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If you’d team is not staunchly against pedophilia, you should really re evaluate the team you are on.

I still have my TSA Pre Check and Global Entry ID from when I used to travel for a living. I got the Real ID update the last time I had to renew something at the DMV though. Saves me from carrying the passport card or the passport itself. I can't remember the last time I spent more than 10 minutes in a line at an airport.

It was a bit slippery at Windrock today. We saw a huge wild boar. First time I've ever seen one in person.

FN has entered the high-capacity micro-compact 9mm market with the 11 round Reflex. It fires using an internal hammer. I’m liking what I see about it. Thoughts? Has anyone laid hands on one yet?

SOLD

I have a favorite AR15 so this one is going. Shot maybe 200 rounds. Couple other goodies for extra cash but I am letting the rifle in the original box go for $900. If interested in the extras hit me up.

Found an ammo can of once fired brass. It’s a mix of 9mm, .45ACP, 5.56, and a little 30’06. Free to anyone who can use it. Ammo can not included!

I can't recommend the Hobie enough. Their Mirage drive is better than any system on the market. I actually like their older Turbo GT model without reverse the best. It's a couple hundred dollars cheaper - and gives a little more speed. It's a great workout. In that same class boat - you might consider the Hobie Passport as well. It doesn't have all the same fishing features the Compass does - Lowrance mount, rod holders, etc - but it's typically about $600 less retail. It comes with the traditional GT fins instead of the popup 360 fins. I think both have the same seat - which is something Hobie does well.

She couldn't get it to run, and it's been sent back to FN. Not an encouraging beginning. I'll report back when I learn more.

I had a couple/3 yaks that I used for fishing, so can't be much help. I had 2 Wilderness System yaks and they were well made, but HEAVY, so.... Also had one with a trolling motor on it, but like I said, used for fishing. LOL

NRA magazine article gushed positively about it. It sounded promising but end user actual experience trumps all. Curious to hear if @Whispersister has a better report after a clean & lube. Not a great start.

Clunky website. Odd that they sell ammo to prevent human trafficking. They apparently do accept credit cards, which is generally a good sign. But...if it were me and my money, I wouldn't risk it. I've used these folks before & they are legit: https://www.targetsportsusa.com/

@BHunted You took a wallop! Your house nearly burned down?! Your cars electrics are fried? Your laptop is fried & it was plugged into a UPS? Jesus. You took a direct hit from a mini-nuke. And there is so much more to fix on top of those things. I sympathize. That's crazy. A simple power outage would be a welcome problem over what you are facing. I hope insurance comes through & you are not on the hook for the full cost of repairs. But deductibles alone are going to hurt the bank account a fair amount. I'm just glad you and your wife are okay.

Well, that got your attention. Was interested in the Kimber K6 series. When I saw the K6XS it seemed to address some of my desires for a carry 38 which is lighter than my current stainless Taurus 856. A YouTube reviewer, actually a couple of them, seemed flummoxed by Kimber's decision to offer an aluminum framed K6. And reviled that it was not a .357. Here are some pics and my impressions after first shots: 50-60 factory +P and about the same of my XTP 38 reloads...HOT! First some pics: So my verdict is that it is a workable tool and I like it. It is very nice, though not perfect. Not cheap, but not overpriced. It is tolerable to shoot more than a few rounds with. It functions smoothly as expected. It can put lead down range quickly and accurately at short to moderate distances. POI is right under the front sight dot. Accuracy is pretty impressive at 5-10 yards (likely defensive ranges.) Rear sight could definitely benefit from some anti glare treatment. One of the naysayers said you could not get the carbon off the frame after shooting because it is aluminum and too soft for a brass brush. The carbon from today's shoot removed easily with a little CLP and a nylon brush...easily. There is no noticeable cylinder trace yet. Trigger pull is nice for an out of the box wheel gun. It is overall light and pulls straight through after the initial resistance, I don't try to stage it. For me, the front sight does not wiggle left or right at let off...YEAH! When I tried it at the dealer, that is what sold me on it. -In comparison my Taurus 856 has a MUCH heavier trigger pull. Takes quite a bit more control to avoid front sight movement. It does have single action which can aid accuracy. -My old SW Bodyguard 38 in the background has the lightest trigger, though it has many hundreds of rounds through it. It takes more control than the Kimber to keep the front sight from wiggling at let off, though not as much as the Taurus. The Kimber and the Taurus both have 6 shots...wake up S&W. Compared to a micro nine.... Your choice, you either spin a cylinder or tap and rack a slide, they both work. Micro nines hold more rounds, but those rounds add to the carry weight. Compared to a titanium or other light weight 2" but in .357. Yeah, have shot those, this recoils enough with +P rounds for my poor little trigger finger. I understand the argument that you have the extra power with a .357, if needed, its a choice one makes. For me I choose to use my carry arm regularly at the range with my carry round. A light weight .357 is not pleasurable to practice with, at least not with full power carry ammo. If you like wheel guns, don't count the K6xs out. It is more costly than a Taurus. Not much more expensive than some of the Smitty's I have seen lately. It will do the job. No, it's not a .357 nor does it hold 12+ rounds. None of those seem as important to me as functionality, portability and reliability. This is my personal experience, a revolver like this just naturally points where I want it when drawing concealed. I am usually faster with the first shot and more often right on target with a lightweight revolver than a micro nine. I have practiced this a lot. My old Belgian born instruct would roll over in his grave if he heard that! This is the upgrade I have been looking for. No regrets so far. That about sums it up for now.

