papa61

Read the beginning and ending and have to agree. This does happen. I bought a pistol at one of the shops here. A few months later I tried to purchase a rifle at the same shop and got dinged. It was Christmas present for my son so wife tried to purchase. No go due to the strawman laws. Couple days later the shop called to tell me it cleared. bought another rifle at another shop several months later without issue. Never got an answer to why I was denied. Welcome to Tennessee by the way1

Glad you're still with us. Also glad I didn't have a mouth full of soda when I read this, I really like this laptop! I can relate because as a PFC Cavalry Scout I and a Corporal were setting a tripflare for tanks using a hoffman which is a 1/4 pound of black powder in a plastic tube with an electric detonator. they are used to simulatethe noise and smoke of tank fire. Being that you want the battery as close to the charge as possible we were squatted over the hoffman as I set the trigger. Unfortunately in our exhaustion, we had hooked up the battery before setting the trigger. yep, blew up literally in our faces. I wear glasses so when I came to my senses I thought I was blind, I kept calling for my corporal friend but he didn't answer. FINALLY saw thet there was light around the edges and wiped off my lenses. there lay my friend face down in the dirt not moving. Continued to call his name as I approached him with no response. When I touched his shoulder to turn him over he jumped to life asking me why I didn't say something, no hair loss but a bit of powder burn for us both. He was deaf for two days.

I have to trust you on this. I'd still want bigger bullet and shorter barrel. Just my weak opinion and excuse to give my wife for buying a new $1500 Marlin. "but honey. Ropin4gold invited me to hunt wild hogs in Texas. You don't want me killed by a wild hog do you?"

I missed this post but yes,,,yes I do

Famous would be Patton, the man was a force. Personally it would be My uncle Forest. His stories were wonderful. At one time he had control of tactical missiles. He served in USAF from WWII until retirement then worked at hospital as civilian. Took us on tour of AF museum when I was very young.

Welcome. hope you enjoy!

I have a 1973 JM 336, beautiful gun and one I have always wanted/will never part with. I like the Henry but the Marlin is better looking to me. For a Texas hog gun I would want something bigger than 30-30 though. And for a brush gun, a short barrel.

So many choices! Well SOME choices anyway. $5-600 would be hard choice nine months ago, limited now with inflated prices. Been wanting an 8 round 357 or a 44. either in 2 or 3 inch barrel. Just ran across a 2 inch 45 acp wheelgun today that would scratch the itch and work with the ammo I already have but yeah,,,another 22 would be good. Maybe two. There is that Bearcat Shopkeeper on arms list been wanting to gift my wife.

More of the same, beans and bullets. Learned how to make my own body armor on u tube. But I have to wait for a check LOL

Welcome to Tennessee and to TGO. normal safety rules apply. be sure of your backstop and considerate of neighbors. UNLESS you are in the city limits. Some cities in TN have ordinances barring use of firearms. Mine does.

walk in, purchase firearm, purchase ammunition, walk out load firearm and go about your business. THAT is "not infringed" the way it was written and intended,

@DaveTN - Thanks, had not heard this. Glad the Marlin will live on with a quality manufacturer. I hope the employees affected are taken care of. Also explains why the 45-70 I want went from $900 to $2900. I have a 1973 JM 336 that will stay with me til the end.

If I remember right, SCCY was started by former Kel Tec designers so them being good does not surprise me in the least.

I was trying to watch Bluebloods and y'all had me in tears . Thanks, I needed that. On a serious note, Junki has improved his analogy immensely. And I realize the other environmental impacts of pure electrics including children panning for lithium, disposal of used up batteries, etc. The technology will improve with time just as internal combustion did but at a much accelerated rate. My complaint is we put all of our eggs in the petroleum basket early on. I think we would be better off today had we used ethanol, methane, LPG, and other fuels. they all pollute but have different emissions. On P 80 mess, we are not restricted from building our own firearms so why would an 80% be a problem? some of you undoubtedly have the capability to build your own from raw materials. At what point wouldit be acceptable for ATF? Raw forging? tool steel? Iron ore? They set a standard, we followed it, now they want to renege? Same with pistol braces. You can't satisfy those who wish to disarm us by compromise, that is proven. Now those who have are seeing why we fought so hard to stop the camel from getting it's head under the tent. We truly need to fight to overturn GCA of 1968.

mine is between 300-310. Did you get yours in Gallatin? I had to reorder mine. The first one came in and a LEO needed it so the shop sold him "mine"

The thought crossed my mind about the G17. That's why I asked. would not be my first choice for CCW.

Ran across this and had to add my two cents. I agree with the sentiment of buying American. In practice, however, I disagree. I buy quality firearms that work and fit my hand. The SCCY sounds great but I have yet to hold one. Kel Tec is great. I have one of the first P32s that came into TN. bought it new and will never sell it. Just a bit heavier unloaded is my baby Browning, NOT US made. I think no one would turn down a good HiPower. Also at one time owned a Taurus 85, Taurus 669, EAA Witness in .45 ACP. My favorite pistol, the overweight darling, is Brazilian made. Bought one new when they first cae to the states because it fits my hand perfectly. Also in it's favor was every review I read on it with one writer stating it outperformed his Colt Officers Model he had nicknamed "money pit" due to the amount spent tuning it. By the way, the SCCY and Kel Tec are out as my primary until they build a good .45.

I've been through several pages in search and found nothing so hope someone can educate me. My sister told me my brother in law is looking for a new pistol and they told him he needed a "17 grip". Has someone come up with some measuring tool for grip and trigger reach that I haven't heard of? Thanks in advance.

actually a very good analogy. I used to agree with it 100%. Now I want an all electric or very efficient hybrid for the weekdays so I can run the fossil fuels on the weekend. No further tangent from the subject. thank you for your attention. by the way, just noticed your location,,,that's hilarious!

RED333 - Something more important to the gun grabbers,,,names, customer list, addresses. the fines will be nothing.

I agreed with you up until the last statement, As a pro car nut, not supporting some emission standards would be calling for the end of the automobile. Restrictions on firearms are unconstitutional. I could write a book on this but I will be brief. The bump stock ban should never have been allowed. To me they are worthless, but, shall not be means shall not be. I am reminded of the prose from the Hitler era. "when they came for me there was no one left to stand"

my OPINION is many of those selling ammo and components are not shooters but amateur retailers taking advantage of the situation much as the guy who bought the huge quantity of hand sanitizer to resell at the beginning of this mess. note that his error was showing his hand with quantity.