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Had a M2 .50 cook off just as we were clearing it. I was standing about 7ft away and caught brass in my forearm, upper chest, and face. My glasses caught a few pieces or I would have lost my sight. Fortunately, nobody was leaning over the gun.

If you don't have a .22, get that first. A Ruger, Browning, Beretta Neos, or similar is an excellent first pistol. Here's a radical idea, though. While I love my CZ75s, the EAA Witness is a cheaper alternative that has an enviable reputation for durability and reliability. You can get a 9mm/.22 combo package that has both the 9mm pistol and a .22 conversion unit. This package should be under you $500 limit. Do NOT use aftermarket magazines with the Witness as they really suck. Factory mags are made by MecGar, and run about $25 each from EAA.

DAO and magazine safety? I'll pass.

I have a M39 and a M59 also. I bought the M59 brand new in 1979. While I appreciated the lightness and decent double-action trigger, the grip design was awful to me. After many thousands of rounds through the excellent M39, I never did get used to the different grip angle and straight backstrap of the M59. Others really like the grip design, so make your own mind up about it. The lock-up design is not as inherently accurate as other competing designs (CZ75, SIG, etc). Accuracy seems to vary a good bit between guns as a result. Even the worst of them are sufficient for normal duty use, though. I retired my M59 when I got my first CZ75 (1981). The CZ75 was so far superior a weapon to me (accuracy, ergonomics, design) that I just quit taking the Smith to the range. But I still think the S&W 59 is also a far superior weapon to any Ruger 9mm.

Typically, I think that most people think of a 'sporterized' rifle as one which has had military features removed. The M39 had military features ADDED! One could argue that the Mosin 91/30 is the sporterized rifle as it has no bayonet lug, a lightweight barrel, thin, almost useless handguards, and a more delicate construction.

My response: " selective memory, Jim Mr Cooper complains about the national debt, but neglects to mention that he has always voted to increase it, and has voted for TARP, Obamacare, and a host of other huge spending bills. He complains about 'partisanship' in a screed which is about as partisan as any I\'ve ever seen. He says the core business of the Federal government is insurance. While it is certainly the largest part of the Federal government, it is not the 'core business'. In fact, it should not be the business of the Federal government at all. Mr Cooper needs a lesson in accounting. He refers to a 'tax break' as an 'expenditure'. Or perhaps he needs a dictionary. Either way, this statement reveals the basic problem with Mr Cooper's mindset; all income and assets belong to the Federal government, allowing us to use it is an 'expenditure'. You are wrong, Mr Cooper. It is OUR money. And your extremely poor stewardship over the past 30 years is evident from your voting record. And before you bewail 'gerrymandering' you should keep in mind that Democrat gerrymandering created the liberal district that elected you 15 times."

We were trying. The Republican establishment killed it rather than face the controversy.

The bullets will have a core of a bismuth alloy. Bismuth is slightly heavier than lead, but alloys will probably end up with a similar density. Most current bismuth production comes from China. Bismuth currently sells for about $11/lb, versus $1.20/lb for lead.

Who is that? I'm near Lebanon and am looking for an inexpensive transfer.

$55.55

AND, getting back on topic. I HAVE used them for a transfer. They were business-like and careful about their record-keeping. Since they are primarily a pawn shop, they can be slow to answer the phone. Kind of like a lot of other places we know. If you happen to be in that part of town from time to time, they would be a real bargain for your transfers. Coming from out of town, the price of fuel might make them less appealing.

Yesterday's Presidential Forum in Manchester , New Hampshire had a very surprising result. Herman Cain won the poll after the keynote speeches with 64% putting him on top. Far above Pawlenty, Trump, Paul, Santorum, and Romney. Herman Cain Wins 2012 Presidential Forum in Manchester, New Hampshire : The Other McCain

Pretty monochromatic. While the bold approach of the splatter is artistically stimulating, the lack of contrasting colors ruins the effect of conflict you seem to be attempting. I would recommend some blue and dark red to enhance the visual impact.

My first reloading setup was an old Lee Hand press and Lee powder dippers. Today you can get that setup with some powder and primers for a bit over $100. There are several choices for a single-stage press complete setup from Hornady, Lee, Lyman, and RCBS ranging from $100-200. A set of dies, powder, and primers will run another $70-80. Beginners should not start out with a progressive press. You need to learn too much and a progressive press makes things happen too quickly for you to understand where the dangers are. Even with my Dillon 550B, I still use my old RCBS RockChucker for some tasks. So getting a single-stage press first will not be a waste of your money.

