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Amen to both points. Link is exactly right. Crime is about opportunity. It can happen anywhere. I (...like many others here...) believe you should be ready. Keep your "equalizer" at easy reach all the time. Keep your powder dry and your tools at hand. Leroy

Agreed. I think Haslam with sign whatever the Republican State House puts in front of him. I believe he will be afraid not to. The state house will call the shots on the gun and hunting issues. Remember, there was a 6 term senator from tennessee that was voted out for voting for one anti-gun piece of legislation; the 1968 Gun Control Act. His name: Albert Gore, Sr. Leroy

I'll add a plug for the CZ too. They are a great shotgun. The build quality cant be beat. Sadly, like lots of other things, the price is commensurate with the "build quality". Having said that, they are a great shotgun, even considering the price. Leroy

Carbon:____________ I've got the "original" lightweight, the Colt Commander. The only difference i can see is that they tend to climb a bit higher in recoil. No appreciable difference in shooting. The carrying difference is the big thing. The aluminum frame makes the gun quite a bit lighter. If you carry them a lot (...the old ones, that is...); they tend to wear on the frame a bit quicker than the slide; but i suspect the newer finishes may have fixed that. I've seen the old ones that were carried lots wear all the way down to the aluminum. Some folks worry about durability with the aluminum frame; but i see that as a "no, nevermind"; the frame is forged and plenty tough. I doubt that the average gunner could shoot one enough to batter or crack the frame. For what it's worth; i really like the full size aluminum frame pistols. I'd like to find a "lightly used, but lovingly cared for" one myself. If i remember right, the lightweights weigh about 28 to 29 ounces. When you put that up against a 35 to 40 ounce full size colt; the difference is pretty good. Hope this helps. leroy

Blue "thread locker" locktite. You can still take it apart if you need to. Regards, Leroy

I like it!! I been thinkin about a 1.25 to 4 myself; but i just cant seem to talk myself into turning the dollars loose. I like the IOR stuff too; like the 3 X 25 fixed power; but they are a bit "pricey" too. I need something for our 450 bushmaster H bar carbine. Congratulations on your purchase. It looks good!! Trijicon is hard to beat. Leroy

Will:____________ DMark is giving some great advice here: The "pinned and recessed" models are the greatest of all the smiths. I would never sucumb to buying anything other than the "old" ones (...look for an 'N" or "S" beginning s/n...). Nothing is greater than these "first of the magnums". DMark: Thanks for the info on the 4 inch 27's. I had no idea they were so rare. No wonder you cant find 'em! When we were looking for them (...long ago...) the 3 1/2, 5, and 6 1/2 inch guns were what everybody looked for. Keep up the good work! Leroy

DMark:_____________ What a great collection. I (...like you...) love the model 27's. I think that they were (...in the old days, at least...) the "pride" of the S & W shops. They were the oldesd "magnum"; and they look the best due to the crosshatched topstrap. I really like the 4 inch; they are getting hard to find. PS-- I LOVE THE "SLICK" GRIPS TOO! THEY ARE A VALUABLE COMMODITY TODAY. Again, thanks for posting that great collection! Regards, leroy

I like Midway. That is exactly what i would expect them to do. I've been doing business with them so long that i have some "midway" marked pistol brass (...44 mag, i think...). They are great folks. Their prices may not be the absolute lowest (...but they are always reasonable...); but they most always have everything you need in stock and ship it pronto. It is generally 3 days from their place to my front door. leroy

I understand. We got one of 'em here too. Made one trip; wont go back. Didnt buy anything (...im a skinflint!!...). I always walk around, look at the prices and ask dumb questions. If i dont get the right answers i just tootle on out. Leroy

