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  I agree with OS as does btq who studies politics a lot.   Republican voters and the Republican machine have put un-electable candidates in the first and second slot - Trump and Carson. Swing voters will consider Hillary the lesser of two evils if they have to choose between one of these two and the Hildebeast.   The NRA does very well impacting elections in the senate and congress.  My reasoning in getting NRA's LIietime membership has more to do with the congress and senate than the presidential election.  If we can hold on to those then we'll have a toothless and clawless Hildebeast.

I went ahead and ponied up for the lifetime as well.  The Hildebeast has me worried.

Netflix - WWII Spy School.     Great documentary.  William Fairburn is included in the documentary.  Those of you interested in martial arts and close quarters combat should check him out if you haven't heard of him. He developed a lot martial arts and police techniques still used today - and developed them in the early 1900s.   Here are a couple of articles on him:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_E._Fairbairn   http://www.badassoftheweek.com/fairbairn.html  note: This one has plenty of foul language.

Also, make sure to listen to the recording to see how ridiculous she really sounds.  

They simply have no shame       http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/democrat-claims-paris-terrorists-aks-u-s/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=chronicle1128&utm_campaign=112815-democratclaimsparisterrorists

My thought would be to to conceal carry when around them and to respect their property by leaving your gun in the car when there.   I lived in Atlanta for 20 years.  Kirkwood is probably ok, though it is an island surrounded by a sea of bad neighborhoods.  Maybe you could take pepper spray into their home and keep it out of sight.   Kirkwood is right in the middle of Dekalb County.  Dekalb county has the largest jail east of the Mississippi, or at least it did when I was there.  I spent a lot of time in that jail trying to help guys figure out how to not be there.  There is lots and lots and lots and lots of crack addiction in Dekalb County.   Also, I've been gone for ten years, so my comments are somewhat dated, though basically they should be correct.

I'm a die hard Springfield Armory fan for 1911s.  There are certainly other good ones out there, but I'm a Springfield guy.   Here's an idea.  What did your dad really like?  Did he fight in WWII?  If so an M1 Garand or 1911 would be great.  Was he a cowboy at heart, loving Gun Smoke, Bonanza, Big Valley, etc....  Then a really nice lever action or single action army.   what I love best of all are vintage military bolt actions.  One of my friends has collected K98s his whole life.  So, a Springfield 1903 would be great for me or a K98 for someone like my friend.   Was he a die hard revolver guy?  If so, a S&W revolver.   Sounds like you are leaning towards a 1911.  He loved Rugers, so one of their nicer models would be good.     Springfield has their loaded series, many of which are in the $750 range.   One caution with the 1911.  It is hard to put the slide stop in the gun without scratching it.  Most folks, myself included, scratch it pretty well before figuring that part out.  If this gun is to go down through the generations, it will definitely get scratched.  Some people don't mind that and some do.

  I'm with you.  I count on Hollywood when I want entertainment.  When I want historical truth I watch documentaries and watch those with a skeptical eye.

They did upgrade the trigger:   http://www.guns.com/2015/04/13/trigger-revamp-on-smith-wesson-mp-pistols/ 

  My thought as well - I'm all for it as long as it irritates the irrational liberals in California.

I'm comfortable shooting a .40 as well as .45 ACP.   I moved to the 9mm for several reasons:   Most of the 'experts' think the 9mm has sufficient stopping power with newer technology.  I use Gold Dot ammo, though have no doubt that there are plenty of good brands. 9mm guns hold more rounds usually. Smaller guns, like the Shield, that are more comfortable to carry, thus more likely that I will carry them, are better suited to the 9mm in my view.  The level of accuracy I expect of my self for defensive shooting is a circle of no more than 5 or 6 inches - on for the center of the chest and one for the head if needed.  I've found that it's more difficult to achieve that accuracy with my Shield and with my m&P 9.  My thinking is that would be exacerbated with one in .40. I'm able to get back on target more quickly w/ a 9mm - this is probably the best reason from the list.   I think I could probably shoot three well placed 9mm's in the same time I could be accurate with two .40s.   Practice ammo is much less expensive.

