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I know what ya mean. I like them too; but the price is a bit too steep. I guess it's just my "frugal" scotch-irish upbringing. Kind regards, Leroy

Amen brother!! Well said. Keep up the good work. Kind regards, Leroy

Dont worry about this stuff. It is simply the Memphis Commercial Appeal's pitiful attempt to intimidate gun owners. It may work to some small extent in Memphis; because the city is a sewer of corruption; but i dont see it working anywhere else. I think someone should put up a database of dorks, socialists, communists, concubines, guttersnipes, anti-gun polititians and bureaucrats; and other trash who favor this stuff ---. It aint gonna happen because of their "right to privacy". It just shows the morally bankrupt and hyprocritical mindset of this trash. It's ok for them to publish your info; because they presume to take up the mantle of superiority and moral authority --hehehe. It aint ok for the opposition to publish their info; because we are rustic children, clinging to an archaic doctrine of individual responsibility (...translation: we dont necessarily look to government and elites for protection...); or bufoonish serfs to be ordered around and slandered by this bunch of overbearing trash at will. The hyprocasy is stunning and self-evident to anyone who takes the time to think about such things. That is why the print newspaper business in many places is on life support. Old Joe McCarthy published the names of the "undesirables" in the fifties and it worked pretty well. His problem was that he and his senate consul were on the list too. By the way, the children of these "undesirables" are still bitching about this "atrocity" some 60 years later. They are, for the most part, congregated on the left coast, the big cities, the northeast, and academia, entertainment, and news enterprizes. The rest of them are still working for the US Government (...in the State Department and the current Demorat administration in power...); i think --hehehe. Be proud to be counted among those who have decided to be serious about self defense and defense of others in your circle of influence. Be proud your name is counted among those who have a backbone and dont depend of government to protect you (..they wont and cant anyway...). Remember, there was a time when gun ownership was the norm; not the exception. I am reminded of Winston Churchill's great words: "...You are known just as well by your detractors as you are your admirers. ..." Who cares what this bunch of trash thinks?!! Dont worry about criminals using a database to target you. They dont like being shot either. Worry about the polititians who think you are riff-raff to be pushed around and serfs to be told what to do. If they disarm you, you will become a serf. Food for thought. Kind regards, Leroy

A great response. Well reasoned and erudite. Keep up the good work!! Kind regards, Leroy

I think he is exactly right. Haslam appointed a guy named Sterling Owen IV as chief of police in knoxville, Owen is a retired FBI Agent. When the gov vetoed the "guns in resturants" bill and did the photo op; Owen was the guy to the right, right up front in the pubilicity photo, giving his recommendation that the veto be done. He was (or is) the "king, grand pubah, president, chief, etc...." of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police. He, like many other unelected bureaucrats in the police enterprize, is no friend of the Second Amendment and gun owners. Owen appears to be just another law enforcement elitist who views citizens with guns as riff-raff to be controlled rather that genuine law abiding citizens exercising a fundamental American right. Haslam's selection of Owen is enough in my mind to disqualify him as a gubinatorial candidate. I suspect that Haslam has his "adivisors" to formulate opinions for him and develop policy. I do not want to see a man like Sterling Owen making and recommending TN state policy. Haslam would do well to get a backbone, speak up, say exactly what he believes, and let the voters decide exactly who he is. As it stands now; no gun owner should consider Haslam a friend of the Second Amendment. That's how i see things from just north of knoxville; the domain of Haslam and Owen. Remember, Haslam and Owen were in charge when the most heinous and gruesome murders were committed in the history of the State of Tennessee. Those of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsome. They were stunningly quiet through the whole process. One possible option for the silence would be of stunned disbelief. The other is that they were concerned about the potential negative political fall-out in regard to law and order issues in the upcomming gubanatorial race (.. if they get by the primary...). Either option is unacceptable to me. Food for thought, Leroy

Good advice. I heartily agree. Have used everything from Unertl (the best..but outdated), Redfield (target scopes -- ok; but gone), Leupold (16X target-- ), and burris. Burris is the best for the money. Hope this helps. Leroy PS-- I LIKE THE IOR STUFF AND THE TRIJICON HUNTING STUFF TOO. BURRIS IS STILL THE BEST DEAL; ALL THINGS CONSIDERED -- I BELIEVE.

