TrickyNicky

I see them fine? FWIW I'm using an iPhone 5 with an older iOS. I think it will clean up well. Glad you pulled it out of that barn before it was too late.

That sucks, I don't know why but I run into more brain dead "electricians" than any other tradesmen. I've met a few not so great carpenters too, but the bad electricians really scare me. Don't think I've met an incompetent plumber or hvac guy yet though.

They can choke on it. Too bad, I used to really like them. Growing up my dad would get their catalogs and then pass them on to me. I'd drool over knives and stuff and couldn't wait until I was old enough to have my own money. Now I wonder how they're even still in business.

FTFY. It may very well be an if instead of when situation. With such a huge showing of noncompliance it would be a tough tasks to even start, nonetheless finish. It may also just be possible the American people have more backbone than you give them credit for. I hope so anyway. :2cents:

Happy birthday BersaGuy!!

Which if true makes even less sense. As I understand the bill, and I may not, but as I understand it models currently on CA roster are not effected by the new law. Which is also how Glock and the rest are going to stay put, and also why Ruger and S&W again really aren't up against the wall here. All it really means is don't send new or improved models to CA, at least that's the most common opinion I've come across. We'll see how it pans out I guess, not sure at this point what's going to be accomplished though. Or avoided.

Actually I think it would make for a pretty open and shut case. "Cause of death, huge gaping chest cavity." Or "Back of head missing."

An interesting theory for sure, I had not thought of this as a civil rights issue, that'll give me something to chew over for awhile. Thanks for the well though out response.

No sweat. :up:

Fuck a whole lot of that. Time to start driving by your "friends" houses and work until you find the car with the damage. Pop all 4 tires and throw a brick through all the windows. Don't forget to leave a note. "Dearest friend, I know what you have done. All of our mutual friends know what you have done. In about twenty minutes the police will know what you've done, as will your parents, spouse, children, pastor etc. yours most sincerely, RC3." Or the above but instead of going all cray-cray on them, call the popo. You pick.

Nashville armory has been getting it in fairly reliably for months now. $3 - $5 a box depending on variety. I've bought at least 2500 rounds of their cb and probably half as much again in misc other loads. In the last 6 months. Last bought some a few days before Xmas and they had federal bulk cans too.

Again, if its the right financial decision then so be it, no ill will on my end one way or the next for Ruger/SW. Their reacting to a situation out of their control, all we or they can do is hope for the best outcome. For most of the country you'd be right on the money. Ca already has state registration though so kind of a moot point for them. As to the matter of replacement pins, I'm sure something could be worked out, sell each gun with 3-4 consecutively/same numbered pins, start registering the pins themselves etc. those may not be truly viable plans but I'd be willing to bet there would be a way to work it out and pass the cost into the buyers of Ca. Maybe not though, again if its just not a financial possibility then so be it. I think it could be worked out by brains better than mine though. The problem with that is that there are companies, some not even based here without a care in the world for Americans except their dollars who will fill the void and do so well. The idea of isolating California LEO from procuring the equipment they are actually BUYING is ludicrous. You think Glock cares for a minute about American politics over California LEO supply contracts? HK? Besides even if that was a viable option Id rather put a different kind of pressure on the politicians of CA, the kind that only stems from more gun sales. Again, Pelosi, Fiendstien, Moonbeam and the rest WANT Ruger/SW/Glock/CZ/Colt/ et al OUT of the California gun game. You may think you do too, but again, that is a huge chunk of revenue that the major gun companies will have to make up somehow, BCM and Barrett probably are not feeling much sting but then have probably not ever held 1/100th of the CA market combined that any one of the big companies have. Where they might have to recoup pennies, Ruger will have to recoup dollars. They're probably not about to take the hit themselves, especially with a new factory coming, any guesses what that means for everyone else? I just can't see how this is anything but bad? :shrug: If they do have to stop sales, I do agree with the general consensus that they should stop sales to everyone. I just wish they'd pass the cost onto the California buyer. That is more likely IMO to cause the pressure from within, plus keep arming the people who want to be armed, regardless of what THEY have to go through to do so, and regardless of anyone's geographical desires. ;) At least my buddy's 10/22 might become worth as much as one of his FALs, I guess that's a plus. :D

I liked it and then had to unlike it so I could like it again. :rock: :USA:

