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Gee, I would boycott them, but I already did that with the NFL as well as others a couple of years back. I guess the only thing left for me to do is ignore them as usual. Their opinions just don't matter to me.

I have full size 9mm in Glock, Springfield and S&W. If I could only have one of them I would choose my high mileage S&W 5906. I also have a supply of spare internals for the 5906 although I have never needed any replacements. Yeah, I got it, "it's a tank" as far as weight comparison, but I can totally depend on it.

I use card for convenience such as gas pumps and groceries and larger purchases and pay it off every month. I carry spending cash for smaller incidentals, and I carry cash that's not for spending in case I stumble into a good deal on a gun, car etc. that I don't want to miss by going to get cash. The wife and I did the "Dave Ramsey" method before it was a Dave Ramsey method.

We used similar years ago on our entry team. They were effective breaching tools with breaching rounds. Ours had Pachmayer pistol grips on them. They were very hard on the wrist though. Weren't worth a darn for rabbits or quail though.

WARNING ***Speculation Alert*** Unbridled Speculation to follow. Ok, so this guy used to live in Miami, moved out west to "escape humidity" last year. He has a broken and spotted employment history which includes a few years (4 to 5) as an accountant for Martin Marietta, a Government contractor. He is a licensed pilot who actually owns an airplane that is registered to him and associated with yet another plane. Has what some feel is a large collection of evil, wicked, mean and nasty firearms and several thousand rounds of ammo. (Which from the numbers quoted in the press it sounds more like a starter set). Is purported to be a multi-millionaire who did well in "Real Estate", who gambles frequently and is a frequent visitor of Vegas. Ammonium nitrate was found in his auto and Tannerite was located either in his house or auto. Oh yeah, he has a girlfriend with ties to Puerto Rico or somewhere. (Exact foreign interests yet determined, though reportedly in Tokyo at present) In that I remember well the Medellin Cartel investigation during the mid 80's to early 90's... I'm thinking drug running. Ok, there I got that out. I still don't know what his "Cause" was though.

I can't quit watching professional ball games over this because I quit watching, listening, or following professional games several years back. I became fed up with the attitude of so called professional athletes in general and lost interest. I have only watched very few collegiate games over the last few years for many of the same reasons. If I want to watch a game where the player is playing for the love of the game and competition I will go catch a high school game. The athletic talent may not be as developed but there is a heck of a lot more heart in the game. Secondly, does anybody remember the baseball strike? Yeah, how did that work out for them. People turned off to professional baseball and it still hasn't fully recovered. NASCAR and professional bass fishing boomed though. Prior to the strike you rarely ever saw a NASCAR race on TV and bass tournaments had not been televised prior to that. Networks had to fill air time thus the launch of both. Now if they want to drop the NFL and replace with, say, Women's Beach Volleyball, then I may become an avid spectator all over again. Providing they properly recognize the National Anthem.

Like above answers, pull the wand handle to release pressure on hose. If that doesn't work, just for kicks, since it is new and he may not have been the one to put oil in it, check the oil level to make sure it is not over filled.

Boy, I done told you, keep your hands off my melons!

Which is how we got to where we are today...

3 minutes and 25 seconds I will never get back...

A very sad situation for Ray who at the time may have felt that was his best alternative to end his pain and suffering. Unfortunately the LEOs he used as his tool have to now carry that. Sad all the way around.

You found it! The origin of Tacti-cool. That's some high speed kit right there.

To clarify, this incident did not involve a child, my term "brain child" may have been confusing. The individual was reportedly 47 years old. I use that term tongue in cheek for those that do stupid things. Granted, all the facts are not in, the investigation is of course in it's preliminary stages and rumors will fly. Time will tell the details, in the mean time, I will polish the award in case it is warranted. If not, I'm sure it won't take long for a deserving recipient to rise to the occasion.

So it appears that another brain child decided it would be a good idea to point a reported "toy" gun at Roane County Deputies as they were dealing with a domestic disturbance a little bit ago. I saw med flight and first responders and assumed it was another atv or vehicle accident. Apparently it didn't work out so well for the brainiac. If what I am hearing so far is accurate I feel for the LEOs involved.

