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My best gun buddy started tinkering around with his CZs again, so I offered him my SPD. I don't shoot it and prefer my 75B Omega when I do feel CZexy. He asked if I'd be interested in his Glock 45; great guy, just can't conceal it well due to the full size grip length. Sure, a second Glock in the house is a good thing, especially since #1 is a G3 G17. I never imagined it would become my EDC pistol, considering I'm fairly well invested the Beretta APX series. After I got it, I thought, this is odd, 19 slide/17 frame..did some Googling and discovered it's target audience is LEO vs. civilian. Good news for me as my body shape, professional and casual attire allow me to carry a full size pistol. I have for years and if I'm concerned about printing, I need smaller than the so called compact versions offered. Down to single stack subcompact size. What I like: With medium sized hands - no back strap and undercut trigger guard, I am able to get a nice high grip. My trigger finger / pad is then in a good position to consistently touch the trigger in the same place. I like the little trigger bit of take up, it's smooth with a definite wall. Click (or bang) and reset is as good as any other pistol I own. Grip shape is well done with the slight bevel on the front strap leading in the the sides, texturing is grippy but not ouchy. I like the front grasping grooves, left handed slide release and melted edged. Only upgrade: AmeriGlo sights

Mine was nearly mint except for a tear in the seat. A local elderly lady who did upholstery repaired that for a song. I bought it for the princely sum of $150. My first bike was a Kawasaki 100. Might have been a KZ. Then came the CB 360. My next bike was a Yamaha 175 Enduro, followed by a 360 Enduro. Those were awesome! Next up was a 79 Honda 125 CR Elsinore. It was FAST! Then A Yamaha 850 Special, complete with fairing and cassette player. My mother thought it was too big for me, so I sold it and bought a 79 Sportster. It looked smaller. Drenched in chrome, blue dot coffin tail light, and straight drag pipes! I loved that bike! Wish I still had it. Sadly, my wife doesn't share my history and love for all things with engines and two wheels. I'm retiring in September, and like it or not, a nice Harley or Indian will be my retirement present to myself. Maybe she'll adjust.

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Yamaha V-Stars are good. I wouldn’t recommend doing what my friend’s son did, which was a Honda 250 street bike for a starter. Barely enough power for riding locally. Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha mid-range bikes are good to start. If he already has the fundamentals down he might could bump up a couple of levels for a bike he could use long term. Harley 883 Sportster would be a great choice for something he could use for at least a few years and move up from there.

Funny you mention a CB360. My childhood friend and closest thing I have to a brother had a 360 basket case him and his dad brought home in the bed of a ford ranger and in several mayfield milk crates. We were probably 13 or so. The former owner apparently watched Easy Rider one too many times as he had made a "chopper" out of it. Unfortunately it was a .50 job because he just lengthened the down tubes and left the neck stock. Add to that a set of ape hangers and highway pegs. Also a nice touch was the glass pack cherry bomb auto pipe he had hose clamped to the end of a 2 to 1 short pipe. He lived about a mile from me and the day he finally got it running for the first time I could hear it like I was sitting right there with it lmao. Death trap for a 13 yo was an understatement but somehow he and I wore that thing to a frazzle riding the country backroads. Good times.

On Friday 7/2 Academy Sports, Kingston Pike, Knoxville Winchester Cost per 20 .223 = $12.99 5.56 = $13.99 New limits, 10 boxes / one case per day They had so much, I have no sense of urgency to buy any. No handgun ammo spotted

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This, might be the best advice given here so far ...

I got a .40 cal version about 2 years ago. I wanted a .40 because I wanted a little more power than the 9mm plus I had plenty of ammo. I ended up adding a red dot because my eyes didn't agree with the "scout" rear sight position. I also changed out the mag release button because the stock one sucks. Overall I like the rifle and would purchase again.

Don't think you can go wrong with a Honda, but I would be more inclined personally to go with the CB500X. Just would depend what he likes. Too much leaning over on a CBR, but he is young. One thing is for sure, I would not have a bike now without ABS and those both do so that is good.

Need to consider the size of your son as well, how tall and heavy is he?? Needs to fit his "size" so he can reach the ground, foot pegs, etc. My first bike was a Honda 750 Nighthawk, a good starter bike but had a bad handlebar wobble at 70mph. I've ridden mostly bigger cruiser bikes, had a Wing at one time, too big for for. The Suzuki Intruder line is comparable to the Yammer Vstars, so there is another option. I don't know if Honda has a touring bike smaller than the Wing, they used to have a ST1100, and may have a smaller version. GL

depending on price range and style, the small 250/300 Ninja is quite strong and durable. They are very light and very quick so a high level of responsibility is needed. I've also had two Bandit 600, they are good long dista nce bikes with sport bike looks and more upright riding position. A true sport bike like the Ninja is hard on wrists and I don't recommend sport bikes for distance.