A couple more showing how it rides in existing leather holsters First is a cheap Targus cut for J-Frame S&W (I don't like this particular holster) Second shows how it fits the Winthrop holster specifically cut for my S&W Bodyguard 38 with laser (hence the undercut) Point is holster fit is very similar to Taurus and J-frames. Hope this is informative.

Done.

You’ve always priced things very well for sellers. Off the top of my head I can think of a Ruger 5.56, riot 12 gauge, and a turkey gun of which I needed none but I considered for a bit because they were priced so well.

I just got a PM from a member who sent me a Bass Pro Link to a Caldwell rest that lists for $110, it isn't even close to the one I have listed. I'm going to say this just one time, don't PM me a bull crap link showing a different model if you don't like the price I posted that's just to bad. And to @Pirate who sent me the message and put in it FYI, look up the right model jack ass.

My sister just got one. First outing at the range was not encouraging -- many failures to feed. She's going to tear it down, lube it thoroughly, and try again. Whisper

It looks like a nice revolver-I almost picked up some of their .357 in I think a 4-inch barrel- S&W 686 won only because I actually was able to find one locally-

Hello and welcome. Don’t know where you’re coming from but we’re mostly a red state. Help us keep it that way. I live near Memphis. It and Nashville are blue. But anyway enjoy.

EMP is something that will reach out for any thing with wires, thus the truck. So glad you and your wife are still here telling us about the strike, every thing else can be fixed or replaced.

I really think that's the problem. I can't remember seeing a tree trimming crew in years. BHunted: Damn Dude! I hope your insurance will cover all that. You have my condolences.

Well guess what, just got one today Mine is the hated and maligned K6xs which has the aluminum frame. It is also 38 spl +P Trigger is subjectively better than the recent K6s da stainless I tried. Might break in to be as smooth as my SW Bodyguard 38. It is much lighter than my Taurus 856 and about the same as SW Bodyguard 38 which is only 5 rounds and has a polymer frame. Front sight is not replaceable but quite nice as is...orange reflective dot These are much overlooked by buyers, partially due to micro 9’s being cheaper and holding more rounds. They work for me due to my classic, and manly, hourglass figure I like it will post a range report on it later.

Scheels has Fiocchi Dynamics 9mm 115 gr FMJ on sale for $11.99 / 50 round box, with free shipping at 5 boxes. Several other handgun calibers available also. https://www.scheels.com/p/fiocchi-dynamics-fmj-handgun-ammunition/762344-9AP.html?irclickid=0mJVwXQNlxyNU%3AwSil3R2WZOUkAWlaw4NUGQ2c0&irgwc=1&utm_campaign=13422&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Skimbit Ltd.

I found this one while searching around and well I bougt it. A shortened 25-2 45acp w/ K Frame Rnd. Butt, not sure who did the work but it looks good and It's in great shape. Here's some pictures.

Whelp, rather have no power than go through what we are going through. Weds morn at 0341 hours, I thought we were under attack. Was raining and thunder/lightening for a few days already. The crack of lightening sent me flying out of a deep sleep. Not uncommon but figured it would pass so I reset the lights etc. That didn't happen. Partial electric. No internet, no tv, no ac, no nothing. I spent hours troubleshooting everything. Nothing came back. Yea, we had electric but didn't make a difference. Started out calling Xfinity. They found blown lines in the underground across the street. It took out 2 of our flat screens. Once Xfinity was online, we could access the net with our iphones. Big whoop. Put me over my data and the charged me 15 bux. Then called electrician. Before he got here, I reset 6 breakers, and 4 gfci outlets. Still missing power in the garage. I replaced the gfci and got all power back on. Its going to cost about $2400 outside of inspection. HVAC blew a zone card, $500 It blew our landscape lights, fried my laptop which was connected to a brand new 1500VA UPS. So much for Surge Protection and Backup. At 1700 hours I was still trying to get things worked out. My wife decided to walk the property line. She said we got hit! Took pictures. Took out a Ring Spotlight cam, traveled up the facia almost to the peak of the roof and came out of a hole that looked like a 12g shotgun slug as fired from inside and left everything smoldering. We never knew it because we were too busy trying to get people out here. Luckily the rain put out the small fire that fried the camera. I sleep 20ft from where the hit was. So far, we are up to over $10K in damages and that don't count repairs. Will find out Monday what Farmers Ins will cover. Now the clencher., I have a brand-new 2023 Ford Explorer ST. Always sits in the driveway, (nowhere near the strike.). I wanted to just go for a short drive to clear my head. Barely got it started with multiple warnings on the screen. Would barely move. So somehow the lightning strike fried the modules in the car computer. Had to get it flat bedded to the dealer. Lord knows when they will get to it because they are backed up. Luckily got my wife's Edge for a backup. So no power? Blah. Take that any day., Haven't slept since Weds because my stomach is in knots.