TGO David

I am very interested in picking one up for myself. I'll keep you posted, if I do.

Let's get this out of the way: Yes, Taurus. While they have rightfully received a lot of criticism over the years for producing firearms of questionable quality and reliability, in 2021 they made the wise decision to hire Caleb Giddings, a competitive shooter, US Air Force veteran, and gun-industry insider, to act as their US Marketing Manager. The infusion of good ideas and product design feedback from "one of us" seems to have been good for them as their new generation of revolvers is reportedly genuinely worth considering. People that I have grown to trust the experiences and opinions of are almost all saying the same thing: "These guns are good to go." Now, while your brain contorts to rectify that against the old adage Fool Me Once, here are some neat new blasters to make the struggle even realer. From Caleb Giddings' post on Facebook... Link: All-New Taurus T.O.R.O. Revolvers (taurususa.com) Taurus 856 Taurus 856 (taurususa.com) - .38 Special Taurus 605 Taurus 605 (taurususa.com) - .357 Magnum

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SOLD! Thanks, TGO!

SOLD: Guardian Tactical "Recon-040" OTF Automatic Knife Hey TGO! I am offering up this virtually brand new Guardian Tactical Recon-40 out the front automatic knife and hoping that someone here will give it a new home. More photos follow at the very end of this post. The blade, activation button and pocket clip are finished in a weathered/worn black-wash finish designed to look good over time and hide the normal marks that come from carry and use. Fortunately for you, this knife has only been carried a few times and has never been used to cut anything. The edge on this blade is factory fresh and untouched. It's never seen so much as a strop and hasn't even cut open a single Amazon box. There are a few small "snail trails" on the left-hand side of the handle from where the clip was previously positioned for left-handed carry. I've done my best to show those marks in the photos, but they are only visible from a specific angle and with good lighting. Most folks might overlook them entirely. This knife has a Lifetime Warranty through Guardian Tactical. They warranty it for the life of the knife, not specific to the buyer. Here is what the Internet says about the knife: The Recon-040 is a modern and innovative, full-sized, tactical, double-action, out-the-front automatic. With patented steel thumb slide base and floating blade construction the Recon-040 is smooth and reliable in its operation while having minimal play and a rock solid feel. This version comes with a dark stonewashed, plain, single edge Elmax blade, black handle and matching hardware. Blade: Coming in at 4-inchs plus, the drop point blade sports a razor sharp, hollow grind with plain cutting edge and unsharpened top swedge. The fullers add visual appeal and pair well with the rugged, wear-hiding and non-reflective dark stonewashed finish. The blade operates on an innovative and patented floating mechanism that prevents undue wear on the blade as well as delivering a smooth, drag-free operation. Push the top slide, which rides smoothly on bearings and a non-magnetic stainless steel plate, and the blade deploys and retracts with a decisive action. Handle: Black hard anodized, aircraft grade aluminum houses the blade and automatic mechanism with subtle finger contours and strategic milling on the sides for a solid, secure grip. At over 5.5 inches in length the Recon 040 has plenty of real estate for even the largest of gloved hands. Construction is completed with black Torx hardware, lanyard hole and hardened steel glass breaker pommel end. Carries via a reversible, tip down only pocket clip. Bohler Elmax: Elmax has become an extremely popular choice for high-end user grade knives thanks to its extreme edge retention. Elmax also has a good corrosion resistance, meaning most users can avoid corrosion (rust) by simply wiping off their blade after each use. Another great feature of this steel is its ability to resist burr formation during sharpening. Elmax has very similar performance to M390 and is used interchangeably by manufacturers. Specifications Overall Length: 9.75" Blade Length: 4.06" Sharpened Length: 3.81" Blade Thickness: 0.15" Blade Material: Elmax Blade Type: Stainless Closed Length: 5.69" Handle Thickness: 0.55" Handle Material: Aluminum Clip: Stainless Steel Weight: 6.20 oz. Country of Manufacture: United States Terms of Sale Sale price is $325. This includes shipping to the lower 48 US states. Retail price is $389 at GPKnives.com. They have consistently been the cheapest place to buy these but are currently out of stock. If you're in AK or HI, you'll need to talk with me about postage. What you see is what you get. Nothing is hidden or altered in these photos. It is up to you to know and adhere to knife laws in your jurisdiction. Autos are legal to own and carry in Tennessee. Payment needs to be PayPal. As promised, here are more photos. If you click them, you will get a larger version. (^^ These are the snail trails that I mentioned) (^^ The discoloration near the clip here is just oil from the knife and handling.)

@Ramiro - Message sent. This slide is still available, folks.

Yes. Ironhandjohn - TNGunOwners.com

This is unsatisfactory. His friends and relatives have my sincere condolences. Based on the evidence provided, I've moved John's account to In Memoriam status. Folks, I hate it when this happens, but it is supremely helpful to me when news of these events is shared here on TGO. I'm able to do some minor clerical work and cancel any automatic renewal of Benefactor memberships so that those dealing with estates do not have to worry about a surprise charge against a bank account. RIP, John.

Yep, will do. I've been away for the holiday weekend, so apologies for the delay.

Send me a PM and let's chat. I'm OK selling it out of state but we'll have to do it in a way that is mutually safe for the both of us.

It is.

You just described my house with the three kids running crazy. Wait... you meant TGO. Well, same.

TGO - Please keep the Trading Post threads topical to the buying/selling/trading of things. Create a new thread in the appropriate forum if you just want to chat about whatever. I've cleaned up this thread some to put it back on track. No reply to this comment is necessary. Thanks.

Very sorry to hear about your loss.

As I understand it, the ATF more or less considers it to be when you start doing the work for other people AND they are leaving their guns in your possession while they are absent. Whether it's fitting and installing parts or refinishing the serialized component of the gun itself, that's when an FFL is required and that's when you are on their books as a gunsmith.

We made it all the way to December 18th, but there it is folks. The post of the year for 2022.

Damn, someone was pretty salty to do something like that.

These are the rules specific to the Trading Post. We don't have a policy about thread bumping because it's never been a problem. Let your conscience be your guide. The harder you go after it; the more likely others are to complain. And if enough people do that, we'd have to consider writing a rule around it.

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I just want to wish you all the happiest Thanksgiving. The older I get the more I truly realize how much I have to be grateful for. I am very thankful for the friends that I have made courtesy of TGO as well as the simple fact that this is one place where I truly feel surrounded by "my people". Even when we disagree on things. I appreciate all of you. I hope that today you might be able to take stock of the things that are good in your life as well, whether you are gathering with family, friends, or just getting some restorative peace and quiet by yourself. Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm almost certain that Joe was one of the very first sponsors / vendors on TGO too.

We're both OF's now.

Most of you who have been here a while already know this, but @BimmerFreak (Joe) is a TGO OG, a good dude and someone you don't even have to hesitate to deal with. Besides all of that, he's a very dear friend of mine so this is about as good of a vouching as I can provide. I can count the number of people I'd drive across country to help bury a body on one hand. Joe's the middle finger.

Wow. How dumb can you be?! https://williamsonsource.com/owners-of-franklin-gun-shop-plead-guilty-to-federal-charges/

Yes - if you don't already have the Spectre Comp, just buy the Macro XL and apply the savings to your optic purchase.