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I recently went on an extended RV Trip and pocket carried my Ruger Max 9 in a pocket holster. That pistol is a dream to pocket carry. If I didn't like revolvers so well the Max 9 would be my EDC permanently. By the way I have Winchester Ranger 147 Gr + P HP ammo in it. This ammo whacks the steel, on my back yard range, with gusto. Going to be shooting some water jugs with a lot of newer S D handgun ammo soon. Testing for penetration and expansion. Should come in handy if I am ever attacked by a water jug, don't you think?

What would be a good Self Defense ammo for the AR? I have a bunch of practice ammo, but not much S D ammo for the new tool. Any suggestions? Edited to add content; Does anyone know what the Police use in their AR's?

It is 53 years for us, and I think she is a keeper. Better be good to them guys because we need someone to take care of us in old age(75). She just let me purchase a new rifle today.

I just purchased a new Springfield Armory Saint in 556/223 caliber. Just done it because I could. Will get it out, soon, and will ring it out. Beem away because my computer was hijacked for a while.

I have not put as many rounds through my TX Competiton but have had no FTF yet. Using Winchester L R 1280 FPS Velocity 36 Gr Plated H Ps ammo in it and also using the mag loading tool that came with the pistol to load the mags. A little slow but the mags are staggered perfectly after using the loader. Probably 350 rounds at this point. Want to take it out this morning if it doesn't rain. Tried to take the red dot mounting plate off mine, however it has metric screws, and I have misplaced my metric Allen Wrench combo set. Highly like this pistol. It has spurred me to the range 5 times in this hot weather the last 3 weeks, and I am enjoying shooting it. Not to hot this morning. Highly recommend this pistol if you are in the market for a 22 LR pistol. What is not to like about the price! Mine was 269.00 + Tax and Nix check. I think the reg price was 459.00 but Outpost had a good sale on when I purchased the TX Competition.

I quit feeding in April and have not fed until a couple weeks ago. Just wanted to see what we would get at our 2 feeders. I will say I was pleasantly surprised at the numbers of birds feeding lately. We have gone through 20 lbs of sunflower seeds in the past 2 to 3 weeks.

Started feeding birds 2 weeks ago. Been having problems with Black Birds eating all the feed and the songbirds not getting any. I was feeding a mixture of Classic Pennington Wild Bird Feed, Black Oil Sunflower Seeds, and Suet. I just put out the Sunflower Seed and the Black Birds and starlings don't like them, so they are leaving the feeders alone. You would not believe how many songbirds we have. My wife and I are loving it. Purple Finches, Titmouse, Black Capped Chickadees, Woodpeckers, Blue Jays, Cardinals, and a few more, are visiting regularly.

That would be an exotic for me. I have nothing to even compare except a Mini 14, second generation. Congratulations and enjoy your new toy.

Well, we had it for lunch. My wife said it was wonderful. I has just enough ham taste, I approved also. It is sitting on the stove and cooling. Bet it is better tomorrow!

Sitting around this morning and decided to prepare a big pot of Soup (2 Gallon). We had guest over last Saturday, and had some Baked Ham, and the bone, left over from that dinner. I chunked a good portion along with 2 Sirloin Steaks chunked and added fresh veggies and tomato sauce and diced tomatoes with Chili Beans. My sweetie's 2 sisters are coming in tomorrow for this weekend. Guess What? They will eat some also. I don't know what it is, but it seems soup and chili get better with time. Going to feast tonight. What we don't eat in the next couple days, we will put in individual containers and freeze it. That way I can take it out as I have the need.

We got several birds this morning and they are fighting big time. Seen 4 in a tizzy at the same time on one of my feeders this morning. Changed out my feed in both feeders this morning. In the past they have been picky just after replacing fresh nectar but not this day. They never missed a feeding. They put on a show at breakfast this morning. One feeder is hanging in the bay window, just outside our breakfast table, so we can get a close-up view of the birds. We got some real small ones which I presume are this year hatchlings. Really enjoy watching them feed.

CanyRiver, could be thermidor. Had hard time reading his scribbling. Whatever the chemical was it wiped out 3 ant colony's overnight. Hope it does the same to termites.

