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Many thousands of these little Remington copies were made from 1890 to 1932. I haven't seen the "Royal Junior' brand before, but that's not unusual as there were hundreds of brand names being used by manufacturers during this period. Yours looks like it's in decent shape. Remember that it was made for standard velocity ammo, and will probably lead up quickly with today's modern high velocity rounds. If the bore looks worn, try removing the lead as most .22s will look like smoothbores from lead build-up long before the rifling wears appreciably.

I've bought stuff (ammo, mags, etc) from them over the years and never had a problem. Others seem to have had issues. My advice would be to verify that it is in stock, and get a tracking number when it ships. Use a credit card so you can dispute the purchase if you run into problems.

Aside from the Colt Python, there has probably never been a standard production double-action revolver with such a nice trigger as the S&W 19. I would not hesitate to buy a used one that had a nice, tight lock-up and good condition barrel. As mentioned above, it takes a long, steady diet of high-pressure .357 loads to cause a problem with the frame. And the ones that shot that much high-pressure ammo usually have other issues as well. Look for lead build-up on the forcing cone and flame cutting of the top-strap as these are typical signatures of high round count with high-pressure ammo. My experience has been that you cannot substitute 'similar' models for what your wife likes. If she likes a 6" barrel S&W 19, get her exactly that.

'Rare' is relative. Considering the millions of Mosin Nagant rifles made, the M38 is 'rare'. But a huge number of those M38s was imported into this country. I have heard it was almost 20,000. Until the market manages to completely absorb these rifles, prices will remain not much higher than other Mosin types.

Ditto! Excellent points and absolutely true.

I drove one for a week back in the mid '80's. I was totally underwhelmed. It is under-powered, has very poor weight distribution, bad handling, and an unreliable French V-6 with a clunky gearbox. The only postive thing I have to say about it is that it still has exotic looks.

I am EXTREMELY skeptical of anything that comes from the nuthouse at SPLC. Morris Dees and his band of kooks are always trying to make a mountain out of a molehill. They say 32 officers in 15 years have been killed by 'sovereigns'. I wonder exactly how much truth there is in that. Without looking at every case, there is no knowing. But considering the source, I have no doubt that the truth has been stretched. I have known some people with those beliefs. Most are harmless kooks. To lump them all together as murderous radicals just looking for an excuse to shoot cops is ludicrous. To lump them together with the unfortunate victims of an ATF publicity stunt at Waco is an outrage.

Actually, it was so you could load clips into the magazine. A scope directly over the bore would have to be at least three inches above the receiver sides in order to easily load the rifle. We still had M1Ds in my battalion of the 1st Cav in 1981. In 1982 we finally turned them in for M21s.

It's exactly because of incidents like this that Patriot Guard Riders was founded back in 2005. PGR members provide escort services and a flag line to the family of every fallen veteran that accepts this service. Because it is an all-volunteer organization, a large turn-out cannot be guaranteed. But the organization tries it's best to honor the families of as many veterans as possible. Home

I don't think that you understand what paranoia is. Paranoia is an 'irrational fear'. When a well-defined group of people consistently attack you and subvert what you say, it is NOT paranoid to be reluctant to talk to them. Think of it this way; If you beat a dog every time you see him, is he paranoid when he shrinks away when he sees you coming?

For what we spend on the insane 'War on Drugs', we could put every single addict in drug rehab and still save a bunch of money. As far as Mexico goes, they seem to have three basic problems. 1) A government made up of people that are just out to get what they can from abusing their power. (Gee, sound familiar?) 2) Our idiotic War on Drugs that makes their already bad crime and corruption much worse. 3) Crime, corruption, and culture that make it difficult to get ahead from hard work and thrifty living. That is one reason why so many come up here. When they earn a dollar in the US, they don't have to worry about every petty crook taking his 'mordida' from it (except the government). And when you make a little progress, you don't have every person around you trying to steal a bit because you are now 'rich'.

Hmm, no mention of your price point. For me, the standard of comparison is the military-spec Marine Corps Combat knife (Kabar). If it's not any better than a Kabar, why bother? Add in the price point. If you shop around, you can find a brand-new Kabar (Camillus and Ontario Knife are also milspec) for about $50. The only reason I would pass on the Kabar is the grip. The stacked leather washers were the best thing available forty years ago. Now, I'd go with pressed Micarta. But that raises your price point significantly. You can buy several Kabars for the price of one custom knife. If you decide to go custom, Walter Brend is the guru. The Brend Rescue 2 is probably the best bargain around today. A totally hand-made custom knife by a world-renowned master for $800. Walter Brend Handmade Knives » Blog Archive » BRENDMADE New Survival Knives Project: January 2009 The Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 If you want to save a few bucks, Walters protege is Bobby Branton. Last I heard Bobby will make a licensed Brend #2 knife for $550. Walter grinds the blade, and Bobby does the rest. I have knives from both Walter and Bobby, and they are the best I have ever found. I bought my first Brend #2 in 1985, and after many adventures it's still the best knife I have ever seen. The #2 Brend I recently got from Bobby is just as nice. Branton Knives and Custom Knives

It was always a long shot. 5th District is HEAVILY liberal. Remember that re-districting will take place in 2011. That should split Cooper's liberals up so that he can't get a majority vote any more. I figure that this will be his last term of office.

I used to carry a 6" Colt Trooper III when hunting or field trekking. No more versatile weapon has ever been made. Light .38s for plinking or bunnies. Snake shot for ol' Legless Jake. Hot 125gr HP for two-legged varmints, and hot 158gr HP for deer or coyote. Since so many people freak when seeing a big revolver on your hip these days, I've given up that habit. When I lived in central TX in the early '80's, that big Colt went everywhere with me and nobody thought much of it. A good holster makes a huge difference. I have yet to find a cheap nylon holster that suits me for any purpose. The problem is that it's hard to know what will feel good until you've used it a couple of days.

Well, we live in Mt Juliet and it's pretty country out here. We have friends in the Pegram and Ashland City areas of Cheatham County. Nice, relatively inexpensive country out there, too.

You know, I just LOVE the hypocrisy of the Democrats. They holler and scream about 'attack ads' and 'personal attacks', but all the attack ads and personal attacks I've seen have been from Democrats! Tactics of desperation, in my opinion.

Actually us 'old-timers' don't like either the Series 80 OR Series 70. The firing pin safety is un-necessary and as said before interferes with proper trigger operation. The 'fingers' on Series 70 pistols are prone to breakage. And when they break, they typically lock the slide from going into battery (won't fire). So to 'heck' with them both. I'll stick with the original 1911A1 series.

Where's the Santa Maria?

TN House in 2010 was 99 members, 52 Republican, 47 Democrat. My prediction for 2011 is 58 Republican, 41 Democrat. TN Senate in 2010 was 33 members, 19 Republican, 14 Democrat. My prediction for 2011 is 22 Republican, 11 Democrat. Keep in mind that about half of those Democrats vote pro-gun, are fiscally conservative, and are nothing like those idiots in DC. The other half of those Democrats, ARE of course liberal idiots.

Same thing as the Browning .22 Auto rifle that is still in production. Excellent little plinkers and bunny guns! The Remington doesn't bring as much as the Browning simply because of name recognition. But any Remington made in the first half of the 20th century is made as well as any comparable firearm ever built. We have no idea of condition, but with the mods your Grandfather made, it's probably worth less than $200. A pristine Remington 24 usually only brings $300 or so.

In 39-17-1302 Delete sections (a) 6, 7, & 8, section ( 8, and section (d) 3 & 4. This deals with making it illegal for TN residents (except police and government agencies to possess a "Hoax Device", "Switchblade Knife or Knuckles", or "Any other implement for infliction of serious bodily injury or death that has no common lawful purpose." A "Hoax Device" is a inoperable explosive device such as a dummy cannon shell, training device, or similar. the intent is to make it illegal to make a false bomb scare. The reality is that the act itself is illegal, but that this section of law makes training devices and deactivated shells illegal to own. To my knowledge, TN is the only state that makes ownership of a dummy mortar shell illegal. TN defines a "Switchblade knife" as "any knife that has a blade which opens automatically by: (A) Hand pressure applied to a button or other device in the handle; or ( Operation of gravity or inertia". But makes exceptions for military, law enforcement, and government agencies. So my arthritic hands are not allowed to have any knife which makes it easier to operate. BTW, this would include any normal knife which has had the hinge smoothed so that it can be opened by gravity if you release the lock. This is one of those old 'Jim Crow' laws designed to be used against blacks. "Any other implement for infliction of serious bodily injury or death that has no common lawful purpose." This is nowhere defined in TN statute. It is unreasonably vague and could include items as diverse as nunchucks, steel bars, and a broken rake. Let's just get rid of it. In 39-17-1301, delete section (13). "“Restricted firearm ammunition” means any cartridge containing a bullet coated with a plastic substance with other than a lead or lead alloy core or a jacketed bullet with other than a lead or lead alloy core or a cartridge of which the bullet itself is wholly composed of a metal or metal alloy other than lead. “Restricted firearm ammunition” does not include shotgun shells or solid plastic bullets;" This means that ALL surplus ammo with a mild steel core, or bullets containing steel, bismuth, iron, tin, or copper. Any bullet advertised as 'lead-free' is also illegal in TN. Another stupid law that should just be deleted. In 39-17-1307, delete section (a)(1) "A person commits an offense who carries with the intent to go armed a firearm, a knife with a blade length exceeding four inches (4"), or a club." I have looked and looked and cannot find a definition of "intent to go armed". I have a hard time believing that a knife blade 4.25" is dangerous, but one 3.9" is not. there are other sections that deal with illegal carry of a firearm. This one is redundant on that issue. and I personally don't have a problem with knives over 4" or clubs being carried by lawful citizens. It's already illegal for felons to go armed at all. 39-17-1351. Handgun carry permits. Why not "Weapon Carry Permits? If you have the right to carry a handgun, why not any other legal weapon? You've passed a handgun safety course, know the law about self-defense, the TBI has certified you as a non-felon. so why limit the permit to just handguns? Right now, if you have a concealed pocket knife, you are technically illegal. If you change the wording of this section, then a lawful permit-holder can legally carry a pocket knife. In section (p)(1) it states "The department shall charge an application and processing fee of one hundred fifteen dollars ($115)". I propose it be changed to "no more than one hundred fifteen dollars ($115)". I would further add language to this section requiring a full accounting of these funds. I find it difficult to believe that TBI can do a TICS check for $10, but that a handgun permit check costs $100. I would further require that any overage in funds be used to improve and add to the TN public ranges. If the overage is more than $10, then the cost of the permit shall be reduced by $10 for subsequent years That would be a good start for 2011!!!

YES, make sure the missus is gone shopping for a few hours on a day when you can leave the windows open to air out the kitchen. That accomplishes two things; 1) It gets most of the smell out of the house. 2) Gives you a cover story of letting fresh air in the house and any smells must have come from outside!

That's a bad factor to use in determining a carry gun. If you have to draw your pistol, you should be past the point where intimidation matters. If you have the time and distance for intimidation to be a factor, then you have the time and distance to use a rifle or shotgun. And very few things on earth are more intimidating than a 12ga.

I tried really hard. But I just can't think of a single reason why you shouldn't buy a nice M27 or M29. Sorry. I guess you'll just have to get one.

I thought that we had been over this several times before. Haslam is not 'pro-gun' in any fashion you or I would define it. BUT, he is not anti-gun. It's just not an issue he cares a whole lot about. He may not be pro-gun as an issue, but he IS pro-gunowner if they vote for him! McWherter IS anti-gun. He believes in government telling you what kind of guns are evil, no guns in parks or other public places, no guns in restaurants, and pretty much the whole liberal package of restrictions. To me, that leaves an easy choice. You can vote McWherter and understand that he will veto ANY pro-gun bill that gets on his desk as well as work towards removing existing freedoms. You can vote for a third choice and know for a fact that your candidate will not get elected. Or you can vote for Haslam, and know that he will sign what WE put on his desk. And also know that he understands the power that firearms owners hold in this state!