A.J. Holst

I just got a new knock-around watch. From the internet, I think it is the HiPoint of the dive watch world, the Invicta Pro Diver. Best I can tell, it's hated by watch snobs, grudgingly accepted by watch guys and loved by the fanboys. The original pro diver is as close a copy of to the original Rolex Submariner you can get for $60 - $70. Homage watch is the term used. I was actually looking for a field watch style and Invicta popped into my search. The model I got, 35422, has the field watch look with the simple, clean Rolex-like dive styling, without the maintenance costs of a high end watch. I have a high end automatic Swiss watch, with daily wear, it requires maintenance every 3 ish years or so. It costs, you gotta pay to play. Being a left handed shooter, I wasn't interested in buying another high end watch and subjecting it to recoil. Didn't see a G-Shock that really caught my attention... For $60 plus shipping, the quality is pretty amazing. Stainless steel case with substantial weight, finish of high polish and brushed surfaces is good. Flame Fusion synthetic sapphire crystal, nice marketing. This model does NOT have Invicta etched into the case opposite the crown. The additional etching Master of the Sea and Pro Diver at the top and bottom of the face seems optimistic. Screw down crown, a little gritty, who cares Fave and bezel are well done, lume fades but visible up to 6 hours. I like the counter balance Invicta logo on the second hand What sold me on this watch was the exhibition back and seeing the works. It uses a Seiko NH35A automatic movement.

What liberal zip code in Knoxville voted her in?

Welcome aboard! I too wonder if my target retirement will be a reality.

Erik, I hate to say it, but I am somewhat relieved when the murderer and motive doesn't fit the anti 2A narrative.

I need to get my feeders out! Hummingbird Wars, the most entertaining time of year. We believe we've had at least one repeat customer for three years running. Basing that on the fact she will fly up to my wife and hover about.

From your profile, you are a legal writer? Care to share your motive / agenda? I hope it is to gain valid and truthful information for the legal blog you have linked to your question. Please accept my apologies as I recently read an article where the writer referred to Daniel Defense's use of a pay now pay later platform was a "scheme"

Well said. Last time I checked, a personal, individual choice needs to be made to be a follower of Christ. It's the moral compass I choose to follow. Some may call it free will. Our societal woes also are be driven by subjective morality, "I'm a pretty good dude and anything bad I do isn't illegal (or not that illegal) and not as bad as people I know or read about in the news." At time of the event, as Tom Givens says, "it's doesn't make a effing bit of difference why he is doing it." From reports, LE response was not "industry standard" and the fact he barricaded may infer murder and surrender. I don't have the source, be seem to recall an n emerging trend in these active murderer events is escape/surrender vs. martyrdom.

Agreed, He does not see good, but my Bible says he uses all things for good and his glory...I just haven't seen it yet. Agreed, we are morally and spiritually broken as a nation as God is further excluded from daily living. I too am confused about LE response, over the last 8 years, I've attended over 20 active shooter seminars. Every instructor has stated current protocol is to engage and stop, not wait and talk.

Buy with confidence from a stand up guy!

He is, totally...spending eternity in hell. As a Christian, it is hard for me to see how God can use this horrific tragedy for good. I do know adding my prayers to those of the faithful are heard and will make a difference.

This is unverified so probably needs fact checked. I was speaking with an attorney friend of mine, he is not a firearms attorney. His research indicated that a ghost gun is any gun recovered without a serial number under visual inspection. Since criminals will try to obliterate serial numbers on firearms, this may explain the 45,000 ghost guns that are haunting the president

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Welcome aboard, this is a great place

@BJB thanks for the review, I am a member and agree, the range lay out is well done. Eric is the owner and is as genuine as he is pleasant and personable.

My contractor got a call earlier this week, "your SSN has been compromised, call us or your SSN will be invalid." He's pretty excited, it would get him totally off the grid

Any shop talk on diesel cost or availability?

The Ridge in Dayton may also be a good option.

I know it's brand new, but when you manipulate the actions and dry fire, what are your initial impressions when compared to your originals?

Buy with confidence!

One of best ads I ever saw went something like this: Motorcycle for sale, like new, apparently when your wife says "do whatever the eff you want," she doesn't really mean it. I'm approved to buy whatever I want, assuming I have squirreled away the cash to to buy it.

Welcome (thanks for leaving the Cali politics in Cali) You should find a private or public (TWRA) range in the area to suit your needs.

I carried a 75B Omega AIWB for years, with the right belt, holster and cover it can be done. I think it's safe to say mastering a double action trigger before getting into single action dream land takes a lot of work, both dry and live fire. Owned a P01 and 2075 Rami P and P10 C; CZ makes a great firearm. You gotta figure, if they sucked, no one would be making copies.

I did stop by, always great to see an old friend! @FUJIMO - hope you are having a good show! I thought the show was good, but I haven't been to a gun show in years Prices on guns and accessories seemed to be in line for what you'd expect to pay. With numerous vendors with similar inventory, my guess is you would be able to negotiate on some items. Did see bulk 9mm for $.40 and under, that was the only ammo I spot checked. I liked the mix of vendors, non gun was not over the top. It seemed there was little more military memoribilia which was a nice distraction. Walked out with dollars intact, nothing I had to buy right now. However, it was fun to handle a few things on my radar: M1A SOCOM: off the radar, it's really cool, but I already have a .308 that weighs a metric ton, this really won't solve any problems, other than improve my cool factor. Beretta CX4: almost bought it, except my frugality kicked in: how many 92 vs. Glock mags do you currently own? It's very compact with short LOP; if you're medium framed or smaller, it fits - big / tall probably won't. Compared a Ruger Wrangler vs. Heritage; all I could tell is the Ruger seems to have a nicer finish and felt a little better in my hand. Up to the end user if it's $75-$100 nicer than the Heritage. Classic Firearms had a table and had a large crowd with their MP5 (Century Arms AP5) clone display, so I didn't wait for an opening. The most curious thing I saw was an older shotgun with what appears to be a Cutts Compensator. I was on my way out, so I didn't slow down to check the model, price or ask the seller about it.

If you have a few extra bucks, send one off to Marc at Gemini Customs. I have a 3" SP that he slicked up, top notch work. My only contribution, since it doesn't appear you are seeking a particular concealable revolver, whatever you decide on, go with the 4 or 5 inch barrel. From my days on the Ruger forum, unless things have changed, 125 or better magnum loads in SPs. The 110s can crack the cone. It does bring up the argument of snub nose magnums...if you're close enough, you can set the dude on fire while poking a few holes in him.

Good luck with 3000, that is an overlooked awesome machine. eBay motors would be on my radar for parts and pieces.