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I'd by the new Crimson Trace green Rail Master before the Viridian. You're going to have better aftermarket support as they gain popularity.

Yeah, if you guys see a Warrior come up for sale, send me a note.  I've got limited bandwidth and TGO takes most of it, so my consumption of the knife forums is limited to occasional casual use.   Threads shouldn't disappear.  I seem to remember it a while back.  I'll look and see what I can find.

Yeah, that's $80/brick on $15.99/brick value ammo. 

I wish they made the Pacific in a non-serrated blade.  I'd buy one in a heartbeat   I'm working on some Japanese cleavers right now, but I might trend towards that shape with my next project knife..

Those are cool!

I'll preface this by saying that I've always been fond of the Minis in all of their variants.  But, if I already had $400 in one, I don't think I'd be itching to spend a whole lot more money on it.

Kitchen knives are the tool of choice in the vast majority of crimes committed with knives. As far as knives go, some of them are likely a lot more effective than anything you're going to carry in your pocket (that jumbo folder Mac's got notwithstanding :) )

I generally do run suppressed.  I don't get a much blowback, but I guess some is to be expected   Everything has its price.

Even with the new magic coatings (Nickel Boron, Titanium Nitride, etc...), AR's are still AR's.  Don't make the mistake of thinking that just because it's easier to clean that you can neglect proper lubrication.  A lot of big magazines/writers seem to be falling for/promoting this fallacy right now.  It shows that their use/maintenance of the platform is strictly casual rather than professional.  Outside of homebuilt Frankenstein type ARs, I'd wager that at least half of stoppages can be attributed to improper lubrication   ARs run best when they're lubed appropriately.  When it comes to properly lubricating a BCG, err on the side of running it wet.  You might get dirty and get some grease on that pretty new plate carrier, but your weapon is a lot likelier to keep running when it needs to.   I love my NiB bolt carrier groups.  But, run them dry and they'll eventually stop.

Ladyfish are plenty good to eat - just a lot of bones. But, if you're willing to eat mullet,you won't be disappointed by ladyfish. We pretty regularly catch them that big up in NW Florida. Get one on ultralight tackle and you've got a real fight on your hands. There's probably nothing that hits harder for its size than maybe a bonefish. An ultralight rod and a Rapala in silver blue is a recipe for a great afternoon. They're probably my favorite fish to catch from the beach.

Follow the ARFcom guide.  If that looks too complex, it doesn't get much simpler. That's probably a good prompt to get someone else involved.

Have you checked Seattle Fabrics?

I definitely enjoyed that and it really makes you appreciate the job that wildlife officers do.

20,774 members on here as of today.  Someone on here knows him.

Make sure your virus protection / anti-malware software is up-to-date.

I'm glad to have some competition, too. I just hope they stick around.

Getting hit with range splatter is the norm as opposed to the exception at Gun City.    We've got so many good ranges nearby.  Why go and deal with the safety issues, much less the air quality issues?

How that place is still in business is beyond me.

If you're looking to carry weight for fitness, and you're here in Nashville, I'd really recommend getting fitted for a pack as opposed to trying to order one.  REI in Brentwood can do a pretty good job of this, and have plenty of packs for all body types.  Yeah, it sounds like you might be looking at a youth sized pack.   I don't know how your sewing skills are, but you really ought to consider sewing up some 5-10 lbs. sandbags if you're going to be carrying them on a regular basis.  If you get fitted for a pack, you'll see what I mean, as you cannot be fit for a pack appropriately without adding weight to it.  The weight ought to sit close to your back, and then you can add some filler material (pillows) to the outside are to keep it in place.  Between pack fit and appropriate weight distribution, these are the two main areas that make a pack uncomfortable.  Get it right and you'll have a good experience.   Just to be clear, when you get a pack that fits you and get it loaded appropriately, the majority of the weight should be as close to your back as you can get it.  This puts it more naturally in line with your body and is much better for balance.  Second, those shoulder straps are just there for stability.  If that pack is going to ride comfortably, the weight should be carried on your hips, distributed evenly by the hip belt.  If the pack is digging into your shoulders because the hip belt is sub par or isn't doing its job, you're going to fatigue a lot more quickly.   I'd definitely suggest getting fit for one professionally.  Packs aren't cheap.  You're a lot more likely to stick with one that actually fits you.

I think I'd probably cause more harm than good in your case.

Send me your details if you have issues.

Nice! Love the detail on the handles.

If you're driving up there, make sure you drive or take the Metro out to Fairfax to hit the National Firearms Museum. It's worth it. I distinctly remember looking at all the guns in the American History museum as a kid. Turns out that part of our heritage must have offended some sensibilities because most of them have been removed.