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I'll second the Suzuki DL-650 recommendation (i.e., the V-Strom, often referred to as the Wee-Strom to differentiate it from its 1000cc 'sibling'). These have plenty of get up & go, get 50mpg or more, have a great passenger seat, along w/a flat spot on the back for mounting a Givi top-box. Best of all, you might actually find one in your price range. This is considered a dual-sport but it is really a "standard" style motorcycle. V-twin engine, chain drive, EFI, tubeless tires...all the good stuff you want on a modern bike. Some models even have ABS, which is a major plus as a safety feature.

Ask yourself: "Self, would you be perfectly comfortable carrying a loaded (cartridge in the chamber, hammer cocked) model 1911 if it had no thumb safety and no grip safety?" If the answer is "Yes", then the no-thumb-safety Sig P320 is the modern striker fired pistol for you! I do not believe P320s are 'just going off' by themselves. I believe the trigger pull is light enough, and short enough, and that the trigger is wide enough with a squarish profile that it is getting pressed/moved enough to fire by holsters distorting in odd ways (especially ones big enough to accommodate a weapon mounted light or laser), strings or shirt tails getting into the trigger area, or any number of situations that allow pressure or drag to occur on the trigger tip, edge, or face. Sig made a Glock...but with a lighter trigger pull and no tab (drop safety) in the center of the trigger. Subtle changes but problematic changes as time and accidental discharges are showing. Glock had its share of accidental discharges, too, when it first came out. There is a learning curve w/new designs. I don't think the 320 is a learning curve issue. It's an issue w/a company pushing the striker fire design too close to being a cocked 1911 with no thumb safety ('lock') to engage or grip safety present to prevent an accidental discharge. The military versions of the P320 (M17/M18) all come with a manual thumb safety. There is a reason for that. I think Sig can save their gun by either installing a heavier trigger pull and adding a drop safety tab in the trigger face OR only selling the P320 model with a manual thumb safety. (Perhaps there is a third option? Installing a grip safety like that on the Springfield Armory XD pistols so pressure on the trigger alone will not allow the gun to fire.) But doing anything now looks like an admission of a problem and I can't see them doing that. So the uncommanded discharges will continue until they either get sued to bankruptcy or they drop the P320 model number, make the needed changes, and then announce their new and improved "plastic fantastic", the Sig P3200!

Carrying a loaded Sig P320 with no thumb safety is the equivalent of carrying a loaded 1911 with the hammer cocked...and no thumb safety to engage. And that's crazy to me. You have a gun ready to fire as soon as 4.5lbs of pressure finds its way to that trigger, regardless if it was intentional or not. I don't think the gun (P320) is defective. I think the concept of selling a gun with no safety, no trigger 'doohickey, (a la Glock), and a trigger pull that light (4.5lbs) is defective. It is just too easy for that trigger to get pushed/pulled/bumped/nudged/tugged and fire the gun unintentionally. I like Sigs. I have Sigs. But a non-thumb safety 320 is a no-go for me. If all you used it for was competition/target shooting, maybe it would be okay. But as a "duty gun" in a holster? Nope. As a concealed carry gun, stashed on my person somewhere? Heck no! As a gun stashed in a drawer for home defense? Uh...maybe? Sig can say whatever they want, but it's not going to change the public's perception of the product at this point. Perception isn't reality but that doesn't matter if no one wants to buy your product because of fear it may 'accidentally' go off.

Trying to put a Cheddite 209 primer (yellow box) in a Win AA case tells me they are definitely 'tighter' (bigger) than USA primers. I don't know anything about 16mm vs 18mm sizes. Importing supplies helps when there are shortages but then these peculiar oddities crop up, like non-uniform primer sizes. It can get frustrating. I found this explanation in a review of Cheddite primers (I do not know if this is true or not, but it does match w/what I experienced): "Federal primers are made in inches. Cheddite are metric. Use USA primers in USA shells & use Metric in European shells. USA primers are 0.241 Metric is .0242 - Len Steyer, OH" I'm happy to hear your brain tumor is responding well to the chemo. That is encouraging! I'm hopeful your esophageal cancer starts to shrink more so you can detect improvement in your ability to swallow. Not being able to enjoy bread and other things you like is aggravating. Interesting about your sensation of taste/smell being affected. Back to homemade .410 shells - making your own cardboard over-wads for use in metallic cases seems like a good way to save some money & kill time. Gluing two wads together sounds like it should work to provide a thicker, stiffer wad, provided the glue holds up over time. Only way to know is to try. As for the cost of shot, over $50 a bag for 25lbs is painful when I remember getting it for $18 a bag @ Gene Sears in El Reno, OK. Such is the march of time and effects of inflation. I just need to recalibrate my brain for the new 'normal'.

