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I got out last year. It is becoming increasingly political. I wouldn't write off going back in, but anyone going in now needs to do alot of research and know exactly what they are doing. Besides, its a kinder, gentler Marine Corps and military now (as I was warned when I was thinking about going back in) Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Thanks for the reminder man. Every time I wake up grumpy over money, bills, whatever bullshit comes to mind, I remind myself I could be deployed again, away from home and family and dealing with God knows what. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

    Not until you said that. Could be the wifes new carry piece I guess.

Well that should raise some eyebrows. Engraved with ivory grips, and erotic scenes in silver. Nice..... Not $7500 worth of nice, but I'd be a buyer at like $500, just for the conversation piece

Don't be a little girl. Go light one off and then report back, if you can.  Honestly though, if it made me nervous I would triple check my load data and maybe google to see if it was supposed to be that hard to reload. Then I'd go shoot one, just because thats the way I am..

I normally carry owb, so I added another holster in the truck. I slip it in that one and lay it in the pass. seat when I climb in. I need to add one to the ubderside of the dash instead. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Jesus that was a big chunk of steel. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

I love it dude. I have a large alice I plan to do the same thing too. You can't beat the setup for the money. Thanks for turning me on to those things. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Let me speak with the wife, cause id love to have any of them, especially that lil brown one Tapatalk ate my spelling.

I might have stole an idea from a certain someone lol. I need a brick hammer. Welding thise claws together was a pita Tapatalk ate my spelling.

[quote name="Lumber_Jack" post="1022440" timestamp="1377644179"] Ok, I want one....seriously. :D That's awesome. Will it hold an edge you think?[/quote] I hardened it in oil, then tempered at 400 degrees. A file skates off of it and my belt grinder definetly didn't like it. Id say its in the 54-56 rockwell range from what I know dealing with knives. It hardening in oil tells me its high carbon, and I know estwing uses tool steel for their hammers. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Do you have to provide your own lube or do they prefer going in dry? Tapatalk ate my spelling.

A hawk is a nasty weapon when its used right, and they make good tools too. You should google them sometime, see some of the new styles guys have come up with recently. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

I haven't been working this week, so I took some time today to make a breaching hawk for a buddy. This is made from a 24 oz eastwing claw hammer, convex ground blade, short spike with the rubber handle left on for comfort. The bladr is 2.5" wide, the head is 6" from end to end, and its 16" from top of the head to bottom of the handle. It was a fun project for sure. It was made with a smaller head and spike for speed. The long handle uses leverage to generate speed and power, instead of relying on head weight to make power which slows the hawk down and wears you out faster Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Its possible, but 98% of loggers and logging outfits won't look at anything under 10 acres, and especially if its already had someonencutting on it. Have you looked at renting a stump grinder and doing it yourself? Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Its just my preference. It also has to do with the leaves being mostly off, and I generally prefer cooler weather in general. And I sometimes slug hunt for deer. If deer ain't going so well I'll keep a few #6 high brass with me and can usually kill a decent mess of squirrel. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Just looked them up, and saw the major differences. I definitely still prefer the ones we got issued in the Corps. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Awww. See to me a full tang means the tang is as wide as the handle, and normally visible. A skinny tang is a hidden tang, and isn't as strong normally. And then there is partial tang, which doesn't run the full length of the handle and is glued or pinned in and sucks lol. I didnt realize the M9 was different, all Ive seen and used is the OKC we got issued, like the one you ordered, and just assumed the M9 was the Army designation for the same thing. My mistake. The Kabar is a good knife, and an icon. Hell I make customs and I still own a Kabar lol. To me a bayonet and a fighting/utility knife do 2 different things, and I'll take the extra weight of carrying both to have two better tools. If you ever wanna learn the basics on bayonets give me a holler. I was big into Mcmap, and have a heavy martial arts background. Id be happy to drag out my old book and go over Marine Corps bayonet techniques with ya. :D Of course if you already know them, don't take that as an insult, just an offer if you don't. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

We put some major hurt on the issued bayonets during MCMAP. The targets are "tire men" as in made from car tires. We would thrust, slash and cut with everything we had, with the leverage of a 20" barreled rifle, and I never saw one break, but you can break any knife (bayonet). I wish they would issue the bayonet and the Kabar. I like them both, but would prefer to have a dedicated knife and a dedicated bayonet, but I understand why they did it. Does anyone other than the Marines still issue and teach bayonet techniques? Tapatalk ate my spelling.

I would have loved to have that thing when I was in. I might have to setup an AR with a bayo, so I can brush up on those bayonet techniques Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Blue helmets would make a nice target identification item. And no qualms about fighting fellow Americans Tapatalk ate my spelling.

So whos gonna be watching? I can't wait till it comes on, I have no shame in admiting I love it, even though its nothing but a man soap opera. I almost quit watching last season after what happened with Opie (I won't spoil it for those who are behind). So who else is excited? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy0PJdweIxw&feature=youtube_gdata_player Tapatalk ate my spelling.

This. I normally don't squirrel hunt till the first frost and the wolves get gone. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

It is if the person or group your discussing is a bunch of socialist, jack booted, nanny state thugs. I've been considered an extremist for years by some. I'm a white, male Christian who believes in guns, God, and I believe wholeheartedly that no government can take away my rights, as they are not privileges given by that Government in the first place. And I have no qualms saying it to anybody. Screw them and their list. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

[quote name="RichardR" post="1021091" timestamp="1377400547"] I drank "cowboy coffee" for 20 years before my mother finally bought me a coffee maker out of disgust. I'd always just tell her that is what teeth was for (to filter out the grinds) but I do have to admit, I haven't drank cowboy coffee at least not at home since getting that coffee maker, I still make it that way while camping though.[/quote] My old man drank perc coffee for years, then went instant. Now he has one of those always hot coffee makers. He drinks roughly 35-40 cups a day on average (and thats not an exaggeration) and it doesn't matter if its 105 and he is bailing hay or if its 10 below and we are blacksmithing. Sadly, I picked up the habit and drink 12-20 cups a day now. I still make cowboy coffee once a week on sat. night and anytime I go camping. As a note on cowboy coffee. A cup of cold water or a couple of egg shells will settle the grounds, and if its strong enough but to bitter then a small amount of wood ash will make it a little more mild. As far as surviving, I am constantly adapting and improving my plan, and believe that with my skill set and preps I honestly stand at least a decent chance of continuing life. Tapatalk ate my spelling.