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Star Firestar (comes in 9mm, .40, and .45) tiny, but all steel! Star BKS Starlight 9mm alloy frame AMT Backup 9mm All steel, and pretty scarce. Kimber Solo 9mm alloy frame

The only mod I have on mine are a decent rear peep sight and better front sight. The factory iron sights are not very good.

I used to fly a LOT for work. Typically 2-3 flights per week. I had to carry tools for work that included small screwdrivers, wire snips, etc. It is very easy to be in a rush to make a flight and forget about the small wire snips in your pocket. Or the Leatherman on your belt. Or the deodorant in a non-TSA-approved size that you had to buy when you ran out. Or the $300 multimeter that TSA refuses to allow on the plane. Theft is theft. And a government search and seizure without a warrant is theft. I'll repeat again that we were safer on airlines BEFORE the Feds got involved in airline security. Before 1968 there were NO hijackings or terrorist attacks on US airliners. Pilots were REQUESTED to carry pistols, and passengers were just asked not to have loaded weapons on the planes. Other countries had hijackings and attacks, but not on US planes. Then the Feds got involved and ensured that passengers and pilots were unarmed, and almost immediately US airliners started to be hijacked and attacked.

Sorry, I will NOT buy stolen property. Just because it was stolen by a government agency does not make it right. In fact, to me, it makes it worse. All of those little pocket knives, scissors, and other items stolen by the TSA and they have yet to actually catch their first terrorist. Remind me again why we put up with this cr@p?

A couple of thoughts: 1) I'm not certain that a liberal newspaper actually got the facts right. If they did, it would be a rare occurrence. So, I'll refrain from judging the homeowner at this point. 2) If someone DOES break into your house and you make the decision to shoot, you are better off killing them rather than wounding them. Otherwise, you will find yourself trying to defend your actions in court with the person you shot playing the part of victim. 3) This is another example of why you should say as little as possible to the police or anyone else until you have spoken to a competent attorney. 4) 'Mini-14 jammed'. Reliability counts. Make sure that your home-defense weapon is in good shape, reliable, and use good-quality ammo and magazines. 5) If the news is accurate, when he approached the girl and drew his revolver, he was obviously no longer 'in fear for his life'. As soon as the threat is removed, call 911. Waiting until the next day is obviously indefensible. And the 'finishing shot' as described by the news was obviously going too far. Had he held his position, cleared the jam, immediately fired at what he still believed was a threat, and then called 911 right away, this would be a non-issue. As for the two dead burglars, they paid the ultimate stupid tax. I have little sympathy for them.

Ironic, isn't it? NH motto is "Live Free or Die". Without firearms, there isn't much you can do to make sure of the first part. All you are left with is the second part.

'Big Money' is required for research? And define 'big money'? If by that you mean government research grants, you are dead wrong. Most useful medical advances come from private companies funded by investors, as well as from small companies started by someone who has an idea. If by 'big money' you mean a large investment, you are mostly correct. New drugs, medical procedures, and medical devices require a large investment of capital to get through the FDA approval process. But when that capital comes from private sources, there is a greater incentive to make sure that the research proves fruitful. When our tax money is used, the primary concern is whether the results meet some political goal. Without profit as an incentive, why should a doctor work more than the minimum hours needed, or provide good service? 'Just good enough' becomes normal, instead of trying to achieve excellence. At least 50% of the increase in medical costs since 1970 is a direct result of government regulation. Some of the rest is due to the cost of liability insurance resulting from high-dollar legal lottery winners. Expect to see a LOT more doctors drop out of Medicare, Medicaid, and other government programs. If you ask around, you can find doctors who run a 'cash' business without taking any forms of insurance. They are also usually much cheaper than other doctors as their administrative costs are almost insignificant.

Expect to see a lot more of this in the future. Liberals are looking for new sources of money to steal in order to support entitlements that make folks dependent on government. They have doubled the number of Food Stamp recipients, increased the number on welfare, and ObamaCare adds millions more to that dependency. Socialism only works until you run out of other people's money to steal. We are getting very close to that. An interesting observation is that registration inevitably leads to confiscation. First we had to 'register' our retirement accounts (401k, IRAs, etc). And now the socialists are talking about stealing from them. With all of that 'registered' money out there, it will be very difficult to hide it from confiscation. Remember that when anyone talks about firearm registration.

