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Lighter, more accurate, better balance, ergonomic and higher quality than an AK.  What's not to like?  If you look around, you can get the mags at a reasonable price.  They are more expensive than AK mags, but also lighter and better quality.   The stocks are easily changed and inexpensive.  Buy an extra of whatever type the rifle doesn't have.  The folders are a bit uncomfortable on your cheek.  But they lock up solidly and fold to a very compact size.

Every person should have at least one gun that is an excellent example of the gunmaker's art.  An early Browning A5, Pre-1965 S&W M27 or M29, Colt Python, or Sig P210 fills this need.  Don't even try to compare a Sig P210 with any modern Sig Sauer.  Different companies, totally different levels of quality.   This is a production military pistol that is as well-made as the highest quality custom pistols.  It makes modern factory pistols look like a Jiminez or HiPoint in comparison.  The ergonomics and accuracy are excellent.    The modern P210 magazines can be used with the old P210 by milling, filing, or grinding down the back of the baseplate slightly to accommodate the heel magazine release.  If they seem like a tight fit, use a Scotch-Brite pad to smooth out some of the overly-thick parkerizing.

Post a WTB here: http://forums.gunboards.com/forumdisplay.php?76-Want-to-Buy-Forum   The folks there have come up with some real hens-teeth items.  Also ask at the dedicated Krag forum on that site.  There are some really dedicated experts there.

TSA is all about making it look like there is security, rather than actual security.  And it also makes the American people used to handing over their papers and allowing their personal items to be pawed through upon demand.  Just twenty years ago, the idea of being forced to allow such infringements in order to travel was appalling to most Americans.  Before 9/11, there was no law requiring you to identify yourself in order to fly.  Most airlines tried to say there was a requirement in order to prevent reselling and gifting of tickets which caused a loss of revenue.   Prior to 1968, there were no laws preventing firearms on aircraft.  The Postal Service actually ENCOURAGED pilots to go armed to protect airmail.  There were no successful hijackings of US commercial aircraft before Congress stepped in.  After Congress passed a law requiring people to be unarmed on airliners, hijackings and killings skyrocketed.   Gee, I wonder why that happened?  Just coincidence?  I don't think so.   Any time someone demands that you go unarmed, it not for YOUR benefit.

I keep telling my wife that we need a 20mm Oerlikon to protect against river pirates!  Now this!  We've got a perfect place out back to mount it to provide good aerial and river coverage.

  The only people that 'deserve' to win are those who play the best.    Both teams have honestly earned their right to play in the Superbowl this year.  It should be a good game!   I don't have a dog in this fight, but my wife likes the Manning boys.  So, we'll be rooting for Denver.

The TSA has been the best thing that could happen to air-taxis.  The worse the intrusion and lines get, the more people who will be willing to pay a little more to be able to just get on a plane and go without that hassle.   A family of four can fly air taxi for about the same cost as scheduled commercial.  Usually, secure parking is free, too.  Expect to see a LOT more of this as air travel gets more onerous.

Not a scam.  Just a mistake.  Somehow, they sent these out to the entire membership, including those who had lifetime, or 3-year memberships (me) paid for.   TFA doesn't spend a lot of money on overhead.  Almost all of their money goes to actually do constructive things.  They are VERY busy right now since the Legislature is back in session.

Until after WWII, most merchant vessels kept an arms locker.  Interestingly, many insurance companies insisted upon it back then.    This practice declined, and pirates soon realized it.  Thus, the rise of piracy in the late 20th century.   Personally, I believe that insurance companies should insist upon a minimum of one .308 GPMG on each bridge wing for international merchant vessels.  One more each on the bow and stern sounds reasonable to me as well.

If you handload, you can get them to shoot VERY well!  I put some of the 7N1 ammo through mine a few years back and was getting groups just over an inch at 100m.  It's a .308 bore, so the bullet selection is very large.  Mine works best with the Hornady 155gr AMAX which is as accurate as the 7N1.

The 6x45 had a wave of popularity in the '80's due to the lack of stopping power of the 55gr 5.56mm M193 ammo.  The advent of faster twist barrels for 5.56mm allowing heavier bullets pretty much killed the cartridge at that time.   It's an appealing concept.  As noted above, conversion is inexpensive and easy to do.  To me, the biggest limitation is still the limited powder capacity of the basic 5.56mm case.    I went with the 6.5 Grendel as the most versatile cartridge available in the basic AR15 platform.  Fortunately, I bought a bunch of the Wolf brass-cased ammo when it was cheap and available.  If more ammo doesn't become available in the next six months, I'll have to stop shooting it for a while.

