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IBTL!!!!

Update. I stopped by Elite Airsoft in Old Hickory today. Travis was very nice and helpful. He got my son's airsoft rifle up and going in just a minute. I'd recommend any of you with airsoft needs stop by and see him. I do wish I could talk him into removing the gunbuster sign from the front window, however. Thanks Travis.

I help a bit with Boy Scouts, and also with Little League. I guess it's a bit self serving since my children are involved, but it makes it easier to find the time to help out. A local nursing home would be a good place to start, as they could always use some help. Just visiting with some of the residents can be a rewarding experience, and means a great deal to someone who has no one to talk with. I've found United Way to be little more than a giant fund raising operation.

Yes sir!

What's wrong with a .380?

I've discovered that when I'm carrying, I tend to keep my mouth shut at times where I would open it if I didn't have a gun. For me, that's probably a good thing. I have no doubt I'd use it in clear concience should the situation arise where I had no other option. You are likely overthinking it.

This turned out to be one of the best discussions I've read in quite some time.

It's been a while, but I've seen my local game warden auction guns on the courthouse steps.

Keep it clean and shoot it often. You might need to get more to keep it company.

Sorry to hear it. We lost ours back in the winter. It is a heartbreaker. We now have a lab puppy, and although the other dog will be missed, the puppy does fill an empty space. Little boys need a dog in my opinion.

A "T" is a quite desireable model of 99. The 300 Savage would be the most common chambering among them, however. If you're looking for a rough estimate of value, post some clear detailed photos of it, along with an accurate description of the condition. Common things that hurt the value of 99s are: a crack in the top of the buttstock were it joins the receiver, non factory drlled and tapped for scope mounts or other oddball sights, or installation of non factory recoil pads, sling swivel eyes, etc. Assuming good, unaltered factory condition, you are looking at more than a thousand dollar rifle. If it were a 250-3000, 22 High Power, or a Winchester caliber, it would nearly double the price. Depending on what information you are searching for, a factory letter can be had. They usually tell the date, configuration, place of shipment, and whether the gun was ever returned to the factory for work. They will also list any unusual special order features the gun may have shipped with. Be very careful; there are a myriad of 99 Savage variations, and collecting them can become quite addictive. They are also some great rifles to shoot, and among the most accurate lever guns to date.

Seriously Brian, that is an interesting topic for an article. You are more than welcome to quote me in the article stating, "The obvious answer, seeing that all levels of goverment are perpetually looking for more revenue, is to sell them at public auction, just like seized cars, boats, etc. A confiscated gun wouldn't pose any more danger if sold than would a new gun sold in a gun store. Destroying them would be just another example of government waste." Greg Herbert Lafayette, Tennessee

Why not hand them out to underprivilidged people who may not have access to a gun?

Great job on the review. I enjoyed reading it.

I'm an S&W guy, but I wouldn't trade my LCP for a Bodyguard.

You are correct, sir.

You can buy them for $5 per box. I dedicate my loading time to more expensive, hard to find ammo.

Great thread!!!

Mind your own business?

This would be my first thought as well. Sorry if it offends anyone. I never found the Rolex watches to be attractive in any manner. My cell phone has a clock that is always accurate, and even automatically changes time zones. We have a Howard pocket watch that belonged to my great, great grandfather. My father thinks it was purchased about a century ago. In the back of it, we found two receipts. One was where it was sent in for repair in 1927 I think. The other was the original purchase receipt, sadly undated. The price was $60!!! I wish he'd have bought a farm with that $60 and passed it down rather than a pocket watch.

You said exactly what I was thinking, and much more clearly than I've been able to say it.

Social security should have been fought and defeated when it was first proposed.

I went. Wasted trip.:(At least I didn't spend any money, so the wife is happy.

bajabuk, You've been spouting socialist propaganda on this forum ever since you came here. Anytime government confiscates money, and hands it back out to certain individuals, and you take the handout, it is an entitlement. "Socialism" and "Social security" even derive from the same root word; "social". You are now knee deep in the socialistic heaven you espouse. Be happy and enjoy it. You've robbed your children and grandchildren a decent future in order to secure a few bucks for yourself. Quit your whining!

TDOT spent more money on erosion control prevention for that project than what it costed to build the road.