Great advice. I use several of the single strap packs. The back of the pack has a great concealed carry pocket that you can simply reach into -- there is no flap or zipper covering anything up. If you carry book, a laptop, tools, or a camera and accessories (...like i do ...) they work like a charm. Here is the link to look at the various pictures: Maxpedition Lunada Gearslinger Shoulder Sling Tactical Messenger Gear Bag - MAXPEDITION HARD-USE GEAR Tactical Nylon Gear for Military, Law Enforcement, Tactical Concealed Carry; Tailored to Perform Tactical I highly recommend them. They are tough, well made, and carry lots of stuff. You can carry anything you want to carry right up to a full size 1911 or "N" frame smith in the back pocket. If you like 'em; shop around. Several places have this stuff at more reasonable prices. I like these guys: Bags & Pouches. These guys are good too: BatteryJunction.com Batteries, Battery Chargers, Flashlights, Solar Products & more!. Hope this helps, Leroy

Congrats. They are truly a great thing/ Mine gets carried every day. Front pocket of jacket or hip pocket of dungarees. On sunday and special occasions; front pocket of khakis. Carries a baby glock, just like the pics. Kind regards, Leroy

Thanks!! I like it! Kind regrds, Leroy

Amen!! The 1911 is great. Also, the Colt Single Action Army and all the Ruger SA's (except the super blackhawk). Kind regards, Leroy

The Galco is a good holster. We use them for 1911's. I have a McDaniel II ( available here Andrews Custom Leather). Looks like this: The McDaniel is adjustable for cant. The top is reinforced very well. The build quality simply cant be beat. The Andrews guys are good to deal with. Having said all that: If you are a full-figured guy (..or even rotund, like me --hehehe...) an inside the waistband will be uncomfortable some times. I carry a glock 33 (...short barrel, wide cross section..). A slimmer pistol (like a 1911) is always more confortable to carry (...for them, the Galcos work just fine...). I'm still working on just the right location for the McDaniel. I bought it to get ready for summer "go to meeting" clothes. Khakis, etc with a shirt or light sport coat over the top to cover the hardware. If you are a bit full figured; you may want to take a look at a good leather hip pocket holster. They work great in dungaree hip pockets, khaki front pockets, and jacket pockets. That's how i carry most of them time. I bought the McDaniel hoping to change it up a bit; just havent quite worked it out yet. There are several guys who make them both ready made and custom. Here is the Andrews take on the pocket holster: Lots of folks make a holster like this one. I use a kydex because i like the Allen Miller model. They are made right and left hand draw, and simply dissappear in your pockets. After all the baby glock is just a tool; not a "real" heirloom [..this ought to start a fight--- hehehe...]. It is simply a tool like a hammer or handsaw [..and a real good one by the way--- accurate, dependable, and deadly as a drug store...hehehe...]. Check it out here: Holsters and accessories. It costs a whopping 29.95 plus 5.00 shipping. Allen Miller is a Tennessee boy and is a good fellow to deal with. For what it's worth; if you are like most of us; you will find out that you will ultimately collect a pile of holsters. That's ok. I'ts all part of handgun thing. Good luck in finding the holster you like. Dont be suprized if it takes a few trys to find the one you "really like". It did for all of us too!! Kind regards Leroy PS: DONT SKIMP ON QUALITY. THE BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MOST OF THESE HOLSTERS IS BUILD QUALITY. GALCO-GOOD, ANDREWS-GOOD, MILT SPARKS-GOOD;--- SIDEARMOR--GOOD, CROSSBREED-GOOD -- YOU GET THE PICTURE.

Congratulations!! They are a great thing!! Enjoy, Leroy

Amen brother!! Keep up the good work. Leroy PS: 1gewehr, THANKS FOR THE REPORT.

Fully agreed!! I'm a bit more cynical. I think he is busy trying to create another bureaucracy that answers to him. The ultimate rush for the meglomaniacs must be your own police force. The next request will be for taxing authority for the school board. There are some pretty strange folks at the top of the school enterprize these days. Food for thought Leroy

Sgt:__________ "Trust" was probably a poor choice of words. That being said, i couldn't remember anything else that the great Ronald Reagan said that fit the occasion. I heartily join in your opinion about this bunch. They do need watching. ... Like you, i was born at nite; but not last nite!! I have no illusions about their good will. Keep up the good work and the watching!!! Kind regards, Leroy

