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You can also just mix plain wood glue with water to thin it and help into the crack. 

Well, I decided to get it. Not exactly what I was looking for, as I wanted one that was not so nice that I'd have reservations of hunting with it. However, I just thought it was too pretty and priced too well not to get it. It's the Cowboy Limited version in 44 mag. It has the cross bolt safety, but is still a "JM" gun built in North Haven. It came with an assortment of ammo too. Obligatory porn... [URL=http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/72-oj/media/1894c_zpspzeujl4l.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/72-oj/media/1894b_zpshrzj9ga8.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/72-oj/media/1894a_zpsghlprcwh.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/72-oj/media/ammo_zpsvmkqzpvf.jpeg.html][/URL] It has already made friends with my Marlin 30-30 and Henry Frontier 22... [URL=http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/72-oj/media/lever_zpsjwmmwm8p.jpeg.html][/URL]

I've come across a Marlin 1894 cowboy at a decent price. It's almost too pretty to do what I want to with it, but at the same time, it's so damn pretty, I hate to not grab it.

A fabric or craft store might have what you need.

For quite some time, I have been wanting a 44 mag lever gun.  I have been keeping an eye out for an older Marlin at a good price but to no avail.  They are available, but I'm seeing them in the $800 range.  That's a little more than I want to spend for a gun that has battle scars in its future from bouncing around behind the truck seat and hopefully a decent amount of time in a deer stand.    I've been considering a new Marlin 1894 vs a Henry Big Boy Steel vs a Puma.  I am leaning more toward the Henry or the Marlin because they are made in America, and I had been pretty well set on the Henry until I read an article on the new Marlins.  As we all know, Marlin had some significant quality issues in the recent years, but it seems like they are getting all that sorted out.  Now I'm leaning more toward the Marlin.  My first gun was a "JM" Marlin 30-30, so I'm admittedly a little partial to Marlins.  However, I also recently picked up a Henry Frontier 22, and it is a splendid little gun.      What is your opinion or experience in the 44 mag lever gun market?  Thanks for your input.

One of our dogs is old and in terrible shape.  She is out of gas after about a 1/4 mile.  I would probably just put a .22 in her head if we really had to move on foot.  Our other dog is young, smart, listens well, and would do anything in the world to protect my wife. He would certainly be an asset.  

I wouldn't shoot one over it snatching a squirrel, but we have had them kill calves.  I would consider that a justifiable shoot.

Just get a damn holster.  Spend $15 on this trash, another $22 on the kydex thing, and throw in some shipping charges. Next thing you know, you could have just bought a real holster. 

The only 380s I've had were a Bersa, which I sold, and an LCP, which I still have. I like the LCP, and I would think it would be more ammendible to ankle carry than the sig. I've shot the sig, and without knowing the specs on the gun, I would say it is heavier and thicker than the LCP. The sig may be more pleasant on the range, but a good range gun does not make it a better carry gun.

  Fixed it ;)   (I apologize if you take offense to this, Fitty)

  Yep

  Yeah, I could do all that stuff in my 14 year old Z71.  That is comical really; certainly no incentive to buy one.   Not work or kid safe...   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfHtcUZXljw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StGwhUC4Z-o

Welcome to TGO. I recently realized that permit had expired, and I was unintentionally illegally carrying. Either way, went to the DMV the next morning, which was July 28. I had my replacement in the mail by August 7. I was impressed.

There was mention of a Ruger American.  I saw this, and it seemed like a pretty good deal.  You could have it in your hands for less and $320.   http://grabagun.com/ruger-american-rifle-308win-22-inch-4rd-wolf-camo.html?source=igodigital

Of the two you originally mentioned, I would also go with the Savage.  I have never owned a Savage, but the few I have shot really did shoot well.    Although it has not received any mention and I know there is some hate for them, my 308 is a Remington 700 AAC-SD.  My only complaint about it is the stock is not as solid and rigid as I would like, and I don't have a suppressor to screw on the end of it.    As for the stock, I recently filled the butt of it with lead and silicone.  It gives the gun a better balance, and it keeps the stock from sounding hollow.  I have not shot it yet, but I suspect it will tame the recoil a hair.  Regardless of what you decide on, you may consider doing the same, especially if it is going to primarily be a range toy. 

Yeah, it will not be a primary carry gun for me, but at times, I am places where a four legged threat is much more likely than the two legged variety.  Once I get used to it, I will likely open carry it while fishing or hiking.  My primary carry gun is a Ruger sr9c.  More compact with the same capacity. Granted, it's not quite the fire power of a 10mm, but I feel more proficient with it. 

I don't carry a revolver any more, but when I did, I used speed strips.  At first, I found them a little awkward, but after a little practice, I found them to be fairly efficient. 

  I've dug many a postholes using this method.  Also, using a posthole digger on a tractor.  If it stops making progress, try rocking the tractor front to back a little and if you have someone to rock it side to side, it will help it take bites sometimes. 

I have one.  Honestly, I don't know much about it, i.e. where it was made, who owned them at the time, etc.  I have not had any issues from it at all.  It is pretty much unmolested.  I put a magpul grip, KNS anti rotational pins in it, and did a little fluff and buff on the trigger.  Otherwise, pretty much stock.  Of the various home defense options I have, I trust it enough that it takes the spot next to the bed.   

  I've been a bunch of those as well.  I can tell you Rutledge would rival any of those I've been in.  It's damn cold. 

Thanks musicman, I'll look into some of those options.

I have been there many of times having grown up just about 5 miles from there.  I do not know the temperature of the water, but I do know that, even on the hottest days in the summer, it is cold enough to take your breath away.  I was told, however, I never confirmed that the water flows from a cave, which would explain the cold temps.   Machine Gun Falls is also in that area just a couple of miles from Rutledge.  If you're back in the area, you should check it out.   http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g55390-d3215444-Reviews-Short_Springs_Natural_Area-Tullahoma_Tennessee.html

So I finally got around to shooting this Glock 29SF.  I only put one box through it.  There were no issues thus far with reliability, but I am going to need more practice with it.  I can't hit shit with it.  I have a 12 inch plate that I had at about 20 yards.  That is typically no problem with my other handguns (actually can double tap on it with my 9mm that I carry), but I couldn't find the plate with this thing.  I stepped up to an actually paper target at about 7 yards and was making about a 5 inch group.  I think that is pretty terrible.  The recoil was really pretty mild.  I was shooting some 180 grain flat point reloads from Freedom Munitions.  I'm going to give it some more time and some different ammo, but so far, I'm not really digging it.  :(

If it is a good cut of meat, cooking them anything past medium rare will ruin the meat.  No sense in paying for a nice cut of meat if you're going to ruin it by over cooking it.   Two of my biggest complaints with steak houses is: (1) not getting the cut of meat that is actually ordered and (2) putting too much seasoning and other crap on the steak.  My undergraduate degree is in Animal Science, and one of my classes was "Meats Judging.". We literally learned to judge cuts of meat.  Most folks don't know a ribeye from a sirloin, so I guess places just take their chances and get away with it.  I also enjoy the taste of the cut, so if there is so much other junk on there that I can't even taste the steak, I might as well to have ordered chicken.  A good piece of meat either needs nothing at all or only the slightest amount of salt and maybe a hint of pepper.  Mushrooms, onions, cheese, cracked pepper, A1, etc. are all an insult to good meat. For these reasons, I have about quit ordering steaks at restaurants.  Sucks paying that much for something when you could do twice as good at home for a fraction of the price.