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It's open. The covered lines and AP range are open, some shotgun and long rifle ranges are closed. The two 100 yard covered lines are shut down because they are replacing the baffles.

I'd jump on this if I were closer, these are underrated .308s. GLWS!

I found it announced here: https://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/memphis-tn-gun-show/ I don't know whose site has got bad data, finding consistent information about gun shows in TN seems like a fool's errand sometimes.

From their website https://mssashooting.com ** NOTICE MSSA IS CLOSED ** MSSA is CLOSED due to extreme conditions. Do not call the office. Do not attempt to come out to the range. MSSA flood waters are slowly receding. MSSA is CLOSED MONDAY, APRIL 7th........AND depending on the river stage...... MSSA MIGHT Open at NOON on TUESDAY, APRIL 8th. * Check back for status.

Yes, I've done a fair of optic mount work in the last 2 years. Extracting broken screws from slides, replacing screws, drilling and tapping holes for bigger screws, fixing bad optic plate mount jobs, sourcing replacement screws. Some guns seem to be more prone to problems. I had a rash of Prodigy mount issues there for a while. The 6-48 screws Springfield provided to attach their plate to the slide are too short and if not 100% properly torqued and glued, they'll loosen. Longer screws, extra torque and sufficient thread locker fixes it. I've pulled several broken screws out of Caniks. They tend to use M3-.5 screws for mounting to the slide, which is about the teeniest screw you'll find. Were it me, I would retap to a 8-40. Other issues are due to improper pocket cuts. One CZ owner had his Shadow milled for an optic but whoever did it neglected to leave a rear "shelf" which would backstop any rearward movement. The second time his plate and optic combo loosened up, I retapped the holes to 8-40 and added a second set, so he now has 4 screws holding his plate to the slide. No more problems. I have several optics mounted to pistols of my own and haven't seen issues on them except (of course) the Prodigy.

Went by today. The business is called The Gun Store and are the same owners who had the store in Memphis on Winchester. Thankfully a full remodel was done. The range lanes are open. They have rental firearms including full auto. They have a fair assortment of new and used guns, and prices were reasonable. https://www.thegunstorememphis.com

The Coronet formerly Al Chymia Shrine Temple 5770 Shelby Oaks Dr Memphis, TN 38134

I actually had to use the saw on a Glock entrenching tool in an emergency scenario. I was in a minor collision several years back that ended up with the front end of my truck getting squished in. The truck was still driveable but the plastic fender liner was bent in and digging into the front tire. I carried the Glock tool under my seat at the time, and was able to use the saw to cut off enough of the plastic fender liner to allow the tire to move. Drove it home without further incident (after cutting away the deployed airbag). The Glock knife is really more of a bayonet shape, which makes sense as it was designed as a bayonet for the AUG. The thickness of the spine makes it a bit awkward to do regular knife tasks, especially fine slicing. However, it will do most anything in a pinch. it's cheap, very durable, and there are worse knives to have in your emergency bag. I agree that you should go with the regular spine and forgo the saw backed version... the Glock E-tool is a better saw and it's a solid and useful shovel as well.

The slides are the same length but the Centurion has a barrel muzzle that's flush with the end of the slide, where the standard 92 has a slightly extended barrel. The bigger difference is the straight backstrap Vertec style grip of the Centurion.

I can understand some of the cost on 1911s because there’s a lot of hand fitting often required. Either you have oversized parts and hand fitting or you’re making every part in house via CNC to your own specifications and tolerances. I don’t get buying a bunch of AR parts from diverse manufacturers, snapping them together, and putting a $3000 price tag on the result.

Great looking knives!

I completely lost the plot with Glock models when they started introducing minor variations and combinations of G19 and G17 parts. The last one I can tell you explicitly what it is was the Glock 45. They need to get out of the weeds and back to basics.

I think with ARs, you hit the point of diminishing returns pretty quick, say around $1500. A good quality barrel is the key and as long as the other parts are decent, I don't see much point in spending a premium on them. There are only a few major manufacturers of most of the parts, so I'm a bit jaundiced when it comes to the boutique AR market, especially when they're like "yeah other people make our parts but we QA them and put our name on them " and then not bother to actually do the QA / testing.

Weekend bump

This press is set up for .38 / .357 and includes the dies and conversion kit. Memphis area.

Lynn is going to cancel the next match because it's too wet

I heard this from a friend, apparently Top Brass is open under new ownership. Will try to get up there this week and check it out.

I’d go with DD because SIG not only uses proprietary parts but they have a tendency to discontinue support for rifles. DD makes a solid AR and at the end of the day it’s an AR with the parts compatibility. if you’re using a suppressor, an adjustable gas system is a great feature to have.

Bump for price change

This full rail Operator has been lightly used, and has a couple of minor wear marks, but is in great shape mechanically. AD CLOSED

Thinning out my collection, so this duplicate 92X needs to go. TN-made Centurion, non-optic cut. Box and 2 mags included. SOLD

I have a pre-lock Model 64-4 in .38 Special. I already have too many .38/.357 wheelguns, so this one needs to go. $380, located in Memphis area but open to reasonable travel.

Yes, it's still available. I might be open to driving out that way. DM incoming

I acquired this .38 a few years ago. This example has been reblued and the metal is in great shape, despite some softening of the rollmarks. The lockup is still tight for a 100+ year revolver. I believe the 20xxx serial number puts it toward the end of production for this model, but I haven't researched it. Price is $280, located in Memphis area but willing to do reasonable travel.

I have had the FN pistol for a few years, but I haven't shot it very much due to the cost of ammo, which has stayed above 5.56x45 in price. I'm not going to say much about the ballistics other than it will probably get the job done given proper shot placement, but here are the pros and cons as I see it. Pro: Lightweight, 20+1 ammo capacity, light recoil, accurate Con: Bulky for its size due to polymer overlay construction, weird safety lever location, magazine safety, cost, difficult to reload ammo for it