Grayfox54

Appears to be a very early prank pic. Trick photography has been around since the invention of the camera.

No, but it pays for a lot of them.

I have one of the EP9 pistols and have been very happy with it. No major issues at all. The mags in mine tend to go in a tiny bit too much and feed lips will block the bolt. However, if you get in the habit of inserting the mag and then giving it a slight downward tug, it works just fine. Probably just my gun. You should also add a forward grip of some type. After a couple of mag dumps the handguard tends to get a bit warm. Accuracy and reliability have been excellent. Overall, I think its a great bargain for the price.

I guess we're in just the right place. Temps have remained below freezing, but the sun has been bright and working overtime. In my neighborhood driveways and sidewalks are now clean and so is much of the street. I haven't gone anywhere, so no idea what the rest of the city is like.

Most of the current Generals got there by playing politics. Not by being warriors.

I've been prepared for years. I do believe things will get ugly in November no matter who wins. I don't think I'm in much danger where I am. But Memphis could see some serious problems. As long as they stay away from me and mine, I'll just sit back and watch. I'm no expert, but I avoid dried or dehydrated foods. I believe that if the SHTF for real, that water will be more precious than food.

If he really is a friend, don't hold back. He expects the truth from you. A smack up side the head probably wouldn't hurt either.

The cops blew it big time. Its as simple as that. But a big lesson was learned. PDs everywhere will no longer hesitate. As for the DOJ report. We all knew what it would say before it even started. Its all about politics. Never let a good crisis go to waste.

The real problem is that the temperature won't get above freezing. During the day this stuff thaws a little and traffic melts some of it. But then it re-freezes as a solid sheet of ice. Instead of getting better, the driving conditions get worse every day. Gotta another Arctic blast coming in. Right now its 26 degrees. and falling. That's gonna be our high for today.

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I had to get out a bit today. I was a little disappointed with Bartlett. They always did a much better job of clearing the streets. But there was at least one clear lane on the busier roads. Got a new mayor last year. I wonder if maybe he's not so much of a stickler as the old one was? Crossed over into Memphis for a while. Hell, they didn't even try to clear the streets.

According to the late news, Bartlett officially got 6". Current temp is 8 degrees. Normal temp for today should be 51. Not to get above freezing for the next couple of days. Just to add insult to injury, Thursday's forecast is calling for a wintery mix. Possible freezing rain and ice. Ain't that just dandy.

Here in Bartlett, we've got 4, maybe 5 inches. No, I ain't going out there to measure it. Temperature according to my thermometer is 19. In Memphis, officially, its 13. Staying my old butt in the house. Back when I was still working, the worse the weather got, the more likely I'd have to go out in it. It sure is good to be retired.

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I had one years ago. Got in a tight and sold it. I really regret that. I wish you were closer. I don't suppose you'll be coming west anytime soon?

How much are you willing to spend? You say you have a Springfield. Excellent guns. That's what I generally recommend. You could go with one of their fancier models. Best bang for the buck? I like Rock Island Armory. Good guns and affordable. Super accurate? Wilson, Ed Brown and Les Bauer come to mind. But they're expensive. Collectable? Can't go wrong with an older Colt. I'm not real fond of their current stuff though.

Start with all the items mentioned above. Safety, law and mind set. Gun shops are bad about selling first timers, especially women, the wrong gun. They sell what needs to be sold instead of what the shooter actually needs. They're especially bad about selling women a small frame .38 revolver which is fine until they fire the first shot. But you never know about people. I had one lady who fired two shots out of a J-frame S&W .38 and declared "Hell NO! " Then another took to the 1911 .45 like a duck to water. Everybody is different. Remember that. I always start new folks with a .22. Revolver first and then move on to semi-autos. Then let them try as many types and sizes of guns as possible. They need to find what fits and works for them. Often that ain't what you or anybody else thinks they need. Remember that too. The general recommendation of starting newbies out with a .38 revolver is usually a good one. Simple is always better.

That thing that FN is currently calling a High Power is NOT a real Hi-Power. Totally different new design that looks sorta like the old Hi-Power trying to cash in on a classic name. From all I hear, its a fine gun. But it ain't a Hi-Power.

I don't do it. Pistols are designed to use the loading round as sort of a buffer to slow down the slide. On an empty chamber, you're slamming steel on steel. However, I've never heard of a gun being damaged by it either. I guess if you did it a lot? I can tell you for absolute fact that dropping a round in the open chamber of a 1911 and releasing the slide on it will damage the extractor. I learned that one the hard way many years ago. As for the wrist flip on a revolver, over time it can affect the crane alignment. Not good.

I've been very happy with mine. Excellent pistol. You might wanna also take a look at the Girsan MCP35. Its a good Hi-Power clone at a good price.

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Nope. The 1908 uses a heel type magazine release and is a bit longer. I own both guns and just checked. The Govt. 380 is just slightly too big to fit the mag well of the 1908. Triple K does make aftermarket mags for the 1908. Yeah, I know, Triple K is mostly junk. But I do have a couple for my 1908 and they do work. I'm afraid that's your only option.

Depends on what grade you get and what they have currently available. Service Grade $1250. Pistol may exhibit minor pitting and wear on exterior surfaces and friction surfaces. Grips are complete with no cracks. Pistol is in issuable condition. Pistols may contain commercial parts. Field Grade $1150. Pistol may exhibit minor rust, pitting, and wear on exterior surfaces and friction surfaces. Grips are complete with no cracks. Pistol is in issuable condition. Pistols may contain commercial parts. Rack Grade $1050. Pistol will exhibit rust, pitting, and wear on exterior surfaces and friction surfaces. Grips may be incomplete and exhibit cracks. Pistol requires minor work to return to issuable condition but is functional. Pistols may contain commercial parts. Inventory is constantly changing as crates are unpacked and processed. This a quite a savings over U.S.G.I. 1911s on the open market.