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Taurus PT111 Millennium G2.  I have one and love it!

I wouldn't buy a Springfield M1A period.  I have two friends that have them, both NM and neither is a great shoot rifle.  Also one of them as been diagnosed as having a faulty heat treatment.  Since my friend bought it used, the warrenty is void.  I've heard good things about the Enterprise and LRB M14s, but they are more expensive.

I don't know about you all, but if the principal came to me and suggested I do something, I would take it to mean that's what I must do.  Just like if my boss came to me and said, I'd like you to work overtime on a project.  To me, he is just telling me in a nice way, that I must work overtime. From what I've read here, the Principal was in the wrong, and as a representative of the Government (in this case the School System), so was the School System.   Had a parent gone to the cheerleaders and suggested it, then there is no problem here.  Nor would there have been a problem with the cheerleaders themselves getting together and coming up with it.  That's a student led prayer and protected.  But that's not what I have read.

Try www.bushcraftusa.com.  They have a good Classified Section and there are plenty of other things to read about too!

Hey, I converted my Saiga .223 and I have no mechanical ability, what so ever.  If I could do it, anyone could do it! :)

Go with the Ruger SP101 in .357mag, for now.  And start saving your money to get a 1911.  The SP101 is built like a tank and utterly reliable.  As mentioned in a prior post, you can also shoot .38spl in it.  .38s are half the cost of .45acp, which translates into more range time, better shooting skills and more fun! :)  Plus they are great for carry and self defense. I do recommend a good holster for them, though.  I also recommend a 3" barrel, if you can find it. I'm not sure how old your son is, but he also may find the SP101 a bit easier to shoot, from a recoil stand point as well.   Springfields are great, pistols!  I know this, because I own a Loaded Version in Stainless Steel!  But, if you are wanting a plain jane mil spec one, I would look at the Rock Island Armory.  You can use the savings to purchase ammunition for it.  1911s are really fun pistols to shoot and there are lots of after market upgrades you can do to them.  If you like to tinker around, that makes them uber sexy.  The .45acp is a great round for self defense too, and the 1911 carries flat against your body, but it's also heavy and sometimes it's not real fun to carry.  If you have your heart set on a 1911, I would recommend a Commander version, with the 4 1/2" barrel.  It's a 1/2" shorter and a bit lighter.  Lighter is better when it comes to carry pistols, IMO. RIA makes the 1911 in 3 sizes, Government (5" barrel), Commander (4 1/2" barrel) and Officer (3.5" barrel).

I actually wouldn't mind owning one of those!  I wouldn't pay more than $400-$500 for it though.  Anymore and you could just go by a Sportical or something along those lines or build an AR.  I like it much better than the Mini 14, but I like a sharp stick almost as much as I like a Mini-14.  There aren't a lot of semi-autos in .223/5.56x45.  It's nice to see another one out there.

Not a big fan of John Sevier.  Takes for ever to check in, through TWRA's system and the RSOs, as stated earlier, are a strange breed. I joined out at Norris at the first of July and I love it there.  I've found I'm usually alone.  I've never seen more than 5 or 6 people there.  It's well kept too.  Best $40 I've spent shooting ever!

If I could only pick one, it would be a Glock 17.  However, it's not what a carry now.  For the last month I've been carrying a Taurus PT111 Milennium G2.  It's eaten everything I've put through it in it's 200 round break in period, with no problems, what so ever!  It's fast becoming my favorite small pistol!  I like it better than even the Colt Agent .38 Spl that I had!

[quote name="peejman" post="1184026" timestamp="1409233925"]They make one now... [url="http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=758&category=Pistol"]http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=758&category=Pistol[/url][/quote] Buds Gun Shop has them for $411 (cash)! Its a bit bigger and heavier than the PT111, but still holds 12 rounds. Might just have make a drive to Sevierville, in the future! :)

  I'd be looking for one of those as well!!!