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The size of the company has nothing to do with it. I agree with Barrett's decision because the circumstances are different. CA passed a law criminalizing Barrett's flagship product line, .50 cal rifles. There was no oppertunity to adapt the product and still keep it flowing into the state, except re chambering for a different round, kind of defeats the point of having a 50 cal when it's in 338. Not that there's anything wrong with a 338. :) in their case, the move was a good one, make it imossible for civilians to use out weapons, we'll make it impossible for ANYONE to use our weapons. Smith/Ruger are not up against quite the same wall. I wouldn't blame them or hate them either way, its their companies to do with as they like, and I'll still buy their products without this entering into the equation one way or the next. I'd still rather see them do somewhat like magpul did last year when they flooded the Colorado market with pmags before legislation went into effect. I understand why from a cost point of view they wouldn't want to, maybe even cant, but I'd rather see them tool up and make an effort to increase sales in CA instead of stopping them altogether. Basically I'm of the opinion that by pulling out of CA, the companies loose revenue, law abiding citizens loose firearm options, and the dems win another step closer their gun free utopian society by the sea. I'd rather see the good guys win or at least loose as little ground as possible, and see the likes of Fiendstien have their plan backfire and bite them in the ass. Also consider, with missing revenue there is sure to follow a significant price increase everywhere else... My question, why exactly is there so much support for the cut and run tactic? I can't help but wonder if the sentiment would be the same if we were talking about this happening in a more popular state...

Wrong move IMO. It plays right into Fiendstiens hands, she is most likely thrilled to have two less "death vendors" peddling their wares in "her" state. Plus it hurts S&W to have close down a fairly large revenue source, Ca is a huge state and contrary to popular belief, guns are quite popular there. Maybe not having to undergo additional tooling costs to comply with the new laws will make it financially sound for them, maybe not. Either way this is a little different from the whole Barrett thing which I do support.

I agree though I be be more worried about carry permits being federally issued on a "may issue" basis.

I just find it a little funny, having had two background checks done on me in about a twenty minute time frame. At least I didn't have to pay for one of them. :lol:

Kill them! Kill them with fire! Is it wrong that I want to see video of that nest getting hit by a... Well jeez, pretty much anything? Maybe a rock, or like a bus or something?

Made my way over to D&T Arms this evening after work. Had a transfer come in from PSA that had gone a little wonky on PSAs end, so that's always fun. It was my first time meeting David and another of his guys I haven't met yet either, unfortunately I didn't get his name, nice guy though. It was a pleasure to talk with David awhile about a few different things from tricking out a Nagant, to building and maintaining an indoor range, David struck me as not only one of the good guys, but knowledgable as well. David, always a pleasure stopping in and thank you for keeping such a nice shop with patient and capable employees. Second encounter was literally minutes after leaving the shop when I had the oppertunity to meet one of Goodletsvilles finest. Of course I initiated the meeting by waiting until he was behind me then making a I U turn. The officer was very proffesional, polite and understanding. He politely listened while I explained that I did see him behind me, but I must have missed the no U turn sign. He professionally advised me that U turns were against ordinance in Goodletsville, and he was very understanding when I told him that while I could in theory produce proof of insurance and registration, it would mean rummaging around my disgracefully dirty/uttered backseat. (I normally keep reg and insurance in an envelope in my glove box, I had taken it out to write something on the envelope and just chucked it in the back.) He opted to issue me a non-moving violation instead of making me pull everything out of the car on the street, plus he let me go with a warning on the Uturn. Pretty decent of him IMO. So now I get to go back to Goodletsville next week to clear my name in traffic court. While I'm there I wouldn't mind a repeat of tonight's first encounter, I'll pass on a repeat of the second though. ;)

[quote name="TresOsos" post="1099487" timestamp="1390435249"] "Maybe he was within his rights, "No maybe about it there kemosabe." but when so many things are going on at this time and the right to bear arms is such an issue right now in our country, "Only an issue for those who want to see it fall. I'm good, no issues here. " we need to be a little bit more responsible in how we discharge our weapons especially for the sake of the children.   "Wrong again there bucko. You can't be more responsible than being responsible allows. You can't be a little negligent, you can't be sort of responsible, you are of are not, period.   [\quote]

It's tough when dads aren't doing well. They're the ones supposed to be worried about/for you, and instead that role gets flipped about, often with little or no warning. I sympathise, and empathize with what you all are going through. Not alot of fun. Thoughts going out for you all, keep your eye on that hunting trip and make sure your dad does too, the worst part of cancer treatments (in my second hand experience) is that they can zap not only your strength, but your will to get better. Keep him motivated on tomorrow.

Just wish I were closer.

I always figured most of them at that price range you are paying a good bit for the look more than the function. Having said that, its always just been a hunch. I do like the KX3 though. It reminds me of the loudener. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xIpLd0WQKCY

Man some of those are sweet! I like the lighter color ones, they look like the finish Gibson uses for Korina guitars.