MacGyver

If you do head up to REI, it's probably worth calling to see which Benchmade models they have in stock. It seems to vary literally from week to week. I've got no idea how their inventory system works.

We SOOOO need a good stocking knife dealer here in Middle Tennessee.

Regal Entertainment Group is a Knoxville based company. While I expect their insurance dictates their position on weapons, their counsel has been suprisingly conciliatory on a couple of other issues people have complained about over the years. It might be worth a few people writing letters not to protest their "non-legal signage", but to question their rationale behind the issue.

Try to actually put your hands on one of Benchmade's lightweight offerings before you buy if you can, Dave. I know REI up here in Nashville stocks a couple. While I really like the shape of the knife, I think Benchmade has gone to far in "lightening up" some of their offerings. I've handled several of them and my first impression was that the blade felt kind of flimsy. They've got a couple of designs I'd really like to own, buy I've talked myself out of them upon handling them. They're probably just fine for light everyday tasks, but I can't guarantee my knives that usage or that duty cycle. That said, I really like Benchmade's new Triage 915. It's the first offering from them in a while that I've really been excited about.

It should tell you a lot about peoples' mindset right now! People are panicking and trying to park their money somewhere. The stock market is so volatile right now that a lot of investors are essentially saying that despite the fact that they're actually losing a little bit of money by buying governement debt (interest rate paid isn't equal to or greater than inflation over the same period), they're still thinking it's the best option available.

I know you're wanting to move. I hope it works out for you.

You ought to be able to call the auction company and have them tell you as well. They'll need to have all the paperwork ready for whoever wins the property, and won't want to go to the time and expense of having to do it twice when someone doesn't realize what they're getting into.

Spyderco para-military is a totally different feel from the military. I've got both, and like both a lot. The para-military is really just right. I'm really liking the new Benchmade 915 Triage as well.

That is nice!

I pocket carry a S&W M&P340CT daily. A good J-frame might be another option for you. I'm 145lbs. and it doesn't print in my pocket. A good holster is important when you're pocket carrying.

Looks good! What's the barrel length? That looks shorter than your standard 14.5".

I know that one of our vendors, Mark at The Safe House had wall mounted safes last time I was in there.

Come on over anytime.

Yeah, I think so. The tube itself has the serial number. The internals can always be replaced. I expect the manufacturer could even replace the tube with a duplicate serialed one. I wouldn't stress about it too much. A good can should last. I've got a sealed, stainless rimfire suppressor that I got for the cost of the stamp. I've purposely not cleaned it, knowing I can dip it and disolve the lead buildup. It's got thousands upon thousands of rounds through it with no noticeable difference in suppression quality. I ran a bore camera down it not long ago and was surprised at how clean it was.

For sealed .22 suppressors, they say about 10,000 rounds before needing to be refreshed. I would probably say a non-rimfire could go much longer. I would expect any of the manufacturers can tell you the expected service life before the internals need to be replaced.

Looking good!

For pretty much anything other than .22LR, you'll be okay with a sealed can - assuming moderate shooting volume.

Just make sure you're buying brass cased ammunition as opposed to Aluminum (some Blazer) or steel (wolf and Tula), and you'll be fine.

I'd go with a good .22LR suppressor first. You'll shoot it a lot, and it's a lot of fun. I'd go with a good .22 suppressor. Personally, I think the Gemtech Outback II is about the best deal going in a user serviceable rimfire suppressor. The G19 is also a good platform, as a drop in barrel by Lone Wolf or Storm Lake is pretty cheap. 45ACP is a great platform to suppress, but as you said, the initial cost is the highest, so I'd probably start with the others first. Here's the thing. Once you go "ear safe", almost every firearm decision you make after that will include the ability to suppress it. There's no going back. So, start with the .22LR, and you're sure to acquire more as funds allow. I would suggest going the trust route as opposed to the classic CLEO signoff route. Regardless of the other benefits, it really seems to streamline the process of getting your paperwork approved.

That's great!

It sounds like a $3 bushing wrench might really be worth the money in your case. Barrel bushings, especially with a combination of strong springs can be really tough to get out. This is a case where using the right tool for the job makes it a lot easier. I'm glad you got it out okay without doing any damage to yourself or the weapon.

This thread is kind of like asking the guy on the next barstool to talk you out of having another one. You're asking the wrong people! They may be of limited practical use, but having fun and enjoying it is certainly worth something. Plus, they're still in limited enough supply that you ought to be able to recoup a good bit of your investment should you de die to sell it.

I love the relief in those scales! That's a really cool concept.

See about a million other threads on this topic. It's the most prevalent handgun in the world, thus it's not uncommon to see a bunch of them for sale at any one time.