@DeepSouth It's interesting seeing the cost break down between a plastic .410 hull vs. using a metallic cartridge case. Primers (209) being nearly double the cost of a large rifle primer surprised me. But then I saw a bag (25lbs) of lead shot going for $70 and thought it had to be a misprint. Inflation and time have made even reloading a costly enterprise. As for automobile (new battery) and medical expenses bumping 'gun stuff' to sometime farther down the road, that's depressing. Batteries are over $200 now. And medical co-pays & bills are depressingly high. Leaves no money left for the fun things that make life worth living. I hope you don't have to wait too long to get your .410 project moving again.

I love when you get the experienced, done it a million times, medical professional (usually a nurse) and the shots or IV just seem simple and nearly painless. Sounds like it was 'your day' at the infusion. That's always a good. Hopefully the bloodwork and CT scan show you are getting better. Anemia isn't great but treatable, so if that's your big issue at this point, I think you are progressing alright. It sounds like your plan is to load .410 "shells" using metallic cartridge cases of one sort or another. That's interesting. Is there a reason you are avoiding a standard .410 shell casing (plastic-type)? Not picking @ you or criticizing; I'm just curious. I just checked the cost to get a .410 reloader (MEC 600 Jr Mark V) and it made my eyes pop out a bit ($338!) Wow. I swear you could have gotten get them for a hundred bucks 'used' pretty easily at one time. I'm getting old! Stuff is crazy expensive now. Besides costing way more than expected, you can't even get a new one right away. They had this notice: "NOTE: DUE TO HIGH DEMAND THIS RELOADER HAS A 3 TO 5 WEEK PROCESSING TIME." I even checked ebay & you could probably get a 12 ga press for $100 or so if you were patient, persistent and lucky. But the .410 presses were all in the $300 range. I wish you luck in your reloading endeavors @DeepSouth

410s are so easy on the shoulder they are like the. 22LR of the shotgun world, and with TSS shot, there is no stopping a person from using a .410 to hunt duck, geese, or turkey! (Well, cost. TSS shells are expensive. That can put a damper on things.) But other than that, the .410 is more versatile than ever. @DeepSouth, I hope your infusion goes well & you don't feel too bad after.

I hope your wound from the missing feeding tube heals fine and does so quickly. I'm glad you didn't have to go anywhere in the snow. Safer to stay home and let the sun work on it for a day or two. We got 2 inches but the sun today melted a good bit of it. Just gotta get thru these very cold temps next couple of days. I hope the chemo is working for you. Gotta beat the cancer so you can keep on enjoying your family and hobbies. Good to hear you are still eating, too.

The camo pattern of your gun is a bonus since a lot of people are using the .410 as a turkey gun due to the amazing performance of TSS (tungsten super shot) shells. Hopefully someone sees the great opportunity to pick up a new-in-box gun for not much money that they can use to get a youngster started on hunting.

Wow...your feeding tube fell out?! Dang, that's kind of scary but it sounds like the doctors feel you'll be okay without it. I hope so. If you can keep up your appetite and find foods you like, it should work out. I hope the infusion went well. Is this a chemo treatment? You mentioned chili and danged if that doesn't sound good! Perfect cold weather meal. That, and stew. I haven't had stew in a while. Since it's snowing outside right now, seems like tomorrow should be a chili or stew lunch day. Hang in there @DeepSouth - you are a fighter and it shows.

Bump for a great reloading press! I have the same one ("Rock Chucker JR") and have used it to reload everything from 9mm Luger to .338 WinMag, and everything in between. This is the RCBS JR press (or also called the "Reloader Special" press) made in the 1960s. It uses standard reloading dies. There is an attachment ("automatic primer feed") one can buy to hold primers tubes in place to make re-priming using the press a quicker and easier process. It is $34 here: (https://shop.rcbs.com/automatic-primer-feed-combo/) It is NOT required to use the press, but is a 'nice to have item' if one wants to quickly reprime cases using the press itself. There is also a plastic catch tray that used primers fall into, but I don't see that in the pictures. RCBS still sells it for $12 here: https://shop.rcbs.com/primer-catcher/ GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SALE! For someone just looking to get started, this is a nice package of quality reloading materials.

