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looks great @Handsome Rob

I got a chance to shoot at an 18" steel popper at 100 yds in a firearms class once. The instructor was a Glock guy and didn't like me bringing my SA/DA CZ P-01. When I missed 3 times with my CZ P-01, he proceeded to hit the target on his first shot with my pistol in DA mode. I was quite impressed and it sold me on the idea that skill is more important than equipment.

I was in the same boat once. I settled for a Glock 34. I used it about 3 or 4 times including a club hosted GSSF match. It quickly inspired me to save up some money faster for a CZ 75 Shadow. That was my sweet spot. These days I don't even like taking it to the range...feels like I'm cheating.

WOW!! That second one might be the best looking knife I've ever seen. @Grand Torino you've outdone yourself on that one!!

I wish I still had the Six Million Dollar Man lunchbox I had as a kid.

I've never been when there was a crowd, but I've only been 3 times. It's got way more freedom and so far, less idiots.

Have you looked at OK Corral near Woodbury? They're worth the drive in my opinion. https://okcshootingrange.com/

I've changed the mainspring on a couple, but unfortunately I changed a couple of other things at the same time, so I can't properly attribute the improvement to what change caused it. I have 3 unaltered CZs. I'll give this cheap fix a try alone to see how much it changes the trigger feel. Thanks

I put a CGW hammer on my SP-01 and was very pleased with the results too. I've upgraded to their springs on a couple of CZs too. You ain't kiddin' they know what they're doing down there. I got a P-09C not long ago, so please let me know how yours turns out. I really love mine and can only imagine how sweet it'd be w/ some upgrades.

If he grew a mustache he could be confused for Tiger King at a glance too.

He may be as legit as his rings, but the first thing I thought of when I saw that pic was the jewelry for sale in my granny's Avon sales booklet back in the 70's LOL. The 8 yr old me was certain my life would be better if I had that silver and gold plated arrow head necklace and a horseshoe pinky ring.

I just didn't see your thread or I wouldn't have started another.

I just read Trump signed a new executive order to protect our 2A rights. https://www.nraila.org/articles/20250207/nra-statement-on-president-trump-s-executive-order-protecting-second-amendment-rights

When I get back on my Super Tenere after riding my Vespa for a few weeks, it takes me what seems like forever to get used to changing gears again. I can only imagine using a foot clutch. With those monstrous tires and that long rake, I bet you get quite a workout trying to make it lean into a curve, LOL.

I suspect that the troubles you and I are having is how the NRA became corrupt in the first place. I'd be willing to bet that 999 out of 1000 members are in the same boat. We have no idea who to vote for, who is decent, who is a scumbag, who to trust. So, many of us don't bother to vote and hope it works out. Meanwhile the ne'er-do-wells circle their wagons and gather enough votes to stay in power. I'm glad you brought this up. I need to do my part to root out the trash.

I absolutely agree, @gregintenn . The WWII generation grew up in hard times and it made them strong. The easier and better we have it, the weaker we keep getting.

All 3 are fine work, but I really love the shape of that first one. What's that handle made of?

Imagine the cesspool this country would be if brave men like Dr Linkwood Williams didn’t persevere. There are not enough words to express how lucky this country is to have men like him.

I'm asking for an umbrella of mercy if this is a stupid question. I'm not a 1911 guy, so I confess my ignorance up front. What does a $1300 1911 from CMP offer over a $1300 used 1911?

I see where you're coming from...if this bill is needed, then our 2A right to bear arms means less, but "shall not be infringed" isn't working.

My dad came home from National Guard cold weather training one year and had some incredible gear, like mukluks, some of the warmest 2 layer gloves I've ever worn, and best of all, an arctic sleeping bag. I was a teenager at the time and he let me wear it on cold mornings deer hunting. The sleeping bag was a blessing at Boy Scout Winter Camp. I was the warmest one there.

That is gorgeous. I sent the link to my Pastor. I wish I had room for it.

I'd swing by Tandy Leather and talk to them. There's still a pretty strong word of mouth there. I've seen some REALLY thick leather sewn with a machine. They might know a customer who does that kind of work.

Sounds better than the BS we have in TN now where “A person commits an offense who carries, with the intent to go armed, a firearm or a club.” that they refuse to remove.