Jamie Jackson

I would urge you to consider training with Randy/Suarez in Chattanooga.   Seeking professional training such as he offers can be a paradigm shift...quite literally. And well worth the time and money.   There is a huge difference between shooting and learning to think outside the box as it relates to defensive skills (as I'm sure you already know). Randy will move you in the right direction.   Careful though...it can be addictive. :pleased:   As a disclaimer: I've trained with Gabe, and I've trained beside Randy and shot with him (been a while unfortunately), but definitely plan on taking a course from him...hopefully this year.   :2cents:

      Outstanding my Friend. Much obliged! :up:

Thanks for the head's up. :up:   I e-mailed a Buddy that needed some 7.62x39 and he moved on it in time. Much obliged.

You know...these seem to be hit and miss for folks.   I picked up several Kahn mags for my G 17 and G 19 when they first came about. While I agree that the feed lips don't "feel" exactly like my OEM Glock mags, after a bit of minor smoothing with fine grit sandpaper mine have functioned flawlessly. I use them and several of the newer KCI mags for IDPA, practice, and training. They proven very reliable for me. I've taken my factory Glock mags out of the mix. Of course they were around $10.00 each when I purchased them... $14.95 each/5 is pretty decent considering the current climate.   fwiw I only carry OEM Glock mags for CCW.

As long as they're keeping their prices pre- Bravo Sierra I wouldn't have a major issue with it. I do appreciate your frustration. I prefer to purchase my primers in 5000 lots.   The only way I can look at it is that it keeps the "re-sellers" from gouging. I know the best way to stop the gouging is to stop buying from those folks...I don't buy from them...but there's a lot of folks genuinely in need.   That's one of the things I appreciate most about TGO, the majority of members are looking out for each other.     edit: spelling ;)

Southern Ohio Gun (SOG) is a very reputable company. They have my C&R on file, and I dealt with them many years ago when I had an FFL.   [url=http://www.jgsales.com/c-r-guns-c-290.html]J&G[/url]  and [url=http://www.allans-armory.com/aa.php]Allan's Armory[/url] are other good and reliable sources.     But even what we've all considered as cheap rifles...$100.00 or so...seem to be very much in demand as well and bringing "high dollar" prices. For example most SKS's are running $300.00 plus. There are still bargains out there, but they move fast.   ... $800.00 per case 9mm and $250.00 boxes of .22 LR...I don't see how this is sustainable...but I try not to underestimate the stupidity of the general public. After-all, Obama was re-elected...

Tee shirts and athletic shirts here as well.   I've never understood paying for something when I can do it myself. We aren't cheap here...just frugal.   Besides, I'm saving up to buy a 22 LR cartridge. Maybe even 2 of them... :pleased:

I'm an XS Big Dot fan too ted. I know some folks say they aren't good at distance, but it really just take some trigger time behind them.   That being said, I wouldn't mind trying the Speed Sights...

Quality products and Integrity...Hard combination to beat.

I have about 10 of the Thermold 30 rd mags I picked up prior to the Clinton AWB ('94). They've given great service with no issues.   I don't have any experience with recent production Thermolds.   I hope you'll post back and let us know how they run for you.   Good find on the ammo as well. Looks like you've found a vendor with integrity. :up:

  LOL Buddy. I agree that at the distances we shoot in IDPA, IPSC/USPSA and such it is negligible.   POA vs POI vs fixed sights becomes more pronounced at greater distances, or when very precise shots are called for.   IIRC .38 spl and .357 mag 4"-6" barreled fixed sighted revolvers were set at 25 yards for 158 gr bullets, 45 acp Autoloaders with 230 gr bullets, .44spl revolvers for 240 gr bullets, and 9mm autoloaders for 115 gr bullets. The lighter weight self defense rounds really started with [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Jurras] Lee Jurras and Super Vel[/url]. At least as far as I can remember. That and the [url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8006608] Geco BAT round[/url]. We’ve come a long ways since those days…   The sight regulation took into account that a heavier bullet causes a greater muzzle rise than a lighter bullet before exiting the barrel…hence a lower point of impact for lighter bullets.   It was a bit more noticeable back in the days of PPC with 50 yards handgun shooting, or to folks that shoot long distance handgun silhouette. Precision distance rifle shooters certainly take it into consideration.   Of course you’re right; it really isn’t applicable to the majority of Action Pistol venues. I'm just happy when my reloads function and I'm lucky enough to hit the targets... :cool:

