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Particularly frigging annoying. As Zeke says.... Jus sayin.....

Pittsburgh lost the first round in court. I'm sending my PA attorney another contribution. Great work Joshua! Of course they will probably appeal. But they will lose there too.

Took my HK53 out for a test run after owning it for 6 years. Just now found the time. It was very controllable. I was just spraying it so it looked wild, but that was me. I had the barrel smoking. HK53A2.mp4

This is a fun thread topic. As a dedicated carnivore, part of my travels for business and pleasure have allowed me the good fortune to be able to enjoy dining at some excellent and memorable restaurants, made even better if my firm was picking up the meal tab. Visiting project sites with clients during the lengthy construction phase of a project, gave me the chance to scope out some of the better local establishments and see which ones I preferred, returning for a repeat meal, when possible. Yet, over the past 30+ years we have all seen how the quintessential traditional American steak house has taken a back seat in many cities and our culture to themed or destination restaurants, with their obsession with culinary fashion of the moment, unusual, if not bizarre ingredient pairing and flashy minimalist presentations. There is really nothing wrong with that, but for me, there are times when one gets a hunger craving that nothing will satisfy you but this time-tested menu at a distinguished steakhouse: Start with an attitude-adjusting martini (straight up), followed by a decadent shrimp cocktail appetizer, and for the main event, a perfectly prepared, certified Angus USDA Prime, thick-cut ribeye steak with a simple salt & pepper dry rub, seared on both sides, cooked medium-rare over a hot flame, and served with a side of creamed spinach and baked potato, complimented by a glass or two of an elegant Cabernet Sauvignon or Bordeaux. The steakhouses that I have dined at around the country, for the most part understand that what really matters is their grilling technique and the ingredient list, which has remained largely unchanged from the 1950’s to present day. The ones that are most memorable to me and which I recommend if you find yourself in those cities, are as follows: AVB-AMG Sparks Steakhouse Manhattan, NY I know… I know… one of the most famous tourist-trap restaurants in NYC and is one of the highest grossing independent restaurants in the U.S. But I have dined there for dinner at least 10 times in the past 30 years and have found it to be consistently top quality for both food and service. My usual order is what I stated above, except I always get their simple salt & pepper dry rubbed prime sirloin steak. Also, my wife and clients enjoy the theatrical changing of the white linen table cloth prior to serving the main course. Smith & Wollensky Manhattan, NY From entertaining clients there over the years, I agree with others who describe S&W at the quintessential New York steakhouse. I have never had a bad cut of beef there, or lamb chop or veal chop, but even more pleasantly surprising is the consistently high-quality of their market-fresh seafood. Barclay Prime Philadelphia, PA They served up a delicious meal starting with oysters on the half shell appetizer, followed by 20 oz, bone-in prime 40-day dry-aged NY Strip, with Kennett Square mushrooms on the side. The Prime Rib Washington DC While this restaurant chain started in Baltimore, MD, it opened up in DC back in the mid-1970’s. It served a large cut of roast prime rib that left a definite good impression. Morton’s The Steakhouse Chicago, IL This is the birthplace of what is now a national chain. Excellent certified USDA Prime steaks served in an old-world traditional setting. But he parading of the beef around the dining room is a bit gauche for my taste. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Chicago, IL Another dining institution that serves grass-fed Australian beef that is wet-aged for a minimum of 75 days. For those who care, their cattle are free range raised, GMO/hormones/antibiotic free. 801 Chophouse KC Kansas City, MO They serve a delicious Kansas City Strip Steak, but the Ribeye and Delmonico are not far behind, with black truffle butter on the side. 5A5 Steak Lounge San Francisco, CA This is a stylish and contemporary take on the traditional steakhouse. The name comes from the designation of “A5” as the highest grade of beef in the world. They serve 100% Japanese Wagyu beef, along with both American and Australian raised Kobe beef. A good way to try out these hard-to-find treats. I had the 8 oz. A5 Wagyu Ribeye with truffle sauce and shimeji mushrooms, which tastes very different to me compared to USDA certified Angus beef, in an interesting way. St Elmo's Steak House Indianapolis, IA While not inexpensive, their USDA Prime, dry-aged, corn fed Midwest Black Angus beef was absolutely delicious. I splurged and ordered their 32-oz, 60-day dry-aged Tom-A-Hawk Ribeye which was preceded by the jumbo shrimp cocktail with sinus-clearing horseradish sauce. All-in-all, it was a religious experience and one of my favorites! New Jersey…??? I am still looking to find one…. Root’s Steakhouse in my hometown is very good, but not in the league of those steakhouses listed above, IMHO.

