deerslayer

I did not misread the third sentence of your post, which ridiculed those who want to disarm all those poor, harmless felons. That set the tone of the rest of your post. I do agree that few, if any laws will stop motivated criminals from acquiring weapons. However, I don't understand why law-abiding people would wish to grease the skids for the non law-abiding to acquire weapons. It's much easier for me to go to the gun store and legally buy a weapon than it is for me to meet a thug in a dark alley and buy a stolen one. Why make it just as easy for criminals? Should convicted felons be allowed a carry permit?

Does the Constitution leave room for us to execute criminals? So the previously non-violent convicted felon who shot my father in his driveway should be able to walk into Guns and Ammo and buy a Glock 17 after he gets out of prison for attempted 2nd degree murder, no strings attached? You people are NUTS.

Lester, I was not specifically talking about gun rights. I don't know about the toilet thing, but I would wager that the majority of marijuana arrestees are not charged with felonies. I would lose no sleep if they were, though. Whatever the case, they will "mix with normal folks" either way.

This may be what you are looking for... Rock Island 1911 9MM Mid-size - Two-Tone #AC-RI1911-9MM-MSTT

So, what rights were "incrementally weakened" by SCOTUS during the 60s? More recently, ever heard of DC v. Heller?

+100 Should Bernie Madoff or Robert Hannson own a gun? Should non-violent convicted felons be allowed to become FBI agents? Violent/non-violent criminal is not an issue.

This is getting silly.

My sister lives in Abilene, TX. It was 110 there this weekend.

Scores are up: Untitled 1 Bresson's mouth continues to write checks that his ass can't cash.

I have a Springfield EMP and an STI Trojan, and I did own a Kimber CDP Compact. The Kimber sucked and I know many others whose Kimbers sucked. I'll never own another one. I can highly recommend the EMP or the Trojan, although neither one is cheap. Many EMPs run flawlessly with FMJs, but hang hollow points on the feed ramp. Mine was one of these. Springfield sent me a FedEx label and worked on the chamber and feed ramp and shipped it back, all on their dime. Now it runs like a Glock. Others have had this same experience. If you are looking for something cheaper, I would look at a Rock Island. Lots of folks speak highly of these. I would spend the extra $30-50 and get the tactical model. If you want to spend more than $450, I would go ahead and get an EMP or a Trojan, depending on whether you want a full-size gun or a smaller gun. If you see a good deal on a Kimber, run!

+1 Bigfoot is for real, though.

I will be dealing with a very ugly week at work. However, I see it's time to dust your drawers again. I don't recall the last time you beat me with any gun, much less a polymer one.

Probably so... Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert Yokozuna Davey Boy Smith (British Bulldogs) Rick Rude Earthquake Big Boss Man Mr Perfect Bam Bam Bigelow Hawk (Road Warriors) Andre the Giant Big John Stud The Spoiler Eddie Guerrero all died from heart attack, cancer, or drug overdose, most younger than 50. Probably lots of others.

Still debating.

Agreed. In the last three years, I've changed jobs and gained 15 pounds. It shows in these videos (at least to me).

My wife managed to video a few stages...

Since I already have them, I plan to use Dillon size and seat dies (9 & 45).

I did not wish to start a debate about crimping vs. not crimping .45s. So, let's presume I will be loading 9mm.

6.8, I want to set it up like this: 1. deprime/resize 2. powder thru expander (flare and charge) 3. seat 4. crimp 5. nothing This should work fine if the Hornady's optional PTE is trouble-free (I have read of some people having problems with it on brian enos). Hornady says to buy their optional PTE die if you want to seat and crimp seperately with a non-Hornady crimp die. For various reasons, I want to use the Lee FCD. I want to use only four stations because Hornady says non-Hornady crimp dies may interfere with cartridge ejection if placed in the fifth station. Did you buy the optional powder-thru-expander die? If so, why are you flaring and charging on two different stations?

Please discuss pros/cons of your LnL. I initially plan to load .45 with a Lee Factory Crimp Die and Dillon size and seat dies. I have read that some non-Hornady crimp dies conflict with the cartridge ejector if used in the 5th station. Hornady recommends using non-Hornady crimp dies in the 4th station with their powder-thru-expander die in the 3rd station. Anybody use this type of setup? Any problems with the Hornady powder-thru-expander die? Also, anybody using a case feeder for one?

Congrats to Catseye for getting bumped to SSP-Master!

Want to sell your 550?

Springfield RO or STI Spartan under $800. $800-1000, STI Trojan.

+1 A Dillon 550 can be used to roll 400 rounds an hour, or it can be used as a slow, deliberate, single stage press. Most people who work full-time and shoot ammunition in significant quantity will soon appreciate a progressive reloader, especially if they shoot hanguns. Any competent person can safely operate one.

I have a Bushmaster Carbon 15 9mm, and although I have no idea what it's good for, it's probably my all-time favorite gun.