Maybe even something like a BMW G 650 GS. A bit of a do all bike but without a lot of the extra complexities of some of the newer bikes. Also not huge and heavy for a first bike. One can always add hard cases, etc if one really wanted to take it for trip. I should add, I also have been without a bike for a bit, but am also considering getting back to having one. I am a bigger guy, but will probably end up with something like an R 1200 or F 850.

Went to the range this afternoon, 200 rounds down the pipe. One ammunition related malfunction. The RO came over and was teasing me and asked me how I could tell I was shooting any good if I just kept putting the bullets through the same hole. Parts will be in later this week to tear it down and build it up. So far I am still not unimpressed.

The G45 is the best G. Congratulations and ignore the haters.

Honda CB360 brings up images of the movie Billy Jack!

I've owned a bunch of bikes of different kinds. Closest I've come to a cruiser was a Nighthawk 750, rode several and never cared for them due to poor handling, heavy weight, and low power. Owned a supermoto for several years and had lots of fun with it. Super nimble without ridiculous amounts of power. I always recommended dual sports for, well pretty much everyone, they are tough, fun to ride, comfortable when set up correctly, and versatile. I've had some that were smaller and geared more towards offroading that were primarily street legal(ish) to get from one offroad spot to another, and others that were set up for street riding, that honestly had offroading capability limited to fire roads. I've been bikeless for 5+ years now, but when I dip my toes back in it will definitely be a dual sport of some flavor.

LMAO!!! That's funny right here!!! Cause you know dang good and well that they aren't going to reduce taxes, like ever!!!

In 2011, when I decided to take up riding again after a 25 year hiatus, I was looking for much the same thing - a decent starter bike where I could get my feet wet without spending a lot of money or buying something that would be hard to handle. I wound up buying a 2 year old Yamaha Vstar 650, with the Silverado package. It was a nice bike, at the time still under warranty, that handled and stopped well. I bought it in July, rode it through the fall before putting it away for winter. If I were doing it again, I would still start out with one of those, or something much like it. They're available for under (usually well under) $4500 or so, many of them relatively low mileage. Unfortunately, continuing issues with my back caused me to give up riding again, this time for good, in 2012. Here's an recent article that pretty much sums up my experience with the one i had. https://www.hotcars.com/yamaha-v-star-650-good-beginner-bike/

When I went from tearing up pastures on a dirt bike and 4 wheelers to legally riding the highway I started on a 650 street cruiser. That was at 14 and I was a kid who hit his growth spurt early. That led to a string of motorcycles over the years so the first one didn't really set the tone other than it was a enjoyable thing to do. I'd go with something older and already dinged so that first wreck crash drop lay down isn't a rough one on him. Get him something appropriately sized. This crowd riding around on a scooter looking like a monkey on a football has me SMH every time I see them. If you are going to put a bullseye on your back (riding these days period) at least have enough azz to make the moving target harder to hit or easier to avoid. I've seen several classics pop up locally for sale and not bad priced. If I didn't already have so many "interests" taking my fun money I imagine several would have a spot in my garage. Good luck on your hunt and if I can be a help up this way let me know.

Its been 30 years since I've owned a motorcycle, so take that into consideration. Depends on what he's planning to do with it. Street, trail or both? Honestly, I don't think there is such a thing as a good street/trail bike. Totally different requirements. If its good for one, it sucks at the other. For a street/road bike for a first timer you don't want too big or expensive. But it needs to be heavy enough and powerful enough to hang with highway traffic. I'd suggest a nice cruiser in the 500-600 CC range. My last bike was a Honda Nighthawk 600. Great on the street yet handled the Interstate very well.

Going to need to sip ;the M&P kool-aid sometime....

My old gun posts will be hit and miss this week. I'm out of town at a big car show and time and internet are hit and miss.

I’ve got my eye on one of these with the CT red dot already mounted. I also have the .45 ACP XDs and love it!

We use no less than #6 shot in our .410's when we're hunting. My son and I hunt similar to what you're describing, he shoots a .410, I shoot a 22lr and it's over the back of our cur dog.

One thing to note, in my experience anyways, is that if you are going from years of using irons to a red dot you will have to completely retrain yourself in how you present the weapon. It's much more akin to point shooting than it is using iron sights. There's a video on youtube from Garand Thumb and Modern Samurai that discusses it better than I can, but basically rather than aligning the sights and focusing on the front dot/blade/whatever, you focus on your target and bring the dot into your line of sight. Look through the dot, not at it.