Like I said a year and half ago, Peter Luger's is way overrated: https://nypost.com/2019/10/29/peter-luger-given-zero-stars-in-brutal-new-york-times-review/amp/

Well, it's finally done. Now to find a new home for it. Took me a lot less hours this time, due to a simpler design, I almost made it within the time I originally planned. Unfortunately, it went over budget (I just can't build "affordable" and ended up upgrading a bunch of materials and fixtures from the original budget).

https://www.ammoland.com/2019/10/moms-demand-action-caught-red-handed-breaking-multiple-nj-gun-laws/#axzz63peKQ1TE When will be be arrested and charged. There should be no pass on this one. He was not arrested even after he made a SBR .

The answer to the question never asked

Looks like a football bat!!

Even though many are intentionally and selectively deaf in this state, we need to keep speaking out about equal treatment under the law.

For something more local, @AVB-AMG (and other carnivores in Central NJ) take a little ride to Easton, PA - a straight shot for you on 78 - and check out the Oak Steakhouse. I've only been there once - it was excellent - but have friends who have been there many times and say it's consistently delish. https://www.oak-steakhouse.com/

Hey Bergen Record and Star Ledger- where is the outrage article on this? Upstanding Waldwick citizen/marine gets railroaded on 2 long forgotten mags yet the MDA show gets a pass???

It worked out fine for David Gregory.

Same... don’t see it. I can understand why you’d be aggravated tho. Super annoying.

Haven't been to all of them but I would concur. I would add Diamond Lil''s in Salt Lake. Don't know if they're still in business Also the Old Salt Lake City Jail. Maybe the steak wasn't the best but you ate in a cell!!! Gallaghers in AC is hit or miss. Their signature Manhattan is great if they make it right. Not a steakhouse but I've never been disappointed ordering a filet at Cappricio's in AC. Working for the government I was under different constraints. It used to be you had to itemize breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Made you become creative when you filed your travel voucher. Then they changed to Meals and Incidental expenses. If you wanted to spend it all on dinner that was okay.

New to me Service Grade CMP 1911. Remington Rand slide on an Ithaca frame circa 1944. Note the "Yawman" stamped trigger invented by Ithaca. Markings include Augusta Arsenal (AA), Anniston Army Depot (ANAND), Frank J. Atwood inspector (FJA) and some others I'm still deciphering based on coolgunsite.com. It's like I'm trying to decode the Rosetta Stone to figure out the provenance of the parts. Sent in the paperwork about a year ago, got a 9500 range lottery number, forgot about it and wrote it off, and then my cell phone rang last Thursday at 9AM from Anniston, Alabama. Took her home today (you gotta love Florida and $15 no-hassle transfers). Was it worth the price compared to what I could have bought 1911-wise in today's market? Probably not. But, it pairs nicely with my CMP Garands and it's cool AF!!!

Hey, all. Getting settled up here in Maine. Happy with the house, new truck is running great, and love the job. Gun wise, switching my D/I .45 AR to 20 rounders, and likely putting on a collapsible stock. That will be my truck gun until we switch over to Glocks (then I’ll pick up a CMMG Banshee). Unsure if the replacement or the .45 will get the Fostech Echo Sport that I got a decent deal on, but still need to get an upper for the Echo II lower that I already have. But the big thing is now my FFL-03 is in my Maine address. First thing I got, which I will post pictures another day, is a S&W Brazilian M1937... which met my M1917 fix (goes with my Colt M1917). Haven’t cleaned it, which I’ll probably do tomorrow with the 6” M&P I bought up here in April. But today, got a nice package in the mail... which I just finished cleaning. Picked it up off S&W Forum, which wasn’t in the game plan... as I really have been eyeing up pistols. It is a 1943 Inland M1 Carbine. Far from correct... but was rebuilt by Miltech. Bolt is correct (flat), rear sight and bayonet lug are not. USGI magazine, Union Hardware stamped (ordered a few extras off GunBroker). Looked in the book for that Inland production date, but not anything about arsenal rebuilds. It is a very nice rifle. I figure it is a light carbine, something that my girlfriend could use. Definitely a fun toy to mess around with. It is a neat gun, and considering it was SO BAD that NJ named it an assault weapon... it was a nice pickup for the collection. Moving forward, likely going to be some Iron Curtain guns; Makarov, CZ-52, maybe a Beretta M1951 to mix things up.

