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Those DW bobtails are beautiful guns. Nice collection.

That is the principle on which I don't do BOS. I won't be an adjunct registry portal for something I believe is unconstitutional. Again, this has been hashed out in the old BOS threads and I wouldn't advise anyone not to use a BOS, but I have chosen not to. That being said, I may or may not keep a record of firearms that have moved through my possession. I just don't do a BOS.

I usually ask if they are a tn resident and legal to own a firearm (non felon). I refuse bill of sales from either end strictly on principal and I will not give my DL info out. I will show my DL if asked, but will not give my license number out. I don't knock those who use BOS, I just won't engage. Legally, simple reasonable knowledge of TN residence and legally able to own is all that is required.

I'm a big Olight fan. The Bantam 3 or Warrior line are great carry lights. More lumens, great battery life, and I like the recharge design.

HP - I'm going to guess you read some of the early threads that were speculating on what was to come. I found a lot of confusing and contradictory info when I started looking into the P365 this year. Most of the bad info tended to come from 2018 threads.

Never seen that in a 9mm. GLWS

The answer is complicated, but I think the lack of understanding of current laws and the mindset that what we have mostly works the "same", most don't understand what difference it would make. Also, Nashville, Memphis have a lot to do with major pushback against anything 2A related. My impression, it is as much complex semantic issue here in TN as anything else. However, this has been discussed in detail many times. A quick search of just TGO will give you more than you'll need.

Technically, with the exception of an open carry black powder colt navy (iirc), all carry is illegal. A permit is an exception to the illegality. However, the permit is for carry. It is not a concealed permit.

I'm assuming an XL slide on a xmacro grip module. The xmacro is the only grip module with a 1913 rail.

I assume your looking for a Kydex? If so, look for a xmacro holster. There are several on Amazon, amongst others Kydex manufactures. I got an MIE and it works well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDQ7FTY9?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Interpretation of an interpretation of "guidelines" ... but yeah. Ironically, I picked up a transfet from Bellshire and Phil was under an inspection. He was irritated over very similar issues.

They obviously had issues. However, the ATF record keeping procedure is administered at the ATF by the same approach as the IRS. No matter how compliant you are, you are not in compliance. It is rigid, strict, subjective, loose, and an enigma all at the same time. If they want you, they will get you. I remember some years ago working at a gun store when we got checked. We got a bunch of write ups for clerical process that adhered to every current ATF letter that we were sent. The agents said, they wanted it done other ways and that the letters were subject to their on site interpretations and rulings. The ATF office said we had to go by the on site agents and we were not given anything in writing to contradict the "official" ATF ruiling letters.

I stand corrected. I also believe you missed the sarcasm. The full articleearch Co Mexican carry: misunderstood as to both history and application - By Mas Ayoob A feature article by Massad Ayoob: Mexican carry: misunderstood as to both history and application, this common practice can cause some well-documented problems In the 2004 American Handgunner Annual, in an article on concealed handgun carry, I made the point that there were a lot of reasons not to simply stuff the pistol into the waistband without a holster. This practice is known colloquially as Mexican Carry. One reader wrote, shocked, to ask why I would use such a "racist" term. I was reminded that we old, gray gunnies can't take for granted that the new generation knows where our ancient lingo came from. Honorable History If you go back to the roots of this term, you find that there is no racism, nor anything else pejorative in "Mexican Carry." The lore of the gun tells us that back in the 19th Century, the Mexican vaquero, much like the American cowboy, was an independent and self-reliant sort who often made it a point to carry a handgun. Alas, the history of 19th century Mexico was entailed one despot rising after another. The day came when the average citizen was stripped of his former right to go armed when he wished. This did not sit well with the fiercely freedom-loving caballeros. They grudgingly took off their gun belts and holsters, because possession of those accoutrements would be seen as evidence that they had violated the draconian new laws that disarmed them. However, they defiantly kept their handguns, simply stuffing them into the waistband behind their ordinary belt. If the Federales hove into view, the citizen would simply slip his revolver into some discreet place where he could retrieve it later. Thus, as I understand the history of the matter, there's nothing culturally negative about "Mexican Carry," as it became known. When we use the term, we're paying homage to generations of men south of the border who refused to give up the right to protect themselves and their families because petty tyrants attempted to make them helpless. Theory and Practice As noted in the Handgunner Annual piece, professionals have gotten away from Mexican carry. The gun can shift inside the waistband. It can even slip out unnoticed when you lie down for a nap. On a sedentary day that involves nothing more strenuous than a walk through the mall, you may get by with Mexican carry, but the moment action takes place--running, fighting, you name it--the chance increases exponentially that the insecurely-held pistol may become dislodged. Some handguns carry better this way than others. One fellow thrust a cocked derringer, loaded with a .410 shotshell, inside his waistband. The spur trigger struck the edge of his belt, and the pistol fired, emasculating him. A proper trigger guard, and preferably both a heavy trigger pull and a manual safety, will go far to prevent accidental discharges in Mexican Carry. Revolvers don't work well for this. The belt holds the widest part, the cylinder, and when gravity goes to work there's no catch point to keep the wheel-gun from sliding down the trouser leg. Old time cops wrapped rubber bands around their stocks to prevent this, but it was only a marginally efficient expedient. The slim, flat-sided 1911 (not called "old slabsides" for nothing) is more stable and comfortable than most when carried this way. However, shifting against the body can sometimes wipe off the safety catch. If the safety lever is ambidextrous, there's no holster to protect the outside lever from being wiped to the "off" position by the forearm. At such moments, the grip safety doesn't seem so extraneous after all. A striker-fired auto like the Glock? Glock itself strongly recommends not carrying with a round in the chamber unless the pistol's trigger guard area is properly protected by a holster. When the gun's manufacturer talks, I listen. Final Advice A belt clip attached in some way to the gun--the Barami Hip Grip for a revolver, or the Brown & Pharr Belt Clip for a 1911, for example--can keep the gun from "trundling down the pant leg," as Col. Charles Askins, Jr. described a personal experience that awakened him to the dangers of Mexican Carry. But it won't keep body parts from pushing the gun up and out of the waistband during vigorous activity. Unless there's an emergency need, don't take short cuts. Invest in a moderately priced, thin-body inside the waistband holster with the kind of attachment clip that bites like a pit bull. The Ted Blocker DA-3 and Alessi Talon come to mind, but there are several other good ones. It only takes another few seconds to put on or take off, but will he much more secure, and the very slight added thickness of the holster is more than balanced comfort-wise by the reduction in gun shifting. Mexican Carry is an interesting artifact of defensive handgun history, and can sometimes be the lesser of two evils when a pistol needs to be carried unexpectedly. But it usually causes more problems than it solves, and is left to history rather than practice by most competent handgunners.