Real Plum Pudding The centerpiece of a British Christmas, and traditionally made right about now so it can age and develop it's full flavor for Christmas dinner! [size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Ingredients[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]10 eggs 1 cup white flour 4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons allspice 2 teaspoons nutmeg 4 ounces chopped almond pieces 1 grated apple 1 pound light brown sugar Rind and juice of an orange and a lemon 3 pounds raisins use some currants, some yellow, and some sultanas. The more variety in fruits, the better the pudding. 8 ounces candied cherries or natural dried cherries 24 ounces bread crumbs 12 ounces candied peel (candied pineapple chunks, citron, mixed peel) 1 pint of Guinness 5 tablespoons of hard liquor 1 pound butter or finely minced suet if preferred[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Method[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Rub the raisins and other fruits with the flour and spices. The flour adheres to the stickiness of the fruits and gives the pud a nice even texture.[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Cut the butter into fine pieces and mix well with the dry ingredients.[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]In a separate bowl mix the liquid ingredients. When the liquids have been well stirred, add them to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix all together very well.[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The batter should be a bit loose, a little thicker than a cake mix. If it’s dry like bread dough, add more Guinness.[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Traditionally, you would grease a big square of unbleached muslin and pour the pudding into this, tying off the top with string. In these modern times, heat-proof bowls are an acceptable substitute for the cloth bag method...and much easier.[/font][/size][/size] [color=#000000][left][background=rgb(255, 255, 255)] [size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Line the bowl with parchment paper; fill to within an inch of the top of the bowl. Cover the batter with parchment paper and use a lid for steaming. Sealing the top of the bowl with foil will work if there is no self-lid for the bowl. Fill the pot in which you are steaming the pudding to just below the top of the pudding bowl and gently boil for at least 12 hours. I use the slow cooker for this and it works very well. Depending on the size of the bowls used, you may get about three puddings from this recipe. [/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]When the pudding has cooled, remove it from the bowl, dribble brandy (or any other whiskey-type stuff) over the top of it, letting as much sink in as possible. Seal the puddings in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. [/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Let it sit for as long as possible before serving. A month or two is not too long. [/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Traditionally, the pudding was steamed again for an hour before serving. There are two possible methods: Remove the wrapping, return the pudding to the original bowl, and steam again for an hour.[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Turn it out on a heat-proof serving plate and proceed to the lighting ---or---unwrap the pudding, place it on the serving platter, and microwave for 10 minutes at 50 percent power. The microwave method, though obviously not traditional, works exceptionally well.[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]To serve, dribble with brandy, garnish with a sprig of holly, and light it immediately before bringing it to the table.[/font][/size][/size] [color=#000000][left][background=rgb(255, 255, 255)] [/background][/left][/color][/background][/left][/color]

Locking shoulders should NOT come out! I have owned and shot a wide number of FALs in the past 33 years and never seen a loose locking shoulder that wasn't a poor build on a parts kit. Ship it out to Gunplumber. Contact info is on FALFiles. Mark is rude, abrasive, and arrogant. He is also the single best FAL mechanic in the country. Drop him a note explaining things clearly, and be specific about what you what from him. If it were me, I'd request a quote to get the rifle into safe, reliable, functioning condition. It won't be cheap. Mark will tell you exactly what you get for your money. When you get the rifle back, it will be properly built and work as desired. You don't take a BMW to a Chevy mechanic. Likewise, when you need specialized expertise, you go find the best person you can. Forget local. Send it to Mark. You can ship it directly to him and he can ship it right back when he's done.

Dan from Volunteer Ordnance Works (VOW) is as good as they get. He's from down towards Chattanooga, but may be up in Mid-TN this weekend at the Hendersonville show. Give him a call and see if he can help.

I guess I missed the notice that you lose Fourth amendment protections when you enter a National Park. Two simple phrases are all you need to say: 1) I do not consent to a search. 2) Have a nice day, officer.

Link to article: [url="http://www.survivalblog.com/2012/11/some-observations-on-privately-owned-firearms.html"]http://www.survivalb...d-firearms.html[/url] Some common-sense thoughts on firearms ownership and why you need to have a good stock of magazines and ammunition. Jim is a great guy and his SurvivalBlog is always good reading. You may disagree with some of the things said there, but it will always make you think.

A suppressor does not reduce the supersonic crack of a high-velocity bullet, so you WILL need your hearing protection. If you get an upper for a sub-sonic cartridge, then you can shoot without muffs or plugs. If you use a .22 conversion and subsonic ammo, you will hear more noise from the bolt movement than from the muzzle. The Federal Auto-Match .22 stays subsonic from my rifle, and is a lot cheaper and more consistent than ammo marketed as subsonic. As far as other stuff, wait until you have a chance to shoot to find out whether you need adjustable gas or other accessories. Some folks don't need it, so why waste money? I have a .223 suppressor that I've used with .223 and 6.5 Grendel. If I rapid-fire, then I get some gas blow-back out the back of the upper receiver. If I space my shots, it's barely noticeable. To my ear, the 6.5 is a bit quieter, but it might just be that the tone of the crack is not as high-pitched as .223. A noise suppressor is also an excellent flash-suppressor. It's fun to shoot at twilight and see the difference in muzzle flash.