I have been a big supporter of the private sales of long guns in the keystone state, so some of my Jersey legal choices can still be made special in a private sale. But Ok.... The FN PS90, which probably costs more than all the ones I already mentioned. And since I'm a bit of a caliber investor, I will need an FN 57 pistol too then!

And some beers!

Oh FML....

Steakhouse 85 in New Brusnswick might not be the best, but I like it and it has seafood as well. What could be better? And although parking usually sucks, the River Palm Terrace in Edgewater is my favorite place for steak.

Isn’t that the guy that played Aquaman?

Pence was on FNC with Wallace this past Sunday. Wallace was really pushing the "timing" of the operation. It was like watching CNN or MSNBC. At least three times, Wallace asked questions leading to the suggestion that Trump only did it to boost his popularity and distract from the impeachment shenanigans. I used to like Wallace, until he became a never-trumper. The left will never recognize Trump's many successes as President. Every success is tainted, work in progress is obstructed. It's no wonder info about this op was on a need to know basis. Nancy, Chuckie, and the rest of the seditious assholes can go pound sand.

Just a reminder. Get out and vote. This will be a low voter turn out year. Nothing big going on. Please show your support. Get out there and vote. Every vote will be important this year. Vote GOP. Vote republican. I walked many of miles this year in hopewell twsp for votes. Vote for jenn williams. State assembly. Great lady. I ve spent plenty of time with her to know her well. Ive spent time with bob hugin. He fully supports her and me of course. Her brother is a marine. Btw. Vote for me. Hopewell twsp committee. Your vote matters. Vote for the republic.

My copy was lost in a move, but I'm positive the date was well before the rules changed...

It all depends on the COE date.

well if you knew the person before....lol

I miss the good old days of face to face sales.

Oh... Yea fuck you LOL

Best steak? Tad's Steaks in NYC back in the 60s. $1.19, steak, baked potato and spoonful of green beans. Terrific value for the money!

I ate a sparks last night and I have an unintended hangover so no working today (just got up). I’ll probably schedule ivdoc.com or the hangoverclub.com. Why suffer all day when relief is one iv drip away?

The older 96'er... +1 for Peter Luger for being the best. Also a fan of Quality Meats and Old Homestead. Wolfgang's is also good. I'm sad to say I haven't found a steakhouse in NJ as good as the NYC places. Sammy's in Mendham - Steaks are okay, love the shrimp scampi, the kitschy way of ordering, getting drinks and family style eating is cool. Steve's Sizzling Steaks - Steaks are okay. Food, wine and alcohol are decently priced. A great local joint to get a steak without the upscale stuffiness. Root's and Rod's Steakhouse (Summit/Madison/Morristown) - Approaching NYC prices, but not as good. Library II and River Palm Terrace - Pretty good. Can't rule out the Brazilian Rodizio (i.e. Fernandes) in Ironbound or surrounding area for a beef fix (Picanha FTW) As others said, Porterhouse for two at Luger's. Ribeye, medium rare otherwise (marbling = flavor). Creamed spinach, a potato of some sort, and mushrooms. Also, a nice Red wine. Done...

You guys all sound like AVB. I like to keep it simple:

After all this reading about steak I headed over to Wolfgang's on 45th last night before heading home. Wonderful.

Been there! Tell me you had the shrimp cocktail! It burns so good!

St Elmo's in Indianapolis is the best steak I've ever had. Best meat was the elk at Jiko at the Animal Kingdom Lodge in Orlando.

Ruth's Chris Steak house - Berlin, MD. Not just any Ruth's Chris - This is the Best on the planet! Ruth’s Chris Steak House Berlin is located within the GlenRiddle Clubhouse and is open to the public. Built in the 1920s, the clubhouse was home to the legendary race horses Man of War and War Admiral (Our founder, Ruth Fertel, loved the racing industry). The clubhouse and restaurant feature restored original woodwork, and the old stall doors are now table tops in the bar and grill.

Shhh, you're not supposed to be bringing this up anymore - all the major media reported on it (briefly), he committed suicide, case closed. [/sarcasm]

Oh hell...he went there!

Let me guess, you put sugar in your cornbread, too.

It might be good but it would be better with beans.........and over rice..........yes I have strange eating habits. But for fcuk sake shoot your crockpot, it's big enough that you might be able to hit it

That’s sooo wrong brother! I learned that. @Displaced Texan chili is badass. I wann cook the recipe in a crockpot

And I put beans in my chili.........

Cornbread sucks Jus sayen