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I'm literally open to any suggestions. I've had a bunch of fun, the last few months, bringing a few old rifles back to life. A couple of old 1930s Husqvarnas, a knackered old Remington a cut-down K98 & I'm presently working on the world's (previously) UGLIEST Carcano bubba-job. Turns out, that working on projects like this, along with working on getting my bike how I want it, are really helping my depression. I went from a lifetime of building things, to working a job for the last 14 years that whilst enjoyable, doesn't have the same sense of satisfaction as starting with nothing & finishing with a useful product. So I'm looking for old, disused, manky, rusty old rifles i can, if not restore, then at least refinish & remodel into working, things. Previously "sporterized" are preferable, that way I won't be accidentally devaluing a collectible piece. When I'm done with them, I'll offer them back to the original seller for whatever i pay, plus whatever actual parts I need to source (with receipts). My time will be free. If the original seller doesn't want it back, I'll either keep it or offer it up on the open market for an extra, say, $50? I'm 100% NOT trying to make any money, not trying to be or learn to be a gunsmith, I'm just looking for the sense of satisfacion of making at least a polycotton blend purse from a sow's ear I really don't want to spend tons, probably $300 max & old & rusty would be preferred over modern & just broken.

I did pay full MSRP of $699 for mine. But at the time they were scarce as hen's teeth. Some folks were paying considerably more for the few that were out there. Some scalpers were getting as much as $1200. Springfield has been shipping to their stocking dealers first. Everybody else had to wait. Here's mine.

Hello, I am selling a BART police 357 Magnum revolver Model 586 serial number ABU7580 with the factory repair M stamp. The revolver seems to be in very good condition . I am not any kind of expert just my opinion. the bluing is intact (not holster worn). Cash only, in person sale within 30-40 miles of Cookeville.

SOLD HENRY PUMP 22 with 20 inch Octagon barrel in excellent condition. Has pic rail upgrade. Shoots straight and lots of fun. $550. Can meet middle TN around Spring Hill, Fairview, Dickson. Please PM any questions Smoky

I forget who to credit for these stackable shims from Amazon, but I love them. One under each corner creates just enough air gap to keep moisture away and I think I had one corner than needed 2 to make it level. Thanks to a cheap Harbor Freight impact drill and some expanding steel anchors, I was able to bolt it down right onto the shims. Just in case, I have a Golden Rod inside the safe.

I got mine early on at the $699 price but had to drive about 70 miles as well. I certainly do love shooting it.

That’s awesome!! Depression can be completed debilitating. Ask me how I know. I’m glad you have found a good outlet. I wish you the best but all my guns are “BUBBA’D” so I can’t help you there. Chin up and you will do well.

Manufactured by DWM for commercial sales in the United States. Blade front and fixed notch rear sights on the back toggle, "American eagle" crest on the chamber, "DWM" monogram on the center toggle, matching serial numbers on the front of the frame and underside of the barrel, matching partial "86" serial number on the small parts, "GERMANY" on the front of the frame, full rust blue finish with straw colored small parts, polished lower safety area, "LOADED" marked extractor, and wide grip safety. With checkered grips and unmarked nickel finish magazine with wood base. Selling with 300 rounds of ammo. $1900 face to face in Franklin. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1906 Commercial Caliber: 7.65 mm Luger Auto Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round Finish: blue/straw Condition: Very fine with 85% faded original blue finish, areas of mild edge wear, handling marks, small spot of brown patina on the trigger guard, and 50% refurbished straw colors on the small parts. The grips are also very fine with crisp checkering and some small bruises. Mechanically excellent.

Looks Iike the Algimated bank has successfully implemented a new merchant t code singling out firearms dealers. Discover card has announced they will begin tracking purchases and reportedly sending those to a government agency. I have had a Discover card since the late 80s, but I'm ready to cancel my account. Are there any cards that are not going to be implementing this reporting scheme? https://reason.com/2023/03/06/banks-increasingly-back-political-scheme-to-track-gun-purchases-by-credit-card/

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I was just perusing around the inter webs and found out mira safety makes a level 4 armor plate. Mira claims this armor will even stop armor piercing 308/30.06. I have found some minor reviews on youtube but I didn't know if anyone here has any and has possibly tested it or knows of a quality review. I usually don't buy plates from a company that makes masks, but $250 a plate is a tempting offer.... https://www.mirasafety.com/products/mira-tactical-level-4-body-armor-plate IDK if link will work but Mira's web page is easy to navigate and locate the plates in question

Springfield Armory Saint Victor 5.56 rifle 16" barrel with Springfield muzzle brake Full length rail with MLOK slots all around (except top) Olight Odin weapon light w/pressure switch Springfield backup/flip-up sights Magpul stock and grip Factory soft case Nothing wrong, I actually like it quite a bit. Great trigger and smooth action. Trying to keep the armory interesting and I have a lot of ARs. (Would consider Walther PDP-F and/or Hellcat Pro as partial trade.) MSRP $1150, asking $900, make an offer. Depending on the day, can meet between Franklin and Columbia. Live in Spring Hill. edit — sold for $600 to a shop, no interest on here

New watch. So much fun.