Free bump for a good deal on a great action. More details from Aero Precision website below: "Elevate your next precision hunting build with the Solus Lightweight Action, the pinnacle of precision engineering. Drawing from the award-winning feature set of our Solus action, we’ve carved out ounces of weight from the receiver, coupled that with a sleeker fluted bolt body and a perfectly balanced bolt knob. We didn’t stop at weight reduction; the true essence of the Solus Lightweight Action lies in the small details. Through a newly developed coating process and refined adjustments to the internal geometry this action is the smoothest cycling action with the lightest bolt lift on the market. The Solus Lightweight Action isn’t just a component; it’s the cornerstone of precision, reliability and unparalleled performance in the field." ACTION FEATURES: Remington 700 Short Action Footprint Lightweight integral 20 MOA biased top rail Integral recoil lug Magnum-sized ejection port Sized to feed and eject cartridges with up to 3.00" OAL Compatible with AICS and AIAW detachable box magazines Trigger installed via hanger BOLT FEATURES: 60-degree bolt throw Fluted Bolt Body 3-lug interchangeable bolt head Dual ejectors "Cock on lift" bolt design Two piece bolt handle MATERIALS: Receiver body - 416 stainless steel Bolt - 17-4 stainless steel Firing pin - S7 tool steel COMPATIBILITY: Barrel: Savage Small Shank W/ Barrel nut and Shouldered Zermatt Origin Pattern Pre-Fit Barrels Trigger: Remington 700 (no bolt release) Footprint: Remington 700 short action ------- Good luck with sale!

I had to google to learn more. Came up w/this: https://savagearms.com/firearms/sku/22557 FEATURES Single-shot, break-action shotgun Rugged synthetic stock 26-inch barrel 3-inch chamber Forearm release for easy disassembly Soft recoil pad Removable modified choke tube, Winchoke style Standard and compact models available Manual hammer blocking safety 2-position safety Single-shot, break-action shotguns remain popular with practical hunters, and the new Stevens 301 gets even more from the trusted platform. It features a crisp, reliable break action and modern synthetic stock that stands up to hard use in the field. A variety of gauges and configurations make it easy to find a model to fit any shooter. --------- Good luck w/sale. Hopefully this info helps a potential buyer.

Sounds like you are finding and making some foods you like. Crock pots are a great way to tenderize some tougher meats. Good thinking. Onion rings are always hit or miss; just as you said, depends on the breading. Glad to hear you are able to get around to tend to bills, not that it is fun doing that. But it shows you still have mobility and mental capability, which is great news.

I carry the 43X and really like how slim and light it is for the capacity it can carry. There are 15rd magazines from PSA (no modifications to gun required!) and Shield Arms (need to swap out magazine catch with a metal version.) PSA DAGGER MICRO 9MM 15 ROUND MAGAZINE: https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-dagger-micro-9mm-15-round-magazine.html Shield Arms S15 Magazine Gen 3 - 15 Round Magazine for Glock® 43X/48: https://www.shieldarms.com/shop/sa-s15-nc-gen3-s15-magazine-gen-3-15-round-magazine-for-glock-r-43x-48-7120 (Note - Do NOT buy the "Pro-Mag" 15 rounders...they are highly unreliable.) I have a Glock 19, but it feels noticeably thicker compared to the 43X. Great gun, but I'd rather carry the thinner/lighter 43X. My 43X has been very reliable and surprisingly accurate. I'm impressed. Glock nailed it on size & grip-ability and the aftermarket came thru to bump up the capacity from 10 to 15 rounds.

It's good you are eating! I hope the infusion goes well on Monday. Hang in there.

I hate the "rebate" game. You have to be so frustrated. You bought the gun, submitted the requested information and were denied your rebate. Now they won't even communicate with you. That's not right.

The 7mm Rem Mag is a 1000 yard cartridge 'as is'. Stuff some Hornady 7mm (.284) 162 gr ELD® Match bullets through it, with 0.670 G1 BC, and you are good to go to 1,000 yards.

I just got the "influenza type A" diagnosis myself so it's good you got the shot, as your family wasn't kidding; the flu is definitely making the rounds. I'm glad you were able to keep warm for your chemo. The weight gain is a positive sign, too. It sounds like you are making headway, even if the progress seems slow. Hopefully it'll warm up soon so you can try to get in some walking (per doctors orders.)

Dude joined in Feb 2023. Made ONE post (we're looking at it!) and then wasn't heard from again after March 2023. I'm starting to think he wasn't serious about selling this AR...

Hoping the images they saw turn out to be nothing and you are fine. Prayers for good news in April.

The trip to Freddie's was a "granddaughter service charge" for running your errands. She just KNEW you would understand, ha! Kids. What are you going to do? Least she could have done was bring you back something. Milkshake? Some fries? Something... Good luck staying warm @ your chemotherapy appointment. T-shirt, sweatshirt, coat, and windbreaker might give you enough layers. A stocking cap for your head would help, too. Hoping it all pays off in the end and you beat your cancer.

I'm glad you've been able to find things you can chew enough to eat and swallow so you could get some weight back on. It sounds like the chemo days, and the days that follow, are rough & exhausting. I hope the treatments are working and your tumor is shrinking and going away. Please keep us posted.

She definitely wasn't the brightest bulb on the tree. Glad no one else was hurt. Wait til she gets the repair bill! Pretty sure it's going to be another 'butt-pucker' moment for her.

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