tankcommander

Smokin 50 what range do you guys meet at? Sounds like fun but I can't compete yet rotator cup issues. TC

Hey folks I have received an original Trapdoor Springfield rifle. I would like to shoot it with the appropriate ammo. Before that I would like to have it gone over by a gunsmith to make sure its safe to shoot. Does anyone have a recommendation. I'm in Middlesex County. TC

I recently acquired a trap door as well, It looked like cowboy action ammo would be the right load since I don't reload yet. I do want it looked over before heading to the range. Any gunsmiths further North? TC

US Army all the way. Tanker from 77 to 2003 active duty and NJARNG. M551s, M60A1s, M48A5s, M60A3 and M1s Crewed them all. Retired as a tank platoon Sgt E-7. TC

I told my son not all Muslims are our enemy, but all our enemies are Muslim. Throw in a North Korean or 2 but i think it sums it up. TC

I've had a NJ compliant model for several years, the serial number is around 1000. I added surplus wood for an older look. I have only good things to say about the rifle, although the trigger is a bit stiff. Also using blocked mags stinks. TC

I have to go with the Greek Persian Wars, If the Greeks lost Western Civilization would not have existed. No rights of the individual, no modern science, no democracy, probably no Christianityas we know it. Rome would probably never have been a great power. Eastern rather then Western philosophy would be the dominant world view. Eastern culture has no problem with slavery. If there had been a United States it would have been a non-issue. As would the Revolutionary War since there was no concept of freedom in Persian culture. That war laid the foundation of our world 2500 years ago. If those 300 Spartans and another few 1000 other Greeks had not made that stand and allowed Athens time to mobilize we would have a very different world. TC

Reading the 3rd book in the Monster Hunter series right now. Would love to have Pitts Abomination. TC

Most of the great movies started as books, or plays. Gone with the Wind, Mr Roberts, Gettysburg, Red Badge of Courage, All Quiet on the Western Front, Maltese Falcon, Das Boot, Lord of the Rings. Bridges at Toko Ri. I'm sure there are original screen plays as well. Red Dawn was a bit cheesy actually but fun to watch if highly improbable. I do not think it was worthy of a remake, I can't sit all the way through the original again. Patrick Swayze is barely cold. TC

It might be interesting as a movie, but does anyone have an original idea anymore. There are hundreds of books that might make good movies why the rehash. TC

Congrats Scott, I have one myself, Need more practice finally got to the range today and got poured on but had a good time. I have a 4 inch barrel on my 686. TC

When I was on duty with the National Guard at Newark Airport after 9/11 a cleaner came up to me with a H&K P-7 what the NJSP used to carry. He found it around the seats by a gate. The trooper had been sleeping at the gates and lost his sidearm and didn't even realize it. In the interests of cooperation I called my CO who called the Troopers boss and got the gun back to them. So this is nothing new. TC

I was on the Air Train last week and heard some passengers complaining about the rude and terrible additude of the flight attendents on a flight from China. I had to ask, "United?" They said yes, alot of the United crew have a very arrogant additude, Know some techs and former Continental folks who were real decent hope they fair well in the new company. TC

well it looks real pretty but can they hit a turret at 2500 meters while moving. It is really some top notch driving considering the limited view of a buttoned up tank driver. I started out as a tank driver back in the day. TC.

Welcome from Woodbridge. TC

Amen to that. I don't think squirrels quite get the leave the head on a spike to send a message thing any way. TC

Proud to have served. HAPPY BIRTHDAY US ARMY!!!! HOOAH!!! TC

God bless and keep those who gave all so we could be free and stay free. A special THANK-YOU to my great uncle Vladimir who made the ultimate sacrifice on Iwo Jima. "SEMPER FI" TC

I had 4 out of his 5 so I guess I come pretty close. I subscribe to his channel. TC

Hey I was there when you got the sights swapped, talked about airports. Your right about Chris. TC

Great news, Now I've got to get some time to go. Remember Fort Dix is a military base and they use tracers in all machine gun ammo. Range 14 is in the middle of an active military base that can see everything from 9mm to 155mm in use on a weekend, range one to range 81 wrap around the impact area.. These fires may not have been started by tracers but alot of others have been. TC

Range fires are generally started buy tracers, usually from machine guns. I have seen many a range fire in my time. There were times at Fort Dix where we had to pull all the tracers out of the ammo belts to avoid fires. With the high winds today it must have been tough to fight. Since tracers are illegal for civilians to own in NJ it couldn't have come from range 14. We all know how effective gun control laws are at stopping wrong doing.(said tongue in cheek) TC

I stopped in today to check out the store and the selection is growing and Chris was very friendly. I look forward to doing business with him in the near future. Didn't handle any firearms since I don't like to tease myself. I live in town so having a good store in town is great news. TC

It just goes to show you be very careful what you post on line. You never know who is looking at it. I'm hoping they finish the darn range... will finally get some time to shoot soon. TC

I like it. TC