It seems to me that the biggest problem with the "homegrown gunstore" vs "internet store" are the issues of price, inventory, and sales tax. I been watchin and buying gun stuff for about 35 years now; and ive come to the conclusion that the mom and pop local folks just cant compete with folks that have a large inventory and lots of cash. The local guys simply cant buy the "consumables" like primers, powder, cleaning stuff, bullets, kroil as cheap as the big guys can. Once they mark it up to a liveable (...for them profit margin...), they price themselves out of the range where most folks that buy that stuff regularly are willing to pay (...except where friendships or convenience issues are involved...). Said another way, a guy may run down to his buddy's place and pay $4 or $5 more for a pound of powder to load his hunting rounds for a year. He wont (...at least i wont...) buy 8 lb of powder, 1000 bullets, and 5000 primers at those prices. He will order them where they are the best deal. I'm far more apt to buy used stuff (...firearms...) from the local guys (....assuming the price is right; and he is a good guy or gal...) than consumable stuff you need regularly. I'd like to help the local guys as much as i can (...if they are worthy; some arent...). But it's just hard to do when you consider the cost and convenience difference. Sadly, many mom and pop operations cant make it on the occasional purchase. It would be nice if some of you gun store entrepeneurs would wade in on this issue. Let us know what you think. Leroy

Thanks Tom!! Very interesting and informative. I really like the 3.5 inch setup; and i bet the 4.25 would work real well in a hip holster. Again, thanks for the great information. Kind regards, Leroy

Dear folks:___________________ Finally got my 450 Bushmaster carbine upper built and am looking at a low power scope for it. Been lookin around and i really like the IOR stuff. Specifically these two models: IOR 3X 25 scope. link here: IOR 3x25 Tactical 30mm Rifle Scope IOR 1 X 21 reddot. link here: IOR 1x21 Micro Edge Red Dot Sight Please drop me a line with your thoughts. Thanks in advance. leroy

Amen!! I like it. leroy

Just voted "YES" to the constitutional amendment! Take that you PETA chumps!! Mad dog Leroy

I think Dave and Fallguy nailed it. I think it's baloney and a 'tempest in a teapot". Leroy

Good advice from Dave here. If ya load up the "j frame" all steel revolvers up to where they ought to be (....plus p 148 or 158 grain loads...); they will buck pretty hard. The lightweighters are even worse. My hands are big; so i use the smallest pachmayr grips. Smaller hands can do ok with the original grips and a grip filler. My advice, shoot a model you like before you buy. It will help a lot to see what you really like. Hope this helps. Leroy

I lik 'em. Got one on my rotund little body now. Having said all that; if you are a old time kinda guy; i like the "ranger belt" type belts. Here is an extra good one from El Paso Saddlery (...we have both...). #100 "Ranger Belt". For a "ready made" one; i would look at cabelas. Hope this helps Leroy

Tom:_______________ I believe you are well armed brother. I like the Bond Arms stuff. You simply cant beat the build quality for the price. I would like to have a double 44 special or double 45 colt (...without the 420...) myself. I believe if you shoot the first bg; the others will run away. The old guys liked the idea of a small pistol on the person and a big backup in the car or nearby. i like that idea too. Keep up the good work. Leroy

I like the fixed power stuff. I grew up with it on target guns. If i was going to target or long range shoot; i would recommend a 6 power (...make sure to get one with a parallax adjustable objective...). For close stuff (...100 yds or so...) i like the 2 3/4 to 3 power fixed. I would look at Leupold or Burris (...i have both -- over 25 years old....). I have no preference for Leupold over Burris; they are both good scopes (...at least, mine are...). Believe it or not, the weaver stuff used to be good stuff. I also like these guys for scopes: Quality optics and accessories from Leupold, Bushnell, Burris, Nikon and more!. My EOtec came from them. Hope this helps, leroy

dont tell her!! Sneak off and get it ---HEHEHE. Keep up the good work1 leroy

Collect 'em all brother!!! You simply cant have too many S & W revolvers!! Keep shootin and collectin! leroy

'J" frame smith (...model 36, the one with a hammer...) loaded with 148 grain wadcutters in an allen miller pocket holster (...carry in the hip pocket...),a sig 238 loaded with handloaded 90 grain hornady jhps in new brass carried in a dm bullard pocket holster (...front pocket, cant tell it's there...), or a glock 33 in an allen miller pocket holster (...hip pocket or front pocket....). Allen makes a great kydex holster and he is an east tennessee guy. Link here: Holsters and accessories Kind regards, leroy

It's a great thing!! Thanks for posting it. Keep up the good work! leroy

Like OS said, Bullard's stuff is top notch. I like all his designs. Thanks for posting the great pictures. Enjoy, leroy