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Greg,  I would definitely have been irritated.  I'm thinking kids.  Too bad that it isn't legal to send a non lethally aimed bullet through the window to say hello.

GunTV shopping channel to start its shows in January USA TODAY NETWORKBrett Kelman and Xochitl Pena, The (Palm Springs, Calif.) Desert Sun8:23 p.m. EST November 20, 2015 (Photo: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) 1121CONNECTTWEETLINKEDIN 4COMMENTEMAILMORE THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. — A new home shopping network is set to launch in January with an initial five hours of daily programming, but its controversial niche merchandise has flown under the radar until now. The goal of GunTV, which also uses the name GTV Live Shopping, is to expand to a 24/7 lineup in its first year but will start at first with a 1 to 5 a.m. schedule that includes more than four hours of shopping opportunities. The firearms shopping channel was envisioned to appeal to gun companies, who wanted a new venue to advertise their products, and in response to what co-founder Valerie Castle of Rancho Mirage, Calif., called a nationwide "love affair with shooting sports." "Our business philosophy is filling the need, not creating one," she said. She and partner Doug Bornstein are a couple with professional backgrounds in shopping networks. USA TODAY QVC owner to acquire Zulily for $2.4 billion Despite the polarizing debate of firearms in America, neither firearm advocates nor gun critics, reached for comment this week, were aware that GunTV was in the works. Not surprisingly, the network drew criticism from anti-gun groups, whose members argued that the shopping network will only add more firearms to a nation that already has too many. “My gut reaction is this is the last thing we need,” said Laura Cutilletta, senior staff attorney of the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. The national nonprofit is based in San Francisco. “When you look at the number of gun deaths in this country every day, the idea that somebody’s ‘brilliant marketing scheme’ is to get more guns into the hands of more people is just a little bit outrageous.” “My gut reaction is this is the last thing we need.” Laura Cutilletta, Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence Craig Deluz, the communication director for the California Association of Federal FirearmsLicensees, said he was surprised that GunTV would operate in California, which has some of the nation’s strictest gun laws. But he wasn't surprised that someone would try an all-gun shopping channel. If production is good, the channel should succeed, Deluz said. “I would urge you to go to YouTube, and type in the name of any firearm, and see how many people are posting reviews of that weapon,” Deluz said. “You would be surprised how much video content is out there, and it’s because there is a market for it.” GunTV appears to be modeled after existing shopping channels, like the Home Shopping Network and QVC TV, but will face more stringent restrictions. Unlike the jewelry, commemorative coins or decorative plates sold on other channels, firearms can’t be mailed across state lines or sold to just anyone. To work within gun laws, GunTV won’t actually sell firearms directly to viewers. USA TODAY 'Shark Tank's' Greiner: How to get on QVC Instead, when a viewer calls GunTV, the network will place an order on behalf of that viewer with Sports South, a Louisiana firearms distributor. Sports South then will ship the weapon to a local gun store, where the viewer can purchase it as a customer would do now. GunTV also will sell ammunition, firearm accessories and outdoor apparel. “Our business philosophy is filling the need, not creating one.” Valerie Castle, Rancho Mirage, Calif. The sales process appears to adhere to the laws that regulate gun sales, said Cutilletta, the lawyer from the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. She said she found some relief in the fact that gun stores still would be conducting background checks and record-keeping required by law. However, Cutilletta still argued that GunTV was trivializing the sale of firearms. “Buying a gun is a serious decision,” she said. “If you are going to buy a gun for your home, it’s not a decision you should be making at 3 in the morning because you are watching TV.” GunTV appears to have prepared for criticism like this, branding itself as a company focused on firearm safety before firearm sales. The channel's parent company is called the Social Responsibility Network, and a GunTV promotional video posted online begins by saying the channel will address the nationwide need for “education, information and safety regarding firearms commerce.” Castle, the GunTV co-founder, insisted the network's 24-hour format would allow viewers a deeper understanding of the weapons they purchase. She added that in every hour of programming 3 minutes will be dedicated to firearm education and safety training. "People are super busy, and if they can tune into our content at a time when they are not in the throes of their busy day and really sit and pay attention to how to safely use the product and store it as well as get the back story of the product, ... you are going to get way more information about that product," Castle said. GunTV already has hired about 30 people and is looking for more, she said. Several open positions now are posted online, including a prop specialist, also known as a “gun wrangler.” GunTV also expects to partner with a firing range in the area because hosts and guests cannot fire guns in its Thousand Palms studio, Castle said. The studio, formerly known as the Palm Springs Film Factory, was designed with a cooking show or commercials in mind. A GunTV media kit, available online for potential advertisers, describes the network as similar to iTunes — but for guns.

