane, but it was an auction and no one was forced to bid. Honestly, I'm dismayed by the whole thing.

Welcome to TGO from Macon County. We country folk were prepping when prepping wasn't cool.

If 2020 Pythons are going for $500 over MSRP why not cough up another $500-$1500 for a an original one? I’ll never understand the Colt obsession. Yes, the new ones are nice but those old Royal blue Pythons are beautiful but even brand new they were overpriced....like everything else with the Colt name on it.

I've haven't replaced a magazine spring in over 30 years of shooting. I rotate the use of over 20 1911 mags. The only maint I give them is cleaning occasionally.