I've never had a Rossi either, but I have family and friends that do.  All of their revolvers have run flawlessly (as a revolver should).  The triggers always seemed a bit rough and the fit and finish was head and shoulders below a Smith & Wesson or a Ruger. But they are no where near those in price either.   However, this is a thread about the Taurus PT111 Millennium G2, not a Rossi Revolver, even though both companies are owned by Braztech. :)

I got a new pistol in a trade last night.  It's a NIB Taurus PT111 Millennium G2.  It came with the box, paperwork, two 12 round magazines, keys for the safety lock (which also doubles as a sight adjustment tool), a box of 115gr ball and one box of frangible ammunition, 2 custom leather holsters (one IWB and one belt).   It has a black polymer frame with a matte black finished slide.  The fit and finish were top notch.  I don't think there is a shiarp edge or corner anywhere on it!  The grip is very positve and seemed as if it was made for my hand.  I really liked it! It has the industry standard 3 Dot sights, which are adjustable for both elevation and left and right. There a loaded chamber indicator on the top of the slide. It also has a frame mounted safety located on the left side (ala the 1911A1).  I found it easy to use.   I took it to the range this afternoon and shot a couple of boxes through it.  The pistol performed flawlessly and was accurate .  At 15 yards, I was able to keep it in 3 to 4 inch groups.  I found this to more than acceptable from a 3.2 inch barrel, in a major caliber.  Muzzle flip was less than my Glock 17.  Accurate double taps were easy to achieve with it.   This is my first Taurus and it might not be my last!  I was totally impressed with it's performace!  I still want to put a couple of hundred more rounds down range with it, but for this outing, I was most impressed and at this point, I would recommend this pistol for anyone looking for a compact 9mm!  I was looking at the prices for this pistol.  Bud's has them starting at $302!  I think that's a great deal!!!

A better question is, who actually uses the lock on their pistol.  I have two pistols that have the locks and they have never been used. I don't even have the keys for one.

Hell to the no, on a move to New Jersey!!!  I wish they would leave the Union!!!

Exactly what I was thinking!

Yeah, I still got that waistline too, though I've lost 62 lbs since the first of the year. :)  I'm getting ready to move down another pant size too.  Might mean the PF-9 won't ride there anymore.  I don't know, but it is a small pistol.

It's a rifle in .223.  I'm afraid the movement of the cover would affect the rifle.  I have seen some after market receiver covers set up with a rear receiver.  Probably should check them out.

Are you carrying it in your front pocket?  Does it not tend to pull the pocket open or your pants down?  I carry Kel-Tec PF-9 in my front pocket and as light as it is, it still tends to pull my pocket open.  I really have to tighten my belt up too.

I would love to have a peep on my Saiga.  I'd also like to move the sight back to the rear of the receiver, but I'm afraid the receiver cover would move around too much.

It really depends on what kind of camping you and your wife want to do.  We have a family of 6 (with the future son-in-law). We dump/car camp.  If all of us go, we take a large Coleman Evanstan and a Kelty 4 person tent.  We also take a Eno Double Nest Hammack and a lightweight polypro tarp.  Both are mine for backpacking, but my son usually claims the hammack when we are just camping. We also have sleep on air mattresses.  No sleeping on the ground anymore for me.  I'm too old.  Besides, I have nothing else to prove.  I know I am a wimp.  :D   I'm not one that is much on small tents, especially when it's raining and I'm stuck in a tent.  For three or four of us, the Evanstan is perfect, for two queen sized air mattresses.  We also usually hang a large polyurethane tarp over the top of the tent for added rain protection, so we bring plenty bungee cords and jute twine with us.  The kelty will handle one queen size air mattress. I usually just use a sleeping bag or quilt in the hammack.   We got the Coleman Evanstan on sale at the Coleman outlet store in Sevierville, (next to the New Bud's Guns ;) ).  The Kelty came form REI and we caught it on sale too.  REI and Sierra almost always run a sale on the weekend.  Just go on their website.

Well, I'll throw my 2 cents in and say end it now.  It will hurt... actually, I'd say it already has hurt.  Best thing you can do is get out now.

Great looking knife, Spots!  I think this is the best one yet!!!

You all reckon, I could trade my Saiga in .223 for a couple of AR's, yet? :)

Guess my Saiga is going up in value.  I guess Obama is killing two birds with one stone.  Banning a Russian Import and banning firearms. Idiot!