Grayfox54

The 1911 will never be obsolete. The gun as JMB designed it can be dropped in the mud, rinsed off in a puddle and still go bang every time AND be self defense accurate as well . Its probably the finest combat pistol ever created. Its when people start messing around with the original design that they get finicky. Trying to get all the tolerances as tight as possible, adding all kinds of un-necessary add ons and striving for target grade accuracy are what make it unreliable and finicky. But these things can also make the 1911 a world class target and competition pistol. So its a trade off. A good 1911 gunsmith can get all that and still be utterly reliable. However, with most so-called factory "target" or "competition" models its hit or miss at best. This is where that unreliable myth comes from. That and the fact that plastic fans feel the need to diss on better guns.

I was able to read it. I got through about 3-4 of the comments and knew exactly where that was going. I didn't bother to go on. Basically, that is the attitude of most of the Northeast U.S. They have been preaching the "guns bad" dogma for a lot longer than most of the rest of this nation. Its been instilled in most of them since childhood. Right along with the liberal mindset.

If y'all wanna start in on the education system in this country, bear in mind that what we are seeing today is the result of at least three, maybe four, generations of a liberal run educational system in this country. Its the often mentioned "dumbing down of America". I won't go too far into it in this thread, but I will say that today's high school graduates are in no way properly prepared to face adult life.

Ain't nothing wrong with the S&W 915. It was simply the less fancy, no frills, economy version of S&W 3rd Generation pistols. IMHO. S&W make excellent semi-auto pistols which for some unknown reason have always been highly under rated.

Most folks don't remember, but back in the early 70s Tennessee did lower the drinking age to 18. However, it didn't last long as DUIs and DUI deaths skyrocketed. Only a couple of years later it was changed back to 21. I was relieved that they did. I knew all to well how stupid drunk 18 year olds can get cuase I was one of 'em.

Last I heard Ford, GM and several of the foreign makers were all shut down. Many of the chips are produced in Japan and several Asian countries that are badly crippled by the Covid.

The actor is John Astin. He played Gomez Adams. Yeah, it was a great show. Lots of good stuff came out of it. One of my favorites. Carolyn Jones as Morticia was not only hot, but a bit of a philosopher as well.

Screw 'em if they can't take a joke.

How many times do I have to say it? Every Police Officer I've ever asked has said the the overwhelming majority of stolen gun reports they do have the firearm stolen out of a vehicle. Don't leave guns in vehicles!

I was cruising Armslist yesterday and got a message that I had to log in to read descriptions. Sure nuff, I could see pictures, but all the writing was blurred. However, I was a member long before they ever started charging. I just logged in with my old user name and password and everything was fine. As a non-payer I can't message any sellers. But as mentioned, many are now putting in phone numbers. That works for me.

I've been to Dixie Gun Works several times. But no, never really had the time to tour the museum. I thought that was just cars?

If you like old tractors, check out Discovery Park in Union City. They have a huge display of old tractors going back to early steam power. Discovery Park is one of those little known gems in our state. A wonderful Museum covering many aspects of history. But I warn you, if you go, be there when they open in the morning. Otherwise, you won't have time to see everything.

Never mind. I was curious as to what Paul Revere was talking about as it made no sense. But it appears to be a moot point now.

I completely agree. The next guy will be a rabid anti-gunner who has had enough sense to keep his mouth shut and out of the public spotlight. That will make him 10 times more dangerous.

You might try contacting George Bowers at GB Leather in Dover. https://gbleatherco.com/ He's more into concealment type holsters, but his web site does show some western rigs. George is in state and a great guy. I've spoken to him at gun shows many times. I have several of his holsters and he made my belt. Excellent stuff, I highly recommend it.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. That guy hit the jackpot.

Honestly, I'd love for OC to become the norm and a common practice that few paid any attention to. But we're a long way from that yet.

During my trip to Missouri, we went to dinner at a popular restaurant. I was there for a shooting event and feeling a bit rowdy. All of us were open carrying and I stupidly decided to show off a bit. I was carrying a 5" S&W 25-7 .45 Colt in a crossdraw holster forward on my left side. I had two incidents there that have stuck with me. 1. I was in the rest room washing my hands when a young boy about 6 or so came busting through the door at a dead run. He came to a screeching halt with his nose mere inches from that cannon. His eyes got big as saucers! You could easily see the shock on his face. But he slowly backed away and went on about his business without a word. I've always felt bad about scaring him like that. 2. When I went to the cashier to pay my bill, there was a uniformed LEO waiting for a take out order. He didn't say anything, but he sure was giving me the hard eyeball the whole time. I felt really uncomfortable. I vowed then and there that I'd never open carry again.

About 20 years ago I visited friends in Missouri. At that time they didn't have concealed carry and didn't honor CC from Tennessee. However, open carry was legal, so that's what I did while I was there. Honestly, It just felt plumb awkward. Nobody said anything and everyone was polite, but I could just feel the eyes watching me everywhere I went. Nope, ain't doing that again.

Labor Day was what this weekend was for me for me. My old pick-up died on me. Saturday and Sunday were used up putting a new fuel pump in. Not that bad of a job really, but you have to take the bed off. And in my case, removing a bed cover and liner. What's time consuming, is waiting for help to be available to do the heavy lifting. Today I cut grass, did laundry, dishes and general house cleaning. So yeah, around here Labor Day lived up to its name. However, I did find time yesterday afternoon to go to the party next door for a while, grab a bite to eat and do a bit of socializing. That was nice.

It ain't just gun shops. They're everywhere!

What caliber? I have the tools to do a .22. If that's what you need, I'll be happy to loan them to you. Otherwise, the only decent gunsmith I know of in the Memphis area is Kieth Warner in Germantown. He has a very good reputation. There's also the guy at Guns&Ammo. Sorry, I forget his name and I've never used him.