Well ... There's a California translation if I've ever seen one. I believe it originated more from the western tradition of holster less waistband carry. Typical of the time south of the border. Not sure it's a racially charged degredation of Hispanic gangs. Using your logic, it would have been better addressed as the "Compton carry" or better yet the "Burress Tuck" And I'm an authority because much of my family is Hispanic, first generation American from Mexico.

I I've had ghost luck with the JMT Sabre triggers https://www.wingtactical.com/firearm-parts/ar-15/lower-receiver-parts/trigger-groups/jmt-saber-single-stage-drop-in-trigger/. The Rock River NM is a long time go to at a great price.

Welcome. It's always good to have good gunsmiths. You might want to check with TGO David about becoming an official TGO vendor.

I've had them and their fantastic. All the best of AR's and AK's in one package. The only thing you have to look out for is bolts, extractors, and firing pins. The PSA parts are gtg. Here's a good synopsis of the issues https://c3junkie.com/?page_id=185. The LWRC bolt is the best but the PSA KS-47 bolts are good as well. Black Rifle Arms sells extractors that work well.

Concealed OWB in Garret Silent Thunder STX 2.0. Best holster I have ever used. Typically I carry a P365 xmacro or Glock 19. Carrying at 3:30-4 hip. At other times it's my Taurus 85UL in a pocket or kydex OWB.

Mine is my FEG PJK-9HP. It was my first. Didn't have a clue what a Hi-Power was or who John Browning was, so I lucked into it. Many have been nicer or fancier but it can't be replaced. Browning's idea perfected.

Mines the RMR/Holosun C cut. Legion will cut it for just about anything.

Legion Precision's work is very good. Optic cut is tight, recoil lugs are perfect, and optic screws fit well. Finishing is excellent. Very pleased with this decision.

I want to carry in a holster, typically OWB, as normal capacity a gun as possible (G19 etc.). With as little inconvenience as possible. Outside of all the normal conditions mentioned in prior post, convenience is a big factor. The best I've found so far, is the Sig P365 xmacro. - Size/weight -concelibility - capacity - shootability

I just sent a Gen5 slide off to Legion Precision in AZ. $95 shipped (both ways), including milling and Cerakote. I had one of their milled slides and the work was nice. I sent my slide off last Friday (11/4) and it is arriving tomorrow (11/11). Cheapest and fastest I've seen from anyone. I'll update on quality, but all the reviews and forums give good reports.

That's what I did with my Rossi 92. Except, I got some black walnut wood from Precision Gun Stocks and reworked the action using Steve's Gunz kit. It worked fine before, but now it runs better than any other lever action I've held. Oh, and my dad engraved the reciever. https://store.stevesgunz.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5

A towel! Put it over your head when installing detent pins and springs. Even with a detent install tool! As to reaction rods, I use the MI: https://www.arbuildjunkie.com/ar-15-reaction-rods-pros-and-cons-with-sotar/ I also use my Real Avid Master Bench block a lot.