gregintenn

My son is looking for a reliable used truck. He'd like an extended cab and 4wd. As many as you see on the road, there sure isn't a big selection of them for sale.   He'd like to find one for less than 10k. All we've seen are either junk, or have new prices and high miles.   We keep an eye out on craigslit and golsn.   Do you have any other suggestions of places to look for one? This is starting to get frustrating.

Interesting stuff. My opinion was based solely on personal experience and not any formal study data.   By breed, the only dogs that were not improperly trained/cared for that I've had trouble with were Chows and Chihuahas, If a Chihuaha weighed 100 pounds, you wouldn't be able to leave your house. They'd terrorize the country.

That is the first time ever i've heard of a Lab biting a person. Under the right circumstances, I might hurt someone. I can assure you this dog, however, will not bite a human being; especially a child.

I would trust my dog alone with kids more than ANY human I know. Here's the evil beast with my kids. [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_4617_zps5fa28856.jpg.html][/URL]

Otherwise, John Browning would have called for one. :usa:

Mid cannelure should be fine. Don't get too bent out of shape over OAL. If it'll go through your magazine and chamber without problems, you probably aren't too long.   The minimum load for most any 55 grain bullet would be a pretty good place to start. Work up slowly, looking for high pressure signs. I'd go with a load for the bullet that is as close to the one you are loading as I could find. Different, shapes, ogives, etc. can have a minimal effect on pressures; but not usually much.   One caveat is that loads for the all copper projectiles will be different from lead core bullets. The all copper bullets will be longer. That means more bearing surface, and in turn it'll take more pressure to push it out the bore.   As far as crimping goes, with 55 grain fmj bullets, I get slightly better accuracy with crimped loads than non crimped loads. You'll not know until you try it both ways.

Right, but there isn't any frame alteration or empty holes left no matter which way you go. It isn't a big deal to properly fit one.

Yeah. I try to set the bar pretty low.

I resolve to not make any resolutions.

I like the garage.

Pretty much. You'll probably have to do a bit of stoning/fitting. I always have, but it isn't a big deal. There's no drilling or extra anything with an ambi safety.

Altamont grips are good. :up:

No problem to replace an ambi safety with a conventional one. Being left handed, I'm always going the other way with it. What is your objection to an ambi safety?

Did my mother in law make that picture? :eek:

That was a helluva game!

A Rock Chucker is the gold standard in single stage presses. :up: :up:

It was a great illustration as to the depth of silliness to which this issue sinks.

Thank God I have boys. :surrender:

:rofl: Thanks for the explanation. I've heard of those, but never had any experience with them.

For a "cheap import", I think it looks pretty good. It shoots great too.

I can't wait to see the ATF response. :rofl:

No ####?!!?? :dropjaw: Why? I've NEVER changed transmission fluid or filter, and to date have never had a transmission problem.

Cedars. :up: :hat:

[URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_1885.jpg.html][/URL] [url=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_1886.jpg.html][/URL] Mine's a 4" with an Officer's grip frame. I can't find a bad word to say about it, I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. I've owned, fired, and otherwise tinkered with 1911s in many different brands and price ranges through the years. For all practical purposes, this one is as good as any.

Unique is a great place to start. You know you can simply shoot 38 Special in your 357 mag., right?   2 pounds will load a LOT of rounds.