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I'll take snow over a tornado any day !

COME ON SNOW. I'm retired!

The SA-35 is a better High Power than FN ever built. Trigger, sights and safety that are all very usable... which can't be said about the original line. The new "FN High Power" is a completely different gun (and an improvement IMO) but more expensive, and in true FN fashion, take completely new magazines. My Girsan MC 35 would be a lot more usable if it weren't for the 8 pound trigger... but otherwise I like the features on it.

Start with all the items mentioned above. Safety, law and mind set. Gun shops are bad about selling first timers, especially women, the wrong gun. They sell what needs to be sold instead of what the shooter actually needs. They're especially bad about selling women a small frame .38 revolver which is fine until they fire the first shot. But you never know about people. I had one lady who fired two shots out of a J-frame S&W .38 and declared "Hell NO! " Then another took to the 1911 .45 like a duck to water. Everybody is different. Remember that. I always start new folks with a .22. Revolver first and then move on to semi-autos. Then let them try as many types and sizes of guns as possible. They need to find what fits and works for them. Often that ain't what you or anybody else thinks they need. Remember that too. The general recommendation of starting newbies out with a .38 revolver is usually a good one. Simple is always better.

Big difference between first time shooters and first time gun owners. If I introduce someone to shooting then they are going to have a sit down to go over the basic safety rules and basic operation of the firearm(s) involved including some dry-firing. Then I will still be standing right behind them when they start popping off shots. For new gun owners I don’t get asked too much, but if I did it would probably be a single shot .22 considering how people are these days.

Just don’t shoot this, so letting it go. Glock 44 22 LR Glock OEM Threaded barrel with Thread Protector and Thread Adapter (Currently Sells for $180+) 4 Mags (Two 10 round OEM & Two 18 round Pro-Mag x $18 each) OEM backstraps Cleaning Kit Paperwork Glock Hard Case There is a little finish wear on the slide stop lever on both sides. I would imagine it came that way. But obviously, not affecting operation. FTF in Lenoir City/West Knox area Cash Only and No Trades other than .38 Super, .44 Mag/spcl or .38 Special Ammo $500 $475 Final price reduction $450

Good evening all you collectors of S&Ws. I have here tonight a Smith and Wesson Model 39 (serial number 8842) which I believe was manufactured around 1960 give or take a year. This specimen is in excellent shape. Really overall a great find. What makes this one even more unique is that the original box is included in the sale along with its two magazines shipped from the factory. As you history buffs know, this model 39 was the first commercial 9mm double action semi auto pistol made in the USA. Up till then you had to import a german or other foreign made handgun, how unpatriotic. But now, you can flex your patriotism with this unique and beautiful piece just begging to come join your growing S&W collection. Asking $800, reasonable offers considered

Really dont want to sell this but things happen. Beretta 92x centurion,langdon tactical optic cut, full np3 coated trigger job, np3 coated short reach trigger, steel mag release, steel guide rod, carry bevel, sro not included but i can include a holosun 508t $1500 Located in antioch Must have TN ID

Good morning! Finally got my sight hood and original front sight block off plate put on and wanted to post some pictures. Manufacture date is year ~2000, the barrel was shortened before I got it. I added the Williams peep sight from a .35 Remington Marlin I had at the time, as well as the Galco bullet holder. Might be my favorite rifle! This got me into reloading as you can save about as much as dies cost at around 20 rounds if I recall. I've loaded some 500-grain T-Rex killers and it is quite the kick!

Bought out lady who’s father had passed of ammo cans full of boxed Wolf/Bear 7.62x39. For you Knoxville and surrounding area guys. Unsure of how much I have as I’m not counting it. $0.35/round. Local pick up. Also have it on stripper clips, one can I believe, and maybe several cans of Soviet.30-06.

This thread ain’t any good without pics

I worked in a grocery store from 1989 until 1997. I was in the dairy department. When it snowed I never had to worry about rotating the milk to get the later dates in the back. Customers were grabbing milk like mad .

I remember working at a grocery store in high school. I always found it odd that the store was dead until it started snowing. Then business picked up. Then, the worse it got, the more crowded the store became. People kept coming until it stopped, then it was dead again.

I bet there isn’t a loaf of bread or a jug of milk on a store shelf anywhere in Tennessee.

Amen to that!! I work from home, we stay stocked up on groceries, and don't have to be back at church until Wednesday, so the snow can come or go, I don't care.

So I took the plunge after fondling the Springfield and the girsan yesterday evening and again this morning I decided the Springer while nice wasn't worth the extra 2 to $300 for me not today so I bought an MC P35 I've only put about 50 rounds through it It shoots to the point of aim mind you I was firing at a target only 30 ft away but so far for about five out the door not too bad

I also have a 1895 that has been cut to 16”. It is my favorite lever gun. Only difference is I have a 2x scout scope mounted on it. A 16” barrel makes a great size to carry in the woods.

He posted the same thing on another members ad. I'm not sure if he's real or some computer troll thing or what , but we seem to be getting more of these type things here on TGO.

