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We're seeing quite a few Yankee plates on the roads south of Knoxville. And Maryville's getting more congested than a pool hall on Free Beer Night. But according to the last election, it's still all red.

They say an elephant never forgets. Well, those on the truck......oh, I forgot what I wanted to say.

In all the years I've carried, a .380 mouse gun or .38 snub nose have kept the monsters from even thinking about bothering me. Maybe I should upgrade to a 10mm.

Thanks for the extra vote, @FrankD Taurus said they'd ship my new .22 in 6-8 weeks depending upon inventory, business volume, weather and acts of God. I trust the last one is favorable.

An exec at Bill and Hillary's airport dealing guns? Forward to the Clinton Death List file.

Thanks for the info, @ken_mays I've heard that the TX22 mags are different and they have little gizmos you can use to ease the loading process. I have a similar plastic machine to load my Ruger 10/22 mags, both 10-round and 25-round. As soon as I take delivery of the pistol I'll see if the time's worth the investment.

That's the one, @Garufa

I remember one about 10 years ago that really spooked the neighbors. And I think some housewife's cake fell.

Taurus contacted me today and advised that I just go onto their online candy store and pick my treat. They'll send it to my FFL when the money comes in. That's the way it oughta be--let's see if it goes a smoothly as they describe.

It's settled then. Taurus said I had to order from their webstore, but all I see are three vendors--Gun Broker, Gallery of Guns and Guns.com. I thought Taurus would just ship me one plus any boot since I'm going over the credit limit or send it to my FFL for a background check. Anybody know how this works?

I sent my 738 TCP back to Taurus for a minor problem and they say it's unrepairable. So that there's no hard feelings, they're giving me a credit on their webstore for about $100 more than I paid for it years ago. My question for the group: How do you guys like the TX22?

As the old saying goes, "Show pictures or it didn't happen." You sure made yourself believable, @Defender I've got a plate and some screws in my right ankle from an old tib-fracture, but that's penny-ante compared to your hardware. I pray that God gets you back on your feet in record time.

Greetings, 17doc17! Never been through your town, but I will if I ever need a bell buckled.

It had to happen, just after I sold my .40 cal bullets and brass. Wake me when the cops start turning in their .38 Specials.

I'm with you. Collectors will miss the joy they can have in firing the guns before the terrible boating accident.

It's somewhat romantic to think that you've acquired a virgin and desire to keep its honor intact but remember that the manufacturer's QC department busted the gun's cherry before it left the factory. It may even give proof of it in a small envelope packaged with all the paper, locks and whatnots. I collect shooters that I hope will do their job if I do mine. However, I respect a man's hopeful investment and do not judge him if he eventually trades his pristine prize away to other lustful cads such as myself.

You may be right, per this follow-up: Analysis: SCOTUS is Unlikely to Agree Second Amendment Protections Extend to People Unlawfully in the US | The Reload

Believe it or not, even the DOJ argued against gun ownership for "newcomers," but a fed judge shot them down. No word yet if they'll start giving them firearms as they cross the border. Gun Ban for Non-Violent Illegal Immigrant Found Unconstitutional | The Reload