Cash is king, I've only been making firearm purchases via cash since 2008.

Smith Mundt Act of 1948 NDAA 2013

Cash it is. The article was a good read. Looks like FL is already looking to pass laws to penalize credit card companies & banks that use the new MCC (credit card code) to track gun store purchases. Other states like MS & OK are considering doing the same. The new code is a tool to be wielded by progressives to gradually restrict firearm purchases (i.e., Obama era "operation chokepoint" but applied more specifically to gun purchases.) It will start off doing nothing. Then some transactions will get flagged for investigation. Then, eventually, the woke activists will push for all coded firearm purchases to be denied "if it will save even one life" (ignoring how many will be lost due to denied purchases.) It is just another brick in the wall to make the exercise of your constitutional right more onerous. "Merchant category codes (MCCs) are an IRS-developed scheme for tracking transactions. Behind the push for the gun-specific merchant category code is Amalgamated Bank, which boasts that it "supports sustainable organizations, progressive causes, and social justice." It's basically a political operation that uses its presence in the financial industry to advance political goals, and it joined with Democratic politicians to urge adoption of the new MCC. Why? Because at a time when everything is politicized, an ability to monitor buying and selling is enormously important to those who want to restrict or control whole areas of life."

I'd say pause is the key word. And while I prefer cash, kinda hard to do online.

Rausch is neither a lawyer, a good police chief, a scholar, nor a student of the Second Amendment... He is, however, a boot licking opportunist, hoisted on us all via the Haslam Enterprise. David Rausch's only discernable talent ( . To me, at least .) is being bought n paid for by Bill Haslam and rewarded a KPD chief's job; and later with the directorship of the TBI. He is in the same class as McNally; only a bit below, as he was never elected to any office. He is, however, very adept at bootlicking n saying "Yousah Boss"... The citizens of the State of Tennessee deserve far better than this " civil servant "... despisin leroy... Watcher of the foxes in the henhouse...

Got the Alien in today. While the QoS features and guest network features are limited, they are good enough and it does seem to have much better coverage than my previous system without all of the handoff issues. Time will tell but initial impressions are good. I’ll still probably upgrade to the Unifi DM stuff once they release a new model.

Beautiful revolver!

https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/credit-card-companies-pause-implementation-of-new-gun-purchase-tracking-code/amp/ According to that it’s “paused”. If you are that concerned pay cash.

I’ve found no fault with my CZ75, except I’d prefer to have an ambi safety lever.

In the 1980s, I was active in shooting along with LEOs in my town. I purchased a Colt Trooper from an Officer who was retiring. I guess my inventory is quite outdated but to my eyes, they are beautiful. Although not shown, I added ergonomic competition grips which helped my scores significantly. This is my wife's favorite firearm at the range.

Austro-Hungarian armored train in Zboriv, Ukraine (then in Galicia), 1916

I've used the ones above in size medium and size large. I don't notice a huge difference. I take them off if I'm getting something out of my pocket - but other than that I'm usually able to leave them on. If I'm writing/marking - it's probably with a construction pencil - and I use one that clips on my pocket or tool belt and can simple be dropped down into the holder. While I'm here - let me go ahead and make a pitch for the greatest construction pencil ever... https://www.amazon.com/Pica-Dry-Longlife-Automatic-Pencil-3030/dp/B002X7Y90U @peejmanif you've not used one of these - you should get one - the whole design of the thing just brings a smile to any engineer's face.

+1 to the Wells Lamont Hydra Hydes. I picked up a 3-pack of hybrid Wells Lamonts at Costco last night. Hydra Hyde hand backs, finger tips, and palm, fabric body and fingers. I'll see how they do. $30 for the 3-pack.

Available is a like new magpul sl-k stock in black. $30 ftf, add $5 to ship

The sniff test is the best way to tell. I've had some cans of powder for many years with no noticeable degradation. If smells good and looks good, and if the caps are not discolored or damaged, then the powder is probably good. If it were me, I'd probably dispose of any cans that are nearly empty anyway, and I'd load low-pressure loads with the powder I kept. Keep track of your loads and pay attention when you shoot.

Gunsmith here. Left hand extractor with heat.

small drill bit to drill small pilot hole then use very small coarse thread screw or tap to get a thread bite and pull.

My old, well worn 4” Smith and Wesson Highway Patrolman sure puts a smile on my face when I squeeze the trigger. It certainly isn’t a conceal carry piece though. Its weight tames full house magnum loads, but still lets you know you’re shooting a real gun. The action of a pinned and recessed N frame is a hard thing to improve upon. It’s like a large 22 when shooting 38 Special wadcutter target loads. The accuracy of the old Smiths is only limited by the shooter’s ability.

Seiko Diver. Every day for probably 7 years?

A Ruger Old Model (OM) would be hard to beat