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It' a "shake awake" system. Are you laying the firearm down and not touching when checking to see if it's on? If you move the reddot at all it'll wake up. When trying to adjust the settings, make you "lock mode" is not engaged. Here's a link to the manual if you need it: https://holosun.com/uploads/20200331/b955f5eb2a425d7edde2ef5c83da4c47.pdf

If you're not in a huge hurry (as they aren't available yet), this is an option for Glocks (and S&W M&P) without milling the slide or buying a MOS version:

As much as I carry in the cargo pockets of my pants, it's been suggested that I just use a daypack instead. In the summer they really get loaded down as I don't wear a jacket to use for pocket space. Not sure if a lighter weight shorts would work for me.

I've replaced TDS DSL at a couple of locations with Verizon hotspots and the LTE is a lot faster... even with a marginal signal.

Unfortunately, not made in the USA. But I wear Duluth Trading Firehose pants and shorts almost exclusively. While up in Franklin right up from the Galleria Mall, I stopped at the local store and picked up another pair of pants and another pair of shorts last week. Not cheap, but I think they are worth the price. Watch for sales and you can sometimes find a decent deal. https://www.duluthtrading.com/mens-duluthflex-fire-hose-11-cargo-shorts-36333.html?dwvar_36333_color=BRN&dwvar_36333_waist=040

In very rural southern middle TN and just switched today from Spectrum (aka Charter) cablemodem rated for 200Mb/s (nomally see about 125 down and 11 up) to JTM fiber and am currently getting 885.91 down and 818.96 up with a ping of 1ms.

With a crime index of 1 (100 being the safest), not sure what's being done right.

You could be right, but it looked to me as if one of poles was bent inward at the point of impact. Either way, lousy driving on their part. Some people shouldn't be allowed to drive on public streets.

Doubling up on your waterproofing might be a good idea. If you are going to use something to enclose the contents (i.e. PVC) , you can use a vacuum packer and roll of vacuum plastic (allowing long lengths) to create an airtight seal. Just be sure to put 2 or 3 seals per end and check that no sharp point has (or can) ruptured the plastic.

You should have reported that to the RO (range officer).

The new cable type of guard rails are a lot less expensive and easier to install, If you look at the video, the cable system did initially stop them from getting into the median when they sideswiped the rail. Only when they over-reacted and drove head-on into the guard rail did it give. It appears that the car hit one of the poles directly which snapped from the force. i just bought a new 2020 Hyundai Tuscon (SUV) this month that has Lane Keep Assist. It works surprisingly well and likely would have kept this accident from happening.

If you want a taste of "home" BBQ, drive down to Shaffer's Farm Meat and Texas BBQ in Summertown. While down here you might visit Eagle Eye Range which is where I go to shoot.

Welcome... from just up the road in Summertown.

For me, the trick to get the dot to present reliably is to squeeze with the pinky a small amount. This forces the middle and ring finger to tighten up the grip a bit and point correctly. If I'm going to be off, it's invariably the barrel is high. So the pinky trick pulls the barrel downward. At short ranges, I don't even look for the dot and just point shoot instead. Middle ranges I use the 32 MOA circle on the Holosun and save the 2 MOA dot for long range/precision shots.

Just a FYI on Eagle Eye... the rifle range goes out to 500 yards.

If you want to take a trip down to my local range (Eagle Eye in Summertown), I'd be more than willing to let you try out my Masada.

The only problem I've had with the Masada was the screws provided weren't the correct length to work with the Holosun 507C-GR. I had to order some out of (ugh) China since I couldn't find a source in the USA. You might want to watch a few reviews of the Deltapoint micro. Example:

The direction I went is rather than buy (or mill) a slide, I bought a complete optics ready gun that I could sell if I didn't like the dot setup. The IWI Masada didn't cost a lot more than many slides. Example: https://kygunco.com/Product/View?ItemNo=127972 The Masada has become my daily carry, although I still prefer my Glock 26. I've contemplated going ahead and getting a slide for the 26, but that means replacing the custom leather pancake holster. Leupold has a new red dot sight announced (but not currently available) that will work with my existing holsters as it replaces the rear sight rather than requiring the slide be milled. I'll be ordering one to try as soon as they are in stock at the distributors: https://www.leupold.com/deltapoint-micro-glock

Class size is (currently) limited to 6 students. It'd be fun if you were able to fill a class from just people on TGO.

I wondered if there was a Makerspace in Nashville that might have some people willing to share their knowledge. While searching, I ran across this: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginners-welding-tickets-130973397959?aff=ebdsoporgprofile It's a beginners class tomorrow (02/20/2021 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST). Cost is $70. While it may well be too basic of class for you, it might get you in contact with welders at the Make Nashville community. FYI: I've never been to a Makerspace and have only read about them.

What you need is Hillman part number 6105: https://hillmangroup.com/us/en/Fastening-Solutions/Fasteners/Screws/Wood-Screws/Zinc-Oval-Head-Slotted-Wood-Screws/p/6105 None of the usual suspects carry the Fas-Pak (quantity 22) in stock, but might be able to special order it for you. I found one online source, but minimum shipping I believe is $8.95: https://www.jmac.com/The_Hillman_Group_6105_p/HILLMAN-6105.htm

This? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-6-x-1-in-Phillips-Oval-Head-Zinc-Plated-Wood-Screw-6-Pack-808121/204587436

Would this work? https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-6-x-1-in-Silver-Zinc-Plated-Round-Interior-Exterior-Wood-Screws-14-Count/3035713

The post by Hozzie is excellent information. Having built a couple of custom 10/22 (mostly Kidd classic builds), I can state that chasing accuracy on a 10/22 can be an expensive hobby. As jpx2rk stated, the Fedderson barrels can be excellent. My avatar is my first 5 rounds shot through a Fedderson stainless barrel at 25 yards (note - 20 rounds were fired through it by another shooter before me). While the Brimstone triggers are great for the money, I'm a huge fan of the Kidd 2-stage triggers. I don't think there's a better trigger on the market for the 10/22. I agree with Hozzie that the Bergara B14-R is a fantastic rifle. After putting in a TriggerTech Diamond (adjusted down to 4 ounces) and trying some different ammo to see what it likes, it's easily a "one-hole" rifle at 40 yards. I haven't really had the opportunity to stretch it out at the local range yet due to health issues.

PagePlus is a MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) that uses the Verizon network only. Any current model and unlocked CDMA phone should work. As stated above, you will have to go though activation on a new phone.