Grayfox54

Unfortunately S&W's performance Center ain't what it used to be. They once turned out finely tuned custom guns. Now, you get something a bit fancier than the stock guns, but they really aren't much better.

Just recently, the carrier USS Harry Truman was on patrol in the Red Sea. They made an abrupt turn to avoid in coming fire which resulted in the loss of a F-18 and a tow tractor overboard. OOPS!

A lot of people don't know about the Mike Rowe Works Foundation. Every year they give away a couple of million dollars worth of scholarships to people to learned skilled trades. Mike understands that its not white collars, but dirty hands that keep this country going.

Yep and its only $34 a can. I'll pass. I can find cheaper survival food.

The .30 Carbine is notorious for stretching brass. It has to be trimmed after every firing. Perhaps you did trim too much. Also check the firing pin's movement in the bolt. Could be just enough crud built up in there to slow it down a bit or maybe shorten its full travel just a hair. Check the bolt face to make sure the cartridge head is sitting flush and square. Honestly, I'm just guessing here as I've never run into this particular problem before.

I'm generally not much for scratched up guns. But I gotta say that that looks good.

The 64-1 is the stainless version of the plain old Model 10/M&P Service revolver. Very popular, but also pretty common. I'd guess it to sell somewhere around $500, maybe more depending on the buyer. However, the Highway Patrolman/pre-28 is a sought after collector's item. Even in its rough condition it could bring $800-1000. As for a refinish, could just be a trick of the light. If the hammer and trigger are case colored, its probably the original finish. But if they actually are blue, it definitely has been aftermarket refinished and that will hurt its value considerably.

I've left the house without either on occasion. For me its kind of a "Aw Crap!" moment when I realize I don't have it. But then I just go on with whatever I was doing and don't worry about it. I pay attention to my surroundings and try hard not to need my gun. As for the phone, I never liked being tied to an electronic leash anyway. If its important, they'll call back. The one thing that bugs me if I don't have it is my pocket knife. I feel just plumb nekkid without that.

Thanks guys.

I own a couple of ARs, but I'm really not into them and don't know much about them. But I am curious about the various gas systems. What's the difference between a standard gas system and a mid-length? What difference does it make? How many gas systems are there? Which is best?

Yep, its real. I remember seeing them when I was a kid. Can't remember for sure, but I think I might have had one. But bear in mind that way back then, smoking was normal. Everybody did it.

Ten years or so ago I would have done it myself. But I've gotten old and decrepit. Can't do that sort of stuff anymore. It sucks to get old. Its only 90 feet, but the one estimate I've gotten so far is $3500. I'm looking for alternatives.

That Sears catalog had more than one use.

The last round of storms damaged my 30+ year old 6 ft wooden back fence. Its gonna have to be replaced. Anybody know or can recommend a good fencing company that won't break the bank?

Knocked down to page 5 in just 4 days? WOW!

How about a Pop-Up? They make some really nice ones these days.

IRS does have a LE section. I can't remember exactly what they're called, but they're IRS cops. These are the guys who actually go out and arrest tax cheats. Some of them don't come along quietly, thus these agents are armed. However, they are only a very small fraction of IRS employees. I know a guy who retired from this job. Yes, I remember when IRS was suddenly buying hundreds of guns and many thousands of rounds of ammo. They don't need them and they should be taken away.

I happened to be over that way yesterday and stopped in. There was a good bit of empty space in the various cases. But they still have a lot of guns. Place was kinda dead. Only a couple of customers. Only three guys working, so I guess the other employees are already gone. Got to talking to one of the salesmen. He figures they will close at the end of June. Said they had to be out of the building by July 15. However, prices don't seem to have gone down any at all. I asked when the big closing sale would start and all he said was that he would make me a deal on anything I wanted. But didn't say how much of a deal.

I may be wrong but, Its my understanding that you may own a handgun at 18, however you can not legally buy one. Frankly, most private sellers at a gun show will be cautious about selling to a young person. I seriously doubt you will find one who will sell to someone under 21. If you want something for home defense, consider a shotgun which you can legally buy.

I grew up in a camping family. As an adult, I spent 12 years as a Boy Scout leader. I've been camping my whole life. Did it all in tents and was quite comfortable. You can buy a really nice tent and everything else you need a whole lot cheaper then a camper.

I've noticed that this is getting a lot of comments on several gun boards. What's the big deal? They all look the same anyway.

I went. Not bad. I got to talking to one of the vendors when he remarked that the crowd was small. I told him that there was almost no advertising for this show and he was shocked. Oh well. I don't like big crowds anyway.

One more time.

Good! Now to keep the ball rolling.