I just took my TX 22 Competition out for another test drive. I used the provided mag loader to stock the 3 mags. I put 16 rounds in each magazine. I was shooting from a standing "semi supported" (Mag plate seated on a stool) hand hold at 12 yards with the open sights that came on the pistol. No FTF/Cycle, somewhat slow fired all 48 rounds, and put every round, but 2, in a 1 1/2" groups on steel. That pistol shot to the sights, and it is very accurate. Really like the pistol.

Our house has been treated 3 times since we built it in 1984.

They chewed my gas line off my truck, chewed a hole in one of my tanks on our RV, chewed the wires off a sensor on my Trail Blazer parked in my drive, were attacking our house trying to get into the attic, and coming in my garage chewing on everything. Yes, a lot of damage.

I really, really like the one I purchased also. Don't plan to put a red dot sight on it, but plan to take the mounting plate off the one I purchased. The plate is too wide and I don't like that about the pistol. I hope the loss of weight will not cause problems with cycling. I have not had any failures with it as of now. Had it out 4 trips to the range, and put 4 boxes through it. WELL worth the money IMO. Edited; Spelling

I purchased some Fiocchi 22 LR HP Subsonic for my squirrel rifle and it changed my aim point. Wanted the ammo because it is quiter, out of respect for my neighbors. Was shooting regular Winchester 22 LR HP out of the Marlin Mdl 60 and it would shoot 1/2" moa consistently off sandbags. However, when I stocked her with the Subsonic, I could tell it was shooting a little low. Turned out it was about 1" low and 1 1/2" right also. Wondered why I was missing some squirrels. Got her back on now. I have had a squirrel problem for 2 years now and I cannot let them get overpopulated again. They cost me over 3,500.00 the year I started thinning them out. I don't eat them because TWRA said I couldn't. Only during Hunting Season and with a Hunting License. I got some fat critters around. Battled them suckers for a year and finally started winning. You got a problem, you take care of it, if one is forced too!

They just finished treating our home for Termites. House is 100' X 34' with a 18'X 20' front porch. They also treated for two colonies of regular ants, and one of fire ants. Cost me 1227.00 total. He said the chemicals they used (Kermidor) were better than they have been in the past. Said they been using this for about 8 years now and have had no reinfestations at all. For several years they could not get good chemicals however that has improved. They checked every inch of my foundation and support piers, and said they seen no signs of termites. we were satisfied.

Sorry, didn't read the heading fully. My previous post is out of place(not 357 thread). I do carry a Ruger Max 9 sometimes and it hits hard with the Winchester Ranger 147 gr + P ammo I just purchased for it. That pistol will qualify for a Pocket Rocket, IMO. By the way I intend to shoot some water jugs when it cools down and I have time. Monday would have been a good day, but we were off RVing at Cumberland Mountain State Park for the past weekend. We found it cooler up there on the plateau in Crossville TN.

We have a few more feeding at our 2 feeders. I guess we have some new hatchlings flying now.

Prayers with you guys KahrMan. Glad she made it. We just lost a 29 YO great nephew who was a victim from a senseless road rage incident. Totally sad outcome for him. Wasn't wearing a seat belt and got ejected. other 2 guys minor injuries. You guys better wear them.

A Taurus 7 shot 38/357 Mag Mdl 617 2" brl revolver in an altered DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster. Will rock your socks with Cor Bon DPX in 357 caliber. Been carrying this for 6 years now.

I spray the inside of our home 3 times per year. My sweetie hates spiders, and this spraying keeps them at bay.

I contacted the local Murfreesboro guy (Keith's Pest Control) that sprayed the house 15 years ago. He did an inspection and said he seen no evidence of termites anywhere under the house. He just left and said he would treat the house and spray for ants for 1,230.00. I showed him where ants were eating my hummingbird nectar. Our house is 100 ft by 34 ft with a large 1 car garage and large front porch. I feel that is a great price for the work rendered. He will treat it within the nest 2 weeks and spray again for ants. No carpenter ants this time.

Very good advice, crc4. I have done a lot of study on this aspect of S D. Read several books and viewed CD's on S D subjects. I agree with most, if not all of what you posted. I am a member of Armed Citizens Legal Defense Net. (360-978-5200) for legal financial help should I be "forced" into a S D action to protect my family or me. I say forced because there is no cowboy in me, and I just have the great desire to avoid any situation where we may be in danger. ACLDN has a great training library, and many good benefits should you need their assistance. IMO, belonging to this group of likeminded members could be totally beneficial.