I really like the looks of those wood grips on your 83. I had never owned a Bersa until a couple of months ago. I now have 4 Thunder .380s and a stainless Thunder .22lr. I am very pleased with all of them. I finally decided enough was enough and stopped buying Thunders (Until I run across a Combat Thunder Plus). I then ran across the recent sales on Taurus 85s snubby 38s with rebates. I now have one each in stainless and matte black. I have been extremely pleased with fit, finish and function of those as well. I have previously owned both Colt Detectives Specials and S&W snubbys. I actually like the Taurus better than my previous Smiths and wish I still owned my DS. They say you live and learn...as long as I have lived you would think I would be smarter by now.

I recently shot the last of the .22 ammo I originally bought 45 years ago. Now I have to start working on all that I bought the last 45 years Rotation of stock is important you know.

About six years ago I borrowed a friends utility trailer to use for a school class float. The trailer light wires were broken as was the one remaining light. I re-wired the trailer and replaced the lights. I went ahead and wire brushed the trailer and hit it with a coat of rust-o-leum. I returned the trailer the day after the parade. Five years later (Last year) he called and asked if I wanted to borrow his trailer again.

Taurus 85 2" in Matt Black along with a Stainless Model 85. With the sale prices and rebates I just couldn't help myself. I'll be generous and trade them both for whats in the pic above

The closest I would get to the lake on a holiday weekend is to take a cooler and a lawn chair to the boat ramp to watch the show. Many of these folks haven't had the boat out from behind the house, under that ripped tarp, under the tree since last labor day. In the past year they have forgotten what a Charlie Foxtrot it was the last time someone said "Hey, I know, let's take the boat to the lake! I can back a boat!" It can make for an entertaining afternoon.

Funny, while reading this thread my phone rang and I answered..."Hi this is Ron down at the Oak Ridge Firefighters Association" I interrupted and asked if he was with the Oak Ridge Fire Department, " Yeah, uh I work with the Oak Ridge Firefighters Association and uh have you ever heard of Mark Chestnut, you know, Bubba shot the jukebox guy. I interrupt and asked "are you an Oak Ridge Firefighter?" He said, "Uh-pause- Yeah I'm with the Firefighters association down here at the Union hall." I said, "Are you a City of Oak Ridge employee working on the Oak Ridge Fire Department" He said, "I'm working with the Firefighters Association, Yeah. I said, "Sir, you're full of ---- and an insult to all first responders, good day" and hung up. However, if anyone is interested in Mark Chestnut tickets his number is 865-813-0293.

I can't help myself, I gotta throw my opinion in here, she provided her carry permit upon request, I saw nothing to prompt an NCIC or State check on the serial number of the weapon being carried lawfully for there was no reason to lead one to believe it was stolen. That being said, once the check was conducted by dispatch which came back as "stolen" the Officer was obligated at that point to take the weapon into possession. However, arrest at this point was Officer discretion if the individual had sufficient proof of identity and no extenuating circumstances. Now, the Officer stated that Dispatch had screwed up before in such circumstances, and once they ran the check, a hard copy of the results would have been printed to be attached to the arrest report. Upon arrival at HQ the Officer should have personally looked at the print out to confirm the accuracy before booking ensued or the case went any further. Had he done so, she could have been immediately released with an apology and an explanation of the error. Although still a screw up, at least at that point it could be seen as an honest mistake and a face to face apology would have gone a long way. Then the next shift he could have bought a snow cone, said hello and left a good tip. He would have probably then had a new friend in the community.

I laughed harder at the above than I did the name.

I tip my hat to you Bersaguy, you had a problem (A/C), obviously you are a guy who thinks ahead and had a contingency in place, rather than complain incessantly because something broke (as things always do) you actually complimented your landlord by recognizing that he typically gets things fixed as quickly as he can. Though I have never met you I would say you are a can do, conservative (not much of a reach considering your presence on this board and content of posts), understanding kind of guy that knows how to sensibly deal with a challenge. But I pity the fool that doesn't get your A/C fixed quick in this kind of heat.

I had been looking for a good quality leather belt holster for a Bersa Thunder and another for a CZ82. I ordered a Vega from Eagle Imports for the Bersa and found another on Ebay that looked the same in the picture for the CZ82. Both holsters are excellent quality and construction and form fitted specifically for the weapon. Although not marked, I am pretty sure that the holster for the CZ82 is also made by Vega Holsters. Eagle imports had the best price on the Vega for the Thunder by a wide margin.

When I was younger I never wanted to fight and "old man". If I won, I would be the jerk that beat up an old man. If I lost, I would be the wus that got beat up by an old man. I figured either way was a loss for me. Now I hope younger folks share my philosophy. If not, how bad they lose is up to them.