Of course, like everyone else, I'd like to have more on hand. But shooting is a perishable skill, so to me, practice is a necessity.   I have my "set aside" ammo. I reload and hopefully have enough components to last for a while.   I dry fire practice, and have recently started limiting my range trips to 50 rounds of quality, focused practice. I actually should have been working more on focused drills all along...This is the way I used to practice and I've simply become more lax about it the past few years.   I'm shooting more .22 than I did, but I'm also still shooting .22 ammo I purchased in the early to mid 1990's.   I have a fair amount of wheelgun ammo already reloaded so now is a good time to bring my J Frame skills up to par.   Nothing in life is limitless, except the stupidity of those in the beltway. These cycles come and go. I'm Blessed to have stored what I did...but I'll certainly focus on having a greater supply of reloading components for the future... for my Son and grandkids...

I agree it seems like a high price...but I haven't been looking for .45 acp.   I've shot a couple of thousand rounds of "old" Wolf through a Glock 21 I had back in the mid to late 90's...no problems at all. I've also run about 500 rounds through my 1911 without issues.   Wolf, at least historically,has been affordable ammo. Who knows what the "new normal" pricing will be like within the next year or so. :shrug:

Congrats Mike P. Looks like you are GTG. :up:   Let us know about the loads you work up. Enjoy.

Wow. That's good news. and I am pleasantly surprised. :up:   Probably time for more e-mails of encouragement.

    It's the "if" that concerns me Sir.

I got this through [url=http://westernrifleshooters.wordpress.com/about/]Western Rifle Shooters blog[/url] within the past few weeks. It's attributed to Valley Guns in West Virginia.   Link: http://directorblue.blogspot.com/2013/01/update-status-of-gun-industry.html   I have no reason to disbelieve any of it, and it goes along with other reports out of the Shot Show. Basically I don't think any truly knows as this has been an unprecedented response from our Gun Culture coupled with an unprecedented attack on our Constitutionally Protected Rights by Washington.   As the old Chinese cures goes :"May you live in interesting times". Well...these are interesting times indeed.

According to the original link: http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=%20HB0581&GA=108   It's been "Placed on S. Jud Comm. cal. for 2/19/2013"...   We'll see what happens from there.

I was afraid of that GKar.   In my e-mails I asked it be passed with no amendments specifically.   We'll see...

Yes, I sent off e-mails on this early this morning.   I subscribe to [url=http://tncampaignforliberty.org/wordpress/] TN Campaign for Liberty newsletters[/url] and received last evening.   I've received favorable responses from Stacey Campfield and Mark Green so far.   I'll be sending out more e-mails to those that haven't responded. We gotta let them know where we stand and keep some pressure on the fence sitters.

Thanks for the info and links TNRat.   I've sent e-mails and got one reply so far...in support of course.

I received a reply via e-mail today from Senator Stacey Campfield stating he would support this change.   I've not heard from the several other individuals I've contacted.   Have any of you been getting replies...either Yea or Nay? Just curious.

I'm glad to see at least some companies taking a stand. It will be interesting to see how far this goes. I hope they'll stand strong and that others will follow.   I received an e-mail from [url=http://westernrifleshooters.wordpress.com/]Western Rifle Shooters[/url] on the 15th with this link: http://mountainguerrilla.wordpress.com/2013/02/15/a-suggestion-for-the-auxiliary/   I sent e-mails to Glock, S&W, and Sig urging them to boycott states putting forth unconstitutional laws. Will it do any good? I don't know...but it can't hurt.   I think contacting the ammo companies can't hurt either. Maybe it's an exercise in futility...but it's beats doing nothing... :2cents:

Thanks Runco. :up:

I'm a card carrying GOA member.  Mine's been sent,  :up:  ... and several friends contacted and encouraged to do the same.