I think it depends on the shooter. Someone who is really interested in guns might do well with a .380 or 9MM semi auto. On the other hand, someone like my wife who is not big on shooting and only fires a gun about twice a year is better off with a small frame 3 inch .38 revolver. She has no desire to learn about how a pistol functions and does not like having to chamber a round. She loves the simplicity of just opening the cylinder loading the rounds closing it and pulling the trigger.

That thing that FN is currently calling a High Power is NOT a real Hi-Power. Totally different new design that looks sorta like the old Hi-Power trying to cash in on a classic name. From all I hear, its a fine gun. But it ain't a Hi-Power.

When new or newish shooters come over I break out the single action Ruger wrangler. Obviously go over safety and all that jazz, I feel that having them pull the hammer and then have no recoil even though they anticipate it is a good start to get them comfortable behind a firearm. From there, bolt action single shot older Winchester .22. After that it’s usually a Ruger mark iv with a dot to build there confidence. Then a 10/22 a little farther back. If they seem like they’re enjoying it and competent I’ll load a tx-22, and work up to putting one round in a 9mm striker. I feel like loading the single shot and talking to them while loading mags kind of builds their confidence a bit. Only reason I haven’t gifted my wrangler is that I use it as a confidence builder for novice shooters. Carrying I don’t have much advice. I think far more people carry and keep guns in their vehicles than should. I guess I’d say get a proper belt and walk around the house for a week. Eventually the thought that everyone knows you have a gun on you subsides.

I wish people that sold cars would teach people how to drive but there is no requirement to do so. In an ideal world gun stores would recommend or offer training.

If you have Paramount+ Lawmen: Bass Reeves is good. I have been waiting on something about him to get put out.

It’s supposed to drop to single digits here by Wednesday I am looking forward to spring I hate the cold I have some books I haven’t got around to or turn on a utube of Key West lol

I like Creed Fisher a lot I don’t think he’s mainstream either

I never go to Walmart if I can help it except for engine oil and HVAC filters. I was there yesterday and people were buying small electric heaters like they were going out of style !

I'm not so sure about THAT. At Washington, DeBoer employed a pass-first, big play offense. In fact, Washington's pass offense this past season was #1 in the nation. I know that rubs against the SEC norm, but Alabama is going to throw.

It is a 16" barrel so I assume it was cut down as I don't think Marlin made these in 16" barrels. If you are a Marlin expert, please educate me! I bought it about 15 years ago off a gentleman who was selling a number of lever guns via a newspaper classified ad (I'm 37 but now that sounds kind of old school, right? Sort of miss it though). Stay warm everyone!

I have more !

Check The Garrett Boys out guys. They haven't hit it big yet, but I think they are very talented. If you click on this link go to 1:10 mark as there are other entertainers. The bearded guy is one of my church members son and the boy on right that plays mandolin is his son. We saw them live at the Oak & Iron venue in Livingston.

Super-cool blaster!

When I took my granddaughter out to shoot for the first time we took a single-action .22 revolver. One must be deliberate with the actions needed to fire it, and it's unintimidating. Naturally we did a safety brief first, and discussed sight-picture, and I stood behind her and talked her through each step. My father taught me with a single shot, break-action .22 rifle.

Fix It Sticks All-in-One Torque Driver Kit, happy with mine.

I have someone that 100% will not carry a 38 revolver because that's what women carry. I explained all the pitfalls and she practiced. She's cleared 100s of stovepipes and dead rounds to the point she expects evary round to fail. It was a PITA. Be careful how you word things. I'm 100% at fault for that one. She however is an absolute beast with a firearm now. I would not want to be someone she feels is a threat.

As my friend Kegger once said, "Concealed is concealed".

Everybody at my house got sick a couple of weeks ago. It took about a week to get over the crud, so it was probably something viral like flu or coronavirus. I've learned to keep mucinex, benadryl, sudafed, advil, and robitussin on hand all the time to fight the symptoms, since docs can't do much when it's viral.

Not gonna lie, I was expecting something else from your title.

Pics?

Interested in trade for a B&T APC9K Pro w/ Telescoping Brace or only NVG? It is a B&T Lower with 5 Mags.

10-Ring, try this:

I had a friend who kept losing mailboxes to bad drivers as he lived on a corner. I helped him weld iron rods and some railroad iron which he covered with bricks. The next car that hit it was totaled . . .

Country music is far from dead, the good stuff just isn't played on the radio, and save for maybe Chris Stapleton and Jamie Johnson I don't want to hear anything on "Country" radio. There is a boatload of great independent artists just like this one, but you have to seek them out. They refuse to play the Music Row game so the big labels won't sign them. Yes, they are harder to learn about, but you hear their music and not the "country radio" BS.

Not sure what grip module you're using, but the Wilson Combat module for the compact (15rd) is excellent. If you run 17rd mags, get the Brouwer Solutions M1811 module. It completely changed the gun for me.