He waited until the fellow looked away.  Another reason to keep your distance from someone.   Aso, removing the magazine doesn't usually disable an American automatic.  Unless, of course, there was never a round chambered. :squint:

The last mid-term Republican Primary in TN only saw a total of about 720,000 votes cast for Governor.  Haslam won that primary by only 130,000 votes in a 3-way race.  Haslam is pretty much a shoo-in for Governor this year, so there won't be a lot of attention because of the Governor's race.  Voter turn-out will likely be lower than 2010. There will only be two main candidates on the ballot for US Senate in the Republican primary this year; Alexander and Carr.  Alexander is spending money like water because he knows that he is not popular with interested voters. Alexander is also worried about Democrats voting for Carr in the Republican Primary to defeat him.  He SHOULD be worried about that.  I encourage Democrats to do this as they have NO chance of winning against a Republican in November.   So, it is entirely possible to defeat Alexander.  He knows it, or he wouldn't be spending so much money this early.    Even if Alexander wins, a hard-fought campaign will benefit us.  When politicians know that a lot of voters are unhappy with them, they tend to 'change their spots'.  Alexander has been voting much more conservatively since he found out that has a campaign on his hands.  For that matter, Corker has been acting more conservative as well.

The only time I have seen this was with the surplus Bulgarian ammo that had split necks.  Some of them were so out-of-spec that they would not chamber.

  Not necessarily.  Corrosion usually comes from moisture in the air, and if it is loaded, then there is no way for it to get into the powder.  The projectile will keep moist air from getting to it down the bore, and the cap should seal the breech.   If it were me, I'd still pull the ball and dump the powder.  You don't know if it has a double load, smokeless powder, or other major no-no.

The Remington 550/552 series are very high quality.  Take care of it and your grandkids will enjoy it.  The same is true of the Browning SA-22.  Most semi-auto .22s tend to be picky about ammo.  The low power of the round doesn't leave a lot to operate the action.   I am very fond of my Remington Nylon 66.  Very light weight, quick-handling, and has been very reliable for the 40 years I've owned it.  I also have a Brazilian, CBC copy of the Remington 66.  It has also proven to be a nice rifle.  They can be found for around $200 and sometimes less.

The first handgun I bought was an Argentine M1927 copy of the 1911A1.  Made in a factory set up by Colt, it was very high quality.  Later, I bought a couple of the Ballester Molinas in the 1980's.  The excellent quality was still evident, and they always proved to be reliable, accurate pistols.  It's hard to find a good example for less than about $450 these days.  But, in my opinion, they are worth every dollar.

TFA is the most pro-freedom group in the state.   The whole Fedex argument about private property rights is illogical.  It's your car on their parking lot.  Just because you bring your car into their lot doesn't mean that they have the right to dictate what you have IN your car.  Your car is your property.  The interior of your car does not become Fedex property when it is parked in their parking lot.  By Fedexs reasoning, they can ban you from having a bible in your car.  They could also prohibit any Ford car or truck, or decide that any shade of brown vehicle is forbidden on their lot.  You see how stupid that sounds when you apply it to things besides guns?   There is a reason that unlicensed carry is called 'Constitutional Carry'.  It's because there is nothing in the Constitution that says that government can require a license for someone to exercise a right. 

Expecting logic and rational thought from Hollywood liberals is like going to see a Disney animated film expecting it to be a documentary.

Nothing full-auto there. The FAL is a kit gun with an Israeli HB parts kit minus the bipod. As previously mentioned, the bottom one is a semi-auto pistol version of the Soviet PPS-43 SMG.  You can tell by the bulge around the trunnion that it's the semi-only version.

This topic comes up every few months.  The CZ handguns are among the world's best, bar none.  My most-used CZ75B has over 40,000 rounds through it with all original parts except springs.    Here are a couple of earlier threads: http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/71965-cz-owners/ http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/68742-cz-75-type-pistols/

You don't mention what KIND of firearms these are.  A pretty Colt Python with timing issues is still a $900 gun.  Grand-daddy's rusty Western Field bolt-action .22 missing the magazine and front sight with stock broken at the wrist and a badly leaded bore is over-priced at $50.   Condition matters a LOT!  If it appears to be unsafe to shoot, I usually won't buy it at any price unless I need the good parts.  And usually, any firearm that has visible problems usually has worse ones waiting for you to discover when you do a thorough inspection.

1.)  AR15, 5.56, .22, & 6.5mm 2.)  .22 pistol, threaded barrel 3.)  Full-size auto pistol, 9mm or larger caliber 4.)  .308 semi-auto 5.)  .357 revolver 6.)  .22 rifle, manually-operated, threaded barrel 7.)  Pump-action 12ga shotgun (short & long barrels) 8.)  Concealment handgun 9.)  9mm SMG 10.)  quality bolt-action rifle in 1000yd caliber, with high-quality scope and suppressor

Hitting out to 200 yards with a 9mm is not that difficult.  If you are sighted in properly, it's just a matter of knowing your aiming point, and controlling the shot.  My Sterling SMG is easily capable of it when firing singles.  The Swedish K I used to have (see my avatar) didn't have any problems doing it, either.  I have a buddy with an Uzi and we've both done it with that as well.  It should be easier with a closed-bolt gun like a pistol-caliber carbine.   I have not tried it with my M10/45 as the trigger really sucks and the sights don't adjust.   People die from getting hit with a .22 at much longer ranges.  A 9mm makes a much bigger hole.

From an ATF perspective a soldier's legal residence is both wherever his driver's license is from as well as his duty station.  A soldier with orders to Ft Campbell can legally buy (or sell) a firearm in either KY or TN, as well as a 3rd state if he has a driver's license from there.  Ask to see his orders if you want to cover your butt.  Also, if it is handgun, make sure he is at least 21 years old.