Volphin,     This sounds like a problem that can be addressed.  Here is how I would do it.  Fortunately, you bought it from a manufacturer with good customer service.     I would send a letter via USPS to Dennis Reese, CEO of Springfield Armory.     In so many words, I would say I feel that SA takes pride in producing quality products and that I felt comfortable investing in one as my primary carry pistol for self defense.   I would explain what the problem is very clearly and not use abbreviations like FTF and FTE.  I would let him know that I have sent it back to the factory twice and that both times it has come back without the problem being solved.   Next I would say that I want to feel good about my purchase and would greatly appreciate his help in resolving the issues.   Now, a couple of points.  Notice that my verbiage wasn't angry or threatening - it was complimentary, let him know I have an issue and asked for his help.  Next, I would suggest getting someone else to read your description of the problem to make sure it makes sense.     I say that because I have a customer going live with a new solution.  Over the past two days, he has brought three issues to me he isn't happy about.  He didn't write the email in a manner that clearly explained what the problem was.  I took action to find out what he needed, though many folks won't.   My expectation would be that your letter will cause a couple of cans of whoopass to get opened on folks up there and that they will fall over themselves to get it fixed.   This is an area I know a lot about and I feel sure it would result in a weapon you feel good about, or feel like you can sell with a clear conscience.

I addressed Knox Al's comment in the other thread.  Short answer: I don't think many will be able to tell and the ones that can aren't the ones I'm worried about.

  I don't worry about folks identifying it.  Most people won't notice anything.  No one has said anything so far.     There aren't many who would see that and say, 'oh, that's a gun'  The ones who can will be folks like those of us on TGO.   Of course, there can be exceptions, though I'm not concerned.   That belt is a Walmart special.  I'm in the process of getting a proper belt.

I've placed one or two orders and had good service and good ammo.

Nice!  I've said it before and will say it again - I really like the laminate knives you've made.

I want to provide an update on the comfort level.   I said that a Kydex inside the waist was an 8 out of 10 for comfort and the Urban is a 7 out of ten.   I think I'll update the Urban carry to a 6 out of 10.   My recommendation overall is still the same.  If you have times when you have to wear a shirt that is tucked in, this is an awesome choice.  Much better to have some amount of less comfort, yet have a gun when you need it.

I knew there was a reason they won't let me have an M79 grenade launcher with ammo and this is it  - those around me that need to move away!

It's definitely a sign.  I'm concerned that something bad may happen if you don't honor the sign.

I'm not familiar with that brand.  If it is truly a reproduction on an old model, it may be expensive because of the cost to manufacture it to those old standards.   I was looking at some reproduction Sharp's rifles and they are in that same price range.

I don't have cateracts - I just can't see.   I spend a lot of time looking at a monitor.  I have to use an HDMI monitor that has the appropriate cable to setup to show in HD.

  Regarding their return policy, the holster won't be comfortable until you break it in.  I'm not sure if they'll take it back then.   I appreciate your comments about the trusted review.  Their website is really a 'white wash' claiming it is the best thing since sliced white bread.  They would increase their credibility if the message was, 'this is a great product for the right person.  Of course, it isn't perfect, though it is absolutely a great choice for those who have to tuck their shirts in.'