Reed:________ This (.. i believe...) is the right answer with the GAP: That being said; i SUSPECT (..I dont know....) that the 45GAP was a combination of Glock seeing a chance to capitalize on the American like for the 45 caliber; and to solve an ongoing problem common to short barrel (3") 1911 45 ACP pistols. I SUSPECT (..again, dont know..) that the cartridge was designed to fix one of the problems that plagues the 45ACP. That is the problem with short barrel length guns (3 inch) jambing with great regularity. I also think they took the other tack (.. like the smart guys they are..) of trying to build a 45 ACP handgun that would work reliably. They built the Glock 36; and were surprized to find out that the 36 is not as prone to jamb as the 3 inch 1911's. The Glock 36 has a 3.76 inch barrel. Summary: I believe they approached the problem from two different directions and solved it with the Glock 36 (... which i really like...). Despite what others say; there is no real ballistic difference in the 45ACP and GAP. Hope this helps, Leroy

Straightshooters post is right: . First SS 1911. AMT (...AMT stands for Arcadia (CA) Machine and Tool...) started off making some good stuff. I suspect they are pretty neat; judged in historical value alone. RE: Shootability and galling. I would be tempted to use some sort of good synthetic grease with anti-galling properties if i shot one of these (or any other stainless 1911) much. The chronic downside of stainless steel is galling; but lots of it is used in industries and applications where it works fine. Bottom line: I like them. I would be sorely tempted to buy one if the price was right. Kind regards, Leroy

Amen brother!!! Keep up the good work! Kind regards, Leroy

I think ya did good!! This is called political discourse (... what the First Amendment is really about....with a smidgen of education.....) It is, indeed, a great thing and needs to be encouraged. Remember the famous quote by Ambrose Bierce ( an old time writer and commentator from the late 1800's). He said: "There are four boxes guarding America; the soapbox (..the one we are using here..), the ballot box, the jurybox, and the cartridge box. ...". He was a very wise man. We need critical dialogue; not a bunch of mamby-pamby "politically correct", non-offensive, non-thinking baloney that passes for erudite conversation these days. I say: "Keep up the good work"!!! We salute you. Leroy PS-- THANK YOU TGO FOR PROVIDING THIS FORUM!!! WE SALUTE YOU TOO!!!

ftncityfatboy quote: Amen brother!! Dont disagree at all. It APPEARS TO BE (operative word .. appears..) for now. Keep up the good work! Kind regards, Leroy

Congratulations. Welcome to the shotgun fraternity. The shotgun is the ultimate HD tool. A tool that was called "barbaric" by none other than Kaiser Wilhelm and the WWI Germans in the trenches of europe (....it's always good to be honored by great fighting men!!! ...). Your Tristar looks suspiciously like a Remington 870 copy or a Winchester Model 12. They are both great tools!! Enjoy!! Kind regards, Leroy

The great thing for us gun owners in regards to Noboma is that he is a polititian first and and idealogue second. When you are a polititian, everything is for sale. Even your leftist buddies. The gun control lobby is a minority no matter where you look; even in the Demorat party. There are those in the Demorat party that still remember the gun control act of 1968 and the aftermath for Dems. The state of Tennessee voted out a 30 year New Deal (Centerist dotay) Demorat after 30 years in the senate; his name: Albert Gore SENIOR. ... The Democrates know gun control issues are dangerous to polititians. That being said; I still dont trust 'em. As President Reagan so famously said: "...Trust but verify. ..." Food for thought. Leroy

Congratulations!! Got it's little brother myself. G33. They are a great thing. Kind regards Leroy

It's a great thing!! Probably pretty valuable. I would recommend contacting S&W to see if it is a factory engraved piece. S&W does factory letters just like Colt. Kind regrds, Leroy

Matt is exactly right. You dont need another law enforcement bureauacracy run by the school system. Having your own private police force answering to a superintendent of schools is an open invitation for even more abuse of everybody's rights (which the memphis area city establishment seems to be pretty good at now....) as well as another avenue for unbelievably stupid hiring practices. More than that; once emplaced they will never be replaced, no matter how poor the performance record. I gurantee UAH and VT have a campus police department. So does most every other college. They aint doin too good at protecting students. They are good, however, at handing out things like parking citations. Park in the wrong place and see. More city policemen or county sheriff's deputies assigned to each school is the answer. At least they don't answer directly to a superintendent of schools. Remember, the dean of UAH hired the UAH shooter and the Supt of Schools in Knoxville emplaced policies that allowed the hiring of the dip that shot the two teachers at Inskip Elementary in knoxville the other day. The guy's brother also went public and says he ghosted e-mails to the superintendent warning about him before the shooting. They were evidently written off as crank e-mails. I'ts amazing what a couple of hundred thousand will not buy these days. The top of the education enterprize most everywhere is criminally bufoonish. I say giving them a private police force to manage and another tool (an armed one complete with police power) to implement the idiotic polices of these enterprizes is a terrible idea. Food for thought Leroy