When those rodents get into my peach and pear trees, I use whatever I get my hands on first. If the meat is ruined, the dogs eat well. If not, I get them and a cobbler or pie for dessert. I prefer the cobbler and no rodent. I don't hunt them anymore, sadly they come to me too often, but when I did hunt them I used a .410 and 6 shot. ^^^ This is good advice. I'd take it.

I ran across this tonight. Maybe it will help.

It has been the existing policy to deny gun purchase if any alcohol related conviction has occurred in the last year, like PD or DUI. This has been a fairly long standing policy based on TCA 39-17-1316(a)(1), and to my knowledge has not changed. Still in the TBI Guide for FFLs publication, page 5: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjLnaeL58fxAhUem2oFHXgGBPkQFnoECAYQAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tn.gov%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Ftn%2Ftbi%2Fdocuments%2FFFL_TN_Guide_2016.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0jVNBiW3WJv96fbhGNenjl - OS

I am fortunate. I’m not a real social guy, and the folks I’ve met on TGO I count among my closest friends. Many thanks to David who makes this forum possible, and the moderators who make this forum tolerable. Happy birthday America! May God bless you all.

I took the class years ago. I do not think taking legal advice from a carry instructor is wise. Laws change, it is up to each person to stay informed and understand the laws. I carry class is not even the beginning of what one needs to be prepared to carry a firearm.

I suppose if one wanted to get technical, one could argue that, since alcohol is actually just another drug, a DUI conviction disqualifies the convict on 21e of a 4473 form (are you an unlawful user or addicted to a depressant?). Alcohol is a depressant and driving around liquored up is unlawful. I don't necessarily support that angle, but somebody may have made that argument.

Almost forgot, it got new G-10 grips as well.

I used a 410 in my younger days when I first started hunting. I used number 4’s I think. Later I went to a 22 rifle. Remington 552 speed master. I sure wish I still had that thing. As far as eating squirrels, I always liked to flour them up with salt and pepper and fry them, then take the meat off the bones and make dumplings. The time in the dumplings tenderized the meat really nice.

One of my best hunting buddies always used a 410. Given your small payload, 6 shot is your best bet. Even ‘English’ 7s will work. Tall trees still only push 30 yds and squirrels ain’t that tough.

As a kid used a single shot 410 with #5 shot. As a teenager used a pistol for squirrel. My shooting skills have gone down hill the past forty years.

All I say for sure is they were 3". I've never had any 2 1/2". As for the brand........whatever the sporting goods store had. I joined the Navy in 1962 so there wasn't much of a choice back then. All I can remember is 3" high brass #6.

I know you asked about handloads but, this is factory. My brother has been hunting some with his .410. I know he told me last year he had killed a few with his. He did say it wasn't like shooting squirrels with a 20 gauge or 12 gauge. He had to keep his shots closer. I think he used Remington 3" #6 shot.

I have a Savage .22/.410 o/u that has been my preferred squirrel gun, the .410 more than the .22. 3" shells with #6 shot always worked for me. For those who don't like the taste of squirrel, I always put them in squirrel stew.

The problem I see with permitless carry or with permits that are issued without any classes is that people probably aren't aware of the laws of what they can or can't do. The classes at least touch on some of the laws on the use of deadly force. I doubt most of those who carry that haven't had to take a class are aware or even look at what is legal to do or not do. They then find out the hard way when they pull a gun and then say "I thought that wqs legal to do" and find out otherwise.

Permission slips from the state don’t make the irresponsible responsible and a lack of one doesn’t make the responsible irresponsible.

I’ve got exactly zero issue sticking a $250 knife in my pocket. For me, it may be the fact that a $200 sprint run Spyderco PM2 is about as perfect as a knife gets. If I was going to spend that much on a knife for my wife - I’d probably let her pick.

Yep, just unplug. I've become a lot more disconnected with the news ever since I got into ham radios back in September. I use to listen to talk radio on my 45 min commute in the mornings and it kept me worked up. Now I interact with a great bunch of guys from about 5:30am to 6:00 to just cut up and have a good time. At 6:00 am we have a Bible study net with about 30 folks on the 147.015 Nashville repeater where we pray for each other, read the Bible, and then comment if you want. It's been a great blessing in my life. If anyone is interested, but isn't a ham, the repeater is linked to a smartphone app called Broadcastify. Look for AF4TZ 146.670 Mhz Nashville Repeater. (You can only listen through the app.) If you do have a desire to listen through the app, shoot me a PM so I can be aware and mention that you're one of the ones listening in. We have several from out of state that listen, and at least one guy from Australia right now.

Appropriately named as I would look like the proverbial Monkey F'n a football on that thing

Don't worry, as soon as we get a state income tax the sales tax rate will be reduced.

You have my most sincere condolences.

That’s weird. Not in a bad or good way, just weird.