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My heat pump has "emergency heat" on it, but I've yet to see it come on. I assume it is to keep you from freezing until the repairman gets there? :shrug:

If the ammo feeds reliably and groups well, I'd not give it a second thought. I expect the variance is a bullet issue and not a die/press issue.

Sometime chit happens, but I've killed a LOT of deer with a 295 grain Powerbelt. Sometimes they don't really act like they've been hit, but I've yet to lose one.   My father killed the largest Tennessee whitetail I've ever seen this year with a 45 cal Powerbelt. It was dead right there.

That's actually a damned good photo in my estimation. It would make a nice Christmas card.

Nice case. I thought they were generally carried in a Crown Royal bag. :rofl:

I can't see the magazine being curved, unless somehow it's flexible.

I'ts "being prepared" if I do it. It's hoarding if someone else does it. :lol:

Mine's in the basement. It never needs heating or cooling.

Not me. I'd keep the Star.

DO you have a good pinned and recessed Smith and Wesson revolver?

Just what I was thinking. I believe I was still a kid the last time I got pulled over.   I probably wouldn't bother announcing I have a gun or carry permit.   I have met an officer or two who were adamant about making sure I knew THEY had a gun.   *edit* I have been through a few roadblocks in the last several years. I'm not sure if that is counted as a traffic stop or not. Nothing ever mentioned about an HCP.

....engraved? :squint:   I'd like to hear the story behind that. I've seen people go nuts at estate auctions, but never that bad.

NO WAY!!!!!!!!! Really?

This coffee tastes like ####!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shake:

You know what? I had one exactly like that once. It was unbelievably accurate! It also fed and fired flawlessly. I sold it in a yard sale. Somebody got a pleasant surprise if they ever shot it.

If you're comparing recoil and muzzle blast between an M44 and a benchrest rifle in 338 Lapua, it might be close. :D

I'm very pleased with my Rock Island. It is accurate, and has been 100% reliable. I am under no illusion, however, that it's fit, finish, and accuracy potential are on par with a $3000 custom gun. I'm also happy with my Chevy. It's reliable, and runs great. I also don't think it would compare favorably with a Ferrari. I'm glad they make items at different price points for different tastes.     Bottom line, if you want the very best available, you are going to have to shell out a lot of money. In the end, it's up to you to decide whether that last bit of fit, finish, and accuracy is worth the extra dough.

My truck is old! :D

Why not get a written estimate from your body man and submit it to her insurance company. At least, you can compare his with her adjustor's estimate to see if they are in line with one another.   Nothing wrong with pocketing the check from the insurance company, and driving the damaged car if that's what you'd prefer doing. You will have a car worth less money than before the accident, but will have been compensated for the difference. Not really different than "trading down" in car.

Yet another kick in the crotch for left handed people everywhere.

You got me there. I'm no metallurgist. I don't really know the difference in metal castings and metal injection molded parts. :shrug:

I didn't write it. I just copied and pasted it from another site.

If it's one of you guys, I apologize. It just struck me as funny.

No. You could commission a machinist to build a vehicle to your high standards. Makes about as much sense as you looking down your nose at the majority of people who carry standard factory built guns.

Do you drive a car? :doh: