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Has anyone ever heard of the Fort Worth Firearms company? There is a gun store that goes by that name in Texas, but that's not who I'm talking about. The Fort Worth Firearms that I'm looking for was a manufacturer, and my research shows that they were in business from 1995 to 2000. They manufactured one type of .22 rifle, one 12 gauge shotgun, and a handful of .22 handguns. Does anyone know what happened to this company? Were their products any good? Any known problems?

According to my Hornady book, it shows the maximum Unique load as 6.8 grains, estimated 1000 fps for a 200 grain bullet.

It depends on what you're shooting. If you're shooting 9mm, then you won't save much, but it's doable. I can load 50 rounds on 9mm for about 6 dollars, and that's buying plated bullets. There's a little savings there, but it would take a while to pay for the equipment. On the other hand, if you shoot something a bit different, like .30 Carbine, you can save a lot. The last .30 Carbine I bought was 22.50 plus tax for 50 rounds of Alabama Ammo reloads. I can reload 50 rounds of that same ammo for half that, and that's buying plated bullets 100 at a time. As a bonus, I have a much more accurate, consistent load. The savings are there. Buying in bulk helps, and they're more noticeable if you shoot a less than common cartridge, but they are there for something even as common as 9mm.

I'd vote for a non- semi auto. I started shooting with a Remington 572 pump action .22. Still have that rifle, and still love it. Like others have said, it makes it much easier to focus on proper aim and other basics with a slower- shooting rifle. Once he gets the hang of it, I'm sure you'll be moving up to a semi-auto. But the cost difference, in my opinion, is negligible. If it takes even a year for him to be ready to move into a semi auto, you can get a new 10/22 for about 200 bucks. That's only $16.00 a month if you start saving now.

Welcome.

It's Jimmy Carter, what do you expect?

If you'd like, I've got a Mosin, an SKS, and an M1 carbine. You're welcome to come out and shoot all three. I love my M1. However, it's generally regarded as 'too small' of a caliber to be relied on for deer or zombies out past 75-100 yards, from what I've been told. You can buy one for 400-800 or so, depending on when and who made it, and if you buy through the CMP or at a gun shop/ gun show. Last time I bought ammunition, it was about 22.00 for 50 rounds. Not a cheap plinker. However, I can reload that same 50 rounds for about .25 cents a round, which is cheaper than the cheapest 7.62x54 I've seen lately. The single stack AK that someone mentioned earlier can easily be converted to accept normal AK magazines, all it takes is some careful filing/ Dremeling in the mag well.

Great rifles. As reliable as an AK, same cartridge. Generally, you can get one for a bit less than an AK. Except for a few versions that accept AK magazines, they came with fixed 10 round magazines. I've got a Chinese SKS, and I really like it. There are lots of aftermarket options for it, from stocks to removable magazines.

Mosin Nagant fits the bill very well, but a bolt action might be a bit slow in a zombie apocalypse. I think the next option is an AK or SKS, but both have increased in price quite a bit, along with 7.62x39.

Depends on the show. The RK shows in Williamson county, and formerly in Smyrna, had "No loaded guns" signs on the doors.

Unfortunately, I'm afraid I won't be able to make it. I completely forgot that I have family coming to visit this weekend. That's what happens when things get planned too far in advance. I forget about them. Y'all have fun.

For a portable saw, I like the SawVivor. Ran into some folks backpacking that had one, I was very impressed. Trailblazer Sawvivor Saw, 47440 | Camp Tools | Knives & Tools | GEAR | items from Campmor.

I believe the sign about it being a misdemeanor is still required by law for places that serve, as it still applies to those without a HCP. As for their small sign, you could always talk to the manager about it without bringing up the fact that it isn't proper.

After much consideration, I'm 'bugging in' in most of those situations. The only one that would necessitate leaving right now would be a wildfire, and I don't know that there's ever been one even close to where I am. Even then, I'm not planning to go right now with 80 pounds of dried rice, I'm thinking important paperwork (vehicle titles, insurance info, bank statements, etc...) and enough cash and fuel to get me to an unaffected area. Couple of hundred miles should do it, with a destination already arranged. As for the yeti, I think my zombie plans are close enough to work. One thing I will note, though, is any of those events will be highly unordinary, and naturally highly stressful. Have something 'normal' on hand. It may sound dumb, but it's a great idea to have some 'indulgence' that seems normal. Chocolate bars and chewing gum are always good. It sounds dumb, but something common and even a bit trivial can make all the difference to keep someone (even yourself) from panicking and making a bad situation worse.

Maybe? I may have missed it, but what exactly are we preparing for? Natural disasters? Zombies? Evacuation to civilization elsewhere, or the end of civilization? If you're planning to bug out to a zombie free camp in the woods, a hatchet or machete might be worthwhile, but you might be able to just keep one at your planned destination. If you're just trying to get out of town or out of state to an unaffected town or area, maybe not. Are we walking, or is there a vehicle, even if only for a limited distance? It's hard to prepare for every possible eventuality, and end up with a BOB smaller than a semi truck. I'd try to narrow down what the realistic possibilities and options are, then build my BOB from there.

That's better than I found. Seems like new ones are somewhere between 400 and 500 bucks, which makes me think used ones should run 250-350 or so. Any comments on quality? I found a few reports of problems with a plastic piece on the front of the receiver, any firsthand experience?

Do a search here on TGO for Rick. There's quite a bit of reading.

Is anyone familiar with this shotgun? A friend from work asked me if I knew much about them, or what one would be worth. I don't, but a brief internet search has turned up about 50/50 reviews on the quality. Has anyone here owned one? I searched GunBroker, but didn't find much. What are used ones in about 90% condition with a 26" barrel going for?

A gentleman named Sam builds them. He runs the Complete Gun Shop, which shares a building with the Indoor Shooting Academy and Asherbrenner's pawn. Complete Gun Shop 308 S Water Ave Gallatin, TN 37066-2907 (615) 206-0075

I picked up some .50 cal ammo cans for 8.00 apiece. I haven't seen them for less than that at any of the last few shows I've been to. They're in better shape than the usual gun show offerings, too.

Glad I didn't bother going. Stopped by the surplus store on 231, and thought about driving the rest of the way. Saved myself the entry fee, at least.

At most of the shows I've been to, the dealers have, at the very least, a piece of string run through the trigger guards of all the handguns on the table. Some have an electronic cable that sets off an alarm if someone tries to remove a gun. Seems like that would cut down on stuff simply 'walking off' unnoticed. The last show I went to in Smyrna, I believe a Kimber disappeared off of a table. They were checking bags and other containers as folks left. Not sure if they found it or not.

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Please, get me out of New York.

My marker is apparently working on New York State, feel free to join in.