-boatman-

No, they don't hold up either. Well, maybe they will to a bat but not to a car. I have one busted right now. It's still standing but it's ruined.

My dad always told me you learn more by listening than talking and I think he is right. That's why I read a lot and post little and I appreciate all I have learned here.

7/27 @ 9:29pm I tried to post here at that time but it said the site was down for maintenance but I was still able to read the forums.

I worked 12 hour swing shifts for several years and I slept with a noise maker. I built a house while working this and insulated the master bedroom walls all around and it was very quiet. I know that will not be a easy option for you without tearing your house all to pieces but if you have plans to build a house that might be a option.

Great looking truck. For the record I love the front end. That's the best thing about it.

It has been some time since I have had one of these apart but I think I am correct on this. The screw is not too long. It is the position of the pin when the screw was installed. There is a flat spot on the firing pin where the extractor screw goes. This keeps the pin free to move back and forth while holding it in. If the pin moved while you had it out it locked it down in that position when you put the screw back in. When you put it back together make sure it is in position and moves back and forth before tightening the screw down. If you have not taken it apart you'll see what I am talking about when you do take it apart.

This is what I did. Bought a gun the next day. No problem whatsoever.

"One Second After" is one of the best books I have read in some time. I would recommend it to anyone.

I had the same problem.

I have a Hobart 175 (I think that one may be a 180 now) and it does a great job. It is 230 volt and comes with a gas kit and cart. All you need is the bottle. The 230 volt welders have a longer duty cycle than a 110 volt which is nice if you do quite a bit of welding at a time. I have had mine for several years with no problems. Gas really does make better looking welds.

My dad carried a M1 Garand and a BAR. He said he never saw many M1 Carbines where he was and never carried one. It looks like it could be several different ones and may be hard to pin it down.

Also in Jackson is a railroad museum at the old depot south of downtown.

Very sorry to hear this. I know how you are feeling. Time will help.

Sorry to hear this. Been there and know how you are feeling.

The cops need to do that around here.

+1 While a national carry law would be great I think we could loose that and a lot more in the long run.

Every time I read something like this I feel really fortunate to be able to shoot at home. I just don't think I could enjoy myself at a public range if I had to be watching everybody else all the time.

You know something is really messed up when people who come to our country legally, play by the rules, and want to be a citizen cannot become one yet we have people in our country who want to give citizenship to people who come into this country illegally only for the reason to make money and send it back across the border.

On my PF9 I polished what shows through the ejection port of the slide. I used a felt wheel on a dremel and jewelers rogue. It shines like a mirror. If you use a dremel that way about all you are doing is taking the finish off and polishing. You can't hurt it doing that and it will be lots faster.

Too cool!

It will take more than a dremel with felt tip and compound to change change the shape of a feed ramp. All it will do is polish it to a mirrow shine if it is fairly smooth to begin with. It will not hurt it at all and can help smooth up the feeding.

I would not get a surveyor for what you are wanting to by. You may want to get a out board mechanic to check out the motor. As far as the boat goes the most important thing is the wood. The transom (back end) has plywood encased in figerglass. If water gets inside it will rot and is costly to repair. Tap on it with the handle of a screw driver. You want it to sound solid. It will also have wood stringers. These will be under the floor and will be encased in fiberglass. They will start at the transom and go most of the way forward like a frame. The stringers will be harder to get to and will be impossible in places. You do not want any rot here. Check for a soft floor. The floor is easier to replace but the sides of the hull has to be supported when this is done since the floor is part of the structure. The floor is glassed over on top but the bottom is exposed wood. Most anything else can be replaced without too much trouble but if I found rot I would move on. If you buy a used boat go ahead and budget some extra money above the purchase price to fix some things.

Look up a marine surveyor in your area. They will check it out and give you a written report. If the boat had any size to it and it stays in the water a survey may be required to insure it. Depending on the size of the boat it could cost several hundred dollars. If I remember correctly the last one I got was $300 or $400 dollars. This was for a 30ft twin engine cruiser with a gen set. Note: they can miss things. Don't ask me how I know that.

Where's the video? I don't see anything.

I can see it now. Grabbing a shopping cart to take your firearms to sporting goods.