In the 1980's I bought a bunch of .30-06 and .303 surplus ammo dated from 1917-1919. The .303 had some hangfires, but the .30-06 was 100% sure fire. I still have some of that .30-06, and it has never failed to go off as expected. The biggest issues are improper storage. If the ammo has been stored in the heat, it breaks down more rapidly. I've had Israeli surplus from the 1980's that had misfires and erratic power from being left out in the sun for extended periods. Quality ammo stored in a nice, cool basement will last a LONG time!

Unless you know someone with a M60, M240, or other belt-fed firearm that can use these links, they are pretty useless.

The downside to having Republican super-majorities in both houses is that now ALL bills will be back-room deals. the only bills that will see any public view are those that have already been pre-approved. As said above, the Republican RINO leadership has a lock on this. I do not expect the Governor to stand up to the Feds and fight un-Constitutional decrees from 'Dear Leader'. I hope I'm wrong, but do not believe that I am.

I just use a nylon brush and Ballistol. Baffles are generally soft aluminum, so I don't use metal brushes. Likewise, I don't use harsh solvents that might react with the aluminum. And I clean my suppressors when I notice the noise level increasing. For my Gemtech Outback .22 suppressor that seems to be after 3-4 thousand rounds. I think that I cleaned my .223 suppressor once about five years ago.

Hoard: A store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded. Hmmm. Why do you care what they call it? For others, it might be called a 'hoard', which has negative connotations. For me, it's an 'investment'. Similar definition, different emotional response. Next time, respond by saying that it's your 'investment', as collectible guns have increased at 10% per year even during this recession. Or, you could say that since they've gotten so valuable, you are selling them all to buy stock in Solyndra Frankly, it's really none of his business.

Do not bury a cargo container. The roof is not designed to support much weight. The corner posts can support all kinds of weight, but the roof between them is relatively weak. Just a foot or so of wet dirt can cause the roof to bow in and lead to collapse. I have a friend in Western NC who owns a few acres in a secluded cove. He had a power service pole installed, poured a pad, and set up one of the prefab workshops as a cabin. With good bug treatment, some insulation and inside paneling, it's turned into a surprisingly comfortable place.

If all you will be doing is reading, the Kindle paperwhite is the best device out there. Resolution and readability even in sunlight is excellent. Battery life is great, and after just a little use, it's very easy to use. I recommend that you opt for the version without advertisements. The ads get pretty tedious from my perspective. But if you are on a tight budget and don't mind ads, you can save some money with that version.

Your local Sheriff will file the notice someplace and never look at it. Unless you are in NYC or another socialist 'paradise', the local law enforcement looks at it as another stupid form the Feds have mandated. I've been a C&R since 1998 and never heard a peep from ATF or local LE. You can destroy your records when the C&R expires, instead of sending them ATF like a FFL. That's what I do. Every three years instead of renewing, I start all over with a new book. Perfectly legal and I don't have to worry about whether I wrote an address or serial number wrong ten years ago. To me, it's a 'no-brainer'. Minimal record-keeping, no more intrusive than a single TICS check, and one transfer every three years breaks even financially. When you add in dealer discounts from AIM, Midway, Brownells, Century, etc, the savings are pretty good!

'Permanent' is considered to be ; welding, high-temp silver soldering, or blind pinning. The standard ATF test for 'permanent' muzzle devices has been reported to be clamping the barrel into a bench vise, and using a strap wrench to try to yank the muzzle device loose. If it comes loose, you have an illegal SBR. Big fine, possible felony and jail time. Is it worth the risk? Another point to consider. How will you clean a permanently-attached suppressor?

I wait until they get the first Service Pack before I commit to a new OS. I cannot afford to be a production release tester for Microsoft. BTDT, did not like how much downtime it and productivity it cost me.

You might look at .243, 6.5 Grendel, or .250 Savage as a good choice for a low-recoil deer platform. If you already have an AR-15, you can get a new upper in 6.5 Grendel or 6.8mm. Both are excellent deer calibers with low recoil. Most manufacturers make rifles in .243. While .357 will certainly kill deer, it's pretty low on the scale and certainly limits your range to under 100 yards. The .30-30 is a classic deer caliber, but will have more recoil than any of the calibers I suggested above. My wife has a Savage 99 in .250 Savage. It's not a common caliber, and the rifles have been out of production for some time and are not inexpensive. I now use an AR-15 in 6.5 Grendel. One of my wife's friends has a Ruger M77 lightweight bolt-action in .243 that she has used for the past 8-9 years.