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It appears the Libertarian party picked my presidential candidate yesterday.

Good looking Mauser at a great price! It will be a good shooter, or the basis for a fine custom rifle. Either way, you didn't go wrong.

The delete button worked fine for the one I got.

Simply extending the piece of leather to cover the back of the slide works fine. When you wet mold the holster, it makes the leather stiff. Here's what the back of my 1911 pancake holsters look like: I find you will want a sweat shield on most everything except for a hammerless revolver. The cylinder keeps the top of the frame far enough away from the body as not to require one.

Been looking for one, but I haven't found one for the price you stated. Good deal!

I like the 7/8 oz shoulder. Go to Tandy and pick it out in person. No telling what they'll ship you. You'll likely get a lot of good advice from the empolyees there when you go. That's worth a lot to me.

Absolutely!

In my opinion, a lanyard would simply be one more thing that could potentially cause a problem at a very crucial moment.

It isn't unusual for a front sight to be left a bit tall. That way you can file it to where it'll shoot to the point of aim once you find a load you like.

Looks like you've got the idea! Is the leather vegetable tanned? I've been told that chrome tanned leather will corrode steel. For belt slots, you can punch the ends with one of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece-hollow-punch-set-3838.html and draw a line from outside of hole to outside of other hole. Same with the inside. Cut the straight lines with your hobby knife. I didn't care for the stitching awl, and do a saddle stitch using two needles. Here was my first attempt. ...and something a bit more recent Keep at it! It's a fun way to pass spare time, and you end up with something useful as well.

If you're going to keep it, shell out the dough and replace the entire system. Refrigerant is expensive, and has to be replaced each time your air conditioner is worked on. Better to cry once and get it over with.

You do some very odd, yet interesting things. Thanks for sharing. I didn't know Cricket made a left handed action. I'm surprised it isn't available on the rifles.

You could have spent a lot more money, but I doubt you'd have ended up with a much better pistol. I really like my Rock Island. As for the rail, if you don't like it, you could always file it off.

I have but a single magazine for several, and a dozen or more for others.

Talked with him yesterday. I'll not go, as they won't allow anyone under 18 to shoot. My two boys would love that.

A good show yesterday. Today it was rather dead. There are some tables with very high end knives. I don't think they were selling very well in Westmoreland, but some nice stuff indeed.

I thought it was a great effort for a new show in a small town. I believe they are planning another one in mid September.

1917 Smith and Wesson, 1937 Brazilian contract.

M-I-C-E, In boats, they nest, poop, chew wires, and pee.

I've finally convinced my wife that guns are far better investments than cds, mutual funds, bonds, etc. She seems to think that gold and diamonds are the more prudent hedge against financial setbacks. Show her the price of a Python in 1980, and then todays gunbroker prices for them. If she doesn't get it then, it's simply a math problem. By the way, Nice Colts!!!!!!

If you are referring to 223 dies, I'm not sure a carbide set is available. I am sure they aren't necessary. Either way, you'll need to lube bottleneck cases when sizing.

For the right gun, I'd walk from Knoxville to Mcminnville!

Me too! We have the choice of two liberals. That isn't a friggin choice! I don't intend to ever again vote against a candidate.

What are you looking to trade it for?

Some very good points to ponder. This one is likely my favorite: