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Welcome! To post pics here you must host them somewhere like photobucket, flikr, smugmug, etc.

Sounds just like you said, someone was getting a silly ticket that day. Lucky you. That's what I did when I got stopped for speeding (68 in a 55... got a warning ). Cop (after I handed him my DL & HCP) - Where's your gun? Me - In my bag (in the seat next to me). Cop - Ok, leave it there. Thanks for telling me.

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Right... I saw M1 and Garand was the first thing that came to mind rather than an M1A. A typical frankenFAL surplus kit build (like mine) likely won't do much beyond 300 yds, but (like the AK) it was never meant to be a sniper rifle. It's all in how much you want to spend. Match grade parts and MOA rifles are available. The most cost effective option, particularly with the modularity you want, is the AR-10 platform.

It depends on what you want and how much you want to spend... sub-MOA accurate target rifle? Bug-out gun? Something in between? Seems to me that a Garand should be .30-06, though I know they're available in 7.62 NATO. There's also the M14 to consider. I'm in the process of building a FAL, something about them just fascinates me. I'd love to have one of each on your list.

I suspect the excessive force ruling is because he's a government agent likely trained in hand-to-hand combat and is expected to be able to defend himself without using his firearm. Cops aren't allowed to shoot a perp when they decide a wrestling match is in order. There's a different standard for a trained government agent and a civilian.

I'd suggest lots of dry-fire practice. Something is causing the inconsistency, you just have to figure out what it is. Don't discount the accuracy of short barreled pistols. Remember Bob Munden hitting ballons at 200 yds on a windy day with a snubby?

Yep. Pop is very much a northern word. All my cousins from Illinois, Michigan, and Canada call it "pop". Oddly, that's also what they call their Dad.

Jeet yet? Naw, joo? Yont to? Aight. Then we eat stuff like chitlin's, greens, and soup beans.

One hawk won't eat much, maybe 1 bird per day. But they also eat mice, rats, moles, and snakes. Raptors in general are great to have around. We have a Cooper's hawk and a young Red-tail that hang around. I seem them soaring over my neighbor's fields. We have several bird feeders and a variety of song birds. I occasionally see a puff of feathers in my yard. It's usually a dove, and I'm happy to be rid of a few of them.

Be very careful with how much weight you put in the bag(s). Dogs don't have bone and muscle structure like horses do. Carrying much weight will hurt their back in short order. Our neighbors had a basinji when I was a kid. While it didn't bark, it did howl and yodel quite frequently. Don't think of it as a "quiet" dog.

As Frankmako said, there's lots of static balancers available on the web. After looking at a few, I built my own. As for time, I find it quicker to do it myself in an hour or two. I also take the opportunity to clean and inspect the brakes, wheel bearings, suspension, chain, etc. And I know that the axle nut and pinch bolts got torqued properly.

No posting at a couple of the branches in Maryville.

Good info here. I have several kitchen knives in need of some attention. Having read several reviews of the Lansky and Spyderco, it seems both will sharpen to a razor edge but the Spyderco isn't the best choice for a neglected blade. That sound about right?

Yep. More efficient, less noise. A very small improvement in efficiency (1%) can result in a huge fuel savings. Scimitar propeller - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Welcome. I'm also left handed and have learned to shoot right handed. The P95 is a good choice. I have an old P85MKII that shoots great.

I like to take care of my stuff too and I'm sure it was pretty dirty after 450 rds. I've also seen plenty of guns prematurely worn out and/or broken by compulsive disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly. Sounds like you got it cleaned up.

You'll likely discover that the "drying" cycle is relative. If you put dishes, particularly anything plastic, in there in such a way that they can pool some water, they will not dry. We seem to have lots of dishware that pools water no matter how you orient it. I typically open the dishwasher during the "dry" cycle and pour the water out of all the cups, bowls, and such, then resume drying.

I'd question the need for even that level of cleaning. Is it malfunctioning? Accuracy degrading? If not, wipe off the residue and continue. If it is having problems, do the above. Hoppes and CLP should be available at any gun shop. Maybe even walmart. Youtube is a good source. Wear safety glasses if using compressed air or aerosols.

We have a Kenmore with the "Smart" cycle. It's very slow... it'll run for a good 2 hours on a full load of dishes and it stops for a minute so several times during the cycle. I was concerned about it at first, but apparently that's normal.

We can commiserate. Our 2nd is also due in mid-December and we're finding out the sex on the 23rd (I think) as well. Our 1st was a boy and women's intuition says this one is a girl. We'll see. Kids bring more life changes than you can imagine. As stated, start that college fund. A little $$ now can make a big difference in 20 years. Review your life insurance. You don't want to be worth more dead than alive, but it's good for peace-of-mind. Invest in your favorite diaper, formula, wipe, and baby clothes producers. You'll be staggered at how much of that stuff you'll go through. If you've got any honey-do projects or other anything else you want done in less than 3 years, get it done before December. We found these useful with our 1st.... Amazon.com: The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer & Amazon.com: The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night (9780071381390): Elizabeth It was 6 weeks before our son slept more than 4 hrs at a time. 4am feedings are tough. Get some rest when you can. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

Some systems have both a high and low pressure switch. The freon is also the lubricant for the compressor, so the low pressure switch is there to (help) prevent you from burning up the compressor. The high pressure switch (if equipped) is also there to prevent burning up the compressor from it working too hard. You can vent some freon by using the port where you add it. It's typically just like a tire valve, only bigger. One possibility is that the expansion valve (buried in the dash) is stuck closed and not allowing the freon to circulate in the system. I think that could cause the pressure to appear too high in the lines under the hood. I know how A/C systems work, but I'm no expert on your particular system. A/C problems are hard to diagnose without the proper equipment. A/C shops know this and the prices reflect that, unfortunately.

Assuming you're talking about the BAE facility in Kingsport, I used to live a couple miles from there. While I never hunted it, from what I saw you'll be tripping over the deer. The local National Guard unit would practice out there. A member I worked with talked about how funny it was to be laying in the weeds watching the deer with HMMWV's and Bradley's driving around.

A friend who was a IPSC shooter gave me some advice that helped me improve my follow-up shot time. He told me that when the trigger breaks, hold it to the rear until the gun comes back on target. Then release the trigger only until it resets (there's usually an audible/tactile "click") and squeeze again. Once he told me this, I began to notice lots of people who completely release the trigger immediately after firing. Some even relax and re-grip the gun between shots without being aware they're doing it. Holding the trigger to the rear keeps your grip firm and your finger in the same position on the trigger, both of which help with consistent and quick follow-up shots. As to the OP's question, I agree with Smith.

A tad big and heavy for EDC for an average sized person, but a good holster and belt will go a long way toward making it comfortable. The P-series is hard to beat for cost/reliability/fun.