My first issue weapon was the M16A1. Even then, I was unconvinced that the little 5.56mm was an adequate infantry cartridge. And the durability of the M16A1 was less than stellar. In the early '80's I carried an AK for a short while and was unhappy with it's poor ergonomics, short range, and ho-hum accuracy. I then was offered an FN FAL and fell in love with it. I sometimes had opportunity to make shots up to 500m, and if I did my part, the FN delivered. And the 7.62 easily turned light cover into mere concealment. That rifle took a lot of punishment in the 6 months I used it. When I got home, the first thing I bought was an FN FAL of my own. I was also taught on the Browning 1911A1 .45, and have never had an issue with it as a duty handgun. I was introduced to the Browning P35 and CZ75, but never felt that they were better than the old .45, just different. As a PFC machine gunner, I had an M-60. I thought it was a pretty good weapon until I was introduced to the FN MAG and MG-3. Both are superior to the M-60 in many ways, but I REALLY liked the MG-3!!! I like and appreciate the strength and reliability of the FN MAG (M-240 in US Army), but the MG-3 somehow just seemed to 'click' with me. Perhaps it's because I had a German Army instructor who took the time to make sure I really learned how to shoot a machinegun properly and engage echelon, file, rank, and area targets out to 1000m.

The best compact .45 ever made is the Detonics CombatMaster. The smallest reliable .45 is the AMT Backup. You won't want to shoot it for fun as it's a bit of a handful. My choice is the Star PD. It's not as small as the other two, but it is slim, light, reliable, and accurate. Change buffers every 4-500 rounds and you'll never see any problems. Use only Factory magazines with any of these. I find the small, double-stack pistols too fat in the grip to conceal properly. The polymer-framed pistols are too top-heavy for good handling. Just my $.02.

Since, 1980, the government has taken items off the list they use to calculate inflation. Basically, if the price went up, they took it off the list. Here are the stats if they were accurately compiled like they did in 1980: Alternate Inflation Charts As you can see, the Federal government under-reports inflation by 7-10% each year. We are currently over 10% inflation. At 10% inflation, the dollar loses half of it's purchasing power every 7 years.

You, sir, make my point. You are not 'poor'. A person who has the money to buy ANY kind of TV, cell phone, or computer is not 'poor'. There is no such thing as an overweight 'poor' person. Poor is when you have to skip meals because you have no food and money. Our government has it's own definition of 'poor'. I disagree with it. But then, we know the feds are never wrong, are they?

Herman Cain is being purposely ignored by the media. If his campaign gains traction, you will next hear him described as a 'Tea Party nut' and hear lots of false accusations against him. Typical liberal media behaviour.

The basic problem is NOT 'haves' and have nots'. There are very few people in the US who actually miss meals. ( I did not say 'none', just 'very few') Statistically, ALL of us have been getting wealthier over the past 50 years. Even poor Americans have color TVs, cell phones, and cars. Rather the problem is between those who GET state and federal benefit payments, and those who PAY them. If you get Medicare, Medicaid, SSN,or an EBT card, you are on the wrong side. Sure, you can tell yourself that you paid into the system for 30-40-50 years. But your money went to pay someone else's benefits, not yours. It was, very simply 'robbing Peter to pay Paul'. If you are getting benefits, you are robbing someone else for that money. Those who expect to get benefits in years to come will be robbing from their children. Until that cycle is broken, the budget cannot be fixed. As for armed violence, just see what happens when benefits are stopped or government checks bounce. That will make previous rioting look like a kindergarten quarrel.

Guys, it is NOT a perfect bill. But it IS a tiny move in the right direction. Remember, that is how you get laws done right, one tiny step at a time. This year we get the staff to carry, next year, students with permits. The year after that, all permit holders. Any bill is a good bill if it moves us in the right direction, no matter how small the step.

They are nice little .22 rifles. Make sure you keep the rear sight securely mounted. If you think the magazines are expensive, the rear sights are almost worth as much as the whole rifle! I like mine a lot and often use it when teaching teenagers.

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I am appalled at how quickly people on this board are to jump all over this guy on the basis of a news article that was short on facts, but high in emotional content. As for carrying a rifle through a mall, most Bass Pro shops have gunsmithing and scope mounting services and are attached to a mall. I have seen people walking through malls with rifles to get to Bass Pro shops. Who is to say there isn't a sporting goods or gun store at that mall? There is nothing in the news story to suggest that he may have had a reason to be carrying a rifle. But when is the last time you saw a news story dealing with firearms that was accurate? I agree with the court ruling. From the little information available, it does appear that he was guilty of 'disorderly conduct'. That was not as a result of openly carrying firearms, but from the MANNER in which he was carrying them, which appeared threatening. A fellow walking around with an unloaded rifle slung over his shoulder is no cause for alarm. A guy carrying what appears to be a loaded AR15 in a 'shooter ready' position would have me looking for the nearest cover. It is not the fact of his carrying a firearm that is threatening, but the manner in which he was carrying it.

Makes sense? He's in favor of comprehensive National Health Care (but ObamaCare is doing it wrong?), in favor of banning 'assault weapons' (but against gun control?), supports Federally-funded abortions, supported and voted for Obama in 2008, likes Nancy Pelosi, contributed mostly to Democrats over the past decade, and was against US military action overseas until he decided to explore running for President. The man is a shameless self-promoter with a record of failed business ventures that should cause investors to run. But his celebrity status is what enables him to continue to increase his personal wealth at the expense of those who invest their money in his projects. All flash and no substance, and definitely no conservative!